Genealogy has become a hobby for me over the last 10 years. For me, it's like a puzzle, I love fitting the pieces together. But over the years, I've researched a lot that does not pertain to our family lines. Some for extended family, some for close friends, and some because I was trying to rule out lines to figure out where our line went exactly. I do not want these notes on my Heather's Genealogy Notes blog - because they are not our lines. But I do like to share all of my research, in case it benefits others. That is what this blog is for - research I have done that does not apply to our own family lines, but may be helpful for someone else.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Thomas Aikey 1828-1905


Thomas Aikey
Born Dec 26 1828
Died March 3 1905
married
Elvina Catherman
daughter of
Born 1832
Died


1870 United States Federal Census about Thomas Aikey
Name: Thomas Aikey
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Hartley, Union, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Laurelton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas Aikey 43
Elvina Aikey 38
Foster A Aikey 18
Agnes J Aikey 16
Jacob W Aikey 14
Lewis C Aikey 12
Sarah S Aikey 10
Lidia A Aikey 8
Arabella Aikey 6
Ellen Aikey 6
Savanah Aikey 2

1880 United States Federal Census about Thomas Aikey
Name: Thomas Aikey
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Hartley, Union, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elvina Aikey
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Laborer
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas Aikey 52
Elvina Aikey 48
Margaret Aikey 15
Susan Aikey 13
Minnie Aikey 17
Thomas Aikey 8
Emma Aikey 6
Ida E. Aikey 6
Harry Kelly 2

1900 United States Federal Census about Thomas Aikey
Name: Thomas Aikey
Age: 71
Birth Date: Dec 1828
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Hartley, Union, Pennsylvania
[Union] 
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elvina Aikey
Marriage Year: 1851
Years Married: 49
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas Aikey 71
Elvina Aikey 67
Pearl Wolfe 11




The grim death reaper has again visited the village of Hartleton and taken there from a well known  and highly respected citizen  Mr. Thomas Aikey, who died at his home on Wednesday of last week, after a linger illness of two years.  aged 76 years 2 months, 5 days.
Deceased was born in Buffalo township Dec 26 1828. in his early days he was a music director.  at the age of twenty years he was united with the reformed church and was always a devoted and consistent member.  he also has an excellent war record.  he was mustered into the 20th PVI under Captain Mitchel, August 1 1864, and served until June 7 1865.  Mr Aikey was united in marriage to Elvina Catherman Jan 2, 1851, which union was blessed with fourteen children, four of whom proceeded him to the grave.  A wife, two sons, six daughters and two brothers and thirty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren survive.
The funeral services were held from his late home on Saturday morning at nine o clock after which the funeral cortege moved to the church, where tender, consoling and impressive services were held  conducted by his pastor., Rev. John A. Albertson of Laurelton, assisted by Rev. S. Aurand of Millmont. The funeral was largely attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.
The pallbearers were six of his GAR comrades, who held solemn services at the cemetery,
The flora tributes were pretty, a boquet presented by the Christian Endeavor Society, adn anchor by a friend, and several tokens of rememberances of the Post GAR of Laurelton, of which he was a member.


Will

The last will and testament of Thomas Aikey of Hartley Township, Union county  Pennsylvania.  Considering the uncertainty of this moral life and being of sounce minda nd memory I so make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say

First I give to my wife Elvina all of my lot, house, and timberland for her support during her moral life and as long as she keeps my name.

 After her death then it is  to go to heirs as follows:

Lewis Calvin Aikey is to have the house and lot he now lives on.  Three wuarters of an acre more or less, during his life time.  After his death teh lot is to go to Emma and Ida and Thomas Clinton Aikey, Sarah Sabyla Foreman share is to go to her children witch she had when she lived with Abram Keister.  Minnie Minerva Aikey her share is to go to her child witch she had to William Wolfe.  The rest of the heirs will get their share personally .

I do hereby appiint my wife Elvina Aikey my sole executor of this my last will and testament.  

Witnesss present in the year 1892 February 8th
Samuel Styer  Thomas Aikey

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