Victorian Families of Miami County
Member jure Louisa Hearn (1854) and Sarah Jane Rinehart (1862)
Member jure Louisa Hearn (1854) and Sarah Jane Rinehart (1862)
The Victorian Families of Miami County lineage society honors the descendants of individuals who lived in Miami County, Ohio, from January 1, 1851, to December 31, 1880.
Louisa Hearn, married to Henry Cavender in Miami County in 1854, qualifies for membership in this society. Her marriage record serves as the primary proof of her residence during this time period.
While Louisa Hearn (alternatively recorded as “Louisa Hearon” in some records) is believed to be connected to Charles Wesley Cavender, there are unresolved details regarding her exact relationship. Although she appears in marriage records, there is inconclusive evidence to definitively establish Louisa Hearn as the mother of Charles Wesley Cavender. Furthermore, a discrepancy in the spelling of her name–whether “Hearn” or “Hearon”–raises questions about whether these are variant spellings of the same individual or if they refer to two distinct people.
Sarah Jane Rinehart married William Henry Harrison Martin in 1862, becoming a part of Miami County’s history during the Victorian era. Their marriage, documented in local records, places Sarah within the broader lineage of Miami County families during this time. William, a qualifying ancestor of the Pioneers and Settlers lineage society, further establishes the family’s deep connection to the county. While specific details about Sarah’s life are not widely available, her inclusion in the genealogical records through her marriage highlights the family’s continued presence in the region during a period of significant historical change.
This membership celebrates the lives of individuals like Louisa, who contributed to the county’s history during the Victorian era, and helps preserve their stories for future generations.