David, son of John and Catharine Werking, died on 8 January 1904.
The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, January 14, 1904. [8]
1822 On 12 February, Catherine Werking, wife of John Werking of Lampeter Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and daughter of Christian Mayer deceased of Manheim Twp, Lancaster County received her share, $1293.43, of Christian's estate after reaching age 21 and released her guardian Jacob Kauffman, who had been appointed by the Orphans' Court on 20 April 1807. [1]
1830 John Working lived in District 5, Frederick County, Maryland in a household with males: 1 (Under 5), 2 (5 thru 9), 1 (20 thru 29), and 1 (30 thru 39); and females: 1 (Under 5) and 1 (20 thru 29). [2]
1840 John Workeng lived in Cambridge, Wayne County, Indiana in a household with males: 1 (Under 5), 2 (10 thru 14), 1 (15 thru 19), 2 (20 thru 29), and 1 (60 thru 69); and females: 1 (Under 5) and 1 (30 thru 39). [3]
1850 John Working (age 64, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, in a household with Catharine Working (44), Jonathan Working (22), Catharine Working (11), Christian Working (21), James H Working (9), and Emma R Working (6). John Working was a laborer. [4]
1860 David Werking (age 36, born in Maryland) lived in Madison Twp, Tipton County, Indiana, in a household with Rebecca Werking (31), Alice N Werking (9), Mary A Werking (7), Maria L Werking (5), and Elizabeth K Werking (2). David Werking was a sadler. [5]
1870 David Werking (age 46, born in Maryland) lived in Madison Twp, Tipton County, Indiana, in a household with Rebecca Werking (41), Alice Werking (18), Mary A Werking (16), Louisa M Werking (14), Elizabeth Werking (11), Rosa B Werking (4), Mary S Werking (2), and Conva eva Werking (70). David Werking was a saddler. [6]
1880 David Werking (age 56, born in Maryland, married) lived in Milton Twp, Wayne County, Indiana, in a household with Rebecca Werking (49), Elizabeth Werking (20), Rosa Werking (13), and Sherman Werking (11). David Werking's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. David Werking was a harness maker. [7]
David, son of John and Catharine Werking, was born at Emmetsburg, Frederick county, Maryland, February 9, 1823. In 1837 his parents moved in wagons to Indiana, settling at Cambridge City. At the age of about seventeen, he come to Milton to the saddler and harness maker's trade with Mordecal Hiatt, a pioneer Friend of this place, and at the age of twenty went to Bentonville, where he commenced buslness for himself. Here was married to Miss Rebecca Sangston, March 15, 1847, Soon after he moved to Tipton county, settling at New Lancaster where he carried on bis trade.
In 1862, be enlisted in Company C, 101st Ind. Vol. Infantry and was Sergeant; He was with Sherman and was engaged in seven important battles, among which was that of Lookout Mountain. He was twice wounded; the most serious wound being received at tbe battle of Chickamaugua, where he was shot in tbe shoulder, the scar of which he carried through life. At this time when the dead and wounded were In such numbers that that could were obliged to care for themselves, Mr. Werking marched forty miles before bis wound could receive proper attention.
At the close of the war he returned to his trade but, owing to tbe stifnes of his shoulder, was never able to bis business as before.
In 1872 Mr. Werking moved to Milton where be followed bis trade as long as he was able. Several months ago he become greatly afflicted, gradually growing more feeble. Last Tuesday he was In W. P. Moore's grocery, when it was seen be was about to fall. He was tenderly carried home. The case developed into paralysis and in an unconsclous condition be grew weaker until Friday; then at 5 o'clock, as the breath of morn stole silently over tbe horizon, bis spirit took its flight, leaving only tbe image of cold clay that becomes tbe emblem of man's mortality. He passed away Janury 8, 1904, aged 80 years, 10 months, 29 days.
To the union of Davfd and Rebecca Werking were born nine children, of whom four, with their bereaved mother, survive him. These are Minnie, who is still at home, Mrs Lafayette Rayle, and Sherman Werking of Milton, and Mrs. John Ohmitof Cambridge City. These mourn a loving husband and devoted father. Besides these he leaves nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two half-brothers Jonathan Werkiug of Indianapolis, James Werklng, of Anderson, and one half-sister, Mrs. Emily Johnson, of North Manchester, with numerous friends.
The deceased wss a member of Hob Callaway post G. A. R and during the first administration of the late ex- president Benjamin Harrison, he was postmaster at Milton.
He was a member of tbe I. O. O. F. over fifty yean and loved the principles of his Order. And true to its teachings of friendship, exhibited, that close attachment, Strong regard, and kind feelings that prompted to good actions. He recognized all men as brothers under a common Fatherhood and based his life on the Golden Rule and whatever of the threefold cord of Friendship, Lore and Truth that binds men's hearts into an unbroken union, was made manifest in his life, let us emulate, that they may be the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end of our lives.
The funeral service were conducted at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Jeptha of the M.E. church delivering a short discourse, after which Milton lodge No 111 IOOF were in charge. Burial at Westside cemetery.
1860 Jonathan Working (age 32, born in Maryland) lived in Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, in a household with Christiann Working (31), Charles Working (8), Catherine Working (5), John Working (2), Jacob Working (3/12), and Thomas Working (3/12). was a cooper. [9]
1870 Jonathan Working (age 53, born in Maryland) lived in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, in a household with Christa A Working (52), Charles E Working (18), Catherine J Working (15), John Working (12), Thomas Working (9), Mary F Working (4), and Aaron Manning (49). Jonathan Working was a cooper. [10]
1900 Jonathan Werking (born in Maryland in May 1827, widowed) lived in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, in a household with Katharine Werking (45), and Mary Werking (35). Jonathan Werking's parents were both born in Maryland. Jonathan Werking was a cooper. Jonathan Werking's residence was h. [11]
1912 Johnathan Werking, widowed, spouse of Christiana Werking, died on April 14, at age 83 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He was born on May 24, 1828 in Maryland. [12] [13] [14]
1862 John Leary and Catharine Working were married on October 22 in Indiana. [15]
1870 John Leary (age 33, born in Ireland) lived in Salem, Delaware County, Indiana, in a household with Catharine J Leary (30), Margaret A Leary (7), and John Leary (). John Leary's parents were both born in Yes. John Leary was a day laborer. [16]
1880 James Werking (age 38, born in Indiana, married) lived in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, in a household with Elizabeth Werking (42), and Walter Werking (7). James Werking's father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in Maryland. James Werking was a teamster. [17]
1900 James H Werking (born in Indiana in Jan 1842, married for 34 years) lived in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, in a household with Elizabeth K Werking (63), Walter Werking (27), and Anna Terheide (23). James H Werking's father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in Maryland. James H Werking was a carpenter. James H Werking's residence was h, F. [18]
1933 James H Werking was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. James H Werking was born in 1842. [19] [20]
Office manager at Nicholson File Company
Enlisted in Company I, 36th Indiana Infantry; served 4 years & 6 months.
[1] Recorder of Deeds, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed Book 25, 90-91, [90], [91], [FHLCatalog].
[2] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[4] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[5] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[6] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[7] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[8] The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, January 14, 1904, page 2, [NewspapersClip].
[9] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[10] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[11] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[12] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[13] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, [AncestryRecord].
[14] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[15] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, [AncestryRecord].
[16] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[17] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[18] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[19] Find A Grave Memorial 76213597, [FindAGrave].
[20] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].