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     She married Charles Ludwig Falk, son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, in prob Portland, Oregon, on 24 November 1922.¹

     Elizabeth Katharine Falk was born on 28 May 1869 in Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm.
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 16 August 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Ludwig and Anna Louise Falk. She was listed as Lizzie Falk in the household of Ludwic Falk. Lizzie was a 1 year old white female born in Wisconsin. Both parents were of foreign birth.⁴
     On 12 June 1880 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Ludwig and Anna Louise Falk. She was listed as Lizzie Falk, 11 years old, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Prussia.⁵
     Elizabeth was not married to William Hager September 1888 and they had a child.^6,7 Elizabeth was not married to Andrew Washington Drone August 1892 and they had a child.⁷
     She married Arthur Ward on 24 March 1893.¹ This was probably in Kossuth County, Iowa.⁸
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, Elizabeth and Arthur appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900. He was shown as Arthur Ward, farmer, age 43, born May 1857 in Illinois. She was listed as Lizzie Ward, wife, age 31, born May 1869, They had been married 6 years and she stated she had 3 children all living. Their children Frank, Ellen and Walter were listed as living with them. His son Ray was also listed as living with them. Elizabeth's brother Leonard Falk was living next door.⁹
     Elizabeth and Arthur appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa. He was shown as Arthur Ward, farmer on general farm, age 52, born in Illinois. She was enumerated as Lizzie Ward, wife, age 40, born in Wisconsin. They had been married 16 years. It was his second marriage. Lizzie had 8 children, all living. Their children Frank, Ellen, Walter, Sylvia, John and Nellie were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Elizabeth died on 3 April 1929 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, at age 59.^1,3 Her body was buried on 6 April 1929 in Wesley Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.^1,11
     An obituary for Elizabeth Katharine Ward was published in the Kossuth County Advance, Algona, Iowa on 11 April 1929. It read:
A newspaper article was printed on 18 April 1929 in the Kossuth County Advance, Algona, Iowa naming Elizabeth. It read: Many Here for Ward Funeral--Among relatives from a distance who attended funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Ward, Algona, at Wesley Saturday afternoon were: William and Henry Falk, Wisconsin; three sons of John Falk, Titonka; the Fred and F. A. Rindsdorf family, Mrs. LeRoy Boettcher, and Mrs. Gerald Brace, all of Burt; Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ward, Shell Rock; Mrs. Frank Davis, Belmond; Sylvie Ward, Pennsylvania. The funeral was largely attended.¹²

     Arthur Ward was born on 22 May 1857 in Ward's Grove Township, Jo Davies County, Illinois.^1,2,3
     He married Caroline Joslin in 1876.⁴
     He married Elizabeth Katharine Falk, daughter of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, in Kossuth County, Iowa, on 24 March 1893.⁵ This was probably in Kossuth County, Iowa.⁶
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, Arthur and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900. He was shown as Arthur Ward, farmer, age 43, born May 1857 in Illinois. She was listed as Lizzie Ward, wife, age 31, born May 1869, They had been married 6 years and she stated she had 3 children all living. Their children Frank, Ellen and Walter were listed as living with them. His son Ray was also listed as living with them. Elizabeth's brother Leonard Falk was living next door.⁷
     Arthur and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa. He was shown as Arthur Ward, farmer on general farm, age 52, born in Illinois. She was enumerated as Lizzie Ward, wife, age 40, born in Wisconsin. They had been married 16 years. It was his second marriage. Lizzie had 8 children, all living. Their children Frank, Ellen, Walter, Sylvia, John and Nellie were listed as living with them.⁸ Arthur became a widower at his wife's death on 3 April 1929.^5,9
     Arthur died on 31 March 1931 in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, at age 73.^1,3 He was buried at Wesley Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.^10,11

     John Wilson Smalley was born on 26 January 1832 in Adams County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of William Smalley and Elizabeth Eakins.
     He married Rachel Ann Hemphill, daughter of John Hemphill and Elizabeth Hawkins Milligan, in Adams County, Ohio, on 26 April 1856.^2,3
     On 25 July 1860 John appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Oliver Township, Wheat Ridge post office, Adams County, Ohio. He was listed as John Smalley, a 26 year old white male farmer born in Ohio with 1000 value of personal property. Other household members were Rachel A. age 23, Mary V. age 3, and Lafayette P. age 1.⁴
     In Greene Township, Sabina post office, Clinton County, Ohio, on 13 July 1870 John and Rachel appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as John Smalley a 37 year old white, male farmer born in Ohio, with real estate valued at 300 and personal estate at 500. She was listed as Rachael Smalley, age 35, born in Ohio, keeping house. Their children Mary, Lafayette, David, Isaac, William, James, Saber and Eliza were listed as living with them. Also in the household was William Hemphill age 24.⁵ John's child, Isaac S. Smalley, died on 15 September 1879 at age 13.^6,7
     On 23 June 1880 in Turkey Creek Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, John and Rachel appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as John W. Smawley, a 47 year old white, married male farmer, born in Ohio, with both parents also born in Ohio. She was shown as Rachel A. Smawley, wife, keeping house, age 43, born in Ohio, parents born in Virginia. Their children Lafayette, David, James, William, Saber, Eliza, John, Joseph, Martha, Fred and Rosa were listed as living with them.⁸ John Wilson Smalley appeared on the 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules on 23 June 1880 in Turkey Creek Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska. He was listed as the owner of 190 acres: 130 tilled, 30 pastureland and 30 other. The value shown for his farmland, fences and buildings was $1600; for implements and machinery $255; and for livestock $1118. The cost of building during the previous year was $60 and the value of farm production was $565. The animals listed included 4 horses, 4 mules, 6 milch cows, 14 other cattle, including 5 new calves. 4 had been sold and 1 died. Also on the farm were 55 swine and 8 poultry in the henyard. The farm had produced 1040 pounds of butter, 20 dozen eggs, 2660 bushels of Indian corn from 41 acres, 150 bushels of oats from 4 acres, 150 bushels of wheat from 14 acres and 60 bushels of Irish potatoes from 1/4 acre.⁹ The Patent for his homestead was issued by the United States of America to John Wilson Smalley 29 April 1893 described as the SW 1/4 of section 21, Twp 8S, Rng 39W in Sherman County, Kansas, totaling 160 acres.¹⁰
     In Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas,John and Rachel appeared on the state census in 1895. His listing showed J. W. Smalley, age 67, born in Ohio. She was enumerated as R. A. Smalley, age 57, also born in Ohio Their children Joseph, Samuel and Rosa were listed as living with them.¹¹ John Wilson Smalley appeared on the 1895 Census Agricultural Schedules in 1895 in Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas. His listing showed he had 160 acres, all cultivated. One acre was irrigated by a 139 feet deep well, using a windmill. 20 acres of the 160 were fenced, using 320 rods of wire fence. The farm was valued at $1,500 and implements at $100. The acres of various crops sown in the spring of 1895 were spring wheat - 50, corn - 40, barley - 30, oats - 10, Irish potatoes - 1, Sorghum for forage - 25, broom corn - 25, and millet - 10. The value sold of poultry and eggs was $40. Dairy products included 600 pounds of butter and $20 milk sold. His livestock incuded 15 horses, 10 milch cows, 2 other cattle and 1 swine. Value of livestock sold was $30. His non bearing orchards included 60 apple trees and 30 cherry trees. Also on his farm were 4 dogs.¹¹
     In Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas, John and Rachel appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. He was enumerated as John W. Smally, age 68, born Jan 1832 in Ohio, a farmer, married for 43 years. She was listed as Rachael Smally, wife, age 61, born Aug 1838 in Ohio. She stated she was the mother of 12 children, 8 living, although it appears she left one out. Their children John and Fred were listed as living with them.¹²
     John and Rachel appeared on the state census in Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905. She was listed as R. A. Smalley, age 63, born in Ohio. He was shown as J. W. Smalley, farmer, age 74, born in Ohio. They came to Kansas from Nebraska. Their children John and Samuel were listed as living with them.¹³
     He appeared in the household of Fred and Hannah Smalley on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1910 in Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as John Smalley, father, widower with own income, age 74, born in Ohio.¹⁴
     John died on 2 July 1914 in Sherman County, Kansas, at age 82.^1,15 He was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^16,17 His grave marker inscription reads: SMALLEY at bottom of stone, then above on the stone: OUR FATHER; JOHN W; JAN 26, 1832; JULY 2, 1914.¹⁷
     An obituary for John Wilson Smalley was published in The Goodland News Republic, Goodland, Kansas on 10 July 1914. It read:

     Rachel Ann Hemphill was born on 6 August 1838 in Adams County, Ohio.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Hemphill and Elizabeth Hawkins Milligan.¹
     She married John Wilson Smalley, son of William Smalley and Elizabeth Eakins, in Adams County, Ohio, on 26 April 1856.^4,5
     On 25 July 1860 she appeared in the household of John Wilson Smalley on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Oliver Township, Wheat Ridge post office, Adams County, Ohio.⁶
     In Greene Township, Sabina post office, Clinton County, Ohio, on 13 July 1870 Rachel and John appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as John Smalley a 37 year old white, male farmer born in Ohio, with real estate valued at 300 and personal estate at 500. She was listed as Rachael Smalley, age 35, born in Ohio, keeping house. Their children Mary, Lafayette, David, Isaac, William, James, Saber and Eliza were listed as living with them. Also in the household was William Hemphill age 24.⁷ Rachel's child, Isaac S. Smalley, died on 15 September 1879 at age 13.^8,9
     On 23 June 1880 in Turkey Creek Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Rachel and John appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as John W. Smawley, a 47 year old white, married male farmer, born in Ohio, with both parents also born in Ohio. She was shown as Rachel A. Smawley, wife, keeping house, age 43, born in Ohio, parents born in Virginia. Their children Lafayette, David, James, William, Saber, Eliza, John, Joseph, Martha, Fred and Rosa were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     In Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas,Rachel and John appeared on the state census in 1895. His listing showed J. W. Smalley, age 67, born in Ohio. She was enumerated as R. A. Smalley, age 57, also born in Ohio Their children Joseph, Samuel and Rosa were listed as living with them.¹¹
     In Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Rachel and John appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 14 June 1900. He was enumerated as John W. Smally, age 68, born Jan 1832 in Ohio, a farmer, married for 43 years. She was listed as Rachael Smally, wife, age 61, born Aug 1838 in Ohio. She stated she was the mother of 12 children, 8 living, although it appears she left one out. Their children John and Fred were listed as living with them.¹²
     Rachel and John appeared on the state census in Itasca Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905. She was listed as R. A. Smalley, age 63, born in Ohio. He was shown as J. W. Smalley, farmer, age 74, born in Ohio. They came to Kansas from Nebraska. Their children John and Samuel were listed as living with them.¹³
     Rachel died on 26 July 1907 in Goodland area, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 68.^14,15 She was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^15,16 The inscription on her grave marker reads: "SMALLEY" at bottom of stone, "OUR MOTHER RACHEL A., WIFE OF J. W. SMALLEY 1837-1907 FAREWELL DEAR MOTHER SWEET THY REST."¹⁶
     An obituary for Rachel Ann Smalley was published in The Goodland Republic, Goodland, Kansas on 2 August 1907. It read:

     Sarah Chase was born in September 1833 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2 She was the daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     She married James Chase in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, on 20 December 1849.³
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 November 1850 in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, in the household of George Chase as Sarah Chase, a 17 year old female born in Connecticut. Her husband, James Chase, was also in this household.⁴
     On 19 July 1860 Sarah and James appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was enumerated as James Chase, farmer, age 35, born in Massachusetts, with $600 real property and $260 personal property. She was listed as Sarah Chase, age 26, born in Connecticut. Their son Eugene was listed as living with them.⁵
     In Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 22 July 1870 Sarah and James appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was shown as James Chase, farmer, $1500 real property, age 45, born in Massachusetts. She was enumerated as Sarah Chase, age 37, born in Connecticut. Their children Eugene and Irene were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Esther Hance, age 70, born in New Jersey.⁶
     Sarah died on 19 July 1902 in Dorset, Ashtabula County, Ohio, at age 68.¹

     James Chase was born about 1825 in Massachusetts.¹
     He married Sarah Chase, daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, on 20 December 1849.²
     James appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 November 1850 in Cherry Valley Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was listed in the household of George Chase as James Chase, a 26 year old male laborer born in Massachusetts. George Chase was age 40 and also in the household were Philena age 38, Levi age 13, Sarah age 2 and Sarah age 17, who was probably James' wife. The relationship of George and James is not certain.³
     On 19 July 1860 James and Sarah appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was enumerated as James Chase, farmer, age 35, born in Massachusetts, with $600 real property and $260 personal property. She was listed as Sarah Chase, age 26, born in Connecticut. Their son Eugene was listed as living with them.¹
     In Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, on 22 July 1870 James and Sarah appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was shown as James Chase, farmer, $1500 real property, age 45, born in Massachusetts. She was enumerated as Sarah Chase, age 37, born in Connecticut. Their children Eugene and Irene were listed as living with them. Also in the household was Esther Hance, age 70, born in New Jersey.⁴

     Crawford Chase was born about 1835 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.^1,2 He was the son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe.
     Crawford appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 23 September 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was listed in the household of George G. Crandal as Crawford Chase, a 16 year old male born in Connecticut. Any relationship to George Crandal is unknown.³
     Crawford died in February 1870 in Cherokee County, Kansas.¹

     Coralinn L. Stockwell was born on 26 February 1846 in Lake County, Ohio.¹
     She married Ralph Chase, son of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Lake County, Ohio, on 8 January 1864.²
     Coralinn died on 12 May 1876 at age 30.¹ She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Thompson, Lake County, Ohio.¹

     Lewis Anderson was born on 16 October 1849 in Mercer County, Illinois.^1,2 He began military service on 12 May 1864 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois.³ He was mustered in 18 June 1864 at Camp Butler. He was a private in Company F in the 140th Illinois US Infantry.³ He ended military service on 29 October 1864 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.³
     He married Emily Chase, daughter of Timothy C. Chase and Lucy Irene Howe, in Mercer County, Illinois, on 2 July 1870.^4,5
     On 22 June 1880 in Crete Precinct, Saline County, Nebraska, Lewis and Emily 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.⁶
     In Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, Lewis and Emily 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.⁷
     Lewis and Emily 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.⁸
     On 22 January 1920 Lewis appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Speermoore Township, Harper County, Oklahoma. He was listed as L. Anderson, age 68, born in Illinois, a farmer. The name Emily was written in below his name and then crossed out with no other information.⁹
     Lewis died on 20 January 1927 at age 77.¹ He was buried at Speermoore Cemetery, Laverne, Harper County, Oklahoma.^10,11

     John Bond was born on 18 March 1797 in Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Solomon Bond and Anna Allen.¹ April 1812 John was received by experience into the East Fork Baptist Church in Henry County, Kentucky.¹
     He married Sarah Chastain, daughter of George Chastain and Rebecca Staton, in Henry County, Kentucky, on 5 October 1815.¹ John Bond was enumerated on the U.S. census for 1820 in West Port, Henry County, Kentucky, with a household listed as three males under 10 (probably sons William, George and Solomon), one male 26-44 (John), and one female 16-25 (probably his wife Sarah.)² According to a family history, John entered land in Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana 13 March 1821.¹ John and Sarah moved to Washington County, Indiana, about 1822. Their children William, George, Solomon and James went with them.¹ John Bond was issued a land patent on 24 May 1826 for 160 acres of land described as the northwest 1/4 of section 24, township 2 north, range 2 east, located in Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana. This was about 4 miles south of Campbellsburg. The patent listed him as John Bond of Henry County, Kentucky. The President named on his patent was James Quincy Adams.³ On 16 January 1829,John Bond and Sarah Bond sold real estate to Nathan Maudlin, Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana.¹ In 1829 John and Sarah moved to Edgar County, Illinois. Their children William, George, Solomon, James, Rebecca and Ann went with them.¹ A family history stated that John entered land in Edgar County, Illinois 22 December 1829.¹
     John Bond was enumerated on the U.S. census for 1830 in Edgar County, Illinois, with a household shown as two males 5-9 (probably sons Solomon and James), two males 10-14 (probably sons William and George), one male 30-39 (John), two females under 5 (probably daughters Ann and Elizabeth), one female 5-9 (probably daughter Rebecca), and one female 20-29 (probably his wife Sarah.)⁴ John Bond was issued land patents on 8 December 1830 for a total of 237.38 acres of land described as the east 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 and the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 18, township 15N, range11W and the east 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 17, township 15N, range 11W, located in Edgar County, Illinois. This was located about 1 mile east of the town of Edgar. The president listed on the patents was Andrew Jackson.⁵ On 17 May 1838,John Bond and Sarah Bond sold real estate to Bird Covington, Edgar County, Illinois.⁶ John Bond was ordained as a preacher for the Baptist Church, 15 August 1838, Bloomfield Baptist Church, Edgar County, Illinois.⁶ John and Sarah moved to Van Buren County, Iowa Territory, about 1839.⁶
     John Bond was enumerated on the U.S. census for 1840 in Van Buren County, Iowa Territory, with a household listed as two males 15-19 (probably sons Solomon and James), one male 40-49 (John), one female 5-9 (probably daughter Susan), two females 10-14 (probably daughters Ann and Elizabeth), one female 15-19 (probably daughter Rebecca) and one female 40-49 (probably his wife Sarah.)⁷ About 1846 John and Sarah moved to Mahaska County, Iowa.⁶ John Bond was living in Mahaska County, Iowa, when Iowa became a state on 29 December 1846.⁶
     John and Sarah appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 September 1850 in Mahaska County, Iowa. He was shown as John Bond, age 53, born in Kentucky, a farmer with real estate valued at $1000. She was listed as Sarah Bond, age 52 born in Virginia. Their daughter Susan was listed as living with them.⁸
     In 1853 John and Sarah moved to Oregon Territory, traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train... There were a number of other family members in the same train.Their son George kept a day by day account of their trip. On 1 Apr George wrote: Got to Fathers. Then again on 10 Apr he wrote:The Davises and Father came.^9,10 On 2 November 1853 John and Sarah Bond settled Donation Land Claim Number 3964 (Oregon City Land Office), in Multnomah County, Oregon Territory described as North 1/2 of the South 1/2 and the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Section 18, in Township 1 S, Range 4 E, containing 319.79 acres. Their daughter Susan and her husband Harmon C. Davis's claim was just south of John and Sarah's.¹¹ John Bond was living in Multnomah County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.¹²
     On 24 June 1860 John and Sarah appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Fairfield Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. They were living in the household of their daughter and her husband, Susan and Harmon C. Davis. John was shown as John Bond, age 63, born in Kentucky, a farmer with personal property valued at $75. Sarah was listed as S. Bond, age 62, born in Virginia.¹³
     John died about 1866 in prob Lane County, Oregon.¹ The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number 3964 located in Multnomah County, Oregon was issued on 15 October 1873 to John and Sarah Bond.¹⁴
     At the second annual reunion of the Bond Family held 21 August 1938 at Turner, Marion County, Oregon, Harvey Bond, who was the president of the reunion, gave an address giving some of the history about the family. Harvey was one of Solomon's son and gave a tribute to his grandfather, John Bond.¹⁵

     Sarah Chastain was born on 8 August 1797 in Franklin County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of George Chastain and Rebecca Staton.^2,1 4 August 1810 Sarah was listed as a member of the East Fork Baptist Church in Henry County, Kentucky.¹
     She married John Bond, son of Solomon Bond and Anna Allen, in Henry County, Kentucky, on 5 October 1815.¹ She was probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, John Bond, in the 1820 U.S. Census of West Port, Henry County, Kentucky.³ Sarah and John moved to Washington County, Indiana, about 1822. Their children William, George, Solomon and James went with them.¹ On 16 January 1829,Sarah Bond and John Bond sold real estate to Nathan Maudlin, Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana.¹ In 1829 Sarah and John moved to Edgar County, Illinois. Their children William, George, Solomon, James, Rebecca and Ann went with them.¹ She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, John Bond, in the 1830 U.S. Census of Edgar County, Illinois.⁴ On 17 May 1838,Sarah Bond and John Bond sold real estate to Bird Covington, Edgar County, Illinois.⁵ Sarah and John moved to Van Buren County, Iowa Territory, about 1839.⁵ She was probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, John Bond, in the 1840 U.S. Census of Van Buren County, Iowa Territory.⁶ About 1846 Sarah and John moved to Mahaska County, Iowa.⁵
     Sarah and John appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 7 September 1850 in Mahaska County, Iowa. He was shown as John Bond, age 53, born in Kentucky, a farmer with real estate valued at $1000. She was listed as Sarah Bond, age 52 born in Virginia. Their daughter Susan was listed as living with them.⁷
     In 1853 Sarah and John moved to Oregon Territory, traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train... There were a number of other family members in the same train.Their son George kept a day by day account of their trip. On 1 Apr George wrote: Got to Fathers. Then again on 10 Apr he wrote:The Davises and Father came.^8,9 On 2 November 1853 Sarah and John Bond settled Donation Land Claim Number 3964 (Oregon City Land Office), in Multnomah County, Oregon Territory described as North 1/2 of the South 1/2 and the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Section 18, in Township 1 S, Range 4 E, containing 319.79 acres. Their daughter Susan and her husband Harmon C. Davis's claim was just south of John and Sarah's.¹⁰ Sarah Bond was living in Multnomah County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.¹¹
     On 24 June 1860 Sarah and John appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Fairfield Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. They were living in the household of their daughter and her husband, Susan and Harmon C. Davis. John was shown as John Bond, age 63, born in Kentucky, a farmer with personal property valued at $75. Sarah was listed as S. Bond, age 62, born in Virginia.¹² The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number 3964 located in Multnomah County, Oregon was issued on 15 October 1873 to Sarah and John Bond.¹³
     Sarah died about 1875 in Dayton, Columbia County, Washington Territory.¹⁴

     He married Sarah Lollar in Franklin County, Indiana, on 20 August 1823.^1,2
     Thomas died in 1847 in Indiana.³

     Sarah Lollar was born about 1799 in South Carolina.^1,2 This birthdate was calculated from the age bracket on the 1830 and 1840 census and the age shown on the 1850 census. Both 1830 and 1840 show a female born between 1790 and 1800 and the 1850 census would be a birthdate of about 1804.^1,2
     She married Thomas Brown in Franklin County, Indiana, on 24 December 1818.³
     She married Thomas O'Neal in Franklin County, Indiana, on 20 August 1823.^4,5 Sarah became a widow at her husband's death in 1847.⁶
     Sarah appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 12 August 1850 in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana. She was shown as Sarah O'Neal, age 46, born in South Carolina, not able to read and write. Her children George Washington, Commodore Perry, Thomas, James, Edward, Sophronia and Rebecca Margaret were listed as living with her.¹
     Sarah died on 17 April 1854 in Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁶

     John James O'Neal was born on 17 April 1869 in probably Sonoma County, California.^1,2 He was the son of Commodore Perry O'Neal and Margaret Jane England.
     In Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, on 12 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Commodore Perry and Margaret Jane O'Neal. He was listed as John J. O Neil, age 1, born in California.³ In 1870 John moved to Lane County, Oregon, He came with his parents and sister..
     On 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Commodore and Margaret Jane O'Neal. John was listed as John J Oniel, age 10, attending school, born in California.⁴
     In Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900. He was listed as John J. Oneal, a son, age 31, born Apr 1869 in California, his father born in Indiana, his mother born in Illinois. He was a farmer, who could read and write and speak English.⁵ On 18 April 1905 he appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1905 state census taken in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon. He was listed as A. J. ONEAL, (which appears to be an error) age 36, occupation day laborer, born in California. His two brothers, Edward and George, were also living in the household.⁶
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 13 May 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, in the household of his father Commodore Perry O'Neal. He was listed as John J. O'Neal, single, age 40, born in California, a farmer on a general farm working on his own account.⁷ John was listed in a directory for Creswell, Lane County, Oregon, in 1921. He was shown as John O'Neal, a farmer.⁸
     John died on 27 February 1922 in Creswell, Lane County, Oregon, at age 52. He died of pneumonia, with contributory cause of influenza as signed by L. C. Hobson, M.D. of Creswell.^1,2
     An obituary for John James O'Neal was published in the Eugene Morning Register, Eugene, Oregon on 28 February 1922. It read:
His body was buried on 1 March 1922 in Creswell Cemetery, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.^1,10,11

     Edward Chancy O'Neal was born on 14 April 1871 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, now near Creswell, which was established in 1873, son of Commodore Perry O'Neal and Margaret Jane England.^1,2 Edward Chancy O'Neal was the son of Commodore Perry O'Neal and Margaret Jane England.
     On 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Commodore and Margaret Jane O'Neal. He was listed as Edward C. Oniel, age 9, attending school, born in Oregon.³
     In Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900. He was listed as Edward Oneal, son, born Apr 1871, age 29, single, born in Oregon, his father born in Indiana, his mother born in Illinois. He was a farmer, not unemployed the previous year, could read and write, and spoke English.⁴
     He appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1905 state census in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, on 18 April 1905. He was listed as E.C. ONEAL, age 32, day laborer born in Oregon.⁵
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 13 May 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, in the household of his father Commodore Perry O'Neal. He was listed as Edward C. O'Neal, age 39, single, born in Oregon. His occupation was a farmer on a general farm working on his own account.⁶
     On 19 January 1920 Edward appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Orchard Precinct, Lane County, Oregon. He was listed as Edward C O'Neal, a brother in the household of John J. O'Neal. Edward was a 48 year old white single male, able to read and write who was born in Oregon, his father born in Indiana and his mother in Illinois. His occupation was listed as none... Others in the household were John J. O'Neal age 50 and George E. O'Neal age 45.⁷ Edward was listed as Ed O'Neal, a farmer, in a directory for Creswell, Lane County, Oregon, in 1921.⁸
     In Orchard Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared in the household of George Elva O'Neal on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 12 May 1930. He was listed as Edward C. O'Neal, brother, a single male age 57, born in Oregon, whose occupation was a farmer.⁹
     Edward died on 2 April 1935 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 63. The principal cause of death was cardiovascular.^1,2
     An obituary for Edward Chancy O'Neal was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 3 April 1935. It read:
His body was buried on 5 April 1935 in Creswell Cemetery, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.^1,11,10,12

     George Elva O'Neal was born on 10 December 1873 Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon, son of Commodore Perry O'Neal and Margaret Jane England.^1,2 George Elva O'Neal was the son of Commodore Perry O'Neal and Margaret Jane England.
     On 9 June 1880 in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Commodore and Margaret Jane O'Neal. He was listed as George Oniel, age 6, attending school, born in Oregon.³
     In Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, he appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 18 June 1900. He was listed as George Oneal, son, single, age 25, born Dec 1874 in Oregon, his father born in Indiana, his mother born in Illinois. He was a farmer, not unemployed the previous year, could read and write and spoke English.⁴
     He appeared in the household of Commodore Perry O'Neal on the 1905 state census in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, on 18 April 1905. He was listed as G.E. ONEAL age 30 male, day laborer born in Oregon.⁵
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 13 May 1910 in Creswell Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, in the household of his father Commodore Perry O'Neal. He was listed as George E. O'Neal, single, age 35, born in Oregon. His occupation was farmer, on a general farm working on his own account.⁶ George was listed in a directory in Creswell, Lane County, Oregon, in 1921 as Geo O. O'Neal, a farmer.⁷
     He married Cora Belle Sutton at First Baptist Church in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 25 June 1924.^1,8
     In Orchard Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, George and Cora appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 12 May 1930. He was listed as George E. O'Neal, born in Oregon, age 55, who had first married at age 50. His occupation was a farmer. The home was owned, on a farm and they did not have a radio. She was listed as Cora B. O'Neal, wife, age 37, who had first married at age 32. Also in the household was George's brother Edward.⁹
     George died on 23 July 1935 at Pacific Christian Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 61. His cause of death was carcinoma cecum, with contributory cause of peritonitis, ruptured cecum.^1,2
     An obituary for George Elva O'Neal was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 24 July 1935. It read:
His body was buried on 25 July 1935 in Creswell Cemetery, Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.^1,11,10,12

     Martha Jane O'Neal was born about 1824 in Franklin County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar.
     She married Elijah Lines in Franklin County, Indiana, on 23 January 1842.¹

     He married Martha Jane O'Neal, daughter of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 23 January 1842.¹

     William O'Neal was born about 1826 in Franklin County, Indiana. He was the son of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar.

     Letha Ann O'Neal was born on 13 January 1827 in Franklin County, Indiana.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar.
     She married John Lanning in Franklin County, Indiana, on 18 August 1843.^4,2
     Letha and John appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 29 November 1850 in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was enumerated as John Lanning, cooper, $1000 value real estate, age 28, born in New Jersey. She was listed as Leat Lanning, age 22, born in Indiana. Their children Sarah, James and Hester were listed as living with them. Hester was listed because, although she had died in August, she was alive on the official census date of 1 June.⁵
     On 26 June 1860 she appeared in the household of John Lanning on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana. She was listed as Letha Ann Lanning, age 34, born in Indiana.⁶
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of John Lanning on 30 July 1870. She was enumerated as Letha Lanning, keeping house, unable to read and write, age 43, born in Indiana.⁷
     In June 1880 in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, Letha and John appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as John Lanning, farmer, age 58, born in New Jersey. She was listed as Leithe Ann Lanning, wife, keeping house, age 53, born in Indiana. Their children Keturah, David, Nancy, Henrietta, Rosanna and John were listed as living with them. Also in their household was a boarder, 25 year old John Mercer.⁸
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, Letha appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900. She was enumerated as Letha Lanning, widow, farmer, age 73, born Jan 1827, in Indiana, mother of 17 children, 12 living. Her daughter Tura was also in the household. Her sons, David, John and Joseph were living in neighboring households.⁹
     Letha died on 8 March 1914 in Franklin County, Indiana, at age 87.^10,2,3 She was buried at Wolf Creek Cemetery, Franklin County, Indiana.^3,10,11

     John Lanning was born on 1 January 1822 in Sussex County, New Jersey.^1,2
     He married Letha Ann O'Neal, daughter of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 18 August 1843.^3,1
     John and Letha appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 29 November 1850 in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was enumerated as John Lanning, cooper, $1000 value real estate, age 28, born in New Jersey. She was listed as Leat Lanning, age 22, born in Indiana. Their children Sarah, James and Hester were listed as living with them. Hester was listed because, although she had died in August, she was alive on the official census date of 1 June.⁴
     On 26 June 1860 John appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was enumerated as John H. Lanning, farmer, with $3000 real estate and $700 personal property, age 39, born in New Jersey. The other members of the household were his wife Leatha Ann; his children: Reuben, Jane, James, George, William, Joseph, Keturah and David F; and a 22 year old laborer Henry Mathers.⁵
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, on 30 July 1870 John appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was shown as John Lanning, farmer, with $8500 real property and $630 personal property, age 48, born in New Jersey. His household included his wife Letha and 9 children: Nancy, Henrietta, George, William, Joseph, Rosana, Kitturah, David and John.⁶
     In June 1880 in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, John and Letha appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as John Lanning, farmer, age 58, born in New Jersey. She was listed as Leithe Ann Lanning, wife, keeping house, age 53, born in Indiana. Their children Keturah, David, Nancy, Henrietta, Rosanna and John were listed as living with them. Also in their household was a boarder, 25 year old John Mercer.⁷
     John died on 15 November 1899 in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, at age 77.^1,8 He was buried at Wolf Creek Cemetery, Franklin County, Indiana.^2,9,10

     Peter O'Neal was born about 1828 in Franklin County, Indiana. He was the son of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar.
     He married Mary Richardson in Bartholomew County, Indiana, on 31 October 1848.¹

     She married Peter O'Neal, son of Thomas O'Neal and Sarah Lollar, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, on 31 October 1848.¹