Elizabeth Wamsley

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth Wamsley was born in July 1810, in Franklin, Franklin Township, Coshocton, Ohio, United States, her father, John Wamsley Jr., was 48 and her mother, Mary Robinson, was 43. She married Soloman Channell on 24 December 1829, in Muskingum, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Dayton, LaSalle, Illinois, United States in 1860 and Randolph, Virginia, United States in 1860. She died on 27 October 1865, in Bond, Illinois, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Elizabeth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Soloman Channell
1800–1875
Elizabeth Wamsley
1810–1865
Marriage: 24 December 1829
Joseph Channel
1831–
Alvah Sea Channell
1833–1854
Mary Caroline Channell
1835–1918
Sarah Elizabeth Channell
1837–1913
Malvina Prudence Channell
1839–1882
Martin Van Buren Channel
1841–1882
Margaret Celia Channell
1843–1864
Jackson M Channel
1846–1908
John Wamsley Channel
1848–1900
Samuel A. Channell
1852–1854

Sources (8)

  • Elisabeth Channel in household of Solomon Channel, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Elizabeth Wamsley, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997"
  • Betsey, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

1817

Historical Boundaries: 1817: Bond, Illinois Territory, United States 1818: Bond, Illinois, United States

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Walmsley .

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

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

RUTLAND: History of La Salle County, Illinois: by Hoffman pages 161-165

History of La Salle County, Illinois : by Hoffman, U. J. (Urias John), b. 1855 Publication date 1906 Publisher Chicago : S.J. Clarke Pub. Co. Collection allen_county; americana Digitizing sponsor Int …

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.