The Samuel "Riser" family is shown in Perry Township in 1860, on the Coshocton County Census. In the 1880 Coshocton County Census, they are listed as "Rizor" in Bethlehem Township. The known children of this couple are: Abraham, born 1847 Harrison County, Ohio, George W., born on March 26,1848 in Harrison County, died July 24, 1918 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Thomas, born 1850 in Harrison County, Susan Letillia, born August 15, 1853 in Coshocton County, died December 15, 1930 in Coshocton, Kesiah, born 1855 died bet. 1860 - 1870, James H., born July 25, 1858, died June 14, 1916 in Union Twp., Tuscarawas County, Francis E., (she married Richard T. Brink) born October 1862 in Coshocton County, Mary Catherine (Daisy), born October 14, 1866 in Coshocton County, died September 23, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio, Sarah Anna (Annie), born June 28, 1869 in Jackson Twp., Coshocton County, died August 31,1951 in Urichsville, Ohio.
On a Census names are often mispelled. A good example of this would be my great great grandfather Abraham Randles being listed in the Coshocton County 1860 Census in Bethlehem Twp. as Abraham Handley!
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Ancestors 2
Eliza Jane had lovely auburn hair and once lived at 902 South Lawn Street in Coshocton. Her 2nd husband was David Walton. They married July 21, 1891 in Tuscarawas County. He died in 1906 and was buried with his first wife. Eliza Jane (Fivecoat) Rizor Walton died on June 7,1918 at age 94.She was buried June 9th at Union Cemetery in Urichsville, Ohio. I find it very interesting that in her photo she is wearing Cherokee Roses. Her obituary states she was a Methodist. All her life with a smile she would say, "I am awaiting to go home to that beautiful city above."
I now have a copy of Eliza Jane (Fivecoat) Rizor Walton's Death Certificate.The sad news was that her daughter Sarah Ann "Annie" stated that she did not know the names of either of her mother's parents. What a mystery - were they killed or did they die on the "Trail Of Tears?"
Lowary family notes state that Samuel Rizor died in 1881 but we have not established the date or place. Violet Dodd, the daughter of Samuel's grand daughter Carrie Rose Dodd, disappeared out west in her teens and was never heard from or seen again. Carrie had one set of twins that were born in Arkansas and a daughter that was born in Missouri. This would indicate that the families did some traveling. It is certain that Abraham Jr. & John, (Samuel's brothers) lived in other states. Perhaps Samuel died in another state?
Eliza Jane (Fivecoat) Rizor just like many others in her day, could nor read & write so her name is often spelled differently.Native American ancestry can be very difficult to trace, so I would appreciate any information that any one might have. This is a very useful link to Search All Registered Documents At Roots Web
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Randles, Fivecoat, Rizor & Ancestors
Thomas Jefferson Randles married Susan Letillia (Rizor) on July 11, 1872.
She was the daughter of Eliza Jane (5-Coat) and Samuel Rizor / Riser.
Susan & T.J. are buried together at Canal Lewisville. Abraham Randles Jr. at one time owned 500 Acres of this tiny village. When he went west, he left his log cabin on what is presently Liberty & James Streets, to his son, Thomas.
Carrie Rose Randles Dodd, was born on the canal boat at Roscoe and had 2 sets of twins. She later lived at the log cabin.
Children Of Thomas 03/25/1852 - 11/28/1905 & Susan 08/15/1853 - 12/15/1930.
My source is my great grandmother's obituary, which states that six children were born of this union. Two of the children, Eliza Jane and William A. (my grandfather) preceded their mother to the grave. Those still living were: Mrs. (Carrie Rose) Thomas J. Dodd, Mrs. (Anna Eliza) Charles E. Woodrome, Mrs. (Artie) George Carter all of this city and Mrs. (Elizabeth) William Porter, Route 1, two sisters: Mrs. (Sarah Ann "Annie") Acquilla Eudicus Orr of Dennison and Mrs. (Mary Catherine) John Lowary of Springfield, 20 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
High in the hills of Millersburg in Holmes County, Ohio is an ancient place. When one steps onto the soil at Christy Chapel Cemetery, a sudden feeling of reverence compels one to whisper.The desire is to preserve the peace of its' inhabitants. At a glance it was certain that there have not been any burials in this old cemetery for many years. There is no road to it. Close neighbors do not even know of its existence.This is the final resting place of my pure American Indian Cherokee grandparents, Katherine Elizabeth and Michael Fivecoat. The cemetery speaks to an earlier time when our country was in its' infancy. A walk through the autumn leaves brought a curiosity about the individuals who lie below the stately trees.Time has worn its unforgiving hand into the tombstones that remain. Many are no longer readable.So I very carefully did tombstone rubbings. They did not deserve to be forgotten. Although a long drive was ahead, the desire to linger was almost insurmountable. A feeling of unity with Christy Chapel's inhabitants made the newly discovered burial ground feel like a cherished old friend. The Holmes County Library Cemetery Records Index states; " Indians; Fivecoat & wife buried here." In the Interments Record Book: "Michael Fivecoat w. Katherine she died May 9, 1833 aged about 82 years." A Michael Fivecoat served in the War of 1812. Coshocton's history records that a Michael Fivecoat came there to claim the land owed him. There are a good many Michael Fivecoats in Ohio at an early time. No Funfrocks interments at Christy Chapel Cemetery. By the way, the Fivecoat name remains Fivecoat in every language.
A notice at Family Search.org cautions that much of the data posted at the web site is unproven! Thank you Etta Fivecoat-Shafer and Jilliana Fivecoat - Schottmer for the Fivecoat photo below and the letter. Max Perry son of Mary Louise (Fivecoat) and Charles H. Perry passed away on February 27, 2008 at age 70. He had just been inducted into the Utah Hall Of Fame on February 8th, 2008 for setting records in basketball. I have posted a typed copy of the 3 page letter that "Max the Magician" wrote to his great grandson about the Fivecoat family and
The Trail Of Tears. Read the story as told to Max by his great grandparents about the Fivecoat family hiding out in Ohio and Indiana & escaping The Trail Of Tears
Tears On A Rose
Eliza Jane (Fivecoat) Rizor, my great great grandmother was born on Sept.15,1823. I was told by my father that his grandmother Susan Rizor Randles, was Native American.He said that she knew everything about herbs and natural healing. My cousin, Lowell Lowary provided the photos of our gr gr grandmother Eliza Jane (Fivecoat) Rizor Walton.
Eliza Jane's husband, Samuel Rizor was born April 24, 1819, in Cadiz Twp., Harrison County, Ohio. He was the son of Elizabeth (Fivecoat) Knight Rizor, born 1790 in Loudoun County, Virginia. Elizabeth was the daughter of Katherine Elizabeth and Michael Fivecoat. Elizabeth (Fivecoat) Knight and Abraham Rizor were married in Harrison County, Ohio in 1815.Samuel had 2 known brothers Abraham Jr. and John. He also had 3 half brothers and 3 half sisters.
Samuel's mother, Elizabeth (Fivecoat) Knight Rizor, was married first to Peter Knight he died in 1810. Source: Hills "History Of Coshocton County" - Biography of George Knight. To Elizabeth (Fivecoat) & Peter Knight were born, in Harrison County, Ohio: Michael in 1804, Margaret born 1805, Catherine November 21, 1805, Peter born in 1808, Mary M. born December 30, 1808 and George Knight born April 6,1810.
Elizabeth (Fivecoat) Knight Rizor's sister Margaret, married George Rizor. Several of their children are buried next to their grandparents, Michael & Katherine Fivecoat at Christy Chapel. George and Margaret Rizor died in Iowa. Whether Eliza Jane Fivecoat and Samuel Elijah Rizor married in 1841 were cousins would be hard to determine. Most Native Americans had no English names or all took the same last name, however, most Indians would not marry a close relative. Noted author Kerry (Fivecoat) Campbell wrote that "the Fivecoat's got the name because of the "bluecoats" that were killed in the war." Kerri's father, Frank Fivecoat, was part Cherokee Indian. Many Cherokees even have blonde hair - click the link above to see Elan Michael's photos.
In August of 2007, I received an e-mail from Dana Alan McKnight and we have since gotten well acquainted. Here is a little bit of Dana's story: "I was born shortly after Mom & Dad purchased a farm on Flint Ridge in Newark, Ohio. Dad (Charles McKnight) was not favored by the family, so I do not know any of my relatives.He moved us from Ohio to New Mexico and we were not allowed to even speak of our relatives without being punished.I learned very early to view my father's behavior as an example of how NOT to be! I was so excited to find your website and meet my family.I have always known that I was part Cherokee Indian. I can remember Grandma Ruth Ellen Woodrome McKnight (daughter of Anna Eliza), speaking the Cherokee language. Mostly when she was very angry or when mumbling to herself. I still have memories of her house on Cemetery Drive in Coshocton.Two years ago my sister Jackie and I arranged a family reunion of our immediate family for our wonderful Mom's 70th birthday. This photo shows us for the first time in 36 years that we had all been together."
That moment (pictured above) has now been preserved for all to see.This story brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart deeply. I'm thrilled also, as I am getting to meet family that I did not know! Charles McKnight served in the Korean War with the U.S. Air Force.He passed away on February 23, 1993 .D. Alan was formerly employed as a computer technican by Gateway and is now a Beta Tester for Microsoft. He has been so helpful with computer problems & his family stories. My favorite is the one about his father doing all the wiring for the audio at the home of Willie Nelson in Oak Hill, Texas! Alan, then a young boy went along - it was the thrill of his life!
