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Note: From notes dated October 9, 1975 Elma (McCoy) Bryant 604 South 5th Street Effingham, Illinois 62401 Gabriel Porter Magers was born in Knox County, Ohio near the small village of Danville, 10 FEB. 1824. He was the 4th child of William Ridgely Magers ( Ten spelled as Majors) and his first wife, Jane Porter. Jane died in Childbirth in 1826 when her 5th child was born. Gabriel was 2 years old when his mother died. Re received his education in Knox County and spent his early life assisting his father in farming. When he was 21, he went to Frostberg, Maryland ( Allegany County) and learned the shoemaker trade. he also married Julian Ann O'Brien while there and stayed there 4 years. In 1849 or 1850 he took his family to Knox County, Ohio and began farming. In the spring of 1854 he moved the family to DeKalb, Indiana near Garrett. He stayed here 7 years, then in 1861 he came to Allen County, Indiana ( near The small village of Leo) In 1872 (When my mother was 7 years old) he brought his family to Effingham County, Illinois to a farm located west of Altamont, on the "Mound". He lost this farm, but bought the 10 acres SE of Altamont where Aunt Annie was born and where Grandpap and Grandmother died. After Grandmother's death, Grandpap lived a while with Uncle John, but he was'nt satisfied so when my parents bought the place he moved in with them and is where he died.. Goth funerals were held in the St. Clare Catholic Church. They were devout members.. Grandmother Magers father was Daniel O;Brien. he died at the age of 44 and was born in Ireland. Her mother Susan Winters was of German descent and lived to at least 75. Susan O'Brien, sister to grandma, married Ambrose Magers and lived her life in Knox County, Ohio. Ambrose was a son of Nathan Majors Jr.; whose father was Nathan Sr. , same as Williams father. Nathan Sr. left a will which named 8 of his 12 children, his wife was named Ann (Possible Nancy Ann) The surname is not know to me. Nathan Sr.'s Parents were Peter Majors and wife Ann. This seems to be for real as several different persons working the Majors-Magers Genealogy all seem satisfied with the proof they have managed to find. Nathan Sr. left 100 acres apiece and adjoining in Knox County Ohio to his sons William Ridgely and Nathan Jr. and he left the Home plantation in Allegany County Maryland to his other son Ambrose. This land was described as being partly in the state of Virginia (Now West Virginia) and partly in Pennsylvania. The Ambrose that stayed in Maryland seemed not to have married. I have a copy of a will that left it to Mary and to his mother Nancy. But he also made provision to leave to all his brothers and sisters in case Mary and his mother could not inherit due to their death, or after their death if any was remaining. The only trouble was he failed to name his other brothers and sisters. Nathan Jr. and William Ridgely both served in the war of 1812. From what I have read and had sent to me from other Family History seekers I still believe the earliest Majors came from Wales. I have heard of a Majors who was a Hessian soldier in the Revolution and stayed on here after the war. I've heard there were 9 Majors Brothers originally who came to America. Gut all I know is that there are enough William, Natha, Benjamin and Peter Majors and Elisa to keep one very busy for years trying to get them sorted out. From the Early earliest Majors in Maryland to Knox County, Ohio to Noble and other county s in Indiana and Illinois and eve farther west they always came to new territory in a group and all with in the group were related somehow. There were always Majors (Magers), Logsdons, Porters, McKinzie's, Arnolds and lots of other family names among the newcomers. In Maryland , one of Nathan Sr's Daughters, Catherine, married a William Logsdon (some of this branch made it to Ohio). A daughter , Lydia married Henry Porter, son of Moses Porter. The daughter Ann married John Mattingly Jr. She supposedly died in Ohio. Nathan Jr. married Winnifred Logsdon and she was Elizabeth's husband William l. Sister. Etc Etc. Nathan Major's father Peter majors, made his will in Frederick County Maryland. It named children as being , peter Jr; Nathan: Elias; John; Lawrence, and Maria Henrietta. This Peter was in Harford County and was christened in St. Paul's Episcopal church in Baltimore Maryland. They came to Allegany County early and was considered as being on of the pioneers of the county. This Peter majors Sr. and sons Peter Jr. and Elias were members of the Association or Committee of Observation in the Middle District of the Rev. War. Moses, Joseph, Gabriel and Elias McKenzie, Anthony Arnold and William Logsdon Sr., Ralph,Edwin and John Logsdon, Lots of the Durbin family, Mattingly , Porter and Frost were includes in this and all received Military grants of land in Allegany County in 1785 for their service. The history books say "The Catholics of Knox County, Ohio were the religious Pioneers" William Ridgely majors and Gabriel Porter Majors , Jane Porter's father was Josiah. I do not know where in Knox county she was born but I have a snapshot of William Ridgely Majors, His wife Margaret and a small daughter. Nancy's grave is in Avilla Cemetery, ( Located 1/2 mile north of Arville) Noble County, Indiana. Some of Ambrose and Susan O'Brien Magers and family are buried in this area too. I have certified copy of William and Jane's Marriage Application ( at that time the person marring the couple was not required and did not in most cases return anything showing they married them) I also have a copy of Gabriel Porter Magers and Julia O'Brien's application and several of Williams Sisters. etc. What I can't seem to find are the names of Gabriel Porter Magers other sisters and brothers (whichever they were) and for certain the names of his half sisters and half-brothers. I feel I probably have some information on them picked up from friends doing the Logsdon, Arnold, Sapps and Porters etc. of Knox County, Ohio But without knowing for sure exactly their names, birth dates, marriages etc. I can't be sure I have the right parties. E. L. B. Gabriel Porter Magers Obituary - "Altamont News" date unknown Last Sunday morning, at his home east of the city, occurred the death of Mr. Gabriel Porter Magers, a pioneer resident of this county, where he was well known and highly respected. Gabriel Porter Magers was born February 10, 1824, near Danville, Knox County, Ohio where he lived with his parents until manhood. When he was about 22 years of age he went to Frostburg, Maryland, where he began business as a shoemaker and dealer, continuing in this business for four years. He then returned to Knox County, Ohio, purchased a farm and has followed that occupation ever since. He sold his farm in Ohio in 1854 and moved to De Kalb County, Indiana. In 1861 he moved at Allen County, Indiana, and in 1872 he became a resident of Effingham County, Illinois which has since been his home. On November 17, 1846, he united in marriage with Julia Ann O'Brien of Maryland, who died here November 6, 1899. Their children are; John B., Madison, Indiana; William R., Trenton, Missouri; Mrs. Emme E. Sapp, Garrett, Indiana; Samuel D., Ypsilanti, Michigan; Francis D., who died November 16, 1892; Mrs. Lucy A. McCoy, Altamont, Illinois; Theodore M., Altamont, Illinois; Mrs. Alice Schiedeberg, Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. Anna B. Beck of Leads, South Dakota. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church,Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Father Stubs officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery. The News joins with friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.From notes dated October 9, 1975 Elma (McCoy) Bryant 604 South 5th Street Effingham, Illinois 62401 Gabriel Porter Magers was born in Knox County, Ohio near the small village of Danville, 10 FEB. 1824. He was the 4th child of William Ridgely Magers ( Ten spelled as Majors) and his first wife, Jane Porter. Jane died in Childbirth in 1826 when her 5th child was born. Gabriel was 2 years old when his mother died. Re received his education in Knox County and spent his early life assisting his father in farming. When he was 21, he went to Frostberg, Maryland ( Allegany County) and learned the shoemaker trade. he also married Julian Ann O'Brien while there and stayed there 4 years. In 1849 or 1850 he took his family to Knox County, Ohio and began farming. In the spring of 1854 he moved the family to DeKalb, Indiana near Garrett. He stayed here 7 years, then in 1861 he came to Allen County, Indiana ( near The small village of Leo) In 1872 (When my mother was 7 years old) he brought his family to Effingham County, Illinois to a farm located west of Altamont, on the "Mound". He lost this farm, but bought the 10 acres SE of Altamont where Aunt Annie was born and where Grandpap and Grandmother died. After Grandmother's death, Grandpap lived a while with Uncle John, but he was'nt satisfied so when my parents bought the place he moved in with them and is where he died.. Goth funerals were held in the St. Clare Catholic Church. They were devout members.. Grandmother Magers father was Daniel O;Brien. he died at the age of 44 and was born in Ireland. Her mother Susan Winters was of German descent and lived to at least 75. Susan O'Brien, sister to grandma, married Ambrose Magers and lived her life in Knox County, Ohio. Ambrose was a son of Nathan Majors Jr.; whose father was Nathan Sr. , same as Williams father. Nathan Sr. left a will which named 8 of his 12 children, his wife was named Ann (Possible Nancy Ann) The surname is not know to me. Nathan Sr.'s Parents were Peter Majors and wife Ann. This seems to be for real as several different persons working the Majors-Magers Genealogy all seem satisfied with the proof they have managed to find. Nathan Sr. left 100 acres apiece and adjoining in Knox County Ohio to his sons William Ridgely and Nathan Jr. and he left the Home plantation in Allegany County Maryland to his other son Ambrose. This land was described as being partly in the state of Virginia (Now West Virginia) and partly in Pennsylvania. The Ambrose that stayed in Maryland seemed not to have married. I have a copy of a will that left it to Mary and to his mother Nancy. But he also made provision to leave to all his brothers and sisters in case Mary and his mother could not inherit due to their death, or after their death if any was remaining. The only trouble was he failed to name his other brothers and sisters. Nathan Jr. and William Ridgely both served in the war of 1812. From what I have read and had sent to me from other Family History seekers I still believe the earliest Majors came from Wales. I have heard of a Majors who was a Hessian soldier in the Revolution and stayed on here after the war. I've heard there were 9 Majors Brothers originally who came to America. Gut all I know is that there are enough William, Natha, Benjamin and Peter Majors and Elisa to keep one very busy for years trying to get them sorted out. From the Early earliest Majors in Maryland to Knox County, Ohio to Noble and other county s in Indiana and Illinois and eve farther west they always came to new territory in a group and all with in the group were related somehow. There were always Majors (Magers), Logsdons, Porters, McKinzie's, Arnolds and lots of other family names among the newcomers. In Maryland , one of Nathan Sr's Daughters, Catherine, married a William Logsdon (some of this branch made it to Ohio). A daughter , Lydia married Henry Porter, son of Moses Porter. The daughter Ann married John Mattingly Jr. She supposedly died in Ohio. Nathan Jr. married Winnifred Logsdon and she was Elizabeth's husband William l. Sister. Etc Etc. Nathan Major's father Peter majors, made his will in Frederick County Maryland. It named children as being , peter Jr; Nathan: Elias; John; Lawrence, and Maria Henrietta. This Peter was in Harford County and was christened in St. Paul's Episcopal church in Baltimore Maryland. They came to Allegany County early and was considered as being on of the pioneers of the county. This Peter majors Sr. and sons Peter Jr. and Elias were members of the Association or Committee of Observation in the Middle District of the Rev. War. Moses, Joseph, Gabriel and Elias McKenzie, Anthony Arnold and William Logsdon Sr., Ralph,Edwin and John Logsdon, Lots of the Durbin family, Mattingly , Porter and Frost were includes in this and all received Military grants of land in Allegany County in 1785 for their service. The history books say "The Catholics of Knox County, Ohio were the religious Pioneers" William Ridgely majors and Gabriel Porter Majors , Jane Porter's father was Josiah. I do not know where in Knox county she was born but I have a snapshot of William Ridgely Majors, His wife Margaret and a small daughter. Nancy's grave is in Avilla Cemetery, ( Located 1/2 mile north of Arville) Noble County, Indiana. Some of Ambrose and Susan O'Brien Magers and family are buried in this area too. I have certified copy of William and Jane's Marriage Application ( at that time the person marring the couple was not required and did not in most cases return anything showing they married them) I also have a copy of Gabriel Porter Magers and Julia O'Brien's application and several of Williams Sisters. etc. What I can't seem to find are the names of Gabriel Porter Magers other sisters and brothers (whichever they were) and for certain the names of his half sisters and half-brothers. I feel I probably have some information on them picked up from friends doing the Logsdon, Arnold, Sapps and Porters etc. of Knox County, Ohio But without knowing for sure exactly their names, birth dates, marriages etc. I can't be sure I have the right parties. E. L. B. Gabriel Porter Magers Obituary - "Altamont News" date unknown Last Sunday morning, at his home east of the city, occurred the death of Mr. Gabriel Porter Magers, a pioneer resident of this county, where he was well known and highly respected. Gabriel Porter Magers was born February 10, 1824, near Danville, Knox County, Ohio where he lived with his parents until manhood. When he was about 22 years of age he went to Frostburg, Maryland, where he began business as a shoemaker and dealer, continuing in this business for four years. He then returned to Knox County, Ohio, purchased a farm and has followed that occupation ever since. He sold his farm in Ohio in 1854 and moved to De Kalb County, Indiana. In 1861 he moved at Allen County, Indiana, and in 1872 he became a resident of Effingham County, Illinois which has since been his home. On November 17, 1846, he united in marriage with Julia Ann O'Brien of Maryland, who died here November 6, 1899. Their children are; John B., Madison, Indiana; William R., Trenton, Missouri; Mrs. Emme E. Sapp, Garrett, Indiana; Samuel D., Ypsilanti, Michigan; Francis D., who died November 16, 1892; Mrs. Lucy A. McCoy, Altamont, Illinois; Theodore M., Altamont, Illinois; Mrs. Alice Schiedeberg, Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. Anna B. Beck of Leads, South Dakota. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church,Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Father Stubs officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery. The News joins with friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. From notes dated October 9, 1975 Elma (McCoy) Bryant 604 South 5th Street Effingham, Illinois 62401 Gabriel Porter Magers was born in Knox County, Ohio near the small village of Danville, 10 FEB. 1824. He was the 4th child of William Ridgely Magers ( Ten spelled as Majors) and his first wife, Jane Porter. Jane died in Childbirth in 1826 when her 5th child was born. Gabriel was 2 years old when his mother died. Re received his education in Knox County and spent his early life assisting his father in farming. When he was 21, he went to Frostberg, Maryland ( Allegany County) and learned the shoemaker trade. he also married Julian Ann O'Brien while there and stayed there 4 years. In 1849 or 1850 he took his family to Knox County, Ohio and began farming. In the spring of 1854 he moved the family to DeKalb, Indiana near Garrett. He stayed here 7 years, then in 1861 he came to Allen County, Indiana ( near The small village of Leo) In 1872 (When my mother was 7 years old) he brought his family to Effingham County, Illinois to a farm located west of Altamont, on the "Mound". He lost this farm, but bought the 10 acres SE of Altamont where Aunt Annie was born and where Grandpap and Grandmother died. After Grandmother's death, Grandpap lived a while with Uncle John, but he was'nt satisfied so when my parents bought the place he moved in with them and is where he died.. Goth funerals were held in the St. Clare Catholic Church. They were devout members.. Grandmother Magers father was Daniel O;Brien. he died at the age of 44 and was born in Ireland. Her mother Susan Winters was of German descent and lived to at least 75. Susan O'Brien, sister to grandma, married Ambrose Magers and lived her life in Knox County, Ohio. Ambrose was a son of Nathan Majors Jr.; whose father was Nathan Sr. , same as Williams father. Nathan Sr. left a will which named 8 of his 12 children, his wife was named Ann (Possible Nancy Ann) The surname is not know to me. Nathan Sr.'s Parents were Peter Majors and wife Ann. This seems to be for real as several different persons working the Majors-Magers Genealogy all seem satisfied with the proof they have managed to find. Nathan Sr. left 100 acres apiece and adjoining in Knox County Ohio to his sons William Ridgely and Nathan Jr. and he left the Home plantation in Allegany County Maryland to his other son Ambrose. This land was described as being partly in the state of Virginia (Now West Virginia) and partly in Pennsylvania. The Ambrose that stayed in Maryland seemed not to have married. I have a copy of a will that left it to Mary and to his mother Nancy. But he also made provision to leave to all his brothers and sisters in case Mary and his mother could not inherit due to their death, or after their death if any was remaining. The only trouble was he failed to name his other brothers and sisters. Nathan Jr. and William Ridgely both served in the war of 1812. From what I have read and had sent to me from other Family History seekers I still believe the earliest Majors came from Wales. I have heard of a Majors who was a Hessian soldier in the Revolution and stayed on here after the war. I've heard there were 9 Majors Brothers originally who came to America. Gut all I know is that there are enough William, Natha, Benjamin and Peter Majors and Elisa to keep one very busy for years trying to get them sorted out. From the Early earliest Majors in Maryland to Knox County, Ohio to Noble and other county s in Indiana and Illinois and eve farther west they always came to new territory in a group and all with in the group were related somehow. There were always Majors (Magers), Logsdons, Porters, McKinzie's, Arnolds and lots of other family names among the newcomers. In Maryland , one of Nathan Sr's Daughters, Catherine, married a William Logsdon (some of this branch made it to Ohio). A daughter , Lydia married Henry Porter, son of Moses Porter. The daughter Ann married John Mattingly Jr. She supposedly died in Ohio. Nathan Jr. married Winnifred Logsdon and she was Elizabeth's husband William l. Sister. Etc Etc. Nathan Major's father Peter majors, made his will in Frederick County Maryland. It named children as being , peter Jr; Nathan: Elias; John; Lawrence, and Maria Henrietta. This Peter was in Harford County and was christened in St. Paul's Episcopal church in Baltimore Maryland. They came to Allegany County early and was considered as being on of the pioneers of the county. This Peter majors Sr. and sons Peter Jr. and Elias were members of the Association or Committee of Observation in the Middle District of the Rev. War. Moses, Joseph, Gabriel and Elias McKenzie, Anthony Arnold and William Logsdon Sr., Ralph,Edwin and John Logsdon, Lots of the Durbin family, Mattingly , Porter and Frost were includes in this and all received Military grants of land in Allegany County in 1785 for their service. The history books say "The Catholics of Knox County, Ohio were the religious Pioneers" William Ridgely majors and Gabriel Porter Majors , Jane Porter's father was Josiah. I do not know where in Knox county she was born but I have a snapshot of William Ridgely Majors, His wife Margaret and a small daughter. Nancy's grave is in Avilla Cemetery, ( Located 1/2 mile north of Arville) Noble County, Indiana. Some of Ambrose and Susan O'Brien Magers and family are buried in this area too. I have certified copy of William and Jane's Marriage Application ( at that time the person marring the couple was not required and did not in most cases return anything showing they married them) I also have a copy of Gabriel Porter Magers and Julia O'Brien's application and several of Williams Sisters. etc. What I can't seem to find are the names of Gabriel Porter Magers other sisters and brothers (whichever they were) and for certain the names of his half sisters and half-brothers. I feel I probably have some information on them picked up from friends doing the Logsdon, Arnold, Sapps and Porters etc. of Knox County, Ohio But without knowing for sure exactly their names, birth dates, marriages etc. I can't be sure I have the right parties. E. L. B. Gabriel Porter Magers Obituary - "Altamont News" date unknown Last Sunday morning, at his home east of the city, occurred the death of Mr. Gabriel Porter Magers, a pioneer resident of this county, where he was well known and highly respected. Gabriel Porter Magers was born February 10, 1824, near Danville, Knox County, Ohio where he lived with his parents until manhood. When he was about 22 years of age he went to Frostburg, Maryland, where he began business as a shoemaker and dealer, continuing in this business for four years. He then returned to Knox County, Ohio, purchased a farm and has followed that occupation ever since. He sold his farm in Ohio in 1854 and moved to De Kalb County, Indiana. In 1861 he moved at Allen County, Indiana, and in 1872 he became a resident of Effingham County, Illinois which has since been his home. On November 17, 1846, he united in marriage with Julia Ann O'Brien of Maryland, who died here November 6, 1899. Their children are; John B., Madison, Indiana; William R., Trenton, Missouri; Mrs. Emme E. Sapp, Garrett, Indiana; Samuel D., Ypsilanti, Michigan; Francis D., who died November 16, 1892; Mrs. Lucy A. McCoy, Altamont, Illinois; Theodore M., Altamont, Illinois; Mrs. Alice Schiedeberg, Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. Anna B. Beck of Leads, South Dakota. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church,Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Father Stubs officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery. The News joins with friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
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