Nathaniel Hiestand (1831 - 1895)

Born 9 Oct 1831 in Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy (Weaver) Heistand — married 19 May 1853 in Wood, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Jul 1895 at age 63 in Fostoria, Hancock, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Nathaniel Hiestand was born on 9 Oct 1831^[1] in Ohio;^[2] he was the son of David Hiestand and Frances Bixler.^[2]

In 1840,^[3] Nathaniel Hiestand's father, David Heastand [sic], was enumerated in the federal census, and he was living in Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio as head of household, which included [possible names]: a) males - 1 (5 - 9) [??], 3 (10 - 14) [Enoch, Levi, & Nathaniel], 1 (20 - 29) [??], 1 (40 - 49) [David Heastand]; b) females - 1 (< 5) [Magdalene], 2 ( 5 - 9) [Frances & ??], 2 (10 - 14) [Rachel & ??], 1 (30 - 39) [Fanny (Bixler) Heastand].

In 1850,^[2] Nathaniel Heistand (age 19, born Ohio) was living in Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio in the household of his father, David Heistand (age 53, born Virginia), with his mother, Fannie Heistand (age 49, born Virginia), and his Heistand siblings, born Ohio (age, sex): i) Enoch (22, M), ii) Levi (21, M), iv) Fanny (18, F), v) Magadelen (16, F), vi) David (8, M). David, Sr.'s occupation was a farmer; he owned real estate valued at $3000.

On 19 May 1853 in Wood County, Ohio,^[4] Nathaniel Hieston [sic] married Nancy Weaver.

In 1860,^[5] Nathaniel Heaston [sic] (age 29, born Ohio) was living in Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio as head of household with his wife, Nancy Heaston [sic] (age 27, born Ohio), with their Heaston [sic] children, born Ohio (age, sex): i) George (6, M), ii) Emma (4, F, Michigan), iii) Susanna (2, F), iv) Fanny (0, F). Nathaniel's occupation was a farmer; he owned personal property valued at $257.

In 1870,^[6] Nathaniel Hestand [sic] (age 39, born Ohio) was living in Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio as head of household with his wife, Nancy Hestand [sic] (age 37, born Ohio), and their Hestand [sic] children, born Ohio (except as noted) (age, sex): i) George W. (16, M), ii) Emma (14, F, Michigan), iii) Susanna (13, F), iv) Fanny (11, F), v) Abraham L. (6, M), vi) Mary B. (0, F). Nathaniel's occupation was a farmer; he owned personal property valued at $697.

In 1880,^[7] Nathaniel Hiestand (age 50, born Ohio) was living in Washington Township, Hancock County, Ohio as head of household with his wife, Nancy Hiestand (age 49, born Ohio), and their Hiestand children, born Ohio (age, sex): i) Abraham (16, M), ii) Mary (10, F). Nathaniel's occupation was a farmer.

On 3 Jul 1895 in Fostina, Hancock County, Ohio,^[8] Nathaniel Hiestand signed his last will and testament.^[9] In his will, Nathaniel identified the following people, bequeathals, and directives:

• Nancy Hiestand, wife - property in which they now reside (1 acre lot) for her sole use, including power to sell any or all of it and use proceeds as she sees fit.
• George Heistand, son
• Abe Heistand, son
• Mary E. Wade, daughter
• Fannie Firy [??], daughter

Nathaniel Hiestand died on 19 Jul 1895, and he was buried in the Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Hancock County, Ohio, USA. ^[1]

Probate

The probate of the estate of Nathaniel Hiestand was initiated on 14 Aug 1895 in the Hancock County Court.^[8] In that record, there are a number of court orders related to the probate, as well as the Last Will itself. However, the probate records contain only the 1st page of what appears to be a multi-page Last Will. There is an additional transcription of the Last Will that includes Nathaniel's signature and those of the subscribing witnesses.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50385198/nathaniel-heistand: accessed 31 October 2022), memorial page for Nathaniel Heistand (9 Oct 1831–19 Jul 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50385198, citing Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Hancock County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Joseph Crone (contributor 46919259) .
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6SR9-R84?cc=1401638&wc=95R7-N3D%3A1031310001%2C1031662701%2C1031392601 : 9 April 2016), Ohio > Hancock > Washington > image 5 of 32; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYTL-L4L?cc=1786457&wc=31SJ-DYG%3A1588669308%2C1588666164%2C1588666326 : 24 August 2015), Ohio > Hancock > Washington Township > image 8 of 11; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-BG4V-3?cc=1614804&wc=ZR5D-DP8%3A122424101%2C122604101 : 15 July 2014), Wood > Marriage records 1852-1866 vol 4B > image 65 of 481; county courthouses, Ohio.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BS8-XR3?cc=1473181&wc=7QGH-B2Y%3A1589432777%2C1589423726%2C1589422406 : 24 March 2017), Ohio > Hancock > Washington Township > image 4 of 36; 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.).
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-69ZS-NJX?cc=1438024&wc=KGF1-3TL%3A518654901%2C519139501%2C519426201 : 14 June 2019), Ohio > Hancock > Washington Township > image 29 of 34; citing NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBK-TMW?cc=1417683&wc=XHZD-929%3A1589410656%2C1589399710%2C1589395469%2C1589394826 : 24 December 2015), Ohio > Hancock > Washington > ED 176 > image 2 of 44; citing NARA microfilm publication T9, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d.)
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} "Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8801/images/005430672_01937); accessed 31 Oct 2022, citing Original Probate Papers, 1829-1907; Probate Place: Hancock, Ohio; probate of estate of Nathaniel Hiestand including last will
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} "Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998", database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8801/images/005430907_00083); accessed 31 Oct 2022, citing Original data:Ohio County, District and Probate Courts; Hancock County, Will Record, Vol 6-8, 1894-1903, page 97, Last Will of Nathaniel Hiestand

See also

• FamilySearch profile for Nathaniel Heistand