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Selma M Stoy was born on 16 April 1925 at Ohio.^1,2

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in her parent's household; Household: Frank E Stoy (39), Wilda G (wif - 29), Evelyn I (dau - 17), Dorothy L (dau - 16), Edna E (dau - 14), Marjorie A (dau - 12), and Selma M (dau - 4), residing at 119 Baker Street, Bryan, where Frank E was a laborer in a factory who rented his home for $20/month and had a radio.¹

Selma M Stoy died on 21 June 2005 at age 80.²

Selma was buried on 23 June 2005 at Brown Cemetery, Bryan, Williams Co, Ohio.²

Sevilla Stoy was born in July 1832 at Fayette Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Sevilla married [-?-] Mitchell.²

"In 1903, seventy-five-year-old Azariah Smith also received a proposal of marriage. A friend invited him to her house so she could introduce him to Sevilla Stoy Mitchell, who was seventy-one. After 'some pleasing conversation with her. . . she proposed being sealed to me for time. . . . She not wishing to put it off . . . and wishing to go and get her things, and come back right away.' They were married the next day."³

Sevilla married Azariah Smith on 1 August 1903 at Manti Temple, Manti, Sanpete Co, Utah.²

Sevilla Stoy died on 16 April 1912 at Manti, Sanpete Co, Utah, at age 79.¹

Sevilla was buried on 19 April 1912 at Manti Cemetery, Manti, Sanpete Co, Utah, (lot 19, block 12, plat A.)¹

Her obituary stated: "Mrs Azariah Smith died in this city last week after a long, lingering illness, and the funeral was held from the home last Friday. Sevilla Stoy Mitchel[Mitchell] Smith was born in Pennsylvania, July 17, 1831. She married Azariah Smith, who survives her, in the Manti Temple, August 1, 1903."²

Shaun Michael Stoy was born on 4 September 1986 at Dallas Co, Texas.¹

Shaun Michael Stoy died on 30 December 2010 at Oceanside, San Diego Co, California, at age 24.²

His obituary stated: "Shaun Michael Stoy, 24, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Oceanside, CA. Shaun was born, Thursday, September 04, 1986 in Dallas, TX, to Bobby Wayne Stoy Jr and Mary Kathleen Stoy. Shaun was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Ann Pierce. Shaun is survived by his loving family, wife, Jennifer Michelle Stoy; children, Taylor Blaine Stoy, and Eva Brooklyn Stoy; brother, Kevin Randall Calahan and wife Heather of Cleveland,Texas; sisters, Summer Leanne Wallace and husband Billy of Houston,Texas and Ashley Lynn McKinney-Stoy; grandparents, James and Patricia Berryman, of Willis, Texas and grandfather Bobby Stoy Sr, numerous other loving family and friends. . . ."²

Shaun was buried at Cleveland, Liberty Co, Texas.²

Shirley Vera Stoy was born on 15 February 1926 at California.^1,2

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her parent's household; Household: Walter J Stoy (33), Edna V (wif - 34), Betty D (dau - 7), Phyllis R (dau - 11), Shirley V (dau - 4), and Leondean G Porter (relative - 14), residing at 832 73^rd Street, Los Angeles, where Walter J was a house carpenter who owned his home valued at $4,500 and was marked as a veteran of WWI.¹

Shirley Vera Stoy died on 23 March 1993 at San Bernardino Co, California, at age 67.²

Sidnia H Stoy was born on 20 June 1846 at Ohio.^1,6

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Columbiana Co, Ohio, in the household of John Stoy; 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 $450.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Hillsdale Co, Michigan, enumerated 13 June 1860. Sidney H Stoy (14) was a domestic in the home of Henry E Whipple, Hillsdale village.³

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 8 July 1870. Sidonia Story (24) lived in the household of Jacob Geiger, St Joseph Township, Bryan post office, where she was a school teacher, single, with personal property valued at $150.⁴

Sidnia married William McLain Gillis on 14 November 1872 at Williams Co, Ohio.^7,2

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 14 June 1880. Sidney Fillis (35) lived in the household of Frank Opdycke. She was widowed and was a school teacher.⁵

Sidnia H Stoy died on 25 November 1927 at Little Sisters of the Poor, Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio, at age 81.²

Sidnia was buried on 30 November 1927 at Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier, Williams Co, Ohio.^6,8

Sintha Stoy was born in November 1879 at Indiana.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Noble Co, Indiana, in her parent's household; Household: Edward Stoy (32), Loretta (wif - 16), Sintha (dau - 7/12), and Leonard (son - 11), residing in Ligonier where Edward was a laborer.¹

Sophia Stoy was born in 1885.¹ She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Andrew J Stoy, her uncle; Household: Andrew Sloy (38), Jennie (sis - 30), Sophia (niece - 15), and Edward (neph - 13), residing in Allegheny Township where Andrew was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.²

Susan Stoy was born on 8 October 1760 likely at Lancaster, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, (baptized 25 Oct 1760 at First Reformed Church, Lancaster.)¹

This may be the same person as Susanna Stoy, born 1765, but this Susan may also have died early and the younger Susanna was her namesake.

Susan Stoy was born between 1852 and 1853 at Indiana.²

She 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

She 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

Susan married James Ireland.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of DeKalb Co, Indiana, in her 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

Susan Stoy was born between 1865 and 1866 at Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; she worked in a cotton mill; Household: Peter Stoy (63), Rebecca (wif - 51), William (son - 19), and Sue (dau - 15), residing in Lancaster 9^th Ward where Peter was a brick maker.²

Susanna Stoy was born on 22 July 1765 at Pennsylvania (based on obituary calculation.)^1,2,3

Susanna married John Michael Shawk circa 1795 (estimate based on birth of son Charles.)⁴

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fairfield Co, Ohio, enumerated 22 July 1850. Household: Susan Shawk (84), Charles S (42, physician), Elisabeth Stephner (67), residing in Lancaster city where Susan had real estate valued at $8600.¹

Susanna left a will on 15 May 1856 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio, wherein she left 160 acres in Fairfield County to son William H Shawk contingent on his paying to her son John Michael Shawk $100. She left to her son Charles S Shawk personal property and clothing. To her daughter Caroline Woodruff she left land in the city of Lancaster. To John Michael Shawk she left two tracts of 80 acres and 40 acres in Fairfield County. She appointed son Charles as executor. Signed by Geo Sanderson and Gottlieb Steinman. A codicil was added 21 Apr 1857 to give property to the heirs of her son William who was recently deceased.⁵

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fairfield Co, Ohio, enumerated 12 July 1860. Household: Susannah Shawk (95, widow), Caroline Woodruff (55, widow), Henry Young (16, day laborer), Elizabeth Stiffey (70, domestic), and William E Barker (26, attorney). Susannah had real estate valued at $9000 and personal property at $200.²

Susanna Stoy died on 5 October 1863 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio, at age 98.^4,3,6

Susanna was buried at Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio, (section A4.)³

Her estate was probated on 15 October 1863 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio.⁵

Her obituary stated: "On the 5th inst, in this city, Mrs Susanna Shawk, daughter of Rev Dr Stoy, and consort of Dr John M Shawk, sr, dec, born July 23d, 1765, aged 98 years, 2 months, and 13 days. She was called to suffer much, but bore it with Christian resignation. She was the mother of ten children, and from her earliest years was a zealous member of the German Reformed Church, in which faith she lived and died. As the ripe shock of grain ready for garner, she was 'gathered to her fathers' at an advanced age, full of years and full of honor. 'Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his saints.' -- The faded flower of earth Shall bloom again in heaven."⁶

Susanna Stoy was born between 1806 and 1807 at Pennsylvania.¹

Note - - Susanna Stoy is listed as a daughter of John Stoy and Elizabeth Pisel based on Stoy neighbors in censuses in both Tuscarawas County and Williams County, as well as several family trees; however, cannot explain presence of Elizabeth Swift in 1850 census and have no direct records to establish parentage.

Susanna married Daniel Croyle on 30 June 1831 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.⁵

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, in the household of Daniel Croyle; Household: Daniel Crill (43), Susanna (43), John (18), Elizabeth (17), Jacob (16), Sarah (15), Mary (12), and Elizabeth Swift (76), residing in Waynew Township where Daniel was a farmer and enumerated next to the household of Elizabeth Stoy (Susanna's mother.)¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Daniel Croyle; Household: Dan^l Croyl (53), Susan (53), John (28), and Jacob (25), residing in Center Township where Dan^l was a farmer with real estate valued at $800 and personal property at $250.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Daniel Croyle; Household: Daniel Croyl (63), Susanna (62), and Jacob (36), residing in Center Township, Bryan post office, where Daniel was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property at $300, enumerated four dwellings from William Stoy, brother of Susanna.³ Susanna Stoy appeared on the 1880 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Jacob D Croyle; she was widowed; Household: Jacob Croyl (46) and Susan A Croyl (mother - 71), residing in Center Township where Jacob was a farmer and was single.⁴

Thaddeus S Stoy was born between 1811 and 1812 at Georgia.⁶

Thaddeus married Anna M Winter, daughter of Anna [-?-], on 9 May 1835 at Richmond Co, Georgia.¹

Thaddeus S 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.²

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Thad S Stoy: one male <5, two males 15-20, one male 20-30 (Thad S) and one female 20-30, residing in Augusta 5^th Ward with one person engaged in commerce.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Thadeus Stoy: one male <5, one male 20-30 (Thadeus), and one female 20-30, residing in Augusta with one person engaged in commerce and one slave in the household. This was a second enumeration of the census.⁴

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, enumerated 28 August 1850. 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.⁵

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 6 June 1860. Household: Thadeous S Stoy (48), Anna M (43), Lula (13), Henry R (10), and Osgood A (4), residing in Atlanta 1^st Ward where Thadeous S was a bookbinder.⁶

Thelma Doris Stoy was born on 14 December 1917 at Indiana.^2,4

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hempstead Co, Arkansas, in her parent's household; Household: Clarence Stoy (24), Joeanna (wif - 25), and Doris (dau - 2&0/12), residing in Ozan Township where Clarence was a farmer.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of San Diego Co, California, in her parent's household; Household: Clarence R Stoy (24), Johanna (wif - 26), Doris (dau - 12), Donald (son - 9), and Joe V Alford (roomer - 18), residing at 410 North Hill Street (rear), where Clarence R was a "signal maintainer" for a steam railroad.³

Theodore R Stoy was born on 11 November 1902 at Pennsylvania.^1,4

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Austin James Stoy (47), Emma C (wif - 42), Cella C (dau - 20), Theodore (son - 7), and [?] Lillian (dau - 3), residing in Stoystown borough where Austin James was a house carpenter who owned his home free of mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Austin Stoy (56), Eva (wif - 50), Theodore (son - 17), and Bista (dau - 13), residing in Stoystown borough where Austin was a stone mason.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 12 April 1930. Theadore R Stoy (25) boarded in the home of Jacob Eschrich in Quemahoning Township. He was a laborer in a coal mine and was single.³

His Social Security Number was 208-09-6055, issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.⁴

Theodore R Stoy died in May 1982 at age 79⁴. He resided in Colver, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.⁴

Theresa Stoy was born in January 1885 at Iowa.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cook Co, Illinois, in her 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

Theresa Stoy was a graduate of the class of 1910 of the St Charles Borromeo Church, Chicago, and was noted as "becoming religious."²

Thomas Stoy was born on 10 October 1830 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^3,1,4 He was baptized on 4 November 1833 at Kensington Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Kensington, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.³

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Daniel Stoy (48), Margaret (44), Thomas (20), Ann (17), Cathrin (15), Mary (9), Henry (5), and Margaret (11/12), residing in Kensington 4^th Ward where Daniel was a cordwainer.¹

Thomas married Elizabeth Whelan, daughter of Patrick Whelan and Mary Brady.^2,5

He appeared in the 1858 Philadelphia city directory as a huckster on Sarah Street above Queen [Kensington]. A huckster was "a retailer of small articles, esp. a peddler of fruits and vegetables; hawker."⁶

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 27 June 1860. Household: Thomas Stoy (26), Eliza (24), Daniel (3), and Mary Whelan (domestic servant - 19), residing in SW division, 18^th Ward where Thomas was a fisherman.²

At time of death, he was married, residing on Shackamaxon Street, below Allen, in the 18^th Ward, and his occupation was fisherman.⁴

Thomas Stoy died on 21 April 1861 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at age 30.^4,5

Thomas was buried on 24 April 1861 at Hanover Street Burial Ground, Kensington, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

Thomas Stoy was born on 24 December 1805 at Pennsylvania.^3,1 He was baptized on 19 February 1806 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (Rev William White presided.)¹

Thomas married Ann [-?-] circa 1828.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Thomas Stoy: one male 5-10, one male 30-40 (Thomas), one female <5, one female 5-10, one female 10-15, and one female 30-40, residing in New Albany city with one person engaged in manufactures and trades.²

He appeared in the Philadelphia city directories for 1847, 1848 and 1849, listed as a ship joiner and residing on Bedord above Crown in Kensington.^4,5,6

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 6 August 1850. 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 $1,000.³

Thomas Stoy died before 1858 (based on wife's appearance as widow in 1858 city directory.)

Thomas Henry Stoy was born on 30 April 1876 at Defiance Co, Ohio.^6,1,2

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; Household: Joseph Stay (25), Mary (wif - 26), and Thos (son - 5), residing in Mark Township where Joseph was a laborer.¹

Thomas married B Pearl Wyatt, daughter of Daniel Wyatt and Susan B Beaty, on 3 June 1899 at Auburn, DeKalb Co, Indiana.²

He saw military service when he enlisted 11 Dec 1901 in the US Army at Wayne, Indiana; served in Headquarters Company. He was born in Farmer, Defiance County, Indiana, age 25, working as a clerk; 5'-4&3/4", ruddy complexion, had brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was discharged 10 Dec 1904 at the Presidio, San Francisco, California. He received a pension beginning in 1911 and continuing until at least 1923 - he had served in the Hospital Corps and had a disease of the lungs according to his pension record.^7,8

Thomas married Jennie Marie [-?-], daughter of [-?-] Brooker and [-?-] Kane, between 1902 and 1903.^4,5

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cook Co, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1910. Household: Thomas Stoy (33) and Jennie M (wif - 32), residing at 2556 Thomas Street, Chicago 15^th Ward, where Thomas was a stock keeper for ladies waists who rented his home.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Cook Co, Illinois, enumerated 9 January 1920. Household: Thomas Stoy (43) and Jennie (wif - 42), residing at 4129 Richmond Street, Chicago, 27^th Ward, where Thomas was a buyer of silk waists and owned his home free of mortgage.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 9 April 1930. Household: Thomas Stoy (53) and Jennie M (wif - 52), residing at 1211&1/2 Serrano Avenue, Los Angeles, where Thomas had no occupation listed, rented his home for $35/month and had a radio.⁵

Thomas Henry Stoy died on 11 November 1949 at San Francisco Co, California, at age 73.⁶

Thomas was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co, California.⁹

Thomas J Stoy was born in September 1849 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; 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

Thomas Jefferson Stoy was born on 15 January 1891 at Texas (twin of Robert Lee.)^1,5

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Kaufman Co, Texas, in his parent's household; Household: Francis M Stoy (59), Mary W (wif - 45), Arthur M (son - 23), Geo W (son - 20), Annie Lee (dau - 18), Harry M (son - 15), G Cleveland (son - 11), A Thurmond (son - 11), Thos Jefferson (son - 9), Robert Lee (son - 9), Agnes R (dau - 7), and Marion W (son - 5), residing in justice precinct 3, where Francis M was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Kaufman Co, Texas, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer; Household: Frank M Stoy (69), Mary W (wif - 55), Arthur M (son - 33), Harry M (son - 25), Cleveland (son - 21), Allen G (son - 21), Thomas J (son - 19), Robert L (son - 19), Agnes R (dau - 17), and Marion W (son - 15), residing on Rosehill Road in justice precinct 3, where Frank M was a truck farmer on his own account and owned his farm free of mortgage.²

Thomas married Minnie B [-?-].³

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1917 in Terrell, Kaufman Co, Texas, where he lived and was a farmer. He was married, medium height, slender, had light blue eyes and black hair.⁵ He was listed in the WWI draft registration record of Robert Edwin Lee Stoy on 5 June 1917; where he resided on RFD 2, Terrell, and was a farmer for Tom Stoy. He was single, tall, stout, had blue eyes and dark brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Kaufman Co, Texas, enumerated 16 February 1920. Household: Thomas J Stoy (28), Minnie B (wif - 35), Winnie L (dau - 1&4/12), and Arthur M (son - 2/12), residing on Rosehill Road, South Terrell, where Thomas J was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Kaufman Co, Texas, enumerated 9 April 1930. 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.⁴

Thomas Jefferson Stoy died on 17 June 1946 at Dallas Co, Texas, at age 55.⁷

Thomas Lee Stoy was born on 9 April 1925 at Washington.^1,3

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Daviess Co, Kentucky, in his parent's household; Household: Thomas W Stoy (39), Edna (wif - 35), Thomas (son - 5), and Richard (son - 3&4/12), residing on Leitchfield Road, Uppertown [part of Owensboro], where Thomas W was a superintendent of a concrete plant who rented his home for $40/month and had no radio; he was marked as a veteran.¹ He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in his mother's household; he had completed eighth grade; Household: Edna Stoy (45), Thomas L (son - 15), Richard (son - 13), and James (son - 7), residing at 8913 Dorrington, Beverly Hill Township, where Edna was manager of a household equipment concern who owned her home valued at $3,100, had completed four years of high school, worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $1,200 (crossed out.)²

He saw military service after his enlistment 26 Jun 1944 at Fort Macarthur, San Pedro, California. He was born in Washington and resided in Los Angeles County; had three years of high school and was single without dependents.⁴

Mrs Edna M Stoy appeared in the California Register of Voters for 1946 and 1948, residing at 8913 Dorrington Avenue, West Hollywood precinct 6. At the same address was Thomas L Stoy, her son.⁵

His Social Security Number was 560-26-2277, issued before 1951 in California.³

Thomas Lee Stoy died on 22 January 1967 at Los Angeles Co, California, at age 41 (mother's maiden name was transcribed as "Roswell")^3,6. He resided in Lancaster, Los Angeles Co, California, at the time of his death.³

Thomas was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co, California.⁷

Thomas Levi Stoy was born in August 1852 at Ohio.^4,1

As of 1853, Thomas Levi Stoy was also known as Levi T Stoy.

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.¹ Thomas Levi Stoy appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of Henry Stoy; he was a farm laborer; 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 $100.²

Thomas married first A Jennie Reese, daughter of Harmon Reese, on 3 September 1876 at Williams Co, Ohio.⁷

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, enumerated 16 June 1880. Thos Stoy (27) resided in the home of J J Russ, druggist, in Mark Center village. Thos was a laborer and was marked as married.³

Thomas married second Ellen Mitchell on 3 February 1881 at Defiance Co, Ohio.⁸

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, enumerated 8 June 1900. 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.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Defiance Co, Ohio, enumerated 13 May 1910. 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.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Ingham Co, Michigan, enumerated 8 January 1920. 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.⁶

Thomas Meade Stoy was born on 18 September 1890 at Ashville, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Peter Uriah Stoy, his uncle; Household: Peter Stoy (58), Jennie (wif - 51), and Mead (neph - 10), residing in Dean Township, Ashville, where Peter was a sawyer for a mill who rented his home.² Thomas Meade Stoy appeared on the 1910 federal census of Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of George Morgan Stoy, his cousin; 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.³

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1917 in Ashville Borough, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, where he lived and worked as a coal miner for the Altoon Coal & Coke Company. He had a wife and two children; medium height, medium build, had grey eyes and light brown hair.⁴

Thomas Meade Stoy died in 1941.⁵

Thomas was buried at St Michael's Cemetery, Loretto, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania.⁵

Thomas William Stoy was born on 2 March 1892 at Cabool, Texas Co, Missouri.⁵

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in his parent's household; Household: F M Stoy (33), Belle (wif - 28), Walter (son - 9), Thomas (son - 8), Archie (son - 6), Robert (son - 3), Helen (dau - 2), Mabel (dau - 1), and Maggie Coleman (serv - 17), residing at 1^st Street and SW McFadden Avenue, Chehalis, where F M was a grocer who owned his home with a mortgage - he was enumerated next to his mother, Eliza.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in his parent's household; he was a laborer at a laundry; 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.²

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1917 in Lewis Co, Washington, where he lived and worked as a surveyor (rodman) for Lincoln Creek Logging Company in Galvin. He was single; medium build, had light blue eyes and light brown hair. He had served in the Navy as an ordinary seamon for one year and ten months.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Grays Harbor Co, Washington, enumerated 8 January 1920. Thomas W Stoy (28), single, at the fire station on Market Street, was single and worked as a fireman for the city.³

Thomas married Edna Mable Rowswell, daughter of Frank Rowswell and Edith Mable Pardee, on 18 June 1921 at Centralia, Lewis Co, Washington, (Rev E Burton presided; both resided in Centralia at the time of their marriage and Thomas was a concrete worker; witnesses were Aletta Rowswell of Centralia and James Lane of Forest Grove, Oregon.)⁷

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Daviess Co, Kentucky, enumerated 15 April 1930. Household: Thomas W Stoy (39), Edna (wif - 35), Thomas (son - 5), and Richard (son - 3&4/12), residing on Leitchfield Road, Uppertown [part of Owensboro], where Thomas W was a superintendent of a concrete plant who rented his home for $40/month and had no radio; he was marked as a veteran.⁴

Thomas W Stoy was registered as a voter in 1932 in Los Angeles County, California, residing at 8980 Lloyd Place - he was registered as a Democrat and his spouse was at the same address.⁸

Thomas William Stoy died on 24 June 1934 at Hollywood, Los Angeles Co, California, at age 42.⁹

Thomas Wilson Stoy was born on 6 March 1897 at Leitchfield, Grayson Co, Kentucky.⁵

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Grayson Co, Kentucky, in his parent's household; Household: Henry W Stay (50), Susan L (wif - 38), Annie E (dau - 17), David F (son - 16), Artie C (dau - 11), Hardin W (dau - 5), Thomas M W (son - 3), Marth Denees (hired - 31), Amamda Band (sil - 46), India Band (niece - 18), John Ward (hired - 36), Charls Heyser (boarder - 43), and Fred Wallice (boarder - ?), residing in Leitchfield where Henry W was a lawyer who owned his home free of mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Grayson Co, Kentucky, in his parent's household; Household: Henry W Stoy (60), Susan L (wif - 47), Annie E (dau - 27), Artie C (dau - 21), Frances (dau - 15), Thomas M W (son - 13), and Nell (dau - 2), residing on Chestnut Street, Leitchfield, where Henry W was a lawyer on his own account who owned his home free of mortgage.²

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1918 in Seattle, Washington, where he lived at 1916 9th Avenue West and worked at Skinner & Eddy [shipyard]. He named Susan L Stoy, mother, as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and light brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of King Co, Washington, in his mother's household; Household: Susan A Stoy (58), Annie E (dau - 36), Artie C (dau - 29), Frances (dau - 24), Thomas W (son - 22), and Nell S (dau - 12), residing at 3 Howe Street, Seattle, where Susan A was widowed and owned her home with a mortgage.³

Thomas married Isabella Brucker on 5 January 1923 at Marin Co, California, (license date - both were of San Francisco.)⁶

Thomas W Stoy was registered as a voter in 1924 in Oakland, Alameda County, California, residing at 1817 Brush Street and working as a clerk - he was registered as a Republican and his wife was at the same address.⁷

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Sonoma Co, California, enumerated 11 April 1930. Household: Thomas W Stoy (33), Isabella (wif - 30), Thomas W (son - 2&6/12), and Harold Holcomb (stepson - 14), residing at 1116 Rutledge Street, Santa Rosa, where Thomas W was a hardware merchant who rented his home for $22/month and had a radio.⁴

Thomas Wilson Stoy died on 29 April 1973 at Sonoma Co, California, at age 76.⁸

Thomas was buried at Odd Fellows Lot Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co, California.⁹

Thomas Wilson Stoy Jr was born on 12 September 1927 at Sonoma Co, California.^2,1,3

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Sonoma Co, California, in his parent's household; Household: Thomas W Stoy (33), Isabella (wif - 30), Thomas W (son - 2&6/12), and Harold Holcomb (stepson - 14), residing at 1116 Rutledge Street, Santa Rosa, where Thomas W was a hardware merchant who rented his home for $22/month and had a radio.¹

His Social Security Number was 569-22-5051, issued before 1951 in California.³

Thomas Wilson Stoy Jr died on 3 April 2001 at age 73³. He resided in Houston, Harris Co, Texas, at the time of his death.³

Timothy L Stoy was born between 1845 and 1846 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.¹

Timothy L is most likely a grandson of John Stoy and Elizabeth Pisel but his parents are not yet known.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, in the household of Elizabeth Pisel; Household: Elizabeth Stoy (63), Daniel (30), Margarett (23), Elijah (16), and Timothy L (4), residing in Wayne Township.¹

Ulrick Stoy was born before 1733 (based on being at least age 21 when he took the oath of naturalization.)

He was of Berks County on 10 Apr 1754 when he was naturalized. Since he was naturalized, he was not born in the Colonies and was an immigrant - his parents and country of origin are unknown.¹

Ulysses Grant Stoy was born in December 1863 at Indiana.^1,3

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Daviess Co, Indiana, in the household of Abraham F Stoy; Household: Abraham Stoy (28), Sarah (29), Grant (6), George (4), William S (3), and Alice (11/12), residing in Madison Township, Clarksburg post office, where Abraham was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property at $500.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Daviess Co, Indiana, in his parent's household; Household: Abraham F Stoy (38), Sarah (wif - 39), Grant (son - 16), George M (son - 14), Wm S (son - 11), and Alice A (dau - 10), residing in Madison Township where Abraham F was a farmer.²

Ulysses married Clara E Casey on 1 January 1888 at Daviess Co, Indiana.^3,7

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Daviess Co, Indiana, enumerated 20 June 1900. Household: Eulisas G Stoy (36), Clary E (wif - 32), Laura I (dau - 9), Hamon H (son - 7), and Mont E (son - 4), residing in Van Buren Township where Eulisas G was a coal operator who owned his farm free of mortgage.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Jennings Co, Indiana, enumerated 21 April 1910. Household: Grant Stoy (46), Clara (wif - 42), Laura (dau - 19), Mount (son - 14), and Neva (dau - 5), residing on Scipio Pike, Center Township, where Grant was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hempstead Co, Arkansas, enumerated 6 February 1920. Household: Ulysses Stoy (56), Clara (wif - 52), Neva (dau - 15), Mount (son - 24), and Sarah (mother -78), residing in Ozan Township where Ulysses was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hempstead Co, Arkansas, enumerated 25 April 1930. Household: U G Stoy (66) and Clara (wif - 62), residing in Ozan Township where U G was a manager of a dairy farm who owned his farm free of mortgage - he was enumeratd next to Herman Stoy.⁶

Ulysses Grant Stoy died on 4 March 1936 at Hempstead Co, Arkansas, at age 72.⁸

Ulysses was buried at Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Hempstead Co, Arkansas.⁹

Ulysses J Stoy was born on 13 September 1941 at Hope, Hempstead Co, Arkansas.¹

Ulysses J Stoy died on 16 October 2010 at Hope, Hempstead Co, Arkansas, at age 69.¹

His obituary stated: "Mr U J Stoy 69 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Hope, Arkansas. U J was born September 13, 1941 in Hope, Arkansas to Herman and Beulah Davis Stoy. He was retired from Meyers Bakery with 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and three infant daughters. Mr Stoy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Opal Stoy of Hope, Arkansas; one daughter, Tanya Stoy Wilson of Hope, Arkansas; two grandsons, James and Ben Wilson and a great host of friends and relatives. . . ."¹

Ulysses was buried at Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Hempstead Co, Arkansas.¹

Unnamed Stoy was born on 27 January 1873 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Unnamed Stoy died on 28 January 1873 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Unnamed was buried on 29 January 1873 at Palmer Street Burying Ground, Kensington, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Valentine J Stoy was born on 13 February 1918 at Michigan.^1,3

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Clinton Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; Household: William Stoy (42), Anna (wif - 26), and Valentine (son - 1), residing in Riley Township where William was a farmer who owned his farm.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Clinton Co, Michigan, in his father's household; Household: Will J Stoy (52), Alvina L (wif - 41), Valentine J (son - 12), and Paule J (dau - 21), residing in Riley Township where Will J was a carpenter who owned his home valued at $3,000 and had a radio [Paule J was the daughter of Alvina L by an earlier marriage].²

Valentine married Mildred E [-?-] on 8 November 1941.⁴

His Social Security Number was 362-26-2385, issued before 1951 in Michigan.³

Valentine J Stoy died on 29 August 1984 at Riley Township, Clinton Co, Michigan, at age 66^5,3. He resided in St Johns, Clinton Co, Michigan, at the time of his death.³

Valentine was buried at Mount Rest Cemetery, St Johns, Clinton Co, Michigan.⁶

Vernie L Stoy was born between 1906 and 1907 at Kansas.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, in her parent's household; 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.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chautauqua Co, Kansas, in her parent's household; 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.²

Viola Stoy was born between 1912 and 1913 at Washington.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in her mother's household; Household: Irene Major (27), Viola Stoy (dau - 7) and Charles Stoy (son - 5), residing at 420 East Maple, Centralia, where Irene rented her home and was divorced - she lived in the home of C C Elkey.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of King Co, Washington, enumerated 10 April 1930. Viola Stoy (17) was a lodger in the home of Burnie F Reelaford, residing in Seattle.³

Viola Annie Stoy was born on 30 January 1890 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^1,2

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: Chas H Stoy (55), Mrs Laura (wif - 30), Irene (dau - 12), Viola (dau - 10), Florence (dau - 7), Laura (dau - 3), and Dollie Medley (cook - 18), residing at 3942 Pine Street, Philadelphia, 27^th Ward, where Chas H was a merchant who rented his home.¹

Viola Annie Stoy died on 8 April 1903 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, at age 13.³

Viola was buried on 11 April 1903 at American Mechanics Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (the burial notation states "Woodland to Mechanics Cemetery" and the American Mechanics Cemetery is defunct.)⁴

Viola M Stoy was born in April 1875 at Georgia.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in her parent's household; Household: Joseph M Stoy (29), Ida E (wif - 25), Viola M (dau - 5), and Walter Cameron (bil - 10), residing at 12 Miller Street, Augusta, where Joseph M was a bookkeeper.¹ She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in her parent's household; she was a school teacher; Household: J M Story (49), Ida E (wif - 45), Viola M (dau - 25), Harry E (son - 12), Julian C (son - 8), and Effie G (dau - 6), residing at 324 Walker Street, Augusta, where J M was a bookkeeper who owned his home with a mortgage.²

Violet M Stoy was born on 13 December 1913 at Pennsylvania.^1,3

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: Edward T Stoy (33), Matilda G (wif - 31), Violet M (dau - 6), Edward L (son - 3&11/12), and Barba Schoukens (mil - 55), residing at 3761 East Darien Street, Philadelphia, 43^rd Ward, where Edward T was a milk salesman who rented his home.²

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

Violet M Stoy died on 5 February 1976 at age 62.³

Violet was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania.³

Virgil Freddy Stoy was born on 12 August 1927 at Oklahoma.^1,3 He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Osage Co, Oklahoma, in the household of George S Stoy, his grandfather; Household: George S Stoy (64), Rosie (wif - 51), Lena B (dau - 18), Nealy (son - 29), Fred (son - 27), Gladys (dil - 25), Charles G (grson - 11/12), George T (son - 21), Mable (dil - 19), Virgil (grson - 2), Alva (son - 20), Paul (son - 25), and Glen (son - 20), residing on Chaugauqua Highway, Caney Township, where Geogre S was a farmer who rented his farm.¹

His Social Security Number was 512-22-8862, issued before 1951 in Kansas.³

Virgil Freddy Stoy died on 2 March 1985 at Los Angeles Co, California, at age 57.^2,4,3

Virgil was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California.⁴

Virginia Stoy was born in December 1897 at Indiana.^2,3

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, in her parent's household; Household: Lewis A Stoy (29), Maggie (wif - 28), Carrie E (dau - 9), Edmond A (son - 8), Virginia (dau - 2), and Mary A (dau - 10/12), residing at 1112 Elm Street, New Albany, where Lewis A was an insurance agent who rented his home.²

Virginia Stoy died on 4 November 1902 at New Albany, Floyd Co, Indiana, at age 4.^3,1

Virginia was buried at Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co, Indiana.⁴

Virginia Stoy was born on 26 December 1918 at Ohio.^1,3

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hillsdale Co, Michigan, in her parent's household; Household: Raymond S Stoy (28), Gladys (wif - 29), Pauline M (dau - 5), Carlton W (son - 3), Frances A (dau - 2), and Virginia (dau - 1), residing in Camden Township where Raymond S was a farmer who owned his farm.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in her parent's household; Household: Ray S Stoy (38), Gladys (wif - 39), Pauline (dau - 15), Carleton (son - 13), Frances (dau - 12), Virginia (dau - 11), Royce (son - 9), Ellsworth (son - 6), Madalyn (dau - 4), and Robert (son - 1&11/12), residing on South Pleasant Street, Montpelier, where Ray S was a brakeman for a steam railroad and owned his home valued at $2,200 and had a radio.²

Virginia married Leonard J Cogswell.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 290-16-5292, issued before 1951 in Ohio.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Frances Adel Stoy, as her sister, on 11 February 1995; "Frances A Steffes, 77. . . died Friday, Feb 10, 1995 at her home. Mrs Steffes was born Nov 18, 1917, the daughter of Gladys L (Taylor) and Raymond Z[sic] Stoy. She retired in 1980 after 15 years working for Edgerton Metals in die cast quality control. Her husband, Basil, preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are four daughters and six sons, including: Ms Agnes Stoker, Edon; Mrs Joseph (Barbara) Shankster, Edon; Mrs Ronald (Nancy) Risedorph, Kendallville, Ind; Mrs Dale (Loretta) Anders, Bryan; and sons Raymond, Hoagland, Ind; Tony (and wife Barbara), Hogland, Ind; C Joseph, Edon; Richard (and Sally), Blakeslee; John J, Edon; George (and Barbara), Edgerton; and Sam (and Barbara), Edon. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and four brothers, including: Mrs Howard (Pauline) Stahler, Edon; Virginia Cogswell, Montpelier; Carl and Royce Stoy, both of Montpelier, Ellsworth Stoy, of New Albany, Ind, and Robert Stoy of Edon. She was preceded in death by a son, Clarence R, a brother, William Stoy, a sister, Bonnie Stoy and seven grandchildren. . . ."⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Carlton W Stoy, as his sister, on 27 October 1998; "Carlton W Stoy 82, died Sunday at home. Born in Montpelier, he was a Williams County road superintendent, retiring in 1982 after 25 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Rosella E; four sons, Norman, Gerald "Jerry," Ron and Kim, all of Montpelier; a daughter, Diane Stoy of Montpelier; two sisters, Pauline Stahler of Edon and Virginia Cogswell of Montpelier; two brothers, Royce "Bud" of Montpelier and Ellsworth of New Albany, Ind; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. . . ."⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Royce Leroy "Bud" Stoy, as his sister, on 23 May 2002; "Royce L 'Bud' Stoy, 80, died Wednesday at Harborside Healthcare, Bryan. Born in Camden, Mich, he retired from ARO, Bryan, as a machinist. He was a Merchant Marine veteran. His wife, Alice M, died in 1966. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Malone of Montpelier; a brother, Ellsworth "Oop" of New Albany; a sister, Virginia Cogswell of Montpelier; and a granddaughter, Kellie Willis of Montpelier. . . ."⁷. She resided in Montpelier, Williams Co, Ohio, at the time of her death.³

Virginia Stoy died on 26 July 2002 at age 83.³

Virginia E Stoy was born in November 1899 at Pennsylvania.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in her 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

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Franklin Co, Kentucky, in her parent's household; 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 She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Mary Eleanor Stoy, her aunt; Household: Mary E Flick (69), Frank W Stoy (bro - 51), Virginia E Stoy (niece - 20), Charles B Stoy (nephew - 17), and Margaret L Stoy (niece - 13), residing in Beallsville Borough where Mary E was widowed and owned her farm free of mortgage.³

Virginia I Stoy was born between 1921 and 1922 at Kansas.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Greenwood Co, Kansas, in her parent's household; Household: James W Stoy (33), Dorthy E (wif - 25), Virginia I (dau - 8), and Walter D (son - 6), residing in Madison Township where James W was a pumper in an oil field.¹

Vivian M Stoy was born between 1911 and 1912 at Indiana.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Steuben Co, Indiana, in her parent's household; Household: Don L Stoy (27), Lolo (wif - 26), Vivian (dau - 8), Garnett (son - 6), and William H (fath - 73), residing in York Township where Don L was a farmer.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Steuben Co, Indiana, in her parent's household; Household: Don L Stoy (37), Lola M (wif - 37), Vivian M (dau - 18), and Garnett D (son - 16), residing on Ray Road, Fremont Township, where Don L was a farmer who owned his home and had a radio.²

Walter Daniel Stoy was born on 28 February 1910 at Pennsylvania.^2,1

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; Household: Charles Stoy (28), Anna (wif - 22), Ella (dau - 4), Mabel (dau - 3), Charles (son - 2), and Walter (son - 1&3/12), residing at 272 East Main Street, Norristown, where Charles was a moulder for a plumbing supply company and who rented his home.¹ He was baptized on 27 July 1910 at Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Eagleville, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania.²

Walter Daniel Stoy died on 6 August 1910 at Pennsylvania.³

Walter Eugene Stoy was born on 2 September 1865 at Indiana.^4,8

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, in the household of Peter Raymond Stoy; Household: Peter R Stoy (45), Elen J (39), Minnie E (15), Lewis R (13), William H (10), Frank M (7), Walter E (4), Raymond P (2), and Mary E Myers (22), residing in New Albany where Peter R was a hardware merchant who owned real estate valued at $19,000 and personal property at $35,000.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Floyd Co, Indiana, in his parent's household; Household: Peter R Stoy (56), A J (wif - 48), Edward B (son - 27), Minnie A (dau - 25), Lewis R (son - 23), Frank M (son - 18), Walter A (son - 15), Raymond P (son - 12), Julie E (dau - 9), Ella (dau - 7), and Jennie Grainger (serv - 22), residing in New Albany where Peter R was a manager of a rolling mill.³

Walter was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Lamda Chapter, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He graduated with an A.B. in 1886 and in 1913 was working with American Sheet and Tin Plate Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.⁹

Walter married Mary Vance Guthrie, daughter of E Guthrie and R Russell, on 20 April 1892 at Indianapolis, Macon Co, Indiana.^10,8,4

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Muskegon Co, Michigan, enumerated 7 June 1900. Household: Walter E Stoy (34), May G (wif - 28), Mary M (dau - 6), Edmond G (son - 1), and Katherine Flickema (serv - 14), residing at 188 South Terrace Street, Muskegon, 5^th Ward, where Walter E was a bookkeeper and rented his home.⁴

He was living in Pittsburgh in 1905.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 18 April 1910. Household: Walter E Stoy (38), Mary G (wif - 35), Mary N (dau - 16), Edward G (son - 11), Peter W Faust (boarder - 30), and Anna C Bruce (boarder - 22), residing at 228 Ophelia Street, Pittsburgh, 4^th Ward, where Walter E was a clerk in a mill.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 16 January 1920. Household: Walter E Stoy (51), Mary G (wif - 48), and Edward G (son - 20), residing at 325 Melwood Street, Pittsburgh, 5^th Ward, where Walter E was a clerk for a tin plate company.⁶

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 14 April 1930. Household: Walter E Stoy (64) and Mary G (wif - 57), residing at 5523 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 7^th Ward, where Walter E was an order clerk for a sheet & tin plate company, rented his home for $95/month and had a radio.⁷

Walter Eugene Stoy died on 13 September 1955 at Pinellas Co, Florida, at age 90.^8,11

Walter was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, Florida.⁸

Walter J Stoy was born on 18 June 1896 at Bryan, Williams Co, Ohio.^6,2,1,7,8

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; Household: William J Stoy (46), Cynthia E (wif - 43), Maud B (dau - 21), George F (son - 19), Blanche D (dau - 17), Florence M (dau - 15), Franklin E (son - 10), and Walter J (son - 3), residing in Center Township where William J was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in the household of William J Stoy; Household: William A Stoy (55), Cinthey E (wif - 53), and Walter G (son - 18), residing at 233 N Portland Street, Bryan, where William A was a farmer who owned his home free of mortgage.³

Walter married Edna Vera Miller, daughter of John F Miller and Harriet Wilson, on 18 August 1917 at Monroe, Monroe Co, Michigan, (he resided in Bryan, Ohio, and she in Edgerton, Ohio.)¹

He saw military service in WWI after he enlisted 2 Jun 1918 at the Columbus Barracks in Columbus, Ohio. He was honorably discharged 22 Jul 1919.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: Walter Stoy (23), Edna (wif - 25), Leandine (dau - 3&4/12), and Phyllis (dau - 1&4/12), residing at 126 Center Street, Bryan, where Walter was a sample maker for a sheet metal shop.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 12 April 1930. Household: Walter J Stoy (33), Edna V (wif - 34), Betty D (dau - 7), Phyllis R (dau - 11), Shirley V (dau - 4), and Leondean G Porter (relative - 14), residing at 832 73^rd Street, Los Angeles, where Walter J was a house carpenter who owned his home valued at $4,500 and was marked as a veteran of WWI.⁵

Walter J Stoy arrived at Halifax Nova Scotia, on 9 Dec 1942, aboard the S S Queen Elizabeth, which had left Gourock, Scotland 4 Dec 1942.⁷

Walter J Stoy died on 29 May 1972 at Los Angeles Co, California, at age 75.⁸

Walter Joseph Stoy was born on 27 July 1873 at Georgia.^5,1,6

Walter married Annie Pauline Jones on 18 September 1895 at Richmond Co, Georgia.⁷

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 4 June 1900. 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, enumerated 23 April 1910. 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.³

Walter registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 12 September 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, Georgia, where he lived in Oakland City, Atlanta. He named Annie Pauline Stoy of the same address as nearest relative; tall, slender build, black hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1930. Household: Walter T Story (56) and Annie P (wif - 56), residing at 1858 Murphy Avenue, Atlanta, where Walter T was a printer for a newspaper who owned his home valued at $8,000 and had a radio.⁴

His Social Security Number was 252-07-1604, issued before 1951 in Georgia.⁵

Walter Joseph Stoy died in March 1969 at age 95⁵. He resided in Atlanta, Fulton Co, Georgia, at the time of his death.⁵

Walter Joseph Stoy was born between 1921 and 1922 at Georgia.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; 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.¹

Walter married Irene Slater.²

Walter Marion Stoy was born on 7 October 1890 at Cabool, Texas Co, Missouri.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Lewis Co, Washington, in his parent's household; Household: F M Stoy (33), Belle (wif - 28), Walter (son - 9), Thomas (son - 8), Archie (son - 6), Robert (son - 3), Helen (dau - 2), Mabel (dau - 1), and Maggie Coleman (serv - 17), residing at 1^st Street and SW McFadden Avenue, Chehalis, where F M was a grocer who owned his home with a mortgage - he was enumerated next to his mother, Eliza.¹

Walter married Irene Elkey on 4 July 1910 at Lewis Co, Washington.^3,4

Walter registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 5 June 1917 in Centralia, Lewis Co, Washington, where he lived at 301 East Maple and was self-employed as a contractor (cedar products). He had a wife and two children; medium height, medium build, had grey eyes and brown hair.²

"Walter Stoy, formerly a well-known Chehalis barber, and two women companions, Mrs Eva Avery and Miss Stella Bachelor, were killed Septermber 7 in an automobile accident on the Long Blockhouse Smith bridge across the Chehalis river, between Oakville and Cedarville. A man named Sciffort, who was also a member of the party, escaped unhurt although the car tore through a trestle railing and fell 25 feet to the gravelly shores of the river below. Miss Bachelor was driving the car and the party was en route to Elma to attend the fair. . . . Mrs Avery died as she was being carried up the bank of the stream. Stoy died a few minutes later at the Cedarville end of the bridge, where he had been carried. . . . Stoy leaves a wife and child and his parents, Mr and Mrs F M Stoy, who live in Salzer valley, near this city."⁵

Walter Marion Stoy died on 7 September 1917 at age 26.³

Walter was buried at Fern Hill Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co, Washington.³

Walter P Stoy was born between 1842 and 1843 at South Carolina.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, in his parent's household; 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.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, in his parent's household; 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.²

He saw military service when he first enlisted 2 Nov 1861 for 41 days in Capt Wm H Jones' Company (Jackson Guard), 16^th Regiment, South Carolina Militia. He was paid to 12 Dec 1861.⁴

He saw military service after his second enlistment for the duration of the war 14 Mar 1862 in Charleston, South Carolina. He appeared on the muster rolls of Co E, 25th (Eutaw) Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, in September and October of 1864.⁵

He was captured at Fort Fisher on 15 Jan 1865 and appeared in a record of prisioners; he was transferred 13 Jul 1865 to U.S. General Hospital, Elmira, New York. He took the Oath of Allegiance 7 Aug 1865 at the hospital in Elmira.⁶

Walter married Lucinda A Simmons on 7 December 1866 at Richmond Co, Georgia.⁷

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; 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 $200.³

Walter married Isabella C Harmon on 14 January 1873 at Richmond Co, Georgia.^8,7

His entry in the 1880 mortality schedule noted that he was married, age 36, employed as a painter and died of apoplexy.⁹

Walter P Stoy died on 13 April 1880.^9,10

Washington Stoy was born on 1 February 1874 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.²

Wesley Durham Stoy was born on 18 April 1874 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^3,1,2 He was baptized on 1 December 1874 at St Paul's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.²

Wesley Durham Stoy died on 14 December 1874 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Wesley was buried on 16 December 1874 at Lafayette Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, (internments in Lafayette Cemetery were removed to Evergreen Memorial Park, Bensalem, Pennsylvania although this removal was a botched job - interesting articles if you Google.)¹

Wesley L Stoy was born on 9 August 1898 at Michigan.^5,1

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Muskegon Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; Household: Lenonard Stoy (30), Ethel (wif - 22), and Wesley (son - 9/12), residing in Muskegon Township where Lenonard was a farmer who rented his farm.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Muskegon Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; Household: Leonard Stoy (43), Ethel (wif - 33), Wesley (son - 11), Ina (dau - 10), Ida (dau - 8), and Pearl (dau - 1&6/12), residing in Muskegon Township where Leonard was a truck farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.²

Wesley registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 12 September 1918 in Muskegon Co, Michigan, where he lived on RR4 and was a tool grinder for Continental Motors Corp. He named Ethel Stoy of the same address as his mother and nearest relative; medium height, slender build, had blue eyes and dark hair.⁵ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Muskegon Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; he was a laborer at a motor works; Household: Leonard Stoy (53), Ethel (wif - 41), Wesley (son - 21), Ida (dau - 18), Pearl (dau - 12), Leslie (son - 8), and Milton (son - 2&6/12), residing on Jackson Street, Muskegon, where Leonard was a truck farmer.³

Wesley married Elizabeth Keilberg between 1925 and 1926.^6,4

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Wesley Stoy (30), Elizabeth (wif - 25), Dorothy (dau - 2&11/12), and Erna (dau - 4/12), residing at 405 Cedar Street, Fond du Lac, where Wesley was a laborer who owned his home valued at $1,500 and had a radio.⁴

Wesley L Stoy died on 3 August 1973 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, at age 74.⁷

Wilhelmina Stoy was born between 1908 and 1909 at Pennsylvania.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: Charles Stoy (27), Wilemenia (wif - 28), and Wilemenia (dau - 1&8/12), residing at 3071 Tulip Street, Philadelphia, 25^th Ward, where Charles was a plumber.²

Wilhelmina married William G Caylor between 1928 and 1929.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household; Household: Charles Stoy (45), Wilhemina (wif - 49), William G Caylor (sil - 24), Wilhemina Caylor (dau - 21), and Thelma M Caylor (grdau - 8/12), residing at 5910 Colgate Street, Philadelphia, 35^th Ward, where Charles was a patrolman for the city, owned his home valued at $6,200 and had a radio.¹

William Stoy was born on 14 March 1726 at Herborn, Principality of Nassau (Nassau-Dillenberg).³

William Stoy was also known as Heinrich Wilhelm Stoy.

He arrived in the Colonies as one of six ministers brought by the Swiss clergyman Michael Schlatter. Later in 1752 he took charge of the congregation of the Host Reformed Church in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County [now the St John's (Host) United Church of Christ], where he remained for three years.⁴

He moved to the German Reformed Church on Race Street, below Third Street, in Philadelphia, in 1756, taking over the congregation after the resignation of Rev Steiner. He remained only about two years, departing before Sep 1758. During this time he married the daughter of Frederick Maus, who was a member of the church, and this marriage caused a dispute with his congregation - he was forced to leave.⁵

While serving as pastor in Philadelphia he was also pastor of the Germantown Reformed Church in 1757-8.⁶

William married Elizabeth Maus, daughter of Frederick Maus and Susanna Margaretha Weber, on 26 September 1757 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (date of license - fee paid was 1 pound, 5 shillings.)^7,8

He became pastor of the German Reformed Church in Lancaster in October 1758, remaining until June 1763.⁹

He wrote a letter, apparently from Lancaster about 1758, appealing for help for his brother-in-law's family in Virginia. He said that about two and one-half years before "the brother of my brother-in-law" had taken refuge in a fort near a river called South Branch and had been attacked by Indians. This man, George Maus "a German Palatine" was killed along with his wife and three of his children. Three other children were carried away, the eldest being a boy of 14. There is further information on this Maus family and the abduction on-line.^10,11 William Stoy was naturalized on 22 March 1761 and he was of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹²

He resigned from his position in Lancaster in 1763 and returned to Europe to study medicine, matriculating at Leyden [Leiden, a city in the province of South Holland, in the Netherlands and the home of the University of Leiden]. He returned in1767. See the note for his daughter Elizabeth regarding his family during this time.¹³

There are interesting biographical notes on Heinrich Wilhelm in an article published in 1900 by the Lebanon County Historical Society, which contains the story of his physical strength and his preaching and medical activities. An inaccurate footnote states his son William went to Augusta, Georgia, after inheiriting his father's home in Lebanon but this was a grandson of Heinrich and son of Frederick that was in Augusta.¹⁴

He resided in Lebanon, practiced medicine and still preached on occasion.¹⁵

He appeared on the tax list of 1771, Lebanon Township in in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania. No land was listed, but he was taxed on one horse, one cow, for a total of 2 pounds, 6 shillings.¹⁶

William Stoy and his nephew Matthias Maus helped Lazarus Stewart in Lebanon Township, who was accused of arson, escape from the constable. Matthais also assaulted the constable with an axe handle.¹⁷

William Stoy was one of the names certified as having taken the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and Fidelity on 27 Sep 1777, as directed by an act of Assembly of Pennsylvania 13 Jun 1777.¹⁸

He was taxed for raising supplies for the war effort in 1779 in in Reading, Berks Co, Pennsylvania. Noted as a "Doc'r, D & M" [divinity & medicine] with only one cow and a tax (valuation?) of 140.¹⁹



He was elected a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1784.²¹

Fraderick Maus of Philadelphia, hosier, made his will and referred to his daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Stoy (will probated 14 Jun 1786.)²²

He appeared on the 1790 federal census of Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 2 Aug 1790. Household of Rev William Stoy: one male >16 (Rev William), four males <16 and four females, residing in Lebanon.¹

He appeared on the 1800 federal census of Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 4 Aug 1800. Household of William Stoy: one male 10-16, one male >45 (William), two females 16-26, and one female >45, residing in Lebanon Borough.²

On his tombstone was written that he left nine children at his death.²³

William Stoy died on 14 September 1801 at Lebanon, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, at age 75.²⁴

William was buried at Host Church, Tulpehocken Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.²⁴

William Stoy was born between 1765 and 1774 (based on 1790 and 1810 census entries.)

He appeared on the 1790 federal census of Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 2 Aug 1790. Household of William Stoye: two males>16 (one was William) and two females, residing in Lebanon Borough. The second male was most likely his brother Gustavus who did not appear in his father's household in 1790.¹

William married Anna Maria Peiffer, daughter of John Jacob Peiffer and Margaret [-?-], before 1794 (based on the children in the 1810 census.)^3,4

Unable to locate in the 1800 census.

He appeared on the 1810 federal census of Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 6 Aug 1810. Household of William Stoey: one male 10-16, one male 26-45 (William), two females <10, one female 10-16, and one female >45. He was enumerated one line below Elizabeth Stoey.²

William Stoy died between 6 August 1810 and 28 February 1820 (based on being deceased before the 28 Feb 1820 will of Anna Maria's father.)^4,5

William Stoy was born circa September 1820 at Ohio (based on census records of 1850-80.)^1,2,5

William married first Mary Patterson on 17 December 1840 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.⁶

William married Elizabeth Keesey on 21 April 1850 at Tuscarawas Co, Ohio.^1,7

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, enumerated 23 November 1850. Household: William Stoy (30), Elizabeth (26), Franklin (9), Elizabeth (7), Aaron (4), and Edward (2), residing in Wayne Township where William was a farmer with real estate valued at $150.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 21 July 1860. 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.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 22 July 1870. 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 $600.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, enumerated 8 June 1880. Household: William Stoy (59), Elisabeth (wif - 55), George (son - 19), Margrett (dau - 18), Mary E (dau - 12), and John Herrman (lodger - 11), residing in Center Township where William was a farmer.⁴

William Stoy died on 8 September 1898.⁵

William was buried at Mount Olive Church (Hepker) Cemetery, Superior Township, Williams Co, Ohio.⁵

William Stoy was born in July 1861 at Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.^3,4

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.¹ William Stoy appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; he was a brick maker; Household: Peter Stoy (63), Rebecca (wif - 51), William (son - 19), and Sue (dau - 15), residing in Lancaster 9^th Ward where Peter was a brick maker.²

William married Anna E Boas between July 1880 and 1881.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: William Stoy (38), Anna E (wif - 39), Elizabeth E (dau - 19), Blanche I (dau - 16), and Catherine (dau - 12), residing in Lancaster city where William was an assistant at a tobacco warehouse who rented his home.³

William A Stoy was born on 21 March 1872 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^1,2

William A Stoy died on 30 January 1873¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: congestion of lungs.¹

William was buried on 3 February 1873 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

William Allman Stoy was born between 1841 and 1843 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^1,4

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Margaret Davis; Household: Margaret Allman (51), Edward Allman (24), Matilda Stoy (31), William Stoy (8), Mary Stoy (7), Edward Stoy (5), and William Stoy (41), residing in Spring Garden 4^th Ward.¹ William Allman Stoy appeared on the 1860 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Margaret Davis; he worked as a clerk; Household: Margaret Allman (67), Edward (38), Catherine (24), Matilda Stoy (40), William Stoy (19), Mary Stoy (17), and Edward Stoy (15), residing in 14^th Ward, division 2, where Margaret had personal property valued at $700.²

He appeared in the 1861 and 1865 Philadelphia city directories working as a clerk, residing at 534 N 12^th

William married Rebinneo Walker on 16 February 1865 at Church of the Redemption, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.^7,3

He appeared in the 1866 Philadelphia city directory, working as a clerk, residing at 1926 Wood Street and in the 1871 directory working as a salesman residing at 1926 Wood Street.^8,9

William and Rebieno's address in Jul 1866 was 1926 Wood St, Philadelphia 15^th Ward.¹⁰

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 16 July 1870. Household: William A Stoy (28), Revina (26), Franklin (2), Charles Walker (22), Agnes Walker (18) and Sarah Walker (15), residing in Philadelphia 8^th Ward, where William A was a clerk in a flour and grain store.³

William and Rebieno's address in Aug 1870 was 254 South 22^nd Street, Philadelphia.¹¹

William and Rebieno's address in Jan 1873 was 1523 Carlton, Philadelphia 15^th Ward.¹²

He was living at 925 South 23rd Street and working as a clerk at time of death.⁴

William Allman Stoy died on 18 August 1878 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

William was buried on 22 August 1878 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

William Allman Stoy was born on 10 February 1908 at Pennsylvania.¹

William Allman Stoy died on 11 September 1908 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

William was buried on 14 September 1908 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.¹

William Bryan Stoy was born on 22 September 1896 at Mark Township, Defiance Co, Ohio.¹

William Clarence Stoy was born between 1846 and 1847 at South Carolina.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, in his parent's household; 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.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Charleston Co, South Carolina, in his parent's household; 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.² He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; he was a store clerk; 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 $200.³ He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, in his mother's household; he was a clerk in a cotton mill; Household: Mary L Stoy (59), Emma (dau - 25), William (son - 33), Isabella (dau - 31), and Eliza (dau - 18), residing at 102 Miller Street, Augusta, where Mary L was a widow.⁴

In a newspaper article on 28 Dec 1899: "Augusta, Ga, Dec 28 - W C Stoy has been arrested on a warrant sworn out by Chief of Police Hood, charging him with arson. Stoy is an excursion manager. The three disastrous fires in this city recently, the origins pointing strongly to incendiarism, have greatly excited the people. Recently a building was fired three times in one day. Stoy is said to be the firebug."⁶

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Richmond Co, Georgia, enumerated 27 April 1910. William C Stoy (49), single, resided in the home of John H Keating - he worked in a livery stable.⁵

William Clarence Stoy died in 1912 likely at Richmond Co, Georgia.⁷

William was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co, Georgia.⁷

William Curtis Stoy was born on 12 September 1897 at Defiance Co, Ohio.^1,3

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Williams Co, Ohio, in his parent's household; Household: Albert C Stoy (41), Elmira (wif - 42), Clyde A (son - 14), Elsworth (son - 11), Dessie (dau - 8), and William C (son - 3), residing in Pulaski Township where Albert C was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Isabella Co, Michigan, in his parent's household; Household: Albert Curts Stoy (51), Almira (wif - 52), Clyde V (son - 24), Elsworth (son - 21), and William Curts (son - 18), residing in Vernon Township where Albert Curts was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.²

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 12 September 1918 in Mt Pleasant, Isabella Co, Michigan, where he lived on RFD4, Clare, and was a farmer. He named Thelma Stoy of the same address as nearest relative; had blue eyes and brown hair.³

William and Thelma married about 1917 and had no children by the time of the 1930 census.

William was buried at Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co, Michigan.⁴

William E Stoy was born on 11 August 1922 at New Jersey.^1,2

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Atlantic Co, New Jersey, in his parent's household; Household: William H Stoy (43), Angeline (wif - 40), Adela H (dau - 18), Iola M (dau - 15), Catharine A (dau - 13), and William E (son - 7), residing at 1204 Oak Avenue, Linwood, where William H was a millwright at a lumber mill, owned his home valued at $8,000 and had a radio.¹

His Social Security Number was 155-14-1470, issued before 1951 in New Jersey.²

William E Stoy died in January 1972 at age 49.²

William Edward Stoy was born between 1874 and 1875 at Missouri.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Texas Co, Missouri, in his parent's household; 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.¹

Unable to locate in censuses of 1900-1920.

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft on 19 October 1918 in Juneau, Alaska, where his address was PO Box 1066 and he worked as a teamster for the Alaska Road Company. He named Sarah Black of Chehalis, Washington, as his sister and nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and gray hair.²

He resided in Seattle, King County, Washington, during the 1930 and 1940 censuses with wife Margaret.

William Edward Stoy died on 19 November 1953 at Seattle, King Co, Washington.³