Moses Bussell Wamsley
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1814 - , , Kentucky, USA
Christening:
Death: 23 Oct 1898 - Cleves, Hamilton, Ohio, United States ( at age 84)
Burial: in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 22848185
Spouses and Children
1. *Eunice HayesFind A Grave ID: 22848156
Marriage: 1839 - Saint Peter, Franklin, Indiana, United States
Marriage Notes
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012
NameMoses B Wamsley
GenderMale
SpouseEunice Hayes
Gender Female
Children:
1. Anderson Bressel Wamsley {Find A Grave ID: 86932716}
2. Anna H. Wamsley
3. Albin C. Wamsley
4. James Finley Wamsley Sr.
5. Abitha Bartha Wamsley
6. Mary Frances Wamsley
7. Job H. Wamsley
8. Arabella Wamsley
9. Chalon G. Wamsley
Notes
General:
Per History of Hamilton County, Ohio page 408
Moses B. Wamsley was born in Kentucky, in 1814, and two years afterwards was brought to Whitewater township by his parents. He became, in due time, a farmer and grain buyer, and has been, for twenty-five years, one of the most extensive dealers in this part of the country. In 1839 he was married to Miss Eunice Hayes, of the well known pioneer family. They have had nine children\emdash five sons and four daughters. viz: Anderson B., Anna H., Albin C., James Finley, Abitha
B., Mary Frances, Job H., Arabella, and Chalon G. Those deceased are Anna and Albin. Mr. Wamsley resides in Miami township, and is one of the prominent and substantial citizens of the county.
Per 1860 US Census 6/30/1860 Cleves P.O., Miami Township, Hamilton, Ohio
Moses B. Wamsley,46 year old male farmer born in Kentucky, real estate value $2500, personal estate value $2386.
Emma Wamsley, 41 year old female, born in Indiana, occupation domestic.
Anderson Wamsley, 19 year old male, a farmer, attends school, born in Ohio.
Anna Wamsley, 18 year old female, domestic, attends school, born in Ohio.
Allen Wamsley, 16 year old male, a farmer, attends school, born in Ohio.
Finley Wamsley, 14 year old male, attends school, born in Ohio.
Albin Wamsley, 12 year old male, attends school, born in Ohio.
Mary Wamsley, 10 year old female, attends school, born in Ohio.
Job Wamsley, 7 year old male, attends school, born in Ohio.
Living with the family are day laborer James Cofer, farmer Jefferson Marland, domestic Sheba Markland, kids Theodore and Florence Markland, and domestic Julia Flanigan.
Per 1860 Federal Non-Population Census Schedule for Miami, Hamilton, Ohio
Moses B. Wamsley 40 acres improved 10 acres unimproved 2300 cash value of farm 150 value of farm implements 8 horses 3 milk cows 4 other cattle 4 swine 936 value of live stock 6000 bushels of indian corn 150 value of slaughtered animals
Per 1870 US Census 7/2/1870 Cleves P.O., Miami Township, Hamilton, Ohio
All listed below were born in Ohio
M. B. Wamsley, 56 year old white male farmer, born in Ohio, value of real estate $7000, value of personal estate $1000.
Unice Wamsley, 51 year old white female, keeps house.
Alvin C. Wamsley, 26 year old white male farmer.
J. Finley Wamsley, 24 year old white male farmer.
Bartha Wamsley, 22 year old white female, at home.
Fanny Wamsley, 19 year old white female, at home.
Job H. Wamsley, 18 year old white male, at school.
Belle Wamsley, 15 year old white female, at school.
Chalon Wamsley, 12 year old white male, at school.
Per 1880 US Census 6/13/1880 Miami township, Hamilton, Ohio
Moses B. Wamsley is a 66 year old white married male farmer, born in Kentucky, his parents in Virginia. His wife, 61 year old Eunice Wamsley, was born in Indiana, her parents in Pennsylvania. She keeps house. They have 4 not married children living at home, all born in Ohio. Fannie Wamsley, 30 year old daughter, is at home. Job Wamsley, 27 year old son, is a farm hand. Belle Wamsley, 25 year old daughter is at home. Chalon Wamsley, 22 year old son, is clerk in a store.
Per The Cincinnati Post Cincinnati, Ohio 10/24/1898
AGED CLEVES MAN DEAD.
Moses B. Wamsley died Monday at Cleves of heart failure. He and his wife were the oldest couple living in the township. He was born in 1814, and married Eunice Hayes in 1839. During
the Civil War he was Provost Marshal and later Miami Township Treasurer. He was straight as an arrow and his mind clear till his death.
Per Findagrave
Moses B Wamsley
Birth 13 Mar 1814
Death 23 Oct 1898 (aged 84)
Burial Maple Grove Cemetery Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 22848185