John Bivens Wootten (aft. 1821 - 1887)

Born after 1 Jan 1821 in Delaware

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Boyce) Wootten — married 16 Mar 1849 in Clark co., Ohio

Husband of Martha Ann (Freeman) Wootten — married 6 Apr 1869 in San Joaquin, California

Descendants

Died 24 Sep 1887 before age 66 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, USA

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Biography

Son of William Wootten and Nancy Bivens. William was the son of Elijah, the son of John, the son of Peter, the son of Jacob, the son of Edward who came from England in 1632. The Wootten's family came from England settled in Lord Deleware in 1632. John was born in Delaware in 1822. John Bivens Wootten was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Boyce 16 Mar 1849 in Clark co., OH. From this union there were five children: Mary, Emma, Oscar, Eva and Lora. Census lists him as a shoemaker. John moved with his family from Indiana to Illinois. Then they made their way to California in 1864 arriving in Stockton. John's wife, Elizabeth, was ill before they left and passed away on the trip west and was buried in Wyoming. In 1869 He married Mrs. Martha Freeman Davis. She must not have been very fond of her husbands children since she failed to mention them in John's obituary. After marriage, he gave his attention to farming. About 2 pm on Saturday, September 26, 1887, as a street car was passing through Second St between I St and the depot, the lines got beneath the horses tail and the driver, John B. Wootten, bent forward and was in the act of disengaging them when the horse kicked violently with both feet, one striking the unfortunate man near the left ear and the other in the neck. He was knocked back into the car, and fell insensible. A number of persons hastened to his assistance, among them officer Ash, who procured a vehicle and took him to the Receiving hospital, but he died about the time he arrived there. The coroner was notified,took charge of the remains and will hold an inquest in the case this morning. Notwithstanding the force of the blows Mr. Wootten received, the only mark upon his head or face is a slight scratch near the corner of the mouth, and it is believed that his neck was broken. Deceased was over 60 years of age and worked for the street railroad company for a long time, until about a year ago, when he removed to Linden, San Joaquin co., but came here to drive cars during the fair. Obituary: Died. Sacramento, September 24—J. B. Wootten, a native of Delaware, 65 years and 20 day. [Remains will be shipped to Linden, San Joaquin county, this morning for Interment](Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 58, Number 31, 26 September 1887, p. 3, col 4)

Mr. John Bivens ancestors are believed to have been in America for generations. John Bivens Wootten the son of William, the son of Elijah, the son of John, the son of Peter, the son of Jacob, the son of Edward who came from England in the year 1632 and settled in the Colony of Lord Delaware.

Sources

• "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XDFC-F9S : 10 February 2018), John Wootten and Elizabeth Boyer, 16 Mar 1849; citing Clark,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 1466399 V. 1-3.
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHJT-QTG : 12 April 2016), John B Wooten, Peru, Miami, Indiana, United States; citing family 110, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXCM-YBV : 13 December 2017), John B Wooton, 1860.
• "California Great Registers, 1866-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT6G-SS2 : 8 December 2017), John Bivens Wootten, 1867; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• "California Marriages, 1850-1945," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2ZS-2Q8 : 10 February 2018), John B. Wooten and Martha Mrs. Davis, 06 Apr 1869; citing , San Joaquin, California; FHL microfilm 924,488.
• "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT6G-NJB : 25 July 2019), John Bivens Wootten, 1872; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT6G-G2T : 25 July 2019), John Bivens Wootten, 1873; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT6G-1Z8 : 25 July 2019), John Bivens Wootten, 1875; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• "California Great Registers, 1866-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT6P-7G4 : 8 December 2017), John Bivens Wootten, 1876; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT6P-DYG : 25 July 2019), John Bivens Wootten, 1877; citing Voter Registration, Douglass, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• Newspaper article about daughters 50 wedding anniversary, clipping talks about their journey to California. 1860 Census Town Of Louisville, Clay, Illinois, United States, 1870 Census San Joaquin, CA and 1880 Census San Joaquin Co, CA
• "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT6P-KYM : 25 July 2019), John Bivens Wootten, 1880; citing Voter Registration, Linden, San Joaquin, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 977,281.
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156645856/john-bivens-wootten