116. William D5 Gorby (Samuel George4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Samuel1) was born in Columbiana Co, OH. February 26, 1827. William died July 19, 1890 in Salem Twp, Meigs Co, OH., at 63 years of age. His body was interred. Buried at Wright Cemetery, Meigs Co, OH.

He married Mary Craig in Meigs Co, OH., February 20, 1851. Mary was born in Dalogoner, Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. November 20, 1822. Mary was the daughter of John Craig and Catherine Carson. Mary died May 5, 1904 in Salem Twp, Meigs Co, OH., at 81 years of age. Her body was interred. Buried at Wright Cemetery, Meigs Co, OH. (1936) Birth date listed as November 20, 1822, (1997) listed as November 22, 1822. The November 20 date came from Samuel George Gorby's (William's father) family Bible.

Ref: CEN1900 - Mary (Craig) Gorby was Head of Household, Salem Twp, Meigs Co, OH. Also living with her was a grandson Walter D Wilcox born July 1892 in OH and a granddaughter Ruby Braley born September 1887 in OH.

William's Military Service:. Served in 53rd OVI, Co H and 140th ONG.

He made a will. In 10 MAR 1890, Was signed this date. Probated Meigs Co, OH. (1936) William Gorby moved to Meigs Co, OH.

(1997) Additional information on this family (from Mary Craig's side) researched by Daniel M Whitley, Fullerton, CA. Some of his information from the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Meigs County, Ohio.

Ref: CEN1870 - Living in Salem Twp, Meigs Co, OH.

Ref: JML1-8.16.99 - Gave middle initial from tombstone, marriage record, much other information with excellent research and sources. Record gives date of marriage as February 9, 1851. Tombstone gives birth date as February 15, 1827.

Will lists wife, sons Ellsworth & John, daughters Alice, Catherine, Isodene Miller, granddaughters Mary M Gorby, Madge and Eda.

Mortality info: Died from bronchitis. Marriage info: Married by Revel Braely, JP.

William D Gorby and Mary Craig had the following children:

child + 564 i. Carson William6 Gorby was born March 9, 1852.

child + 565 ii. John Edward Gorby was born June 6, 1854.

child + 566 iii. Ida Isadine Gorby was born October 8, 1856.

child 567 iv. Margaret Alice Gorby was born March 28, 1859. Ref: JML1-8.16.99 - Name listed in father's will as Alice.

child + 568 v. Joseph Ellsworth Gorby was born October 8, 1861.

child + 569 vi. Catherine A Gorby was born December 4, 1864.

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