David Runyan b.OH d.MI

[sarah]

I am searching for the parents of David Runyan. According to his death certificate he was born 9 November 1837 in Ohio. He died on 18 September 1913 in Ogemaw Co., MI. David was married twice. First to Nancy Jane Henderson, with whom he had 5 children, Noah, Calvin, Albertis(Bert), Melvina, and Margarett. He married second Emma Elizabeth Larkins and they also had 5 children including Wesley, Ed, and David. His son David,who resided in Oakley MI claimed the body. David lived in Brady Twp., Saginaw Co., MI for most of his adult life. He owned a farm there, and moved to Ogemaw Co. after 1894. He was in the 15 NY Engineers (Union) during the Civil War. I think he was the son of Samuel Runyan and Elizabeth Clark, but have not been able to find a definite connection. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[sharon]

Sarah,
My Grandfather was James Howe, who was married to Rosa Etta Runyan. Her father ( my great grandfather) was Samuel Runyan, born 10-02-1833 in Wayne County, Ohio. Her mother was Sophia Frank, born in Pennsylvania. According to the family history that I have: Samuel's father was also named Samuel Runyon, born 3-26-1803 in Pennsylvania, died 5-03-1850 in Wayne County, Ohio.
His wife was Elizabeth Clark born March 02, 1808 in Pennsylvanis.
( I have a picture of both of them). They had eight children: James born 3-19-1826, William born 5-26-1828, Denene born 2-1-1830, John born 10-2-1833, Sarah born 1836, David born 1839, Matina born 1842 and my grandfather Samuel.

Could it be that my family and your family are the same?

[sarah]

Hi Sharon,
I do think our families are the same line. Your Samuel lived in Shiawassee Co. MI which is directly below Saginaw Co. In the 1860 federal census Elizabeth is a widower with Denene and Samuel still at home. The family next door is the Henderson's with 17 year old Nancy, who I believe is the Nancy Henderson who married David. In the 1870 census Denene, William, and David are all in Brady Twp. Saginaw, and Samuel is in Rush Twp. Shiawassee. In 1880 Nancy died,and she and David's 2 youngest daughters are living with William in Sheridan Twp. Clare Co. which is 2 counties south-west from Saginaw, while Denene is in Indiana. These facts have all led me to believe my David is the son of Samuel Runyan and Elizabeth Clark. I would be happy to share my info it is mainly on the descendants of David's son Wesley, who was my great grandfather. I would really like to see that picture of Samuel and Elizabeth. You can e-mail me at [e-mail]. Thanks.