Christian Binckley

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• Notes. ~ These notes written by Ann Davis ~

Capt. Christian Binckley's grave marker at Binckley's Ridge Cemetery says, "In Memory Of Christian Binckley died June 21 1832 Age 94 Years 2 Months". From the Ohio Eagle Newspaper, of Lancaster, Ohio, Sat., July 21, 1832, Died in Perry Co., the 21st of June last Mr. Christian Binkley in the 95th year of his age. The deceased was an early resident of this state. He was the parent of 10 children, four of whom are now living. The number of his descendants at the time of his death accounted to 319. 4 children; 66 grandchildren; 234 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren".

NOTE: See photo of Elizabeth's grave marker by clicking to see ALL photos submitted here. One can see the actual inscription without any text overwriting it . . written articles mention Christian Binkley came to Ohio in 1801 as a widower and his wife had died and been buried in Maryland.
That may not be the factual truth and Elizabeth may have been his only wife and the Mother of his children. (2016 UPDATE > Researchers are now again in the belief that Christian did indeed have a first wife that died before he came to Ohio. And the second wife, Elizabeth, was widowed. That still leaves us wondering about surnames vs married names, and still more research to do.

There were two sons of Christian Binckley that have been confused. Johann Jacob and Johannis were two different men. Johan Jacob died about 1810 and is buried near his wife Elizabeth (Wingard) Baker, the extremely old marker is broken and may still show only the surname of Binkley. Elizabeth's second husband is also buried near her. The old grave marker for Johannis only reads that, JOHANNIS. The records are in the Fairfield County, Ohio courthouse that back up the death date of Johan Jacob Binckley.

Fairfield County, Ohio courthouse, Jacob's estate administration. The only date mentioned in the document is 19th October 1810 so he passed before that date. Elizabeth Binckley and Adam Binckley were named in the document as authorized to administer the personal estate of Jacob Binckley. Then there's a page and 1/2 of listed items, sometimes two items per line with value, witnessed by Peter Wittmer, Peter Humberger, and William Bugh.

Thanks to Jason Scott for a GREAT photo!!

Decades ago Binkley researchers received copies of (now deceased) Stan Bourdo's research and his collected research from many others. After many years, additional records and new researchers have located new information. Some research findings have either been modified or completely changed due to these new-found documents. As family historians, don't we want the correct information to pay on to our descendants?

NOTE: Many think or BELIEVE Hans Michael Binckley was the father of this Christain Binckley but he was NOT. Many researchers have spent their time and actually found Hans Michael Binckley and HIS parents. If you are one of those, please "copy and paste", the URL below to locate information about Hans Michael Binkley & his wife Maria Julian KLIEN, their children as well as siblings of Hans Michael Binkley there.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hmfosnocht&id=I0028

DISCLAIMER: Unable to vouch for validity of any information linked to this memorial that I did not provide.