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Jemima A. "Minnie" Root 1844–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1844

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 25 Sep 1917

Death Location: Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Father: Solomon III

Mother: Tamar Root

Spouse(s): Thomas Dunn, William Lewis, William Lewis

Children(s): Mary Lewis, Chas Lewis, Louise Lewis

In 1844, Jemima A. "Minnie" Root entered the world in Ohio, born to Solomon Root Iii And Tamar Ordaway Root. Jemima A. "Minnie" Root married Thomas Dunn, William H Lewis, and had children including Chas L Lewis, Louise Lewis, Mary Edith Lewis. Jemima A. "Minnie" Root passed away in 1917 in Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Jemima A. "Minnie" Root entered the world in Ohio, born to Solomon Root Iii And Tamar Ordaway Root.
  • Jemima A. "Minnie" Root married Thomas Dunn, William H Lewis, and had children including Chas L Lewis, Louise Lewis, Mary Edith Lewis.
  • Jemima A. "Minnie" Root passed away in 1917 in Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon III
1793–1863
Birth Location: Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
SI
Tamar Root
1800–1889
Birth Location: Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
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Spouses(s)

Thomas Dunn
1840–1865
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
TD
William Lewis
1837–1927
Birth Location: New York
WL
William Lewis
1837–1903
Birth Location: New York, USA
WL

Children(s)

Mary Lewis
1873–1879
Birth Location: Muskegon Ward, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
ML
Chas Lewis
1875–1936
Birth Location: Michigan
CL
Louise Lewis
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LL

Jemima Root's Ancestors

Self
Jemima Root
1844–1917
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Solomon Root III
1793–1863
Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
Tamar (Ordaway) Root
1800–1889
Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Grandparents
Solomon (Jr.) Root
1774–1859
Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut
Jemima Stiles
1766–1823
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Aaron Ordway
1769–1849
Rumney, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Susannah (Johnson) Ordway
1774–1850
Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Root
1715–1763
Mary Hendee
1751–1838
Moses ORDWAY
1738–1813
Willis Johnson
1744–1825
Jemima Smith
1748–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Root
1684–1763
Mehitabel Taylor*
1699–1736
Asa I
1715–1788
Mary Flint
1718–1795
Hannah Hadley
1714–1803
David Jr
1724–1785
Susanna Johnson
1726–1750
Experience Smith
1717–1808
Mercy Eastman
1723–1818

Jemima Root's Descendants

1.
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Jemima (A. "Minnie") Root (abt 1844–25 Sep 1917) m. Thomas Dunn (about 1840–28 Jan 1865) m. William (H) Lewis (Jul 1837–12/2/1927) m. William (H) Lewis (Jul 1837–26 Feb 1903)
  1. 1. Mary (Edith) Lewis 1873–1879
  2. 2. Chas (L) Lewis 1875–1936 m. Grace Simpson 1881–1924
    1. 1. Inez (J.) Smith 1917–2003 m. Earnest (Octavie Woods) Sr 1903–1981
      1. 1. Joseph (Lewis) Woods 1949–1990
    2. 2. Boyd (Montgomery) Lewis 1911–1995 m. Nannie (Belle) Lewis 1910–1964
    3. 3. Roy Lewis 1906–
    4. 4. Minnie Lewis 1907– m. E (R) Fletcher 1897–
    5. 5. Hardin (Nichols) Lewis 1914–1925
    6. 6. Mary Lewis 1920–2011
  3. 3. Louise Lewis 1867–

Jemima Root's Timeline

12 Records

1844
20 Jun 1844
Birth of Jemima A. "Minnie" Root in Camden, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Camden, Lorain, Ohio, United States
1844
Jun 1844
Birth of Jemima A. "Minnie" Root in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1844
abt 1844
Birth of Jemima A. "Minnie" Root in Ohio
Ohio
1850
1850
Age 6
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Camden, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Camden, Lorain, Ohio, USA
1856
1856
Age 12
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Oakland, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Louisa, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Fabius, Newark, Knox, Missouri, USA
Fabius, Newark, Knox, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1917
21 Jun 1917
Age 73
Jemima A. "Minnie" Root resided here in Eldon, Missouri, USA
Eldon, Missouri, USA
1917
25 Sep 1917
Age 73
Death of Jemima A. "Minnie" Root in Lynn, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
Lynn, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
1917
25 Sep 1917
Age 73
Death of Jemima A. "Minnie" Root in Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1844
    Event Place: Camden, Lorain, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: 598; Page: 315c; Enumeration District: 197
    [3] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237; RG Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; RG: 36
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Fabius, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 8
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] Various Sources
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1844
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1844
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Camden, Lorain, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Oakland, Louisa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fabius, Newark, Knox, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Fabius, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: 598; Page: 315c; Enumeration District: 197

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Eldon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Eldon Advertiser; Publication Date: 21 Jun 1917; Publication Place: Eldon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrence, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MI
    Record Source: Web: Barry County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1900-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Lynn, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Web: Barry County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1900-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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