John Michial Handshy was the oldest son of Frederick Handshy born March 15, 1787 in Switzerland, and Catherine Cleckner, who were married in Loudoun County, Virginia.
John Michial married Susan Caroline Brown two days before her eighteenth birthday, Mar. 9, 1848.
Children:
Mary Catherine Handshy 1849-1854
James William Handshy 1853-1853
Frances Ellen Handshy 1854-1856
John Jacob Handshy Born in Lincoln, Illinois. May 30, 1857 Death April 5, 1919 . Married Emma Ethleen Nichols Born Nov. 25, 1859 Died May 30, 1891. They married Oct. 6, 1880. Children Roy Clinton Handshy Born Nov. 12, 1881 Died 1892 Marion Lee Handshy Born June 9, 1887 Ruby Ellen Handshy Devlin Born Oct. 9, 1890.
His second wife Mary Louise Lorch Born May 21, 1856 Died July 24, 1932. Marriage July 23, 1897 They had no children.
John Jacob Handshy's Obituary Died April 5, 1919.
He was Chief electrician at the K-D Mine in Worden, Illinois. He belonged to The Stanton Lodge of Masons, Mississippi Valley Consistory, The Modern Woodmen, the Eastern Star, and a member of the Christian Church.
Stanton Star-Times April 10, 1919. Vol. XIV. No. 39. Stanton, Illinois.
Anna Laura Handshy Married Nelson Worden. They had 9 children. Carrie Worden Sears Williams, Jane Worden Duncan, Alice Worden Adams, Ada Worden McComas, Mabel Worden Stephens, Rachel Worden Wise-2 children, Margaret Worden Bird, Amanda Worden Sinclair-6 children,
Garlan Worden.
Emma Eliizabeth Handshy Fitch 1859-1935. Married Dr. Charles Cleveland Fitch 7 children 2 children died while small. Artimus Fitch died young Eva Fitch Winans Married Walter Winans daughter Evaline May Winans Adaline Fitch Christiansen Married Cecil Christiansen Daughter Cecil Emma Christiansen Maude Fitch Pierce Married William Elloitt Pierce they had 5 Children Ella, Fred, Margaret Lenore, William Cleveland, James Otis and Ruthie Anajean Pierce Lenore Fitch Laffoon Married Raymond Laffoon 4 children Horace, Rachel June, Bessie L., Clarence Raymond Laffoon. Claude Illinois Fitch Married Harriet Sywulka they had 2 children Claudia Louise Fitch McDonald and Charles Marion Fitch.
Adaline Handshy Lorch 1862-1952. Married Killian Lorch Children Walter Lorch died while small Charles J. Lorch-Married Violet George 1 child Anna M. Lorch Married Harrison Cunningham 1 child Ruth Ann Cunningham Fred Lorch William Lorch-Married Catherine.
Charles Frederick "Fred" Handshy 1864-1942 Married Martha Dias 1864-1921. (He in mentioned in several books, C. F. Handshy).
Siblings:
Anna Maria Handshy, married John Weaver, son Alson Weaver,
daughter Mary C. Handshy, died in Sept.18, 1846, 6 years old. Handshy Cemetery Holiday Shores Worden, Illinois.
Elizabeth Handshy, married Mr. Mavis, died early in life, no children.
Susan Zeluia Handshy she was born March 12, 1818 near Harper's Ferry Died Nov. 22, 1901 Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois she married William Major Mitchell 1810-1887 Children: Pvt. Alonzo Carey Mitchell 1841-1916 Civil War: Company D 117th Regiment Illinois Infantry
Louis Draper Mitchell __-1948 daughter Frances Virginia Mitchell Bahruth 1856-1909 William Major Mitchell fought in the Civil War.
These members of the Mitchell family are on Find a Grave.
Louis D. Mitchell Obituary
Word has been received that Louis D. Mitchell, 95, Of Gerber, Calif., the last member of a Carpenter pioneer family, died Dec 27.
He was the son of the late William Major Mitchell whose second wife was the former Miss Zeluia Handshy of this city.
He is survived by his wife and six children of Gerber, Calif, six brothers, William R., Julius, John, Fred, Alonzo and James Mitchell. Two sisters, Mrs. Annabell Daniel, Mrs. Frances Bahruth, preceded him in death.
Ancestry.com newspaper archive.
Peter E. Handshy, married Mahala F. Sparks marriage Nov. 27, 1851 10 children. Julia M. Handshy Sparks-Born Sept. 13, 1852 William Frederich Handshy -Born March 2, 1854 (Willifred) married Mary 4 (?) children Melissa Jane Handshy-Born Sept. 8, 1855. Married Martin Reidell. 6 children John Alson Handshy-Born Dec. 24, 1858. (Little John) Jacob Walter Handshy-Born June 7, 1860 Joseph P. Handshy-Born Nov. 3, 1862 Charles Marion Handshy-Born March 1, 1865 Clara Florence Handshy Forman-Born August 12, 1866. 2 children
David Eli Handshy-Born July 26, 1867 Albert Henry Handshy-Born Dec. 1, 1870 Married Mattie Obert. 1 child. Olin Handshy.
Joseph Handshy.
Barney Handshy, died in young manhood.
Henry Handshy, died in young manhood.
Amanda Handshy, married Sam Sparks, 6 children.
Martha Ellen Handshy, married Mr. Nason, 3 sons, one named Robert.
Lila Handshy, married her cousin, Jake Handshy,
but died within a year.
William Handshy, died in infancy.
Emanuel Handshy, died in infancy.
John M. Handshy in the 1850 United States Federal Census Home in 1850: Mount Pulaski, Logan, Ilinois.
John M. Handshy 36 S. C. Handshy 20 Mary C. Handshy 1.
John M. Handshy in the 1860 United States Federal Census Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 7, Madison, Illinois Post Office: Edwardsville John Handshy 40 Caroline Handshy 27 John Handshy 10 Laura Handshy 2 Emma Handshy 7/12.
In the 1860 Census it shows John M. Handshy living next door to Peter Handshy 32, Mahala Handshy 38 and family. (his brother).
John M. Handshy in the 1870 United States Federal Census.
Township 6 Range 7, Madison, Illinois. Post Office: New Hampton.
John Handshy 54 Susan Handshy 40 John Handshy 19 Annie Handshy 12 Emma Handshy 19 Ada Handshy 8 Fredrick Handshy 5.
John M. Handshy in the 1880 United States Federal Census.
John M. Handshy 66 Birth Year: abt. 1814 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Omphghent Madison, Illinois Spouse: Susan C. Handshy Father's Birthplace: Switzerland Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Occupation: farmer. John M. Handshy 66 Susan C. Handshy 49 Fred Handshy 15.
John Michial was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He came to Illinois in 1833 making the trip across the country in a covered wagon. They settled In Omphghent Township, south of Edwardsville.
John Michial had no opportunity of going to school until he was 21 and then went to a county school.
In June 14, 1846, he enlisted in the 6th Regiment Infantry and went with his Regiment to Mexico. He fought in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, where he was severely wounded. He was discharged May 25, 1847.
When he returned from the Mexican War, he was still walking with a cane. He met Susan Caroline Brown, who was born, March 11, 1831.
Susan Caroline Brown, came with her parents from Tennessee to Logan County, Illinois.
John Michial read law with Abraham Lincoln. He was also a friend of John M. Palmer.
John and Susan made their home in Lincoln, Illinois.
First, he was a farmer, then he engaged in the grain business and also bought and sold hogs.
At one time, he had hogs driven to East St. Louis. The river was so frozen the ferry could not cross. However, the river was frozen hard enough to drive the hogs across, as was sometimes done. The hogs had to be slaughtered in East St. Louis. This was great a loss financially.
Then he became a merchant in Lincoln, Illinois. He went to California, 1849 during the gold rush, then returned home.
Later, he moved to a farm, in Omphgent Township, Madison County, Illinois.
He located in New Hampton, now known as Worden, Illinois. Here he was Justice of the Peace for a number of years and until his death was called "Squire Handshy".
During Cleveland's administration, he was postmaster.
At one time, he preached the Gospel. When he could not attend Church, he always asked the children what the text was when they returned from church.
Sometimes they heard another sermon.
Ancestry.com
Obituary Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois.
October 18, 1895. Page 1. John Michial Handshy.
John M. Handshy, a respected resident of Worden, died at his home Tuesday morning at 11,65, of Albermunia, aged 81 years, 4 months and 20 days. The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock under auspices of the Stanton Masonic Lodge. Services were conducted by Rev 3. Moser, Pastor of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. John M. Handshy was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, May 25, 1814, and came to this country, locating in the Omphghant township. He resided there until the Mexican War broke out, when he enlisted and served until he was wounded near the close for the conflict. His wound was caused by a canister ball and gave him much trouble..
He roomed with Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield and recalled the fact with pleasure. After the war, he settled in Logan County and engaged in farming. Later, he went into the merchandising business and afterwards was a stock and grain dealer.
He was taken with Gold Fever, in 1849 and joined the large army of gold seekers across the plains. His dreams were not realized and he lost what he had when he left. He returned to Madison County, in 1869. He has served since many positions of trust. He was a Post Master of Worden during Cleveland's administration.
In his younger days he preached the word of God, and has always been a constant reader of scripture. He was married to Caroline Brown.
He leaves his wife and five children, to mourn his death. The children are, J. J. Handshy and Mrs. Emma Fitch, of Worden, Mrs. Laura Worden, of Holden, MO., Mrs. Adeline Lorch, of this city and C. F. Handshy, Wabash train dispatcher at Forrest.
He was a good man, a brave soldier and honorable man, in all walks of life and a loyal democrat.
We desire to extend thanks to neighbors, friends and all who in any way assisted during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father, J. H. Handshy, Mrs. S. C. Handshy and family.
John Michial Handshy received a pension for his wound, in the Mexican War.
MEXICAN WAR Name of Soldier: Handshy John M. Service: Co. I 4" Ill. Vols. Date of Filing: 1887 Oct. 27,
Application No.17203 Certificate No. 12308 Act. Jan. 29,1887 State: Illinois.
John Michial Handshy was in partnership in the Sparks Flour Mill, with Andrew Jackson Hamel, who built it, in 1869, in Hamel's Corner, Illinois. Now known as Hamel.
Four years later, it went out of business. The area was wheat country, and speculation was the mills, in Edwardsville gave too much competition.
The Village of Hamel, Illinois.
John Michiel Handshy Madison Co. Illinois Land Grant.
Signed by Andrew Jackson.
Copy of the document is on Ancestry.com.
In the "Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln" Second Edition.
There is a lawsuit. Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan.
Begin Date: 01/1857 His attorney is ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Google Books.
Bio. by Margaret Moreno.
Information is from Ancestry.com, Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois and FamilySearch.
John Michial married Susan Caroline Brown two days before her eighteenth birthday, Mar. 9, 1848.
Children:
Mary Catherine Handshy 1849-1854
James William Handshy 1853-1853
Frances Ellen Handshy 1854-1856
John Jacob Handshy Born in Lincoln, Illinois. May 30, 1857 Death April 5, 1919 . Married Emma Ethleen Nichols Born Nov. 25, 1859 Died May 30, 1891. They married Oct. 6, 1880. Children Roy Clinton Handshy Born Nov. 12, 1881 Died 1892 Marion Lee Handshy Born June 9, 1887 Ruby Ellen Handshy Devlin Born Oct. 9, 1890.
His second wife Mary Louise Lorch Born May 21, 1856 Died July 24, 1932. Marriage July 23, 1897 They had no children.
John Jacob Handshy's Obituary Died April 5, 1919.
He was Chief electrician at the K-D Mine in Worden, Illinois. He belonged to The Stanton Lodge of Masons, Mississippi Valley Consistory, The Modern Woodmen, the Eastern Star, and a member of the Christian Church.
Stanton Star-Times April 10, 1919. Vol. XIV. No. 39. Stanton, Illinois.
Anna Laura Handshy Married Nelson Worden. They had 9 children. Carrie Worden Sears Williams, Jane Worden Duncan, Alice Worden Adams, Ada Worden McComas, Mabel Worden Stephens, Rachel Worden Wise-2 children, Margaret Worden Bird, Amanda Worden Sinclair-6 children,
Garlan Worden.
Emma Eliizabeth Handshy Fitch 1859-1935. Married Dr. Charles Cleveland Fitch 7 children 2 children died while small. Artimus Fitch died young Eva Fitch Winans Married Walter Winans daughter Evaline May Winans Adaline Fitch Christiansen Married Cecil Christiansen Daughter Cecil Emma Christiansen Maude Fitch Pierce Married William Elloitt Pierce they had 5 Children Ella, Fred, Margaret Lenore, William Cleveland, James Otis and Ruthie Anajean Pierce Lenore Fitch Laffoon Married Raymond Laffoon 4 children Horace, Rachel June, Bessie L., Clarence Raymond Laffoon. Claude Illinois Fitch Married Harriet Sywulka they had 2 children Claudia Louise Fitch McDonald and Charles Marion Fitch.
Adaline Handshy Lorch 1862-1952. Married Killian Lorch Children Walter Lorch died while small Charles J. Lorch-Married Violet George 1 child Anna M. Lorch Married Harrison Cunningham 1 child Ruth Ann Cunningham Fred Lorch William Lorch-Married Catherine.
Charles Frederick "Fred" Handshy 1864-1942 Married Martha Dias 1864-1921. (He in mentioned in several books, C. F. Handshy).
Siblings:
Anna Maria Handshy, married John Weaver, son Alson Weaver,
daughter Mary C. Handshy, died in Sept.18, 1846, 6 years old. Handshy Cemetery Holiday Shores Worden, Illinois.
Elizabeth Handshy, married Mr. Mavis, died early in life, no children.
Susan Zeluia Handshy she was born March 12, 1818 near Harper's Ferry Died Nov. 22, 1901 Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois she married William Major Mitchell 1810-1887 Children: Pvt. Alonzo Carey Mitchell 1841-1916 Civil War: Company D 117th Regiment Illinois Infantry
Louis Draper Mitchell __-1948 daughter Frances Virginia Mitchell Bahruth 1856-1909 William Major Mitchell fought in the Civil War.
These members of the Mitchell family are on Find a Grave.
Louis D. Mitchell Obituary
Word has been received that Louis D. Mitchell, 95, Of Gerber, Calif., the last member of a Carpenter pioneer family, died Dec 27.
He was the son of the late William Major Mitchell whose second wife was the former Miss Zeluia Handshy of this city.
He is survived by his wife and six children of Gerber, Calif, six brothers, William R., Julius, John, Fred, Alonzo and James Mitchell. Two sisters, Mrs. Annabell Daniel, Mrs. Frances Bahruth, preceded him in death.
Ancestry.com newspaper archive.
Peter E. Handshy, married Mahala F. Sparks marriage Nov. 27, 1851 10 children. Julia M. Handshy Sparks-Born Sept. 13, 1852 William Frederich Handshy -Born March 2, 1854 (Willifred) married Mary 4 (?) children Melissa Jane Handshy-Born Sept. 8, 1855. Married Martin Reidell. 6 children John Alson Handshy-Born Dec. 24, 1858. (Little John) Jacob Walter Handshy-Born June 7, 1860 Joseph P. Handshy-Born Nov. 3, 1862 Charles Marion Handshy-Born March 1, 1865 Clara Florence Handshy Forman-Born August 12, 1866. 2 children
David Eli Handshy-Born July 26, 1867 Albert Henry Handshy-Born Dec. 1, 1870 Married Mattie Obert. 1 child. Olin Handshy.
Joseph Handshy.
Barney Handshy, died in young manhood.
Henry Handshy, died in young manhood.
Amanda Handshy, married Sam Sparks, 6 children.
Martha Ellen Handshy, married Mr. Nason, 3 sons, one named Robert.
Lila Handshy, married her cousin, Jake Handshy,
but died within a year.
William Handshy, died in infancy.
Emanuel Handshy, died in infancy.
John M. Handshy in the 1850 United States Federal Census Home in 1850: Mount Pulaski, Logan, Ilinois.
John M. Handshy 36 S. C. Handshy 20 Mary C. Handshy 1.
John M. Handshy in the 1860 United States Federal Census Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 7, Madison, Illinois Post Office: Edwardsville John Handshy 40 Caroline Handshy 27 John Handshy 10 Laura Handshy 2 Emma Handshy 7/12.
In the 1860 Census it shows John M. Handshy living next door to Peter Handshy 32, Mahala Handshy 38 and family. (his brother).
John M. Handshy in the 1870 United States Federal Census.
Township 6 Range 7, Madison, Illinois. Post Office: New Hampton.
John Handshy 54 Susan Handshy 40 John Handshy 19 Annie Handshy 12 Emma Handshy 19 Ada Handshy 8 Fredrick Handshy 5.
John M. Handshy in the 1880 United States Federal Census.
John M. Handshy 66 Birth Year: abt. 1814 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Omphghent Madison, Illinois Spouse: Susan C. Handshy Father's Birthplace: Switzerland Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Occupation: farmer. John M. Handshy 66 Susan C. Handshy 49 Fred Handshy 15.
John Michial was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He came to Illinois in 1833 making the trip across the country in a covered wagon. They settled In Omphghent Township, south of Edwardsville.
John Michial had no opportunity of going to school until he was 21 and then went to a county school.
In June 14, 1846, he enlisted in the 6th Regiment Infantry and went with his Regiment to Mexico. He fought in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, where he was severely wounded. He was discharged May 25, 1847.
When he returned from the Mexican War, he was still walking with a cane. He met Susan Caroline Brown, who was born, March 11, 1831.
Susan Caroline Brown, came with her parents from Tennessee to Logan County, Illinois.
John Michial read law with Abraham Lincoln. He was also a friend of John M. Palmer.
John and Susan made their home in Lincoln, Illinois.
First, he was a farmer, then he engaged in the grain business and also bought and sold hogs.
At one time, he had hogs driven to East St. Louis. The river was so frozen the ferry could not cross. However, the river was frozen hard enough to drive the hogs across, as was sometimes done. The hogs had to be slaughtered in East St. Louis. This was great a loss financially.
Then he became a merchant in Lincoln, Illinois. He went to California, 1849 during the gold rush, then returned home.
Later, he moved to a farm, in Omphgent Township, Madison County, Illinois.
He located in New Hampton, now known as Worden, Illinois. Here he was Justice of the Peace for a number of years and until his death was called "Squire Handshy".
During Cleveland's administration, he was postmaster.
At one time, he preached the Gospel. When he could not attend Church, he always asked the children what the text was when they returned from church.
Sometimes they heard another sermon.
Ancestry.com
Obituary Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois.
October 18, 1895. Page 1. John Michial Handshy.
John M. Handshy, a respected resident of Worden, died at his home Tuesday morning at 11,65, of Albermunia, aged 81 years, 4 months and 20 days. The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock under auspices of the Stanton Masonic Lodge. Services were conducted by Rev 3. Moser, Pastor of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. John M. Handshy was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, May 25, 1814, and came to this country, locating in the Omphghant township. He resided there until the Mexican War broke out, when he enlisted and served until he was wounded near the close for the conflict. His wound was caused by a canister ball and gave him much trouble..
He roomed with Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield and recalled the fact with pleasure. After the war, he settled in Logan County and engaged in farming. Later, he went into the merchandising business and afterwards was a stock and grain dealer.
He was taken with Gold Fever, in 1849 and joined the large army of gold seekers across the plains. His dreams were not realized and he lost what he had when he left. He returned to Madison County, in 1869. He has served since many positions of trust. He was a Post Master of Worden during Cleveland's administration.
In his younger days he preached the word of God, and has always been a constant reader of scripture. He was married to Caroline Brown.
He leaves his wife and five children, to mourn his death. The children are, J. J. Handshy and Mrs. Emma Fitch, of Worden, Mrs. Laura Worden, of Holden, MO., Mrs. Adeline Lorch, of this city and C. F. Handshy, Wabash train dispatcher at Forrest.
He was a good man, a brave soldier and honorable man, in all walks of life and a loyal democrat.
We desire to extend thanks to neighbors, friends and all who in any way assisted during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father, J. H. Handshy, Mrs. S. C. Handshy and family.
John Michial Handshy received a pension for his wound, in the Mexican War.
MEXICAN WAR Name of Soldier: Handshy John M. Service: Co. I 4" Ill. Vols. Date of Filing: 1887 Oct. 27,
Application No.17203 Certificate No. 12308 Act. Jan. 29,1887 State: Illinois.
John Michial Handshy was in partnership in the Sparks Flour Mill, with Andrew Jackson Hamel, who built it, in 1869, in Hamel's Corner, Illinois. Now known as Hamel.
Four years later, it went out of business. The area was wheat country, and speculation was the mills, in Edwardsville gave too much competition.
The Village of Hamel, Illinois.
John Michiel Handshy Madison Co. Illinois Land Grant.
Signed by Andrew Jackson.
Copy of the document is on Ancestry.com.
In the "Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln" Second Edition.
There is a lawsuit. Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan.
Begin Date: 01/1857 His attorney is ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Google Books.
Bio. by Margaret Moreno.
Information is from Ancestry.com, Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois and FamilySearch.
John Michial Handshy was the oldest son of Frederick Handshy born March 15, 1787 in Switzerland, and Catherine Cleckner, who were married in Loudoun County, Virginia.
John Michial married Susan Caroline Brown two days before her eighteenth birthday, Mar. 9, 1848.
Children:
Mary Catherine Handshy 1849-1854
James William Handshy 1853-1853
Frances Ellen Handshy 1854-1856
John Jacob Handshy Born in Lincoln, Illinois. May 30, 1857 Death April 5, 1919 . Married Emma Ethleen Nichols Born Nov. 25, 1859 Died May 30, 1891. They married Oct. 6, 1880. Children Roy Clinton Handshy Born Nov. 12, 1881 Died 1892 Marion Lee Handshy Born June 9, 1887 Ruby Ellen Handshy Devlin Born Oct. 9, 1890.
His second wife Mary Louise Lorch Born May 21, 1856 Died July 24, 1932. Marriage July 23, 1897 They had no children.
John Jacob Handshy's Obituary Died April 5, 1919.
He was Chief electrician at the K-D Mine in Worden, Illinois. He belonged to The Stanton Lodge of Masons, Mississippi Valley Consistory, The Modern Woodmen, the Eastern Star, and a member of the Christian Church.
Stanton Star-Times April 10, 1919. Vol. XIV. No. 39. Stanton, Illinois.
Anna Laura Handshy Married Nelson Worden. They had 9 children. Carrie Worden Sears Williams, Jane Worden Duncan, Alice Worden Adams, Ada Worden McComas, Mabel Worden Stephens, Rachel Worden Wise-2 children, Margaret Worden Bird, Amanda Worden Sinclair-6 children,
Garlan Worden.
Emma Eliizabeth Handshy Fitch 1859-1935. Married Dr. Charles Cleveland Fitch 7 children 2 children died while small. Artimus Fitch died young Eva Fitch Winans Married Walter Winans daughter Evaline May Winans Adaline Fitch Christiansen Married Cecil Christiansen Daughter Cecil Emma Christiansen Maude Fitch Pierce Married William Elloitt Pierce they had 5 Children Ella, Fred, Margaret Lenore, William Cleveland, James Otis and Ruthie Anajean Pierce Lenore Fitch Laffoon Married Raymond Laffoon 4 children Horace, Rachel June, Bessie L., Clarence Raymond Laffoon. Claude Illinois Fitch Married Harriet Sywulka they had 2 children Claudia Louise Fitch McDonald and Charles Marion Fitch.
Adaline Handshy Lorch 1862-1952. Married Killian Lorch Children Walter Lorch died while small Charles J. Lorch-Married Violet George 1 child Anna M. Lorch Married Harrison Cunningham 1 child Ruth Ann Cunningham Fred Lorch William Lorch-Married Catherine.
Charles Frederick "Fred" Handshy 1864-1942 Married Martha Dias 1864-1921. (He in mentioned in several books, C. F. Handshy).
Siblings:
Anna Maria Handshy, married John Weaver, son Alson Weaver,
daughter Mary C. Handshy, died in Sept.18, 1846, 6 years old. Handshy Cemetery Holiday Shores Worden, Illinois.
Elizabeth Handshy, married Mr. Mavis, died early in life, no children.
Susan Zeluia Handshy she was born March 12, 1818 near Harper's Ferry Died Nov. 22, 1901 Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois she married William Major Mitchell 1810-1887 Children: Pvt. Alonzo Carey Mitchell 1841-1916 Civil War: Company D 117th Regiment Illinois Infantry
Louis Draper Mitchell __-1948 daughter Frances Virginia Mitchell Bahruth 1856-1909 William Major Mitchell fought in the Civil War.
These members of the Mitchell family are on Find a Grave.
Louis D. Mitchell Obituary
Word has been received that Louis D. Mitchell, 95, Of Gerber, Calif., the last member of a Carpenter pioneer family, died Dec 27.
He was the son of the late William Major Mitchell whose second wife was the former Miss Zeluia Handshy of this city.
He is survived by his wife and six children of Gerber, Calif, six brothers, William R., Julius, John, Fred, Alonzo and James Mitchell. Two sisters, Mrs. Annabell Daniel, Mrs. Frances Bahruth, preceded him in death.
Ancestry.com newspaper archive.
Peter E. Handshy, married Mahala F. Sparks marriage Nov. 27, 1851 10 children. Julia M. Handshy Sparks-Born Sept. 13, 1852 William Frederich Handshy -Born March 2, 1854 (Willifred) married Mary 4 (?) children Melissa Jane Handshy-Born Sept. 8, 1855. Married Martin Reidell. 6 children John Alson Handshy-Born Dec. 24, 1858. (Little John) Jacob Walter Handshy-Born June 7, 1860 Joseph P. Handshy-Born Nov. 3, 1862 Charles Marion Handshy-Born March 1, 1865 Clara Florence Handshy Forman-Born August 12, 1866. 2 children
David Eli Handshy-Born July 26, 1867 Albert Henry Handshy-Born Dec. 1, 1870 Married Mattie Obert. 1 child. Olin Handshy.
Joseph Handshy.
Barney Handshy, died in young manhood.
Henry Handshy, died in young manhood.
Amanda Handshy, married Sam Sparks, 6 children.
Martha Ellen Handshy, married Mr. Nason, 3 sons, one named Robert.
Lila Handshy, married her cousin, Jake Handshy,
but died within a year.
William Handshy, died in infancy.
Emanuel Handshy, died in infancy.
John M. Handshy in the 1850 United States Federal Census Home in 1850: Mount Pulaski, Logan, Ilinois.
John M. Handshy 36 S. C. Handshy 20 Mary C. Handshy 1.
John M. Handshy in the 1860 United States Federal Census Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 7, Madison, Illinois Post Office: Edwardsville John Handshy 40 Caroline Handshy 27 John Handshy 10 Laura Handshy 2 Emma Handshy 7/12.
In the 1860 Census it shows John M. Handshy living next door to Peter Handshy 32, Mahala Handshy 38 and family. (his brother).
John M. Handshy in the 1870 United States Federal Census.
Township 6 Range 7, Madison, Illinois. Post Office: New Hampton.
John Handshy 54 Susan Handshy 40 John Handshy 19 Annie Handshy 12 Emma Handshy 19 Ada Handshy 8 Fredrick Handshy 5.
John M. Handshy in the 1880 United States Federal Census.
John M. Handshy 66 Birth Year: abt. 1814 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Omphghent Madison, Illinois Spouse: Susan C. Handshy Father's Birthplace: Switzerland Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Occupation: farmer. John M. Handshy 66 Susan C. Handshy 49 Fred Handshy 15.
John Michial was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He came to Illinois in 1833 making the trip across the country in a covered wagon. They settled In Omphghent Township, south of Edwardsville.
John Michial had no opportunity of going to school until he was 21 and then went to a county school.
In June 14, 1846, he enlisted in the 6th Regiment Infantry and went with his Regiment to Mexico. He fought in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, where he was severely wounded. He was discharged May 25, 1847.
When he returned from the Mexican War, he was still walking with a cane. He met Susan Caroline Brown, who was born, March 11, 1831.
Susan Caroline Brown, came with her parents from Tennessee to Logan County, Illinois.
John Michial read law with Abraham Lincoln. He was also a friend of John M. Palmer.
John and Susan made their home in Lincoln, Illinois.
First, he was a farmer, then he engaged in the grain business and also bought and sold hogs.
At one time, he had hogs driven to East St. Louis. The river was so frozen the ferry could not cross. However, the river was frozen hard enough to drive the hogs across, as was sometimes done. The hogs had to be slaughtered in East St. Louis. This was great a loss financially.
Then he became a merchant in Lincoln, Illinois. He went to California, 1849 during the gold rush, then returned home.
Later, he moved to a farm, in Omphgent Township, Madison County, Illinois.
He located in New Hampton, now known as Worden, Illinois. Here he was Justice of the Peace for a number of years and until his death was called "Squire Handshy".
During Cleveland's administration, he was postmaster.
At one time, he preached the Gospel. When he could not attend Church, he always asked the children what the text was when they returned from church.
Sometimes they heard another sermon.
Ancestry.com
Obituary Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois.
October 18, 1895. Page 1. John Michial Handshy.
John M. Handshy, a respected resident of Worden, died at his home Tuesday morning at 11,65, of Albermunia, aged 81 years, 4 months and 20 days. The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock under auspices of the Stanton Masonic Lodge. Services were conducted by Rev 3. Moser, Pastor of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. John M. Handshy was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, May 25, 1814, and came to this country, locating in the Omphghant township. He resided there until the Mexican War broke out, when he enlisted and served until he was wounded near the close for the conflict. His wound was caused by a canister ball and gave him much trouble..
He roomed with Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield and recalled the fact with pleasure. After the war, he settled in Logan County and engaged in farming. Later, he went into the merchandising business and afterwards was a stock and grain dealer.
He was taken with Gold Fever, in 1849 and joined the large army of gold seekers across the plains. His dreams were not realized and he lost what he had when he left. He returned to Madison County, in 1869. He has served since many positions of trust. He was a Post Master of Worden during Cleveland's administration.
In his younger days he preached the word of God, and has always been a constant reader of scripture. He was married to Caroline Brown.
He leaves his wife and five children, to mourn his death. The children are, J. J. Handshy and Mrs. Emma Fitch, of Worden, Mrs. Laura Worden, of Holden, MO., Mrs. Adeline Lorch, of this city and C. F. Handshy, Wabash train dispatcher at Forrest.
He was a good man, a brave soldier and honorable man, in all walks of life and a loyal democrat.
We desire to extend thanks to neighbors, friends and all who in any way assisted during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father, J. H. Handshy, Mrs. S. C. Handshy and family.
John Michial Handshy received a pension for his wound, in the Mexican War.
MEXICAN WAR Name of Soldier: Handshy John M. Service: Co. I 4" Ill. Vols. Date of Filing: 1887 Oct. 27,
Application No.17203 Certificate No. 12308 Act. Jan. 29,1887 State: Illinois.
John Michial Handshy was in partnership in the Sparks Flour Mill, with Andrew Jackson Hamel, who built it, in 1869, in Hamel's Corner, Illinois. Now known as Hamel.
Four years later, it went out of business. The area was wheat country, and speculation was the mills, in Edwardsville gave too much competition.
The Village of Hamel, Illinois.
John Michiel Handshy Madison Co. Illinois Land Grant.
Signed by Andrew Jackson.
Copy of the document is on Ancestry.com.
In the "Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln" Second Edition.
There is a lawsuit. Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan.
Begin Date: 01/1857 His attorney is ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Google Books.
Bio. by Margaret Moreno.
Information is from Ancestry.com, Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois and FamilySearch.
John Michial married Susan Caroline Brown two days before her eighteenth birthday, Mar. 9, 1848.
Children:
Mary Catherine Handshy 1849-1854
James William Handshy 1853-1853
Frances Ellen Handshy 1854-1856
John Jacob Handshy Born in Lincoln, Illinois. May 30, 1857 Death April 5, 1919 . Married Emma Ethleen Nichols Born Nov. 25, 1859 Died May 30, 1891. They married Oct. 6, 1880. Children Roy Clinton Handshy Born Nov. 12, 1881 Died 1892 Marion Lee Handshy Born June 9, 1887 Ruby Ellen Handshy Devlin Born Oct. 9, 1890.
His second wife Mary Louise Lorch Born May 21, 1856 Died July 24, 1932. Marriage July 23, 1897 They had no children.
John Jacob Handshy's Obituary Died April 5, 1919.
He was Chief electrician at the K-D Mine in Worden, Illinois. He belonged to The Stanton Lodge of Masons, Mississippi Valley Consistory, The Modern Woodmen, the Eastern Star, and a member of the Christian Church.
Stanton Star-Times April 10, 1919. Vol. XIV. No. 39. Stanton, Illinois.
Anna Laura Handshy Married Nelson Worden. They had 9 children. Carrie Worden Sears Williams, Jane Worden Duncan, Alice Worden Adams, Ada Worden McComas, Mabel Worden Stephens, Rachel Worden Wise-2 children, Margaret Worden Bird, Amanda Worden Sinclair-6 children,
Garlan Worden.
Emma Eliizabeth Handshy Fitch 1859-1935. Married Dr. Charles Cleveland Fitch 7 children 2 children died while small. Artimus Fitch died young Eva Fitch Winans Married Walter Winans daughter Evaline May Winans Adaline Fitch Christiansen Married Cecil Christiansen Daughter Cecil Emma Christiansen Maude Fitch Pierce Married William Elloitt Pierce they had 5 Children Ella, Fred, Margaret Lenore, William Cleveland, James Otis and Ruthie Anajean Pierce Lenore Fitch Laffoon Married Raymond Laffoon 4 children Horace, Rachel June, Bessie L., Clarence Raymond Laffoon. Claude Illinois Fitch Married Harriet Sywulka they had 2 children Claudia Louise Fitch McDonald and Charles Marion Fitch.
Adaline Handshy Lorch 1862-1952. Married Killian Lorch Children Walter Lorch died while small Charles J. Lorch-Married Violet George 1 child Anna M. Lorch Married Harrison Cunningham 1 child Ruth Ann Cunningham Fred Lorch William Lorch-Married Catherine.
Charles Frederick "Fred" Handshy 1864-1942 Married Martha Dias 1864-1921. (He in mentioned in several books, C. F. Handshy).
Siblings:
Anna Maria Handshy, married John Weaver, son Alson Weaver,
daughter Mary C. Handshy, died in Sept.18, 1846, 6 years old. Handshy Cemetery Holiday Shores Worden, Illinois.
Elizabeth Handshy, married Mr. Mavis, died early in life, no children.
Susan Zeluia Handshy she was born March 12, 1818 near Harper's Ferry Died Nov. 22, 1901 Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois she married William Major Mitchell 1810-1887 Children: Pvt. Alonzo Carey Mitchell 1841-1916 Civil War: Company D 117th Regiment Illinois Infantry
Louis Draper Mitchell __-1948 daughter Frances Virginia Mitchell Bahruth 1856-1909 William Major Mitchell fought in the Civil War.
These members of the Mitchell family are on Find a Grave.
Louis D. Mitchell Obituary
Word has been received that Louis D. Mitchell, 95, Of Gerber, Calif., the last member of a Carpenter pioneer family, died Dec 27.
He was the son of the late William Major Mitchell whose second wife was the former Miss Zeluia Handshy of this city.
He is survived by his wife and six children of Gerber, Calif, six brothers, William R., Julius, John, Fred, Alonzo and James Mitchell. Two sisters, Mrs. Annabell Daniel, Mrs. Frances Bahruth, preceded him in death.
Ancestry.com newspaper archive.
Peter E. Handshy, married Mahala F. Sparks marriage Nov. 27, 1851 10 children. Julia M. Handshy Sparks-Born Sept. 13, 1852 William Frederich Handshy -Born March 2, 1854 (Willifred) married Mary 4 (?) children Melissa Jane Handshy-Born Sept. 8, 1855. Married Martin Reidell. 6 children John Alson Handshy-Born Dec. 24, 1858. (Little John) Jacob Walter Handshy-Born June 7, 1860 Joseph P. Handshy-Born Nov. 3, 1862 Charles Marion Handshy-Born March 1, 1865 Clara Florence Handshy Forman-Born August 12, 1866. 2 children
David Eli Handshy-Born July 26, 1867 Albert Henry Handshy-Born Dec. 1, 1870 Married Mattie Obert. 1 child. Olin Handshy.
Joseph Handshy.
Barney Handshy, died in young manhood.
Henry Handshy, died in young manhood.
Amanda Handshy, married Sam Sparks, 6 children.
Martha Ellen Handshy, married Mr. Nason, 3 sons, one named Robert.
Lila Handshy, married her cousin, Jake Handshy,
but died within a year.
William Handshy, died in infancy.
Emanuel Handshy, died in infancy.
John M. Handshy in the 1850 United States Federal Census Home in 1850: Mount Pulaski, Logan, Ilinois.
John M. Handshy 36 S. C. Handshy 20 Mary C. Handshy 1.
John M. Handshy in the 1860 United States Federal Census Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 7, Madison, Illinois Post Office: Edwardsville John Handshy 40 Caroline Handshy 27 John Handshy 10 Laura Handshy 2 Emma Handshy 7/12.
In the 1860 Census it shows John M. Handshy living next door to Peter Handshy 32, Mahala Handshy 38 and family. (his brother).
John M. Handshy in the 1870 United States Federal Census.
Township 6 Range 7, Madison, Illinois. Post Office: New Hampton.
John Handshy 54 Susan Handshy 40 John Handshy 19 Annie Handshy 12 Emma Handshy 19 Ada Handshy 8 Fredrick Handshy 5.
John M. Handshy in the 1880 United States Federal Census.
John M. Handshy 66 Birth Year: abt. 1814 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Omphghent Madison, Illinois Spouse: Susan C. Handshy Father's Birthplace: Switzerland Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Occupation: farmer. John M. Handshy 66 Susan C. Handshy 49 Fred Handshy 15.
John Michial was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He came to Illinois in 1833 making the trip across the country in a covered wagon. They settled In Omphghent Township, south of Edwardsville.
John Michial had no opportunity of going to school until he was 21 and then went to a county school.
In June 14, 1846, he enlisted in the 6th Regiment Infantry and went with his Regiment to Mexico. He fought in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, where he was severely wounded. He was discharged May 25, 1847.
When he returned from the Mexican War, he was still walking with a cane. He met Susan Caroline Brown, who was born, March 11, 1831.
Susan Caroline Brown, came with her parents from Tennessee to Logan County, Illinois.
John Michial read law with Abraham Lincoln. He was also a friend of John M. Palmer.
John and Susan made their home in Lincoln, Illinois.
First, he was a farmer, then he engaged in the grain business and also bought and sold hogs.
At one time, he had hogs driven to East St. Louis. The river was so frozen the ferry could not cross. However, the river was frozen hard enough to drive the hogs across, as was sometimes done. The hogs had to be slaughtered in East St. Louis. This was great a loss financially.
Then he became a merchant in Lincoln, Illinois. He went to California, 1849 during the gold rush, then returned home.
Later, he moved to a farm, in Omphgent Township, Madison County, Illinois.
He located in New Hampton, now known as Worden, Illinois. Here he was Justice of the Peace for a number of years and until his death was called "Squire Handshy".
During Cleveland's administration, he was postmaster.
At one time, he preached the Gospel. When he could not attend Church, he always asked the children what the text was when they returned from church.
Sometimes they heard another sermon.
Ancestry.com
Obituary Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois.
October 18, 1895. Page 1. John Michial Handshy.
John M. Handshy, a respected resident of Worden, died at his home Tuesday morning at 11,65, of Albermunia, aged 81 years, 4 months and 20 days. The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock under auspices of the Stanton Masonic Lodge. Services were conducted by Rev 3. Moser, Pastor of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. John M. Handshy was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, May 25, 1814, and came to this country, locating in the Omphghant township. He resided there until the Mexican War broke out, when he enlisted and served until he was wounded near the close for the conflict. His wound was caused by a canister ball and gave him much trouble..
He roomed with Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield and recalled the fact with pleasure. After the war, he settled in Logan County and engaged in farming. Later, he went into the merchandising business and afterwards was a stock and grain dealer.
He was taken with Gold Fever, in 1849 and joined the large army of gold seekers across the plains. His dreams were not realized and he lost what he had when he left. He returned to Madison County, in 1869. He has served since many positions of trust. He was a Post Master of Worden during Cleveland's administration.
In his younger days he preached the word of God, and has always been a constant reader of scripture. He was married to Caroline Brown.
He leaves his wife and five children, to mourn his death. The children are, J. J. Handshy and Mrs. Emma Fitch, of Worden, Mrs. Laura Worden, of Holden, MO., Mrs. Adeline Lorch, of this city and C. F. Handshy, Wabash train dispatcher at Forrest.
He was a good man, a brave soldier and honorable man, in all walks of life and a loyal democrat.
We desire to extend thanks to neighbors, friends and all who in any way assisted during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father, J. H. Handshy, Mrs. S. C. Handshy and family.
John Michial Handshy received a pension for his wound, in the Mexican War.
MEXICAN WAR Name of Soldier: Handshy John M. Service: Co. I 4" Ill. Vols. Date of Filing: 1887 Oct. 27,
Application No.17203 Certificate No. 12308 Act. Jan. 29,1887 State: Illinois.
John Michial Handshy was in partnership in the Sparks Flour Mill, with Andrew Jackson Hamel, who built it, in 1869, in Hamel's Corner, Illinois. Now known as Hamel.
Four years later, it went out of business. The area was wheat country, and speculation was the mills, in Edwardsville gave too much competition.
The Village of Hamel, Illinois.
John Michiel Handshy Madison Co. Illinois Land Grant.
Signed by Andrew Jackson.
Copy of the document is on Ancestry.com.
In the "Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln" Second Edition.
There is a lawsuit. Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan.
Begin Date: 01/1857 His attorney is ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Google Books.
Bio. by Margaret Moreno.
Information is from Ancestry.com, Edwardsville Intelligencer Madison County, Illinois and FamilySearch.
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