George Washington Current

b. 6 February 1818, d. 6 May 1880

Parents

FatherJames Current Jr. b. 25 Mar 1773, d. 2 Feb 1845
MotherMargaret Johnson b. 7 Aug 1777, d. 23 Jan 1875
RelationshipGrandson of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
In Family LineCurrent

Information

Nickname  George Washington Current also went by the name of Wash. 
Birth6 Feb 1818 He was born on 6 Feb 1818 in Grafton, Monongalia County, West Virginia. 
Note
1835 1835, James Current Jr. sold his possessions, including 300 acres of land in Virginia, and with the rest of the family except Nancy, moved to Henry County, Indiana. It was custom at that time for the neighbors and relatives to accompany the movers for the first day and camp with them the first night. The next morning when it was time to say good bye's and all were ready to start onward to Indiana, the others to return to Virginia, Nancy jumped from the wagon she was in, and ran to her lover, James Keener who mounted on his horse, pulled her up into the saddle, and together they returned home to be married. Later, they moved to Indiana and on to Kansas where they lived many years and raised ten children. 
Marriage19 Apr 1838 George Washington Current and Elizabeth Lewellyn, daughter of Samuel Lewellyn and Elizabeth Gough, were married on 19 Apr 1838 in Delaware County, Indiana. 
1850 Census28 Oct 1850 George Washington Current appeared as head of household in the 1850 Federal Census of Fairview, Randolph County, Indiana, as George W. Current. Living with him was his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, John, Rebecca and Eliza. He is a male, age 32. Occupation is blacksmith. Value of his real estate is $650. He was born in Virginia. 
1860 Census25 Jul 1860 George Washington Current appeared as head of household in the 1860 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as George W. Currant. Living with him was his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, John, Eliza, Thomas and Emily. He is a male age 40. Occupation is farmer. Value of real estate is $2200. Value of personal estate is $600. He was born in Virginia. 
1870 Census28 Jun 1870 George appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, as George W. Current, with his wife, Elizabeth. Their daughter, Emily, was listed as living with them. He is a white male, age 52. His occupation is farmer. He was born in Virginia. He is a male citizen of the US 21 years of age and up. 
Possible Deathdate6 Mar 1880 According to at least one source, his death date was 6 Mar 1880. 
Death6 May 1880 George Washington Current died on 6 May 1880 at age 62. 
Burial He was buried in Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, located in Selma, Delaware County, Indiana. 

Children of George Washington Current and Elizabeth Lewellyn

All known children of George Washington Current and Elizabeth Lewellyn are deceased.