Richard Andrew LAW

                   Chronology
1832         2 April Born in Mercer Co., Penn (obituary information).
1836         Moved to Logan Co., Ohio with parents (obituary information..that would have been w/mother & step                  father, Richard & Elizabeth Clarkson.
1849         Moved to Putnam Co., Ohio (information from obituary).
1850         Census.  Bokes Creek Twp., Logan Co., Ohio.  18 yrs. old.
1852         1 Oct  Married Sarah Jane Holden, daughter of Pearson B. Holden &             Nancy Knisley
1852-55    Moved to Van Wert Co., Ohio sometime in these years.
1856         1st child born:  Jason Andrew Law born Van Wert Co., Ohio 
1858         2nd  child born:  Genova Ann Law,   Van Wert Co., Ohio.
1860        Census.  28 yrs.   Van Wert Co., Ohio
1870        Census...Putnam Co., Ohio  Perry Twp.
1880        Census..Williams Co., Ohio  Jefferson Twp. 48 yrs old.
1890        no census available to my knowledge.
1900        Census..WIlliams Co., Ohio  Pulaski Twp.   68 yrs old.
1906        Death   14 Dec. 1906  
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Mercer County Historical Society  724-662-3490

Research Trip...June 2001 with cousins;

Main Sources: Copy of Bible record; Census Records; Marriage Record; Death Certificate; Copy of Obituary notice from newspaper; Will; etc.


AFN:  3X5Z-QB

Narration:  
We are pretty sure that this line goes back as stated in pedigree information regarding who Richard's parents were.  I feel quite sure that his mother was Elizabeth Clarkson, age 60 in the Bokes Creek Twp. Logan County, Ohio 1850 Census where Richard A. Law was listed with her, he being  age 18 born Penn.    She was an  Elizabeth or Betsy Baker before marriage to Richard Clarkson in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, according to Richard Clarkson's statement in divorce petition....he did not mention a Law name.  The divorce of Richard Clarkson and Elizabeth in Logan County, Ohio, was finalized in Nov.1852.   
       Years earlier my father handed me a small piece of paper that had hand written in pencil: 11 children by Baker, 1 child by Law.  I have found evidence of Baker children being in Logan County, Ohio...which I believe to be connected to Elizabeth Clarkson.  William Baker who married a Malvina Cline  and Sarah Baker who married a Samuel Cline.  Research is on-going in checking out Cline names as a back door approach to finding more regarding the mother, Elizabeth Clarkson.  Also, William Baker who was in 1850 Census, Logan Co., Ohio right next to Elizabeth Clarkson.   
       Uncle Richard Law stated that Richard Andrew Law's father died when he was young (Richard Andrew Law was only about 2 or 3 yrs old when the mother remarried to Richard Clarkson in Mercer County,Penn about 1835) and that he didn't know much about the Law ancestry.  He said there were half  brothers and sisters, which is indicated by another male child besides Richard and older than Richard  in the 1840 Census of Logan County, Ohio Census (Richard Clarkson as head of household....I believe that the other male child in the 1840 Census may be the William Baker, possible son of Elizabeth,  listed next to Elizabeth in 1850 Logan Census.)
        In all the years of searching, we have no direct evidence of  Richard Andrew Law's father.  However,  Colleen Johnson has made a through search and has come up with a conclusion that it is very possible that his fathers name was Richard and that his parents were Richard Law and Ann Hunter who imigrated from County Tyrone, Ireland in 1819 (Naturalization Papers from Mercer County, Penn).  Although this is circumstantial evidence, this line has been researched by myself and more recently by Colleen Johnson (Mrs.J.McRay Johnson, a professional researcher, of Bountiful, Utah)(also by Ruth Mannes and Wilma Atkins of the Family History Library). Until we have more definite proof, she thinks we should go ahead with what has been gathered....she has done a through job of trying to put it all together and so have I and so has the other researcher I had hired.
Conclusion:  That Richard Andrew Law's father was Richard Law, the son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter, from County Tyrone, Ireland and that his mother was Elizabeth (maiden name not known)who was married to a 1)Baker 2)Law 3)Richard Clarkson.  (as yet Elizabeth's maiden name not known...she is stated as being born in Virginia about 1790...according to 1850 Census..Logan County, Ohio).

BIRTH:  Census, Family records,death record  and obituary notice.
Which Richard is this..........The older or his son, Richard.....
Law, Richard   View Image Online 
    State: Pennsylvania Year: 1820 
    County: Mercer Roll:  M33_107 
    Township: Mahoning Page:  141 
    Image: 60     
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CENSUS: 1850 Census, 18 years old:
1850 Census of Bokes Creek Township, Logan County, Ohio 22 Aug 1850: CLARKSTON,Elizabeth  60  F    Born: Virginia  (Believe this is his mother).
LAW, Richard         18  M    Born: Pennsylvania      Farmer
   ..Richard Law was in the same household as ELIZABETH CLARKSTON. I believe she is his mother as she was formally an Elizabeth Baker or Betsy Baker according to divorce record stated by Richard Clarkson.  On the 1880 Census he stated that his mother was born in Virginia.  In family records there was a note: 11 children by Baker, one child by Law.  She evidently remarried after her Law husband died according to Uncle Richard's letter filed in Law folder and obituary. That is verified in the divorce record of Nov 1852 Logan Co.,Ohio.
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1860 Federal Census Van Wert County, Jackson Township, Ohio
Richard Law 28 M Farmer born Pennsylvania,
Sarah 25 F OH
Susan 3 M OH
Joana 6/12 F OH
(note:  Joana is Genova Law
Jason would be the 3 yr old.
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CENSUS: 1870 Census, Perry Township, Putnam County, Ohio.  Post Office: Cascade p.425:
Richard A.LAW, Age 37, Farmer Born: Pennsylvania.
Sarah Jane Law 34 Keeping house Ohio
Jason A. Law 13 Ohio
Genova A. 10 Ohio
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1880 Federal Census, Williams County, Jefferson Township, Ohio p.522B
LAW, Richard A.  W M 48 Farmer PA PA VA
Sarah J.        W F 47        OH VA VA
Jasen A.        W M 23        OH PA OH  (note:  this is Jason A. Law)
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New on internet at familysearch.org  24 Oct 2002  1880 Census
Individual Record  1880 United States Census 
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    Richard A. LAW Household 
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    Household:
   Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 
   Richard A. LAW   Self   M   Male   W   48   PA   Farmer   PA   VA  
   Sarah J. LAW   Wife   M   Female   W   47   OH   Keeping House   VA   VA  
   Jason A. LAW   Son   S   Male   W        23   OH   Farmer   PA   OH  
   Jenora A. LAW   Dau   S   Female   W   20   OH      PA   OH  
   Robert BROWN   Other   S   Male   W   13   ---      ---   ---  
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Source Information:
    Census Place Jefferson, Williams, Ohio 
    Family History Library Film   1255077 
    NA Film Number   T9-1077 
    Page Number   522B 
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1900 Census..
Line 82  Richard A. Law      Head      Apr 1832      68     47 y married       Penn     ------    Virginia    farmer   3  yes yes yes   R  
Sarah J. Law                         Wife       Apr 1835      65     47 yrs                 Ohio    Virginia     Virginia   yes yes yes

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MARRIAGE:   Original document in possession of Eleanor Law Johnson, Las Vegas, NV.
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CHURCH RECORDS
Church:  Joined United Brethren when 21 years old.  His father-in-law (Pearson B. Holden) was a
Baptist, then United Brethren (Circuit Riding) Minister, then Christian Union minister ....in Putnam County, Ohio.

CHURCH:  Old Ledger, p.68,69  1st Church of Christ, 129 North Walnut Street, Bryan, Ohio  43506....
"Law, R.A.  and Law, Mrs. Sarah J.   Listed under Gains:  by baptism: Oct. 13, 1889
Listed under Loses:  By Letter Sept 1, 1902 "  No other remarks.....

CHURCH RECORDS...Bryan, Ohio
July 2001
Melissa, church sec. wrote:
From: "First Church of Christ"  
To: "The Johnsons"  
Subject: Re: Law relatives 
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:40:58 -0400 
           
   I found an old book that looked like another financial ledger, but when I opened it, I found that it contained membership information. All the other membership books dated back to 1924, so I was surprised to find this book that had 1800's and early 1900's. And sure enough their names were listed.

I assume that since the record indicates that they were "lost" by "letter" (I take that as a letter of transfer) that they transferred to another congregation.  Unfortunately it doesn't indicate where they may have gone.
You will see that there are marginal notes for other entries indicating death or moving away, but nothing is written by the Law names.

   First Church of Christ  wrote:
   Hi Mrs. Johnson
   I am glad to report that I have finally found some information  on  Richard Andrew Law and Sarah Jane Law. It is scant, but it is  something.  They both joined this church by baptism on October  13,  1889. They transferred (by letter) on September 1, 1902. I will  send you a copy of the page. I hope this helps you a little.
   Melissa  

Researched by Eleanor L. Johnson 2001....
Church Record:
First Church of Christ
129 North Walnut Street
Bryan, Ohio 43506
July 2001    xerox copy
p.68-69 Old  ledger
Law, R.A.   Gains:  by Baptism  13 Oct 1889    Losses:  by letters  Sept 1, 1902
Law, Mrs. Sarah J.  (same information as above).....
Note by Eleanor Law Johnson
They were found in census in Pulaski, Williams, Ohio in 1900 Census
He died before 1910 Census
She is found in

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CHURCH Research.......July 6, 2001  called and left message.  Received message to call Jennie Suffol
Church of Christ
Edgerton, Ohio
Tel:  Jennie Suffol     419-298-2710  
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CIVIL WAR:  Uncle Richard Law said that Richard Andrew Law was drafted in Civil War but didn't serve as he gave some of his land to a man so that he would  substitute for him.  
   March 3, 1863 - The U.S. Congress enacts a draft, affecting male citizens aged 20 to 45, but also exempts those who pay $300 or provide a substitute. "The blood of a poor man is as precious as that of the wealthy," poor Northerners complain. 
Ken Nelson, Family History Library SLC said:  The Civil War was " a rich mans war, poor mans fight."
94% of Union Army that were drafted didn't go.  6% of Union that served were drafted. The rest were volunteers or substitutes.
Ken said to write to National Archives....I need Congressional District Richard A. Law was in when he was drafted.
Get Military Research Outline p.22  Group 110.
Provost Marshal Gernerals Bureau
1863-1866, Record Group 110 are the records that relate to the draft.
Book in library that may help me:   973E4 uc
LETTER from National Archives, Old Military and Civil Records...700 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001
August 17, 2000         Reply to NWCTB-200-9175-RJ
Ms. Eleanor Law Johnson
...........Las Vegas, NV 89134
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Dear Ms. Johnson:
This is in response to your request July 31, 2000, requesting the Civil War draft record for the individual Richard Law.
The principal Civil War draft records in the National Archives, the consolidated enrollment lists, give the following information about the men enrolled for draft:  name, place of residence, age as of July 1, 1863; race, occupation; marital status; the state, territory or country of birth; previous military service; and pertinent remarks.  They do not include any other information about the individual, County or the city ward in which the individual was living in 1863, and the time or the first enrollment.
We examined Record Group 110, 5th Congressional District, Class One, in Van Wert County, Ohio, but were unable to locate an entry for Richard A. Law.
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Old Military and Civil Records....
NARA"s web site is http://www.nara.gov
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DEATH:   Copy of certificate in possession of  Eleanor L. Johnson, c/o 530 S.
4th St., Las VEGAS, Nv  89101.

OBITUARY:  The Earth Newspaper, Edgerton, Ohio....Copy of obituary in my possession:  Eleanor L. Johnson, c/o 530 S.4th St.,Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
note: #1313 and A#448.
Obituary details:
The obituary appeared in Friday, Dec. 21, 1906 Issue:  Obituary R.A.Law

Richard A. Law was born in Mercer County, Penn.,Apr.2,1832.  He moved with his parents to Logan County (Ohio) in 1836, thence to Putnam County (Ohio) near Kalida in 1849.  In 1852 he was married to Sarah Jane Holden, who has been the companion of his joys and sorrows for the past fifty-four years.  Two children and ten grandchildren, along with his aged companion live to mourn his loss. He united with the United Brethren church when he was 21years old and afterwards with the Church of Christ in Bryan in 1888 where he moved in 1876. Since 1902 he resided in Edgerton until the date of his death which occured last Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
       He was a faithful Christian and a noble man and we deeply mourn his removal from among our midst, fully realizing that in his death we have indeed sustained a great loss.

J.H.O Smith, of Valaparaiso, Indiana, officiated.  Mr.Smith spoke words of comfort in loving kindness and sympathy to the wife, children and grandchildren, whom mourn the absence of a loving husband and father.

This is a true copy by P. Mildred Steckley....Donald W. Houk, Editor

4-20-91 Uncle Dewey Law is visiting with my father here in Las Vegas and he is very old but says he believes the name of Richard Andrew Law's father was Andrew.  We have not found that to be true in our research but may need to check it out. There is an Andrew Law, son of the Richard Law from County Tyrone, Ireland. But, I've ask numerous time for information on the family and this is the first time he ever said that in all these years of asking.

BIBLE RECORDS:
Richard Law and Sarah Jane Holden was married October the 1 in the year of our Lord 1852, on Friday.
Marriage Index:
Putnam County Marriage Index
Sarah Jane Holden m Richard Law Vol. A pg 123
Oct. 1, 1852



CENSUS: 1860 Federal Census Van Wert County, Jackson Township, Ohio
Richard Law 28 M Farmer PA
Sarah 25 F Ohio
Susan 3 M Ohio
Joana 6/12 F Ohio.

CENSUS: 1870 Federal Census Putnam County, Perry Twp, Ohio
Richard Law  ,Sarah Jane Law 34 Keeping house Ohio >Jason A. Law 13 Ohio Genova A. 10 Ohio.

CENSUS: 1880 Census, Williams County, Jefferson Twp., Ohio page 522B
LAW, Richard A.  W M 48 Farmer PA PA VA.
Sarah J.        W F 47        OH VA VA.
Jusew A.        W M 23        OH PA OH.  (note:  this is Jason A. Law).
Jenora A.       W F 20        OH PA OH.  (note:  this is Genova Law).
BROWN, Robert   W M 13        OH PA OH.

PICTURES: Picture of Law Family 1903   Picture in my possession (Eleanor Law Johnson
(Ellie)Las Vegas,Nv).
1. Jason Andrew Law b 1856 47 years....in picture.
2. Dewey Law (son) 3 years.
3. Richard Andrew Law (father of Jason) 71 years.
4. Orpha Ellen Law (daughter) 12 years.
5. Jason Nathan Law (son) 6 years.
6. Sarah Jane Holden Law (mother of Jason) 68 years.
7. Theodore T. Law (son,baby on lap of grandmother) 6 months.
8. Opal Edith Law (daughter) 10 years.
9. Edna Celestia Hulbert Law (wife of Jason) 41 years.
10. Richard Clement Law (son) 8 years.

TIME LINE:
Richard Andrew Law Time Line:
1832 Apr 2  Born Mercer County, PA
1852 Oct 1 Married Sarah Ann Hol