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     Theodore Roosevelt was born on 22 September 1831 at New York, New York.¹ He was the son of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt and Margaret Barnhill. Theodore Roosevelt married Martha Bullock on 22 December 1853 at Roswell, Cob County, Georgia.¹ Theodore Roosevelt died on 9 February 1878 at New York, New York, at age 46 years, 4 months and 18 days.¹

     Reverend Doctor. Rev. John Van der Veer D. D. was born on 5 May 1800. He was the son of Henry Van der Veer and Gertrude Kline. Rev. John Van der Veer D. D. married Maria E. Cooper circa 1825. Rev. John Van der Veer D. D. died on 28 April 1878 at age 77 years, 11 months and 23 days.

     Elizabeth Soules was born on 17 February 1793.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Soules and Achsah Hollinshead. As of circa 1807,her married name was Lount.² Elizabeth Soules married Samuel Lount circa 1807.² Elizabeth Soules died on 19 May 1878 at Oakland County, Michigan, at age 85 years, 3 months and 2 days.¹ Elizabeth Soules was buried in the Oakland Hills Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.¹

     Also called Lizzie.¹ Elizabeth Reeder was born in 1865. She was the daughter of Daniel Reeder and Elizabeth Bateman.¹ Elizabeth Reeder died on 20 June 1878 at age 13 years. She died at the age of thirteen years.^1,2

     Elizabeth Fate was born in 1851 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Wiiliam Fate and Mahala (?). Elizabeth Fate married Amos R. Stalcup, son of Stephen W. Stalcup and Sarah Ann Smock, on 1 July 1866 at Orange County, Indiana.¹ Elizabeth Fate died in July 1878 at Elnora, Indiana, at age 27 years.

     Reverend. Rev. David Van Cleave Smock was given the middle name from a relative? "Cleave, Mary V. married Ryker, John on 17 Jun 1784 in Lincoln County, Kentucky." He was born on 13 November 1808 at Hanover, Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of Samuel V. Smock and Rachel Ryker. Rev. David Van Cleave Smock was educated between 1827 and 1844; as a minister, in lieu of a gift of land from his father in the amount of 80 acres. He began his relegious schooling under Rev. J. F. Crowe. He continued his schooling at Hanover College in Madison, Indiana, but never received a degree. He received an Honorary Master's Degree while a trustee of the College. He was liscensed to preach in 1834. He married Margaret Ann Brown on 8 October 1835 at Jefferson County, Indiana; (records also show marriage in Rush County, on same date).² Rev. David Van Cleave Smock lived between November 1838 and April 1839 at Mississippi; Poor health forced the family to spend a winter in the south.

In 1840, Rev. David Van Cleave Smock appeared on the census at Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana, Details provided: The family of David V. Smock, page 143, line 13, consists of 1 male, 30-40 years old, 1 female under 5, 1 female, 20-30 years old, 1 person of employed in "Learned" occupation.

He relocated to Crittenden County, Kentucky, in 1852. He married Anna Eliza Sherrill on 1 January 1852 at Rushville, Rush County, Indiana; A LDS record. Rev. David Van Cleave Smock relocated to Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, in 1853. He relocated to Keokuk County, Iowa, in 1853; He is noted as a pioneer of the county. He relocated to Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, in 1858. He was preached against slavery and saw his sons fight for the North during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. He was elected Superintendant of Schools between 1861 and 1867. He was pastor of the local Presbyterian church. He died on 31 December 1878 at Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa, at age 70 years, 1 month and 18 days. Rev. David Van Cleave Smock was buried in Keota Cemetery (Section 103, row 9), Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa.
"The Rev. David Van Cleave Smock kept a diary all of his life. The original is now in the possession of his great-grandchildren. In 1939, his great-grandchildren, publishers of "The Keota Eagle" printed copies of the diary and distributed it among his descendents. The original printed version was 24 pages long."

     Henry Jonathan Williams was born in 1791.¹ He was the son of General Jonathan Williams.¹ Henry Jonathan Williams married Julia Rush, daughter of Doctor Benjamin Rush and Julia Stockton, on 17 June 1820.¹ Henry Jonathan Williams was an attorney at Philadelphia.¹ He died in 1879 at age 88 years.¹

     Daniel Rush was born in 1811. He was the son of David Rush and Mary Lewis. Daniel Rush died in 1879 at age 68 years.

     Sarah Ann Smock was born circa 1811 at Shelby County, Kentucky.^5,1 She was the daughter of Matthew Smock and Tiney Scomp.^2,3,4 Sarah Ann Smock was a witness where Matthew Smock removed to a new residence circa 1825 at Greene County, Indiana.

On 1 June 1830, Sarah Ann Smock was enumerated with Matthew Smock on the census at Greene County, Indiana, Details provided: "Female, age 15-20."³

Sarah Ann Smock married Stephen W. Stalcup, son of Eli Stalcup and Mary Gambling, circa 1832 at Greene County, Indiana; His 3rd.^6,1

On 1 June 1840, Sarah Ann Smock was enumerated with Stephen W. Stalcup on the census at Greene County, Indiana, Details provided: "Female age 20-30."



On 24 August 1850, Sarah Ann Smock was enumerated with Stephen W. Stalcup on the census at Stafford Township, Greene County, Indiana, Details provided: Sarah A., age 39, born in Kentucky.⁷



On 27 June 1860, Sarah Ann Smock was enumerated with Stephen W. Stalcup on the census at Stafford Township, Greene County, Indiana, Details provided: Sarah Ann, age 49, born in Kentucky.⁸

Sarah Ann Smock died in 1879 at Greene County, Indiana.¹

     Emily F. Vander Veer was born in 1846. She was the daughter of Thomas M. Vander Veer and Margaret D. Smock. Emily F. Vander Veer married Thomas C. Wheeler in 1869; (Thomas' second marriage.). Emily F. Vander Veer died in 1879 at age 33 years.

     Also called Jane Smock. Jenny Smock was born in 1794. She was the daughter of Hendrick Smock and Margaret Van Brunt. As of 17 April 1811,her married name was Gardiner.¹ Jenny Smock married Thomas Gardiner on 17 April 1811 at Washington County, Kentucky.¹ Jenny Smock died in 1879 at age 85 years.

     Child Tuttle was born circa 1869 at Indiana. Child Tuttle was the child of William Henry Harrison Tuttle and Virginia Frances Smock. Child Tuttle died in 1879 at Indiana.

     Alta Irene Gittings was born on 24 June 1879 at Soda Springs, Colorado. She was the daughter of Albert Gittings and Sara Fena Stewart. Alta Irene Gittings died in October 1879 at Walla Walla, Washington, at age 3 months.

     Thomas M. Vander Veer was born in 1807. He married Margaret D. Smock, daughter of John H. Smock and Elizabeth du Bois, in 1828. Thomas M. Vander Veer died in 1880 at age 73 years.

     Freddie G. Smock was born in 1872. He was the son of George Henry Smock and Jane Maria Gaston. Freddie G. Smock died in 1880 at age 8 years.

     Nancy Smock was born on 27 November 1806 at Mercer County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Jacob Smock and Anna Banta. Nancy Smock married John Isaac Van Arsdalen, son of Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen and Elizabeth Van Arsdalen, on 14 October 1824 at Mercer County, Kentucky.¹ Nancy Smock died on 5 January 1880 at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, at age 73 years, 1 month and 9 days. Nancy Smock was buried in Springhill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

     Also called Betsy. Elizabeth Cocke Buckler was born on 4 December 1804 at Campbell County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Henry Buckler and Elizabeth Talbot. As of circa 1820,her married name was Smock. Elizabeth Cocke Buckler married William Smock, son of Hendrick Smock and Margaret Van Brunt, on 20 July 1826 at Washington County, Kentucky. Elizabeth Cocke Buckler died on 12 January 1880 at Washington, Marion County, Indiana, at age 75 years, 1 month and 8 days.

     John Kline was so described: "a man of exemplary, devoted christian life, genial in spirit and abundant in hospitality, of unostentations manners, but yet of positive strength of character, who exerted a widespread influence for good." It is further recorded that he was regarded in later life "the patriarch of the section of country in which he lived commanding more than the respect of all who knew him." He was born on 8 August 1784. He was the son of John William Kline and Aeltje Smock. John Kline married Catherine Williamson on 27 October 1804. John Kline married Eleanor Wyckoff on 27 January 1841. John Kline died on 20 January 1880 at Homestead, Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 95 years, 5 months and 12 days.

     Anne Vanderveer was born on 16 December 1797. She was the daughter of Garret G. Vanderveer and Jane Griggs. Anne Vanderveer married Hendrick Smock, son of Hendrick Smock and Sarah Lane, on 11 December 1816. As of 11 December 1816,her married name was Smock. Anne Vanderveer died on 14 February 1880 at age 82 years, 1 month and 29 days.

     Moses Thayer Thomson was born on 6 September 1791 at Swansea, New Hampshire.¹ He was the son of Roger Thomson and Rachel Thayer.¹ Moses Thayer Thomson died on 9 September 1880 at Swansea, New Hampshire, at age 89 years and 3 days.¹

     John David Hollinshead was born on 8 August 1853 at Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois.² He was the son of Joshua L. Hollinshead and Nancy S. Ingham.

On 1 June 1860, John David Hollinshead was enumerated with Elizabeth Rush on the census at Whiteside County, Illinois, Details provided: noted as "Grandson."

John David Hollinshead was a river pilot on the Mississippi River before 1880.³ He was Silver Miner between 1880 and 1881 at Idaho. He died circa 1881 at Idaho. "My father (George Leland) had gone with his brothers (John D. and Reuben P.) to seek their fortune in the silver mines of Idaho, but after his older brother died he returned to Illinois." - Emma-Jane Hollinshead.

     Ann Wilson was related to S. Emma Wilson; daughter of a father born in Canada (of English descent) and mother born in England.¹ Ann Wilson was born circa 1838 at England.² She married John Wilson before 1858. Ann Wilson died in 1881.

     Nancy Plank was born in 1805. She was the daughter of Henry Plank and Margaret Van Ingen. Nancy Plank married Selah Farwell, son of Solomon Farwell and Sabina Burlingame, in 1827. Nancy Plank died in 1881 at age 76 years. (or 1884).

     David Rush was born on 4 February 1799. He was the son of David Rush and Mary Lewis. David Rush died on 4 February 1881 at age 82 years.

     Betsey S. Wheeler was born on 30 May 1800 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.^2,3 She married Levi Pierce, son of Isaac Pierce and Anna Fitch, on 9 March 1818 at Rehoboth, Massachusetts.^4,5 Betsey S. Wheeler died on 23 February 1881 at Columbus, Ohio, at age 80 years, 8 months and 21 days.^1,3

     Tsar Aleksandr II Nikolayevich was born on 29 April 1818 at Moscow, Russia.¹ He was the son of Tsar Nikolay I Pavlovich.² Tsar Aleksandr II Nikolayevich died on 13 March 1881 at St. Petersburg, Russia, at age 62 years, 10 months and 13 days. He was mortally wounded by bombs in a plot sponsored by People's Will.¹

     Leota Philp was born on 27 February 1881 at Harrison, Clare County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Philp and Sarah Ann Reader.¹ Leota Philp died in April 1881 at age 1 month.¹ Leota Philp was buried in the Vernon Cemetery, Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan.¹

     James Abram Garfield, 20th President of the United States was a witness where Benjamin Ludden and Eunice Holbrook an ancestor of President James Abram Garfield.² James Abram Garfield, 20th President of the United States was born on 19 November 1831 at Orange, Ohio.³ He was the son of Abraham Garfield and Eliza Ballou.¹ James Abram Garfield, 20th President of the United States was the successor of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, 19th President of the United States; 19th President of the United States. 20th President of the United States between 4 March 1881 and 2 July 1881. James Abram Garfield, 20th President of the United States was wounded by an assassin named Charles Julius Guiteau on 2 July 1881 at Washington, District of Columbia.⁴ He was the 7th cousin, 4x removed (via Thomas Holbrooke Sr., 1599-1677), of the compiler. He died on 19 September 1881 at Ebron, New Jersey, at age 49 years and 10 months. He died of blood poisoning while recuperating from his wound.⁴

     Archie F. Hollinshead was born on 5 March 1876 at Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of Daniel Hollinshead and Rebecca M. Hubbell.

On 1 June 1880, Archie F. Hollinshead was enumerated with Daniel Hollinshead on the census at Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Archie F. Hollinshead died on 5 December 1881 at Spring Valley, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 5 years and 9 months.¹ Archie F. Hollinshead was buried in the Hollinshead Family Cemetery, Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois.

     Archibald Cameron Smock was born on 8 December 1820 at Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of Samuel V. Smock and Rachel Ryker. Archibald Cameron Smock married Hannah Moore on 5 March 1842 at Marion County, Indiana.¹ Archibald Cameron Smock died on 29 December 1881 at age 61 years and 21 days.

     Lydia Smock was born on 26 June 1840. She was the daughter of William Hendrick Smock and Emeline Longstreet. Lydia Smock died on 7 April 1882 at age 41 years, 9 months and 12 days.

     Her married name was Smock. Rebecca Taylor was born on 15 September 1803 at Fallowfield, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Peter Wayne Smock, son of Leonard Smock and Jane Wayne, circa 1821 at Crawford County, Pennsylvania.¹ Rebecca Taylor married Thomas Sutton Abbott circa 1844 at Crawford County, Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1855,her married name was McCracken. Rebecca Taylor married James McCracken circa 1855 at Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca Taylor died on 28 May 1882 at Greenwood, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 78 years, 8 months and 13 days.¹

     Diana Thompson was born on 4 August 1827.¹ She married Abraham H. Smock, son of Jacob Smock and Mary de Mott, on 31 August 1852.¹ As of 31 August 1852,her married name was Smock. Diana Thompson died on 26 June 1882 at age 54 years, 10 months and 22 days.¹

     Mehitable May Applebee was named for her mother's mother. She was born on 8 January 1840 at Lisbon (formerly Concord), Grafton County, New Hampshire.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Benjamin Applebee and Mary Ann Morse.¹ She was found in the household of Moses Page and "Mary A." in 1850, along with Nathan Applebee. Following Mehitable and Nathan were two Page sons, younger in years. If Mehitable and Nathan were sons of Mary A. from a previous marriage, why didn't they get a new name when Mary A. remarried? Perhaps "Mary A." means "Mary Applebee" and she was their aunt, and both parents of Mehitable and Nathan were dead. Mary was old enough to be their mother, Nathan born when she was 18. However, "Mary A." in the census return implies Mary Applebee Page, and thus would more likely be their aunt. Early census returns, 1830 and 1840 would provide a clearer picture. - Followup: Mary Ann Morse, widow of Benjamin Appleby. Before 1850.

On 23 August 1850, Mehitable May Applebee was enumerated with Moses Page on the census at Lisbon Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire, Details provided: Mehitable Applebee, age 10.⁶

Mehitable May Applebee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Moses Page at Lisbon Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire.⁷ Mehitable May Applebee appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Ann Morse at Lisbon Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire.⁸

On 10 July 1860, Mehitable May Applebee appeared on the census at Lisbon Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire, Details provided: Mehitable M. Applebee, age 20, a seamstress (in the household of George Brummer, a tailor from Germany), born in NH.⁹

She married Private Albert Gardner Lawrence, son of Albert Lawrence and Sylvia Hadley, before 1862; Her 1st. Mehitable May Applebee Filed a pension claim as widow of Albert G. Lawrence, app # 48,675 and cert # 27,362. A "Hollinshead J." is noted as claiming as a minor 4 Sep 1865, app # 118,433 and cert # 94,208. On 31 March 1864. She married Joshua L. Hollinshead, son of John Hollinshead and Elizabeth Rush, on 5 April 1865 at Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois; His 2nd (widower). Her 2nd (Civil War widow).^10,11,4

On 15 August 1870, Mehitable May Applebee was enumerated with Joshua L. Hollinshead on the census at Ustick, Whiteside County, Illinois, Details provided: Keeping house, age 30, born in New Hampshire.¹²



On 1 June 1880, Mehitable May Applebee was enumerated with Joshua L. Hollinshead on the census at Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, Details provided: "Wife, white, age 40, born in New Hampshire, occupation Keeping House, father born in New Hampshire, mother born in New Hampshire."¹³

Mehitable May Applebee died on 9 July 1882 at Fulton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 42 years, 6 months and 1 day.⁴ Mehitable May Applebee was buried in the Hollinshead Family Cemetery, Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois.

     Anne Neal was born on 4 February 1806 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ She married Reverend Richard Falley Cleveland, son of William Cleveland and Margaret Falley, on 10 September 1829 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ Anne Neal died on 19 July 1882 at Holland Patent, New York, at age 76 years, 5 months and 15 days.¹

     A Families Tale: There are two stories told in this family about why James Bruce Carmichael came to the New World, and why he took the name of his mother, Stewart. One story has it that he got in a terrible fight with his brother. The fight was such that the brother was left nearly dead and James ran from justice, to Canada, and not sure if the brother lived or died, he changed his name to Stewart. (He may have boarded ship as a Stewart as well.) He never had contact again with Scotland, and the family has been in the dark about it's familial origins since. The second story has it that he may have perpetrated some petty crime. Even the act of stealing a lamb (these being harsh times in Scotland, you do what you had to to eat) brought about stern punishment: fifteen lashes, five each in three separate villages, and then banishment from the shores of Scotland. A simple run-in with the law could have resulted in a need to go to Canada. Someday the truth will come out. In the either case, a brother might have come along with him. - Robert Brian Stewart, from the tales told him by Eugene Stewart, 26 Mar 1998. Another Families Tale: "My (Brian Bartley) grandfather (Stanley Sidney Stewart) also related a story about how when the family was still living in the Trenton area that a lawyer came right out onto the log raft where James and some of his grown sons were working to try to get him to accept an inheritance from his father, but that James would not acknowledge the relationship because of some resentment against his father."³ The fact that there was an inheritance pre-dated the Alcock scam. Also called James Bruce Carmichael.^4,5 James Carmichael Stewart was born after 3 April 1798. If age 73 at next birthday per 1871 census. He was born in 1799 at Hatton House?, near Glasgow?, Scotland!.^6,7 He was born on 24 April 1800 at Argylshire, Scotland.^4,2,8,9,5 He was the son of Lord Bruce Carmichael and Phoebe Stewart. James Carmichael Stewart was christened on 22 June 1801 at Wiston & Roberton District, Lanarkshire, Scotland; This is a possible christning, James Carmichael, by father, James Carmichael, mother's name not noted.¹⁰ He immigrated to Canada arriving 1816; "Grandma [Adah Elizabeth Stewart] always told us that James fled Scotland with a brother and that there had been some kind of trouble."^2,5 As of after 1816, also called James Bruce Carmichael Stewart. "The notes also mention that James Stewart landed on the Trent River."¹¹ He married Ann Collier, daughter of Peter Collier and Elizabeth Hicks, on 8 June 1823 at Newcastle, Ontario, Canada; Prior to 1831, it was illegal for Methodists and others to perform marriages in Upper Canada; but legal for Presbyterian. The marriage of James and Ann is not in the Newcastle Registers for that reason.^12,2 James Carmichael Stewart purchased land 25 November 1839 at Percy Township, Ontario, Canada. Purchased from the Canada Company the North 1/2 of Lot 4, Concession 3, and the South 1/2 of Lot 5, Concession 5. (No record of the deed being issued in the index.).¹³ He was Presbyterian.¹⁴

On 12 January 1852, James Carmichael Stewart was Head of Household on the census at Percy Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, Details provided: "Yeoman, age 52 (next birthday).". Enumerated with him were Ann Collier, Mary Ann Stewart, Richard Stewart Sr., James B. Stewart, Francis Stewart, Elizabeth Jane Stewart and Phoebe Stewart.¹⁴

James Carmichael Stewart had descendants named for him, namely: James Henry Stewart.

On 2 April 1871, James Carmichael Stewart was Head of Household on the census at Brock Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, Details provided: "Age 73 (at next birthday); born in Scotland; religion: Church of Scotland; origin: Scotch; Yeoman (penciled in after: Farmer).". Enumerated with him were Ann Collier, James B. Stewart, Margaret Argue, Arsnesithy J. Stewart, Richard Stewart, Elizabeth A. Stewart, Pheobe Stewart and Ellen Amanda Stewart.^15,16

James Carmichael Stewart died on 11 August 1882 at the home of son James on Islay St., Lot 2, Concession 5, Thorah, Thorah (now Brock) Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, at age 82 years, 3 months and 18 days.^3,5 James Carmichael Stewart was buried in Old Church Cemetery (stone Presbyterian Church), Beaverton, Durham County, Ontario, Canada. Thorah Township's Thomson Cemetery (abandoned)- Orange Hall, Beaverton, Ontario?¹⁷
"The Swindle: A picture of James Bruce Carmichael, at age 14 or 15, was said to have been seen hanging in Hutton Castle, Scotland. Hutton Castle is found in one of Berwick, Peebles, Roxburgh or Selkirk Counties, built in the 16th Century, and built in the style of a Towers or Tower Houses, a style mainly around 1540-1680. This picture, or the story of this picture, may have been the prop in a scam attempted on this family (as well as many other American familys from their ancestors European homes). A Ms. Rose Alcock presented herself to the family in Canada and Michigan. She claimed she was next of kin, her mother was a sister who married a brother of Bruce (the age difference was commented on) and as next of kin the Alcock's got to live in the castle. She exclaimed that the man in a picture on the wall in one of their homes resembled or matched the one in the portrait in Hutton Castle. Later, a law firm in Scotland got in touch with the Stewart's, and the family gave Power of Attorney to Richard Manley, son of John Sr., to handle all arrangements. This was an inheritance and said to be in the amount of some $10,000 per family. However, it's release required that some fees, of the "usual kind," to be paid for up front. Apparently the money was raised and sent, and Manley was notified to meet the lawyer who would arrive by ship. However, while enroute, the story goes, the lawyer received word from Scotland and was ordered to turn right around. Manley never met the lawyer, and Rose Alcock never resurfaced. Eugene (Ralph, William, John, James) and Minerva visited Scotland and found no answers. That noble blood was assumed may have arisen because there was a difference between "Lord" (nobility) and "Laird" (landowner), and this amounted to some confusion as Lairds became Lords without the royal blood as family stories altered reality, as they are wont to do. But an American might not know that, and this was perhaps the hook to catch an unsuspecting American family and fleece them."

"From the Chief of Carmichael: "Thanks for your interesting message and for the congratulations. I became Chief in 1981 after nearly 170 years without a Carmichael chief resident at Carmichael . So although late your congratulations are welcomed even though Scottish Chiefs are not elected as such but have merely proven their seniority in descent from the earliest Carmichaels on record "founders of the family" around 1292. I have not previously heard of your branch of the family or of this brother trouble but I suspect your ancestors were from Appin or Lismore in Argyl where the Carmichaels and Stewarts of Appin were very close. Back in time the illegitimate children of King Jame IV from his Carmichael of Carmichael mistress were Stewarts and their descendants travelled widely and were closely aligned to Stewart of Galloway and Stewart of Appin so there is definitely a strong precedent for your ancestor's decision to drop Carmichael for his wife's Stewart even without the possible murder charge on his brother's life. In this century whilst we were chiefless the Stewarts took Carmichael as a sept and much publicity related thereto in the 1960's and 1970's. Since 1980 I have been reclaiming our rights to Carmichaels as a seperate distinctly different clan. Good luck with your research." - Richard Carmichael of Carmichael (30th Chief) (26th Baron), Lord Carmichael, Thursday, April 09, 1998."

     "William H. Philp." "William Huddleston Philp?" If following path his father's name took, John Hamilton Philp, second son named for mother's father, John Hamilton, let's assume William Huddleston is 2nd son, name for Harriet's father, i.e. William Huddleston. Harriet Emily Philp recounts "My father William Philp's family ancestry has been traced back to King Jame's time (early 1600's), our branch of the family was sent to Ireland to quell the riots as officers in the army, another to Australia."⁴ William H. Philp was related to Lydia Almedia Philp; born to a father born in Canada (English) and a mother born in Ohio.⁵ William H. Philp was born on 25 March 1835 at Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.^6,7,8 He was the son of John Hamilton Philp and Harriet Huddleston. William H. Philp used the Webster dictionary as his only text book in school but acquired a fair education.⁴ He was bound, at the age of fourteen, one of a family of 14, to a mechanic to learn a trade in 1849. He was an expert cabinet maker, blacksmith, and watchsmith.⁴ He enlisted as a Private at the age of 25 in Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment Ohio, on 20 April 1861 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Infantry. - (Three Months' Service.) Col., Samuel H. Dunning; Lieut.-Col., John H. Patrick; Maj., Charles L. Long. This regiment was organized at Camp Harrison, April 20, 1861, and was recruited principally from young men who resided in Cincinnati and vicinity. It was sent to Camp Dennison on April 23, and was mustered into service from April 29 to May 9.^7,9,10 He mustered out from Company A on 24 August 1861. Before the equipment was complete the call for 300,000 troops to serve for three years was issued by the president and the regiment responded immediately to this call, nearly the entire membership signifying their willingness to enter the new organization, the enrollment of which took place between June 15 and 21. Those who did not enlist were mustered out on expiration of term of service from Aug. 24 to Sept.5, 1861. - (It would appear that William did not answer the President's call up.).⁹ He married Sarah Ann Reader, daughter of Sergeant Joseph Reader and Cynthia Lucinda Thayer, on 10 March 1864 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; Her 2nd (Civil War widow).^11,12 He had very dark auburn brown hair and beard. He always wore a long beard. He had been a Civil War veteran and was as straight as an arrow, proud as a peacock too.⁴ William H. Philp and Sarah Ann Reader moved by wagon to what is now the city of Mt. Pleasant in 1866.¹³ William H. Philp was a blacksmith at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He opened the first blacksmith shop in town.¹³ He filed a homestead claim on a piece of land in section 24 of Vernon township and there for years followed the experience of the pioneer settlers of that time which strengthened in the parents and gave to their children the courage to go through regardless of many difficulties.¹³

On 23 August 1870, William H. Philp was Head of Household on the census at Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan, Details provided: Farmer, age 35, born in Canada, mother of foreign birth (sic), value of real estate $600, value of personal items $225.. Enumerated with him were Sarah Ann Reader, Venona E. Philp, Harriet Emily Philp and Lydia Almedia Philp.¹⁴

William H. Philp was a violinst, whistler, and bass singer. He composed and set up music to play at the dances, etc... whistling the tunes as he arranged a new variety to please his listeners.⁴ He lived in 1876 at Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan.¹⁵ He lived in 1879 at Lot #24, Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan.¹⁶

On 1 June 1880, William H. Philp was Head of Household on the census at Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan, Details provided: "Male, white, age 45, born in Canada, farmer, father born in Ireland (sic), mother born in Pennsylvania". Enumerated with him were Sarah Ann Reader, Lydia Almedia Philp, George Reader Philp, Mary E. Philp, Venona E. Philp and Harriet Emily Philp.^17,18

William H. Philp died on 5 September 1882 at Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan, at age 47 years, 5 months and 11 days. He died at the old homestead after an extended illness.^19,20,13 William H. Philp was buried in the Vernon Cemetery, Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan.²

     Sarah C. Flint was born on 16 December 1871 at Edgar County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Abner Flint and Elizabeth Jane Smock. Sarah C. Flint died on 19 September 1882 at age 10 years, 9 months and 3 days.

     Catherine Fonteyn was born on 14 February 1814 at Clarence, Erie County, New York. She was the daughter of Matheus Fonteyn and Catherine Demaree. As of 15 June 1837,her married name was Kipp. Catherine Fonteyn married (?) Kipp on 15 June 1837. Catherine Fonteyn died on 2 October 1882 at Genesee County, Michigan, at age 68 years, 7 months and 18 days.

     Max & Manly (twins) Stewart was born on 22 April 1882. He was the son of James Henry Stewart and Jessie McLeod. Max & Manly (twins) Stewart died on 6 February 1883 at age 9 months and 15 days.

     Also called Polly. Mary Sebern Smock was born on 28 August 1804 at Shelby County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Samuel V. Smock and Rachel Ryker. Mary Sebern Smock married Samuel Moore on 17 March 1831 at Jefferson County, Indiana.¹ Mary Sebern Smock died on 5 September 1883 at age 79 years and 8 days.

     Susan Jane Wikoff was born on 27 December 1834. She married Garret V. Smock, son of Hendrick Smock and Anne Vanderveer, on 25 November 1856. As of 25 November 1856,her married name was Smock. Susan Jane Wikoff died on 8 September 1883 at age 48 years, 8 months and 12 days.

     Julia Ann Hollinshead was born on 15 May 1829 at Canada.¹ She was the daughter of John Hollinshead and Elizabeth Rush.

In 1840, Julia Ann Hollinshead was enumerated with John Hollinshead on the census at unidentified township, Whiteside County, Illinois, Details provided: Female, age 10-15.²

Julia Ann Hollinshead married Charles Crooker Knight, son of George W. Knight Sr. and Lydia Abigail Duncan, on 11 October 1847 at Whiteside County, Illinois.^3,4 Julia Ann Hollinshead died on 26 September 1883 at Ustick Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 54 years, 4 months and 11 days.⁵

     Mary I. Smock was born after 1874 at Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Henry A. Smock and Dora F. Barnard. Mary I. Smock died before 1884.

     Margaretta Van Deventer Smock was born in 1848. She was the daughter of Isaac G. Smock and Ellen Conover. Margaretta Van Deventer Smock died in 1884 at age 36 years.

     Rachel Ryker was born on 12 December 1802 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Gerardus Ryker Jr. and Leah Smock. As of 20 June 1819,her married name was Hughey. Rachel Ryker married Peter Hughey, son of Joseph Hughey and Mary Buckner, on 20 June 1819 at Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. Rachel Ryker died in 1884 at Eureka Springs, Kansas, at age 81 years.

     Martha Bullock was born on 8 July 1834 at Hartford, Connecticut. She married Theodore Roosevelt, son of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt and Margaret Barnhill, on 22 December 1853 at Roswell, Cob County, Georgia.¹ Martha Bullock died on 12 February 1884 at age 49 years, 7 months and 4 days.

     Paris Hendrickson was born on 12 February 1858. He died on 6 March 1884 at age 26 years and 23 days.

     Peter Smock was born on 25 June 1792. He was the son of George Smock and Sarah Covenhoven. Peter Smock lived circa 1815 at Ohio. He was a witness where George Smock left the land in Montgomery County, Ohio to his children Peter, Aaron, and Jane between 1835 and 1836. Peter Smock died in August 1884 at age 92 years and 1 month.

     Polly Davis was born on 9 August 1819 at Marcelous, Onandaga County, New York. She married Abraham Boerum, son of John Boerum and Elizabeth Hill, on 29 November 1838 at Huron, Erie County, Ohio. Polly Davis died on 9 August 1884 at age 65 years.