Descendants of

John Helman and Sophia Dougherty

1. John1 Helman, born 5 Aug 1786 in Centre Co., Pennsylvania; served in War of 1812; deceased 20 Nov 1874 in Ashland Co., Ohio. He married abt. 1810 in prob. Centre Co., Pennsylvania, Sophia Dougherty, born 30 Jan 1795 in Pennsylvania; deceased 21 Jan 1885 in Ashland Co., Ohio.

Notes for John Helman Moved to Perry Twp.,Ashland Co.,OH 17 Jun 1818 from Centre Co., Pennsylvania; Among the electors in Perry Township 1827

Children of John1 Helman and Sophia Dougherty were as follows:

+ 2 i Catherine2 Helman

+ 3 ii David2 Helman

+ 4 iii Mary2 Helman

5 iv Herman2 Helman, born abt. 1822 in Ohio; deceased in In California. He married on 29 Jul 1847 in Ashland Co., Ohio, Mary Brinkhard, born 1823; deceased Aug 1862 in California.

+ 6 v Abel Daugherty2 Helman

7 vi Emmaline2 Helman, born abt. 1829 in Ohio; deceased bef. 1919. She married David Brickley.

+ 8 vii John Roland2 Helman

+ 9 viii Jacob Dougherty2 Helman

Generation 2

2. Catherine2 Helman (John1), born abt. 1810; deceased bef. 1919. She married (1) on 23 Mar 1843 in Wayne Co., Ohio Michael Crial, born abt. 1819 in Ohio; deceased bef. 1919. She married (2) on 27 Oct 1861 in Ashland Co., Ohio, George Walkey, born abt. 1805 in Pennsylvania.

Children of Catherine2 Helman and Michael Crial were as follows:

+ 10 i Royce S.3 Crial

11 ii Mary Maria3 Crial, born abt. 1845.

3. David2 Helman (John1), born 22 Dec 1810 in Pennsylvania; deceased 26 Oct 1886 in Congress Twp.,Wayne Co.,Ohio. He married on 3 Sep 1834 in Wayne Co.,Ohio, Elizabeth Smith, born 15 Nov 1815 in Pennsylvania; deceased 6 Jan 1874 in Congress Twp.,Wayne Co.,Ohio.

Children of David2 Helman and Elizabeth Smith were as follows:

+ 12 i John B.3 Helman

13 ii Mary3 Helman, born abt. 1837.

14 iii Jacob3 Helman, born abt. 1841.

15 iv Esther A.3 Helman, born 1 Jan 1841; deceased 1 Dec 1885 in Ohio; buried in Red Haw Cemetery.

+ 16 v Elmer R.3 Helman

+ 17 vi George3 Helman

18 vii David3 Helman, born abt. 1850.

19 viii Irene E.3 Helman, born abt. 1852.

20 ix William Alvin3 Helman, born 17 Jul 1856; deceased 15 May 1857 in Ashland Co.,Ohio; buried in Red Haw Cemetery.

21 x Isadore3 Helman, born abt. 1858.

4. Mary2 Helman (John1), born abt. 1818 in Pennsylvania; deceased bef. 1919. She married on 8 Jun 1843 in Wayne Co., Ohio, Daniel Eshleman.

Children of Mary2 Helman and Daniel Eshleman were as follows:

22 i Abel H.3 Eshleman, born 2 Nov 1849 in Wayne Co., Ohio; deceased 4 Feb 1859 in Wayne Co., Ohio.

23 ii Sophia3 Eshleman, born 14 May 1851 in Wayne Co., Ohio; deceased 11 May 1879 in Congress Twp.,Wayne Co., Ohio.

24 iii John W.3 Eshleman, born 26 Jun 1853 in Wayne Co., Ohio; deceased 26 Jun 1854 in Wayne Co., Ohio.

6. Abel Daugherty2 Helman (John1), born 10 Apr 1824 in Ashland Co., Ohio; endowed in Indian Wars and Civil War; deceased 5 Mar 1910 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon. He married (2) on 23 Oct 1849 in Wooster, Ashland Co., Oregon Martha Jane Kanagy, born 3 Mar 1826 in Pennsylvania; deceased 12 May 1881 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon. He married (3) on 16 Dec 1894 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Susan Rockfellow, born 1846; deceased 8 Jul 1912 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

Children of Abel Daugherty2 Helman and Martha Jane Kanagy were as follows:

+ 25 i Almeda Lizette3 Helman

+ 26 ii John Kanagy3 Helman

+ 27 iii Mary Elizabeth3 Helman

+ 28 iv Martha Jane3 Helman

+ 29 v Abraham Lincoln3 Helman

+ 30 vi Benjamin Franklin Butler3 Helman

+ 31 vii Ulysses Sidney Grant3 Helman

+ 32 viii Otis Orange3 Helman

Children of Abel Daugherty2 Helman and Susan Rockfellow were as follows:

33 i Minnie V.3 Rockfellow, born 1873; deceased 8 Nov 1969 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon. She married Clarence Lane, born 1870; deceased 7 Aug 1968 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

8. John Roland2 Helman (John1), born 25 Dec 1832 in Ashland Co., Ohio; deceased 4 Mar 1914 in Helena, Lewis And Clark Co., Montana. He married on 26 Nov 1867 in Medina Co., Ohio, Martha Jane Pancoast, born 1840; deceased 24 Oct 1894 in Helena, Lewis And Clark Co., Montana.

Children of John Roland2 Helman and Martha Jane Pancoast were as follows:

+ 34 i Claudia3 Helman

+ 35 ii Jesse Clifford3 Helman

36 iii Bernice3 Helman, born 1875; deceased 1884.

37 iv Lanfina3 Helman, born 1880; deceased 1884.

9. Jacob Dougherty2 Helman (John1), born 31 Jan 1834 in Rowsburg, Ashland Co., Ohio; deceased 13 Dec 1920 in Green Ridge, Pettis Co., Missouri. He married on 31 Jan 1860 in Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, Mary H. Bower, born 24 Oct 1838 in Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania; deceased 29 Jan 1928 in Green Ridge, Pettis Co., Missouri, daughter of Christian and Susan (Schenck) Bower.

Children of Jacob Dougherty2 Helman and Mary H. Bower were as follows:

38 i Elvie R.3 Helman, born 9 Apr 1861; deceased 1934.

+ 39 ii Eugene Bower3 Helman

+ 40 iii Forrest Everett3 Helman

Generation 3

10. Royce S.3 Crial (Catherine2 Helman, John1), born abt. 1843. He married Martha, born abt. 1844 in Ohio.

Children of Royce S.3 Crial and Martha were as follows:

41 i Harlem4 Crial, born Jul 1869.

12. John B.3 Helman (David2, John1), born abt. 1836. He married on 9 Jun 1859, Lydia Smalley, born abt. 1838 in Ohio.

Children of John B.3 Helman and Lydia Smalley were as follows:

42 i Charles E.4 Helman

43 ii David4 Helman

44 iii W.W.4 Helman

45 iv Franklin O.4 Helman, born Aug 1859; deceased 16 Feb 1892 in West Salem, Ashland Co.,Ohio; buried in ashland Cemetery,Ashland,Ashland Co.,Ohio.

46 v Benjamin4 Helman, born abt. 1870; deceased 26 Apr 1888 in Ashland Co.,Ohio; buried in Ashland Cemetery,Ashland,Ashland Co.,Ohio.

16. Elmer R.3 Helman (David2, John1), born 16 Aug 1844 in Ohio; deceased 6 Oct 1878 in Ohio; buried in Red Haw Cemetery. He married Lavina Utz, born abt. 1851 in Ohio, daughter of (Nancy) .

Notes for Elmer R. Helman: Served in the Civil War

Children of Elmer R.3 Helman and Lavina Utz were as follows:

47 i Valeria4 Helman, born abt. 1868.

48 ii Emma4 Helman, born Feb 1870.

49 iii Capitola4 Helman, born abt. 1875.

50 iv Infant4 Helman, born 31 Jan 1877; deceased 31 Jan 1877 in Ohio; buried in Red Haw Cemetery.

51 v Elva E.4 Helman, born abt. 1878.

17. George3 Helman (David2, John1), born abt. 1848 in Ohio. He married abt. 1870, Rachel, born abt. 1853 in Ohio.

Children of George3 Helman and Rachel were as follows:

52 i Forrest4 Helman, born 1873.

53 ii Minnie4 Helman, born 1875.

54 iii Mitchel4 Helman, born 1879.

25. Almeda Lizette3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 5 Oct 1850 in Ashland Co., Ohio; deceased 18 Aug 1924 in Resided In California. She married on 6 Apr 1870 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Irwin Shepard.

Children of Almeda Lizette3 Helman and Irwin Shepard were as follows:

55 i (Infant)4 Shepard

+ 56 ii Anne4 Shepard

57 iii Ray4 Shepard

26. John Kanagy3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 7 Jan 1854 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 14 Apr 1930. He married on 9 May 1886 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Grace Arilla Younker, born 5 Sep 1862; deceased 5 Jul 1922.

Children of John Kanagy3 Helman and Grace Arilla Younker were as follows:

58 i Bertha May4 Helman, born 18 Aug 1888 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 14 Apr 1897 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

59 ii Almeda Grace4 Helman, born 4 Feb 1891. She married on 16 Oct 1912, Laurence R. Coder.

27. Mary Elizabeth3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 5 Feb 1856 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 28 Dec 1944 in Resided In Adin, California. She married on 17 Jan 1877 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Jay Eugene Niles, born 28 May 1853; deceased 16 Nov 1947 in Alturas, Modoc Co., California.

Children of Mary Elizabeth3 Helman and Jay Eugene Niles were as follows:

60 i Edna4 Niles

61 ii Sylvestor Jay4 Niles, born 4 Jun 1879; deceased Jun 1964 in Alturas, Modoc Co., California.

+ 62 iii Merle4 Niles

28. Martha Jane3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 14 Aug 1857 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 24 Apr 1950. She married on 27 Oct 1877 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, John A. Carter, born 26 Jan 1849; deceased 4 Feb 1917 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

Children of Martha Jane3 Helman and John A. Carter were as follows:

+ 63 i Bradford4 Carter

+ 64 ii Fannie4 Carter

29. Abraham Lincoln3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 8 Oct 1860 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 11 Oct 1947 in Resided In Idaho. He married (1) Allie C. Niles. He married (2) on 1 Dec 1882 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Annie Bell Patton, born 1862.

Children of Abraham Lincoln3 Helman and Allie C. Niles were as follows:

+ 65 i Lucille4 Helman

+ 66 ii Billy4 Helman

Children of Abraham Lincoln3 Helman and Annie Bell Patton were as follows:

67 i Stella Maud4 Helman, born 26 Sep 1884 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 11 Aug 1886 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

68 ii Ray4 Helman, born 8 Aug 1888.

30. Benjamin Franklin Butler3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 4 Jan 1863 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 17 Apr 1940. He married (1) on 20 Feb 1884 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon J. Florence Applegate, born 1862; deceased Oct 1938, daughter of Elisha Lindsay and Marie Isabel Marshall (Jennings) Applegate. He married (2) on 5 Oct 1938, Margaret Viola Hight, born 1868; deceased 21 Dec 1959 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

Children of Benjamin Franklin Butler3 Helman and J. Florence Applegate were as follows:

69 i Jesse B.4 Helman married on 28 Feb 1900, Richard Parker.

70 ii Infant4 Helman, born 22 Mar 1885 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 22 Mar 1885 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

71 iii Infant4 Helman, born 16 Jan 1886 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 16 Jan 1886 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon.

31. Ulysses Sidney Grant3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 10 May 1865 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 19 Feb 1947 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California. He married on 3 Sep 1884 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, Minnie Applegate, born 1865; deceased 26 Mar 1930, daughter of Elisha Lindsay and Marie Isabel Marshall (Jennings) Applegate.

Children of Ulysses Sidney Grant3 Helman and Minnie Applegate were as follows:

+ 72 i Susan4 Helman

73 ii Isabelle4 Helman, born 4 Dec 1887 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased Nov 1972 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California. She married on 21 Jun 1922, E. T. Pedranti.

74 iii Sydna4 Helman, born 22 Nov 1894 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 25 Jan 1991.

32. Otis Orange3 Helman (Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 29 May 1869 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 26 Apr 1927 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon. He married (1) on 26 Aug 1896 in Jackson Co., Oregon, Emma Tolman, born 24 Nov 1865; deceased 16 Aug 1924 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon, daughter of James Clark and Emily E. (Coe) Tolman. He married (2) Julia Bippus.

Notes for Otis Orange Helman : Owned The Helman Bath's in Ashland, Oregon

Children of Otis Orange3 Helman and Julia Bippus were as follows:

75 i Abel Otis4 Helman

34. Claudia3 Helman (John Roland2, John1), born 15 Jun 1869 in West Salem, Ashland Co., Ohio; deceased 1922 in Jefferson City, Montana. She married on 27 Mar 1887 in Jefferson City, Montana, John W. Wade, born 10 Sep 1853 in Columbia, Missouri; deceased 2 Nov 1922 in Jefferson City, Montana.

Children of Claudia3 Helman and John W. Wade were as follows:

+ 76 i Ruth4 Wade

+ 77 ii Esther4 Wade

+ 78 iii Preston Allen4 Wade

79 iv John Ripley4 Wade, born 1913; deceased 1925 in Jefferson City, Montana.

35. Jesse Clifford3 Helman (John Roland2, John1), born 3 May 1872 in West Salem, Ashland Co., Ohio. He married in Montana, Georgia .

Children of Jesse Clifford3 Helman and Georgia were as follows:

+ 80 i Mary Josephine4 Helman

39. Eugene Bower3 Helman (Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born 30 Aug 1865 in Ashland Co., Ohio; deceased 3 May 1934 in Pettis Co., Mo. He married (1) Fanny S. Glover, born Mar 1963 in Pennsylvania; deceased 1906 in Pettis Co., Missouri. He married (2) on 30 Apr 1916 in Pettis Co., Mo Nellie Ann Purchase, born 23 Aug 1885 in Pettis Co., Missouri; deceased 5 Oct 1970 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, daughter of William Henry Kolmer and Susan Elizabeth (Lewis) Purchase.

Children of Eugene Bower3 Helman and Fanny S. Glover were as follows:

81 i Elmer G.4 Helman, born 28 Jan 1898 in Missouri.

82 ii Clyde W.4 Helman, born Dec 1900 in Pettis Co., Missouri; deceased 1913 in Pettis Co., Missouri.

Children of Eugene Bower3 Helman and Nellie Ann Purchase were as follows:

+ 83 i Eugene Bower4 Helman

40. Forrest Everett3 Helman (Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born 25 Jul 1881 in Prairie Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri; deceased 12 Jun 1955 in Green Ridge, Pettis Co.,Missouri. He married on 28 Nov 1911 in Pettis Co., Missouri, Gertrude Weeden Calvert, born 13 Jul 1890 in Green Ridge, Pettis Co.,Missouri; deceased 11 Jun 1996 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri, daughter of Charles Leonard and Ella Jane (Weeden) Calvert.

Children of Forrest Everett3 Helman and Gertrude Weeden Calvert were as follows:

84 i Infant Son4 Helman

+ 85 ii Mary E.4 Helman

86 iii Mildred L.4 Helman, born bef. 1919.

87 iv Gertrude Elizabeth4 Helman, born 22 Nov 1926 in Green Ridge, Pettis Co.,Missouri. She married on 9 Aug 1946, Eldo Lee Palmer.

Generation 4

56. Anne4 Shepard (Almeda Lizette3 Helman, Abel Daugherty2, John1) married Auble.

Children of Anne4 Shepard and Auble were as follows:

88 i Thelma5 Auble

89 ii Dora5 Auble

90 iii Sherman5 Auble

91 iv Theresa5 Auble

62. Merle4 Niles (Mary Elizabeth3 Helman, Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 12 Sep 1897; deceased Jan 1970 in Alturas, Modoc Co., California. She married Dutton.

Children of Merle4 Niles and Dutton were as follows:

92 i Scott5 Dutton

63. Bradford4 Carter (Martha Jane3 Helman, Abel Daugherty2, John1) married Rose Louise(?), born 11 Apr 1886; deceased Feb 1967 in Cedar Hills, Washington Co., Oregon.

Children of Bradford4 Carter and Rose Louise(?) were as follows:

93 i Virginia5 Carter

64. Fannie4 Carter (Martha Jane3 Helman, Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 13 Sep 1885; deceased 23 Jun 1948. She married on 2 Mar 1904, George C. Stevens.

Children of Fannie4 Carter and George C. Stevens were as follows:

94 i Dorothy5 Stevens

95 ii Charles J.5 Stevens

65. Lucille4 Helman (Abraham Lincoln3, Abel Daugherty2, John1) married (1) Robert Evans. She married (2) Edward S. Hughs, deceased Mar 1973.

Children of Lucille4 Helman and Robert Evans were as follows:

96 i Robert Lincoln5 Evans

Children of Lucille4 Helman and Edward S. Hughs were as follows:

97 i Patricia A.5 Hughs

98 ii Ramona J.5 Hughs

66. Billy4 Helman (Abraham Lincoln3, Abel Daugherty2, John1) married in Jun 1950, Joan A. Simpson.

Children of Billy4 Helman and Joan A. Simpson were as follows:

99 i Charles L.5 Helman

100 ii Michael D.5 Helman

101 iii Gail L.5 Helman

102 iv Dale L.5 Helman

103 v Linda M.5 Helman

104 vi Sandra K.5 Helman

105 vii Terrell5 Helman

106 viii Patrick5 Helman

72. Susan4 Helman (Ulysses Sidney Grant3, Abel Daugherty2, John1), born 1886 in Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; deceased 14 Dec 1939. She married on 24 Aug 1904, Fred Jones.

Children of Susan4 Helman and Fred Jones were as follows:

107 i (Male)5 Jones, born 2 Sep 1907 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California.

76. Ruth4 Wade (Claudia3 Helman, John Roland2, John1), deceased 31 Oct 1972. She married W. L. FitzSimmons.

Children of Ruth4 Wade and W. L. FitzSimmons were as follows:

108 i Jean5 Fitzsimmons

109 ii Elizabeth5 Fitzsimmons married ? Shipney.

77. Esther4 Wade (Claudia3 Helman, John Roland2, John1), born 26 Apr 1894; deceased Nov 1974 in Montana. She married Oliver F. Hughey, born 26 Apr 1894; deceased Nov 1974 in Jefferson City, Montana.

Children of Esther4 Wade and Oliver F. Hughey were as follows:

+ 110 i Robert5 Hughey

78. Preston Allen4 Wade (Claudia3 Helman, John Roland2, John1), born 22 Mar 1901; deceased 18 Aug 1982. He married Evangeline , born 10 Sep 1896; deceased Jul 1990.

Children of Preston Allen4 Wade and Evangeline were as follows:

111 i H. James5 Caulkins

112 ii Jean5 Mcdaniel

80. Mary Josephine4 Helman (Jesse Clifford3, John Roland2, John1), born 1900. She married Crandall D. Mclean, born 23 Aug 1897; deceased Nov 1966 in New York.

Children of Mary Josephine4 Helman and Crandall D. Mclean were as follows:

113 i Clifford5 Mclean

114 ii Joy5 Mclean

115 iii Crandon D.5 Mclean, born 16 Aug 1927 in New York; deceased Mar 1987 in New York.

83. Eugene Bower4 Helman (Eugene Bower3, Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born 29 Oct 1919 in Missouri; deceased 21 Jun 1976 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. He married on 5 Aug 1940 in Missouri, Lora Davis, born 14 Nov 1915 in Sweet Springs, Saline Co., Missouri; deceased 27 Nov 1993 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, daughter of Gabriel Coleman and Mildred E. (Hudson) Davis.

Children of Eugene Bower4 Helman and Lora Davis were as follows:

+ 116 i Richard Kent5 Helman

+ 117 ii Stephen Bower5 Helman

85. Mary E.4 Helman (Forrest Everett3, Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born 2 Oct 1916; deceased Jun 1987. She married John Hausam.

Children of Mary E.4 Helman and John Hausam were as follows:

118 i John5 Hausam

Generation 5

110. Robert5 Hughey (Esther4 Wade, Claudia3 Helman, John Roland2, John1) married Joan .

Children of Robert5 Hughey and Joan were as follows:

119 i (Three6 Children)

116. Richard Kent5 Helman (Eugene Bower4, Eugene Bower3, Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born in Kansas City, Jefferson Co., Missouri. He married (1) on 6 Oct 1966 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado Karen Marie Wood, daughter of R L and Gwendolyn (Owens) Wood. He married (2) on 20 Dec 1996 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse Co.,Wisconsin, Robin Elaine Daniels, born in Hayward, Sawyer Co.,Wisconsin, daughter of Theodore Harvey and Dorothy Jane (Swaner) Daniels.

Children of Richard Kent5 Helman and Karen Marie Wood were as follows:

120 i Stephanie Lisa6 Helman, born in Lacrosse, Lacrosse Co., Wisconsin.

117. Stephen Bower5 Helman (Eugene Bower4, Eugene Bower3, Jacob Dougherty2, John1), born in Kansas City, Pettis Co., Missouri. He married on 27 Dec 1969 in Durango, Colorado, Sarah Mae Norton

Children of Stephen Bower5 Helman and Sarah Mae Norton were as follows:

121 i Scott Micheal6 Helman, born in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

122 ii Sherri Renee6 Helman, born in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

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