I am trying to piece together the story behind my husband's Ijams, Howard and Jackson ancestors, which involves both marriages and deaths at a place listed alternately as "Fort Bellefontaine" or Belle Fontaine, or "Jefferson Barracks."

Does anyone know if there are records kept for burials (or marriages) at the fort?

Possible occurrences I'm trying to verify:

Marriage of Sarah Howard Ijams to John Jay Jackson (a War of 1812 soldier serving at Fort Bellefontaine) with possible marriage year of 1816 or 1818.

Marriage of Sarah's mother, the widow Elizabeth Howard Ijams to John Whistler (also serving at the fort), 1816.

Death and probable burial of John Whistler on September 3, 1829 at the fort.

Death and probable burial of Elizabeth Howard Ijams Whistler at the fort, April 28, 1826.

If anyone could direct me to possible sources for Fort Bellefontaine cemetery records (and marriages???), I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks in advance,
Jacqi

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

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NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++


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