William Jasper Hanshew

 1. Frederick Handschuh  m Maria Catharina - 
 2.. Henry Hanshew (1783-1866) m Barbara Thomas (1792-1855)
 3... Henry Hanshew (1827-1903) m Sarah Ann Briggs 
 4.... William Jasper Hanshew (1852-1934)
       +Samantha Louisa Scott (1858-1920)
 5.....  Clarence Jasper Hanshew (1885-1937) 1,2
 5.....  Clara Hanshew (1888-1913) 1,3
 5.....  Grace B. Hanshew (1890-1969) 1,2,3,4,5
 5.....  Verda Elzora Hanshew (1893-1920) 1,3
William Jasper Hanshew     [ID 12392] Click here to switch to Ancestror Tree view: Tree View

Born Feb 20 1852, Madison County, Indiana.1,2,4,6,7,8,9  (c1854).3,10,11  

William was shown in the 1880 census (Jun 12 1880), working as a farm laborer in a Beeson household in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana:11

Hanshew, William J., servant, age 25, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; farm laborer.

He married Samantha Louisa Scott7,9,12 [Louisa Scott1,3,5], Sep 7 18847,9,12, Westland MM, Hancock County, Indiana7,9,12.  Samantha, daughter of William Scott & Julia A. Fry, was born Oct 22 1858, Hancock County, Indiana.7,9,13  (Oct - 1859).1,3  Samantha was the sister of Thomas Benton Scott, who married William's sister Mary Elizabeth Hanshew.9  

Samantha was a Quaker, a member of Westland Monthly Meeting in Hancock County, Indiana.9  Westland MM's membership book recorded the membership of William J. Hanshew, born 2-20-1852 in Madison County, Indiana, son of Henry Hanshew, a resident of Center (MM), Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, "received by request" (his own request).  He had married Samantha L. Scott on 9-7-1884.  "Membership discontinued 7-28-1906".9  

William and family were shown in the 1900 census (Jun 1 1900), 2608 Main Street, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana:1

Hanshew, William J., head-of-household, age 48, born Feby 1852 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; married 16 years; occupation: day laborer; rented home.
Hanshew, Louisa, wife, age 40, born Oct 1859 in Indiana; father born in Delaware; mother born in Ohio; married 16 years; 4 children, 4 living.
Hanshew, Clarence J., son, age 14, born Aug 1885 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; occupation: laborer, glass factory.
Hanshew, Clara, daughter, age 11, born July 1888 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school 9 months.
Hanshew, Grace, daughter, age 9, born June 1890 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school 9 months.
Hanshew, Verda, daughter, age 6, born Aug 1893 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana.

William and family were shown in the 1902 city directory of Anderson, Indiana:14

Hanshew Clarence J, clk, b 830 W 1st.
Hanshew George, lab, b 1511 W 7th.
Hanshew Robert L (Mary E), motorman, h 807 E 23d.
Hanshew Wm A (Bertha), lab, h 1511 W 7th.
Hanshew Wm J (Louise), lab, h 830 W 1st.
William and family were shown in the 1904 city directory of Anderson, Indiana:14
Hanshew Blanche, housekeeper, b 807 E 23d.
Hanshew Clara, b 1507 W 7th.
Hanshew Clarence J, laborer, b 1507 W 7th.
Hanshew Claude H, laborer, b 810 W 2d.
Hanshew Robert L (Mary E), h 807 E 23d.
Hanshew Wm A (Bertha), laborer, h 1511 W 7th.
Hanshew Wm J (Louisa), laborer, h 1507 W 7th.

William and family were shown in the 1910 census (Apr 19 1910), 334 Fourteenth Street, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana:3

Hanshew, William J., head-of-household, age 56, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; married 26 years; occupation: laborer, factory; rented home.
Hanshew, Louisa, wife, age 50, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; married 26 years; 4 children, 4 living.
Hanshew, Clara, daughter, age 21, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; occupation: laundress, laundry.
Hanshew, Grace, daughter, age 19, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; occupation: laundress, laundry.
Hanshew, Verdah, daughter, age 16, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; attended school.

William and family were shown in the 1918 city directory of Anderson, Indiana:14

Hanshew Albert W. (Bertha), lab, r 1511 W 7th
Hanshew Benj. (Mary), lab Hayes Wheel Co., r 2228 St. Charles
Hanshew Clarence J. (Effie), mach hand Remy Elec. Div., r 2329 Madison av
Hanshew Geo. J., wks Am. S. & W. Co., b 1407 Locust
Hanshew Goldie, bkkpr Palace Garage, b 1511 W 7th
Hanshew Grace B., assembler Remy Elec. Div., b 1407 Locust
Hanshew Henry, U.S. Army, b 1511 W 7th
Hanshew Leona, assembler Remy Elec. Div., b 1511 W 7th
Hanshew Robt. L. (Mary E.), gardener, r 3802 Columbus av
Hanshew W. Jasper (Louisa), wire drawer Ames S. & T. Co., r 1407 Locust

William and family were shown in the 1920 census (Jan 10 1920), Anderson, Madison County, Indiana:2

Hanshew, William J., head-of-household, age 67, born in Indiana; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in Indiana; rented home; occupation: watchman, factory; cannot read or write.
Hanshew, Louisa, wife, age 61, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana.
Hanshew, Clarence J., son, age 34, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; married; occupation: machinist, factory.
Hanshew, Ruth [unclear], daughter [sic], age 8, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school.
Hanshew, Grace, daughter, age 29, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; occupation: none.

Samantha died Apr 13 1920, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; age 61y 5m 20d.7,13  

William and family were shown in the 1930 census (Apr 16 1930), 1218 W. 14th, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana:4

Hanshew, William J., head-of-household, age 78, born in Indiana; father born in Ohio; mother born in Indiana; widower; rented home ($20.00 rent); no radio in home; occupation: none.
Hanshew, Grace, daughter, age 39, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; occupation: press operator, auto parts.
McCarty, Martha, granddaughter, age 16, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; attended school.

William Jasper Hanshew died Jan 5 1934, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; age 81y 10m 15d.7,8,15

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew & Samantha Louisa Scott marriage record Westland Monthly Meeting, Hancock County, Indiana 9

(photo)Photo: Samantha Louisa Scott minute record of marriage Westland Monthly Meeting of Women Friends, held at Westland, 12 Mo. 27, 1884 9

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew request for membership Westland Monthly Meeting [Westfield], held at Westland, 2 Mo. 28, 1885 9

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew received into membership Westland Monthly Meeting [Westfield], held at Westland, 3 Mo. 28, 1885 9

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew received into membership Westland Monthly Meeting of Women Friends, held at Westland, 3 Mo. 28, 1885 9

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew membership record Westland Monthly Meeting, Hancock County, Indiana 9

(photo)Photo: Samantha Louisa Scott membership record Westland Monthly Meeting, Hancock County, Indiana 9

(photo)Photo: William Jasper Hanshew death certificate Madison County, Indiana 7

(photo)Photo: Samantha Louisa Scott death certificate Madison County, Indiana 7


Sources

  1. 1900 census, 1st Ward, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; roll T623-385, ED 80, page 2A, line #30, dwelling #20, family #22.
  2. 1920 census, 3rd Ward, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; roll T625-448, ED 110, page 14B, line #92, dwelling #411, family #389.
  3. 1910 census, 2nd Ward, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; roll T624-365, ED 93, page 124A, line #35, dwelling #138, family #150.
  4. 1930 census, 3rd Ward, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana; roll T626-605, ED 23, page 13B, line #96, dwelling #316, family #354.
  5. Grace B. Hanshew death certificate.
  6. 1870 census, Curtis P.O., Madison Township, Tipton County, Indiana; page 541B, line #24, dwelling #175, family #179.
  7. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011; http://www.ancestry.com.
  8. Madison County Area Cemetery Database; Anderson, Indiana Public Library:
    http://www.and.lib.in.us/cemetery/.
  9. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935; http://www.ancestry.com.
  10. 1860 census, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana; page 333, line #33, dwelling #769, family #769.
  11. 1880 census, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana; roll T9-293, ED 20, page 68C, line #15, dwelling #56, family #56.
  12. Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; http://www.ancestry.com.
  13. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=67937677.
  14. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; http://www.ancestry.com.
  15. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=101947295.


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