Lucina (Dibble) Judson (1833 - 1916)

Born 24 Aug 1833 in Erie County, New York, United States

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Died 30 Mar 1916 at age 82 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Lucina was born in 1833. She passed away in 1916. ^[1] According to her obituary (see below) and census records after 1870, she was born in Erie County, New York.

In an 1850 census record for Hamburg, Erie County, New York, there is a Racinna (Lucina?) Dibble, probably a servant, living in the household of Anna Judson and Ward Blood. Anna Judson Blood is the sister of Lucina's future second husband John Judson. Anna is listed as a German immigrant, and she may have been the daughter of a German immigrant; however, it is very likely that she did not provide this information to the census taker herself. Therefore, it is possible that this information on her place of birth is incorrect and that she was born in Erie County, New York as is reported in later records.^[2]

In 1855, L (Lucina?) Dibble is listed as a servant in the household of Anna and Ward Blood in Hamburg, New York. Their household includes Anna Judson Blood's widowed brother John Judson (Lucina's future second husband) and his two surviving children from his first marriage: Franklin Judson and Susan Elizabeth Judson.^{[3] [4]} In this census record, her place of birth is reported as Germany. Again, she may not have provided this information herself and it could be incorrect.

Lucina's obituary reports her marriage to Elijah Dodge about 1856. They had one child, Peter Adelbert Dodge. Elijah died about 1858. The widowed Lucina Dibble Dodge married John Judson in 1858.

In 1860, Lucina and her second husband John Judson were living in Sangamon County, Illinois. His occupation is listed as farmer with 400 acres of real estate. Their household includes her son Peter Albert Dodge (listed as P A Judson), their first child Martha Ann Judson (M A Judson), and John's brother-in-law Ward Blood. Also, living with them are C H Strong and I Strong.^[5] In this census record, her birth place is reported as New York.

Lucina and John had five children together:

Martha Ann "Mattie" Judson

Alma Lucina Judson

Jennie Ruth Judson

Edward Judson

Charles Guy Judson

For the 1865 Illinois State Census and the 1870 US Census, Lucina and John were living in Loami, Sangamon County, Illinois.^{[6] [7]} In 1865, their household included John and Lucina plus on male age 10-15, Peter Dodge, and three females under the age of 10, Martha and Alma, and perhaps a daughter that died before 1870.

In 1870, Lucina and John's household included John's son Franklin, and their daughters Martha, Alma, and Jennie. John is reported as a farmer with $3000 worth of real estate. His sister Anna and her husband Ward Blood were living in an adjacent household. Their household includes Anna, Ward, John and Anna's sister Martha Judson Austin, and Susan Blood (Susan Elizabeth Judson, John's daughter from his first marriage) and Adelbert D Blood (Peter Albert Dodge, son of Lucina Dibble and Elijah Dodge). Lucina's birth place is reported as Germany in the 1870 Census.

In 1880, Lucina and John are living in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois and his occupation is listed as laborer. Their household includes their daughters Martha, Alma, and Jennie, and their son Charles Guy Judson.^[8]. Their son Edward died in infancy (1870-1871).^[9]

The 1880 census includes information on parents' birth places. Lucina's parents are reported as father born in New York and mother born in Germany.

By 1900, all of Lucina and John's children had left home and the two of them remained living in their own home in Auburn.^[10] In the census record, the birth place of both her parents is listed as New York.

Lucina's husband John died in 1909 and in 1910 she was widowed, living by herself in her own home in Auburn, Illinois, and reported her occupation as laundress. She reported both of her parents as born in New York.^[11]

Lucina died 30 Mar 1916 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois. Her Illinois death record reports that she was born in Erie County, New York on 24 Aug 1833. Her parents are reported as Mr. and Mrs. Dubell.^[12] She was buried in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Loami, Illinois, with her husband John Judson.

Birth Place

As described above, census and death records describe Lucina as born in either Germany or New York. Additionally, census records also indicate that one or both of her parents were born in New York, or one or both were born in Germany.

In the 1850 Census for Hamburg, Erie, New York, there is a record for Jacob Dibble, a farmer aged 64, and his wife Elizabeth Dibble, aged 40, both born in Germany. Their residence is located next to Daniel Judson and three residences away from Anna Judson and Ward Blood, where Racinna {Lucina?) Dibble was living. These may have been Lucina's parents.^[13] This Jacob Dibble may have died in 1870 in Evans, Erie County, New York.^[14]

Birth Name

Based on 1850 and 1855 census records, Lucina's family name was Dibble. It appears that by the time of her death, and as reported on her Illinois death record, her community (obituary) and her children spelled her family name "Dubell".

Obituary

[Note: Photocopy of obituary posted on Find a Grace memorial^[15]

An Old Pioneer Goes to her Reward

Mrs. John Judson, One of Our Most Highly Respected Citizens.

Died at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 31, 1916 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Wiley. In this city [Auburn, Illinois] after an illness of several months, Mrs. John Judson, one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity, aged 82 years, 7 months and 6 days.

Lucina Dubell [Dibble] was born in Erie Co., N.Y., August 24, 1833. There she spent her earlier years, securing her education, and making preparation for the busy, useful life providence had designed for her. It was there that she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, at the age of ten years.

Her first marriage was to Elijah Dodge. One child, Peter Adelbert, came to bless this union, and after one year of happiness, she was called to suffer the loss of her companion, the first great sorrow in her life.

In 1858, she was united in marriage with John Judson. After journeying together for 51 years she was called to morn his passing on Sept. 3, 1908. Five children blessed this union, three of whom survive. Those who preceded her to the better land were Edward, who died at the age of 8 months, and Charles Guy, who passed away March 31, 1899.

Twenty-three years of her life were spent near Loami [Illinois] and the last thirty-seven years were spent in this vicinity.

She leaves to sit in the twilight of her devoted life, one son, Peter Adelbert Dodge, of Loami, and three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Hurley, of Auburn, Mrs. Alma Dupy, of Springfield, and Mrs. Jennie Wiley, of Auburn; also sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many, many friends.

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 April 2021), memorial page for Lucina Dibble Judson (24 Aug 1833–30 Mar 1916), Find a Grave Memorial no. 43704448, citing Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Judith Crain (contributor 47460065) .
2. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census. Year: 1850; Census Place: Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: M432_498; Page: 45A; Image: 94. Ancestry.com. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1850. M432,
3. ↑ New York, Erie County Census 1855, 1865, 1875. Concord Thru Holland, 1855. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2011.
4. ↑ New York, State Census, 1855. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2013.
5. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census. Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 633; Family History Library Film: 803226. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009.
6. ↑ Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865. Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2184; Line: 8. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations Inc. 2008.
7. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census. Year: 1870; Census Place: Loami, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M593_281; Page: 225A; Family History Library Film: 545780. Ancestry.com. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003.Original data - 1870. United States. Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 1,761 rolls. Minnesota.
8. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census. Year: 1880; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 248; Page: 175B; Enumeration District: 198. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 April 2021), memorial page for Edward Judson (1870–1871), Find a Grave Memorial no. 43704539, citing Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Judith Crain (contributor 47460065).
10. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census. Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240342, Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
11. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census. Year: 1910; Census Place: Auburn Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_324; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374337. Ancestry.com. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census.
12. ↑ Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. Ancestry.com. "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
13. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census. Year: 1850; Census Place: Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: M432_498; Page: 45A; Image: 94.
14. ↑ U.S. Census Mortality Schedules, New York, 1850-1880; New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education; Albany, New York; Year: 1870; Roll: M5; Line Number: 9. Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2010.
15. ↑ Find a Grave Memorial no. 43704448