Jason G. and Maria (Freseh) Sawyer, 7 North 52 West
Maria is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania in 1850, age 11, with Joseph Fresh 47 a German gunsmith, Mary 46, William 21, John 18, Hannah 16, Caroline 15, Susan 13, Maria 11, Julia 9, Rachel 8, Alexander 6, Charles 4, and Joseph 2.
Maria might be Jason's second wife. In 1850 Oxford County, Maine, on the same page as Levi Sawyer 58 and Mary 53, Jason G. Sawyer is farming, 24, with Hannah 26, both born in Maine.
In 1860 Allegany County, Maryland, J. G. Sawyer (SANZER in the Ancestry index) is a cooper, 30, with Maria 20, Summerfield 15, Mary 13, Catherine Mathews 28 and Edward Matthews 7.
In 1870 Allegany County, Maryland, Jason is 44, a shook maker, born in Maine, with Maria 33 Pennsylvania. Summer is 13 born in Pennsylvania, Martha 10, Gertrude 6, Ulysses G. 4, and Eunice ten months, all four born in Maryland.
"Shooks are disassembled barrel staves. In the 1870s they were often made of Pennsylvania oak. These pieces were sent to places like Cuba where they were assembled into barrels and filled with goods such as rum and molasses. The products could then be stored or sent to market. The men and companies who made these were known as "shook makers." "
In 1880 Dawson County, Nebraska, Jason is operating a hotel, 54, born in Maine, with Maria 44 in Pennsylvania. Gertrude 15, James 14, Eunice 10, and Suzzie 3 were born in Maryland.
Jason filed for an invalid petition on Feb 27, 1884 from Colorado, for service in 2, P. H. B. Md Inf.
"Potomac Home Brigade"
Jason claimed a quarter in section 7, 7N 52W in 1885.
Lieutenant Jason G. Sawyer 1826-1880 is buried in North Platte # 22970630.
BUT the Nebraska state census of 1885 Dawson County has Jason, a hotel keeper, 58, with Mariah 46, Ulysses 18, Eunice J. 15, and Elizabeth 8.
North Platte Telegraph, 22 May 1889
In this city on Saturday the 11th inst. At the age of 62 years, Jason G. Sawyer. The funeral occured Monday the 13th from the Methodist church under the auspices of Stephan A. Douglas Post No. 69 G.A.R., which he was a member.
April 8, 1891 North Platte " Mrs. Maria Sawyer died at her home in this city early Saturday morning of heart disease at the age of fifty-two years. The deceased was the widow of the late Jason G. Sawyer and mother of E. U. Sawyer. Funeral services were held at Methodist church Sunday afternoon."
Jason is buried in Lot 650 space 1, Maria space 3, "Baby" space 4
(Elizabeth Nemby Sawyer was born Feb 5, 1877 in Allegany County to Jason G. Swawyer and Maria Freseh, name Mullen in 1939.)
She's living in Los Angeles in 1930, married but no spouse, 53, with widowed sister Eunice J. Kramer is 61, ALbert J. Eurich 23, Helen Campbell 43, Wiliam A. Campbell 5, and Laurence L. Eurich 19.
1897 North Platte " U. G. Sawyer thinks the newspaper men of the town allow but little news to escape them, but they overlooked a surprise party at his house a few evenings ago. At this party dancing was the feature of amusement and every body present seemed to much enjoy the occasion."
1899 North Platte "U.G. Sawyer was on the streets yesterday for the first time after a brief but serious illness. Mr. Sawyer was taken ill a few days after his return from a trip to Dayton, Ore."
1900 " U. G.Sawyer expects to move his grocery store to the Buzza store room in the Third ward as soon as it is vacated by Rush & Murray."
1901 "U. G. Sawyer who is an applicant for engineer in one of the state institutions has been asked to report at Lincoln for examination.
1902 "U. G. Sawyer of Lincoln, arrived in town Tuesday night and is visiting tils family."
Ulysses Grant Sawyer 1866-1939 is buried in Hollywood, California # 188707599, with Alta May (Loudon) Sawyer 1865-1951
Christopher S. Sawyer 1856-1927 is buried in North Platte # 61000854, with Gheresa E. 1858-1925.
In 1885 Dawson County, Nebraska, Gertrude is 20, born in Maryland, married to David Van Dorn 32 a store clerk born in Indiana, with Ethel 4 and Burdett 2 both born in Nebraska.
Gertrude F. (Sawyer) Van Dorn 1865-1933 is buried in Yamhill County, Oregon # 10305794.
Eunice Sawyer and Wiliam A. Campbell, both of Holyoke, Colorado, married in Logan County, Colorado on June 28, 1888.
William Campbell, a railroad brakeman born Nov 1865 in Illinois, aand Eunice Sept 1869 in Maryland, are in Peonia Illinois in 1900, with nine kids. Earl 10 in Wyoming, Raymond 8 in Nebraska, Maud 6 in Kansas, Reta 4 and Walter 2 in Nebraska.
Eunice Sawyer Campbell, 35, born in Maryland, married Albert L. Eurich 46, born in Michigan, on July 24, 1905 in Waterville, Washington.
In 1920 Yamhill County, Oregon, Eunice is married to Henry Kramer 39. Raymond Campbell is 27, walter 21, and Reta 23. Albert Eurich is 13, born in Washington, and Lawrence 9 Eurich in Montana.
Eunice J. Kramer, born Sept 23, 1869 in Maryland, died Nov 10, 1944 in Los Angeles County.
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