Thomas Feavel Jr.

Thomas Feavel Jr. was born January 6, 1793, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England, was Baptized August 5, 1793, in Huntingdon Co., England, and died April 18, 1868, in Brown Co., WI, at age 75. He is the son of Thomas Feavel Sr. of England, and Elizabeth Nichols, of Huntingdon Co., England.

Margaret Ann Lane was born April 21, 1791, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England, and died June 18, 1860, in Manhattan, NY, at age 69 Years 4 Months and 24 Days. Buried in Lutheran Cemetery. She is the daughter of Unknown Lane of Unknown, and Unknown Unknown of Unknown.

Thomas Feavel Jr. (age 20), a Private in His Majesty's 9th Garrison Battalion, 103rd Regiment of Foot (1806), and Margaret Lane (age 23), a Spinster living in the City of Quebec, were married by Banns, on February 14, 1814, at the Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Province of Quebec.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Margaret Ann (Lane) Feavel had at least eight children:

  1. Edward R. J. Feavel Born May 18, 1815, in the City of Québec, Province of Quebec, Canada; Died due to Gangrene, April 9, 1899, in Rome, Adams Co., WI (age 83Y 10M 22D). Buried in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI. Married September 3, 1840, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY, to Laura Ann Cleveland: Born September 29, 1818, in Brownville, Jefferson Co., NY; Died March 3, 1892, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI (age 73). Two Clevelands married two Feavels.
  2. Thomas Feavel III: Born January 21, 1818, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England; Died after 1875, possibly in Oswego Co., NY. Married April 28, 1848, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY; to Eleanor Armstrong: Born May 27, 1828, in Yonge, Leeds, Greville, Upper Canada; Died July 27, 1864, in Granby, Oswego Co., NY (age 36).
  3. Sarah Ann Feavel: Born September 18, 1819, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England; was Christened October 9, 1819, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England; Died Unknown.
  4. Ann Feavel: Born 1821, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England; was Christened July 4, 1821, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England; and Died July 22, 1905, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI (age 85). Married June 13, 1841, in Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., NY, to Squire Reed Cleveland: Born November 9, 1823, in Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY; Died April 25, 1887, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI (age 63). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.
  5. Elizabeth Helen Feavel: Born August 12, 1823, in Quebec, Canada, and was Baptized October 12, 1823, at the Anglican Garrison, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Died Unknown.
  6. Mary Feavel: Born May 7, 1825, in Quebec, Canada; Died July 7, 1851, in Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY (age 26). Married May 7, 1844, in Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, to Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong: Born April 19, 1823, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., District of Johnstown, Province  of Upper Canada; Died August 28, 1921, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. and Adora Ellis, Ellis Avenue, 3rd Ward, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 98). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.  
  7. Caroline Feavel: Born October 29, 1829, in Kildare, Quebec, Canada; Died March 1, 1918, in Omro, Winnebago Co., WI (age 87). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Married December 16, 1847, in the Village of Sackets Harbor, Livingston Co., NY, to Mahlon Washington Cleveland: Born January 9, 1832, in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., NY; Died June 14, 1910, in Omro, Winnebago Co., WI (age 78). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Two Clevelands married two Feavels.
  8. Sicelia Feavel: Born March 1, 1831, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY; Died February 23, 1913, in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI (age 81). Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI. Married (1) about 1848, in Unknown, to David Mallory Page: Born September 22, 1830, in Canada; Died February 26, 1909, in Washington (age 78). Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Divorced about 1851, in New York. Married (2) February 7, 1850, in Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, to Israel Henry Jero: Born November 7, 1812, in Quebec, Canada; Died July 28, 1876, in a lumber accident in Ellington, Outagamie Co., WI (age 83). Sicelia (Feavel) Jero then Married (3) November 12, 1883, in Clintonville, Waupaca Co., WI, to Lester L. Frisbee: Born 1859, in Yates Co., NY; Died after 1883, in Unknown. Sicelia (Feavel) (Jero) Frisbee then Married (4) February 7, 1891, in Wood Co., WI, to William D. Morey: Born April 18, 1847, in Cornwall, Orange Co., NY; Died February 2, 1926, in Norway, Dickinson Co., MI (age 78). Divorced before 1901. William Henry Page: Born March 13, 1849, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY; Died February 13, 1914, in Ludington, Mason Co., MI (age 64). Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co., MI. Married Unknown, in Unknown, to Eleanor Armstrong: Born May 27, 1828, in Yonge, Leeds, Greville, Upper Canada; Died July 27, 1864, in Granby, Oswego Co., NY (age 36). William Henry Page/Jero was adopted by Thomas Feavel and Margaret (Lane) Armstrong and given the last name of Feavel.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Margaret Ann (Lane) Feavel were probably divorced about 1857, in New York, and Margaret Ann (Lane) Feavel assumed her maiden name of Margaret Ann Lane.

Thomas Feavel Jr. then married Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) Hayes.

Johen Henry Clinger was born September 6, 1787, in Pine Grove, Berks Co., PA, and died 1822, in Marietta, Town of Salem, Washington Co., OH, at about age 34. He is the son of Johann George Klinger of Spread Eagle, Northumberland Co., PA, and Maria Elisabeth Brosius of Pennsylvania.

Ann Nancy Reader Ashcom was born 1788, in St. Mary's City, Saint Mary's County, MD, and died December 6, 1874, in Shiocton, Outagamie Co., WI, at age 86. She is the daughter of Nathaniel Ashcom of West Ashcom, St. Mary's Co., MD, and Susannah "Susan" Reader.

Johen Henry Clinger and Ann Nancy Reader Ashcom were married 1810, in Somerset Co., PA.

Johen Henry Clinger and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) Clinger had four children:

  1. James Henry Clinger Sr.: Born February 3, 1813, in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA; Died September 6, 1884, in Pleasant Grove, Utah Co., Utah Territory (age 71). Buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah Co., Utah Territory.
  2. Ann Clinger: Born1816, in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA; Died Unknown, in Pennsylvania.
  3. William Clinger: Born 1817, in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA; Died 1851, in Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah Territory (about age 34).
  4. Martha Matilda Clinger: Born December 23, 1820, in Salem, Warren Co., OH; Died September 27, 1886, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI (age 65). Buried in Shiocton-Bovina Saint Denis Cemetery, Shiocton, Outagamie Co., WI. Married to Joshua Helser: Born April 20, 1812, in Berrysburg, Dauphin Co., PA; Died June 2, 1904, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI (age 92). Buried in Shiocton-Bovina Saint Denis Cemetery, Shiocton, Outagamie Co., WI. He left home at age 15 and was never seen again by his parents.

After Johen Henry Clinger died, Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) Clinger married Pliny Hayes.

Pliny Hayes Jr. (also known as Doctor Oliver Pliny Hays because he was a surgeon in the Revolutionary War), was born March 4, 1756, in Granby, Hampden Co., MA, British America, and died March 8, 1841, in the Town of Richland, Cambria Co., PA, at age 85. Buried in Dunmyer Cemetery, Salix, Town of Adams, Cambria Co., PA. He is the son of Pliny Hayes, and Lucretia Jewett of Lyme, CT.

Pliny Hayes (his 3rd marriage) and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) Clinger were married April 12, 1823, in the Summerhill, Town of Allegheny, Cambria Co., PA.

Pliny Hayes and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) Hays had no children.

After Pliny Hayes died, Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) Hays married Thomas Feavel Jr.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) Hayes were married about 1859 or 1860, in probably in Wisconsin.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) (Hayes) Feavel had no children.

TIMELINE

Now and then we read of some poor man waking up some bright morning and finding himself the possessor of untold wealth, but pass it by as light and pleasant fiction; but the story we are about to relate is not of that kind. William Nichols, about the year 1790, willed to his young nephew, Thomas Feavel, a tract of sixty acres in the town of Potten, England, where all the parties at that time resided. Thomas was at that time a lad of seven or eight years of age. His father was a worthless kind of fellow, drank much and allowed his wife to take care of the family. He went into the army, and being a faithful believer in the doctrines; though in advance of the advent of the Mormons, he married a second wife in Ireland, and disappeared from our story. Shortly after the will was made the testator died, leaving a wife but no children. The widow married a dissolute fellow, who "went through" the property as as his own. The mother of the boy Thomas was timid, and was over-awed out of prosecuting her little boy's claims, and the matter rested. At the breaking out of the war of 1812, Thomas Feavel, fearing a draft, enlisted in the army, and was sent to Quebec, Canada, where he married Margaret Lane, and where Edward H. Feavel was born in 1816. Thomas Feavel, the rightful heir to the farm in an English village, was of easy disposition, procrastination being his besetting sin. He often resolved to prosecute his suit to a successful issue, but as often neglected to do so. He finally settled in this country, and came to this state. He died in Brown county some four years ago. On his death-bed he desired his eldest son, Edward, to look the matter up and get title to the property. The village of Potten, in these long years, has grown to be a large city, reaching far beyond the outer limits of the sixty acres, which is now worth a million pounds sterling, or about $5,000.000. To this magnificent property our townsman, E. H. Feavel, the oldest professional bill poster in the State, is, without a doubt, the legal heir, and could, if he had the means, prove his title and secure it to himself and family. He has taken measures to sift the business, but we are afraid, like his father, he will let the matter run along until the snows of many Winters shall have entirely chilled his ambition to possess it.

Leigh Larson note: William Nichols was buried October 13, 1794, in Huntingdonshire, England.

   

Some LDS Feavel Family Sources, by Susan Easton Black.

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Pliny Hayes (also known as Doctor Oliver Pliny Hays because he was a surgeon in the Revolutionary War), was born March 4, 1756, in Russell, Hampden Co., MA, British America.

Johen Henry Clinger was born September 6, 1787, in Pine Grove, Berks Co., PA.

Margaret Ann Lane was born April 21, 1791, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England.

Thomas Feavel Jr. was born January 6, 1793, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England, and was Baptized August 5, 1793, in Huntingdon Co., England.

Name Thomas Favell
Sex Male
Baptism Date 5 Aug 1793
Baptism Place Huntingdonshire, England
Father's Name Thom Favell
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Elizth Farrll
Mother's Sex Female
Event Type Baptism

"England, Huntingdonshire Parish Registers", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WST1-XWZM : 23 July 2022), Thomas Favell, 179

Little Paxton is a village and civil parish in Cambridge Co., England, that lies 5 miles south of Huntingdon, and 1.7 miles north of St. Neots. It is in the district and historic County of Huntingdon.

Thomas Feavel Jr. (age 15), enlisted February 3, 1810, in the 103rd Foot Soldiers.

103rd Foot Soldiers enlistment.

Johen Henry Clinger and Ann Nancy Reader Ashcom were married 1810, in Somerset Co., PA.

Thomas Feavel Jr. (age 20), a Private in His Majesty's 9th Garrison Battalion, 103rd Regiment of Foot (1806), and Margaret Lane (age 23), a Spinster living in the City of Quebec, were married by Banns, on February 14, 1814, at the Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Province of Quebec.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Margaret Lane marriage record.

His Majesty's 103rd Regiment of Foot (Infantry) served on the Canadian frontier during the war of 1813-14, having arrived in 1812.

Thoms Feavel Jr. Service Record.

His Majesty's 103rd Regiment of Foot. Start of Muster: December 25, 1814. End of Muster: March 24, 1815. Total service time: 90 Days. This record is from ancestry.com.

War of 1812

In 1813, the regiment was shipped overseas to the Canadian Frontier, and was garrisoned in Quebec City, where it took part in the War of 1812. During the 1812 war, the flank companies (Grenadier and Light Infantry) saw service at notable battles, included: Patteron's Creek, Lundy's Lane, the Siege of Lake Erie, and the Niagara Campaign. For its participation, the regiment was awarded the battle honors "Canadian Frontier" and "Niagara".

During its tenure in Canada the regiment became known as "The Worst regiment in Canada," mostly due to the high desertion rate, very young recruits, and poor discipline. The nickname was given by the Governor General of Canada, George Prevost. However, this nickname was not well taken, and the regiment was able to prove its worth by gaining a battle honor.

John H. Armstrong (about age 34), a bachelor, and Mary B. "Polly" Wood (about age 15), a maiden, were married by Banns, January 2, 1815, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., Province of Upper Canada. Witnessed by Tho's. Armstrong, John Kinkaid.

Edward R. J. Feavel was born May 18, 1815, in the City of Québec, Province of Quebec.

Thomas Feavel III was born January 21, 1818, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England.

Sarah Ann Feavel was born September 18, 1819, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England; was Christened October 9, 1819, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England.

Sarah Ann Feavel Baptism record, October 9, 1819, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England.

Ann Feavel was born 1821, in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England; and was Christened July 4, 1821, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England.

Ann Feavel Baptism record, July 4, 1821, at Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire, England.

Johen Henry Clinger died 1822, in Marietta, Town of Salem, Washington Co., OH, at about age 34.

Pliny Hayes (his 3rd marriage) and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) Clinger were married April 12, 1823, in the Summerhill, Town of Allegheny, Cambria Co., PA.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong was born April 19, 1823, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., District of Johnstown, Province  of Upper Canada.

Elizabeth Helen Feavel was born August 12, 1823, in Quebec, Canada, and was Baptized October 12, 1823, at the Anglican Garrison, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Elizabeth Helen Feavel birth and Baptism record, 1823, Anglican Garrison, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Mary Feavel was born May 7, 1825, in Quebec, Canada.

Caroline Feavel was born October 29, 1830, in Kildare, Lower Canada.

Sicelia Feavel was born March 1, 1831, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.

Thomas Feavel Jr. arrived in the United States on May 10, 1839, at Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY.

The 1840 U. S. Census taken shows Thomas Favel is the Head of Household, and is living in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY. Living in the household are: 2 males 20 to 29; 1 male 40 to 49; 2 females 5 to 9; 1 female 10 to 14; 2 females 15 to 19; and 1 female 50 to 59.

The 1840 U. S. Census taken in 1840, shows John Armstrong is the Head of Household, and is living in Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY. Living in the household are: 1 male under age 5; 1 male age 5 to under 10; 1 male age 40 to under 50; 2 females age 10 to under 15; 1 female age 15 to under 20; and 1 female age 40 to under 50.

Pliny Hayes (also known as Doctor Oliver Pliny Hays), died March 8, 1841, in the Town of Richland, Cambria Co., PA, at age 85. Buried in Dunmyer Cemetery, Salix, Town of Adams, Cambria Co., PA.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 21), a bachelor, and Mary Feavel (age 21), a maiden, were married May 7, 1844, in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY.

William Henry Page was born March 13, 1849, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.

Abram Jewett died 1850, in Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, at about age 70. Buried in an unmarked grave.

Jewett and Petitt Histories Recalled, 1946.

Abram Jewett Prominent in Development of Sackets Harbor and Jewettsville.

A. Jewitt Land Sale to S. B. Armstrong Land, 1850, Jefferson Co., NY.

A. Jewitt Land Sale to S. B. Armstrong Land, 1850, Jefferson Co., NY.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 16, 1850, shows Samuel Armstrong (age 24) born in Canada, is a Brick Maker, and is living in he Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 22) born in Canada; Richard W. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; and Geo. L. Armstrong (age 5/12) born in New York. Living in an adjacent house are: Thomas Favel (age 58) born in England, a Laborer; Margaret Favel (age 61) born in England; Celia Page (age 19) born in Canada; David Page (ages 19) born in Canada; and William Page (age 1) born in New York.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 1, 1850 shows Thos. Feavel (age 33) born in England, is a Laborer, and is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Elenor Feavel (age 22) born in Canada, a Laborer; and Wm. Feavel (age 1) born in New York. Also living there are: Abel Paiyra (age 50) born in Vermont, a Laborer; Dorcas Pairya (age 52) born in Canada;  Mary Armstrong (age 48) born in Canada; Hulda Paige (age 15) born in Canada; Elizabeth Paige (age 9) born in Canada; James Armstrong (age 8) born in Canada; and Geo. Armstrong (age 8) born in Canada.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 16, 1850, shows Thomas Favel (age 58) born in England, a Laborer and is living in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY. Living with him are: Margaret Favel (age 61) born in England; Celia Page (age 19) born in Canada; David Page (age 19) born in Canada; and William Page (age 1) born in New York. The Samuel Armstrong family lives next door.

Mary (Feavel) Armstrong died July 7, 1851, in New York, at age 28.

After John H. Armstrong died, Mary B. "Polly" (Wood) Armstrong may have adopted a female child, Jane Rosanna Unknown: Born about 1852, in Oswego Co., NY; Died after 1855, in Unknown.

Thomas Favell Sr. Naturalization Record, 1855.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 22, 1855, shows Samuel B. Armstrong (age 39) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year, is a widowed Farmer, and is living in a frame house, Town of Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his child, Richard Armstrong (age 7) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; his child, George Armstrong (age 5) born in Jefferson Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; his widowed mother, Mary Armstrong (age 55) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year; his unmarried brother, George Armstrong (age 19) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year, a Labourer; his brother, James A. Armstrong (age 12) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year; and his adopted sister, Jane Rosella??? Armstrong (age 3) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 15, 1855, shows Thomas Favel (age 37) born in England, and a resident of this town for 7 years, is a married Farmer, and is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Eleanor Favil (age 28) born in Canada, and resident of this town for 7 years, and who cannot read and write; William Henry Favil (age 6) born in Oswego Co., NY, and a resident of this town for 6 years; and Thomas Edward Favil (age 1) born in Oswego Co., NY, and a resident of this town for 1 year.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 7, 1855, shows Edward Armstrong (age 37) born in Canada, and a resident of this town for 7 years, and a Naturalized citizen, is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Ann Armstrong (age 32) born in England, and a resident of this town for 7 years; Theodore N. Armstrong (age 5) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 5 years; Charles A. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 3 years; and Lezer Armstrong (age 10/12) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 10/12 years.

The 1855 New York State Census for the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, shows Thomas Farel (age 61) born in England, and is a Laborer living in a log house. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Farel (age 65) born in England. The Armstrong family no longer lives in the town.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 14, 1855, shows Ira W. Jones (age 61) born in Vermont, is a married Farmer, and having lived in this town for three years, is living in a Frame house, Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY; Living with him are: his wife, Sophronia Jones (age 55), and having lived in this town for one year; an unmarried child, LeRoy W. Jones (age 25) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years, a Laborer; an unmarried child, Electa D. Tier (age 18) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; a child, Hellen Eliza Jones (age 15) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years; a child, Delilah M. Jones (age 14) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years; and his married son-in-law, John E. Tier (age 25) born in Unknown, and having lived in this town for one year, a Laborer.

Samuel B. Armstrong sold land to Thomas Feavel Jr., June 23, 1855, Jefferson Co., NY.

   

Samuel B. Armstrong Land to Thomas Feavel Jr., June 23, 1855, Jefferson Co., NY. The complete PDF transaction file is on the right.

George V. Feavel was born October 4, 1857, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 36), a widower, and Delilah Matilda Jones (age 17), a maiden, were married September 19, 1858, in Oswego Co., NY.

Margaret Ann (Lane) Feavel died June 18, 1860, in Manhattan, NY, at age 69 Years 4 Months and 24 Days. Buried in Lutheran Cemetery.

Margaret (Lane) Feavel death record.

Thomas Feavel Jr. and Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) Hayes were married about 1859 or 1860, in probably in Wisconsin.

The saga of Ann Ashcom Clinger Hayes Feavel, by George Rowland Blake

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Apparently Martha Clinger Helser was pregnant during that forced evacuation, for she bore a seventh child, Joshua (George Myron), in the Milwaukee Fifth Ward, 29 October 1856. The family settled down in Milwaukee for about 13 years where they had two more children, Stephen in 26 July 1859 and Sarah their ninth and last child in 1863. Though the family had later connections to Burlington, about 25 miles southwest of Milwaukee, as we shall see, it is unclear why Stephen was born in Burlington while the family continued to live in Milwaukee. In 1858, Ann Clinger Hayes, aged 70, applied for a veteran's pension as Ann Clinger Hayes in Greenfield, Milwaukee Co., WI, a Milwaukee suburb about eight miles southwest of the city center. Witnesses to the pension application were her son-in-law and daughter, Joshua and Martha M. Helsor. They declared that they had known Ann since 1818, and Pliny Hayes for 20 years before his death on 8 March 1841. Sometime in the next four years (probably 1859 or 1860) Ann Reader Ashcom Clinger Hayes married Thomas Feavel, apparently a widower, born in England 6 January 1783. In 1860 both he and Ann were in their seventies, he 77 and she 72 years. She had been a widow for about twenty years.

The circumstances that brought them together were unusual. The Helser's oldest daughter, Lydia Ann (Ann's granddaughter), had married Thomas' grandson, Stephen Feavel, about 1857. Through that connection the "old Folks" probably met. The acquaintanceship expanded into a romance for the grandparents. We know that Thomas and Ann were married by 1862, for together with the Helsers they joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RLDS) Church. Thomas Feavel, Ann E. Feavel (sp), his grandson Stephen Feavel and his wife Lydia Ann Helser Feavel were all baptized on June 23, 1862. Three days later Joshua, Martha, Lovina, Harriet, William and Martha Helser followed them. All are listed on the RLDS Union Branch record in Grafton WI. Thomas Feavel's son Edward, Stephen's father, and his wife Laura also joined the RLDS Church five years later on 28 July 1867. Like the Helsers, and his wife Ann, Thomas had already joined the LDS Church earlier in 1836 in Jefferson County N.Y. Thomas and Ann were now united in marriage, but they were also united in a common faith with several of their children and grandchildren. Their marriage lasted for about eight or nine years until Thomas' death 18 April 1868 in Grafton, WI where the RLDS Union Branch was located is about 20 miles north of Milwaukee WI and 28 miles from the suburb of Greenfield where the Helsers apparently continued to live.

The trip to Church services must have been a taxing one. And the RLDS record shows that they withdrew from the Grafton record in July of 1863. They appear on an undated list of the Burlington Branch, so one assumes that they either moved there or decided to attend that Branch. In 1869 Joshua and Martha Helser bought land in Burlington WI some 25 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Their daughter Lydia Ann Feavel and her husband Stephen and also Martha's widowed mother Ann also lived in Burlington. Ann was now 80 years old. She had moved regularly in her lifetime across seven States. The Helsers sold their one acre lot in Burlington in 1874. The land, described in Sec 30 Twp 3 Range 19 in Burlington, Racine Co., WI, was conveyed by deed dated 7 February 1874. Despite her age, Ann was compelled to move once again if she kept up with her family. Her last move was with the Helsers northward 150 miles to Shiocton, Outagamie Co. WI probably in the early spring of 1874. She didn't live to know that her family was done wandering. She scarcely lived long enough to learn to appreciate the beautiful northern Wisconsin. She didn't even live to see the year end, for she died in Shiocton 6 December 1874 at age 86, "of old age." One must agree, she had a right to her rest!

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 17, 1860, shows Edward H. Armstrong (age 44) born in Canada, and with personal estate of $100 is a Shoemaker, and is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Nancy A. Armstrong (age 38) born in England; Theadore Armstrong (age 11) born in New York; Charles Armstrong (age 8) born in New York; Eleazar Armstrong (age 5) born in New York; Edwin Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; and Sarah E. Armstrong (age 1) born in New York.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1860, shows James Armstrong (age 19) born in Canada is a Boatman and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY, with Post Office at Fulton. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 65) born in Upper Canada, a Domestic; and Rosanna Armstrong (age 9) born in New York. Living next door is the Thomas Favil family.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1860, shows Thomas Favil (age 42) born in England, is a Laborer, and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY, with Post Office at Fulton. Living with him are: Eleanor Favil (age 31) born in Upper Canada, a Domestic; Wm. Favil (age 11) born in New York; and George Favil (age 3) born in New York. Living next door is the James Armstrong family.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 17, 1860, shows Thomas Favle (age 75) born in England, is a Farm Laborer, and is living in the 5th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him are: Ann Favle (age 72) born in Maryland; Edward Favle (age 44) born in Canada, a Bill Poster; Laura Favle (age 41) born in New York, and Edward Favle (age 41) born in New York, a Farm Laborer.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 29, 1860, shoes John Wiser (age 43) born in New York with personal estate worth $150 is a Farmer living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is Elanor Wiser (age 38) born in New York. Also living there are: Elias Wiser (age 15) born in New York; Ann Wiser (age 12) born in Wisconsin; John Wiser (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Casey Wiser (age 7) born in New York; and Corey Wiser (age 1) born in Wisconsin.

Eleanor (Armstrong) Feavel died July 27, 1864, in the Town of Granby, Oswego Co., NY, at age 36.

The 1865 New York State Census taken on June 17, 1865, shows Thomas Feavel (age 46) born in England, and in his 2nd marriage and now widowed, is a widower Head of Household Shoemaker, and is living in the Town of Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Wm. H. Feavel (age 16) born in Oswego Co., NY; George V. Feavel (age 8) born in Oswego Co., NY; Mary M. Feavel (age 2) born in Oswego Co., NY; and Jane Keller (age 18) born in Canada, an unmarried House Keeper.

The 1865 New York State Census taken on June 17, 1865, shows Mary Armstrong (age 66) born in Canada, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living in the Town of Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with her is Rosella Armstrong (age 12) born in Oswego Co., NY.

George V. Feavel was born October 4, 1857, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.

George V. Feavel died December 4, 1865, in the Town of Granby, Oswego Co., NY, at age 8.

Thomas Feavel Jr. died April 18, 1868, in Brown Co., WI, at age 75.

Name: Thomas Feavel
Death Date: Apr 1868
Source: Early Reorganization Minutes, 1852-1871, Book A, pp. 203, 223, 412/ Early Reorganization Minutes, 1872-1905, Book B, p. 53

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1870, shows Joshua Helsor (age 59) born in Pennsylvania, and with real estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Burlington, Racine Co., WI. Living with him are: Martha Helsor (age 50) born in Ohio; William Helsor (age 19) born in Iowa; Levina Helsor (age 25) born in Illinois; Joshua Helsor (age 13) born in Wisconsin; Steven Helsor (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Sarah Helsor (age 7) born in Wisconsin; and Ann Feavel (age 81) born in Maryland.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1870, shows Edward R. Feavel (age 55) born in Canada with real estate of $500 and personal estate of $100 is a Retail Fish Dealer, and is living in the 5th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him are: Laura Feavel (age 52) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Moroni J. Feavel (age 20) born in New York; Marietta S. Feavel (age 16) born in Wisconsin; and Laura A. Feavel (age 14) born in Wisconsin.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 27, 1870, shows Thomas Feavel (age 56) born in England to Foreign-born parents, and with personal estate of $150 is a Farm Laborer, and is living in the Town of Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: William Feavel (age 21) born in Canada to Foreign-born parents, a Boatman; George Feavel (age 13) born in New York; and Mary Feavel (age 8) born in New York.

The New York Dispatch, New York City, NY, Sunday,, June 16, 1872

A MILLION LEGACY.

A LARGE PROPERTY WAITING AN HEIR.

(From the Winneconne (Wis.) Item.)

   

Now and then we read of some poor man waking up some bright morning and finding himself the possessor of untold wealth, but pass it by as light and pleasant fiction; but the story we are about to relate is not of that kind. William Nichols, about the year 1790, willed to his young nephew, Thomas Feavel, a tract of sixty acres in the town of Potten, England, where all the parties at that time resided. Thomas was at that time a lad of seven or eight years of age. His father was a worthless kind of fellow, drank much and allowed his wife to take care of the family. He went into the army, and being a faithful believer in the doctrines; though in advance of the advent of the Mormons, he married a second wife in Ireland, and disappeared from our story. Shortly after the will was made the testator died, leaving a wife but no children. The widow married a dissolute fellow, who "went through" the property as as his own. The mother of the boy Thomas was timid, and was over-awed out of prosecuting her little boy's claims, and the matter rested. At the breaking out of the war of 1812, Thomas Feavel, fearing a draft, enlisted in the army, and was sent to Quebec, Canada, where he married Margaret Lane, and where Edward H. Feavel was born in 1816. Thomas Feavel, the rightful heir to the farm in an English village, was of easy disposition, procrastination being his besetting sin. He often resolved to prosecute his suit to a successful issue, but as often neglected to do so. He finally settled in this country, and came to this state. He died in Brown county some four years ago. On his death-bed he desired his eldest son, Edward, to look the matter up and get title to the property. The village of Potten, in these long years, has grown to be a large city, reaching far beyond the outer limits of the sixty acres, which is now worth a million pounds sterling, or about $5,000.000. To this magnificent property our townsman, E. H. Feavel, the oldest professional bill poster in the State, is, without a doubt, the legal heir, and could, if he had the means, prove his title and secure it to himself and family. He has taken measures to sift the business, but we are afraid, like his father, he will let the matter run along until the snows of many Winters shall have entirely chilled his ambition to possess it.

Leigh Larson note: William Nichols was buried October 13, 1794, in Huntingdonshire, England.

Ann Nancy Reader (Ashcom) (Clinger) (Hayes) Feavel died December 6, 1874, in Shiocton, Outagamie Co., WI, at age 86.

True L. D. Saints' Herald, 1874

DIED.

At Shiocton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, December 6th, 1874, of old age, Sister ANN R. FEAVEL, aged 86 years. She was born in Hagerstown, and brought up in Maryland. She joined the Church in the days of Joseph the martyr, and joined the reorganization at Grafton, Wisconsin, in the fall of 1862. She died as she lived, strong in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ. Funeral services by Elder Gilbert Watson.

The 1875 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Thomas Favil (age 75) born in Canada, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a widower Head of Household Farm Laborer, and is living in a frame house worth $100 in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his unmarried son, William Favil (age 24) born in Oswego Co., NY, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried son, George Favil (age 8) born in Oswego Co., NY, a Farm Laborer; and his daughter, Mary Favil (age 12) born in Oswego Co., NY.

The 1875 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows George Armstrong (age 39) born in Canada, is a married Farmer, and is living in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Armstrong (age 32) born in Canada; and his mother, Mary Armstrong (age 76) born in Canada.

Mary Feavel, age 17, daughter of Thomas Feavel, III, on August 28, 1879, is admitted to the Poorhouse in Oswego, NY. She is pregnant, and claims she lost a good mother while quite young, and left her in the hands of an unprincipled father. Bad influences at home brought her to her present condition. Mary M. (Feavel) Kilmer died May 14, 1917, in Minetto, Oswego Co., NY, at age 54.

Mary M. Feavel would soon marry about 1878, to Abraham P. "Abram" Kilmer (Born October 9, 1844, in Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY; Died December, 1911, in Minetto, Oswego Co., NY).

William Vicio (April, 1865) married Catherine "Kettie" Kilmer (June, 1881).

Edward R. J. Feavel died due to Gangrene, April 9, 1899, in Rome, Adams Co., WI (age 83Y 10M 22D). Buried in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI.

Edward R. J. Feavel death record.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 29, 1900, shows George Armstrong (age 60) born January, 1840, in Canada to New York-born parents, and having immigrated in 1852, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm with a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him is his childless wife, Mary A. Armstrong (age 59) born March, 1841, in Canada to New York and Ireland-born parents, and having immigrated in 1852.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1900, shows Abram Kilmer (age 54) born October, 1845, in New York to New York-born parents, is a married Laborer, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife of 22 years, Mary Kilmer (age 37) born September, 1862, in New York to England and Canada-born parents, and with 4 of the 5 children born to her still alive; his daughter, Oria Kilmer (age 14) born August, 1885, in New York to New York-born parents; his son, Willie Kilmer (age 5) born December, 1894, in New York to New York-born parents; his married son-in-law, William View (age 35) born April, 1865, in New York to New York-born parents, a Farm Laborer; and his childless married daughter of 6 months, Kettie View (age 18) born June, 1881, in New York to New York-born parents.

The 1905 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Abram Kilmer (age 60) born in the United States, is a Day Laborer Head of Household, and is living on Brown Road, Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary M. Kilmer (age 42) born in the United States, who Does House Work; his son, William F. Kilmer (age 10) born in the United States; his daughter, Oria L. La Berf (age 19) born in the United States, who Does House Work; and his granddaughter, Eleanore M. S. La Berf (age 1-6/12) born in the United States.

The 1905 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows George W. Armstrong (age 67) born in the United States, is a Head of Household Farmer, and is living on Brown Road, Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.

Abraham P. "Abram" Kilmer died December 10, 1911, in Minetto, Oswego Co., NY, at age 67. Buried in Lewis Cemetery, Granby, Oswego Co., NY.

William Henry Page/Feavel died February 13, 1914, in Ludington, Mason Co., MI, at age 64. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co., MI.

William Henry Page/Feavel death record.

The Ludington Daily News, Ludington, Mason Co., MI, February 14, 1914

LONG SUFFERING IS RELIEVED.

Wm. Favel Passed Away Yesterday Morning. Had Been an Invalid For Nearly Five Years

Wm. Favel died yesterday morning at his home at 311 east Foster street after a long illness. Deceased was 64 years old and had been a resident of Buttersville until a few years ago. He has been an invalid for about five years. Deceased is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Bert Haney. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a. m., from the home. Rev. R. S. MacGregor will deliver the sermon.1900

Mary Margaret (Feavel) Kilmer died May 14, 1917, in Minetto, Oswego Co., NY, at age 54. Buried in Lewis Cemetery, Granby, Oswego Co., NY.

Margaret "Maggie" (Cates) Feavel died October 28, 1924, in Ludington, Mason Co., MI, at age 60.  Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co., MI.

Margaret "Maggie" (Cates) Feavel death record.