What is Known Concerning Mahlon Weaver 1808-1875

Appears first in Rush County, Indiana General Index Marriage Records and Marriage Records for period including year 1829. Married to Kendecia Kenaday on 6/11/1829 by Justice of Peace, Film #1,630,369 and #1,630,188(v.2, p.134). Rush County Circuit Courts records show Maland (spelling of name on application and marriage record) and Kendecia acquired a marriage application on 8 Jun 1829. Marriage record shows Maland being of (from) Fayette County, IN and Kendecia being from Rush County, IN. Enumerated in 1830 Census, Fayette County, Indiana under age category 2030 with female 15-20. These ages correspond with Family Group Record year of birth of 1808 for Mahlon and 1810 for first wife Candace Canaday (Kendecia Kenaday). Name spelled Malen in 1830 Census. Harriet Custard (Mahlons second wife) acquired 160 acres of land in a cash-entry sale from the federal government on 6 Jun 1832 in Montgomery County, Indiana. NE Sec 21, Township 19N, Range 3-W. If this is Mahlons 2nd wife, she would have been 16 when she acquired this land. Acquired 80 acres of land in a cash-entry sale from the federal government on 5 Aug 1834 in Henry County, Indiana. E1/2SE Sec 32, Township 16-N, Range 11-E. Indicated on application that he was of (from) Fayette County, Indiana. Enumerated in 1840 Census in Henry County, Dudley Township, age category of 30-40 with female 20-30, with children: male-under 5 (1), 5-10 (2); female, under 5(1). All ages correspond with Family Group Record except 1 male under 5, Albert Elias born 11 Sep 1841. Name spelled Malen in 1840 Census. Sold 20 of original Henry County 80 acres on 27 Dec 1841 to Christopher Comiday (sp) of Henry County, Indiana. Candace signed (marked with an X) the Grantor/Grantee Deed. Sold remaining Henry County 60 acres on 3 Mar 1847 to Isaac Hendricks of Rush County, Indiana. Candace signed (marked with an X) the grantor/grantee deed. Family Group Record indicates that Candace died on 7 Sep 1847 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN, however, unable to find any evidence to support death date and place. Married Harriet Custard Hipes 30 Apr 1948 in Crawfordsville, IN. Purchased 31.28 acres in Montgomery County from John Lockridge for $1,400.00. Enumerated in 1850 Census in Montgomery County, Union Township. All children and ages correspond with Family Group Record except the three children noted below. Occupation listed as farmer. Harriet (Custard) listed as wife. Mahlon shows Virginia as birthplace, Harriet shows Kentucky as birthplace. Minerva, 1st child of Mahlon and Harriet, who was born 12 Jul 1850 was listed. John Newton Weaver, 2nd child of Mahlon and Candace, was listed. Family Group Record indicates he died in 1844. Two female children listed in order after Mahlon's children; Sorelda A., age 13, and Ann M, age 10. These are Harriet's children from previous marriage to James Hipes.

Enumerated in 1860 Census in Montgomery County, Union Township (Crawfordsville Post Office). Occupation listed as farmer. Mahlon now list Kentucky as birthplace instead of Virginia. Also, children Jasper and Jefferson, birthplace listed as Kentucky. Thomas Benton (son) listed as Benton. Enumerated in 1870 Census in Montgomery County, Union Township. Occupation listed as miller. Mahlons birthplace listed as Kentucky. Specified that his father was foreign born. Thomas Benton Weaver, age 18, is noted as farm laborer. Female child Louisa, age 6, listed in Census is not on Family Group Record. Lydia is not listed in Census. Family Group Record shows 1861 as year of birth. Assuming the date of birth is off by three years, Louisa and Lydia are most likely the same person. Mahlon died in March,1875 in Crawfordsville, IN and was buried in Lee Cemetery. Court probated personal estate to his widow Harriet. Personal estate value was appraised at $164.25. Items consisted of farm equipment and household items. The 14.62 acres of land owned by Mahlon was appraised at the same value of the mortgage of $364.00. Apparently Harriet was left with no place to live.

Hello Richard, I studied your ancestry and will write to the student in California who is also doing research on this line. In the meantime a few observations and questions? Candace Canaday marr 11 Jun 1829, Rush Co, IN and their children were born not in Rush Co., IND in 1830 but in Fayette Co, IN next door as Mahlen Weaver. The oldest son: William Jasper Weaver 14 Oct 1831, KY on 1860 CENSUS d. 12 Mar 1899 He was born in KY according to 1860 Census. Did you ever find William Jasper Weaver on the 1880 census? Where did he say his parents were born? Is this the right man below? 1880 CENSUS: IN, Montgomery, Walnut: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace William J. WEAVER Self M Male W 48 IN Farmer OH OH Marget C. WEAVER Wife M Female W 36 VA VA VA George W. WEAVER Son S Male W 9 IN IN VA Charles M. WEAVER Son S Male W 8 IN IN VA Eufhena A. WEAVER Dau S Female W 6 IN IN VA Jasper W. WEAVER Son S Male W 5 IN IN VA Mary A. WEAVER Dau S Female W 4 IN IN VA Perlie E. WEAVER Son S Male W 1 IN IN VA John ALLISON Other W Male W 30 IN Farm Labor KY KY Father and mother born OH on this man. In this is the other son, Albert Elias, he is saying his father was born in IN not KY or VA: Warren, Clinton, Indiana Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Albert WEAVER Self M Male W 39 IN Farming IN IN Elizabeth WEAVER Wife M Female W 34 VA Keeping House VA VA Candis E. WEAVER Dau S Female W 11 IN At Home IN VA Samuel M. WEAVER Son S Male W 8 IN IN VA Lula M. WEAVER Dau S Female W 3 IN IN VA WEAVER Son S Male W 3M IN IN VA ANOTHER APPROACH: Other Weavers in same county, Fayette, Indiana in 1830 was George Weaver 1 male 0-5, 3 5-10, 1 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30 to 40 John Weaver 3 males 0-5, 3 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 40-50; 1 female 5-10, 2 1520, 1 40-50 This last John Weaver was John Weaver was not there Mahlon and his first wife between 1770-1780. Other of the correct age to be Mahlon's father. in 1840 but was next door in Rush County where married. He was 60-70 years old so was born sons may have been John Jr. and Boyles Weaver

1840 Census: Rush Co, IN John Weaver, Jr. 2 males 0-5, 1 10-15, 1 30-40; 1 female 20-30 John Weaver 2 males 10-15, 1 male 20-30; 1 male 60-70 females 1 10-15, 2 15-20, 1 50-60 Boyles Weaver 2 males 0-5, 1 30-40, 1 female 20-30 1840 CENSUS: IN, Henry Co., Dudley Twp Malon Weaver [Henry county is next door to Rush Co, IN I would suggest searching Rush Co., Indiana Wills and Probate records after 1840 to see if John Weaver mentions Mahlon as his son? I would also suggest searching the land records of Rush, Henry, and Fayette Counties, Indiana because they may also tie in the entire family. These other marriages could be to brothers of Mahlon in Rush County: Kenaday, Kendecia Weaver, Maland 11 Jun 1829 Indiana Rush County Clark, Sally Weaver, Benjamin N. 11 Aug 1836 Indiana Rush County Shipler, Sarah Weaver, John 15 Sep 1836 Indiana Rush County Shepler, Nancy Weaver, Balah 07 Feb 1837 Indiana Rush County Weaver, William Williams, Susannah 05 Feb 1840 Indiana Rush County Walker, Rebecca Weaver, Thomas 24 Mar 1843 Indiana Rush County Lyman, Harriet J. Weaver, John S. 17 Nov 1848 Indiana Rush County Brown, Dolly Weaver, Joseph 04 Jan 1850 Indiana Rush County Stewart, Caroline Weaver, John R. 16 Jun 1850 Indiana Rush County Carolyn Fields made a posting on this Mahlon family April 3, 1999. might wish to contact her. Her email fieldsc@accs.net You

I don't think the 1870 census of Mahlon's father being foreign born is correct. It looks like the census taker on the family above got carried away with his marks for the Irish born man above. There was no indication in the earlier census records of being foreign born. But following up on the 1900 census for those sons who lived that long might provide a correct place of birth for Mahlon as well. Good luck on this project, Karen Clifford, AG, President Genealogy Research Associates, Inc. www.GRAonline.com *The ICAPGenK service mark, and the Accredited Genealogist and AG certification marks are the sole property of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. All rights reserved.