Tenth Generation (Continued)
Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of Jacob Romkey (217) & Mary Ann Getson
488. Jacob John Romkey (Jacob9, Johann Peter8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 9 Feb 1830 in Crescent Beach, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 Jacob John was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 3 Mar 1830.12 Jacob John died in West Dublin, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Mar 1873; he was 43.15
The cause of death for Jacob Romkey was ‘decline’.
The cause of death for Jacob Romkey was ‘decline’.
Abt 1860 Jacob John married Margaret Wambach, daughter of George Frederick Wambach & Anna Margaret Sperry. Born on 27 Nov 1834 in Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.26,45 Margaret died in Crescent Beach, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 Oct 1901; she was 66.45
Jacob and Margaret Romkey with five children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Jacob Romkey was a farmer and fisherman. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-C, Petite Riviere, p. 52)
According to the 1881 Canadian federal census, Benjamin and Margaret Wentzel with his two children and her four children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin Corkum lived in the household. Benjamin and Obediah Wentzell and Eleanor Romkey were farmers. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-H3, Petite Riviere, p. 41)
The widow Margaret Wentzel with three children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. Jacob Wentzel [Romkey] was a farmer. Rebecca Wentzel [Romkey] was a dressmaker. The family were Presbyterians (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-J2, Petite Riviere, p. 39)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that the widow Margaret Romkey with three children resided in the Dublin Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Willie Low was servant living in the household. Jacob Romkey was a farmer. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-N, Dublin Shore, p. 15)
Jacob and Margaret Romkey with five children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Jacob Romkey was a farmer and fisherman. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-C, Petite Riviere, p. 52)
According to the 1881 Canadian federal census, Benjamin and Margaret Wentzel with his two children and her four children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin Corkum lived in the household. Benjamin and Obediah Wentzell and Eleanor Romkey were farmers. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-H3, Petite Riviere, p. 41)
The widow Margaret Wentzel with three children resided in the Petite Riviere census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. Jacob Wentzel [Romkey] was a farmer. Rebecca Wentzel [Romkey] was a dressmaker. The family were Presbyterians (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-J2, Petite Riviere, p. 39)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that the widow Margaret Romkey with three children resided in the Dublin Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Willie Low was servant living in the household. Jacob Romkey was a farmer. The family were Presbyterians. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-N, Dublin Shore, p. 15)
They had the following children:
1075i.
Theresa Alice (1861-)
1076ii.
Annie (~1863-)
1077iii.
Eleazer (~1866-)
1078iv.
Ascenath Rebecca (1867-1958)
1079v.
Naomi (1870-1872)
1080vi.
Jacob Willis (1873-1953)
489. Sarah Ann Romkey (Jacob9, Johann Peter8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 21 Feb 1828 in Lunenburg Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 Sarah Ann was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 4 Mar 1828.12