John Marshall Jr. (abt. 1796 - bef. 1872)

Born about 1796 in Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Rachel E (Debolt) Marshall — married 14 Oct 1819 in Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died before 13 Jan 1872 before about age 76 in Union County, Indiana, United States

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Biography

John Marshall Jr. was born about 1796 in Pennsylvania.^[1]

John married his wife Rachel E Debolt (1789-1867) in Hamilton County, Ohio on October 14, 1819.^[2]

John died between 27 April 1871 (date will was filed) and 13 January 1872 (probate).^[3]

1820 US Census: Hamilton County, Ohio

John was listed as "John Marshall Jun." in the 1820 US Federal Census while living in Anderson Township, Hamilton County, Ohio.^[4] His father, John Marshall, Sr. is listed two lines after him. Following is a transcription of his enumeration (Line 3) and the enumeration of his father's household (Line 5). John, Jr.'s father-in-law, Henry DeBolt (abt.1773-1805), is listed on the same page, living on his farm along what is now Debolt St. coming out of Newtown.

1830 US Census: Union County, Indiana

John was enumerated in the 1830 US Census while living in Union County, Indiana. The following table shows five consecutive lines of enumerations from the census record, which include connected individuals such as John's brother-in-law, Michael Debolt.^[5]

1840 US Census: Preble County, Ohio

John was enumerated in the 1840 US Census while living in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio.^[6] As in the 1820 census, John is once again living near his father. Preble County adjoins Union County, Indiana and so the family of John, Jr. is only a few miles from where they were living in 1830.

1850 US Census: Union County, Indiana

In 1850, John and Rachel were once again living in Center Township near Goodwins Corner in Union County, Indiana.^[1] A transcription of the enumeration of their family can be found here: Marshall & Leonard Families - 1850 US Census Record.

1860 US Census: Union County, Indiana

In 1860, John and Rachel were still living in Center Township near Goodwins Corner in Union County, Indiana.^[7]

1867 John's Wife, Rachel, Passes Away

John's wife, Rachel E (Debolt) Marshall (1789-1867), passed away on June 28, 1867, according to her tombstone found in Pentecost Cemetery.^[8]

1870 US Census: Union County, Indiana

In 1870, John was a "Retired Farmer" when he was enumerated in the household of his son, Henry, in Liberty Township, Union County, Indiana.^[9]

1871-1872 Death, Will & Burial

John died between 27 April 1871 (date will was filed) and 13 January 1872 (probate).^[3] His will was submitted to the Court of Common Pleas in Union County, Indiana and names his children, Nancy, William, Lewis and Henry, as well as grandchildren, Emma and Amanda.^[3] A transcription of his will is available at Will of John Marshall, Jr..

His place of burial is unknown.

Research Notes

• DNA evidence suggests John Marshall is the brother of Jacob Marshall, who owned a farm in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio, where John, Jr. and John, Sr. were living in 1840. It seems reasonable to believe Jacob's earlier arrival is what led John Jr., followed by their father, to move to the area. This researcher's DNA matches DNA with descendants of Jacob Marshall. - Kelly Leonard 02:32, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
• John Marshall, Sr. may be the one named on a land grant in the Virginia Military District in Ohio. - Kelly Leonard 14:20, 7 March 2022 (UTC)
• Now that a range of dates for his death is known, another search in newspapers could reveal an exact date of this death. Leonard-10833 02:38, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Reel 0176 - 1850 Indiana Federal Population Census Schedules - Tipton, Union, and Vanderburgh Counties. 1850 U.S. Census, Center Township, Union County, Indiana; citing family 602, dwelling 602, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), P. 173. John Marshall, Line 28, living with his wife and children. Accessed at archive.org on 15 September 2023.
2. ↑ Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Indiana County, District and Probate Courts. Will Records, Vol 1, 1821-1827; Will Records, Vol A-B, 1845-1872. Accessed at Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, p. 375 on Ancestry.com 29 Oct 2023. Transcription available at Will of John Marshall, Jr..
4. ↑ Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Anderson, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 298; NARA Roll: M33_87; Image: 239
5. ↑ Reel 0032 - 1830 Indiana Federal Population Census Schedules - Ripley, Switzerland, Parke, Fountain, Warren, Vanderburgh, Union, and Clay Counties. Population schedules of the fifth census of the United States, 1830, Indiana [microform], 1969. P. 494. Accessed at archive.org on 21 Oct. 2023.
6. ↑ Reel 0421 - 1840 Ohio Federal Population Census Schedules - Pike and Preble Counties, Population schedules of the sixth census of the United States, 1840, Ohio [microform]. United States. Bureau of the Census; United States. National Archives and Records Service, 1967. P. 300. Accessed at archive.org on 22 Oct 2023.
7. ↑ Reel 301, "US Census, 1860", database online. Center Township, Union County, Indiana, USA; pg. 318, family 795, dwelling 778, line 28; July 10, 1860. Accessed at Internet Archive on August 12, 2021.
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110895035/rachel-e-marshall: accessed 19 November 2023), memorial page for Rachel E. Debolt Marshall (26 Dec 1789–29 Jun 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110895035, citing Pentecost Cemetery, Center Township, Union County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Will Motsinger (contributor 47262409).
9. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census, Center Township, Union County, Indiana.