Individual Details

Theodore H. Ivory

(2 May 1843 - 14 Sep 1926)

1850 U.S. Census Henderson, Jefferson County, New York.

19 Aug 1864 at Syracuse Theodore H. enrolled as a substitute for Chas. G. Nye of Onandaga, NY. Theodore was a private in D. company of the 10th Artillery. He joined Co. Sept. 10, 1864, deserted enroute from Harper's Ferry to Winchester, VA. Sept. 28, 1864. Turned himself in March 20, 1865 to Provost Marshall at Syracuse N.Y. Transferred c June 1865 as private to battalion F upon consolidation of Regt. 19th July Co. F was transferred to 6th NY H. Artillery.
Theodore was born in Canada, age 21, farmer, blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion 5 ft. 4 1/2 inches tall. [Theo was not born in Canada, on all censuses he is born in New York. Records point to his birth being on the family farm at Henderson.] #1641

1870 U.S. Census Henderson, Jefferson County, New York, page 32. Theodore and his brothers, Stratton and Harrison own adjoining farms. Theodore, age 27, lives with his wife Louisa, age 27, and his son Albert age 5. He has $4800 worth of real estate and $800 worth of personal property.

1880 U.S. Census Henderson, Jefferson County, New York, page 2. Theodore, age 37 is a farmer. Louisa age 37 and Albert age 15 live with him. He, his mother, and his brother Stratton have the adjoining farms. Harrison has purchased one in another part of Henderson.

1890 Business Directory - P.O. Ivory Thodore H. (Smithville) farmer.
1892 Theodore Ivory and Helen Ivory both of Smithville are married by Rev. L. R. Webber at Sacketts Harbor.

1900 U.S. Census Henderson, NY. Theodore, farmer, age 57 and wife Helen L. age 59 have been married 7 years. She has 2/2 children living.

1910 U.S. Census Henderson, Jefferson County, NY Theodore has been married 2 years but his wife is not listed. This is his third wife.

Sandy Creek news Sept 16, 1926
Theodore H. Ivory, 84, life long resident of Smithville died at his home there Tuesday, after an illness of nine years. Death was due to complications of diseases of old age. Mr. Ivory was born in the town of Henderson, son of the late Theothilus and Julia Mack Ivory. He was a farmer by occupation but for many years he conducted a livery stable in Smithville. He was married to Laura B. Barney Ivory, December 16, 1913. He was a member of the 10th Heavy Field Artillery, Company D, 1864, but he was discharged from the 6th artillery company F, 1865. Surviving besides his wife, is one brother, Dewitt- Ivory of Adams Center. Burial at Smithville.

Events

Birth2 May 1843Henderson, Jefferson County, New York
Census (family)-shared29 Jul 1850(Theophilus Ivory and Julia Knapp) Henderson, Jefferson County, New York
Census (family)-shared19 Jun 1855(Theophilus Ivory and Julia Knapp) Henderson, Jefferson County, New York
Census (family)-shared25 Jul 1860(Theophilus Ivory and Julia Knapp) Henderson, Jefferson County, New York
MarriageAbt 1864Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, New York - Louisa C. Arnold
Census (family)21 Jun 1870Henderson, Jefferson County, New York - Louisa C. Arnold
Census (family)1 Jun 1880Henderson, Jefferson County, New York - Louisa C. Arnold
Marriage21 Dec 1892Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, New York - Helen L. Cooley
Census (family)7 Jun 1900Henderson, Jefferson County, New York - Helen L. Cooley
Census (family)1905Henderson, Jefferson County, New York - Helen L. Cooley
Marriage3 Oct 1908Smithville, Jefferson County, New York - Jessie L. Lucas
DivorceJun 1913Jessie L. Lucas
Marriage16 Dec 1913Adams Center, Jefferson County, New York - Laura B. Smith
Death14 Sep 1926Watertown, Jefferson County, New York
BurialSmithville Cemetery, Jefferson County, New York

Families

SpouseLouisa C. Arnold (1843 - 1891)
ChildAlbert T. Ivory (1864 - 1921)
ChildGracie H. Ivory (1881 - 1881)
SpouseHelen L. Cooley (1841 - 1906)
SpouseJessie L. Lucas (1883 - )
SpouseLaura B. Smith (1859 - 1926)
FatherTheophilus Ivory (1807 - 1863)
MotherJulia Knapp (1814 - 1881)
SiblingEmeline Ivory (1835 - 1911)
SiblingStratton Ivory (1837 - 1890)
SiblingFranklin H. Ivory (1839 - 1919)
SiblingJohn William Ivory (1841 - 1909)
SiblingDeWitt Clinton Ivory (1846 - 1928)
SiblingHarrison H. Ivory (1850 - 1926)

Notes

Census (family)-shared

Theophilus Ivory M41
Julia Ivory F36
Emiline Ivory F15
Franklin H Ivory M11
John W Ivory M9
Theodore H Ivory M7
Dewitt F Ivory M4
Harrison Ivory M1
John Ivory M70 Massachusetts
Bessey Ivory F68 Massachusetts

Census (family)-shared

Theophelus Ivory M46
Wife Julia Ivory F41
Child Emiline Ivory U20
Child Stratton Ivory U18
Child Franklin Ivory U16
Child John Ivory U14
Child Theodore Ivory U12
Child D Witt Ivory U9
Child Harrison Ivory U6
Father John Ivory M75
Mother Betsey Ivory F74

Census (family)-shared

Theophelius IvoryM55New York
Julia IvoryF54New York
John IvoryM19New York
Theodore IvoryM17New York
Deewitt IvoryM15New York
Harrison IvoryM12New York
Melissa BabcockF18New York

Marriage

January 1864 is the first time Theodore would have been of age. It is likely the marriage took place in that month.

Census (family)

Theodore Ivory M 27 New York - Farmer
Louisa Ivory F 27 New York - Keeping house
Albert Ivory M 5 New York - at school

Theodore is living next to his brothers, Stratton and Harrison Ivory.

Census (family)

Theodoro IvorySelfM37New York
Louisa IvoryWifeF37New York
Albert IvorySonM15New York

Living near Stratton Ivory.

Census (family)

Theodore Ivory Head M57 New York
Helen L Ivory Wife F59 New York
Myron Davis Servant M23 New York

Marriage

Jefferson County, NY marriage license #3809 dated the 11 Dec. 1913. T. H. Ivory age 70 is marrying Laura B. Barney 54. This is his fourth marriage. He says he was divorced June 13 at Watertown, N. Y. Since Jessie Lucas was his third wife, and the others died, he and 30 year old Jessie must have been the spouses in the divorce.

Endnotes

1. "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MCY2-M5L : accessed 03 May 2014), Theophilus Ivory, Henderson, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing family 307, NARA microfilm publication M432..

2. "New York, State Census, 1855," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6Q1-C9F : accessed 03 May 2014), Theophelus Ivory, Henderson, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing Secretary of State; FHL microfilm 895242..

3. "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC43-NQ3 : 26 July 2017), Theodore Ivory in entry for Theophelius Ivory, 1860..

4. "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8N4-4VG : 12 April 2016), Theodore Ivory, New York, United States; citing p. 32, family 268, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,443..

5. "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ8D-DTP : 20 August 2017), Theodoro Ivory, Henderson, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 119, sheet 286B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0839; FHL microfilm 1,254,839..

6. Theodore Ivory/Helen L. (Collins) Ivory 21 Dec. 1892 (Wed. Dec. 27, 1892 Jefferson County Journal, Adams, NY).

7. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSFQ-79J : accessed 8 November 2015), Theodore Ivory, Henderson Township Henderson village, Jefferson, New York, United States; citing sheet 7A, family 165, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,041..

8. New York State Census, 1905, database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SPNG-G79 : accessed 8 November 2015), Theodore H Ivory, Henderson, , Jefferson, New York; citing p. 5, line 48, county offices, New York.; FHL microfilm 1,002,844..

9. Theodore H. Ivory/Jessie L Lucas marriage 3 Oct 1908, Vol. 1 page 72. #359.

10. "New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XVPQ-FXV : accessed 03 May 2014), T. Ivory in entry for Theodore H. Ivory and Jessie L. Lucas, 03 Oct 1908; citing 72, , New York, United States; FHL microfilm 895214..

11. "New York, Marriages, 1686-1980," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6SN-64R : accessed 03 May 2014), T. Ivory in entry for Theodore H. Ivory and Jessie L. Lucas, 03 Oct 1908; citing reference 72; FHL microfilm 895214..

12. Theodore Ivory-Laura Smith Barney marriage, 16 December 1916.

13. Theodore H. Ivory/Laura [Smith] Barney marriage, 16 Dec 1913, Vol. 1 page 763. #3809.

14. "New York, Marriages, 1686-1980," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6SN-8ZP : accessed 03 May 2014), T. Ivory in entry for T. H. Ivory and Laura B. Barney, 16 Dec 1913; citing reference 762; FHL microfilm 895214..

15. "New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XVP7-5J2 : accessed 03 May 2014), T. Ivory in entry for T. H. Ivory and Laura B. Barney, 16 Dec 1913; citing 762, , New York, United States; FHL microfilm 895214..

16. Theodore H. Ivory Civl War Pension record (National Archives).

17. Theodore Ivory obituary (Wed... Sept. 15, 1926 Jefferson County Journal, Adams, NY), Page 4.

18. Find A Grave Memorial# 126153161.