Mary Magdaline Current

b. 28 August 1842, d. 29 June 1920

Parents

FatherWilliam Putman Current b. 15 May 1815, d. 19 Jan 1904
MotherRebecca G. Lake b. 1 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1893
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
In Family LineCurrent

Information

Birth28 Aug 1842 Mary Magdaline Current was born on 28 Aug 1842 in Indiana. 
Possible Birthdate1847 According to at least one source, her birthdate was 1847 birthplace was Redkey, Jay County, Indiana. 
1850 Census
(with Parents)
7 Nov 1850 Mary appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Richland, Jay County, Indiana, as Mary M. Currant, in the household of her parents, Rebecca and William Putman Current. She is a female, age 8. She was born in Indiana and attended school within the year. 
Marriage4 Jul 1858 Mary Magdaline Current and Thomas Jefferson Dragoo were married on 4 Jul 1858 in Jay County, Indiana. 
1860 Census
(Spouse of Head)
27 Jul 1860 Mary appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Mary M. Dragoo, with her husband, Thomas Jefferson Dragoo. Their daughter, Arizona, was listed as living with them. She is a female, age 17. She was born in Indiana. 
1870 Census
(Spouse of Head)
7 Jul 1870 Mary appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Mary M. Dragoo, with her husband, Thomas Jefferson Dragoo, and their children, Arizona, Ulysus, William and Linden. She is a white female, age 27. Occupation is keeping house. She was born in Indiana. 
1880 Census
(Spouse of Head)
11 Jun 1880 Mary appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Redkey, Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Mary M. Dragoo, with her husband, Thomas Jefferson Dragoo, and their children, Ulysus, William, Linden and Rosa, as well as Clara Gray, their servant. She is a married white female, age 37. Wife of head of household. Her occupation is milliner. She was born in Indiana. Her mother and father were born in Virginia. 
1900 Census
(Spouse of Head)
1 Jun 1900 Mary appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Richland Township, Redkey Town, Jay County, Indiana, as Mary M. Dragoo, with her husband, Thomas Jefferson Dragoo. Their son, William, was listed as living with them, as well as their granddaughter, Maud O. Dragoo. She is a married white female, age 57. Lives on meridian Street North. Wife of head of household. Born August 1842. Married 42 years. Mother of 6 children, 4 still living. She was born in Indiana. Her mother and father were born in West Virginia. She can read, write and speak English. 
Possible Deathdate19 Jun 1919 According to at least one source, her death date was 19 Jun 1919. 
1920 Census
10 Jan 1920 Mary appeared in the 1920 Federal Census of Muncie City, Delaware County, Indiana, as Mary M. Dragoo, in the household of Rosa and Emmerson Wellington Bailey, her daughter and son-in-law. She is a widowed white female, age 78. Mother-in-law of head of household. She can read and write. She was born in Indiana. Her mother and father were born in Virginia. She can speak English. She has no occupation. 
Death29 Jun 1920 Mary Magdaline Current died on 29 Jun 1920 in Muncie City, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 77. Cause of death: chronic diabetes.
Burial1 Jul 1920 She was buried on 1 Jul 1920, age 77, in Hillcrest Cemetery, located in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana. 

Children of Mary Magdaline Current and Thomas Jefferson Dragoo

All known children of Mary Magdaline Current and Thomas Jefferson Dragoo are deceased.