Eliza F Racer (abt. 1840)

Born about May 1840 in Ohio, United States

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Biography

1840 Census

In 1840 William and his family are residing in Marietta, Ohio. He has listed as having the following family members in his household:

• 1 Male under the age of 5
• 1 Male aged 20 to 30 ( William Pitt Racer)
• 2 Females under the age of 5 (?? & Eliza)
• 1 Female aged 20 to 30 ( Harriet)
• 1 Female aged 60 to 70

1850 Census

In 1850 William is living in Marietta, Ohio; he is married with children. William is supporting his family working as a clerk. The census does not indicate what type of clerk. All of his family members were born in Ohio.

• William P Racer (Head) Age 34
• Happy Racer (Wife) Age 36
• Eliza Racer (Daughter) Age 10
• Susan Racer (Daughter) Age 7
• William P Racer (Son) Age 6
• Happy Racer (Daughter) Age 5
• Ellen Racer (Daughter) Age 2

1860 Census

In 1860 William is still living in Marietta with his wife and several children. William is still supporting his family on the salary of a clerk. Nancy Booth is listed as a teacher, It is not clear whether she is a member of his family or employed to teach his children.

• William Racer (Head) Age 44
• Happy Racer (Wife) Age 45
• Eliza Racer (Daughter) Age 20
• Susan Racer (Daughter) Age 17
• Happy Racer (Daughter) Age 14
• Pitt Racer (Son) Age 14
• Benj S Racer (Son) Age 3
• Rhoda Janes Female Age 39
• Nancy J Booth Female Age 23
• Sarah Middleswart Female Age 14

1870 Census

In 1870 William is supporting his family as a Bridge Builder while his son is listed as a house painter. It's not clear if this is his business or if he is employed elsewhere. William has prospered during his life and is listed as having real estate valued at $8000 and personal at $1000. Joseph is working at home on the farm.

• William Racer (Head) Age 54
• Abby Racer (Wife) Age 55
• Eliza Racer (Daughter) Age 27
• Susan Racer (Daughter) Age 25
• Happy Racer (Daughter) Age 23
• William P Racer (Son) 23
• Joseph Racer Male Age 20
• Samuel Racer Male Age 10

1900 Census

In 1900 William is living in Marietta, Ohio with his wife where they are renting their residence. His older sister, Eliza is also living with them. William is 56 years old , his wife is 46 years old and his sister is 60. In this census Viola is listed as giving birth to two children with one still living. Eliza is listed as being single. Eliza is listed as being employed as a teacher and William is an engineer. This census does not indicate if William owns his residence or if he rents.

• William Racer (Head) Age 56
• Viola Racer (Wife) Age 46
• Eliza F Racer (Sister) Age 60

Sources

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRV-4SF : 8 September 2017), Wm Pitt Racer, Marietta Ward 1, Marietta City, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing p. 306, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 433; FHL microfilm 20,179.
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX3Z-GSH : 12 April 2016), William P Racer, Marietta, ward 1, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing family 264, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCPH-5JD : 13 December 2017), William Racer, 1860.
• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6K3-Q8Z : 12 April 2016), William Racer, Ohio, United States; citing p. 42, family 300, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,778.
• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMX2-HPV : accessed 1 February 2018), William Racer, Marietta Township Marietta city Ward 2, Washington, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 120, sheet 20A, family 448, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,331.