Aaron Walburn (1832-1909)[1]Aaron Walburn, Memorial ID 17964770, Find A Grave, accessed September 13, 2021 was a shoemaker and farmer who spent his adulthood living in Logan County, Ohio and Champaign County, Ohio.
Biography
Early life
Aaron Walburn was born on December 11, 1832 to Adam Walburn and Elizabeth (Yetter) Walburn. Aaron had a twin brother, Moses. On May 19, 1833, Aaron was baptized in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.[2]Aron Walburn baptismal record, May 19, 1833, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania in “Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950,” FamilySearch, … Continue reading It is likely that Aaron was born in East Hanover Township in Lebanon County, as Adam was listed as living there in the 1830 U.S. Census.[3]Adam Walburn in Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania in “United States Census, 1830,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021
Sometime between 1837[4]Lidia Walbarn baptismal record, February 9, 1837, Sattazahns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Union Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania in “Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, … Continue reading and 1840[5]A Walburn in Bath Township, Greene County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1840,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021, the Walburns moved from Pennsylvania to Bath Township, Greene County, Ohio. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Quincy, Logan County, Ohio, where they were listed in the 1850 U.S. Census.[6]Aaron Walburn in Quincy, Logan County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1850,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021
Adulthood
Aaron Walburn emulated his oldest brother, Elias Walburn, in multiple ways. Elias was listed as a shoemaker in the 1850[7]Elias Walburn in Quincy, Logan County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1850,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021 and 1860[8]Elias Walburn in Miami Township, Logan County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1860,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021 U.S. Censuses. By 1870, Aaron was listed as a shoemaker.[9]Aaron Walburn in Quincy, Logan County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1870,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021 On March 1, 1855, Elias was married to Violetta Davis, a daughter of George W. Davis.[10]Elias Walburn and Violetta A. Davis marriage record, February 22, 1855, Logan County, Ohio in “Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021 On March 22, 1863, Aaron Walburn was married to Elizabeth Adeline Davis, the eldest daughter of George W. Davis and his second wife, Elizabeth Nichols.[11]Aaron Walburn and Elizabeth A. Davis marriage record, March 22, 1863, Logan County, Ohio in “Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016,” FamilySearch, accessed September 14, 2021
Aaron and Elizabeth lived in Logan County until 1883, when they purchased land across the county line in Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio.[12]J. J. Arthur and Diadama C. Arthur to Aaron Walburn deed recorded December 12, 1884 in Champaign County Deed Book v. 63, page 236 in Champaign County (Ohio) County Clerk, “Deeds 1805-1901; … Continue reading After this time, Aaron seems to have abandoned shoemaking for agricultural work. In the 1880 U.S. Census, he was working as a laborer and had farmers living on either side of him.[13]Aaron Walburn in Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1880,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021 In the 1900 U.S. Census, he was listed as a farmer.[14]Aaron Walborn in Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1900,” FamilySearch, accessed September 18, 2021
Later life
On January 23, 1909, Aaron and Elizabeth Walburn arrived for a visit in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, where three of their children (Ella, John, and Bertha) lived. Shortly after their arrival, Aaron became ill. Starting around February 10th, “he was sick with a cold and congested lungs but able to be up part of the time.”[15]“Obituary,” Wray Gazette (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 13, 2021 This apparently developed into pneumonia, and he died on February 18, 1909, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 7 days.[16]“Mrs. Pyle’s Father Dead,” Wray Rattler (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 13, 2021 He was buried in Fairview Cemetery in Quincy, Logan County, Ohio.[17]Aaron Walburn, Memorial ID 17964770, Find A Grave, accessed September 13, 2021
Affiliations
Religious
Aaron Walburn was baptized in the Lutheran church.[18]Aron Walburn baptismal record, May 19, 1833, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania in “Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950,” FamilySearch, … Continue reading In 1880, he joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and he remained affiliated with the Methodists for the rest of his life.[19]“Obituary,” Wray Gazette (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 13, 2021
Children
Aaron and Elizabeth Adaline (Davis) Walburn had ten children (6 of whom lived to adulthood):
- George C. Walburn (1864-1955)[20]“George C. Walburn,” Memorial ID 125718784, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 had a career in agriculture, farming in Jewell County, Kansas[21]G. C. Walburn in Montana Township, Jewell County, Kansas in “Kansas State Census, 1895,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021 before ending up in Gratiot County, Michigan.[22]G. C. Walburn in Bethany Township, Gratiot County, Michigan in “United States Census, 1920,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021
- Lizzie H. Walburn (1866-1866)[23]“Lizzie H. Walburn,” Memorial ID 17964787, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 died when she was 8 months old.
- Ella Catharine Walburn (1868-1914)[24]“Ella C. Pyle,” Memorial ID 62630749, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 married William Pyle and moved to Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, where they ran a general store.[25]Alice E Pyle in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado in “United States Census, 1910,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021
- Edward Pratt Walburn (1869-1957)[26]“Edward Pratt Walburn,” Memorial ID 115692671, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 was a farmer in Champaign County, Ohio.[27]Edward P. Walburn in Ward 4 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1910,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021
- unnamed infant (1871-1871)[28]“Walburn,” Memorial ID 17964765, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021
- Abram Lester Walburn (1872-1925)[29]“Abram Lester Walburn,” Memorial ID 31637908, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 was a farmer in Miami County, Ohio.[30]Abraham L. Walburn in Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio in “United States Census, 1910,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021
- Clarence A. Walburn (1874-1876)[31]“Clarance A. Walburn,” Memorial ID 17964773, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 died when he was 2 years old.
- John C. Walburn (1877-1951)[32]“John Walburn Dies at Sterling,” Wray Gazette (Wray, Colorado), September 20, 1951, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 16, 2021 moved to Colorado and worked for a railroad for many years.
- Bertha Celestia Walburn (1880-1957)[33]“Bertha C. Walburn Miller,” Memorial ID 79942390, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 married Archie Miller and moved to Wray, Yuma County, Colorado.[34]Bertha C. Miller in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado in “United States Census, 1930,” FamilySearch, accessed September 16, 2021
- Forest D. Walburn (1886-1887)[35]“Forest D. Walburn,” Memorial ID 17964779, Find A Grave, accessed September 15, 2021 died when he was 14 months old.
Obituary
Aaron Walburn was born in Leavenworth [Lebanon] county, Pennsylvania, December 11, 1832; died at Wray, Colorado, February 18, 1909, aged 76 years, 2 months and 7 days.
He moved with his parents to Osborn, Ohio, when a boy and resided near Quincy, Ohio, until he came to Wray, Colorado, January 23, 1909, to visit his daughters, Mrs. Wm. Pyle and Mrs. Arch Miller. He had been in failing health for about four years. For a week previous to his death he was sick with a cold and congested lungs but able to be up part of the time. Death came suddenly.
He joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1880, and was a faithful christian until the time of his death.
He was married to Elizabeth A. Davis March 22, 1863. To this union was born ten children. His wife and six children survive him–George Walburn, Greenville, Ohio, Mrs. Wm. Pyle, Mrs. Arch Miller and John Walburn of Wray, Colorado; A. L. Walburn, Piqua, Ohio and E. P. Walburn of Urbana, Ohio.
A brief service was held at the home of Arch Miller. His remains will be taken to Quincy, Ohio, for interment, where a funeral will be held.
“Obituary,” Wray Gazette (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909[36]“Obituary,” Wray Gazette (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 13, 2021
Aaron Walburn died at 9 a. m. Thursday [at] the residence of his daughter, Mrs. William Pyle, after an illness of about a week from pneumonia. His age was 75 years, 2 months and 7 days. [Note: this should read 76 years]
He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Pyle. Mr. and Mrs. Walburn arrived in Wray a few weeks ago to visit their daughter for some time, and it is a sad end to what has been a very pleasant reunion.
The body of the deceased was taken to Quincy, Ohio, Thursday evening for burial accompanied by the bereaved wife and daughter.
“Mrs. Pyle’s Father Dead,” Wray Rattler (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909[37]“Mrs. Pyle’s Father Dead,” Wray Rattler (Wray, Colorado), February 19, 1909, Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, accessed September 13, 2021
Census records
- 1850 U.S. Census, Quincy, Logan County, Ohio
- 1870 U.S. Census, Quincy, Logan County, Ohio
- 1880 U.S. Census, Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio
- 1900 U.S. Census, Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio
Property records
Logan County, Ohio
| Deed Date | Date Recorded | Grantor | Grantee | Volume | Page | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864-11-08 | 1864-12-14 | Aaron Walburn and Elizabeth A. Walburn and George Walburn and Mary Walburn | Moses Walburn | 41 | 76 | 16 acres in the W 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 29 in Town 3 of Range 13 |
| 1862-09-08 | 1865-08-21 | George Walburn and Mary Jane Walburn | Aaron Walburn | 42 | 4 | East 1/2 of Lot 19 in the New Addition to the Town of Quincy |
| 1870-03-04 | 1875-12-02 | Elias Walburn and Mary A. Walburn | Aaron Walburn | 53 | 537 | West 1/2 of Lot 27 in the Town of Quincy |
| 1875-11-27 | 1875-12-02 | Aaron Walburn and Elizabeth A. Walburn | John M. Shipley | 53 | 537 | West 1/2 of Lot 27 in the Town of Quincy |
| 1883-12-25 | 1884-12-13 | Aaron Walburn and Elizabeth Adaline Walburn | J. J. Arthur | 67 | 471 | Lot 5 in the Town of Quincy |
Champaign County, Ohio
Note: records are only available online through 1901.
| Deed Date | Date Recorded | Grantor | Grantee | Volume | Page | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883-12-25 | 1884-12-12 | J. J. Arthur and Diadama C. Arthur | Aaron Walburn | 63 | 236 | 2 acres in the SW 1/4 of Section 2 in Township 3 of Range 13 (Adams Township) |
| 1895-11-14 | 1895-11-18 | Aaron Walburn | Abram L. Walburn | 78 | 126 | Multiple parcels within SW 1/4 of Section 2 in Township 3 of Range 13 (Adams Township) |
Research notes
- 2021-09-15: There is no will recorded for Aaron Walburn in Champaign County.
- 2021-09-18: I cannot find a record of Aaron Walburn in the 1860 U.S. Census. Also note that the online deed records for Champaign County end in 1901, so some property transactions for Aaron Walburn may not be available online.
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