I have this on a John W. LAYTON. Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa, (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), p. 640: "J. W. LAYTON, farmer, section 27, High Point Township, was born in Putnam County, Indiana, April 28, 1831, a son of Elias P. and Sophia Layton, natives of Montgomery County, Maryland. They removed to Indiana, where the father died in1871, aged seventy-three years, and the mother in 1867, aged sixty-nine years. Mr. Layton was reared to a farmer's life, which vocation he has always followed. He was married in Putnam County, Indiana, to Phebe, daughter of Colonel James and Cassander Fisk, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. She was born April 1, 1836. Their children are -- Cassander M., wife of W. W. Warrington; Lulie S. and Demarus. Cora M. is deceased. Mr. Layton has held the office of road supervisor two terms, and was elected justice of the peace, but refused to serve. Their early educational advantages were limited. He is a man highly esteemed in his community." *************************************************** Garden Grove Express August 30, 1894 Garden Grove, Iowa J. W. LAYTON who has been visiting his daughter Mrs. Wesley WARRINGTON and other friends here the past week returned to Des Moines this week. ************************************************************************************** If this is your man, we are related. Here are the parents of the above named: Descendants of Elias Perry Layton 1 Elias Perry Layton 1797 - 1871 b: 06 December 1797 in Clarksburg, Montgomery Co., Maryland d: Abt. 1871 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana .. +Sophia Breeze 1798 - 1867 b: 29 April 1798 in Maryland d: 31 March 1867 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana m: 21 April 1823 in Mason County, Kentucky ........ 2 Sara Ann Layton ............ +James T. Thornburgh 1817 - b: Abt. 1817 in Tennessee m: 13 June 1843 in Putnam County, Indiana ........ 2 Unknown Layton ........ 2 Mary E. Layton 1826 - 1882 b: 21 September 1826 in Mason County, KY? d: 03 August 1882 in Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa ............ +John William Albaugh 1826 - 1907 b: 21 August 1826 in Mercer County, Kentucky d: 04 March 1907 in Leon, Decatur Co, Iowa m: 30 October 1851 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana ........ 2 Uriah Layton 1829 - b: September 1829 ............ +Rhoda Cresse m: 26 October 1848 in Tippecanoe Co., IN ........ 2 John W. Layton 1831 - b: 28 April 1831 in Putnam County, Indiana ............ +Phoebe Fisk 1836 - b: 01 April 1836 ........ 2 James Perry Layton 1832 - 1903 b: 26 November 1832 in Putnam County, Indiana d: 25 May 1903 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa ............ +Mary W. Cawthorn 1833 - 1907 b: 16 September 1833 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky d: 09 May 1907 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa m: 16 December 1853 in Putnam County, Indiana ........ 2 Sophia Layton 1838 - b: 1838 in Indiana ............ +William M. Torr m: 14 October 1858 in Greencastle, Putnam County, IN Jan Lund at genhelp@worldnet.att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gwen B" <gwenb@wccta.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] OBITUARY - MARGARET (BUFFINGTON) LAYTON > Nancy, > I was wondering if this J.W. LAYTON was Joseph Willet LAYTON or perhaps do > you know who his father and mother were and where he was born? > I have a Joseph Willet LAYTON in my ancestry tree but do not know who his > wife was. > Gwen > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <iggy29@rnetinc.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:17 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] OBITUARY - MARGARET (BUFFINGTON) LAYTON > > >> The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa >> Thursday, September 10, 1908 >> >> MARGARET BUFFINGTON was born July 11, 1829, in Meggo County, Ohio, and > died >> at her home in Chariton, September 8, at 6:20 p.m., after an illness of >> several months with dropsy and heart trouble, aged 79 years, 1 month and > 28 >> days. She was united in marriage to J.W. LAYTON, in Louisa County, Iowa, > in >> 1846. They came to Chariton over fifty years ago, where they have since >> resided. They were the parents of four children, two dying in infancy, > and >> W.F., about two years ago. Her only surviving child, a daughter, J. >> ETTA, >> has continued to live with her mother, to cheer and comfort her in the >> declining years of her life. MRS. LAYTON was truly a good Christian > woman, >> always thoughtful of those less fortunate than she, administering to the >> sick, and friends speak of her many charitable deeds and acts of kindness >> during her long residence here. >> >> She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church while quite young and was >> ever faithful to the cause of her Master. Besides her daughter, she > leaves >> three brothers and one sister to mourn her departure. Funeral services > were >> held at the home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. McCullagh of the >> Presbyterian Church, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >> March 30, 2005 >> iggy29@rnetinc.net >> >> *I'm not sure where 'Meggo' County, Ohio was... >> >> >> ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. 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