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Jennie E Stoy was born on 9 May 1896 at Webster Co, West Virginia.^2,4

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Webster Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household; Household: John D Stoie (50), Mary M (wif - 39), Jennie T (dau - 4), Mary A Duffy (stepdau - 17), and Charles H C Duffy (stepson - 13), residing in Glade district where John D was in the lumbering business.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Webster Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household; Household: John Stoy (60), Mallie (wif - 49), Jennie (dau - 14), Alice Duffy ([step]dau - 27), and Cleveland Duffy ([step]son - 25), residing in Glade district where John was a laborer for public works.³

Jennie Eliza Stoy was born on 26 March 1860 at Harrison Co, Virginia.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Harrison Co, Virginia, in her parent's household; Household: William H Stoy (45), Margaret M (33), Mary E (15), Charlotte E (13), Catherine E (11), Henry W (9), Gustavus (7), Doratha (4), Lilly M (2), Jennie (3/12), and Margaret A Hitton (39), residing in Shinnston, Clarksburg post office, where William H was a music teacher who had real estate valued at $9,800 and personal property at $500 - he was enumerated five dwellings from his brother Frederick.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: William Stoy (55), Margeret (43), Mary (25), Charlotte (22), Henry (19), Gustavus (16), Doterthy (14), Lilla (12), Jennie (10), George (6), and Francis (3), residing in Marion Township, Waynesburg post office, where William was a music teacher.³ She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; she was "at school" and was also enumerated in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at her sister's home; Household: William H Stowey (65), Margaret M (wif - 53), Guss (son - 26), Jennie (dau - 19), George (son - 16), and Frank (son - 13), residing in Marion Township where William H was a "musitioner."⁴ She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of James Patrick Sullivan, her brother-in-law; Household: Patrick Sullavan (40), Mary (wif - 34), William H (son - 8), Kathrine (dau - 6), and Jenne Stoy (sil - 19), residing at 42 Leacock Street, Allegheny City, where Patrick was a tin presser and was noted as "maimed, crippled, bed-ridden or otherwise disabled."⁵

Jennie married first William F Clayton, son of Job Clayton and Jane [-?-], on 26 November 1885 at Greene Co, Pennsylvania.^10,11

She was mentioned in the obituary of Margaret Malinda Biggs on 4 June 1896; "Died, at her home on Elm street, Waynesburg, Pa., on Thursday morning, at 5 o'clock, May 28, 1896, of dropsy of the heart, Mrs. Margaret M. Stoy, wife of Captain W. H. Stoy, aged 69 years, 7 months and 12 days. Mrs. Stoy was the daughter of Allen Biggs, deceased, and was born at West Liberty, W. Va., Oct. 16, 1826, and was married to Capt. Stoy, at Middlebourne, Guernsey county, O., April 4, 1844. She came of good stock and was connected with noble ancestry. She was the cousin of the Hon. Benjamin T. Biggs, governor of Delaware in 1887. She raised a large family of children, ten in number, who are all living, as follows: Mrs. Mary Sullivan, of Pittsburg., Pa., Mrs. Lottie Albertson, Of Washington, D.C., Mr. Henry W. Stoy, of Guthrie Center, Iowa, Mrs. Lillie Morrison of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. Gus A. Stoy, druggist, Mrs. Dollie Hawkins and Frank W. Stoy, of Waynesburg, Pa., Mrs. Jennie Clayton and George B. Stoy, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Katherine Stich, of Independence, Kan. She was the only sister of four brothers, who are left to mourn her death, as well as a large circle of near kindred and friends. Her death is the first that has ever occurred in this family, and is, therefore, the more sad and heart-felt. Mrs. Stoy was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for many years, but her life was spent largely within the domain of her own home. She lived an exclusive, quiet, christian life, raising a large family, in whom her devotion was unceasing. She was a kind, good mother, a devoted wife, and a God-fearing christian. Having lived a life of christian virtues, enduring its ceasless rounds of burdens and cares of raising a large family, and in the latter years of her life waiting by the bedside of an afflicted and helpless husband, who required her constant help day and night, thus sapping away her life by degree; yet she bore it all patiently and lovingly without a murmur or complaint. Her life was indeed sacrificed upon the altar of her home for the love and sympathy she had for her children and for the devotion she had for her husband whom she had trothed to minister unto in health as well as in affliction.

Hers was truly a life of patience, duty, love and christian fortitude, and it is well with the sweet, kind manner that she so quietly and meekly obeyed the summons of her Master, although she is called away just in the mature years of her noble womanhood, and would have enriched her home and community more and more with the influence of her many virtues if spared a little longer--but she has joined the innumerable throng across the horizon's verge. And thus stripped of life now lies cold and motionless in the unbroken calm of the grave. Nothing now can give her pain, trouble or anxiety, concerning the welfare of her children, the deep sad affliction of her husband, all of whom she loved so well. Words are meaningless in this hour of mourning which drapes that home.

Alas! words cannot tell how that home is empty since the grave is filled. The long, midnight watch is o'er; the tender solicitude, the deep, earnest, yearning for her family and home have all vanished in the mystic dreamland of death. Often doubtless in the deep, tender privacy of her life, when in soul touch with her God in the solitude of the closet, she experienced the rich blessing of her Savior and his precious promises of eternal life as she poured out to him the burdens of her soul. God grant that she is realizing now the fullness of those promises and the joy of that immortal life beyond, for which she longed and lived while upon earth. Kind, good, loving mother, farewell!

Appropriate funeral services were conducted at the late home on Saturday eve, May 30, 1896, at 5 o'clock p.m. by Rev. R. S. Calder, of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. A. B. Miller of the C. P. church, after which the remains were laid to rest in Green Mount Cemetery, witnessed by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

[signed] A Friend."¹²

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 1 June 1900. Household: Jennie Clayton (35), Willa (dau - 12), Jane (mil - 61), and Frances Brant (roomer - 22), residing in Pittsburgh 6^th Ward where Jennie was a school teacher who rented her home and one of her two children was alive in 1910.⁶ Jennie Eliza Stoy appeared on the 1910 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Fred J Fuher Jr, her son-in-law; she was a teacher and was widowed; Household: Fred J Fuher Jr (23), Willa C (wif - 22), Elenor F (dau - 2), and Jennie L Clayton (mil - 45), residing at 7108 Race Street, Pittsburgh, where Fred J was a mechanical draftsman.⁷ Jennie Eliza Stoy appeared on the 1920 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Willa Clayton, her daughter; she was noted as widowed; Household: Willa C Fuher (31), Elinore F (dau - 11), Virginia M (dau - 5), Jennie S Clayton (mother - 55), Jane Clayton (grmother - 81), Chester A Downer (lodger - 25), and George P Kestner (boarder - 51), residing in Pitsburgh 13th Ward where Willa C was a stenographer for an electric company and was divorced.⁸

Jennie married second William E Stich, son of Carl Stich and Eleanor Hilbers, on 14 February 1923.¹³ Jennie Eliza Stoy appeared on the 1930 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of George P Kestner, her son-in-law; she was widowed; Household: George Kestner (62), Willa C (wif - 42), Elinore F Fuher (stepdau - 21), Virginia Fuher (stepdau - 16), and Jennie C Stich (mil - 68), residing in Dormont Borough where George was a chief clerk for a telephone company who owned his home valued at $10,000 and owned a radio.⁹

Jennie Eliza Stoy died on 8 August 1935 at St John's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, at age 75.¹⁴

Jennie F Stoy was born in August 1886 at Pennsylvania.²

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, in her parent's household; Household: Henry W Stoy (48), Alretta J (wif - 43), Mary M (dau - 21), William H (son - 26), Gustaviss G (son - 18), Jennie F (dau - 13), Emma B (dau - 9), and Lois A (dau - 7), residing in Guthrie Center city, where Henry W was an editor and owned his home with a mortgage.²

Jere Harrison Stoy was born on 10 June 1933 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Jere Harrison Stoy died on 14 January 1997 at Bell, Los Angeles Co, California, at age 63.¹

Jere was buried on 24 January 1997 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Union Township, Lebanon Co, Pennsylvania, (section 13, site 134.)¹

Jermaine Stoy was born between 1920 and 1921 at Pennsylvania.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: Edward Stoy (41), Matilda (wif - 39), Violet (dau - 16), Jermaine (dau - 9), Clarence Edmonson (bil - 45), Anna Edmonson (sil - 40), Clarence Edmonson (neph - 9), and Babba Vercroysse (mil - 65), residing at 7326 Claridge St, Philadelphia, 35^th Ward, where Edward was a trainman for a street railway, owned his home valued at $5,500, and had a radio.¹

Jesse Aaron Stoy was born on 24 November 1885 at Hicksville, Defiance Co, Ohio.^5,1,6,7

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; Household: Thomas L Stoy (47), Ellen (wif - 38), Jesse A (son - 14), and Clara N (dau - 2), residing in Mark Township where Thomas L was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.¹

Jesse married Mary Cuner, daughter of John Cuner, on 25 December 1907 at Defiance Co, Ohio.⁵ Jesse Aaron Stoy appeared on the 1910 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer; Household: Thomas Stoy (58), Ella (wif - 47), Jessie (son - 24), Nova (dau - 12), and Euna (son - 8), residing in Mark Township where Thomas wass a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.²

Jesse registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 12 September 1918 in Defiance Co, Ohio, where he lived on Cornelia Street, Hicksville, and worked as a laborer for Clifford Hulbert. He named Mrs Jessie Aaron Stoy of the same address as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and black hair.⁷ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Ingham Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; he worked a drill press in an automobile factory; Household: Thomas Stoy (68), Ella (wif - 57), Jesse (son - 34), Nova (dau - 22), and Eurie (son - 18), residing at 1020 Isaac Street, Lansing, where Thomas was a sweeper in an automobile factory.³

Jesse married second Julia M Berlighame on 8 September 1923 at Lansing, Ingham Co, Michigan.⁶

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Ingham Co, Michigan, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: Jesse Stoy (43), Julia (wif - 42), Carl Kerr (stepson - 13), and Irene Kerr ([step]dau - 9), residing at 406 Lathrop Street, Lansing, where Jesse was a deliveryman for a dairy company who owned his home valued at $7,500 - he did not have a radio.⁴

Jesse Aaron Stoy died in 1960.⁸

Jesse was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co, Michigan, (on same stone as Eurie O Stoy.)⁸

Jesse Hoover Stoy was born on 1 February 1893 at Pennsylvania.^1,5

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Frank Stoy (32), Leonia (wif - 31), Josephine (dau - 9), Jesse (son - 7), Ruth (dau - 3), Virginia (dau - 6/12), Benjamin Roseenbloom (boarder - 19), and Emma Phillps (serv - 20), residing on Franklin Street, Waynesburg, where Frank was a tailor who rented his home.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Franklin Co, Kentucky, in his parent's household; he was a helper in a shoe factory; Household: Frank W Stoy (43), Leonia (wif - 39), Josephine A (dau - 19), Jessie H (son - 17), Ida R (dau - 13), Virginia E (dau - 10), Charles B (son - 7), and Margaret L (dau - 3), residing at 332 Murray Street, Frankfort, where Frank W was a tailor in a tailoring shop and rented his home.²

He saw military service during WWI after enlistment 4 Apr 1918; released 28 Mar 1919.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fayette Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 7 January 1920. Jess Stoy (27) boarded in the home of Harry Smith; single, worked as salesman for a department store.³

Jesse married Lena Idell Colebank between 1922 and 1923.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fayette Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 23 April 1930. Household: Jess H Stoy (38), Leana I (wif - 29), Robert P (son - 5), and Frank (fath - 64), residing in German Township where Jess H was an agent for an insurance company, owned his home valued at $3,500 and had a radio.⁴

His Social Security Number was 193-03-2132, issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.⁵

Jesse Hoover Stoy died on 3 September 1972 at age 79^6,5. He resided in McClellandtown, Fayette Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.⁵

Jesse Oatman Stoy was born on 24 April 1858.¹

Jesse Oatman Stoy died on 8 November 1859 at age 1.¹

Jesse was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Posey Co, Indiana.¹

Jessie E Stoy was born in 1863 at Indiana.^1,3

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, in the household of Daniel B Stoy; Household: Daniel B Stoy (37), Mary M (26), Henry (13), Henrietta (10), Jessie (8), and Florence (3), residing in New Albany 5^th Ward where Daniel B was a store clerk who had real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property at $1,000. He was enumerated six dwellings from his brother Peter.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, in her father's household; Household: Daniel B Stoy (48), Mary M (wif - 36), Henry B (son - 23), Henrietta E (dau - 19), Jessie E (dau - 16), and Daniel B (son - 8), residing in Franklin Township where Daniel B was a farmer.²

Jessie married Charles Harrison.⁴

Jessie E Stoy died in 1941 at Old Town Cemetery, Paoli, Orange Co, Indiana.³

Jessie M Stoy was born between 1921 and 1922 at Texas.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Kaufman Co, Texas, in her parent's household; Household: Thomas J Stoy (39), Minnie B (wif - 45), Winnie L (dau - 11), Arthur M (son - 10), Jessie M (dau - 8), Lottie L (dau - 5), and Pauline F (dau - 3&8/12), residing in justice precinct 8, where Thomas J was a farmer.¹

Johan Georg Stoy was born between 1735 and 1737.^1,2

Johann Georg is not likely the son of Petter Stey (because the dates don't work). He could be a brother to Heinrich Wilhelm Stoy (because Heinrich's father's name was Johann Georg and because Heinrich was a preacher in the German Reformed Church and because a man named Henrich Stoy appeared with Anna Barbara Stoy in 1763 at St Michael's Church) but he came to the Colonies well before Henrich in 1752 - need more research to determine parantage. He immigrated in 1742.²

Johann Jurg Stoy witnessed the marriage of Sebastian Meyer and Elisabeth Smittin 29 Dec 1756 at the St Michael's and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philadelphia. Other witnesses were John Bryan, Fried Meyer, Henrich Dietz, Joh A Roht, and Peter Heydom.³

Joh Jürg Stoy (single, Lutheran) witnessed the marriage of Johannes Schmidt of Bucks County and Jane Lewis (widow) of New Brittan Township 14 Mar 1757 at St Michael's and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philadelphia. Other witnesses were Barbara Fegerin (single) and Elisabeth Meyerin.⁴

Johan married Anna Barbara Saegin on 17 August 1758 at St Michael's and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (witnesses were Joachim Hencke and wife, Johann Andreas Rohr, Johann Georg Kratz, and Sebastian Meyer.)⁵

Johann Georg Stoy attended services at St Michael's Church in Philadelphia in 1759 (along with Anna Barbara Stoyen). He was noted as being in the country for 16 years and being 22 years old.²

Johann Georg Stoy was a communicant on Trinity Sunday 1760 (1 Jun) at St Michael's Church in Philadelphia (along with Anna Barbara Stoyin). He was noted as being 18 years in the country, having one child and being 24 years old.¹

Johannes Stoy was born on 2 May 1759 at Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

The record of birth stated Johannes Stoh, son of Johann Georg and Ann Barbara.¹

Johannes Stoy died in 1759 (he likely died as an infant because of the identical naming of his younger brother born in 1760.)

Johannes Stoy was born on 2 November 1760 at Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

The record of birth stated Johannes Stow, son of Johannes Georg and Ann Barbara.¹

Johannes Andreas Stoy was born on 18 July 1802.^1,2

Johannes Andreas Stoy was named in the will of Andrew Graff as his grandson on 12 January 1816; Andrew Graff made a wil 12 Jan 1816 in Lancaster County that was probated 20 Jan 1816 and in it he listed his family including daughter Catharine, wife of Gustavus Stoy, and grandchild John Stoy. No mention of other children of Catherine even though several were alive - strange - need to examine original will.³

Johannes Andreas Stoy died before July 1823.⁴

John Stoy was born likely circa 1740 (based on marriage date.)

Note - - John Stoy is listed as a son of Petter Stey based on John's marriage in St Paul's Anglican Church in Philadelphia (located on 3rd Street between Walnut and Spruce), his warranting of land in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County, in 1793, and the witnesses to the bond of administration for his estate.

John married Hannah Williams, daughter of William Williams and Ellin Foulke, on 8 March 1764 at St Paul's Church (Anglican), Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^1,2

They were reported to have five children but, other than William Williams Stoy, no names are known.³

The name of John Stoy appeared in the 1769 proprietary tax listing for Germantown Township in in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania. No taxes or payments were listed.⁴

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War, serving from 1776 to 1781. His service is well-covered at the web site of The State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania, the oldest military society in the country. His engagements from those of 1776 in Canada to the battles of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the Valley Forge winter encampment, are listed.⁵

A John Stoy appeared as one of the Rangers on the Frontiers in Northumberland County. Dates and companies were not attached to those named - the list of Rangers came from a record of payments made for services on the Frontiers. This entry is not included in the Society of the Cincinnati military service for John and cannot be reconciled with that listing. He has no rank by his name in the Ranger list although others do, and he should have been at least a Sgt and by Jan 1777 a Lieutenant. Many of the men in this Rangers listing appear to be members of Robinson’s Rangers of Northumberland County (by comparing names on this list to other entries in the Pennsylvania Archives muster rolls and depreciation certificates) and it seems likely that this John Stoy who served in Northumberland County was not John Stoy of Philadelphia - more research is needed.⁶

On 1 Jan 1777 he entered the Second Pennsylvania Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant (in 1776 he was a member of the First Pennsylvania Battalion, which was reformed as the Second Pennsylvania Regiment Nov 1776). In Mar 1777 he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the Second Pennsylvania Regiment.^7,5

He was promoted on 27 Arp 1777 to Capt in the Second Pennsylvania regiment and was serving under Maj William Williams.⁸

He was listed on an Aug 1777 regimental return as a 2nd Lt. in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Maj. William Williams with the note “promoted.” The promotion had actually occurred several months earlier – see event dated 24 Apr 1777.  

[Note: William Williams has quite a history. See http://www.carpentershall.org/history/williams.htm for a biography. After joining the Pennsylvania Line as a 28-year old Capt in the summer of 1777, he was captured at the battle of Germantown in Oct 1777. He escaped several months later and rejoined Washington’s army at Valley Forge and later resigned his commission in April 1780. He went on to become the “father” of the Federal style of architecture]⁹

In Oct 1777, John was listed on the pay roll of Capt. Samuel Tolbert’s company in the Second Pennsylvania Regiment of Foot, late commanded by Major William Williams. He was a 1^st Lt and had been in service one month [at that rank] and was paid $27 per month, also noted as 10 pounds, 2 shillings, 6 pence. He was noted as being sick at White Marsh.¹⁰

The battle of Barren Hill took place between Lafayette and a 5,000-man British force commanded by Maj. Gen. James Grant. Apparently, John Stoy had an important role in preventing a surprise assault by the British: “Such as that the British made their approach with all possible quietness and secrecy, in the night (as before mentioned, through Germantown, &c.) They turned at Mather’s mill to go on to Plymouth. At that mill lived a Capt. Stoy, who having occasion to get out of bed, chanced to see the army passing his door. He immediately ran across the fields and high cuts, to give La Fayette the alarm; but his breath failing him, he called up one Rudolph Bartle, who ran on to Barren hill and gave the intelligence.” The only Stoy in the area was John Stoy, encamped recently at White Marsh. The “Capt.” rank in this remembrance, published in 1884, may not be accurate and only a general term for an officer and he probably didn’t “live” at the mill.¹¹

He is listed in the records of the War Department, Vol. 168, as having taken the oath of allegiance on 4 Jun 1778 and was noted as being from Pennsylvania. He took this oath along with other members of the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, who were also listed.¹²

Lt John Stoy signed what looks to be a payment authorization for soldiers in the 2nd Pennsylvania regiment while at White Plains on 19 Aug 1778. His signature is at the bottom of the slip.¹³

On 25 Aug 1778, Col. Walter Stewart wrote from his camp at White Plains, New York, to Lt. Stoy ordering him to “proceed without delay to any part of the State of Pennsylvania where you may promise yourself the best success in recruiting . . . .” He apparently spent the latter part of 1778 at this recruitment job because by Dec 1778 he was at the army’s winter encampment at Middlebrook (Somerset County, New Jersey.)¹⁴

His name appeared on a list of soldiers in the War for Independence and that list was compiled largely from the Depreciation Account books in the office of the Auditor General of Pennsylvania, circa 1778 [The name “John Stoye” followed by the name “John Stoy” appeared. It’s likely that these are the same person because two John Stoy’s who fought in the war have not been found. Also, the compilers of the data stated in an afterword that there were duplicates in the list].¹⁵

He appeared as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment 25 Mar 1780 under the commmand of Col. Walter Stewart.¹⁶

The Minutes of Executive Council of 3 Jun 1780 indicated that John received a promotion from Lieutenant to Captain Lieutenant effective 16 May 1780. He replaced John Irwin who had been promoted to Captain.¹⁷

Lieut John Stoy retired from the Pennsylvania Line 1 Jan 1781 (this was noted in the Donation Land Register.)^18,5

He was listed as a Capt. Lt in the 2^nd Pennsylvania Regiment in the depreciation accounts for a certificate in the amount of 345 pounds, 15 shillings, 2 pence, proving active duty between 1 Jan 1777 and 1 Aug 1780.⁹

He was listed as a Capt. Lt. in the 2^nd Pennsylvania Regiment in the depreciation accounts for a certificate renewed for the amount 230.15.2, proving active duty between 1 Jan 1777 and 1 Aug 1780.⁹

John Stoy was one of several inactive officers of the Pennsylvania Line that signed a memorial to the House of Representatives appealing for back pay due from their depreciation certificates.¹⁹

John married Susannah [-?-] circa 1782 (based on name in John's probate papers.)

He was listed as a Capt. Lt. in the 2^nd Pennsylvania Regiment in the depreciation accounts for a certificate renewed for the amount of 224.15.2, proving active duty between 1 Jan 1777 and 1 Aug 1780.⁹

Sometime after his wife's death in Jun 1781 - they had been married 16 years - he apparently remarried.²⁰

He received a final settlement as a retiring officer with three payments totaling $1561 for five years’ full pay in lieu of half for life with interest from 22 Mar 1783.⁹

He received a final settlement of $59.38 for the period 1 Jun 1778 – 1 Aug 1780 with interest from 1 Aug 1780, for service in the 2^nd Pennsylvania Regiment.⁹

He received a final settlement of $150.30 for pay from 1 Aug 1780 to 1 Jan 1781 with interest from 1 Jan 1781, for service in the 2^nd Pennsylvania Regiment.⁹

He received a militia loan certificate sometime after 30 Mar 1785 in the amount of 73.16.[?]. This loan was established to pay individuals for services and goods provided during the Revolutionary War that had not been reimbursed at that time.⁹

John received land as a result of his war service and there are several records that report multiple land transactions:

A very brief note in the Revolutionary War pension records states that Capt Lt John Stoy received a bounty land warrant (no. 2020) for 200 acres issued 10 Mar 1790. The notation “no papers” was attached and no further information was provided. However, a search of tract 2020 in the Copied Surveys of Pennsylvania shows that the tract was patented by Private William Williams in District 10 with a survey return dated 18 Oct 1786, survey in Book D54, page 263, surveyed by D Watts on 25 Jul 1785. The entry of the survey return date indicated all fees were paid by the purchaser. District 10 was the northernmost of the Donation Lands, surveyed by David Watts, at the intersection of the Pennsylvania and New York state boundaries in present-day Erie County. In 1786 this land was in Westmoreland County, which area became Allegheny County in 1789. [Note: The Wm Williams located in Allegheny County, portion taken from Washington County, in the 1790 census is likely not Private William Williams – the land is in the wrong place and the Depreciation Lands are noted separately in the census] John Stoy, as previously noted, was a soldier in Major William Williams Second Pennsylvania Regiment and the Private William Williams who first secured tract 2020 may have been a relation (unable to find evidence of this relationship so far). No “Stoy” was cited in the 1790 census of Allegheny or Westmoreland Counties. It appears that neither William Williams nor John Stoy located on this land.

Other land records of John Stoy involve the Pennsylvania Donation Lands. From the Pennsylvania State Archives web site: “The Donation Land program was used by the Commonwealth to induce men to stay in service during the War. Each Pennsylvania Line soldier and officer who served in the Continental forces until the end of the war was to receive a bounty, or donation, of a tract of land consisting of 200, 250, 350 or 500 acres, the size of the tract to be based upon his rank. The Donation Land area was located within the Purchase of 1784, immediately to the north of the Depreciation Lands and west of the Allegheny River . . . .”

John received a bounty land grant of 200 acres (plus allowances) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 10th district of the Donation Lands, in 1786. The patent to John Stoy stated: "Know Ye, That in consideration of the services rendered by John Stoy Lieutenant in the late army of the United States there is granted by the said commonwealth unto the said John Stoy a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Westmoreland In the Tenth district of donation Lands beginning at a Beech Tree the Numbered Corner and running East by Lot No 2013 two hundred and sixty one perches to a post, then South by Lot No 1997 one hundred and thirty perches to a Spruce, thence West by Lot No 2005 two hundred and Sixty one perches to an Elm Tree, thence North by Lot No 2075 one hundred and thirty perches to the place of beginning Containing Two hundred Acres and allowance of Six [per]Cent for Roads etc Numbered MMXIV [2014] . . . seal to be affixed the twenty fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six. . .

John did not take possession of this grant because on 6 Jul 1793 Frederick Stevens left a land patent in the Land Office and made his claim on the land on account of a debt of £40 with interest that he alleged was owed him by John Stoy and that Stoy handed over the patent to him as payment. The patent, quoted above, included a note of Frederick’s claim. Frederick also said that Stoy had made application for a new patent.

This “new” patent may have been one of the following: Lieut John Stoy was listed as a patentee of 200 acres in the index for Revolutionary War Donation Lands in Pennsylvania, district 1 (surveyed by William Alexander), tract #143, with the survey returned 31 Oct 1792 and where the survey was copied in Book D43, page 248. He also was patentee on 200 acres located in districts 2 & 3 (surveyed by John Henderson), tract #1835, where the entry is for Capt John Stoy, no survey return date noted, where the survey was copied in Book D50, page 234.

Since no survey return date was included for tract #1835, John did not take possession of this land; however, it seems he did take possession of tract #143 where a survey return date was noted. This tract is located in present-day Lawrence County, which was originally Allegheny County in 1792, and which became Mercer County in 1803 (date of organization). It appears to be in what is now Little Beaver Township.

There is no record that John actually lived on this land.^{21,22,23,24,18,25,26,27}

He received a militia loan certificate dated 3 May 1791 for [unreadable] with the notation “cancelled cert.”.⁹

John Stoy warranted 50 acres 2 Mar 1793 on the waters of Beaver Dam Run in Quemahoning Township, Bedford County (now Somerset), which was surveyed 26 Jan 1803 and then returned to the Land Office 17 Jul 1810 (showing 48.25 acres). At that time Michael Kimmel patented the land and it was recorded in Vol. H, No. 4, page 247. The survey was recorded in Book C232, page 31. The survey can be seen on-line at the Pennsylvania State Archives web site.  [It is possible that this was John Stoy, tailor of Philadelphia, who died in 1793; there was also a John Stoy of Mifflin County - research is needed to understand these men]²⁸

John Stoy died in January 1808 likely at Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (based on date of bond of administration.)²⁹

A bond of administration for the estate of John Stoy was issued by the Philadelphia Court on 13 Feb 1808. Susanna Stoy, widow of John, was administrix; Edmund Kinsey and Thomas Tomkins gave their bond. She was to complete the account of the estate within one year, by 13 Feb 1809. Tomkins resided on Hanover Street (then Columbia Avenue) in Kensington in the Philadelphia city directory of 1808, lending more weight to Petter Stey being the father of John. Edmund Kinsey, also in the same directory, resided at 93 Chestnut Street (in Chestnut Ward, where he can be found in the 1800 and 1810 censuses) and was a sadler - the same occupation as Peter Stoy, son of Petter Stey.²⁹

John Stoy was born before 1760 (based on marriage date; however, if Patience was his second wife, then John was likely born earlier, say 1745-1755.)

John could have been a son of Johan Georg Stoy if he were born c.1760, but not before 1759. He could also have been a son of Peter Stoy and Elisabeth Stone, born perhaps 1762. Unfortunately, there are not enough records to build a case using indirect evidence.

John married Patience Draper, daughter of James Draper and Rachel [-?-], on 14 October 1783 at Swedes' Church (Gloria Dei), Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.²

“John Stoy, of Philadelphia, Taylor,” took an oath of allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania. All white males in Pennsylvania above age 18, except those in Bedford and Westmoreland Counties, were required to take this oath.³

He appeared on the 1790 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 2 Aug 1790. Household of John Stoy: one male <16, two males >16 (one was John), and three females, residing at 1 Letitia Court where John was a "taylor." This census suggests that John and Patience may have had several children, both male and female, but so far there is no other supporting information for their names. The second male >16 may have been an older child of John's from a first marriage, a brother, or perhaps an apprentice.¹

John Stoy was listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1791 as a “Taylor,” residing at 1 Letitia Court.⁴

A John Stoy appeared in the 1793 Philadelphia city directory as a tavern keeper residing, or doing business, at 306 N Second Street. In addition, there was a John Stoy listed in the 1794 directory working as a tailor and residing, or working, on Cedar Street between Fifth and Sixth. Either or both of these directory entries could have been for John Stoy, husband of Patience, given that the information for the directories was collected prior to the publication date and given that the addresses were not far from Letitia Court. However, it's also a possibility that there was another John Stoy - there is not enough information to make an informed decision.^5,6

John Stoy died in 1793 (of yellow fever during the epidemic of Aug-Nov.)⁷

John Stoy was born between 1755 and 1774 (based on 1800 census.)

He appeared on the 1800 federal census of Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 4 Aug 1800. Household of John Stoy: two males <10, one male 10-16, one male 26-45 (John), one female <10, one female 10-16, and one female 26-45, residing in Milford Township [now in Juniata County].¹

Unsure of who this John Stoy is - needs more research in Mifflin County records. Milford Township in Mifflin County was originally part of Cumberland County before Mifflin's creation in 1789 and in 1831 became part of Juniata County. If the children in the 1800 census are his then some were born before 1790 and he should have appeared in that census or been in one of the Stoy households - this is not the case. It is also possible that this is a John "Story."

John Stoy was born between 1780 and 1784 (based on analysis of censuses of 1810, 1820, 1830 and 1840.)

Note - - John Stoy is listed as a son of Daniel based on indirect evidence that the only Stoy in Somerset County available to be John's father was Daniel. Also, there is the assertion by G F Spangler in his 1912 article that John's father was Daniel.

At the time of the 1790 census, he is most likely one of the young males under 16 in his father's household.

At the time of the 1800 census, he is most likely one of the young males age 16-26 in his father's household.

John Stoy was convicted of fornication and sentenced by the Court of General Quarter Sessions for Somerset County in May 1805 and paid a fine of ten pounds and costs of the suit.⁵

John married Elizabeth Pisel circa 1806 likely at Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.⁶

He appeared on the Somerset County assessment rolls for 1807 and 1808 – he had no land listed but had one cow in 1808.⁷

He appeared on the 1810 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 6 Aug 1810. Household of John Stoy: one male 26-45 (John), two females <10, and one female 26-45, residing in Quemahoning Township, Stoystown.¹

On 14 Sep 1812, John Stoy of Stoystown was driving a team for Henry Beaver and he was pressed into service to haul equipment for the troops marching to Turtle Creek from Greensburg [Henry Wilson Storey, History of Cambria County, 3 vol. (New York: Lewis Publishing Company, 1907), 2: 3; digital image, USGenWeb, “Cambria County Pennsylvania Genealogy” (http://www.camgenpa.com/books/Storey/v2/p003.jpg : accessed 12 Aug 2009]. This was a company from Cambria County, recruited in the summer of 1812. Henry Beaver subsequently became a Major according to this news item.⁸

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of John Stoy: two males <10, one male 10-16, one male 26-45 (John), one female <10, two females 10-16, and one female 26-45, residing in Sugar Creek Township with one person engaged in agriculture.²

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Stoy: one male <5, two males 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 20-30, one male 40-50 (John), two females <5, one female 10-15, one female 20-30, and one female 30-40, residing in Wayne Township.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Stoy: one male <5, one male 5-10, one male 10-15, three males 15-20, two males 20-30, one male 50-60 (John), one female 5-10, one female 10-15, and one female 50-60, residing in Wayne Township with seven people engaged in agriculture.⁴

John Stoy died between 1845 and 1850 (based on birth date of son Levi and not appearing in the 1850 census.)

John Stoy was born between 1848 and 1849 at Pennsylvania.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Peter Stoy (25), Margaretta (28), John (1 ), Mary (1/12), and Sarah Kitch (10), residing in Lancaster city where Peter was a brick maker.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his father's household; Household: Peter Stoy (34), Rebecca (30), John (11), Mary (10), Geo (7), Sarah (4), and Catherin (3), residing in Lancaster, Southwest Ward, where Peter was a brick maker with property valued at $25.²

John married first Elizabeth [-?-] circa 1866 (based on 1870 census and birth date of son Jacob.)³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Georg Peter Stoy; Household: Peter Stork (44), Rebecca (42), George (18), Sarah (16), Catherine (14), William (8), Susan (4), John (22), Elizabeth (24), and Jacob (1), residing in Lancaster 9^th Ward where Peter was a brick maker.³

John married second Mary [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 10 June 1880. Household: John Stoy (32), Mary (wif - 40), Ida (dau - 17), John (son - 13), Jacob (son - 12), and Andrew (son - 5), residing in Lancaster 9^th Ward where John was a brick mason - he lived five dwellings from his father (Ida and John were likely children of Mary's prior marriage.)⁴

John married Ana Stoel on 24 August 1903 at New Castle Co, Delaware, (performed by Geo Lewis Wolfe.)⁵

John Stoy was born between 1833 and 1834 at Pennsylvania.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Thommas Stoy (40), Ann (40), Elizabeth (20), John (16), Emma (15), Catherin (10), Mary M (8), Francis C (6), and Thommas J (11/12), residing in Kensinigton 4^th Ward where Thommas was a ship joiner with real estate valued at $1,000.¹ He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in his mother's household; no occupation was listed; Household: Ann Stoy (51), John (23), Emma (20), Catherine (19), Mary M (18), Frances (16), and Thomas J (10), residing in Philadelphia 18^th Ward (Southwest Division) where Ann was a widow with real estate valued at $1,600.²

John Stoy was born between 1841 and 1842 at New Jersey.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Charles Stoy (33), Elizabeth (30), John (8), Mary (6), and Elizabeth (3), residing in Northern Liberties 5^th Ward where Charles was a "corder"  [probably a carder in a textile factory].¹

John Stoy was born on 5 February 1848 at Pennsylvania.^6,2

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Conrad Stoy: Conrad Stoy (30), Mary (28), Conrad (7), Elizabeth (8), Cyrus (5), John (3), and Malinda (5/12), residing in Greenville Township where Conrad was a laborer with real estate valued at $400. Enumerated immediately after Conrad was John Bowser, age 51, farmer, who was the father of Conrad’s wife, Mary. This lends support to the above note on Conrad.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Conrad (41), Mary (39), Elizabeth (19), Conrad (17), Cyrus (15), John (13), Caroline (10), Sarah (8), and [unnamed] (2/12), residing in Somerset Township where Conrad was a farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property at $500.³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Conrad Stoy (51), Mary (49), John (22), Caroline (18), Sarah A (14), Ellen (10), and Austin (7), residing in Somerset Township, Lavansville post office, where Conrad was a farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property at $1,500.⁴

John married Mary Margaret Moore, daughter of William Moore and Elizabeth Crook, between July 1870 and 1872.^7,5,6,9

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 June 1880. Household: John Stoy ( 32), Mary (wif -32), Minerva (dau - 8), Rebecca (dau - 6), Lillie (dau - 4), and Wilson (son - 1), residing in Shade Township where John was a farmer.⁵

John Stoy was named in the will of Conrad Stoy as his son and executor on 27 March 1896 at Somerset Co, Pennsylvania; wherein he named his wife Mary and son John as executors. He named W J Glessner as her substitute because of Mary's age. Witnessed by W J Glessner [son-in-law] and Rebecca Stoy [granddaughter]. No other children, other than John, were named in the will although he did state that after Mary's death his estate sould be divided "amongst my living heirs."¹⁰

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 16 June 1900. Household: John Stoy (52), Mary (wif - 52), Bessie (dau - 27), Lillian (dau - 24), Wilson (son - 20), and Mary (moth - 79), residing in Shade Township where John was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁶

John Stoy was named in the will of Mary Bowser as her son and executor on 7 October 1902 at Somerset Co, Pennsylvania; wherein she gave $200 to W R Stoy [grandson] and the remainder of her estate went to son John. She named John executor and witnesses were Wm B Mier and W W Knable. There was no mention of other children.¹¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 15 April 1910. Household: John Stoy (65) and Mary (wif - 65), residing in Somerset Township where John was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁷

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 28 January 1920. Household: John Stoy (71), Wilson R (son - 40), Garlie (dil - 31), Kenneth (grson - 12), Robert (grson - 10), John Jr (grson - 8), Rufus (grson - 3&3/12), and Mary (wif - 71), residing in Somerset Township where John was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁸

John Stoy died on 22 April 1922 at Somerset Township, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, at age 74² and had the following medical condition noted at death: cancer of intestines and liver.²

John was buried on 25 April 1922 at Husband Cemetery, Somerset Township, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.²

John Stoy was born between 1817 and 1818 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.^1,4

John married Sophrona Forney on 16 September 1841 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.^5,1

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, enumerated 21 November 1850. Household: John Stoy (32), Sofraney (25), Absalom (8), Catherine (6), and Mary J (1), residing in Wayne Township where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $505. He was enumerated four dwellings from his mother, Elizabeth.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, enumerated 2 August 1860. Household: John Stoy (41), Sophronia (36), Abraham F (18), Catherine F (16), James (3/12), residing in Franklin Township, Strasburg post office, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property at $750.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Daviess Co, Indiana, enumerated 8 August 1870. Household: John Stoy (53), Sophrona (47), William L (10), Catherine (28), and Clarey G (4), residing in Madison Township, Clarksburg post office, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property at $600.³

John Stoy died in 1873 at Daviess Co, Indiana.⁴

John Stoy was born between 1875 and 1876 at Indiana.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, in his parent's household; Household: William H Stoy (32), Mary E (wif - 26), and John (son - 4), residing in Franklin Township where William H was a farmer - he was enumerated next to his father, Levi.²

John Stoy was baptized on 11 September 1795 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (Rev William White presided.)¹ He was born on 14 October 1795.^2,1

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of John Stoy: one male 18-26 (John), one female <10, and one female 16-26, residing in Kensington.²

John Stoy was born before 1775 (based on marriage date.)

John married Mary Pastorius, daughter of Samuel Pastorius and Sarah Lincoln, circa 1795.¹

The marriage likely took place in Germantown where the Pastorius family lived, or possibly in Philadelphia, and may have been as late as 1805 - date is estimated. Samuel Pastorius was a member of the Carpenters’ Company and he died in 1798 during an epidemic in Philadelphia. Because Samuel worked and/or resided on Callowhill Street, it appears that this John Stoy resided in the Kensington area. Also, two other family tree books cite Mary’s marriage to a “Mr Story”. Have not been able to link to any families, although the Petter Stey family is likely, and needs more research in Germantown and Philadelphia records, especially need to examine Samuel's will.¹

John Stoy was born between 1806 and 1808 at Pennsylvania.^2,5

John married Elizabeth Cresinger on 30 November 1837 at Columbiana Co, Ohio.^2,6,7

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Columbiana Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Stoy: one male <5, one male 30-40 (John), one female <5, and one female 20-30, residing in Hanover Township.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Columbiana Co, Ohio, enumerated 13 September 1850. Household: John Stay (42), Elizabeth (35), Rachel C (13), Hiram P (11), Lazarus (9), Hugh (7), Sydina H (5), and Matilda (2), residing in Centre Township where John was a carpenter who owned real estate valued at $450.²

John married Minerva A Hiltzel on 9 May 1859 at Williams Co, Ohio.^5,8

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 20 June 1860. Household: John Story (52), Minerva A (21), Mary S (8), residing in Florence Township.³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Allegan Co, Michigan, enumerated 14 June 1870. Household: John Stoy (63), Minerva A (32), Margaret Cron (68), residing in Allegan village where John was a laborer.⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Allegan Co, Michigan, enumerated 11 June 1880. Household: John Stoy (73) and Minerva (wif - 41), residing in Allegan Township where John was a carpenter.⁵

John Stoy died on 30 November 1890 at Allegan County Poor House, Allegan Co, Michigan.⁸

John Stoy was born in November 1889 at Pennsylvania.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Jacob Stoy (34), Martha (wif - 29), John (son - 10), Lydia (dau - 7), George (son - 4), Minnie (dau - 2), Maggie (dau - 9/12), Dora Seachrist (boarder - 20), and Lillie Seachrist (boarder - 18), residing at 432 North Market Street, Lancaster, 9^th Ward, where Jacob was a brick layer who rented his home.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; he was a tobacco packer at a warehouse; Household: Jacob Stoy (41), Mrs Martha (wif - 39), John (son - 19), Lidie (dau - 17), Gwennie (dau - 12), Maggie (dau - 11), Jacob (son - 6), Andrew (son - 3), and Henry (son - 1), residing at 226 Mifflin Street, Lancaster, 4^th Ward, where Jacob was a brick layer for a contractor and rented his home.²

John married Margaret Watt.¹

This may be Johannes Andreas Stoy - need research.

John B Stoy was born between 1848 and 1849 at Pennsylvania.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Samuel Stoy; Household: Samuel (30), Ann I (28), Urias (7), Mary M (5), James A (4), Monica (3), and John P (1), residing in Allegheny Township where Samuel was a laborer. Enumerated two dwellings from Samuel were Monica Douglass, mother of Ann.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Samuel Stoy; Household: Samuel Stoy (41), Emma J (39), Peter U (17), Mary M (15), James A (14), Monica A (12), John B (10), Ellen C (8), Eliza J (6), Jonathan A (5), Angeline M (3), Andrew J (5/12), and George W (5/12) (twins), residing in Allegheny Township where Samuel was a farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property at $600. Enumerated two dwellings away were John Douglass and his mother, Monica.² John B Stoy appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Samuel Stoy; he was a farm laborer; Household: Samuel (50), Anna I (49), John (21), Elen (20), Jane (18), Augustine (15), Matilda (13), Andrew (10), and William (8), residing in Allegheny Township where Samuel was a farmer with real estate valued at $450 and personal property at $400. Enumerated next to Samuel was John Douglass and his mother, Monica.³

John C Stoy was born between August 1870 and 1871 at Decatur, Macon Co, Illinois.^1,2

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Macon Co, Illinois, in his mother's household; Household: Mary E Stoy (34), John C (son - 9), Estella N (dau - 7), and Minnie (dau - 5), residing on North Water Street, Decatur, where Mary E was a dressmaker and was divorced.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Ellen Wingate, as her son, on 31 July 1897; "The funeral of Mrs M E Stoy of Chicago was held at 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon from the residence of Mrs T H Wingate, 342 North Main street. . . .Mary Ellen Wingate was born April 12, 1845, at Charleston, Ills, was married May 5, 1869, to John S Stoy, of Decatur, and died at 5:35 am, July 28, 1897, of consumption, at her home in Chicago. A husband, John S, a son, John, and three daughters, Estelle, Minnie and May, her mother, Mrs M L Wingate, of Decatur, two brothers, Thomas H Wingate, of Chicago, and George A Wingate, of Decatur, survive her. . . ."³

He saw military service when he enlisted 7 May 1898 in Springfield, Illinois, for service in the Spanish American War. He served in Company K and Company B, 5^th Illinois Infantry. He was discharged 15 Oct 1898 in Springfield. He received a pension beginning in 1920 and continuing to his death.^2,4

He was admitted to the Pacific Branch, National Military Home, in Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California on 3 Nov 1927. At the time he was 57, 5 feet and 10 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, grey hair, Protestant religion, and worked as a photo gravure. He was single and named Mrs Minnie Manning of 1813 Main Street, Davenport, Iowa, as his sister. His disabilities when admitted were ulcers and chronic myocarditis.²

His personal effects at his death were valued by the veteran's home at $6.20 and were given to his sister Minnie.²

John C Stoy died on 8 December 1928 at Los Angeles Co, California.^2,4

John was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, (Section 59 Row E Site 7.)⁵

John C Stoy was born on 9 March 1868 at Tonganafie, Leavenworth Co, Kansas.^3,7,2,8

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Leavenworth Co, Kansas, in the household of Mary A Yates; Household: Mary A Stoy (24), George (4), and John C (2), residing in Tonganoxie Township where Mary A was a domestic servant with personal property valued at $100 - she was enumerated next to her stepmother.²

John married Hester Jane Kelly on 2 January 1893 at Sedan, Chautauqua Co, Kansas.^3,8

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, enumerated 25 June 1900. Household: John Stoy (31), Hester (wif - 28), Effie (dau - 5), Elsie (dau - 3), Emma Carey (sis - 24), Alva Goodrich (neph - 7), and Hester Carey (niece - 2), residing in Little Caney Township where John was a farmer who rented his farm.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, enumerated 20 April 1910. Household: John C Stoy (42), Hester J (wif - 31), Effie I (dau - 15), Elsie E (dau - 13), Iva (dau - 8), Vernie L (dau - 3), Ernie R (dau - 1), and unnamed (dau - 1/12), residing in Little Caney Township where John C was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, enumerated 17 March 1920. Household: John C Stoy (51), Hester J (wif - 47), Inez (dau - 18), Vernie L (dau - 14), Ermie R (dau - 10), Myrtle I (dau - 9), Fred C (son - 6), and Leona B Bright (grdau - 5), residing in Little Caney Township where John C was a farmer who rented his farm.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, enumerated 21 April 1930. Household: John C Stoy (62), Hester J (wif - 57), Irma (dau - 21), Myrtle (dau - 19), Fred (son - 16), and Byrl Bright (grdau - 15), residing in Little Caney Township where John C was a farmer who owned his farm.⁶

John C Stoy died on 28 June 1939 likely at Chautauqua Co, Kansas, at age 71.⁷

John was buried at Elcado Cemetery, Little Caney Township, Chautauqua Co, Kansas.⁷

John Carter Stoy was born in November 1822.¹ He was baptized on 11 August 1824 at Kensington Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

John Casper Stoy was born in May 1765 (based on age of two months at baptism.)¹ He was baptized on 14 July 1765 at First (German) Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (performed by Rev Casper Weyberg; sponsors were John Casper Diel and Catherine Geyer.)^2,1

John Conrad Stoy was born on 12 September 1911 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of John Stoy, his grandfather; Household: John Stoy (71), Wilson R (son - 40), Garlie (dil - 31), Kenneth (grson - 12), Robert (grson - 10), John Jr (grson - 8), Rufus (grson - 3&3/12), and Mary (wif - 71), residing in Somerset Township where John was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.¹ John Conrad Stoy appeared on the 1930 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer; Household: Wilson (50), Darlie E (wif - 42), Robert L (son - 21), John C (son - 18), Rufus W (son - 13), Park C (son - 9), and Mary M (moth - 82), residing in Somerset Township where Wilson was a farmer and owned a radio.²

John married Verda Irene Walker, daughter of Wesley G Walker and Sadie Platt, on 13 July 1935 at Keyser, Mineral Co, West Virginia.^4,5

His Social Security Number was 208-03-8160, issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Robert Luther Stoy, as his brother, on 7 April 1983; "Robert L Stoy, 74, of Rockwood RD 3, died March 29, 1983, in Somerset Community Hospital. He was born May 18, 1908, in Somerset, a son of William R and Daryle (Stahl) Stoy. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Whipkey) Stoy, of Rockwood RD 3; four brothers, Charles K, Somerset RD 1; John C, and Park C, both of Somerset; and Rufus M, of Cayman Islands. His death terminates a marriage union of 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of Casselman United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee. He was a member of the adult Bible Class; Trent Rod and Gun Club; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1801, Somerset. He was a former member of Casselman Borough Council; member of UMWA and the National AARP; World War II veteran having served with the Air Force. . . ."⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Charles Kenneth Stoy on 21 February 1987; "C Ken Stoy, 80, of Somerset RD 1 died Feb 19, 1987, at his residence. He was born May 2, 1906, in Somerset Township, a son of the late Wilson Robert and Daryle Elizabeth (Stahl) Stoy. Also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Beverly Ann Stoy; and a brother, Robert L. Survived by his wife, the former Hilda Elizabeth Schrock. Death ends a marriage of 61 years. Also survived by these children: Mrs Roland (Blanche) Burnham, Baltimore, Md; Kenneth A., and Mrs Earl N (Mary) Meyers, both of Somerset; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brother of John C, Somerset; Rufus M, Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies; and Park C of Somerset. Former mine superintendent for Svonavec Coal Company and Solar Fuel Company. Attended Somerset Church of the Brethren. Member FOE, Aerie 1801 and the Laurel Ridge Sportsmens Association. . . ."⁷

John Conrad Stoy died on 1 December 2000 at age 89³. He resided in Somerset, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.³

His obituary stated: "John Conrad Stoy Sr, 89, Somerset died Dec 22, 2000 at Somerset Hospital. Born Sept 12, 1911 in Somerset Township. Son of Wilson Robert and Daryle Elizabeth (Stahl) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Robert L Stoy and C Kenneth Stoy. Survived by wife the former Verda Irene Walker to whom he was married 65 years and children: Robert W Stoy married to the former Mary Berkeley of Fairfax, Va; John C Stoy Jr, married to the former Patricia Black, Somerset; Miss Jane A Stoy, Morgantown, WVa, and James M Stoy, Somerset. Also nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Rufus M Stoy, Homosassa, Fla and Park C Stoy, Somerset. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, ROE Aeire 1801, Lodge 358 F & AM, Jeffe Shrine, United Mine Workers of America. Superintendent of Somerset Borough Public Works Department retiring in 1976 with 20 years service. . . ."⁵

John Conrad Stoy Jr was born on 8 December 1935 at Somerset Township, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.²

He saw military service during the Korean War.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of John Conrad Stoy, as his son, on 23 December 2000; "John Conrad Stoy Sr, 89, Somerset died Dec 22, 2000 at Somerset Hospital. Born Sept 12, 1911 in Somerset Township. Son of Wilson Robert and Daryle Elizabeth (Stahl) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Robert L Stoy and C Kenneth Stoy. Survived by wife the former Verda Irene Walker to whom he was married 65 years and children: Robert W Stoy married to the former Mary Berkeley of Fairfax, Va; John C Stoy Jr, married to the former Patricia Black, Somerset; Miss Jane A Stoy, Morgantown, WVa, and James M Stoy, Somerset. Also nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Rufus M Stoy, Homosassa, Fla and Park C Stoy, Somerset. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, ROE Aeire 1801, Lodge 358 F & AM, Jeffe Shrine, United Mine Workers of America. Superintendent of Somerset Borough Public Works Department retiring in 1976 with 20 years service. . . ."¹

John Conrad Stoy Jr died on 4 April 2011 at Somerset Hospital, Somerset, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, at age 75.²

His obituary stated: "John C Stoy Jr, 75, of Somerset, passed on April 4, 2011, at Somerset Hospital. Born Dec. 8, 1935, in Somerset Township, he is the son of the late John C Stoy Sr and Verda (Walker) Stoy. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Blank) Stoy; sons Jack C Stoy of Somerset, Steven C Stoy and wife Jeanne (Bittlebrun) Stoy of Boswell, and Willam C Stoy of Somerset; grandchildren Matthew, Aubree, Conrad, Hunter, and Chase Stoy; and brother Robert W Stoy and wife Mary (Berkeley) of Haymarket, Va, sister Jane A Stoy of Somerset, and brother James M Stoy and wife Heather (Brown) of Somerset. John was a 1953 graduate of Somerset High School and was a veteran of the Marine Corps in the Korean War. He was a 35 year employee of Penelec and a life member of the Somerset fire department. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Somerset. He was a member and past commander as well as current secretary/treasurer of the American Legion Post 181 in Somerset. He was a member of the FOE Aerie 1801. He was a member of Lodge 357 of the F&AM as well as the Jaffa Shrine. John was an avid sports enthusiast who spent a lot of time involved with Somerset Baseball and later, following the sporting events of his grandchildren. . . ."²

John was buried on 8 April 2011 at Somerset County Memorial Park, Somerset, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.²

John Demetress Stoy was born on 8 June 1849 at Pennsylvania (calculated from death record.)^1,4

This may be John B Stoy (1848 - ?), son of Samuel Stoy and Ann Douglass - no good evidence other than a process of elimination.

John married Mary M Chloe, daughter of Robert Givens and Mary E Piffle, between 1894 and 1895.^5,1

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Webster Co, West Virginia, enumerated 19 June 1900. Household: John D Stoie (50), Mary M (wif - 39), Jennie T (dau - 4), Mary A Duffy (stepdau - 17), and Charles H C Duffy (stepson - 13), residing in Glade district where John D was in the lumbering business.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Webster Co, West Virginia, enumerated 18 April 1910. Household: John Stoy (60), Mallie (wif - 49), Jennie (dau - 14), Alice Duffy ([step]dau - 27), and Cleveland Duffy ([step]son - 25), residing in Glade district where John was a laborer for public works.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, enumerated 4 January 1920. Household: John D Stoy (68), Mary M (wif - 59), and Vincinz Brick (roomer - 42), residing at 853 Gertrude Street, Chehalis, where Johh D was a wood chopper for a logging company wo owned his home free of mortgage.³

John Demetress Stoy died on 16 March 1930 at Chehalis, Lewis Co, Washington, at age 80.⁴

John was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis Co, Washington.⁶

John E Stoy was born in October 1851 at Missouri.^4,3

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Camden Co, Missouri, in his parent's household; Household: William M Story (32), Eliza (28), John E (9), Elizabeth (7), Doritha (5), and Sarah (3), residing in Warren Township, Linn Creek post office, where William M was a wagon maker who had real estate valued at $850 and personal property at $140.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Texas Co, Missouri, in his parent's household; Household: William M Stoy (42), Eliza (39), John E (18), Elizabeth M (17), Dartha A (13), Sarah J (12), and Francis M (3), residing in Burdine Township, Houston post office, where William M was a farmer.²

John married first Alice [-?-] circa 1873.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Texas Co, Missouri, enumerated 7 June 1880. Household: John Stoy (28), Alice (wif - 23), Edward (son - 5), Sarah J (dau - 3), and Eliza E (dau - May), residing in Clinton Township where John was a blacksmith.³

John married second Rhoda E "Lizze" [-?-] between 1890 and 1891.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Wasco Co, Oregon, enumerated 7 June 1900. Household: John E Stoy (48), Lizze E (wif - 29), Dolly L (dau - 11), and Orval T (son - 7), residing in Wamic precinct where John E was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁴

John E Stoy died on 25 February 1914 at Chehalis, Lewis Co, Washington, at age 62.⁵

John Earl Stoy was born on 5 March 1902 at Pennsylvania.^1,3

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: George Stoy (37), Rose (wif - 31), Paul (son - 9), Earl (son - 8), Alicia (dau - 6), and Meade (cousin - 19), residing on Wallace Avenue, Trafford borough, where George was a laborer for a machine company who owned his home free of mortgage.¹ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Summit Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; he was a pattern apprentice in a machine shop; Household: George Stoy (47), Rose (wif - 40), Paul (son - 19), John (son - 17), Alice (dau - 16), and Glen (son - 8), residing at 179 South Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls Township, where George was an engineer for "heating house" who owned his home with a mortgage.²

He saw military service He was a private in the US Army Air Corps during WWII.³

John Earl Stoy died on 4 October 1965 at Duval Co, Florida, at age 63.^4,3

John was buried on 12 October 1965 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, (section 49, grave 203.)³

John Gervase Stoy was born on 16 December 1894 at Loretto, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania.^4,1

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Augustine Stoy (44), Margaret (wif - 35), Gussie (dau - 13), Leo (son - 11), Jervin (son - 6), George (son - 3), Russell (son - 10/12), and Harrold (son - 10/12), residing in Gallitzin Township where Augustine was a house carpenter who rented his home.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in his mother's household; he was a laborer at odd jobs; Household: Margaret Stoy (44), Leo (stepson - 21), Gervase (son - 16), George (son - 13), Russell (son - 10), Harold (son - 10), Leonard (son - 7), Athenia (dau - 5), and Roger (son - 2), residing in Ashville borough where Margaret was widowed and owned her home free of mortgage.²

He saw military service during WWI after enlistment 18 Sep 1917; released 11 Jun 1919.⁵ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in his mother's household; he was a coal miner; Household: Margret Stoy (53), Gercase (son - 26), George (son - 23), Russel (son - 20), Harld (son - 20), Lenord (son - 17), Mary (dau - 15), and Roger (son - 11), residing in Ashville borough where Margret owned her farm and was widowed.³

John registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft on 27 April 1942 in Masontown, Fayette Co, Pennsylvania, where he lived in Ashville, Cambria County, and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He named Mrs Margaret Stoy of Ashville as a person who would know his address; 5'-9", 160 pounds, light complexion, had blue eyes and brown hair with scars of his hip and side from gunshot wounds.⁴

John Gervase Stoy died on 15 February 1985 at age 90.⁶

John was buried on 17 February 1985 at St Thomas Cemetery, Gallitzin Township, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania.⁶

John H Stoy was born on 26 December 1851 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.^6,1,7

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of William Stoy; Household: Wm Story (39), Elisabeth (36), Franklin (18), Elisabeth (16), Aaron (15), Edward (12), John H (8), Wm (6), Sarah A (7), Charles W (3), and Albert C (2), residing in Center Township, Bryan post office, enumerated next to brother Henry.¹ John H Stoy appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of William Stoy; he was a farm laborer; Household: William Story (48), Elizabeth (46), John (18), Sarah (16), William (15), Charles (13), Albert (12), George (10), Margarett (8), and Ellen (2), residing in Center Township, Bryan post office, where William was a farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property at $600.²

John married first Minerva H Weldy, daughter of Jacob Weldy and Rhoda [-?-], on 4 March 1871 at Williams Co, Ohio.^8,9

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 7 June 1880. Household: John Stoy (28), Maneria (wif - 37), William Burbick (stepson - 13), Charles E (son - 8), and Cintha A (dau - 4), residing in Center Township where John was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: John H Stoy (48), Minerva H (wif - 56), Eugene G (son - 19), and May M Edward (niece - 16), residing in Center Township where John H was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.⁴

John married second Anna E Freeman on 3 April 1904 at Williams Co, Ohio.^7,5

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 30 April 1910. Household: John H Stoy (58) and Anna E (wif 0 47), residing in Florence Township, Blakeslee village, where John H was a general store merchant.⁵

John married third Emma Stover, daughter of Jacob Stover and Anna Doney, on 11 September 1915 at Huntington Co, Indiana, (he resided in Ashland, Indiana, and she in Huntington, Indiana at the time of marriage.)^6,10

John H Stoy died circa 1917.

John was buried at Mount Olive Church (Hepker) Cemetery, Superior Township, Williams Co, Ohio, (tombstone is marked but no dates - possibly not buried here.)¹¹

John Henry Stoy was born circa 1811.^1,2

This John Henry Stoy is most likely the same person as John Stoy, son of Peter Stoy and Ann Brustar, but I don't have enough evidence to be sure of this.

John married Elizabeth [-?-].³

He appeared in the Philadelphia city directories for 1829, 1830, 1831, and 1833, residing at 4 Bryan's Court (between Arch and Cherry, 1/2 block east of 7th Street), working as a tailor. Note that Bryan's Court is in the Lower Delaware Ward.^4,5,6,7

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John H Story: one male 20-30 (John H) and one female 20-30, residing in the Lower Delaware Ward.¹

An examination of neighbors of "John H Story" in the 1830 census shows that Matthew Donohue appeared in the 1830 Philadelphia city directory, residing at 7 Bryan's Court working as a chandler. Also, Joseph Pareyra appeared in the same directory residing at Bryan's Court with occupation "dealer." This links John Stoy of the city directories to "John H Story" of the 1830 census and John H Stoy of Elizabeth's obituary. The data for John's age and his spouse's age are consistent with other records.^1,8

John Henry Stoy died on 4 July 1836 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (accidental drowning in the Delaware River near the Buttermilk Tavern, Oxford Township.)²

John J Stoy was born between 1896 and 1897 at Georgia.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; Household: Walter J Stoy (26), Anna P (wif - 26), John J (son - 3), and Charles A Jones (bil - 20), residing at 49 Oglethorpe Avenue, Atlanta, where Walter J was a linotype operator who rented his home.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; Household: Walter J Stoy (36), Annie (wif - 35), John J (son - 13), Annie Bateman (niece - 13), and L B Benjamin (boarder - 67), residing on McPherson Avenue, 10^th Ward, Atlanta, where Walter J was a linotype operator for a newspaper.¹

John married Bonnie G Shore between 1917 and 1919.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 15 April 1930. Household: John J Stoy (34), Bonnie G (wif - 30), Jackquelin (dau - 10), Walter (son - 8), and Julia Shore (mil - 54), residing at 1159 Arlington Avenue, Atlanta, where John J was a bookkeeper for a lumber company who rented his home for $21/month and was marked as a veteran of WWI.³

John J Stoy died on 10 November 1987 at Fayette Co, Georgia.⁴

John Leonard Stoy was born on 31 August 1900 at Oregon.^2,4

John registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 12 September 1918 in Burns, Harney Co, Oregon, where he lived in Crane, Oregon, and worked for the Eastern Oregon Livestock Company. He named Rhody Elizabeth Stoy as nearest relative at the same address; tall, had blue eyes and light brown hair. His father was born in Missouri.⁴ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Harney Co, Oregon, in his mother's household; he was a truck driver for a mail route; Household: Rhody E Stoy (47) and John L (son - 19), residing in Crane precinct where Rhody E was a hotel proprietor and owned her home with a mortgage - she was widowed.¹

John married Frances Viola Sloan on 10 May 1923 at Harney Co, Oregon.^2,5

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Harney Co, Oregon, enumerated 8 April 1930. Household: John L Stoy (30), Francis V (wif - 23), Rosetta M (dau - 5), John L (dau - 4), and Elizabeth T (dau - 2), residing in Denio precinct where John L was a stage driver who rented his home.²

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Lassen Co, California, enumerated 5 April 1940. Household: John L Stoy (38), Francis V (wif - 32), Rosetta M (dau - 15), John L (son - 14), Elizabeth L (dau - 12), Robert L (son - 6), and James H (son - 1), residing on Highway 395, Honey Lake Township, where John L was a farm laborer who rented his farm for $12/month, had completed 7th grade, had lived in Lassen County in 1935 and had worked 36 weeks in t he past year earning $480.³

His Social Security Number was 558-14-6970, issued before 1951 in California.⁶

John Leonard Stoy died in September 1957 at age 57.⁶

John was buried at Greenville District Cemetery, Greenville, Plumas Co, California.⁷

John was buried at Long Valley Cemetery, Doyle, Lassen Co, California.⁴ He was born on 16 August 1925 at San Bernardino Co, California.^1,5,6

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Harney Co, Oregon, in his parent's household; Household: John L Stoy (30), Francis V (wif - 23), Rosetta M (dau - 5), John L (dau - 4), and Elizabeth T (dau - 2), residing in Denio precinct where John L was a stage driver who rented his home.¹

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Lassen Co, California, in his parent's household; Household: John L Stoy (38), Francis V (wif - 32), Rosetta M (dau - 15), John L (son - 14), Elizabeth L (dau - 12), Robert L (son - 6), and James H (son - 1), residing on Highway 395, Honey Lake Township, where John L was a farm laborer who rented his farm for $12/month, had completed 7th grade, had lived in Lassen County in 1935 and had worked 36 weeks in t he past year earning $480.³

He saw military service after his enlistment 14 Mar 1944 as a private in the US Army. He resided in Lassen County, California, and enlisted at the Monterey Presidio; he had one year of high school and no dependents.⁷

John married Laura Bernice Ferris on 26 June 1946 at Reno, Washoe Co, Nevada.^8,9,10

His Social Security Number was 557-30-6222, issued before 1951 in California.⁵

John Leonard Stoy Jr died on 3 July 1994 at Lassen Co, California, at age 68^2,5. He resided in Westwood, Lassen Co, California, at the time of his death.⁵

John Ludwig Stoy was born on 25 December 1806 at Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.¹

John S Stoy was born between 1855 and 1856 at Indiana (1900 census has Sep 1859 as birth date.)^2,5

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, in the household of Levi Stoy; Household: Levy Stoy (40), Rosanna (41), William H (13), Samantha (12), Susana (7), and John (4), residing in Stafford Township, Newville post office, where Levy was a farmer with real estate valued at $700 and personal property at $100.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, in the household of Levi Stoy; Household: William Stoy (51), Rosanna (50), William H (24), Samantha (23), Susan (17), and John (13), residing in Stafford Township, Butler post office, where William was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property at $200 (cannot account for name appearing as William.)³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, in his parent's household; Household: Levi Stoy (62), Rosanna (wif - 60), Susana (dau - 24), and John (son - 23), residing in Franklin Township where Levi was a farmer.⁴

John married Lydia Ann Robertson between 1883 and 1884.^5,1

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900. Household: John Stoy (40), Lida (wif - 35), Ada (dau - 15), Frank (son - 12), Hazel (dau - 10), James (son - 8), Charley (son - 5), Rosa (dau - 0/12), and Levi (fath - 81), residing in Franklin Township where John was a farmer who rented his farm.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, enumerated 11 May 1910. Household: John Stoy (50), Lydia (wif - 43), James (son - 17), Charley (son - 14), Rosa (dau - 10), Ella (dau - 1&6/12), Nellie (dau - 1&6/12), and Hazel Ireland (dau - 20), residing in Franklin Township where John was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, enumerated 8 January 1920. Household: John Stoy (61), Lydia (wif - 55), Charles O (son - 23), Ella (dau - 11), and Nella (dau - 11), residing in Ashley where John was a day labore.⁷

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930. Household: John Stoy (67) and Lydia A (wif - 63), residing on Gonser Avenue, Ashley, where John had no occupation listed and owned his home valued at $2,000.⁸

John Smith Stoy was born in 1839 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co, Indiana.⁴

He saw military service when he enlisted 3 Aug 1861 in Lafayette, Indiana, in Company I, Second New York Cavalry. He was discharged 10 Sep 1864 in New York, because his service term expired. His disability was failing sight in both eyes so he could not pursue his occupation as well as chronic diarrhea. His pension certificate number was 665,925 and he received a pension beginning in 1906.^4,5

John married first Mary Ellen Wingate, daughter of Thomas H Wingate, on 5 May 1869 at Macon Co, Illinois.⁶

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Macon Co, Illinois, enumerated 11 July 1870. Household: Charles Lewis (67), others, John Stoy (30), and Ellen (25), residing in Decatur Township where John was a tailor with personal property valued at $500.¹ John Smith Stoy and Mary Ellen Wingate were divorced circa 1875 (based on 1880 census entry of Mary Ellen.)

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Macon Co, Illinois, enumerated 16 June 1880. John Stoy (42) resided as a boarder in Priest's Hotel; he was a tailor and marked as single.²

John married second Mary Ellen Wingate, daughter of Thomas H Wingate, on 14 June 1884 at Macon Co, Illinois, (they remarried.)⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Ellen Wingate, as her husband, on 31 July 1897; "The funeral of Mrs M E Stoy of Chicago was held at 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon from the residence of Mrs T H Wingate, 342 North Main street. . . .Mary Ellen Wingate was born April 12, 1845, at Charleston, Ills, was married May 5, 1869, to John S Stoy, of Decatur, and died at 5:35 am, July 28, 1897, of consumption, at her home in Chicago. A husband, John S, a son, John, and three daughters, Estelle, Minnie and May, her mother, Mrs M L Wingate, of Decatur, two brothers, Thomas H Wingate, of Chicago, and George A Wingate, of Decatur, survive her. . . ."⁷

He was first admitted to the Marion (Illinois) Branch National Military Home 18 Sep 1897 and discharged at this request on 20 Jan 1904. He was readmitted 27 Sep 1904 and then discharged at his request a second time on 2 May 1908. At the time of his admission in 1897 his record said he was 58, 5 feet and 9.5 inches tall, light complexion, gray eyes, gray hair. He was a gardener - fruit grower; his religion was Protestant; he had resided in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, after his military discharge; and was currently a widower. He named his brother as George W Stoy.⁸

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Grant Co, Indiana, enumerated 14 June 1900. John S Stoy (60) resided at the Marion Branch National Military Home, widowed, occupation tailor.³

John Smith Stoy died on 23 April 1910 (died of pneumonia and acute cariac dilatation.)^9,10

John was buried at Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, Wisconsin.¹⁰

John W Stoy was born on 30 July 1849 at Missouri.^7,5,1

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, in his parent's household; Household: John Stoy (48), Henrietta (38), Juliane (11), Marian (9), Martha A (7), Josiah (3), and John W (1), residing in Bonhomme Township, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $1500.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, in his parent's household; Household: John Stoy (58), Harriett (48), Julia A (20), Francis M (19), Martha E (16), Josiah C (12), John (9), and Minerva (6), residing in Meramec Township, Fenton post office, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $2700 and person property at $4543.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 10 June 1870. Household: Ro John Stoy (19), F M (27), and Julia (28), residing in Bonhomme Township, Ballwin post office, where Ro John was a store clerk.³

John married Vetallean Lena Ahrens between 1874 and 1875.^4,5

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 12 November 1880. Household: John W Stoy (29), Vetallean (wif - 33), and Marie Legault (boarder - 38), residing in Saint Louis where John W was a store clerk.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 4 June 1900. Household: John W Stoy (49), Vetallean (wif - 53), Jesse A Miller (boarder - 34), Ella M Miller (niece - 31), Margurite Pollock (sil - 54), and Sadie Belle Archer (boarder - 18), residing at 5839 Old Manchester Road, Saint Louis, where John W was a foreman in a tobacco factory who owned his home with a mortgage.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 3 January 1920. Household: John W Stoy (70) and Vetaline (wif - 71), residing at 5839 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, where John W was a hospital attendant who owned his home free of mortgage.⁶

At his death, John was retired and had last worked in 1924 when he was a nurse, an occupation he had held for 43 years according to informant De Lancy La Berge of 5326 Ridge Avenue. Vetallean survived him.⁷

John W Stoy died on 3 December 1931 at St Louis, Saint Louis Co, Missouri, at age 82⁷. He resided in 5839 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, Saint Louis Co, Missouri, at the time of his death.⁷

John was buried on 5 December 1931 at Memorial Park Cemetery, St Louis, Saint Louis Co, Missouri.⁷

John W Stoy was born between July 1840 and 1841 at Georgia.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; Household: Thaddeus S Stoy (38), Anna M (33), Frederick W (12), John W (10), Lulu V (3), Henry R (1), Laura H (20), and Sarah (40), residing in division 73 where Thaddeus S was a bookbinder.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, enumerated 13 June 1860. Household: Edwin Richards (24), Carrie (20), Carrie (2), Ruthe (1), Fred W Stoy (22), and John W Stoy (19), residing in Augusta 1st Ward where Adwin was an attornery and both Fred W and John W were clerks.²

He saw military service during the Civil War when he served as a corporal in Company A, 12^th Battalion, Georgia Light Artillery. He was also a sergeant in Company A, 63^rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry.⁵ He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in the household of Anna [-?-]; he was a clerk in a book store; Household: Anna Winter (81), Anna M Stoy (53), John W Stoy Jr (29), and Osgood A Stoy (14), residing in Augusta 1^st Ward where Anna had real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property at $300.³ John W Stoy appeared on the 1880 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in the household of Lulu V Stoy, his sister; he was a bookkeeper and had been unemployed for eight of the last 12 months; Household: Lela V Mayes (31), James H (son - 10), John W Stoy (bro - 38), and Anna M Stoy (mother - 63), residing in Augusta where Lela V was noted as widowed.⁴

John Walter Stoy was born between 1809 and 1810 at Georgia.³

He saw military service when he fought in the "Florida War," probably the Second Seminole War. He was a Sergeant in Captain Robertson's Company, Georgia Militia, and likely fought in Florida. More than 40,000 troops fought in this war.⁶

John married Mary Louisa Cole, daughter of Elizabeth M [-?-], on 26 January 1837 at South Carolina.⁷

John Walter Stoy was named in the will of Abigail Walter as her son and executor on 22 May 1839 at Richmond Co, Georgia; in which she left her estate and land in Cobb County to sons John W and Thaddeus S (who were executors). She left money and clothes to Laura Stoy, daughter of deceased son Henry Stoy.¹

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Jno W Stoy: one male 30-40 (Jno W), two females <5, and one female 20-30, residing in Augusta 5^th Ward with one person engaged in commerce.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, enumerated 8 November 1850. Household: John W Storr (40), Louisa (30), Meranda (13), Florella (11), Emma L (9), Walter J (7), Isabell (5), William C (3), E M Cole (50), Mary Evans (15), and Charles E Hills (clerk - 25), residing in St Michael's and St Philip's Parishes where he was a book seller.³

He received bounty land warrant no. 65,313 for service as a sergeant in Captain Robertson's Company, Georgia Militia, in the Florida war. The land, 40 acres, was the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section seventeen in township twenty-six north, of range six east, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Danville, Illinois. The warrant was sold to Solomon Sturges and granted on 2 October 1854.⁶

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, enumerated 5 June 1860. Household: John W Stoy (49), Mary (42), Jas R Chrietzberg (35), Floretta Chrietzberg (20), Emma L Stoy (18), Walter Stoy (16), Isabel Stoy (13), William Stoy (10), Julian Stoy (8), Rosa Stoy (6), Jane Stoy (4), Eliza Stoy (6/12), Elizabeth M Cole (67), and Ann Lowry (servant - 23), residing in Charleston 5^th Ward where John W was a merchant.⁴

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, enumerated 6 June 1870. Household: John W Stoy (58), Mary L (50), Emma L (28), Walter P (26), Isabella A (23), William C (21), Julia M (19), Rosa A (16), Jane R (13), and Eliza W (11), residing in Augusta 3^rd Ward, where John W was a bookkeeper who had real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property at $200.⁵

On 1 Dec 1873, James H Hill and Arthur Hill claimed 120 acres of bounty land in Chippewa County, Michigan. They were assignees of warrant no. 53,849 to John W Stoy, Sergeant, Captain Robertson's Company, Georgia Militia, Florida War.⁶

John Walter Stoy died in 1874 likely at Richmond Co, Georgia.⁸

John was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co, Georgia.⁸

John Wesley Stoy was born on 30 April 1853 at Pennsylvania.^4,3

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 5 July 1870. He was a student at Girard College, 1250 North 11^th Street, 20^th Ward, age 17.¹

John married first Tillie E [-?-].⁵

John W and Tillie lived at 512 Washington Avenue, 2^nd Ward, at the time of their son's death.⁵

John W Stoy was listed among the former pupils of Girard College whose terms of apprenticeship had expired by 1875 - he was a musician residing in Philadelphia (he was also listed in the 1876 report). Girard College was created by the will of Stephen Girard of Philadelphia "to build and operate a residential school for needy children from single-parent households" where the "students must be poor, white, male, orphans."^6,7

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 1 June 1880. Household: Eliza Cox (50), M Stoy (boarder - 45), J W Stoy (boarder - 27), and Jennie Moore (housekeeper - 35), residing at 942 Warnock Place, Philadelphia 20^th Ward, where Eliza was widowed. J W Stoy worked as a clerk.²

John Wesley Stoy appeared in many of the 1881-1897 Philadelphia city directories, working as a clerk, manager or bookkeeper, and residing at 3617 Spring Garden Street (West Philadelphia) in 1897.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16}

John married second Caroline B "Carrie" [-?-] between 1882 and 1883.³

John W Stoy resided at 3617 Spring Garden Street, with a summer residence of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Also at this address was Miss May Hillman Stoy (who was also recorded as Miss May Hamilton Stoy). Also, Mr and Mrs John Stoy had receiving day on Thursday.¹⁷

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 8 June 1900. Household: John W Stoy (48), Carrie B (wif - 36), Clark B (son - 18), Bessie G (dau - 10), Carrie B (dau - 8), and Carrie G (dau - 8), and Kate Fegurson (maid - 25), residing at 3617 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia 24^th Ward, where John W was a manager who rented his home.³

John Wesley Stoy died on 9 July 1906 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at age 53⁴ and had the following medical condition noted at death: uraemia, bright's disease⁴. He resided in 4606 Baltimore Avenue, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death and was married.⁴

John was buried on 12 July 1906 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

John William Stoy was born on 12 November 1801 at Kentucky.^7,8,9

John married first Elizabeth Price circa 1826.¹⁰

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Story: one male <5, one male 20-30 (John), and one female 15-20, residing in Bonhomme Township - enumerated next to Elizabeth Story, his mother.¹

John married Harriett Clifton circa 1835.^3,10

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Stoye: one male 10-15, one male 20-30, one male 30-40 (John), one male 80-90, one female <5, one female 20-30, residing in Bonhomme Township - enumerated next to Mrs E Stoye, his mother.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 10 September 1850. Household: John Stoy (48), Henrietta (38), Juliane (11), Marian (9), Martha A (7), Josiah (3), and John W (1), residing in Bonhomme Township, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $1500.³

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 30 July 1860. Household: John Stoy (58), Harriett (48), Julia A (20), Francis M (19), Martha E (16), Josiah C (12), John (9), and Minerva (6), residing in Meramec Township, Fenton post office, where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $2700 and person property at $4543.⁴

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 1 July 1870. Household: John Stoy (68), Harriet (58), Julianne (27), Minerva (16), and Maria Owen (52, domestic servant), residing in Meramec Township, Melrose post office where John was a farmer.⁵

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Saint Louis Co, Missouri, enumerated 15 June 1880. Household: John Stoy (78), Julie Ann (dau - 40), Martha (dau - 34), and Mirah Owens (servant - 63), residing in Meramec Township where John was a farmer, widowed.⁶

John William Stoy died on 1 May 1882 at his home, Ellisville (near), Saint Louis Co, Missouri, at age 80.^11,12

John was buried at Ellisville (near), Saint Louis Co, Missouri.¹³

Jonathan Augustine Stoy was born on 7 June 1853 at Loretto, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, (calculated from death certificate.)^1,5,6,7

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Samuel Stoy; Household: Samuel Stoy (41), Emma J (39), Peter U (17), Mary M (15), James A (14), Monica A (12), John B (10), Ellen C (8), Eliza J (6), Jonathan A (5), Angeline M (3), Andrew J (5/12), and George W (5/12) (twins), residing in Allegheny Township where Samuel was a farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property at $600. Enumerated two dwellings away were John Douglass and his mother, Monica.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Samuel Stoy; Household: Samuel (50), Anna I (49), John (21), Elen (20), Jane (18), Augustine (15), Matilda (13), Andrew (10), and William (8), residing in Allegheny Township where Samuel was a farmer with real estate valued at $450 and personal property at $400. Enumerated next to Samuel was John Douglass and his mother, Monica.² Jonathan Augustine Stoy appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in his mother's household; he was a farmer; Household: Jane Stoy (60), Gustin (son - 25), Matilda (dau - 23), Andrew (son - 20), and Jacob Will (son - 18), residing in Allegheny Township where Jane was widowed.³

Jonathan married first Ann Rattigan on 8 February 1881.⁸

Jonathan married second Margaret Mullen between 1893 and 1894.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 12 June 1900. Household: Augustine Stoy (44), Margaret (wif - 35), Gussie (dau - 13), Leo (son - 11), Jervin (son - 6), George (son - 3), Russell (son - 10/12), and Harrold (son - 10/12), residing in Gallitzin Township where Augustine was a house carpenter who rented his home.⁴

Jonathan Augustine Stoy died on 23 November 1909 at Ashville Township, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, at age 56 (Geo B Miller of Johnstown, Pennsylvania was informant.)^6,5

Jonathan was buried on 25 November 1909 at St Thomas Cemetery, Gallitzin Township, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania.^6,5

Joseph Stoy was born between 1815 and 1820 at Pennsylvania (based on all census records from 1820-1880.)²

Note - - Joseph Stoy may be a son of John Stoy and Elizabeth Pisel but there is currently insufficient documentation to support this relationship. His marriage in Tuscarawas County supports John and Elizabeth as his parents - there are no other reasonable candidates; however, the 1820 census does not support all the males enumerated, but the 1830 census does. More evidence would be helpful.

Joseph married first Hester Ann Wallick on 7 July 1834 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.⁶

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Wayne Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Joseph Stoy: one male 5-10, one male 20-30 (Joseph), one female <5, and one female 20-30, residing in Perry Township.¹

Joseph married second Rebecca Kintner on 31 October 1849 at Defiance Co, Ohio.^7,2

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 9 September 1850. Household: Joseph Stoy (30), Rebecca (20), Aaron (16), Marion (12), Isaac (9), and Amanda (7), residing in St Joseph Township where Joseph was a farmer with real estate valued at $600.²

Joseph married third Mary Ann Van Wenner on 10 April 1853 at Williams Co, Ohio.^8,3

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 24 July 1860. Household: Joseph Story (47), Mary (40), George (18), Mila (22), Hariet (16), W^m (14), Aaron (25), Isaac (17), Amanda (16), Hester (5), Hannah (3), Perry (9/12), and Calvin (33), residing in St Joseph Township where Joseph was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property at $150.³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Calhoun Co, Michigan, enumerated 3 August 1870. Household: Joseph Story (54), Mary (51), Anna (15), Hannah (11), Calvin (11), Ozerr (10), and Ida (8), residing in Burlington Township where Joseph was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Calhoun Co, Michigan, in the household of Joel Risden; Household: Joel Risden (29), Hester A (wif - 26), Edward J (son - 10/12), Joseph Stoy (67), Mary Ann Stoy (wif - 60), Hannah L Stoy (dau - 23), Calvin P Stoy (son - 20), Ida M Stoy (dau - 18), and Osrow Stoy (grson - 21), residing in Burlington Township where Joel was a farmer.⁵

Joseph applied for a pension 17 Dec 1886 in Michigan based on son Aaron's death in the Civil War (application # 348,049; certificate # 251,910). Aaron had served in Company B, 44th Illinois Infantry.⁹

Joseph Stoy died in 1889.¹⁰

Joseph was buried at Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch Co, Michigan.¹⁰

Joseph Aloysius Stoy was born in March 1888 at Iowa.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cook Co, Illinois, in his parent's household; Household: Edward H Stoy (46), Rosa (wif - 41), Theresa (dau - 15), Aloysius (son - 12), Cecelia (dau - 10), Zita (dau - 7), and Raymund (son - 4), residing at 477 Robey Street, Chicago, where Edward H was a machinist who rented his home.¹

Aloysius Stoy was a graduate of the class of 1903 of the St Charles Borromeo Church, Chicago.³

He was an assistant prefect at the St Charles Borromeo Church, Chicago, in 1905.⁴

Joseph registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1917 in Cook Co, Illinois, where he resided at 2143 Lewis Street, Chicago, and worked as a credit correspondent for Heller & Company. He was single, had his mother as a dependent; medium height, slender build, had dark brown eyes, black hair and was slightly bald.⁵

Joseph married Marjorie Ridpath Mann on 28 October 1918 at Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois.^6,2

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Cook Co, Illinois, enumerated 11 January 1920. Household: Joseph A Stoy (31), Marjorie (wif - 22), and Edward (son - 1/12), residing at 309 41^st Street, Chicago, where Joseph A was a department manager at a furniture company.²

Joseph B Stoy was born on 25 December 1912 at Pennsylvania.^1,3

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Jacob F Stoy (52), Martha J (wif - 49), George P (son - 24), Minnie E (dau - 21), Charles W (son - 18), Andrew E (son - 15), Henry H (son - 13), Joseph B (son - 6), and Conrad E (son - 4&2/12), residing at 663 Union Street, Lancaster, 8^th Ward, where Jacob F was a brick layer who rented his home.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Jacob F Stoy (63), Martha J (wif - 59), Joseph B (son - 17), and Konrad W (son - 14), residing at 254 S Lime Street, Lancaster, 7th Ward, where Jacob F was a laborer at a tobacco warehouse.²

He saw military service in the US Army during WWII - he served from 21 Oct 1942 to 13 May 1943.⁴

Joseph married Kathleen E [-?-].⁴

His Social Security Number was 160-18-8605, issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.³

Joseph B Stoy died on 29 March 1974 at age 61^3,4. He resided in Lancaster, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.³

Joseph was buried at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.^4,5

Joseph Earl Stoy was born on 1 May 1904 at Chehalis, Lewis Co, Washington.^1,5,6

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in his parent's household; Household: Francis M Stoy (43), Laura I (wif - 38), Thomas (son - 18), Archie (son - 16), Robert (son - 14), Helen (dau - 12), Mabel (dau - 10), Marie (dau - 8), Goldie (dau - 7), Joseph (son - 6), Roy (son - 5), Fred (son - 3), and Charles (son - 15/12), residing at 1250 Lewis Street, Chehalis, where Francis M was a laundryman at a city laundry who owned his home free of mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in his parent's household; Household: Francis M Stoy (53), Laura I (wif - 48), Goldie M (dau - 16), Joseph E (son - 14), Roy P (son - 13), Frederick H (son - 12), and Charles M (son - 11), residing on a farm on Grand Avenue, Clark precinct, where Francis M was a laborer at a milk condensery.²

Joseph married first Melba C [-?-] between 1928 and 1929.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, enumerated 14 April 1930. Household: Joseph E Stoy (25) and Melba C (wif - 22), residing at 318-1/2 N Tower Ave, Centralia, where Joseph E was a common laborer at a fruit and produce company who rented his home for $25/month.³

Joseph E Stoy appeared on the California Voter Registration list for Altadena, Los Angeles County, in 1934. He lived at 2095 N Raymond Avenue and was registered as a Republican.⁷

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Benton Co, Oregon, enumerated 18 April 1940. Household: Joseph E Stoy (35), Melba C (wif - 32), and David E (son - 8), residing in Alpine precinct where Joseph E was a boom man at a timber pond (apparently worked for Glenbrook Logging), rented his home for $5/month, had one year of college, worked 25 weeks in 1939 and earned $825.⁴

His Social Security Number was 541-03-8798, issued before 1951 in Oregon.⁵

Joseph married second Edna Mae Watkins on 30 June 1968 at Clark Co, Washington, (both resided in Multnomah County, Oregon.)⁸

Joseph Earl Stoy died on 5 May 1998 at Clackamas Co, Oregon, at age 94 (certificate 98-10653)^9,5. He resided in Portland, Multnomah Co, Oregon, at the time of his death.⁵

Joseph was buried at Wilhelm's Portland Memorial, Portland, Multnomah Co, Oregon.⁶

His obituary stated: "No service will be held for Joseph E Stoy, who died May 5, 1998, at age 95. Mr. Stoy was born May 1, 1903, in Chehalis, Wash. He attended schools in Chehalis and moved to Grants Pass before moving to Portland. He was a salesman for Bristol Silica Co. for 18 years. Survivors include his son, David, whose location is unknown; sister, Goldie Marcott of Scottsdale, Ariz; brother, Chuck of Boise; and former wife, Edna Snively of Portland. . . ."¹⁰

Joseph Graff Stoy was born between 1804 and 1807 at Pennsylvania.^1,2

Note - - Joseph Graff Stoy is listed as a son of Catharine (Graff) Stoy based on residence in Mifflin County - more research on Mifflin County records is needed.



He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 19 September 1850. He was in the household of Mary Marshal and Joseph was age 45 and worked as a silversmith.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 June 1860. He was in the household of Isaiah Coplin, who was an innkeeper, residing in Armagn Township, and Joseph was age 53 and worked as a silversmith.²

Joseph Stoy Jr was born in 1896 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph Stoy Jr died on 31 October 1896 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph was buried on 3 November 1896 at Magnolia Cemetery, Tacony, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph M Stoy was born in December 1853 at Ohio (death record reported birth date of 26 Aug 1850, which is incorrect based on 1850 census as well as 1860 census; tombstone has 1852 as birth date.)^2,5,1,8

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Henry Stoy; Household: Henry Story (34), Sophia (32), Christina (9), Levi T (8), and Joseph M (5), residing in Center Township, enumerated next to brother William.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Henry Stoy; Household: Henry Story (45), Sophia (44), Levi (17), Joseph (15), and Louis (9), residing in Center Township, Bryan post office, where Henry was a farm laborer who had real estate valued at $100 and personal property at $100.³

Joseph married Mary Jane Etchie, daughter of Nicholas Etchie and Clarissa Blair, on 7 April 1875 at Defiance Co, Ohio.^9,10

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, enumerated 14 June 1880. Household: Joseph Stay (25), Mary (wif - 26), and Thos (son - 5), residing in Mark Township where Joseph was a laborer.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Henry Co, Ohio, enumerated 22 June 1900. Household: Joseph Stoy (46), Mary (wif - 47), Emma (dau - 15), and Charly (son - 11), residing in Pleasant Township where Joseph was a farmer who rented his farm.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fulton Co, Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1910. Household: Joseph Stoy (55), Mary J (wif - 35), and Charles (son - 20), residing on Pleasant Street, German Township, where Joseph was a laborer at a tile yard and owned his home free of mortgage.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fulton Co, Ohio, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: Joseph Stoy (65) and Mary J (wif - 66), residing on Park Street, German Township, where Joseph was a day laborer.⁷

Joseph M Stoy died on 31 December 1927 at Eagle Township, Hancock Co, Ohio.¹¹

Joseph was buried on 2 January 1928 at Archbold Cemetery, Archbold, Fulton Co, Ohio.^1,8

Joseph Snyder Stoy was born on 2 February 1857 at Pennsylvania.^4,1 He was baptized on 31 October 1858 at Kensington Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Kensington, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, and was noted as born 2 Feb 1857.⁴

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Dan^l Stoy (40), Mary (40), Washington (14), Daniel (10), Horace (7), and Joseph (3), residing in NE division, 18^th Ward, Kensington post office, where Dan^l was a shipwright who had real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property at $200. Unsure whether Joseph is Levina's child or Mary's.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Daniel Stoy; Household: Daniel Stoy (56), Mary (56), Daniel (19), Joseph (14), and Ella (11), residing at 1245 Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, 18^th Ward - this was a second enumeration of the census. Unsure of Ella's parentage.²

Joseph married first Kate Lutz, daughter of Kate [-?-], circa 1878 (based on birth date of son Horace.)³ Joseph Snyder Stoy appeared on the 1880 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Kate [-?-], his mother-in-law; he was a saw maker; Household: Kate Lutz (45), Jos Stoy (sil - 23), Kate Stoy (dau - 20), and Horace Stoy (grson - 8/12), residing at 1311 Hewson Street, Kensington, where Kate was widowed.³

Joseph appeared in various Philadelphia city directories from 1881-1895, working as a sawmaker. He resided on Hamilton Street, near Tulip, in the Tacony part of Philadelphia and also at 6713 Ditman in Tacony by 1895.^5,6,7,8,9

The family was living on Collar Street, below Girard Avenue in the 18^th Ward, at the time of daughter Rachel's death.¹⁰

He was listed in the 1894 and 1897 Philadelphia city directories as a sawmaker, residing at 6713 Ditman, Tacony.^11,12

Joseph married second Nancy W Howard in 1902 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^13,14

His obituary stated: "STOY - Oct 17, of influenza, JOSEPH S, husband of Nancy Stoy (nee Howard), aged 61. Funeral Sun, 2 p m, 6713 Dittman St, Tacony. Int. private, Magnolia Cem."¹³

Joseph Snyder Stoy died on 17 October 1918 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at age 61¹³. He resided in 6713 Dittman Street, Tacony, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death although the street address is uncertain.¹³

Joseph was buried on 20 October 1918 at Magnolia Cemetery, Tacony, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹³