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     She married John Hockett, son of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier, in Iowa on 27 July 1848.¹

     She married John Hockett, son of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier, in Iowa on 30 June 1870.¹

     Sarah Hockett was born on 31 January 1826 in Randolph County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier.
     Sarah died on 20 January 1835 in Randolph County, Indiana, at age 8.¹

     Susannah Hockett was born on 19 June 1827 in Randolph County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier.
     Susannah died on 6 March 1877 at age 49.²

     Mary Hockett was born on 23 November 1829 in Randolph County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier.
     She married Levi Hampton in Iowa on 16 November 1853.²
     Mary died on 29 November 1895 at age 66.³

     Isaac Hockett was born on 23 February 1832 in Randolph County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier.
     He married Elizabeth Grey about 1850.²
     Isaac died between June 1858 and September 1858 in Iowa.²

     Elijah Hockett was born on 17 August 1835 in Randolph County, Indiana.¹
     Elijah died on 17 August 1835 in Randolph County, Indiana.² He was the son of Isaac Hockett and Sarah Frazier.

     Benjamin Albertson was born the 24th day of the 1st month 1826 (24 January 1826) in Perquimans County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Nathan Albertson and Phariby Nicholson.
     He married Sabina T. Marsh, daughter of Elias Marsh and Edith Townsend, in Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana, on 25 November 1847.^2,3
     Benjamin and Sabina appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 27 August 1850 in Westfield, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. He was listed as Benjm Albertson, age 23, occupation wagonmaker, real estate value $50, born in South Carolina although other records show he was born in North Carolina. She was enumerated as Sabina Albertson, age 26, born in Ohio. Their son Nathan was listed as living with them. Also in the household were Sabina's sister and family, John and Fanny Perisho with infant daughter Edith.⁴ Benjamin's child, George W. Albertson, died on 19 May 1860 at age 1.⁵
     On 7 July 1860 Benjamin and Sabina appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was enumerated a B Alberson [sic], age 34 born in North Carolina, occupation farm laborer, real estate value $400, personal property $100. She was shown as S Alberson, age 37, born in Ohio. Their children Nathan, William, Jesse and George were listed as living with them.⁶
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 Benjamin and Sabina appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. Benjamin was listed as Benj. Albertson, a 43 year old carpenter born in North Carolina. The value for real estate was $1190 and for personal property was $440. She was listed as Levina Albertson. Sabina was a 47 year old female born in Ohio, whose occupation was shown as housekeeping. Their children William, Jesse and Elmina were listed as living with them.⁷
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, Benjamin and Sabina appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. His name was shown as Benj. Albertson. He was a 53 year old carpenter born in North Carolina. She was listed as S. T. Albertson, wife. Sabina was 56 years old, keeping house, born in Ohio. In answer to question about a person sick or temporarily disabled it listed heart disease. Their son Jesse was listed as living with them. Also in the household was Jesse's wife Susan and Benjamin's parents Nathan and Phariby.⁸ Benjamin became a widower at his wife's death on 4 October 1897.⁹
     At Beckley Street in Jerico Springs, Benton Township, Cedar County, Missouri, Benjamin appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900. He was enumerated as Benjamin Albertson, widower, age 74, born Jan 1826 in North Carolina. A carpenter not employed for 6 months, who could read and write, living in a rented house.¹⁰
     Benjamin died about 1908.

     Sabina T. Marsh was born the 12th day of the 6th month 1823 (12 June 1823) in Columbiana County, Ohio.^1,2 Note that Sabina's place of birth is shown in Indiana Quaker records as Carrol County, Ohio. But Carrol County was not formed until 1833, 10 years after her birth, so have listed it as the previous county, Columbiana.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Marsh and Edith Townsend.
     She married Benjamin Albertson, son of Nathan Albertson and Phariby Nicholson, in Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana, on 25 November 1847.^3,4
     Sabina and Benjamin appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 27 August 1850 in Westfield, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. He was listed as Benjm Albertson, age 23, occupation wagonmaker, real estate value $50, born in South Carolina although other records show he was born in North Carolina. She was enumerated as Sabina Albertson, age 26, born in Ohio. Their son Nathan was listed as living with them. Also in the household were Sabina's sister and family, John and Fanny Perisho with infant daughter Edith.⁵ Sabina's child, George W. Albertson, died on 19 May 1860 at age 1.⁶
     On 7 July 1860 Sabina and Benjamin appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was enumerated a B Alberson [sic], age 34 born in North Carolina, occupation farm laborer, real estate value $400, personal property $100. She was shown as S Alberson, age 37, born in Ohio. Their children Nathan, William, Jesse and George were listed as living with them.⁷
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 Sabina and Benjamin appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. Benjamin was listed as Benj. Albertson, a 43 year old carpenter born in North Carolina. The value for real estate was $1190 and for personal property was $440. She was listed as Levina Albertson. Sabina was a 47 year old female born in Ohio, whose occupation was shown as housekeeping. Their children William, Jesse and Elmina were listed as living with them.⁸
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, Sabina and Benjamin appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. His name was shown as Benj. Albertson. He was a 53 year old carpenter born in North Carolina. She was listed as S. T. Albertson, wife. Sabina was 56 years old, keeping house, born in Ohio. In answer to question about a person sick or temporarily disabled it listed heart disease. Their son Jesse was listed as living with them. Also in the household was Jesse's wife Susan and Benjamin's parents Nathan and Phariby.⁹
     Sabina died on 4 October 1897 in unknown at age 74.¹⁰

     Ernest Albertson was born on 18 May 1893 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^2,3 He was the son of Nathan Elias Albertson and Mary Magdalene Hockett.
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900 in the household of his parents Nathan and Mary Magdalene Albertson. He was listed as Ernest Albertson, a 7 year old son born May 1893, born in Kansas, his father in Indiana and his mother in Iowa. No occupation was listed, and he could read and write.⁴
     On 7 January 1920 Ernest appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Ernest Albertson, age 26, single, a farmer on a general farm, born in Kansas.⁵
     He married Mary Olive Kipps in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 5 December 1920.^2,6
     Ernest and Mary appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 11 April 1940 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Ernest Albertson, age 46, born in Kansas, completed the 8th grade. She was shown as Mary Olive Albertson, wife, age 46, born in Kansas and had completed 4 years of high school. They owned their home and they had lived at the same house in 1935. Their children Francis and Nathan were listed as living with them.⁷ About 1941 Ernest moved to Oregon, with his wife Mary Olive and his two children, Francis and Nathan..⁸ Ernest became a widower at his wife's death on 30 March 1948.^8,9
     Ernest died on 24 June 1954 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 61.^10,11,2 Joanne Skelton can remember her father, Lester Albertson, going to Kansas in 1954 to attend the funeral his uncle, Ernest Albertson.¹² He was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^13,10,14
     An obituary for Ernest Albertson was published in the Halsey Review, Halsey, Oregon on 1 July 1954. It read:

     Mary Olive Kipps was born on 16 May 1893 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.^1,2
     She married Ernest Albertson, son of Nathan Elias Albertson and Mary Magdalene Hockett, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 5 December 1920.^3,4
     Mary and Ernest appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 11 April 1940 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Ernest Albertson, age 46, born in Kansas, completed the 8th grade. She was shown as Mary Olive Albertson, wife, age 46, born in Kansas and had completed 4 years of high school. They owned their home and they had lived at the same house in 1935. Their children Francis and Nathan were listed as living with them.⁵ About 1941 she moved to Oregon with Ernest.¹
     Mary died on 30 March 1948 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, at age 54.^1,6 She was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.⁶
     An obituary for Mary Olive Albertson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon in April 1948. It read:

     Mary V. Smalley was born on 5 February 1857 in Adams County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Wilson Smalley and Rachel Ann Hemphill.
     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. She was shown as Mary V. Smalley, age 3.³
     In Greene Township, Sabina post office, Clinton County, Ohio, on 13 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents John and Rachel Ann Smalley. She was listed as Mary Smalley, age 14, born in Ohio, occupation shown as helps mother.⁴
     She married Myron Curtis Morey in Illinois on 25 February 1877.^5,1 Mary V. Morey was a witness at William S. Smalley and Nellie Grace Chase's wedding in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska, on 1 March 1887.⁶ Mary became a widow at her husband's death on 12 May 1898.^7,8,9 The Patent for his homestead was issued by the United States of America to Mary V. Morey 21 December 1899 described as the SE 1/4 of Section 20, Twp 8S, Rng 38W in Sherman County, Kansas, totaling 160 acres. She received this as the widow of Miron C. Morey, deceased.¹⁰
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Mary appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900. She was listed as Mary V. Morey, widow, age 43, born Feb 1857 in Ohio, mother of 7 children, 6 living. Her children Oscar, Dessie, Milton and Jay were listed as living with her. Her daughter Anna's family lived next door.¹¹
     She married Nathan Elias Albertson, son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 26 January 1902. Mary was an aunt to Nathan's daughter-in-law Lucie.^12,1,13
     Mary died on 15 April 1916 in Edson vicinity, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 59.^1,2 She was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^8,2
     An obituary for Mary V. Albertson was published in Sherman County Record, Goodland, Kansas on 21 April 1916. It read:

     Nathan Albertson was born the 5th day of the 1st month 1801 (5 January 1801) in Perquimans County, North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Benjamin Albertson and Miriam Bell.
     He married Phariby Nicholson, daughter of Nathan Nicholson and Peninah Parker, at Suttons Creek Meeting House in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 14th day of the 10th month 1824 (14 October 1824).^5,4,3 Nathan Albertson was issued a land patent on 30 October 1834 for 40 acres of land described as southeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of section 14, township 15N, range 8 east, located in Rush County, Indiana. It was near the town of Carthage. Nathan was listed as of Wayne County, Indiana.⁶ He was issued a land patent on 10 August 1837 for 80 acres of land described as east 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of section 23, township 15N, range 7E, located in Hancock County, Indiana. It was between the towns of Carthage and New Palestine. Nathan was listed as of Rush County, Indiana.⁷
     Westfield Monthly Meeting, Hamilton County, Indiana granted a certificate to Nathan and Phariby the 31st day of the 5th month 1855(31 May 1855) to go to Western Plain Monthly Meeting in Iowa. It states children, but they are not named.⁸ Nathan Albertson was issued a land patent on 1 October 1855 for 55.44 acres of land described as south fractional 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 6, township 86N, range 20W, located in Hardin County, Iowa. It was between the towns of New Providence and Hubbard. Nathan was listed as of Hardin County, Iowa.⁹ On the the 20th day of the 10th month 1855(20 October 1855), at Bangor Monthly Meeting in Marshall County, Iowa, Nathan and Phariby were received on certificate from Westfield Monthly Meeting, Hamilton County, Indiana. Their children Sarah, Alpheus, George, Jesse, Jordan, Aaron and Nathan came with them. The certificate was dated 5-13-1855.
     On 10 July 1860 Nathan and Phariby appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was listed as N. Albertson, age 59, born in North Carolina, a farmer with $300 value of real estate and $100 personal property. She was enumerated as P. ALbertson, age 56, born in North Carolina. Their children George, Jesse, Aaron and Nathan were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 Nathan and Phariby appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nathan Albertson, age 68, born in North Carolina, a farmer with real estate valued at $600. She was shown as Pharbary Albertson, age 67, born in North Carolina. Both were marked as cannot write.¹¹
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. He was listed as Nathan Albertson, father, age 79, occupation farming, born in North Carolina. His parents' birthplace was shown as England, although this appears to be incorrect from other research.¹²
     Nathan died on 12 January 1883 in Iowa at age 82.^3,4

     Phariby Nicholson was born the 12th day of the fifth month 1803 (12 May 1803) in Perquimans County, North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 Her name is given various spellings: Phariby, Pharaby, Phariba, Pheraby, Pheriba, Feriba.⁵ She was the daughter of Nathan Nicholson and Peninah Parker.
     She married Nathan Albertson, son of Benjamin Albertson and Miriam Bell, at Suttons Creek Meeting House in Perquimans County, North Carolina, the 14th day of the 10th month 1824 (14 October 1824).^6,2,7
     Westfield Monthly Meeting, Hamilton County, Indiana granted a certificate to Phariby and Nathan the 31st day of the 5th month 1855(31 May 1855) to go to Western Plain Monthly Meeting in Iowa. It states children, but they are not named.⁸ On the the 20th day of the 10th month 1855(20 October 1855), at Bangor Monthly Meeting in Marshall County, Iowa, Phariby and Nathan were received on certificate from Westfield Monthly Meeting, Hamilton County, Indiana. Their children Sarah, Alpheus, George, Jesse, Jordan, Aaron and Nathan came with them. The certificate was dated 5-13-1855.
     On 10 July 1860 Phariby and Nathan appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was listed as N. Albertson, age 59, born in North Carolina, a farmer with $300 value of real estate and $100 personal property. She was enumerated as P. ALbertson, age 56, born in North Carolina. Their children George, Jesse, Aaron and Nathan were listed as living with them.⁹
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 Phariby and Nathan appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nathan Albertson, age 68, born in North Carolina, a farmer with real estate valued at $600. She was shown as Pharbary Albertson, age 67, born in North Carolina. Both were marked as cannot write.¹⁰
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. She was listed as Phoriba Albertson, mother, age 77, born in North Carolina. Her occupation was listed as working some.¹¹
     Phariby died on 24 December 1888 at age 85.⁷ She probably died in Iowa.¹²

     William Joseph Albertson was born on 23 August 1851 in Hamilton County, Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh.
     On 7 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. He was enumerated as W J Alberson, age 8, born in Indiana.³
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson.⁴
     He married Delcenia Davis in Hardin County, Iowa, on 24 February 1876.¹
     On 17 June 1880 in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, William and Delcenia appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Wm. J. Albertson, a 28 year old farmer, born in Indiana. Her name was written as Elzena Albertson. She was 20 years old, wife, keeping house, born in Iowa.. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them. Delcenia's parents and seven siblings were living in the same dwelling.⁵
     In 1885 in Union Township, Hardin County, Iowa, William appeared on the 1885 State census. His residence was shown as Township 86, Range 19, Section 21 as a 34 year old farmer, born in Hancock County, Indiana. Other members of the household were Delcenia Albertson, Frederick Westphal Albertson and Myrtle Estella Albertson.⁶
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa,William appeared on the state census in 1895. In his household were Delcenia Albertson, Frederick Westphal Albertson, Myrtle Estella Albertson, Dora Emma Albertson and Jesse Benjamin Albertson.⁷
     In Grant Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, William and Delcenia appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 25 June 1900. He was listed as William J. Albertson, a farmer, age 48, born Aug 1851 in Indiana, married for 24 years. She was listed as Delcina Albertson, wife, age 50, born Aug 1849 in Iowa. She had 5 children, all living. Their children Frederick, Dora, Jesse and Jennie were listed as living with them.⁸
     William and Delcenia appeared on the state census in Hebron Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905. Their listing gave the post office address as Elmore, Minnesota. His listing showed William J. Albertson and hers was Docenia Albertson. Their children Dora, Jesse and Jennie were listed as living with them.⁹ William's child, Jesse Benjamin Albertson, died on 25 May 1909 at age 18.^10,11,12
     William and Delcenia appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 16 April 1910 at 2522 Twelveth Street in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. His name was shown as William J. Albertson. He was age 58, born in Indiana, a teamster for a brick company, married for 32 years. Her name was Delcenia Albertson. She was his wife, age 54, born in Iowa. She was listed as the mother of 2 children, both living, although that apparently only included the children still living at home. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹³ William and Delcenia were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent in 1913. William was a teamster and her name was shown as Della. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹⁴ In 1916William and Delcenia were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent. She was listed as Della and his occupation was an employee at the University of Colorado. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹⁵ William and Delcenia were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent in 1918. William was a janitor and she was listed as Della. Their children Dora and Jennie were not shown in their household, but appeared in the Dunbar household next door at 955 Regent.¹⁶
     On 6 January 1920 William and Delcenia appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 953 Regent Street in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. He was listed as William J. Albertson, married, age 68, born in Indiana. He was a janitor at a university. She was listed as Ella Albertson, wife, age 60.¹⁷
     William died on 11 September 1927 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 76.^1,18,19
     An obituary for William Joseph Albertson was published in the Boulder Daily Camera, Boulder, Colorado on 12 September 1927. It read:
He was buried on 13 September 1927 in Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.^18,20,21

     Delcenia Davis was born on 16 August 1859 in Humboldt County, Iowa.¹
     She married William Joseph Albertson, son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh, in Hardin County, Iowa, on 24 February 1876.²
     On 17 June 1880 in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Delcenia and William appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Wm. J. Albertson, a 28 year old farmer, born in Indiana. Her name was written as Elzena Albertson. She was 20 years old, wife, keeping house, born in Iowa.. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them. Delcenia's parents and seven siblings were living in the same dwelling.³
     In 1885 she appeared in the household of William Joseph Albertson on the state census in Union Township, Hardin County, Iowa. She was listed as Della Albertson, age 26, born in Humboldt County, Iowa.⁴
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, she appeared in the household of William Joseph Albertson on the state census in 1895.⁵
     In Grant Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, Delcenia and William appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 25 June 1900. He was listed as William J. Albertson, a farmer, age 48, born Aug 1851 in Indiana, married for 24 years. She was listed as Delcina Albertson, wife, age 50, born Aug 1849 in Iowa. She had 5 children, all living. Their children Frederick, Dora, Jesse and Jennie were listed as living with them.⁶
     Delcenia and William appeared on the state census in Hebron Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905. Their listing gave the post office address as Elmore, Minnesota. His listing showed William J. Albertson and hers was Docenia Albertson. Their children Dora, Jesse and Jennie were listed as living with them.⁷ Delcenia's child, Jesse Benjamin Albertson, died on 25 May 1909 at age 18.^8,9,1
     Delcenia and William appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 16 April 1910 at 2522 Twelveth Street in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. His name was shown as William J. Albertson. He was age 58, born in Indiana, a teamster for a brick company, married for 32 years. Her name was Delcenia Albertson. She was his wife, age 54, born in Iowa. She was listed as the mother of 2 children, both living, although that apparently only included the children still living at home. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹⁰ Delcenia and William were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent in 1913. William was a teamster and her name was shown as Della. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹¹ In 1916Delcenia and William were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent. She was listed as Della and his occupation was an employee at the University of Colorado. Their children Dora and Jennie were listed as living with them.¹² Delcenia and William were listed in a directory for Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at 953 Regent in 1918. William was a janitor and she was listed as Della. Their children Dora and Jennie were not shown in their household, but appeared in the Dunbar household next door at 955 Regent.¹³
     On 6 January 1920 Delcenia and William appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 953 Regent Street in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. He was listed as William J. Albertson, married, age 68, born in Indiana. He was a janitor at a university. She was listed as Ella Albertson, wife, age 60.¹⁴ Delcenia became a widow at her husband's death on 11 September 1927.^2,15,16
     Delcenia died on 14 November 1930 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 71.^1,17 She was buried at Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.¹⁷

     Jesse Christopher Albertson was born on 2 June 1856 in Union Township, Hardin County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh.
     On 7 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. He was listed as J C Alberson, age 4, born in Iowa.²
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson.³
     He married Susan Harvey in Probably Hardin County, Iowa, in 1878.¹
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. His listing showed him as Jesse Albertson, age 24, born in Iowa, with occupation as farming. His wife and baby were also in the household.⁴
     In Indianapolis, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana, Jesse and Susan appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900. Jesse was listed as Jessie Albertson, age 44, born June 1855 in Iowa, married for 21 years, occupation carpenter. Her name was shown as Susan L. Albertson, age 38, born in Aug 1861 in Indiana, married for 21 years with 7 children, all living. Their children Guy, Dell, Claude, Sabina, Esther, Elizabeth and Gertrude were listed as living with them.⁵
     Jesse and Susan appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Hebron, Boone Township, Porter County, Indiana. Jesse was shown as Jessie C. Albertson, age 53, married for 31 years, born in Iowa, with occupation listed as house carpenter. Susan was listed as Susan E. Albertson, wife, age 48, born in Indiana, married for 31 years, with 7 children, all living. Their daughter Gertrude was listed as living with them.⁶
     He married Mary Emily Newlin in Hendricks County, Indiana, on 12 December 1916.⁷
     On 26 January 1920 Jesse and Mary appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Guilford Township, Hendricks County, Indiana. Jesse was shown as Jesse C. Albertson, age 63, born in Iowa. His occupation was farmer operator. She was listed as Mary E. Albertson, age 49, born in Indiana. This was in the household of Sarah H. Newlin, Mary's widowed 74 year old mother.⁸
     Jesse died on 5 January 1940 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, at age 83.^9,1,10 He was buried on 7 January 1940 in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana.⁹
     An obituary for Jesse Christopher Albertson was published in The Vidette Messenger, Valparaiso, Indiana on 8 January 1940. It read:

     Susan Harvey was born in August 1861 in Indiana.¹
     She married Jesse Christopher Albertson, son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh, in Probably Hardin County, Iowa, in 1878.²
     On 5 June 1880 in Bangor Township, Marshall County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson, She was listed as Susie Albertson, daughter-in-law, age 18, keeping house, born in Indiana.³
     In Indianapolis, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana, Susan and Jesse appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900. Jesse was listed as Jessie Albertson, age 44, born June 1855 in Iowa, married for 21 years, occupation carpenter. Her name was shown as Susan L. Albertson, age 38, born in Aug 1861 in Indiana, married for 21 years with 7 children, all living. Their children Guy, Dell, Claude, Sabina, Esther, Elizabeth and Gertrude were listed as living with them.¹
     Susan and Jesse appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Hebron, Boone Township, Porter County, Indiana. Jesse was shown as Jessie C. Albertson, age 53, married for 31 years, born in Iowa, with occupation listed as house carpenter. Susan was listed as Susan E. Albertson, wife, age 48, born in Indiana, married for 31 years, with 7 children, all living. Their daughter Gertrude was listed as living with them.⁴
     Susan died in 1912 in Indiana.⁵

     George W. Albertson was born on 16 March 1859 in Hardin County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh.
     George died on 19 May 1860 in Hardin County, Iowa, at age 1.²
     On 7 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. This listing shows G W Alberson age 1/12, born in Iowa. This is a problem since other information shows that George W Albertson was born in 1859 and died in May of 1860. Is this an error or was another son born and named the same?³

     Elmina Albertson was born on 23 August 1861 in Hardin County, Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh.
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, on 17 June 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson.²
     She married James P. Kearnes on 25 December 1881.^1,3 Elmina's child, Benjamin Perry Kearnes, died on 4 December 1885.³
     In Benton Township, Cedar County, Missouri, Elmina and James appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 23 June 1900. He was enumerated as James P. Kearnes, farmer, age 49, born Feb 1851 in Iowa. She was listed as Elmina Kearnes, wife, age 38, born Aug 1861 in Iowa, married 18 years, with 4 children born, 3 living. Their children Josephus, Shellie and William were listed as living with them.⁴ Elmina became a widow at her husband's death on 27 January 1908.³ The Patent for his homestead was issued by the United States of America to Elmina Kearnes 1 February 1909 described as northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section five in Township nineteen north of Range thirty-three west of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Arkansas, containing seventy-two and twenty-nine-hundredths acres in Benton County, Arkansas, Elmina received this as the widow of James P. Kearnes.⁵
     She married Harry Hitchings in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas, on 23 January 1910.^6,3 Elmina and Harry were listed in a directory for Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, at 108 W. 18th in 1914. They were listed as: Hitchings, Harry (Elmira) dep. Pioneer Home Protective Society. r. 108 W. 18th.⁷
     Elmina died on 2 May 1916 in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, at age 54.^8,9
     An obituary for Elmina Hitchings was published in The Sun, Pittsburg, Kansas on 3 May 1916. It read:
She was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas.^8,9,10

     James P. Kearnes was born on 4 February 1851 in Van Buren County, Iowa.¹
     He married Annis Bentley in Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, on 2 October 1873.¹ James became a widower at his wife's death on 8 August 1874.¹ James's child, Henry Kearnes, died on 29 August 1874.¹
     He married Mary J Ruth in Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, on 1 March 1877.¹ James became a widower at his wife's death on 24 January 1878.¹
     He married Elmina Albertson, daughter of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh, on 25 December 1881.^2,1 James's child, Benjamin Perry Kearnes, died on 4 December 1885.¹
     In Benton Township, Cedar County, Missouri, James and Elmina appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 23 June 1900. He was enumerated as James P. Kearnes, farmer, age 49, born Feb 1851 in Iowa. She was listed as Elmina Kearnes, wife, age 38, born Aug 1861 in Iowa, married 18 years, with 4 children born, 3 living. Their children Josephus, Shellie and William were listed as living with them.³
     James died on 27 January 1908 in Decatur, Benton County, Arkansas, at age 56.¹
     An obituary for James P. Kearnes was published in unknown, Arkansas after 27 January 1908. It read:

     Sarah Albertson was born on 27 August 1828 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Nathan Albertson and Phariby Nicholson. On the the 20th day of the 10th month 1855(20 October 1855), at Bangor Monthly Meeting in Marshall County, Iowa, she was received on certificate from Westfield Monthly Meeting, Hamilton County, Indiana with her parents, Nathan and Phariby Albertson.
     She married Philip Soesbe in Iowa in June 1856.^1,3
     Sarah died on 15 May 1902 in Boulder, Linn County, Iowa, at age 73.⁵

     He married Sarah Albertson, daughter of Nathan Albertson and Phariby Nicholson, in Iowa in June 1856.^2,3
     Philip died on 15 July 1902 in Boulder, Linn County, Iowa.¹