Mahala Sneathen

1848 - 1917  (68 years)

• Name	Mahala Sneathen  [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Birth	25 Sep 1848	Philipsburg, Montgomery County, Ohio   [4, 5]
  Gender	Female
  Death	18 Mar 1917	Walkerton, Indiana   [5]
  Burial	North Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, St. Josephs, Indiana   [6]
  Person ID	I5499	Carl
  Last Modified	20 May 2012

  
  

  Family 1	Isaac Wesley Harmison,   b. 22 Nov 1843, Johnson Township, IN d. 27 Jan 1890, Walkerton, St. Joseph, Indiana (Age 46 years)
  Marriage	20 Mar 1866  [3]
  Children	1. William Henry Harmison,   b. 8 Jan 1868, Walkerton, Indiana d. 1 Aug 1918, Walkerton, Indiana (Age 50 years) + 2. Viola E. Harmison,   b. 28 Jul 1874, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana d. 17 Jun 1969, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana (Age 94 years)
  Family ID	F1909	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Jan 2014

  
  

  Family 2	Robert Robison,   b. 21 Feb 1839, Whetstone Township, Crawford County, Ohio d. 7 Nov 1903, Johnson Township, Walkerton, Indiana (Age 64 years)
  Marriage	1 Apr 1903	South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana   [7, 8]
  Family ID	F1910	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Jan 2014

  
  

• Notes

  In the marriage of Mahala Snethen, granddaughter of Elizabeth Pemberton, to Isaac Wesley Harmison, grandson of Samuel Harmison and Nancy Arnold, the Pemberton line 'crossed' once again with the Harmison family. Said 'crossing' of the family lin es originally occured with the marriage of two of Mary Pemberton Barrett's daughters, Eunice "Emma" Barrett and Esther "Hettie" Barrett to Isaac Harmison and John Harmison. Isaac and John Harmison were the sons of Samuel Harmison and Nancy Arn old. Isaac Wesley Harmison was the son of Isaac and John's brother, Samuel Harmison, Jr. Mahala and her brother, Isaac Thomas Snethen, ch. Abraham Snethen and Mary Thomas, were raised by their step-father, Jacob Snell and his third wife, Rebecca (Burke) Smith following Mary's death. Rebecca (Burke) Smith was widow to Henry Smith, s on of Catharine Harmison and Samuel Smith. Obituary, March 23, 1917, Walkerton Independent, Walkerton, St. Joseph, Indiana: "Mahala Snethen was born September 25, 1848 in Philipsburg, Montgomery County, Ohio and passed away at her home in this place Sunday evening, March 18, 1917, aged 66 years, 5 months and 23 days. At the age of seven years she came with her parents to this vicinity where she resided up to the time of her death, fifty-nine years. March 20, 1866 she was married to Wesley Harmison (Isaac Wesley Harmison), who died January 27, 1890. To this union were born two children, William, of this place, and Viola Cripe of Michigan City. March 18, 1902, she was married to Robert Robi son, who died in November of the same year. Besides her son and daughter, she leaves to mourn one grandson, and a host of relatives and friends. One brother preceded her in death six years ago. In her youth she united with the Methodist Church, which faith she held to the end. She wa s a good neighbor and kind, always ready to help others before herself. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Thursday, forenoon at ten o'clock, Rev. Hargrave officiating, assisted by Rev. Mitchell. Internment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery." NOTE: Mahala Snethen Harmison Robison is buried next to her husband, Isaac Wesley Harmison at Woodlawn Cemetery.

  
  

• Sources

  [S303] St. Joseph County, Indiana Census, page 578 (Reliability: 3). 1880, Lincoln Township [S303] St. Joseph County, Indiana Census, page 305 (Reliability: 3). 1870, Lincoln Township [S434] Carol Elrod, elrod@netdirect.net. [S435] 1850 Federal Census, Clay Twp., Montgomery County, Ohio. [S436] Walkerton Independent Newspaper, Walkerton, Indiana. [S328] South Bend Area Genealogical Society, page 204 (Reliability: 3). St. Josephs County, Cemetery Inscription [S304] Indiana Marriage Records, 1850 - 1920, Book 18, page 502 (Reliability: 3). Mahala Harmison to Robert Robison, 1 April 1903, St. Joseph County, Indiana. [S436] Walkerton Independent Newspaper, Walkerton, Indiana, April 11, 1903 (Reliability: 3). Mr. Robert Robison and Mrs. Mahala Harmison, living near this place, were united in marriage at South Bend on Thursday of last week by Justice Lindeblad. The ceremony took place in the office of the justice in the presence of a few friends. Th e high contracting parties are old and respected residents of this locality and they have the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends."