Ancestors-Joseph Markley

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Markley Family: Second Generation

FRANKLIN GUY MARKLEY JR.
ANCESTORS

JOSEPH MARKLEY - born 1752

Joseph [John Markley - Somerset Co. Pa.]

    Joseph Markley born 1752--died 1825 or 1831. He was the third son of John Markley and Eve (last name unknown). His place of birth is unknown, but was probably in Eastern Pa.
    In about 1765 Joseph's family settled in what was later Somerset County, Pa.; he grew up there on his father's farm and helped work and manage over 1000 acres of land his father and mother owned.
   Joseph married Susanna Wagerline (sometimes spelled Weighley)

    Joseph Markley and Susanna Wagerline had 14 children - 12 boys and 2 girls:

           1) Philip Markley born - 1789 -- died-unknown
           2) Peter Markley born - about 1790 -- died 1837
           3) David Markley born - Jan. 8, 1791 -- died Sept. 18, 1842
           4) Jonathan Markley born - April 11, 1794 -- died July 10, 1842
           5) John Markley born - March 27, 1796 -- died Dec. 30, 1875
           6) Soloman Markley born - 1796 -- died 1852
           7) Horatio Markley born - 1797 -- died May, 1880
           8) Joseph Markley born - 1798 -- died 1840
           9) Mathias Markley born - 1799 -- died unknown
         10) Moses Markley born - Jan. 4, 1800 -- died Jan. 26, 1872
         11) Aaron Markley born - Oct. 4, 1801 -- died 1882
         12) Seth Markley born - 1804 -- died when a youth
         13) Matilda Markley Link(John)- Clark(George) born - 1809 -- died - unknown
         14) Frances Markley (Heller) born - Feb. 12, 1811 -- died Sept. 30, 1849

In 1788 Joseph's father John sold home place "John's Fancy" to Joseph.
Aprill 15,1795the ancient village of Salisbury in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pa.was plotted or laid out by Joseph Markley (then 44 yrs.old) on part of a tract of land surveyed to Joseph's father John in 1786, the name of the tract was "John's Fancy"; it contained 242 acres, and was located on the east side of Castleman's River.
In 1815 the year the town of Ashland, Ohio was laid out, Joseph sold his holdings in Pa. and with his wife Susanna, eight sons, and two daughters, traveled in a "fine" covered wagon, bringing with them 7 horses and 6 milk cows to Montgomery Township, Ohio.
They settled in a 12' x 12' cabin on the Christopher Trickel farm.
In 1816 when Joseph was 64 yrs. old he purchased 320 acres of land in southeastern Ashland County The deed was signed by President James Madison and is recorded in Richland County. This land was known as Markley land, and was later annexed to the city of Ashland, Ohio.
Joseph and Susanna were buried in the old Markley Cemetery on part of Markley land, now a large part of Ashland, Ohio. Other family members were also buried there, but as the city of Ashland grew the Cemetery was all absorbed except for several graves.
The descendents of Joseph raised money and transferred the remains of these forefathers to Ashland Cemetery in 1904. The graves were marked with a suitable marker, witness to the fact that beneath it lies the remains of Joseph and other ancestors who lived good and useful lives.

NOTES:
   A) Joseph's family was of uncommon size and strength. Joseph was tall and weighed 260 lbs, his wife Susanna weighed 230 lbs. All the boys except Aaron were at least 6' 3" and weighed an average of 250 lbs. Aaron, known as the "Runt" of the family, was 5' 7" tall and weighed 230 lbs.
    B) Joseph's son David was belived to be the first son to establish in Ashland County, probably in 1812 or 1813. He had a store there when his parents came in 1815.
    C) Joseph's son Moses is buried in Graysville, Ohio.
    D) Joseph's son Peter and family settled in Ashland in 1824.
    E) Joseph's daughter Matilda Markley Link Clark was married to John Link who died in 1839,she later married George Clark.
    F) Joseph's daughter Frances Markley Heller was married to Peter Heller of Ashland Co., Ohio. Both Frances and Peter were buried in the Markley Cemetery 3 miles west of Fairview.

David Markley - son of Joseph, brother of Peter. Thought to be the first of Joseph's sons to move to Ashland County, Ohio about 1812 or 1813
(This picture was taken from "A HISTORY OF THE MARKLEY RELATIONSHIP" by Joseph M. Markley - 1922)

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Signatures of eight of the sons of Joseph Markley prior to 1831

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