James Bardsley  

James Bardsley, an immigrant from England, became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1858.

He was employed by the Terre Haute and Logansport Railroad, which would later become the Vandalia Railroad.

Beardsley was given the assignment to survey the land between Lake Maxinkuckee and Little Lake Maxinkuckee during the 1890's. As he walked the land, he discovered the beauty of the lake and its surroundings he was entranced by its beuaty it is said.

Knowing he wanted to spend more time in this spot, he leased a 25-by-25-foot plot of land on Little Lake Maxinkuckee, which allowed access to the big lake. Here he pitched a tent and began to enjoy leisurely vacations for several years.

Later, a large piece of was purchased for the building of a wooden shack. Being able to fish from the window was a great asset. The next step was to increase the size of his property by purchasing more land. This allowed him to build the log cabin in 1897 for his family to enjoy. The following year, a screened-in porch was added. The beds in the cabin were made of iron, and they were hinged on the walls with iron rods. They were let down at night and clipped back in place in the morning. Similar iron pieces were mounted on the windows and doors to secure the cabin when unoccupied. The old shack became the "cook shack."

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1912, Feb. 8 - James Green to J. Bardsley, lot in sec. 28, Union twp. $200.

At this time, Beardsley was living in Terre Haute with his family. His daughter's Florence and Harriet, would come to the lake with him during their summer vacations. There were many picnics under the trees, with their father being the chief cook.

Florence remained unmarried.

Harriet taught in Terre Haute, She married Sam E. Allen, a pharamacist from Akron, Ohio. He was a native of New York and was a graduate of the University of Michigan

As time went on and because of his love for this place, he requested his funeral service be conducted near his log cabin, and it was. His body was taken for burial to Akron, Ohio, by train.

The Beardsley cabin built over a century ago remained in the family for generations to come and is still standing tho showing the wear and tear of years gone by. Taking its toll on the old log cabin the weather has left it in a deteriorated condition with many a memory lingering there.

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Electlric Light Towers

Very Few , if any, of our citizens are aware that the inventor of the tower used by Brush Elecltric Light Company is a resident of this city. Yet is such is the case, the inventor reffered to being James Bardsley, foreman of the Vandalia boiler shops. In the early part of 1881, the city council of Akron, Ohio, with a view to testling the efficancy of the electric light, advertised for plans for a light tower or mast, also for bids for the erection of the same. Mr. Bardsley, then a resident of Akron, entered a bid and was awarded the contract. The first tower erected for the purpose named was put up in January and February of last year. The masr is made of boiler iron, and ist 215 in lenghtm the base being buried fifteen in the ground. The mast gave general satisfaction, and the inventor applied for a patent on it. Other person entered their c laim as the originator of the idea, and also applied for patents. Prominent among these is a Mr. Holmes connected withthe Brush Company at Cleveland, and a New Orleans man. The matter is not being investigated at the patent office in Wahsington, and Major Geo. Humpheries, a leadin attorney of Akron, was in the city yesterday taking testimony to be used in support of Mr. Barsley's jsut claim as originator of the invention - Terre Haute Daily Wabash Express Mar 31 1882.

1897 - Mar 9 - Terre Haue S_ Weekly

A. P. Korstad and James Bardsley, sussessors to A. P. Korstad, general contractors and builders of all kinds of new boilers, tanks and stand pipes, bending and brazing all kinds of copper and brass piping a speciality, and general aheet iron work. All work warranted to give satisfaction. Repair work given prompt attention by the best skilled workmen. second-hand boiles for sale. Office and works, 223 SOuth First Street, TerrHaute, Ind.

Mar 1, 1897
Gentlemen I am pleased to Inform the public that I have this day formed a partnership with Mr. James Bardsley, wjo for the past eighteen years has been foreman of the boiler department of the Vandalia system, and whose ability as a practical boilermaker and general mechanic is so well known in this city and vicinity.

With the increased facilities we are adding to our works we can assure you of very prompt service in any work that may be given us

Thanking you for the past favors and earnestly soliciting a continuance of the same for the new firm Yours truly, A. P. Korstad.

James Bardsley Birth abt 1835 Death Jul 30 1919

Culver Citizen Aug 6 1919
Services were held for James Bardsley at his late summer home on Little Lake, on Thursday at 5 p.m. A company of upwards of 75 of his neighbors and friends including a number of the Masonic fraternity, assembled on the lawn where the service was conducted by Rev. W. W. Clouse who gave a 15-minute sermon, and the congregation sang a hymn. The casket was placed under a tent trimmed with greenery. It was the old gentleman's favorite lounging place where he read much of the time and where every evening he loved to watch the sunset. The body was taken to Akron, O., that evening.

Akron Evening Times - Akron, Ohio July 31 1919
James Bardsley, a former resident of Akron and Culver, Ind. died at his home at Sunset Cottage, Culver, yesterday at 12 p.m. Masonic services will be held at the home of his daughter in Akron Friday, at 3 p.m. Burial in Glenadale cemetery. He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. S. E. Allen of Akron, Mrs. J. V. Chandler of Cincinnati and Mrs. (sic Miss) Florence Bardsley of Akron.

Terre Haute Satirday Sectator
James Barsdsley for many years a resident of Terre Haute, died at his summer cottage at Lake. Maxinkuckee, aged 87. Mr. Bardsley was for 17 years foreman of the boiler shops at the Vandalia, Of late years he has resided at Akron Ohio.

married 7 Feb 1856 Erie county, Ohio, Sarah Ann Spittle Birth Date: 7 Aug 1829 England Death Date: 2 Feb 1915 Burial Place: Maple Lawn Cemetery Darrowville, Summit County, Ohio,

Died In Terre Haute

Demise of Mrs. James Bardsley, formerly of Akron.

Capt. J. D. Chandler received a telegram from Terre Haute, Indiana, announcing the death of his wife's mother Mrs. James Bardsley.

Mrs. Chandeler received a telegram yesterday morning announcing the serious illness of Mrs. Bardsley and left immediately for Haute, but Mrs. Bardsley was dead before she arrived.

The death occured from dropsy, from which Mrs. Bardsley has been suffering from for some time.

At the time of her death Mrs. Bardsley was about fifty years of age.

Mr. and Mrs Bardsley resided in this city until within about 10 years when they removed to Terre Haute. Mr. Bardsley is a prominent Knight Templar.

The remains of Mrs. Bardsley will be brought to Akron tomorrooow eveoning, and the funeral will take place on Sunday, from the residence of Captain Chandler, 206 North Forge Street at 4 p.m. - Akron Beacon JOurnal July 14, 1993

They had:

Sarah "Sadie" Jane Brdsley Birth October 1859 Ohio Death 11 Mar 1944 Hamilton County, Ohio Burial Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio BURIAL Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, married 6 Jul 1881 Summitt county, Ohio,James Davenport Chandler

Florence "Flora" Bardsley Birth abt 1862 Ohio Death Mov. 8, 1930 Akron, Summitt, Ohio
Bardsley, - Florence, age 68 years, passed away at City hospital, Saturday p.m..

She is survied by two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Chandler of Cincinnati,, O.; Mrs. Harriet E. Allen of 251 E. Mill St., with whome she madee her home; John T. Bardsley of Appalacchie, Va.

Funeral services from Prentice & Co. chapel, 16 W. Miller av., Tuesday 3 p.m. Rev. Dietrick and Rev. Henry Harggett officiating.

Burial in Glendalel cemtery, Voris Circle of the G.A.R. in charge (Prentice & Co.) - Akron Beacon Journal Nov. 10, 1930


Harriet "Hattie" Eliza Bardsley Birth Date 16 Jun 1865 married Samuel "Sam" E. Allen

John T. Bardsley Birth abt Jul 1869 Death after Nov 8 1910
His First Bill Passed... A special dispatch to the Beacon Journal from columbus says: "Representative Butchel;'s measure to admit John T. Bardsley of Akron to an Ohio insane hospital passed the house last night without composition, Mr. Butchel not even


Son born & died 16 Jun 1871 Summit county, Ohio

  
1850 United States Federal Census 
Name	Sarah A Spittle
Gender	Female
Race	White
Age	17
Birth Year	abt 1833
Birthplace	England
Home in 1850	Portland, Erie, Ohio, USA
Line Number	12
Dwelling Number	866
Family Number	875
Inferred Father	
Benjamin Spittle
Inferred Mother	
Harriet Spittle
Household Members (Name)	Age
Benjamin Spittle 43
Harriet Spittle 44
Wm Spittle 20
Sarah A Spittle	17
James Spittle 14
Joseph Spittle 11
Harriet Spittle 6
Thomas Spittle 5
Benjamin Spittle 
Sarah Wheeler 54 
 
Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 
Name	James Beardsley
Gender	Male
Marriage Date	7 Feb 1856
Marriage Place	Erie, Ohio, USA
Spouse Sarah Ann Spittle
Film Number	000954128

1860 United States Federal Census 
Name James Bardsley
Age	28
Birth Year	abt 1832
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Place	England
Home in 1860	Falls, Muskingum, Ohio
Post Office	West Zanesville
Dwelling Number	650
Family Number	645
Occupation	Machinist
Personal Estate Value	200
Inferred Spouse	
Sarah Bardsley
Inferred Child	
Sarah Jane Bardsley
Household Members (Name)	Age
James Bardsley	28
Sarah Bardsley 24
Sarah Jane Bardsley 1
Ann Dosey 18
 
Year: 1870; Census Place: Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 16A< 
Household Members: Name Age 
James Bardsley 39  
Sarah Ann Bardsley 39  
Sarah J Bardsley 11  
Flora Bardsley 2  
Hattie Bardsley 6  
John T Bardsley 1  

Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973 
Name	Bardsley
Gender	Male
Death Age	0
Birth Date	16 Jun 1871
Birth Place	Summit, Ohio
Christening Place	Summit, Ohio
Death Date	16 Jun 1871
Father James Bardsley
Mother Sarah A. Spittle
FHL Film Number	900946

1880 United States Federal Census 
Name	Hattie Bardsley
Age	14
Birth Date	Abt 1866
Birthplace	Indiana
Home in 1880	Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Street	South Summet
House Number	112
Dwelling Number	118
Race	White
Gender	Female
Relation to Head of House	Daughter
Marital Status	Single
Father's Name	James Bardsley
Father's Birthplace	England
Mother's Name	Sarah Bardsley
Mother's Birthplace	England
Occupation	At School
Attended School	Yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
James Bardsley 47 Self (Head)
Sarah Bardsley 47 Wife
Sadie F. Bardsley 21 Daughter
Florence Bardsley 18 Daughter
Hattie Bardsley	14	Daughter
John T. Bardsley 11 Son 

Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920  Bardsley
Date	Jul 13, 1893
Location	Terre Haute
Age	58 Yr
Gender	Female
Race	White
Source location	City Health Office, Terre Haute
Source notes	The source of this record is the book CH-45 on page 1 
within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.  

Year: 1900; Census Place: Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; 
Roll: 1323; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0056 
Household Members: Name Age  
James D Chandler 42  
Sadie Chandler 42  
Harriett Chandler 12  
Samie Chandler 10  
Ralph Chandler 9  
Lloyd Chandler 4  
Florence Bardsley 38  Sister in Law 


1900 United States Federal Census e
Name	John Bargely [John Bargsley]
Age	31
Birth Date	Apr 1869
Birthplace	Ohio, USA
Home in 1900	Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
Street	Laurel Avenue
Sheet Number	1
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation	15
Family Number	15
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Boarder
Marital Status	Married
Father's Birthplace	England
Mother's Birthplace	England
Occupation	Clerk Rr Office
Months Not Employed	0
Can Read	Y
Can Write	Y
Can Speak English	Y 

Year: 1910; Census Place: Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1233; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375246 
Household Members: Name Age  
James D Chandler 52 
Sadie J Chandler 52   
Lloyd G Chandler 13  
Robert K Chandler 3  
James Bardsley 72  

Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 
Name	Florenc Bardsley
Death Date	8 Nov 1930
Death Place	Summit, USA

1900 United States Federal Census  
Name	John Beardsley
Age	30
Birth Date	Jul 1869
Birthplace	Virginia, USA
Home in 1900	Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Ward of City	2
Street	Erie Street
House Number	228
Sheet Number	4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation	8
Family Number	89
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Head
Marital Status	Single
Father's Birthplace	Virginia, USA
Mother's Birthplace	Maryland, USA
Occupation	Bookkeeper
Months Not Employed	0
Can Read	Y
Can Write	Y
Can Speak English	Y
House Owned or Rented	Rent
Farm or House	H
Neighbors	View others on page


Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999 
Name	James Bardsley
Residence Date	Abt 1919
Residence Place	Marshall, Indiana
Will Date	17 Jul 1919
Probate Date	14 AUg 1919
Probate Place	Marshall, Indiana, USA
Inferred Death Date	1919
Inferred Death Place	Indiana, USA
Item Description	Will Record, Vol D-F, 1899-1923
Individuals Listed (Name)	Relationship
James Bardsley	
Harriet E. Allen Daughter

Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 
Name	Florence Bardsley
Death Date	8 Nov 1930
Death Place	Summit, USA