Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameCatharine Belcher 
Birth9 Oct 1793, Susquehanna Co, PA
Census9 Aug 1870, Preston Twp, Wayne Co, PA
Memoroll#1464, pg 250
Census11 Jun 1880, Preston Twp, Wayne Co, PA
Memoroll#1202, pg 23
Death29 Oct 1881, Preston Twp, Wayne Co, PA
BurialOrson Cem, Wayne Co, PA
FatherJohn Belcher (1770-1853)
MotherElizabeth Lazure (~1772-<1820)
Misc. Notes
Listed as 55 in 1850 census.
Listed as 63 in 1860 census (1797).
Listed as 77 and born in PA in 1870 census.
Listed as 87 with her son Jackson in the 1880 census.
Her side of the headstone reads: Catharine wife of Merritt Hine died Oct. 29, 1881 aged 88 yrs & 20 d's.
[Obituary] The Citizen, 10 Nov 1881
Mrs. Catherine Hine, widow of the late Merritt Hine, died after an illness of two weeks, at the
residence of her son, D.J. Hine, Oct 28, aged 88 years and 20 days. She remained conscious to the last. Seven of her children were present to witness her dissolution. The funeral service took place at the church, October 31st, conducted by Rev. J.G. Steohen. Text, Rev. XIV, 13
Listed as 63 in 1860 census (1797).
Listed as 77 and born in PA in 1870 census.
Listed as 87 with her son Jackson in the 1880 census.
Her side of the headstone reads: Catharine wife of Merritt Hine died Oct. 29, 1881 aged 88 yrs & 20 d's.
[Obituary] The Citizen, 10 Nov 1881
Mrs. Catherine Hine, widow of the late Merritt Hine, died after an illness of two weeks, at the
residence of her son, D.J. Hine, Oct 28, aged 88 years and 20 days. She remained conscious to the last. Seven of her children were present to witness her dissolution. The funeral service took place at the church, October 31st, conducted by Rev. J.G. Steohen. Text, Rev. XIV, 13
Spouses
Birth26 Dec 1792, Massachusetts
Death11 Mar 1876, Wayne Co, PA
BurialOrson Cem, Wayne Co, PA
OccupationFarmer
FatherDavid Hine (1763-1851)
MotherJane Heath (1768-1849)
Misc. Notes
He was a farmer, his name was listed as Merrit Hines. Came from Mass. in 1811 to PA, and to Hines Corners in 1831.
His father, David Hines, was listed with them in the 1850 census (age 87). He is listed as 57, with Catherine (55), Philander (27), David J. (16), Elizabeth (20), and Alvira (18).
In 1860 he is listed as 65, born in Conn. and a farmer with $1,500/$400. Living with he and his wife are Mary (15) and Eveline (13) - are these later children or grandchildren by which son?
Listed as just he and his wife in 1870 census, a farmer age 78 with $2,000 of land and $400 personal property who was born in Conn. Aged 88 years 9 months and 15 days according to his headstone. He is buried with his wife, Catherine. It is actually an obelisk; one side has Merritt Hine; another side has Merritt's wife, Catherine; a third side has David Hine and his wife Jane; the fourth side is very rough that I think once showed a design. The cemetery is located off of Rte. 370; north 1/2 mile on Oxbow Road. There is a bronze plaque on a stone marker: "Erected in honor of David and Merritt Hine. First settlers of Hines Corners, year 1811. By their descendants, Aug. 9, 1925." At the marker, turn right onto Clark Road. Cemetery is 1/4 mile on the left, directly opposite the Independent Lake Camp.
His father, David Hines, was listed with them in the 1850 census (age 87). He is listed as 57, with Catherine (55), Philander (27), David J. (16), Elizabeth (20), and Alvira (18).
In 1860 he is listed as 65, born in Conn. and a farmer with $1,500/$400. Living with he and his wife are Mary (15) and Eveline (13) - are these later children or grandchildren by which son?
Listed as just he and his wife in 1870 census, a farmer age 78 with $2,000 of land and $400 personal property who was born in Conn. Aged 88 years 9 months and 15 days according to his headstone. He is buried with his wife, Catherine. It is actually an obelisk; one side has Merritt Hine; another side has Merritt's wife, Catherine; a third side has David Hine and his wife Jane; the fourth side is very rough that I think once showed a design. The cemetery is located off of Rte. 370; north 1/2 mile on Oxbow Road. There is a bronze plaque on a stone marker: "Erected in honor of David and Merritt Hine. First settlers of Hines Corners, year 1811. By their descendants, Aug. 9, 1925." At the marker, turn right onto Clark Road. Cemetery is 1/4 mile on the left, directly opposite the Independent Lake Camp.
Marriage31 May 1812, Ararat, Susquehanna Co, PA
ChildrenJulia (1814-1896)
Ira O. (1816-1895)
Miranda (1818-1899)
John (1819-1901)
Royal (1821-1894)
Philander (1822-1895)
Elena Elizabeth (1824-1827)
Lorenzo D. (1826-1899)
Sarah Jane (1828-1881)
Elizabeth (1830-1910)
Mary Elvira (1832-1918)
David Jackson “Jack” (1834-1917)