Descendants of Lieutenant Benjamin Woodruff of New Jersey

Notes

30. Joseph Woodruff

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Deeds; Volumes 7-8; 1839-1842; Volume 7; Page 624; Family History Library; MF 313483.
Information from Land Record:  29 March 1839.  Heirs of Fuller ELLIOT deceased of Meigs County, Ohio to Joseph WOODRUFF of the same place.  For $200.00, the heirs quit claimed to Joseph WOODRUFF 160 acres in Lot #1177 T2 R11 in Meigs County, Ohio.  Signed:  Phillip P. ELLIOT, Thomas PERKINS, Hannah PERKINS, Benjamin MYERS, Serena MYERS, Henry (his X mark) WOLF as guardian, John WELDON, Mary WELDON, Phillip P. ELLIOT, Jr.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 25 December 1839 by John WELDON and Mary, his wife; Thomas PERKINS and Hannah, his wife; Benjamin MYERS and Serena, his wife; Phillip P. ELLIOT and Henry WOLF as guardian of his 1st wife's children being:  William WOLF, Polly WOLF, Michael WOLF, Joseph WOLF, Jackson WOLF; and Phillip P. ELLIOT as guardian of Fuller WOLF, deceased.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 19 June 1840.

CENSUS:  1840 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; Page 66; Line 3; Family History Library; MF 20172.
Information from 1840 Census:  Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male 10 < 15, b. 1825/30
1 male 20 < 30, Joseph WOODRUFF, b. 1813
1 male 70 < 80, Joshua WOODRUFF, b. 1760/70
1 female 20 < 30, Samaria WOODRUFF, b. 1810/20

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  Joseph WOODRUFF married Samaria TORRENCE on 28 October 1842.  Services were performed by M. Isaac REYNOLDS.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 9-10; 1842-1846; Volume 10; Page 77; Family History Library; MF 313484.
Information from Land Record:  Joseph WOODRUFF and Samaria, his wife, to Lawner B. JONES.  For $150.00, WOODRUFF quit claimed and released "all our title" and interest to JONES in the premises in Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio being NW corner of 160 lot #1167 in T2 R11 "thence south eighty-two rods to a stake, thence east eighty-two rods to a stake, thence north eighty-two rods to a stake, thence west eighty-two rods to the place of beginning" containing 42 acres.  14 March 1845.  Signed:  Joseph WOODRUFF, Samaria WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  G. W. McCLENATHAN, Daniel WOODRUFF.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 14 March 1845 by Joseph and Samaria WOODRUFF.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 24 March 1845.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 11-12; 1846-1848; Volume 12; Page 342; Family History Library; MF 313485.
Information from Land Record:  Joseph WOODRUFF and Lawner B. JONES to Nahum WARD.  For $200.00, WOODRUFF and JONES quit claimed to WARD title and interest in 160 acres in Lot 1167, S35 T2 R11.  28 March 1848.  Signed:  Joseph WOODRUFF, Lawner B. JONES.  Witness:  S. HALLIDAY, A. DUNLAP.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 28 March 1848 by Joseph WOODRUFF and Lawner B. JONES. Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 4 April 1848.

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Page 149b; Dwelling 552; Family 561; Lines 25-29; conducted on August 7, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Joseph WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Joseph is male, white, age 37 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $600.00.  Other occupants living with Joseph - Samaria, Lucy, J., Amanda M., and Ben F. WOODRUFF.
[NOTE:  There is a Moses J. Woodruff, b. 1795 in NJ living next door to Joseph. This Moses J. and Joseph are first cousins.]

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Joseph WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Joseph is male, white, age 47 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $4,000.00.  Joseph's personal estate is valued at $500.00.  Other occupants living with Joseph - Samaria, Lucy, Amanda, Benjamin, Adam, and Sarah WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1880 Benton County Ohio; Union Township; Page 356c; Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household; FHL Microfilm 1254327.
Information from 1880 Census:  Joseph WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Joseph is male, white, age 67 and born in Virginia. His father was born in New Jersey, but his mother was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph works as a farmer. Other occupants living with Joseph - Samorie WOODRUFF, his wife; Adra and Josie WOODRUFF, his daughters; Louis WOODRUFF, his son; and Samantha TORRENCE, his sister-in-law. Samantha is female, white, age 53 and born in Ohio.

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH Deeds; 16:231 WARD 1851.

Samaria Torrence

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  Joseph WOODRUFF married Samaria TORRENCE on 28 October 1842.  Services were performed by M. Isaac REYNOLDS.

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Page 149b; Dwelling 552; Family 561; Lines 25-29; conducted on August 7, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Samaria WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Samaria is female, white, age 26 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Samaria WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Samaria is female, white, age 36 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Benton County Ohio; Union Township; Page 356c; Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household; FHL Microfilm 1254327.
Information from 1880 Census:  Samorie WOODRUFF is the wife of Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Samorie is female, white, age 56 and born in Ohio. Her father was born in Pennsylvania, but her mother was born in Maine.

109. Lucy J. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Page 149b; Dwelling 552; Family 561; Lines 25-29; conducted on August 7, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Lucy J. WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Lucy is female, white, age 6 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Lucy WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Lucy is female, white, age 15 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

110. Amanda M. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Page 149b; Dwelling 552; Family 561; Lines 25-29; conducted on August 7, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Amanda M. WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Amanda is female, white, age 3 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Amanda WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Amanda is female, white, age 14 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

111. Benjamin Franklin Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Page 149b; Dwelling 552; Family 561; Lines 25-29; conducted on August 7, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Ben F. WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Ben is male, white, age 1 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Benjamin WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Benjamin is male, white, age 11 and born in Ohio.  He is attending school.

112. Adam Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Adam WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Adam is male, white, age 3 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Benton County Ohio; Union Township; Page 356c; Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household; FHL Microfilm 1254327.
Information from 1880 Census:  Adra WOODRUFF is the daughter of Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Adra is female, white, age 23 and born in Ohio. Her father was born in Virginia, but her mother was born in Ohio.

113. Sarah Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Racine; Pages 302a; Sheet 215; Dwelling 1587, Family 1546; Lines 3-9; conducted on July 19, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Sarah WOODRUFF is living with Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Sarah is female, white, age 2 and born in Ohio.

114. Louis Woodruff

CENSUS:  1880 Benton County Ohio; Union Township; Page 356c; Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household; FHL Microfilm 1254327.
Information from 1880 Census:  Louis WOODRUFF is the son of Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Louis is male, white, age 18 and born in Ohio. His father was born in Virginia, but his mother was born in Ohio.

115. Josie Woodruff

CENSUS:  1880 Benton County Ohio; Union Township; Page 356c; Joseph WOODRUFF, head of household; FHL Microfilm 1254327.
Information from 1880 Census:  Josie WOODRUFF is the daughter of Joseph WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Josie is female, white, age 13 and born in Iowa. Her father was born in Virginia, but her mother was born in Ohio.

31. Daniel Woodruff

TAX:  Meigs County Ohio Tax Duplicates; 1830-1836; Family History Library; MF 511801.
Information from 1830-1836 Tax Record:
1831 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 1 horse @ $40; 1        cow @ $8. 1832 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13.1 Lot        182; 100 acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
1833 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13, 14 and 15 Lot 182; 100        acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
      Joshua WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 2 horses $80; 7        cows @ $56.
1834 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13, 14 and 15 Lot 182; 100        acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
      Joshua WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 3 horses @ $120;        5 cows @ $40.
1835 - nil WOODRUFF
1836 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Deeds; Volumes 5-6; 1836-1839; Volume 5; Page 78; Family History Library; MF 313482.
Information from Land Record:  1 June 1836.  Samuel HALLIDAY, auditor of Meigs County, Ohio for $2.40 paid to "William WELDON formerly of Meigs County, Ohio by Theodore MONTAGUE on the 8 December 1828 as appears by a certificate of said WELDEN presented by Daniel WOODRUFF assignee of said MONTAGUE" to Daniel WOODRUFF land 160 acres in Lot #1166 S35 T2 R11 of the Ohio Company purchase it being the same tract formerly taxed to the name of David W. MARSH.  Signed:  S. HALLIDAY, auditor.  Witnesses:  Eleze HALLADAY, William SHENE(?).  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 1 June 1836 by S. HALLIDAY.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 1 June 1836.

TAX:  Meigs County Ohio Tax Duplicates; 1837-1838; Family History Library; MF 511802.
Information from 1837-1838 Tax Record:
1837 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.
1838 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Deeds; Volumes 7-8; 1839-1842; Volume 8; Pages 140-141; Family History Library; MF 313483.
Information from Land Record:  30 June 1838.  Daniel WOODRUFF to Abraham WEBSTER.  For $375.00, WOODRUFF quit claimed right title and interest to WEBSTER for land in Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio being 160 acres in Lot #1126 in S35 T2 R11.  Signed:  Daniel WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  Geo. W. COOPER, Geo. DIGBY.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 30 June 1838 by Daniel WOODRUFF.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 1 April 1841.

FIND:  Marriage record Lawrence Co., OH FHL 317716.

CENSUS:  1840 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; Page 66; Line 4; Family History Library; MF 20172.
Information from 1840 Census:  Daniel WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male < 5
1 male 20 < 30       Daniel WOODRUFF       b. 1815
1 female 20 < 30     Rachel WOODRUFF       b. 1818

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 9-10; 1842-1846; Volume 10; Page 77; Family History Library; MF 313484.
Information from Land Record:  Joseph WOODRUFF and Samaria, his wife, to Lawner B. JONES.  For $150.00, WOODRUFF quit claimed and released "all our title" and interest to JONES in the premises in Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio being NW corner of 160 lot #1167 in T2 R11 "thence south eighty-two rods to a stake, thence east eighty-two rods to a stake, thence north eighty-two rods to a stake, thence west eighty-two rods to the place of beginning" containing 42 acres.  14 March 1845.  Signed:  Joseph WOODRUFF, Samaria WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  G. W. McCLENATHAN, Daniel WOODRUFF.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 14 March 1845 by Joseph and Samaria WOODRUFF.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 24 March 1845.

CENSUS:  1850 Scioto County Ohio; Vernon Township; District 133; Page 281b; Dwelling 65; Family 65; Lines 16-20; conducted on October 9, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444720.
Information from 1850 Census:  Daniel WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Daniel is male, white, age 36 and born in Virginia.  He works as a laborer. Other occupants living with Daniel - Rachel, Mary A., Joseph, and Charity A. WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Ohio; Hamilton Township; PO Jackson C.H.; Page 168b; Sheet 124; Dwelling 875; Family 865; Lines 18-24; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 803992.
Information from 1860 Census:  Daniel WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Daniel is male, white, age 45 and born in Virginia.  He works as a gin hand and his personal estate is valued at $75.00.  Other occupants living with Daniel - Rachel, Joseph, Charity A., William N., Alice S., and Daniel E. WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1870 Gallia County Ohio; Walnut Township; PO Patriot; Folio 537a; Dwelling 36; Family 36; Daniel WOODRUFF household; conducted on June 24, 1870.
Information from 1880 Census:  Daniel WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Daniel is male, white, age 55, and born in Virginia. Daniel works as a farm laborer and his personal estate is valued at $300.00. Other occupants living with Daniel - Rachel, Joseph A., Charity A., Lethea L., Daniel and George F. WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1880 Lawrence County Ohio; Washington Township; SD 4; ED 100; Page 376b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 9; Family 9; Lines 21-25; conducted on June 3, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255039.
Information from 1880 Census:  Daniel WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Daniel is male, white, age 65, married and born in Virginia.  His father was born in New Jersey, but his mother was born in Pennsylvania.  Daniel works as a laborer.  Other occupants living with Daniel - Rachel WOODRUFF, his wife; Aletha WOODRUFF, his daughter; Daniel and Theodore WOODRUFF, his sons; and Sarah O'NEAL, his grand-daughter.  Sarah O'NEAL is female, white, age 5, single, and born in Ohio.

DEATH:  Jackson County Ohio Death Records; Volume B; 1879-1900; Page 458; 1899 #35; Family History Library; MF 301042.
Information from Death Record:  Daniel WOODRUFF died on 20 January 1899, aged 84 years 3 months and 17 days. He was male, widowed, white, and born in Virginia. Daniel died of old age in Coal Township. He lived in Chapman.

Rachel Secrist

CENSUS:  1850 Scioto County Ohio; Vernon Township; District 133; Page 281b; Dwelling 65; Family 65; Lines 16-20; conducted on October 9, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444720.
Information from 1850 Census:  Rachel WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rachel is female, white, age 31 and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Ohio; Hamilton Township; PO Jackson C.H.; Page 168b; Sheet 124; Dwelling 875; Family 865; Lines 18-24; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 803992.
Information from 1860 Census:  Rachel WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rachel is female, white, age 42 and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1870 Gallia County Ohio; Walnut Township; PO Patriot; Folio 537a; Dwelling 36; Family 36; Daniel WOODRUFF household; conducted on June 24, 1870.
Information from 1880 Census:  Rachel WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Rachel is female, white, age 53, and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1880 Lawrence County Ohio; Washington Township; SD 4; ED 100; Page 376b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 9; Family 9; Lines 21-25; conducted on June 3, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255039.
Information from 1880 Census:  Rachel WOODRUFF is the wife of Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rachel is female, white, age 62, married and born in Virginia.  Both of her parents were born in Maryland.  Rachel works at keeping house.

116. Mary A. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Scioto County Ohio; Vernon Township; District 133; Page 281b; Dwelling 65; Family 65; Lines 16-20; conducted on October 9, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444720.
Information from 1850 Census:  Mary A. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Mary is female, white, age 8 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

118. Charity A. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Scioto County Ohio; Vernon Township; District 133; Page 281b; Dwelling 65; Family 65; Lines 16-20; conducted on October 9, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444720.
Information from 1850 Census:  Charity A. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Charity is female, white, age 1 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Ohio; Hamilton Township; PO Jackson C.H.; Page 168b; Sheet 124; Dwelling 875; Family 865; Lines 18-24; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 803992.
Information from 1860 Census:  Charta A. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Charta is female, white, age 10 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

CENSUS:  1870 Gallia County Ohio; Walnut Township; PO Patriot; Folio 537a; Dwelling 36; Family 36; Daniel WOODRUFF household; conducted on June 24, 1870.
Information from 1880 Census:  Charity A. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Charity is female, white, age 20, and born in Ohio.

119. William N. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Ohio; Hamilton Township; PO Jackson C.H.; Page 168b; Sheet 124; Dwelling 875; Family 865; Lines 18-24; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 803992.
Information from 1860 Census:  William N. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  William is male, white, age 8 and born in Ohio.  He is attending school.

120. Aletha S. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Ohio; Hamilton Township; PO Jackson C.H.; Page 168b; Sheet 124; Dwelling 875; Family 865; Lines 18-24; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 803992.
Information from 1860 Census:  Alice S. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Alice is female, white, age 5 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1870 Gallia County Ohio; Walnut Township; PO Patriot; Folio 537a; Dwelling 36; Family 36; Daniel WOODRUFF household; conducted on June 24, 1870.
Information from 1880 Census:  Lethea L. WOODRUFF is living with Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Lethea is female, white, age 15, and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Lawrence County Ohio; Washington Township; SD 4; ED 100; Page 376b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 9; Family 9; Lines 21-25; conducted on June 3, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255039.
Information from 1880 Census:  Aletha WOODRUFF is the daughter of Daniel WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Aletha is female, white, age 25, single, and born in Ohio.  Both of her parents were born in Virginia.

32. Jonah Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; District 98; Page 189b; Dwelling 1135; Family 1160; conducted on September 10, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Jonah WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Jonah is male, white, age 33 and born in Ohio [sic].  He works as a sawyer. Other occupants living with Jonah - Mary A. and Melinda WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Jonah WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Jonah is male, white, age 43 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $4,000.00.  His personal estate is valued at $400.00.  Other occupants living with Jonah - Mary A., Melvinda, Sarah, Margaret, and Samantha WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1870 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Syracuse; Folio 403a; Dwelling 754; Family 811; Jonah Woodruff household; conducted on July 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Jonah WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Jonah is male, white, age 53 and born in West Virginia. He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $4,000.00. His personal estate is valued at $500.00. Other occupants living with Jonah - Mary A., Samantha and Rebecca WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1880 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; Racine District; SD 4; ED 120; Page 303b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 16; Family 16; Lines 42-46; Chester Road; conducted on June 22, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255048.
Information from 1880 Census:  Jonah WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Jonah is male, white, age 63, married and born in West Virginia. His father was born in New Jersey, but his mother was born in Pennsylvania. Jonah works as a farmer. Other occupants living with Jonah - Mary Ann WOODRUFF, his wife; S., and Rebecca WOODRUFF, his daughters; and Nile O. SALSER, a farm hand. Nile is male, white, age 22 and born in Ohio.

DEATH:  Meigs County Ohio Deaths; Volume 1; Page 312; Line 238; abstracted by Connie schumaker.
Jonah WOODRUFF died April 25, 1891. He was married, aged 74y 1d, died Racine, born West Virginia. He was white, a farmer, and died of Grippe.

OBITUARY:  "The Telegraph" Newspaper, Meigs County, Ohio; Published May 6, 1891; abstracted by Connie schumaker.
Information from Obituary:  "Jonah Woodruff, another old pioneer who had more than passed the allotted three score years and ten, died very suddenly at his home near Bowman's Run, last Wednesday evening. Mr. Woodruff, it is said, returned in his usual health about 7 o'clock but at about ten got up from bed and feeling a smothering sensation, thought he would try smoking to clear his throat, but in a moment he reached the pipe to his lip and at the same instant said "I am dying," and immediately expired. Mr. Woodruff was an old resident of Meigs county, and for many years was engaged in the saw mill and lumber business at Bowman's Run. He was well known throughout this section of the county, especially by the older people. He leaves a wife and three daughters. He was a member of the United Brethren church. His funeral took place from his old home, and his remains were buried in the family grave yard."

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH, Jonah WOODRUFF, citation to produce will, #5724

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH Deeds; 14:162 SECRIST 1850; 15:38 DUDLEY 1848; 18:184 & 5 DANIELSON 1855; 18:254 DANIELSON 1855; 19:285 DANIELSON 1856; 20:330 JONES 1857; 22:396 SMITH 1859

Charles A. Hartley, "Tribue-Telegraph," Newspaper, published September 14, 1921.
"A SABBATH DAY'S JOURNEY
    A glance to the westward on the peak of a hill half a mile away was revealed the last resting place of the Lewis Nease family. The cedars planted there  when the first of the family was buried stand out in bold relief in the increased light of the advancing sun. Even the monuments are clearly visible at that distance. A final survey of  the land-landscape before moving on seemed to bring the impression that the valley had shrunk in width. When
we boys scaled those giant shellbarks for nuts the bottom lands appeared to be half a mile wide. Now it looks like one could throw across it with a finger stone. It must be the difference in the eyes of youth and  old age.
     With ten miles before me to make on foot for day, I shuffled onward. Two hundred yards further along came the forks of the road where one road turned to the right toward the old Jonah Woodruff mill pond and saw and grist mill. But here is an iron bridge instead of the ford, another mark of advancing civilization. It is much easier for automobiles to get along that way than to drive down an embankment and plunge through a stream. That is why the iron
bridge has appeared.
    Speaking of that old millpond and gristmill brings back a troop of memories. We boys fished in the pond in summer and skated on it in winter. The water was filled with little mud-cat fish and pumpkin seed sunfish, while down below the dam in the pools were often larger fish which came up from the river. Sometimes a flood would go over the top of the dam and add a fresh supply of river fish which made the next summer a delightful one to the
embryo fisherman.
    The miller, Mr. Woodruff, was a plump jolly sort of fellow when in a good humor.  When we boys teased him too much he could be as grouchy as the next one. He had two daughters, Samantha and Rebecca. Samantha still lives in sight of the old home place as Mrs. Nial Salser. Rebecca now a widow occupies the home place when not away with her children.
    I stand at the forks of the road and look up the Woodruff way with a sigh for the dead. There is a family cemetery up that way which holds the dust of some of my dearest people. With another sigh I move on up the straight road which leads to the Nease Settlement. Just to drive away my blues, I imagine, a quail up in a thicket begins to whistle merrily, and just
over my head in the tree tops is a ruction of the crow family. They seemed to be fussing about something, perhaps about getting up early on Sunday morning."

Mary Ann Nease

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; District 98; Page 189b; Dwelling 1135; Family 1160; conducted on September 10, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Mary A. WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Mary is female, white, age 22 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Mary A. WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Mary is female, white, age 32 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1870 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Syracuse; Folio 403a; Dwelling 754; Family 811; Jonah Woodruff household; conducted on July 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Mary A. WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Mary A. is female, white, age 43 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; Racine District; SD 4; ED 120; Page 303b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 16; Family 16; Lines 42-46; Chester Road; conducted on June 22, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255048.
Information from 1880 Census:  Mary Ann WOODRUFF is the wife of Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Mary is female, white, age 52, married and born in Ohio.  Her father was born in Virginia, but her mother was born in Ohio.  Mary Ann works at keeping house.

123. Melinda Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; District 98; Page 189b; Dwelling 1135; Family 1160; conducted on September 10, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Melinda WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Melinda is female, white, age 2 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Melvinda WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Melvinda is female, white, age 11 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

124. Sarah Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Sarah WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Sarah is female, white, age 9 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

125. Margaret Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Margaret WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Margaret is female, white, age 5 and born in Ohio.  She is attending school.

126. Samantha Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Racine; Page 243b and 244a; Dwelling 751; Family 732; Line 40 and Lines 1-5; conducted on June 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Samantha WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Samantha is female, white, age 1 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1870 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Syracuse; Folio 403a; Dwelling 754; Family 811; Jonah Woodruff household; conducted on July 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Samantha WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Samantha is female, white, age 11 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; Racine District; SD 4; ED 120; Page 303b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 16; Family 16; Lines 42-46; Chester Road; conducted on June 22, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255048.
Information from 1880 Census:  S. WOODRUFF is the daughter of Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  S. is female, white, age 21, single and born in Ohio.  Her father was born in West Virginia, but her mother was born in Ohio.  S. works as a school teacher.

127. Rebecca Woodruff

CENSUS:  1870 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; PO Syracuse; Folio 403a; Dwelling 754; Family 811; Jonah Woodruff household; conducted on July 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Rebecca WOODRUFF is living with Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Rebecca is female, white, age 5 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1880 Meigs County Ohio; Sutton Township; Racine District; SD 4; ED 120; Page 303b; Sheet 2; Dwelling 16; Family 16; Lines 42-46; Chester Road; conducted on June 22, 1880; Family History Library; MF 1255048.
Information from 1880 Census:  Rebecca WOODRUFF is the daughter of Jonah WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rebecca is female, white, age 15, single, and born in Ohio.  Her father was born in West Virginia, but her mother was born in Ohio.  Rebecca is attending school.

33. Mary Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 180; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  Mary WOODRUFF married Justus BREWER on 3 April 1837.

CENSUS:  1850 Greenup County Kentucky; District 1; Page 147b; Dwelling 422; Family 428; conducted September 26, 1850; Justus BREWER household.
Information from 1850 Census:  Mary BREWER is living with Justus BREWER, who is listed as head of household. Mary is female, white, age 32, and born in Vermont [sic][this was a ditto mark from her husband's entry].

Justus Brewer

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 180; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  Mary WOODRUFF married Justus BREWER on 3 April 1837.

FIND 1840 Lawrence County Ohio BREWER  Justus  29

CENSUS:  1850 Greenup County Kentucky; District 1; Page 147b; Dwelling 422; Family 428; conducted September 26, 1850; Justus BREWER household.
Information from 1850 Census:  Justus BREWER is listed as head of household. Justus is male, white, age 45, and born in Vermont. He works as a laborer. Other occupants living with Justus - Mary, David, Mary M., Ann M., and James BREWER.

129. Mary M. Brewer

CENSUS:  1850 Greenup County Kentucky; District 1; Page 147b; Dwelling 422; Family 428; conducted September 26, 1850; Justus BREWER household.
Information from 1850 Census:  Mary M. BREWER is living with Justus BREWER, who is listed as head of household. Mary is female, white, age 8, and born in Kentucky.

130. Ann M. Brewer

CENSUS:  1850 Greenup County Kentucky; District 1; Page 147b; Dwelling 422; Family 428; conducted September 26, 1850; Justus BREWER household.
Information from 1850 Census:  Ann M. BREWER is living with Justus BREWER, who is listed as head of household. Ann is female, white, age 6, and born in Kentucky.

131. James Brewer

CENSUS:  1850 Greenup County Kentucky; District 1; Page 147b; Dwelling 422; Family 428; conducted September 26, 1850; Justus BREWER household.
Information from 1850 Census:  James BREWER is living with Justus BREWER, who is listed as head of household. James is male, white, age 3, and born in Kentucky.