1840 Harrison Twp, Ross Co, OH, was his residence at census time.Next d oor were his parents, followed by brother Aaron. Brother Peterlived j ust down the road in the other direction, as didbrother-in-law, Peter C hester. Gabriel's family included: 1 maleunder 5, Gabriel at 20-30, 2 f emales aged 10-15, (Julia & Mary Jane)and 1 female at 30-40.
Bef 9/1848 Springfield, Lagrange Co, IN where Anna's daughter MaryJane m arried. (Did they follow Amish Mennonites who had settledthere in 184 1?)
9/19/1850 Springfield, LaGrange Co, IN. The census taker found thefa mily there listing Gabriel at 34, a laborer, Anna at 40 and thechildr en were: John W, 14, Andrew P, 12, Abraham, 9, and Dulcina, 5.
Gabriel could have moved the family to IL, then died shortly after orA nna may have moved with the children after Gabriel died in IN.
