Joseph C. Achey was born in 1825 in Ohio. He died May 11, 1880 when struck by lightening in Henry Township, Henry, Indiana. He had taken refuge under a large elm tree on his farm during a storm.
Son of Jacob P. Achey (1803–1863) and Nancy Deem (1804–1883).
1850 United States Census, Butler, Middletown, Ohio: Joseph P. Achey is head of household (occupation difficult to read - see attached original) age 47, with wife Nancy Achey age 46, and children Joseph, a chair maker age 26, Jeremiah, a painter age 24, Adam, a bartender age 20 and Maria age 17. Also in the home are 7 boarders.
Joseph C. Achey married Rhoda Jane Denise on March 18, 1852 in Darke County, Ohio.
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1860 United States Census, Washington Township, Preble, Ohio: Joseph Achey is head of household a painter, age 35, with wife Rhoda Achey age 23, and children Frank age 6, Mariah age 3, and William age 6 months.
1870 United States Census, Geneseo, Henry, Illinois: Joseph C. Achey is head of household a house painter, age 45, with wife Rhoda J. Achey age 32, and children Frank age 16, Mariah age 13, Ida age 8, Joseph age 3, John age 1, and Elizabeth age 8.
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