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==Birth==  
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James Armstrong was born in [[Knox|Knox]] on December 10, 1811, the son of [[Armstrong, John Jr.|John Armstrong, Jr.]]''' (2/13/1784 - 3/14/1879) and Tahpenes Williams (10/3/1788 - 4/30/1859).
James Armstrong was born in [[Knox|Knox]] on December 10, 1811, the son of [[Armstrong, John Jr.|John Armstrong, Jr.]] (2/13/1784 - 3/14/1879) and Tahpenes Williams (10/3/1788 - 4/30/1859).


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On October 17, 1833, James married Sarah Tygert (9/29/1815 - 1/26/1854) in [[Knox|Knox]]. Sarah was the youngest daughter of the 12 children of William Tygert and his wife Catherine. They had the following children:
On October 17, 1833, James married Sarah Tygert (9/29/1815 - 1/26/1854) in [[Knox|Knox]]. Sarah was the youngest daughter of the 12 children of William Tygert and his wife Catherine. They had the following children:


*[[Armstrong, Catherine|Catherine Armstrong]]''' (3/19/1835 - 6/21/1914, m. Nicholas Chesebro)
*[[Armstrong, Catherine|Catherine Armstrong]] (3/19/1835 - 6/21/1914, m. Nicholas Chesebro)
*[[Coleman Armstrong]]''' (3/22/1837 - 2-26-1871, m. Elmina Chesebro)
*[[Coleman Armstrong]] (3/22/1837 - 2-26-1871, m. Elmina Chesebro)
*[[Cordelia Armstrong]]''' (9/1/1839 - 9/14/1872, m. Elam Schoonmaker)
*[[Cordelia Armstrong]] (9/1/1839 - 9/14/1872, m. Elam Schoonmaker)
*Jane Eliza Armstrong (2/11/1842 - 3/9/1845)
*Jane Eliza Armstrong (2/11/1842 - 3/9/1845)
*Ester Ann Armstrong (5/6/1844 - 2/21/1867)
*Ester Ann Armstrong (5/6/1844 - 2/21/1867)
*Andrew J. Armstrong (b. 3/30/1847, m. Elizabeth Chesebro, "sister of Sherman Chesebro")
*Andrew J. Armstrong (b. 3/30/1847, m. Elizabeth Chesebro, "sister of Sherman Chesebro")
*Josephine Armstrong (b. 6/28/1849, m. 9/5/1867 Barney Lewis, who was born @ 1843)
*Josephine Armstrong (b. 6/28/1849, m. 9/5/1867 Barney Lewis, who was born @ 1843)
*George A. Armstrong (b. 1/13/1852, m. Ellen Abbott, the daughter of Ralph Abbott and [[Martha Settle]]''' - no children)
*George A. Armstrong (b. 1/13/1852, m. Ellen Abbott, the daughter of Ralph Abbott and [[Martha Settle]] - no children)
*Edson T. Armstrong (b. 1/10/1854 - 5/16/1855)<br><br>
*Edson T. Armstrong (b. 1/10/1854 - 5/16/1855)<br><br>


Following Sarah's death, James married, Catherine Ann Williams (5/8/1829 - 6/8/1909) on September 9, 1854. Catherine was the daughter of [[Benjamin Williams]]''' and Rachel Vridenberg. They had the following children:
Following Sarah's death, James married, Catherine Ann Williams (5/8/1829 - 6/8/1909) on September 9, 1854. Catherine was the daughter of [[Benjamin Williams]] and Rachel Vridenberg. They had the following children:


*[[James Armstrong (B. 1859) | James Armstrong]]''' (b. 1/9/1859, m. Ida Pier, b. 8/1864)
*[[James Armstrong (B. 1859) | James Armstrong]] (b. 1/9/1859, m. Ida Pier, b. 8/1864)
*[[Seymour W. Armstrong]]''' (8/23/1855 - 12/25/1909, m. Augusta O. Allen, 8/5/1851 - 2/5/1937, dau. of [[Sylvester Allen]]''' and Sarah Bunzey)
*[[Seymour W. Armstrong]] (8/23/1855 - 12/25/1909, m. Augusta O. Allen, 8/5/1851 - 2/5/1937, dau. of [[Sylvester Allen]] and Sarah Bunzey)
*[[Elmour C. Armstrong]]''' (b. 12/2/1860, m. Emma Van Atten, b. 11/1866)
*[[Elmour C. Armstrong]] (b. 12/2/1860, m. Emma Van Atten, b. 11/1866)
*[[Sarah A. Armstrong]]''' (7/13/1863 - 1918, m. 1/7/1883 George Saddlemire, 11/1861 - 6/1942)
*[[Sarah A. Armstrong]] (7/13/1863 - 1918, m. 1/7/1883 George Saddlemire, 11/1861 - 6/1942)
*[[William Benjamin Armstrong]]''' (11/27/1867 - 7/8/1947, m. Jennie May Clickman, 10/21/1869 - @ 1904).
*[[William Benjamin Armstrong]] (11/27/1867 - 7/8/1947, m. Jennie May Clickman, 10/21/1869 - @ 1904).


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Latest revision as of 06:21, May 18, 2022

Birth

James Armstrong was born in Knox on December 10, 1811, the son of John Armstrong, Jr. (2/13/1784 - 3/14/1879) and Tahpenes Williams (10/3/1788 - 4/30/1859).

Occupation

James was a farmer, who owned 200 acres of land on Knox Cave Road in Knox.

Marriage & Children

On October 17, 1833, James married Sarah Tygert (9/29/1815 - 1/26/1854) in Knox. Sarah was the youngest daughter of the 12 children of William Tygert and his wife Catherine. They had the following children:

  • Catherine Armstrong (3/19/1835 - 6/21/1914, m. Nicholas Chesebro)
  • Coleman Armstrong (3/22/1837 - 2-26-1871, m. Elmina Chesebro)
  • Cordelia Armstrong (9/1/1839 - 9/14/1872, m. Elam Schoonmaker)
  • Jane Eliza Armstrong (2/11/1842 - 3/9/1845)
  • Ester Ann Armstrong (5/6/1844 - 2/21/1867)
  • Andrew J. Armstrong (b. 3/30/1847, m. Elizabeth Chesebro, "sister of Sherman Chesebro")
  • Josephine Armstrong (b. 6/28/1849, m. 9/5/1867 Barney Lewis, who was born @ 1843)
  • George A. Armstrong (b. 1/13/1852, m. Ellen Abbott, the daughter of Ralph Abbott and Martha Settle - no children)
  • Edson T. Armstrong (b. 1/10/1854 - 5/16/1855)

Following Sarah's death, James married, Catherine Ann Williams (5/8/1829 - 6/8/1909) on September 9, 1854. Catherine was the daughter of Benjamin Williams and Rachel Vridenberg. They had the following children:

Death

James died January 31, 1884, in Knox, and is buried in Knox Cemetery.

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