Zebulon Pike Fawcett (abt. 1836 - abt. 1896)

Born about 13 Feb 1836 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Husband of Laura (Line) Slater — married 21 Dec 1884 in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States

Died about 12 Mar 1896 at about age 60 in Lincoln County, Washington, United States

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Biography

Parentage

Zebulon Pike Fawcett, born 1836 in Ohio, appears to be the son of Thomas and Susanna (Walker) Fawcett.

Hamilton County, Ohio, Presbyterian Church, “On the 23 of August [1827], Thomas Fawcett and Susanna Walker of Butler County. Returned.”^[1] Butler County, Ohio, Record of Marriages, p. 243, Married on the 23d day of August 1827 by the Reverend David Macdill, Thomas Fawcett to Susanna Walker.^[2]

1850 U.S. Census, Butler County, pp. 228-229 (stamped), Fairfield Township, dwelling 246, family 251.^[3]
Head of household: Philip Berry age 43 born Virginia, with wife and children.
Other household occupants:
Susan Fawsett age 40 born Ohio
Sarah Cornquet age 22 born Ohio
James Kemble age 22 born Ohio. Plasterer
Ellen Fawsett age 17 born Ohio
Milton Fawsett age 10 born Ohio
Marcella Fawsett age 7 born Ohio

1856 Iowa State Census, Van Buren County, pp. 458-459, Harrisburg Township, dwelling/family 54.^[4]
Susan Fawcett age 51 born Ohio. Married. Years in Iowa: 5 [since about 1851]
Ellen Fawcett age 31 born Ohio. Years in Iowa: 5
Zebulon Fawcett age 20 born Ohio. Years in Iowa: 5
Milton Fawcett age 15 born Ohio. Years in Iowa: 5
Marietta Fawcett age 13 born Ohio. Years in Iowa: 5

Van Buren County, Iowa, p. 15, Susan Fawcett departed this life Intestate, on the 10th day of January 1864, being at or immediately previous to death a resident of Van Buren County . . . Letters of Administration granted Benjamin Walker, 22 February 1864.^[5] Benjamin Walker apparently was Susanna's brother.

Susanna is buried at Bentonsport Cemetery in Iowa.^[6] The Find A Grave contributor states: "Daughter of Samuel and Mary Walker. Married Thomas Fawcett on 23 August 1827 in Butler County, Ohio."

Zebulon Pike Fawcett

Zebulon and his apparent brother Benjamin are enumerated in Benjamin Walker's household. Benjamin Walker is said to be their maternal uncle.

1850 U.S. Census, Butler County, Ohio, p. 270 (stamped), Fairfield township, dwelling 840, family 868.^[7]
Benjamin Walker age 47 born Ohio
Benjamin Fawsett age 22 born Ohio [circa 1828]
Zebulon Fawsett age 14 born Ohio [circa 1836]
Mary Walker age 73 born New Jersey
Rebecca Walker age 50 born Ohio
Sarah Walker age 32 born Ohio
Mary J Walker age 20 born Ohio
Frances E Walker age 17 born Ohio; female

In 1856, Zebulon, age 20, is enumerated in Susan Fawcett's Iowa household; see transcript above with Susanna (Walker) Fawcett.

1860 U.S. Census, Siskiyou County, California, p. 152 (penned), Yreka Township, dwelling 515, family 485.^[8]
Zebulen Fawcett age 24 born Ohio. Miner. Personal estate value $500
Charles Fawcett age 29 born Ohio. Miner. Personal estate value $850
Daniel B Church age 22 born New York. Miner. Personal estate value $1,100

Consolidated List of all persons of Class I, subject to do military duty in the 40th __b Congressional District, consisting of part of the County of Siskiyou Northern District, California, enumerated during the months of Oct., Nov., Dec., & January 1863. Line 9. Zebulon Fawcett, age 27 born Ohio, of Greenhorn Township, Miner^[9]

1870 U.S. Census, Grant County, Oregon, p. 367 (stamped), John Day Precinct, Canyon City Post Office, dwelling/family 56.^[10]
Wm Harris age 35 born Louisiana. Miner
Z. P. Fawcett age 34 born Ohio. Miner

1880 U.S. Census, Umatilla County, Oregon, ED 111, p. 8D (penned), Weston, dwelling 76, family 66.^[11]
Z. B. Fawsett age 44 born Ohio [circa 1836]. Single. Farmer. Father born Virginia. Mother born Ohio.
A. S. McGrew age 61 born Illinois. Married. Farmer
Wife: M. McGrew age 55 born Connecticut
Son: A. McGrew age 20 born Illinois
Son: R. McGrew age 18 born Illinois
Son: L. McGrew age 13 born Oregon

Marriage

Spouse: Laura Line
The following record image is from “Cousin Leona’s Family,” Laura Line.

State of Oregon, County of Umatilla } ss.

This is to Certify, That the undersigned, a Minister of the Gospel by authority of a License, bearing date the 18th day of December A.D., 1884, and issued by the County Clerk of the County of Umatilla, did, on the 21st day of December A.D., 1884, at the house of George Carmichael in the County and State aforesaid, join in lawful wedlock Mr. Z. P. Fawcett of Umatilla County, Oregon, and Mrs. Laura Line of Umatilla County, Oregon, with their mutual assent, in the presence of A. J. Wise and George Carmichael witnesses. Witness my hand: J. M. Morrison, Weston, Umatilla County, Oregon.

See also, Umatilla County, Oregon, Marriages vol. D: 410, Z. P. Fawcett-Laura Line (21 December 1884).^[12]

Zebulon Pike Fawcett, born 13 February 1836 in Columbus [Franklin County], Ohio, married Laura Line 21 December 1884 at Pendleton [Umatilla County], Oregon.^[13]

Zebulon Fawcett died 1896 in Lincoln County, Washington. His daughter Susan as the eldest surviving next of kin was appointed administratrix of his estate in 1903.

In the Superior Court, for Lincoln County, State of Washington

In the Matter of the Estate of Zebulon Fawcett, Deceased } No. 665 Letters of Administration.

Whereas Zebulon Fawcett on the 12th day of March 1896, died intestate, leaving at the time of his death property in this County.

Now, Therefore, we do hereby appoint Susan Fawcett administratrix upon said estate.

Witness C H Neal of our said Superior Court this 10th day of November 1903. Susan Fawcett, being first duly sworn, on oath depose and say: I am the person who has petitioned for Letters of Administration upon the estate of Zebulon Fawcett and who has been appointed administrator . . . I will faithfully perform, according to law, the duties of my trust . . . [signed] Susan Fawcett, 10 November 1903.^[14]

Children of Zebulon and Laura (Line) Fawcett

1. Susan L. Fawcett born October 1885 in Oregon; probable namesake of her paternal grandmother, Susanna (Walker) Fawcett. Spouse: Charles Elie Porter^[15] Susan L. Porter and husband Charles Elie Porter are buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lincoln County, Washington.^[16]
2. Sadie Fawcett born April 1888 in Oregon.
3. Zebulon P. Fawcett Jr., born 1890, died 1906, and is buried in Lincoln County, Washington. His tombstone is engraved "Brother."^[17]
4. Ellen Fawcett born February 1892 in Oregon; probable namesake of her maternal grandmother, Ellen Line.

Sources

1. ↑ "U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970," marriage of Thomas Fawcett and Susanna Walker (23 August 1827); digital image, Ancestry; citing Church Registers, Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia.
2. ↑ "Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993," Butler County, p. 243, Thomas Fawcett-Susanna Walker (23 August 1827); digital image, Ancestry; citing Butler County Courthouse.
3. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Butler County, pp. 228-229 (stamped), Fairfield Township, dwelling 246, family 251, Susan Fawcett and children in household of Philip Berry; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 663.
4. ↑ 1856 Iowa State Census, Van Buren County, pp. 458-459, Harrisburg Township, dwelling/family 54, Zebulon Fawcett in Susan Fawcett’s household; digital image, Ancestry; citing State Historical Society of Iowa.
5. ↑ "Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997," Benjamin Walker appointed administrator of Susan Fawcett’s estate (22 February 1864); digital image, Ancestry; citing Van Buren County, Iowa, Probate Court.
6. ↑ Find A Grave memorial page for Susan Walker Fawcett (24 Apr 1805–10 Jan 1864); citing Bentonsport Cemetery, Bentonsport, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Jane Cockayne Weaver (contributor 48493052).
7. ↑ 1850 U.S. Census, Butler County, Ohio, p. 270 (stamped), Fairfield township, dwelling 840, family 868, Zebulon Fawsett in household of Benjamin Walker; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 663.
8. ↑ 1860 U.S. Census, Siskiyou County, California, p. 152 (penned), Yreka Township, dwelling 515, family 485, Zebulen Fawcett household; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA microfilm publication M653.
9. ↑ "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865," Siskiyou County, California, Zebulon Fawcett; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA Record Group 110.
10. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census, Grant County, Oregon, p. 367 (stamped), John Day Precinct, Canyon City Post Office, dwelling/family 56, Z. P. Fawcett in household of Wm Harris; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 1286.
11. ↑ 1880 U.S. Census, Umatilla County, Oregon, ED 111, p. 8D (penned), Weston, dwelling 76, family 66, Z. B. Fawsett household; digital image, Ancestry; citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 1084.
12. ↑ Western States Marriage Record Index, Umatilla County, Oregon, vol. D:410, Z. P. Fawcett-Laura Line (21 December 1884); digital image, BYU, Special Collections of Western States Marriages.
13. ↑ "California, U.S., Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950," card file entry for Zebulon Pike Fawcett; digital image, Ancestry; citing California State Library, Sacramento.
14. ↑ "Washington, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1851-1970," Lincoln County, Susan Fawcett appointed administratrix on estate of Zebulon Fawcett (10 November 1903); digital image, Ancestry; citing Lincoln County, Washington, Clerk of the Superior Court.
15. ↑ Spokane County, Washington, License No. 2208. Bride: Susan Fawcett, daughter of Z. Fawcett and Laura Line, age 20, resident of Harrington [Lincoln County], Oregon. Groom: Chas Porter, son of Edw Porter and Clara Fish, age 21 born Michigan, resident of Harrington, Washington. Married 13 December 1905 at Spokane, Washington, by Henry J. Rasmus. Witnesses: Walter Porter, Sadie Fawcett; "Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013," Spokane County, Chas Porter-Susan Fawcett (13 December 1905); digital image, Ancestry; citing Washington State Archives, Olympia.
16. ↑ Find A Grave memorial page for Susan L “Susie” Faucett Porter (Dec 1885–14 Dec 1967); citing Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Lincoln County, Washington, USA; maintained by Valerie Timm Adams (contributor 47207307).
17. ↑ Find A Grave memorial page for Zebulon P Fawcett (1890–1906); citing Edwall Cemetery, Edwall, Lincoln County, Washington, USA; maintained by Find a Grave (contributor 8).

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