Samuel Jones Current

b. 17 May 1821, d. 19 February 1881

Parents

FatherPeter Current b. 27 Jan 1797, d. 15 Mar 1870
MotherRebecca Jones b. 4 Jul 1797, d. 11 Apr 1866
RelationshipGreat-grandson of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
In Family LineCurrent

Information

Birth17 May 1821 Samuel Jones Current was born on 17 May 1821 in Monongalia County, Virginia. 
Marriage9 Feb 1843 He and Eliza J. Hobson, daughter of George Hobson and Sally Colburn, were married on 9 Feb 1843 in Henry County, Indiana. 
Residencebt Mar 1843 - 1844  Bt Mar 1843 - 1844 Samuel Jones Current lived in New Castle, Indiana. 
Residencebt 1844 - 1847  Bt 1844 - 1847 Samuel Jones Current lived in Andrew, Missouri. 
Residenceafter 1847  After 1847 Samuel Jones Current lived in Henry County, Indiana. 
1850 Census15 Oct 1850 Samuel Jones Current appeared as head of household in the 1850 Federal Census of Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, as Samuel J. Current. Living with him was his wife, Eliza, and their children, Rebecca, George and William. He is a male age 29. His occupation is farmer. His real estate is valued at $600. He was born in Virginia. 
ResidenceMar 1853  In Mar 1853 Samuel Jones Current lived in Jay County, Indiana. 
Occupation19 Sep 1853 He was appointed the first postmaster on 19 Sep 1853 in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana. 
1860 Census25 Jul 1860 Samuel Jones Current appeared as head of household in the 1860 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Samuel J. Currant. Living with him was his wife, Eliza, and their children, Rebecca, George, William, Annie, Samuel and Joseph. He is a male age 39. Occupation is farmer. Value of his real estate is $4000. Value of his personal estate is $600. He was born in Virginia. 
1870 Census7 Jul 1870 Samuel Jones Current appeared as head of household in the 1870 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Sam J. Current. Living with him was his wife, Eliza, and their children, William, Oscar and Annie, as well as a servant, Lavina Miller. He is a white male, age 49. Occupation is farmer. The value of real estate owned is $6,500. The value of personal estate is $1,000. He was born in Virginia. He is a male citizen age 21 years and up. 
1880 Census5 Jun 1880 Samuel Jones Current appeared as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as Sam J. Current. Living with him was his wife, Eliza, and their children, Annie and Oscar, as well as a servant, an unknown or excluded person . He is a married white male, age 59. His occupation is farmer. He has spinal trouble. He was born in Virginia. His mother and father were born in Virginia. 
Death19 Feb 1881 Samuel Jones Current died on 19 Feb 1881 in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana, at age 59. 
Burialafter 19 Feb 1881 He was buried after 19 Feb 1881 in Hillcrest Cemetery, located in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana, in moved to Hill Crest cemetery by son Oscar. 

Children of Samuel Jones Current and Eliza J. Hobson

All known children of Samuel Jones Current and Eliza J. Hobson are deceased.