Samuel J. Tevault

Brief Life History of Samuel J.

When Samuel J. Tevault was born on 19 October 1844, in Warrick, Indiana, United States, his father, William Harrison Tevault, was 29 and his mother, Nancy Hunt, was 26. He married Mary Frances Hinman on 26 September 1867, in Warrick, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Campbell Township, Warrick, Indiana, United States for about 10 years and Lane Township, Warrick, Indiana, United States in 1870. He died in 1871, in Warrick, Indiana, United States, at the age of 27, and was buried in Lynnville Cemetery, Lynnville, Warrick, Indiana, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Samuel J.? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Samuel J. Tevault
1844–1871
Mary Frances Hinman
1848–1931
Marriage: 26 September 1867
Sarah Evaline Tevault
1868–1924
Amelia Anna Tevault
1870–1940
William Merrett Tevault
1871–1902

Sources (7)

  • Samuel Tevault, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Samuel Tevault, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959"
  • Samuel J. Tevault, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (7)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1851 · Constitution of 1851

Due to the state’s financial crisis during the previous decade and growing criticism toward state government. Voters approve the Constitution of 1851 which forbade the state government from going into debt.

1856 · The Town of Santa Claus

The town of Santa Fe was denied their application for a United States Postal Service as a town of Santa Fe, Indiana, was already established. Several meetings were held and the name was changed to Santa Claus, Indiana. The United States Postal Service granted their application. Due to the name, the post office in Santa Claus continues to receive thousands of letters to Santa Claus from children around the world each December.

Name Meaning

Variant of Devault , a surname of German and possibly also French origin.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.