Emma Bentley

Birth: about 1855, Canada

• "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3J5-SP2 : accessed 26 February 2024), Emma E. Post (1883); FHL 2363672.
• "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCRH-44V : accessed 26 February 2024), Edward A. Post and Emma Bentley (1879); FHL 960509, image 285 of 474.

Death: 18 Oct 1883, Orleans, Ionia Co, MI

• "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3J5-SP2 : accessed 26 February 2024), Emma E. Post (1883); FHL 2363672.

Spouse: Edward A. Post
Marriage: 18 Sep 1879, Ionia, Ionia Co, MI

• "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCRH-44V : accessed 26 February 2024), Edward A. Post and Emma Bentley (1879); FHL 960509, image 285 of 474.

Aurilla Jewett

Birth: about 1853, IL

• 1860 U.S. census, Hall, Bureau County, Illinois, household of Calvin Jewett.

Death: 21 Jan 1864, Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT

• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T78 : accessed 8 March 2024), Aurilla Jewett (1864); FHL 0027597.

Burial: North Hyde Park Cemetery, North Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66417523/aurilla_f-jewett: accessed March 13, 2024), gravestone photo for Aurilla F. Jewett, Find a Grave Memorial ID 66417523, North Hyde Park Cemetery, North Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT, maintained by Barb Destromp (contributor 46785064).

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

Notes:

Aurilla died 21 Jan 1864 of scarlet fever, at the age of 14y 7m 12d, which implies a birth date of 9 June 1849,¹ which is inconsistent with census records. She doesn't appear in the 1850 census, and was only 7 years old in the 1860 census.

Sources:

1. "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T78 : accessed 8 March 2024), Aurilla Jewett (1864); FHL 0027597.

Calvin Jewett

Birth: about 1814, VT

• 1850 U.S. census, Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, household of Calvin and Phoebe Jewett.

Spouse: Phoebe Wheelock
Marriage: 8 May 1842, Johnson, Lamoille Co, VT

• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T4J : accessed 7 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Phebe Wheelock (1842); FHL 0027597.
• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V89Z-XS6 : accessed 7 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Phebe Wheelock (1842); FHL 27726.

1. Helen Jewett, born calculated 16 Nov 1842, Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT
2. Charles Henry Jewett, born about 1844, VT
3. Calvin D. Jewett, born about 1846
4. John Jewett, born about 1849, IL
5. Aurilla Jewett, born about 1853, IL
6. Elihu Jewett, born about 1853, IL

Spouse: Lydia Emerson
Marriage: 30 May 1854, Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT

• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVS-QZH : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Lydia Emerson (1854); FHL 27541; also "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T4K : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Lydia Emerson (1854).

Spouse: Mary Ann Stephenson
Marriage: 21 May 1860, Lasalle Co, IL

• "Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920", database, Ancesetry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/472190:60984 : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Mary Ann Stephenson (1860); Illinois State Marriage Records, Online index, Illinois State Public Record Offices.

Calvin D. Jewett

Birth: about 1846

• 1850 U.S. census, Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, household of Calvin and Phoebe Jewett.

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

Charles Henry Jewett

Birth: about 1844, VT

• 1850 U.S. census, Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, household of Calvin and Phoebe Jewett.

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

Notes:

He is probably the Charles Jewett that married Mary L. Smith 11 Dec 1877 in Gallatin County, Montana, and divorced her there in 6 Feb 1885. Per divorce petition, he had three children with her, Pheba S. Jewett, Rosa Jewett, and Eddie P. Jewett. His wife allegedly ran off with Eliju H. Jewett [possibly his brother], and left the country.¹ He married Lucinda Yates on 14 Mar 1896 in Stevensville, Ravilli County, Montana.²

This is probably the Charles buried in Bruneau Cemetery, Bruneau, Owyhee County, Idaho.³

Sources:

1. "Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5361:61254 : accessed 13 March 2024), Charles H. Jewett from Mary C. Jewett; from Montana, County Divorce Records, 1865-1950, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana.
2. "Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F37F-51F : accessed 13 March 2024), Charles Jewett and Louina Yates (1896); FHL 1905836; also "Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/151223:61375 : accessed 13 March 2024) Charles Jewett and Louina Yates, Ravalli County courthouse, Montana.
3. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25917817/charles_h-jewett: accessed March 13, 2024), gravestone photo for Charles H Jewett (4 Jan 1840–6 Jan 1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25917817, Bruneau Cemetery, Bruneau, Owyhee Co, ID, maintained by Jim Childers (contributor 47455615).

Elihu Jewett

Birth: about 1853, IL

• 1860 U.S. census, Hall, Bureau County, Illinois, household of Calvin Jewett.

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

Helen Jewett

Birth: calculated 16 Nov 1842, Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT

• "New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDJ1-43P : accessed 7 March 2024), Helen M. Haines (1881); FHL 2048647.

Death: 8 Jun 1881, Manchester, Hillsborough Co, NH

• "New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDJ1-43P : accessed 7 March 2024), Helen M. Haines (1881); FHL 2048647.

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

John Jewett

Birth: about 1849, IL

• 1850 U.S. census, Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, household of Calvin and Phoebe Jewett.

Father: Calvin Jewett
Mother: Phoebe Wheelock

Elizabeth Nichols

Spouse: William Post

1. Edward A. Post, born calculated 10 Feb 1844, PA

Mary Ann Stephenson

Spouse: Calvin Jewett
Marriage: 21 May 1860, Lasalle Co, IL

• "Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920", database, Ancesetry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/472190:60984 : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Mary Ann Stephenson (1860); Illinois State Marriage Records, Online index, Illinois State Public Record Offices.

Phoebe Wheelock

Birth: about 1826, prob. Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT

• 1850 U.S. census, Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, household of Calvin and Phoebe Jewett.

Death: about 1853

Father: Henry Wheelock
Mother: Eleanor Ferry

Spouse: Calvin Jewett
Marriage: 8 May 1842, Johnson, Lamoille Co, VT

• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T4J : accessed 7 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Phebe Wheelock (1842); FHL 0027597.
• "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V89Z-XS6 : accessed 7 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Phebe Wheelock (1842); FHL 27726.

1. Helen Jewett, born calculated 16 Nov 1842, Hyde Park, Lamoille Co, VT
2. Charles Henry Jewett, born about 1844, VT
3. Calvin D. Jewett, born about 1846
4. John Jewett, born about 1849, IL
5. Aurilla Jewett, born about 1853, IL
6. Elihu Jewett, born about 1853, IL

Notes:

Phoebe was a resident of Hyde Park when she married Calvin Jewett, 8 May 1842. Calvin was a resident of Johnson.

In 1850 Phoebe Jewett was 24, born Vermont, living in Dimmick, Lasalle County, Illinois, with her husband, Calvin Jewett, farmer, 36, born Vermont. In the household was Helen, 7, Chas H, 6, Calvin D, 4, and John, 1, all surname Jewett, all born in Vermont except John, who was born in Illinois. Julia Walden, 15, born Ireland, was also living in the household.

On 30 May 1854 Calvin Jewett of Lasalle County, Illinois, married Lydia Emerson of Hyde Park, in Hyde Park.¹ In 1858, Calvin Jewett, of Troy, Orleans County, Vermont, having been a resident of Vermont for the past year, filed for divorce from Lydia (Emerson) Jewett, citing adultery and desertion.²

In May 1960 Calvin was back in Lasalle County, Illinois, where he married Mary Ann Stephenson.

Phoebe does not appear in the 1860 census, but Calvin was living in Hall, Bureau County, Illinois, 42, born Vermont, with Helen, 18, Henry (probably Charles Henry), 16, and Calvin, 13, all born in Vermont. John, 9, Aurila, 7, and Elihu, 7, were also in the household, all born in Illinois. Mary A. Jewett, 31, born Ireland, doing housework, was also in the household.

Research Notes for Phoebe:

In online genealogies, Phoebe is often listed as the daughter of Henry Wheelock and Phoebe Dickinson, but she is more likely the daughter of Henry Wheelock and Eleanor Ferry, for the following reasons:

Phoebe's age in the 1850 census indicates a birth date circa 1826, 17 years later than the 1809 birth date of Phoebe, daughter of Henry and Phoebe (Dickinson) Wheelock. The latter Phoebe would be a decade or so older than her husband, Cavin Jewett, statistically unusual.

There is a gap in the birth dates of Eleanor's children, where Phoebe, born about 1826, fits nicely.

The names Phoebe and Calvin chose for their children fit well with the family of Henry and Eleanor (Ferry) Wheelock. Their first daughter, Helen (a variant of Eleanor) was named after Phoebe's mother. Their first son was named after Phoebe's father (Henry) and Calvin's father (Charles). Their children Elihu and Aurilla were named after Phoebe's siblings.

Their daughter, Aurilla Jewett, died of scarlet fever in Hyde Park 21 Jan 1864, just a few days before her cousin, Phoebe Wheelock, daughter of Elihu D. Wheelock, died in Hyde Park of the same disease (on 23 Jan 1864). Possibly Aurilla was living in Elihu's household at the time.

Sources:

1. "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVS-QZH : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Lydia Emerson (1854); FHL 27541; also "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFVK-T4K : accessed 8 March 2024), Calvin Jewett and Lydia Emerson (1854).
2. Petition for divorce, Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont), 17 June 1858, p. 3, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 8 March 2024.