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     Elmira Isabelle Drone was born on 16 January 1892 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Washington Drone and Caroline Falk.
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 16 April 1910 in Muscoda Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, in the household of her mother Caroline Drone. She was enumerated as Elmyra Drone, age 17, born in Wisconsin.²
     She married Jim Hinks in Wisconsin after 1910.¹ Elmira was divorced from Jim Hinks after 1910.¹
     She married Herbert Koeneke in Wisconsin about 1926.^3,1
     Elmira died on 10 October 1961 in St Paul, Minnesota, at age 69.¹

     He married Elmira Isabelle Drone, daughter of Andrew Washington Drone and Caroline Falk, in Wisconsin after 1910.¹ Jim was divorced from Elmira Isabelle Drone after 1910.¹

     Herbert Koeneke was born about 1899 in Minnesota.¹
     He married Elmira Isabelle Drone, daughter of Andrew Washington Drone and Caroline Falk, in Wisconsin about 1926.^1,2

     Joshua Rodney Shipman was born on 3 January 1840 in Ashtabula County, Ohio.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Lester Shipman and Mary Carey.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 November 1850 in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Lester Shipman. He was listed as Joshua R. Shipman, a 10 year old male born in Ohio.⁴
     He married Lucy Jane Chase, daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 15 January 1859.⁵
     On 1 June 1860 Joshua and Lucy appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Chikaming Township, Berrien County, Michigan. He was listed a Rodney Shipman, age 24, born in Ohio, occupation laborer. She was shown as Jane Shipman, age 20, born in Ohio, although other records show her born in Connecticut.⁶
     On 3 July 1865 in Suez Township, Mercer County, Illinois, Joshua appeared on the 1865 State census. He was listed as Rodney Shipman. In the household were 1 male between 20 and 30, 1 female between 20 and 30 (probably his wife Lucy Jane), 1 male 10 and under(probably his son Adelbert) and 1 female 10 and under(probably his daughter Rosa Ella)..⁷
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase on 18 July 1870. He was listed as Rodney Shipman, a 31 year old farmer, born in Ohio, with personal property of $400. Timothy Chase was his father-in-law. Also in the household were Rodney's three children: Adelbert Shipman age 9, Rosa Shipman age 6, and Crawford Shipman age 5.⁸ Joshua Rodney Shipman was a witness at Adelbert Rodney Shipman and Eva A. Blauvelt's wedding in Saline County, Nebraska, on 24 March 1880.^9,10,11,12
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Joshua Rodney and Lucy Jane appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Rodney Shipman, a 40 year old married farmer, born in Ohio, with both parents born in Connecticut. She was listed as Jane Shipman, wife, 41 years old, married, keeping house, born in Connecticut. Their children Rosa and Timothy were listed as living with them.¹³ Joshua Rodney Shipman appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 80 acres: 40 tilled and 40 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $800; for implements and machinery $50; and for livestock $245. The animals listed included 4 horses, 1 milch cow and 5 swine.¹⁴
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas,Joshua and Lucy appeared on the state census on 1 March 1895. He was enumerated as J.R. Shipman, age 55, born in Ohio, came to Kansas from Nebraska, a farmer. She was listed a J. Shipman, age 55, born in Connecticut, also came to Kansas from Nebraska.¹⁵ Joshua Rodney Shipman appeared on the 1895 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 March 1895 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. His listing showed he had 160 acres, 100 cultivated, 60 acres were fenced. He had 110 rods of wire fence. The farm value was $500 and implements $120. He had a fall planting of 4 acres of rye and spring planting of 55 acres of spring wheat, 10 acres of corn, 14 acres of barley, 5 acres of oats, 1 acre each of Irish potatoes, sorghum/syrup and kaffir corn. $10 had been sold of poultry and eggs. There was 200 pounds of butter. His livestock included 2 horses, 4 milch cows and 1 other cattle and had sold livestock for $10.¹⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Joshua and Lucy appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900. He was listed as Joshua R. Shipman, a 60 year old white married male born in January 1840, married for 40 years. He was born in Ohio and both parents were born in Connecticut. He was a farmer who owned his land and could read and write. She was listed as Jane L. Shipman, wife, age 61, born in May 1839, married for 40 years. She had 4 children, 2 still living. She was born in Connecticut, her father listed as born in New Hampshire and her mother in Connecticut.. Their grandson, Jay, was also in the household, listed as John R. Shipman age 15.¹⁶
     Joshua and Lucy appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 5 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Joshua R. Shipman, age 70, married one time for 52 years, born in Ohio. His occupation was shown as merchant for coal, -------and feed. They lived on a rented farm. She was listed as Jane L. Shipman, wife, age 70, married one time for 52 years, born in Connecticut. Also in the household were two of their grandchildren, Lake Arminda Smalley and Martin Crawford Shipman
.¹⁷ Joshua became a widower at his wife's death on 8 January 1913.^18,5
     Joshua died on 1 March 1918 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, at age 78. There appears to be an error in his name as recorded on the death certificate, as it shows Josiah Rodney Shipman. The cause of death was shown as myocarditis.^2,19,20,21,3 His body was buried on 5 March 1918 in Edson Cemetery, Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas.^19,21,22,3 His grave marker inscription reads: SHIPMAN, J. RODNEY. 1840-1918.²²
     An obituary for Joshua Rodney Shipman was published in Western Kansas News, Goodland, Kansas on 5 March 1918. It read:

     Another obituary for Joshua Rodney Shipman was published in Western Kansas News, Goodland, Kansas on 8 March 1918. It read:

     Lucy Jane Chase was born on 10 May 1839 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of her parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase.⁴
     She married Joshua Rodney Shipman, son of Joseph Lester Shipman and Mary Carey, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 15 January 1859.²
     On 1 June 1860 Lucy and Joshua appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Chikaming Township, Berrien County, Michigan. He was listed a Rodney Shipman, age 24, born in Ohio, occupation laborer. She was shown as Jane Shipman, age 20, born in Ohio, although other records show her born in Connecticut.⁵
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Lucy Jane and Joshua Rodney appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Rodney Shipman, a 40 year old married farmer, born in Ohio, with both parents born in Connecticut. She was listed as Jane Shipman, wife, 41 years old, married, keeping house, born in Connecticut. Their children Rosa and Timothy were listed as living with them.⁶
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas,Lucy and Joshua appeared on the state census on 1 March 1895. He was enumerated as J.R. Shipman, age 55, born in Ohio, came to Kansas from Nebraska, a farmer. She was listed a J. Shipman, age 55, born in Connecticut, also came to Kansas from Nebraska.⁷
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Lucy and Joshua appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900. He was listed as Joshua R. Shipman, a 60 year old white married male born in January 1840, married for 40 years. He was born in Ohio and both parents were born in Connecticut. He was a farmer who owned his land and could read and write. She was listed as Jane L. Shipman, wife, age 61, born in May 1839, married for 40 years. She had 4 children, 2 still living. She was born in Connecticut, her father listed as born in New Hampshire and her mother in Connecticut.. Their grandson, Jay, was also in the household, listed as John R. Shipman age 15.⁸
     Lucy and Joshua appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 5 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Joshua R. Shipman, age 70, married one time for 52 years, born in Ohio. His occupation was shown as merchant for coal, -------and feed. They lived on a rented farm. She was listed as Jane L. Shipman, wife, age 70, married one time for 52 years, born in Connecticut. Also in the household were two of their grandchildren, Lake Arminda Smalley and Martin Crawford Shipman
.⁹
     Lucy died on 8 January 1913 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 73.^1,2 She was buried at Edson Cemetery, Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas.^10,11 The inscription on her grave marker reads: SHIPMAN, JANE L. 1840-1913.¹¹
     An obituary for Lucy Jane Shipman was published in The Goodland Republic, Goodland, Kansas on 24 January 1913. It read:

     Timothy Crawford Shipman was born on 29 December 1865 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase.
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase on 18 July 1870. Timothy was his grandfather. His father, Rodney Shipman, and his sister and brother were also in the household. His listing showed him as Crawford Shipman, age 5, born in Illinois.³
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Joshua Rodney and Lucy Jane Shipman. He was listed as T. C. Shipman, a 14 year old who had attended school during the year. He was born in Illinois.⁴
     He married Mary Josephine Wilson in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska, on 1 October 1883.^1,5
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Timothy and Mary appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900. He was listed as Crawford T. Shipman, a 34 year old white married male born in December 1865, who had been married for 16 years. He was born in Illinois, his father born in Ohio and his mother in Connecticut. He was a farmer on an owned farm, who could read and write. Other household members were his wife Mary, sons Martin and Frank, daughter Hattie and boarders, Walter G. Marsh and Arthur F. Albertson.⁶
     Timothy and Mary appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 5 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Crawford T. Shipman, age 44, married one time for 28 years. He was born in Illinois and his occupation was shown as farmer on a general farm, which was rented. She was listed as Mary J. Shipman, wife, age 43, married one time for 28 years, born in Pennsylvania. Their children Frank, Hattie and Chester were listed as living with them.⁷
     Timothy died on 5 November 1940 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, at age 74.^1,8 His body was buried on 7 November 1940 in Nora Cemetery, Nora, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.^1,9

     Mary Josephine Wilson was born on 7 June 1866 in Bradford, McLean County, Pennsylvania.^1,2
     She married Timothy Crawford Shipman, son of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase, in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska, on 1 October 1883.^3,4
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Mary and Timothy appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900. He was listed as Crawford T. Shipman, a 34 year old white married male born in December 1865, who had been married for 16 years. He was born in Illinois, his father born in Ohio and his mother in Connecticut. He was a farmer on an owned farm, who could read and write. Other household members were his wife Mary, sons Martin and Frank, daughter Hattie and boarders, Walter G. Marsh and Arthur F. Albertson.⁵
     Mary and Timothy appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 5 May 1910 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Crawford T. Shipman, age 44, married one time for 28 years. He was born in Illinois and his occupation was shown as farmer on a general farm, which was rented. She was listed as Mary J. Shipman, wife, age 43, married one time for 28 years, born in Pennsylvania. Their children Frank, Hattie and Chester were listed as living with them.⁶
     Mary died on 28 December 1930 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, at age 64.^7,1

     Adelbert Rodney Shipman was born on 3 November 1860 in Chikaming Twp, Berrien County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase. Adelbert Rodney Shipman was also known as Rodney Adelbert Shipman. The published Shipman family history lists his name as Rodney Adelbert. However his marriage record, obituary and the 1880 census use the reverse order.^1,3,4
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase on 18 July 1870. Timothy was his grandfather. His father, Rodney Shipman, and his sister and brother were also in the household. He was listed as Adelbert Shipman, a 9 year old white male born in Michigan.⁵
     He married Eva A. Blauvelt in Saline County, Nebraska, on 24 March 1880.^6,7,8,4
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Adelbert and Eva appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was shown as A.R. Shipman, age 19, a farmer, born in Michigan. She was listed as Eva A. Shipman, wife, age 19, keeping house, born in Michigan. They were married during the census year.⁷ Adelbert Rodney Shipman appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 80 acres: 28 tilled and 52 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $800; for implements and machinery $25; and for livestock $245. The animals listed included 2 horses, 1 milch cow and 7 swine.⁹
     Adelbert died on 22 August 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, at age 19.^3,1,10

     She married Adelbert Rodney Shipman, son of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase, in Saline County, Nebraska, on 24 March 1880.^1,2,3,4
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Eva and Adelbert appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was shown as A.R. Shipman, age 19, a farmer, born in Michigan. She was listed as Eva A. Shipman, wife, age 19, keeping house, born in Michigan. They were married during the census year.² Eva became a widow at her husband's death on 22 August 1880.^5,6,7

     As of 16 February 1837, Mary Carey was also known as Mary I. McCreary. The published marriage record says: Joseph L. Shipman and Mary I. McCreary, New Lyme, were married Feb 16, 1837 by Perry G. Beckwith, J.P. The 1837 letter says: Mary Cary is maried to Josep Shipman, Elisha Shipman son. About the 1950's Lucie (Smalley) Albertson wrote that her great-grandmother Shipman's maiden name was McCary, but after coming to the United States of America, they dropped the Mc, and went by the name of Cary.^1,2,3
     She married Joseph Lester Shipman, son of Elisha Shipman and Catherine (?), in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 16 February 1837.^2,3,1
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 November 1850 in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Lester Shipman. She was listed as Mary S. Shipman a 43 year old female born in Connecticut.⁴

     Timothy C. Chase was born on 17 June 1812, as calculated from tombstone inscription.^1,2 He probably was born in New York.³ He was the son of Charles Chase.
     He married Lucy Irene Howe, daughter of Ichabod Howe and Irene Scovill, in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut, on 31 December 1832.⁴
     Timothy and Lucy appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was listed as a 36 year old male, laborer, born in New York. She was listed as Lucy Chase, a 38 year old female born in Connecticut. Their children Wells, Lucy, Ralph, Emily, Luman and Marsh were listed as living with them.⁵
     On 6 July 1860 Timothy and Lucy appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio. He was listed as Timothy Chase,a 50 year old male farm laborer,born in New York, with $400 real estate and $100 personal estate. Apparently the census taker made an error in recording the names as he mixed up the names for Lucy and Emily. Lucy would have been the female age 51 born in Connecticut. Their children Ralph, Emily, Luman and Marsh were listed as living with them.⁶
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 18 July 1870 Timothy and Lucy appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Timothy Chase, a 59 year old white male farmer with $600 personal property. His birthplace was listed as New Hampshire, although that was different than previous censuses. She was shown as Lucy Chase, age 60, born in Connecticut. Their children Marsh and Emily were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Joshua Rodney Shipman, Adelbert Rodney Shipman, Rosa Ella Shipman and Timothy Crawford Shipman their son-in-law and grandchildren. There was also a Edward Shulz [?] age 19, a farm worker.⁷
     Timothy died on 5 July 1877 in Saline County, Nebraska, at age 65.^8,2 He was buried at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska.^2,9 His grave marker inscription reads: L. C. Chase - died July 5, 1877, aged 65 yrs & 18 days. Note that the first initial is incorrect.²

     Lucy Irene Howe was born on 16 September 1811 in Town of Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2,3 Although the marriage record has been transcribed as Lucy J. Howe, Lucy's middle name appears to be Irene. This is shown on the cemetery rocord and a Nebraska history written in 1904 includes an article about her son Luman and it lists her name as Lucy Irene Howe. She was the daughter of Ichabod Howe and Irene Scovill.^4,5
     She married Timothy C. Chase, son of Charles Chase, in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut, on 31 December 1832.⁶
     Lucy and Timothy appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was listed as a 36 year old male, laborer, born in New York. She was listed as Lucy Chase, a 38 year old female born in Connecticut. Their children Wells, Lucy, Ralph, Emily, Luman and Marsh were listed as living with them.⁷
     On 6 July 1860 Lucy and Timothy appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio. He was listed as Timothy Chase,a 50 year old male farm laborer,born in New York, with $400 real estate and $100 personal estate. Apparently the census taker made an error in recording the names as he mixed up the names for Lucy and Emily. Lucy would have been the female age 51 born in Connecticut. Their children Ralph, Emily, Luman and Marsh were listed as living with them.⁸
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 18 July 1870 Lucy and Timothy appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Timothy Chase, a 59 year old white male farmer with $600 personal property. His birthplace was listed as New Hampshire, although that was different than previous censuses. She was shown as Lucy Chase, age 60, born in Connecticut. Their children Marsh and Emily were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Joshua Rodney Shipman, Adelbert Rodney Shipman, Rosa Ella Shipman and Timothy Crawford Shipman their son-in-law and grandchildren. There was also a Edward Shulz [?] age 19, a farm worker.⁹
     Lucy died on 10 March 1882 in Saline County, Nebraska, at age 70.^2,3 She was buried at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska.^2,10

     Luman Chase was born on 11 May 1846 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was listed as Luman Chase, a 4 year old male born in Connecticut.⁶
     On 6 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was enumerated as Luman Chase age 14, born in Connecticut, and had attended school.⁷
     He married Lucy Elizabeth Pratt in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, on 3 December 1866.^1,8,9
     In Green Township, Viola post office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 7 June 1870 Luman and Lucy appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Lumen Chase, a 24 year old farmer born in Connecticut, with $250 personal estate. She was shown as Elizabeth Chase, age 19, born in England. Their daughter Fannie was listed as living with them.¹⁰
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Luman and Lucy appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Luman Chase, age 34, a farmer born in Connecticut. She was listed as Lucy E. Chase, age 27, born in England. Their children Fannie, Charles, Sarah and Mary were listed as living with them.¹¹ Luman Chase appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 160 acres: 82 tilled and 78 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $2000; for implements and machinery $155; and for livestock $267. The wages paid for farm labor was $22 for 2 weeks and the value of farm production was $1355. The animals listed included 2 horses, 1 milch cow, 1 other cattle, including 1 new calf. Also on the farm were 6 swine and 25 poultry in the henyard. The farm had produced 100 pounds of butter, 150 dozen eggs, 285 bushels of barley from 8 acres, 1600 bushels of Indian corn from 35 acres, 102 bushels of oats from 3 acres, 408 bushels of wheat from 36 acres and 50 bushels of Irish potatoes from 1/2 acre.¹²
     In June 1885 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska, Luman and Lucy appeared on the 1885 State census. He was enumerated as Luman Chase, farmer, age 39, born in Connecticut. She was listed as Elizabeth Chase, age 34, born in England. Their children Fannie, Charles, Sarah, Mary and Hattie were listed as living with them.¹³
     In Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Luman and Lucy appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 7 June 1900. He was shown as Luman Chase, farmer, age 54, born May 1846 in Connecticut, married for 33 years. She was listed as Lucy E. Chase, age 48, born Jan 1852 in England, mother of 6 children, all living. Their children Harry were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Luman died on 18 April 1932 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington, at age 85.^2,15,1
     An obituary for Luman Chase was published in an unidentified newspaper, Deer Park, Washington in April 1932. It read:
He was buried on 20 April 1932 in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.^15,2,1

     Lucy Elizabeth Pratt was born on 7 July 1852 in England.¹
     She married Luman Chase, son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, on 3 December 1866.^2,3,4
     In Green Township, Viola post office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 7 June 1870 Lucy and Luman appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Lumen Chase, a 24 year old farmer born in Connecticut, with $250 personal estate. She was shown as Elizabeth Chase, age 19, born in England. Their daughter Fannie was listed as living with them.⁵
     On 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Lucy and Luman appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Luman Chase, age 34, a farmer born in Connecticut. She was listed as Lucy E. Chase, age 27, born in England. Their children Fannie, Charles, Sarah and Mary were listed as living with them.⁶
     In June 1885 in Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska, Lucy and Luman appeared on the 1885 State census. He was enumerated as Luman Chase, farmer, age 39, born in Connecticut. She was listed as Elizabeth Chase, age 34, born in England. Their children Fannie, Charles, Sarah, Mary and Hattie were listed as living with them.⁷
     In Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Lucy and Luman appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 7 June 1900. He was shown as Luman Chase, farmer, age 54, born May 1846 in Connecticut, married for 33 years. She was listed as Lucy E. Chase, age 48, born Jan 1852 in England, mother of 6 children, all living. Their children Harry were listed as living with them.⁸
     Lucy died on 19 September 1916 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington, at age 64.^1,9
     An obituary for Lucy Elizabeth Chase was published in an unknown newspaper, Deer Park, Washington after 21 September 1916. It read:
She was buried about 1932 in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. She had previously been buried at Woodland Cemetery and was moved to be with her husband.⁹

     Wells M. Chase was born in April 1837 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2 He was the son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was listed as Wells Chase, a 14 year old male born in Connecticut.³
     He married Sarah Jane McLaughlin, daughter of John McLaughlin and Lavina Coleman, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on 12 August 1858.^4,5,6,7
     On 26 June 1860 Wells and Sarah appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was enumerated as Wells M Chase, farmer, age 24, born in Connecticut, personal property $225. She was shown as Sarah J Chase, age 20, born in Pennsylvania. Their son Frank was listed as living with them. Also in the household was M McLaughlin, female age 15, born in Pennsylvania, probably Sarah's sister and two males who were hoop makers: Wm Hickok age 19, born in Ohio and Philo Hickok age 15, born in Ohio.⁸
     In Cambridge post office, Weller Township, Henry County, Illinois, on 17 June 1870 Wells and Sarah appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Wells Chase, a 32 year old farmer born in Connecticut, with $5500 real estate and $500 personal estate. She was listed as Sarah J. Chase, age 26, born in Pennsylvania, keeps house. Their son Frank was listed as living with them.⁹ Wells M. Chase appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 180 acres: 70 tilled and 110 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $1200; for implements and machinery $60; and for livestock $100. Animals on the farm included 2 oxen. 2 cattle had been purchased during the preceding year.¹⁰
     On 8 June 1880 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, Wells and Sarah appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as William M. Chase, a retired farmer, age 42, born in Connecticut. She was enumerated as Sarah J. Chase, wife, age 39, born in Pennsylvania. Their children Nellie, Mamie and Mina were listed as living with them. Also in their household were Lavina McLaughlin, Sarah's mother, and a nephew, Amos McLoughlin, age 19.¹¹
     Wells and Sarah appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 6 May 1910 in Edgar Township, Clay County, Nebraska. He was listed as W. M. Chase, age 72, married once for 53 years, born in Connecticut and both parents born in Connecticut. Wells was a farmer on an owned farm, working on his own account. She was shown as Sarah Chase, wife, age 69, born in Pennsylvania.¹²
     Wells died on 2 July 1914 in Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, at age 77.^13,7,14

     Sarah Jane McLaughlin was born on 11 July 1840 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John McLaughlin and Lavina Coleman.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 20 September 1850 in Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents John and Lavina McLaughlin.²
     She married Wells M. Chase, son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on 12 August 1858.^3,4,5,6
     On 26 June 1860 Sarah and Wells appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Lenox Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was enumerated as Wells M Chase, farmer, age 24, born in Connecticut, personal property $225. She was shown as Sarah J Chase, age 20, born in Pennsylvania. Their son Frank was listed as living with them. Also in the household was M McLaughlin, female age 15, born in Pennsylvania, probably Sarah's sister and two males who were hoop makers: Wm Hickok age 19, born in Ohio and Philo Hickok age 15, born in Ohio.⁷
     In Cambridge post office, Weller Township, Henry County, Illinois, on 17 June 1870 Sarah and Wells appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Wells Chase, a 32 year old farmer born in Connecticut, with $5500 real estate and $500 personal estate. She was listed as Sarah J. Chase, age 26, born in Pennsylvania, keeps house. Their son Frank were listed as living with them.⁸
     On 8 June 1880 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, Sarah and Wells appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as William M. Chase, a retired farmer, age 42, born in Connecticut. She was enumerated as Sarah J. Chase, wife, age 39, born in Pennsylvania. Their children Nellie, Mamie and Mina were listed as living with them. Also in their household were Lavina McLaughlin, Sarah's mother, and a nephew, Amos McLoughlin, age 19.⁹
     Sarah and Wells appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 6 May 1910 in Edgar Township, Clay County, Nebraska. He was listed as W. M. Chase, age 72, married once for 53 years, born in Connecticut and both parents born in Connecticut. Wells was a farmer on an owned farm, working on his own account. She was shown as Sarah Chase, wife, age 69, born in Pennsylvania.¹⁰
     In Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, Sarah appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1930. She was listed as Sarah A. Chase, owner of a home valued at $2000. She was an 89 year old widow, who had first married at age 18, born in Pennsylvania. Other members of the household were Mina N. Moffett age 54 and Margaret Moffett age 14.¹¹
     Sarah died on 19 May 1932 in Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, at age 91. Her death was caused by senility, with a contributory cause of arteoscherosis.¹

     Ralph Chase was born about 1842 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2 He was the son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was listed as Ralph Chase, an 8 year old male born in Connecticut.³
     On 6 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was listed as Ralph Chase, age 18, born in Connecticut and had attended school.⁴
     He married Coralinn L. Stockwell in Lake County, Ohio, on 8 January 1864.⁵
     Ralph died on 5 May 1920 in Lake County, Ohio.^6,7,8 He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio.⁶

     Marsh Chase was born on 15 January 1849 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2,3 He was the son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. His listing showed him as Marsh Chase, a 1 year old male born in Connecticut.⁴
     On 6 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio, in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. His listing showed Marsh Chase, age 12, born in Connecticut. attended school.⁵
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 18 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. He was listed as Mash Chase, a 21 year old farmer born in Connecticut.⁶
     He married Mary Tyacke, daughter of John Tyacke, at the residence of Timothy Chase in Atlanta precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, on 28 November 1874. The marriage was performed by Rev. Wm. L. Miller..^1,7,8,9 Marsh Chase appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 1 June 1880 in Atlanta Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 169 acres: 135 tilled, 4 pastureland, 5 woodlands and 25 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $3000; for implements and machinery $195; and for livestock $421. The wages paid for farm labor was $150 for 52 weeks and the value of farm production was $816. The animals listed included 3 horses, 3 milch cows and 2 other cattle, with 1 calf, 1 animal sold and another which died, There were 23 swine and 15 poultry. The farm had produced 100 pounds of butter, 100 dozen eggs, 2000 bushels of Indian corn from 40 acres, 125 bushels of oats from 4 acres, 770 bushels of wheat from 65 acres, and 125 bushels of Irish potatoes from 1 acre. An apple orchard was planted on 4 acres.¹⁰
     At Walnut Street in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, Marsh appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. He was listed as Marsh Chase, a 51 year old white married male who had been married for 25 years. It showed that he was born Jan 1849 in Connecticut, his father in New York and his mother in Connecticut. His occupation was land lord, living in an owned, mortgaged home. Other members of the household were Mary Chase, his wife, and Irene Chase, his 24 year old daughter.¹¹
     Marsh died on 16 August 1935 in Furnas County, Nebraska, at age 86.^12,13 He was buried at Edison Cemetery, Furnas County, Nebraska.¹⁴

     Mary Tyacke was born on 7 January 1847 in England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Tyacke.⁴
     She married Marsh Chase, son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, at the residence of Timothy Chase in Atlanta precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, on 28 November 1874. The marriage was performed by Rev. Wm. L. Miller..^5,6,7,8
     At Walnut Street in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, she appeared in the household of Marsh Chase on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. She was listed as Mary Chase, wife, age 52, who had been married for 25 years, with 4 children, 3 still living. It showed that she was born in Jan 1848 in England and her parents also born in England. She had immigrated to the United States in 1871 and had lived in the U.S. 28 years. No occupation was listed.³
     Mary died on 16 September 1919 in Furnas County, Nebraska, at age 72.² She was buried at Edison Cemetery, Furnas County, Nebraska.⁹

     Emily Chase was born about 1844 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2 She was the daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 3 October 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the household of her parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. She was listed as Emily J. Chase, a 6 year old female born in Connecticut.³
     On 6 July 1860 she appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Leroy Township, Lake County, Ohio, in the household of her parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. Her listing was in error for her age, apparently being mixed up with her mother. She was Emily, who would have been age 16, born in Connecticut.⁴
     She married Lewis Anderson in Mercer County, Illinois, on 2 July 1870.^5,6
     In Rivoli Township, New Windsor Post Office, Mercer County, Illinois, on 18 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Timothy and Lucy Irene Chase. She was listed as Emma Anderson, a 25 year old female keeping house, born in Connecticut.⁷
     On 22 June 1880 in Crete Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Emily and Lewis appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was shown as Lewis Anderson, a peddler, age 26, born in Illinois. She was listed as Emma Anderson, wife, age 35, born in Connecticut. Their children Sarah and Lucy were listed as living with them.⁸
     In Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, Emily and Lewis appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 5 June 1900. He was enumerated as Louis Anderson, occupation yeast manufacturer, age 52, born Oct 1847 in Illinois, married for 30 years. She was shown as Emily I. Anderson, wife, age 52, born Apr 1844 in Connecticut, mother of 4 children, 2 living. Their daughter Lucy was listed as living with them.⁹
     Emily and Lewis appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 28 April 1910 in Otter Township, Ellis County, Oklahoma. He was shown as Lewis Anderson, a farmer, age 62, born in Illinois. She was enumerated as Emily J. Anderson, wife, age 66, born in Connecticut, mother of 4 children, 2 living.¹⁰
     Emily died in 1927 in Oklahoma.¹¹ She was buried at Speermoore Cemetery, Harper County, Oklahoma.¹¹

     Joseph Lester Shipman was born on 5 September 1869 in Mercer County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of Joshua Rodney Shipman and Lucy Jane Chase.
     Joseph died on 19 October 1869 in Mercer County, Illinois.³ He was buried at Viola Cemetery, Viola, Mercer County, Illinois.⁴

     Joseph Lester Shipman was born on 25 January 1807 in Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.^1,2 He was the son of Elisha Shipman and Catherine (?)
     He married Mary Carey in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 16 February 1837.^3,4,5
     Joseph appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 November 1850 in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was listed as Joseph L. Shipman, a 42 year old male farmer born in Connecticut. Other household members were his wife Mary S. Shipman age 43, Sally J. Shipman age 13, Joshua R. Shipman age 10, Philena M. Shipman age 9, Hessa M. C. Shipman age 7, and Lucy A Shipman age 3.⁶
     Joseph died on 30 September 1893 in Tuscola County, Michigan, at age 86.^7,2 He was buried at Moreland Cemetery, Fairgrove Township, Tuscola County, Michigan.²

     Elisha Shipman was born on 6 April 1788 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Abner Shipman and Margery Avery.¹
     He married Catherine (?).

     She married Elisha Shipman, son of Abner Shipman and Margery Avery.

     Pierre A. Smalley was born on 18 May 1882 in Saline County, Nebraska.^1,2,3 He was the son of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     Pierre died on 2 September 1883 in Saline County, Nebraska, at age 1.^1,2,4 He was buried at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta Township, Saline County, Nebraska.⁵