Joel SAYRE

                   Possibly died before 1880 as there is no listing for him in the 1880
census
                  

                   Squire never married and was a farmer in Jackson County. Found in the 1880 census for Jackson County living with his mother and brother Charles. He is listed as a farmer. He is still living with his brother in the 1900 census and is listed as a farmer and could R/R.
                  

                   Surnames: SAYRE, RICE, BOWERS, McKOWN
David Little SAYRE - born in Ripley district, Jackson county, April 12,
1840, is descended from two of the best knownof the pioneer families of
this vicinity. Joel and Amelia (Rice) Sayre werehis parents; his father
came to Jackson county in 1801, and his mother in 1812. The first courts
of the county sat at his father's house for four years, magistrate's
court every month, and circuit court twice a year. Shadrach Rice,his
mother's father, served as a scout in the Indian war, under Gen. Anthony
Wayne. At Cottageville, Jackson county, August 28, 1862, the words were
spoken joining the lives of David L. Sayre and Elizabeth, daughter of
Gilbert and Bersheba (Bowers) McKown. She was born in Brooke county,
Virginia, in August 1841, came with her parents to Jackson county about
1858, and she died ather home in Ripley district, October 3, 1882. In
the home she left are six children, born on the following dates: John
Charles, January 5, 1864; Absalom Franklin, November 5, 1865; Edward
Greeley and Ida May, March 28, 1872; LeonaLillian, April 4, 1876; Samuel
Bishop, March 30, 1878. Charles Sayre, a brother of David L., enlisted in
the Confederate army and served through the lastyear of the war between
the States. Under Breckenridge he was in the battlesof New Market and
Cold Harbor. The division was engaged almost without cessation from May
20 to June 8, 1865. David L. Sayre successfully combines the avocations
of miller and farmer in Ripley district, where he is a proprietor ofa
saw-mill and owner of a good farm. He was school trustee in his district
for four years. He receives his mail at Jackson C.H., Jackson county,
West Virginia.
This is one of the biographical sketches of Jackson County residents from
"Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia... Special History
Of The Virginias ..1883."
                  

                   Cause of Death: Ureamia, contributed by Nephritis
1870 census for Jackson County WV he is living in Mill Creek, Jackson
Court House. He is 27 and a farm laborer WV. Elizabeth is 27 born Ohio.
Mary A age 7 WV
James A age 4 WV
Richard A age 4 WV
Elisha age 1 WV
They were living next door to Amelia hismother and brothers Squire,
Charles and Samuel
Joel Sayer was found in the 1880 census for Jackson Co. W.Virginia. He
was married to an Elizabeth, who was born in  Ohio. Her mother was born
in Ireland  and his parents were both from W.Virginia. In the 1900 census
they were living in the Ripley District ofJackson Co. W.Va. He was 57 at
this time and was working as a farmer. It appears they had a grandson
living with them at this time, named Fredrick, who was born in April
1888. In the 1900 census they were living in Ripley districtW.Va. They
had been married 39 years and had 13 children, 9 of whom were living.
This census also shows Joel had another name, Doctor.
In the 1910 census he is living in Chester City Grant Dist Hancock
County. He is living with Elizabeth and son Samuel J age 24 born in WV
and a grand son Fred age 25 bornin WV. He has been married for 44 years
age 67 and they had 13 children 9 living Joels father was born in PA
mother NJ. Elizabeth's Father was  born in Ohio mother Ireland. She is 67
years old. Doc is a dipper in the pottery and owned his home free. Samuel
and Fred also worked in the pottery.
Fred was bornApril 22 1884 WV Unclear whose son he is possibly James' or
Elisha as they would be old enough to have a son of this age.
Joel is found in the 1920 censusfor Hancock Co WV ED 10 Grant District
page17 line 27.living on Liberty Street.
Age 77  Rented their land Occ farmer ; born WV; Father PA; mother NJ
Elizabeth is listed at age 77 born Ohio; Father Ohio; mother Irealand
Joel's deathCertificate info:
POD Hancock County. District Grant. Town Chester WV Lawrenceville
Parents: Joel Sayre Sr. and Amelia Rice both born in WV.
Undertaker: Arner's Funeral Home Burial at Locust Hill Cemetery on June
26 1922.
Cause ofdeath Uremia contributory cause Nephritis. signed by Dr Lewis.
Obit from theEast Liverpool Review on June 26 1922. Joel died in his
home Lawrenceville. He was 78 years old. The Rev. R.R. Griffiths pastor
of the Chester Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in Ripley, WV July
15 1842 and has been a resident of this section for the major portion of
his life.
He is survived by onedaughter, Amanda Smith of Alliance, O. and eight
sons, J A Sayre of Ravenswood, E A Sayre Huntington, D F Sayre
Crooksville, O, R A Sayre, A Sayre, C H Sayre,
W H Sayre all of Chester.
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JOEL SAYRE
Sex:  M
Event(s):
Born:  5 Jul 1842
Of Chester, Hancock, 'West Virginia
Parents:
Father:  JOEL SAYRE
Mother:  AMELIA RICE
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                   1880 living in ED 43 Jackson Co WV with his mother, age 35 farmer
1900 CensusRipley Dist, Jackson Co.
He is born in in July 1844 and has been married for 19 yrs He works as a
servant . His father b WV, mother PA He can R/R. His wifeis listed as
Margaret was born March 1860 age 40 had 7 children 7 living. Children
listed.. His brother Squire is living with them.
Fought in the Confederate Army.
1920 census living in 137 Clay Lick Rd Ripley Dist Court House Pct
Jackson Co WV age 75 wd. He was a general farmer. Living alone