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     Mary Louisa Bond was born on 10 October 1849 in Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 11 September 1850 in Marion County, Iowa, in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. She was shown as Mary L. Bond, age 11/12, born in Iowa.² She moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. Traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. There were a number of other family members in the same train.¹ Mary Louisa Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Pine Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. She was shown as Mary Bond, age 10, born in Iowa.⁴
     She married Henry Cummings at house of Solomon Bond in Linn County, Oregon, on 12 November 1866.^5,6
     Mary died on 6 December 1876 in Oregon at age 27.^1,7 She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon.⁷

     Susan Augusta Bond was born on 2 April 1852 in Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹ She moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. Traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. There were a number of other family members in the same train.¹ Susan Augusta Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Pine Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. She was enumerated as Susan Bond, age 8, born in Iowa.⁴
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. She was listed as Susan A Bond, an 18 year old single female at school, born in Iowa.² Susan Augusta Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     She married Alanson L. Bridgefarmer in Linn County, Oregon, on 6 October 1872.^5,6,7
     On 15 June 1880 in West Albany Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Susan and Alanson appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was recorded as a married 48 year old farmer, born in Illinois. Susan's listing showed her as a 28 year old Iowa born wife whose occupation was keeping house. Their children Imogene, David and Anna were listed as living with them. Also listed with their family was Melissa Garland, a niece, age 23.⁸
     Susan died on 2 December 1886 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 34.¹ Susan was survived by her husband Alanson and five children: Imogene, David, Anna, Ella and William.

     Priscilla Ellen Bond was born on 11 December 1857 in Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹ Priscilla Ellen Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Pine Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. Priscilla was shown as Priscilla Bond, age 2, born in Oregon.⁴
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. She was listed as Priscilla E. Bond, a 12 year old single female, at school, born in Oregon.² Priscilla Ellen Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     Priscilla died on 4 August 1876 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 18.¹ She was buried at Halsey Pioneer Cemetery, Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon.⁵

     Charles Seth Bond was born on 23 April 1860 in Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹
     On 9 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Pine Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. His listing showed him as Charles Bond, age 2/12, born in Oregon.³
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. He was listed as Charles Bond, a 10 year old single male at school, born in Oregon.² Charles Seth Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     On 18 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. He was listed as Charles S. Bond, a farmer, age 20, born in Oregon.⁴
     He married Minnie Gourley in Linn County, Oregon, on 21 September 1884.^5,6
     In Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared in the household of Huldah Hayes on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 5 June 1900. He was listed as Charles S. Bond, son, a farmer, married for 12 years, age 40, born Apr 1860, in Oregon, his father born in Kentucky and his mother in Ohio.⁷
     He appeared in the household of George Washington Bond on the 1905 state census in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 5 April 1905. Charles was listed as Chas. S. Bond, age 45, married, born in Oregon.⁸
     Charles and Minnie appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 20 April 1910 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. Their children Bessie and Lela were listed as living with them. Also living in the household was Charles' older sister Lydia Ann Clark.⁹
     Charles died on 23 September 1912 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, at age 52.^10,1,5 A family history states that Charles was killed by a normally friendly bull in the pasture of his farm. However the death certificate shows the cause of death as apoplexy.^5,10 He was buried on 25 September 1912 in Halsey Pioneer Cemetery, Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon.¹¹ Charles was listed in a directory for Linn County, Oregon, in 1913. Although this was after his death, he was shown in the tax list with property valued at $5505, address Halsey.¹²

     Austin Bond was born on 30 August 1862 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. He was listed as Austin Bond, a 7 year old single male who had attended school, born in Oregon.³ Austin Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     On 18 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. His listing showed him as Austin Bond, a farmer, age 17, born in Oregon.⁴
     In 1885 he appeared in the household of Solomon Bond on the 1885 state census in Linn County, Oregon. Austin would be the second male over 21 listed in that census as he was about 23 years old.⁵
     He married Louise Bassett in Linn County, Oregon, on 24 December 1885.^6,7
     In South Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Austin and Louise appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 7 June 1900. He was listed as Austin Bond, age 37, born Aug 1862 in Oregon, a farmer with owned farm free of mortgage. She was shown as Louise Bond, wife, age 31, born Jan 1869 in Tennessee. She was married 14 years, mother of 5 children, 3 living.. Their children Nellie, Frank and Grace were listed as living with them.⁸
     Austin and Louise appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 27 April 1910 in South Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Austin Bond, age 47, born in Oregon, married for 24 years, a farmer on a general farm. She was shown as Louise Bond, wife, age 41, born in Tennessee, mother of 5 children, all living. Their children Frank, Grace, Lester and Vera were listed as living with them.⁹ Austin was listed in a directory for Linn County, Oregon, in 1913. He was shown in the tax list with property valued at $3930, address Harrisburg.¹⁰ He was a witness at Chester Sickels and Grace Bond's wedding in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 24 July 1917.^11,12
     Austin died on 19 February 1919 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 56.^1,2,13
     An obituary for Austin Bond was published in the Albany Daily Democrat, Albany, Oregon on 20 February 1919. It read:
He was buried on 21 February 1919 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^13,14
     Another obituary for Austin Bond was published in the Weekly Gazette Times, Corvallis, Oregon on 27 February 1919. It was a copy of portions from the other one.¹⁵ His grave marker inscription reads: AUSTIN BOND. 1862 - 1919. HERE RESTS A WOODMAN OF THE WORLD.^16,14

     Harvey S. Bond was born on 15 June 1867 in Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. He was listed as Harvy Bond, a 3 year old single male, born in Oregon.² Harvey S. Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     On 18 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. Harvey was shown as Harvey Bond, age 12, at school, born in Oregon.³
     In 1885 he appeared in the household of Solomon Bond on the 1885 state census in Linn County, Oregon. Harvey would have been one of those between 10 and 21 as he was about 18 years old.⁴
     He married Lizzie Jester in Linn County, Oregon, on 1 September 1892.⁵ Harvey became a widower at his wife's death on 19 August 1893.
     He married Elepha Olive Waller in Linn County, Oregon, on 25 May 1895.
     In Leland Precinct, Josephine County, Oregon, Harvey and Olive appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900. He was listed as Harvey S. Bond, telegraph operator, living in a rented home, married 5 years, age 33, born Jun 1867 in Oregon, his father born in Kentucky and his mother in Ohio. She was listed as Olive E. Bond, wife, married for 5 years, 1 child, none living, age 31, born Mar 1869 in Oregon, her father born in Oregon and her mother in Michigan. His son Leland was listed as living with them.⁶
     Harvey and Olive appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1910 in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon. Harvey was listed as Harvy S. Bond, a telegrapher for the railroad, his second marriage for 12 years, age 42, born in Oregon. She was shown as Olive E. Bond, wife, first marriage for 12 years, 1 child, living. She was age 40, born in Oregon.. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.⁷
     On 7 January 1920 Harvey and Olive appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Britenbush Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. He was shown as Harvey S. Bond, a depot agent, living in a rented home, age 52, born in Oregon. She was listed as Elepha O. Bond, wife, age 41, born in Oregon. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.⁸
     In Turner, Marion County, Oregon, Harvey and Elepha appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 April 1930. He was shown as Harvey S. Bond, railroad station agent, living in an owned home, value $4,000, with a radio. He was age 62, first married at 25, born in Oregon. She was listed as Elepha Bond, wife, age 61, first married at 25, born in Oregon.. Also in the household were her father O.A. Waller and her brother Orin Waller.⁹
     At the second annual reunion of the Bond Family held 21 August 1938 at Turner, Marion County, Oregon, Harvey S. Bond, who was the president of the reunion, gave an address giving some of the history about the family.¹⁰
     Harvey and Olive appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at First Street East in Turner, Marion County, Oregon. He was listed as Harvey S Bond, age 72, born in Oregon, completed 2 years of high school. She was shown as Olive E. Bond, wife, age 71, born in Oregon and completed 4 years of high school. Their home was owned, valued at $3000 and they had lived in the same house in 1935. Olive's brother, Martin O Waller, age 54, was also in the household.¹¹
     Harvey died on 1 September 1940 in Turner, Marion County, Oregon, at age 73.^1,12
     An obituary for Harvey S. Bond was published in the Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon on 3 September 1940. It read:

     Another obituary for Harvey S. Bond was published in the Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon on 3 September 1940. It read:
He was buried on 6 September 1940 in Jason Lee Cemetery, Marion County, Oregon.¹² A newspaper article was printed on 12 September 1940 in the Halsey Review, Halsey, Oregon naming Harvey. It read: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bond, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Isom and Mrs. W. C. Sickels went to Salem last Friday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Harvey S. Bond. Mr. Bond was born near Halsey 73 years ago. He attended school here as a boy and also taught school near here for several years. He was a son of Solomon and Huldah Bond who were pioneers and early settlers. He leaves his wife and two sons, Leland, of Chicago, and Alvin of Amarillo, Texas; also three grandchildren.¹⁵

     Read an article written by Melvin's great-grandniece, Joanne (Albertson) Skelton.³
     Melvin Clarence Bond was born on 16 August 1869 in Oregon.¹ He was the son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes.¹
     In Peoria Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 August 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. He was listed as Malvin Bond, a 1 year old single male, born in Oregon.⁴ Melvin Clarence Bond lived in the area when the Oregon and California Railroad was built through the future site of Halsey in 1871.
     On 18 June 1880 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Solomon and Huldah Bond. Melvin's listing showed him as Melvin Bond, at school, age 10, born in Oregon.⁵
     In 1885 he appeared in the household of Solomon Bond on the 1885 state census in Linn County, Oregon. Melvin would be one of the males between 10 and 21, as he would have been about 16.⁶
     He married Fanny Burton in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 14 June 1893.^7,8,9 Melvin's father, Solomon Bond, was one of the witnesses.⁷ A newspaper article was printed on 11 August 1894 in Cottage Grove news in the Eugene City Guard, Eugene, Oregon about Melvin. It read: Frank Worley, agent of the Southern Pacific railroad here for the past five and one-half years was replaced Friday by a Mr. Bond, from the Springfield branch. Then in the same paper it stated: Fire at Cottage Grove--Fire broke out Saturday night at 9:30 in the Bohemia Hotel, near the Southern Pacific deport and by extraordinary exertions on the part of the citizens it was prevented from spreading.....Several cars of the Southern Pacific company were moved to a place of safety. Agent Bond also moved almost everything from the depot. It was very fortunate that no wind was blowing, for, if there had been, the town would now be in ashes.¹⁰ In January 1895 Melvin was installed as an officer in the Cottage Grove Lodge No. 68 IOOF.¹¹ A newspaper article was printed on 6 July 1895 in the Cottage Grove section of the Eugene City Guard, Eugene, Oregon about Melvin. It read: M.C. Bond, the genial and popular agent of the S.P. railroad office here, is going to have a vacation. He and his estimable wife--and baby too, expect to leave Tuesday for Yaquina Bay, to enjoy the cool breezes and charming scenery a few weeks.¹²
     In Merlin Precinct, Josephine County, Oregon, Melvin appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900. Melvin was listed as Melvin Bond, a telegraph operator, married 7 years, age 30, born in August 1869 in Oregon, his father born in Kentucky and his mother in Iowa. Other household members were his wife Fanny, and two sons, Lawrence 4 and Guy 2.¹³ On 28 May 1905 Melvin Clarence Bond appeared on the 1905 state census taken in Willamette Precinct, Lane County, Oregon.¹⁴ Melvin's child, Lawrence Melvin Bond, died on 28 November 1908 at age 14.^15,16
     Melvin and Fanny appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 23 May 1910 in Coburg, Williamette Precinct, Lane County, Oregon. Melvin was listed as Melvin C. Bond, age 41, born in Oregon, married one time for 18 years. His occupation was retail merchant for general merchandise. They owned their home free of mortgage. Fanny was listed as Fannie Bond, wife, age 39, born in Oregon, married once, for 18 years. She had 3 children and 2 were still living.. Their children Guy and Merle were listed as living with them.¹⁷
     On 14 January 1920 Melvin and Fanny appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at Sutherlin Drive in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon. Melvin was listed as M. C. Bond, married, age 51, born in Oregon. Melvin was employed as a station agent for the steam railway. He owned his home free of mortgage. Fanny was listed as Fanny Bond, wife, age 50, born in Oregon. Their son Merle was listed as living with them.¹⁸ Melvin became a widower at his wife's death on 22 October 1924.^19,20
     He married Edith Stephens about 1929.^21,22
     At West Sutherlin Precinct in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon, Melvin and Edith appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 April 1930. He was listed as Melvin C. Bond, age 58, first married at age 23, born in Oregon. His occupation was depot agent for the steam railroad. The family lived in an owned dwelling, valued at $4000 and they did have a radio. She was listed as Edith S. Bond, wife, age 40, first married at age 39, born in Washington. His son Merle was listed as living with him.²³
     Melvin died on 24 December 1931 in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon, at age 62.^1,2
     An obituary for Melvin Clarence Bond was published in The Sutherlin Sun, Sutherlin, Oregon on 25 December 1931. It read:
He was buried on 27 December 1931 in Coburg IOOF Cemetery, Coburg, Lane County, Oregon.^2,25
     Another obituary for Melvin Clarence Bond was published in The Sutherlin Sun, Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon, on 1 January 1932. It read:
His grave marker inscription reads: M. C. BOND. 1869 1931.^27,28

     William Hockett was born the 1st day of the 1st month 1787 (1 January 1787) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 He was the son of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, he was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with his parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     He married Rachel Hodgson in Ohio on 11 December 1810.^3,4
     William died about 10 September 1864 in Iowa.³

     Joseph Hockett was born the 24th day of the 3rd month 1789 (24 March 1789) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 He was the son of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, he was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with his parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     He married Martha Smith in Ohio on 13 August 1816.⁴
     Joseph died on 2 June 1846 in Randolph County, Indiana, at age 57.⁶

     Ann Hockett was born the 21st day of the 1st month 1793 (21 January 1793) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, she was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with her parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     She married Gideon Frazier, son of Francis Frazier and Elizabeth Stanley, in Highland County, Ohio, the 5th day of the 12th month 1810 (5 December 1810).^4,6
     Ann died on 15 February 1850 in Iowa at age 57.⁴

     Hannah Hockett was born the 18th day of the 12th month 1794 (18 December 1794) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, she was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with her parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     She married Thomas Frazier, son of Francis Frazier and Elizabeth Stanley, at Lees Creek in Highland County, Ohio, the 11th day of the 11th month 1812 (11 November 1812).^6,4
     Hannah died in 1869 in Iowa.⁴

     Phebe Hockett was born the 26th day of the 8th month 1797 (26 August 1797) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, she was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with her parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     She married John Fowler in Ohio on 27 December 1815.⁴

     Stephen Hockett was born the 2nd day of the 3rd month 1800 (2 March 1800) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 He was the son of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, he was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with his parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     He married Lydia Stout in Indiana on 18 September 1822.⁴ Stephen became a widower at his wife's death on 29 January 1824.⁴
     He married Mary Ann Hammer in Indiana on 17 October 1827.⁴ Stephen became a widower at his wife's death on 28 June 1839.⁴
     He married Rachel Mills in Iowa on 19 October 1844.⁴
     Stephen died on 24 May 1880 in Iowa at age 80.⁴

     Edward Elwood Hockett was born the 21st day of the 1st month 1802 (21 January 1802) in North Carolina.^3,4,2 He was the son of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,3 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, he was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with his parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     He married Elizabeth Harris in Indiana on 22 January 1822.² Edward became a widower at his wife's death on 2 December 1871.²
     Edward died on 12 January 1882 in Iowa at age 79.²

     Margaret Hockett was born the 13th day of the 1st month 1804 (13 January 1804) in North Carolina.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.^1,2 On the 12th day, 6th month, 1806(12 June 1806), at Miami Monthly Meeting in Warren County, Ohio, she was received on certificate from New Garden Monthly Meeting, North Carolina with her parents, Stephen and Margaret Hockett.⁵
     She married Reuben William Smith in Indiana about 18 March 1820.⁴ Margaret became a widow at her husband's death on 6 October 1824.⁴
     She married Jabez Jasper Van Doren in Iowa on 26 May 1842.⁴
     Margaret died on 7 May 1876 in Iowa at age 72.⁴

     John Hockett was born the 14th day of the 10th month 1806 (14 October 1806) in Highland County, Ohio.^2,3 He was the son of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.¹ John Hockett was also known as Hoggatt.⁴
     He married Matilda Beals in Indiana on 18 August 1827.³ John became a widower at his wife's death on 9 October 1874.³
     He married Lydia Ann George in Iowa on 20 October 1875.³
     John died on 19 November 1885 in Kansas at age 79.³

     Elizabeth Hockett was born the 19th day of the 8th month 1809 (19 August 1809) in Highland County, Ohio.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Hoggatt and Margaret Thornburg.¹ Elizabeth Hockett also went by the name of Betsey.⁵ Elizabeth Hockett was also known as Hoggatt.⁶
     She married Darius Bond in Indiana on 20 June 1827.³ Elizabeth became a widow at her husband's death on 13 September 1837.³
     She married William Hinshaw in Iowa on 3 May 1850.³
     Elizabeth died on 27 September 1866 in Hardin County, Iowa, at age 57.^3,4 She was buried at Honey Creek Cemetery, Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa.⁴

     William Bond was born on 23 July 1816 in Henry County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of John Bond and Sarah Chastain. He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, John Bond, in the 1820 U.S. Census of West Port, Henry County, Kentucky.² He moved to Washington County, Indiana, about 1822 with his parents Sarah and John Bond.³ He moved to Edgar County, Illinois, in 1829 with his parents John and Sarah Bond.³ He was probably one of the two males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, John Bond, in the 1830 U.S. Census of Edgar County, Illinois.⁴
     William Bond was probably one of the two males age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his brother,George W Bond, in the 1840 U.S. Census of Jefferson County, Iowa Territory.⁵
     He married Hannah Hayes, daughter of Seth Hayes and Lydia Jewett, in Jefferson County, Iowa, on 10 March 1842.^6,1 By 1847 William and Hannah had three children. They were Daniel, Seth and James. William's child, Daniel Bond, died before 1850.
     William and Hannah appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 10 September 1850 in Marion County, Iowa. He was shown as William Bond, farmer $300 real estate, age 34, born in Kentucky. She was listed as Hannah Bond, age 28, born in Ohio.. Their children Seth and James were listed as living with them. Another family in the same dwelling were members of Hannah's family.⁷ In 1853 William and Hannah 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 children Seth, James and Ebenezer went with them. William's brother George kept a day by day account of their trip.⁸ On 24 Aug 1853 George wrote, "Traveled to Lees Encampment, camped where Wm's Emma was born." 25 Aug, "Layed by." The next day they traveled through the Blue Mountains. Less than a month later, on 15 Sep George recorded the sad news, "Hana Died, layed by." On the 16th, "Buried Hanah, traveled to and camped on Loral Hill."⁹ William became a widower at his wife's death on 15 September 1853.¹ William now had four motherless children, from ages almost 8 years old down to a baby less than a month old. His wife's parents took the care of the baby.¹⁰ On 20 September 1855 William settled Donation Land Claim Number 1752, in Linn County, Oregon described as the West 1/2 of the Southeast quarter and Lots 3 & 4 of Section 17, Township 14 South, Range 4 West of the Willamette Meridian, containing 110 acres. One of the affiants who signed for him was his brother Solomon Bond.^11,12 William Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.¹⁰
     On 28 June 1860 William appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as a 45 year old farmer, born in Kentucky, with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property of $408. His children Seth, James and Ebenezer were listed as living with him.¹³
     He married Talitha Cumy Starr in Benton County, Oregon, on 11 September 1862.^14,15
     William died on 1 May 1865 in Benton County, Oregon, at age 48. He was buried at Alpine Cemetery, Alpine, Benton County, Oregon.^16,17 The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number 1752 located in Linn County, Oregon was issued on 20 May 1874 to William Bond.¹²
     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 Uncle William.¹⁸

     Hannah Hayes was born on 17 December 1821 in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Seth Hayes and Lydia Jewett.
     She married William Bond, son of John Bond and Sarah Chastain, in Jefferson County, Iowa, on 10 March 1842.^2,1 By 1847 Hannah and William had three children. They were Daniel, Seth and James. Hannah's child, Daniel Bond, died before 1850.
     Hannah and William appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 10 September 1850 in Marion County, Iowa. He was shown as William Bond, farmer $300 real estate, age 34, born in Kentucky. She was listed as Hannah Bond, age 28, born in Ohio.. Their children Seth and James were listed as living with them. Another family in the same dwelling were members of Hannah's family.³ In 1853 Hannah and William 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 children Seth, James and Ebenezer went with them. William's brother George kept a day by day account of their trip.⁴ On 24 Aug 1853 George wrote, "Traveled to Lees Encampment, camped where Wm's Emma was born." 25 Aug, "Layed by." The next day they traveled through the Blue Mountains. Less than a month later, on 15 Sep George recorded the sad news, "Hana Died, layed by." On the 16th, "Buried Hanah, traveled to and camped on Loral Hill."⁵
     Hannah Hayes died on 15 September 1853 on the east slope of Mt. Hood, Oregon Territory, at age 31.¹

     Daniel Bond was born on 12 December 1842 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of William Bond and Hannah Hayes.¹
     Daniel died before 1850 in Iowa.

     Seth Hayes Bond was born on 8 October 1845 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of William Bond and Hannah Hayes.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 10 September 1850 in Marion County, Iowa, in the household of his parents William and Hannah Bond. He was enumerated as Seth H. Bond, age 5.² He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents William and Hannah Bond.³ Seth Hayes Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     On 28 June 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his father William Bond. He was listed as Seth Bond, age 15, born in Iowa, and had attended school.⁵
     He married Mary Caroline (?) in Stanislaus County, California, about 1868.⁶
     In San Joaquin Township, Stanislaus County, California, on 10 August 1870 Seth and Mary appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Seth H. Bond, age 24, born in Iowa, occupation school teacher. She was listed as Mary C. Bond, age 23, born in Missouri, occupation keeping house.⁶
     He married Emily L. Eagle in Tulare County, California, on 1 June 1878.⁷
     In June 1880 in Visalia, Tulare County, California, Seth and Emily appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Seth H. Bond, age 34, born in Iowa, occupation teaching school. She was shown as Emily L. Bond, wife, age 19, born in Ohio, keeping house. Their were two children in the household, Carl age 8 and Effie age 1. Also there were two boarders who were farmers, Levi Silket age 29 and Loron Scott age 43.⁸
     He married Annie Krepps in Tulare County, California, on 15 March 1886.⁹
     In Lindsay Township, Tulare County, California, Seth and Annie appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 6 June 1900. He was listed as Seth H. Bond, age 54, born in Oct 1845 in Iowa, a school teacher, married for 14 years. She was shown as Annie L. Bond, wife, age 38, born Apr 1862 in Iowa, with one living child, occupation doctor. Their daughter Ruth, age 9, was living with them.¹⁰
     Seth appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 7 May 1910 at off Kettleman Lane in Elkhorn Township, San Joaquin County, California. He was listed as a roomer in the household of Fred Hoff, who was not known to be related. Seth was age 64, born in Iowa, divorced, with occupation shown as penman, for card writing on his own account.¹¹
     Seth died on 5 February 1916 in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, at age 70.^1,12

     James Monroe Bond was born on 17 November 1847 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of William Bond and Hannah Hayes.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 10 September 1850 in Marion County, Iowa, in the household of his parents William and Hannah Bond. He was listed as James T. Bond age 3.² He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents William and Hannah Bond.³ James Monroe Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     On 28 June 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his father William Bond. He was enumerated as James Bond, age 13, born in Iowa and had attended school.⁵
     He married Sarah Talitha Starr, daughter of Samuel Fletcher Starr and Talitha Cumy Belknap, at Simpson Chapel in Alpine, Benton County, Oregon, on 11 November 1866.⁶ Their marriage was the next year after James' father died. Sarah's mother and James' father had been married from 1862 to 1865, so apparently James and Sarah lived in the same household during that time.⁴ In 1868 James and Sarah moved to California.⁷
     In San Joaquin Township, Stanislaus County, California, on 10 August 1870 James and Sarah appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as James Bond, age 21, born in Iowa, a farmer with real estate value of $1000 and personal property of $725. She was listed as Sarah Bond, age 19, born in Oregon, keeping house. Other members of the household included two children: Emma age 2 and William age 1/12.⁸ On 15 December 1873,James Monroe Bond purchased real estate from the United States government, in Stanislaus County, California. The property was described as the southeast 1/4 of section 19, Township 6 South, Range 8 East of Mount Diablo Meridian, containing 160 acres.⁹
     In June 1880 in Lemoore, Tulare County, California, James and Sarah appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. James was a farmer, age 32, born in Iowa and Sarah was shown as wife, keeps house, age 29, born in Oregon. Their children in the household included Emma, William T, Ernest, Elmer, Frank and Walter.¹⁰ James was listed on the Tulare County, California Great Register as James Monroe Bond, age 43, born in Iowa, in Lemoore Precinct, 12 September 1890.¹¹
     In Hanford, Lucerne Township, Kings County, California, James and Sarah appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 28 June 1900. He was listed as James M. Bond, age 52, born Nov 1847 in Iowa, occupation physician and surgeon. She was shown as Sarah T. Bond, wife, age 49, born Mar 1849 in Oregon. Their children who were living with them were Elmer C, Frank S, Walter G, Edith I, Jessie M, Charles L and Harry C..¹² A biography of James was published in the Biographical Record of San Joaquin Valley, California in 1905.⁷
     James and Sarah appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 14 August 1910 at Arizona Sanitarium in Maricopa County, Arizona. James was age 62, born in Iowa, a physician at the Arizona Sanitarium. Sarah was listed as Sara T. Bond, wife, age 59, married for 43 years with 10 children, all living. Sarah was a nurse at the Sanitarium. Others in the household included their 28 year old daughter Edith Dillon, also a nurse at the Sanitarium, and her husband Isaac who was an Adventist minister and their 7 year old son Anistron. More of James and Sarah's children were also listed: 25 year old Jessie, a school teacher; 19 year old Harry, a farmer ; and 11 year old Mildred. The census grouping also included other boarders and employees.¹³
     James died on 22 March 1914 in Sonoma County, California, at age 66.^1,14 He was buried at Oak Mound Cemetery, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California.¹⁵
     An obituary for James Monroe Bond was published in The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Washington, D.C. on 21 May 1914. It read:

     Ebenezer Bond was born on 11 October 1850 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of William Bond and Hannah Hayes.¹ He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents William and Hannah Bond.² Ebenezer Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     On 28 June 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his father William Bond. He was shown as Ebenezer Bond, age 10, born in Iowa and had attended school.⁴
     He married Anna R Clinton in Tulare County, California, on 29 May 1879.⁵
     In June 1880 in Lemoore, Tulare County, California, Ebenezer and Anna appeared on the 1880 U.S. census.⁶
     In Lucerne Township, Kings County, California, Ebenezer appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900.⁷
     Ebenezer and Anna appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 26 May 1910 in Township Thirteen, Fresno County, California. He was enumerated as Ebenezer Bond, age 59, born in Iowa, occupation dairy farmer. She was shown as Anna R. Bond, wife, age 49, born in Massachusetts. They had been married for 30 years. In their household were their son Wilbur and his wife Marie and their daughter Ada.⁸
     On 6 January 1920 Ebenezer and Anna appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Township Fifteen, Fresno County, California..⁹
     Ebenezer died on 28 December 1931 in Fresno County, California, at age 81.¹⁰

     Emma Augusta Bond was born on 25 August 1853 at in Blue Mountains on Oregon Trail in Oregon Territory.¹ She was the daughter of William Bond and Hannah Hayes.¹ Emma Augusta Bond was living in Linn County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 9 July 1860 she appeared in the household of Lydia Hayes on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Linn County, Oregon.³
     Emma died between August 1862 and August 1863 in Linn County, Oregon.^4,5 She was buried at Alpine Cemetery, Alpine, Benton County, Oregon.^6,7