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FAMILY 290.
3660. George D.' Humphreys, [1916] (Col. Dedus,^ Col. George,^ Cap/. Ezehcl,^
Ensign Samuel,^ Lieut. Samuel,^ Michael,^) was born 3 Dec, 1S27, in North Canton, Ct. He
was married by the Rev. Dr. Anderson, at St. Louis, Mo., 13 Oct., 1857, to Sarah Frances
(dau. of William and Letitia Hegaman) Young, b. 23 July, 1839, New York City, where her
parents resided before their removal to St. Louis, Mo., where they were living in 1884. Mr.
Humphreys was much interested in the genealogy of his family, and made a collection of records.
[See Fam. 1 12 (1913), S.^] He was a commission merchant in St. Louis, Mo., where he succeeded his
brother, Solon Humphreys, in the wholesale grocery business. He afterwards became President of
the Mississippi Glass Co., in w'hich office he continued until his death, Aug. 20, 1875, ee. 47 years.
Mr. Humphreys was a man of great natural ingenuity, and when a boy, together with his
brother, and with no tools but pocket-knives and a hatchet, they constructed a bass viol and a
violin, which are still preserved in the family as curiosities. During his lifetime he evinced a great
love of music and remarkable power as a musician. He had a very kind and gentle disposition,
being always thoughtful of those in his employ, as well as of those in need; and he was justly
beloved by all who knew him. In business life his integrity and courtesy were marked features
of his character. His widow and children reside (18S5) at No. 3412 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis.
Children (born in St. Louis, Mo.):
3661. L George Adams, ^ b. 13 July, 1858. I
3662. n. William Young,^ b. 8 May, 1861
3663. \\l. M.w,* b. 16 May, 1S69.
3664. IV. Ellen Walsh, ^ b. 15 Jan., 1871.
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|- Res. (18S5) in St. Louis, Mo.; unmarried.
3665. David' Humphrey, [1943] (Frederick,^ David,^ David,^ Ensign Samuel,^ Lieut.
Samuel.' Mic/iael^ j was born 7 Sept., 18 1 8, in Braceville, O., and married (i) in Bazetta, O., at
the residence of her parents, 10 Nov., 1847, Elizabeth (dau. of Silas and Abigail Pruden) Leonard,
b. 28 Feb., 1819; died in Southington, Trumbull Co., O., happy in her Savior, 24 Oct., 1851.
He married (2) 25 Oct., 1852, Aurilla Leonard, sister of his first wife, b. 14 July, 1823. She
died 23 Aug., 1S82. He resided on a farm, in Southington, O., from 1847 till i860, most of
the time, w^hen he sold, in S., and returned to Braceville, where he continued to reside until his
death, at Braceville, O., 31 May, 1882, Ee. 63 years. He commenced life a poor boy, but w^as
prosperous, a-nd had a comfortable property in his later years. He and several of his family
were members of the M. E. Church.
Children C6y ist marriage):
3666. I- Sophronia Abigail," b. 28 Sept., 1S48, in Southington, O. ; married iS .\pr., 1S74,
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Wells (son of Lewis J. and Mary A.) Merwin, b. in Braceville, O., 17 Nov.,
1844. Farmer. Res. (18S4) Braceville, Trumbull Co., O. Children (born in
Braceville, 0. )
3667. i. Alfred David,' b. 23 Apr., 1875.
3665. ii. Charles Lewis,' b. 14 Oct., 1S76.
( jBy 2d marriage )
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3669. II. Mary ADF.LiA.^b. 20 Dec, 1853, in Southington, O. ; d. in .'Southington, O., 30 Jan., 1S60.
3670. III. Laura Cornelia," b. 10 Jan., 1858, in Southington, O. : died at B.iaccvillc, O.,
I July, 1880. She married in Braceville, O., 13 Mcli., iS-8, John Barkley.
Res. (1885) Braceville, O. No- children.
3671. IV. Son ," b. in Braceville, O. ; d. in July, i860, in inlimcy.