16. William Wright was born on 15 Mar 1804. He died on 23 Sep 1884 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He was buried in Dodge Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA. He married Lydia Taylor on 24 Oct 1827.
Death Record of Phineas Wright lists birth place of William as Pennsylvania.
No Death Record of William in Grant County Wisconsin.
17. Lydia Taylor was born on 15 Mar 1810. She died on 8 Jan 1883 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. She was buried in Dodge Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA. [Parents]
Death Record of Phineas Wright lists birth place of Lydia as Pennsylvania.
No Death Record in Grant County Wisconsin.
18. Hiram Hudson was born on 26 Oct 1796 in New York. He died on 21 Apr 1871 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He was buried in Dodge Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He married Dorcas Fish.
Burried in Dodge Cemetery located between Bloomington and Beetown.
Death Record for Fannie Wright spells father as Hyram Hudson.
No Death Record in Grant County Wisconsin.
19. Dorcas Fish was born on 20 Feb 1801 in Saratoga, , NewYork, USA. She died on 22 May 1892 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. She was buried in Dodge Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. [Parents]
Burried in Dodge Cemetery located between Bloomington and Beetow.
Death Record for Fannie Wright names mother as Florence Fish.
No Death Record in Grant County Wisconsin.
20. Joseph McDonald was born in 1794 in Scotland. He died on 17 Jul 1854 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He was buried in Ramsey Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He married Rebecca McDonald.
McDonald Family History: burried in Ramsey cemetery near Glen Haven. Born (near) in Glascow Scotland in 1794. Came to America when 19yo. Died in Beetown age 60, July 17 1854. Had brothers Sam, John, and Alexander. Lived a short time in Ireland befor coming to America when 17 or 19 yrs old - were Orangemen. Served in Blackhawk war - got two land warrants, two buckshots. Lived in Penn not far from where Grandma Mary Jane McDonalds family lived, although they were not aquainted then. Had a few acres of land near Beetown a few roads out on Cassville Rd, raised sheep, spun yarn, carded wool and made blankets. Raised Lydia McDonald who married Joe Huey.
No Death Record in Grant County, Wisconsin.
May have had a brother Meliecer or Reliecer - see 1870 Census - actual text follows:
1870 Censu in Beetown Grant County Wisconsin. This census listed individuals likely in household orders, although not always apparent. Age at census and birth place given.
Mary McDonald 28yo Pennsylvania
Minerva McDonald 27yo Wisconsin
William McDonald 22yo Wisconsin
Meliecer (sp? very difficult to read) 58yo Pennsylvania
(this is the exact order listed in census - parents not listed which is confusing as Rebecca did not die until 1876)
21. Rebecca McDonald was born on 12 Jul 1811 in Pennsylvania. She died on 14 Dec 1876 in Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. She was buried in Beetown Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. [Parents]
No Death Record in Grant County, Wisconsin.
McDonald Family History: "d. Dec 24, 1876 aged 65 at the home of her son Alpheus, married Joseph McDonald no relation. Raised Lydia McDonald (her sister) who married Joe Huey."
22. Samuel B Hayden was born on 30 Nov 1809. He died on 17 Aug 1889. He was buried in Providence Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. He married Nancy Ann Hall on 22 Sep 1831 in Pennsylvania. [Parents]
Tombstone Providence Cemetery reads: Samuel B. Hayden Nov 30 1809 Aug 17 1889. Identifieds Wife as Nancy A.
May Vogt History: lived in Smithfield Fayette Co Pen.
No Death Record in Grant County Wisconsin.
McDonald Family History: Lived in Smithfield, Fayette Co. Pa. Came to Wis in 1850 or 51 and settled in Lancaster, later coming to Beetown where he resided with his son James until he died. Lived near Smithfield, Fayette Co Pen., near Brownfield Town. Georges township - Oliphant Furnace or Iron Foundry near Uniontown Co. Seat of La Fayette Co. Hayden town near. (Pg 3)
23. Nancy Ann Hall was born on 10 May 1811. She died on 17 Feb 1891. She was buried in Providence Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. [Parents]
Tombstone in Providence Cemetery, Grant County Wisconsin Reads: Nancy A May 10 1811 Feb 17 1891. Samuel B Hayden husband burried next to and identified as spouse.
No Death Record in Grant County Wisconsin.
McDonald Family History: came to Wis in 1850 or 51 and settled in Lancaster.
28. Josiah Wetmore was born in Trumbull County, Ohio.
30. Michael Dubel was born in Ohio.