Benjamin F. Sickles1

M, #18001, b. 5 Apr 1794, d. 8 Nov 1865
Family Explorer
FatherThomas Sickles
MotherMary Fridley b. say 1770, d. before Jun 1816
Birth*5 Apr 1794 Benjamin was born at Rockingham Co, VA, on 5 Apr 1794.
Based on age given on gravestone of 71y 7m 3d.2,3 
 He was the son of Thomas Sickles and Mary Fridley. 
(Grantor) Deed29 Oct 1816 They sold property at Pickaway Co, OH, on 29 Oct 1816.
Sale of land in Rockingham Co, VA, 11th part of 138 acres left by deceased father George Fridley, to George Haga, for $75; along with the 1/3rd of the 1/11th part due Benjamin Sickles to George Haga, for $25.4 
Residence*29 Oct 1816 Benjamin F. Sickles resided at Rockingham Co, VA, on 29 Oct 1816.
On 29 Oct 1816, Benjamin Sickles and his uncle and aunt Lewis & Susannah Fridley (of Pickaway Co, OH) sold their share of George Fridley's 138 acres to George Haga, son-in-law of George Fridley. Benjamin was described as "of the County of Rockingham", but by December he was in Pickaway Co, OH where he was married.1 
Marriage*29 Dec 1816 He married Hannah Brown at Pickaway Co, OH, on 29 Dec 1816.5,6 
Census*1820 Benjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown appeared on the census as head of household at Walnut Twp, Pickaway Co, OH, in 1820.
1m <10; 1m 26-45; 1f <10; 1f 26-45; 4 total persons. Hannah is assumed to be the older female.3 
Census1830 Benjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown appeared on the census as head of household at Jackson Twp, Knox Co, OH, in 1830.
2m <5; 1m 5-10; 1m 30-40; 1f <5; 1f 10-15; 1f 30-40; 7 total persons. Hannah is assumed to be the oldest female.3 
Census1840 Benjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown appeared on the census as head of household at Delaware Twp, Hancock Co, OH, in 1840.
1m 5-10; 1m 10-15; 1m 15-20; 1m 40-50; 1f <5, 2f 5-10; 1f 40-50; 8 total persons. Hannah is assumed to be the oldest female.3 
Employment*Oct 1850 Occupation: farmer in Oct 1850 at Delaware Twp, Hancock Co, OH.3 
Census15 Oct 1850 Benjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown appeared on the census as head of household at Delaware Twp, Hancock Co, OH, on 15 Oct 1850.3 
EmploymentJun 1860 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1860 at Dry Point Twp, Shelby Co, IL.3 
Census22 Jun 1860 Benjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown appeared on the census as head of household at Dry Point Twp, Shelby Co, IL, on 22 Jun 1860.3 
Death*8 Nov 1865 Benjamin died on 8 Nov 1865 at Shelby Co, IL, at age 71.6 
Burial* His body was interred at Dry Point Twp, Shelby Co, IL, at Whiteside-Sickles Cem.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1820Walnut Twp, Pickaway Co, OHBenjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown3
1830Jackson Twp, Knox Co, OHBenjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown3
1840Delaware Twp, Hancock Co, OHBenjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown3
15 Oct 1850Delaware Twp, Hancock Co, OHBenjamin F. Sickles and Hannah Brown3
22 Jun 1860Dry Point Twp, Shelby Co, ILBenjamin F. Sickles, Hannah Brown, Hannah Sickles and Mary J. Sickles3

Family

Hannah Brown b. 18 May 1800, d. 2 Nov 1879
Marriage*29 Dec 1816 He married Hannah Brown at Pickaway Co, OH, on 29 Dec 1816.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S225] Lewis Fridley and Benjamin Sickles to George Haga, Sale of Land, Deed Book 3: 448-449. Rockingham Co, VA Courthouse,.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Benjamin F. Sickels, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22513573/…, accessed March 2025.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Deed Book 3, 1815-1818, Rockingham County, Virgnia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-R19, accessed May 2025.
  5. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
  6. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), War of 1812 Widow's Pension application of Hannah Sickels, online at https://www.fold3.com/image/716390243/…, accessed March 2025.

John George Sickles1

M, #18002, b. 24 Jul 1791, d. 4 Jul 1865
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FatherThomas Sickles
MotherMary Fridley b. say 1770, d. before Jun 1816
Birth*24 Jul 1791 John was born at Rockingham Co, VA, on 24 Jul 1791.
Based on age given on gravestone of 73y, 11m, 10d.2 
 He was the son of Thomas Sickles and Mary Fridley. 
Deed*8 Jun 1816 He sold property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1816.
George sold his 1/3rd share of the 1/11th share his mother Mary Fridley Sickles, deceased, was entitled to of the 138 acres of George Fridley, deceased, his grandfather, to George Haga.3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1819 He married Rebecca Kelly at Pickaway Co, OH, on 25 Dec 1819.
George Sickels & Rebecca Kelley; md by Abm Christ.4 
Marriage*8 Mar 1830 He married Jemimah Poland at Knox Co, OH, on 8 Mar 1830.
John G. Sickles & Jemimah Poland; md by R.C. Davis.4 
Census*1830 John George Sickles and Jemimah Poland appeared on the census as head of household at Pike Twp, Knox Co, OH, in 1830.
1m 20-30; 1f 5-10; 1f 30-40; 3 total persons; Jemimah is assumed to be the oldest female.5 
Employment*Aug 1850 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1850 at Pike Twp, Knox Co, OH.5 
Census*20 Aug 1850 John George Sickles and Jemimah Poland appeared on the census as head of household at Pike Twp, Knox Co, OH, on 20 Aug 1850. Also enumerated in this household was Polly M. Fowler, age 75, b. DE.5 
Deed3 May 1853 He bought property at Shelby Co, IL, on 3 May 1853. 40 acres, assignee of Abigail Paullin, widow of David Paullin, deceased, private, Capt Walkers Co, NJ Militia, War 1812.1 
Death*4 Jul 1865 John died on 4 Jul 1865 at Shelby Co, IL, at age 73. Died intestate. Administrator was Fealdon Watton (son-in-law).6 
Burial* His body was interred at Shelby Co, IL, at Mud Run Cem.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1830Pike Twp, Knox Co, OHJohn George Sickles and Jemimah Poland5
20 Aug 1850Pike Twp, Knox Co, OHJohn George Sickles and Jemimah Poland5

Family 1

Rebecca Kelly b. 5 Apr 1799, d. 11 Nov 1865
Marriage*25 Dec 1819 He married Rebecca Kelly at Pickaway Co, OH, on 25 Dec 1819.
George Sickels & Rebecca Kelley; md by Abm Christ.4 
Child

Family 2

Jemimah Poland b. circa 1791
Marriage*8 Mar 1830 He married Jemimah Poland at Knox Co, OH, on 8 Mar 1830.
John G. Sickles & Jemimah Poland; md by R.C. Davis.4 

Citations

  1. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Ancestry.com. U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: John G. Sickles, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60250771/…, accessed March 2025.
  3. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Deed Book 3, 1815-1818, Rockingham County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-R9QL, accessed February 2025.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S234] Wills, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  7. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), Cynthia Ann Watton, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60250854/…, accessed March 2025.

Rebecca Kelly

F, #18003, b. 5 Apr 1799, d. 11 Nov 1865
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Birth*5 Apr 1799 Rebecca was born at PA on 5 Apr 1799.1,2 
Marriage*25 Dec 1819 She married John George Sickles at Pickaway Co, OH, on 25 Dec 1819.
George Sickels & Rebecca Kelley; md by Abm Christ.3 
Marriage* Rebecca Kelly married John Salyers.3 
Census*5 Sep 1850 Rebecca Kelly appeared on the census as head of household at Ridge Twp, Wyandot Co, OH, on 5 Sep 1850. Also enumerated in this household were Hiram Cloud, age 22, farmer, b. OH; John Salyers, age 17, laborer, b. OH; Louvina Preston, age 5, b. OH; and Mary Salyers, age 13, b. OH (daughter of Rebecca's by John Salyers).2 
Death*11 Nov 1865 Rebecca died on 11 Nov 1865 at age 66.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Hancock Co, OH, at Lee Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Sep 1850Ridge Twp, Wyandot Co, OHRebecca Kelly2

Family 1

John George Sickles b. 24 Jul 1791, d. 4 Jul 1865
Child

Family 2

John Salyers

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Rebecca Salyers, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49730206/…, accessed March 2025.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), Cynthia Ann Watton, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60250854/…, accessed March 2025.

William Kiser

M, #18004, d. Aug 1824
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Research Note* For a discussion of the family of William Kiser and Charity Fridley, see the research note on Charity Fridley's page. 
Marriage*25 Sep 1786 He married Charity Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 25 Sep 1786. Bondsman: George Fridley, Charity daughter of George.1 
Tax roll*15 Mar 1787 William registered to pay taxes at Rockingham Co, VA, on 15 Mar 1787. 1 horse and 2 cattle. In same militia company as Henry Kiser and Isaac Kiser.2 
Tax roll23 May 1791 William registered to pay taxes at Rockingham Co, VA, on 23 May 1791. 0 males >16; 0 horses.3 
Deed*28 Jan 1806 They sold property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1806.
Deed of sale of land of Henry Kiser, deceased, by Isaac Kiser & Mary his wfie; Andrew Woolf & Hannah his wife; Nancy Armentrout; William Kiser & Charity his wife; Abraham Kiser & Catharine his wife; Henry Kiser & Sarah his wife; John Sailer & Elizabeth his wife; and Margarett Kiser "heirs and representatives of Henry Kiser deceased, all of the county of Rockingham" to Abraham Layman.4 
Census*6 Aug 1810 He appeared on the census as head of household at Botetourt Co, VA, on 6 Aug 1810.
1m 16-25; 1m >45; 1f 16-25; 1f 26-44; 4 total persons.5 
Deed11 Jan 1816 They sold property at Botetourt Co, VA, on 11 Jan 1816.
"This indenture made the 11th day of January 1816 Between William Kyser and Charity his wife late Charity Fridley of the County of Botetourt and State of Virginia of the one part and George Haga of the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid of the other part"
The deed granted George Haga the undivided 1/11th share of the land "lying and being in said county on Smith Creek one hundred acres part thereof was conveyed unto George Fridley (father of the said Charity) by John Armentrout and wife by Deed of Bargain & Sale bearing date the 23rd day of April 1779 and 38 acres the balance was first granted unto the said George Fridley deceased by Pattent bearing date the 24th day of March 1796 and the said George Fridley having died intestate the said land decended unto his Eleven children equally...".6 
Census7 Aug 1820 He appeared on the census as head of household at Jefferson Twp, Ross Co, OH, on 7 Aug 1820.
1m >45; 1 total persons.5 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth (?)7 
Will*22 May 1824 He made a will at Ross Co, OH, on 22 May 1824.
Devisees included:
1. Wife Elizabeth, half of estate for the remainder of her natural life or to remarriage;
2. Son Isaac Kiser
3. daughter Hanna Bean formerly Hanna Kiser
4. Heirs of Margaret Wakeman, formerly Margaret Kiser (daughter)
Witnesses: James King, Andrew Young, Samuel King.7 
Death*Aug 1824 William died in Aug 1824 at Ross Co, OH.
In the estate papers of William Kiser, a receipt was presented for $6.00 for the purchase of a coffin in August 1824.7 
Probate*Oct 1824 His estate was probated in Oct 1824 at Ross Co, OH.7 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Aug 1810Botetourt Co, VAWilliam Kiser5
7 Aug 1820Jefferson Twp, Ross Co, OHWilliam Kiser5

Family 1

Charity Fridley b. say 1768, d. before 1820
Marriage*25 Sep 1786 He married Charity Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 25 Sep 1786. Bondsman: George Fridley, Charity daughter of George.1 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth (?)
Marriage* William Kiser married Elizabeth (?)7 

Citations

  1. [S162] Jr., comp John Vogt and T. William Kethley., Rockingham County Marriages, 1778-1850 (Athens, GA: Iberian Publishing Co., 1984),.
  2. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1787, Rockingham County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed February 2025.
  3. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1790-1796, Rockingham County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed February 2025.
  4. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Burnt Deed Book 1, 1805-1811, Rockingham County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed February 2025.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Deed Book 3, 1815-1818, Rockingham County, Virgnia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-R998, accessed February 2025.
  7. [S234] Wills, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

George Fridley

M, #18005, b. circa 1827, d. 23 Dec 1895
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FatherIsaac Fridley b. circa 1790, d. 30 Jun 1860
MotherElizabeth 'Betsy' Sellers b. circa 1788, d. before 1840
Note* George Fridley This family is difficult to distinguish from a second George Fridley family in the 1870 Rockingham Co. census, both of whom are age 40, and both of whom married a Caroline. This grouping is based on the identification of the mother of Casper Fridley as Caroline Shoemaker (father unknown) on his death certificate in 1939. 
Birth*circa 1827 George was born at Rockingham Co, VA, circa 1827.
1860 census age 33; 1880 census age 53.1,2 
 He was the son of Isaac Fridley and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sellers. 
Marriage*2 Aug 1849 He married Caroline J. Shoemaker at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1849.
George Fridley, Catharine Shoemaker, md by Benjamin Bowman.3 
Employment*Aug 1850 Occupation: laborer in Aug 1850 at Rockingham Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1850 George Fridley appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1850 in the household of Isaac Fridley at District 56, Rockingham Co, VA.2 
EmploymentSep 1860 Occupation: laborer in Sep 1860 at Rockingham Co, VA.2 
Census*29 Sep 1860 George Fridley and Caroline J. Shoemaker appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Rockingham Co, VA, on 29 Sep 1860.2 
EmploymentAug 1870 Occupation: laborer in Aug 1870 at Brocks Gap Twp, Rockingham Co, VA.2 
Census20 Aug 1870 George Fridley and Caroline J. Shoemaker appeared on the census as head of household at Brocks Gap Twp, Rockingham Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1870.2 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Linville Dist, Rockingham Co, VA.2 
Census29 Jun 1880 George Fridley and Caroline J. Shoemaker appeared on the census as head of household at Linville Dist, Rockingham Co, VA, on 29 Jun 1880.2 
Death*23 Dec 1895 George died on 23 Dec 1895 at Rockingham Co, VA.
George Fridley, d. 23 December 1895, of paralysis, age 72, father Isaac, b. Rockingham Co.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Aug 1850District 56, Rockingham Co, VAIsaac Fridley, George Fridley and Caroline J. Shoemaker2
29 Sep 1860District 1, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, Isaac Fridley, John Fridley and Jane Fridley2
20 Aug 1870Brocks Gap Twp, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, John Fridley, Casper Fridley and George Fridley2
29 Jun 1880Linville Dist, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, John Fridley, Casper Fridley and George Fridley2

Family

Caroline J. Shoemaker b. circa 1828
Marriage*2 Aug 1849 He married Caroline J. Shoemaker at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1849.
George Fridley, Catharine Shoemaker, md by Benjamin Bowman.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Rockingham County, Virginia, Death Index, 1853-1861 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S162] Jr., comp John Vogt and T. William Kethley., Rockingham County Marriages, 1778-1850 (Athens, GA: Iberian Publishing Co., 1984),.

Caroline J. Shoemaker1,2

F, #18006, b. circa 1828
Family Explorer
Birth*circa 1828 Caroline was born at VA circa 1828. 
Marriage*2 Aug 1849 She married George Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1849.
George Fridley, Catharine Shoemaker, md by Benjamin Bowman.1 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1850 Caroline J. Shoemaker appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1850 in the household of Isaac Fridley at District 56, Rockingham Co, VA.2 
Census*29 Sep 1860 Caroline J. Shoemaker and George Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Rockingham Co, VA, on 29 Sep 1860.2 
Census20 Aug 1870 Caroline J. Shoemaker and George Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Brocks Gap Twp, Rockingham Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1870.2 
Census29 Jun 1880 Caroline J. Shoemaker and George Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Linville Dist, Rockingham Co, VA, on 29 Jun 1880.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Aug 1850District 56, Rockingham Co, VAIsaac Fridley, George Fridley and Caroline J. Shoemaker2
29 Sep 1860District 1, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, Isaac Fridley, John Fridley and Jane Fridley2
20 Aug 1870Brocks Gap Twp, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, John Fridley, Casper Fridley and George Fridley2
29 Jun 1880Linville Dist, Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Fridley, Caroline J. Shoemaker, John Fridley, Casper Fridley and George Fridley2

Family

George Fridley b. circa 1827, d. 23 Dec 1895
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Jr., comp John Vogt and T. William Kethley., Rockingham County Marriages, 1778-1850 (Athens, GA: Iberian Publishing Co., 1984),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

David F. Fridley1,2

M, #18007, b. 15 Dec 1810, d. 7 Mar 1887
Family Explorer
FatherIsaac Fridley b. circa 1790, d. 30 Jun 1860
MotherElizabeth 'Betsy' Sellers b. circa 1788, d. before 1840
Birth*15 Dec 1810 David was born at VA on 15 Dec 1810. 1880 census age 69.1,3 
 He was the son of Isaac Fridley and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sellers. 
Marriage*2 Dec 1834 He married Mary Kessucker at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Dec 1834.4,1 
Employment*Sep 1850 Occupation: stonemason in Sep 1850 at District 56, Rockingham Co, VA.1 
Census*18 Sep 1850 David F. Fridley and Mary Kessucker appeared on the census as head of household at District 56, Rockingham Co, VA, on 18 Sep 1850.1 
EmploymentJun 1860 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1860 at Barbour Co, VA.1 
Census5 Jun 1860 David F. Fridley and Mary Kessucker appeared on the census as head of household at Barbour Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1860.1 
EmploymentJul 1870 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1870 at Philippi Twp, Barbour Co, WV.1 
Census13 Jul 1870 David F. Fridley and Mary Kessucker appeared on the census as head of household at Philippi Twp, Barbour Co, WV, on 13 Jul 1870.1 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Philippi Dist, Barbour Co, WV.1 
Census22 Jun 1880 David F. Fridley and Mary Kessucker appeared on the census as head of household at Philippi Dist, Barbour Co, WV, on 22 Jun 1880.1 
Death*7 Mar 1887 David died on 7 Mar 1887 at age 76.2,3 
Burial* He was buried at Philippi Cem, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.2,3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Sep 1850District 56, Rockingham Co, VADavid F. Fridley, Mary Kessucker, Harriet Louisa Fridley, David Andrew Fridley, Emanuel Fridley, Jackson Jaminson Fridley, George Washington Fridley and Amanda Fridley1
5 Jun 1860Barbour Co, VADavid F. Fridley, Mary Kessucker, David Andrew Fridley, Emanuel Fridley, George Washington Fridley, Martha Anne Fridley and Charles Fridley1
13 Jul 1870Philippi Twp, Barbour Co, WVDavid F. Fridley, Mary Kessucker, Martha Anne Fridley and Charles Fridley1
22 Jun 1880Philippi Dist, Barbour Co, WVDavid F. Fridley, Mary Kessucker, George Washington Fridley and Charles Fridley1

Family

Mary Kessucker b. 28 Sep 1814, d. 19 Jan 1890
Marriage*2 Dec 1834 He married Mary Kessucker at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Dec 1834.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Philippi Cemetery, Barbour Co, WV, online at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/barbour/cemetery/…, accessed Feb 2007.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: David Fridley, online at http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2016.
  4. [S2845] Mary Marie Koontz Arrington, Cradled by the Massanutten: The Zellers-Sellers Family (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1986), p. 410, citing "Rockingham County Marriages."

George Haga

M, #18008, b. say 1770, d. 1840
Family Explorer
Birth*say 1770 George was born say 1770.
First appeared in tax lists in 1793; 1810 census, age 26-45; 1830 census age 60-70; not found in 1820 census.1 
Marriage*10 Mar 1792 He married Margaret Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 10 Mar 1792.
George Hagey & Margaret Fridley; bondsman Daniel Helfrage; consent George Fridley; witness George Fridley, Jr & Anthony Syekis (Syckles, Sickles?); md by John Urdahl.2,3 
Census*1810 George Haga and Margaret Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Rockingham Co, VA, in 1810.
2m <10; 1m 10-15; 1m 26-45; 3f <10; 1f 16-25; 1f 26-45; 9 total persons. Margaret assumed to be oldest female.1 
(Grantee) Deed11 Nov 1815 He bought property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 11 Nov 1815.
Sale of the undivided share of 138 acres on Smiths Creek left by father George Fridley to George Haga. This may mark the time that Isaac moved his family to Ohio, perhaps to Pickaway Co., OH where his brother Lewis had been living since before 1810. Isaac and family returned to Rockingham Co. by 1820.4,5 
(Grantee) Deed11 Jan 1816 He bought property at Botetourt Co, VA, on 11 Jan 1816.
"This indenture made the 11th day of January 1816 Between William Kyser and Charity his wife late Charity Fridley of the County of Botetourt and State of Virginia of the one part and George Haga of the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid of the other part"
The deed granted George Haga the undivided 1/11th share of the land "lying and being in said county on Smith Creek one hundred acres part thereof was conveyed unto George Fridley (father of the said Charity) by John Armentrout and wife by Deed of Bargain & Sale bearing date the 23rd day of April 1779 and 38 acres the balance was first granted unto the said George Fridley deceased by Pattent bearing date the 24th day of March 1796 and the said George Fridley having died intestate the said land decended unto his Eleven children equally...".6 
(Grantee) Deed8 Jun 1816 He bought property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1816.
George sold his 1/3rd share of the 1/11th share his mother Mary Fridley Sickles, deceased, was entitled to of the 138 acres of George Fridley, deceased, his grandfather, to George Haga.7 
(Grantee) Deed29 Oct 1816 He bought property at Pickaway Co, OH, on 29 Oct 1816.
Sale of land in Rockingham Co, VA, 11th part of 138 acres left by deceased father George Fridley, to George Haga, for $75; along with the 1/3rd of the 1/11th part due Benjamin Sickles to George Haga, for $25.8 
(Grantee) Deed17 Dec 1816 He bought property at Monroe Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1816.
Henry and Sally sold Sally's 1/11th undivided share of the 138 acres she inherited from her father George Fridley, deceased to George Haga, in Rockingham Co, VA.9 
Deed*2 Apr 1829 They sold property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 2 Apr 1829.
George and Margaret sold 120 acres, located on the main road from Keezletown to New Market to John Dorsey for $900.10 
Deed25 Dec 1829 They sold property at Rockingham Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1829.
In an undated (no day or month shown) deed in 1829, recorded on 25 December 1829, George Haga and Peggy his wife sold land on Smiths Creek to Henry Armentrout.11 
Census*1830 George Haga appeared on the census as head of household at Rockingham Co, VA, in 1830.
1m 15-20; 1m 60-70; 2f 15-20; 4 total persons.1 
Death*1840 George died in 1840.
George Haga appeared on the personal property tax list of Rockingham Co, dated 14 April 1840. He did not appear on the 1840 census, which would have been taken later in the year, nor did a male of his age category appear in the enumeration of sons David, John, and Silas.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1810Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Haga and Margaret Fridley1
1830Rockingham Co, VAGeorge Haga1

Family

Margaret Fridley b. say 1772, d. circa 1830
Marriage*10 Mar 1792 He married Margaret Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 10 Mar 1792.
George Hagey & Margaret Fridley; bondsman Daniel Helfrage; consent George Fridley; witness George Fridley, Jr & Anthony Syekis (Syckles, Sickles?); md by John Urdahl.2,3 
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Citations

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Marriage* She married John Fridley. 

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John Fridley b. circa 1771, d. circa 1847
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