My Marshall Heritage

Marshall family migration route: South Carolina Ohio Indiana Kansas Oregon

01. William John Marshall was born on March 10, 1799 in South Carolina and died on November 10, 1837 in Miami Co., Ohio. He married Charity Wright who was born June 11, 1801 in South Carolina and is most likely the daughter of Nathan Wright and Sarah Jay.  Between 1822 and 1825, the Marshall family migrated to Miami County, Ohio from South Carolina in a wagon covering a distance of 700 miles. They first settled on the Stillwater, but ended up in Darke County.  William purchased land on July 10, 1832 in Miami County.  You can see the deed to his land purchase here . The cause of William's death in 1837 at age 38 is unknown and also as to what happened to Charity after he died.  However, the 1840 census of Miami County shows a Charity Marshall and John Marshall listed together, suggesting that they still lived in Newton Township as late as 1840. The family appeared to have followed the Quaker migration route from South Carolina to Ohio, but no traces of him or his family have been found in Quaker meeting minutes to date. His son Thomas was in possession of a Quaker bible which was used to record the births of his children.  Several of William's children married into Quaker families such as the Furnas' and Pearsons.  William and Charity had 10 children together.  Note:  We can help to establish that Charity's parents are Nathan Wright and Sarah Jay by a letter written in 1841 by Right Wright retained by Ronald E. Toops to sisters Mary Brooks and Charity Marshall.   Click here for a link to the photocopied and transcribed letters posted by Christy L. Jay.  The 10 children of William and Charity are:      

02. Thomas Marshall, son of William and Charity was born February 25, 1822, possibly in South Carolina. He moved with his family to Miami County, Ohio. He met his wife Rhoda Furnas in Ohio and married in 1843. Rhoda is the daughter of Martin Furnas and Morsena Patty.  County deeds show him being in Miami, Ohio Newton Township in 1850 (Source: Miami Valley Genealogical Index)  Nancy Jane, the couple's youngest child was born in 1863. It is believed that Thomas left Rhoda in 1863 or later because son William Frank in the Civil War had to return home early to help Rhoda out at the farm.  In 1870, Rhoda was in Randolph County, Indiana with her children the year Thomas died. Guardianship papers were filed that year.  The Thomas Marshall family bible was a Quaker one suggesting he may have been a Quaker at some point, although no records of him or his father have been found in Quaker Meeting Minutes. However, his wife Rhoda is known to have Quaker roots since her parent's marriage record does show up in the Quaker Meeting Minutes and it may be through her that the Quaker bible came from. This old picture of Thomas was taken when his son William Frank was about 16, or around the year 1861.  It was framed in the same antique styled frame that his son's was.  The 7 children of Thomas and Rhoda are:
 

03. William Frank Marshall, son of Thomas and Rhoda was born on August 14, 1845 in
Miami, Ohio.  Click Here for a picture of William at age 16 while serving in the Civil War.  He was later captured during Sherman's march to the sea and spent time as a prisoner. He later escaped and returned home to help his mother or the farm (It is believed that Thomas left Rhoda at this time, since he was still alive). He then went back into the army and was later discharged. He was a gunsmith and also made violins. Shortly after he returned from the army he started a diary that details his daily activities before he met Nancy.  At the time he was known as a fine fiddle player and often performed at local events.  He married Nancy Emily Crewse about 1879 and settled in Wellington, Kansas. Nancy is the daughter of James Crews and Rhoda McMulin.  About 1900, the family moved to Eugene, Oregon where his youngest 2 children were born. He died in 1909 in Eugene, 5 years after Ada was born. He was 64 years old when he died.

Family at Nancy's Funeral in 1936
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The 9 children of William and Nancy are:

1	Dock Earl Marshall (Jul 28, 1880 - Jul 21, 1968)  Born in Wellington, Kansas, Dock moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1900 when he was 20. In 1906, he married Margaret J. Calloway and operated a bakery in Springfield, Oregon and later a hardware store until 1920. They moved to Walla Walla where he owned and operated Marshall Funeral Home for many years. He died at the age of 88.  A lot of information about the Marshall side of the family was obtained by logs kept by Dock Marshall.
2	Anna Marshall (Nov 25, 1881 - Apr 20, 1958) Born in Wellington, Kansas, Anna married Thomas Ewing in 1901 when she was 20. They came to Oregon in 1902 and lived in Sellwood for 35 years. They had 5 children. She was active at her church and displayed many fine qualities throughout her life. She died of cancer in 1958.
	1. Margaret Ewing (1912-1997)    2. Claude Ewing (1901-)    3. Henry Ewing (1914-1962)    4. Jack Ewing (1919-1978)    5. Roy Ewing (1922-1982)	Claude        Henry
3	Frank D Marshall Born on Jan 24, 1885 in Wellington, Kansas.  Died June 7, 1953 in Salem Oregon.
4	Louis Marshall (Born on April, 1887 in Wellington, Kansas.  Died Nov 22, 1912)  "Died in San Diego CA in a runaway (horse carriage) accident, Lou Marshall, aged 26 years. Deceased was the son of Mrs. W.F. Marshall of Eugene, Oregon. He was born in Wellington, Kansas, and came with his parents to Oregon in 1899. He attended the public school of this city. Besides his mother he leaves two sisters and five brothers. His father having died in the year of 1909. Internment will be made at the Laurel Hill cemetery." A letter was written to Louis 2 months before he died by his brother Sherman and sister Anna telling him to come home.
5	Jennie Marshall (Born on July 8, 1890 in Wellington, Kansas.  Died in 1894 of diphtheria.)
6	John Crewse Marshall (Born on Dec 3, 1893 - Died Mar 20, 1965) Married Bessie.  John was a veteran of the 1st World War and served in the merchant marine during the 2nd World War.
7	Sherman Marshall (Born on Oct 2, 1899 - Died Dec 26, 1937) Married Dorothy.      1. Bob (1919-1982) Married Helen
8	William Edward Marshall (See Below)
9	Ada Ruth Marshall (Sep 11, 1904 - Mar 13, 1967) Married Elmer Wood.      1. Dortha Married Eldon Lee - 3 children: Gerry, Mike, Patrick                                                                                                   Dortha          Eldon

William Frank Marshall (1845-1909) with his wife Nancy and children taken about 1909.

04. William Edward Marshall, 8th child of William and Nancy was born on February 13, 1901
in Eugene, Oregon.  He married Irene Schwiening in 1930, daughter of Ernest Schwiening and Grace Hawk. They had 2 children, William E. and Janet. They lived in Eugene and Portland and moved to Port Orchard, Washington in 1940. He worked in the Puget Sound Navel Shipyard as a sheet metal worker and estimator for 25 years. Upon retirement, he and Irene moved to Salem, Oregon where he died of cancer in 1981. Bill and Irene enjoyed their retirement years traveling to Mesa, Arizona every winter where they owned a home. Their vacation to the South Pacific and New Zealand in 1971 was one of the highlights of their lives. They also enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren.  William and Irene had 2 children, William and Janet.
 

05. William Edward Marshall, son of William and Irene. 

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The following researchers are descended from William Marshall  &  Charity Wright

John Marshall  &  Sarah Pearson

Jon Reeves  : John Henry - John Henry - Ira Oscar - Ruth Ellen

Mike Marshall   : John Henry - John Henry - Forrest Ray - Robert L.

Shane Marshall : John Henry - John Henry - Forrest Ray - Keith 

Tom Pipenger   : John Henry - John Henry - Forrest Ray - Patricia Mae - Larry Lee Pipenger

Sarah Marshall  &  Robert McConnell

 Ronald E. Toops  : David McConnell - Minnie - Hazel L Brewer

Thomas Marshall  &  Rhoda Furnas (my line)

Tom Thompson : Nancy Jane - James Musgrove  (Tom has original Thomas Marshall family bible)

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