I am searching for documented proof as to the parents of Jehiel B Hathaway, 1811-1894, who was born in New York according to every federal census, and later moved his entire family to Trimbelle, Pierce, Wisconsin. At this point the speculation points either to that of Benjamin Hathaway and Elizabeth French; or to Benjamin Hathaway and his 2nd/3rd wife, Lodema Beardsley. I am a descendant of Lodema and her 2nd husband, Levander Carpenter. This would make Jehiel Hathaway my 2nd great grand uncle if Lodema was his mother. Thank you in advance for any help you might be able to give me. Mary