Jonas Votaw Barrick of Jay Co.,IN
I'm mainly concerned abt his wife but this is what I know: Jonas Votaw Barrick b. 1/1847 Bear Creek Twp., Jay Co.,IN to Isaac & Elvira Barrick.He married 1st 3/15/1868 to Martha Tharp b.c1851 KY.They had 3 children: Isaac C. 11/1868, Elizabeth R. 1871 & Mary E. 1876. In 1870 they lived next door to Christopher Bergen THARP (my ancestor), but he was NOT her father.I do believe he was her Uncle as in 1880 Elizabeth R. Barrick was living w/ him & her relationship was niece. CB Tharp's wife was Elizabeth Ruth RUSE, Elizabeth R. Barrick was most likely named for her.
I know the THARPS lived in KY at some point during the 1850's but I can't find them in the census (I've looked as I have access to the records).Martha Tharp Barrick's father must have been CB Tharps brother & that's what I'd like to find.
Jonas Barrick remarried after Martha (I suppose she died after 1880, she may have been ill in 1880 & that's why Elizabeth was living w/ relatives). On the 1900 census Jonas' wife is Sarah b.12/1863 IN & they have 1 child Foster D. b. 10/1898.
Any help on this family appreciated.Cindy