Jesse Peden/Paden/Peeden was born August 5, 1800 in Pennsylvania (Source: cemetery transcription; censuses) to Alexander & Abigail (Walton) Peden (Source: Waunita M Herron). His siblings were: Ann, Obadiah, Darius, Joseph, Lydia, Rachel, Alexander and Margaret Peden (Source: Waunita M Herron).

He arrived in Indiana before 1828 as we find him marrying Nancy Lindsy(sic) on September 22, 1828 in either Clark or Orange County, Indiana. (see Source 1).

From the 1830 Census, it looks like Thomas was born, as well as 6 other children (1 other male and 5 female) are listed in the household, whether the children are hers or his is not clear. (see Source 3)

From the 1840 Census, we see his household has shrank considerably. From the age of the children, I would say that they are Thomas and Margaret. (see Source 4)

From the 1850 Census, we see Thomas and Margaret (now Amanda) are at home. (see Source 5)

Wife Nancy and daughter, Margaret died in 1854, [Household had Smallpox Illness and mother and daughter died 18 days apart. (See Source 8)]

Speed forward to 1856….Now, we find Jesse marrying a Nancy M. Williams (may or may not be her maiden name; see Source 2) on July 13, 1856, Owen County, Indiana

And the 1860 census, we find Jesse and his wife Nancy, with son (m.1) Thomas and a baby, Nancy in the home of Elisha and Elizabeth Condor (marriage records state maiden name was Litten, possibly d/o Nancy (McCormick) Peden and her first husband.)

Jesse and Nancy both died in 1878, her in July, and him in October (see Source 9)

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Sources:
1.) Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Jesse Peden
Spouse Name: Nancy Lindsy
Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1828
Marriage County: Clark
Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
OS Page: 1415852
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Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Jesse Peden
Spouse Name: Nancy Lindsy
Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1828
Marriage County: Orange
Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
OS Page: 1316696

2.) Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Jesse Peden
Spouse Name: Nancy M Williams
Marriage Date: 13 Jul 1856
Marriage County: Owen
Source Title 1: Owen County Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Volume
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record
Book: 28
OS Page: 154

3.) 1830 United States Federal Census / Name: Jesse Peden / Home in 1830: , Owen, Indiana /
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

4.) 1840 United States Federal Census / Name: Jessee Peeden / Township: Washington / County: Owen / State: Indiana / Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 4
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

5.) 1850 United States Federal Census - Washington, Owen, Indiana / Family Number: 237 / Jesse Peden 50 Pa / Nancy Peden 55 Va / Thomas Peden 20 In/ Amanda Peden 18 In

6.) 1860 United States Federal Census - East Division, Owen, Indiana / Post Office: Spencer / Jesse Peden 49 Pa / Nancy Peden 58 [53] Va / Thos Peden 30 In / Nancy Peden 9/12 In - in home of Elisha & Elizabeth Conder

7.) 1870 United States Federal Census - Washington, Owen, Indiana / Post Office: Spencer and Gosport / Jesse Paden 70 Pa / Nancy Paden 65 Va / Medie Bolin 1/12 In

8.) Litten Cemetery, Washington twp., Owen County, Indiana
(Located on the farm of Don Thompson)
http://www.sweetowen.net/litten.html
NANCY PEDEN
w/o Jesse
d. 29 June 1854
Age: about 64 years

MARGARET A. PEDEN
d/o J & N
d. 11 June 1854
Age: 22y 27d

9.) Chambersville Cemetery, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana
(Located in Section 24 on County Line Road and Highway 46)
http://www.sweetowen.net/chambers.html

PEDEN, Jesse (5 Aug 1800-19 Oct 1878; Note: Jesse is not buried with Nancy)
PEDEN, Nancy; w/o Jesse (11 Aug 1810-31 July 1878)
PEDEN, Elizabeth; w/o TA (11 Oct 1839-19 Nov 1859)