John Robert WHEATON (bc1768-) & Elizabeth MURRAY

Descendants of John Robert WHEATON

Update 17 May 2018

 

Generation No. 1

1. John Robert¹ WHEATON¹ was born Abt. 1768². He married Elizabeth MURRAY³ 20 November 1793 in First Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland, USA⁴. She was born Abt. 1773⁵, and died 24 July 1833 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA age 70⁶.

John WHEATON on Norfolk IGI

John R WHEATON on Maryland, USA IGI

John Robert WHEATON in Connecticut, USA Records

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

In 1810 US Census records John R WHEATON was living in New York City. The household consisted of one free white male, aged 16-44 one free white female aged 26-44, one female 10-15, one female under 10. In 1820 the same family (apparently) was living in Ward ( of New York City. The ages then were Male – 45 and over, Females – 45 and over, 26-45 and 16-26, i.e., roughly consistent with what we know of the birthdates (and adjusted for feminine vanity). In the 1820 census the WHEATON famly entry was immediately following that of George W MURRAY, almost certainly the brother of Elizabeth Murray WHEATON.

Another interesting item that I have come across is an entry in the Index to Suit Records, 1804-1813, for the Territory of Orleans (i.e. New Orleans) Superior Court. This shows that George W MURRAY and John R WHEATON were defendants in a lawsuit in that court, but the exact year is not given in the index.

Information from Robert CLINTON 18/4/2005

Earlier this week I received from the New Orleans Public Library a CD containing images of documents relating to a lawsuit in which John R Wheaton, along with his brother-in-law George W Murray were defendants. The suit was entered in the Superior Court of the Territory of

Orleans in about 1811. So far I have only gone through the documents once, so merely have a superficial understanding of what happened. The combination of the old handwriting, the age of the original documents and the legalese make it difficult to decipher, but I will make further effort to do so.

However, what I currently believe to be the facts are: In 1810 the ship Mexican, alleged to be jointly owned by the firm of Murray & Wheaton and the firm of Winters, Harman, et. al., was due to sail from Hull to New Orleans. It apparently ran into difficulties – loss of the anchor and chain is mentioned – and thus incurred expenses for repairs and additional crew wages, etc. The plaintiffs sued Murray & Wheaton for $9,950 and apparently the jury found for the plaintiffs. Murray & Wheaton then appealed but I have not yet been able to determine what happened on appeal. It appears that by the time of the suit that the firm of Murray & Wheaton had become insolvent. In one document John R Wheaton is described as the surviving partner, but I interpret this to mean surviving in a legal sense, in regard to the firm, and not in a mortal sense. According to my records, George W. Murray lived until 1851. Murray & Wheaton are described as merchants and as being from New York. I doubt that either John R Wheaton or George W Murray ever went to New Orleans – they were simply represented by attorneys. The basis for their appeal appears to be contention over whether they in fact were owners of the vessel at the time of the problem, but I have yet to work this out.

Notes for Elizabeth MURRAY:

Information from Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001

“This is quite possible as some of Elizabeth’s siblings were early settlers in North America and Canada. Which means that it is also possible that Eliz Ives and Sarah Mary Anne were the only children born to them. As Elizabeth Murray’s family were in Norwich, it is also possible for the children to have been born there. It is mentioned in the book about Anne Murray POWELL that quite a number of “visits” were made to England by various members of the family (especially when things got tough in the “colonies”)

Information from findagrave web site

Note: “Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of John R. WHEATON, of New York, and daughter of Dr. John MURRAY,of Norwich, Eng., who departed this life July 24th, 1833 age 70 years.” “The memory of the just is blessed”

More About Elizabeth MURRAY:

Burial: July 1833, Cypress Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA⁷

Children of John WHEATON and Elizabeth MURRAY are:

i. Sarah Mary Anne² WHEATON, b. 27 April 1798.

ii. Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON, b. 5 January 1801, Norfolk; d. 31 August 1880, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A..

 

Generation No. 2

2. Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON (John Robert¹)⁹ was born 5 January 1801 in Norfolk¹⁰, Baptism: 25 June 1802, St Simon and St Jude, Norwich, Norfolk¹⁵, and died 31 August 1880 in Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹¹. She married The Reverend John Marshall GUION¹² 15 May 1832 in St Mark, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA (or New York)¹², son of Elijah GUION. He was born Abt. 1786 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, USA^13,14, and died 1878¹⁴.

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

His wife Elizabeth was the daughter of John Robert WHEATON of New York City and the granddaughter of Dr. John MURRAY of Norwich, England. She was born in Norwich, England January 5 1801 and died in Seneca Falls, New York on August 31, 1880.

Notes for The Reverend John Marshall GUION:

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

The Reverend John Marshall GUION was born in Rye, Westchester County, New York. He was a graduate of Columbia College in 1826 and the General Theological Seminary in 1829. For a time he was associated with Dr CRIEHGTON as assistant minister of St. Mark’s Church in New York City (Also known as “St Mark’s in the Bowery”)/ Later he became rector of parishes in Saybrook, Meriden, and New Britain, Connecticut. In 1853 he accepted a call to become assistant minister of St Paul’s in Baltimore, Md., remaining there until the destruction of the church by fire the following year. While in Baltimore he officated upon various occasions for the Chaplain of the United States Senate. In the year 1855 he accepted a call to the rectorship of Trinity Chuch at Seneca Falls, New York remaining there up to the time of his death in 1878. His degree of S. T. D. was conferred by Columbia College in 1865. His wife Elizabeth was the daughter of John Robert WHEATON of New York City and the granddaughter of Dr. John MURRAY of Norwich, England. She was born in Norwich, England January 5 1801 and died in Seneca Falls, New York on August 31, 1880.

Children of Elizabeth WHEATON and John GUION are:

3. i. John Marshall the 2nd³ GUION, b. 9 March 1833, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; d. 25 July 1891, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A..
4. ii. Elizabeth Wheaton³ GUION¹⁷, b. 15 January 1835, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA¹⁷; d. 20 August 1861¹⁷.
5. iii. George William Murrary³ GUION, b. 28 June 1836, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; d. 9 November 1910.
6. iv. Charles Frederick³ GUION, b. 3 December 1837, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; d. 1 February 1920.
7. v. Mary Hobart³ GUION, b. 29 July 1839, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; d. 13 April 1901.
8. vi Amelia Bowden³ GUION¹⁷, b. 8 October 1841, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA¹⁷; d. 10 January 1912¹⁷.

vii. Hetty Buckingham Hart³ GUION, b. 2 October 1843, Saybrook, Connecticut, USA¹⁷; d. 12 November 1888¹⁷.

 

Generation No. 3

3. John Marshall the 2nd³ GUION (Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON, John Robert¹)¹⁷ was born 9 March 1833 in Saybrook, Connecticut, USA¹⁷, and died 25 July 1891 in Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁷. Burial: July 1891, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹. He married Susan Imogene LATHAM¹⁷ 16 December 1863 in Geneva, New York, USA¹⁷, daughter of Edward LATHAM and Susan FOSTER. She was born 1843¹⁸, and died 18 March 1916 in Age 73 years.

Notes for John Marshall the 2nd GUION:

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

John Marshall GUION, son of Dr John Marshall GUION, was born in Saybrook, Connecticut. His early life was passed in New Britain, Connecticut where he became a student in the State Normal School. In 1857 h removed with his parents to Seneca Falls, New York and was appointed Assistant Principal of the Seneca Falls Academy, a post he held until 1860 when he entered the law firm of General Josiah T MILLER. Upon the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the 33rd New York Infantry. He was Q.M,Sgt May 22bd 1861; 2nd Lieut January 24 1862; 1 Lieut, New York Veteran Calvalry,which company he helped o organize; Captain July 4th 1864 and Major December 31st 1864. He remained in the service until the close of the War. After the was he was prominent in Grand Army circles, and was a member of Cross Post of Seneca Falls, New York. He died in Seneca Falls, New York.

Notes for Susan Imogene LATHAM:

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

His wife,Susan Imogene was the only daughter of Edward S, and Susan Foster LATHAM, also of Seneca Falls, New York. They were married in Geneva, New York by the Rev. Dr. BISSELL, Bishop of Vermont. Susan Imogene LATHAM had her ancestry traced back to Charlemagne, King of France 742-813. She died March 18 1916 in her 74th year.

Burial: March 1916, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹

Children of John GUION and Susan LATHAM are:

19. i. Edward Latham Marshall⁴ GUION¹⁹, b. 25 August 1866, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹; d. 7 August 1930, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹; Burial: August 1930, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹; m. Carrie Virginia WATLING¹⁹, 15 June 1899¹⁹; b. 1 April 1868¹⁹; d. 5 June 1968, Seneca Falls, New York, USA Age 99 years¹⁹.

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

The two sons, Edward Latham Marshall GUION and John Marshal GUION spent their entire lives in Senenca Falls, New York. The former was in the employ of the Rumsey Pump Company for most of his working years while his brother was employed by the State Bank of Seneca Falls, New York, retiring as Cashier in about 1940.

More About Carrie Virginia WATLING:

Burial: June 1968, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹

19. ii. John Marshall the 3rd ⁴GUION¹⁹, b. 14 August 1871, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹; d. 27 June 1948, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹; Burial: June 1948, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹; m. Carrie A NICHOLS¹⁹, 4 October 1922¹⁹; b. 1872, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹; d. 19 September 1928, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.¹⁹.

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

The two sons, Edward Latham Marshall GUION and John Marshal GUION spent their entire lives in Senenca Falls, New York. The former was in the employ of the Rumsey Pump Company for most of his working years while his brother was employed by the State Bank of Seneca Falls, New York, retiring as Cashier in about 1940.

Notes for Carrie A NICHOLS:

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

There were no children of this marriage

More About Carrie A NICHOLS:

Burial: September 1928, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA¹⁹

Occupation: Operated a dry goods store¹⁹

4. George William Murrary³ GUION (Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON, John Robert¹)¹⁹ was born 28 June 1836 in Saybrook, Connecticut, USA¹⁹, and died 9 November 1910¹⁹. He married Adelaide Cornelia PARTRIDGE¹⁹ 19 February 1863¹⁹, daughter of Erastus PARTRIDGE. She was born Abt. 1841²⁰.

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

George William Murray GUION, the son of Dr. John Marshall GUION, was born in Meriden, Connecticut. In 1840 he moved with his parents to New Britain, Connecticut where they lived until 1854. Three years were passed in new Haven and New York, and in 1857 with the other members of his family, he settled in Seneca Falls, New York. There he became active in business. At the outbreak of the Civil War he organized a company of volunteers and he was commissioned its Captain on May 9 1861. His command became part of the 33rd New York Infantry. With that regiment in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac, he was actively engaged in the Virginia and Maryland campaigns. After the Battle of Antiethum in September 1862, he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of the 148th New York Infantry and assigned with his regiment to the 18th Corps n the Army of the James. He was commissioned Colonel of the 148th in October 1863 and with it participated in many severe engagements of the Richmond and Petersburg campaigns. He was assigned to the command of the 2nd Brigade. 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps, n August 1, 1864, was appointed Brigade-General in the New York Guard at the close of the War. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republi and a Companion of the Militry Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He moved to Chicago in 1891.

Children of George GUION and Adelaide PARTRIDGE are:

i. Adeliaide Murray⁴ GUION²¹, b. 30 December 1863²¹; d. 7 July 1907²¹; m. James Platt HUBBELL²¹, 9 June 1891²¹; b. 23 September 1859²¹; d. 8 March 1933²¹.

ii. Elizabeth DeLancey⁴ GUION²¹, b. 14 October 1867²¹; d. 27 September 1960²¹; m. Hamilton GARNSEY²¹, 4 December 1897²¹; b. Abt. 1862²².

iii. LeRoy Partridge⁴ GUION²³, b. 5 May 1874²³; d. 23 August 1950²³; m. Ellen Frances LORMORE²³; b. 9 December 1875²³; d. 25 November 1955²³.

5. Charles Frederick³ GUION (Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON, John Robert¹)²³ was born 3 December 1837 in Saybrook, Connecticut, USA²³, and died 1 February 1920²³. He married Frances Augusta MILK²³ 2 December 1863²³, daughter of Charles G MILK. She was born 2 August 1844 in Ludlowville, New York, USA²³.

Information from Robert CLINTON 8/3/2005

Charles Frederick GUION, son of the Rev. John Marshall GUION D.D., was born in Meriden, Connecticut, He lived in New Britain until 1858, and after spending two years in Oswego, New York, became resident of Seneca Falls, New York in 1860, and was for some time in business there. In 1866 he moved to Auburn, New York and became engaged as a member of the firm C G MILK & Co., of that city. In 1884, after serving as Alderman, he was elected City Recorder which office he retained until 1894.

Children of Charles GUION and Frances MILK are:

1. 25. i. Frances August⁴ GUION²³, b. 2 February 1866²³; d. 11 September 1950²³; m. Frederick Maurice WHALEY²³, 26 April 1886²³; b. 1862²⁴; d. 22 January 1921, Auburn, New York, USA Age 59 years²⁵.

1. 27. ii. Ella Gertrude⁴ GUION²⁵, b. 2 May 1870²⁵; d. 30 August 1956²⁵; Burial: September 1956, Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York, USA; m. Robert Burgett HOLMES²⁵, 8 September 1897²⁵; b. 13 November 1870, Auburn, New York, USA²⁶; d. 20 May 1945, Chicago, Illinois, USA²⁷.

Occupation: Principal of the Division Street School, Rochester, New York.²⁷

Addresses

       Rochester, New York USA

Notes for Robert Burgett HOLMES:

Addresses

       Rochester, New York USA

Burial: May 1945, Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York, USA²⁷

Occupation: Ticket agent for the New York Central Railway²⁷

iii. Elizabeth Ives⁴ GUION²⁷, b. 29 September 1875²⁷; d. December 1969²⁷; m. Harold Feld HUTCHINSON²⁷, 8 August 1900²⁷; b. Abt. 1870²⁸.

6. Mary Hobart³ GUION (Elizabeth Ives² WHEATON, John Robert¹)²⁹ was born 29 July 1839 in Saybrook, Connecticut, USA²⁹, and died 13 April 1901²⁹. She married Lansing S HOSKINS²⁹ 20 September 1863²⁹. He was born Abt. 1834³⁰.

Children of Mary GUION and Lansing HOSKINS are:

i. Lansing Guion⁴ HOSKINS³¹, b. 19 September 1864, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.³¹; d. 25 February 1931³¹; m. Caroline Crowninshield UNDERHILL³¹, 28 June 1890³¹; b. Abt. 1869³²

ii. Charles Lansing⁴ HOSKINS³³, b. 9 August 1866, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.³³; d. 1 December 1910³³; m. Mary C UNDERHILL³³, 2 June 1897³³; b. Abt. 1869³⁴.

Burial: ³⁵

 iii.    Murray Guion⁴ HOSKINS³⁵, b. 8 March 1871, Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.A.³⁵; d. Abt. 1943, Alburquerque, New Mexico, USA³⁵. Burial: Abt. 1943, Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, New York, USA³⁵

 

Endnotes

1. IGI.
2. Approximation.
3. IGI.
4. Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001.
5. Approximation.
6. Find a Grave web site.
7. findagrave web site.
8. Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001.
9. IGI.
10. Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001.
11. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
12. Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001.
13. Approximation.
14. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
15. IGI.
16. Rosie WEBB 22/7/2001.
17. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
18. Calculated from age at death.
19. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
20. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
21. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
22. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
23. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
24. Calculated from age at death.
25. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
26. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
27. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
28. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
29. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
30. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
31. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
32. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
33. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.
34. Washington Vital Records, 1779-1854 on ancestry/.
35. Robert Clinton 8/3/2005.