Anderson B Wamsley

M, #7517, b. 1841
Pedigree
Father*Moses Bussell Wamsley b. 13 Mar 1814, d. 23 Oct 1898
Mother*Eunice Hayes b. 6 Apr 1819, d. 31 Jul 1903
Birth*1841 Anderson B Wamsley was born in 1841 at Ohio. 
CAUTION* Anderson B Wamsley has the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION: Note 1850 census shows both Anderson age 10, and Anderson B age 9 so there being two of them is documented. 
(InHomeOf) Census18501850 He appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Moses Bussell Wamsley, pg 268b #60-60, Miami Township, Hamilton Co., Ohio. His info on the census included - Wamsley, Anderson B 9 b.OH.1 
Military* Anderson B Wamsley was in the military Ohio Cavalry Co D Reg 5 - pension 344176 (widow 386068) filed 4 Feb 1880. 
Marriage*1867 He married Mary H Lewis in 1867. 
Census1880*1880 Anderson B Wamsley appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, an unknown place . His info on the census included Anderson Wamsley      39
Mary Wamsley      38
Joseph Wamsley      11
Benjamin Wamsley      10
Anna Wamsley      8
Clara Wamsley      6
Edward Wamsley      4
George Lewis      33
Keturah Lewis      74.2 
(Witness) Biography1881 He was mentioned in the biography of Moses Bussell Wamsley: Moses B Wamsley was born in Kentucky, in 1814, and two years afterwards was brought to Whitewater township by his parents. He became, in due time, a farmer and grain buyer, and has been for twenty-five years, one of the most extensive dealers in this part of the country. In 1839 he was married to Miss Eunice Hayes, of the well known pioneer family. They have nine children - five sons and four daughters, viz: Anderson B., Anna H., Alvin C., James Finley, Abitha B., Mary Frances, Job H., Arabella, and Chalon G. Those deceased are Anna and Albin. Mr Wamsley resides in Miami township, and is one of the prominent and substantial citizens of the county. The only representative residing in Whitewater township, is Anderson, the eldest son (see his record for rest) in 1881.3 
(Witness) Biography1881 Anderson B Wamsley was mentioned in the biography of Moses Bussell Wamsley: Moses B Maensley was born in Boone county, Kentucky, in 1814, and while very young, brought by his parents to North Bend, Ohio. He has held the offices of constable and treasurer for his township, and has also been steward in the Methodist Episcopal church, where he has a membership. In politics he is a strong Republican. In 1846 he built a warehouse at Cleves and began the buying of grain, which he followed twenty years, when he abandoned it and took up farming. Twelve years previous to the above date he was in business on the river between Cincinnati and New Orleans. It took an entire year in those days to make one trip. In 1839 he was married to Miss Eunice Hayes, of this township. They have had nine children: Anderson B., married to Mary H. Lewis; Anna H., and Alvin C.: James F., married to Anna Markland; Abiatha B., the wife of Otto Low, of Indiana; Fanny M., John H., Arabella, and Chalon G. in 1881.4 
Biography*1881 Anderson B Wamsley had a biography:... The only representative residing in Whitewater township, is Anderson, the eldest son, who was born in the year 1840. He resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, in 1867, to Miss Mary H. Lewis. To Mr and Mrs Wamsley were born seven children - four sons and three daughters: Joseph L., Benjamin B., Anna, Clara, Edward H., Mary Alice, and George L. Mary Alice died in infancy. Mr Wamsley is one of the enterprising your farmers of Whitewater. He was a soldier in the war of 1861-5 for more than three years. He enlisted as a private, but received three commissions as a first and second lieutenant and captain. He was in numerous severe engagements, but fortune favored him and he escaped unhurt, and returned to his home crowned with all the honor to which our gallant sons were justly entitled. He has been assessor of his township various times, thus bespeaking for him the full confidence of the people. Mrs Wamsley is an earnest member of the Presbyterian church and a staunch supporter of the faith. Mr Wamsley is no associated with any church organization, but ever favors the right and is a firm advocate of law and order. in 1881.3 
Burial* He was buried at Berea aka Maple Grove Cemetery (in Hooven), Cleves - Miami Township, Hamilton Co., Ohio, per "Record of Registration of War Veterans Graves." 
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of Kathryn Ann Rhinehart
1st cousin 2 times removed of Norman Gayle Rhinehart
1st cousin 1 time removed of Alonzo Jacob 'Lonnie' Rhinehart

Family

Mary H Lewis
Marriage*1867 He married Mary H Lewis in 1867. 
Children
Last Edited23 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1850] 1850 census.
  2. [S1880] 1880 census.
  3. [S799] History of Hamilton County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto01ford, Henry & Kate Ford, pg 408 segment on Moses B Wamsley.
  4. [S799] History of Hamilton County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto01ford, Henry & Kate Ford, pg 326 segment on Moses B Maensley (note misspelling).