(765.) BENAJAH HIATT (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 30-5mo-1817, Milton, Wayne Co., Indiana; d. 1840, Henry Co., Indiana; m. EDNA A. JONES; b. 21-9mo-1821; (She m. (2nd)., 1845, to Daniel S. Heacock).CH: (2046.) Mary Jane; (2047.) Edna Ann.
D/o Daniel And Celia Whitely.
(765.) BENAJAH HIATT (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 30-5mo-1817, Milton, Wayne Co., Indiana; d. 1840, Henry Co., Indiana; m. EDNA A. JONES; b. 21-9mo-1821; (She m. (2nd)., 1845, to Daniel S. Heacock).CH: (2046.) Mary Jane; (2047.) Edna Ann.
D/o Henry and Margaret Jones.
No further information in HH Book.
(2044.) to (2047.) No further record.
No Further information in HH book
(2044.) to (2047.) No further record.
Found in HH book, found in Harmon Hiatt records, page 13, 1895.
(764.) HENRY HIATT (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 30-12mo-1815, Wayne Co., Ohio; d. Twin Mound, Douglas Co., Kansas; m. (1st). FANNY SMITH (sister of Aaron B. Smith -- see No. (766.) ).; b. c1822, N. Y.; m. (2nd). 1-3mo-1862, at Lawrence, Kansas, to ABBY MEAD; b. 26-2mo-1836; d. 20-4mo-1928; both are buried in the Twin Mound Cemetery, Douglas Co., Kansas. Henry Hiatt had a mill at Twin Mound.CH: (By first wife). (2044.) Alpheus; (2045.) Roxanna.
1850 Census, Washington Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana: Henry Hiatt, 34, Ohio; Fanny, 28, N. Y.; Alpeue, 6, Ind.; Oxana, 2, Ind.
Henry Hiatt married a lady (2nd Wife Abby Mead) from New York State, who was an advocate of woman suffrage, a very good talker and very intelligent. He was a perfectly non-resistant man in his belief and practice. Once he and some men threshing wheat; he bore heavily down on one neighbor in a jest, and the man struck him in anger, but he did not resent him and when told that he ought to prosecute his neighbor he said; "No, I was in fault, I would not injure him for anything." He never allowed himself to get angry. He settled on a farm about 9 miles from Lawrence, Kansas, and when the border ruffian troubles were on hand, he had some trouble with ruffians of a very serious nature. I cannot relate his difficulty, but he maintained his dignity and has the farm now and has kept the Post Office at the cross roads for about 50 years.
Taken from Kansas Pioneers Published Topeka Gen. Society.
Sent by Sherry MithchellHenry Hiatt was born 30 Dec 1815, in Warren Co., Ohio and moved with his parents Silas and Anna (Clary) Hiatt to near Milton, Wayne Co., Ind when he was five years old. He married Francis Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Isaiah and Abigail (Jessup) Smith 17 Nov 1841 in Orange Co., NY. Their five oldest children were born in Ind.
They moved to Kansas in Apr. 1856, bringing all their possessions except their live stock by boat from Cincinnati, Ohio down the Ohio River, then up the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to Westport, now Kansas City. They had a house built in Cincinnati, then knocked it down into sections, and shipped it to Kansas. It was re-assembled at Bloomington, Douglas Co., Kansas, about ten miles southwest of Lawrence, near Clinton, where he and two other men started a saw mill.
In 1857, he sold his interest to his partners and settled about seven miles to the southwest at Twin Mound, where he built a two story house. Before the house was finished, he planted many trees and shrubs.
In 1859, he built a large stone grist mill for grinding corn meal and other course grain. It was believed to be the second wind-powered mill in the state, the first was in Lawrence. He also had a General Store and Post Office in the building, where he handled groceries, dry goods and hardware.
He was a Licensed Lawyer for two years, 1869 and 1870, the license to practice cost $10.00, and the examination to practice was not so exacting as now.
He platted a townsite between his home and the mill and tried to establish a college for all people, red, white and black, men and women.
Their home was on the stage line between Lawrence and Emporia, and it bore a sign "Hiatt House" as it was a regular stop for a change of horses and for meals and rest for the passengers.
He opposed slavery, and for a few years his home was a station for "Underground Railroad". The escaped were brought to him by Capt. W.B. Kennedy, who lived five miles south of Lawrence. He then took them to a home in Highland Park. If there was chance of being searched by pro-slavery parties, he took the slaves to the home of Edwin Smith, a mile west.
In 1890 the Mill, Store and Post Office were destroyed by fire. The only thigs salvaged from the mill were the two millstones of Vermont granite. They now mark his grave at Twin Mound Cemetary.
His first wife died in 1858, and in 1862 he married Abigail Ann Mead. She was born 26 Feb 1836 (dau of Alonson and Mary Ann (Smith) Mead), in New York City. Her mother died when she was six weeks old, and her father died when she was five years old. She was raised by her grandparents, Abigail and Isaiah Smith, in Goshen, Orange Co., NY
In 1852 at the age of 16 she want via Erie Canal and Lake Ontario by boat, then by train to Ind. to live with her Aunt and Uncle. The trip took six days. She came to Kansas to live with her grandmother in 1861 and married Henry Hiatt in 1862. She died 20 April 1928 in Lawrence.Their children were Homer (married Rosetha Berger)_ born 1862. Orel born 165, Theron Born 1868 married Mary Alice Fraser, Effie born 1871 married Andrew McLaughlin, Clyde born 1874 married Anna McBride, and Leni Leoti born
1876 married Tex Jay Kennedy.
Frances Elizabeth "Fanny" SMITH
Harmon in Harmon Hiatt records, 1895.
Sent by Sherry Mithchel Taken from Kansas Pioneer published by Topeka Gen.
Society.
D/o Isaiah and Abigail Jessup Smith. (I don't think this linkage is correct, or else she was raised by an uncle, Isaac, but clearly Aaron and Edwin Smith are sons of Isaac, Jr. and Margaet Coale SMITH.
Fanny Smith was the sister of Aaron B. Smith who married Henry's sister Elda Ann Hiatt.
Found in HH book, found in Harmon Hiatt records, page 13, 1895.
(764.) HENRY HIATT (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 30-12mo-1815, Wayne Co., Ohio; d. Twin Mound, Douglas Co., Kansas; m. (1st). FANNY SMITH (sister of Aaron B. Smith -- see No. (766.) ).; b. c1822, N. Y.; m. (2nd). 1-3mo-1862, at Lawrence, Kansas, to ABBY MEAD; b. 26-2mo-1836; d. 20-4mo-1928; both are buried in the Twin Mound Cemetery, Douglas Co., Kansas. Henry Hiatt had a mill at Twin Mound.CH: (By first wife). (2044.) Alpheus; (2045.) Roxanna.
1850 Census, Washington Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana: Henry Hiatt, 34, Ohio; Fanny, 28, N. Y.; Alpeue, 6, Ind.; Oxana, 2, Ind.
Henry Hiatt married a lady (2nd Wife Abby Mead) from New York State, who was an advocate of woman suffrage, a very good talker and very intelligent. He was a perfectly non-resistant man in his belief and practice. Once he and some men threshing wheat; he bore heavily down on one neighbor in a jest, and the man struck him in anger, but he did not resent him and when told that he ought to prosecute his neighbor he said; "No, I was in fault, I would not injure him for anything." He never allowed himself to get angry. He settled on a farm about 9 miles from Lawrence, Kansas, and when the border ruffian troubles were on hand, he had some trouble with ruffians of a very serious nature. I cannot relate his difficulty, but he maintained his dignity and has the farm now and has kept the Post Office at the cross roads for about 50 years.
Taken from Kansas Pioneers Published Topeka Gen. Society.
Sent by Sherry MithchellHenry Hiatt was born 30 Dec 1815, in Warren Co., Ohio and moved with his parents Silas and Anna (Clary) Hiatt to near Milton, Wayne Co., Ind when he was five years old. He married Francis Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Isaiah and Abigail (Jessup) Smith 17 Nov 1841 in Orange Co., NY. Their five oldest children were born in Ind.
They moved to Kansas in Apr. 1856, bringing all their possessions except their live stock by boat from Cincinnati, Ohio down the Ohio River, then up the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to Westport, now Kansas City. They had a house built in Cincinnati, then knocked it down into sections, and shipped it to Kansas. It was re-assembled at Bloomington, Douglas Co., Kansas, about ten miles southwest of Lawrence, near Clinton, where he and two other men started a saw mill.
In 1857, he sold his interest to his partners and settled about seven miles to the southwest at Twin Mound, where he built a two story house. Before the house was finished, he planted many trees and shrubs.
In 1859, he built a large stone grist mill for grinding corn meal and other course grain. It was believed to be the second wind-powered mill in the state, the first was in Lawrence. He also had a General Store and Post Office in the building, where he handled groceries, dry goods and hardware.
He was a Licensed Lawyer for two years, 1869 and 1870, the license to practice cost $10.00, and the examination to practice was not so exacting as now.
He platted a townsite between his home and the mill and tried to establish a college for all people, red, white and black, men and women.
Their home was on the stage line between Lawrence and Emporia, and it bore a sign "Hiatt House" as it was a regular stop for a change of horses and for meals and rest for the passengers.
He opposed slavery, and for a few years his home was a station for "Underground Railroad". The escaped were brought to him by Capt. W.B. Kennedy, who lived five miles south of Lawrence. He then took them to a home in Highland Park. If there was chance of being searched by pro-slavery parties, he took the slaves to the home of Edwin Smith, a mile west.
In 1890 the Mill, Store and Post Office were destroyed by fire. The only thigs salvaged from the mill were the two millstones of Vermont granite. They now mark his grave at Twin Mound Cemetary.
His first wife died in 1858, and in 1862 he married Abigail Ann Mead. She was born 26 Feb 1836 (dau of Alonson and Mary Ann (Smith) Mead), in New York City. Her mother died when she was six weeks old, and her father died when she was five years old. She was raised by her grandparents, Abigail and Isaiah Smith, in Goshen, Orange Co., NY
In 1852 at the age of 16 she want via Erie Canal and Lake Ontario by boat, then by train to Ind. to live with her Aunt and Uncle. The trip took six days. She came to Kansas to live with her grandmother in 1861 and married Henry Hiatt in 1862. She died 20 April 1928 in Lawrence.Their children were Homer (married Rosetha Berger)_ born 1862. Orel born 165, Theron Born 1868 married Mary Alice Fraser, Effie born 1871 married Andrew McLaughlin, Clyde born 1874 married Anna McBride, and Leni Leoti born
1876 married Tex Jay Kennedy.
SENT BY SHERRY MITCHELL, Taken from Kansas Pioneers published Topeka Gen.
Society.
We see that the oldest child, Malinda, kept the Hiatt name, so believe that
Millie, when only 14, was the mother of Melinda and that a Jesse Hiatt
mentioned above in Milford MM records, could be the father.
Benjamin and family moved around a lot. They lived in Indiana up until ca.
1834. They were in Michigan form ca 1834 until 1841, (possibly Cass Co., near
Cassopolis, where some of his great aunts and uncles lived) In 1841 they came
to Iowa. They were in Iowa form 8m-1841 until 11mo 1846, when they returned to
Indiana and we find themat both Milford MM and Hopewell MM, while there. They
were in Indiana form 11 mo 1846 until 8 mo 1851, when they returned to Iowa.
There is a record in Iowa dated 1871 saying they returned to Indiana but wonder
if the date is a mistake. They did move to Kansas in 1874.
1850 Census, Dudley Twp. Henry Co., Ind.
Benjamine Bogue age 42 born N.C. Farmer
Milly 40 N.C.
Anna H. 21 Ind.
Silas 20 Ind.
Hulda 15 Ind.
Samuel 16 Mich.
Joseph D. 11 Mich.
Allen 10 Mich.
Aseneth 14 Iowa
Newby 11 Iowa
Mary E. 8 Ind.
Joseph 6 Ind.
Benjamin F. 3 Iowa
Emily 1/2 IowaBenjamin Bogue had a daughter of previous marriage. Melinda, b. 29 May
1825 and died 1847 married Abraham Woolman. Moved to Lyon Co., Kansas after
1850.
Benjamin was a farmer. He was educated in Ind. He and his wife, Millie
(Hiatt) came from Ind. in a prairie schooner drawn by oxen about 1851 and
settled near Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He was listed in Census of 1830 in Wayne Co.,
Ind.
1856 State of Iowa Census Henry Co., page 602 Dwelling #21. Family #20
Benjamin Bogue age 55 Sex M. 5 years resident in state B. N.C. Occ. Farmer.
Milly 46 F 5 yrs res. N.C.
Huldah 24 F 5 yrs Ind.
Samuel 22 M 5 yrs Mich.
Joshua 17 M Ind.
Allen 16 M Iowa
Aseneth 14 F Iowa
Newby 11 M Iowa
Mary E. 8 F Ind.
Joseph 6 M Ind.
Benjamin F. 3 M Iowa
Emily 1/2 F IowaFrom 1841-46 and back in 1851, the family lived in the vicinity of Mt.
Pleasant and Salem, in Henry Co., Iowa. They are in the Marion Twp., Henry
County, Iowa, State Census of 1856.
Other dates for Benjamin and Millie's marriage are 1825 contributed by
Luticia Spragues and from the Hiatt book 10-2-1828. Melinda's birthdate also
varies. The Bogue book says she was born May 29, 1824, Luticia Spragues'
letter says born May 29, 1826 and the Hiatt book sayd May 29, 1824. I believe
that they married on 10-2-1828 and that Melinda was born on May 29, 1824.
Benjamin and family moved around a lot. They lived in Indiana up until
ca 1834. They were in Michigan from ca 1834 until 1841, possibly Cass Co.,
near Cassopolis, where some of this great aunts and uncles lived. In 1841 they
came to Iowa. They were in Io9wa from 8m-1841 until 11m-1846, when they
returned to Indiana and we find them at both Milford MM and Hopewell MM,
while there. They were in Indiana from 11m-1846 until 8m-1851, when they
returned to Iowa. There is a record in Iowa dated 1871 saying they returned to
Indiana but wonder if that date is a mistake. They did move to Kansas in
1874. Sent by Jean Leeper.
(761.) MILLICENT HIATT (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 30-8mo-1809, Guilford Co., NC.; d. 22-3mo-1896, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas; m. 2-10mo-1828, to BENJAMIN BOGUE; b. c1808, NC. (He apparently had a first wife, by whom he had a dau. Melinda, b. 29-5mo-1825, d. 1847, m. 1840 Abraham Woolman.) The family lived in Indiana up until c1835, then in Michigan from c1835 until 1840; in Iowa from c1840 to c1847, then back to Indiana; to Lyon Co., Kansas after 1850.CH: (2019.) Anna H.; (2020.) Silas; (2021.) Huldah; (2022.) Samuel; (2023.) Henry; (2024.) Joshua; (2025.) Allen; (2026.) Asenath; (2027.) Edith; (2028.) Newby; (2029.) Mary Ellen; (2030.) Joseph D.; (2031.) Benjamin F.; (2032.) Emily; (2033.) Elvirena.
1850 Census, Dudley Twp., Henry Co., Indiana: Benjamin Bogue, 42, NC., Farmer; Milly, 40, NC.; Anna H., 21, Ind.; Silas, 20, Ind.; Huldah, 15, Ind.; Samuel, 16, Mich.; Joshua, 11, Mich.; Allen, 10, Mich.; Asenath, 9, Iowa; Newby, 5, Iowa; Mary E., 2, Ind.; Joseph B., 6/12, Ind.
Sent by Jean Leeper. Other dates for Benjamin and Millie's marriage are 1825 contributed by Luticia Spragues and from Hiatt book 10-2-1828 and Melinda may be Benjamins' dt by a previous marriage. Melinda's birthdate also vary. Bogue book says born May 29, 1824, Luticia Spragues' letter sayd born May 29, 1826 and Hiatt book says May 29, 1825. I believe taht they married on 10-2-1828 and that Melinda was born on May 29, 1824.
Information on Benjamin and Milly Bogue found in Quaker Records Milford Montly Meeting, Indiana p 60 & 73., Salem Montly Meeting Records, p 66 & 128
Benjamin and family movd around a lot. They lived in Indiana up until ca 1835. They were in Michigan from ca 1834 until 1841, when they came to Iowa. They were in Iowa from 9-1841 until 11-1846, when they returned to Indiana and we find them both Milford MM and Hopewell MM while there. They were in Indiana form 11-1846 until August 1851, when they returned to Iowa. There is a record in Iowa dated 1871 saying they returned to Indiana but wonder if that is a mistake. They did move to Kansas in 1874.Letter from Milly (Hiatt) Bogue
Emporia, Kansas 24th 1891
This letter is typed as I was able to read her writing. Most is quite accurate and I have tried to spell and punctuate as she did.
My dear & respected Cousin I received thy welcome letter in due time. I was very glad to hear from thee again. I will try to answer I am in tolberable good health at present only my back is worse this hot weather. I am very near giving out through by wresting in my rocking chair, once in a while I have managed to do the house work for Allen & me sine last April a year ago I gave him the place for for staying at home & takeing care of his father through all his sickness and takeing of me all So he wrented the place 2 year then he took a notion to live there his self So I thought as it was my home that I have helped to fix & plant nearly all kinds of fruit that had only just beginning to bear when I left now there was a good prospect for fruit so I though I would be better Satisfied to go and help him & enjoy the fruit of my labor & him help me Some than try to do all. I come back in Spring hired the washing done went to work & my back hurt me So then I got an Electric belt which Strenthened & helped me So I could Stand the work beter. We canned upwards of twenty gallons of fruit Strawberries blackberries Cheries peeches and peech butter & a lot ofjell we had the most of the beries gathered to Sheer(s) (?y) & we dried over three bushel peeches yester day was cooler & I stood it pretty well to ride in a wagon with a Spring seat in it two miles & a helf to Senath Cooks & back found them well Allen went back today to help make hay I am alone to write to thee I have 11 children liveing 5 girls and six boys 7 live her in Kansas and 4 in Iowa. I recken I must tell thee of my visit my brother Henry that lives at Twin Mounds Sent me work last Spring he was a going out to Harper City & he was a coming past here for me to go with him to visit our Sister Elda and Wilson(?Sp). I got ready about the 20th of May he came & I went with him had a good visit stayed a week then stoped in Wichitaw stayed all knight at Edward Hiatts a nephew . as the train was behind in the morning he took a roun to see the pretty town & the big arkansaw river & the little one two there was a considerable town over there. Went on round & crosed on anoth bridge going back & started home came on to another town changed on the Cammon ball then got to Emporia before Sundown I went to Ella's stayed two days then she took me home it is about 100 miles to harper & if I live till next first day I will be eighty two x I still belong to friends meeting O how I wish I could see thee & talk with thee instead of writing I am such a poor writer & leav out words Somethimes if my pencil would ent get out of fix I could do better now Dear Cousin write when convenient please let Joseph read this scribling I would like to hear from him. I concluded with much love to all they friends and Cousin
Milly Bogueacross the top of the first page was added First day 30th
My letter not started yet must sent it today to plym when thee writes to me please tell me whear thee lives from Joseph fare well
Note: Milford MM, Indiana 4-15-1824 Milla Hiatt reported quilty of unchastity dis. 6-17-1824 on 3-18-1824 Jesse Hiatt was complained of for being the father of an illegitimate child mcd.Sent by Jean Leeper
Benjamin Bogue and Millicent's marriage information found in Bogue and Allied Families by Virgil T. Bogue.
One source gave mariage date as 2 October 1828
(2019.) ANNA H. BOGUE (761.) (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 27-6mo-1829, Indiana; d. 1848, unmarried. (R139).
(2023.) HENRY BOGUE (761.) (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 25-5mo-1836; d. 3-10mo-1837. (R139).
(2024.) JOSHUA BOGUE (761.) (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 3-7mo-1838, Michigan; d. 1880; unmarried. (R139).
(2025.) ALLEN BOGUE (761.) (197.) 928.) (3.) (1.):
b. 1-2mo-1840, Michigan; d. 22-2mo-1926; unmarried. (R139).
(2027.) EDITH BOGUE (761.) (197.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 8-2mo-1844; d. 10-2mo-1844. (R139).
From Genealogy of the Hiatt Family according to Harmon Hiatt, of
Crawfordville, Ind.They moved from Carolina in 1821 (Probably New Garden MM, Guilford Co., N.C.) to Wayne Co., near Milton and commenced to clear up a farm, but he sold and bought another one west of Milton and adjoining the Village.
His wife, Anna, died soon after and he finally married an Eastern, or N.Y. lady who was an interesting conversationalist. He was a man of deep thought and good judgement.
He was with the Hicksites and was a Unitarian which gave great offense to his brother Benajah, and all his family agreed in opinion with him, except Irena, who had lived a number of years with a Mr. Wilson, who was orthodox.
Silas became more and more confirmed in his Unitarianism as he became older and died at Milton, and was buried there.EVEN
TYPE Get Certifcate to
DATE 24 FEB 1816
PLAC Warren County, Ohio, Miami MM.EVEN
TYPE Get Certifcate to
DATE 30 MAR 1821
PLAC Wayne County, Indiana, West Grove MM.EVEN
TYPE Get Certifcate to
DATE 28 APR 1819
PLAC Clinton County, Ohio, Ceasars Creek MM.(197.) SILAS HIATT (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 7-4mo-1787, Guilford Co., NC.; d. 4-11mo-1865, Henry Co., Indiana; m. (1st). 6-5mo-1807. Guilford Co., NC., to ANNA CLARY, d/o Charles and Elizabeth (----). Clary; b. ___, d. 6-2mo-1838, prob. in Wayne Co., Indiana; m. (2nd)., in Indiana, 31-10mo-1839, to HANNAH ERWIN d/o Samuel and Naomi (----). Erwin; b. c1794, NC.; d. 1871, prob. Henry Co., Ind. Removed 1816 from NC. to Ohio, and to Indiana 1821.
CH: (760.) Jordan; (761.) Millicent; (762.) Asenath; (763.) Irene; (764.) Henry; (765.) Benajah; (766.) Elda Ann; (767.) Louisa; (768.) Lydia Cooke.
New Garden Mo. Mtg., Guilford Co., NC.:
6-5mo-1807 - Silas Hiatt, son of William and Charity, Guilford Co., m. Anna Clary.
24-2mo-1816 - Silas Hiatt and family granted a certificate to Miami Mo. Mtg., Ohio.
27-1mo-1816 - Ann Hiatt (with husband). and family requested a certificate to Miami Mo. Mtg., Ohio. (R45).Miami Mo. Mtg., Warren Co., Ohio:
28-8mo-1816 - Silas Hiatt and wife Ann and children Jorden, Milla, Ascenith, and Irene, received on certificate from New Garden Mo. Mtg., NC., dated 24-2mo-1816.
28-4mo-1819 - Silas Hiatt and family granted a certificate to Caesars Creek Mo. Mtg.Caesars Creek Mo. Mtg., Clinton Co., Ohio:
28-5mo-1819 - Silas Hiatt and wife Ann and children Jordon, Armelia, Asenath, Irrena, Henry and Benajah received on certificate from Miami Mo. Mtg., Ohio, dated 28-4mo-1819.
30-3mo-1821 - Silas Hiatt and family granted a certificate to West Grove Mo. Mtg., Indiana. (Wayne Co., Indiana -- editor.)For land that Silas Hiatt owned in Guilford Co., NC., see pages 88, 178.
1850 Census: Milton, Washington Two., Wayne Co., Indiana: Silas Hiatt, 63, Farmer, NC.; Hannah Hiatt, 56, NC.; Asenath Hiatt, 39, NC., Deaf and Dumb; Mary J. Hiatt, 11, Ind.
D/o Samuel and Naomi Erwin.
From Harmon Hiatt records, written in 1895.
Benajah made saddles and harnesses, having learned the business with his Uncle Christopher Hiatt.
Benajah was a very zealous Quaker preacher. His discourses were logical and to the point, but he spoke too slow, I used to think, when I heard him at first day meetings. He seemed to think he could advise his brothers and sisters in matters of business and religion. This dispostion remained with him till the Hicksites and Orthodox division of the Quaker church, and his brother Silas, left his orthodoxy and joined the Hicksites. Though their farms were adjoining in Wayne Co, Ind. they never visited or talked with each other. They were estranged on account of their religious opinions. Silas was a Unitarian, and was well informed and very intelligent. His family and Benajah were always friends, but not very friendly. They had no social intercourse nor family talks while they lived.
A Memorial of Milford Monthly Meeting of Friends, Indiana, concerning Benajah Hiatt, deceased.
The loss of this, our dear and honored friend in the truth, is deeply felt among us. His exemplary and Christian course, his encouraging and edifying concersation, together with his gospel labors, many have cause long to remember.
And as it that pleased Him, whose way is perfect, to remove our dear friend from amoung us, we believe it may be right to issue a memorial concerning him.
This we do under a solemn sence of our loss, and that while the faithful are taken away, too, few lay it deeply to heart, or endeavor to follow their example. Yet we trust all would desire to die the death of the righteous, and that their latter end might be like his. In speaking of our friend as a servant of the Lord, bound to the law and the testimony, we desire to ascribe the gift and the glory to him along, by whose grace he was what he was.
He was born in Guilford County, N.C. on the 17th of Seventh month, 1773. His parents, William and Charity Hiatt, were orderly, exemplary Friends, and concerned to train up their children consistently with their profession. While quite a youth, he was brought to think of a future state, and the tendering influences of the spirit of divine grace made a deep impression on his mind, and produced a sensible and visible influence upon his manners and conduct, inducing him to avoid much of that lightness and vanity which frequently appear in youth, on which account he was remarked as orderly.
Soon after coming to his twenty-first year, he engaged with an uncle, who was a saddler, to learn the trade. His conduct was till remarked as orderly and exemplary, and although he was of like frailties and passions of others, yet, as he yeilded to the secret intimations of the spirit of truth, he grew in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and he has been heard to relate, that faithfulness to these secret intimations had not only preserved him from associating with the vain and thoughtless, but on one occasion in particular, from being involved in a snare and difficulty - a favor for which he was ever afterward thankful.
To firmness and decision of character were added, through divine grace, a gentle, affectionate, and retiring disposition. These qualities made him a agreeable associate for the sober-minded, whether old or young.
He was married in the 24th year of his age, to Elizabeth White, daughter of Isaac and Catharine White, who proved a steady and valuable companion through the various probations of a long and useful life. They entered into their near and interesting connection possessed of very little property, and he had but a moderate share of school learning; yet, being industrious and diligent in business, upright in his dealing, and remarkably punctual in complying with his engagements, his pecuniary affairs prospered, and he soon procured the means of being comfortable settled. He was very careful att his period, and in all after life, about entering into debt, or making engagements without being well satisfied of his ability to fulfill them punctually. Liberality and benevolence were prominent features in his character; in contributions for Society purposes, or for the relief of the poor and needy, he among the foremost of his ability a practice which he recommended to others.
His temporal affairs were kept in great subjection to religious duty. When about home, he ususally spent a portion of the day in reading in the scriptures or some other good book, frequently having some of his children seated by him; and on meeting days it was his practice to suspend business, and the family were taken to meeting. He manifested great interest in the welfare of Society, and was much engaged under appointments for the right ordering of the affairs of the Church and was remarkable for his readiness to leave his domestic concerns, to assist on their way such Friends as were traveling through the neighborhood in Truth's service.
Being impressed with the evils of intemperance, and believing the practice of using ardent spirits as an article of drink (even in a small way) as unsafe and unnecessary, he became prepared to use his influence in promoting the entire disuse of it among Friends, and in discouraging its use, both by example and precept, whereever opportunity seemed to offer.
The subject of slavery had long been one of deep concern to many Friends, and the Yearly Meeting in North Carolina had through much labor by faithful Friends in various parts, brought about the emancipation of the slaves held by its members, and established a point of discipline against holding slaves; yet much remained to be done in the way of public reform, with a view to effect the legal abolition of slavery throughout the State. In this he was actively engaged, exerting his influence for many years to bring about this desirable object, and for the welfare of the colored population in general.
He traveled considerably as companion and pilot to ministering Friends, to which service he seemed much given up, and in which he was very useful.
Although his education was quite limited, he gave decided encouragement and liberal support to the religious and literary instruction of the rising generation. But he much discourage light, vain reading, such as is contained in many books and in most of the periodicals of the day, believign it calulated to divert the mind from the simplicity of the truth, and to disqualify it for appreciating the value of the Holy Scriptures, and all other religious books. In the politics of the day he took very little part, and discouraged all political excitement, in which some of our members suffer their minds at times to be entangled.
As a father and head of a family, he discharged the duties and responsibilities in mush faithfulness, and having the affection, he still retained the authority over his household, and his Christian care was such as to make a lasting impression for goo on many who were subjects of it. And although he entertained an humble opinion of his own abilities and attainments, yet by yielding to the influence of divine grace, which, thought faith, ever remains to be sufficient to sustain the dedicated followers of Christ, his mind became prepared for the work of the ministry. His communications were seldom extensive, but were satisfactory and edifying to his friends.
On one occasion he visited, with the approbation of his friends, several families of colored people, residing in the neighborhood, for their help and encouragement, which proved satisfactory.
In 1823, he was acknowledged a minister of the gospel; his life and conversation corresponding with the doctrine he preached to others.
Our friends had long deplored the existence of slavery, and labored much for its suppression, and the amelioration of the condition of the colored people; and as the thought of raising and leaving a family in that county in the midst of such cruelty and possession, was very unpleasant, he looked toward removing to a free state and on finding his way clear, he accordingly removed to Indiana, 1824, and settled in the limits of this meeting, where he resided the remainder of his days. In 1827, he visited, with the approbation of his montly meeting, some families who were not members.
He never traveled extensively in the work of the ministry; but being firm in the doctrines of the gospel, with a clear view of the value of religious union and fellowship, he was called into much service by Society, and his service have been useful and helpful to Friends, particularly through the serpations and schims that have been permitted to come upon our Society of latter years.
In 1831, with the unity of his Monthly Meeting, he attended New Garden Quarterly Meeting, and visited the meetings constituting it. And from this time to the year 1845, he was frequently engaged, with the approbation of his friends, in religious visits to many of the different meetings within the limits of our Yearly Meeting, and some of the families and when about home, in addition to his gospel labors there, he was frequently engaged in visiting neighboring meeting, the sick, the aged and the infirm, and many others whom he thought needed the countenance of a friend.
The last meeting he attended was his own particular week-day meeting the Ninth month, 1847, being very unwell at the time. In the meeting he feelingly expressed a desire for the encouragement of Friends, that they might have faith and faint not, citing the pasage of scripture, "If ye then being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him."
From that time his illness (which appeared to be a kind of intermittent fever) continued, though for a while in a mild form, not apprehension that he would not recover, several times remarking that he thought it would be the last illness. In a short time his complain so increased that his friends and relations were doubtful of his recovery and for a few days he was so as not to converse, declined taking any nourishment and lay ver quietly; but becoming some better, he again conversed freely and affectionately, retaining his usual faculti44es and seemed to enjoy the company of his friends who came to visit him.
Our Yearly Meeting now coming on being the first that he had been prevented from attending since his residence within its limits he manifested a lively interest in the affairs of the Church, in inquiring, when opportunity offered,after the Yearly Meeting, saying that though he was not able to be present, yet in his mind he took a part.
He also expressed some thoughtfulness, whether he had not, in his late low condition been to anxious to depart; but he was now thankful that he felt more resigned to await the right time, manifesting entire resignation-quietly
awaiting his approaching change.
He expressed a concern for a welfare of his own particular meeting, and endeavored to encourage to faithfulness some friends, on whom he apprehended the right of upholding it to the honor of truth, would much depend.
He also mentioned his burial, and desired that he might be laid away in that plain, becoming manner in which he has endeavored to live. His decease took place, in great quietness, on th 14th of Tenth Month, 1847, in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and we have a comforable assurance that, through redeeming love and mercy, his spirit has been admitted into that rest prepared for the righteous.
His burial (which was in Friends' burying ground at Milford, on the 16th, was largely attended by Friends and others.
FOURTH GENERATION: GRANDCHILDREN OF GEORGE HIATT(192.) BENAJAH HIATT (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 17-7mo-1773, Guilford Co., NC.; d. 14-10mo-1847, at Milton, Wayne Co., Indiana; m. 8-3mo-1797, Guilford Co., NC., to ELIZABETH WHITE, d/o Isaac and Catherine (Stanton). White; b. 24-12mo-1770, NC.; d. 11-11mo-1862; an Elder in Friends Mtg.; they removed 1824 from NC. to Indiana.
CH: (720.) Naomi; (721.) Mordecai; (722.) Anna; (723.) John; (724.) Joel; (725.) David; (726.) Abigail; (727.) Benajah; (728.) Esther Griffin; (729.) Hannah Tilda.
1830 Census, Wayne Co., Indiana: Benajah Hiatt - 1 male aged 50 to 60; 1 female aged 50 to 60, 2 females aged 10 to 15.
For land in Guilfrod Co., NC., that Benajah Hiatt purchased from his father, see pages 87 and 88. For land he purchased from Christopher Hiatt, see page 150. For land he and his brother Silas Hiatt sold to their brother Joel, see page 178.
Guilford Co., NC.:
Deed Book 8, p. 327 - Isam Hiatt to Benaja Hiatt - 1805 - 56 acres - $100 - Horsepen Creek - Levi Coffins corner - Caldwells line - Silas Hiatt a witnes.Deed Book 11, p. 80 - Stanton White to Benajah Hiatt - 3 August 1812 - 2 1/4 acres - $28 - Horsepen Creek.
Deed Book 14, p. 80 - Benajah Hiatt to George Swain - 16 August 1819 - 10 1/2 acres - $21 - Horsepen.
Deed Book 12, p.90 - Benajah and Silas Hiatt to Phinehas Albertson - 11 April 1815 - 54 1/4 acres - s Rushland Creek.
Deed Book 14, p. 110 - Stanton White to Benajah Hiatt - 26 June 1819 - 29 acres - $226 - Horsepen Creek - Eli Horskins line - Benbows line - Mordecai a witness.
Deed Book 14, p.111 - Stanton White to Benajah Hiatt - 26 June 1819 - 60 acres - $480 - etc. (same as above.)
Deed Book 14, p. 183 - Eli Horskins to Benajah Hiatt - 31 January 1820 - 3 acres and 62 poles - $25 - Horsepen Creek - John Hiatt a witness.
Deed Book 15, p. 469 - William Benbow to Benajah Hiatt - 5 May 1821 - 3 acres - $22 - Horsepen Creek - Mordecai Hiatt a witness.
Deed Book 15, p. 760 - Benajah Hiatt to Mordecai Hiatt - 12 February 1820 - 54 acres - 97 poles - $440 - Horsepen Creek - Eli Hoskins corner - John Hiatt a witness.
Deed Book 14, p. 198 - Benajah Hiatt to Amor Hiatt - 31 January 1820 - 24 acres 32 poles - $150 - Horsepen Creek - Job Coffins corner.
Deed Book 16, p. 7 - Benajah Hiatt, attorney, to Stephen Macy, etc. - 15 April 1823.
Deed Book 17, p. 28 - Benajah Hiatt to William Stanley - 5 June 1824 - 89 acres - $800 - Horsepen - Mordecai Hiatt a witness.
Deed Book 17, p. 29 - Benajah Hiatt to William Stanley - 5 June 1824 - 23 acres and 58 poles - $75 - Horsepen - Mordecai Hiatt a witness.
Deed Book 17, p. 30 - Benajah Hiatt to William Stanley - 23 acres and 61 poles - $75 - Horsepen. (R49).
New Garden Mo. Mtg., Guilford Co., NC.:
8-3mo-1797 - Benajah Hiatt, Guilford Co., son of William and Charity, m. Elizabeth White.
31-7mo-1824 - Benajah Hiatt, a minister, and family granted a certificate to Milford Mo. Mtg., Indiana.
31-7mo-1824 - Elizabeth Hiatt (with husband). granted a certificate to Milford Mo. Mtg., Indiana. (Wayne Co., Indiana -- editor.)page 270
Benajah Hiatt
Elizabeth Hiatt
Ch: Naomi b. 11-15-1797
Mordecai " 11-18-1799
Anna " 10-10-1801
John " 7-9-1804
Joel " 7-18-1807
David " 2-8-1810; d. 6-19-1814
Abigail " 2-8-1810; d. 16th
Benajah " 7-8-1812; d. 18th
Esther G. " 3-2-1816
Hannah F. " 12-24-1818 (R45).Washington Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana:
"Benajah Hiatt, second son of William Hiatt, was born in North Carolina, and was married to Elizabeth White. In 1824 he removed to this county, and settled near Milton. He was the first saddler in the twp., and had a shop in a part of his dwelling. After a few years, he devoted his attention wholly to farming. Ha had 6 children, who settled in this county: 1. Naomi, wife of Elijah Coffin. 2. Mordecai, who married Rhoda Dicks, in NC.; removed to Milton in 1827, commenced business as a saddler, and continued it about 25 years, when he removed to his farm near town, which he conducted about 16 years, and in 1868 removed to Richmond, where he now resides. He had 9 children, besides 3 who died in infancy and childhood: Elizabeth D., wife of Samuel F. Fletcher, in Richmond. Benajah W., who married Martha Ann Wilson, and lives in Kansas. Semina, wife of Dr. William P. Waring, Richmond. Martha W., wife of Joshua Moffitt, Thorntown, Indiana. Jesse D., who married Louisa Woodward, and moved to Springdale, Kansas. 3. Anna, second daughter of Benajah Hiatt, married Eli Unthank; they live at Spiceland. 4. John, who married Rebecca Unthank; they live at Spiceland. 5. Esther G., wife of Joseph Dickinson, both living and residing in Richmond. 6. Hannah F., wife of Charles Dickinson, brother of Joseph, and lives at Spiceland." (R92).
HIATT BIBLE
Mordica Hiatt b. 11-13-1799
Naomi b. 11-15-1797
Anna b. 10-10-1801
John b. 7-9-1804
Joel b. 7-18-1807
David ). twins Abigail ). b. 2-8-18__ d. 6-19-1814 b. 2-8-18 __ d. 6-16-1814
Benajah, son of Benajah (sic). b. 7-8-1812 d. 6-18-1814
Esther J. b. 3-2-1818
Hannah T. b. 12-24-1814
Esther Dickerson b. 3-28-1878
William Hiatt b. 7-12-1814 (R81).according to Elijah Coffin's personal journal...Benajah died in the year 1849
D/o Issac White and Catherine Stanton.
From Harmon Hiatt Records, 1895, Sent by Joseph Copeland and Amos Hiatt,
George Moore.
Taken from HH Book, Never married. Sent by Myron Robbins.
(725.) DAVID HIATT (192.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 8-2mo-1810; d. 19-6mo-1814.
Taken from HH Book, Never married. Twin to David, Sent by Myron Robbins
(726.) ABIGAIL HIATT (192.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 8-2mo-1810; d. 16-2mo-1810.
Found in HH Book, Sent by Myron Robbins Benajah never married.
(727.) BENAJAH HIATT (192.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 8-7mo-1812; d. 18-7mo-1812.
Sent by Amos HIATT. Taken from the Harmon HIATT Record, written 1895.
Charles and his brother Joseph Dickerson married Hiatt sisters and lived in
Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind.
S/o Jonathan Dickinson and Alice Hunt.
Charles was one of the founders of Springdale, First Friends Meeting in
Kansas. The family returned to Indiana in 1864.
(729.) HANNAH TILDA HIATT (192.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 24-12mo-1818, Guilford Co., NC.; d. 11-10mo-1894; m. 2-7mo-1846, to CHARLES DICKINSON, son of Jonathan and Alice (----). Dickinson. Settled in Henry Co., Indiana.Sent by Myron Robbins, Taken From HH Book. See page 11 Harmon Hiatt records, 1895. Charles Dickerson was a brother of Joseph and lived in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana. (1895)
SENT BY AMOS HIATT OF RAYTOWN, MO
Sent by Amos Hiatt of Raytown, Mo. See Harmon Hiatt record, 1895. Eli
Unthank was a cousin of William Unthank who married Rebecca Hiatt, youngest
dau. of William and Charity Hiatt.
Sent by Richard Ratcliff and Roger S. Boone.
S/o Joseph Unthank and Rebecca Stanley.
(722.) ANNA HIATT (192.) (28.) (3.) (1.):
b. 10-10mo-1801, Guilford Co., NC.; d. 29-3mo-1881, Henry Co., Indiana; m. 28-4mo-1819, Guilford Co., NC. to ELI UNTHANK, son of Joseph and Rebecca (----). Unthank; b. 28-6mo-1799; d. 8-4mo-1881, Henry Co., Indiana. To Indiana 1834.CH: (1908.) Martha; (1909.) John; (1910.) Rebecca; (1911.) Joseph; (1912.) William; (1913.) Achilles; (1914.) Daniel; (1915.) Naomi.
New Garden Mo. Mtg., Guilford Co., NC.: 28-4mo-1819 - Anna Hiatt d/o Benajah and Elizabeth, Guilford Co., m. Eli Unthank. (R45).
(1913.) to (1915.) No further record.
SENT BY AMOS HIATT OF RAYTOWN, MO
(1913.) to (1915.) No further record.
(1913.) to (1915.) No further record.
Sent by Amos Hiatt of Raytown, Missouri. Blind and unmarried.