[] JONAS STANBERY Son of Recompence1710-1777, brother to Samuel 1754-1823. Jonas was born Jan.25, 1761probably in Scotch Plains, NJ. He was a doctor. His wife's name wasFrances, unknown last name. In 1800 census they are in New YorkCity. Believe they remained there until they moved to Zanesville, OHin 1814. In 1906, a reporter from the "Plainfield Courier"(NJ) toldof an interesting interview he had with the late Mr. Stanbery, a"Real Son of the Revolution". Mr. Stanbery said that his father wasRecompence Stanbery(Jr.); that his family always spelled their nameStanbery; that his father's brother, Jonas-a doctorhad lived inWheatsheaf near, Rahway, but had removed to Newark, Ohio in 1814; hadnine children, one of whom-Henry-became Attorney General for Ohio.That his uncle's home was called Oakland Hall, etc. This from AHistory of Scotch Plains, NJ by Reignette Marsh, 1936. Jonas mayhave ended up in Newark but he came first to Zanesville. I've onlyfound four of the reported nine children, but I haven't done alot ofresearch on this branch. I thought I would include what I'd found sofar. Children; WILLIAM born Sept.10, 1795 Esssex Co. NJ died Jan.23,1873 in Newark, OH, buried there. Married Mary Shipley, bornFeb.26,1795 in NJ died Mar.19, 1873 in Newark, OH buried there. Wasan attorney and Judge. Was elected to state senate from Licking Co.1822-1825. Elected 1828 & 1830 state senate from 8th district.Another account has it that he was a Representative ;n Congress fromOhio, 1827-1833, where a personal assault was made upon him by Gen.Sam Houston, of Texas, for words uttered in debate. Their children-I, James R. born Mar.24, 1810 in New York City died Oct 24, 1890 inNewark, buried there. Married Eliza Scofield born 1812 died Jan.9,1891 buried Newark. He was an attorney in Licking Co. Was elected in1863 to Ohio Senate, served two years. Also elected a Presidentialelector in 1864 and cast the vote of his district for AbrahamLincoln. Was postmaster of Newark 1867- 1869. Had at least fourchildren, three of whom the names are; James, Henry and William(Henry & William never married) All four buried Newark, OH.II.Wellington born Jan.27, 1812 died May 18, 1888 in Pataskala,OHburied in Newark. Was a doctor. Married Rebecca Hendrew, Feb.27,1841. She died Feb.17, 1892 age 72 yrs 4 months 17 days. Unknown onany children. III.Byron born Oct.26, 1824 died March 10,1897 wasyoungest child single, farmer, soldier. Buried in Newark. Served 18months Mexican War. IV.Frances married Robert Impey Oct.5, 1840 inSt. Luke's Church They had at least three children;1. Frances whomarried Dr. Speer their children; Roderick, Anna Louise, RuthArlington, Julian and Douglas Speer. 2. Robert E. 3. Cecelia bornMarch 1, 1842 who married Charles R. Woods, their children,William E Robert I., George H. and Frances B. Woods. " V. Edward adoctor wife's name Harriet. HENRY born Feb.20, 1803 in New York Citydied about 1881 in Cinncinati, OH. Married first Frances Beecher adaughter of Philemon Beecher of Fairfield Co. OH. Believe Frances mayhave died before 1850 as census that year shows Mary (second wife?)See Franklin Co. for Biography. ' Children of Henry; 1. PhilemonBeecher Stanbery born May 5 1832 married Margaret Maria Hart,Nov.20,,1867, their children, Cecilia, Henry, Philemon and HartStanbery. ' 2. Henry (Jr.) born 1836. 3.George born 1838. JOB bornunknown died 1863.Married Dorcas Catherine Clark March 16, 1814 inZanesvilIe,OH.She died 1875. CHARLES born about 1809 Married Maryborn about 1819. Their children; 1. Clara married Geoge Neff. 2. JohnStanbery born 1836. 3. Charles Stanbery born 1844. 4. Edward Stanberyborn 1846. 5. Frank Stanbery born 1848. Source Mary AnnCummins; Jonas buried Greenwood Cemetary in Zanesville(Mary AnnCummins) Married first to Frances Winans Jan. 1875 divorced 1796.Children; Elias born 1786 died Jan. 27, 1814 Licking Co OH wassingle, however had a family that took his name. William born Aug.10 or 2,1788 died Jan 23, 1873 Newark, Licking Co OH.