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     Semonin is pronounced Sam-o-nan.

     John B. Semonin was born on 31 March 1789 in France.² He served for eight years with Napoleon in numerous wars, mostly in Spain, but also in Egypt to Waterloo. In the last stand, in the last battle, he was one of the Grenadiers of the Guard and received the Cross of the Legion on Honor. The Legion of Honor is a French order of merit insituted by Napoleon in 1802. The order is conferred upon men and women, either French or foreign, for outstanding achievements in military or civil life. Its five classes of awards, indescending order of distinction, are grand cross, grand officer, commander, officer, and chevailer or knight. If he had had an education he would have risen above the rank of Corporal with Napoleon.^3,4

     John B. Semonin married Jane C. Bourey circa 1823. In June 1825 their son, Peter C. Semonin, was born in France.⁵ On 3 December 1827 their daughter, Adaline Jane Semonin, was born in Darcy, France.⁶ Their third child, Paul F., was born on 17 September 1829 in France.^7,8 Their fourth child, Zoe Alexandrine, was born on 23 March 1833 in Paris, France.^9,10 John B. Semonin and Jane C. Semonin immigrated in 1834 to New York. They came from a sunny vineyard slope near Marseilles in France. John Semonin left for America after middle age; bringing his little slip of a wife with him. By shrewd trading and frugal living, he accumulated property and a grown-up family, without any education worth speaking of himself.¹¹ Their fifth child, Katherine Teresa, was born on 4 January 1836 in New York.

     In 1836, John and Jane moved with their family to New Albany, Indiana.⁸ Their sixth child, Joseph, was born in 1841 in Indiana. Their seventh child, Serphem, was born in April 1843 in Indiana. In the census of 24 July 1850 at Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, John B. Semonin, shown as John B. Semonin, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Jane C. Bourey, Paul F. Semonin, Katherine Teresa Semonin, Joseph Semonin and Serphem Semonin. He is 64 years old and was born in France. Living with him also is Edmond Fougin, a clerk, also from France.¹²

     John B. Semonin died on 24 September 1855 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, at age 66.^13,2 He is buried in the Fernwood Cemetery located in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. At his own request this Cross of the Legion on Honor was buried with him, on his breast.²

     Jane C. Bourey was also known as Jane Semonion.

     Jane C. Bourey was born in 1797 in France.^1,3

     Jane C. Bourey married John B. Semonin circa 1823. In June 1825 their son, Peter C. Semonin, was born in France.⁴ On 3 December 1827 their daughter, Adaline Jane Semonin, was born in Darcy, France.⁵ Their third child, Paul F., was born on 17 September 1829 in France.^6,2 Their fourth child, Zoe Alexandrine, was born on 23 March 1833 in Paris, France.^7,8 Jane C. Semonin and John B. Semonin immigrated in 1834 to New York. They came from a sunny vineyard slope near Marseilles in France. John Semonin left for America after middle age; bringing his little slip of a wife with him. By shrewd trading and frugal living, he accumulated property and a grown-up family, without any education worth speaking of himself.⁹ Their fifth child, Katherine Teresa, was born on 4 January 1836 in New York.

     In 1836, John and Jane moved with their family to New Albany, Indiana.² Their sixth child, Joseph, was born in 1841 in Indiana. Their seventh child, Serphem, was born in April 1843 in Indiana. In the census of 24 July 1850 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, Jane appears in the household of John B. Semonin as Frances Semonin. She is 54 years old and was born in France.¹⁰ In the census of 14 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Jane appears in the household of J. B. Tisserand as Jane Semonon. She is 62 years old and was born in France. John Tisserand is married to Jane's daughter, Adaline, who is also living in this household along with another daughter, Zoe, Zoe's daughter Sallie, and a grandson, Joseph Semonin.¹¹

      In the census of 13 June 1870 in Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, Jane appears in the household of J. B. Tiserons as Jane Semonion. In this census, she is 72 years old and was born in France. Jane is still living with her daughter, Adaline, along with Adaline and John's two children, Catherine and Sirospin.¹²

      In the census of 8 June 1880 at Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, Jane C. Bourey, shown as Jane Semonin, appears as a head of household. Living with her is, her daughter, Sue Millord, her granddaughter, Cate Tishsen , her grandsons, John B. Tisserand and Joseph C. Malloure . She is 82 years old and was born in France, as were her parents. Her name and the other household member's names are spelled incorrectly. She is shown, as if she was the head of her household, but listed first in the census, is a John Loeing, age 30, born in Pennsylvania along with his wife Christine, age 23, and their daughter, Pearl, age 1. Perhaps they are sharing a house or perhaps Christine is Jane's granddaughter.¹³

     Jane C. Bourey died on 21 January 1894 in the Little Sisters of the Poor Home, Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, of senility. Her death certificate list her as Jeanne C. Semonin.^1,3 She is buried in the Fernwood Cemetery located in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.^3,1

     Paul F. Semonin was born on 17 September 1829 in France.^3,2 He was the son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey.² Paul F. Semonin immigration with his parents in 1834 at New York; They came from a sunny vineyard slope near Marseilles in France. John Semonin left for America after middle age; bringing his little slip of a wife with him. By shrewd trading and frugal living, he accumulated property and a grown-up family, without any education worth speaking of himself.⁴ In 1836, Paul F. Semonin moved with his parents to New Albany, Indiana.² In 1842, Paul was working as a clerk in New Albany, Indiana.⁵ In 1845, Paul moved to Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Here is was engaged in the mercantile business for eight years.⁶ In the census of 24 July 1850 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, Paul appears in the household of John B. Semonin as Paul F. Semonin. He is 19 years old and was born in France.⁷

     Paul F. Semonin married Sarah G. Rouse, daughter of James Rouse and Sarah, on 13 March 1854 in Henderson County, Kentucky.⁸ In 1856, Paul was working as a steamboater and build the "gov. Powell, in which he ran in the trade from New Orleans to St. Martinsville, Lousianna.The Rouses and Semonins were both involved in the 1856 construction of the steamboat, a venture that got them in grave financial trouble in 1859..⁶

     Sarah Rouse's parents acquired a property on Main Street from Third to Sixth and conveyed the corner lot to Sallie (Sarah) and Paul Semonin in 1858. During the Civil War, according to legend, a cannon ball from a river boat went in a side window, out a front window and the only damage was broken window glass.

     The Evansville Daily Journal , October 31, 1859 reports that on March 26, 1857 a collisonion occurred between the BOV. POWELL and GRAPE SHOT in which the latter sunk opposite New Albany. Thomas A. Stinson, an old and experienced pilot had neglected to get a pilot's license from the Louisville inspector's office. He was at the wheel of the POWELL. Suits were brought in US District Court for Kentucky vs Stinson for piloting without a license and vs Captain Paul D. Semonin for employing an unlicensed pilot. The case was decided at the present term of the court at Frankfort and was fined $100 and costs."

      In the census of 8 August 1860 at Henderson County, Kentucky, Paul F. Semonin, shown as P. F. Semonin, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; SG Semonin, Lizzie Semonin, Willie Semonin and Seraphine Semonin. He is 30 years old and was born in France. His real estate is valued at $200 and his personal estate at $3000.⁹ In 1861, Paul was engaged in the exporting of tobacco in Uniontown, Union County, Kentucky.⁶ In 1867, Paul was working as as a tobacco buyer for a number of years in Louiseville, Kentucky. He formed a partnership in the tobacco drayage business with R. E. Gilbert, his brother-in-law, under ther the firm name Semonin & Gilbert.⁶ In 1883, Paul was working as the business manager of the Todd Tobacco Warehouse Company, which made a specialty of the sale of leaf tobacco. He was also a stockholder and manager of the Old Deposit Natural Gar and Mining Company, and had a considerable interest in some of the territory in the gas-bearing districts of Meade County, near Pilchers Landiing, 24 miles from Louisville.⁶

     OBITUARY: Death's Relief. Mr. Paul Semonin Dies at Louisville. Was a Brother of Mrs. Malloure, of Paducah, and a Prominent Man. Mrs. Zoe Malloure, of Campbell street, has received news of the death at Louisville of her aged brother, Mr. Paul Frances Semonin, a retired tobaccoist and steamboat man, whose death was due to paralysis. The last stroke he had was almost a year ago. Mr. Semonin was born twelve miles from Paris, France, September 17, 1829, coming to America when but 5 years old. He built three boats later in life - the Curlow, Eddie Kerr and Gov. Powell. these steamers operated many years in the Ohio, Mississippi, and Red River trade, and made money rapidly for their owner. Mr. Semonin sold out his boats after the war and went into the leaf tobacco trade which he continued in Henderson until 1868, when he went to Louisville. during his career he made and lost two or three fortunes. He startled the trade in 1874 by an extensive deal in leaf tobacco, in which his profit was about $130,000. Mr. Semonin leaves six children and four grand children. The children who survive him are all well-known Louisville people. They are: W. J. Semonin, county clerk; Mrs. R. R. Gilbert, Mrs. T. P. Young, Miss Missle Semonin, principal of hte Colombian school; Miss Jean Semonin, a popular teacher in the city schools, and Miss Celeste Semonin, the youngest men, also survive him. they are John Semonin, Carmi, Ill., and Heraphise Semonin, of Evansville, Ind.¹⁰

     Sarah G. Rouse was born circa 1838 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.³ She was the daughter of James Rouse and Sarah.²

     Sarah G. Rouse married Paul F. Semonin, son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey, on 13 March 1854 in Henderson County, Kentucky.² In the census of 8 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Sarah appears in the household of P. F. Semonin as SG Semonin. She is 22 years old and was born in Kentucky.⁴

     William J. Semonin was also known as Willie.⁵

     William J. Semonin was born on 24 June 1859 in Henderson County, Kentucky.⁶ He was the son of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.^2,3,4 In the census of 8 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, William appears in the household of P. F. Semonin as Willie Semonin. He is 1 year old and was born in Kentucky.⁵

     William J. Semonin married Ida D. Ditsler. In 1915, William was living in Holes Sta, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹ In 1915, William was working as the county indexer in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. For nine years earlier, he was manager of the Kentucky Teaming company.¹

     William J. Semonin died on 23 January 1915 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 55 of fatty degeneration of heart. He died within a few minutes.At the time of his death he was 55 years, 6 months and 29 days old. He was also married.^7,1 He was survived by by his son Paul F. Semonin.¹ He is buried in the Cave Hill, Public Vault located in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     James Rouse was born circa 1796 in Virginia. James was working as a hotel keeper.

     James Rouse married Sarah.

     Lizzie Semonin was also known as Mattie Semonin.²

     Lizzie Semonin was born on 21 January 1856 in Henderson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.² In the census of 8 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Lizzie appears in the household of P. F. Semonin as Lizzie Semonin. She is 4 years old and was born in Kentucky.³

     Lizzie Semonin married R. E. Gilber.

     James Holt was born on 15 August 1813 in Tennessee.^9,5 He was the son of Henry H. Holt and Catharine Grey.^6,2,7,8 In the 1830 census in Campbell County, Tennessee, James Holt is assumed to be enumerated with Henry H. Holt.¹⁰ James Holt was living nearby when John M. Edwards recorded land, (an unknown value) on 23 January 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.¹¹ James Holt was living nearby when Pleasant Bowman recorded land, (an unknown value) on 30 January 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.¹²
     An unknown person witnessed a deed conveying (an unknown value) at Martin County, Indiana, to an unknown person on 10 June 1837. The deed was proved..¹³

     On 24 August 1837 at Martin County, Indiana, James Holt SE-NW-S28.¹⁴ He was living nearby when Doswell Holt recorded land, (an unknown value) on 21 September 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁵ James Holt was living nearby when Henry Boman recorded land, NW-SW-S28 on 26 December 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁶

     James Holt married Jane Crusanberry on 24 August 1838 in Martin County, Indiana.¹⁷ James Holt was living nearby when Calvin Holt recorded land, (an unknown value) on 3 January 1839 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁸ James Holt was living nearby when John Grayson Edmondson recorded land, Living nearby are Henry Holt, Calvin Holt, Doswell Holt, and James Holt. on 30 September 1839 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁹

     James Holt, shown as Jas Holt, was listed as a head of a family on the 1840 census Martin County, Indiana. He is shown as between 20 and 30 years old. Also living with him is one female between 5 and 10, and one male between 15 and 20, Living nearby are his brothers Henry and Doswell Holt and his father Henry Holt. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also in this household, Calvin Holt and Eliphas Holt, males under 5 years old, Jane Crusanberry, a female age 20 to 30 years old.²⁰

     James Holt's second wife was Mary Ann Eads, daughter of Elijah Eads. They married.²¹ In the census of 20 September 1850 at Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, James Holt, shown as James Heath, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary Ann Holt, Green M. Holt, Doswell Holt, James Holt, John E. Holt, Sarah Elizabeth Holt, Calvin Holt, Eliphas Holt and Granville Holt. He is 36 years old, a farmer, and was born in Tennessee. He is living next to his brother, John.²² In the census of 15 July 1860 at McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, James Holt, shown as James Holt, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary Ann Eads, James Holt, John E. Holt, Sarah Elizabeth Holt, Drury Holt, Jesse Holt, Crispin H. Holt, Isaac Holt, Thomas Holt and Ggeen Gikens. He is 46 years old and was born in Tennessee. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $5000 and personal estate at $1200.²³ James Holt sold land to Calvin Holt on 7 April 1865 at Martin County, Indiana; purchased 160 acres in parcels of four 40 acres from James H. Holt. Location of land given as Township 4, Range 4, and Section 33 NW NE and NE NW, Seciont 28 SW SE and SE SW. Cost $5000 for each parcel.²⁴ In the census of 22 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, James Holt, shown as James Holt, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Mary Ann Eads, Drury Holt, Jesse Holt, Crispin H. Holt, Isaac Holt, Thomas Holt, Catharine Holt, Susanna Holt, Caswell Holt and William Holt. He is 56 years old, a farmer, and was born in Kentucky. His real property is valued at $6000 and his personal property at $1000. He can not read or write.²⁵ James Holt left a will on 29 August 1870 at Martin County, Indiana, According to his will, he left his wife $500 and some land, to his son, Doswell, $5, and to his son Drury, a mare. In the event that his wife remarries or dies, her land is to be divided among the following heirs; his children, Drury, Jesse, Chrispin, Isaac, Thomas, Catherine, Susanna, Caswell, William, Sarah E. Sinclair, and James and his grandson Granville Holt. James H. Holt is executor and John G. Edmonson, Alexander Girdley, and Noah Sims witness the will.²⁶
     James Holt died on 9 September 1870 at near, Kecksville, Martin County, Indiana, at age 57. He was one of the old settlers of Martin county and died at his residence.^9,27,28 He is buried in the Crane Naval Base - Holt Cemetery located in Martin County, Indiana. Grave marker is together with sons, Green M. Holt and John E. Holt.^29,30

     Doswell Holt was born in 1809 in Kentucky.^6,7 He was the son of Henry H. Holt and Catharine Grey.^3,4,5

     Doswell Holt married Mary Catherine Davis.⁶ Doswell Holt was living nearby when Pleasant Bowman recorded land, (an unknown value) on 30 January 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.⁸
     An unknown person witnessed a deed conveying (an unknown value) at Martin County, Indiana, to an unknown person on 10 June 1837. The deed was proved..⁹ Doswell Holt was living nearby when James Holt recorded land, SE-NW-S28 on 24 August 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁰

     On 21 September 1837 at Martin County, Indiana, Doswell Holt.¹¹

     On 8 December 1837 at Martin County, Indiana, Doswell Holt.¹²

     On 28 January 1839 at Martin County, Indiana, Doswell Holt.¹³ He was living nearby when John Grayson Edmondson recorded land, Living nearby are Henry Holt, Calvin Holt, Doswell Holt, and James Holt. on 30 September 1839 at Martin County, Indiana.¹⁴

     Doswell Holt, shown as Doswell Holt, was listed as a head of a family on the 1840 census Martin County, Tennessee. He is between 20 - 30 years old and is living next to Wm Bowman and his brother, Henry Holt Jr. Nearby is also his father, Henry Holt and his brother James Holt. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also in this household, Chrispen Holt and Drury Holt, males under 5 years old, John Holt, a male age 5 to 10 years old, Henry Holt, a male age 10 to 15 years old, Catharine Holt, females under 5 years old, Mary Catherine Davis, a female age 20 to 30 years old.¹⁵
     Doswell Holt sold (an unknown value) at Campbell County, Tennessee, to Henry H. Holt on 25 September 1841.¹⁶
     Doswell Holt bought land for $100 from William Bowman and wife on 28 May 1847. He also bought land for $25 from Moses McCaster and wife on 26 November 1847. at Campbell County, Tennessee, on 28 May 1847.¹⁶ In the census of 16 September 1850 at McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Doswell Holt, shown as Doswell Holt, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary Catherine Davis, Henry Holt, John Holt, Drury Holt, Catharine Holt, Chrispen Holt, James Holt, Sarah F. Holt, Margaret Holt, Calvin Holt and Susan Holt. He is 48 years old, a farmer and trader, and was born in Kentucky. His real estate is valued at $2000 and he can not read or write.¹⁷

     On 12 October 1850 at Range 4-w, Township 5-N, SESE section 20, Martin County, Indiana, Doswell Holt Drury, Emberson, and Henry Holt, also recorded patents on this date.¹⁸

     Doswell Holt died on 28 February 1857.⁶ He is buried in the Crane Naval Base - Holt Cemetery located in Martin County, Indiana.⁶ It has also been seen that Doswell Holt may have instead died on 26 February 1858.¹⁹ His estate show administrative fees in April 1858 at Martin County, Indiana.²⁰

     R. E. Gilber married Lizzie Semonin, daughter of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.

     Celeste Semonin was born in 1863. She was the daughter of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.²

     Celeste Semonin died on 27 April 1928 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Mary J. Semonin was born after 1856.¹ She was the daughter of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1805 in Kentucky.

     Sarah married James Rouse.

     Ray Semonin was born circa 1860. He was the son of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.¹

     Adaline Jane Semonin was born on 3 December 1827 in Darcy, France.¹ She was the daughter of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey. Adaline Jane Semonin immigration with her parents in 1834 at New York; They came from a sunny vineyard slope near Marseilles in France. John Semonin left for America after middle age; bringing his little slip of a wife with him. By shrewd trading and frugal living, he accumulated property and a grown-up family, without any education worth speaking of himself.³ In 1836, Adaline Jane Semonin moved with her parents to New Albany, Indiana.⁴

     Adaline Jane Semonin married John B. Tisserand. In the census of 14 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Adaline appears in the household of J. B. Tisserand as Adaline Tisserand. She is 33 years old and was born in France.⁵ In the Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, census dated 13 June 1870, Adaline Jane Semonin, shown as Adelia Tiserons, is listed in the household of J. B. Tiserons. In this census, she is 43 years old and was born in France.⁶

     Adaline Jane Semonin died on 23 December 1875 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, at age 48.¹ She is buried in the Fernwood Cemetery located in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.¹

     Joseph Semonin was born in 1841 in Indiana. He was the son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey. In the census of 24 July 1850 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, Joseph appears in the household of John B. Semonin as Joseph Semonin. He is eight years old and was born in IA.¹ In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Joseph appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as Joseph Semonin. He is 20 years old, working as a clerk in a store and was born in France.² In the census of 14 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Joseph appears in the household of J. B. Tisserand as Joseph Simonen. He is 20 years old, a clerk, and was born in France.³

     Joseph Semonin married Catharine Letitia Neal on 10 April 1872 in Assumption Catholic Church, Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana.^4,5

     Joseph Semonin died on 2 June 1874 in Carmi, Illinois. He is buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana.

     Catharine Letitia Neal married Joseph Semonin, son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey, on 10 April 1872 in Assumption Catholic Church, Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana.^1,2

     Catharine Letitia Neal died on 2 June 1874. She is buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana.

     Serphem Semonin was born in April 1843 in Indiana. He was the son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey. In the census of 24 July 1850 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, Serphem appears in the household of John B. Semonin as Serashem. He is six years old and was born in IA.² In the census of 8 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Serphem appears in the household of P. F. Semonin as Seraphine Semonin. He is 17 years old and was born in Kentucky.³

     Serphem Semonin married Tersea circa 1866.⁴

     In 1900 he is living at 119 Chestnut, Evansville, Indiana and Kate Messick, age 8 and born in Indiana, is living with them.⁴

     Peter C. Semonin was born in June 1825 in France.² He was the son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey.¹ Peter C. Semonin immigration with his parents in 1834 at New York; They came from a sunny vineyard slope near Marseilles in France. John Semonin left for America after middle age; bringing his little slip of a wife with him. By shrewd trading and frugal living, he accumulated property and a grown-up family, without any education worth speaking of himself.³ In 1836, Peter C. Semonin moved with his parents to New Albany, Indiana.⁴

     Peter C. Semonin married Martha Ann Dixon, daughter of Uriah Dixon and Frances Neale, on 13 December 1849 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.⁵ In the census of 24 July 1850 at Henderson, Henderson County, Ohio, Peter C. Semonin, shown as Peter Semonen, is listed as the head of a household which includes the following household member; Martha Ann Semonin. He is 25 years old, a merchant, and was born in France.⁶

     On September 26, 1859 Peter is granted a license to sell spirtuous liquors in quantities not less than one quart. The tax is $5. The same license and tax appears again on Nov. 28, 1959. Court Orders, Vol G 1859-66. In the census of 11 August 1860 at Henderson County, Kentucky, Peter C. Semonin, shown as Peter Semonin, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Martha Ann Semonin, Alice F. Semonin, George Semonin, John P. Semonin, William O. Semonin, Martha C. Semonin and Joseph Semonin. He is 35 years old, a merchant with real estate valued at $14000. His personal estate is valued at $18000. He was born in France.⁷ Pick a role; He is 74 years old and was born in June, 1825, in France. His parents were also born in France. He immigranted in 1834 and has been in the U. S. for 66 years. NA is shown under Naturalized citizen. He has been married for 51 years and owns his own farm. No first name is shown. His wife is shown as the mother of nine children, but only five are still living.²

     Peter C. Semonin died in 1902.

     Martha Ann Dixon was born in 1830 in Virginia.² She was the daughter of Uriah Dixon and Frances Neale.

     Martha Ann Dixon married Peter C. Semonin, son of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey, on 13 December 1849 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.³ In the census of 24 July 1850 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, Martha appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as Martha A. Semonen. She is 20 years old and was born in Virginia.⁴ In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Martha appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as Martha Semonin. She was 30 years old and was born in Kentucky.⁵ In the census of 18 June 1900 in Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of Peter C. Semonin. Her name appears as Martha A. Semonin. She is 51 years old and was born March, 1830, in Virginia. Her parents were also born in Virginia. She has been married for 51 years and had nine children, five that are still living.²

     Martha Ann Dixon died in 1908.

     Uriah Dixon was born in 1796.

     Uriah Dixon married Frances Neale, daughter of James Neale and Elizabeth Rogers.

     Uriah Dixon died in 1842.

     Frances Neale was born in 1806. She was the daughter of James Neale and Elizabeth Rogers.

     Frances Neale married Uriah Dixon.

     Frances Neale died in 1872.

     James Neale was born in 1778. He was the son of Richard Neale and Frances Underwood.

     James Neale married Elizabeth Rogers.

     James Neale died in 1847.

     Wendel Arden Grier was born on 9 April 1905.¹ He was the son of William Ray Grier and Lena B. Bricker.¹ ; young boy. In the census of 18 April 1910 in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, he is listed as the son of William Gravis. His name appears as Wendal Gravis. He is five years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents.² In February 1912, Wendel Arden Grier moved with his parents to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.³ He survived the death of his father, William Ray Grier, who died on 22 October 1913 in Muncie, Indiana.⁴ ; Wendell and Kathleen. ; by car. In the census of 6 January 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Lena Grier. His name appears as Wendell Grier. He is 14 years old and single. The rest of the information on the census is unclear.⁵ In the census of 8 April 1930 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Lena B. Grier. His name appears as Wendell A. Grier. He is 24 years old, single, and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. He is working as a mechanice in the auto-truck industry.⁶

     Wendel Arden Grier married Helen Witherow before 1939.⁷ ; Lena and Wendell.

     Wendel Arden Grier died on 3 January 1969 at age 63. Wendell loved cars and was always happy. He had a great sense of humor and was neice, Nancy, remembers him as a jokerst. He looked like his father, who had died young. He had two daughters; Beverly and Sonja. Beverly died around age nice.⁷

     Elsie Mildred Kelley was also known as Elsie Kelly.

     Elsie Mildred Kelley was born on 16 July 1897 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Kelley and Emma Louise Piepenbrink.^1,2 In the census of 15 June 1900 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as a granddaughter of Charles Pepenbrink. Her name appears as Elsie Pepenbrink. She is two years old and was born in Indiana in February of 1878.⁴ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emma Kelly. Her name appears as Elsie Kelly. She is 12 years old and was born in Indiana, as was her mother. Her father was born in Illinois.⁵ In the census of 10 January 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emma Kelley. Her name appears as Elsie Kelley. She is 22 years old, single, and working as an operator on a dictaphone.⁶

     Elsie Mildred Kelley married Forrest C. Bricker, son of William Henry Bricker and Ella Landis, on 6 September 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. The best man was Elsie's cousin, Russel A. Smith.^7,8,9 In the census of 4 April 1930 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of Forest C. Bricker. Her name appears as Elsie Bricker. She is 32 years old and was born in Indiana. her father was born in Illinois and her mother in Indiana.¹⁰

     In 1937, Forrest and Elsie moved with their family to Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Lucille attended Redford High School, where she was the asistant feature editor for the school newspaper. She also worked on the yearbook and was a member of the Latin Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society.¹¹ As of 28 October 1945, Elsie Mildred Kelley lived at 23515 Kress, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She was living at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at the time of the death of her mother, Emma Louise Kelley on 15 April 1948.¹²

     She was a stenographer and very devoted to her family and church. She loved to cook and bake and always canned tomatoes and fruit as well as pickles, mincemeat and jellies.¹¹ She was She belonged to the Redford United Methodist Church and lived her later years at the King's Daughter Home in Redford.

     Elsie Mildred Kelley died on 16 July 1983 in Michigan at age 86.³ She is buried in the Acacia Park Cemetery located in Beverly Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. Services were held at the Redford United Methodist Church with Rev. A. Theodore Halstead officating.³

     Elizabeth Rogers married James Neale, son of Richard Neale and Frances Underwood.

     Elizabeth Rogers died in 1820.

     In 1782 he served as a private in the 2nd Virginia regiment under Lieut Col. Thomas Posey.

     Richard Neale was born in 1746/47 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

     Richard Neale married Frances Underwood before 1778.

     Richard Neale died in 1801 in Loudoun County, Virginia.

     Frances Underwood was born before 1763.

     Frances Underwood married Richard Neale before 1778.

     In 1900 was living at 304 Oakley, Evansville, IN. Living with Son-in-Law Theo Rechtin. Came to America in 1841 from France where both his parents were born. John and Adaline are both buried at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, KY.

     John B. Tisserand was born on 4 February 1820 in France.⁴

     John B. Tisserand married Adaline Jane Semonin, daughter of John B. Semonin and Jane C. Bourey. In the census of 14 August 1860 at Henderson County, Kentucky, John B. Tisserand, shown as J. B. Tisserand, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Adaline Tisserand, Z. A. Combs, Joseph Semonen, A. G. Reynold, Charles Yack, Sallie Combs and Jane Semonon. He is 40 years old, a merchant and was born in France. His personal estate is valued at $4000.⁵ In the census of 13 June 1870 in Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, John B. Tisserand, shown as J. B. Tiserons, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Adelia Tiserons, Kristi Tiserons, John B. Tisserand and Jane Semonion. In this census, he is 50 years old, was born in France, and working in a Cotton Factory. His real estate value is $5000 and personal value $300.⁶

     John B. Tisserand died on 6 October 1900 at age 80.⁴ He is buried in the Fernwood Cemetery located in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.⁴

     Harriett Semonin was also known as Hattie.

     Harriett Semonin was born on 23 August 1862 in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon.

     Harriett Semonin married Paul C. Curnick on 25 September 1889 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.¹