Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameJames Bothwell
BirthCo. Armagh, IRL
Death31 Jan 1847, Albany, Whiteside Co., IL, USA202
MemoOak Ridge Cemetery
ReligionPresbyterian/Congregational
FatherPlaceholder Bothwell
Marriage13 May 1839, Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, USA185,5, Burlington (VT) Weekly Free Press 5-17-1839
SpouseRuth Converse
Census1850, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 44
Census1860, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 54
Census1870, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 64
Census1880, USA, WI, Winnebago Co., Vineland Age: 74
Death3 Sep 1881, WI, USA Age: 75
BurialAllenville, Winnebago Co., WI, USA
MemoAllenville Cemetery
FatherEphraim Converse (1779-1867)
MotherLucy Ann Pratt (1778-1876)
Children
Census1850, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 8
Census1860, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 18
Military Service8 Aug 1862, Enlisted, Private, Co. A, Michigan 18th Inf. Rgt. Age: 21
Military Service26 Jun 1865, Mustered out at Naswhville, TN Age: 24
Census1870, USA, OH, Williams Co., Superior Age: 28
Census1880, USA, OH, Williams Co., Bryan Age: 38
Census1900, USA, MA, Hampshire Co., Northampton Ward 1 Age: 58
Census1910, USA, NH, Cheshire Co., Chesterfield Age: 68
Census1920, USA, NH, Cheshire Co., Chesterfield Age: 78
Census1920, USA, MA, Hampshire Co., Northampton Ward 1 Age: 78
Death3 Oct 1920, Chesterfield Twp., Cheshire Co., NH, USA206,1869,4, Brattleboro (VT) Reformer 10-7-1920,4, Springfield (MA) Republican 10-5-1920,2 Age: 79
Burial5 Oct 1920, West Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA
MemoChesterfield West Cemetery
Military ServiceUSA
Alternate first and/or middle namesSamuel Pratt
SpouseAdaline Elizabeth Opdycke (1848-1927)
Marriage3 Sep 1867, Montpelier, Williams Co., OH, USA3,5, Brattleboro (VT) Reformer 9/13/1917 Page 5,1784
ChildrenLilly (~1868-)
LeRoy Morrison “Roy” (1872-1922)
Ada W. (1874-1957)
Ruth (1882-1900)
Rawson Opdycke “Gus” (1884-1935)
Samuel Pratt “Harry” (1887-1973)
James Glen (1889-1957)
Birth20 Aug 1843, Albany, Whiteside Co., IL, USA23
Census1850, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 6
Census1870, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Seneca Age: 26
Census1880, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Seneca Age: 36
Census1900, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Seneca Age: 56
Census1910, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Seneca Age: 66
Census1920, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Seneca Age: 76
Death9 May 1924, Morenci, Lenawee Co., MI, USA2 Age: 80
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Morenci, Lenawee Co., MI, USA
SpouseMahlon G. Koon (1841-1902)
ChildrenHuldah E. (1864-1890)
Frederick M. (1866-1924)
Henry M. (~1868-1954)
Census1850, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 5
Census1860, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 15
Census1870, USA, WI, Winnebago Co., Vinland Age: 25
Census1880, USA, WI, Winnebago Co., Vineland Age: 35
Census1900, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 55
Burial27 Feb 1908, Medina, Lenawee Co., MI, USA
MemoOak Grove Cemetery
Occupation1900 Farmer
Military ServiceUSA
SpouseEstella M. “Stella” Burt (1846-1928)
Marriageabt 1867
ChildrenHarriet “Hattie” E. (1869-1908)
Bert S. (1873-)
BirthDec 1846, Whiteside Co., IL, USA
Census1850, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 3
Census1860, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 13
Census1870, USA, MI, Lenawee Co., Medina Age: 23
Census1880, USA, WI, Winnebago Co., Vinland Age: 33
Census1900, USA, WI, Winnebago Co., Oshkosh Ward 5 Age: 53
DeathNov 1909, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, USA5, Oshkosh (WI) The Oshkosh Northwestern 11-18-1909 Age: 62
BurialAllenville, Winnebago Co., WI, USA
MemoAllenville Cemetery
SpouseGeorge Way Howe Jr. (1846-1906)
Marriage2 Nov 1877, Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI, USA2061
ChildrenLillian E. (1867-1901)
Notes for James Bothwell
James Bothwell, his brother, William, and their wives, Ruth and Dinah, were founding members of the Albany Congreational Church and leaders in the petition drive that separated their congregation from the First Presbyterian Church in Albany, of which they were members. William was made a deacon at the formation of the church in 1842, James was elected to a five year term as a trustee of the church in 1844 and on 12 July, 1846, was elected to a three-year term as deacon.202
Research notes for James Bothwell
The 1840 Census shows five members of the James Bothwell family in Burlington: 2 males, one in the 20-30 age range and the other in the 30-40. This fits James and Jeremiah. Jeremiah was born around 1819 and James was definitely older. Also listed were three females, one each in the 10-15, 20-30, and 30-40 range.
The age groups for the women is slightly problematic. The oldest of the three seems likely to be James’ wife, Ruth, whom hemarried in May of 1839. She would fit the census listing for a female in the 30-40 age group as she was born arount 1806.
The other two were most likely Sarah, who would fit the listing in the 20-30 age group as she was born around 1814. The third is listed in the 15-20 age bracket, but the only unaccounted for member of the family was Jeremiah’s twin sister, Margaret, whose most likely birth date was around 1819.
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Since Jeremiah and Margaret were born in about 1819, it is pissible that he was listed in the 20-30 age group where he belonged, while Margaret may have been listed in the 15-20 bracket to make her appear younger.
In later censuses, she sometimes claimed to be born around 1824.
That accounts for all but William and his wife, who we know were in East CAN in May of 1840 because of their daughter's birth and thus probably missed being counted in the census. I'm convinced that they had kin somewhere up in East CAN.
The age groups for the women is slightly problematic. The oldest of the three seems likely to be James’ wife, Ruth, whom hemarried in May of 1839. She would fit the census listing for a female in the 30-40 age group as she was born arount 1806.
The other two were most likely Sarah, who would fit the listing in the 20-30 age group as she was born around 1814. The third is listed in the 15-20 age bracket, but the only unaccounted for member of the family was Jeremiah’s twin sister, Margaret, whose most likely birth date was around 1819.
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Since Jeremiah and Margaret were born in about 1819, it is pissible that he was listed in the 20-30 age group where he belonged, while Margaret may have been listed in the 15-20 bracket to make her appear younger.
In later censuses, she sometimes claimed to be born around 1824.
That accounts for all but William and his wife, who we know were in East CAN in May of 1840 because of their daughter's birth and thus probably missed being counted in the census. I'm convinced that they had kin somewhere up in East CAN.
Notes for Ruth Converse
In the 1850 census, she was living next door to the family of Amasa P. Converse in Medina, Lenawee Co., MI.
Amasa and his brother, Benjamin, were born in Belchertown, MA, Ben on 10/29/1813, family moved to Northhampton in 1819. Ben went to Mich. 1834 to claim gvt. land, later joined by Amasa.
Amasa and his brother, Benjamin, were born in Belchertown, MA, Ben on 10/29/1813, family moved to Northhampton in 1819. Ben went to Mich. 1834 to claim gvt. land, later joined by Amasa.
Research notes for Ruth Converse
In newspaper announcement of her marriage to William, it said she was from Northampton, MA. It also referred to her as Miss Ruth Converse.
Notes for James & Ruth (Family)
Marriage performed by Rev. J. Wheeler
Notes for Samuel C. (Child 1)
In 1860 census, Samuel and James were living with the family of Benj. Converse in Medina Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.
Noted basketball player in Brattleboro, VT
Living with them in 1870 census was Lucy Opdycke, age 11.
Ran a grocery store in Neenah, WI, in the 1880s, opening 4/14/1885 as Bothwell & Co., then in Nov. 1885, becoming Bothwell & Newbert when A. Newbert bought into the firm (bought out the & co.). In dec. 1886, ads reverted to Bothwell & Co. He sold the store to Samuel Pratt in October 1889 to move to Kimberly to manage the Kimberly-Clark hotel there.
In 1897, a bakery opened at the site of the Bothwell store.
Moved to Kimberly in October 1889 when he was offered the job of managing the Kimberly-Clark company’s hotel there.
Bothwell Grocery store in Neenah became a chinese laundry in Sept. 1891.
Hotel in Kimberly closed May 14, 1892 & Bothwell went to Mount Tom, MA, to run a hotel for a sulphite company there.
Noted basketball player in Brattleboro, VT
Living with them in 1870 census was Lucy Opdycke, age 11.
Ran a grocery store in Neenah, WI, in the 1880s, opening 4/14/1885 as Bothwell & Co., then in Nov. 1885, becoming Bothwell & Newbert when A. Newbert bought into the firm (bought out the & co.). In dec. 1886, ads reverted to Bothwell & Co. He sold the store to Samuel Pratt in October 1889 to move to Kimberly to manage the Kimberly-Clark hotel there.
In 1897, a bakery opened at the site of the Bothwell store.
Moved to Kimberly in October 1889 when he was offered the job of managing the Kimberly-Clark company’s hotel there.
Bothwell Grocery store in Neenah became a chinese laundry in Sept. 1891.
Hotel in Kimberly closed May 14, 1892 & Bothwell went to Mount Tom, MA, to run a hotel for a sulphite company there.
Military notes for Samuel C. (Child 1)
18th Michigan Infantry, Company A. Served To End Of War.
Medina, Michigan Enlisted at age 21 on 8 Aug, 1862.
Medina, Michigan Enlisted at age 21 on 8 Aug, 1862.
Notes for Lucy Ann (Child 2)
In 1900 census listed as mother of 3, 2 living.Age listed in 1870 census as 24.
Notes for James (Child 3)
18th Infantry, Company A
Medina, Michigan Enlisted at age 20.
In 1860 census, Samuel and James were living with the family of Benj. Converse in Medina Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.
Medina, Michigan Enlisted at age 20.
In 1860 census, Samuel and James were living with the family of Benj. Converse in Medina Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.
Military notes for James (Child 3)
Enlisted In Co. A, 18th Mich. Infantry as a private Aug 31, 1864, Mustered out at Nashville, TN, Sep 6, 1865.
Notes for Sarah M. (Child 4)
In 1900 census lister as mother of 2, 1 living.