A Family History of Jeremy Patrick Toomey
Generation Six and Beyond
(Great Great Great Grandparents of Jeremy Patrick Toomey)  

Darius Secrist, son of William Secrist and Salome Crone, was born on 10 Oct 1830 in Dover, York, Pennsylvania, died on 13 Oct 1908 in Milheim, Centre, Pennsylvania at age 78 and was buried in the Soldiers Circle at Highland Cemetery.

Darius married Susana Loy Wallett, daughter of George Wallett and Esther Ickes. Susana was born on 15 Apr 1834 and died on 9 Nov 1876 at age 42.

They had six children:

Harris Jackson Secrist was born on 14 Nov 1852 and died on 12 Mar 1861 at age 8.

William Ickes Secrist was born on 2 Nov 1860 in Rossville, York, Pennsylvania and died on 23 Feb 1914 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at age 53.

William married Cora Mae Smith, daughter of Orville Beckwith Smith and Caroline Van Dusen, on 27 Jul 1880 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Cora was born on 7 Mar 1864 in Fort Edward, Washington, New York, died on 30 Oct 1934 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California at age 70, and was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery. They had five children: Kathryn Loy, Carolyn Elizabeth, Orville Charles, William Harrison, and Frances May.

For more information on William Ickes Secrist and Cora Mae Smith and their children click on the William Ickes Smith link above

George W Secrist was born on 12 Jul 1863.

Mary Saloma Secrist was born on 5 Oct 1866 and died on 10 Jun 1887 at age 20.

Charles Elra Secrist was born on 29 Feb 1868.

Clara May (Carrie) Secrist was born on 24 Oct 1870 in Pennsylvania.

Darius next married Catherine Bushey in Nov 1854 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine was born on 19 Aug 1826 in Pennsylvania and died on 13 May 1857 in Pennsylvania at age 30. They had two children: David Henry and Catherine Elizabeth.

David Henry Secrist was born on 28 Jan 1856.

Catherine Elizabeth Secrist was born on 6 May 1857.

Catherine married (first name unknown) Draubaugh on 12 Jun 1877.

Darius next married Rachel Allison on 12 Jun 1877 in Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania.

Records for Darius Secrist and (1) Susana Loy Wallet and (2) Rachel and their children

Census Records

1860 census (actual image)
Derias Secrist age 28 born in Pennsylvania farmer
Susan Secrist age 25 born in Pennsylvania
David H Secrist age 5 born in Pennsylvania
Harris J Secrist age 9.12 born in Pennsylvania
Mathew A Wallet age 11born in Pennsylvania
Henry Lofman age 17 born in Pennsylvania farm labor
Warrington, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1201; Page: 784; Image: 326.

1870 census (actual image)
Darius Secrist age 40 born in Pennsylvania watchman
Susan Secrist age 36 born in Pennsylvania
Wm Secrist age 9 born in Pennsylvania
George Secrist age 7 born in Pennsylvania
Mary Secrist age 4 born in Pennsylvania
Charles Secrist age 2 born in Pennsylvania
Lock Haven Ward 1, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1328; Page: 521; Image: 350.

1880 census (actual image)
Darius Secrist age 48 born in Pennsylvania laborer
Rachael Secrist age 48 born in Pennsylvania
Mary Secrist age 14 born in Pennsylvania
Charles Secrist age 12 born in Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1113; Family History Film: 1255113; Page: 668.3000; Enumeration District: 253; Image: 0897.

1900 census (actual image)
Darius Secrist age 69 born Oct 1880 in Pennsylvania day labor
Rachel Secrist age 69 born April 1881 in Pennsylvania
Annie G Stratton age 45 born Mar 1854 in Pennsylvania servant
Allison, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1397; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6.

Military Records

Darius Secrist enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War on Feb 20, 1864 and was mustered in Feb 29, 1864 to the 7th Pennsylvania Calvary. He was mustered out Aug 23, 1865 at Macon, Ga.

Civil War Soldiers Database
Name: Darius Secrist Side: Union Regiment State/Origin: Pennsylvania Regiment Name: 7 Pennsylvania Cavalry. Regiment Name Expanded: 7th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (80th Volunteers) COMPANY: E Rank In: Private Rank In Expanded: Private Rank Out: Private Rank Out Expanded: Private Film Number: M554 roll 108

Civil War Pension Index (actual image)
Name: Darius Secrist State Filed: Pennsylvania

Ancestors of Darius Secrist

The father of Darius Secrist was William R Secrist (parents unknown). William was born on 10 Aug 1798 in Pennsylvania and died on 13 Aug 1876 in Newberry Township, York, Pennsylvania at age 78.

William married a widow Salome (Sarah) Crone, daughter of George Matthew Crone and Maria Catherina Leininger, on 6 Nov 1827 in Christ Lutheran Church, York, York, Pennsylvania. Salome was born on 4 Jan 1799 in Dover, York, Pennsylvania. She was previously married to John Lachman. There is no record of children from that union.

William and Salome had five children:

Levi K Secrist was born on 6 Feb 1829 in Conewago Township, York, Pennsylvania and died on 21 Jan 1894 at age 64.

Levi married Catheine Hobaugh 4 September1856 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catheine was born on 19 Sep 1831 in York County, Pennsylvania and died on 13 May 1861 at age 29.

Levi next married Mary J Howard, daughter of William Howard and Unknown, on 27 May 1862 in York County, Pennsylvania. Mary was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania. They had four children: Arthur, Maurice, Mason Eugene, and Orville Kauffelt.

Darius Secrist was born on 10 Oct 1830 in Dover, York, Pennsylvania and died on 13 Oct 1908 in Milheim, Centre, Pennsylvania at age 78.

Darius married Susana Loy Wallett, daughter of George Wallett and Ester Ickes (see ancestors of Ester Ickes below). Susana was born on 15 Apr 1834 and died on 9 Nov 1876 at age 42. They had six children: Harris Jackson, William Ickes, George W, Mary Saloma, Charles Elra, and Clara May (Carrie). 

Darius next married Catherine Bushey in Nov 1854 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine was born on 19 Aug 1826 in Pennsylvania and died on 13 May 1857 in Pennsylvania at age 30. They had two children: David Henry and Catherine Elizabeth.

Darius next married Rachel Allison on 12 Jun 1877 in Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania.

For more information on Darius Secrist click on the Darius Secrist link above or scroll to the top of the page

Rebecca Secrist was born in 1832 in Pennsylvania.

George Secrist was born on 20 Oct 1838 in Pennsylvania.

Leah Secrist was born in 1841 in Pennsylvania.