Leisure, Stewart, Ging Gathering ca. 1930

I promised awhile back to post the next in a series of photos I have of the Leisure, Stewart, Ging clan gathering. Finally, here it is. Sorry it's taken so long.

Just click on the link to see the photo.

Leisure Reunion 2012 Announced

“The Family is a link to our past…a bridge to our future”  --  Alex Haley

 

       The 91st Leisure Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012

near Fairmount Indiana at 12:00 noon, EDT.  A delicious meal will be fully catered.  Reservations are required at $12 per adult and $5 for each child 9 years old and younger.  

Leisure/Leasure/Laysure etc.: all invited.

For more information and a reservation application, contact Jane at Janepear@aol.com

Where I've been Lately

If you've been wondering why there haven't been many posts lately, here's the reason why.

Eliza Jane (Hinton) Leisure

Check this link for a photo of Eliza Jane (Hinton) Leisure.

She was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky to James Layton Hinton and Elizabeth Kersey. The Hinton's later moved to Rush County, Indiana where Eliza Jane met and married Joseph Leisure, the son of  George Washington Leisure and Lucinda Myers, on 20 January 1859. Together they raised six children; one son died in infancy:

1. James Wash born 13 Nov 1859 in Rush County; Married Mabelle Sexton on 13 Sep 1881 in Rush County; Died 06 Mar 1909 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
2. Mary Frances born 26 Oct 1861 in Rush County; Married William Sidney Emay on 12 Sep 1878 in Rush County; Died 22 May 1951 in Hancock County, Indiana.
3. Lee Wash born 19 Feb 1864 in Rush County; Married Minnie Nantz/Nance 04 Nov 1886 in Mound City, Linn County, Kansas; Married Maude ? before 01 Mar 1905; died 23 May 1961 in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma.
4. John P. born 08 Jul 1867 in Rush County; Married Ada Adella Langston on 26 Mar 1891 in Rush County; died 02 Jul 1901 in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
5. Noah J born in May of 1870 in Howard County, Indiana; Married Hypatia Birt on 16 Feb 1893 in Rush County, Indiana; died 07 Jan 1908 in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
6. Oliver Carr born 28 Mar 1873 in Rush County; Married Evelina C. Powell on 21 Nov 1893 in Fayette County, Indiana; Died 18 May 1947 in Rush County.

According to Eliza Jane's obituary "Her life was a beautiful one, filled with sweetness, which comes to those who serve the Lord. She died loving and trusting the One who had been her strength and guide so many years. She was a true and devoted wife and a dear and loving mother.."

Anyone who would like the source citations for any of the above mentioned births, marriages, and deaths, please feel free to contact me at bhiggins9@gmail.com

DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access

DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access:

'via Blog this'

Now everyone can access the 1930 census for free from home; at least, through the weekend. Have fun!!

Photo that includes some Rush County Leisures

Check out my other blog for a photo taken about 1922 of a little Rush County gathering of the Leisure, Ging, Stewart, Emay families and the like:)

http://bit.ly/xYo38g

I've haven't been posting much because I've been busy writing biographies for my Leisure publication. I committed to writing 250 words a day, which I've done, but then the is always a question that comes up that causes me to do some research afterwards. By the time I'm finished, it's time to close up shop. Hopefully, I'll get back to more blogging soon.

Becky

Osburn/Osborn Leisure Connections

Last week cousin Phil Leisure contacted me with some interesting information regarding the connection between the Leisure and Osborn/Osburn/Osborne families. He had noticed Elizabeth Leisure, daughter of George Washington and sister to Nathan J. and Joseph. (Phil is descended from Nathan and I’m from Joseph.) Phil recalled some of the surnames from family deeds he’s kept at the bank.

After looking at the deeds he found “deeded to John Osburn and wife Elizabeth in 1863 from his father Benjamin F (deeded in 1851) who then sold it to son Frank Osburn in 1894. Nathan J. eventually bought it in 1913.” Another tract of land just across from the original went from Benjamin to John in 1862. After John’s death the land was transferred to his children: George, Frank, Joseph, Mary Toole, Ida May Hinds and Jane Snook.

I’ve spent several days trying to tie Benjamin F. and John Osburn/Osborn through census records. My current theory is the Benjamin Osburn of Clermont County, Ohio who purchased 80 acres in Rush County, Indiana from the government at the Indianapolis Land Office (certificate 132623) in 1834 is John’s father but don’ have them together on a census record. This same Benjamin could easily have purchased the land in Grant County in 1851.

Some of my finds are listed below. Where the deeds are mentioned, the information is from Phil.

 References to Benjamin Osburn/Osborn:

•  Benjamin Osburn of Clermont County, Ohio purchased 80 acres from the government: east ½ of the North West quarter of Section twelve in township 14, north of range 9 east, 12 Aug 1834 – Rush County, Indiana
•  Benjamin Osburn purchases 80 acre tract on St rd. #13 in 1851 – Grant County, Indiana
•   Deeded property to son John & wife Elizabeth – 1863 – Grant County, Indiana
•  Deeded property “across the road” to John & wife – 1862 – Grant county Indiana
•  1850 Federal Census for Jackson township, Rush County, Indiana (Roll: M432_170; page 557B/558A, of NARA Record Group 29; accessed on Ancestry.com 18 Jan 2012) lists a Benjamin Osburn age 26 born in Ohio with wife Elizabeth age 27. He is listed as a Wagon Maker. This couple is living near familiar families: George W & Lucinda Leisure – including our Elizabeth age 7, John & Sarah (Leisure) Price, & Nathan and Sarah (Irvin) Leisure.
• 1860 Federal Census for Green township, Grant County, Indiana (Roll: M653_261; page 238; accessed on Ancestry.com 20 Jan 2012) lists a Benj. P Osborn age 37 born in Ohio with wife Elizabeth age 38 and children Elijah 10, John W. 7, Catharine 6, Dan 4, Wilson 1. He is listed as a Farmer but also in the household is a Soloman R Beara age 67, Mill Wright.
•  1870 Federal Census for Noble township, Wabash County, Indiana (roll: M593_367, page: 154A; accessed on Ancestry.com 20 Jan 2012) lists Benj P Osborn age 45 with wife Elizabeth age 49 and children William age 18, Catharine age 16, and Daniel age 12. Also listed is Catharine Kirtley age 63 [probably Elizabeth’s mother.]

This is probably not The Benjamin Osborn/Osburn we seek. His son, John, age 7 in 1860 could not have married Elizabeth Leisure in 1859. However, this Benjamin could be a brother to the John we seek. 

References to John Osborn/Osburn

·     Deeded property from father, Benjamin  – 1863 – Grant County, Indiana

• Deeded property “across the road” from father, Benjamin – 1862 – Grant county Indiana
• John’s deed transferred to children at his death: George, Frank, Joseph, Mary Toole, Ida May Hinds and Jane Snook.
• 1880 Federal Census for Green township, Grant County, Indiana Roll: 279; Family History Film: 1254279; Page: 432D; Enumeration District: 169; dwelling 33, family 35 (accessed on Ancestry.com) lists John Osborn age 44  - parents born in Ohio – with wife, Elisabeth, age 37 and children: George age 20, Frank age 17, Mary E. age 14, Joseph age 10, and Idah M [Ida Mae] age 7. [Daughter Jane had married in 1877 to William J. Snook and was also living in Green, Grant, Indiana]
• 1900 Federal Census for Green township, Grant County, Indiana,  ED 35, sheet 8B; enumerated  18 Jun 1900,(National Archive  Film # T623, roll 373; accessed on Ancestry.com 20 Jan 2012).
•  Dwelling 182, Family 182, lines 64-70 lists John Osburn age 59 with wife Elizabeth age 55; daughter Jane Snook [widow] age 40 with children Alta age 15 and Onrie[?] age 12; and daughter Mary E Tolle [widow] age 34 with daughter Orphie age 10. Everyone listed as born in Indiana. John’s parents listed as born in Ohio and Elizabeth’s parents listed as born in Kentucky.
  Dwelling 183, Family 183, lines 71-74 lists Frank Osburn age 36 with wife Mary E. age 27 with children Mamie B age 8 and Floy age 3 months. All born in Indiana.
• John’s deed transferred to children at his death: George, Frank, Joseph, Mary Toole, Ida May Hinds and Jane Snook.

We’d love to hear from anyone with addition information or clarification. For now, I have to get back to my work writing about Mary Francis Leisure.