Henry Augustine

     Henry was born on Sunday, 1 January 1815 in Ohio. He was the son of Daniel Augustine and Catherine Pathour. Henry married Matilda Ridgely, daughter of Westall Ridgely and Elizabeth Heim, on 17 April 1845 in Ohio. Matilda was noted on her father's estate records, 16 Mar 1850, as wife of Henry Augustine.¹ Henry & Matilda had children: Isaiah [1846-11/08/1901], Josiah [1848-11/02/1923] & Obadiah [1852-4/03/1908][m. 1876 Martha Parsons & 2nd 5/07/1902 Emma Craft]. 11 November 1850, Henry and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Holmes Township, Crawford County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Henry Augustine [ 36 Ohio], Matilda [31 Ohio], Isaiah [4 Ohio], Joshua [2 Ohio]. Henry is a laborer; they have real estate valued at $200.² 5 June 1860, Henry and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Holmes Township. Enumerated in this household were Henry Augustine [46 Ohio], Matilda [45 Ohio], Isaia [12 Ohio], Obadiah [8 Ohio] & Joshua [10 Ohio].³ 25 July 1870, Henry and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Holmes Township. Enumerated in this household were Henry Augustin [55 Ohio][butcher],his wife:Matilda [44 Ohio], Isaih [22 Ohio], Josiah [21 Ohio] & Obadiah [18 Ohio].⁴ 12 June 1880, Henry and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Holmes Township. Enumerated in this household were Henry Augustin [64 Ohio], his wife: Matilda [50 Ohio], Isiah [32 Ohio] & Josiah [29 Ohio]. Isiah is a butcher and Henry & Josiah are farming.⁵ Henry departed this life on Wednesday, 15 November 1882 in Holmes Township at age 67 years, 10 months and 14 days. He was buried at Bucyrus in Oakwood Cemetery.⁶