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Sarah Ann Wriglesworth (William Wriglesworth, Dobson Wriglesworth) born 20 November 1822, Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 28 October 1856, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Jackson Bonsall exact date and location of ceremony not found. Jackson Bonsall born 4 May 1818, Millerstown, Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 20 November 1892, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Sarah Ann Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1830 U.S. Census for Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1840 U.S. Census for Covington Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Mentioned as wife of Jackson Bonsall in Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania: including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, etc. Chicago: J.H. Beers, 1898, page 901.
Recorded in 1850 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.

Notes on Jackson Bonsall:
Recorded in 1850 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Mentioned as the son of Benjamin Bonsall who married Sarah A. Wriglesworth in Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania: including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, etc. Chicago: J.H. Beers, 1898, page 901.
Recorded in 1860 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Married Elizabeth Donley 16 October 1860.
Recorded in 1870 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.

Children of Sarah Ann Wriglesworth and Jackson Bonsall are:

1. Mary Louise Bonsall 26 January 1842, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 23 February 1844, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Infant Bonsall born 1843 Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 6 July 1843, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
3. Amos Bonsall born 1846, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1903, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Ann Ogden 16 February 1868, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Sarah Ann Ogden born 1853; died April 1880. Amos married Mary Jane Wriglesworth 12 March 1884, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Mary Jane Wriglesworth born 2 April 1855, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 5 December 1930, Kiski Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
4. Curtis M. Bonsall born 1847 November, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1854, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
5. Jesse H. Bonsall born 1849, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 5 February 1850, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
6. Mary Louisa Bonsall born 7 December 1850, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 July 1928, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married George Washington Ogden 21 February 1875, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. George Washington Ogden born 8 August 1842, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 14 January 1928, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
7. Sarah Ella Bonsall born 24 April 1856, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 19 May 1914, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Henry M. Seyler 1876; location of ceremony not found. Henry M. Seyler born January 1847, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 March 1915, Danville, State Hospital for the Insane, Mahoning Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania.
Mary Wriglesworth (William Wriglesworth, Dobson Wriglesworth) born 24 April 1824, Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 July 1868, Lafayette, Gratiot County, Michigan. She married Ezra Allen Moore 23 June 1851, location of ceremony not found. Ezra Allen Moore born 27 August 1826, Half Moon, Centre County, Pennsylvania; died 16 August 1892, Sickles, Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.

Notes on Mary Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1830 U.S. Census for Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1840 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995. FHL Film Number: 985691; 14 July 1868.
Burial: Hamilton Township Cemetery, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Cause of death: not listed on Michigan Death and Burials Index, 1867-1995; FHL Film Number 985691.

Notes on Ezra Allen Moore:
Recorded in the U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Birth Date on Image 27 1827 Eighth. (27 1827 August).
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: laborer.
Married Polly Kiser 7 October 1876 in Eaton, Michigan.
Recorded in the Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995. HL Film Number 985691; 16 August 1892.
Burial: Location not found. Cause of death: heart disease per Michigan Death and Burials Index, 1867-1995; File Number 18.

Children of Mary Wriglesworth and Ezra Allen Moore are:

1. William Allen Moore born 9 November 1852, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 17 November 1942, Lafayette, Gratiot County, Michigan. He married Frances Louisa Burgin 16 September 1877, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Frances Louisa Burgin born 12 September 1860, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 7 May 1946, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
2. John Wriglesworth Moore born 10 May 1857, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 September 1930, Clinton County, Michigan. He married Sarah M. Burgin 2 November 1885, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Sarah M. Burgin born 16 January 1859, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 30 November 1939, Rollin Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.

Joseph D. Wriglesworth (William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 16 February 1829, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 9 August 1859, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Ann Oates circa 1851, location of ceremony not found. Mary Ann Oates born 22 September 1830, Yorkshire, England; died 23 February 1872, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Joseph D. Wriglesworth:
Joseph's middle name is most likely Dobson. Named for his grandfather, Dobson Wriglesworth.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993; Case Number 487; Item Description Estate Index, Vol Rs, Tuv, Wxyz.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.

Raftsman's Journal - 17 Aug 1859 - Page 3
DIED At his residence in Penn township, on Tuesday morning August 9, 1859, Joseph Wrigglesworth aged about 30 years. Suddenly and unexpectedly a devoted wife and four young and lovely children are bereaved of the head and pride of the family, and neighbors are called to pay the last tribute to one they knew but to love. Surrounded bg(sic) all that his heart desired, this amiable man went to rest as the wearied child to his slumber. He had taken no part in the busy and active affairs of life; his disposition and temperament led him to seek enjoyment at the fireside and in the social circle-there his affable conduct and lovely qualities made him shine and knit his friends to him by indissoluble bonds. In all relations of his life his conduct was marked by frankness, honesty, and good humor. Aught never ruffled his brow; a harsh expression rarely escaped his lips. He was for years a consistent church member.

Notes on Mary Ann Oates:
Arrived in America with her orphaned siblings: Joseph (1829-?); Esther Isabella (1833-1899).
Joseph Collingsworth/Cullingsworth and his wife Ann took in the three siblings. These were Joseph's sisters' children.
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: keeping house.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993; Will Book, A-C, 1823-1887.
Transcription of Mary Ann Wriglesworth's Last Will and Testament

Children of Joseph D. Wriglesworth and Mary Ann Oates are:

1. Sarah Ann Wriglesworth born May 1852, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 31 December 1925, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Abraham "Melich" Spencer October 1872, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Abraham "Melich" Spencer born 9 September 1850, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 September 1934, Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Catharine Margery Wriglesworth born 8 December 1853, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 12 August 1880, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Never married.
3. Mary Jane Wriglesworth born 26 April 1855, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 5 December 1930, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. She married Amos Bonsall 12 March 1884, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Amos Bonsall born 1846, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1903, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
4. John Ross Wriglesworth born 8 April 1858, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 8 June 1942, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Lydia Frances Spencer 2 June 1881, Lumber City, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Lydia Frances Spencer born 8 March 1863, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County; died 18 October 1941, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
5. Joseph D. Wriglesworth, Jr. born February 1860, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 January 1929, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Myrtle Martha Hoover circa 1881, exact date and location of ceremony not found. Myrtle Martha Hoover born 18 September 1863, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 September 1927. No record of a divorce was found for Myrtle and Joseph, however, his marriage license application in Michigan, stated he was divorced. Joseph married Ida F. Hickox 29 March 1923, Michigan. They divorced 31 August 1925, Lenawee County, Michigan.