John Irvine Rusmisel POW Records p. 2

Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Point Look Out, Maryland, Book No. 237, “April to August , 1864…Contains about 1000 names not alphabetically arranged,” also Index to Ledger No. 1

Transcription:

Rusmisel, J. J. 350

[John Irvine Rusmisel is listed in the top right corner]

Link to a History of the camp by Descendants of Point Lookout POW Organization:

http://www.plpow.com/PrisonHistory.htm

John Irvine Rusmisel (1834-1900) Civil War Prisoner of War Record

Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865, (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Transcription:

Rusmissel, J. I. , Sergt., 25th Regiment, VA, Cavy [Calvary], Co. C, Captured—Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1862, Transferred to Elmira [N.Y.] Aug. 10, 1864

Christian Rusmisel estate sale advertisement - Staunton Spectator, Volume 38, Number 4, 15 January 1861

STAUNTON SPECTATOR
AUCTION SALES

AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.--In Pursuance of the last Will of Christian Rusmisel, dec'd., we will sell, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 6th of February, 1861, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the LAND on which the said Rusmisel lived and died. This land lies one mile west of Mt. Solon, and adjoins the land of Philips Dinkle, Skyles and others, and is supposed to contain some 160 or 170 Acres. This land is of good quality. There are some 90 acres cleared, of which there are about 85 acres of BOTTOM LAND, clear of rock and easy to cultivate; the balance is finely timbered and of good clay soil.--It is situated in a fine neighborhood and is convenient to Stores, Schools, Mills, Post Office, &c. The improvements consist of a good LOG DWELLING, Kitchen, Stone Dairy, a Well of good water in the yard, Barn, Corn House, and a fine ORCHARD of Apple Trees. Any person wishing to purchase this farm can see it by calling on John J. Rusmisel, who resides upon the premises, and he will take pleasure in showing it.

TERMS.--One-third of the purchase money cash, or negotiable paper at 60 days, interest added, payable at either of the banks in the town of Staunton; the balance in three equal annual instalments, bearing date from date of sale--purchaser to give bond with approved security for the deferred payments, and the legal title to be retained as additional security until the whole purchase money is paid.

Also, on the same day, we shall offer a lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture for sale as follows: Bedsteads and Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Carpeting, 1 fine eight-day Clock, 1 Cupboard, 1 Cook Stove, and various other articles not mentioned.

TERMS--On Personal Property, 6 months credit on all sums of five dollars and upwards; under that the cash will be required.

GEORGE RUSMISEL,
A. ARGABRIGHT,
Dec. 25, 1860, tds. Ex'ors. of C. Rusmisel, dec'd.

Transcribed by Teresa McVeigh
All Righrts Reserved

Christian Shelly's Will, 1814 Augusta County, Virginia

From Records of Augusta County, VA 1745-1800, Lyman Chalkey, Vol III Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, Baltimore, Geneal. Pub. Co., 1965, p. 214

1814, Jan. 7--Will Abstract Book X, p. 318, from Records of Augusta County, VA 1745-1800, Lyman Chalkey, Vol III Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, Baltimore, Geneal. Pub. Co., 1965, p. 214:

Christian Shelly's Will--to wife Fany; son, John; daughter, Anny Rusmisel's other children that are married; daughter Mary; daughter, Betsy; son, Daniel; son, Jacob (under 18). Executors, sons-in-law David Stover, Christian Rusmisel. Teste: Michael Shiry, David Hogshead. Executors qualify. Proved, 28 Feb. 1814.

Detail

Chalkley Vol. III, p 214

Date

7 Jan. 1814, proved 28 Feb 1814

Other information

Wife Fany, Daugher Anny Rusmisel, son-in-law Christian Rusmisel one executor

Jesse and Hettie

Jesse Booker Rusmisel and Hettie Elizabeth Jordan were married in Staunton, Augusta, VA 27 Aug 1902:

Marriage License of Jessie B. Rusmisel and Hettie E. Jordan
Date of Marriage: August 27, 1902 Place of Marriage: Staunton, Virginia
Husband Wife
Name: Jesse B. Rusmisel Hettie E. Jordan
Race: White White
Age: 24 26
Single, widowed, or divorced: Single Single
Birthplace: Highland County, Virginia Bath County, Virginia
Parents: Jno. H. and Eliz Rusmisel Jno. H. and Maggie Jordan
Occupation: Farmer
Ceremony performed by Wm. M. Scott
Reported by: not listed
Clerk of Circuit Court, Bath Co. Virginia, Line 26

According to his daughter Letha, Jesse had stayed at home to look after his parents. Hettie was a "nurse."  Letha (Rusmisel) McVeigh said that when he and Hettie were married he was a caretaker at a hunting club named the Pimrod Inn [sic--should be Nimrod Hall] on the Cow Pasture River and she was a nurse at a hospital in Staunton. A Rusmisel Cousin, Rick Armstrong, who has done a lot of research, found a reference to him being there in Sep 1905.  [Rick says, "The place is Nimrod Hall. In the early part of the 1900's the place was a hotel and later a summer camp for children. The old buildings are still there and seem to be in fairly good repair."- Dec. 3, 2002]

They moved to Clifton Forge around that time since Chertsey was supposedly born there 12 April 1905.  After the death of her husband, Jesse's mother Elizabeth E. Rusmisel remained on the farm. At some point, she deeded her property to her son, J. B. Rusmisel, with the understanding that he would pay her burial expenses and other debts. She later became dissatisfied, and asked for the property to be returned. J. B. Rusmisel had not recorded the deed and complied with her wish. He stated in September 1905 that his brother Harrison Rusmisel had gotten her dissatisfied and convinced her to give the property to his wife, Mary C. Rusmisel. Maybe his mother didn't like him marrying Hettie.
According to daughter Letha, between 1903 and 1905 they moved to Clifton Forge. Jesse was working as a railroad mechanic in shop repairs. Chertsey Brooks Rusmisel was born Apr 12, 1905 when they were living on Church Street and was named after a nurse who worked with Hettie. About 1907 John Rusmisel was born, but he only lived a few hours. On Feb 19, 1909 Maude Moore Rusmisel was born on Hospital Hill and was named by Hettie's father John Jordan. All of the children were baptized in the Presbyterian Church in Clifton Forge. Jesse was Lutheran until his marriage, but Hettie was Presbyterian, so they went to the Presbyterian Church. Hettie became ill with "TB or Black Lung." The children stayed a while in Millboro with their grandparents Jordan for a while, then later Hettie put them in the Presbyterian Orphanage in Lynchburg. Hettie died in Clifton Forge and was buried in Staunton.

In Clifton Forge, Jesse may have worked in the coal mines according to Letha. He was also a mechanic in shop repairs and "car repair" on the railroad (1910 Census). Hettie's death certificate (1913) says he was a "House mftr, contractor and carpenter." Hettie's death certificate says she died of tuberculosis.

Certificate of Death, Hettie Rusmiselle
Place of Death: Alleghany Co., State of Virginia
Bureau of vital Statistics file No. 27956
City of Clifton Forge
Full name: Hettie Rusmiselle
Sex: Female, Race: white, Married
Date of Birth: 1865, Age: 38
Occupation: House Mfr
Birthplace: VA
Name of Father: John H. Jordan
Birthplace of Father: VA
Name of Mother: Margrette Brooks
Birthplace of Mother: VA
The above is true to the best of my Knowledge: J Rusmiselle
Address: Clifton Forge, VA
Medical Certificate of Death:
Date of Death: Nov. 23, 1913
I hereby Certify, that I attended the deceased from Nov. [20?], 1913 to Nov. 23, 1913, that I last saw her alive on Nov. 23, 1913, and that death occurred , on the date stated above, at 12-5 am, cause of death was as follows: Tuberculosis (Pulmonary). Signed: B.B. McCutcheon, MD Nov. 23, 1913, Address: Clifton Forge, VA
Place of Burial or Removal: Millboro, VA
Date of Burial: Nov. 24, 1913
Undertaker: [illegible] address: Clifton Forge, VA
Filed: Dec. Rept. Local Registrar: W. M. Revercomb?

After Hettie's death the girls were in the Orphanage in Lynchburg, VA and Jesse went to Charleston to work in the shipyards. Letha said it was cold and awful like in the book Jane Eyre [but other sources say it is actually quite nice--it is still there]. She said they had single beds but would sleep together to keep warm. They were there for about 6 years, when Letha was about 11 to 16.


Letha left the orphanage first about 1919 and went to Charleston. There she worked as a messenger and then as a file clerk. Maude and Chertsey went to Ohio to stay with Hettie's sister Carrie Jordan, who had married Joe Pearce. Chertsey met Floyd Carswell  and they were married. Maude came to Charleston.

Letha said that during World War I the spelling of the name was changed to make it less German sounding--from Rusmisel to Rusmiselle. They told people it was a French name.
Letha met Norman McVeigh in Charleston, SC, when he was stationed there during World War I. They met while dancing. He had been dating Chertsey and Letha was dating a doctor. Chertsey had a temper and the doctor was too jealous. Letha was working at the Ferscott Store, a ready-to-wear. John, Henry, and Norman McVeigh were all in the Navy together. Their sister Ora had come to Charleston to visit so Letha had also met her. Letha and Norman went for a vacation to Waynesville, GA to meet the rest of the McVeighs. Letha was 18. They were married at First Methodist Church in Brunswick, July 23, 1921.

About 1920 (after the Census on Jan. 22) Jesse married a widow, Jeanne Drucilla "Jennie"  (Oxner) Harmon, who had a child named Mary Ellaphine Harmon. 
After the war Jesse went to live in Ohio near his daughter Chertsey where he worked as a contractor and a carpenter. He also worked as a contractor in SC and GA. He came to stay with Norman and Letha McVeigh in Waynesville because he couldn't get work. Jennie and Elophine came, too. They also stayed in Charleston and Lexington, SC, where Ginnie's folks lived. Jesse and Norman McVeigh built the first McVeigh store in Waynesville.

Jesse died 30 Jan. 1942 in Waynesville in an accident with a gun.  He is buried at Highsmith Cemetery in Waynesville. Jeanne Oxner Rusmisel  died 8 Jan. 1985 in a Claxton, GA nursing home. She is buried in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lexington, SC.  

John Irvine Rusmisel Military Record (1861-1864)

John Irvine Rusmisel

John Irvine Rusmisel
Residence Highland County VA; a 26 year-old Laborer. Enlisted on 6/11/1861 at Hevener's Store, VA as a Private.

On 6/11/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 25th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * On rolls 7/1/1861 (place not stated)

 * Detailed 9/25/1861 (place not stated) * Returned 10/31/1861 (place not stated) (Estimated day)

 * On rolls 4/30/1862 (place not stated) * Detailed 8/28/1862 Niter & Mining Bureau (Detailed by John Hiner, a contractor) * Detail denied 8/29/1862 (place not stated)

 * On rolls 2/28/1863 (place not stated) * On rolls 11/30/1863 (place not stated)

* POW 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA * Confined 5/9/1864 Belle Plain, VA * Confined 5/17/1864 Point Lookout, MD

 * Confined 8/14/1864 Elmira, NY * Oath Allegiance 6/27/1865 Elmira, NY (Released)

Promotions: * 4th Corpl 12/13/1861 * 2nd Sergt 4/30/1862 (Estimated day)

   He was described at enlistment as: 5' 6.0", florid complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair Other Information: born 12/8/1834 in Augusta County, VA died 8/21/1900 in Green Valley, Bath County, VA Buried: Green Valley Cem., Bath County, VA (Postwar farmer) After the War he lived in Bath County,

VA Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - The Virginia Regimental Histories Series (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com   

beccawilliamson1originally submitted this to Rusmisel Family Tree on 23 Mar 2010 on Ancestry.com       

Obituaries of Catherine Evaline (RUSMISEL) STAUBUS

Two Obituaries taken from unknown [Illinois] newspapers, unknown dates, concerning the fatal accidental buggy death of Catherine (Catharine) Evaline (RUSMISEL) STAUBUS 0n 29 June 1900 near Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.

A Fatal Runaway--

Last Friday morning about eleven o'clock a runaway accident occured at the home of Mr. Samuel Elkins, three miles southeast of Danvers, which a few hours later resulted in the death of Mrs. Solomon Staubus. The deceased in company with her husband were about to pay a visit to the home of their son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Elkins, and upon arriving at the gate of the latters farm, Mr. Staubus opened the gate. While Mrs. Staubus was driving through the gate, her umbrella dropped. The horse became frightened and started to run at full speed. After running for some distance, Mrs. Staubus was thrown against a fence with terrific force, so much so that one side of her face was torn off, one arm dislocated besides being injured internally. Dr. F. J. Parkhurst was hailed and did everything possible for her relief. She regained consciousness for a time, but shortly after six o'clock the same afternoon she passed away. The deceased was born in Virginia June 23, 1837. She was married to Mr. Solomon Staubus, who survives her. The children still living are Mr. Newton D. Staubus, of LeRoy; Mrs. S. A. Munsell and Mrs. Emory Perry, of Twin Grove; Mrs. Fanny Kent, of Bloomington; Mr. Samuel Staubus, Mrs. J. H. Stephenson, and Mrs. Samuel Elkins of Danvers. the funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of which she was an honored member. The services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. C. E. Hayes. The music for the sad occasion was rendered by Mrs. W. H. Ayers, Mrs. C. E. Hayes, Mr. Chas. Buhlm and Mr. C. R. Stuckey. The floral offerings from friends were both beautiful and profuse. The church was crowded and many were unable to find seats. It was the largest funeral that has occured in Danvers for many years. The remains were laid away to rest at the Park Lawn Cemetery.

6/29/1900 hand written at top of second

A Fatal Accident

There was a fatal accident last Friday afternoon at Danvers which resulted in the death of  Mrs. Solomon Staubus, wife of a well known farmer living 3 1/2 [miles] southeast of that place. She was accompanying her husband on a visit to her son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Elkins. When they arrived at the gate of the latter's farm, Mr. Staubus alighted from the buggy and Mrs. Staubus drove through. While she was doing this, her umbrella dropped, frightening the horses. They ran into a fence and Mrs. Staubus was thrown to the ground with great force. She was badly injured about the head and it was known that she could not survive. The fall rendered her unconscious and that evening, after great suffering, she passed away. The community was greatly shocked by the news of her tragic death.
The funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m., at the C.P. church at Danvers, and the sad and tragic circumstances of her death tended to mjake it deeply impressive, tender and solemn. The church was filled to its utmost capacity and many could not even get standing room. The floral tributes were numerous and covered the casket and the adjacent stands. The services were conduced by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Hayes, who read the funeral lessons.
Mrs. Catherine E Staubus was born in Augusta county, Virginia, June 28, 1837. She was married to Solomon Staubus in the city of Baltimore, December 26, 1854, and came to Illinois in 1856, settling in Dry Grove township, where they lived all these years. To them nine children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: N. D. Staubus, of LeRoy, Mrs. E. A. Kent and Mrs. Maggie Perry, of Bloomington, Mrs. Gussie Munsell, Mrs. Anna Stephenson, Mrs. Lookie Elkins and Samuel C. Staubus of Danvers. The two that preceded the mother into the better world were Mrs. Mattie Stephenson and Minnie S., who died in infancy. Mrs. Staubus professed religion in 1861, when she and her husband united with the C. P. church, in which communion she lived a consistent member until her death. 

Taken from 2 newspaper clippings on "Sheridan Family Tree (documentation in progress)", an Ancestry.com public tree owned by "yangti," from unknown newspapers, no dates [probably 6 Jul 1900]. Transcribed by Teresa McVeigh 15 Oct 2011
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Teresa McVeigh

George B RUSMISEL

George B RUSMISEL is the son of Christian, son of Adam, son of Georg. He was born 18 Jan 1819 and died 19 Mar 1899, both in Augusta County, Virginia. [Both dates from the family Bible owned by David C Rusmisel]. From the Augusta County Death Register:

1889, Mar 19--Death Register, Augusta Co., VA, 1871-1892; North River Branch, 1889

George Rusmisell, died March 19, Thorny Branch; age 70-3-1; Parents: Christain and ____ Rusmisel; wife Catherine; information by son, John A. Rusmisel

He married Catherine CUPP 29 Nov 1848 (possibly in Rockingham County, VA).

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: George Rusmisel
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Birth Place: Virginia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 2, Augusta, Virginia
Household Members: Name Age
George Rusmisel 27 VA
Catharine Rusmisel 23 VA
Marshall Slatcher 21 VA [Stitcher? name and date are unclear, possibly meant to be age 1]

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Rusmisel
Age in 1860: 41
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: North Subdivision, Augusta, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Burkes Mill
Household Members: Name Age
Geo Rusmisel 41 VA
Catherine Rusmisel 34 VA
S S D Rusmisel 7 VA
D V Rusmisel 6 VA
M L V Rusmisel 4 VA
Marshall Stetser 13 VA [name unclear--could be Stitser]
S C Stetser 12 VA [name could be G C Stitser]

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: George Rusmisell
Age in 1870: 57 [looks like 57 but could be 51]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: District 3, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Mount Sidney
Household Members: Name Age
George Rusmisell 57 VA
Catharine Rusmisell 45 VA
David V Rusmisell 16 VA
Mary S V Rusmisell 14 VA
Sarah M R Rusmisell 10 VA
Anna S C B Rusmisell 8 VA
John A Rusmisell 4 VA
Levin A Rusmisell 1 VA [might say Luvena or Verna--her name was Lieuverna-many spellings]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George Rumisell
Home in 1880: North River, Augusta, Virginia
Age: 61
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Catharine
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 13969638
Household Members: Name Age
George Rumisell 61 VA
Catharine Rumisell 54 VA
David V. Rumisell 36 VA [this date is incorrect on the census--he was b. c. 1854]
Mary L.D. Rumisell 27 VA
Clarissa M. Rumisell 19 VA
Anna L.C.B. Rumisell 16 VA
John E. Rumisell 14 VA
Louverna A. Rumisell 11 VA

HABECKER

I often get off on tangents. Someone in the family I am researchers marries into the family or shows up on a census or document and I want to know who they are. In some areas there is so much intermarrying of families, that the research often pays off in finding out more about the family. Other times it doesn't seem to. the HABECKERS are probably examples of the latter, but you never know what distant cousin has a wonderful document, picture, or artifact.

Ida HABECKER  married Frank F RUSMISEL, son of Samuel D, son of David R, son of Christain, son of Adam, son of Georg. Ida's mother, Emma HABECKER, showed up living with the family on the 1930 Census. Ida listed her father as born in Germany. Emma lists her parents as born in Germany. I wanted to find out her father's name. (I usually try to find out the parents of spouses and proof of maiden names.)

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Rusmisell
Home in 1930: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ida
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Rusmisell 44 IL
Ida Rusmisell 42 IL (father b. Germany, mother b. IL)
Emma Habecker 70 IL  (parents b. Germany)
Dean Rusmisell 14

Ida's father turned out to be August HABECKER

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: August Habecker
Home in 1900: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Age: 42
Birth Date: Jan 1858
Birthplace: Germany
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1872
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name: Emma
Marriage year: 1881
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 19
Residence : Danvers Village, McLean, Illinois
Occupation: Butcher
Household Members: Name Age
August Habecker 42 Germany (parents b. Germany)
Emma Habecker 40 IL (parents b. Germany)
Henry Habecker 18 IL (Butcher)
Clara Habecker 16 IL
Lina Habecker 15 IL
Ida Habecker 13 IL

The 1900 Census says that August emigrated in 1872 and has been in the US for 28 years, so he arrived when he was 14 years old.

On the 1880 Census August is living as a Boarder with the Warlitz family. The head of the household, Otto, is a Saloon Keeper, so this is probably where August works. The family is from Prussia, so they would also speak German. This time August lists his birthplace (and that of his parents) as Baden , which was at that time a Grand Duchy in the German Federation.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: August Habeeker
Home in 1880: Stanford, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Baden
Relation to Head of Household: Boarder
Father's birthplace: Baden
Mother's birthplace: Baden
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 7128891
Household Members: Name Age
Otto Warlitz 32 Prussia Saloon Keeper
Elizzabeth Warlitz 35 Prussia
Louisa Kruger 14 Prussia
William Kruger 10 IL
Frank Kruger 8 IL
Elizzabeth Grassau 58 Prussia
August Habeeker 22 Baden

By 1910 August had died and Emma is listed as a widow and head of the household. An unsourced tree on Ancestry gives her maiden name as NAFFZIGER, but no proofs. I've decided not to research this line at this time.

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Emma Habecker
Age in 1910: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Home in 1910: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Emma Habecker 50 IL
Clara Habecker 26 IL
Lina Habecker 25 IL
Ida Habecker 22 IL

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Emma Habecker
Home in 1920: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Age: 60 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Female
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 509
Household Members: Name Age
Emma Habecker 60 IL
Lena Habecker 35 IL

Mary A WOOLEY RUSMISEL 1920 Census

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Rusmisel
Home in 1920: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Age: 69 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Divorced
Race: White
Sex: Female
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 511
Household Members: Name Age
Mary Rusmisel 69
Will Rusmisel 42 IL son

Mary A WOOLEY and Jacob M WOOLEY Census Records

Mary A WOOLEY married Samuel D RUSMISEL

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: J M Wooley
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Stouts Grove
Household Members: Name Age
J M Wooley 40 OH Blacksmith
Lucy Wooley 30 NH
Charles Wooley 10 IL
Mary Wooley 8 IL
Susan Wooley 5 IL
Emma Wooley 1 IL
May Wheeler 55 MA

An undocumented tree gives Lucy's maiden name as Wheeler, so May Wheeler might be her mother.

Illinois State Census Collection, 1825-1865
Name: Jacob M Wooley
Census Date: 3 Jul 1865
Residence State: Illinois
Residence County: McLean
Residence Township: Danvers
Roll: ILSC_2182
Line: 23

4 males, 2 females, $275 livestock, $50 Grain


1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Wooley
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Age in 1870: 49
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Danvers
Household Members: Name Age
Jacob Wooley 49 OH Engineer in Grist mill
Lucy Wooley 43 NH
Charles H Wooley 19 IL Carpenter on RR
Mary A Wooley 17 IL
Susan E Wooley 15 IL
Emma F Wooley 10 IL
George A Wooley 1 IL

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob M. Wooley
Home in 1880: Danvers, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Lucy
Father's birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's birthplace: New Jersey
Occupation: Engineer In Gristmill
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 7129212
Household Members: Name Age
Jacob M. Wooley 59 Engineer in Grist Mill
Lucy Wooley 52 NH (parents b. NH)
Carrie Wooley 9 IL

Mary WOOLEY RUSMISELL, Samuel D, Fanny, and William C RUSMISELL 1910 Census

By 1910 Mary WOOLEY RUSMISEL is listed as Divorced, although her husband Samuel D RUSMISEL says he is widowed (he is listed with his siblings and they live next door).

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Russmisell
[Mary Rusmisell]
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: New Hampshire
Home in 1910: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Marital Status: Divorced
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Mary Russmisell 57 IL
William H Russmisell 31 IL operator, telephone
Frank F Russmisell 24 IL

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Fanny Rusmisell
Age in 1910: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1910: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Fanny Rusmisell 65
William C Rusmisell 74
Samuel D Rusmisell 55

Samuel D RUSMISEL Census Records

Samuel D RUSMISEL, son of David R, son of Christian, son of Ada, son of Georg

1880 Unied States Census
Name: Samuel Rusmisell
Home in 1880: Stanford, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Mary
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Carpenter House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 7128869
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel Rusmisell 27 VA
Mary Rusmisell 27 IL (father OH, mother NH)
William H. Rusmisell 1 IL
Cora Rusmisell 1M b. May IL
Sarah Wheeler 45 Boarder
 
Mary's maiden name is said to be WOOLEY. In 1900 they are living apart, but each still lists themselves as married--22 years (1878). Mary lists 3 children, 3 living. Samuel is living with his siblings.
 
1900 United States Federal Census 
Name: Mary A Rusmisell
Home in 1900: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Age: 47
Birth Date: Dec 1852
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: New Hampshire
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Marriage year: 1878
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 22
Residence : Danvers Village, McLean, Illinois
Occupation: Dress maker
Mary A Rusmisell 47
William Rusmisell 21 son IL b. Sep 1878
Cora L Rusmisell 20 dau IL b. May 1880
Frank F Rusmisell 14 son IL b. Mrc 1886

William C RUSMISEL Census Records

William C RUSMISEL, son of David R, son of Christain, son of Adam, son of Georg

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter B Elkin
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838
Age in 1870: 32
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Bloomington, McLean, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bloomington
Household Members: Name Age
Peter B Elkin 32 OH Grocer
Elizabeth Elkin 25 VA
William Rusmisel 33 VA Clerks in Grocery
Addie Deal 15 IL At Schoo


1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William Rusmisell
Home in 1880: Stanford, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Delia
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Postmaster
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 7128939
Household Members: Name Age
William Rusmisell 44 VA
Delia Rusmisell 36 OH (Parents b. OH) Occupation: Florist

David R RUSMISEL Illinois State Land Purchase 1850

Illinois Public Land Purchase Records
about Rusmisell David
Name: Rusmisell David
Section: NENW
Price: 125
Total: 5000
Date: 30 Mar 1850
Volume: 070
Page: 136
Type: FD
Sect: 34
Township: 24N
Range: 01W
Meridian: 3
Acres: 4000
Corr-Tag: 0
ID: 075431
Reside: 057

Source Information:
State of Illinois. Illinois Public Land Purchase Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999.

A copy of the original record can be obtained: Illinois State Archives, Public Domain Land Tract Sales

David R RUSMISEL, General Land Office Record

David Rusmisell Land Grant, General Land Office, Bureau of Land Management

U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
Name: David Rusmisell
Issue Date: 10 Jan 1851
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 40
Accession Number: IL3480__.306
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Springfield
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 22358
Legal Land Description: Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
34 24-N 1-W 3rd PM McLean

Catherine DEAL RUSMISEL 1870 and 1880 Census McLean County, Illinois

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Rusmisel
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Age in 1870: 50
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Danvers
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Rusmisel 50 VA
Mary F Rusmisel 24 VA
Samuel D Rusmisel 18 IL
Henry L Rusmisel 16 IL

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Catharine Rusmisell
Home in 1880: Stanford, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 68
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female
House Number: 7128938
Household Members: Name Age
Catharine Rusmisell 68 VA
Fannie Rusmisell 34 dau VA
Henry L. Rusmisell 25 son IL
James Crogan 7 VA boarder
Warren D. Miller 25 OH boarder
James A. Wakefield 25 IL boarder