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Part IV

Ancestors of
Hannah Small

Wife of Hezekiah Lamb

Small Ancestor Charts

Bogue, Bowen, Bundy, Culpeper, Hale, Hannah Baskel Story, Hollowell, Morris, Perisho, Phelps, Pritchard, Symons



Ancestor Chart, Hannah Small Wife of Hezekiah Lamb
Place ancester Chart here

THE SMALL FAMILY

In Early Virginia Immigrants (1623-1666) it is recorded that William Small, 18 years old, came to Virginia on the Assurance de lo: Isack Bromwell and Geo. Pewsee, M (Masters) on 24 July 1635. He was examined, along with others, by the Minister of the Town Gravesend “of their conformitie in our Religion,” the men having taken the oath of Allegiance and Supremacie, July 1635.

James Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Boston 1860-1862, records that John Small was living in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1643, and that he had come as a servant of Edmund Batter, maltster, of Salisbury, County Wilt, England, in April 1635 in the James of London from Southampton, arriving at Boston 3 June. He became a proprietor in 1642. This same John Small had trouble in 1658 for being a Quaker but was permitted to go to Rhode Island in 1658.

On 9 February 1663, John Lord and William Horton were granted 2500 acres of land in Westmoreland County, Virginia, for transporting 59 persons, among them -Jno Small.

In 1666 John Pike was given 400 acres and Daniel Selby was given 600 acres of land in Mattapany for transporting certain persons into the colony, among them: John Small and Edward Small.

It is not known at this time whether or not one of the above named Smalls was the immigrant ancestor of our Small family

In 1927, Walter V Overman, who wrote The Overman Family, said this about his Small ancestors: “The Smalls are said to have come to America, about 290 years ago and are of Welsh descent and landed on Nantucket Island, 2 brothers of them. From there they went up into Maine about 290 years ago. Moved to Massachusetts. Later, about the year 1620, they or some of them entered Pennsylvania. Later a few of them went south into Virginia then into North Carolina near the beginning of the 18th Century.”

He did not give the source of his quote. This appears too obscure to be taken literally. An encyclopedia says that the first settlement in Pennsylvania, was a Swedish settlement in 1643. Perhaps the “290 years” should be 190 yrs.

There was a Francis Small, born 6 October 1625, in Biddenden, Kent, England, married 1650

Generation 4. John Small, Sr.

John Small, Sr. was born about 1640, probably in Wales or England. He is found in Virginia at least as early as 1683, where, on the 14th day of the 5th month, he, with others, witnessed a marriage and signed the marriage certificate.

One record states that John was married 25day 12month, in 1688, to Ann Sanders, in her mother's house in Nansemond, Elizabeth River County, Virginia. This raises the question: were his children born to a first wife, or is the year of his marriage a mistake?

Also on the 17 day of the 2nd month 1688, he witnessed and signed the married certificate of Leaven Bufkin (Buskin) and Dorrithy Newby. Ann Small, his wife, also witnessed the marriage and signed the certificate.

Children:

  1. John Small, Jr., born 16 December 1664, Virginia

  2. Elizabeth Small, born about 1666, died May 1761, Virginia; married 14 December 1688, Nancemond County, Virginia, to John Harris

  3. Benjamin Small, born about 1674/5; married 1 December 1699/1700 in Chuckatuck Meeting House, Nansemond County, Virginia, Elizabeth Belson, born 31d, 6m, 1666, (daughter of Edmund & Elizabeth Belson) widow/John Scott, (married/1682), & widow/Henry Hollowell (married/1693). She was a Quaker minister about 11 years. She died on the 25d, 7m, 1717. Benjamin was a representative of 1st recorded meeting of Virginia Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends, held in July 1702.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Mary Small, born 20 January 1702; in Hinshaw Vol VI, not in Southern Historical Association Publication where children are given
      2. Amy Small, born 30d, 1m, 1702; in Southern Historical Association Publications. Hinshaw- she was born 22 January 170_. On 30 December 1723/4 she married William Denson, son of John Denson.
      3. Hannah Small, born last day, 3m, 1704
      4. Matthew Small, born about 1674/

Generation 3. John Small, Jr.

John Small, Jr., son of John Small, Sr., was born 16 December 1644, in Nancemond County, Virginia.

He was married on 25d, 12m, 1688 in her mother's house in Elizabeth River County, Virginia, to Alice Hollowell, who was born 16 December 1664, daughter of Thomas and Alice Hollowell of Elizabeth River. (See Hollowell Family, Part IV)

Their married certificate:

“John Small, son of John Small of Nanzemond and Alice Hollowell, daughter Alice Hollowell of Elizabeth River County, did publish their married before a meeting of men and women friends in Mary Sanderses howse in Nanzemond on the 10 day of the 11th mo. last, and coming before the meeting the 2d time in Thomas Jordans howse in Chuckatuck, they did publish their married againe on the 14th of twelfe month and were married in his mothers howse on this 25th day of ye 12th month in ye yeare 1688. Signed: far John Small, mor Alce Hollowell, bros Jos. Hollowell, Henry Hollowell, Nathan Hollowell, John Hollowell, Benjamin Small, Anie Small, and Elizabeth Newby (There were others who signed.)”

John Small was also a representative at the first recorded meeting of the Virginia Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends, which was held in July 1702.

John Sr, probably died in Virginia in the mid 1730’s, before his sons went to North Carolina. See: Small Family, by Janet Small

Children:

  1. Joseph Small, born about 1690; On 18d, 8m, 1722, he was married in public meeting in Nansemond County, Virginia, to Ann Owen, daughter of Gilbert Owen of Nansemond County, Virginia. The certificate of marriaage was signed (with others) by: Thomas Small, Benjamin Small Jr., Benjamin Small, Matt Small, John Small and Alice Small

  2. Benjamin Small, born about 1695, Nansemond County, Virginia; On 7 March 1736/7 Benjamin and wife/1 Mary (Knight) Small sold land. In 1750 in Carteret County, North Carolina, he was married/2 to Miriam Albertson; He died in 1751/2. Will dated 30d, 11m, 1751; proved in 1752 March Court, listing his wife, Miriam, and his children. Miriam married/2 Joseph Stanton in January 1755 in Carteret County, North Carolina
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Amos Small, born about 1719
      2. James Small (Possibly married to 136. Christian Bogue? (see Bogue family)
      3. John Knight Small
      4. Sarah Small, born 3 June 1717, Cartaret County, North Carolina, died 6 January 1757, recorded in New Garden Monthly Meeting; married Thomas Jessop See The Jessop Family
      5. Benjamin Small Jr, a will in the June Court 1756 names father-in-law John Lovett, Benjamin and Jonas Small

  3. John Small, (3) born about 1698; On September 1736; he procured a certificate at Perquimans Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, to go to a monthly meeting in Virginia to marry, stating that he was at liberty to marry Rebeckah Moore. On 20 September 1736 he procured a certificate from Perquimans Monthly Meeting to move to Core Sound Monthly Meeting, Carteret County, North Carolina.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Rachel Small, On 14 May 1755; married Joshua (or Josiah) Perisho at Pasquotank Monthly Meeting, North Carolina (See Perisho Family, Part IV)) She died about 1762, or before
        1. Great Grandchildren:
          1. Hannah Perisho, born 30 April 1756; died 2 February 1775
          2. Obediah Perisho

  4. Obediah Small (1), born about 1700

  5. Thomas Small, born about 1702

  6. Matthew Small, born about 1714
    Another Matthew Small ? On 15 December 1725, Francis Berry was bound apprentice to Matthew Small until he be of age. Said Small obliged himself to “learn” him the trade of a “taylor” and do reading and writing. The boy was 11 yrs old

  7. Joshua Small, born about 1715, died before November 1791

Generation 2. Obediah Small (1)

Obediah Small (1), son of John Small and Alice Hollowell, was born about 1700 at Elizabeth River, Nancemond County, Virginia.

He was married about 1722 in Nansemond County to Sarah Moore, who was born about 1701. In the World Family Tree, Vol 3, # 5227. She was called Sarah Symons.

He died between 15 September and December in 1788, Pasquotank County, North Carolina. His will was dated 15 September 1778 and was proved in Pasquotank County, (Camden County), North Carolina, in the December 1778 Court.

Obediah’s will gave to Sarah, the estate she had when he married her, plus 1 large Iron Kettle, 1 Teakettle, and 5 stocks of bees; to his two sons Joshua and Nathan Small, 1 cow and calf; to daughter Elizabeth, a feather bed; to son John, 1 cow and calf; to son Obediah, 1 stock of bees; the remainder sold and divided between to six of his younger children. Executor, son Samuel

Questions: Since Obediah did not mention any land in his will, and did not list son Samuel, who was surely an adult, it seems likely that Samuel had already received his inheritance. Isaac was not mentioned, was he dead or had he already inherited? From the wording of the will, it seems that Sarah owned enough in her own right, to provide for herself, so it makes one wonder if she could have been married before. If that is so and if her age is correct then it would have been a married of very short duration, and probably not one that would give her much of an inheritance. And it does not seem reasonable to assume that the “6 younger children” are anything but the six youngest of the eight that appear on all lists of Obediah’s family. It would appear that Obediah had been farming her land.

The birth order of the children is not certain.

Children:

  1. Joshua Small

  2. Nathan Small

  3. Jesse Small

  4. Elizabeth Small

  5. Isaac Small

  6. John Small?

  7. Obediah Small (2), born 13 September 1732/7 ? , in Perquimans County, North Carolina

  8. Samuel Small

Generation 1. Obediah Small and Lydia Bundy

Obediah Small, the grandson of John Small, Jr. and Alice Hollowell. There is a difference of opinion about his parents. One source, Ruth Ladd, gives his father and mother as Obediah Small and Sarah Moore. Another, which is supposed to be unpublished material by Hinshaw, says he is son of John Small and Rebecca Moore. The Webster-Perry Papers, says that he is son “either of one of the brothers.” This is a puzzle that may be solved by future genealogists.

Obediah Small was born 13 September 1732/7 and according to the records of Perquimans Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, procured a certificate in 1755 to remove to Core Sound Monthly Meeting, North Carolina.

In 1757 he received a certificate for removal to Pasquotank Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, having lived there 2 years. In Pasquotank County, on 4 August 1757, he married Lydia Bundy, who was born 2 October 1740, daughter of Gideon Bundy and Miriam Bogue. (See Bundy Family, Part IV)

Lydia died 5 December 1780, in Pasquotank County.

One account concerning this family says that Obediah Small participated in the Revolutionary War, but it has not been verified.

He was married/2 on 19 February 1783, to an Elizabeth. He died about 5 July 1793. All of the children were born in Pasquotank County. Walter V. Overman’s record states that it was Gideon who fell from a tree and broke his neck. At this writing I am inclined to think that he was right.

Children:

  1. Rachel Small, born 3 October 1759; died 19 January 1801, fall from tree; married to 6 July 1780, Symons Creek, Ephraim Overman. (See Overman Family, Part I)

  2. Samuel Small, born 2 January 1761; married to 27 June 1781, to Sarah Symons, daughter of John Symons;
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. William Small, born 19 March 1783

  3. Benjamin Small, born 5 April 1762

  4. Obediah Small (3), born 11 April 1764

  5. Jesse Small, born 31 March 1766; died 30 May 1766

  6. Joseph Small, born 26 November 1767

  7. Miriam Small, born 18 January (May) 1769; died November 1770

  8. Gideon Small, born 14 November 1771

  9. John Small, born 9 December 1774; North Carolina died November 1852; married out of faith, 24 November 1804; to Mary Cox, born 1776, died about 1854
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Joseph Small, born 2 July 1815, Wayne County, Indiana; married 15 September 1842, to Jane Phelps, born 21 July 1817, Guilford County, North Carolina, daughter of Samuel Phelps and Sarah Newby, died 8th month 1855;
      2. Gr Gr Children:
      3. Samuel Small, born 24 July 1843,
      4. Rebecca Palmer Small, born 10 November 1848;
      5. William H Small, born 19 November 1855

  10. Jesse Small, born 25 December 1776





C. Benjamin Small

Benjamin Small, son of Obediah Small and Lydia Bundy, was born 5 April 1762, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

He was married to Elizabeth Sawyer, daughter of Stephen and Mary Sawyer. They moved in 1807 from Mt. Pleasant Monthly Meeting, Grayson County, Virginia, to West Branch Monthly Meeting, Ohio; later moved to White Water Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana.

Benjamin died 7 March 1826. Elizabeth was married again, 31 May 1827, Ridge MH, to Zebulon Overman, son of Isaac and Mary (Pike) Overman, brother of Ephraim (See Overman Family, Part I)

Children:

  1. Peninah Small, born 28 October 1792

  2. Abigail Small, born 25 July 1794

  3. Mary Small, born 7 October 1796

  4. Miriam Small, born 8 October 1798

  5. Aaron Small, born 28 July 1800; died 20 August 1821

  6. Abner Small, born 19 March 1802

  7. Jessie Small, born 27 February 1804

  8. Sarah Small, born 6 March 1807

  9. Ephraim Small, born 21 October 1809; returned to Fall Creek Monthly Meeting, Ohio, 18 July 1829





D. Obediah Small (3)

Obediah Small, son of Obediah Small and Lydia Bundy, was born 11 April 1764, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

He was married 21 January 1786 in Contentinea Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, to Elizabeth Symons, born 5 April 1768, daughter of Thomas Symons and June Bundy.

Obediah died 15 July 1793.

Elizabeth was married/2 on 7 April 1805, Guilford County, North Carolina, to William Newby, who was born 30 December 1743, son of Samuel Newby and Elizabeth Sanders; they moved to Indiana where she died in 1841. She had four Newby sons, as well as the Small children.

Children:

  1. Lydia Small, born 8 December 1786

  2. Abraham Small, born 28 August 1788; married to Delilah __, born 1785; disowned for marrying out of unity; listed in the 1820 Indiana census for Wayne County, Indiana.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Anna Small
      2. Polly Small, born 11 November 1811; married Nathan Small, born 1807, son of Gideon Small and Lydia Bundy (See below)
      3. Abraham Small
      4. Delilah Small
      5. Rosecross Small
  3. Josiah Small, born 18 October 1790; 1813 moved from Back Creek Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, to White Water Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana; married 3 January 1816 Jane Moore

  4. Anna Small, born 27 July 1792

  5. Jeane (Jane) Small, born 28 December 1793





F. Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho

Joseph Small, son of Obediah Small (2) and Lydia Bundy, was born 26 November 1767, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

He was married/1 to Meley Cartwright.

On 16 March 1793, he was married/2 to Clarkey (Clarissa) Perisho, who was born 28 February 1773, Pasquotank County, daughter of Joshua Perisho and Miriam Morris (See Perisho Family, Part IV)

On 30 January 1796, they requested a certificate from Back Creek Monthly Meeting. In 1806, they moved to Miami Monthly Meeting, Ohio; and later to Fall Creek Monthly Meeting, Ohio.

On 28 August 1814, at Salt Creek, Highland County, Ohio, Joseph was drowned while crossing a stream with horses. They became tangled in their harness and he lost his life while trying to rescue them. In 1816, with the exception of the two older daughters, the family moved to New Garden Monthly Meeting, Indiana. Clarkey died in Indiana.

Children:

  1. Rachel Small, born 14 September 1794, Randolph County, North Carolina; died 9 July 1855; married Samuel Guyer

  2. Joshua Small, born 5 March 1797, Back Creek, North Carolina

  3. Anna Small, born 7 March (May) 1799, Surry County, North Carolina; married to Seth Burson; died 31 January 1874

  4. Joseph Small (twin), born 11 March 1804; died 9mo old, drowned

  5. Clarkey Small (twin), born 11 March 1804; died 15mo old

  6. Rebecca Small (twin), born 20 May 1808, Ohio

  7. Elizabeth Small (twin), born 20 May 1808; married/1 22 August 1827 to Daniel Jones; married/2 to Bailey Pearson; died 1898
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Reuben Jones
      2. Mary Jones, born 1836; married/1 George Overman, son of Ephraim Overman and Miriam Draper (See Overman Family, Part I)

  8. Jesse Small, born 25 December 1809, Highland County, Ohio

  9. Reuben Small, born 5 April 1812, Highland County, Ohio





F-2. Joshua Small and Jane Bowen

Joshua Small, son of Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 5 March 1797, at Back Creek, North Carolina. He was named after his Grandfather Joshua Perisho. He moved with his parents from North Carolina to Highland County, Ohio. He was 17 when his father died in 1814 in Ohio. In 1816 he moved along with his mother and brothers to Randolph County, Indiana.

He married there on November 11, 1819, to Jane Bowen. Jane was born 27 September 1803, in Green County, Ohio, daughter of Ephraim Bowen and Hannah Hale. (See Bowen Family, Part IV)

He owned a gristmill on Deer Creek near Jonesboro, Grant County, Indiana. In 1823 he was condemned by the Quaker Church for going to the law, in regard to a dispute with a fellow member. He was also condemned for rendering spirituous liquor (moonshining).

In 1837, Joshua's mother, Clarkey, who was referred to as "crazy" came to live with Joshua and his family until her death

They were both disowned for neglecting the attendance of religious meetings. In 1829 he purchased and settled on 640 acres (known as section 17) in Grant County, now known as the Hollingsworth farm. In 1832 they joined the White River Meeting in Indiana. In 1848 he was a partner with Elias Coleman in operating a general store.

Jane died near Greenvale, Dallas County, Iowa on November 29, 1858 at the age of 55 from consumption (tuberculosis) He died in Jonesboro, Grant County, Indiana (or Dallas County, Iowa?) on April 23, 1861 at the age of 64. Were they visiting in Iowa when she died? They left land there, which eventually was inherited by their granddaughter Mary Adams (See Adams Family, Part xx).

Jane’s obituary

It states that she died of consumption 29 November 1858, in Greenvale, Dallas County, Iowa.

“The deceased was for many years a resident of this county, where she was highly esteemed for her many good qualities of mind and heart. As a wife she was constant, dutiful and companionable. As a mother she was kind and affectionate. Devoted in all her relations in life, she was no less so as a friend and Christian.

"There was no affectation of sympathy for the sick or distressed, but a real fellow feeling which evinced itself in acts for their relief. The writer of this, from an intimate acquaintance can attest to her amiable disposition and exemplary character.

"She was, in every respect, a model for her sex, and shared in a large degree the love and confidence of her numerous acquaintances. As a Christian and philanthropist, she was active and hopeful. There was always an air of cheerful resignation about her that inspired her friends with sentiments of the highest respect.

"We feel that it is difficult to speak of her in all these qualities - which were peculiarly hers - in language adequate to her worth. She was truly one to remember and imitate in all the duties of life; and we have thus endeavored to record her excellence with feelings of admiration for the same; and no doubt her numerous friends everywhere, will read them with the same pleasurable recollections.

Joshua died 23 April 1861, in Jonesboro, Grant County, Indiana. Two of the sons lived in Kansas in 1868

Children:

  1. Hannah Small, born 5 August 1820, probably in Randolph County, or Grant County, Indiana. She was married to Hezekiah Lamb, son of John Lamb and Lydia Mendenhall. (A full account of their descendants is given in Part I.)

  2. James Bowen Small, born 18 February 1822, Indiana. He was married 3 March 1842, to F-636. Matilda Beauchamp, daughter of Hannah Lamb and Russell Beauchamp (See Lamb Family, Part II, and Beauchamp Family, Part IV)

  3. Rachel Small, born 8 February 1824 in Newport, Indiana; married 17 December 1840 to Wilson Beauchamp, who died before 1868.

  4. Elizabeth Small, born 13 December 1825; died October 1829; buried Mississinewa Cemetery, Marion, Indiana

  5. Sussannah Small, born 15 November 1827; died 29 November 1827, buried Arba, Randolph County, Indiana

  6. Rebecca Small, born 13 December 1828; married/1William Davis; married/2 to Dr. Robert Morgan; resided Spartanburg, Indiana, in 1868
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Julia Morgan, married John Hill, salesman; resided Arba, Indiana, in 1868

  7. Reuben Otto Small, Sr., born 8 December 1830

  8. Jesse John Small, born 13 August 1832, of Spartanburg, Indiana

  9. Jane Small, born 26 January 1833

  10. F. Clarkey Small, daughter, born 26 January 1836; died April 1836; buried Mississinawa Cemetery, Marion, Indiana

  11. Bowen Hale Small, born 11 December 1837

  12. John Small, born about 1839
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Eva Small
      2. Lizzie Small

  13. Mary Ann Small, born about 1841, married John Beam, resided Merier County, Ohio in 1868;
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Charlie Beam born about 1861
      2. Ross Beam, born about 1863
      3. Rowena Beam, born about 1865
      4. Louella Beam, born abut 1867
      5. Fred Beam, born about 1872

  14. Angeline Small, married ___ Webb
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Joshua Webb
      2. William Webb
      3. Mary Webb, married ___ Indiana

  15. Albert Small
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Alta Small
      2. George Small
      3. Ernest Small
      4. Nathan Small
      5. Robert Small

  16. Joshua Small (He might be the Joshua Small, who was married 30 March 1859, in Dallas County, Iowa, to Sarah Lamb.)





F-6. Rebeccah Small

Rebeccah Small, daughter of Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 20 May 1808, Highland County, Ohio.

She was married 25 January 1826, to Aaron Mills, born 7 December 1806, Warren County, Ohio, son of James Mills and Lydia Jay (born 3 December 1761, Fredricks County, Virginia. See: Jay Family

Rebecca died 1888; Aaron died about 1863,in Wayne County, Indiana, buried in Arba Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.

Children:

  1. Sarah Mills, born 7 October 1826, Warren County, Ohio, died 1904, Portland, Jay County, Indiana; married 4 October 1845, Cherry Grove Meeting House, Wayne County, Indiana, to Thomas J Hinshaw, born 30 November 1822, died 7 June 1896. See: Hinshaw Family

  2. Jesse Mills, born 23 February 1828; died 25 August 1849, Warren County, Ohio

  3. Anna Mills, born 23 June 1829; died 28 March 1830, Warren County, Ohio

  4. Lydia R Mills, born 28 March 1831, Wayne County, Indiana

  5. Joel Mills, born 6 January 1833, wayne County, Indiana, Wayne County, Indiana

  6. Reuben Mills, born 24 October 1837, Wayne County, Indiana, Wayne County, Indiana

  7. John Mills, born 8 February 1839, Wayne County, Indiana

  8. Ely Mills, born 19 August 1841; died 16 March 1842

  9. Nathan Mills, born 18 April 1843

  10. George Mills, born 3 March 1848





F-8. Jesse Small

Jesse Small, son of Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 25 December 1809, Highland County, Ohio.

He was married 15 December 1836, Deer Creek Monthly Meeting, Indiana, to Millicent Ratliff, who was born 7 February 1818, in Wayne County, Indiana, daughter of Joseph Ratliff and Sarah Shugart. Ratliff Family, Part VIII)

Jesse taught school in Randolph County, Indiana. They moved to Grant County, Indiana, where Millicent was appointed an elder on 12 March 1851. She died on 9 January 1879.

On 24 August 1800, Jesse married Jemima Cain who died 15 August 1885. Jesse became very hard of hearing and was killed at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing at Washington Street in Marion, Indiana, on 21 June 1884, buried IOOF Cemetery.

Children:

  1. Joseph Small, born 19 October 1838

  2. William Small, born 6 June 1841; died 1919; married 13 September 1865 Hulda Canaday

  3. Mary R. Small, born 5 February 1844, married 24 April 1867, Marion Monthly Meeting to Isaac Elliott, Jr., (See Elliot Family, Part VIII)

  4. Anna J. Small, born 5 February 1846; died 3 October 1855 v. Isaac E. Small, born 29 April 1849; died 1941; married 9 October 1872, to Sarah Elizabeth Kerlin
  5. Gr Gr child a. Albert Small
  6. Cornelius Small, born 18 May 1851; died 1935; married 7 March 1878, Maria Presnell

  7. Silas O. Small, born 1853; died 1875

  8. Sarah Jane (Jennie) Small, born 1 August 1856; married David Thomas, See Part II, G-25,122.





F-9. Reuben Small

Reuben Small, son of Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 5 April 1812, in Highland County, Ohio.

A miller, he was married 25 March 1835, Marion Monthly Meeting, Grant County, Indiana, to Elizabeth Shugart, who was born 11 October 1817, daughter of John Shugart and Sarah Ratliff. See: The Shugart Family

The children were all born in Grant County.

Children:

  1. Enoch P. Small, born 27 March 1836; married 27 March 1858, Grant County, Indiana, to Mary Coleman, born about 1838, Indiana
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Theodore Small, born about 1859

  2. Noah Small, born 21 February 1838; married 19 November 1863 to Elvira Jay

  3. Anna Jane Small, born 10 September 1840; died 1911; married 30 September 1860 to Sylvester R. Fankboner.

  4. Rachel Small, born 3 November 1843, Grant County, Indiana; died 1861

  5. David Small, age 4, 1860 Grant County Census

  6. Sarah Small, age 1, on 1860 Grant County Census

  7. Clarkey Small, born 26 May 1860, Grant County, Indiana; died 1861

  8. Rebecca Small, born 1862; died 1862, Grant County, Indiana;





F-27. Reuben Otto Small, Sr.

Reuben Otto Small, Sr., son of Joshua Small and Jane Bowen, was born 8 December 1830.

He married in 1854/5 to Melissa Jane Davis, who was born 31 March 1830, Fayette County, Ohio, daughter of Amos Davis and Mahala ___.

The Davis family is found in the Census 1850, Grant County, Indiana. Joseph Davis, born 1770 (?), in New Jersey, father of Amos Davis, born about 1781(?), in Virginia. Mahalia ___, was born 1792, in Virginia. Her maiden name may have been Burson, and she may have been married previously to Elisha Overman

Children:

  1. Zipara Davis, born 1828, in Ohio
  2. Melissa Jane Davis, age given as 17 in 1850, born in Ohio
  3. Henry Davis, age 13, born in Ohio

Reuben lived in Anthony, Kansas, where he had two families. He had a house in town where Melissa and her children lived. He also had a farm, where a woman named Charlotte Beachim (Beauchamp?), lived with their daughter. His son, James, may or may not, be by the same mother.

Children:

  1. Albert D Small
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Ernest Small
      2. George Small
      3. Elmer Small
      4. Alta Small
      5. Raymond Small
      6. Chester Small
      7. Ruth Small
      8. Benjamin Small
      9. Nathan Smal

  2. Henry Bowen Small, born 18 September 1856 married “N” Hannah Naomi Lamb, (See Family Group “N”, Part I )

  3. Amos Wilson Small, born 7 March 1859; graduated Jacksonville College 1882 high honors, classmate, close friend of William Jennings Bryan and wife; surveyor, died of typhoid 18 November 1885, Ford, Kansas, where he was in a land and law office; buried Spring Grove Cemetery, Anthony, Kansas; unmarried

  4. Reuben Otto Small, Jr., born 29 December 1868; died 17 November 1904; buried Spring Grove Cemetery, Anthony, Kansas, married Harriet M. ___, born 3 June 1874; died 5 October 1947
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Amos Small
      2. Thelma Small
      3. Donavan Small
    m/2
  5. Eileen Small

  6. H. Small





F-29. Jane Small

Jane Small, daughter of Joseph Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 13 December 1833, in Indiana. She was married to Mr.Tharp.

Children:

  1. Angeline Tharp, married Mr. Darby

  2. Josephine Tharp, married Mr. Ditmar

  3. Madison Tharp

  4. Elnora Tharp, married Mr. Patton

  5. Thomas Tharp

  6. Otto Tharp





F-2(11). Bowen Hale Small

Bowen Hale Small, son of Joshua Small and Clarkey Perisho, was born 11 December 1837, in Indiana.

He was married to Edith Van Horn, who died before 1868.

Children:

  1. Datie Small

  2. Belle Small, married Mr. Ford

  3. Beaty Small

  4. Dora Small, married Mr. Vigus

  5. Luella Small, married Mr. Campbell

  6. Ross Small

  7. Macey Small

  8. infant





F-65. Joel Mills

Joel Mills, son of Rebeccah Small and Aaron Mills, was born 6 January 1833, Wayne County, Indiana.

He was married 10 November 1855 to Cynthia Beard, born 9 May 1840.

Joel died 7 April 1898; Cynthua died 3 April 1922, both buried in Fountain Park Cemetery, in Wincester, Randolph County, Indiana. See: Mills Family

Children:

  1. Caroline E Mills, born 27 October 1856

  2. George William Mills, born 24 March 1859; married Mary Meridith, born 23 April 1859

  3. Cassius Mills, born 24 September 1861

  4. Martin S. Mills, born 21 April 1864

  5. Rosa Alma Mills, born 31 December 1867

  6. Eva Nora Mills, born 21 February 1874





F-69. Nathan Mills

Nathan Mills, son of Rebeccah Small and Aaron Mills, was born 18 April 1843.

He was married 18 October 1866, to Louisa Beard, who was born 7 September 1845.

Children:

  1. Oliver P. Mills, born 5 February 1871

  2. Florence V. Mills, born 6 June 1874

  3. Eva E. Mills, born 26 December 1876





F-81. Joseph Small

Joseph Small, son of Jesse Small and Millicent Ratliff, was born 19 October 1838, in Grant County, Indiana.

He was married 25 September 1861, in Grant County, Indiana, to Sarah Ann Overman, who was born 1842, in Grant County, daughter of Joel Overman and Mary Smith (See Overman Family, Part VIII)

Joseph died 10 December 1906. Sarah resided in 1927 at Marian, Indiana

Children:

  1. Otto Small, born 28 December 1862; died 21 February 1924; married 15 April 1886 to Rose Ward, born 13 March 1864
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Edna May Small, born 28 November 1887
      2. Martha Ann Small, born 6 July 1895

  2. Viola Small, born 22 May 1864; died 1951

  3. Luella Small, born 3 August 1867; died 1953; married Charles Wade

  4. Mary Small, born 13 September 1869; died 1947; married Edward Leaply

  5. Millie Small, born 30 June 1872; died 1969; married Asa N. Wimpy





H. Gideon Small

Gideon Small, son of Obediah Small (2) and Lydia Bundy, was born 14 November 1771, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

He was married 30 September 1793, Westfield Monthly Meeting, to Sarah Griffin, who was born 10 October 1773, daughter of James Griffin and Hannah Kenyon.

They moved 25 March 1797 to Westfield Monthly Meeting, North Carolina; then to Mt. Pleasant Monthly Meeting, Grayson County, Virginia; 14 August 1806 to Miami Monthly Meeting; then to Fall Creek Monthly Meeting, Highland County, Ohio, where he died 4 March 1811 and was buried.

Except for her sons, Obediah and Samuel, Sarah and the children moved to White Water Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana on 23 September 1815.

She was married/2 on 4 April 1821 to Valentine Pegg, who was born 19 April 1744, son of William and Margaret Pegg. He died 1 July 1822. This was Valentine Pegg’s 3rd marriage (m/2 Mary Mills, widow of Thomas Cook)

Sarah then moved to Milford Monthly Meeting, Indiana, in 1830. At the time of the 1850 Census she was living with her son, Nathan Small, in Grant County, Indiana. She died 18 August 1853, age 80, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.

Children:

  1. Obediah Small (4), born 13 October 1794, North Carolina; married Isabel Moore, born 13 March 1787, North Carolina, daughter of Thomas Moore and Abigail Anderson. He died 1 August 1851; she died 7 November 1854
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Mary Small, born 19 February 1819, Randolph County, Indiana, married 23 August 1837, Spiceland Monthly Meeting, Henry County, Indiana, to Joab Wright, Part II-G-218
      2. Ruth Small
      3. Sarah Small

  2. Jonathan Small, born 12 August 1796; died Arba, Indiana, 12 August 1824; married 2 October 1816, White Water Monthly Meeting, Indiana, Miriam Bundy (born 10 January 1794, died after 1852); daughter Josiah Bundy and Miriam Perisho, Part V insert link to Josiah
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Elihu Small, married 23 November 1842, Marion Monthly Meeting, Rachel Thomas
      2. Sarah Small, born 11 May 1819; married 24 March 1852, Marion Monthly Meeting, Stephen Overman (See Overman Family, Part VIII)

  3. Amos Small, born 10 August 1798; married 1 January 1822, Rachel Hiatt (Harris), born 8 April 1804, in North Carolina, daughter of Isaac Hiatt and Hannah Sulgrove
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Isaac A Small
      2. Sarah Small
      3. Jabez Small
      4. Nathan Small
      5. Mary Small
      6. Melinda Small
      7. Hannah Small
      8. Eli Small
      9. Edith Small
      10. Lemuel Small
      11. Samuel Small

  4. Samuel Small, born 2 March 1800; died 7 August 1868; married Abigail Stafford, born 20 March 1799, died 30 August 1867, daughter of Samuel Stafford and Abigail Cosand

  5. Ann Small, born 27 April 1802, died 18 March 1843; married 10 September 1817 to William Moore (See Moore Family Part VIII)

  6. Ruth Small, born 18 September 1804, Grayson County, Virginia; married 16 November 1826 William Cook, born 20 June 1803, son of Joseph Cook and Lydia Wickersham.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Sarah Cook
      2. Charity Cook
      3. Joseph Cook
      4. Jacob Cook
      5. Hannah Cook
      6. Jonathan Cook
      7. Thomas Cook
      8. Nathan Cook

  7. Nathan Small, born 19 January 1807, Highland County, Ohio; died 2 November 1896; married Polly Small, born 11 November 1811, died 2 November 1871; daughter of Abraham and Delilah Small
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Samuel Small
      2. Martha Small
      3. Sarah Small
      4. Annah Small
      5. Louisa Small
      6. Wesley Small
      7. Aaron Small

  8. Sarah Small, born about 1818, in Ohio.





J. Jesse Small

Jesse Small, son of Obediah Small (2) and Lydia Bundy, was born 25 December 1776, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

He was married 25 November 1813 at Fall Creek, Ohio, to Elizabeth Draper, daughter of Joseph Draper.

Children:

  1. Joseph Small, born 21 March 1815; married J-89. Rhoda Pearson, daughter of Nathaniel Pearson and Hulda Lamb (See Lamb Family- Part II)

  2. Rachel Small, born 18 December 1816; married Levi Willits

  3. Benjamin Charles Small, born 18 September 1818

  4. Miriam Small, born 2 June 1821; married 12 May 1843 Wm Beauchamp, son of Henry Smith Beauchamp

  5. ydia Small, born 12 November 1824; married 26 October 1843, Miles Beauchamp
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Martin Beauchamp

  6. Josiah Small, born 9 February 1827; married Nancy Jane Boxell
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Aaron Small, born 29 January 1851; married Nancy Jane ___?, born 20 January 1852
        1. Great Grandchildren:

  7. Keziah Small, born 3 March 1829; married John Jessup

  8. Elizabeth Small, born 13 October 1831

  9. Jesse Small, born 2 November 1834

  10. Obediah Small

  11. Aaron Small

  12. Jesse H. W. Small





J-3. Benjamin Charles Small

Benjamin Charles Small, son of Jesse Small and Elizabeth Draper, was born 18 September 1818.

He was married 25 April 1840, to Hannah Addington, daughter of Thomas Addington and Mary Smith. He was married/2 to Zilpha Pearson.

Children:

  1. William H. Small

  2. Jesse Small

  3. Reuben Overton Small, born 8 January 1844, Miami County, Indiana

  4. Mary Ann Knight, foster daughter





J-33. Reuben Overton Small

Reuben Overton Small, son of Benjamin Charles Small and Hannah Addinton, was born 8 January 1844, in Miami County, Indiana.

He was married 26 June 1867, to Ruth Slyter, who was born 18 June 1846, daughter of Chalkley Slyter and Mary Ann Poff.

Children:

  1. Benjamin Chalkley Small

  2. Hannah Mary Small

  3. Jesse R. Small

  4. James Edward Small

  5. John Franklin Small

  6. Gilbertha Small

  7. Lydia Alice Small

  8. William Miles Small

  9. Charles Henry Small

  10. Reuben O. Small

  11. Robert E. Small

  12. son (twin) stillborn, 14 October 1887, Sterling or Hutchinson, Kansas

  13. George Washington Small (twin), born 14 October 1887

  14. Frederick Leslie Small (adopted)





J-33(13). George Washington Small

George Washington Small, son of Reuben Overton Small and Ruth Slyter, a twin, was born 14 October 1887, in either Sterling or Hutchinson, Kansas.

He was married 5 May 1909 in McMinnville, Oregon to Lorna Bell Shippy, who was born 19 May 1890, in Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota, daughter of Lester John Shippy and Peggie Bell.

Children:

  1. Ethel May Small

  2. Mable Faye Small

  3. Ruby Ermyntrude Small

  4. Wauneta Belle Small, born 26 September 1922, Elk City, Oregon

  5. Bertie Arlene Small





J-33(13)4. Wauneta Belle Small

Wauneta Belle Small, daughter of George Washington Small and Lora Bell Shippy, was born 26 September 1922, Elk City, Oregon.

She was married 31 December 1940, in Vancouver, Washington, to Harlan Kenneth Zimmerman, who was born 10 January 1920, in Hershey, NE, son of Maurice Leslie Zimmerman and Bessie Nina Barnett.

Children:

  1. Gary Dean Zimmerman

  2. Lois Jean Zimmerman

  3. Byron Keith Zimmerman

  4. Peggie Elaine Zimmerman

  5. Ellen Eilene Zimmerman, born 16 August 1949, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon; married 20 April 1968, Bellfountain, Oregon to Lloyd Harry Lee, divorced 1979; married/2 on 15 December 1979, Philomath, Oregon, to Dietrich William Herman Schultz

  6. Billie Kaye Zimmerman

  7. Lyle Benjamin Zimmerman (nephew)

  8. Kelly Sue Zimmerman

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One Ladd’s Family , by Ruth Cline Ladd, 1974

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Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Vol.2 Whitelaw , Virginia Historical Society

Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, by Savage

NC Genealogical and Historical Register, Vols 1,2,3

Southern Historical Assn. Publications, Vol 6,7 History of Randolph County, The Bowen Family, \Greensfork Township

Desc. of Edward Small and Allied Families, by Lora Altine Woodbury Underhill

Hist. of “Hampton and Elizabeth City County Virginia, by Tyler

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