William Henry Hartman Sr. (abt. 1807 - 1884)

Born about 13 Apr 1807 in Pendleton, West Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Lair Miller — married about 28 Feb 1832 in Pendleton, West Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1884 at about age 77 in Iowa, USA

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Biography

William Henry Hartman was born 13 Apr 1807 to John and Mary Polly Hartman. At this time his parents were living in Pendleton Co, VA (now WV).

In 1830 William was 23-years-old. He is seen on the 1830 census with other family members. ^[1]

Marriage

William grew up in Pendleton Co, VA (now WV) where he met and married his wife, Catherine Lair Miller. William Hartman and Catherine Miller were married on 28 Feb 1832, in Pendleton Co, VA (now WV). ^[2]

Property

In 1833 William Hartman purchased 119 acres of land from his father-in-law Isaac Miller. ^[3] A year later, in 1834 William and Catherine Hartman sell their property back to Isaac Miller. ^[4]

1835 William Hartman and father-in-law Isaac Miller are giving a refund for a bond on Ferdinand Lair's estate. ^[5]

Ohio

By 1840 William Hartman and his wife have moved to Eagle Township, Hancock Co, OH. This census shows 2 children, there should be 3.^[6] There is a James Hartman listed on the same page, and a Joshua Hartman listed on the page before William. Are these his cousins?

William leases property in Hardin Co, OH from John Schall of Pennsylvania. The lease is for 10 years, starting on the 1st of Sept 1848. Per the contract William is to clear the 30 acres, put in orchards and fencing. ^[7]

In 1849 William Hartman is found on tax records in Hardin Co, OH. He paid all of his taxes except 67.2 cents. ^[8]

1850 Census - In 1850 William Hartman is recorded on the census in Pleasant Township, Hardin Co, OH. ^[9]

In 1850 William is also found in the Hardin county tax records. He owed $.84.3 cents. ^[10]

Gold

In the spring of 1857 William and Wesley Hartman go with a group of people to the gold fields in Colorado. Finding nothing there they go on to the gold fields of California. They are with the Corbin family, Benjamin, Barton and Sarah. They stay about 3 years and then all return to Iowa.^[11]

Iowa

1860 Census - Between 1850 and 1860 William and his family moved to Webster Co, IA. They are found in Washington township, Webster Co, IA in 1860. Children John (the younger), Jacob, Sarah, Emma and Caroline are still at home. ^[12]

1870 Census - In 1870 William and Catherine are still in Webster Co, IA. One son and one daughter are still at home. ^[13]

1880 Census - By 1880 William is 73-years-old. He and Catherine have one child in their home. His name is Delbert Edwards, he is 2. This is probably the child of their daughter Emma Edwards who died in 1880. She is buried in the same cemetery her father will be buried at in 8 years. ^[14]William and Catherine live in this area for the rest of their lives.

Death

William Hartman passed away on 19 Dec 1884. He is buried in Webster Co, IA.^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-X4Q9-566 Virginia (1830 census): Preston, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Russell, Rockingham, and Rockbridge Counties. (NARA Series M19, Roll 199) Virginia, 1810 thru 1840 federal census : population schedules Authors: United States. Census Office (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1938, 1949-1950, 1958-1961 Physical: 44 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Notes
   • 1830 census, Pendleton Co, VA, Hartman Henry Sen, Hartman Henry, Hartman James, Hartman John Sr., Hartman John Jr, Hartman Moritz, Hartman William.
   • William Hartman is on p. 51 Franklin Twp, 1 male age 20-30.
2. ↑ http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=818558&ImageNumber=18 West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, Vital Records Research
   • Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, Name: William Hartman, Gender: Male, Spouse Name: Katherine Miller, Spouse Gender: Female, Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1832, County: Pendleton, State: Virginia.
3. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37T-GZ8H Deeds, v. 9-10 1824-1833 Deeds, 1788-1902; deed index, 1788-1951 Authors: Pendleton County (West Virginia). County Clerk (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970 Physical: 25 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. This record has not yet been indexed. View the original document. Notes
   • Deed Book 10 p.532, 2 Apr 1833, from Isaac Miller and his wife Margaret of Pendleton County Virginia to William Hartman of the same for the sum of $200 lawful money a certain parcel or tract of land containing 119 acres more or less lying on the south fork of the south branch before ruff run adjoining Britton's land & Warnstuss.
4. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37T-P344-Z Deeds, 1788-1902; deed index, 1788-1951 Authors: Pendleton County (West Virginia). County Clerk (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970 Physical: 25 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Deeds, v. 11 1833-1838 Notes
   • 1 Mar 1834, from William Hartman & Catherine his wife to Isaac Miller, for sum of $300, a tract of land containing 119 acres more or less lying on the south fork of the south branch before ruff run, (This seems to be the same land that was purchased from Isaac Miller a year before).
5. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34Z-W9BG-D Court orders, minute book, 1788-1902 Authors: West Virginia. County Court (Pendleton County) (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970 Physical: 10 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Orders, minutes 1823-1843 This record has not yet been indexed. View the original document. Notes
   • 8 Jul 1835, A refunding bond from William Hartman and Isaac Miller to Henry Cowger Exc'r of Ferdinand Lair dec'd produced in court and ordered to be recorded.
6. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YTL-KWP Ohio, 1820 thru 1840 federal census : population schedules Authors: United States. Census Office (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1938, 1949, 1950, 1958-1960 Physical: 49 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Notes
   • 1840 census, William Hartman, 2 little boys and wife. No baby girl? She was born in Dec of 1839. Possibly baby sleeping or maybe they were out visiting and a neighbor gave information?
7. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37X-PJGS Deed records, 1826-1882; index, 1831-1968 Authors: Hardin County (Ohio). Recorder (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972 Physical: 39 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Deed records v. O-P 1854-1855 Notes
   • William Hartman leased from John Schall of the state of Pennsylvania, 30 acres of land in the east corner of Schall's land, near Kenton, Hardin County Ohio, bound by the south section line, east by Blanchard Road, lease for 10 years commencing the first day of September 1848, in consideration of the use of the said 30 acres William Hartman will clear the land make and smooth and put out an orchard within the first year of 50 apple trees at the expenditure of said, five fields with good fence of eight rails high, and put up such buildings as he thinks proper, and have no right to the said Schall's land outside the lease unless there should not be sufficient timber for fencing. Said Hartman is to sell no timber but use that which is for rails or for buildings. Half of the 30 acres is to be cleared in 5 years from the date of this article or forfits his lease and said 30 acres at the expiration of said 10 years. Signed by David Kinnear, atty for John Schall, and William Hartman. Recorded Sept 30, 1854.
8. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GPPN-FBW Duplicate tax records : 1821-1850 Authors: Hardin County (Ohio). Auditor (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967, 1973 Physical: 4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Notes
   • Hartman William, value $145, State County tax $1.52.2, Road tax $.29, total $1.81.2, Paid all but $.67.2
9. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6SR9-G57 Ohio, 1850 federal census : population schedules Title Also Known As: United States. Census Office. 7th census, 1850 Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1964 Physical: 85 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Ohio: Hancock and Hardin Counties (NARA Series M432, Roll 692)
   • 1850 Census, Pleasant, Hardin Co, OH, William Hartman, Male, age 43, born in Virginia; Catharine Hartman, Female, age 37, born in Virginia; John Hartman, Male, age 17, born in Virginia; Wesley Hartman, Male, age 13, born in Ohio; Mary Hartman, Female, age 11, born in Ohio; John Hartman, Male, age 9, born in Ohio; Eliza Hartman, Female, age 6, born in Ohio; Jacob Hartman, Male, age 4, born in Ohio; Sarah Hartman, Female, age 2, born in Ohio, Ema Hartman, Female, age 0, born in Ohio, and Caroline Miller, age 1, born in Ohio.
10. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9PPN-VQK Duplicate tax records : 1821-1850 Authors: Hardin County (Ohio). Auditor (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967, 1973 Physical: 4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Citation "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9PPN-VQK?cc=1473259 : 29 March 2019), > image 1 of 1; Tax records indexed by Ohio Genealogy Society. Citing multiple county courthouse offices, Ohio. Notes
    • Hartman William, value $72, State County tax $.77.1, Road tax $.72, Total due $.84.3
11. ↑ https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_Biographical_Record_of_Hamilton_County/XlZCbtY5dqsC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Hartman A Biographical Record of Hamilton County, Iowa. United States: Brookhaven Press, 1902.
    • A Biographical Record of Hamilton County, Biography of Isaiah Doane, p.644 talks about William and son Wesley Hartman. The story about seeking gold starts on the previous page, 643. Isaiah's biography starts on page 636.
12. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GB9J-9NYP Iowa, 1860 federal census : population schedules Authors: United States. Census Office. 8th census, 1860 (Main Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Language: English Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1950, 1967 Physical: 43 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
    • 1860 Census p.61-342, Washington Twp, post office Border Plains, line 6, T88N R27W, dwelling/family, 562/562, William, 55, m, w, farmer, $1000/$200, VA; Catherine, 47, f, w, VA; John, 19, m, w, farmer, OH, school; Jacob, 14, m, w, school; Sarah, 11, f, w, school; Emma, 8, f, w, school; Caroline, 6, f, w, school.
13. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-67PN-NN Iowa: (2nd) Wayne and Webster Counties (NARA Series M593, Roll 425)
    • p. 536, Webster Twp, line 5, dwelling/family 62/62, Hartman W., 67, m, w, farmer, $1200/$400, VA, cannot read, cannot write; Catherine, 57, f, w, VA, cannot read, cannot write; Jacob, 24, m, w; Carol, 17, f, w.
14. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB9-S7HT Iowa: Washington (cont'd: E.D. 140, sheet 65-end) Wayne, and Webster (part: E.D. 226, sheet 10) Counties (NARA Series T9, Roll 369) Iowa, 1880 federal census : soundex and population schedules *1880 United States Federal Census, Name: William Hartman, Age: 73, Birth Date: Abt 1807, Birthplace: Virginia, Home in 1880: Webster, Webster, Iowa, USA, Dwelling Number: 103, Race: White, Gender: Male, Relation to Head of House: Self (Head), Marital status: Married, Spouse's name: Catherine L. Hartman, Father's Birthplace: Maryland, Mother's Birthplace: Maryland, Occupation: Farmer, Sick: Foot Cut, Maimed, Crippled, or Bedridden: Yes, Neighbors: View others on page, Household Members: Name Age, William Hartman 73, Catherine L. Hartman 66, Delbert Edwards 2.
15. ↑ http://iagenweb.org/webster/cemeteries/Burials/hartman.html Citation Webster County Iowa Genweb Cemeteries, Hartman Cemetery : Section 10, 7 miles S of Duncombe, or 2 miles W, 1/4 S of Homer, West of Road. Located in pasture on hilltop. It has 8 markers although there are 14 graves just west of the creek. Jacob Hartman, Col. H. 44th Indiana Infantry, and his wife, Ceb. were buried here with relatives, except two children who were not related. Notes
    • Gives information about William Hartman's death date. However the transcriber said his tombstone says he is son of Jacob, but that can't be, he was born before Jacob Hartman! Here is the information from Webster County Iowa Genweb website: HARTMAN, WILLIAM, 19 DEC 1884, 77YRS 08 MON 06 DAYS, TMB; SON OF JACOB AND CEB-TMB BROKEN PHOTO 5-43