Helen WARE: Appalachian Aristocracy

Generation: 1

1.
Helen WARE (daughter of John Hammond WARE and Rachel MCCORMICK).
Other Events:
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Generation: 2

2.	John Hammond WARE Other Events: _UID: 8B90D5D4DC3A4DDF8A2BC89900B0FB04CB65 John married Rachel MCCORMICK 9 Jan 1901, Austin, TX. Rachel (daughter of Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK and Elizabeth AYRES) was born 9 Jan 1877, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Dec 1957, Rusk, Cherokee Co TX. [Group Sheet]

Rachel MCCORMICK was born 9 Jan 1877, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK and Elizabeth AYRES); died Dec 1957, Rusk, Cherokee Co TX.

Other Events:

_UID: C75CA5A763364A26AE4644164A3C5911B684

Notes:

Rachel was born in Virginia but moved to Denton as a small child where her father died within six months. Her mother moved to Travis/Williamson County area but died within a few years. I have yet to find where Rachel lived until found in the 1900 Census just prior to her marriage to John. She told of living with Josie and Frank Aten as a teenager. She bore children and lived on farms in the Travis/Williamson area until they moved to Cockrell Hill, 2002 Archer Street, in the 1920's This house is still being lived in. Here she baked bread/doughnuts which husband sold on street when he was out of work during the Depression.

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Rachel McCormick
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Samuel Mccormick
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Bettie Mccormick
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

Children:

Generation: 3

Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK was born ca 1824, Rockbridge Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 0B3975B074B94B0D99652B8B42FC8382E5EB

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel McOrnick [Samuel McCormick]
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 53, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 602
Household Members:
Henry McCornick 60
Jane McCornick 51
Samuel McCornick 26
John McCornick 21
Martha McCornick 18
William H McCornick 16
Thomas McCornick 14

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel W McCormick
Age in 1860: 37
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Samuel W McCormick 37
Elizabeth McCormick 21
John H McCormick 6
Mary J McCormick 5
Martha E McCormick 3
Sally V McCormick 1
William H McCormick 22 [brother]

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: S W McComick
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Division 1, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
S W McComick 45
Bettie McCormick 33
Mary McCormick 15
Thomas McCormick 7
Charles McCormick 6
Hellen McCormick 4
Josephine McCormick 2
Victor Mc Cormick 1
Sallie Smith 19 [black]
Samuel Carpenter 50 [born in Ireland]
Henry L Morgan 45 [born in NC]
Ernest Midteton 26 [born in NY]
Victor Mitchell 23 [born in VA]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel McCormick
Age: 57
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bettie McCormick
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Larborer
Household Members:
Samuel McCormick 57
Bettie McCormick 43
Thomas McCormick 17
Charles McCormick 16
Hellen McCormick 14
Josie McCormick 12
Victor McCormick 7
Samuel McCormick 7
Bettie McCormick 5
Rachel McCormick 3
Augustas McCormick 2

Samuel married Elizabeth AYRES. Elizabeth (daughter of John Preston AYRES and Mary Rachel WHITAKER) was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth AYRES was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA (daughter of John Preston AYRES and Mary Rachel WHITAKER); died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.

Other Events:

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Notes:

BURIAL Shiloh Cem., located on Brushy Creek, near Hutto TX

NOTE According a letter Helen Mae Ware Kopecky wrote to Betty Aten in 1980, after Samuel Wilson died in the cold of winter the next spring the family moved to Hutto where someother McCormicks lived. They rented a farm in the Rowe community. Her mother vividly remembered being made to kiss her mother after she died.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Ayres
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 310
Household Members:
John P Ayres 35
Mary Ayres 29
Elizabeth Ayres 13
Darcus Ayres 10
Mary Ayres 6
James Ayres 4
Thomas Ayres 3
Susan Ayres 0

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth McCormick
Age in 1860: 21
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Samuel W McCormick 37
Elizabeth McCormick 21
John H McCormick 6
Mary J McCormick 5
Martha E McCormick 3
Sally V McCormick 1
William H McCormick 22

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie McCormick
Age in 1870: 33
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Division 1, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
S W McComick 45
Bettie McCormick 33
Mary McCormick 15
Thomas McCormick 7
Charles McCormick 6
Hellen McCormick 4
Josephine McCormick 2
Victor McCormick 1
Sallie Smith 19 [black]
Samuel Carpenter 50 [born in Ireland]
Henry L Morgan 45 [born in NC]
Ernest Midteton 26 [born in NY]
Victor Mitchell 23 [born in VA]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie McCormick
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Samuel McCormick
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Samuel McCormick 57
Bettie McCormick 43
Thomas McCormick 17
Charles McCormick 16
Hellen McCormick 14
Josie McCormick 12
Victor McCormick 7
Samuel McCormick 7
Bettie McCormick 5
Rachel McCormick 3
Augustas McCormick 2

Buried:
Cemetery location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=Shiloh&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2765

Children:

John H. MCCORMICK was born 1 Dec 1853, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1880.
Mary J. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1855, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1900, San Antonio, Bexar Co. TX.
Meredith W. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1857; died Bef 1880.
Sally V. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1859, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1880.
James W. MCCORMICK was born 26 Nov 1861, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 1938, Williamson, TX.
Thomas MCCORMICK was born 29 Oct 1862, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1930.
Charles MCCORMICK was born ca 1864, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Aft 1920, California.
Helen (Nellie) MCCORMICK was born 18 Apr 1866, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA; died 31 Jan 1942, San Antonio, Bexar Co. TX.
Josephine Jakes (Josie) MCCORMICK was born 01 Jun 1869, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died 24 May 1951, Round Rock, Williamson Co TX; was buried , Round Rock Cemetery, Round Rock, Williamson Co. TX.
Victor MCCORMICK was born Abt 1869, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1890.
Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK, Jr. was born 26 Sep 1871, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA; died 01 Dec 1955, Victoria Co TX; was buried , Nursery Cemetery, Victoria, Victoria Co. TX.
Bettie MCCORMICK was born Abt 1875, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Aft 1950, Texas.
3. Rachel MCCORMICK was born 9 Jan 1877, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Dec 1957, Rusk, Cherokee Co TX.
August MCCORMICK was born Apr 1878, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Aft 1968, Texas; was buried , Hutto City Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.

Generation: 4

14.

John Preston AYRES was born 13 Jan 1817, Saltville, Smith Co., VA; died 31 Jan 1888, Lindell, Washington Co, VA; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA.

Other Events:

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Notes:

1888 Dec 31 Washington Co. VA Death Register: John P. Ayers died in Lindell, Virginia at age 74 of unknown cause, born Saltville, VA. Parent's unknown. Reported by son Jos. J. Ayers.

Burial: 31 Jan 1888 Ayers Cemetery, Washington Co, Virginia

CENSUS RECORDS

1840 United States Federal Census about John P Ayres
Name: John P Ayres
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Smyth, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: John P Ayres
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 310
Household Members:
John P Ayres 35
Mary Ayres 29
Elizabeth Ayres 13
Darcus Ayres 10
Mary Ayres 6
James Ayres 4
Thomas Ayres 3
Susan Ayres 0

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Ayers
Age in 1860: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Washington, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
John Ayers 46
Mary Ayers 40
Mary Ayers 15
James Ayers 14
Thomas Ayers 12
Susan Ayers 10
Priscilla Ayers 8
Sallie Ayers 6
Rachel Ayers 3
Joseph Ayers 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John L. Ayers [John P. Ayers]
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Ayers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Wm Golliher, 21, boarder, who was disabled with Typhoid Fever at time of enumeration.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AY&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=721&GRid=53303935&

Died:
Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1886-96
Name: John Ayers
Race: W
Sex: M (Male)
Death Date: 31 Jan 1888
Age: 74

Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: John P Ayers
Birth Date: abt 1814
Birth Place: Saltville, Virginia
Death Date: 31 Jan 1888
Death Place: Lindell, Washington, Virginia
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 2048587

John married Mary Rachel WHITAKER 30 Jun 1836, Smyth Co. VA. Mary (daughter of James S. WHITAKER, Sr. and Elizabeth PARSLEY) was born 11 Nov 1818, Smyth Co. VA; died 21 Mar 1881, Willis, TX; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

15.

Mary Rachel WHITAKER was born 11 Nov 1818, Smyth Co. VA (daughter of James S. WHITAKER, Sr. and Elizabeth PARSLEY); died 21 Mar 1881, Willis, TX; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA.

Other Events:

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Notes:

born Oct 11, 1818, [Ref: 1850 Washington Co. VA Census or 1820, 40 years in 1860 Census] Mary died [Headstone] 12 March 1881, 62 years, 5 months and 1 day in Willis, Texas

Her remains were returned to the Ayres Cemetery near Blackwell's Chapel in Washington, Co. VA.

MARRIAGE Mary Whitteaker 30 June 1836 mc-3 Jan 1837 min Richard Roberts Va. Historic Marriage Register, Smyth County Marriage 1832-1850

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Ayres
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 310
Household Members:
John P Ayres 35
Mary Ayres 29
Elizabeth Ayres 13
Darcus Ayres 10
Mary Ayres 6
James Ayres 4
Thomas Ayres 3
Susan Ayres 0

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Ayers
Age in 1860: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Washington, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Abingdon
Household Members:
John Ayers 46
Mary Ayers 40
Mary Ayers 15
James Ayers 14
Thomas Ayers 12
Susan Ayers 10
Priscilla Ayers 8
Sallie Ayers 6
Rachel Ayers 3
Joseph Ayers 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Ayers
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: John L. Ayers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
John L. Ayers 65
Mary Ayers 64
Joseph Ayers 27

Wm Golliher, 21, boarder, who was disabled with Typhoid Fever at time of enumeration.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ayers&GSiman=1&GScid=2356780&GRid=53304271&

Children:

7. Elizabeth AYRES was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.
Dorcas AYRES was born 29 Jul 1839, Smyth Co. VA; died 7 Nov 1907; was buried , Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
Mary Jane AYRES was born Abt 1845.
Mary Branch AYRES was born Abt 1845.
James AYRES was born Abt 1846.
Thomas Preston (Hiram) AYRES was born 1848, Smyth Co. VA.
Susan (Susie) AYRES was born 26 Aug 1849, Virginia; died Aug. 1927, Knox Co. TN; was buried , Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co. TN.
Priscilla AYRES was born Abt 1852.
Salley AYRES was born 1854; died Dec 1854, Smyth Co. VA.
Rachel AYRES was born 1857.
Joseph J. AYRES was born 1859, Smyth Co. VA.