William M. Armstrong (1843 - 1910)

Born 19 Nov 1843 in Butler County, Ohio, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Belinda (Doty) Armstrong — married 14 Jan 1868 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, United States

Husband of Catherine J. (Leibee) Snyder — married 26 Aug 1878 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, USA

Husband of Matilda Jane (Rex) Corwin — married 9 Jan 1888 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA

Descendants

Died 1 May 1910 at age 66 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA

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Biography

William M. Armstrong was born on 19 November 1843 in Butler County, Ohio.^[1][2] He was the son of James Martin Armstrong and Elizabeth Patterson.^[3] When his father died in 1858, William went to live with Benjamin Clark and his family.^[4] William enlisted in the service in 1862.^[1]

He married Sarah Doty, 14 Jan. 1868, in Butler County^[5] Sarah and William had at least 5 children: Harry, Charles, Frederick, John Paul and Ada.^[1][6][7] William, Sarah and baby Harry were living with Sarah's mother Nancy Enyart in 1870.^[6] Baby Charles Armstrong died in 1871.^[7] Sarah died when Ada was a baby.^[8]

William married second, Catherine Leibee, 27 Aug 1878, in Butler County.^[9] His children were living with his mother-in-law, their grandmother, Nancy Enyart in 1880.^[10] He was the mayor of Middletown, Ohio, in 1880.^[11][1]

William married third, Matilda Jane Rex on Jan 9, 1888 in Montgomery County^[12] His daughter, Ada, lived with Matilda and William in 1900, in Columbus, Ohio.^[13]

William died of inflammation of the liver on May 1, 1910 in Columbus, Ohio.^[2] His brother, Samuel M. Armstrong was the informant on the death certificate.^[2] He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus (Franklin County), Ohio.^[2]

From the book, Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio:

WILLIAM M. ARMSTRONG was born in this county November 19, 1843, his father being James Martin Armstrong, and his mother Elizabeth Patterson. They came to this county in 1830. Mr. Armstrong enlisted in 1862 as a private, remaining until the end of the war. He was also captain of the Tytus Guards, Company D, Fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards, taking command August 9, 1877. He has been mayor for a year, councilman two years, captain of the fire department six years under the Holly system, and five years under the old Miami volunteers. He was married in Middletown Aug. 26, 1878, to Catherine J. Leibee, daughter of Daniel Leibee and Sarah Enyart, who came herein 1820. She was born in Middletown, Mar. 4, 1840. They have four children: Harry B., Fred M., Paul and Ada.^[1]

Research Notes

• In the book, Biographical Cyclopaedia, William is listed as married to Catherine J. Leibee, with the children of William attributed to her. He was first married to Sarah Doty. The children are hers. William and Catherine didn't marry until Ada, the youngest, was 2 years old. Additionally, there were 5 children, but one has died.^[1]
• 1860 Census: William's father has died and his mother and children are scattered among different families in Butler County. William was working as farm labor on Benjamin Clark's farm.^[4]
• 1870 Census: William and his new wife Sarah (Doty) are living with the Enyarts. Nancy Enyart is Sarah Doty's mother. Samuel, William's brother is living with them also.^[6]
• 1880 Census: William is now married to Catherine Leibee. His children from his first marriage are living with their grandmother, Nancy Enyart. Living with William and Catherine are her sister, Sarah Leibee and Sarah Doty's step-father's brother, David Enyart.^[11]
• 1900 Census: William is now married to Matilda Rex. They are living in Columbus, Ohio. His youngest daughter Ada B. Armstrong is living with them.^[13]
• 1910 Census: William's age is listed as 47^[14] although he is actually about 67.

Census Notes

1850 Census: Morgan Twp., Butler Co., Ohio^[3]

James M Armstrong M 30 Ohio Lawyer, $1000

Elizabeth Armstrong F 25 Ohio

William M Armstrong M 7 Ohio

Lorania J Armstrong F 2 Ohio

1860 Census: Morgan Twp., Butler Co., Ohio^[4]

Benjamin B Clark M 33 Ohio Farmer, $4800, $1300

Mary Clark F 32 Ohio wife

Alfred Clark M 7 Ohio

Lucy Clark F 2 Ohio

Hannah Brandenburg F 14 Ohio

William M C Armstrong M 16 Ohio F L $75 (assumed Farm labor)

1870 Census: Lemon Twp., Butler Co., Ohio^[6]

Nancy Enyart F 59 Ohio Keeps House $2000, $175 can't read/write

David Enyart M 58 Ohio Day labor, $1000, $5000

Wm Armstrong M 25 Ohio Blacksmith $7000, $1500

Sarah Armstrong F 18 Ohio At home

Harry B Armstrong M 1 Ohio

Samuel Armstrong M 19 Ohio Jour Blacksmith

1880 Census: Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio^[11]

Wm M Armstrong Self M 36 Ohio Mayor

Catharine Armstrong Wife F 37 Ohio Keeping house

Sarah Leibee Other F 35 Ohio None

David Enyart Other M 69 Ohio Saddle maker

1900 Census: Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio^[13]

William Armstrong Head M 57 Ohio Dec. 1843, Married 13 years, Laundry Rep

Matilda J Armstrong Wife F 40 Ohio Nov 1860, Married 13 years, 2 children born, 2 living

Ada B Armstrong Daughter F 24 Ohio Aug. 1876 Stenographer

Ola Lynch Servant F 24 Virginia July, 1876, Servant

1910 Census: Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio^[14]

William M Armstrong Head M 47 Ohio Married 22 years, Laundryman

Matilda J Armstrong Wife F 50 Ohio Married 22 years, 0 children born, 0 living

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. Digital version: Archive.org Archive digital book. p. 645.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Death, William M Armstrong, 01 May 1910; citing Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, reference fn 26147; FHL microfilm 1,952,392.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} United States Census, 1850, database with images, FamilySearch 1850 Census, William M. in the household of James M Armstrong (James, Elizabeth, William M., Lorania J.), Morgan, Butler, Ohio, United States; citing family 1638, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} United States Census, 1860, database with images, FamilySearch, William M C Armstrong in entry for Benjamin B Clark, Morgan Twp., Butler Co., Ohio, Household #641, 1860.
5. ↑ Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio marriage Sarah Doty, William M. Armstrong and Sarah B. Doty, 14 Jan 1868; citing Butler, Ohio, United States, reference v 4 p 126; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 355,779.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} United States Census, 1870, database with images, FamilySearch, Wm Armstrong in household of Nancy Enyart, Lemon Twp., Butler Co., Ohio, United States; citing p. 59, family 458, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,675.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Death Charles Armstrong, Wm Armstrong as father of Charles W. Armstrong, 07 Apr 1871; citing Death, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States, source ID v 1 p 82, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 373,048.
8. ↑ Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Death Sarah Armstrong, Sarah B. Armstrong, 16 Aug 1877; citing Death, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States, source ID v 1 p 178, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 373,048.
9. ↑ Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio marriage Catherine Leibee, William Armstrong and Catharine Lieber, 27 Aug 1878; citing Butler, Ohio, United States, reference v 4 p 349; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 355,779.
10. ↑ Nancy Enyart & William & Sarah's children: United States Census, 1880, database with images, FamilySearch 1880 Census Nancy Enyart and children, Nancy Enyart, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 21, sheet 110C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0996; FHL microfilm 1,254,996.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} United States Census, 1880, database with images, FamilySearch 1880 Census, Wm M Armstrong, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 21, sheet 70D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0996; FHL microfilm 1,254,996.
12. ↑ Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Marriage Matilda Rex, William M. Armstrong and Matilda J. Rex, 09 Jan 1888; citing Montgomery, Ohio, United States, reference p 89; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,030,841.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2} United States Census, 1900, database with images, FamilySearch 1900 Census, William Armstrong, Montgomery Township, Precinct C Columbus City Ward 18, Franklin, Ohio, United States; citing sheet 14B, family 311, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,270.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} United States Census, 1910, database with images, FamilySearch 1910 Census, William M Armstrong, Columbus Ward 11, Franklin, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 167, sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,196.

• A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. Digital version: Archive.org Archive digital book.

• See also: Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Birth 1868, Wm Armstrong and Sarah B as parents for Armstrong, 25 Sep 1868; citing Birth, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States, county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 355,799.

• See also: Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003, database with images, FamilySearch Ohio Birth 1872, William M Armstrong and Sarah B. Doty as parents for Armstrong, 24 Nov 1872; citing Birth, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, United States, county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 355,799.

• See also: United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, database with images, FamilySearch Pension files, William M Armstrong, 1892; Beneficiary Matilda J. Armstrong.

• Original Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc. World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1 CD. Release date: February 9, 1996.

Acknowledgments

• Armstrong-1177 was started through the import of CORDELL 20110806_2011-08-21.ged on Aug 22, 2011 by David Cordell.