Lemuel McCracken Mystery
David McCracken
David McCracken (b. 1800) was in Seneca County, Ohio by 1840.
Wives:
Mariah/Maria and Mary were reportedly half-sisters. It is assumed that they had two different mothers, but other scenarios are possible.
In 1853, David married Rachel Leitner, who in 1850 was living with Mariah’s husband in Henry County, Ohio. It is presumed that she was Jacob’s mother (or step-mother). She was not the mother of Mary or Mariah/Maria.
Known children:
- Mariah/Maria m. Jacob Leitner [DNA Match, See section for her.]
- Mary
Other possible children:
- Sarah (b. 1831). She was living in the same household as Mariah/Maria in 1850.
- David (b. ). He was living with David and Rachel in 1860.
Death:
When David died in 1867, Mariah’s husband handled the estate further establishing a relationship between them. However, David’s will does not provide the name of any children. It simply states that upon death or marriage of Rachel that his possessions minus some that were Rachel’s are to be divided among his legal heirs. (Note: I hate wills like that. No details)