Toney, Jesse and descendants part 1

TONEY

Posted By: Earle & Pat (email)
Date: 11/3/2001 at 22:12:15

Subject: Toney, Jesse and descendants part 1
Date: Monday, May 21, 2001 10:36 AM

TONEY: JESSE TONEY and down a few generations.
Author unknown
Transcribed by Earle Koeble

There is a story that this emigrant ancestor was an Irish gambler and dude.
On the voyage to America he pocketed most of the loose change. They called
him a "Toney-son-of-a-bitch" a name that caught on. In Ireland, a Toni lead
a revolt against John Bull's tyranny back in about 1800 and was tossed in
jail in Dublin. His kin are still at it. There -were 12 Toneys who fought in
the Revolutionary War in Virginia. One of them was named Jesse.

Jesse Toney was born in 1760 in Albemarle, Va. He enlisted as a private
under Capt. Holman Rice at Albemarle. He guarded prisoners of Burgoyne men.
He was honorably discharged from Col. Taylor and Gen. Bland's command. He
filed a pension claim W 11794 BL WT 101695. He married in Flauvanna County,
Va. Jesse's third wife was named Nancy Craig. Later in life Jesse moved to
Floyd County, Ind. He died there on 3/17/1848 or 1849.

Jesse Toney Jr. was born in Va. in 1795. He was to grow up to be a boxer and
I believe he married Susanna in Flauvanna County VA. They were living in
Lawrence County, Ind., when the 1850 census was taken. He listed wife
Susanna, age 49, and children John, 19, Alarisa, 15, Catherine, 17, and
Eleanor, 7. He was the brother of Tarleton Washington Toney.

Tarleton Washington Toney born in Va. in 1794. His father may have been
thinking of the Revolution when he named his son, Tory Colonel Banastre
(Butcher) Tarleton was feared for his plundering of Va. and the Carolinas.
His men killed Buford's men after they had surrendered. His 1100 man force
was routed at Cowpens, N. C. in Jan., 1780 by Morgan. The rebel's side
included a future Toney "in-law", "Long Knife" Private Mordecai Miller. A
fellow Scotsman later recalled: "We made the proud General Tarleton run
down the road helter-skelter." General Washington was the victorious
General.
Tarleton Washington had both names but preferred "T-a-l-t-o-n" He also had
son, Ike, noted for sick headaches, who married a good woman named Frances
with one blue eye and one brown eye. Tarleton was reported to be a peddler
of Irish linen at one time. Tarleton moved to Fleming County, Ky., and
married either a Melinda Wilcox or a Matilda Duncan. She was born in Ky. in
1826. He bought property in Fleming County in 1826. They next moved to Adams
Township, Putnam County, Ind., before 1832. He was the Justice of the
Peace. He and his wife separated and apparently he married a hellion cousin,
"Old Marge" and Melinda married a Robinson [Robison?] and died 3/16/1888.
It is reported by Ferne Klein, granddaughter of Lewis Cass Toney, that
Tarleton once objected to being served second at a Sunday dinner. He
explained, "Don't you know I'm Talton Toney" It is also reported he didn't
like to work much. Talton moved to Decatur County, IA., in about 1855 with
his son, William Ray Toney and Monroe Miller. Daughter, Margaret, had moved
to Terre Haute in 1850 with her husband, Mordecai Dare Miller. Talton died
in about 1867. He is buried at Terre Haute without a stone. Children of
Tarleton and Melinda (or Matilda):

Mirah Jane, born 6/2/1820 married Edward Miller 2/17/40 died 12/4/1906

Margaret, born 1821 married Mordecai D. Miller 8/24/44 died 1/24/1910

William Ray, born 3/25/1822, married ERY ANN MILLER 11/20/45 died 12/3/1903
James, born 1824 "49er"; owned a Sacramento Hotel

John Anderson, born 4/9/1830 married (1) Serrity Bird 9/10/50 (11 children)
(2) Mary Jane Green 1878, died 10/28/1922

Mary Ann, born 1831 married (1) William Bird 8/9/1851(killed at Vicksburg)
(2) Jos. Call (French Painter.)

Tarleton Washington II, born 1832 married (1) Eliz. Hart 5/14/1850 (2) Marg.
Long 1878 died 9/29/1886

Martin Van, born 1833 married Mary Ann Green 11/11/1858

Isaac, born 1835 married Frances Joseph died 1919

America, born 1846 married (1) Edwin Gore (2) Wm. Cornett

Elizabeth, born 1846

Fannie, born 1847 married (1) John Miller (killed in the Civil War) (2) John
Miller (no relation).

Daughter Margaret's husband was the father of Ery Ann and John Miller.
Edward Miller was the son of a Bryce, a cousin.

William Ray Toney married Ary Ann Miller in Putnam County, Ind. in 1845. He
was 6'2" tall and she about 5' and weighed less than 100 lbs. She was
nicknamed "dinker". The 1850 census listed their farm in Morgan County Ind.
Their children:

James, born 1/1/1849 (had two children: Thurman and Jessie)

William Anderson, born 12/1/1850 married (1)Matilda Barth (2)Mary Seymour
1872 (3) Martha Arvin 2/18/1887 died 1933.

Tarleton Washington Santaford, born 10/12/1854 married Martha Bucy (twice)
died 11/3/1936

Adolphus "Dolph," born 6/15/1856 married Samantha Goven 2/16/1877.
Lewis Cass, born 10/28/1858 married (1)Ellen Mitchell (2)Mamie Jackson died
1942.

Charles Alford, born 10/26/1861 married Nancy Mitchell.

John Wilson, born 3/10/66 married (1)Florence Harner abt 1888 (2)Rose
Ferguson 1894 (3)Alberta Thummel 1903 died 9/21/1966.

Charlotte, born 9/1/1868 married (1) John Slauter (2) Will Bennett died
7/21/1940

Nancy, born 6/15/1870 married Ora Salisbury.

William Ray, brother-in-law Monroe Miller, and father Tarleton hitched up
their wagons for Terre Haute, IA., in about 1855. They stopped a spell in
Ottumwa. An ox stepped on William's foot, shearing his right toe and taking
2" of tendon. William became a merchant of Terre Haute, working in the town
established by his father-in-law, Mordecai Miller. He would freight
supplies for his store from Ottumwa to Terre Haute in freighter wagons in
the 1850s.

The election of 1859 was a witch's brew: "Copperhead" proslavers,
"Know-nothing" Catholic emigrant haters, Free Solders, Whigs and slavery
abolitionists contended. On election day in Leon someone suggested they
ought to hang Bill's future in-law, Bill Bucey, just on principles. He was a
Kentuckian, former slave-owner and a Texas refugee. Bill did not know him
well, but explained: "If any of you drunken sons-o'-bitches dares lay a hand
on him you will have me to deal with!" That settled that! I recall that his
son, Sant, told me his Dad was the champion ax man in Decatur County.
Although he could not read or write, he was respected. In the 1860 census,
his farm was valued at $150. The house was two rooms up and two down with
walnut siding. The Iowa Adjutant General's report on "The War of Rebellion"
details the following: "Toney, William R., 17th Infantry, Company "A", age
40. Resident Leon, nativity Ky. Enlisted Dec. 19, 1861. Mustered March 21,
1862. Promoted third corporal July 27, 1862. Taken prisoner Oct. 13, 1864,
Tilton, Ga. Mustered out April 15, 1865, Davenport, IA., expiration of term
of service".

The Regimental Historian, Col. Clark R. Wever relates: "The 17th was
organized at Keokuk, IA., during March & April, 1862. The aggregate strength
of the regiment at date of organization was 935 men. On 4/19 they boarded
the steamer, "Warsaw" for St. Louis and quartered at Benton Barracks. On the
25th, having received arms, embarked for Hamburg Landing, Tenn. From this
point the regiment joined the army besieging Corinth, Mississippi On 8/15
they went to Jacinto, Miss. Bill was one of the 90 over 40 years old. About
half were under 20. In their first fire fight at Inka, Miss., on 9/19/1862,
their commander filed the following report: "We had not proceeded far when
some of my men again commenced firing which was apparently answered by a
tremendous volley from the direction of the enemy, but another soldier, who
was some distance in front of us, came rushing back and said our own men
were firing on us....I fell back and ordered the men to about face and
kneel. They remained until quite a number of the men in front came back in
double quick time, which caused another panic. I succeeded in forming
another line. A tremendous volley was fired from the enemy and was
immediately answered by still another in our rear. We were now between two
heavy fires .... This caused a dreadfull stampede and all commenced firing
in all
directions without regard to where their guns were pointed ....I again
rallied the men and kept them in pretty good line until retreat was
sounded...." (41 killed or wounded) including William Ray who spent several
months in the hospital.

They regrouped and next saw action at Hatchie Church where Company "A" went
forward as skirmishers and left "quite a number of dead rebels on the
ground." They improved as they went along. (letters honoring the 17th
Regiment)

Headquarters 2nd Brigade
3rd Division Camp near Corinth
October 14, 1862

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Governor of Iowa
Sir

I have the honor to present to your Excellency for the 17th Regiment IA.
Volunteers, a stand of rebel colors captured under my own eyes on the
battlefield of Corinth on the 4th inst. By the reg. In its gallant charge on
advancing columns of the enemy which the 17th alone met, broke and pursued
until ordered to halt. I have never led braver men into action than the
soldiers of the 17th. They proved themselves in the desperate and bloody
battle of Corinth.

Brigadier Gen. Jer. C. Sullivan

Headquarters, Army of the Mississippi Third Division, Dist. West Tenn.
Corinth, Miss. October 23, 1862 General Order No. 145

The General Commanding cannot forebear to give pleasure to many besides the
brave men immediately concerned by announcing, in advance of the regular
orders, that the 17th IA. Infantry, by its gallantry in the battle of
Corinth, on the 4th of Oct., charging the enemy and capturing the flag of
the 40th Mississippi has amply atoned for its misfortune at Inka and stands
among the honored regiments of his command.....
Major General W. S. Rosecrans

On the 30th of Nov. they resumed their march on Grenada, crossing the
Tallahatchee river and pressing close after the rebels, who retreated
skirmishing continually with the advance. They arrived at Holly Springs,
Dec. 24th. On the 26th they were sent to Memphis with a supply train of 625
wagons to procure pro-visions for the almost famished army. During the trip,
they were continually annoyed by bands of guerrillas .... Remained at Bray's
Station, guarding the Memphis and Charleston RR, until 2/8/63. On 3/2
embarked on Steamer, "Gladiator", for Grand Lake, La re-embarked up the
river to Helena, Ark....participated in the Greenwood expedition, dragging
the boat through the woods .... reached Tallahatchee... not a snag.... fixed
the leak... the boys in the meantime amused themselves in the interesting
study of natural history at the
neighboring barn yards and pig pens. A few hunted larger game....housed 3
guerrilla gentlemen in a cave stored with bacon and brought them to the
boats where their cases were cared for. General Grant ordered them back to
Helena and they arrived the 11th of April. Of the entire fleet, not one
could boast a full set of chimneys ... all looked as though they had passed
through a heavy hurricane in a dense forest. On 4/17 they embarked and
landed at Millikens Bend.

Capture of Jackson

Headquarters, 17th Reg. IA. Vol. Inf. Camp on Champion Hills, Miss. May 12,
1863

Colonel.

I have the honor of submitting the following report.... On a line with the
80th Ohio and the 10th Missouri I advanced about 11/2 miles before
encountering the enemy. At this point I met his skirmishers who reluctantly
and slowly fell back as I pressed them upon their first line, which was
composed of the 27th S. C. Sharp-Shooters immediately in front... formed in
line in a ravine with heavy underbrush between my line and theirs .... You
ordered me to take the ravine, which I did
by a bayonet charge at a double quick, breaking the enemy lines and pressing
him up and over the crest of the next hill... I went into action with 350
men and lost during the engagement 16 killed, 60 wounded, 3 missing and one
disabled by a shell.

D. B. Hillis
(Asa M. Slaughter and George Miller were killed in action on
5/14/1863 at Jackson Mississippi.)

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