Joseph Holland Markey

1811–1884 (Age 73)
Tippecanoe, Harrison, Ohio, United States

The Life of Joseph Holland

When Joseph Holland Markey was born in 1811, in Tippecanoe, Harrison, Ohio, United States, his father, William Markey Sr., was 58 and his mother, Margaret Holland, was 57. He married Mary Hedley Fordyce on 16 April 1830, in Harrison, Crosby Township, Hamilton, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Ohio, United States in 1870 and Franklin Township, Monroe, Ohio, United States in 1880. He died in 1884, in Stafford, Monroe, Ohio, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Stafford, Monroe, Ohio, United States.

Photos & Memories (0)

Photos & Memories

Do you know this person? Do you have a story about him you would like to share? Sign in or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Joseph Holland Markey
1811–1884
Mary Hedley Fordyce
1814–1889
Marriage: 16 April 1830
Barnett H Markey
1831–1857
Mary A. Markey
1842–1932
William H. Markey
1832–1874
Margaret Holland Markey
1834–1918
Isaac Markey
1837–
Vincent Markey
1839–
Joseph Benson Markey
1841–1922
Fletcher Markey
1844–1904
Orange Scott Markey
1847–1925
Wesley Markey
1849–
George Thompson Markey
1856–1931

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
16 April 1830
Harrison, Crosby Township, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
children

(11)

    Barnett H Markey

    Male1831–1857Male

    William H. Markey

    Male1832–1874Male

    Margaret Holland Markey

    Female1834–1918Female

    Isaac Markey

    Male1837–Male

    Vincent Markey

    Male1839–Male

+6 More Children

Parents and Siblings

    William Markey Sr.

    Male1753–1846Male

    Margaret Holland

    Female1754–1843Female

siblings

(7)

    Nancy Ann Markey

    Female1788–Female

    James M Markee

    Male1791–1820Male

    Rebecca Markey

    Female1796–1871Female

    Margaret Markee

    Female1798–1856Female

    Sarah K. Markey

    Female1803–1876Female

+2 More Children

World Events (8)

1812

Age 1

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

Age 1

Because of the outbreak of war from Napoleonic France, Britain decided to blockade the trade between the United States and the French. The US then fought this action and said it was illegal under international law. Britain supplied Native Americans who raided settlers living on the frontier and halting expansion westward. In 1814, one of the British raids stormed into Washington D.C. burning down the capital. Neither the Americans or the British wanted to continue fighting, so negotiations of peace began. After Treaty of Ghent was signed, Unaware of the treaty, British forces invaded Louisiana but were defeated in January 1815.
1832 · The Black Hawk War

Age 21

Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

Name Meaning

Irish (Monaghan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Marcaigh ‘descendant of Marcach’, a byname meaning ‘horseman’, ‘knight’, from marc ‘horse’.

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

Possible Related Names

Sources (3)

  • Joseph H Merkee, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Joseph H Markee, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Joseph Markee, "United States Census, 1850"

Find more of your family story

As a non-profit, we offer free help to anyone looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a free account
Share this with your family and friends.