Individual Details

History of Fremont County, Iowa, Ross Township, 1881:
IVORY, H. R., architect and builder, P. O. Tabor; born in Huron county, Ohio, March 31, 1826. When nineteen years of age he entered Norwalk Seminary and supported himself by teaching in order to finish his course. He was a classmate of R. B. Hayes, ex-president. In 1850, Mr. Ivory moved to Marshall, Michigan, remaining until 1864, when he came to Tabor. He has held several town and city offices with entire satisfaction. He was married November 2, 1849, to Ann W. Wilson, who died November 12, 1868. By this union they became the parents of six children: Theodore W., Ella A., Minnie A., Judson K., Walter W., and Lucy J., deceased. Mr. Ivory was again married November 20, 1869, to Miss Mary Smirl, of Wisconsin. they have four children: Nellie M., Charles R., Cora A., and Anna E. He has been a justice of the peace for fourteen years, and a notary public for ten, and still holds the latter office. He is efficient and genial as a public officer, and has the esteem of all who know him. [This type of local history book is inclined to exaggerate. H. R. identified himself on census records as "carpenter" and later "retired carpenter."]

Tabor Beacon, 10 Aug 1900:
Ivory, H. R. Hymenus R. Ivory was born 21 Mar 1826 in Ridgefield, Huron Co. OH. He was one of a large family. While the children were small the father died, leaving the family in dire circumstances. In spite of the disadvantages of childhood and early manhood, he secured a liberal education. While at school, he met and married Ann Wilson 22 Nov 1849 at Elvia [sic. Elyria] OH. They settled at Marshall, Michigan, where he lived until 1864. In Aug of that year, they came to Tabor where he has since resided. By this union were born 6 children, 5 of whom are living. His wife died 12 Nov 1868. On 30 Nov 1869 he was married to Mary Smith [sic. Smirl]. By this union were born 4 children, all of whom are living. In early manhood, he united with the Baptist Church. Later he united with the Congregational Church of Tabor, of which he was a member until his death, which took place 3 Aug 1900. His surviving widow and children have the sympathy of all. (headstone in Tabor Cemetery reads: H. R. Ivory b. 31 Mar 1826 d 3 Aug 1900)

Tabor Beacon, 10 Aug 1900:
Obituary
Hymenus R. Ivory was born March 31, 1826 in Ridgefield, Huron County, Ohio. He was one of a large family. While the children were small their father died, leaving the family in straitened circumstances. In spite of the disadvantages of childhood and early manhood he secured a liberal education. While at school, he met and married Ann Wilson Nov. 22, 1849 at Elira, Ohio. They settled at Marshal, Michigan where he lived until 1864. In August of that year, they came to Tabor where he has since resided. By this union were born six children, five of whom are living. His wife died Nov. 12, 1868. November 30, 1869 he was married to Mary Smith. By this union were born four children, all of whom are living. In early manhood, he united with the Baptist Church, and was for many years active in church work. Later he united with the Congregational church of Tabor, of which he was a member until his death which took place Aug. 3, 1900. For several years he had been in failing health, and while his last illness was short his demise was not unexpected. He passed away peacefully and with a calm conviction that all was well. For many years he was actively engaged as a carpenter and builder, and many substantial monuments remain to perpetuate his memory. In his work, as in everything else, he was honest and conscientious. As a citizen he was public spirited and energetic. He held many positions of trust and honor, and discharged every duty intelligently and faithfully. In this community where he resided for so many years he was universally respected for those qualities of head and heart which made him a useful member of society. He was domestic in his tastes and was devoted to his home and family. He was an affectionate husband and father, an earnest and consistent Christian, a public spirited citizen, and his death will be universally mourned. His surviving widow and children have the sympathy of all."
Source: Fire Lands Pioneer of 1864 and County Court House Norwalk, Ohio

LaVerne Ivory of Lapeer, Michigan said that Hymenius moved to California after the Civil War. LaVerne is a grandnephew of Hymenius. [Evidently, H. R. only got as far as Iowa.]
Hymenus was a twin brother to Philetus Ivory.
1870 census for Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa. Sarah Wilson and her two sons, Henry and Edgar, are in dwelling 35.
Hymenus Ivory, husband 1st of Ann Wilson (died) and 2nd of Mary & family are in dwelling 34.
Elvira Clisbee Wilson, mother of Charles E. Wilson, is living with her children in dwelling 33.

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Birth	31 Mar 1826	Ridgefield, Huron County, Ohio
Census-shared	1840	(Electra "Lexey" Page) Ridgefield, Huron County, Ohio
Marriage	22 Nov 1849	Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio - Ann Wilson
Census (family)-shared	17 Sep 1850	(Thomas Wilson and Jane) Avon, Lorain County, Ohio
Residence	1865	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa
Marriage	30 Nov 1869	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa - Mary Smirl
Census (family)	22 Jun 1870	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa - Mary Smirl
Census (family)	29 Jun 1880	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa - Mary Smirl
Census (family)	1895	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa - Mary Smirl
Census (family)	8 Jun 1900	Ross Township, Franklin County, Iowa - Mary Smirl
Death	3 Aug 1900	Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa
Alt name		Henry R. Ivory
Burial		Tabor Cemetery, Mills County, Iowa

Spouse	Ann Wilson (1827 - 1868)
Child	Theodore Wilson Ivory (1850 - 1911)
Child	Lucy Jane Ivory (1852 - 1854)
Child	Ella Ann Ivory (1857 - 1946)
Child	Mary Amelia "Minnie" Ivory (1859 - 1936)
Child	Judson Kearney Ivory (1862 - )
Child	Walter William Ivory (1863 - 1915)

Spouse	Mary Smirl (1838 - 1913)
Child	Nellie May Ivory (1871 - 1929)
Child	Charles Russell Ivory (1872 - 1906)
Child	Cora Alice Ivory (1874 - 1926)
Child	Anna Elvira Ivory (1876 - 1958)

Father	Jabez Frothingham Ivory (1797 - 1879)
Mother	Electra "Lexey" Page (1799 - 1865)
Sibling	Walter R. Ivory (1818 - 1845)
Sibling	Ann Maria Ivory (1819 - 1854)
Sibling	Erastus Ivory (1821 - 1892)
Sibling	Alonzo Ivory (1823 - )
Sibling	Philetus Ivory (1826 - 1891)

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