Jonathan Ingalls Junior (1762 - 1843)

Born 4 May 1762 in Sandown, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Ancestors

Husband of Abigail (Cleveland) Ingalls — married 8 Mar 1785 in Bath, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA

Descendants

Died 2 Oct 1843 at age 81 in Sebewa Corners, Ionia, Michigan, United States

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Biography

Sargent Jonathan Ingalls Junior served with Baldwin's Regiment (1776), New Hampshire Militia during the American Revolution.

• Jonathan Ingalls was born May 4 1762^[1]. His father was Jonathan Ingalls^[2] and one extensive published work of the Ingalls family says his mother was his father's second wife (source), who others claim was the 1st wife's sister (source). This may be the clearest picture of his birth to date. He passed away in 1843. He was a Revolutionary War Soldier as sergeant in Capt Smith's 3rd Company of Col Baldwin's New Hampshire Militia Rgmt (from headstone). Unfortunately, someone has linked the wrong parents to him on FindaGrave. We are working to correct the error.
• Sgt Ingalls served through the entire war.
• 1785 - Bath, Grafton, New Hampshire: Jonathan married Abigail Cleveland^[3][4], dau of John & Betsey (Downer) Cleveland of Canterbury, Connecticut. Abigail was a distant aunt of former President Grover Cleveland).
• Regional note: Early settlers were from Bridgewater, Mass, giving the town its name. Chartered 1788 as part of New Chester which later became Bridgewater, BRISTOL, Danbury, and Wilmot.
• 1790 census resicence - Bridgewater, Grafton, New Hampshire: Jonathan & Abigail appear in the nation's first gov't census^[5]

- Males 16+ (3) <16 (1) ////// Females (4)

• 1801, deeply religious, the Ingalls couple were among the first to join the Methodist class in Bristol.^[4]
• 1810 census residence - Bridgewater, Grafton, New Hampshire^[6]

- Males <10 (2) 10-15 (1) 45+ (1) ///// Females <10 (2) 10-15 (1) 16-25 (3) 26-45 (1)

• 10 Jan 1833 - Jonathan's wife, Abigail, dies in Bristol^[4]
• 1836 - Jonathan & his son, Charles, leave New Hampshire destined for Sebewa, Michigan^[4] Why? Perhaps the answer is found in the Native American History... (below)
• October 2, 1843 - Jonathan died in Sebewa (headstone)

children with Abigail:

1. Bestey (1785- )
2. Hannah (1787-1877) m. Ezekiel Smith
3. Dorothy (1789- ) m.
4. Martha (1791-1843) m. Peter Drown
5. Jacob (1793- )
6. Polly (1795-1883) m. John Tirrell
7. John (1797-1869) m. Laura Allen
8. Irenea (1800- )
9. Susanna (1802-1864) m. John Fowler
10. Sherburne (1807- ) m. Mary Schoff
11. Kesiah (1809-1880) m. Milton Sawyer
12. Charles (1812-1889) m. Kathryn Harn

Jonathan and members of his family are pioneers of the state of Michigan.

Native American History

As being the first Settles of Sebewa, Township, Michigan the family were friends of former Chief Okemos of the Potawatomi tribe who was a nephew of PONTIAC.;

Okemos was born in Shiawassee County around 1775. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Sandusky and won the respect of the Chippewa people. Chief Okemos later signed several treaties on behalf of the Chippewa, including the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. during the 1830s and 1840s led a band of Indians, most likely Chippewa, Ottawa, Potawatomi people, who lived south of here along the Red Cedar River. The band traded with white settlers in the area, including Freeman Bray, who founded the village of Hamilton in 1840. By 1850 the band had dispersed as some were forced by the U.S. Government to live on reservations. Chief Okeoms eventually relocated to Shimicon, an Indian settlement in Ionia County. He died near DeWitt in 1858. "Native Americans led by Chief Okemos lived in this vicinity when white settlement began in 1839 with the arrival of Sanford Marsh and Freeman Bray. A post office named Sanford was established the following year. Bray founded the village of Hamilton in 1840, and he recorded the plat in 1851. In 1859 the state legislature renamed the village Okemos in honor of the Indian leader. By 1874 hotels and stores dotted the Detroit - Grand River plank road (present-day Hamilton Road), and sawmills, gristmills, and planing mills operated at the site of present-day Ferguson and Wonch Parks off of State Road (now Okemos Road). Okemos gradually developed into a trade center for agricultural activity in the area. In 1923 Grand River Road became a state trunk line and was rerouted north of its original location. The relationship went on for generations, and Jonathan's Grandson Hall J. INGALLS of Sebewa was known by the red men as “White Chief”, We always co-existed with these tribes in MIchigan, and no incident of violence is ever recorded in our family record.^[7]

Okemos was a nephew of PONTIAC.

Pontiac (c. 1720 – April 20, 1769) was an Ottawa leader who became famous for his role in Pontiac's War (1763–1766), an American Indian struggle against British military occupation of the Great Lakes region following the British victory in the French and Indian War. Pontiac's importance in the war that bears his name has been debated. Nineteenth century accounts portrayed him as the mastermind and leader of the revolt, but some subsequent scholars argued that his role had been exaggerated. Historians today generally view him as an important local leader who influenced a wider movement that he did not command.

The war began in May 1763 when Pontiac and 300 followers attempted to take Fort Detroit by surprise. His plan foiled, Pontiac laid siege to the fort, and was eventually joined by more than 900 warriors from a half-dozen tribes. Meanwhile, messengers spread the word of Pontiac's actions, and the war expanded far beyond Detroit. In July 1763, Pontiac defeated a British detachment at the Battle of Bloody Run, but he was unable to capture the fort. In October he lifted the siege and withdrew to the Illinois Country.

Although Pontiac's influence had declined around Detroit because of the unsuccessful siege, he gained stature as he continued to encourage resistance to the British. Seeking to end the war, British officials made Pontiac the focus of their diplomatic efforts. In July 1766, Pontiac made peace with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs Sir William Johnson. The attention that the British paid to Pontiac created resentment among other Native leaders, particularly because Pontiac claimed greater authority than he possessed. Increasingly ostracized, in 1769 he was assassinated by a Peoria Indiana.^[8]

Jonathan's Grave

The body of Jonathan Ingalls lies in a field a short distance south of Sebewa Corners. The stone marking the burial is placed close to the roadside where it may easily be read by those who pass.

The stone was prepared from native Ionia county rock by John Shell of Ionia and was designed with taste as well as with a thought to permanency.

Mrs. Levi Marshall, regent of the chapter (Stevens Thompson Mason Daughters of the American Revolution) led the ceremonies. Following the reading of the ritual the purpose of the placing of the stone and some of the projects of the Chapter were told by Miss Kate L. Benedict, former regent. She stated that the work done by the Chapter is conducted largely to preserve for posterity the interesting and historical facts and legends concerning Michigan and to make it as interesting a place through which to travel as many historic places in the east are today.

Mrs. Marshall formally presented the red granite monument to the public as Geer Smith and Marian Morse drew the cords which raised the American flag from the cut surface of the rock.

At the grave of Jonathan Ingalls the ceremony was brief, but impressive. Mrs. D. L. Spaulding, a granddaughter of the Revolutionary War veteran, read a brief account of his life before the assembled crowd. According to the facts given by her, Ingalls was born in Exeter, N. H. May 4, 1762.

Entering the Revolutionary War at the same time that his father did, when the youth was but 13 years of age, he served throughout the entire war, which won for the colonies their freedom from the British government. He was with the forces commanded by General Benedict Arnold, who when angered by what he thought insufficient recognition for his valuable services at Saratoga and by a rebuke from George Washington, later he planned to surrender his forces to the British.

Mr. Ingalls served through the entire war. He came to live in Sebewa Township about 1837. He was previously married in 1785 to Abigail Cleveland, an aunt of former President Grover Cleveland, of the United States. Mr. Ingalls died October 2, 1843.

Rev. W. K. Spencer gave the principal address at the unveiling ceremony. He pleaded for the type of loyalty to the nation which actuated Jonathan Ingalls to withstand the privations of the Revolutionary War. He urged that people of today be more mindful of what our forefathers did to make the nation great and to strive to set an equally fine example to our descendants.

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Memorial Day 1921

NEWS ITEM – PORTLAND REVIEW – MEMORIAL DAY – 1921 – Monuments of Old Indian Chief and Revolutionary Veteran Unveiled Near Portland.

D.A.R. Chapter Honors Memory of Makers of American History. OKEMOS was Chief of Old Potawatomi Tribe. Jonathan INGALLS, Uncle of President CLEVELAND, Buried in Sebewa with ceremonies impressive and highly interesting, the Stevens Thomson Mason Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled two monuments Sunday afternoon to two makers of history who are buried near Portland. One boulder was placed at the grave of OKEMOS, former chief of the Potawatomi tribe and nephew of PONTIAC. The other marks the grave of Jonathan INGALLS, Revolutionary War Soldier and patriot.

The grave of OKEMOS is located in the old Indian reservation, MESHIMMENCONING, on the river road east of Grand River and south of Portland. His body was placed there in 1858. The body of Jonathan INGALLS lies in a field a short distance south of Sebewa Corners. The stone is placed close to the roadside, where it may easily be read by those who pass. The two stones were prepared from native Ionia County rock by John SHELL of Ionia and were designed with taste as well as with a thought to permanency.

“WHITE CHIEF” Tells of OKEMOS. The ceremony at the grave of OKEMOS was made more impressive by the presence of friends who knew the old chieftain or whose fathers were associates of OKEMOS. Among those persons was Hall J. INGALLS of Sebewa, called by the red men “White Chief”. INGALLS befriended OKEMOS and from that time until the death of the chief, the two were close friends. Hall J. INGALLS superintended the burial of OKEMOS.

Mrs. Levi MARSHALL, regent of the chapter, led the ceremonies. Following the reading of the ritual, the purpose of the placing of the stone and some of the projects of the chapter were told by Miss Kate L. BENEDICT, former regent. She stated that the work done by the chapter is conducted largely to preserve for posterity the interesting historical facts and legends concerning Michigan.

Dr. F. N. TURNER of Lansing read a highly interesting paper concerning the later days of OKEMOS and of how in his declining years he often visited his old planting grounds on the banks of the Cedar River in Ingham County, near where the town of OKEMOS now stands, and of his friendships among the white settlers of that county. Dr. TURNER’S information was gleaned mostly from stories told by the doctor’s father.

Mrs. MARSHALL formally presented the red granite monument to the public, as Geer SMITH and Marian MORSE drew the cords which raised the American flag from the cut face of the rock. Mr. INGALLS told many interesting things about OKEMOS, which must be recounted in later stories. He told of the appearance of the old chieftan. When OKEMOS died his guns, clothing, cooking utensils, and food were buried with him and fires of sassafras wood appeased the evil spirits whole OKEMOS’ spirit journeyed that long trail to the happy hunting ground.

DESCENDANTS OF JONATHAN INGALLS by Grayden Slowins

With information provided by Arlene INGALLS SCHRADER of DeWitt, MI.

Jonathan INGALLS was born May 4, 1762, at Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Hannah LOCKE & Jonathan INGALLS, Sr.

He served in the Revolutionary War and was married March 8, 1785, to Abigail CLEVELAND, who was born in Connecticut, May 18, 1766, and died in Massachusetts, January 10, 1833.

Jonathan came to Ionia County, Michigan, with his grown children and grandchildren, who in 1838 became the first permanent settlers in Sebewa Township.

These were the families of Charles Wesley INGALLS, John B. TERRILL – husband of Polly INGALLS, and John BROWN – husband of Sarah (Sally) INGALLS. Other members of Jonathan’s family followed later, some never came.

Jonathan died in Sebewa, October 2, 1843, and his monument is by the side of KEEFER Hwy. near the land which belonged to his son-in-law, John B. TERRILL.

Two of John TERRILL’S sons-in-law, thereby grandsons-in-law of Jonathan, Anson W. HALBERT & William HOGLE, were also in that first settlement. HALBERT ran the first general store. The TERRILL land was that portion of N ½ NE ¼ Sec 25 Sebewa which became the John FRIEND-Lawrence KNAPP-James STANK farm and that portion of Sebewa town which John FRIEND platted from it. TERRILL & HALBERT also built the first sawmill on Sebewa Creek on that farm.

Jonathan & Abigail INGALLS’ children, all born in Bristol, NH, were:

1. Elizabeth (Betsey) INGALLS born October 12, 1785; married Aaron NELSON
2. Hannah INGALLS born April 3, 1787, died January 3, 1877; married Ezekiel SMITH
3. Dorothy (Dolly) INGALLS born March 12, 1789
4. Martha (Patty) INGALLS born April 16, 1791
5. Sarah (Sally) INGALLS born July 17, 1793, died June 14, 1867; married John BROWN
6. Polly INGALLS born October 6, 1795, died November 21, 1882; married John B. TERRILL
7. John C. INGALLS born March 21, 1797, died April 1, 1869; married Laura V. ALLEN (a. niece of Col. Ethan Allen of the Green Mountain Boys)
8. Irene (Irena) INGALLS born March 22, 1800
9. Susan INGALLS born May 19, 1802, died April 6, 1864; married John FOWLER
10. Jonathan INGALLS born June 23, 1804; married Eliza HARRINGTON
11. Sherburn (Sandburn) INGALLS born June 2, 1807, died June 3, 1879; married Mary Jane SCHOFF
12. Keziah INGALLS born 1810, died 1882; married Milton SAWYER
13. Charles Wesley INGALLS born April 21, 1812, died at Harbor Springs, February 9, 1889; married Catherine D. HAMM

We are indebted to Arlene INGALLS SCHRADER for being our connection to the descendents of Jonathan INGALLS, only a small portion of which are listed here. END

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, 1631-1920"
   Birth Certificate > 1631-1900 > Ingalls-Jackson > image 413 of 3716
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 6 January 2024)
   Jonathan Ingals.
2. ↑ North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000: "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000"
   I > Ingalls > The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America : giving the descendants of Edmund Ingal > image 54 of 359
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 6 January 2024)
   Jonathan Ingalls.
3. ↑ Marriage: "New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947"
   Marriage > Pre-1901 > Haymon - Jackson > image 3511 of 5016
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 7 January 2024)
   Abigail Cleveland.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Vol. 2. History of Bristol: "History of the town of Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire"
   Vol. 2. History of Bristol > image 964 of 1263
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 7 January 2024)
5. ↑ 1790 United States Federal Census: "1790 United States Federal Census"
   New Hampshire > Grafton > Bridgewater > image 1 of 2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 7 January 2024)
   Jonathan Ingals.
6. ↑ 1810 United States Federal Census: "1810 United States Federal Census"
   New Hampshire > Grafton > Campton > image 1 of 4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 7 January 2024)
   Jonathan Ingals.
7. ↑ Entered by Living Anonymous, Mar 28, 2013
8. ↑ Entered by Living Anonymous, Mar 28, 2013
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 10 December 2021), memorial page for CPT Jonathan Ingalls (4 May 1762–2 Oct 1843), Find A Grave: Memorial #135975258, citing Ingalls Gravesite, Sebewa Corners, Ionia County, Michigan, USA ; Maintained by Honoring our Ancestors (contributor 46844300).

See also:

• Jessie Hogles' Journal
• DESCENDANTS OF JONATHAN INGALLS by Grayden Slowins

With information provided by Arlene INGALLS SCHRADER of DeWitt, MI.; http://ionia.migenweb.net/meat/sebewanews/sebewaitems8.html#30-1

• Speculative: referencing Jonathan's wife, Abagail Cleveland; book w very long title:

"The Genealogy of the Cleveland & Cleaveland Families: an attempt to trace, in both the male and the female lines, the posterity of Moses Cleveland who came from Ipswich, County Suffolk, England about 1635, was of Woburn, Middlesex County Massachusetts; of Alexander Cleveland of Prince William County, Virginia; and of ancient and other Cleveland's in England, America, and elsewhere, with numerous Biographical Sketches and containing Ancestries of many of the Husbands & Wives also a Biography of the Cleveland Family and a Genealogical Account of Edward Winn of Woburn, and of other Winn Families."

Compiled by Edwin Janes Cleveland and Horace Gillette Cleveland

Illustrated in Three Volumes

VOL I

Hartford, Connecticut Printed for the subscribers by the Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company 1899

page 2282

accessed in "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 for Jonathan Ingalls" via Ancestry.com. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016; p 2356 of 2981, top of page beginning #15659 ABAGAIL2, b. May 18,1766... Ancestry link to digital record