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Solomon Channell of Virginia married Catherine Stoker Taggert
Solomon Channell is said to have been born in Harrison County, (then) Virginia in 1809. Current research suggests that the place of Solomon's birth is in error -- CFHG believes that Randolph county was the actual birth place of Solomon. While no "genealogical" proof or evidence is currently in our possession, numerous website genealogies and researchers connect Solomon as a son of Samuel Channell and Sarah Elizabeth Hornbeck.
Solomon Channell marries Catherine Taggert, daughter of John Taggert and Mary Parsons on 15 AUG 1833 in Randolph County, (then) Virginia. The marriage is performed by Catherine's father, John Taggert, who is a registered minister.
There currently is no information in my possession about Solomon and Catherine Taggert Channell from the time of their marriage until April of 1839 when Solomon and Catherine appear in Highland County, Ohio land records.
On 1 APR 1839, John Taggert (Catherine's father) and Mary Parsons Taggert as husband and wife sell to Solomon Channell 101 acres of land in Highland County, Ohio.
The 1840 census for Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio shows Solomon Channell with 4 males under 5 years of age, 1 male 20 to 30 years of age (Solomon); 1 female under 5 years of age and 1 female 30 to 40 years of age (Catherine). Based on current research, the 4 males are believed to be Johnathan, Miles M., Marshall William and Samuel Nutt Channell; the female to be Martha E. Channell. Solomon's neighbors are Samuel Nutt, Gregory F. Hawkins, Bryan D. Smith and G. Slagle. Farmer Rezin Hopkins is listed two pages later in the census.
On 7 SEP 1841, Israel Rice and Sarah as husband and wife sell to John Taggert, John Sloan, Thos. M. Speese, Brian Smith, Samuel Nutt, Solomon Channell, G.F. Hawkins, Silas Chapman and George Slagle as Trustees, M.E. Church, land in Buford, Highland County, Ohio.
On 11 SEP 1841, Solomon Channell and Catherine Taggert Channell as husband and wife sell to John Taggert, 100 acres of land in Highland County, Ohio.
On 21 SEP 1845 Catherine Taggert Channell dies in Ohio and is buried in the Taggert Cemetery, Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio. "Channel, Catherine, w/o S., d. 21 Sep 1845, a. 35yrs"
On 8 APR 1846, Gregory F. Hawkins and Elizabeth as husband and wife sell to Solomon Channell land in Buford, Ohio.
On 20 JUL 1846, Solomon Channell sells to Joseph Channell land in Buford, Ohio.
on 3 NOV 1847 Solomon Channell marries Sally/Sarah Gerin in Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio. The marriage was performed by Israel Rice, Justice of the Peace for Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio.
Solomon Channell does not appear to be listed in the 1850 census for Ohio.
Solomon Channell is listed in the 1860 Highland County, Clay Township, Ohio census under the name CHANNELLS, Solomon with:
Sarah 46 W - F OH
Marshall 21 W - M OH
Samuel 19 W - M OH
Julia 16 W - F school in year OH
Cynthia 16 W - F school in year OH
William 8 W - M school in year OH
Jane 6 W - F OH
We now see that Marshall, Samuel, Julia, Cynthia, William and Jane are back with their father.
On 30 SEP 1863, Solomon Channell is appointed Guardian of his children, William aged 12 years and Hester Jane Channell, aged 7 years who are minor children and legal representatives of Sarah Channell, dec'd. Surities are issued by John Shockley and William W. Fenner.
On 14 FEB 1864, Solomon Channell marries Catherine Lance. The marriage is performed by John Shockley, Justice of the Peace for Union Township and an Elder in the M.G. Christian Church.
In 1865 Solomon Channell moves his family to Clark County, Missouri. Initial research suggests that at least one brother, Moses Channell, is established in or makes the move with Solomon to Missouri. (see some Channell marriages from Clark County, Missouri) Family documents are indicating that Solomon farmed and preached up until the time of his death which has been established as April of 1870. Probate records from Clark County establish that his older brother Moses died about the same time as Solomon. There is no will for Solomon Channell in Clark County court records.
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