John Amsdell

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Biography:
It's not likely that John had any children because all of his mother's grandchildren and great grandchildren listed in her obituary are accounted for.
He may have been married to a Martha born around 1837 in New York. She is listed after him on his parent's 1870 census entry.

Other Events:

• Burial: East Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, Ohio

Philander married Sarah Jane Dart about 1841 in Hamburg, New York. Sarah (daughter of Moses Dart and Martha Ayer) was born on 1 Mar 1821 in Hamburg, New York; died on 15 May 1905 in Norwalk, Ohio; was buried in East Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Sarah Jane Amsdell

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Biography:
Connection of Jane Dart to Sarah Jane Amsdell:
The only record of Jane Dart is her birth given by Bolt in "Genealogy of The Dart Family in America" and her father died in Hamburg, New York. Many of the family members lived in Hamburg.
The 1950 census lists Sarah J Amsdell in Hamburg with the same age as Jane Dart. The family moved to Townsend, Ohio where Sarah died. She was usually listed as Sarah J Amsdell but on her grave stone she was Sarah Jane Amsdell.
Sarah Bradley Ayer Black was the last surviving child of James and Sara Bradley Ayer and Sarah Black had no children. According to a notice in the local paper her will named 23 people. 22 of them were known nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The last was Jane Amsdell of Townsend, Ohio. There were no Jane Amsdells living in Townsend that I could find, just Sarah Jane. Jane Dart was Sarah Black's niece.

Died:
Obituary:
Norwalk Evening Herald May 15, 1905
Mrs. Sarah Amsdell was called from her earthly home Sunday morning, her death occurring at the family residence No. 51 Milan Street. Mrs. Amsdell had been ill but 4 days and death was due to old age.
The deceased saw born in Hamburg, New York in 1820 and came to Ohio in 1861.
She was the wife of Philander Amsdell who preceded her to the grave several years ago.
Mrs. Amsdell has been a resident of Norwalk for the past 9 years during which time she had drawn around her a large circle of friends who learned to love her for her true womanly traits of character.
Mrs. Amsdell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. M. Chaffee of this city and 2 sisters, Mrs. Julia Platt of Buffalo New York, mother of Rev. Ward Platt and Mrs. Carrie Hunt of Iowa. Two sons, James and John passed away several years ago.
She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Mrs. Fred Cole of this city, Mrs. Frank Hickey of Glenville, Philip McGuckin of this city, Miss Myrtle McGuckin of Cleveland and Mrs. Louie Seeley of Wakeman.
Mrs. Amsdell dearly loved her 2 great grandchildren, the 2 children of Mr. and Mrs Fred Cole and she often said that her comfort in life was loving these little ones.
During her illness the 2 little ones came to her bedside and taking her hands in theirs begged their grandman to "wake up and talk to them".
Mrs. Amsdell was a true Christian in every respect. She joined the Methodist Church when she was quite young and found much comfort and joy in her religion.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. S. Powell at the family residence No. 51 Milan Street, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Interment will be at Townsend Center.

Moses married Martha Ayer. Martha (daughter of James Ayer and Sarah Bradley) was born on 4 Dec 1798 in Haverhill, Massachusetts; died in 1852; was buried in Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Martha Dart

Other Events:

• Census: 1820, Eden, New York

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Biography:
He bought a farm in Haverhill about 1796 on the Merrimac River. In about 1811 he sold the farm and moved his family in a covered wagon to Erie County, NY and built a log cabin on a 430 acre farm outside of Buffalo. His gravestone still exists and reads:
In Memory of
James Ayer,
formerly of Haverhill
Massachusetts, who died
March 13, AD. 1839,
aged 73 years 1 month
& 13 days
Blessed are the dead who died in the
Lord

Census:
Head, 110201-120100 1 male under 10, one 10-15, 2 16-25, 1 45 and over, 1 female under 10, 2 10-15 and 1 26-44.

Buried:
In Memory of
James Ayer
formerly of Haverhill
Massachusetts who died
March 13, AD 1839
aged 73 years 1 month
& 13 days

James married Sarah Bradley on 14 Dec 1794 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Enoch Bradley and Mary Low) was born on 1 Feb 1774; died on 7 Dec 1844; was buried in Evans Center Cemetery, Evans Center, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Ayer

Notes:

Biography:
Her gravestone still exists and reads:
Sarah B. Ayer,
Wife of
James Ayer,
Died Dec. 7, 1841,
Aged 70 Y'rs. 10 Mo's.
& 7 days.
The righteous ...