William Thomas Washam

1. William ThomasWasham b 27 Apr 1840 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, and d 28 Mar 1906 in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio. (16-1850, 23-1860, 40-1880, Apr 1840-1900) William is probably the son of Patrick M. Worsham & Bathsheba Oakes. Thomas Washam age 16 b. OH is in the 1850 Franklin, Jackson Co, OH census living with William Howe age 30 b. OH & his wife Mary age 21 b VA. All other cens records show his birth in Virginia. In the 1851 Franklin, Jackson Co, OH census. he is listed as Thomas Washam. W. T. Washam m Tabitha Branchcom (Branscomb) 30 Dec 1857 in Jackson, Jackson, OH. (vol D, p23) The Union Army Civil War Pension file for William Thomas Washam has him in Co. F, 2nd regmt., OH heavy artillery. William T. Washam enlisted Aug 17, 1863 at the age of 24 & discharged 1 Sep 1865. Tabitha was b Jun 1841 of Jackson, Ohio, and d Apr 1924 of Jackson, Ohio. William bur 31 Mar 1906 Fairmount Cem., Jackson, Jackson, Ohio.

According to Robert J. Conner, William Howe m Mary Washam 2 Mar 1848 Jackson Co, OH. William Howe, s/o William Howe, Mary Cooke (Cook), was b 16 Sep 1820 d 25 May 1877 & bur Ratcliff Cem, Jackson Co, OH. The sister, Mrs. Dove mentioned in the following biography is probably 1.5.4.1.2.1.3. Elizabeth Worsham b abt 1812 d/o William & Frances Giles Worsham on Page 272. Elizabeth m. Coleman Dove 18 Dec 1828 Pittsylvania Co, VA & moved to Jackson Co, OH. In 1870 Elizabeth and her husband lived very near William T. Washam in Lick Twp, Jackson Co, OH.

In Jackson County Biographies: Residents of Lick Township (http://www.scioto.org/Jackson/bios/lick.html)is:

“William T. Washam born in Pittsylvania County VA 27 April 1840, and is a son of William and Fanny (Collins) Washam, the former of Scotch and latter of Welsh descent. He was left an orphan when very young, and when four years old came with his sister, Mrs. Dove, to Jackson County, Ohio. He obtained a good education by attending the common schools, and worked at brickmaking till the breaking out of the late war. 20 September 1863 he enlisted in Company F, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, and was on duty at several different places. He participated in the battles of Strawberry Plaines, Bullos Gap, and Athens, TN, and in 1864 was a delegate to the Ohio State Convention that elected Cox for Governor. He was mustered out of service at Nashville, TN and was discharged at Columbus, OH 29 September 1865, when he returned home and followed farming till 1868. He then engaged in the mercantile business in Jackson and in 1871, his nephew became a partner, the firm name being Washam & Co. until 1873. In that year he purchased one-eighth interest in the Ophir Iron Furnace, and soon after purchased three-fourths of the stock, and ran the furnace for eighteen months. He then sold his furnace and mercantile interests and has since been engaged in farming and manufacturing brick. 31 December 1857 he was m to Tabitha, daughter of Benjamin and Tabitha (Seward) Branscomb. Five of the six children born to them were living: John J., William T., Jr. Nellie O., David and Stella B. Harry B. died, aged three years. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian church. He has served his township as Treasurer two years, and for the past several years held the office of Township Trustee. In 1870 he was elected a member of the Board of Equalization, and re-elected in 1880, his present term expiring in 1890. He is a member of Trowel Lodge No. 132, A. F. & A. M. of Jackson, and member of the Chapter R. A. M. of the same place. He is also a member of Salt Lick Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Jackson, and of the American Order of Red Men, and of the Knights of Labor.”

Children:

1.1. John Jay Washam b 12 May 1860 Jackson, Jackson, Ohio. He m Jennie N. She b Sep 1865 of Lycoming, PA. In 1890 he was a policeman in Williamsport, PA. Williamsport Bureau of Police has him as:

John J. (Shorty) Washam, b 12 May 1860, appointed Apr 6, 1890; reappointed 3 Apr 1893; 6 Apr 1896 (confirmed 20 Apr 1896); appointed Acting Night Captain Apr 21, 1896, while Night Captain R.S. Worrall served as Acting Chief. Reverted back to patrolman Jun 3, 1896, when W. Ellis Wise sworn in as Chief. Suspended 9/6/1897 by the mayor "owing to conduct. He resigned between 21 Sep and 4 Oct 1897 and joined the Philadelphia Police Department as a member of the famous Reserves, the members of which were known for their gigantic stature. He was 6'5" tall. Badge #3.”

Child:

1.1.1. Beula Washam b Aug 1886 of Lycoming, PA; m William Barnes; b abt 1887 of Lycoming, PA.

1.2. William Thomas Washam b 13 May 1864 Jackson, OH & d Apr 1944 of Jackson, OH. He m Anna Grace Johnson 24 Nov 1884 in Pike, OH. She was b Jul 1864 of Jackson, OH. 23 Dec 1935 Lima News (Lima, Ohio) noted that Thomas Washam Jr of Jackson was president of Ohio State Poultry association.

Children:

1.2.1. Harry Johnson Washam b 10 Jun 1886, Jackson, OH. He m Nellie M. Thomas "Nell". She was b 21 Jan 1887 of Jackson, OH, d Feb 1984 in Jackson, Jackson, OH & bur Fairmount Cem, Jackson Co, OH. Harry d May 1966, Jackson, Jackson, OH & bur bur 4 May 1966 Fairmount Cem, Jackson, Jackson, OH.

Quart embossed old milk bottle labeled Harry J. Washam Dairy Farm Jackson Ohio. This is an old authentic clear glass embossed milk bottle, stands 9 1/2" high.

Children:

1.2.1.1. Kathleen L. Washam b 24 Apr 1907 Jackson, Jackson, Ohio & d 11 Dec 1979 Jackson, Jackson, OH. She m Mr. Pritchett.

1.2.1.2. Virginia Washam b Feb 1912 Jackson, Jackson, Ohio & d 26 Jun 1967 Gallipolis, Gallia, OH. She m Mr. Thompson and is bur Fairmount Cem, Jackson Co, OH.

1.2.2. William Thomas Washam b 1900 of Jackson, OH; d 18 Sep 1971, Wellston, Jackson, OH.

1.2.3. John Hodgeson Washam b Nov 1888, Jackson, Ohio; d 15 Mar 1961, Gallipolis, Gallia, Ohio. He is in Ohio Military Men, 1917-18 & enlisted 26 May 1918. He m Ida Elizabeth Sheward abt 1924 of Jackson, Ohio. She was b 30 Jan 1905 of Jackson, Ohio, and d 18 Jan 1974 in Gallia, OH.

Child:

1.2.3.1. Robert William Washam b 20 Dec 1924 of Jackson, Ohio; d 27 May 2000, Hagerstown, Washington, MD & m Evelyn Nora Rice. (Brian L. Cartwright, 2002)

1.3. Nellie O. Washam b 23 Sep 1867 Jackson, Jackson, Ohio & d 3 Dec 1941, Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; m Elmer J. Ridgway; b 1863, Gallia, Ohio; d 3 Sep 1949, Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio. Nellie was bur. 5 Dec 1941, Fairmont Cem, Jackson, Ohio.

1.4. David A. Washam b 18 Oct 1869, Lick, Jackson, OH. He m 1st) Bertha Stiffler abt 1887 of Jackson, OH. She was b abt 1870 of Jackson, OH, and d 3 Jan 1907 in Mansfield, Richland, OH. Her obit was in The Jackson Herald, Sat, 5 Jan 1907, p 1:

“Mrs. Dave Washam Dead, The sad news has been received here of the sudden death of Mrs. Dave Washam at her home in Mansfield last Thursday evening. Although Mrs. Washam has been in frail health for some time, her death was entirely unexpected as she had gone about her household duties as usual up to the time of her death. No particulars have yet been received as to the funeral arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Washam and Miss Stella Washam left for Mansfield Friday morning.”

He m 2nd) Lilly b Dec 1868 of Crawford, OH.

Child:

1.4.1. Ethel Maud Stiffler Washam b 17 Nov 1887, Lick, Jackson, OH

1.5. Harry Benjamin Washam b 4 Oct 1875, Jackson, Ohio; d 31 Dec 1878, Lick, Jackson, Ohio. He was bur Mount Zion Cem, Jackson, OH

1.6. Stella B. Washam b 1 Nov 1879, Lick, Jackson, OH.

1.7. Florence Washam b abt 1887 of Kent, Michigan.

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