Henry Tawney (1812 - 1906)

Born 17 Jan 1812 in Maryland, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Mary E. (Williams) Tawney — married 4 Aug 1831 (to 23 Nov 1863) in Tuscarawas, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 16 Nov 1906 at age 94 in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, USA

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Biography

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• "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9KH-GL6 : accessed 26 December 2014), Henry Tawney, Adel Township Adel town, Dallas, Iowa, United States; citing sheet 1A, family 9, NARA microfilm publication T623,National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,240,427.
• "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MD27-PFZ : accessed 26 December 2014), Henry Tawney, Adel, Dallas, Iowa, United States, 51; citing sheet 268C, film number 0335, NARA microfilm publication T9, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,254,335. *"United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MDJT-FMV : accessed 26 December 2014), Henry Tawney, Iowa, United States; citing p. 12, family 95, NARA microfilm publication M593, National Archives and Records Administration,Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 545,884.
• "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHVG-DXX : accessed 26 December 2014), Henry Tawney, Clinton, Elkhart, Indiana, United States; citing family 1386, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "Maryland, Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," index, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F488-WFC : accessed 26 December 2014), Henrich Tawney, 17 Jan 1812; citing ; FHL microfilm 13,200.
• "Iowa, State Census, 1905," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/23YJ-BNL : accessed 26 December 2014), Henry Tawney, 1905; citing Census, Dallas, Iowa, United States,card B224, State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm1,430,364.
• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=tawney&GSfn=henry&GSby=1812&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9778783&df=all& Burial: Oakdale Cemetery Adel Dallas County Iowa, USA Plot: Stark County Deeds, Vol. Q, pp. 569-570: To all to whom these presents shall come greeting--Know ye that I James Patton of Stark County Ohio for the consideration of fifty dollars received to my full satisfaction of Henry Tawney of said county do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto him the said Henry Tawney and his heirs a lot of ground in the Town of Milan in Stark County aforesaid which said lot is distinguished on the map of said town as recorded in the recorders office for said county by the number twenty one with the appurtenances thereunto belonging; To have and to hold the said lot of ground with all privileges and appurtenances to him the said Henry Tawney his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own proper use and behoof and also I the said James Patton do for myself my heirs executors and administrators covenant with the said Henry Tawney his heirs and assigns that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written and that the same is free of all encumbrances whatsoever and furthermore It he said James Patton do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above bargained and granted premises to him the said Henry Tawney his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever and I Rachael Patton wife of the said James Patton do hereby in consideration of the money so as aforesaid paid to my said husband remise release and forever quit claim unto the said Henry Tawney his heirs and assigns all my right and title of dower in and to the above described lot. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 5th day of April Anno Domini 1836. James Patton Rachael Patton (her mark) Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Henry Miller George F. Norton (J. P.) recd May 17th & recorded June 12th 1837 Danl Raffensperger Recorder 1837 Stark County, Ohio, Property Taxes, Lawrence Township, p. 269: Tawney Henry, Milan, No. 21, value 28, St. T. 91, Co. T. 133, R. T. 70,Amt. T. 294. 1838 Stark County, Ohio, Property Taxes, Lawrence Township, p. 306: Tawney Henry, Milan, No. 21, value 28, St. T. 112, Co. T. 147, R. T. 056,Tp. T. 014, Amt. T. 329. Stark County Deeds, Vol. 31, p. 339: To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye, that I Jacob Winters of the County of Stark State of Ohio for the consideration of sixty dollars, received to my full satisfaction of Henry Tawney of the county and state aforesaid, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto him the said Henry Tawney and his heirs all that lot of ground, in the first Addition of the Town of West Fulton in Stark County aforesaid which said lot is distinguished on the Map of said Town as recorded in the Recorders Office for said county by the number five (5) with the appurtenances, To have and to hold said lot of ground In witness whereof,we have hereunto set our hands and seals these eight day of May Anno Domini, 1838. Jacob Winters Darew Winters Signed sealed and delivered in presence of William Alban (Justice of the Peace) Timothy White 1840 US Census, Fulton, Lawrence Township, Stark County, Ohio, p. 147: Henry Tawney, two males under 5 [William & John], one male 5-9 [Abraham],one male 20-29 [Henry]; one female 20-29 [Mary]. Stark County Deeds, Vol. 31, p. 340: To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye that I Henry Tawney of the County of Stark Ohio for the consideration of seventy dollars received to my full satisfaction of David Bair of the county and state aforesaid, do give grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto him the said David Bear and his heirs a lot of ground in the first Addition of the Town of West Fulton in Stark County aforesaid which said lot is distinguished on the map of said town, as recorded in the Recorders Office for said county, by the number five (5) with appurtenances there unto belonging, To have and to hold the said lot of ground and I Mary Tawney wife of the said Henry Tawney, do hereby in consideration of the money so as aforesaid paid to my said husband, remise release and forever quit claim unto the said David Bear and his heirs and assigns all my right and title of Dower in and to the above described lot. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals, 12th day of October Anno Domini 1842. Henry Tawney Mary Tawney (her mark) Signed, sealed and delivered In Presents of William Alban (J.P.) David Beck Stark County Deeds, Vol. 30, p. 456: To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye, that I Henry Tawney of Stark County for the consideration of two hundred & fifty dollars received to my full satisfaction of Simon Ehret of the county &state aforesaid do give grant, bargain sell & confirm unto him the said Simon Ehret and his heirs a lot of ground in the Town of Milan in Stark County aforesaid which said lot is distinguished on the map of said town as Recorded in the Recorders office for said county by the number twenty one with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, To have and to hold the said lot of ground with the privileges & appurtenances to him the said Simon Ehret his heirs & assigns to him and their own proper use & behoof. And also I the said Henry Tawney do for myself my heirs executors and administrators Covenant with the said Simon Ehret his heirs and assigns that at, and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple and have good right to bargain & sell the same in manner & form as is above written and that the same is free of all encumbrances whatsoever, And further more It he said Henry Tawney do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to warrant & defend the above bargained and granted premises to him the said Simon Ehret his heirs and assigns against all claims &demands whatsoever, And I Mary Tawney wife of the said Henry Tawney do hereby in consideration of the money so as aforesaid paid to my said husband remise, release & forever quit claim unto the said Simon Ehrethis heirs and assigns all my rights and title of dower in & to the above described lot. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals this 5th day of September A.D. 1843. Henry Tawney Mary Tawney (her mark) Signed sealed & delivered in presents of Alexander M. Russell, William Christ The State of Ohio Stark County ss. Before me a Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid personally came Henry Tawney and Mary Tawney his wife & severally acknowledged the above deed of conveyance to be their voluntary act and deed. And the said Mary Tawney wife of the said Henry Tawney being by me examined separate & apart from her said husband and the contents of the above deed being by me made known to her declared upon such separate examination that she did voluntarily sign seal & acknowledge the same and that she is still satisfied therewith. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal this 5th day of September 1843. Alexander M. Russell J. Peace Read & Recorded Sept. 8, 1843 Arnold Lynch Recorder 1850 US Census (18 Sept), Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana: dwelling 1344, family 1386; Henry Tawney, 38, M, black smith, value of real estate 2000, born in Maryland; Mary, 38, F, born in Ohio; Abram, 18, M, farmer, Ohio; William H., 11, M, Ohio; John W., 9, M, Ohio; James L., 8, M, Ohio; Mary E., 6, F, Ind.; Margaret I., 4, F, Ind.; Sarah A., 3, F, Ind. 1860 US Census (28 July), Adel Township, Dallas County, Iowa: dwelling 829, family 931; Henry Tawney, 47, M, farmer, value of real estate 9000, personal estate 2310, born in Maryland; Mary, 48, F, born in Ohio; John, 20, M, farmer, Ohio; James, 18, M, farmer, Ohio, attended school within the year; Mary E., 16, F, Ind., attended school within the year; Margaret I., 14, F, Ind., attended school within the year; Sarah A., 12, F, Ind., attended school within the year; Elias, 9, M, Ind., attended school within the year; Hugh, 6, M, Ind. 1870 US Census (16 August), Town of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, p. 521: dwelling 97, family 95; Tawney Henry, 58, M, Ret. farmer, value of real estate 2500, value of personal property 4800, born in Maryland, male US citizen 21+; --Hannah, 47, F, Keeping house, born in New York. The History of Dallas County, Iowa (Union Historical Company, 1879): Adel Henry Tawney, retired. 1880 US Census (5 July), Town of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa: dwelling 483; Tawney Henry, M, 68, Blacksmith, born in Maryland, father born in Maryland, mother born in Maryland; Hannah, F, 58, wife, Keeping house, born in New York, father Rhode Island, mother New York. 1895 Iowa State Census, Adel, Dallas County: Henry Tawney, 83, Maryland; Hannah H. Tawney, 73, New York. 1900 US Census (1 June), Town of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, p. 28: Tawney Henry, head, Jan. 1812, 88, married four years, born in Maryland,father no facts, mother no facts, farmer, retired, can read, write, speak English, owns home, free of mortgage, house (not farm); Elizabeth, wife, Jul. 1822, 77, born in Ohio, father Pennsylvania, mother Virginia, can read, write, speak English. Record of Wills No. 2, Dallas Co., Iowa pp. 400-403: Last Will and Testament of Henry Tawney I, Henry Tawney of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, being of sound disposing mind and memory, hereby revoking all former wills made by me, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form; as follows, to-wit: First:- First of all, I direct that all of my just debts be paid. Second:- I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth Tawney,absolutely and in fee simple my home place, Block Twenty-four (24) in Rices addition to the Town of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, and also Two thousand dollars in cash. The provisions herein made for my wife shall be in lieu of dower. Third:- I give and bequeath to my son, Abraham Tawney, Eight Hundred Dollars in cash. Fourth:- I give and bequeath to my son, John W. Tawney, one thousand dollars in cash. Fifth:- I give and bequeath to my son, Elias Tawney, Eight hundred dollars in cash. Sixth:- I give and bequeath to my son, Hugh Tawney, Three Hundred Dollars in cash. Seventh:- I give and bequeath to the heirs of my deceased daughter,Amanda Merical, Eight Hundred dollars in cash, share and share alike. Eighth:- I give and bequeath to my daughter, Margaret E. Aiken, Eight Hundred dollars in cash. Ninth:-I give and bequeath to the heirs of my deceased daughter, Mary Gilman, Five Hundred dollars in cash, share and share alike. Tenth:- I give and bequeath to my son, William Tawney, Five Hundred dollars in cash. Eleventh:- In making the bequests herein provided for for my children and grand-children, I have taken into consideration what I have advanced and done for each heretofore. If my estate should not prove sufficient to pay the bequests herein made, then I direct that each receive of the whole amount in proportion to the amount herein provided for. Twelfth:- Reposing perfect confidence in my son, John W. Tawney, and G.W. Clarke, I do hereby appoint them Executors of this my last will and testament and direct that they be not required to give bond and further request and express it as my desire that the said G. W. Clarke in addition to his duties as executor, attend to and conduct all the legal business that may be necessary for the proper settlement of my estate and the execution of this my last will. Signed this 15th day of January, 1896. Henry Tawney We hereby certify that on this 15th day of January, 1896, Henry Tawney,with whom we were well and intimately acquainted, signed the foregoing instrument in the presence of each of us, and to each of us declared the same to be his last will and testament, and that we each signed this certificate in his presence, and in the presence of each other as witnesses to his said last will and testament. Wm A. McKibben R. McKibben I, Henry Tawney, of Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, being of sound disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this codicil to my last will and testament, made on the 15th day of January, 1896, as follows,to-wit: First:- I direct that all the real-estate of which I may die seized,except that already disposed of, by my said Will, wherever situated, be sold and the proceeds thereof used for the payment of my legacies provided for in my said Will, so far as may be necessary. Second:- After the payment of all of said legacies, I direct that the rest and residue of my estate, if there be any, be divided equally among all of my said children and grandchildren, provided for in my said Will,the Grand-children of each of my deceased daughters receiving one share only. Third:- I direct that all moneys that any of the legatees named in my will may receive from me after the date hereof be treated by my Executors advancements to them on said legacies and that in any such case the legacy be diminished by the amount of the advancement. Signed this 24th day of January, 1896, Henry Tawney We hereby certify that on this 24th day of January, 1896, Henry Tawney signed the foregoing codicil to his will in the presence of each of us,and to each of us declared the same to be a codicil to his last will and testament and we each signed this certificate in his presence and in the presence of each other as witnesses to the said codicil to his said last will and testament. Wm A. McKibben R. McKibben Proof of Will State of Iowa Dallas County I, M. J. Graham, clerk of the District Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that on this day at the January Term A.D. 1907 of said Court the Will and instrument and codicil in writing hereunto annexed and bearing dates on the 15th and 24th days of January, A.D. 1896, was duly proved before and allowed by said Court as and for the last will and Testament and Codicil thereto of Henry Tawney, late of said County,deceased, and was by said Court ordered to be recorded as such Will and Testament and John W. Tawney and G. W. Clarke were appointed as Executors without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Adel in said County this 8th day of January,A.D. 1907. M. J. Graham, Clerk By Ralph E. Joy, Deputy

Sources

• "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDWC-VLH : 10 February 2018), Henry Tawney and Polly Williams, 04 Aug 1831; citing Tuscarawas, Ohio, reference cn 1655; FHL microfilm 317,306.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:37VJ-73D : accessed 2015-09-06), entry for Henry /Tawney/.

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