Isaac Wilcox

M, #2080, b. 8 May 1806, d. 7 November 1866
Isaac Wilcox|b. 8 May 1806\nd. 7 Nov 1866|p1473.htm|Ephraim Wilcox|b. a 1768\nd. bt 1840 - 1845|p12336.htm||||Dijah Wilcox|b. a 1739\nd. 1805|p12402.htm||||||||||
     Isaac Wilcox, son of Ephraim Wilcox, was born 8 May 1806 in New York.2 Isaac Wilcox was the son of Ephraim Wilcox.1 On the census of 1810 in Romulus Township, Seneca County, New York, Isaac was probably a male under 10 years of age residing with Ephriam Wilcoks.3 On the census of 1820 in Romulus Township, Seneca County, New York, Isaac was probably a male of 10 and under 16 years of age residing with Ephraim Wilcoks.4 On the census of 1830 in Varick Township, Seneca County, New York, Isaac was probably a male of 20 and under 30 years of age residing with Ephriam Wilcox.5 He married Emaline Rappleye, daughter of John Remsen Rappleye and Margaret Tillier, in March 1831 in Steuben County, New York..6
On 20 March 1837 Isaac Wilcox patented 240 acres of land in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.
Whereas: Isaac Willcox of Huron County, Ohio
.... the North East Quarter of Section Seven, Township Seven South, of Range Five East in the District of Lands Subject to Sale at Monroe, Michigan, containing One hundred and sixty acres.
.... the East Half of the South East Quarter of Section Six, Township Seven South, of Range Five East in the District of Lands Subject to Sale at Monroe, Michigan, containing Eighty acres.7

Isaac and Emaline Wilcox moved from Huron County, Ohio to a residence in Lenawee County, Michigan, between March 1837 and August 1838 with John Rappleye Wilcox, David W. Wilcox, Jane Wilcox and Ira Wilcox.8 On 16 March 1839 Isaac Wilcox bought (for the Union Society) the land for the Union (or Wilcox) Cemetery in Palmyra Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, from William Parker and Betsey (__?__) Parker
"This Indenture made the sixteenth day of March in the year of Our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine, between William Parker and Betsey, his wife, of the Township of Palmyra, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan of the first part and Isaac Wilcox, Trustee of the Union Society and his successors in office, of the Township of Blissfield, County of Lenawee, state of Michigan of the second part, Witneseth that the said part of the first part in consideration of the sum of One dollar ($1.00) to them duly paid have sold and by these presence do grant and convey to the said party of the second part and his successors in Office forever, all that tract or parcel of land situated in the Township of Palmyra" etc. Then follows a formal description of the lot. "They will forever warrant and defend against any person whomsoever so long as the above land shall be need and occupied by the said Union Society as a public burying ground and no longer. In witness whereof the parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seal the day above written."

                                                    William Parker, L.S.
Signed, Sealed and delivered    Betsey Parker,    L.S.
In the presence of
James Field
Joel Carrier.9

The census of 1840 in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, listed Isaac Wilcox as a head-of-household with tallies 1200010001-110001 which indicates:
A male of 30 and under 40 years of age, probably Isaac.1
A female of 30 and under 40 years of age, probably his wife Emaline.1
A male of 5 and under 10 years of age, probably his son John Rappleye.1
A male of 5 and under 10 years of age, probably his son David W.1
A female of 5 and under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Jane.1
A male under 5 years of age, probably his son Ira.1
A female under 5 years of age, probably his daughter Margaret.1
A male of 70 and under 80 years of age, probably his father Ephraim.1



On 28 August 1840 Isaac Wilcox sold 40 acres of land in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, to John B. Mitchell
This Indenture made the Twenty Eighth day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty Between Isaac Willcox & Emeline Willcox his wife of the township of Blissfield in the County of Lenawee and State of Michigan of the first part and John B. Mitchell Junior of the township of Wayne and County of Steuben and State of New York of the second part, Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars to them duly paid have sold and by their presents doth grant and convey to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of Land situated in the township of Blissfield in the County of Lenawee and State of Michigan Known and described as the north half of the East half of south East quarter of Section number Six in township number sever South of range five East containing forty acres be the same more or less. To have and to hold the above conveyed premises with the appurtenances and all the Estate, title and interest therein of the party of the first part; and the said party of the first part doth hereby covenant and assign to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, that as the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents he is well seized of the premises above conveyed as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance in the law in fee simple without any cause whatever to alter, change, determine, or defeat the same and that the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second par his heirs and assigns, we will forever Warrant and Defend against person whatsoever. And the said Emeline Willcox the wife of the said Isaac Willcox consideration aforesaid doth hereby release to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all her rights of title of dower in the above described premises. In witness whereof, the party of the first part have hereunto set their hand and seals the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of Aaron Webster           Isaac Willcox         (S.L.)
                            Rollen Robinson          Emeline Willcox     (S.L.)

State of Michigan;       Personally appeared before me the above named Isaac Willcox Known to be the
County of Lenawee.    person described as the grantor in the foregoing deed and acknowledged that he signed, sealed and delivered the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Also personally appeared Emeline Willcox the wife of the said Isaac Willcox who being be me examined separately and apart from her husband, acknowledged that she executed the said deed freely without any fear or compulsion of her said husband. Given under my hand at Palmyra this twenty Eighth day of August 1840.        Rollen Robinson Justice of the Peace.10

The census of 1845 in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, listed Isaac Wilcox as a head-of-household with tallies 22100-20100 which indicates:
A male of 21 and under 45 years of age, probably Isaac.11
A female of 21 and under 45 years of age, probably his wife Emaline.11
A male of 10 and under 21 years of age, probably his son John Rappleye.11
A male of 10 and under 21 years of age, probably his son David W.11
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Ira.11
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Margaret.11
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son George.11
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Sarah E.11



The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 10 September 1850 in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, listed the following:
Isaac Wilcox, 44-year-old head of household, a farmer.8
Emaline "Wilcox", 41-year-old.8
John "Wilcox", 18-year-old, a farmer.8
David "Wilcox", 16-year-old, a farmer.8
Ira "Wilcox", 13-year-old.8
Margaret "Wilcox", 11-year-old.8
George "Wilcox", 8-year-old.8
Sarah "Wilcox", 5-year-old.8
Franklin "Wilcox", 3-year-old.8
Mary "Wilcox", 2-year-old.8



The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 13 July 1860 in the Blissfield post office area of Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, listed the following:
Isaac Wilcox, 54-year-old head of household, a farmer.12
Emaline "Wilcox", 52-year-old.12
Margaret "Wilcox", 20-year-old.12
George "Wilcox", 17-year-old.12
Sarah "Wilcox", 15-year-old.12
Frank "Wilcox", 13-year-old.12
Mary "Wilcox", 12-year-old.12
William "Wilcox", 8-year-old.12


Isaac Wilcox died on 7 November 1866 in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.2 He was buried in the Wilcox (Frye or Union Society) Cemetery, Palmyra Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.

Union Society Cemetery, sometimes called Wilcox.

This cemetery is situated in Section 1 of Palmyra Township in the extreme Northeastern part of the township, NW. of Wellsville. It was used by a community residing near the borders of Palmyra and Blissfield townships. The farm upon which the cemetery stands was located from the government in 1835 by Robert Clark and sold at once to William Parker who in turn deeded this plot to the Union Society. In the Register of Deeds Office at the County Court House, Liber K:313 is a record of the transaction.2,13
His wife, Emaline Wilcox, died on 18 September 1884 in Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.14,15 Emaline Rappleye was buried in the Wilcox (Frye or Union Society) Cemetery, Palmyra Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.16

Children of Isaac Wilcox and Emaline Rappleye

Citations

  1. [S13] 1840 U.S. Census, Lenawee County, Michigan, page 152 line 3.
  2. [S56] Isaac Wilcox tombstone inscription.
  3. [S407] 1810 U.S. Census, Seneca County, New York, page 230 line 11.
  4. [S2249] 1820 U.S. Census, Seneca County, New York, page 351 line 17.
  5. [S2248] 1830 U.S. Census, Seneca County, New York, page 077 line 14.
  6. [S53] Many Individuals, "LDS", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1427] Bureau of Land Management, certificate number 6051 & 6052.
  8. [S14] 1850 U.S. Census, Lenawee County, Michigan, page 375A line 1 dwelling 1568 family 1568.
  9. [S2313] Cemeteries of Lenawee County, Michigan, page 13.
  10. [S2742] Lenawee County, Michigan Land Records, Deed Book M page 50.
  11. [S2315] 1845 Michigan Census, Lenawee County, Michigan.
  12. [S17] 1860 U.S. Census, Lenawee County, Michigan, page 184 line 5 dwelling 1370 family 1389.
  13. [S4451] FindAGrave.com, Memorial # 47580629.
  14. [S680] Rapelje Rasters by Armida Sharpin.
  15. [S967] Genealogical Death Indexing System - Michigan, online.
  16. [S4451] FindAGrave.com, Memorial # 76772423.
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