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Mary Elizabeth Couch

Female 1856 - 1950  (93 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Elizabeth Couch was born on 17 Sep 1856 in Wabash Co, IL (daughter of Levi D. Couch and Harriet Bryant Litherland); died on 11 May 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 13 May 1950 in Roosevelt Cemetery, Gardena, CA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Roosevelt Memorial Park

    Mary married James C. Stewart on 17 Jul 1875 in Wabash Co, IL. James was born est 1856 in IL; died before 1930. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Lawrence Stewart was born est 1877 in IL.
    2. Noble R. Stewart was born in Mar 1879 in IL.
    3. Oliver J. Stewart was born in Apr 1881 in IL.
    4. Levi D. Stewart was born in Jan 1890 in WA.
    5. William B. Stewart was born in Nov 1896 in WA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Levi D. CouchLevi D. Couch was born on 17 Aug 1835 in Wabash Co, IL (son of Hiram Ransom Couch and Sarah Mary Starkey); died on 25 Sep 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    birth also given as 1834 (Frost gen.), buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash, IL

    Frech Family:

    Married: WFT Est 1851-1884
    Note:

    Sources:
    Repository:
    Name: Family History Library
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
    USA
    www.familysearch.org

    Title: International Genealogical Index
    Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    Note: Family group record submitted to request LDS temple ordinances.
    Search performed using PAF Insight on 26 Jun 2004
    Text: LEVI D. COUCH; Male; Birth: 17 AUG 1834 Friendsville, Wabash, Illinois; Death: 25 SEP 1912; Baptism: 07 MAY 1981 PROVO; Endowment: 01 OCT 1981 PROVO; Sealing to Parents: 15 OCT 1981 PROVO; HIRAM R. COUCH / MARY MRS COUCH; Father: HIRAM R. COUCH; Mother: MARY MRS COUCH; Batch Number: F792972; Sheet: 050; Source Call No.: 1260779 Type: Film

    Levi married Harriet Bryant Litherland. Harriet (daughter of William LITHERLAND and Elizabeth Betsey WOOD) was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 26 Mar 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Harriet Bryant LitherlandHarriet Bryant Litherland was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Wabash Co, IL (daughter of William LITHERLAND and Elizabeth Betsey WOOD); died on 26 Mar 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. 1. Mary Elizabeth Couch was born on 17 Sep 1856 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 11 May 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 13 May 1950 in Roosevelt Cemetery, Gardena, CA.
    2. Walter Wade Couch was born on 23 Jan 1861 in Lancaster, Wabash Co, IL; died on 27 Jul 1922 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN; was buried on 30 Jul 1922 in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.
    3. Melissa Couch was born on 15 Nov 1862; died on 24 Nov 1951; was buried in Kirk Cemetery, Ina, Jefferson Co, IL.
    4. Joseph Page Couch was born on 1 Feb 1865 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 21 Oct 1933 in Carter Co, MO; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Alton, Oregon Co, MO.
    5. Bertha Couch was born on 06 Jul 1867 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 04 Oct 1938 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    6. Norah Ellen Couch was born on 8 Dec 1869 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 17 Jul 1881 in Claremont, Richland Co, IL; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Claremont, Richland Co, IL.
    7. Evalena Couch was born on 8 Dec 1869; died on 24 Dec 1949; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Hiram Ransom Couch was born on 21 Aug 1809 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY (son of Levi Couch and Cynthia HIGGINS); died on 26 Oct 1874 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    birth also given as 1810 (Frost Gen.), buried Friendsville Cemetery, Wabash Co., IL. Sergeant in BlackHawk Indian War.

    Hiram married Sarah Mary Starkey about 1825 in Allegany Co, NY. Sarah (daughter of John STARKEY) was born on 11 Nov 1809 in OH; died on 6 Dec 1880 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Mary Starkey was born on 11 Nov 1809 in OH (daughter of John STARKEY); died on 6 Dec 1880 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    also given as Sarah Polly Starkey 1809-1880 (Frech Family)

    birth year also given as 1813 NY


    Birth:
    Alternate info on pages watched by "TheCouches" on WeRelate.org wiki

    Sarah Mary Starkey b. 11-11-1809 Ohio, d. 12-6-1880

    Children:
    1. Sarah K. Couch was born on 8 Sep 1831 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 9 Sep 1889 in Wabash Co, IL.
    2. William Couch was born on 21 Jun 1832 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 22 Jun 1832 in Wabash Co, IL.
    3. 2. Levi D. Couch was born on 17 Aug 1835 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 25 Sep 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. Esther Cynthia Couch was born on 4 May 1837 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 18 Dec 1923 in Sumner, Richland Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    5. Elder Walter Ransom Couch was born on 14 Sep 1839 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 22 Nov 1917 in Golden, Jefferson Co, CO; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    6. Ebenezer Bostwick Couch was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died in Jan 1925.
    7. Bradley S. Couch was born on 1 Feb 1844 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 21 Jun 1930 in West Salem, Edwards Co, IL; was buried in Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards Co, IL.
    8. Charles Eastman Couch was born on 6 May 1846 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 23 Jul 1850 in Wabash Co, IL.
    9. Susan Fordyce Couch was born on 28 Jun 1848 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 28 Jan 1928 in Beaver City, Furnas Co, NE; was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Beaver City, Furnas Co, NE.
    10. Harriet Eliza Couch was born on 3 Jan 1851 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died after 1885 in IL.
    11. Lewis Albert Couch was born on 2 Sep 1853 in Wabash Co, IL; died in Jun 1854 in Wabash Co, IL.

  3. 6.  William LITHERLAND was born on 30 Mar 1808 in Jefferson Co, KY (son of George O. LITHERLAND and Catherine COURTER); died on 4 Mar 1844 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

    William married Elizabeth Betsey WOOD on 31 Aug 1830 in Wabash Co, IL. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph WOOD and Leah GREATHOUSE) was born on 04 Oct 1809 in Compton's Fort, Wabash Co, IL; died on 06 Dec 1886 in Wabash, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Betsey WOOD was born on 04 Oct 1809 in Compton's Fort, Wabash Co, IL (daughter of Joseph WOOD and Leah GREATHOUSE); died on 06 Dec 1886 in Wabash, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth "Betsy" Wood

    More Wood ancestors and children available

    Children:
    1. Leah LITHERLAND was born on 3 Sep 1831 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    2. 3. Harriet Bryant Litherland was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 26 Mar 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    3. George Ogle LITHERLAND was born on 26 Dec 1833 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died on 1 Oct 1910 in Adam's Corner, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. William LITHERLAND was born on 20 Apr 1836 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    5. Jane LITHERLAND was born on 3 Apr 1838 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died in 1850.
    6. Mary LITHERLAND was born on 25 Mar 1841 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    7. Joseph LITHERLAND was born on 25 Mar 1841 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died in 1910 in Wabash Co, IL.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Levi Couch was born on 22 Jun 1783 in New Preston, Litchfield Co, CT (son of Capt. Ebenezer Couch, Jr. and Sarah KINNEY); died in 1875 in CT.

    Notes:

    death also listed as aft 1838 in Timberville, Wabash Co., IL

    "Combined history of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash counties, Illinois. With illustrations ... and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers "

    In 1816, quite a little colony left Alleghany county, New York, to make their homes upon the wild frontiers. Among these with their families, were George W. Higgins, John Higgios, Willis Higgins, Edward Brines, Henry Utter, Lemuel Haskins, David Moss, John Harrison, Benjamin Smith, and Levi Couch. They secured boats at the Alleghany river and floated down to the Ohio, and thence to Evansville. Here they procured keel-boats and came up the Wabash, landing at Old Palmyra. Of this little band of emigrants, five families settled in Lancaster precinct, John Higgins, Couch, Moss, Harrison and Smith. The others located in Friendsville. Others of an early date who located in Lancaster precinct were, Isaac Harues, Henry Cusick, James McMullen, George and David Pugh, George and Andrew Knight, James Rollins, Jessie Jones, Geo. Glick Elias Baily, Rozander Smith, Samuel Fisher and others.

    Doug's Note: Levi's son Hiram and grandson Levi, both came from Allegheny, NY.

    Died:
    alt death year "aft 1838, Timberville, Wabash Co, IL (Higgins-Mapes Family Association)

    Levi married Cynthia HIGGINS in 1804. Cynthia (daughter of George W. Higgins and Patience Mapes) was born in 1785; died on 4 Feb 1828 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried on 18 Feb 1828 in Couch-Higgins Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Cynthia HIGGINS was born in 1785 (daughter of George W. Higgins and Patience Mapes); died on 4 Feb 1828 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried on 18 Feb 1828 in Couch-Higgins Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Cynthia "Lucy" Higgins is 2nd wife of Levi

    "Combined history of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash counties, Illinois. With illustrations ... and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers "

    In 1816, quite a little colony left Alleghany county, New York, to make their homes upon the wild frontiers. Among these with their families, were George W. Higgins, John Higgios, Willis Higgins, Edward Brines, Henry Utter, Lemuel Haskins, David Moss, John Harrison, Benjamin Smith, and Levi Couch. They secured boats at the Alleghany river and floated down to the Ohio, and thence to Evansville. Here they procured keel-boats and came up the Wabash, landing at Old Palmyra. Of this little band of emigrants, five families settled in Lancaster precinct, John Higgins, Couch, Moss, Harrison and Smith. The others located in Friendsville. Others of an early date who located in Lancaster precinct were, Isaac Harues, Henry Cusick, James McMullen, George and David Pugh, George and Andrew Knight, James Rollins, Jessie Jones, Geo. Glick Elias Baily, Rozander Smith, Samuel Fisher and others.


    Buried:
    Couch-Higgins Cemetery is located one mile north of Friendsville, on the southwest corner of Section 14, Township 1N, Range 13 west.

    Children:
    1. Ebenezer J. Couch, Sr. was born on 23 Dec 1805 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 18 Dec 1883 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    2. Lora Sophia COUCH was born on 10 Feb 1808 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1877.
    3. 4. Hiram Ransom Couch was born on 21 Aug 1809 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 26 Oct 1874 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. Mary Diantha COUCH was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 12 Mar 1855 in IL.
    5. Mary Samantha COUCH was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 01 Oct 1858 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
    6. Sarah K. COUCH was born in 1814 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1850.
    7. Cynthia COUCH was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1874.
    8. Eunice COUCH was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1878.
    9. Elizabeth COUCH was born on 05 Jul 1818 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 27 Mar 1877; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    10. Levi Couch was born in 1821 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 08 May 1871 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    11. Patience M. Couch was born in 1823 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 02 Feb 1912 in Sonoma Co, California; was buried in Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co, CA.

  3. 10.  John STARKEY

    Notes:

    There is a John Starkey, b. 1788 CT, residence in NY 1850 census. No Sarah Mary in household, but by then she would have been married with children and grandchildren. He is the right age to be possible father.

    Children:
    1. 5. Sarah Mary Starkey was born on 11 Nov 1809 in OH; died on 6 Dec 1880 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

  4. 12.  George O. LITHERLAND was born on 1 Apr 1783 in MD (son of John K. LITHERLAND and Mary); died on 25 Jan 1865 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Found on family search.org shows him being born in
    Georgetown,Beaver,Pennsylvania.Also shows birthdate as 1789
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    George married Catherine COURTER on 24 Feb 1806 in Jefferson Co, KY. Catherine (daughter of Matthew COURTER and Mary TINDALL) died on 6 Feb 1879 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Catherine COURTER (daughter of Matthew COURTER and Mary TINDALL); died on 6 Feb 1879 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. 6. William LITHERLAND was born on 30 Mar 1808 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 4 Mar 1844 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    2. Mathew LITHERLAND was born in 1811 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 18 Dec 1864 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    3. Mary Pauline LITHERLAND was born on 1 Sep 1812 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 14 Aug 1848 in Wabash Co, IL.
    4. John Buchanan LITHERLAND was born in 1816 in Perry Co, IN.
    5. James LITHERLAND was born in 1817 in Wabash Co, IL; died in 1850.
    6. George LITHERLAND was born in 1819 in Wabash Co, IL.
    7. Nancy LITHERLAND was born in 1820 in Wabash Co, IL.
    8. Elisha LITHERLAND was born on 30 Sep 1822 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 27 Oct 1905 in Adam's Corner, Wabash Co, IL.
    9. Catherine LITHERLAND was born in 1825 in Wabash Co, IL.
    10. Ira LITHERLAND was born in 1829 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    11. Rebecca LITHERLAND was born in 1830 in Wabash Co, IL; died in 1860.
    12. Sarah Elizabeth LITHERLAND was born in 1831 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    13. Amy LITHERLAND was born in 1835 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
    14. Martha LITHERLAND was born about 1837 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.

  6. 14.  Joseph WOOD was born on 5 Aug 1786 in Berkeley Co, WV (son of John Wood, Sr. and Martha Ogle); died in 1868 in Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Berkeley, VA is now Berkeley WV

    Joseph married Leah GREATHOUSE on 11 Jul 1808 in Vincennes, Knox Co, IN. Leah (daughter of Enoch GREATHOUSE) was born in 1790; died in 1829. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Leah GREATHOUSE was born in 1790 (daughter of Enoch GREATHOUSE); died in 1829.
    Children:
    1. Alexander WOOD
    2. Abner WOOD
    3. 7. Elizabeth Betsey WOOD was born on 04 Oct 1809 in Compton's Fort, Wabash Co, IL; died on 06 Dec 1886 in Wabash, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. Catherine WOOD was born on 3 Aug 1811.
    5. Eli WOOD was born on 14 Dec 1813.
    6. Susanna WOOD was born on 14 Feb 1815.
    7. Joseph WOOD, Jr. was born on 15 Jun 1819 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 27 Apr 1859 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
    8. Joshua WOOD was born on 30 Nov 1817 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 May 1872 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    9. Ira WOOD was born on 21 Jun 1824 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 15 May 1875.


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