John Wesley Gale, Sr. was born ?/?/1765 in Kent Co, MD. He died ca. 1850 in Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN.. He is named after the famous minister John Wesley (1703 - 1791), founder of the Methodist denomination. He was the fourth known son and fifth child of Rasin Gale I (b. 5/22/1735 Kent Co, MD) and Martha Moore (b. ABT 1736 in St Pauls Parish, Chestertown, Kent Co, MD). John Wesley married on 1/29/1793 in Chester Parish, Kent Co, MD to Phoebe Everett (b. ABT 1775 Kent Co, MD, d. in Lynn Township, Posey Co, IN), her father was St. Leger Everett.
John's father willed to him all that tract of land he had in Fayette Co, PA. In 1799 John had 300 acres in Dunbar Township, Fayette Co, PA (one horse and 2 cows).
In about 1800 John moved his family to Harrison Co, KY.
On 9/1/1815 a band of 44 settlers, lead by the Joseph and Rebecca Endicott (with five sons) left their homes in the small community known as Colville on the border of the present Harrison and Bourbon Counties in Kentucky near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY and headed for Indiana. Before departing they divided into two groups. Part of the men traveled by land with horses, wagons, and cattle. The women and children with men enough to man the boats embarked at Augusta, Ky and traveled by water, landing at Diamond Island, now known as West Franklin, from which point the journey continued by land. On September 25, they arrived in Posey County, Indiana, settling about a mile from present day Poseyville in Robb Township. It was the largest recorded migration from the 'Blue Grass' country of Kentucky to the Cynthiana area of Indiana. Their new home was an almost unbroken wilderness. Game was abundant. Venison and wild turkey were common articles on the daily menu. Bears, panthers, and wolves added to the daily hazards of life, not to mention the prowling Indian. The flaming plumage of pheasant and parrotquet brightened the dark green of the forest; the sweeping eagle menaced the safety of the flocks.
Not included in this migration, but did migrate about the same time to the same places where John Wesley Gale, Sr. and family (his wife, Phoebe Everett, and eight children, Anne (18), Mary (17), Phoebe (16), Joseph (15), John Jr.(14), William (12), Martha (8)(this is the future wife of Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather, and James (about 1 year or less).
The 44 arrived on 9/25/1815 in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana.
John Wesley Gale, Sr. was appointed an officer of Robb Township by the county board from 1817 to 1820.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: 10 known
1. Anne Gale was born ABT 1797. She married in Posey Co, IN on 3/27/1822 to John Aashworth (b. ABT 1780 VA).
2. Joseph Everett Gale was born ABT 1798 in Harrison Co. KY. He married on 7/21/1831 in Milton, Pike Co, IL to Elizabeth Garrison (b. ABT 1812 in Posey Co, IN). She was Boone Allen's niece (the marrying parson of the 1830's in Pike Co, IL) and a great granddaughter of Jonathan Boone (older brother of Daniel Boone). Their marriage was the first recorded marriage in Pike Co, IL. The call for volunteers in Montezuma Township for the Black Hawk war created no little consternation among the people. A meeting was called at Florence, and John Battershell, Joseph Gale, William Kenney, Joshua Davis, Smith Aimes, Josiah Simms and Edward Irons enlisted. Joseph enlisted in the Illinois Militia on 4/20/1832 at Atlas, Pike Co, IL, and was mustered out 5/27/1832. He served as a private in Captain Barney's Company of the 3rd regiment in Whiteside's Brigade of Mounted Volunteers.
Edward Irons b. 1815 Harden Co, KY, m. on 7/11/1849 in Hendricks Co, IN to Elizabeth Kleghorn. Edward was a son of William R. Irons.
Joshua Davis b. Abt 1810 IL, d. 10/28/1856 Greene Co, MO. He was a son of John M Davis and Rachel Pearce.
Josiah Simms b. Abt. 1796 Cumberland Co, KY, d. 1846/1850 Missouri, m. on 1/1/1820 in Madison Co, IL to Nancy Davis (1804 - 1868)
William Kenny b. i/6/1796 Cork, Ireland, d. 1855 Pike Co, IL, m. in 1813 to Elinor Majors. One of many children is Granville Bond Kenney.
Joseph moved his family to Oregon sometime after the war:
1860 fed census: Coast Fork, Lane Co, Oregon
Joseph Gole [Joseph Gale]
Age:60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Maryland
Home in 1860: Coast Fork, Lane, Oregon
Post Office: Cottage Grove
Dwelling Number: 330
Family Number: 330
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2000
Personal Estate Value: 700
Household Members Age
Joseph Gale 60
Elizth Gale 48
Eusie Gale 20
Wm R. Gale 17
Zacharia T Gale 15
Joseph A Gale 13
Children of Joseph Everett Gale, Jr. and Elizabeth Garrison: four known
1. Elias Gale was born ABT 1840 IL
2. William R. Gale was born ABT 1843 IL
3. Zachariah T. Gale was born ABT 1845 IL
4. Joseph A. Gale was born ABT 1847 IL
Children of John Wesley Gale and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
3. Mary Ann Gale b. 8/23/1798 Harrison Co, KY, d. 4/4/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL, m. on 10/2/1821 in New Harmony, Posey Co, IN to Rev. William McPherson.
Children of Mary Ann Gale and William McPherson: seven known
1. Araminta McPherson was born 2/17/1819 Posey Co, IN, died 3/30/1895, buried with husband at Green Pond Cem, Green Pond (now included in Pearl), Montezuma Township, Pike co, IL. She married Patterson Radar (b.11/11/1808, d.5/18/1893).
2. Phebe McPherson was born 7/29/1822 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN
3. James Willis McPherson was born 3/25/1824 Muhlenburg Co, KY
4. Martha McPherson was born 11/2/1825 Muhlenberg Co, KY
5. Caroline McPherson was born ?/?/1827 KY
6. Mary Ann McPherson was born ?/?/1829 IL
7. Emily McPherson was born 3/25/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
4. Phebe Ann Gale was born ABT 1799 Harrison Co, KY, died between mid 1840 and mid 1850 in Knightstown, Wayne Twp, Henry Co, IN. She married on 3/14/1818 in Posey, Co, IN to Isaac James (b.ABT 1796 PA)
Children of Phebe Ann Gale and Isaac James: four known
1. Phebe Ann James was born ABT 1822 IN, m. on 12/23/1851 in Henry Co, IN to John F. Wilson.
2. Oliver James was born ABT 1832
3. Hannah James was born ABT 1834
4. Elwood James was born 5/51836
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
5. Rasin Moore Gale was born ?/?/1800, died 2/26/1843, buried at I.U. Church Cem, Worton, Kent Co, Md. He married on 12/8/1829 in Kent Co, MD to Mary C. Murphy.
Children of Rasin Moore Gale and Mary C. Murphy: four known
1. Anne Maria Gale
2. Willimina Gale was born ABT 1840 MD
3. Everett Gale was born ABT 1842 MD
4. Rasin Harrison Gale b. 1/?/1843 MD, d. 1910 Chapel, Talbot Co, MD, occupation painter, m. Indiana Hoxter (1851-1916), daughter of Jacob Hoxter (1824–1873, m. 10/28/1847 Queen Ann's Co, MD) and Susan Rebecca Grimes (1825–?). Children, at least two known, Cora V. Gale b. 1873, Ammie Gale b. 1876.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
6. John Wesley Gale, Jr. was born 1/16/1801 Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 3/16/1849 Van Buren Co, IA, buried in the Lippincott Cem, Van Buren Co, IA. He married on 10/26/1824 in Posey Co, IN to Rebecca McCreary (b.1/19/1807 NC). They moved to Van Buren Co, IA in 1837 and was the first county coroner. He was a farmer in Van Buren Co, IN.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Jr. and Rebecca McCreary: eleven known
1. William Thomas Gale b. 5/25/1825 Posey Co, IN
2. Joseph Wasson Gale b. 12/31/1827 Posey Co, IN
3. John C. Gale b. Abt. 1829
4. Ruth Ann Gale b. 1/18/1830 Gibson Co, IN
5. Eliza Everett Gale b. 2/24/1832 Gibson Co, IN, d. 1/10/1910 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, m. 1st on 9/23/1862 in Appanoose Co, IA to James Pulliam (1818-1869), son of Thomas Pulliam (1760–1852) and Nancy Decker (1792–1873). Eliza m. 2nd on 9/8/1872 in Appanoose Co, IA to George Taylor Caughron (1829–1900), son of William Coughran (1789–1846) and Nancy Jarrett Worley (1805–1868).
6. Dorsey Samuel Gale b. 2/17/1834 Gibson Co, IN
7. Minerva D. Gale b. 6/?/1836 Gibson Co, IN, d. 12/27/1916, m. on 10/29/1857 in Apanoose Co, IA to James G. West (1833-?)
8. Mary L. Gale b. 11/5/1837 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, d. 5/5/1839
9. Henry Harrison Gale b. 1/22/1840 Keosauqua, Van Buren Co, IA
10. Samuel Minor Gale b. 11/26/1842 Vernon, Van Buren Co, IA
11. Martha Jane Gale b. 12/14/1844 Van Buren Co, IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
7. Rev Dr. William Gale was born 6/27/1803 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 7/27/1881 Jascksonville, Jackson Co, OR. He married on 4/27/1825 in Robb Township, Posey Co, IN Rebecca Elizabeth Jones (b.10/13/1804 SC, d. 1870 OR). He was a homeopathic doctor and a minister of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was related to Thomas Davis (b. 1795 Ky) through the Joseph M.Jones family. Dr. Gale lived near the Davis family in Milton (Montezuma), Pike Co, IL. They subsequently moved to Iowa. In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co, IA. William preached at Drakesville, Iowa, at one of the first 'Campbellite faith' Christian Churches in Iowa. He left Orleans, Appanoose Co, IA in 1853 for Oregon. According to an article in the Sunday Oregonion (Portland, OR), dated July 28, 1889, written by his son James M.Gale, Dr. Gale was the Captain of the "Rough and Ready" wagon train that left from Illinois and traveled on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley of Oregon in 1853. The Willamette Valley, today, is the most populated region in the state. His wagon train arrived there on 10/25/1853. William settled on a claim April of 1854. In the Census of 1860, William was living in Freedom, Brees Precinct, Lane OR. In the 1870 census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1880 Census he was living in Ashland, Eden Twp, Jackson Co, OR. At this time he was a widower, 76 years old, and emplyed as a gardener. He took a donation land claim near the town of Lancaster, Oregon. He later moved back to Eugene, Oregon, and then to Jacksonville, Oregon where he died on July 27, 1881. He is buried in Phoenix, Oregon.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known
1. Martha Jane Gale was born 10/7/1826 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN, died 3/19/1903 in Griffin Creek, Jackson Co, OR, buried in Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR. She married on 1/10/1847 in Davis Co, IA to Jackson Smith Hockersmith (b. 7/10/1818 in Estill Co, KY, d. 3/28/1897 in Jackson Co, OR, buried at Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR). His parents were Jacob Hockersmith, Jr. (b. 24 JUN 1779 in Emmitsburg, Frederick Co, MD) and Anna Kiziah Skinner b. 16 APR 1785 in Madison Co, KY
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Jackson Hockersmith: six known
1. Joseph W. Hockersmith b: ABT 1847, d. 1910, m. Abt. 1879 in Oregon to Annie Eliza Sears. One of several children is Wilbur Benjamin Hockersmith, Jr.
2. John N. Hockersmith b: ABT 1850 in Iowa
3. Sally Ann Hockersmith b: ABT 1856 in Oregon
4. Rebecca Emily Hockersmith b: ABT 1857 in Oregon
5. Mary E. Hockersmith b: OCT 1859 in Lane, Oregon
6. Florence "Isadora" Hockersmith b: JUL 1862 in Oregon
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
2. James Newton Gale was born 1/11/1831 Robb Township, Posey Co, IN, died 5/30/1889 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. He married twice. 1st on on 1/9/1853 in Appanoose Co, IA to Nancy Conrad (or Coonrod) (b.ABT 1835 IL). He married second on 9/7/1859 in Eugene, Lane Co, OR to Elizabeth Christy Kincaid (b.ABT 1841 IN). In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co., IA. In the 1860 Census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1870 and 1880 Census he was living in Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. The 1880 census lists James's employment as a post master.
Children of James Newton Gale and Nancy Conrad (Coonrad): one known
1. Melissa C. Gale was born ABT 1857 OR.
Children of James Newton Gale and Elizabeth Christy Kincaid: two known
1. May Gale was born APR 1880 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
2. Lenora Gale was born 4/?/1881 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
3. Melissa Everett Gale was born ABT 1833 Posey Co, IN, married John P. Kennedy. Melissa died on the Oregon trail after giving birth in 1853. John then married Melissa Drake.
4. Joseph Marion Gale was born 3/9/1836 IL
5. William J. Gale was born ABT 1838 IL
6. Rebecca Elizabeth Gale was born 7/8/1841 Pike Co, IL
7. Phoebe Ann Gale was born 2/4/1844 IL
8. Henry Harrison Gale was born 5/19/1846 IL
9. Thomas Moore Gale was born ?/?/1849 Bloomfield. IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
8. Martha Jane Gale (may have preferred "Mary") was born 3/17/1807 Coleville near Cynthiana, Harrison, Co, Ky, died 8/5/1896 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, buried at Green Pond Cemetery, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL. She married Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather.
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Abner Nelson Long: eight known
1. Elizabeth Caroline Long was born 11/2/1833 McDonough Co, IL, died 9/5/1845 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
2. Phebe Ann Long was born 12/?/1835 McDonough Co, IL
3. William Franklin Long was born 3/21/1837 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
4. John Everitt Long was born ?/?/1839 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, died 6/21/1898 in Wray, Yuma Co , CO
5. Sarah Emily Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
6. Joseph Harrison Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL (twin to Sarah Emily)
7. Abner Harrison Long was born 8/13/1843 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
8. Martha Jane Long was born 7/23/1845 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
9. James C. Gale was born ?/?/1815 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, Ky, Death: AFT 1866. He married twice. His first wife was Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills (b. 11/1/1823 Posey Co, IN); married 11/9/1837 in Posey, Co. IN. His second wife was Rebecca Ann Overton (b. ABT 1829 IN); married 10/6/1853 in Posey Co, IN.
Children of James C. Gale and Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills: four known
1. John A. Gale b: 26 OCT 1838 in Posey Co, IN, m. in 1867 in Gibson Co, IN to Elizabeth Charity Davis (1840–1922).
2. James Henry Gale b: 1843 in Posey Co, IN, m. on 12/27/1868 in Gibson Co, IN to Melissa Davis (b. 1843 IN), and had a son, James Wilson Gale, on 3/14/1880 in Mill Shoals Twp, White Co, IL. She had a brother William Davis b. 1853 IN.
3. Virgil Gale b: 1847 in Posey Co, IN
4. Charles Gale b: 1849 in Posey Co, IN
Children of James C. Gale and Rebecca Ann Overton: five known
1. Thomas Gale b: ABT 1855 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
2. Harriet Gale b: ABT 1858 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
3. Daniel Gale b. 7/24/1861 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
4. George Edgar Gale b. 5/?/1862 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN, d. 1953, m. on 3/2/1890 in Gibson Co, IN to Nancy Jane McConnell (b. 3/15/1869 New Liberty, IN, d. 11/15/1943).
5. Columbus Gale b: ABT 1866 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp., Posey Co, IN
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
10. Daughter Gale was born ABT 1818.
11. Milton H. Gale was born 1/18/1818 Posey Co, IN, died 11/6/1893 Carbondale, Osage, KS. He married twice. (Please see Milton's findagrave site for more info on him.)
John's father willed to him all that tract of land he had in Fayette Co, PA. In 1799 John had 300 acres in Dunbar Township, Fayette Co, PA (one horse and 2 cows).
In about 1800 John moved his family to Harrison Co, KY.
On 9/1/1815 a band of 44 settlers, lead by the Joseph and Rebecca Endicott (with five sons) left their homes in the small community known as Colville on the border of the present Harrison and Bourbon Counties in Kentucky near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY and headed for Indiana. Before departing they divided into two groups. Part of the men traveled by land with horses, wagons, and cattle. The women and children with men enough to man the boats embarked at Augusta, Ky and traveled by water, landing at Diamond Island, now known as West Franklin, from which point the journey continued by land. On September 25, they arrived in Posey County, Indiana, settling about a mile from present day Poseyville in Robb Township. It was the largest recorded migration from the 'Blue Grass' country of Kentucky to the Cynthiana area of Indiana. Their new home was an almost unbroken wilderness. Game was abundant. Venison and wild turkey were common articles on the daily menu. Bears, panthers, and wolves added to the daily hazards of life, not to mention the prowling Indian. The flaming plumage of pheasant and parrotquet brightened the dark green of the forest; the sweeping eagle menaced the safety of the flocks.
Not included in this migration, but did migrate about the same time to the same places where John Wesley Gale, Sr. and family (his wife, Phoebe Everett, and eight children, Anne (18), Mary (17), Phoebe (16), Joseph (15), John Jr.(14), William (12), Martha (8)(this is the future wife of Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather, and James (about 1 year or less).
The 44 arrived on 9/25/1815 in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana.
John Wesley Gale, Sr. was appointed an officer of Robb Township by the county board from 1817 to 1820.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: 10 known
1. Anne Gale was born ABT 1797. She married in Posey Co, IN on 3/27/1822 to John Aashworth (b. ABT 1780 VA).
2. Joseph Everett Gale was born ABT 1798 in Harrison Co. KY. He married on 7/21/1831 in Milton, Pike Co, IL to Elizabeth Garrison (b. ABT 1812 in Posey Co, IN). She was Boone Allen's niece (the marrying parson of the 1830's in Pike Co, IL) and a great granddaughter of Jonathan Boone (older brother of Daniel Boone). Their marriage was the first recorded marriage in Pike Co, IL. The call for volunteers in Montezuma Township for the Black Hawk war created no little consternation among the people. A meeting was called at Florence, and John Battershell, Joseph Gale, William Kenney, Joshua Davis, Smith Aimes, Josiah Simms and Edward Irons enlisted. Joseph enlisted in the Illinois Militia on 4/20/1832 at Atlas, Pike Co, IL, and was mustered out 5/27/1832. He served as a private in Captain Barney's Company of the 3rd regiment in Whiteside's Brigade of Mounted Volunteers.
Edward Irons b. 1815 Harden Co, KY, m. on 7/11/1849 in Hendricks Co, IN to Elizabeth Kleghorn. Edward was a son of William R. Irons.
Joshua Davis b. Abt 1810 IL, d. 10/28/1856 Greene Co, MO. He was a son of John M Davis and Rachel Pearce.
Josiah Simms b. Abt. 1796 Cumberland Co, KY, d. 1846/1850 Missouri, m. on 1/1/1820 in Madison Co, IL to Nancy Davis (1804 - 1868)
William Kenny b. i/6/1796 Cork, Ireland, d. 1855 Pike Co, IL, m. in 1813 to Elinor Majors. One of many children is Granville Bond Kenney.
Joseph moved his family to Oregon sometime after the war:
1860 fed census: Coast Fork, Lane Co, Oregon
Joseph Gole [Joseph Gale]
Age:60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Maryland
Home in 1860: Coast Fork, Lane, Oregon
Post Office: Cottage Grove
Dwelling Number: 330
Family Number: 330
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2000
Personal Estate Value: 700
Household Members Age
Joseph Gale 60
Elizth Gale 48
Eusie Gale 20
Wm R. Gale 17
Zacharia T Gale 15
Joseph A Gale 13
Children of Joseph Everett Gale, Jr. and Elizabeth Garrison: four known
1. Elias Gale was born ABT 1840 IL
2. William R. Gale was born ABT 1843 IL
3. Zachariah T. Gale was born ABT 1845 IL
4. Joseph A. Gale was born ABT 1847 IL
Children of John Wesley Gale and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
3. Mary Ann Gale b. 8/23/1798 Harrison Co, KY, d. 4/4/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL, m. on 10/2/1821 in New Harmony, Posey Co, IN to Rev. William McPherson.
Children of Mary Ann Gale and William McPherson: seven known
1. Araminta McPherson was born 2/17/1819 Posey Co, IN, died 3/30/1895, buried with husband at Green Pond Cem, Green Pond (now included in Pearl), Montezuma Township, Pike co, IL. She married Patterson Radar (b.11/11/1808, d.5/18/1893).
2. Phebe McPherson was born 7/29/1822 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN
3. James Willis McPherson was born 3/25/1824 Muhlenburg Co, KY
4. Martha McPherson was born 11/2/1825 Muhlenberg Co, KY
5. Caroline McPherson was born ?/?/1827 KY
6. Mary Ann McPherson was born ?/?/1829 IL
7. Emily McPherson was born 3/25/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
4. Phebe Ann Gale was born ABT 1799 Harrison Co, KY, died between mid 1840 and mid 1850 in Knightstown, Wayne Twp, Henry Co, IN. She married on 3/14/1818 in Posey, Co, IN to Isaac James (b.ABT 1796 PA)
Children of Phebe Ann Gale and Isaac James: four known
1. Phebe Ann James was born ABT 1822 IN, m. on 12/23/1851 in Henry Co, IN to John F. Wilson.
2. Oliver James was born ABT 1832
3. Hannah James was born ABT 1834
4. Elwood James was born 5/51836
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
5. Rasin Moore Gale was born ?/?/1800, died 2/26/1843, buried at I.U. Church Cem, Worton, Kent Co, Md. He married on 12/8/1829 in Kent Co, MD to Mary C. Murphy.
Children of Rasin Moore Gale and Mary C. Murphy: four known
1. Anne Maria Gale
2. Willimina Gale was born ABT 1840 MD
3. Everett Gale was born ABT 1842 MD
4. Rasin Harrison Gale b. 1/?/1843 MD, d. 1910 Chapel, Talbot Co, MD, occupation painter, m. Indiana Hoxter (1851-1916), daughter of Jacob Hoxter (1824–1873, m. 10/28/1847 Queen Ann's Co, MD) and Susan Rebecca Grimes (1825–?). Children, at least two known, Cora V. Gale b. 1873, Ammie Gale b. 1876.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
6. John Wesley Gale, Jr. was born 1/16/1801 Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 3/16/1849 Van Buren Co, IA, buried in the Lippincott Cem, Van Buren Co, IA. He married on 10/26/1824 in Posey Co, IN to Rebecca McCreary (b.1/19/1807 NC). They moved to Van Buren Co, IA in 1837 and was the first county coroner. He was a farmer in Van Buren Co, IN.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Jr. and Rebecca McCreary: eleven known
1. William Thomas Gale b. 5/25/1825 Posey Co, IN
2. Joseph Wasson Gale b. 12/31/1827 Posey Co, IN
3. John C. Gale b. Abt. 1829
4. Ruth Ann Gale b. 1/18/1830 Gibson Co, IN
5. Eliza Everett Gale b. 2/24/1832 Gibson Co, IN, d. 1/10/1910 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, m. 1st on 9/23/1862 in Appanoose Co, IA to James Pulliam (1818-1869), son of Thomas Pulliam (1760–1852) and Nancy Decker (1792–1873). Eliza m. 2nd on 9/8/1872 in Appanoose Co, IA to George Taylor Caughron (1829–1900), son of William Coughran (1789–1846) and Nancy Jarrett Worley (1805–1868).
6. Dorsey Samuel Gale b. 2/17/1834 Gibson Co, IN
7. Minerva D. Gale b. 6/?/1836 Gibson Co, IN, d. 12/27/1916, m. on 10/29/1857 in Apanoose Co, IA to James G. West (1833-?)
8. Mary L. Gale b. 11/5/1837 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, d. 5/5/1839
9. Henry Harrison Gale b. 1/22/1840 Keosauqua, Van Buren Co, IA
10. Samuel Minor Gale b. 11/26/1842 Vernon, Van Buren Co, IA
11. Martha Jane Gale b. 12/14/1844 Van Buren Co, IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
7. Rev Dr. William Gale was born 6/27/1803 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 7/27/1881 Jascksonville, Jackson Co, OR. He married on 4/27/1825 in Robb Township, Posey Co, IN Rebecca Elizabeth Jones (b.10/13/1804 SC, d. 1870 OR). He was a homeopathic doctor and a minister of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was related to Thomas Davis (b. 1795 Ky) through the Joseph M.Jones family. Dr. Gale lived near the Davis family in Milton (Montezuma), Pike Co, IL. They subsequently moved to Iowa. In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co, IA. William preached at Drakesville, Iowa, at one of the first 'Campbellite faith' Christian Churches in Iowa. He left Orleans, Appanoose Co, IA in 1853 for Oregon. According to an article in the Sunday Oregonion (Portland, OR), dated July 28, 1889, written by his son James M.Gale, Dr. Gale was the Captain of the "Rough and Ready" wagon train that left from Illinois and traveled on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley of Oregon in 1853. The Willamette Valley, today, is the most populated region in the state. His wagon train arrived there on 10/25/1853. William settled on a claim April of 1854. In the Census of 1860, William was living in Freedom, Brees Precinct, Lane OR. In the 1870 census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1880 Census he was living in Ashland, Eden Twp, Jackson Co, OR. At this time he was a widower, 76 years old, and emplyed as a gardener. He took a donation land claim near the town of Lancaster, Oregon. He later moved back to Eugene, Oregon, and then to Jacksonville, Oregon where he died on July 27, 1881. He is buried in Phoenix, Oregon.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known
1. Martha Jane Gale was born 10/7/1826 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN, died 3/19/1903 in Griffin Creek, Jackson Co, OR, buried in Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR. She married on 1/10/1847 in Davis Co, IA to Jackson Smith Hockersmith (b. 7/10/1818 in Estill Co, KY, d. 3/28/1897 in Jackson Co, OR, buried at Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR). His parents were Jacob Hockersmith, Jr. (b. 24 JUN 1779 in Emmitsburg, Frederick Co, MD) and Anna Kiziah Skinner b. 16 APR 1785 in Madison Co, KY
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Jackson Hockersmith: six known
1. Joseph W. Hockersmith b: ABT 1847, d. 1910, m. Abt. 1879 in Oregon to Annie Eliza Sears. One of several children is Wilbur Benjamin Hockersmith, Jr.
2. John N. Hockersmith b: ABT 1850 in Iowa
3. Sally Ann Hockersmith b: ABT 1856 in Oregon
4. Rebecca Emily Hockersmith b: ABT 1857 in Oregon
5. Mary E. Hockersmith b: OCT 1859 in Lane, Oregon
6. Florence "Isadora" Hockersmith b: JUL 1862 in Oregon
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
2. James Newton Gale was born 1/11/1831 Robb Township, Posey Co, IN, died 5/30/1889 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. He married twice. 1st on on 1/9/1853 in Appanoose Co, IA to Nancy Conrad (or Coonrod) (b.ABT 1835 IL). He married second on 9/7/1859 in Eugene, Lane Co, OR to Elizabeth Christy Kincaid (b.ABT 1841 IN). In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co., IA. In the 1860 Census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1870 and 1880 Census he was living in Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. The 1880 census lists James's employment as a post master.
Children of James Newton Gale and Nancy Conrad (Coonrad): one known
1. Melissa C. Gale was born ABT 1857 OR.
Children of James Newton Gale and Elizabeth Christy Kincaid: two known
1. May Gale was born APR 1880 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
2. Lenora Gale was born 4/?/1881 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
3. Melissa Everett Gale was born ABT 1833 Posey Co, IN, married John P. Kennedy. Melissa died on the Oregon trail after giving birth in 1853. John then married Melissa Drake.
4. Joseph Marion Gale was born 3/9/1836 IL
5. William J. Gale was born ABT 1838 IL
6. Rebecca Elizabeth Gale was born 7/8/1841 Pike Co, IL
7. Phoebe Ann Gale was born 2/4/1844 IL
8. Henry Harrison Gale was born 5/19/1846 IL
9. Thomas Moore Gale was born ?/?/1849 Bloomfield. IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
8. Martha Jane Gale (may have preferred "Mary") was born 3/17/1807 Coleville near Cynthiana, Harrison, Co, Ky, died 8/5/1896 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, buried at Green Pond Cemetery, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL. She married Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather.
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Abner Nelson Long: eight known
1. Elizabeth Caroline Long was born 11/2/1833 McDonough Co, IL, died 9/5/1845 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
2. Phebe Ann Long was born 12/?/1835 McDonough Co, IL
3. William Franklin Long was born 3/21/1837 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
4. John Everitt Long was born ?/?/1839 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, died 6/21/1898 in Wray, Yuma Co , CO
5. Sarah Emily Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
6. Joseph Harrison Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL (twin to Sarah Emily)
7. Abner Harrison Long was born 8/13/1843 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
8. Martha Jane Long was born 7/23/1845 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
9. James C. Gale was born ?/?/1815 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, Ky, Death: AFT 1866. He married twice. His first wife was Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills (b. 11/1/1823 Posey Co, IN); married 11/9/1837 in Posey, Co. IN. His second wife was Rebecca Ann Overton (b. ABT 1829 IN); married 10/6/1853 in Posey Co, IN.
Children of James C. Gale and Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills: four known
1. John A. Gale b: 26 OCT 1838 in Posey Co, IN, m. in 1867 in Gibson Co, IN to Elizabeth Charity Davis (1840–1922).
2. James Henry Gale b: 1843 in Posey Co, IN, m. on 12/27/1868 in Gibson Co, IN to Melissa Davis (b. 1843 IN), and had a son, James Wilson Gale, on 3/14/1880 in Mill Shoals Twp, White Co, IL. She had a brother William Davis b. 1853 IN.
3. Virgil Gale b: 1847 in Posey Co, IN
4. Charles Gale b: 1849 in Posey Co, IN
Children of James C. Gale and Rebecca Ann Overton: five known
1. Thomas Gale b: ABT 1855 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
2. Harriet Gale b: ABT 1858 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
3. Daniel Gale b. 7/24/1861 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
4. George Edgar Gale b. 5/?/1862 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN, d. 1953, m. on 3/2/1890 in Gibson Co, IN to Nancy Jane McConnell (b. 3/15/1869 New Liberty, IN, d. 11/15/1943).
5. Columbus Gale b: ABT 1866 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp., Posey Co, IN
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
10. Daughter Gale was born ABT 1818.
11. Milton H. Gale was born 1/18/1818 Posey Co, IN, died 11/6/1893 Carbondale, Osage, KS. He married twice. (Please see Milton's findagrave site for more info on him.)
John Wesley Gale, Sr. was born ?/?/1765 in Kent Co, MD. He died ca. 1850 in Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN.. He is named after the famous minister John Wesley (1703 - 1791), founder of the Methodist denomination. He was the fourth known son and fifth child of Rasin Gale I (b. 5/22/1735 Kent Co, MD) and Martha Moore (b. ABT 1736 in St Pauls Parish, Chestertown, Kent Co, MD). John Wesley married on 1/29/1793 in Chester Parish, Kent Co, MD to Phoebe Everett (b. ABT 1775 Kent Co, MD, d. in Lynn Township, Posey Co, IN), her father was St. Leger Everett.
John's father willed to him all that tract of land he had in Fayette Co, PA. In 1799 John had 300 acres in Dunbar Township, Fayette Co, PA (one horse and 2 cows).
In about 1800 John moved his family to Harrison Co, KY.
On 9/1/1815 a band of 44 settlers, lead by the Joseph and Rebecca Endicott (with five sons) left their homes in the small community known as Colville on the border of the present Harrison and Bourbon Counties in Kentucky near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY and headed for Indiana. Before departing they divided into two groups. Part of the men traveled by land with horses, wagons, and cattle. The women and children with men enough to man the boats embarked at Augusta, Ky and traveled by water, landing at Diamond Island, now known as West Franklin, from which point the journey continued by land. On September 25, they arrived in Posey County, Indiana, settling about a mile from present day Poseyville in Robb Township. It was the largest recorded migration from the 'Blue Grass' country of Kentucky to the Cynthiana area of Indiana. Their new home was an almost unbroken wilderness. Game was abundant. Venison and wild turkey were common articles on the daily menu. Bears, panthers, and wolves added to the daily hazards of life, not to mention the prowling Indian. The flaming plumage of pheasant and parrotquet brightened the dark green of the forest; the sweeping eagle menaced the safety of the flocks.
Not included in this migration, but did migrate about the same time to the same places where John Wesley Gale, Sr. and family (his wife, Phoebe Everett, and eight children, Anne (18), Mary (17), Phoebe (16), Joseph (15), John Jr.(14), William (12), Martha (8)(this is the future wife of Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather, and James (about 1 year or less).
The 44 arrived on 9/25/1815 in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana.
John Wesley Gale, Sr. was appointed an officer of Robb Township by the county board from 1817 to 1820.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: 10 known
1. Anne Gale was born ABT 1797. She married in Posey Co, IN on 3/27/1822 to John Aashworth (b. ABT 1780 VA).
2. Joseph Everett Gale was born ABT 1798 in Harrison Co. KY. He married on 7/21/1831 in Milton, Pike Co, IL to Elizabeth Garrison (b. ABT 1812 in Posey Co, IN). She was Boone Allen's niece (the marrying parson of the 1830's in Pike Co, IL) and a great granddaughter of Jonathan Boone (older brother of Daniel Boone). Their marriage was the first recorded marriage in Pike Co, IL. The call for volunteers in Montezuma Township for the Black Hawk war created no little consternation among the people. A meeting was called at Florence, and John Battershell, Joseph Gale, William Kenney, Joshua Davis, Smith Aimes, Josiah Simms and Edward Irons enlisted. Joseph enlisted in the Illinois Militia on 4/20/1832 at Atlas, Pike Co, IL, and was mustered out 5/27/1832. He served as a private in Captain Barney's Company of the 3rd regiment in Whiteside's Brigade of Mounted Volunteers.
Edward Irons b. 1815 Harden Co, KY, m. on 7/11/1849 in Hendricks Co, IN to Elizabeth Kleghorn. Edward was a son of William R. Irons.
Joshua Davis b. Abt 1810 IL, d. 10/28/1856 Greene Co, MO. He was a son of John M Davis and Rachel Pearce.
Josiah Simms b. Abt. 1796 Cumberland Co, KY, d. 1846/1850 Missouri, m. on 1/1/1820 in Madison Co, IL to Nancy Davis (1804 - 1868)
William Kenny b. i/6/1796 Cork, Ireland, d. 1855 Pike Co, IL, m. in 1813 to Elinor Majors. One of many children is Granville Bond Kenney.
Joseph moved his family to Oregon sometime after the war:
1860 fed census: Coast Fork, Lane Co, Oregon
Joseph Gole [Joseph Gale]
Age:60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Maryland
Home in 1860: Coast Fork, Lane, Oregon
Post Office: Cottage Grove
Dwelling Number: 330
Family Number: 330
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2000
Personal Estate Value: 700
Household Members Age
Joseph Gale 60
Elizth Gale 48
Eusie Gale 20
Wm R. Gale 17
Zacharia T Gale 15
Joseph A Gale 13
Children of Joseph Everett Gale, Jr. and Elizabeth Garrison: four known
1. Elias Gale was born ABT 1840 IL
2. William R. Gale was born ABT 1843 IL
3. Zachariah T. Gale was born ABT 1845 IL
4. Joseph A. Gale was born ABT 1847 IL
Children of John Wesley Gale and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
3. Mary Ann Gale b. 8/23/1798 Harrison Co, KY, d. 4/4/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL, m. on 10/2/1821 in New Harmony, Posey Co, IN to Rev. William McPherson.
Children of Mary Ann Gale and William McPherson: seven known
1. Araminta McPherson was born 2/17/1819 Posey Co, IN, died 3/30/1895, buried with husband at Green Pond Cem, Green Pond (now included in Pearl), Montezuma Township, Pike co, IL. She married Patterson Radar (b.11/11/1808, d.5/18/1893).
2. Phebe McPherson was born 7/29/1822 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN
3. James Willis McPherson was born 3/25/1824 Muhlenburg Co, KY
4. Martha McPherson was born 11/2/1825 Muhlenberg Co, KY
5. Caroline McPherson was born ?/?/1827 KY
6. Mary Ann McPherson was born ?/?/1829 IL
7. Emily McPherson was born 3/25/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
4. Phebe Ann Gale was born ABT 1799 Harrison Co, KY, died between mid 1840 and mid 1850 in Knightstown, Wayne Twp, Henry Co, IN. She married on 3/14/1818 in Posey, Co, IN to Isaac James (b.ABT 1796 PA)
Children of Phebe Ann Gale and Isaac James: four known
1. Phebe Ann James was born ABT 1822 IN, m. on 12/23/1851 in Henry Co, IN to John F. Wilson.
2. Oliver James was born ABT 1832
3. Hannah James was born ABT 1834
4. Elwood James was born 5/51836
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
5. Rasin Moore Gale was born ?/?/1800, died 2/26/1843, buried at I.U. Church Cem, Worton, Kent Co, Md. He married on 12/8/1829 in Kent Co, MD to Mary C. Murphy.
Children of Rasin Moore Gale and Mary C. Murphy: four known
1. Anne Maria Gale
2. Willimina Gale was born ABT 1840 MD
3. Everett Gale was born ABT 1842 MD
4. Rasin Harrison Gale b. 1/?/1843 MD, d. 1910 Chapel, Talbot Co, MD, occupation painter, m. Indiana Hoxter (1851-1916), daughter of Jacob Hoxter (1824–1873, m. 10/28/1847 Queen Ann's Co, MD) and Susan Rebecca Grimes (1825–?). Children, at least two known, Cora V. Gale b. 1873, Ammie Gale b. 1876.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
6. John Wesley Gale, Jr. was born 1/16/1801 Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 3/16/1849 Van Buren Co, IA, buried in the Lippincott Cem, Van Buren Co, IA. He married on 10/26/1824 in Posey Co, IN to Rebecca McCreary (b.1/19/1807 NC). They moved to Van Buren Co, IA in 1837 and was the first county coroner. He was a farmer in Van Buren Co, IN.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Jr. and Rebecca McCreary: eleven known
1. William Thomas Gale b. 5/25/1825 Posey Co, IN
2. Joseph Wasson Gale b. 12/31/1827 Posey Co, IN
3. John C. Gale b. Abt. 1829
4. Ruth Ann Gale b. 1/18/1830 Gibson Co, IN
5. Eliza Everett Gale b. 2/24/1832 Gibson Co, IN, d. 1/10/1910 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, m. 1st on 9/23/1862 in Appanoose Co, IA to James Pulliam (1818-1869), son of Thomas Pulliam (1760–1852) and Nancy Decker (1792–1873). Eliza m. 2nd on 9/8/1872 in Appanoose Co, IA to George Taylor Caughron (1829–1900), son of William Coughran (1789–1846) and Nancy Jarrett Worley (1805–1868).
6. Dorsey Samuel Gale b. 2/17/1834 Gibson Co, IN
7. Minerva D. Gale b. 6/?/1836 Gibson Co, IN, d. 12/27/1916, m. on 10/29/1857 in Apanoose Co, IA to James G. West (1833-?)
8. Mary L. Gale b. 11/5/1837 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, d. 5/5/1839
9. Henry Harrison Gale b. 1/22/1840 Keosauqua, Van Buren Co, IA
10. Samuel Minor Gale b. 11/26/1842 Vernon, Van Buren Co, IA
11. Martha Jane Gale b. 12/14/1844 Van Buren Co, IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
7. Rev Dr. William Gale was born 6/27/1803 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 7/27/1881 Jascksonville, Jackson Co, OR. He married on 4/27/1825 in Robb Township, Posey Co, IN Rebecca Elizabeth Jones (b.10/13/1804 SC, d. 1870 OR). He was a homeopathic doctor and a minister of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was related to Thomas Davis (b. 1795 Ky) through the Joseph M.Jones family. Dr. Gale lived near the Davis family in Milton (Montezuma), Pike Co, IL. They subsequently moved to Iowa. In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co, IA. William preached at Drakesville, Iowa, at one of the first 'Campbellite faith' Christian Churches in Iowa. He left Orleans, Appanoose Co, IA in 1853 for Oregon. According to an article in the Sunday Oregonion (Portland, OR), dated July 28, 1889, written by his son James M.Gale, Dr. Gale was the Captain of the "Rough and Ready" wagon train that left from Illinois and traveled on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley of Oregon in 1853. The Willamette Valley, today, is the most populated region in the state. His wagon train arrived there on 10/25/1853. William settled on a claim April of 1854. In the Census of 1860, William was living in Freedom, Brees Precinct, Lane OR. In the 1870 census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1880 Census he was living in Ashland, Eden Twp, Jackson Co, OR. At this time he was a widower, 76 years old, and emplyed as a gardener. He took a donation land claim near the town of Lancaster, Oregon. He later moved back to Eugene, Oregon, and then to Jacksonville, Oregon where he died on July 27, 1881. He is buried in Phoenix, Oregon.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known
1. Martha Jane Gale was born 10/7/1826 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN, died 3/19/1903 in Griffin Creek, Jackson Co, OR, buried in Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR. She married on 1/10/1847 in Davis Co, IA to Jackson Smith Hockersmith (b. 7/10/1818 in Estill Co, KY, d. 3/28/1897 in Jackson Co, OR, buried at Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR). His parents were Jacob Hockersmith, Jr. (b. 24 JUN 1779 in Emmitsburg, Frederick Co, MD) and Anna Kiziah Skinner b. 16 APR 1785 in Madison Co, KY
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Jackson Hockersmith: six known
1. Joseph W. Hockersmith b: ABT 1847, d. 1910, m. Abt. 1879 in Oregon to Annie Eliza Sears. One of several children is Wilbur Benjamin Hockersmith, Jr.
2. John N. Hockersmith b: ABT 1850 in Iowa
3. Sally Ann Hockersmith b: ABT 1856 in Oregon
4. Rebecca Emily Hockersmith b: ABT 1857 in Oregon
5. Mary E. Hockersmith b: OCT 1859 in Lane, Oregon
6. Florence "Isadora" Hockersmith b: JUL 1862 in Oregon
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
2. James Newton Gale was born 1/11/1831 Robb Township, Posey Co, IN, died 5/30/1889 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. He married twice. 1st on on 1/9/1853 in Appanoose Co, IA to Nancy Conrad (or Coonrod) (b.ABT 1835 IL). He married second on 9/7/1859 in Eugene, Lane Co, OR to Elizabeth Christy Kincaid (b.ABT 1841 IN). In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co., IA. In the 1860 Census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1870 and 1880 Census he was living in Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. The 1880 census lists James's employment as a post master.
Children of James Newton Gale and Nancy Conrad (Coonrad): one known
1. Melissa C. Gale was born ABT 1857 OR.
Children of James Newton Gale and Elizabeth Christy Kincaid: two known
1. May Gale was born APR 1880 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
2. Lenora Gale was born 4/?/1881 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
3. Melissa Everett Gale was born ABT 1833 Posey Co, IN, married John P. Kennedy. Melissa died on the Oregon trail after giving birth in 1853. John then married Melissa Drake.
4. Joseph Marion Gale was born 3/9/1836 IL
5. William J. Gale was born ABT 1838 IL
6. Rebecca Elizabeth Gale was born 7/8/1841 Pike Co, IL
7. Phoebe Ann Gale was born 2/4/1844 IL
8. Henry Harrison Gale was born 5/19/1846 IL
9. Thomas Moore Gale was born ?/?/1849 Bloomfield. IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
8. Martha Jane Gale (may have preferred "Mary") was born 3/17/1807 Coleville near Cynthiana, Harrison, Co, Ky, died 8/5/1896 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, buried at Green Pond Cemetery, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL. She married Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather.
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Abner Nelson Long: eight known
1. Elizabeth Caroline Long was born 11/2/1833 McDonough Co, IL, died 9/5/1845 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
2. Phebe Ann Long was born 12/?/1835 McDonough Co, IL
3. William Franklin Long was born 3/21/1837 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
4. John Everitt Long was born ?/?/1839 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, died 6/21/1898 in Wray, Yuma Co , CO
5. Sarah Emily Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
6. Joseph Harrison Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL (twin to Sarah Emily)
7. Abner Harrison Long was born 8/13/1843 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
8. Martha Jane Long was born 7/23/1845 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
9. James C. Gale was born ?/?/1815 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, Ky, Death: AFT 1866. He married twice. His first wife was Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills (b. 11/1/1823 Posey Co, IN); married 11/9/1837 in Posey, Co. IN. His second wife was Rebecca Ann Overton (b. ABT 1829 IN); married 10/6/1853 in Posey Co, IN.
Children of James C. Gale and Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills: four known
1. John A. Gale b: 26 OCT 1838 in Posey Co, IN, m. in 1867 in Gibson Co, IN to Elizabeth Charity Davis (1840–1922).
2. James Henry Gale b: 1843 in Posey Co, IN, m. on 12/27/1868 in Gibson Co, IN to Melissa Davis (b. 1843 IN), and had a son, James Wilson Gale, on 3/14/1880 in Mill Shoals Twp, White Co, IL. She had a brother William Davis b. 1853 IN.
3. Virgil Gale b: 1847 in Posey Co, IN
4. Charles Gale b: 1849 in Posey Co, IN
Children of James C. Gale and Rebecca Ann Overton: five known
1. Thomas Gale b: ABT 1855 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
2. Harriet Gale b: ABT 1858 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
3. Daniel Gale b. 7/24/1861 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
4. George Edgar Gale b. 5/?/1862 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN, d. 1953, m. on 3/2/1890 in Gibson Co, IN to Nancy Jane McConnell (b. 3/15/1869 New Liberty, IN, d. 11/15/1943).
5. Columbus Gale b: ABT 1866 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp., Posey Co, IN
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
10. Daughter Gale was born ABT 1818.
11. Milton H. Gale was born 1/18/1818 Posey Co, IN, died 11/6/1893 Carbondale, Osage, KS. He married twice. (Please see Milton's findagrave site for more info on him.)
John's father willed to him all that tract of land he had in Fayette Co, PA. In 1799 John had 300 acres in Dunbar Township, Fayette Co, PA (one horse and 2 cows).
In about 1800 John moved his family to Harrison Co, KY.
On 9/1/1815 a band of 44 settlers, lead by the Joseph and Rebecca Endicott (with five sons) left their homes in the small community known as Colville on the border of the present Harrison and Bourbon Counties in Kentucky near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY and headed for Indiana. Before departing they divided into two groups. Part of the men traveled by land with horses, wagons, and cattle. The women and children with men enough to man the boats embarked at Augusta, Ky and traveled by water, landing at Diamond Island, now known as West Franklin, from which point the journey continued by land. On September 25, they arrived in Posey County, Indiana, settling about a mile from present day Poseyville in Robb Township. It was the largest recorded migration from the 'Blue Grass' country of Kentucky to the Cynthiana area of Indiana. Their new home was an almost unbroken wilderness. Game was abundant. Venison and wild turkey were common articles on the daily menu. Bears, panthers, and wolves added to the daily hazards of life, not to mention the prowling Indian. The flaming plumage of pheasant and parrotquet brightened the dark green of the forest; the sweeping eagle menaced the safety of the flocks.
Not included in this migration, but did migrate about the same time to the same places where John Wesley Gale, Sr. and family (his wife, Phoebe Everett, and eight children, Anne (18), Mary (17), Phoebe (16), Joseph (15), John Jr.(14), William (12), Martha (8)(this is the future wife of Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather, and James (about 1 year or less).
The 44 arrived on 9/25/1815 in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana.
John Wesley Gale, Sr. was appointed an officer of Robb Township by the county board from 1817 to 1820.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: 10 known
1. Anne Gale was born ABT 1797. She married in Posey Co, IN on 3/27/1822 to John Aashworth (b. ABT 1780 VA).
2. Joseph Everett Gale was born ABT 1798 in Harrison Co. KY. He married on 7/21/1831 in Milton, Pike Co, IL to Elizabeth Garrison (b. ABT 1812 in Posey Co, IN). She was Boone Allen's niece (the marrying parson of the 1830's in Pike Co, IL) and a great granddaughter of Jonathan Boone (older brother of Daniel Boone). Their marriage was the first recorded marriage in Pike Co, IL. The call for volunteers in Montezuma Township for the Black Hawk war created no little consternation among the people. A meeting was called at Florence, and John Battershell, Joseph Gale, William Kenney, Joshua Davis, Smith Aimes, Josiah Simms and Edward Irons enlisted. Joseph enlisted in the Illinois Militia on 4/20/1832 at Atlas, Pike Co, IL, and was mustered out 5/27/1832. He served as a private in Captain Barney's Company of the 3rd regiment in Whiteside's Brigade of Mounted Volunteers.
Edward Irons b. 1815 Harden Co, KY, m. on 7/11/1849 in Hendricks Co, IN to Elizabeth Kleghorn. Edward was a son of William R. Irons.
Joshua Davis b. Abt 1810 IL, d. 10/28/1856 Greene Co, MO. He was a son of John M Davis and Rachel Pearce.
Josiah Simms b. Abt. 1796 Cumberland Co, KY, d. 1846/1850 Missouri, m. on 1/1/1820 in Madison Co, IL to Nancy Davis (1804 - 1868)
William Kenny b. i/6/1796 Cork, Ireland, d. 1855 Pike Co, IL, m. in 1813 to Elinor Majors. One of many children is Granville Bond Kenney.
Joseph moved his family to Oregon sometime after the war:
1860 fed census: Coast Fork, Lane Co, Oregon
Joseph Gole [Joseph Gale]
Age:60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Maryland
Home in 1860: Coast Fork, Lane, Oregon
Post Office: Cottage Grove
Dwelling Number: 330
Family Number: 330
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 2000
Personal Estate Value: 700
Household Members Age
Joseph Gale 60
Elizth Gale 48
Eusie Gale 20
Wm R. Gale 17
Zacharia T Gale 15
Joseph A Gale 13
Children of Joseph Everett Gale, Jr. and Elizabeth Garrison: four known
1. Elias Gale was born ABT 1840 IL
2. William R. Gale was born ABT 1843 IL
3. Zachariah T. Gale was born ABT 1845 IL
4. Joseph A. Gale was born ABT 1847 IL
Children of John Wesley Gale and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
3. Mary Ann Gale b. 8/23/1798 Harrison Co, KY, d. 4/4/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL, m. on 10/2/1821 in New Harmony, Posey Co, IN to Rev. William McPherson.
Children of Mary Ann Gale and William McPherson: seven known
1. Araminta McPherson was born 2/17/1819 Posey Co, IN, died 3/30/1895, buried with husband at Green Pond Cem, Green Pond (now included in Pearl), Montezuma Township, Pike co, IL. She married Patterson Radar (b.11/11/1808, d.5/18/1893).
2. Phebe McPherson was born 7/29/1822 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN
3. James Willis McPherson was born 3/25/1824 Muhlenburg Co, KY
4. Martha McPherson was born 11/2/1825 Muhlenberg Co, KY
5. Caroline McPherson was born ?/?/1827 KY
6. Mary Ann McPherson was born ?/?/1829 IL
7. Emily McPherson was born 3/25/1831 Glasgow, Scott Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
4. Phebe Ann Gale was born ABT 1799 Harrison Co, KY, died between mid 1840 and mid 1850 in Knightstown, Wayne Twp, Henry Co, IN. She married on 3/14/1818 in Posey, Co, IN to Isaac James (b.ABT 1796 PA)
Children of Phebe Ann Gale and Isaac James: four known
1. Phebe Ann James was born ABT 1822 IN, m. on 12/23/1851 in Henry Co, IN to John F. Wilson.
2. Oliver James was born ABT 1832
3. Hannah James was born ABT 1834
4. Elwood James was born 5/51836
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
5. Rasin Moore Gale was born ?/?/1800, died 2/26/1843, buried at I.U. Church Cem, Worton, Kent Co, Md. He married on 12/8/1829 in Kent Co, MD to Mary C. Murphy.
Children of Rasin Moore Gale and Mary C. Murphy: four known
1. Anne Maria Gale
2. Willimina Gale was born ABT 1840 MD
3. Everett Gale was born ABT 1842 MD
4. Rasin Harrison Gale b. 1/?/1843 MD, d. 1910 Chapel, Talbot Co, MD, occupation painter, m. Indiana Hoxter (1851-1916), daughter of Jacob Hoxter (1824–1873, m. 10/28/1847 Queen Ann's Co, MD) and Susan Rebecca Grimes (1825–?). Children, at least two known, Cora V. Gale b. 1873, Ammie Gale b. 1876.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
6. John Wesley Gale, Jr. was born 1/16/1801 Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 3/16/1849 Van Buren Co, IA, buried in the Lippincott Cem, Van Buren Co, IA. He married on 10/26/1824 in Posey Co, IN to Rebecca McCreary (b.1/19/1807 NC). They moved to Van Buren Co, IA in 1837 and was the first county coroner. He was a farmer in Van Buren Co, IN.
Children of John Wesley Gale, Jr. and Rebecca McCreary: eleven known
1. William Thomas Gale b. 5/25/1825 Posey Co, IN
2. Joseph Wasson Gale b. 12/31/1827 Posey Co, IN
3. John C. Gale b. Abt. 1829
4. Ruth Ann Gale b. 1/18/1830 Gibson Co, IN
5. Eliza Everett Gale b. 2/24/1832 Gibson Co, IN, d. 1/10/1910 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, m. 1st on 9/23/1862 in Appanoose Co, IA to James Pulliam (1818-1869), son of Thomas Pulliam (1760–1852) and Nancy Decker (1792–1873). Eliza m. 2nd on 9/8/1872 in Appanoose Co, IA to George Taylor Caughron (1829–1900), son of William Coughran (1789–1846) and Nancy Jarrett Worley (1805–1868).
6. Dorsey Samuel Gale b. 2/17/1834 Gibson Co, IN
7. Minerva D. Gale b. 6/?/1836 Gibson Co, IN, d. 12/27/1916, m. on 10/29/1857 in Apanoose Co, IA to James G. West (1833-?)
8. Mary L. Gale b. 11/5/1837 Moulton, Appanoose Co, IA, d. 5/5/1839
9. Henry Harrison Gale b. 1/22/1840 Keosauqua, Van Buren Co, IA
10. Samuel Minor Gale b. 11/26/1842 Vernon, Van Buren Co, IA
11. Martha Jane Gale b. 12/14/1844 Van Buren Co, IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
7. Rev Dr. William Gale was born 6/27/1803 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, KY, died 7/27/1881 Jascksonville, Jackson Co, OR. He married on 4/27/1825 in Robb Township, Posey Co, IN Rebecca Elizabeth Jones (b.10/13/1804 SC, d. 1870 OR). He was a homeopathic doctor and a minister of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was related to Thomas Davis (b. 1795 Ky) through the Joseph M.Jones family. Dr. Gale lived near the Davis family in Milton (Montezuma), Pike Co, IL. They subsequently moved to Iowa. In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co, IA. William preached at Drakesville, Iowa, at one of the first 'Campbellite faith' Christian Churches in Iowa. He left Orleans, Appanoose Co, IA in 1853 for Oregon. According to an article in the Sunday Oregonion (Portland, OR), dated July 28, 1889, written by his son James M.Gale, Dr. Gale was the Captain of the "Rough and Ready" wagon train that left from Illinois and traveled on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley of Oregon in 1853. The Willamette Valley, today, is the most populated region in the state. His wagon train arrived there on 10/25/1853. William settled on a claim April of 1854. In the Census of 1860, William was living in Freedom, Brees Precinct, Lane OR. In the 1870 census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1880 Census he was living in Ashland, Eden Twp, Jackson Co, OR. At this time he was a widower, 76 years old, and emplyed as a gardener. He took a donation land claim near the town of Lancaster, Oregon. He later moved back to Eugene, Oregon, and then to Jacksonville, Oregon where he died on July 27, 1881. He is buried in Phoenix, Oregon.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known
1. Martha Jane Gale was born 10/7/1826 New Harmony, Posey Co, IN, died 3/19/1903 in Griffin Creek, Jackson Co, OR, buried in Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR. She married on 1/10/1847 in Davis Co, IA to Jackson Smith Hockersmith (b. 7/10/1818 in Estill Co, KY, d. 3/28/1897 in Jackson Co, OR, buried at Phoenix Cemetery, Jackson Co, OR). His parents were Jacob Hockersmith, Jr. (b. 24 JUN 1779 in Emmitsburg, Frederick Co, MD) and Anna Kiziah Skinner b. 16 APR 1785 in Madison Co, KY
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Jackson Hockersmith: six known
1. Joseph W. Hockersmith b: ABT 1847, d. 1910, m. Abt. 1879 in Oregon to Annie Eliza Sears. One of several children is Wilbur Benjamin Hockersmith, Jr.
2. John N. Hockersmith b: ABT 1850 in Iowa
3. Sally Ann Hockersmith b: ABT 1856 in Oregon
4. Rebecca Emily Hockersmith b: ABT 1857 in Oregon
5. Mary E. Hockersmith b: OCT 1859 in Lane, Oregon
6. Florence "Isadora" Hockersmith b: JUL 1862 in Oregon
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
2. James Newton Gale was born 1/11/1831 Robb Township, Posey Co, IN, died 5/30/1889 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. He married twice. 1st on on 1/9/1853 in Appanoose Co, IA to Nancy Conrad (or Coonrod) (b.ABT 1835 IL). He married second on 9/7/1859 in Eugene, Lane Co, OR to Elizabeth Christy Kincaid (b.ABT 1841 IN). In the 1850 census he was living in Wells, Appanoosa Co., IA. In the 1860 Census he was living in Eugene, Lane Co, OR. In the 1870 and 1880 Census he was living in Olympic, Thurston Co, WA. The 1880 census lists James's employment as a post master.
Children of James Newton Gale and Nancy Conrad (Coonrad): one known
1. Melissa C. Gale was born ABT 1857 OR.
Children of James Newton Gale and Elizabeth Christy Kincaid: two known
1. May Gale was born APR 1880 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
2. Lenora Gale was born 4/?/1881 Olympic, Thurston Co, WA.
Children of Rev William Gale and Rebecca Jones: nine known, cont'd
3. Melissa Everett Gale was born ABT 1833 Posey Co, IN, married John P. Kennedy. Melissa died on the Oregon trail after giving birth in 1853. John then married Melissa Drake.
4. Joseph Marion Gale was born 3/9/1836 IL
5. William J. Gale was born ABT 1838 IL
6. Rebecca Elizabeth Gale was born 7/8/1841 Pike Co, IL
7. Phoebe Ann Gale was born 2/4/1844 IL
8. Henry Harrison Gale was born 5/19/1846 IL
9. Thomas Moore Gale was born ?/?/1849 Bloomfield. IA
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
8. Martha Jane Gale (may have preferred "Mary") was born 3/17/1807 Coleville near Cynthiana, Harrison, Co, Ky, died 8/5/1896 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, buried at Green Pond Cemetery, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL. She married Abner Nelson Long, my third great grandfather.
Children of Martha Jane Gale and Abner Nelson Long: eight known
1. Elizabeth Caroline Long was born 11/2/1833 McDonough Co, IL, died 9/5/1845 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
2. Phebe Ann Long was born 12/?/1835 McDonough Co, IL
3. William Franklin Long was born 3/21/1837 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL.
4. John Everitt Long was born ?/?/1839 Greenpond, Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL, died 6/21/1898 in Wray, Yuma Co , CO
5. Sarah Emily Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
6. Joseph Harrison Long was born 8/10/1841 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL (twin to Sarah Emily)
7. Abner Harrison Long was born 8/13/1843 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
8. Martha Jane Long was born 7/23/1845 Montezuma Township, Pike Co, IL
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
9. James C. Gale was born ?/?/1815 Colville near Cynthiana, Harrison Co, Ky, Death: AFT 1866. He married twice. His first wife was Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills (b. 11/1/1823 Posey Co, IN); married 11/9/1837 in Posey, Co. IN. His second wife was Rebecca Ann Overton (b. ABT 1829 IN); married 10/6/1853 in Posey Co, IN.
Children of James C. Gale and Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills: four known
1. John A. Gale b: 26 OCT 1838 in Posey Co, IN, m. in 1867 in Gibson Co, IN to Elizabeth Charity Davis (1840–1922).
2. James Henry Gale b: 1843 in Posey Co, IN, m. on 12/27/1868 in Gibson Co, IN to Melissa Davis (b. 1843 IN), and had a son, James Wilson Gale, on 3/14/1880 in Mill Shoals Twp, White Co, IL. She had a brother William Davis b. 1853 IN.
3. Virgil Gale b: 1847 in Posey Co, IN
4. Charles Gale b: 1849 in Posey Co, IN
Children of James C. Gale and Rebecca Ann Overton: five known
1. Thomas Gale b: ABT 1855 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
2. Harriet Gale b: ABT 1858 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
3. Daniel Gale b. 7/24/1861 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN
4. George Edgar Gale b. 5/?/1862 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp, Posey Co, IN, d. 1953, m. on 3/2/1890 in Gibson Co, IN to Nancy Jane McConnell (b. 3/15/1869 New Liberty, IN, d. 11/15/1943).
5. Columbus Gale b: ABT 1866 in Stewartsville, Robb Twp., Posey Co, IN
Children of John Wesley Gale, Sr. and Phoebe Everett: eleven known, cont'd
10. Daughter Gale was born ABT 1818.
11. Milton H. Gale was born 1/18/1818 Posey Co, IN, died 11/6/1893 Carbondale, Osage, KS. He married twice. (Please see Milton's findagrave site for more info on him.)
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