Zachariah H. Toler (abt. 1785 - aft. 1860)

Born about 1785 in Virginia, United States [uncertain]

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Descendants

Died after 1860 after about age 75 in Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA [uncertain]

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Biography

Zachariah Toler was born about 1785 in Virginia.^[1] He was the son of David Toler and Susannah Blakenship.^{[citation needed]}

On 7 Nov 1809 in Tazewell County, Virginia,^[2] Zacheriah Foler [sic] married Lucy Blankenship.

In 1810,^[3] Zachariah Toler was living in Giles County, Virginia as head of household, which included (age range) [probable names]: a) males - 1 (16 - 25) [Zachariah Toler], b) females - 1 (16 - 25) [Lucy Toler].

In 1820,^[4] Zachariah Toler was living in Pearlsburg, Giles County, Virginia as head of household, which included: a) males - 3 (<10), 0 (10 - 16), 0 (16 - 18), 0 (18 - 25), 1 (26 - 45) [probably Zachariah Toler], 0 (>45); b) females - 2 (<10), 0 (10 - 16), 0 (16 - 18), 1 (18 - 25) [probably Lucy Toler], 0 (26 - 45), 0 (>45) Of note, on the same enumeration sheet, there were 5 other Toler heads-of-household (i.e., James, Richard, Elisha, David, & William).

In 1830,^[5] Zachariah Toler's wife, Lucy Toler, gave birth to a daughter, Jane Toler.

In 1830,^[6] Zachariah Toler was living in Logan County, Virginia as head of household, which included: a) males - 2 (< 5), 1 (5 - 10), 1 (10 - 15), 1 (15 - 20), 1 (40 - 50) [probably Zachariah Toler]; b) females - 1 (< 5) [probably Jane Toler], 2 (5 - 10), 1 (10 - 15), 1 (30 -40) [probably Lucy Toler]. Of note, on the same enumeration sheet, there are 3 other Toler heads-of-household (i.e., Elisha, Richard, & David), with their respective families.

In 1835,^[7] Zachariah Toler's wife, Lucy Toler, gave birth to a daughter, Lucinda Toler.

In 1840,^[8] Zachariah Toler was living in Logan County, Virginia as head of household, which included (age range) [probable names]: a) males - 1 (<5) [James Toler], 1 (10 - 14) [Henry Toler], 1 (15 - 19) [Charles Toler], 1 (50 - 59) [Zachariah Toler]; b) females - 2 (5 - 9) [Jane & Lucinda Toler], 1 (10 - 14) [Dicy Toer], 1 (40 - 49) [Lucy Toler].

In 1850,^[1] Zacheriah Taler [sic] (age 65, born Virginia) was living in Wyoming County, Virginia as head of household with his wife, Lucy Taler [sic] (age 55, born Virginia), and with James Taler [sic] (age 12, born Virginia. Zachariah's occupation was "none". Neither Zachariah nor Lucy could read or write. Of note, on the same census enumeration sheet^[1] was the listing for Zachariah's son, John Toler, and John's family.

In 1860,^[9] Zachariah Toler (age 80, born Virginia) was living in Wyoming County, Virginia in the household of Charles Toler (age 35, born Virginia), with Ellen Toler (age 25, born Virginia), and their Toler children, born Virginia (age, sex): i) Milton (11, M), ii) Lewis (9, M), iii) Nancy A. (8, F), iv) Lucinda (6, F), v) James M. (2, M). Charles' occupation was a farmer; he owned real estate valued at $475 and personal estate at $105. Zachariah's occupation was a farm laborer. Zachariah could not read or write. Neither Zachariah, Charles, or Ellen could read or write. Of note, on the same enumeration sheet, Zachariah's wife, Lucinda Toler (age 70), was living in the household of Peter & Lucinda Cline, with their Cline children.

Research Notes

• 1798 & 1800 - a Zachariah Toler was listed on the 1798 and 1800 Hanover County, Virginia Taxpayers List.^[10]

Children

This following list is largely based on the FamilySearch profile for Zachariah Toler; it needs to be verified.

1. William (1814 - 1895)
2. Mary (1816 - 1875)
3. Squire, Sr. (1817 - 1862)
4. John (1818 - 1901)
5. Charles (1823 - 1895)
6. Rachel (1823 - 1895)
7. Henry H. (1826 - 1894)
8. Dicy (1830 - ##)
9. Jane (1830 - ##)
10. Lucinda (1834 - 1883)
11. James (1838 - 1900)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6P7W-KY4?cc=1401638&wc=95RV-8LV%3A1031351901%2C1031896301%2C1033276101 : 9 April 2016), Virginia > Wyoming > Wyoming county > image 12 of 38; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS1-HZS : 29 January 2020), Zacheriah Foler, 1809.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYY-8F3?cc=1803765&wc=QZZZ-9X6%3A1588180005%2C1588180514%2C1588179902 : 1 December 2015), Virginia > Giles > Not Stated > image 29 of 34; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYY-LP7?cc=1803955&wc=3L7F-4HZ%3A1586984702%2C1586985130%2C1586985129 : 16 July 2015), Virginia > Giles > Pearisburg > image 23 of 27; citing NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR4C-9KX : 30 January 2020), Zacharah in entry for James Adams, 1857.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYK-3MMH?cc=1803958&wc=35YH-4CK%3A1588479103%2C1588471710%2C1588469601 : 14 August 2015), Virginia > Logan > Not Stated > image 36 of 46; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
7. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR4H-1TP : 30 January 2020), Zachariah Toler in entry for Peter Cline, 1856.
8. ↑ "1840 United States Federal Census", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8057/images/4409705_00175); accessed 26 Mar 2022, citing Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. (NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.; Census Place: Logan, Virginia; Roll: 566; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 0029689
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GBSN-37J?cc=1473181&wc=7QK5-T8R%3A1589436503%2C1589432814%2C1589422206 : 24 March 2017), Virginia > Wyoming > Not Stated > image 61 of 70; 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.).
10. ↑ "Hanover County [VA] Taxpayers (St. Paul's Parish), 1782-1815", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/49180/images/FLHG_HanoverCntyTax-0135); accessed 26 Mar 2022, citing Original data: Cocke, William Ronald, III. "Hanover County Taxpayers St. Paul's Parish 1782-1815". Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2000.

See also

• FamilySearch profile for Zachariah Toler