Andrew Gaskill was
born in
England,
either Lincconshire or Lancashire. He came to America about
1836, first locating at Newcomerstown, Oh. where he taught school for
several years and was married (Hx states 1839- marriage record
5-2-1844). After a residence of 14 yrs he sold possessions
with the intent of moving to Indiana. However he became ill and
died very quickly nine days later. Andrew died and is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Salem Twp. Tuscawaras Co.
Oh. His wife Susanna Lacey
remained one year then made the journey to Indiana, settling first
near
Dresden in Green Co. In. She made the trip with 6 children.
She bought a farm for $1200 and a team and wagon, which left her a
surplus of $100. But 30 days later she learned there was a $500
dollar mortgage on the property and was forced to leave in 1856.
She moved to Sullivan Co. and rented a place. after one year she moved
to the O.M. Patton place in Jackson Twp. where she lived 1 year.
She then lived with eldest son James at Samuel Badders place for 7
years. They then moved to Cass Twp. and Jackson Hill. Susanna
died around 1888.
* The dates in above do not match with records although the tale is
correct.This comes from the biography of James B. Gaskill in Sullivan Co. History.
Susanna died in 1882 and is buried at Clayborne Cemetery, Sullivan
Co. (Pictures of both Markers are in files) Note in
file says that James
B. Gaskill is buried next to John Harve McBride and that James' marker
is actually where Mary J. is buried on east side next to other
Gaskills. Also copies in file of Estate records, sale records,
Ohio Land
transactions, citizenship. Andrew was possibly the brother
of John Gaskill who came to Tuscawaras
Co. from England in 1816 or son and/or a brother of one Peter Gaskill.
Andrew's will probated 1-26-1858, Estate sale 2-12-1857, Real estate
sold 1-19-1858. Andrew bought land in6-25-1944, also 1846,1848.
Sources:
Noble Sevier (Did a complete
family history of later Gaskills, children above and who they married
and their children. I have a copy)
Mrs. Dorothy Glazier (Ohio Genealogist hired by John A Irons to do
research)