OLDHAM, James England

1820 - 1864  (43 years)

• Name	OLDHAM, James England
  Born	22 Jun 1820	Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1850	Bono Twp. Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
  Occupation	1850
  	Mechanic
  Census	1860	Bono Twp. Lawrence County, Indiana, USA   [4]
  Federal
  James Oldham 40 Elija Oldham 36 G R Oldham 17 Charles Oldham 15 Easter Oldham 13 Robert Oldham 11 John Oldham 9 Thos Oldham 7 Henry Oldham 5 Joseph Oldham 3 James Oldham 11.12 Francis Dowling 1
  Will	9 Apr 1864	Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
  	Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999
  	Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999 James E. Oldham's Will & Proofs In the name of God Amen: I James E. Oldham of the county of Lawrence and State of Indiana, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be my last will and Testament. Revoking all others heretofore by me made. That is to say that after my funeral expenses shall be paid and all my just and honest debts are paid then I will and bequeath to my wife Elisa J. Oldham all my credits and effects so long as she shall remain my widow. Likewise I make constitute and appoint my said wife Elisa J. Oldham to be executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affix my seal the 9th day of April 1864. James E. Oldham (SEAL) Witnesseth Jonathon Turley Robert McIntire Martin D. Miller James Saffney
  Died	17 Apr 1864	Lawrence County, Indiana, USA   [5, 6]
  Buried	18 Apr 1864	Lawrenceport Cemetery, Bono Twp., Lawrence County, Indiana, USA   [7]
  Probate	10 May 1864	Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
  Notes	Patsey Oldham thinks family was from the Muhlenberg Kentucky or Dale Hollow, Tennessee area. She is going to Dale Hollow to visit Oldham cousin. Will look for more information. LDS gives birth as 1817, Cemetery as 1820 Family bible was at one time in possession of J. W. Johnson, 1421 Utah Ave S. E., Huron, South Dakota The Bedford Independent Wednesday, March 28, 1860 The Independent is published every Wednesday by C. G. BERRY & Son. (For the Independent.) Old Settlers. -- No. IV. APRIL ELECTION. The State of Indiana to James R. GLOVER, Sheriff of Lawrence County, Indiana. It is hereby certified that the following officers are to be elected at the ensuing April election, to-wit: One Justice of Peace for Shawswick Township, in place of Jesse A. JOHNSON, elected and failed to qualify. One Justice of the Peace in Indian Creek Township, in place of David NOON, dec'd. One Justice of the Peace of Bono Township, in place of James E. OLDHAM, whose term of office expires May 27, 1860. One Township Trustee for each civil township in said county. One Constable for each Justice of the Peace in said county. One Supervisor of Roads in each road district in said county. You are thererfore directed to give legal notice of said election. Witness George A. THORNTON, Clerk, and the seal of the Lawrence Circuit Court, at Bedford, this 3d day of March, 1860. (SEAL) George A. THORNTON, Clerk, By C. T. WOOLFOLK, D. C. A true copy. Attest: Jas. R. GLOVER, S. L. C. NOTICE. The qualified voters of said county are therefore notified that elections will be held at the usual places of holding elections therein on the 1st Monday in April, 1860, for the purpose of electing said officers. James R. GLOVER, Sheriff L. C. March 5, 1860. Bedford Star August 21, 1875 LOCAL HASH Watermelons are selling now for five cents and they are not cheap at that- ---Howe's great London circus will pass through here the 29th of this month to Salem-- --The owl can now be heard at night-- --A little child of John BRIGHT's died last Friday-- --Patrick MCMAHON lost another child one day last week, the second he has lost this summer-- --Mr. LOGAN, of Heltonville, dug over fifty bushels of good potatoes on a piece of ground thrity-four feet wide and 90 feet long-- --The largest vineyard in this county is owened(sp) by Mr. GOSLIN, near Tunnelton-- --W. P. MALOTT lost his pocket book and offers a liberal reward for it-- --Terrell GABBARD was bitten on the left arm by Henry BATMAN'S dog, from which he is suffering great pain-- --Peter RICHARDS had his ankle badly injured last week by a barrel of tallow falling on it-- --Two women and three girls passed through here last Tuesday a foot on their way to Jackson county-- --There will be a Granger picnic held on Saturday Sept. 11th, on the farm of Lewis J. BAKER --Davis HARRISON and Hon. Frank WILSON went to Bloomfield this week to see the contractors about the building of our road --Directors of the B. S. O. & B. R. R. will meet at VORIS & DUNN's office Bedford on the 24th of August to locate the road--Judge HUGHES made a speech at the Old Settler's meeting-- --For want of space we omit the proceedings of the Old Settler's meeting-- --Willis FISH had his ankle sprained playing baseball-- --Horses and mules are lower in price than ever before for thirty years-- --Mitchell Graded School commences the 13th of September-- --The Bedford Graded School will open the 20th of September-- --Mrs. OLDHAM died Tuesday night-- --The price of cattle has declined 50 per cent in this market-- --Eld. QUILLEN has been holding a series of meetings at the SKEEN's school house-- --The clerk received the Acts of the Legislature on the 11th inst.----Miss KEELER left Monday for her home in Ohio from which she will start for Asam-- --Only one poor fellow has taken out marriage license this month-- --The Brown county gold excitement still keeps up-- --The farmers in the western part of this county have lost so much wheat that they club together to make a "stand" for the thrashing machine-- --Three car loads of stock passed south this week-- --The Old Settler's meeting was a grand success, about 400 persons attended it Sunday and nearly as many the day before-- --Burglars visited the city of Owensburg on last Saturday night and went through every store in that place-- --Prof. Eli EDWARDS, of Mitchell, spent one day this week teaching in the Normal School of this place. Typed and donated by Diana Flynn. Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999 James E. Oldham's Will & Proofs In the name of God Amen: I James E. Oldham of the county of Lawrence and State of Indiana, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be my last will and Testament. Revoking all others heretofore by me made. That is to say that after my funeral expenses shall be paid and all my just and honest debts are paid then I will and bequeath to my wife Elisa J. Oldham all my credits and effects so long as she shall remain my widow. Likewise I make constitute and appoint my said wife Elisa J. Oldham to be executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affix my seal the 9th day of April 1864. James E. Oldham (SEAL) Witnesseth Jonathon Turley Robert McIntire Martin D. Miller James Saffney 1850 Federal Census, Bono Twp., Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Page 15 Oldham James E 30 Oldham Eliza J 26 Oldham George R 7 Oldham Charles W 5 Oldham Esther A 3 Oldham Robert S 1 Oldham Eliza 0 Connelly Mary 13 Miller Wm. H 18 1850 Census, also living with this family were Mary Connelly age 13 born Indiana Wm. H. Miller age 18 farmer born Indiana 1860 Federal Census, Bono Twp., Lawrence County, Indiana, USA James Oldham 40 Elija Oldham 36 G R Oldham 17 Charles Oldham 15 Easter Oldham 13 Robert Oldham 11 John Oldham 9 Thos Oldham 7 Henry Oldham 5 Joseph Oldham 3 James Oldham 11.12 1860 Census shows he was born in Pennsylvania and was a mechanic
  Person ID	I5097	oldham
  Last Modified	6 Sep 2015

  
  

  Father	OLDHAM, Thomas,   b. 2 May 1788, York County, Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 15 Nov 1855, Lawrence Or Orange County, Indiana  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	LOUCH\LEUSCH, Ann Elizabeth,   b. 15 Feb 1789, Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 15 Sep 1841, Lawrence Or Orange County, Indiana  (Age 52 years)
  Family ID	F1581	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	STEWART, Eliza J.,   b. 22 Sep 1823, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 16 Feb 1899, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 75 years)
  Married	20 Feb 1842	Lawrence County, Indiana, USA   [8, 9]
  	Married by Bishop Roberts, the day he left for the west, via New Albany and river boats to Fort Smith, Arkansas; "so they could take care of Aunt Betsey if anything happened to him on this long trip." The Bishop actually died at home, March 26, 1843.
  		Lawrence County, Indiana Marriage Records WPA Index Page 197
  Children	1. OLDHAM, George Roberts,   b. 28 Nov 1842, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 3 Apr 1863, Milliken's Bend, Madison Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 20 years)   2. OLDHAM, Charles William,   b. 27 Nov 1844, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 6 Apr 1897, Orleans Twp., Orange County, Indiana, USA  (Age 52 years)   3. OLDHAM, Esther Ann,   b. 23 Sep 1846, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 5 Jun 1878, Orange County, Indiana, USA  (Age 31 years)   4. OLDHAM, Robert Stewart,   b. 12 Nov 1848, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 30 Aug 1868, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 19 years)   5. OLDHAM, Eliza,   b. 17 Apr 1850, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. OLDHAM, John Lindsay or Peter Pete,   b. 11 Sep 1852, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 29 Mar 1888, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 35 years)   7. OLDHAM, Thomas,   b. 19 Feb 1854, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 26 May 1903, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 49 years)   8. OLDHAM, Henry Clay,   b. 29 Sep 1855, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 12 Mar 1893, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 37 years)   9. OLDHAM, Joseph Norman,   b. 4 Apr 1857, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 29 May 1916  (Age 59 years)   10. OLDHAM, James,   b. 22 Jul 1859, Indiana, USA ,   d. 23 Apr 1939, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 79 years)   11. OLDHAM, Mary Ann,   b. 25 Feb 1861, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA ,   d. 26 Jan 1925, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  (Age 63 years)
  Last Modified	29 Nov 2013
  Family ID	F2292	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 22 Jun 1820 - Pennsylvania, USA Married - 20 Feb 1842 - Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Census - 1850 - Bono Twp. Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Census - Federal - 1860 - Bono Twp. Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Will - Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999 - 9 Apr 1864 - Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Died - 17 Apr 1864 - Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Buried - 18 Apr 1864 - Lawrenceport Cemetery, Bono Twp., Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Probate - 10 May 1864 - Lawrence County, Indiana, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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• Documents

  Lawrence County, Indiana Marriage Records WPA Index Page 197

  
  

  Bible Records

  Oldham, James England 1820-1864 Family Bible

  
  

• Sources

  [S1325] Family Bible of Thomas Oldham, (printed & published by M. Carey, 122 Market St., Philladelphia - 1813 Original was in possession of Gene Oldham, 1836 Lowell, K. Falls, 22866 and Mrs. Charles K. Wells, 209 Hillside, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601). [S1680] Cemetery Records. [S2848] LDS Film #9012104 - 47. [S1582] 1860 Federal Census, Bono Twp., Lawrence County, Indiana, Page 47, household 313/312 (Reliability: 3). [S3307] Bible Transcription. [S583] Wills, Lawrence County, Indiana, Will Book A pg 225 (Reliability: 3). [S853] Lawrence County, Indiana Cemetery Records. [S2051] Marriage Records, Lawrence County, Indiana. [S57] LDS, Film# 5001530 - 47 (Reliability: 3).