Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Mertz Genealogy - Person Sheet
Birth1790, MD
Memo(tombstone)
Memo(tombstone)
BurialUnited Methodist Church, West Liberty, MD
Father4G GF Robert Creighton (~1765-<1847)
Mother4G GM Mary McClung (~1766-1831)
Spouses
Birth1788, Talbott Hall, BAL Co, MD
Memo(tombstone)
Memo(tombstone)
BurialUnited Methodist Church, West Liberty, MD
Father4G GF Abraham Slade (1763-1847)
Mother4G GM Ann Mutchner (1768-1851)
Parent-Proof notes for 3G GM Delilah Creighton
The will of her father, Robert Crayton, said his daughter was Delilah Slade.
Census History notes for 3G GM Delilah Creighton
She can be accounted for with her father in 1790 and 1800, but curiously is missing in 1810.
In 1820 and 1830, she can be accounted for with her husband.
In 1840, she is head of household, age 40-49. A married child may be living with her with a son. Son Christopher is apparently present.
In 1820 and 1830, she can be accounted for with her husband.
In 1840, she is head of household, age 40-49. A married child may be living with her with a son. Son Christopher is apparently present.
Research notes for 3G GM Delilah Creighton
A daughter Mary was born 11 Mar 1820.
Delilah wrote her will 9 Apr 1846, it proved 5 Jun 1846. Eldest three sons: Asbury, William and Christopher plus Abraham, Crayton, John T and Ann.
Delilah wrote her will 9 Apr 1846, it proved 5 Jun 1846. Eldest three sons: Asbury, William and Christopher plus Abraham, Crayton, John T and Ann.
Discrepant Facts notes for 3G GM Delilah Creighton
I have seen her tombstone but found it virtually unreadable. One transcription I have seen of it said that her tombstone says Delilah, wife of Christopher Slade, died 7 May 1846, age 36 years. But she had to have been born earlier than 1810 since she was married in 1816 and her son Asbury was born in about 1817. So I think her tombstone must say died 7 Dec 1846, age 56 years. Certain numbers are especially hard to decipher on old tombstones and 3’s and 5’s are a case in point.
Parent-Proof notes for Christopher (Spouse 1)
He was mentioned in his father’s will. He actually pre-deceased his father, but the will was written before Christopher died.
Census History notes for Christopher (Spouse 1)
He can be accounted for in his father’s household in 1790-1810.
1820. He is the neighbor of his father.
1830. He lives, as does his father, in the 5th Collection District. His age is reported as 50-60, but I think he is 42 and that is a typo.
1820. He is the neighbor of his father.
1830. He lives, as does his father, in the 5th Collection District. His age is reported as 50-60, but I think he is 42 and that is a typo.
My Comments notes for Christopher (Spouse 1)
Christopher Slade’s pedigree is well documented, though not all sources agree on every date or detail. But taken together, substantial evidence for the relationships I’ve documented herein exist.
Christopher (1788) was the first Christopher Slade, named for his maternal grandfather and Christopher (1825) was his son. The key to proving this relationship is Asbury, since in the 1850 Census, Christopher (1825) lives with Asbury -- and it looks like Asbury is head of household for Christopher and Delilah's younger children -- the children named in Delilah’s will and also in Orphan’s Court petitions after Christopher’s death.
Christopher (1788) was the first Christopher Slade, named for his maternal grandfather and Christopher (1825) was his son. The key to proving this relationship is Asbury, since in the 1850 Census, Christopher (1825) lives with Asbury -- and it looks like Asbury is head of household for Christopher and Delilah's younger children -- the children named in Delilah’s will and also in Orphan’s Court petitions after Christopher’s death.
Children Names notes for Christopher (Spouse 1)
The will of Delilah Slade dated 9 Apr 1846 proved 3 Jun 1846 mentioned sons Asbury, William, Christopher, Abraham, John T and Crayton and daughter Ann Slade.
Christopher and Delilah baptized three children at St James Parish including William born 30 Sep 1822, Craton born 14 May 1830 and Ann born 3 Dec 1833. I don’t know why their other children’s baptisms were not recorded.
Christopher and Delilah baptized three children at St James Parish including William born 30 Sep 1822, Craton born 14 May 1830 and Ann born 3 Dec 1833. I don’t know why their other children’s baptisms were not recorded.