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The Family of John & Helen (PATERSON) CRICHTON

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48__John CRICHTON
     b.
     child of:
     d. 28 Mar 1843
     Buried:

m. 9 Mar 1799, Parish Invererity, Forfarshire, Scotland

49__Helen PATERSON
     b.
     child of:
     d. 13 Feb 1836
     Buried:

Other Marriages:

Children:
48.1 Betty CRICHTON     b. 27 Feb 1800     d. 18 Mar 1821
48.2 Unnamed CRICHTON     b. 6 May 1801     d. 6 May 1801
48.3 Janet CRICHTON     b. 6 May 1802     d. 14 Jan 1878
48.4 James H. CRICHTON     b. 28 Mar 1804    d. 30 Apr 1886
48.5 Margaret CRICHTON     b. 19 Aug 1805     d. 7 Jun 1879
48.6 Helen CRICHTON     b. 7 Feb 1807     d. 4 Feb 1900
48.7 David CRICHTON     b. 24 Aug 1808     d. 20 Mar 1896
48.8 Susan CRICHTON     b. 21 Aug 1810     d. 13 Apr 1879
48.9 John CRICHTON     b. 2 Mar 1812     d. 5 Mar 1836
48.10 William H. CRICHTON     b. 7 Nov 1813     d. 23 May 1884 (See #24/25)
48.11 Peter H. CRICHTON     b. 5 Nov 1815     d. 30 Nov 1887
48.12 George CRICHTON     b. 13 Jan 1818     d. 13 May 1818
48.13 George CRICHTON     b. 17 Jun 1819     d. 30 Dec 1888
48.14 Robert CRICHTON     b. 7 Feb 1822     d. 19 Sep 1903

Synopsis:

Source: CRICHTON by W.S. CRICHTON

JOHN AND HELEN (PATERSON) CRICHTON RESEARCH RECORD

BIRTH/BAPTISM/PARENTS/CHILDREN RECORDS

DEATH/OBITUARY/CEMETERY RECORDS

MARRIAGE/DIVORCE RECORDS

FAMILY BIBLE/RELIGION AFFILIATIONS RECORDS

EMPLOYMENT/MILITARY/ORGANIZATIONS RECORDS

WILL/ESTATE/DEEDS/COURT RECORDS

CENSUS/CITY DIRECTORIES/TAX LIST RECORDS

MIGRATION/CHRONOLOGY/MAP REFERENCE RECORDS

INTERVIEW/ARTIFACTS RECORDS

WRITINGS/HISTORIES/NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINE RECORDS

END OF RESEARCH RECORD

48.4__James H. CRICHTON
     b. 28 Mar 1804, Forfarshire, Scotland
     child of: William H. & Janet (MILLAR) CRICHTON
     d. 30 Apr 1886, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN
     Buried: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN    Go to Tombstones
          See Map Page

m. 16 Jul 1831, ? Scotland

48.4s__Isabella Edwards
     b. 26 Apr 1805
     child of:
     d. 28 Apr 1881, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN
     Buried: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN    Go to Tombstones
          See Map Page

Other Marriages:

Children:
48.4a William Edward CRICHTON     b. 26 Nov 1832     d. 3 Apr 1919
           Buried: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN     Go to Tombstones
48.4b John C. CRICHTON
48.4c Helen CRICHTON     b. 13 Jun 1836     d. 14 Jul 1913
           Buried: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN    Go to Tombstones
           m. 22 Feb 1860 to Smith E. CARVER
48.4d Isabella Lyman CRICHTON
           m. 21 Dec 1865 Henry (Hendy) F. MILLER, LaPorte County, IN
48.4e Fairy Ogilvy CRICHTON
           m 20 Oct 1964 Godfrey F. MILLER, LaPorte County, IN
48.4f   James Henderson CRICHTON
48.4g Mary Rafse CRICHTON     b. 5 Mar 1842   d. 3 Dec 1921
           m. 21 Dec 1871 Edward R. SMITH     b. 5 Mar 1842    d. 3 Dec 1921
                 child of: Alonzo & ? (?) SMITH
          Buried: Pine Lake Cemetery, Section 22, Twp 37, N Range 3W, Center Twp, U.S. Highway 35, 3m. N of Laporte, Laporte County, IN
          NOTE: There's something wrong that the birth/death dates are exactly the same - it's what the tombstones said.
48.4h Rosanna (Elspeth Rose?) CRICHTON     b. 1848     d. 25 Apr 1919
           m. 10 Sep 1871 Seth LOOMIS     b. 1838     d. 1886, LaPorte County, IN
           Buried: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, LaPorte County, IN     Go to Tombstones
           Children: William E. & Nelle M. LOOMIS buried in same plot - dates are right to be child of Seth and Rose Go to Tombstones

Synopsis:

Text of History of La Porte County, p. 848: James H. Crichton was born in the parish Inverrity, Scotland, March 28, 1804, and is a son of John and Ellen [sic] (PATTERSON) CRICHTON, deceased, also natives of Scotland. He learned the blacksmith's trade of his father when a boy. At the age of 16 he began for himself as a farm laborer, at six pounds a year, which is a little less than $30, and he lived on an allowance of 16 pounds of oatmeal a week, and about three quarts of milk daily. July 16, 1832, he married Miss Isabella Edward, by whom he has had 9 children; 8 of these are living, viz.: Wm. E., John C., Ellen, Isabella, Fannie, James, Mary and Rosanna. He came to America, and to this county in 1850. He owns 320 acres of land, and resides on sec. 34. When he began in life he had nothing but energy and health for his capital.
LaPorte County Deed Records indicate the following transactions related to James H. and his family: James Crichton f/ Thomas Norris 14 Aug 1850 $600 W 1/2 NE1/4 Sec 21 Twp36 Range 2W, 80A W-488 James Crichton f/ Thomas Norris 14 Aug 1850 NW1/4 Sec 21 Twp 36 Range 2W, 160A W-489                    James W. Crichton f/ ? Rose 21 Jan 1859 Sec 26 Twp 11 See 11 6-497
W.E. Crichton f/ Robert N. Cabeel 10 Apr 1863 E 1/2 E 1/2 W 1/2 Sec 45 Twp 36 Range 3 15-119
J? H? Crichton f/ Robert N. Cabeel 10 Apr 1863 E 1/2 E 1/2 W 1/2 Sec 34 Twp 36 Range 3 15-119
James H. Crichton f/ H.T. Harrison et al 18 Jul 1872 SE & NW Sec 45 Twp 36 Range 3 28-587
William E. Crichton f/ H.T. Harrison et al 18 Jul 1872 SE & NW Sec 34 Twp 36 Range 3 28-588
William E. Crichton f/ Nilson J. Titus 10 Jan 1880 Mud 1/23 & 4 Square 7 Union Mills Recorded 10 Jan
     1881 48-240
William E. Crichton f/ William Fredrickson 28 May 1883 17-35-4 31 May 1883 53-?
William E. Crichton f/ William Fredrickson 28 May 1883 20-35-4 31 May 1883 53-407
William Crichton f/ L.S. Headly by ASC 2 Mar 1885 17-35-4 19 Mar 1885 A-44
William E. Crichton f/ Charles Fredrickson 18 Feb 1887 Wils 1st Add. 60-236
William E. Crichton f/ Daniel M. Henry 3 Jun 1887 61-79
William E. Crichton f/ Eleanor Smith hd by Shff 11 Jan 1889 34-36-3 42-347
James Crichton & others to Harrision & Noland 28 Apr 1866 Sec 34 Twp 36 Range 3 7 Jul 1866 18-538
James H. Crichton to John A Reeve 11 Oct 1867 NE SE Sec 21 Twp 36 Range 2 22-338 (Michigan City)
James H. Crichton to Wesley Travia 17 Oct 1867 NW1/2 NE1/2 Sec 21 Twp 36 Range 2 23-174 (Michigan
     City)
James H. Crichton 19 Mar 1872 NW 1/4 Sec 34 Twp 36 Range 3 25 Oct 1872 31-194
James H. Crichton to Michigan City 1 Jun 1882 Right of Way Sec 34 Twp 36 Range 3 51-146
William E. Crichton to James & Elizabeth Moyer 13 Apr 1883 Union Mills T.H. & W.D. 53-412
William E. Crichton to Otis King, Jr. 15 Mar 1884 SE1/4 SW1/4 Sec 17 Twp 35 Range 4 54-552
William E. Crichton to Julius Maneke 22 Dec 1884 Sec 28 Twp 37 Range 3 30 Jan 1886 58-363
William E. Crichton to John Clark 1 May 1886 Sec 5 Twp 36 Range 3 18 May 1886 59-144
William E. Crichton to Ada W. Fredrickson 18 Feb 1887 LaPorte 21 Feb 1887 60-237
Seth LOOMIS, 1st Lieutenant, A, 127th IN, 1 Dec 1863, promoted to Captain 1 Sep 1865, mustered out as 1st Lieutenant with the Regiment (Chapman, p. 535).
James H. CRICHTON listed as farmer in Scipio Twp. (Daniels, p. 89).
In 1876, the Door Prairie Livestock Association was organized to import blooded stallions (draft animals). There were 34 shares at $50 each. Mr. Banks and W.E. Crichton bought a Dalesman Cleveland Bay, a coach horse (Daniels, p. 173).
The county council of Patrons of Husbandry was organized 24 Feb 1874; William Crichton as an assistant steward (Daniels, p. 354).
Will of James H. Crichton: Know all men by these presents that I James H. Crichton of Scipio Township in the County of LaPorte and State of Indiana being in good health of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament viewing myself as a dependent and sinful creature it is due from me to leave behind me this testimony to Gods goodness in bringing me through many dangers and trials and giving me the disposition of the gospel in humble silence on the gospel offer I accept the three one God as my God the Father as my Father in Christ. Christ as my Redeemer in all his offices as my Prophet Priest and King and I accept the Holy Spirit as the applier of salvation to me to make me a new creature to lead me unto all truth to sanctify and comfort me and make me meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. My body I surrender to return to the dust as it was being defiled with me(?) it is to be in corruption but this surrender is made with the assured confidence that he who is the resurrection and the life will in due time fashion it to his own glorious body. As to the mortally estate which a Kind providence has given me and all the property Real Personal or mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease I divine bequeath and dispose thereof. Item First. My Will is that all my Just debts and funeral expenses shall by my executors hereinafter named be paid out of my Estate as soon after my decease as shall by them be found convenient. Item Second. I give divine and bequeath to my beloved wife, Isabella Crichton all my household furniture also The NorthWest Quarter of land with its buildings and appurtenances situated in the Township of Scipio, County of LaPorte and State of Indiana. Also the SouthEast Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio County of LaPorte and State of Indiana with the out issues and fractils thereof for and during the time of her natural life. Item Third. I give and divine the foregoing legacies as the same are in the second item of this my last will to my said wife as aforesaid and I hereby declare the said bequests are intended to be and are so given to her in full satisfaction and recompense of and for her dower and thirds which she can in any(?) claim out of my Estate and from and after my wife decease I give and bequeath the said lands hired articles(?) unto my children. Item Fourth. To my Son William Edward Crichton, I give divine and bequeath The North East forty acres of land to have and to hold the same together with all the hired articles(?) thereto belonging to him to his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever situated in the Township of Scipio County of LaPorte and State of Indiana lying in the NorthWest Quarter of Section Thirty-four which is the NorthEast Quarter of the NorthWest Quarter of said Section as above mentioned. Signed: James H. Crichton. Item fifth. To my Son John Crichton, I give divine and bequeath Forth acres of land lying in SouthEast Quarter of the NorthWest Quarter of Section Thirty four in Scipio Township, County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to him to his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item sixth. To my marrie daughter Helen Carver wife of S.E. Carver I give divine and bequeath Forty acres of land The North East forty of the South East Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to her to her heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item Seventh. To my daughter Isabella Lyman Miller, wife of Hendry Miller lying in the North West Forty acres of the South East Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to her to her heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item eighth. To my Daughter Fany Ogilvy Miller, wife of Godfrey Miller the South East forty acres of land lying in the South East Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to her to her heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Signed: James H. Crichton Item Ninth. To my son James Henderson Crichton I give divine and bequeath the South West forty acres of land lying in the South East Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to him to his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item Tenth. To my Daughter Mary Rose Smith, wife of Edward Smith The South West Forty acres of land lying in the North West Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of LaPorte and State of Indiana to have and to hold the same to her to her heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item Eleventh. To my Daughter Elspit Rose Loomis, wife of S Loomis The NorthWest forty acres of land lying in the North West Quarter of Section Thirty four in the Township of Scipio and County of La Porte and State of Indiana to have adn to hold the same to her to her heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. Item twelfth. While I view the proceedings provisions as made in accordance with the injunction to provide for my household I owe to him who is the great protector of all which civil society calls mine to remember his beloved church in this my last Will and Testament. I thereupon do give and bequeath the sum of Five hundred Dollars to the United Presbyterian Church of North America in trust for the home of the United Presbyterian Church of North America. Signed: James H. Crichton.....both Real and Personal remaining after all the foregoing legacies and bequests have been satisfied I give divine and bequeath to my eight children viz William Edward Crichton, John Crichton, Helen Crichton, Isabella Lyman Crichton, Fany Ogilvy Crichton, James Henderson Crichton, Mary Rose Crichton and Elspit Rose Crichton to be equally divided between them and their heirs share and share alike. Lastly, I appoint my sons William Edward Crichton and John Crichton to be executors of this my last will and Testament and to have one per cent of my personal property for their trouble. In Testimony Whereof I the said James H. Crichton have to this my last will and Testament contained on two sheets of paper and to every sheet thereof subscribed my name and affixed my seal on this tenth day of April one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty. Signed sealed and declared by the said James H. Crichton as and for his last Will and Testament. Signed: James H. Crichton.
The above Instrument consisting of two sheets was at the date thereof subscribed by James H. Crichton in the presence of us and each of us at the time of such subscription acknowledge that he made the same and declared the said instrument so subscribed by him to be his last will and Testament whereupon we then and there at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Signed: Jacob Lybrook of Stilwell, LaPorte County Ind, Edgar E Drom of Union Mills LaPorte County, Ind. Signed: James H. Crichton.
In Witness Whereof I the said James H. Crichton have to this my last will and testament contained in this said the four preceding pages set my hand to my hand to the bottom of each of the said four pages and to this last sheet and at the top of the four said pages where all the said sheets fixed together this 10 tenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighty. Signed: William Edward Crichton, James H. Crichton.
If my personal property do not cover the legacies Keep the land together till all is satisfied. James H. Crichton.
State of Indiana, LaPorte County SS: Be it Remembered that on the 10th day of May 1886 Edgar E Drom one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last will and testament of James H. Crichton late of said County deceased personally appeared before the Judge of the Circuit Court of LaPorte County in the State of Indiana and being duly sworn by the Clerk of said Court upon his oath declared and testified as follows: that is to say That on the 10th day of April 1880 he saw the said James H. Crichton sign his name to said instrument in writing as and for his last Will and Testament and that this deponent at the same time heard the said James H. Crichton declare the said instrument in writing to be his last Will and Testament and that the said instrument in writing was at the same time at the request of the said James H. Crichton and with his consent attested and subscribed by the said Edgar E Drom and Jacob Lybrook in the presence of the said Testator and in the presence of Each other as subscribing witnesses thereto and that the said James H. Crichton was at the time of the signing and subscribing of the said instrument in writing as aforesaid of full age (that is more than twenty one years of age) and of sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any coercion or restraint and as the said deponent verily believes and further deponent says not. Signed: E E Drom
Sworn to and subscribed by the said witness before me Charles S. McClung Clerk of said Court at LaPorte the 10th day of May 1886. In Attestation Whereof I have hereunto subscribed y name and affixed the seal of said Court. Signed: Chas S. McClung Clerk by H. W Sallwasser, Dpy.
State of Indiana, LaPorte County SS. I Charles S McClung clerk of the Circuit Court of LaPorte County Indiana do hereby certify that the within annexed Will and Testament of James H. Crichton has been duly admitted to probate and duly proved by the testimony of Edgar E Drom in proof thereof has been by me ....
Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at LaPorte this 10th day of May 1886. Signed: Chas S. McClung Clerk by Chas F. McClung, Deputy.
State of Indiana, LaPorte County SS: I Charles S. McClung Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for said County and State do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full true and complete copy of the last will and testament and of the certificate of Probated Endowed thereto of James H. Crichton late of said County deceased as the same appears on file and of Record in my office. In Attestation Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 21st day of May 1886. Chas S McClung Clerk by Chas F. McClung, Dpty. Filed June 5/86 at 3 ock P.M. D.J. McMuray, R. Lib.

Source: LaPorte County Index to Cemeteries, LaPorte County Library; Index to Deeds, LaPorte County Courthouse; Chapman, History of La Porte County, 1880, LaPorte County Library; Marriage Records, LaPorte County, IN, LaPorte County Library; Daniels, A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of LaPorte County, IN, 1904, LaPorte County Library.

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