Jefferson, James & Lorian Adella (Hinkley); Greenwood, Eaton, Clark Co., Wisconsin

James & Lorian Adella (Hinkley) Jefferson

Greenwood, Eaton, Clark Co., Wisconsin

James was born 6 Feb 1844, in Canada, the son of John & Hannah (McCamb) Jefferson who farmed in Monroe, Adams, WI after immigrating to the United States from Downie, Perth Co., Ontario in 1856. Their children were: William, John, James, Eleanor, George, Mary Ann and Elias. James fought as a Pvt. with Co K, 38th WI Inf. from 17 Aug 1864 through 2 Jun 1865. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Sugar Creek, WI. He suffered a hearing loss from the war. James married Lorian Adella Hinkley, daughter of Charles Gale & Pamelia A. (Comstock) Hinkley, on 4 Jul 1868. Their children were: Gertrude Imogene (b. Nov 1869; m. DeWitt Elwood), Lorian Pamelia (b. Oct 1872), James Edgar (b. Jul 1877; m. (1) Susie Eliza Wilbur, d. 1912; m. (2) Bertha M. Moore) and Harry Asbury (b. Oct 1880; m. Jeanette Joyce). He was a minister at the Greenwood, WI Methodist Church (1889-1891). While living in Greenwood, we assume he was a member of the John A. Eaton G.A.R. Post #213, since it was established in 1885. He served as minister in many WI towns, including Gratiot, Patch Grove, De Soto, Dunn and Richwood. His son Harry became a physician, and both of his daughters graduated from Lawrence College, Appleton, WI. James died 26 Jul 1917 and was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, WI, sec. K, with GAR signified. Lorian Adella was living in Flint, MI with the family of her son Harry when she passed away 13 Aug 1930. She was buried beside her husband.

Residence

1844 Feb 6 - born in Canada

1851 Census - Downie, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada - age 8 (1844)

1856 - moved to USA - Monroe, Adams, WI

1860 Census - as of June 1 - Monroe, Adams, WI (Strongs Prairie P.O.) age 16 (1844)

1864 Aug 17 - from Sugar Creek WI, enlisted in Wisc Infantry, Co. K, 38th Regt.

1865 Jun 2 - mustered out of military

1868 Jul 4 - married Lorian Adella Hinkley

1870 Census - as of June 1 - Monroe, Adams, WI (Friendship P.O.) - age 26 (1844)

1880 Census - as of June 1 - Gratiot, La Fayette, WI - age 36 (1844)

1885 Special Veterans Census - as of June 20 - Patch Grove, Grant, WI

1890 June - Special Veterans Census - Greenwood, Eaton, Clark, WI

1895 Enumeration of Soldiers - as of June 20 - De Soto, Vernon/Crawford, WI

1900 Census - as of June 1 - Dunn, Dunn, WI - age 56 (1844)

1905 WI Census - as of June 1 - Patch Grove, Grant, WI - (1844)

1910 Census - as of April 15 - Richwood, Richland, WI - age 66 (1844)

1917 Jul 26 - died, Baraboo, Sauk, WI

1917 - Widow’s pension applied for - filed from WI

1920 Census - as of January 1 - Baraboo, Sauk, WI - Lorian, WIDOW

1930 Census - as of April 1 - Flint, Genesee, MI - Larian, WIDOW

Cemetery Records

Jefferson, Gertrude-Evergreen Cemetery, Whigville, Grand Blanc Twp., died in Flint, MI in 1935. Married Dewitt Elwood (he died in 1952 in Florida)
Jefferon, Dr. Harry A.-Evergreen Cemetery, Whigville, Grand Blanc Twp.
Jefferon, James E., Evergreen Cemetery, Whigville, Grand Blanc Twp.
Jefferon, Jeanette J., Evergreen Cemetery, Whigville, Grand Blanc Twp.
Jefferon, Lorain P., Evergreen Cemetery, Whigville, Grand Blanc Twp., died 13 Aug 1930

Family Research

James JEFFERSON

Born: 6 Feb 1844, Canada

Son of: John & Hannah (McCamb) Jefferson

Their Children:

John (1841), James (1844), Eleanor (1846), George (1849), Mary (1851), Elias (1855)

Died: 26 Jul 1917 (cemetery says 1912; widow’s pension applied for 1917 Aug)

Buried: Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo WI - sec K, GAR

Married: 4 Jul 1868, Adams Co., WI

Spouse: Lorian Adella Hinkley b. 4 Jul 1850

d. 13 Aug 1930

Daughter of Charles Gale & Pamelia A. (Comstock) Hinkley

Mother of 4 children (1910 Census: 4 of 4 children living)

Buried: Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo WI - sec K, with husband

Children:

Gertrude Imogene - b. Nov 1869; m. DeWitt Elwood, Vernon Co., 1896

Lorian Pamelia - b. Oct 1872

James Edgar - b. 26 Jul 1877;

m. (1) Susie Eliza Wilbur, La Crosse Co., 1902 (d. 1912)

m. (2) Bertha M. Moore

Harry Asbury - b. Oct 1880; m. Jeanette Joyce, Outagamie Co., 1906

Lorian Jefferson was born 4 July 1850 and died Aug. 1930?

James Sr. immigrated in 1856 according to 1900 census. Married Lorian in 1868.

Brother John was born in 1841and his sister is Elenor was born 1846, both were born in Canada (1860 Census).

There were some obits that showed up in our search which places a Rev. James Jefferson in Adams Co. in the right time frame (he was officiating at the funerals)

Military

James Jefferson Residence: Sugar Creek, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date:17 Aug 1864, Union Army
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 17 August 1864.
Enlisted in Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 17 Aug 1864.
Mustered Out Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 2 Jun 1865.