William Edwin Hockett

Last updated 22 Oct 2021 in Spear–Johnson Family.

Individual

Born: 25 Aug 1845 in , Clinton County, Ohio, United States

Father: Mahlon Hockett (1801 – bef 1865)

Mother: Anna Andrew (1806 – ?)

Supporting evidence for:
name

book-american-quaker-genealogy-v5-1946: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed multiple dates) ⟩ “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. V”; citing “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume V, William Wade Hinshaw, Thomas Worth Marshall (ed., comp.), Dr. Harolow Lindley (collab.), 1946, reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973, 1994” [Transcribed and reorganized copies of original Quaker records.]

Reference Detail: Newberry MM (HOCKETT), page 395

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William Edwin [Hockett]) in undated entry for marriage and family of Mahlon Hockett and Anna.

census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b: 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule, Ohio, Clinton County, Jefferson Township, page 243B (stamped on page 243A) or 482 (penned); 1850 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 4 August 2018) ⟩ "Ohio ⟩ Clinton ⟩ Jefferson" image 20; citing “Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 668 (of 1009), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Line 40, dwelling 703

Comment Detail: Source includes name (WIlliam E. ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-1900-ps-sd-aurora-3-3a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Aurora County, Center Township, enumeration district 3, sheet 3A (form/penned) or page 18A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Aurora ⟩ Center ⟩ District 0003" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1241546]

Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 38

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William E. Hockett).

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birth

book-american-quaker-genealogy-v5-1946: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed multiple dates) ⟩ “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. V”; citing “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume V, William Wade Hinshaw, Thomas Worth Marshall (ed., comp.), Dr. Harolow Lindley (collab.), 1946, reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973, 1994” [Transcribed and reorganized copies of original Quaker records.]

Reference Detail: Newberry MM (HOCKETT), page 395

Comment Detail: Source includes date (1845, 8, 25; y,m,d) in undated entry for marriage and family of Mahlon Hockett and Anna.

census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b: 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule, Ohio, Clinton County, Jefferson Township, page 243B (stamped on page 243A) or 482 (penned); 1850 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 4 August 2018) ⟩ "Ohio ⟩ Clinton ⟩ Jefferson" image 20; citing “Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 668 (of 1009), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Line 40, dwelling 703

Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Ohio).

census-us-1900-ps-sd-aurora-3-3a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Aurora County, Center Township, enumeration district 3, sheet 3A (form/penned) or page 18A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Aurora ⟩ Center ⟩ District 0003" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1241546]

Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 38

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug/1845), age (54), and location (Ohio). Using his age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1845 to 1 June 1846, which encompasses the given date.

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father

book-american-quaker-genealogy-v5-1946: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed multiple dates) ⟩ “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. V”; citing “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume V, William Wade Hinshaw, Thomas Worth Marshall (ed., comp.), Dr. Harolow Lindley (collab.), 1946, reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973, 1994” [Transcribed and reorganized copies of original Quaker records.]

Reference Detail: Newberry MM (HOCKETT), page 395

Comment Detail: Source identifies Mahlon [Hockett] as the father of William Edwin [Hockett]. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

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mother

book-american-quaker-genealogy-v5-1946: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed multiple dates) ⟩ “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. V”; citing “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume V, William Wade Hinshaw, Thomas Worth Marshall (ed., comp.), Dr. Harolow Lindley (collab.), 1946, reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973, 1994” [Transcribed and reorganized copies of original Quaker records.]

Reference Detail: Newberry MM (HOCKETT), page 395

Comment Detail: Source identifies Anna (Hockett) as the mother of William Edwin [Hockett]. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

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Family

Spouse/Partner: Mary E. ____ (1849 – ?)

Married: Bet 2 Jun 1869 and 1 Jun 1870

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

census-us-1900-ps-sd-aurora-3-3a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Aurora County, Center Township, enumeration district 3, sheet 3A (form/penned) or page 18A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Aurora ⟩ Center ⟩ District 0003" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1241546]

Reference Detail: Lines 29,30, dwelling 38

Comment Detail: Source identifies Mary E. Hockett as the wife of William E. Hockett and the number of years married (30) for both. Using the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a marriage date range from 2 June 1869 to 1 June 1870.

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Child: Lorence E. Hockett (1871 – ?)

Child: Curtis M. Hockett (1875 – ?)

Child: Fred W. Hockett (1880 – ?)

Child: Clara Hockett (1882 – ?)

Child: Lindell C. Hockett (1889 – ?)

Child: Alta L. Hockett (1891 – ?)

Miscellaneous Facts

Attributes

Residence: at Jefferson Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States

Occupation: farmer

Residence: at Center Township, Aurora County, South Dakota, United States

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b: 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule, Ohio, Clinton County, Jefferson Township, page 243B (stamped on page 243A) or 482 (penned); 1850 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 4 August 2018) ⟩ "Ohio ⟩ Clinton ⟩ Jefferson" image 20; citing “Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 668 (of 1009), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Line 40, dwelling 703

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1850) and location (District No 163, Jefferson Township in the county of Clinton state of Ohio).

census-us-1900-ps-sd-aurora-3-3a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Aurora County, Center Township, enumeration district 3, sheet 3A (form/penned) or page 18A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Aurora ⟩ Center ⟩ District 0003" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1241546]

Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 38

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1900) and occupation (farmer).

census-us-1900-ps-sd-aurora-3-3a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Aurora County, Center Township, enumeration district 3, sheet 3A (form/penned) or page 18A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Aurora ⟩ Center ⟩ District 0003" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1241546]

Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 38

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1900) and location (Center Township, County: Aurora, State: South Dakota).

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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)

CONFLICTS

Birth Date: This database uses 25 August 1845. Using his age (5) on the official 1850 census date of 1 June 1850 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1844 to 1 Jun 1845. (This conflict goes away if this page's enumeration date of 16 September 1850 was incorrectly used instead of the official census date.) [census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b]

SPELLING

Surname: This database uses Hockett. The 1850 census uses Hocket. [census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b]

FOLLOWUP

William and Mary were probably married on 22 Apr 1870.

William may have died on 16 Sep 1931.

Supporting evidence for:
research notes

census-us-1850-ps-oh-clinton-jefferson-243b: 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule, Ohio, Clinton County, Jefferson Township, page 243B (stamped on page 243A) or 482 (penned); 1850 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 4 August 2018) ⟩ "Ohio ⟩ Clinton ⟩ Jefferson" image 20; citing “Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 668 (of 1009), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Line 40, dwelling 703

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