Heather's 4th great maternal grandfather - Twice.
Paul Aikey & Mary Oberdorf were second cousins, both the great grandchildren of Lewis & Jane Aikey. Paul & Mary (Oberdorf) Aikey were Heather's great grandparents.
Paul Aikey & Mary Oberdorf were second cousins, both the great grandchildren of Lewis & Jane Aikey. Paul & Mary (Oberdorf) Aikey were Heather's great grandparents.
Lewis Aikey
son of POSSBLY Ludwig Eikey
Born January 21 1789
Died April 22 1862
Married
Jane Reed
daughter of
Born: Jun 1793, New Jersey
Died: 16 Mar 1869, Jacksonville, Pennsylvania
Jane Reed
daughter of
Born: Jun 1793, New Jersey
Died: 16 Mar 1869, Jacksonville, Pennsylvania
Children:
Adam Aikey 1810-bef. 1860
Robert Aikey 1817-1881
Benjamin Aikey 1820-1900
Sarah Aikey 1821-m. Alexander McDowell
Fanny Aikey 1825-1862 m. Abraham Francis
Thompson J Aikey 1828-1905 m. Elvina Catherman
Lewis 1826-1907 m. Mariah Strayhorn
Jacob Aikey 1834-1910
George Aikey 1830-
The Orphan Court Records tell us that Lewis had 10 children, 8 surviving at the time of his death, with Adam & Fanny having died before him. They are listed as "eight children to wit Robert, Benjamin, William , Sarah intermarried with Alexander McDaniel, Thompson , Lewis , Jacob, George, and the issue of two children deceased before him to wit the children of Adam viz Robert, Martin, Samuel and Peter and the children of Fanny who was intermarried with Alexander Francis viz Sarah, William, --- Mary Jane, --- and Rachel.
1789 - Lewis Aikey Born
His birth date is taken from his tombstone, and the 1850 & 1860 census reports, as well as from his veterans burial card. As of yet, his parents are unknown.
1793 - Jane Reed Is Born
We know very little about Jane. She is listed on her son Lewis's death certificate, confirming her maiden name. She is named in the 1850 & 1860 census, along with her husband Lewis. The 1860 census states that she was born in "jersey state".
She's buried in Lick Run Presbyterian Church, Center County Pa. That's not too terribly far from union county, but it is odd that her stone is there, alone. There are no other Reed, nor Aikey, tombstones in that cemetery, that I am aware of. It might be beneficial to look at the actual cemetery records, if possible. Her husband Lewis, who died 7 years before her, is buried in Mazeppa, roughly an hour away. Did she possibly move with another child, or family member to center county after his death? So far I have found no record of her between the 1860 census and her death, and no obituary, so far, to tell me why she is buried, alone, an hour away from her husbands grave.
In 2017, I received the following message through Ancestry-
"based on matches through myself and a couple of 2nd cousins to your data through "Heather's Mom" on ancestry and gedmatch I highly suspect that your Jane Reed b. 1793 NJ and my James Reed b 1787 New Jersey were brother and sister. We have chrom. matches on chroms. 7 and 18"
In the 1850 census for James Reed & his wife Catherine, we find 1 year old Louisa Aikey.
Name: James Reed
Age: 61
Birth Year: abt 1789
Birthplace: New Jersey
Home in 1850: District 65, Wood, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1324
Household Members:
Name Age
James Reed 61
Catharine Reed 57
Irene Reed 16
Lovey Reed 10
Louisa Akey 1
Louisa is listed as born in Ohio , in about 1849. Several researchers later connect her to Wilson Okey in Ohio, but this is obviously incorrect if you look at the census records. Their daughter was Sarah Louise Okey, and is listed with them in both 1850 and 1860.
So which Aikey's were in Ohio in 1849? If we find that out, we may find out more about his family.
1811 - Found in the records Union County, in West Buffalo Twp -
In 1811 - "Beginning at the mouth of Mahantango creek, a north-west course to the west branch of the Centre and Lycoming county lines, leaving eastward Reverends Asa Dunham, John Bryson, Isaac Grier, John B. Patterson, Thomas Hood, and their respective charges, and the vacant charges of Great Island, Pine Creek, and Lycoming. Additional Residents of West Buffalo - Aikey, Lewis;"
1814 - Found on Pay Roll of Bergstresser's Company
n 1814 we find him Pvt. Lewis Aikey, Toll of Capt John Bergstressors Co. pay roll. In G company of militia, attached to the reg. commanded by Lt Col. George Weirick, Marcus Hook, Nov 18, 1814.
WAR OF 1812-14.
ROLL OF CAPT. JOHN BERGSTRESSER' S COMPANY.
Pay-roll of the company of infantry, under the command of
Capt. John Bergstresser, attached and organized by Adju-
tant General , of the brigade Pennsylvania mili-
tia, in the service of the United States, commanded by
Lieut. Col. George Weirick, October 31, 1814.
Bergstresser, John.
Fisher, Thomas.
Nule, Henry.
Setsbay, Urias.
Reedy, Philip.
Gillaspie, John.
Rangles, Daniel.
Neyveus, William.
Vartz, John.
McUrley, Jacob.
Lutz, John.
Shaffer, Daniel.
Joden, Benjamin.
Struble, Peter.
Hewsel, Joshua.
Irwin, William.
Shekler, Jonas.
Flick inger, Charles.
Irwin, John.
Sheekler, Simon.
Clark, Joseph.
Mingle, George.
Frederick, Peter.
Huffert, John.
Egbert, Jesse.
Rose, Adam.
Ikey, Lewis.
Dimpsey, Jonathan.
Mizner, John.
"We the Subscribers non commissioned officers and privates of the Militia Company commd by Capt Bargstresser Regiment of as a part of the 2nd Brigade 2nd Division Penna Militia of the State of Pennsylvania in the service of the United States under the requisition of the President of the 4th of July 1814 and subsequent thereto do each of us hereby acknowledge to have received severally from Daniel Bussier paymaster of the Militia the sum of six dollars in advance as part of our additional pay allowed by act of Assembly the said sum of six dollars being paid to each of us by order of his excellency the Governor under act of Assembly of February 22 1814 Under the comd of Geo Wierich Lt Col Comdt Nov 18 1814 "
Lewis Aikey is listed as a private.
NAME: Lewis Ikey
COMPANY: 1 REG'T (WEIRICK'S) PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA.
RANK - INDUCTION: PRIVATE
RANK - DISCHARGE: PRIVATE
ROLL BOX: 108
MICROFILM PUBLICATION: M602
1820 - Residence
NAME: Lewis Eskey
[Lewis Aikey]
HOME IN 1820 (CITY, COUNTY, STATE): West Buffalo, Union, Pennsylvania
ENUMERATION DATE: August 7, 1820
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - UNDER 10: 4
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 26 THRU 44: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 16 THRU 25: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 45 AND OVER : 1
NUMBER OF PERSONS - ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURES: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - UNDER 16: 4
FREE WHITE PERSONS - OVER 25: 2
TOTAL FREE WHITE PERSONS: 7
TOTAL ALL PERSONS - WHITE, SLAVES, COLORED, OTHER:
1856 Map
(Scroll down the time line to see the map in 1868)
Although not specifically listed here, this would be the area where Lewis Aikey owned 40 acres of land. Possibly it's the land labeled "W. Aikey". To the left of the green line is West Buffalo, to the right is Buffalo. In the petition to the orphans court (scroll down to "Settling The Estate" Fox, Moyer, Strayhorn & Moyer are all listed- and all own property just to the right, in Buffalo twp.
The photo above is a smaller screenshot from the photo here:
http://ancestortracks.com/UnionCo1856/FullMap,smaller.jpg
"real estate -- a tract of land situated in West Buffalo Township, Union County, adjoining the lands of John Harbeson, Francis Judon , David Moyer, George ---- and Robert Aikey containing about 40 acres ---- ----- the
------ a ---- ----- --- of the --- --- --- --- --- --- to wit George --- John Fox, Robert Strahorn, Solomon Heberling, ------ Jacob Lotz and Samuel Reish to make --"
1830
NAME: Lewis Eiley
[Lewis Eiky]
[Lewis Eky]
HOME IN 1830 (CITY, COUNTY, STATE): West Buffalo, Union, Pennsylvania
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - UNDER 5: 2
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 5 THRU 9: 2
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 10 THRU 14: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 15 THRU 19: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 40 THRU 49: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - UNDER 5: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 5 THRU 9: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 30 THRU 39: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - UNDER 20: 8
FREE WHITE PERSONS - 20 THRU 49: 2
TOTAL FREE WHITE PERSONS: 10
TOTAL - ALL PERSONS (FREE WHITE, SLAVES, FREE COLORED):
1840 -
NAME: Lewis Fery
[Lewis Aikey]
[Lewis Icky]
HOME IN 1840 (CITY, COUNTY, STATE): West Buffalo, Union, Pennsylvania
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 5 THRU 9: 2
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 10 THRU 14: 2
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 15 THRU 19: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - MALES - 50 THRU 59: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 10 THRU 14: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 15 THRU 19: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 50 THRU 59: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - FEMALES - 80 THRU 89: 1
FREE WHITE PERSONS - UNDER 20: 7
TOTAL FREE WHITE PERSONS: 10
TOTAL ALL PERSONS - FREE WHITE, FREE COLORED, SLAVES:
1850-
NAME: Lewis Jkey
[Lewis Aikey]
AGE: 60
BIRTH YEAR: abt 1790
BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
HOME IN 1850: West Buffalo, Union, Pennsylvania
GENDER: Male
FAMILY NUMBER: 405
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE
Lewis Jkey 60
Jane Jkey 69
Jacob Jkey 16
1860
NAME: Lewis Aiky
AGE IN 1860: 70
BIRTH YEAR: abt 1790
BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
HOME IN 1860: West Buffalo, Union, Pennsylvania
GENDER: Male
POST OFFICE: Mifflinburg
VALUE OF REAL ESTATE: View image
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE
Lewis Aiky 70
Jane Aiky 66
1862 - Lewis Died
NAME: Lewis Aikey
BIRTH DATE: 21 Jan 1789
DEATH DATE: 22 Apr 1862
AGE: 73
MILITARY BRANCH: Army
VETERAN OF WHICH WAR: War of 1812
CEMETERY NAME: Mazeppa Cemetery
CEMETERY LOCATION: Mazeppa, Pennsylvania, Union County
1868 Map
Lewis' 40 acres of land were somewhere in this area.
1869 - Jane Died
NAME: Jane Aikey
[Jane Reed]
BIRTH DATE: 1793
BIRTH PLACE: USA
DEATH DATE: 16 Mar 1869
DEATH PLACE: Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
CEMETERY: Lick Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery
BURIAL OR CREMATION PLACE: Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
HAS BIO?: N
SPOUSE: Lewis Aikey
Served in the war of 1812
Settling The Estate:
Union County
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to George Hurch, John Fox, Robert Strahorn, Solomon Kemberling, Daniel Miller, Jacob --- and ---- Reich of said county. Greeting
Whereas of --- Orphans Court held at Lewisburg inand forsaidcounty the 18th day of September 1864 before the -- --- President andhis apreciate Judge of the said county, on petition of Robert Aikey and William Aikey, setting for that Lewis Aikey late of West Buffalo Township died on the 23rd day of April AD 1863 leaving issue surviving him eight children to wit Robert, Benjamin, William, Sarah intermarried with Alexander McDaniel, Thompson, Lewis, Jacob, George and the issue of two children deceased beforehim
to wit the children of Adam viz Robert, Martin, Samuel and Peter and the children of Fanny who was intermarried with Alexander Francis viz Saah, William, --- Mary Jane, --- and Rachel. That the deceased died intestate and seized as his -- as a fee ofand on the ---- --- real estate -- a tract of land situated in West Buffalo Township, Union County, adjoining the lands of John Harbeson, Francis Judon , David Moyer, George ---- and Robert Aikey containing about 40 acres ---- ----- the
------ a ---- ----- --- of the --- --- --- --- --- --- to wit George --- John Fox, Robert Strahorn, Solomon Heberling, ------ Jacob Lotz and Samuel Reish to make --"
------ a ---- ----- --- of the --- --- --- --- --- --- to wit George --- John Fox, Robert Strahorn, Solomon Heberling, ------ Jacob Lotz and Samuel Reish to make -- of the premises aforesaid -- and among the said parties interested therein if such partition can be made -- --- -- spoiling the whole -- --- -- -- --- -- -- --- -- Wherefore the court appint the said George --- , John Fox, Robert Stahorn, Samuel Heberling, Daniel Miller, Jacob Lotx and Benneville Reish (?) for the -- aforesaid --- --- --- -- -- and --- -- -- premises aforesaid and -- the --- -- of the said -- or their legal representatives if they having been -- -- --- will be -- --- -- --- -- thereof the -- tract of land -- -- found among the heirs of the said Lewis Aikey deceased if it canbe done without
To the Honorable the judges of the Orphans court for the county of Union
We the undersigned appointed by the --- order of the court to make petition on valuation of the real estate late of Lewis Aikey, deceased, in said order recorded respectfully report that in ---- of the said order, we went after the --- therein --- --- timely notice to the parties mentioned in the said order --- --- been given and as many of them as those being present and finding that equal portion in balance could not be --- of the said real estate to and among all the parties in said order --- with out prejudice, to or --- the whole thereof we have --- a --- tract of land situate in West Buffalo Township Union County consisting of forty acres as -- --- John -- -- ------ at the sum of five hundred and five dollars. ($505)
Witness our hands and seals this twenty fourth of -- --- ---
George ---
John Fox
Robert Stayhorn
Published repeatedly in the Lewisburg Chronicle in 1862
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More Research:
Jacob is mentioned as a surviving brother in the obit for Lewis Aikey.1 Lewis Aikey
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Birth: 21 Jan 1789, Pennsylvania
Death: 22 Apr 1862, West Buffalo, Union County, Pennsylvania1
Burial: 24 Apr 1862, Mazeppa, Union County, Pennsylvania
Father: Ludwick Ache (not verified? Another researcher suggests it might be Thomas b. 1761)
Found in 1790 Census Buffalo Twp, PA. Tenants: John Aikey and Alexander Aikey. Single Men: Lewis Aikey: The single man could not be Lewis Aikey's father because Lewis was 1 yr old in the 1790 Census.
No Aikey in the 1800 Census. He must have moved here from another state, perhaps New Jersey. He would have been 21 in 1800 and might have been living with his parents still. OR the surname spelled incorrect.Lewis Aikey Jr' death ertificate tells us that his mothers maiden name was Jane Reed.
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