Individual Details
Esther Tomlinson
(3 Oct 1841 - 14 Jul 1936)
- Name: Ester Tomlinson [1]
- Note: Esther was not married
- Female [4] [6]
- White [6]
[1] 1910 US Census
[2] Quaker Ency, Vol. 7, Part 6, Westfield mm, Doc5093.pdf, page 309
[3] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197.pdf
[4] Westfield mm Member Records, Doc3912.pdf
[5] Westfield mm Member Records, Birth & Deaths 1820-1890, Doc4516.pdf
[6] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Events
| Birth | 3 Oct 1841 | Hamilton County, Indiana, United States |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 1850 | (Robert Tomlinson and Lydia Kellum) Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 1860 | (Robert Tomlinson and Lydia Kellum) Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Misc. | 28 Aug 1867 | named in will - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Will-shared | 28 Aug 1867 | (Robert Tomlinson) Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | 1870 | teacher - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 1870 | (Robert Tomlinson and Lydia Kellum) Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Property | 1880 | Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence | 1880 | with her sister Jane - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census-shared | 1880 | (Jane Tomlinson) Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Census | 1900 | Living with Cyrus and Abigail Tomlinson Carey. - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 1910 | (Cyrus Carey and Abigail Tomlinson) Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Misc. | 7 Nov 1915 | Entertained in honor of Jane Tomlinson Doan - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census | 1920 | Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | 1920 | Farmer on own account on a general farm - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Property | 1920 | Owned farm free of mortgage - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Marital Status | 12 Feb 1920 | Single - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Misc. | 10 Sep 1927 | Tomlinson Family History Pageant - Esther Tomlinson Homestead, Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Funeral-shared | 23 Jun 1928 | (Jane Tomlinson) Plainfield Friends Church - Plainfield, Hendricks, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Probate-shared | 3 Jul 1928 | (Jane Tomlinson) Will Probated - Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Biography | 18 Dec 1928 | Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Census | 1930 | Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence | Bef 14 Jul 1936 | on a farm 2.5 miles northwest of Westfield - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Death | 14 Jul 1936 | 3 pm of Old Age - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Marital Status | 14 Jul 1936 | Unmarried | | | |
| Misc. | 14 Jul 1936 | Nearest Relatives - Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Burial | 16 Jul 1936 | Row 8 Gs 6 - Chester Friends Cemetery, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Reference No | ID0762 | ||||
| Education | | | |||
| Religion | Friends Church - Chester pm, Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | ||
| Occupation | teacher - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | ||
| Parents | Robert Tomlinson and Lydia Kellum | | | ||
| FSFT# | 2WHB-KXD | ||||
| Occupation | Teacher - Chester School, Washington Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | ||
| Siblings | | | |||
| Religion | Westfield mm, Westfield, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | |||
| Religion (Fam)-shared | (Robert Tomlinson and Lydia Kellum) Monthly Meetings the Family Belonged to | | |
Families
| Father | Robert Tomlinson (1793 - 1875) |
| Mother | Lydia Kellum (1798 - 1874) |
| Sibling | Milton Tomlinson (1820 - 1899) |
| Sibling | Martha Tomlinson (1823 - 1852) |
| Sibling | Noah Tomlinson (1824 - 1918) |
| Sibling | Allen Tomlinson (1827 - 1899) |
| Sibling | Jesse Tomlinson (1829 - 1843) |
| Sibling | Asenath Tomlinson (1831 - 1909) |
| Sibling | Jane Tomlinson (1835 - 1928) |
| Sibling | Levi B. Tomlinson (1837 - 1885) |
Notes
Birth
- Birth Date: 3 Oct 1841 [1] [3] [4]- Birth Place: Hamilton County, Indiana [3]
- Birth Place: Indiana 5
- BirthPlace: Westfield, Indiana [4]
- Age: 78 (Feb 1920) [5]
- Age 95 (Calc Birth: 1841) [2]
[1] Quaker Ency, Vol. 7, Part 6, Westfield mm, Doc5093.pdf, page 309
[2] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197.pdf
[3] Westfield mm Member Records, Doc3912.pdf
[4] Westfield mm Member Records, Birth & Deaths 1820-1890, Doc4516.pdf
[5] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Census (family)-shared
Extract: Page 13, Line 30, Dwelling & Family 85 -1] Robert Tomlinson: 57 yr old male, Farmer - Real Estate Value $1500 - Born in North Carolina -
2] Lydia Tomlinson: 51 yr old female, born in North Carolina.
3] Allen Tomlinson: 23 yr old male, Farmer, born in Indiana.
4] Jane Tomlinson: 14 yr old female, born in Indiana.
5] Levi B. Tomlinson: 13 yr old male, born in Indiana, attend school.
6] Esther Tomlinson: 8 yr old female, born in Indiana.
7] Isom Hiatt: 23 yr old male, Farmer, real estate value $400, born in Ohio, married within the year.
8] Asomith Hiatt: 21 yr old female, born in Indiana, married within the year.
9] Abigail Tomlinson: 7 yr old female, born in Indiana
Census (family)-shared
Extract:Page 106, line 36 -
1] Robert Tomlinson: 66 yr old male, farmer, real estate value $2400, personal estate value $690, Born North Carolina.
2] Lydia Tomlinson: 60 yr old female.
3] Jane Tomlinson: 23 yr old female, school teacher.
4] Levi Tomlinson: 21 yr old [listed as female], Labor.
5] Esther Tomlinson: 18 yr old female.
Page 107, line 1 -
6] Abigail Tomlinson: 17 yr old female -
Family: All members of household, with the exception of Robert were born in Indiana
Will-shared
- Will Date: 8 Aug 1867 [1]- Will Place: Hamilton County, Indiana [1]
- Hamilton County Circuit Court [1]
- Will Proven: 3 Jan 1876 [1]
- Executor: Allen Tomlinson [1]
- Witnesses: [1]
- Joseph Moore
- Rachel Moore
- Heirs: [1]
- Wife Lydia Tomlinson,
- Daughters: Jane, Esther, Abigail
- Sons: Milton, Noah, Allen and Levi B.
- Granddaughter: Asenath Hiatt
Source List:
[1] Probate Record, Tomlinson, Robert, ID0060 (Will, Proven), Doc3139-Merged.pdf
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Census (family)-shared
Extract:Page 69, line 38 -
1] Robert Tomlinson: 77 yr old white male, Retired Farmer, real estate value $3000 - personal estate value $300, born North Carolina, Male over 21 yrs of age.
2] Lydia Tomlinson: 72 yr old white female, keeping house, born North Carolina.
3] Jane Tomlinson: 34 yr old white female, teacher, born Indiana.
Page 70, line 1 -
4] Esther Tomlinson: 37 yr old white female, teacher, born Indiana.
5] Abigail Tomlinson: 26 yr old white female, housekeeper, born Indiana [Granddaughter, ID0941]
Census-shared
Extract:1] Jane Tomlinson: Head of household, 44 yr old white female, single, keeping house - Parents born in North Carolina.
2] Esther Tomlinson: 38 yr old white female, sister of head, single, at home, parents born in North Carolina.
3] Abigail Tomlinson: 39 yr old white female, niece of head, single, at home, parents born in North Carolina.
4] Robert Tomlinson: 25 yr old white male, nephew of head, Single, Occupation: Saw Miller, Father born Indiana, mother North Carolina.
5] Levi Tomlinson: 42 yr old white male, single and widowed, [Relationship says "Levi"], Occupation: Farmer, parents born in North Carolina. 6] Carleton Tomlinson: 11 yr old white male, nephew of head, single, at home, Father born Indiana, Mother born Vermont.
7] Alice Tomlinson: 7 yr old white female, niece of head, single, at home, Father born Indiana, Mother born Vermont.
8] Leulea Davis: 5 yr old white female, foster Daughter of head, single, at home, Father born in Indiana [no birthplace for mother] -
Family: All persons born in Indiana
Census
Extract:1] Cyrus Carey: 70 yr old white male, head of household, born Oct 1829, married for 14 yrs - born in Ohio, father in Virginia and mother in Pennsylvania - Occupation: farmer, Owned farm free.
2] Abigail Carey: 51 yr old white female, wife of head, born Dec 1842, married for 14 yrs, mother of Ø children - born in Indiana, parents in North Carolina.
3] Esther Tomlinson: Aunt of head - 58 yr old white female born Oct 1841, single - born in Indiana, parents in North Carolina.
4] Alice Tomlinson: Cousin of head, 27 yr old white female, born Oct 1872, single - she and her father born in Indiana, mother in Vermont - Occupation: teacher, employed for 5 months.
Family] able to read, write and speak English
Census (family)-shared
Extract:1] Cyrus Carey: Head of household - 80 yr old white male, married twice, 24 yrs, born in Ohio, father in Virginia and mother in Ohio, Able to read, write and speak English, Occupation: Farmer, Home Farm - Owned Farm.
2] Abigal Carey: wife of head - 67 yr old white female, married once 34 years - on children born and none living. Born in Indiana, parents in North Carolina - able to read, write and speak English, no occupation.
3] Ester Tomlinson: aunt of head - 68 yr old white female, never married, born in Indiana, parents in North Carolina. Able to read, write and speak English - no occupation
Census
From Image:[1] Esther Tomlinson - Head of household - Home Owned free of Mortgage - 78, White Female, Single - Able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Father & Mother born North Carolina - Occupation: Farmer, General Farm - Farm Schedule: 114
[2] Cary Tomlinson - Sister of Head - 79, White Female - Single - Able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Father & Mother born North Carolina - Occupation: None
Note: Cary Tomlinson is actually Abigail Tomlinson, ID0941, niece of Esther, widow of Cyrus Carey, ID0948
Occupation
- Occupation (1920): Farmer [1]- General Farm [1]
[1] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Property
- Owned farm free of mortgage [1]- Farm Schedule: 114 [1]
[1] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Misc.
Pageant held on the Esther Tomlinson farm which was the same farm owned by her parents Robert and Lydia Kellum TomlinsonFuneral-shared
MANY ATTENDED JANE DOANE FUNERALServices at Westfield and burial in this County
The remains of Mrs. Jane T. Doan, who died at the home of her nephew, Dr. C. H. Tomlinson, in Cicero, Tuesday afternoon, were taken to her home in Plainfield, on Friday evening. Funeral services were held at the Friends church, Saturday morning, wit Rev. Lewis Stout in charge, assisted by Rev. Webb., a pastor of the church. Those from this county who attended the service at Plainfield were: Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Baber, Mrs. Charles McGuire, Hilda Alice and Byron McGuire, of Westfield; Mr. and Mrs. Seth Hinshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hiatt, Mrs. Eva Hiatt, Mrs. Elzie Applegate, all of Sheridan; Miss Esther Tomlinson, Mrs. Abbie Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Tomlinson and Asher and Morris Tomlinson, all of Westfield, and Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Tomlinson and daughter, Mary Emily, of Cicero.
The burial took place in Chester cemetery, two miles north of Westfield, and a brief service was held in the Chester church with Rev. Carter in charge. A quartet composed of Grant Wagner, Ludovic Hill, Morris Tomlinson and Roy Woods furnished music. The pall bearers were nephews of the deceased [1]
- Date of Funeral: 23 June 1928 [2]
- Place of Funeral: Plainfield Friends Church [2]
- Cost of Funeral: $380.00 [2]
[1] Obituary, Jane Doan, Doc2829.pdf
[2] Funeral Invoice, Jane Doan, Doc5455.pdf
Probate-shared
Estate of Jane Tomlinson Doan- Wilson Doan is made executor of the estate. [1]
- Net Inheritance: $4,296.56
- Heirs: Clare Hinshaw, Ellis Hiatt, Julius Hiatt, Arlie and Aldis Hutchens, Goldie Hutchens, Lizzie Applegate, Pearl Pfaff, Ella Kivett, Abbie Carey, Lettie Bons, Keziah Robbins, Ambrose Tomlinson, Orlando Tomlinson, Mary Horney, Gladys Wood, Laura Carter, Nora Carter, Lula B. Carter, Edna Dean Ellis, Laura Hutton, Meriam Deane, Florence H. Doane, Horace Doane, Wilson I. Doan, Leland Doan, Worth Doane, Lulu McGuire, Robert Tomlinson, Morton Tomlinson, Asher Tomlinson, Finley Tomlinson, Sarah A. Wagner Ruth Anna Schlemmer, Luella Anderson, Zona White, Stella Rybolt, Alice Rian, Noah K. Williams, John Williams, Irvin Tomlinson, Ernest T. Reddick, Leo Rian, Esther Tomlinson, Alice Baber, Carl. H. Tomlinson, W. Y. M. Of Friends and Friends Board School of Richmond, Ind. [2]
Source List:
[1] Probate News Article, (Will of Jane Doan) Doc2825.pdf
[2] Newspaper Article, Doan, Jane Tomlinson, ID0763 (Tax Report, Estate), Doc6127.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Biography
Transcription:Hamilton County's "Who's Who"
Photo of Esther Caption: Esther Tomlinson
Esther Tomlinson is living on the farm, two miles north and a quarter mile west of Westfield, near the Chester meeting house, where she was born 89 years ago, October 3, 1841.
The log cabin where she spent her early days with eight brothers and sisters stood where the orchard is now. Her parents, Robert and Lydia (Kellam) Tomlinson, Quakers, had an Underground Railroad Station on their farm during the days of slavery in the South, and often slaves were cared for in their home until taken to the next station.
She received her higher education at Union High in 1864-65 when Lewis and Huldah Estes taught. Aunt Esther taught school at Millwood, now Sheridan, Bakers Corner, No. 7, in Washington Township and a subscription school at Chester.
She with her niece, Abbie T. Carey, live in the old house, being both from Quaker parentage the plain language, "thee and thou," are always used. She has taught in the Sunday school at Chester fro many years. She had a birthright membership in the Westfield Friends church but when Chester meeting was established, took her membership there.
Although advance din years, she is still active, doing the outside chores, milking two cows and helping with the housework
Census
1] Abby Carey: Head of household - own farm value $1400 - did not attend school during year - 87 yr old white female, widow, able to read, write and speak English. Born in Indiana, parents in North Carolina - No occupation -2] Esther Tomlinson: Aunt of head, 88 yr old white female, single, did not attend school, able to read, write, speak English - born Indiana, parents North Carolina - no occupation
Residence
Same farm as owned by her father, Robert Tomlinson, ID0060Death
- Released by Death, 14 July 1936 [2]Obituary: Noblesville Ledger,15 July 1936, page 1:
DEATH OF MISS TOMLINSON AT THE AGE OF 95
Passed Away at Her Home in Vicinity of Westfield
FUNERAL RITES THURSDAY, 10 A. M.
Member of Widely Known Family of Washington Township
Miss Esther Tomlinson, aged ninety-five one of he oldest women in the western part of the county and a member of the widely known Tomlinson family in the Westfield community, died at 3 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon at her home two and a half miles northwest of Westfield. Death was due to the many complications the result of the infirmities of age. The end is said to have been hastened by intense heat of the last few days. The funeral will be held at the family residence at 10
Photo (Caption: Miss Esther Tomlinson)
o'clock, Thursday morning, and the internment will take place in the Chester cemetery on the Range Line road, two miles north of Westfield.
For some time Charles McGuire and family have been living in the home of Miss Tomlinson and caring for her. She was always a resident of he community north of Westfield. The nearest relatives who survive are four nephews an two nieces. They are Robert Tomlinson of Sheridan; Asher Tomlinson of Westfield; Findley Tomlinson of Westfield; Dr. C. H. Tomlinson of Cicero; Mrs Wallace Babar of Washington Township, and Mrs Seth Hinshaw of Sheridan
The Tomlinson family of this county traces its ancestry back to William Tomlinson, a native of Ireland who emigrate to this country the latter part of the eighteenth century and settled in Guilford county, North Carolina, while the Indians were still living there in large numbers. He married Martha Kopick, a native of North Carolina and reared a large family, four sons growing to maturity. Of these four children Robert became the progenitor of the branch of the family represented in Hamilton county by E. B. Tomlinson. Robert was the father of Esther. Among the brothers and sisters of he deceased, all of whom were active in the affairs of Washington township many years ago, were Milton, Martha, Noah, Allan, Jessie, Asenath, Jane and Levi. All of them had birthrights in the Friends church and they made up one of the most highly respected families in the county. [1]
[1] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197
[2] Westfield mm Member Records, Doc3912.pdf
Marital Status
- "Miss Tomlinson" [1][1] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197.pdf
Burial
Funeral Service held at 10 amEducation
She received her higher education at Union High in 1864-65 when Lewis and Huldah Estes taught. [1]- Able to read, write and speak English [2] [3]
[1] Biography News article, 18 Dec 1928
[2] 1910 US Census
[3] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Religion
- She had a birthright membership in the Westfield Friends church but when Chester meeting was established, took her membership there. [1]- Birthright Member Friends Church [2]
[1] Biography News Article, 18 De 1928
[2] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197.pdf
Occupation
Aunt Esther taught school at Millwood, now Sheridan, Bakers Corner, No. 7, in Washington Township and a subscription school at Chester. [1][1] Biography News Article, 18 Dec 1928, page 1
Parents
- Father: Robert Tomlinson- Mother: Lydia Kellum
- Parents both born North Carolina [1]
[1] Census, US, 1920, Tomlinson, Esther ID0762 Household, Doc6009.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Occupation
- Esther taught at Chester when school was held in the meeting house [1][1] News Art - 10 Nov 1915
Siblings
- Among the brothers and sisters of the deceased, all of whom were active in the affairs of Washington township many years ago, wereMilton, Martha, Noah, Allan, Jessie, Asenath, Jane and Levi. [1]
[1] Obituary, Esther Tomlinson, Doc5197.pdf
Religion (Fam)-shared
Monthly Meetings of the Society of Friends to Which Robert Tomlinson and Family Belonged:Springfield, Randolph County, North Carolina
Transferred membership of Robert Tomlinson and wife Lydia and son Milton to Newberry mm Ohio 17 March 1821
21 Feb 1822: Newberry mm transferred membership of Robert Tomlinson and Lydia his wife, and son Milton to Westgrove mm near Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana 18 Oct 1823
Westgrove mm transferred the rights of membership for Robert Tomlinson and Lydia, his wife and minor children Milton and Martha to White Lick mm Morgan County, Indiana.
Robert and Lydia were Charter members of Fairfield mm, Hendricks County, Indiana, in 1825.
In 1837, Fairfield mm transferred the rights of membership for Robert Tomlinson and Lydia , his wife, and minor children, Milton, Martha, Noah, Allen, Jesse, Asenath and Jane, to Westfield mm, Westfield, Indiana
Levi and Esther were born in Hamilton County, Indiana [1]
[1] Family Tree of Robert and Lydia Tomlinson, Bk2964, page 24
Endnotes
1. "Family Tree of Robert and Lydia Kellum Tomlinson", Asher K. Tomlinson, ID0957, (Indiana, Aug 1925, Revised Aug 1967). From Myron Foulke Robbins, ID0016 Papers. RobbHaas Digital Archive, Bk2964/Doc0244.pdf, page 24.
2. Tomlinson Family Group Sheets. Created by Myron Foulke Robbins, Sr ID0016, about 1981. Images are photocopies of his originals with my notes added. RobbHaas Digital Archive, Acc000795/Doc0265.pdf/Doc3342.pdf, page 15.
3. 1850 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 13, Line 30 Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 household. Original Data: NARA,M432, Roll 148, Page 7, Image 326. www.ancestry.com, accessed 15 Dec 2006. Acc000779/Ph8347-001.jpg.
4. 1860 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 106, Line 36, Dwelling & Family 803, Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 Household. Original Data: NARA M653 Roll 263. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2006. Acc000749/ph8348-001, 002.jpg.
5. 1870 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 69, Line 38-40, Page 70, Lines 1, 2 - Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 household. Original Data: NARA, M593, rol 319. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2006. Acc000750/Ph8349-001, 002.jpg.
6. 1900 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. SD 9, ED 92. Sheet 9B, Dwelling 219, Family 224, Line 92, Cyrus Carey, ID0948 household. Original Data: NARA, T623, roll 375. www.ancestry.com, accessed 12 Nov 2006. Acc001993/ Ph7821-001.jpg.
7. 1930 U.S. Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. SD 6, ED 21, page 5A, Line 18. Dwelling and family 129. Abby Carey, ID0941 household. Orignal Data: NARA, T626, roll 590, image 1072.0. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Sept 2010. Acc001522/ Ph8372.jpg.
8. Headstone Inscription, Chester Friends Cemetery, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. 10 July 2011. Row 17, GS 12. Acc001863/Ph8961-037.jpg.
9. 1880 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. SD 3, ED 38, Page 35, Dwelling 323, Family 343, Lines 1-8, Jane Tomlinson Household. Original Data: NARA, T9, roll 281; Family History Library Film 1254281, page 401.1000, ED 38, Image 0450. www.ancestry.com, accessed 15 Dec 2006. Acc000780/ Ph8263.jpg.
10. 1910 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. SD 9, Ed 111, Sheet No 2A, Dwelling 28, Family 28, Line 27, Cyrus Cary, ID0948 Household. Original Data: NARA T624, Roll 353, Image 499. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Sept 2010. Acc001520/ Ph8370.jpg.
11. Find a Grave Memorial, Esther Tomlinson - Chester Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 14336596.
12. Newspaper Article, "Hamilton County's 'Who's Who'" Esther Tomlinson. Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 18 Dec 1928, page 1. Repository: Hamilton East Public Library, Noblesville, Indiana, Mircrofilm. Doc2835.pdf, Doc2835-001.txt.
13. Westfield mm, Hamilton County, Indiana, Membership, Births, Deaths, 1820-1890. "U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935" [database on-line]. Original Data: Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Westfield Quarterly Mtg Westfield Month Mtg Membership Inch Births and Deaths, 1820 and 1890; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. www.ancestry.com, accessed 3 Apr 2019. Doc4516.pdf, page 67.
14. Westfield mm, Hamilton County, Indiana, Tomlinson Family, Record of Members, Births, Deaths, Aug 1904. "US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935" [Database Online]. www.ancestry.com, accessed 4 Apr 2019. Doc3912.pdf.
- Ancestry.com Record Link w/ Image (Asher K. Tomlinson)
- Doc3912-Transcription.pdf (Updated, 5 Apr 2019)
- Doc3912.pdf (Images and Transcription)
15. Heiss, Willard, ed, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol-7 [Indiana]. Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1962. Bk2973. Part 6, pages 291-348 (Select Pages), Hiatt, Tomlinson and Other Families, Doc5093.pdf, page 309.
16. "Death of Miss Tomlinson at the Age of 95" Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), Wednesday, 15 July 1936, Page 1, Col. 4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353574419, accessed 3 Apr 2019. Doc5197.pdf.
17. 1920 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, Esther Tomlinson, ID0762 Household. SD 9, ED 110, Sheet 6A, Line 48, Dwelling & Family 162. NARA Roll: T625_435; www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 June 2021. Doc6009.pdf .
18. 1850 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 13, Line 30 Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 household. Original Data: NARA,M432, Roll 148, Page 7, Image 326. www.ancestry.com, accessed 15 Dec 2006. Acc000779/Ph8347-001.jpg.
19. Book, Rumer, Tom. A History of Westfield Indiana: The Promise of Land. Charleston, SC: The history Press, 2015. Bk4289, page 41.
20. 1860 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 106, Line 36, Dwelling & Family 803, Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 Household. Original Data: NARA M653 Roll 263. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2006. Acc000749/ph8348-001, 002.jpg.
21. Book, Bevelhimer, Susan. Abstracts of the will records of Hamilton County, Indiana1824-1901. Owensboro, Ky. : Cook & McDowell, 1981. Bk2971. Repository: Anderson Public Library: 977.229 Bevelhimer. Page 54, #381.
22. Book, Bevelhimer, Susan. Abstracts of the will records of Hamilton County, Indiana1824-1901. Owensboro, Ky. : Cook & McDowell, 1981. Bk2971. Repository: Anderson Public Library: 977.229 Bevelhimer. Page 54, #381.
23. Probate Record, Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 (Proving of Will). Hamilton County, Indiana Will Records, Vol. D, 1865-1876, Index, Page 374, 3 Jan 1876. "Indiana Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999". Database Online w/ Images. www.ancestry.com, Accessed 11 Sept 2021. Doc3139-merged.pdf.
24. "Family Tree of Robert and Lydia Kellum Tomlinson", Asher K. Tomlinson, ID0957, (Indiana, Aug 1925, Revised Aug 1967). From Myron Foulke Robbins, ID0016 Papers. RobbHaas Digital Archive, Bk2964/Doc0244.pdf, page 22.
25. 1870 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 69, Line 38-40, Page 70, Lines 1, 2 - Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 household. Original Data: NARA, M593, rol 319. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2006. Acc000750/Ph8349-001, 002.jpg.
26. Newspaper Article, "Pupils of Long Ago Meet their Teacher Again" Noblesville Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 12 Oct 1931, page 1, Col. 6. newspapers.com, accessed 30 Jan 2018. Doc4619.pdf.
27. 1870 US Census, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Page 69, Line 38-40, Page 70, Lines 1, 2 - Robert Tomlinson, ID0060 household. Original Data: NARA, M593, rol 319. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2006. Acc000750/Ph8349-001, 002.jpg.
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