Elizabeth Clawson (abt. 1834)

Born about 1834 in New York, United States

Ancestors

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Biography

Elizabeth was born about 1834. She is the daughter of Issac Clawson and Abigail Neal.

On 29 July 1850, the 1850 U.S. Census recorded 16-year-old Elisabeth in her parents' household in Lodi, Seneca, County, New York. Tne census record listed farmer Isaac A Clauson, 48; Abigail Clauson, 43; Elisabeth Clauson, 16; Ira Clauson, 14; Charles D Clauson, 12; William F. Clauson, 9; Silas H. Clauson, 5; and Barney Clauson, one month. All were born in New York. Isaac reported having $5000 in real estate.^[1]

The 1860 U.S. Census recorded 58-year-old farmer Isaac Clauson and 56-year-old Abigal Clauson in the Town of Lodi, Seneca County, New York,. The other members of the household were Elisabeth Clauson, 25; Charles D Clauson, 22; Firman F. Clauson, 19; Silas H. Clauson, 16; Barnabas Clauson, 10; and Benj Clauson, 8. Isaac, Abigal, and Elisabeth were born in Schuyler County (New York), and the younger children were all born in Seneca County. Charles D Clauson was identified as a student; there is no indication of occupation for the younger family members, but it's possible that they also were in school. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XX84-HRW?cc=1401638&wc=95RZ-SPN%3A1031313801%2C1034569501%2C1031451601 : 9 April 2016), New York > Seneca > Lodi > image 24 of 55; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BSX-TJP?cc=1473181&wc=7Q5P-MQ9%3A1589422212%2C1589432553%2C1589432845 : 24 March 2017), New York > Seneca > Town of Lodi > image 38 of 53; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).