James Alfred Dockham: (Family Source).
James A. Dockham: (1880/1900 Census & U.S. Civil War records & 1890 Veteran's Schedule & U. S. Civil War Pension Index).
James Dockham: (1850/1870 Census).
J. A. Dockham: (1905 WI Census & Will & Probate Documents).
Dockham: (1840 [Males Age 5-9 & 1860 Census [Not Home]).
b. 30 Sep 1830, Sandwich, Carroll Co., NH.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI, Maria Jones.
d. 8 Mar 1908, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Religion: He was a member of the Methodist church for over thirty years.
Military: James was an honored U. S. Civil War soldier.
Born 30 Sep 1830, at Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire.
1840 U. S. Federal Census: Haverhill Twp., Grafton County, New Hampshire
Roll: 236, Page: 50
Joshua Dockham, 1, 1, _, 1, _, 1, _, _, _, _, _, _, _, 1, 1, 1, _, _, 1, _, _, _, _.
Free White Persons:
Males Ages 0-4 = 1[Must be Charles Frederick Dockham]
Males Ages 5-9 = 1[Must be James Alfred Dockham]
Males Ages 15-19 = 1[? Dockham]
Males Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Joshua C. Dockham]
Famales Ages Age 0-4 = 1[Elizabeth "Libby" A. Dockham]
Females Ages 5-9 = 1[May Hall or Mary L. Dockham - uncertain on name?]
Females Ages 10-14 = 1[? Dockham]
Females Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Abagail Morse]
1850: Living in the same city as his parents, but with other relatives:
1850 U. S. Federal Census (Aug. 24): Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont
Dwelling 418, Family 237
John Dockham, Age 54, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Susan Dockham, Age 52, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Samuel Dockham, Age 24, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Elias Dockham, Age 21, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Smith Dockham, Age 19, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
George Dockham, Age 16, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Louisa Dockham, Age 15, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Mary Dockham, Age 12, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 9, Male, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
1854: He came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling at Quincy, Adams County.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Dwelling 1815, Family 1629
Not at home
[James Alfred] Dockam, Age 35, Male, [White], Occupation Laborer.
Nancy Dockam, Age 31, Female, [White].
Frank Dockam, Age 4, Male, [White], Birthplace Wisconsin.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI/Hilburn, Walworth Co., WI, Maria Jones.
June 1863:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: James A. Dockham
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 49 Wisconsin Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 49th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M559 roll 8
1870 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Roll: M593_1739, Page: 6, Image: 12
Dwelling 88, Family 86
James Dockham, Age 39, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Estate $300, Birthplace Vermont, Male Citizen of the U.S. of 21 years of age and upwards Yes.
Maria Dockham, Age 37, Female, White, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York.
Mary Jones, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Elizabeth Jones, Age 14, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Frank Dockham, Age 14, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Abbie Dockham, Age 7, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 5, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
[NOTE: Guessing that Mary Jones & Elizabeth Jones may be Maria's daughters from a former marriage or her two sisters & James' sisters-in-law.]
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 23): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T9_1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 39D; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
Dwelling 112, Family 116
James A. Dockham, White, Male, Age 49, Married, Occupation Farmer, # of Months Unemployed X, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.
Marie Dockham, White, Female, Age 47, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Abby Dockham, White, Female, Age 17, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Alfred Dockham, White, Male, Age 15, Son, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Birdee E. Dockham, White, Female, Age 8, Daughter, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
1890 Veteran's Schedule Census: Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc.
S.D. 2nd, E.D. 223, Minor Civil Division Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, Page 3
Roll: 113; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 223.
Home 192, Family 192
James A. Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 4 Feb. 1865
Year discharged: 8 Nov. 1865
Rank: Private
Company: E
Regiment or vessel: 49 Wis. (Wisconsin) Inf. (Infantry)
Length of service: 9 months 4 days
#29: Rheumatism resulting in heart disease.
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: James A Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 1865
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Company: View image
Regiment or vessel: View image
Length of service:
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 12): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T623 1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.
Dwelling 126, Family 129
James A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Born Sept. 1830, Age 69, Married, # of years married 37, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of farm schedule 96.
Maria Q. [?] Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Born Jan. 1833, Age 67, Married, # of years married 37, # of children 9, # of children still living 6, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes.
1905: Wisconsin State Census (June 1): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Line: 42
Roll: CSUSAWI1905_27
Family Number 159
J. A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Age 74, Married, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Months Employed 12, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, House.
Maria Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Age 71, Married, Birthplace New York, Father’s Birthplace New York, Mother’s Birthplace New York, Occupation House Keeper.
21 Jun 1906: Will (3 pages): Signed by J. A. Dockham.
[Not transcribed].
27 Nov 1907: Codicil to Will (1 page): Signed by J. A. Dockham. [Note: Strikes out earlier request to be buried on Soldiers' Lot of Baraboo Cemetery.]
[Not transcribed].
1908: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987
Name: J A Dockham
Probate Date: 16 Mar 1908
Probate Place: Sauk, Wisconsin, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1908
Inferred Death Place: Wisconsin, USA
Item Description: Probate Cases, Box 159, Cont - Box 163, Cont
Table of Contents 46 images (36 & 37 duplicates)
Cover Page 1
Will Papers 2–12
Inventory Papers 13–25
Account Papers 26–29
Petition Papers 30–43
Equity Papers 44–46
Inventory:
Land $2,000.00
Household Goods (selected by widow) $200.00
Cert's of Deposit Bank of Baraboo $475.00
Cash Proceeds.... $1,577.20
2 shares capital stock Sauk County Agricultural Soc. $20
Other Personal Property $225.00
(Drag $5.00, Horse $50.00, New Buggy $60.00, Sprayer $3.00, Seeder $3.00, Old Buggy $10.00, Corn $18.00, Harness $10.00, Bob Sleighs $1.00, Cutter $5.00, Cultivator $4.00, Cash $50.00 = $225.00)
Heirs:
Maria Dockham, his wife, Baraboo, Wis.
Abbie Travis, his daughter, Baraboo, Wis.
Frank Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Fred Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Bird Ryan, his daughter, North Freedom, Wis.
all of whom are of full age
Note: Debt: $6.00 (To nursing deceased 3 nights and 4 days dealing last illness, by Henry Roser).
Note: Debt: Casket $80.00, Robe $10, Hearse & services $10.00, to [E. S. Erswell] Erswell, Meze & McQuan).
Land: Legal Description:
A tract and parcel of land situated in the County of Sauk and State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Town Twelve (12) North, Range six (6) East; thence running west Eight & 11/100 chains; thence north Four and 58/100 chains; thence east to the chicago and Northwestern Railroad Right of Way; thence easterly along the said Right of Way to the east line of said section; thence south to the place of beginning, containing Three and 1/4 (3-1/4) Acres of land, more or less.
Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name of Soldier: James A. Dockham
State Filed: Wisconsin
Widow: Marie Dockham
Service: E. 49. Wis. Inf.
Date of Filing: 1882 Jan 24 - Class Invalid, Application No. 438019, Certificate No. 249,569, State from which Filed - Wis.
Date of Filing: 1908 Mar. 28 - Class Widow, Application No. 888126, Certificate No. 675,476, State from which Filed - Wis.
Roll Number: T288_124
James A. Dockham: (1880/1900 Census & U.S. Civil War records & 1890 Veteran's Schedule & U. S. Civil War Pension Index).
James Dockham: (1850/1870 Census).
J. A. Dockham: (1905 WI Census & Will & Probate Documents).
Dockham: (1840 [Males Age 5-9 & 1860 Census [Not Home]).
b. 30 Sep 1830, Sandwich, Carroll Co., NH.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI, Maria Jones.
d. 8 Mar 1908, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Religion: He was a member of the Methodist church for over thirty years.
Military: James was an honored U. S. Civil War soldier.
Born 30 Sep 1830, at Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire.
1840 U. S. Federal Census: Haverhill Twp., Grafton County, New Hampshire
Roll: 236, Page: 50
Joshua Dockham, 1, 1, _, 1, _, 1, _, _, _, _, _, _, _, 1, 1, 1, _, _, 1, _, _, _, _.
Free White Persons:
Males Ages 0-4 = 1[Must be Charles Frederick Dockham]
Males Ages 5-9 = 1[Must be James Alfred Dockham]
Males Ages 15-19 = 1[? Dockham]
Males Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Joshua C. Dockham]
Famales Ages Age 0-4 = 1[Elizabeth "Libby" A. Dockham]
Females Ages 5-9 = 1[May Hall or Mary L. Dockham - uncertain on name?]
Females Ages 10-14 = 1[? Dockham]
Females Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Abagail Morse]
1850: Living in the same city as his parents, but with other relatives:
1850 U. S. Federal Census (Aug. 24): Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont
Dwelling 418, Family 237
John Dockham, Age 54, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Susan Dockham, Age 52, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Samuel Dockham, Age 24, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Elias Dockham, Age 21, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Smith Dockham, Age 19, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
George Dockham, Age 16, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Louisa Dockham, Age 15, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Mary Dockham, Age 12, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 9, Male, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
1854: He came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling at Quincy, Adams County.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Dwelling 1815, Family 1629
Not at home
[James Alfred] Dockam, Age 35, Male, [White], Occupation Laborer.
Nancy Dockam, Age 31, Female, [White].
Frank Dockam, Age 4, Male, [White], Birthplace Wisconsin.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI/Hilburn, Walworth Co., WI, Maria Jones.
June 1863:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: James A. Dockham
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 49 Wisconsin Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 49th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M559 roll 8
1870 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Roll: M593_1739, Page: 6, Image: 12
Dwelling 88, Family 86
James Dockham, Age 39, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Estate $300, Birthplace Vermont, Male Citizen of the U.S. of 21 years of age and upwards Yes.
Maria Dockham, Age 37, Female, White, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York.
Mary Jones, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Elizabeth Jones, Age 14, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Frank Dockham, Age 14, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Abbie Dockham, Age 7, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 5, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
[NOTE: Guessing that Mary Jones & Elizabeth Jones may be Maria's daughters from a former marriage or her two sisters & James' sisters-in-law.]
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 23): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T9_1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 39D; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
Dwelling 112, Family 116
James A. Dockham, White, Male, Age 49, Married, Occupation Farmer, # of Months Unemployed X, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.
Marie Dockham, White, Female, Age 47, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Abby Dockham, White, Female, Age 17, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Alfred Dockham, White, Male, Age 15, Son, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Birdee E. Dockham, White, Female, Age 8, Daughter, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
1890 Veteran's Schedule Census: Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc.
S.D. 2nd, E.D. 223, Minor Civil Division Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, Page 3
Roll: 113; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 223.
Home 192, Family 192
James A. Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 4 Feb. 1865
Year discharged: 8 Nov. 1865
Rank: Private
Company: E
Regiment or vessel: 49 Wis. (Wisconsin) Inf. (Infantry)
Length of service: 9 months 4 days
#29: Rheumatism resulting in heart disease.
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: James A Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 1865
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Company: View image
Regiment or vessel: View image
Length of service:
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 12): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T623 1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.
Dwelling 126, Family 129
James A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Born Sept. 1830, Age 69, Married, # of years married 37, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of farm schedule 96.
Maria Q. [?] Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Born Jan. 1833, Age 67, Married, # of years married 37, # of children 9, # of children still living 6, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes.
1905: Wisconsin State Census (June 1): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Line: 42
Roll: CSUSAWI1905_27
Family Number 159
J. A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Age 74, Married, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Months Employed 12, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, House.
Maria Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Age 71, Married, Birthplace New York, Father’s Birthplace New York, Mother’s Birthplace New York, Occupation House Keeper.
21 Jun 1906: Will (3 pages): Signed by J. A. Dockham.
[Not transcribed].
27 Nov 1907: Codicil to Will (1 page): Signed by J. A. Dockham. [Note: Strikes out earlier request to be buried on Soldiers' Lot of Baraboo Cemetery.]
[Not transcribed].
1908: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987
Name: J A Dockham
Probate Date: 16 Mar 1908
Probate Place: Sauk, Wisconsin, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1908
Inferred Death Place: Wisconsin, USA
Item Description: Probate Cases, Box 159, Cont - Box 163, Cont
Table of Contents 46 images (36 & 37 duplicates)
Cover Page 1
Will Papers 2–12
Inventory Papers 13–25
Account Papers 26–29
Petition Papers 30–43
Equity Papers 44–46
Inventory:
Land $2,000.00
Household Goods (selected by widow) $200.00
Cert's of Deposit Bank of Baraboo $475.00
Cash Proceeds.... $1,577.20
2 shares capital stock Sauk County Agricultural Soc. $20
Other Personal Property $225.00
(Drag $5.00, Horse $50.00, New Buggy $60.00, Sprayer $3.00, Seeder $3.00, Old Buggy $10.00, Corn $18.00, Harness $10.00, Bob Sleighs $1.00, Cutter $5.00, Cultivator $4.00, Cash $50.00 = $225.00)
Heirs:
Maria Dockham, his wife, Baraboo, Wis.
Abbie Travis, his daughter, Baraboo, Wis.
Frank Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Fred Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Bird Ryan, his daughter, North Freedom, Wis.
all of whom are of full age
Note: Debt: $6.00 (To nursing deceased 3 nights and 4 days dealing last illness, by Henry Roser).
Note: Debt: Casket $80.00, Robe $10, Hearse & services $10.00, to [E. S. Erswell] Erswell, Meze & McQuan).
Land: Legal Description:
A tract and parcel of land situated in the County of Sauk and State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Town Twelve (12) North, Range six (6) East; thence running west Eight & 11/100 chains; thence north Four and 58/100 chains; thence east to the chicago and Northwestern Railroad Right of Way; thence easterly along the said Right of Way to the east line of said section; thence south to the place of beginning, containing Three and 1/4 (3-1/4) Acres of land, more or less.
Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name of Soldier: James A. Dockham
State Filed: Wisconsin
Widow: Marie Dockham
Service: E. 49. Wis. Inf.
Date of Filing: 1882 Jan 24 - Class Invalid, Application No. 438019, Certificate No. 249,569, State from which Filed - Wis.
Date of Filing: 1908 Mar. 28 - Class Widow, Application No. 888126, Certificate No. 675,476, State from which Filed - Wis.
Roll Number: T288_124
James Alfred Dockham: (Family Source).
James A. Dockham: (1880/1900 Census & U.S. Civil War records & 1890 Veteran's Schedule & U. S. Civil War Pension Index).
James Dockham: (1850/1870 Census).
J. A. Dockham: (1905 WI Census & Will & Probate Documents).
Dockham: (1840 [Males Age 5-9 & 1860 Census [Not Home]).
b. 30 Sep 1830, Sandwich, Carroll Co., NH.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI, Maria Jones.
d. 8 Mar 1908, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Religion: He was a member of the Methodist church for over thirty years.
Military: James was an honored U. S. Civil War soldier.
Born 30 Sep 1830, at Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire.
1840 U. S. Federal Census: Haverhill Twp., Grafton County, New Hampshire
Roll: 236, Page: 50
Joshua Dockham, 1, 1, _, 1, _, 1, _, _, _, _, _, _, _, 1, 1, 1, _, _, 1, _, _, _, _.
Free White Persons:
Males Ages 0-4 = 1[Must be Charles Frederick Dockham]
Males Ages 5-9 = 1[Must be James Alfred Dockham]
Males Ages 15-19 = 1[? Dockham]
Males Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Joshua C. Dockham]
Famales Ages Age 0-4 = 1[Elizabeth "Libby" A. Dockham]
Females Ages 5-9 = 1[May Hall or Mary L. Dockham - uncertain on name?]
Females Ages 10-14 = 1[? Dockham]
Females Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Abagail Morse]
1850: Living in the same city as his parents, but with other relatives:
1850 U. S. Federal Census (Aug. 24): Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont
Dwelling 418, Family 237
John Dockham, Age 54, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Susan Dockham, Age 52, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Samuel Dockham, Age 24, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Elias Dockham, Age 21, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Smith Dockham, Age 19, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
George Dockham, Age 16, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Louisa Dockham, Age 15, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Mary Dockham, Age 12, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 9, Male, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
1854: He came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling at Quincy, Adams County.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Dwelling 1815, Family 1629
Not at home
[James Alfred] Dockam, Age 35, Male, [White], Occupation Laborer.
Nancy Dockam, Age 31, Female, [White].
Frank Dockam, Age 4, Male, [White], Birthplace Wisconsin.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI/Hilburn, Walworth Co., WI, Maria Jones.
June 1863:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: James A. Dockham
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 49 Wisconsin Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 49th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M559 roll 8
1870 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Roll: M593_1739, Page: 6, Image: 12
Dwelling 88, Family 86
James Dockham, Age 39, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Estate $300, Birthplace Vermont, Male Citizen of the U.S. of 21 years of age and upwards Yes.
Maria Dockham, Age 37, Female, White, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York.
Mary Jones, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Elizabeth Jones, Age 14, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Frank Dockham, Age 14, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Abbie Dockham, Age 7, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 5, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
[NOTE: Guessing that Mary Jones & Elizabeth Jones may be Maria's daughters from a former marriage or her two sisters & James' sisters-in-law.]
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 23): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T9_1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 39D; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
Dwelling 112, Family 116
James A. Dockham, White, Male, Age 49, Married, Occupation Farmer, # of Months Unemployed X, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.
Marie Dockham, White, Female, Age 47, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Abby Dockham, White, Female, Age 17, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Alfred Dockham, White, Male, Age 15, Son, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Birdee E. Dockham, White, Female, Age 8, Daughter, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
1890 Veteran's Schedule Census: Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc.
S.D. 2nd, E.D. 223, Minor Civil Division Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, Page 3
Roll: 113; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 223.
Home 192, Family 192
James A. Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 4 Feb. 1865
Year discharged: 8 Nov. 1865
Rank: Private
Company: E
Regiment or vessel: 49 Wis. (Wisconsin) Inf. (Infantry)
Length of service: 9 months 4 days
#29: Rheumatism resulting in heart disease.
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: James A Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 1865
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Company: View image
Regiment or vessel: View image
Length of service:
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 12): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T623 1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.
Dwelling 126, Family 129
James A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Born Sept. 1830, Age 69, Married, # of years married 37, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of farm schedule 96.
Maria Q. [?] Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Born Jan. 1833, Age 67, Married, # of years married 37, # of children 9, # of children still living 6, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes.
1905: Wisconsin State Census (June 1): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Line: 42
Roll: CSUSAWI1905_27
Family Number 159
J. A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Age 74, Married, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Months Employed 12, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, House.
Maria Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Age 71, Married, Birthplace New York, Father’s Birthplace New York, Mother’s Birthplace New York, Occupation House Keeper.
21 Jun 1906: Will (3 pages): Signed by J. A. Dockham.
[Not transcribed].
27 Nov 1907: Codicil to Will (1 page): Signed by J. A. Dockham. [Note: Strikes out earlier request to be buried on Soldiers' Lot of Baraboo Cemetery.]
[Not transcribed].
1908: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987
Name: J A Dockham
Probate Date: 16 Mar 1908
Probate Place: Sauk, Wisconsin, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1908
Inferred Death Place: Wisconsin, USA
Item Description: Probate Cases, Box 159, Cont - Box 163, Cont
Table of Contents 46 images (36 & 37 duplicates)
Cover Page 1
Will Papers 2–12
Inventory Papers 13–25
Account Papers 26–29
Petition Papers 30–43
Equity Papers 44–46
Inventory:
Land $2,000.00
Household Goods (selected by widow) $200.00
Cert's of Deposit Bank of Baraboo $475.00
Cash Proceeds.... $1,577.20
2 shares capital stock Sauk County Agricultural Soc. $20
Other Personal Property $225.00
(Drag $5.00, Horse $50.00, New Buggy $60.00, Sprayer $3.00, Seeder $3.00, Old Buggy $10.00, Corn $18.00, Harness $10.00, Bob Sleighs $1.00, Cutter $5.00, Cultivator $4.00, Cash $50.00 = $225.00)
Heirs:
Maria Dockham, his wife, Baraboo, Wis.
Abbie Travis, his daughter, Baraboo, Wis.
Frank Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Fred Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Bird Ryan, his daughter, North Freedom, Wis.
all of whom are of full age
Note: Debt: $6.00 (To nursing deceased 3 nights and 4 days dealing last illness, by Henry Roser).
Note: Debt: Casket $80.00, Robe $10, Hearse & services $10.00, to [E. S. Erswell] Erswell, Meze & McQuan).
Land: Legal Description:
A tract and parcel of land situated in the County of Sauk and State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Town Twelve (12) North, Range six (6) East; thence running west Eight & 11/100 chains; thence north Four and 58/100 chains; thence east to the chicago and Northwestern Railroad Right of Way; thence easterly along the said Right of Way to the east line of said section; thence south to the place of beginning, containing Three and 1/4 (3-1/4) Acres of land, more or less.
Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name of Soldier: James A. Dockham
State Filed: Wisconsin
Widow: Marie Dockham
Service: E. 49. Wis. Inf.
Date of Filing: 1882 Jan 24 - Class Invalid, Application No. 438019, Certificate No. 249,569, State from which Filed - Wis.
Date of Filing: 1908 Mar. 28 - Class Widow, Application No. 888126, Certificate No. 675,476, State from which Filed - Wis.
Roll Number: T288_124
James A. Dockham: (1880/1900 Census & U.S. Civil War records & 1890 Veteran's Schedule & U. S. Civil War Pension Index).
James Dockham: (1850/1870 Census).
J. A. Dockham: (1905 WI Census & Will & Probate Documents).
Dockham: (1840 [Males Age 5-9 & 1860 Census [Not Home]).
b. 30 Sep 1830, Sandwich, Carroll Co., NH.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI, Maria Jones.
d. 8 Mar 1908, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Religion: He was a member of the Methodist church for over thirty years.
Military: James was an honored U. S. Civil War soldier.
Born 30 Sep 1830, at Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire.
1840 U. S. Federal Census: Haverhill Twp., Grafton County, New Hampshire
Roll: 236, Page: 50
Joshua Dockham, 1, 1, _, 1, _, 1, _, _, _, _, _, _, _, 1, 1, 1, _, _, 1, _, _, _, _.
Free White Persons:
Males Ages 0-4 = 1[Must be Charles Frederick Dockham]
Males Ages 5-9 = 1[Must be James Alfred Dockham]
Males Ages 15-19 = 1[? Dockham]
Males Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Joshua C. Dockham]
Famales Ages Age 0-4 = 1[Elizabeth "Libby" A. Dockham]
Females Ages 5-9 = 1[May Hall or Mary L. Dockham - uncertain on name?]
Females Ages 10-14 = 1[? Dockham]
Females Ages 29-39 = 1[Must be Abagail Morse]
1850: Living in the same city as his parents, but with other relatives:
1850 U. S. Federal Census (Aug. 24): Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont
Dwelling 418, Family 237
John Dockham, Age 54, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Susan Dockham, Age 52, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Samuel Dockham, Age 24, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Elias Dockham, Age 21, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
Smith Dockham, Age 19, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire.
George Dockham, Age 16, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Louisa Dockham, Age 15, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
Mary Dockham, Age 12, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 9, Male, White, Birthplace New Hampshire, Attended School Yes.
m. (1) 1 May 1853, North Tunbridge, Orange Co., VT, Elsie Hyde.
1854: He came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling at Quincy, Adams County.
m. (2) 8 Aug 1858, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Nancy Jane Morehead.
1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Dwelling 1815, Family 1629
Not at home
[James Alfred] Dockam, Age 35, Male, [White], Occupation Laborer.
Nancy Dockam, Age 31, Female, [White].
Frank Dockam, Age 4, Male, [White], Birthplace Wisconsin.
m. (3) 4 Jul 1862, Kilbourn, WI/Hilburn, Walworth Co., WI, Maria Jones.
June 1863:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: James A. Dockham
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 49 Wisconsin Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 49th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M559 roll 8
1870 U. S. Federal Census (July 20): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Baraboo
Roll: M593_1739, Page: 6, Image: 12
Dwelling 88, Family 86
James Dockham, Age 39, Male, White, Occupation Farmer, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Estate $300, Birthplace Vermont, Male Citizen of the U.S. of 21 years of age and upwards Yes.
Maria Dockham, Age 37, Female, White, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York.
Mary Jones, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Elizabeth Jones, Age 14, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Frank Dockham, Age 14, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
Abbie Dockham, Age 7, Female, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attend School Yes.
James Dockham, Age 5, Male, White, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
[NOTE: Guessing that Mary Jones & Elizabeth Jones may be Maria's daughters from a former marriage or her two sisters & James' sisters-in-law.]
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 23): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T9_1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 39D; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
Dwelling 112, Family 116
James A. Dockham, White, Male, Age 49, Married, Occupation Farmer, # of Months Unemployed X, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.
Marie Dockham, White, Female, Age 47, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Abby Dockham, White, Female, Age 17, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Alfred Dockham, White, Male, Age 15, Son, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Birdee E. Dockham, White, Female, Age 8, Daughter, Single, Occupation At School, Birthplace Wisconsin.
1890 Veteran's Schedule Census: Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc.
S.D. 2nd, E.D. 223, Minor Civil Division Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, Page 3
Roll: 113; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 223.
Home 192, Family 192
James A. Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 4 Feb. 1865
Year discharged: 8 Nov. 1865
Rank: Private
Company: E
Regiment or vessel: 49 Wis. (Wisconsin) Inf. (Infantry)
Length of service: 9 months 4 days
#29: Rheumatism resulting in heart disease.
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: James A Dockham
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 1865
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Company: View image
Regiment or vessel: View image
Length of service:
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 12): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Roll: T623 1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.
Dwelling 126, Family 129
James A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Born Sept. 1830, Age 69, Married, # of years married 37, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father's Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of farm schedule 96.
Maria Q. [?] Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Born Jan. 1833, Age 67, Married, # of years married 37, # of children 9, # of children still living 6, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Can Read/Write/Speak English Yes.
1905: Wisconsin State Census (June 1): Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Line: 42
Roll: CSUSAWI1905_27
Family Number 159
J. A. Dockham, Head, White, Male, Age 74, Married, Birthplace New Hampshire, Father’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Mother’s Birthplace New Hampshire, Occupation Farmer, Months Employed 12, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, House.
Maria Dockham, Wife, White, Female, Age 71, Married, Birthplace New York, Father’s Birthplace New York, Mother’s Birthplace New York, Occupation House Keeper.
21 Jun 1906: Will (3 pages): Signed by J. A. Dockham.
[Not transcribed].
27 Nov 1907: Codicil to Will (1 page): Signed by J. A. Dockham. [Note: Strikes out earlier request to be buried on Soldiers' Lot of Baraboo Cemetery.]
[Not transcribed].
1908: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987
Name: J A Dockham
Probate Date: 16 Mar 1908
Probate Place: Sauk, Wisconsin, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1908
Inferred Death Place: Wisconsin, USA
Item Description: Probate Cases, Box 159, Cont - Box 163, Cont
Table of Contents 46 images (36 & 37 duplicates)
Cover Page 1
Will Papers 2–12
Inventory Papers 13–25
Account Papers 26–29
Petition Papers 30–43
Equity Papers 44–46
Inventory:
Land $2,000.00
Household Goods (selected by widow) $200.00
Cert's of Deposit Bank of Baraboo $475.00
Cash Proceeds.... $1,577.20
2 shares capital stock Sauk County Agricultural Soc. $20
Other Personal Property $225.00
(Drag $5.00, Horse $50.00, New Buggy $60.00, Sprayer $3.00, Seeder $3.00, Old Buggy $10.00, Corn $18.00, Harness $10.00, Bob Sleighs $1.00, Cutter $5.00, Cultivator $4.00, Cash $50.00 = $225.00)
Heirs:
Maria Dockham, his wife, Baraboo, Wis.
Abbie Travis, his daughter, Baraboo, Wis.
Frank Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Fred Dockham, his son, North Freedom, Wis.
Bird Ryan, his daughter, North Freedom, Wis.
all of whom are of full age
Note: Debt: $6.00 (To nursing deceased 3 nights and 4 days dealing last illness, by Henry Roser).
Note: Debt: Casket $80.00, Robe $10, Hearse & services $10.00, to [E. S. Erswell] Erswell, Meze & McQuan).
Land: Legal Description:
A tract and parcel of land situated in the County of Sauk and State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Town Twelve (12) North, Range six (6) East; thence running west Eight & 11/100 chains; thence north Four and 58/100 chains; thence east to the chicago and Northwestern Railroad Right of Way; thence easterly along the said Right of Way to the east line of said section; thence south to the place of beginning, containing Three and 1/4 (3-1/4) Acres of land, more or less.
Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name of Soldier: James A. Dockham
State Filed: Wisconsin
Widow: Marie Dockham
Service: E. 49. Wis. Inf.
Date of Filing: 1882 Jan 24 - Class Invalid, Application No. 438019, Certificate No. 249,569, State from which Filed - Wis.
Date of Filing: 1908 Mar. 28 - Class Widow, Application No. 888126, Certificate No. 675,476, State from which Filed - Wis.
Roll Number: T288_124
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