Sylvester's head stone has his birth as 1817, but Census records have his birth year as 1823 and his mother and father "John and Nancy" were married in 1820.
It appears the Eliza buried next to Sylvester is probably Louisa. Probate papers don't mention a wife, and their daughter Nancy was given guardianship of the 2 minor sons. Also, the probate papers mention property in IL from estate of Robert Y Chaney. Chaney was Louisa's maiden name.
Sylvester,s Probate Records also Mention property in IN from the estate John.
Probate Records: Bourbon Co (Ft Scott)
Administrator: Brother, Wesley Shipman #29335264
Gen Index #191b
Appearance Docket #A, pg 200
Filing box #11
It appears the Eliza buried next to Sylvester is probably Louisa. Probate papers don't mention a wife, and their daughter Nancy was given guardianship of the 2 minor sons. Also, the probate papers mention property in IL from estate of Robert Y Chaney. Chaney was Louisa's maiden name.
Sylvester,s Probate Records also Mention property in IN from the estate John.
Probate Records: Bourbon Co (Ft Scott)
Administrator: Brother, Wesley Shipman #29335264
Gen Index #191b
Appearance Docket #A, pg 200
Filing box #11
Sylvester's head stone has his birth as 1817, but Census records have his birth year as 1823 and his mother and father "John and Nancy" were married in 1820.
It appears the Eliza buried next to Sylvester is probably Louisa. Probate papers don't mention a wife, and their daughter Nancy was given guardianship of the 2 minor sons. Also, the probate papers mention property in IL from estate of Robert Y Chaney. Chaney was Louisa's maiden name.
Sylvester,s Probate Records also Mention property in IN from the estate John.
Probate Records: Bourbon Co (Ft Scott)
Administrator: Brother, Wesley Shipman #29335264
Gen Index #191b
Appearance Docket #A, pg 200
Filing box #11
It appears the Eliza buried next to Sylvester is probably Louisa. Probate papers don't mention a wife, and their daughter Nancy was given guardianship of the 2 minor sons. Also, the probate papers mention property in IL from estate of Robert Y Chaney. Chaney was Louisa's maiden name.
Sylvester,s Probate Records also Mention property in IN from the estate John.
Probate Records: Bourbon Co (Ft Scott)
Administrator: Brother, Wesley Shipman #29335264
Gen Index #191b
Appearance Docket #A, pg 200
Filing box #11
Inscription
Civil War Stone
Co. H 12th KS. Inf.
Family Members
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