Notes for Ephriam Maxson

Notes for Ephriam Maxson

!US Census 1850 (11 September) Michigan, Cass Co., Penn Township, Roll M432_349, Sheet 687, Page 345A, House No. 1400-1413, Lines 16-26: Joseph Maxon (b. 1801 - 49 - in VA - Occ: Farming) married to Mary (b. 1803 - 46 - in VA). Children listed are: David Maxon (son b. 1830 - 20 - in OH - Occ: Farming); Jane Maxon (dau b. 1832 - 18 - in OH); Prudence Maxon (dau b. 1835 - 15 - in OH); Margaret Maxon (dau b. 1837 - 13 - in OH); Theresa Maxon (dau b. 1840 - 10 - in OH); Christian Maxon (son b. 1842 - 8 - in IN); Barbara Maxon (dau b. 1846 - 4 - in MI); and Thadeus Maxon (son b. 1847 - 3 - in MI). ALSO LISTED is: Concodose Gargus (b. 1815 - 35 - in VA - Occ: Laborer)

****Husband Ephriam is likely dead - wife Mary is listed in THARPE household****
!US Census 1860 (26 July) Michigan, Cass Co., Jefferson Township, Cassopolis PO, Roll M653_541, Sheet 149, Page 149, House No. 1150-1174, Lines 31-38: Squier Tharpe (b. 1828 - 32 - in OH - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1200 + $300) married to Christian (b. 1830 - 30 - in OH). Children listed (bon in MI) are: Nathan Tharpe (son b. 1849 - 11); and Mary Tharpe (dau b. 1851 - 9). ALSO LISTED are: Mary Maxson (b. 1804 - 56 - in VA) with her children listed as: Christian Maxson (b. 1842 - 18 - in OH - Occ: Farm Laborer); Barbara Maxson (b. 1845 - 15 - in OH); and Thaddeus Maxson (b. 1846 - 14 - in MI)

!NOTE: Ephriam is in Michigan in 1850 Census and wife Mary is still in Michigan in 1860 Census so it is likely that Ephriam died in Michigan