Notes for: Philip H. Traxler

Descendants of Christopher Traxler
Printed by Legacy on 6 Jul 2002
Produced by: Joan Best, 2023 E. Sims Way # 280, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (360) 385-3402.

1-Christopher Traxler.

Christopher married Mary Collins. They had one child: Henry.

Noted events in their marriage were:
• Children:The information provided by the Traxler family did not include any siblings for Henry. However, in 1810 in the Mifflin Twp. Henry is listed as a farmer and Benjamin Traxler is listed as "Inn", probably an Inn keeper. This census is listed alphabetically so it is not known if they were neighbors. Also, in the 1810 census for Shamekin Twp,, Northumberland Co., PA is found Peter Traxler, farmer. Henry, Benjamin and Peter Traxler are all in the 26-45 age group and are probably siblings

11-Henry Traxler was born on 8 Apr 1769 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA and died on 4 Oct 1849 in Sparta Twp., Livingston Co.. New York, USA, at age 80.

Henry married Elizabeth Hummer, daughter of Adam Hummer and Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born on 29 Jan 1773 and died on 25 Jan 1858 in Sparta Twp., Livingston Co.. New York, USA, at age 84. They had 12 children: Catherine, John, Christina, Peter, Philip H., Elizabeth, Margaret, Jacob, Adam, Susanna, Mary Ann, and Isaac.

111-Catherine Traxler 1 was born on 5 Jan 1795 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.1 Catherine married Charles Headly.1

112-John Traxler 1 was born on 4 Dec 1796 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.1 John married Catherine Hamsher.1 Catherine was born in 1798 1 and died in 1822 in Sparta Twp., Livingston Co.. New York, USA, at age 24. 1

113-Christina Traxler 1 was born on 19 Aug 1798 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA 1 and died before 1843. 1
Christina married Samuel Hilbun.1

114-Peter Traxler 1 was born on 15 Mar 1801 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA 1 and died on 30 Jun 1867, at age 66. 1

Noted events in his life were:
- He had a residence at time of 1830 census in Groveland Twp., Livingston Co., New York, USA.

Peter married Elizabeth Kuhn.1 Elizabeth was born on 16 Feb 1801 1 and died on 20 Apr 1869, at age 68. 1 They had nine children: Josiah, Philip H., Franklin L., Mary Elizabeth, Rose Ann Bonnar, John, Frederick K., Leonard G., and George W..

.....1141-Josiah Traxler.
.....1142-Philip H. Traxler.
.....1143-Franklin L. Traxler was born on 10 Oct 1829.
.....1144-Mary Elizabeth Traxler was born on 13 May 1831.
.....1145-Rose Ann Bonnar Traxler was born on 10 Mar 1833.
.....1146-John Traxler.
.....1147-Frederick K. Traxler.
.....1148-Leonard G. Traxler.
.....1149-George W. Traxler.

115-Philip H. Traxler was born on 1 Mar 1803 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA 2 died on 25 Jul 1876 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 73 3 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.3

Noted events in his life were:
• He was religious.4 At a meeting of the Presbytery at Fredericktown, Ohio, April 18, 1838, application was made by citizens of Bellville, to form a Presbyterian Church, and James Rowland was appointed to exercise authority at discretion. a church was organized, in the month of May, 1838. Those known to be among the original members were Enoch French, Matthew Geary, John Lafferty, Andrew Linn, Philip Traxler and their companions.

Philip married Prudence Bodine 5 , daughter of Jacob Bodine Jr. and Catharine Thomas, on 5 Sep 1830 in Livingston Co., New York, USA.

Prudence was born on 20 Apr 1812 in Derry Twp., Columbia Co., Pennsylvania, USA 3 , died on 4 Oct 1887 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 75 3 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.6 They had 13 children: Henry Lyman, James A., Jacob Bodine, William Aten, Huldah, Simon, Charles Calvin, Laura Elizabeth, Philip H., Prudence Jane, Samantha, Mary B., and Benjamin Franklin.

Noted events in their marriage were:
• Signing power of attorney: Granting her uncle, Caleb Thomas, the right to sell her father's property., 17 Feb 1838, Richland Co., Ohio, USA. The document is registered in Columbia Co. Pennsylvania.

.....1151-Henry Lyman Traxler 5 was born on 4 Jun 1831 in Livingston Co., New York, USA 5 and died on 23 Jul 1891 in Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 60. 5 Henry married Sarah Ann Lindsey, on 28 Mar 1872 in Rich Hill, Knox Co.,
Ohio, USA.

.....1152-James A. Traxler 5 was born on 16 Aug 1832 in Livingston Co., New York, USA 5 died on 10 Feb 1902, at age 69 5, 7 , and was buried in Butler Cemetery, Independence, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.5

Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Worthington Twp., Richland Co., Ohio, USA. The column for "deaf, dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict" was checked for James, who was 17 years old. James married Elmira Palm, on 12 Mar 1857. 8 Elmira was born on 16 Jul 1838 7 , died on 1 Apr 1913 in Livingston Co., New York, USA, at age 74 7 , and was buried in Butler Cemetery, Independence, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.7 Another name for Elmira was Almyra.

.....1153-Jacob Bodine Traxler 5 was born on 20 Mar 1834 in Livingston Co., New York, USA 5 and died on 16 Jan 1899 in Great Falls, Montana, USA, at age 64. 5

Noted events in his life were:
• He was named after his grandfather, and great-grandfather, both named Jacob Bodine.

.....1154-William Aten Traxler 5, 9 was born on 3 Dec 1835 in Livingston Co., New York, USA 5, 9 died on 5 Nov 1914 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 78 5, 9 , and was buried in Butler Cemetery, Independence, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.5, 10

Noted events in his life were:
• He was named after William Aten, husband of Elizabeth Thomas, sister of William A. Traxler's grandmother, Catharine (Thomas) Bodine. William married Melinda Alice Berry 9 , daughter of Henry K. Berry and Elizabeth Hoover, on 3 Dec 1878 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.8 Melinda was born on 11 Oct 1857 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 9 , died on 12 Aug 1907 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 49 9 , and was buried in Butler Cemetery, Independence, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.8 Another name for
Melinda was Alice. They had seven children: Jessie, Prudence Ethelyn, Nina, Hallie, Chattie Faye, Virgil Harold, and Fred.

..........11541-Jessie Traxler 9 was born in 1880 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.9 Jessie married Edward Phillips.9

..........11542-Prudence Ethelyn Traxler 5, 9 was born on 14 Mar 1882 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 9 and died on 3 Mar 1961 in Holmes Co., Ohio, USA, at age 78. 9 Prudence married Benjamin Franklin Oberlin Secrist. They had one
child: Elah Glenn Traxler.

...............115421-Elah Glenn Traxler Secrist. Elah married Evelyn Margaret Cates.

..........11543-Nina Traxler 9 was born about 1884 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.9
Nina married Theodore W. Owen, son of W. A. Owen and Hettie Slaughter, on 26 Jan 1905 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.

..........11544-Hallie Traxler 9 was born about 1886 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.9 Hallie married Charles Taylor.9 Charles was born before 1882 in prob, Ohio, USA.9

..........11545-Chattie Faye Traxler 9 was born on 14 Jan 1890 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 9 and died on 11 Jun 1975 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 85. 9 Chattie married Otto Shoup 9 , on 28 Oct 1908 in prob, Ohio, USA.9 Otto was born before 1886 in prob, Ohio, USA.9

..........11546-Virgil Harold Traxler 9 was born before 1892 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 9 and was buried in Arlington Cemetery,
Washington, District of Columbia, USA.8

..........11547-Fred Traxler 9 was born before 1894 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 9 and was buried in Butler Cemetery, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.8 Burial Notes:With parents: "Freddie, son of William and Melinda, eight months, 10 days"

.....1155-Huldah Traxler 5 was born on 24 Jun 1838 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 5 and died in 1914, at age 76. 5 Huldah married Edwin Moore 5 , on 9 May 1866. 5

.....1156-Simon Traxler 5 was born in 1839 5 and died before 1850. 5 Death Notes:Arlene Secrist states Simon is a member of this family, although he is the only one without a complete birthdate. He is not listed in the 1850 census so I have presumed that he had died by that time. I have no other source for this child.

.....1157-Charles Calvin Traxler 5 was born on 5 Feb 1840 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 3, 5 died on 20 Sep 1862 in Huntsville, Alabama, at age 22 3, 5 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.6 Death Notes:Died in Civil War.

Noted events in his life were:
• He has conflicting birth information of 14 Feb 1840. 6

.....1158-Laura Elizabeth Traxler 5 was born on 26 Nov 1841 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 5 and died on 18 Jun 1914, at age 72. 5
Laura married Seth Conklin 5 , on 18 Apr 1868. 5

.....1159-Philip H. Traxler 5 was born on 10 Sep 1843 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 5, 11 died on 25 Aug 1896 in prob. Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 52 5, 11 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.5 Philip married Susan L. Bell 5, 8, 12 , on 2 Oct 1867. 8 Susan was born on 10 May 1845 3 , died on 25 Jun 1871 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 26 3 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA. Philip next married Lourna Walsh.5

...115A-Prudence Jane Traxler 5 was born on 28 Jul 1845 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 3, 5 died on 25 Apr 1848 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA, at age 2 5, 6 , and was buried in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, USA.6

...115B-Samantha Traxler 5 was born on 1 Aug 1847 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA.5 Samantha married Silas Oldfield, on 3 Feb 1867 in Rice Co., Kansas, USA.5

...115C-Mary B. Traxler 5 was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 5 and died on 5 Apr 1917, at age 67. 5 Mary married Alexander Calhoun, on 29 Dec 1870 in Rich Hill, Knox Co., Ohio, USA.5

...115D-Benjamin Franklin Traxler 5 was born on 2 May 1852 in Richland Co., Ohio, USA 5 and died in Lawrence, Kansas, USA.5 Benjamin married Mary Josephine Van Petten, on 1 Nov 1877. 5

116-Elizabeth Traxler 1 was born on 15 Jan 1805 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.1 Elizabeth married Drunce.1

117-Margaret Traxler 1 was born on 16 Jan 1807 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA 1 died on 12 Jul 1866, at age 59 1 , and was buried in Old Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston Co., New York, USA.1 Margaret married Robert G. Perine.1 Robert was born on 12 Sep 1801 1 , died on 12 May 1875, at age 73 1 , and was buried in Old Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston Co., New York, USA.1

118-Jacob Traxler 1 was born on 31 May 1809 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.1 Jacob married Elizabeth Evangelist.1

119-Adam Traxler 1 was born on 29 Sep 1811 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.1 Adam married Zilpah Roberts.1

11A-Susanna Traxler 1 was born on 6 Nov 1813 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA 1 and died on 17 Mar 1870, at age 56. 1 Susanna married Daniel Fritts.1 Daniel Fritts died on 7 Jul 1892 in Mina, , New York, USA.1

11B-Mary Ann Traxler 1 was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA.1 Mary married L. Eagelston.1

11C-Isaac Traxler 1 was born on 18 Aug 1818 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA 1 and died on 10 May 1892, at age 73. 1 Isaac married Mary A. Johnson.1 Mary was born on 23 Jan 1817 1 and died on 17 Feb 1899, at age 82. 1

Source Citations
1. Wallace R. Brode, "Preliminary Draft of Data on Peter Kuhn Family and Henry Traxler Family", (Dated Aughtst 1970. at that time Wallace R. Brode's address was 3900 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington DC 20008. The drafte was provided by Arlene Secrist, 145 New Haven Dr., Urbana, Ohio 43078; secrist@ctcn.net). Surety: 3

2. Richland Co., Ohio Cemetery Records, p. 78. Surety: 3

3. Ibid, p. 79. Surety: 3

4. History of Richland Co. Surety: 3

5. Secrist, Arlene, Family Sheet for Philip and Prudence Traxler family + email additions, (Provided in June 2002. Arlene Secrist can be reached at:145 New Haven Dr., Urbana, Ohio 43078; secrist@ctcn.net). Surety: 3

6. Richland Co., Ohio Cemetery Records. Surety: 3

7. Ibid, p. 429. Surety: 3

8. FamilySearch. Surety: 3

9. Jeromey Ward, wardhsd2001@earthlink.net, (18 Feb 2002). Surety: 3

10. Richland Co., Ohio Cemetery Records, p. 430. Surety: 3

11. Ibid, year only. Surety: 3

12. Ibid, first name. Surety: 3

From: Fred Schreck [mailto:fwschreck@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 2:47 PM
To: BodineGenealogy@gmail.com
Subject: Philip Traxler and Prudence Bodine...

Hello David,

I'm a descendant of Philip Traxler and Prudence Bodine.

Prudence and Philip had 12 children. Here's a listing...

01 Henry Lyman Traxler 1831-1891
02 James A Traxler 1832-1902
03 Jacob Bodine Traxler 1834-1899
04 William Aten Traxler 1835-1914
05 Huldah Traxler 1838-1894
06 Charles Calvin Traxler 1840-1862
07 Laura Elizabeth Traxler 1841-1914
08 Philip H Traxler Jr 1843-1896
09 Prudence Jane Traxler 1845-1848
10 Samantha Traxler 1847-1903
11 Mary B Traxler 1850-1917
12 Benjamin Franklin Traxler 1852-1930

...

Henry Lyman Traxler was my 2nd great grandfather.

Regards,

Fred Schreck
Danville, CA