[Sacajaweau]

What was the year the three little ones died. Measles and typhoid were the big ones.

And have you checked on Find a Grave and Newspapers.com. It's over 50 years and there may be more available now.

[Toespi]

Thanks, I have quite a bit of information. Elizabeth was born in 1801, Catherine 1800, Lydia 1802, all dying in 1803. I got the historical record out and read it again. Jacob my revolutionary ancestor”was a small man, and his wife weighing nearly 300 Lbs”. The casket had to be bound with iron hoops. It also said “Jacob shot the last bear in Columbiana county, one half mile or so east of Columbiana”, PA.

The hardships of families in those years was so sad.