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| 151 | [johns file.FTW] The death notice for Ann "Nancy" Johns Turner, who died in Bedford Count y, VA at the home of her son, James Turner: "Died at the house of James Turner, his mother, the 13th of Jan., 182 2, at 3 o'clock in the morning. She was intered the same evening at Maj or Augustine Leftwich's by the side of her daughter, Mary Leftwich. She h ad for many years made a consistent and reputable profession of religio n. A few of her last years were very uncomforgable to herself,owi ng to an evident derangement of her mental powers. Before this unhappy event she had lived almost continually in the consta nt expectation and desire of her dissolution, that she might be with Chris t. Had she lived to see the 30th day of the following April, she would ha ve been 90 years old." | JOHNS, Ann 'Nancy' (I2236)
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| 152 | [johns file.FTW] The following are from the Buckingham Co., VA Land Tax Summaries: JAMES JOHNS paid taxes in Buckingham Co., VA from 1782-1813. 1794- JAMES JOHNS bought 312 acres from G. Gannaway. 1794- JAMES JOHNS sold 300 acres to William Johns. 1795- JAMES JOHNS sold 113 acres to James Porter. 1798- JAMES JOHNS sold 100 acres to Charles Leauallen. A document announcing the sale to the highest bidder the movable esta te of "John Gannaway, decd, Junr.," dated Dec 13, 1781 is signed by Robe rt Sanders, JAMES JOHNS, John Woodson, as co-heirs on part of their wive s. { From the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, 2n d. Ser., Vol. 7, No. 3. (Jul., 1927), pp. 174-180. JAMES JOHNS and his family relocated from Virginia to Kentucky in late 18 03 or early 1804. Two of his children were married in Virginia in Ju ly of 1803. In August of 1804, a daughter was married in Jessamine Co., K Y. JAMES JOHNS' widow, MARY GANNAWAY JOHNS, applied for a pension (as the wid ow of a Revolutionary War soldier) on 11 July 1837 in Russell County, K Y. The pension papers stated that the soldier lived in Buckingham Co ., VA before the Revolutionary War and died in October of 1817. (see below ) Besty Warriner of Pulaski County, KY made an affidavit on 18 July 1837 a nd stated she was the soldier's oldest child. (see below) Susannah Acree, age 70, made an affidavit on 8 Oct 1852 in Russell Count y, KY and stated she was the only surviving child of the soldier and wido w. Per the affidavit: the widow died 2 Mar 1845. The soldier and widow w ere married in Cumberland County or Buckingham County VA. The widow's na me before her marriage was Mary Gannaway. The widow left, at her deat h, a son William Johns who was deceased prior to November 1852. (See below ) JAMES JOHNS' PENSION FILE -- A Transcript by Larry Murdock (N718CD@Home.co m) State of Kentucky County of Russell On the eleventh day of July, 1837 personally appeared before me a justi ce of the peace for the County aforesaid Mary Johns resident of the Coun ty of Russell State of Kentucky aged 87 years who being first duly sworn a ccording to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in ord er to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress dat ed July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of James Johns who was a Lieutenant in the army of t he Revolution. The name of his Captain was William Johns, his Major Thom as Jones, his Colonel William Lewis and his Genl [blank] Lawson. Her husb and entered the service in the Spring of the year 1777 and left the servi ce after the capture of Cornwallis. He never served under any other offic ers than those before mentioned and never was at home but three times duri ng the war. Her husband resided in the County of Buckingham, State of Vir ginia when he entered the service. He was drafted in all his service s. He was engaged in one or more battles in one of which he was wounded w ith shot which he carried to his grave. But she has forgotten -- nam es of the Battle if she ever knew. He entered the service in Buckingham and marched off toward Richmond. I h ave heard him in his life time speak at being at Williamsburg, Norfolk, a nd Little York. But what county that is in I do not know. She states th at she is unable to refer to any other particulars unless she would mere ly give his history of his services, and the time has passed so long and s he is so old that she is unwilling to confide in a memory which is provi ng treacherous. She states that her husband had a final discharge from t he service which he brought home from the siege of York and kept it whi le he lived But which was burned by Mr. John Akers among a great many oth er of his papers as a worthless piece of paper as she nor any one kin to h er never expected to derive any benefit from it after he was dead. She further that she was married to the said James Johns on the 25th d ay of December 1765 by old Parson Peasley. That her husband died on the [ blank] day of October 1817 and that she has remained a widow ever since th at _ as _ more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Mary X Johns (her mark) A. Jackman J.P.R.C. I Alear Jackman the justice of the peace before whom the foregoing declara tion was made state that I am well acquainted with Mrs. Johns and gi ve it as my opinion that from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend cou rt at this seat of which for this County Given under my hand this 11th d ay of July 1837 -- A. Jackman J.P.R.C. State of Kentucky Russell County This day John Akers personally appeared before me a justice of the peace f or said county and after being first duly sworn deposeth and saith: Th at he is 55 years of age. That for the last 32 years he has been acquaint ed with the widow of James Johns decd. That he was well acquainted with d ecedent in his life time. That he has repeatedly heard him _ the histo ry of his services in the War of the Revolution at a time when he nor h is wife did not anticipate any pension or annuity from his government b ut merly from that disposition which most old men have to fight over aga in in the chimney corner the battles of their youth. He has often heard h im say that he was nearly four years in the army during the war as a Lieut enant and was wounded with shot in a Battle which wound he this deponent h as often seen. When said John departed this life he left his papers ... [ here the record ends]. State of Kentucky Pulaski County This day Betsy Wariner personally appeared before me Bourne Goggin a justi ce of the peace in and for said county and made oath in our form of l aw to the following statements, viz That she is the oldest child of James, and Mary Johns. That she does n ot know how old she is having no record of her age but from information s he must be near seventy. That she has a distinct recollection of the ti me of the Revolution and states that she remembers her father having le ft home to go to the war and his returning on one occasion she believes t he last time he came home. The circumstance is stamped more indelibly up on her memory from a circumstance which she will narrate -- Her mother a nd the children lived by themselves when their father was gone and th ey _ continual apprehension from the tories and negroes - and when her fat her came home it was in the night. He knocked at the door and ask ed to be admitted. Her mother refused, believing it was tory or negro th at wanted to get in, when she told her mother that it was her father, f or she knew his voice. She had some difficulty in making her mother belie ve it. But she, finally opened the door and her father came in. He was v ery dirty and ragged. She has often heard her father many years ago spe ak of his services and the troubles and dangers of the war. That her fath er and mother as she often heard were married by old Parson Peasely in Buc kingham County. She has herself seen Parson Peasely and was present wh en he christened one of her sisters. Her father and mother lived togeth er as man and wife for many years in great peace and harmony __ - this Ju ly 18th, 1837 Betsy Wariner Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of July 1837. Bourne Goggin J.P. Also James Wariner being first duly sworn made the following statements vi z That he married the foregoing affiant in the County of Buckingham 44 yea rs ago last March. That at that time he was in his 20th year and his wi fe was said to be older than himself but how much as no record was in t he family of her age. That he has often heard persons speak of the weddi ng of his father and mother-in-law. He was well acquainted with Parson Pe asly the clergyman who was said to have married them. He was also well ac quainted with Captain William Johns and Major Thomas Jones. He knew them s hortly after the war and they bore the rank of Captain and Major. He h as often heard James Johns speak of his services in the Revolutionary W ar at a time when he nor any of his family ever expected to derive any ben efit from them. James Johns departed this life in the Fall of 1817 and h is widow has never married since that period. - July 18th, 1837 - James Warinner Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th July 1837 Bourne Goggin J.P. State of Kentucky Russell County Russell County Court November term, 1852. It satisfactorily appeari ng to this court, it is ordered that Mrs. Mary Johns, widow of James John s, who was a Revolutionary soldier, departed this life on the 2nd day of M arch, 1845, leaving Mrs. Susannah Acres, of the aforesaid County and Sta te and William Johns of Allen or Barren County Ky his only surviving child ren. [In different handwriting:] William Johns is since dead leaving child ren - the no. and names not known. I William S. Patterson, Clerk of the County Court within and for the Coun ty and State aforesaid, certify that the foregoing order is truly copi ed from the records in my office. In testimony whereof I do hereunto affix my seal of office and subscri be my name this 2nd day of December 1852 Will S. Patterson N.B. interlined before Certified & signed W. J. Patterson Clk State of Kentucky Russell County On this 8th day of October 1852, before me, Jacob Wolford, an acting justi ce of the peace within the County and State aforesaid, personally appear ed Susannah Acres, aged seventy (70) years, a resident of the aforesaid Co unty and State, who, being sworn according to law, on her oath makes the f ollowing declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of any a ct or acts of Congress granting her a pension, as the daughter of a Revolu tionary soldier, viz. That she is the only surviving child of James and Mary Johns deceased. Th at the said Johns died in Fayette County Ky, upwards of thirty years ag o, leaving Mary Johns his widow, who survived him and remained a widow unt il she died in Russell County, Kentucky, on the second day of March, one t housand eight hundred forty five; aged about eighty five years. That at t he time of her mother's death she was the only child living. That the sa id James and Mary were married in Cumberland or Buckingham County, Virgini a, about the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy two, she not bei ng able to state the precise time of the marriage for _ of which she refe rs to the declaration of her mother, made at the time of a previous applic ation, and to the accompanying affidavit of the Rev. James Warriner. Th at the name of the said Mary Johns before her marriage was Mary Gannawa y. She further declares that she has often heard her father speak of havi ng served a long time in the Virginia State or continental line of the ar my of the Revolution, as Lieutenant in the company commanded by William Jo hns as Captain in the Regiment of Colonel William Lewis, in the brigade co mmanded by Major Thomas Jones. That his service may have consisted of mo re than one tour, as she has heard him speak of having been in service t he greater part of the time during the war. That he was at the surrend er of Cornwallis. That for proof of his said services she refers to the p apers now on file in the Pension Office, and to the army records and must er rolls. Susannah X Acres (her mark) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of October, 1852. And I he reby further certify that Mrs. Susannah... [here the record ends] JAMES JOHNS' REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITARY SERVICE RECORD: The following is a summary of James Johns' military service during the Ame rican Revolution. It is based on information found in his military servi ce file kept by the National Archives and Records Administration. The info rmation is limited, all of it being found on monthly regimental muster a nd payroll sheets. James was drafted into service as a private with the 14th Virginia Regime nt on October 1, 1777. There is no indication of the place where he was d rafted. The companies that made up the 14th Virginia were raised from num erous counties in central and southern Virginia, ranging from Dinwiddie a nd Prince George in the east to Albemarle in the north, to Botetourt in t he west, and to Pittsylvania and Halifax in the south. We know that Jam es lived in Buckingham county both before and after the war. Buckingham l ies in the middle of the region from which the 14th was recruited. James' company, consisting of about 100 men, was led by Captain John Overt on. Overton commanded the company throughout the known term of James' ser vice. James was first listed on regimental pay returns dated January, 1778, wi th the remark that he "Lately joined the 14th Virga Regt. -- never drew p ay or any payroll before". His pay was 6 and 2/3 dollars per month. The February, 1778, payroll sheet identified the regimental commander as C olonel Lewis. The muster roll stated that James had enlisted for three ye ars service. In March, 1778, James was with his regiment at Valley Forge, where it h ad been since the previous November. The 14th had undergone a change of c ommand; Lt. Col. Abraham Buford was now in charge. In April the regiment remained at Valley Forge. There had been another ch ange in leadership, Colonel William Davies was now commanding. Davies l ed the 14th throughout the remainder of James Johns' service. The 14th, part of George Washington's army, left Valley Forge in mid Ju ne to pursue the British army, which had just evacuated Philadelphia. By August, 1778, the regiment was posted at White Plains, about 25 miles n orth of New York City. Washington's army, revived and in high spirits aft er a miserable winter, had followed General Sir Henry Clinton's army acro ss New Jersey, looking for a chance to strike it. On June 28, 1778, the t wo armies collided in a brief, furious battle at Monmouth Court Hous e. On September 1, the day the August roll was drawn up, James was list ed as "sick, present". Whatever ailment he suffered from may have continu ed to bother him because the September roll, made in early October while t he 14th was at West Point, New York, noted that James was "Sick at Fish Ki ll". By October, the regiment was in Middlebrook, New Jersey, and had gone in to winter camp. In December, 1778, because many regiments of the Continental army were bad ly understrength due to battle deaths, wounds, expiration of service, sick ness and desertion, the 14th was redesignated the 10th Virginia. The newly renamed 10th Virginia remained at Middlebrook, New Jersey, throu gh April, 1779. In May and June they were posted at a place called Smith 's Clove, near present day Monroe, New York, about 40 miles north of New Y ork City. During July, August and September of 1779, the 10th was in Camp Ramapou gh in northern New Jersey. Ramapough was about 30 miles northeast of Phil adelphia. The army was guarding the approaches of that city. In Septembe r, James Johns was listed as "sick, present" For the month he was pa id a total of 16 and 2/3 dollars, 10 of which was for subsistence and t he remainder as pay. In October, the regiment had moved to Haverstraw, New York. In Novemb er it was at Morristown, New Jersey, and had gone into winter camp. Here the records end, even though James had a year more to serve. What ha ppened to the regimental documents? Probably this: In early December t he 10th Virginia was assigned to the Southern Department of the Continent al army and marched south to Charleston, South Carolina. There it had t he great misfortune of being assigned to the Colonial forces under Gener al Benjamin Lincoln. Thanks to Lincoln's vacillations and incompetence t he Charleston garrison was captured in its entirety by the British under G eneral Sir Henry Clinton, on May 12, 1780. This is probably why regiment al records don't appear in James John's file. They were lost as a resu lt of the capture of the regiment, or destroyed by the British captors. 14th/10th Virginia Regiment Itinerary and Chronology During James Johns' Service January, 1778 -- December, 1779 January to June, 1778 Valley Forge, PA June 28 Monmouth Court House, NJ August White Plains, NY September 1 James sick at Fish Kill, NY October to April, 1779 Middlebrook, NJ May to June Smith's Clove [Monroe], NY July to September Camp Ramapough, NJ October Haverstraw, NY November Morristown, NJ December left Morristown NJ for Charleston, SC May 12, 1780 regiment captured at Charleston by British under Cornw allis Many thanks to Larry Murdock, who is a descendant of James Johns and Ma ry Gannaway, for providing the Revolutionary War Service Record as we ll as his transcription of the pension papers for James Johns. | JOHNS, James (I2242)
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| 153 | [johns file.FTW] The John's graveyard is located in Rutherford Co. about three and 1/2 mil es from Christiana just off the road leading from Walnut Grove Methodist C hurch to the Midland Road. This is very near Panther Creek and about 1 /2 mile from where old Johnson's Mill (later called John's Mill) and whe re the said creek empties into the west fork of Stones River. There a re no stones in this cemetery and it has long since been plowed over so th at the graves are not visible. Living persons have identified some of tho se known to be buried in there: PAUL VAUGHAN JOHNS, America Smith John s, Robert Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Johns Cooper, Lee Cooper, and an infant c hild of Robert Cooper andd wife Mary Johns. Also Grundy Miller, Matilda Jo hns Miller, and some infant children of John Palmer and Susan Allen John s. (Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley) | JOHNS, Paul Vaughan (I2264)
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| 154 | [johns file.FTW] The Last Will and Testament of William Vaughan: In the Name of God, Amen. I, William Vaughan of Antrim Parish in Halifa x, planter, being not in bodily health, but in perfect memory, than ks be to Almighty God for the same and knowing the uncertainty of this mor tal life and that is appointed one to die; have thought through fit to ma ke this my last Will and Testament in form and mannor following: First to command my soul to God who gave it and my body to the ground fr om whence it was to ken, there to be buried in a decent and Christian li ke mannor at the descretion of my Executors, whom I shall named hereafte r, in hopes of a joyful resurection through Jesus Christ my savior; a nd as concerning my estatewith which it has pleased God to bless mewi th in this life. I give and bequith in form and mannor folling first I des ire that all my debts be paid together with all my funeral charges at a conveniant time after my decease. I lend to my beloved wife, Dorithy Vaughan my whole estate during widowho od & at her decease I give and bequeath to my son Drury Vaughan the land whereon I now live & a negro fel low named Dick forever and a negro wench named Frances and a negro girl na med Sillah forever, and a negro boy to his son, William, a named Dick. I give and bequeath to my daughter Milisend Bates, a negrofellow named B en and a negro girl named Edith forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Sarah Vaughan, a negro fellow named Br istol, a negro girl named Sarah and a black mare,forever, also a bed and f urniture. I give and bequeath to my son William a negro wench named Nan and a neg ro girl named Frances, forever. I give and bequeath to my son, Thomas Vaughan, a negro fellow named Wil l, forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Meacha Dunnaway a negro boy named Char les. I also desire Colonal Coles may make a Deed to my daughter Maacha Dun away two hundred acres of land being held between the said Coles and me on the branches of Buckskin and Difficult Creeks, forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Mary Nickhols, a negro girl named Bett y, forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Lucy East, a negro wench n amed Tabb and a girl, Moll, forever. I give and bequeath to my son, Drury Vaughan, a bed and furniture. The rest of my estate to be laid off in equal lots and drawn for among st my children. Lastly, I appoint my sons: Thomas Vaughan, William Vaughan, Drury Vaugha n, and Samuel Bates Executors of my last will and Testament. I desire my E state not to be appraised. Signed and sealed in the presence of: James Bat es, William Bates, Mary (+) Bates This 4th day of September 1777. William W. Vaughn SEAL mark Will proved 16 October 1777. Presented by: William Vaughan, Drury Vaugha n, Samuel Bates three exr. And proved by to of witnesses. (Halifax County, VA, Will Book I, pg. 199) | VAUGHAN, William (I2326)
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| 155 | [johns file.FTW] The marriage bond for SALLY JOHNS and Jesse Jones stated that she was t he daughter of William Johns. | JOHNS, Sarah "Sally" (I2279)
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| 156 | [johns file.FTW] The name of William Johns second wife has not been found. It is possib le that her maiden name was Hobson. As the name appears in subsequent gen erations of descendants. | UNKNOWN (I2323)
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| 157 | [johns file.FTW] THOMAS JOHNS was living in King William Co., VA in 1704. 20 May 1704- Vincent Inbe assigns land to Thomas Garrett. Witnesses: TH0M AS JOHNS and Robert Davis. | JOHNS, Thomas (I2211)
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| 158 | [johns file.FTW] THOMAS JOHNS was the son of William Johns and his wife Ann. Ann's maiden n ame is believed to have been Merryman. THOMAS JOHNS' daughter, Elizabe th Merriman Johns, was one of a number of the descendants of William and A nn Johns of Buckingham County whose surname, or middle name, was Merryman/ Merriman. Descendants of THOMAS JOHNS, please be aware that incorrect information w as published about THOMAS JOHNS of Pittsylvania County, VA by Edythe Ruck er Whitley. He was not, as she claimed, the son of John Johns who di ed in 1778 in Charlotte County, VA. John Johns of Charlotte County h ad a son by the name of Thomas Johns, but he was not THOMAS JOHNS of Pitts ylvania County, VA. Thomas Johns, son of John Johns of Charlotte Count y, lived in Charlotte County until his death in 1847. He was married to F rances "Frankie" Claybrook and the father of at least five children, all b orn in Charlotte County. THOMAS JOHNS military record from the Revolutionary War place him in Bucki ngham County, VA. THOMAS JOHNS was living in Pittsylvania County, VA by 1784 when he purchas ed land from John Stockton 17 May 1784 (Deed Book 7, pg. 273, Pittsylvan ia Co., VA). He also purchased land on Pigg River from James Karr 16 S ep 1787 (Deed Book 8, pg 94, Pittsylvania Co., VA). Land patent for THOMAS JOHNS: 19 Jul 1790- THOMAS JOHNS Pittsylvania County, 160 acres on the north si de of Pig River adjoining land of Adkinson, King, Peak and others. Gran ts 22, p. 409. THOMAS JOHNS served in the Revolutionary War. He was an Ensign in the Buc kingham County Militia. Richmond, Virginia State Archives, 10 April 1784. Reference Auditor's Acco unt XVIII, page 531, Militia Warrant to Thomas Johns for his service in t he militia of the state in 1781. RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE DIVISION OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JOHNS: 30 Dec 1794- In obedience to an order of the Worshipfull Court of Pittsylv ania Co. we Robret Devin, Joseph Austin and Abraham Aaron, to take an inve ntory and appraisement of the estate of THOMAS JOHNS, decd. We do hereby c ertify that we have appraised the foregoing articles (named) and find th at same to amount to the sum of 800 pounds. Signed: Robert Devin, Joseph Austin and Abram Aaron. At a Court held of Pittsylvania County, VA the 19th day of January 1796 t he above inventory was returned and the same was ordered to be record ed by the court. Teste: Wm. Tunstall. (Pittsylvania Co., VA, Will Book 2, pg. 186) 20 Dec 1800- In obedience to an order of the Worshipfull Court of Pittsylv ania County we have proceeded to divide the estate of THOMAS JOHNS, decd ., among the dependent legatees in manner and form to wit: Lot 1: To Isaac Johns: Jame and Rhoda valued at $118.00 Lot 2: To Judith Johns: Charles, Ralph and Mary valued at $112.00. Lot 3. To Elizabeth Johns: Nancy, Charity and Joseph valued at $135.00. Lot 4. To Polly Johns: Cuzzy, Polly and Lucy valued at $114.00 Lot 5. To Jacob Johns: Jessey and Ann valued at $105.00 Lot 6. To Joseph Johns: Alley and Elijah valued at $115.00 Lot 7. To Abraham Johns: Phebe, Reubin, Stephen and Usley valued at $130.0 0. Given under our hands this day above written. Signed: James Blakely, Joseph Austin and Abraham Aaron. (Pittsylvania Co., VA, Will Book 3, pg. 95) From: Mixed Probate Records - Pittsylvania County, VA Book 4, 1805 -1812 Johns, Thomas - Charles Lewis & Gatreyhood his wife, adms. Names: Abraham, Elizabeth, Isaac, Jacob, Judith, Polley & Jos. | JOHNS, Thomas (I2243)
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| 159 | [johns file.FTW] William Harrison Johns was living in Rutherford County, TN in 1870. In the household: William Johns, age 30, head of house Mary A. Johns, age 27, wife Lottie Johns, age 8 (daughter) Beverley Johns, age 5 (son) Louis Johns, age 2 (son) Leary M. Johns, age 4 months (daughter) William Harrison Johns was living in Shelby County, TN in 1880. In the household: William Johns, age 42, head of house Mary Johns, age 25, wife Lottey Johns, age 16, daughter Bevery Johns, age 14, son (name as it appeared on the census) Lewis Johns, age 13, son Laura Johns, age 9, daughter Bennie Johns, age 7, son William Johns, age 5, son Jennie Johns, age 2, daughter Fannie Rollins, age 9, stepdaughter | JOHNS, William Harrison (I2304)
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| 160 | [johns file.FTW] WILLIAM JOHNS served as a Captain in the Buckingham Co. Militia during t he Revolutionary War. Published in the Virginia Gazette 17 August 1777 by Anthony Winston: Hungtinowr, June 30, 1777,, FOR SALE, on very reasonable terms, about 1200 acres of very rich TOBACCO LAND, on each side Great Ducker's creek, in the lower end of Buckingham county, near Appomattox river. On this la nd is a well built house having two rooms on a floor, with a porch, necess ary outhouses, and an excellent young orchard. I really do not know any r icher high ground than is on this tract. Also a plantation, with a good o rchard, on each side of Little Willis's creek, and about 1000 acres of go od land. On both places is great plenty of good meadow land, and fine ran ge for stock. I believe no place in Virginia is healthier than hereabouts ----I would rent a place called the New Store, where Capt. JOHNS lives. T here is a good dwelling house with 5 rooms on the lower floor, a merchant 's house, a storehouse, etc. It is a very fine place for a store or ordin ary, lying within sight of where the great Buckingham road joins the Guin ea road, and there are no other roads leading to our extensive back count ry nearer than those by Buckingham and Prince Edward courthouse. Published in the Virginia Gazette 8 July 1777: Last Friday morning the Emerald frigate, lying off our capes, took the following vessels, outward bound, viz. Capt. _ in a small schooner; and the captains Marsh, Philipson, Moodie, and McFee in small sloops. The brig Liberty, capt. Herbert, belonging to this state, and a large sloop Ca pt. JOHNS, both got clear besides a manner of other vessels. 1773- Buckingham Co. Tax List: WILLIAM JOHNS, JR. and Hannah, 2 tithes. Virginia Tax Roll records: WILLIAM JOHNS was listed on the Buckingham Co., VA tax rolls as "WILLIAM J OHNS, JR." from 1782-1787 and as WILLIAM JOHNS from 1789-1793. 1792- WILLIAM JOHNS bought 300 acres in Buckingham Co., VA from James Joh ns. 1792- WILLIAM JOHNS bought 300 acres in Buckingham Co., VA from Jesse Joh ns. 1794- Estate of WILLIAM JOHNS list his sons: John Johns, Abner Johns a nd Edmund Johns. Plat records from Buckingham County: Crews, James of Buckingham Co, VA 1790 - neighbor Grigory Gannaway, 590 ac res; branches Appomattox River and bounding Charles Lewelling, WILLIAM JOH NS, Peter Hales, John Routon, William Fore, and James Crews. Oct 27, 17 (Source: Buckingham County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, 1762-1858, tra nscribed and edited by Eric G. Grundset, 2nd edition, Clearfield, Baltimor e, 1996) | JOHNS, William Jr. (I2238)
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| 161 | [johns file.FTW] WILLIAM JOHNS was born about 1708. He was probably the son of William Joh ns of St. John's Parish, King William County, Virginia. Conclusive pro of for this connection remains elusive. WILLIAM JOHNS first appeared in G oochland County, Virginia in 1744 when he witnessed a deed in Southam Pari sh. In 1745 he purchased land from Stephen Sanders on the south side of t he James River in Southam Parish. Southam Parish fell into the newly form ed Cumberland County in 1749. Per Cumberland County records, WILLIAM JOH NS was a farmer and ordinary keeper. He remained in Cumberland County unt il 1752 when he moved west to Albemarle County. He eventually settled nor th of the Appomattox River in a portion of Albemarle County that became Bu ckingham County in 1761. Unfortunately, early records for Buckingham Coun ty were lost in a fire. As a result, information about the later yea rs of WILLIAM JOHNS, including his date of death, is scarce. He was on t he 1773 and 1774 Virginia tithe list from Buckingham County and in 17 83 he filed a Virginia Public Service Claim in Buckingham County for goo ds and services provided to troops during the Revolutionary War. It is pre sumed that he died about 1787, when his son William Johns, Jr. ceased to a ffix "junior" to his name. WILLIAM JOHNS was first married to Ann, as proved by several county docume nts. Her maiden name is believed to have been Merryman. WILLIAM and ANN M ERRYMAN JOHNS were the parents of seven sons and four daughters. It is po ssible that there were other daughters who have not been discovered. The ir children married into the Terry, Turner, Tinsley, Sanders, Glover, Gann away and Jones families. Their grandchildren married into the Trigg, Nas h, Winston, Spencer, Gilliam, Fuqua, Farris, Stith, Martin, Lanier and Wal ker families. Some of these families also had roots in St. John's Paris h, King William County, Virginia and may have been long time acquaintanc es of the Johns family. It appears that WILLIAM JOHNS married for a seco nd time in the mid 1760s. The identity of the second wife has not been fo und. Many of WILLIAM JOHNS' descendants moved west to Tennessee, Kentucky and M issouri, while others settled in North Carolina, Mississippi and Texas. Se veral of his grandchildren remained in Buckingham County, north of the App omattox River near the town of New Store, until the mid 1800s and probab ly lived on land that he owned. Many descendants, although only a few wi th the name Johns, continue to live in piedmont and southside Virginia. GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS THAT MENTION WILLIAM JOHNS: 15 JAN 1744- James Knott to John Merriman for 12 pounds, 200 acres in Gooc hland Co. on the south side of the James River on the head of Muddy Cre ek and being the plantation wheron Huriah Prewett now dwells. This bei ng the land conveyed to James Knott by John Maddox. Mary, wife of James Kn ott relinquished her right of dower. Witnesses: WILLIAM JOHNS and Jacob W infree. 4 MAY 1745- Stephen Sanders of Albemarle Co. to WILLIAM JOHNS of Goochla nd Co. for 25 pounds, 200 acres in Goochland Co. on the south side of t he James River and on Muddy Creek and adjoining Jacob Winfree and John Mer ryman. This being the plantation that formerly belonged to Stephen Sander s. Priscilla, wife of Stephen Sanders relinquished her right of dower. Wit nesses: James Sanders, Arthelus Jarratt and Rosemon Swillvent. NOTE: WILLIAM JOHNS' son Jesse Johns was married in Buckingham Co., VA (ab t. 1766) to Sarah Sanders, daughter of Stephen and Priscilla Sanders. 16 APRIL 1747- Field Bradshaw of Goochland Co. to Field Robinson of Goochl and Co. for 100 pounds, 200 acres in Goochland Co. on the south side of t he James River on Deep Creek, being the plantation on which John Robinso n, Jr. dwells and adjoining Sam'l Nuchkholds, William Tabor and William Br adshaw. Witnesses: WILLIAM JOHNS, ANNE JOHNS and Mary May. Deed Book 5, Pa ges 253-255. GOOCHLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA RECORDS THAT MENTION WILLIAM JOHNS: 1746- WILLIAM JOHNS was on the tithe list in Goochland Co. CUMBERLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA DEEDS THAT MENTION WILLIAM JOHNS: 22 May 1749- James Bolling of Cumberland Co. to Jonas Meador of Caroline C o. for 25 pounds, 200 acres on the branches of Willis Creek, bound on t he north and west by James Cunningham, on the south by Samuel Adkinson a nd Thomas Carter, and east by John Johnson and Alexander Cunningham, it be ing part of a tract patented to Christopher Bolling. Witnesses: WILLI AM JOHNS and William Hobson. Deed Book 1, pg. 6. 26 NOV 1750- Samuel Nucholls of Louisa Co., VA to WILLIAM JOHNS of South am Parish, Cumberland Co. for 50 pounds, 200 acres in Southam Parish and a djoining said JOHNS and said Nucholl's old line, it being part of a great er quantity granted to the said Nuckolls by patent dated 20 June 1733. Wi tnesses: John Dobie, Job Thomas, James Taylor. Deed Book 1, pg. 236. 20 JUL 1751- WILLIAM JOHNS of Southam Parish to Richard Murry of Caroli ne Co., VA for 160 pounds, 400 acres in Southam Parish in Cumberland Co. a nd adjoining the lands of John Merryman, Samuel Nuchols and Thomas Roberts on. Witnesses: Thomas Merryman, Royal Richard and Henry Terry. ANN, the w ife of the said WILLIAM JOHNS, personally appeared in court and relinquish ed her right of dower. Deed Book 1, pg. 381. 17 Jan. 1763 - Patrick Corner, of the county of Buckingham, to Samuel Phel ps, of Cumberland Co. Samuel bought 143 acres with the Plantation, being p art of the Patent granted to John Watkins and bound by the Appomattox Rive r, Richard Randolph's line northeast across Mabry's Branch....... (unclear )... Signed (Marked) by Patrick Corner and Ellenner Corner. Witness ed by William Walker, Susanna Terry, John Woodson, WM. JOHNS. (Deed Bo ok 3, pg. 361) 28 MAY 1764- William Hudgens Jr. of Cumberland Co. to WILLIAM JOHNS of Buc kingham Co. for 60 pounds, 200 acres of land in Cumberland Co. Signed a nd sealed the day above written, Wm. Hudgens Jr. Witnesses: None. Deed Book 3, pg. 471. (Received payment 60 pounds 28 May 1764, Wm. Hudg ens. Takes Livery and seizin and delivers to WILLIAM JOHNS. Wife Elizabe th of Hudgens releases dower at Court held 28 May 1764. Wm Hudgens acknowl edges receipt of sixty pounds and indenture ordered to be recorded. Swa nn Clerk) 8 APR 1771- WILLIAM JOHNS of Buckingham Co. to Joseph Calland of Cumberla nd Co. for 62 pounds, 200 acres land in Cumberland Co., it being the sa me land the said William Johns bought of William Hudgens. Signed and seal ed by WILLIAM JOHNS on the day and year written above. Livery and seizin t aken and receipt of 62 pounds acknowledged by WILLIAM JOHNS 8 April 177 1. Witnesses: Geo Carrington, Jos. Hill, Tho Word, Wm Clarke. Deed Bk 4, p g. 478. (At a court held 22 April 1771, the Indenture and memorandum of re ceipt were proved by Geo Carrington & Jos Hill and at a court held for t he county 24 June 1771 the same were further proved by Thomas Word anoth er witness and ordered to be recorded. Teste, Thompson Swann Clerk.) CUMBERLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA COURT RECORDS THAT MENTION WILLIAM JOHNS: 1750- WILLIAM JOHNS was issued a license to keep an Ordinary at his hou se in Cumberland County for the ensuing year. Security given by William T rigg and Thomas Davenport, Jr. 1750- WILLIAM JOHNS was mentioned in the Last Will and Testament of Alexan der Trent, to wit: "I give my son Peter Field Trent all the hoggs & cattle which is at his pl antation cai'd Brookes together with what is at the other of his plantatio ns where Thomas Johns now lives & ten other head of cattle four of which w as a late purchased of WILLIAM JOHNS. and the other six to be young catt le from the plantation where I now live." 1751- WILLIAM JOHNS was issued a license to keep an Ordinary at his hou se in Cumberland County for the ensuing year. Security given by William T rigg. Cumberland Court Orders 1752-1758 November Court 1752 Pg. 50 Johns vs Allen On the petition and summons brought by William Johns against John Allen f or one pound eleven shillings & five pence due from the deft. To the pl t. By note of hand, this day came the said plt. By his attorney & the df t. having been served with a copy of the Petition and Summons & non-call ed & not appearing, therefore it is considered by the court that the sa id plt. Moves against the said dft. his aforesaid debt together with his c osts by him in his behalf expended. May Court 1753 Pg. 79 Johns vs Terry, The Petition and Summons brought by William Joh ns against Henry Terry for a debt therein said to be due, for reasons appe aring to the Court, is ordered to be dismissed. Pg. 79 William Johns vs Henry Hatcher, Plt. awarded sum of one pound sev en shillings against deft. (who did not appear.) and costs. August Court 1753 Pg. 118 William Johns vs George Carrington Gent. Defendant It appears that this suit is commenced for money laid on a horse race. the refor the same is ordered to be dismissed. January Court 1755 Pg 243 Johns vs. Christian, On the Petition and Summons brought by Willi am Johns plaintiff against Anthony Christian for two pounds two shillin gs & seven pence said to be due by note of hand…this day came the parti es and after being carefully heard and deliberated, it is considered by t he Court that said pltf. Recover the same against the deft. Together wi th costs. Cumberland County Court Orders 1758-1762 August Court 1759 Pg. 116 Johns & Mann vs. Merryman. On the motion of William Johns, a witn ess for Gideon Mann at the suit of John Bonds, it is ordered that the sa id Mann pay him one hundred seventy pounds of tobacco for one days attenda nce and one coming and returning 40 miles according to law. ( Mann won t he suit against Bonds and costs ed.) Pg. 414 William Johns vs. Thomas Merryman defendant. Alias copias awarded . November Court 1761 Pg. 429 William Johns vs. Thomas Merryman defd. (in debt) John Brown beca me special bail for the defd and special importance granted him. August Court 1762 Pg. 470 William Johns vs. Thomas Merryman (in debt) Abates, the defenda nt being dead. Pg. 486 William Johns vs. Phebe Merryman administrator of the estate of Th omas Merrymann, special importance. Cumberland County Court Orders 1762-1767 Call # 026593 Order Book 1762-1764 Pg. 22 William Johns vs. Phebe Merryman (in debt) Admunistrator of Thom as Merryman dec'd def. Payment due. Pg. 76 William Johns Pltf. Against Gideon Patterson Def. On a writ of Si ne Fascias. Alias Sine Fascias awarded Pg. 97 William Johns vs. Phebe Merryman Administrator of the estate of Tho mas Merryman dec'd awarded 17 pounds eight shillings together with damag es and costs. Pg. 194 William Johns against Gideon Patterson Def. On a writ of Sine Fasc ias. Dismissed the pltf. Failing to prosecute. December Court 1762 Pg. 117 William Johns vs. Ashley Johnson. Continued by consent of partie s March Court 1763 Page 151 William Johns pltf. against Ashley Johnson def. On a petitio n. The case dismissed and the def. To collect from the pltf. His costs pl us attorney's fees. ( The following additional judgments were made, No ah Waddel, a witness for Ashley Johnson, 370 pounds tobacco for four da ys attendance and 3 times coming and returning 30 miles. John Johnson a w itness for Ashley Johnson five hundred and twenty five pounds of tobacco f or six days attendance and five times coming and returning twenty five mil es. Jarret Johnson, witness for Ashley Johnson, ninety eight pounds of to bacco and one shilling for two days attendance and once coming and returni ng sixteen miles. James Spicer, a witness for William Johns against Ashl ey Johnson, Johns to pay eight hundred & forty five pounds of tobacco f or five days attendance and for four times coming and returning sixty mile s. November Court 1762 Pg. 109 William Johns against Ashley Johnson. Continued at the motion a nd cost of the defendant. December Court 1762 Pg. 117 William Johns against Ashley Johnson. Continued by consent of part ies. Order Book 1764-1767 Pg. 534 27 July 1767. William Johns against John Merryman Junior. An atta chment is ordered against deft estate. Cumberland County Court Orders 1767-1774 Film # 0030761 Court of 25n august 1767 Pg. 20 William Johns Pltf vs John Merryman Junior Deft This day came the pltf by his attorney & thereupon came also a Jury to w it Jesse Thomas, James Holloway, Timothy Chandler, Frederick Webb, Mark An drews, Edmund Logwood, Charles Barker, and Drury Hudgens who being sworn w ell and truly to enquire of damages in this case upon their oath do say th at the pltf hath sustained damages occaision of the breach of promise in t he declaration mentioned amounting to five pounds ten shillings besides co sts. Therefor it is considered by the Court that the pltf recover again st the deft his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed together wi th his costs by him in this behalf expended & the deft in money a nd it is ordered that the Sherriff sell according to law one spoon by h im attached of the deft's estate and pay the money arising thereby to t he pltf towards the discharge of this judgement. 28 September 1767 Court Jesse Johns vs Jesse Merryman This suit dismissed, the pltf failing to pro secute. Court of 23 May 1768 Pg. 158 William Johns vs John Butterworth Colbert deft. John Burton, Jes se Merryman, and William Allen became special bail for the deft and a cond itional judgment is ordered against the said deft. Court of 25 July 1768 Pg. 185 William Johns pltf vs John Butterworth Colbert deft. Attachme nt is ordered. Court of 23 August 1768 Pg. 228 William Johns vs John Butterworth Colbert. The attachment issu ed in the case being executed on one spoon o the deft estate and he not ap pearing it is considered by the Court that the pltf recover against the de ft his damages occasioned by the promises to be enquired of by a jury at t he next Court. Court 22 August 1768 Pg. 218 William Johns assignee of Thomas Turpin pltf vs John Merryman Jun ior and Richard Richardson defts. This day came as well the plft by his a ttorney and the defts in their proper persons and the defts say that th ey cannot deny the pltf's action for nine pounds shillings and one penn y. Therefor by consent of the parties it is considered by the Court th at the pltf recover against the defts the said sum and his costs by h im in this behalf expended and the defts in money pay. The pltf agrees to stay execution on this judgement whish is according ly ordered. Court 26 September 1768 Pg. 246 William Johns vs John B Colbert Johns wins judgment against Colbert for eleven pounds eleven shillings a nd costs. Same Court and deft Pg. 246William Johns wins judgment against Colbert for fifteen pounds elev en shillings and costs. Court 23 May 1769 Pg 368 William Johns acts as witness for Sarah Basham deft in a case broug ht by Standley Chapin. Judgment in favor of Chapin to recover a slave nam ed Roger from Basham. William Johns to be paid 160 pounds tobacco by Bash am for 2 days attendance and one coming and going of 34 miles. Court 29 August 1769 Pg 413 William Johns vs Edward Walton. William Johns wins judgment again st deft Walton for 4 pounds two shillings and one penny also costs of 1 30 pounds new tobacco and 15 shillings or 150 pounds tobacco also five per cent interest on said debt. ALBEMARLE COUNTY VIRGINIA DEEDS THAT MENTION WILLIAM JOHNS. 1 MAR 1752- John Bostick of Cumberland Co. to WILLIAM JOHNS of Cumberla nd Co. for 100 pounds, 730 acres where James Staples lives, adjoining Will iam Gray, Nathaniel Hoggatt and Anthony Hoggatt. Witnesses: William Gra y, Josuha Doss, William Ballard, James Claiborne, Gideon Marr and Charl es Lynch. Deed Book 1, pg. 487. 25 MAY 1752- William Womack to WILLIAM JOHNS for 100 pounds, 400 acr es on both sides of Willis Creek, adjoining Daniel Low, Johns Sanders a nd John Cook. Witnesses: Benjamin Harris, Gideon Marr, William Trigg. Deed Book 1, pg. 491. 11 MAY 1758- WILLIAM JOHNS to William Low for 100 pounds, 400 acres on bo th sides of Willis Creek, adjoining Daniel Low, John Sanders and John Cook. Deed Book 2, pg. 42. 1 MAY 1759- John Bostick, Sr. to Volentine Hatcher for 30 pounds, 200 acre s, part of where Bostick lives, adjoining the head of Little Willis Branc h, WILLIAM JOHNS and John Bostick, Jr. Deed Book 2, pg. 101. 1 JUL 1759- Marvil Stone of Halifax Co., VA to WILLIAM JOHNS for 45 pound s, 400 acres where Stone formerly lived. Deed of gift from John Bosti ck 8 Jun 1757. Adjoining John Jennings and the Appomaxttox River. Witness es: Nathanel Hoggatt, Joel Walker, Charles Galloway and Lucy Stone (wi fe of Marvil Stone). Deed Book 2, pg. 155. 31 OCT 1759- John Low, Jr. of St. Ann's Parish, Albemarle Co. to Benjam in Arnold of same county and parish for 135 pounds, 250 acres lying on bo th sides of the Willis River, 50 acres of which was purchased by John L ow from John Childress and 200 acres of which was purchased by Low, Jun 'r of Daniel Johnson Low and adjoining Daniel Johnson Low, John Childre ss and Nathaniel Jeffries. Witness: WILLIAM JOHNS. Deed Book 2, p. 213. 6 NOV 1759- WILLIAM JOHNS to Robert Hastie of Prince Edward Co., VA for 1 50 pounds, 530 acres where John Fisher lives, adjoining John Mossum. Witne sses: Henry Dawson and John Fisher. Deed Book 2, pg. 215. CAMPBELL COUNTY VIRGINIA DEED THAT MENTIONS WILLIAM JOHNS: 10 Jan 1785- From WILLIAM JOHNS to Edmund Johns," for the love I have f or the said Edmund", 400 acres of land in Buckingham County, VA, adjoini ng Christian Staples and Dillard on the south side of the James River, tog ether with 4 negroes named Harry, Chloe, Henry and Frederick, 2 horse s, 12 cattle, 30 hogs and all my household furniture. Signed: WILLIAM JOHNS Witnesses: Thos. Jones, Jesse Johns, Betty Jones. Memorandum that the within named Edmund Johns is to be a good and dutif ul son to both his father and mother, and not to let or see them want duri ng life, under the penalty of making the within deed void. Signed: WILLIAM JOHNS Witnesses: Tho. Jones, Jesse Johns, Betty Jones. Recorded: May 5, 1785 VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS FOR WILLIAM JOHNS 3 MAR 1760- WILLIAM JOHNS 208 acres on both sides of the Hollidays Riv er in ALBEMARLE CO., VA. Patents No. 33, 1756-61, p. 720. (VA State Libra ry Web Site) 7 JUL 1763- WILLIAM JOHNS 300 acres on the north side of the Appomatt ox River in BUCKINGHAM CO., VA. Patents No. 35, 1762-64, p. 222. (VA Sta te Library Web Site) | JOHNS, William (I2234)
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| 162 | [Obituary of] John Walker Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Retired Army Lt. Col. John Robert Walker, 61, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly Urbana, died Wednesday (July 14, 1982) in Colorado Springs. Services and burial were Saturday in Colorado. Mr Walker was born Jan 14, 1921, at Macomb. He married Virginia Yuro April 19, 1969, at Colorado Springs. She survives. Also surviving are his mother, Nellie Walker of Urbana; a son, John Walker of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Grace Throckmorton of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one granddaughter; and two brothers, Ernest Walker of Urbana and Richard Walker of Seattle, Wash. Mr. Walker attended Urbana High School and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1943. After serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II, he was employed by Merck & Co. in New Jersey as a research Chemist. In 1951, Mr. Walker was recalled to active duty and served in Alaska, the continental United States and in Okinawa. He served in ARADCOM from 1969 to 1963 and then served at NORAD in 1965. He retired in April, 1971 as a lieutenant colonel and was awarded the Army Reserve Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Legion of Merit. Beginning in 1976, Mr. Walker was a volunteer with the Colorado State Forest Service on the beetle control project in the Black Forest. He was a member of Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Memorials may be made to The ARK, Box 626 Green Mountain Falls, Colo. 80819 -- The Champaign-Urbana News Gazette, July 18, 1982. The daughter is a surprise to me; perhaps she is the daughter of Virginia--LKL I knew John "Bob" Walker the least of the three Walker boys. He had been married before to a Jean ??? They must have been married just after he graduated from the U of I or before he went to Europe because his son was a small baby when his wife and the baby visited Nellie and Ernest in Urbana. Rationing was still on, and Jean would feed the baby only fresh meat--no canned baby food meat for him. Nellie was quite put out by it and had to borrow ration stamps from my parents to get the baby's meat! I do not remember his being at his parents' 50th anniversary party. He and Virginia visited Nellie just a short time before she gave up her apartment. She invited me to come there for luncheon to meet them.--LKL | WALKER, John Robert (I100)
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| 163 | [Obituary of] Mrs. Mary Jane White -- [Probably from the Palmyra Spectator] "Shelbina Mo., Dec. 8 -- Funeral services for Mrs Mary Jane White, 89, a pioneer resident of Marion and Shelby counties, who died in the home of her daugher, Mrs Anne Young in Shelbina Thursday morning at 5:30 o'clock were held Saturday in the Shelbina Baptist church with burial in the Shelbina cemetery. "Mrs White was born in Schuyler county Missouri, July 2, 1842, the daugher of simon and Anna White [source is incorrect: Simon and Anna Painter Carson] who came to Missouri from Virginia in 1820. She was married to Lafayette White in 1859. Mr White died in 1923 Two children also preceded their mother in death. Edgar W. died in 1915 and Mrs Clara Davis died in 1910. "Surviving are the following children: Mrs Annie Young and Mrs Estella Moore of Shelbina; Mrs Ethat Patterson of Quincy; Simon P. White of Los Angeles; Frank R. White of Lakenan; Thomas B. White of Stoutsville; Linn P. White of Nrookfield and Harvey C. White of Rock Island. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-greandchildren also survive together with a sister Mrs. Leathy Swisher of Cherry Dell, Marion county, Missouri. Two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Sibbly and Mrs Mattie McLeod and a brother, John R. Carson, all of Marion county died several years ago. "Mrs White was a member of the Shelbina Baptist church and taught a class in the Sunday school for many years. Prior to moving to Shelbina she was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. | CARSON, Mary Jane (I316)
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| 164 | 12 children according to Bill Jobe. but only 11 according to Rebecca Good! | MCKAY, Moses (I805)
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| 165 | 1759-1764, rent rolls for Frederick Co. VA.; 1778 Dunmore Co. VA | WHITSON, John (I1227)
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| 166 | 1786 founder of Primitive Baptist Church, Wilton Springs, Cocke Co., TN | WHITSON, William (I1232)
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| 167 | 1850 Census of Page Co. Shows him to be a Farmer. No value given for his real estate. Other data illegible in the photocopied photocopy I possess - LKL | TRIPLETT, Reuben (I126)
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| 168 | 1850 Page County Census shows him to be a physician whose real estate is valued at $1,200. It also lists other information which is too indistinct on the photocopies of photocopies in my possession.--LKL Buried in Milford, later named Overall, and located in the present Page Co., Va. Annie Virginia Compton writes ca 1954: "Dr, Zachariah J. Compton was ordained in May or June, 1833 as a minister in the primitive Baptist Church, by Elders Thomas Buck and John Beaty. For more than half a century, Dr Compton served churches of that faith, and also practiced medicine during the same period. He was a man of unusual intelligence and great kindless [sic], and was greatly beloved. His home was at Milford, now Overall, Page Co. Va. He taught school at Brownstown (Brown's Factory) in 1832. "After Grandfather Compton's death, his Bible, with his family records, came into Uncle Joe's possession (Virginia's father). and then to Virginia. Later when Maude Johnson Walton's older daughter, Madolin Walton Ward, developed much interest in family history, Virginia gave Grandfather's Bible to Madolin. A few years after that, Madolin died unexpectedly early, in Charleston, S.C. where her husband was teaching at the Citadel. "Madolin left two young sons, and her husband has never remarried. They still have the Bible. Myra and I copied the family records from Grandfather's Bible before Virginia gave it to Madolin. "The Wards now live in Richmond, where Delaney, Sr. is teaching at St. Christopher's Boys School." [Verbatim copy of 2 letters of Z.J. Compton to Myra Compton and another historical item by Z.J. Compton "Milford, Va., 28th., Dec. 1883 "I, your grand-father, Zachariah J. Compton, was born, in the year 1802, Janry, 18th. "My parents, were, Howard, and Elizabeth Compton. My father, was the son of Zachariah, and Mary Compton, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, who moved to Virginia. "My mother's parents, were, James, and Lucy Yates, who moved to Culpepper, Co., now Rappahannock. (March, 29th., 1884, "Continued [from Dec. 28th., 1883) Both my grandfathers, were in the Revolutionary war, but were strangers to each other. They were also, both of them, at the siege of Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, to Genl. Geo. Washington. They were both, politically, what we call, Democrats. "I, learn by tradition, of old, and distant relations, that our ancestors, were, from Lord Compton, of England, who settled two of his sons, upon a GRANT of land, obtained from the CROWN of England, in the state of Maryland, from which all the Comptons, in the United States, were sprung, as far as, I know, "By your old grandfather, Z.J. Compton, aged, 83, years, 18th, of January 1884." * * * "Jan. 21, 1895 "James and Lucy Yates, came from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, to Culpepper, Co., now Rappahannock. Their daughter, Elizabeth, married Howard Compton of Rappk. Co., James Yates was in the Revolutionary war, at the siege of Yorktown. Z.J. Compton." * * * "LORD WILLIAM COMPTON, succeeded his father, as Baron Compton, in 1585 or 1589,--summoned to Parliament, in 1593--escorted Queen Anne from Scotland to England. May to June 1603, made a Knight of the Bath. Jan. 6th., 1605, attended King James to Oxford--was created a Master of Arts, of the University Aug. 30th., 1605,--Lord President of Wales, November 16th., 1617,--Earl of Northampton, Aug. 2, 1618,--Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, April, 16th., 1629. Died June 24th 1630, at his lodgings, in the Savoy of London, and was buried at Compton, with his ancestors. He married, Elizabeth, only daughter, of the rich Sir John Spencer, Lord Mayor of London, and thereby hangs many, and many, a tale. Northampton, Va., was probably named for their son Spencer, second Earl of Northampton, who distinguished himself in the Royal cause during the civil wars, and fell at Hampton Heath, March 19th., 1644. "Z.J. Compton." [The following item was copied from a newspaper by the daughter of Z.J. Compton, E.M. Johnson and transcribed by Leora Kneer Taylor] "COMPTON WIN-YATES, One of the most beautiful houses in England, is Compton Win-Yates, in Warwickshire, a possession of the Marquis of Northampton. This house was begun, before the year 1520, and time has only added to its beauties. Each succeeding master too, has made many additions to the property, until now, it stands as the most unique example of architecture through out the whole country. it is surrounded by lawns and beautiful gardens, with its own mellow color rising from a bower of verdant green, it presents one of those noble homes of which England may well be proud. The house of Compton, has witnessed many historical scenes of interest, and has sheltered many great persons. Two interesting bed chambers are preserved, in which Henry [VII] and Charles 1st., slept during the civil war in the seventeenth century. "Compton, was the scene of many engagements, between the Cavaliers, and Parliamentarians, and sustained much injury. of late great care has been taken to restore these injured portions, and make the building as perfect as possible. The house has been in the possession of the Comptons for many years. This family traces its descent in an almost unbroken line from Tur, child son of , a friend of William the Conqueror. William Douglas McLean Compton, Marquis of Northampton, is the present owner. This was copied from a newspaper by a daughter of Dr. Z.J. Compton. "E.M. Johnson" Dr. Z. J. Compton -- Source unknown but probably a Virginia newspaper. "Dr. Z. J. Compton died on Saturday, September 18, 1886, at 8:30 P.M., in Bentonville at the residence of his son Dr, J.B. Compton, aged 85 years and 8 months. "On Monday, 20th inst., at 2:30 P.M., there was a very large gathering at Bentonville to pay the last tribute of respect to a loving father, faithful preacher of the gospel, good physician, sincere friend, charitable neighbor, and pure Christian. The church was too limited in seating capacity to hold those who attended the funeral services of 'this father in Israel,' which were conducted in a solemn and impressive manner by Dr. C.H. Waters, who took for the text of his excellent and feeling sermon, the 7th and 8th verses of the 4th chapter of II Timothy: 7. 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:' 8. 'Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.' "The lid of the casket, containing the remains of this beloved old gentleman was removed, and those to whom he had preached the unsearchable riches of the gospel and in whose families he had practiced medicine for years, looked upon his benevolent face, calm and cold in death, for the last time, and the tears from all eyes attested the devotion in which he was held. "A long procession followed the hearse, with the casket, (covered with beautiful floral tributes to one who for fifty years had gone in and about among them) from the church at Bentonville to the family burying-ground at Milford, where his body was tenderly laid to rest by the side of his wife, who departed this life on February 27, 1882. "The pall-bearers were: A.C. Maddox, Marcus Foster, William Lockhart, Rudolph Updike, J.R. Morrison and Booton [sic.] Updike. "The following are the surviving children of the deceased: Mrs. Mandley Triplett, Mrs Frances Kibler, J. Booton [sic.] Compton, William A. Compton, Z.T. Compton, Mrs. M.M. Johnson, Dr Jos. B. Compton, Mrs. Lucy Dunahoe and Benj. E. Compton; six having preceded their parents to the grave. "The greater part of the long life of Dr Compton was spent in the counties of Page and Warren, and the people of each held him in the highest esteem for his ennobling virtues. His thoughts, his feelings, his tastes, his habits, were all of the true mould. He was a fine representative of that high type of men whose punctilious sense of honor, whose freedom from all duplicity, and whose intuitive scorn for meanness in any of its many phases, so distinctly stamped the caste of the best men of the best days of his time. "When such men die, it is like the falling, at last, of an old oak that has stood for years after the forest around it has been felled, a void is left, a landmark is removed, a golden link in the iron chain of time is broken." From: History of Primitive Baptist Church (Old School) -- no publisher or date or page number available. Transmitted to Joshua Eugene Taylor by F.B.C. "Compton, Elder Z.J., (M.D.), son of Howard and Elizabeth Compton was born near the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains in Rappahannock County, Va., January 19, 1801. Notwithstanding his lack of opportunity for education by reason of distance from school and necessity of working on the farm from early youth until twenty-one years of age, he spent every moment he could spare studying, and at his maturity was well qualified to engage in teaching school which he did until he was ready for the practice of medicine and the work of the ministry. His entire time as a student at school was about fourteen months, and I daresay that what he accomplished in that short time at school as a student and whilst teaching would put to shame many of our present day college graduates. He was modest and unostentatious but thoroughly posted in what he taught and practiced. He was a man of a sweet disposition, beloved by all who knew him, and if he had an enemy at all he was one who could not bear sound doctrine. The doctrine of the Old Order of Baptists he delighted in and proclaimed it from the pulpit from early youth until near the age of eighty-six. He was not eloquent as a preacher, but a well informed one and spoke with great ease and was truly one that needed not to be ashamed. He administered to the people both as a physician and as a minister whether they paid him or not, and very little money was given him for his long, faithful service in the ministry but he never wavered or faultered [sic.] in duty, because others were neglectful of their duty for it was not for money that he preached, but purely the cause of Christ. At the age of twenty-six years, Dr. Compton married Eliza McKay, daughter of Jeremiah McKay of Page County, Va. From this union fifteen children were born. His wife died some ten years prior to his death, and he lived to be in his eighty-sixth year, and died at Bentonville, Warren County, Va., at the home of his son, Dr. J.B. Compton. He fought the good fight and finished his course with joy." | COMPTON, Zachariah James (I123)
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| 169 | 2 seventh mo, 1710? | JOB, Patience (I224)
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| 170 | 2, first mo., 1706 | JOB, Joshua (I856)
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| 171 | 22 ninth month, 1695 | JOB, Thomas Vernon (I879)
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| 172 | 22 sixth mo., 1702. Again Bill Jobe is inconsistent. In another part of his notes he lists Abraham's date of birth as "the 22 of the eighth month (think 8th month was considered November at that that time, the first month being April) 1702" Who could blame him for the confusion!!?? He was a Constable, Masauntiah, Augusta County--Bill Jobe 1736 To Shenandoah Valley with a hundred families, mostly related. 1739-40 Wife Sarah dies 1741 Told by meeting to Mary Elizabeh McKay, as she was pregnant. [By whom?] 1750 25 July, will probated by Henry Netherton, wife Elizabeth Executrix, bond signed by Robert McKay and Henry Netherton. Death: 24th of eighth month 1750--Bill Jobe Basically there is great confusion as to which children were born to which wife. Some believe that Elisha was Elizabeth's oldest child, but this would have made him too young to serve as the executor of his father's will which he did. Thus he would seem to be Sarah's child Notes by Bess Reynolds sent to JET in Oct. 1986 and taken from the Chester Co. Pa Church records. "1736, p. 103: 'Abraham Job req. certif. to meeting of Hopewell in Virginia settlement.' "7 mo. 1739, p. 129: 'according to information from Opeckon [sic.] whereas Abraham Job (after he had obtained our certificate of M. m of Hopewell before he delivered in the same according to directions ran away to a priest in Va and was married to a daughter of Robert McKay he having had carnal knowledge of her before and doth not deliver. In his certificate nor give satisfaction "20th of 8th mo, 1739, p. 131: 'Whereas Abraham Job (one of the Society of the people called Quakers having obtained our certificate to Friends of Hopewell in Va but before he delivered it was married to Elizabeth McKay, daughter of Robert McKay of the society, she being first with child by him which being a scandal to our profession and the said Abraham delaying to give satisfaction though tenderly labored with we do disown him from the Society.' | JOB, Abraham (I201)
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| 173 | 24, eighth mo., 1708 | JOB, Hannah (I889)
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| 174 | 26, sixth mo., 1704 | JOB, Caleb (I887)
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| 175 | 28 Feb 1769 | HITE, Mary (I1377)
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| 176 | 3 twelfth month 1696 | JOB, Mary (I881)
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| 177 | 4 children--JBT notes What relationship was Henry Partlow to M.M. Compton before their marriage? -- LKL | COMPTON, Martha Middleton (I161)
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| 178 | 6 children' lived in Warren Co., Ohio | MCKAY, Patience (I802)
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| 179 | 6 eleventh month, 1700-ca. Year of 1700 is an estimate. | JOB, Enoch (I844)
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| 180 | 9 seventh mo., 1698. Enoch died shortly after birth. | JOB, Enoch (I885)
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| 181 | A cousin from Luray, Va. -- Myra Compton Allnutt | MCKAY, Andrew Jackson (I933)
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| 182 | A doctor. -- Myra Compton Allnutt IGI lists dob as 17 Feb 1851. | COMPTON, Joseph Boswell (I954)
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| 183 | A Jacob McKay is listed as a Bondsman for a Baptist Ministerial license for a George Reynolds on November 5, 1822. -- Kerns, Wilmer L. Historical Records of Old Frederick and Hampshire Counties, Virginia (rev.), p. 8. | MCKAY, Jacob (I1080)
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| 184 | A sister, Naomi Curl, married another Painter cousin--Note partially reconstructed after being erased 8/27/2002 | CURL, Samuel (I1614)
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| 185 | Abraham went over into New Jersey and settled in Bernard's Township in Somerset County. His 12 children were born in the years beginning with 1734-- Hiram Orvis Van Tuyl | VAN TUYL, Abraham (I624)
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| 186 | ABT was always amazed that Leland seemed able to make money almost without trying. I would judge that this was rather in contrast to his father. -- LKL Leland's daughter attended the University of Illinois in the early 1940's, I have a dim recollection of her and of her father at that time. My parents felt that she wanted nothing to do with family and went out of her way to avoid them! -- LKL Leland Scott McLeod Dies in Cleveland. Entered into Eternal Rest Tuesday, May 19, 1970 "Leland Scott McLeod, 74, retired sales executive for Westinghouse Electric Corp., died May 19 in Cleveland Ohio. Funeral services and burial were at Cleveland. "Mr McLeod, a native of northeast Missouri, took his master's degree from Brown University in 1915 at the age of 19. He taught Latin and Greek at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois for two years, then became a first lieutenant in Air Service in World War I. He learned to fly before he learned to drive an automobile, and he served as a flying instructor in California during his years of service. "He spent most of his business career as a sales executive with Brunswick Corporation, Stewart-Warner, and Westinghouse Electric Corp. He retired from Westinghouse in 1960 as field sales manager of the Television-Radio Division. "Mr. McLeod was past president of the Cleveland Aviation Club, a charter member of the Air Force Association, a former member of the University Club in Pittsburgh, Kappa Sigma fraternity, and the Sons of the American Revolution. "Surviving are his wife, the former Carmeta Mae Smith; one daughter, Carmita of Berwyn, Pa.; one son, Robert Lloyd McLeod of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; six grandchildren, one sister, Elizabeth Hunt of Independence, and several relatives in this area including an aunt, Miss Mabel McLeod of 615 E. Washington."Kirksville Daily Express, June 3 [?] 1970. | MCLEOD, Leland Scott (I463)
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| 187 | ABT writes to JET that he knew Lee Winston and is sure he "lived up on the bluff just a short distance north of Taylor, Mo. | TAYLOR, Lee Winston (I2001)
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| 188 | Abt. 1798 in IGI | MCKAY, Susannah (I196)
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| 189 | According to the "Heritage of Henderson Co. NC, Elizabeth's husband was Presley T. Moore | KING, Elizabeth (I368)
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| 190 | According to the 1782 Frederick Co. Census, he had 7 white souls and was the father of Alexander Hite. -- Garner and Triplett: Early Births Western Frederick County, Va Eastern Hampshire County West Virginia, p. 69 The above source lists Alexander Hite and Elizabetha _____ Hite as well as Alexander and Catherine Nighberger Hite, giving numerous children to both. So I can't attribute one or the other as the child of Jacob! -- LKL | HITE, Jacob (I1402)
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| 191 | According to the Van Tuyl Genealogy (pxvii), he was Gerturyt's cousin. The marriage is apparently listed in the Census of Kings County, Long Island, 1698, Town of New Utrecht | VAN PELT, Teunis Janse Lanen (I595)
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| 192 | Aert was also known as Adrian. -- Alma Cramer Notes gives Holland Society Yearbook, 1898. Flatbush Church Records, p. 92. and Historic homesteads of King's Co., N.Y. by Charles Andrew Ditmar, p. 91 as parenthetical sources. Then she lists New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol Vii, p. 21 as source. | VAN PELT, Aert Teunissen (I607)
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| 193 | After the death of Joseph Whitson, ca. 1701, Mary married Michael Judd, Sr. Mary was dead before 1734 when Michael Judd, Sr. died. The 100 acre plantation descended to Joseph Whitson, son, by right of inheritance. On this plantation lived James Fletcher, deceased before 1727, and Michael Judd, Sr, second husband of Mary Whitson. He was listed as step-father to Joseph Whitson | (?), Mary Fletcher (I1247)
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| 194 | Age at death 84 years, 25 days IGI lists dob as 9 Feb 1803 Grave marker in Stephens City Old Methodist Cemetery lists dates as b. Feb. 11, 1804, d. Mar. 6, 1888 | MCLEOD, Lorenzo M. (I228)
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| 195 | Age at death was 73 years, 8 mos., 12 days. He is listed as a wagon maker and as a widower in the death registry. His death from cancer was reported by his brother John McLeod, page 23, line 25 -- Frederick County, Virginia death registry, 1853-1870, p. 27 "Obviously the Stephens family was involved in the selling of land, for they sold lots in the limits of Stephens City. But the Stephens family was involved in other types of commerce. With the land they owned they were involved in farming. And they were involved in the wagon trade. It cannot now be explained why it was that the villages of Newton (Stephens City) and Front Royal became more prominent as identified with the wagon trade (from Baltimore first to the town of Knoxville, Tennessee, and then from Winchester to Knoxville) than any other parts of Maryland or Virginia. This was particularly so with Newtown (Stephens City), which, for more than half a century retained the supremacy in building and fitting out the immense wagons capable of sustaining forty-five hundred to five thousand pounds of freight. The wood work of the best material was often made by the same man who had them ironed. The pitch in front and rear of the bodies, surmounted by bows and sheet, was such that four or five men could shelter under the projection. The harness was very heavy and all the iron used was of the best bar. They cost from one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars. The horses, six to a wagon, were of the heaviest and best at the day costing from seventy-five to one hundred and twenty-five dollars. The most prominent builders of these wagons in Newtown were John Grove, Thornton McLeod, Jacob Cline, John Long, John Crider, Moses Barker, Peter Keeding, William Frailey, Jacob Lemley, John Stevens (Stephens), and Abraham Piper. The names on the end gate advertised the makers extensively. From six to eight of the wagons traveled in company, and the long trains presented a very picturesque spectacle.....But railroads put an end to the wagon trade and with its decadence all the related industries (Harness, blacksmiths, etc.) declined in activity." Robert Duane Stephens quoted by Elva Gillespie Bowles (daughter of Effie Lovelace Bowles Taylor) in an undated letter to Gene Taylor. | MCLEOD, Thornton T. (I253)
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| 196 | Age at death was 83 years--JET & Willa C. McConnel | MCLEOD, George B. (I255)
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| 197 | Age at Death: 71 | COOPER, SAMUEL (I2444)
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| 198 | AKA Johannes. Meijer is spelled Maijer and Meyer and Myers | MEYER, John (I305)
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| 199 | Alethia's great grandfather was French and her great grandmother English. They fled to this country from England because of religious persecution, having espoused the Protestant faith. They settled in Pennsylvania, and her great grandfather had a mercantile business in Philadelphia. "His son, John Seely, Alethia's grandfather, came to Missouri and entered a large tract of land near St. Louis, which was during those times under the French, then Spanish government. He was a physician, but unfortunately addicted to drink. "His son, Jacob, the father of Alethia, married and settled on a farm of his own, a few miles from his father's. Here Alethia was born; and here, when she was ten years old, she lost her mother and all the family except her father with milk sickness. Her father then moved to Ralls County and engaged in the grocery business, buying and shipping produce to St. Louis. He died on one of these trips and was buried at Louisiana, Missouri. -- Bond, Marian Saunders. Some Ancestors, pp 23-24 | SEELEY, Jacob (I1347)
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| 200 | Alethia's great grandfather was French and her great grandmother English. They fled to this country from England because of religious persecution, having espoused the Protestant faith. They settled in Pennsylvania, and her great grandfather had a mercantile business in Philadelphia. "His son, John Seely, Alethia's grandfather, came to Missouri and entered a large tract of land near St. Louis, which was during those times under the French, then Spanish government. He was a physician, but unfortunately addicted to drink. "His son, Jacob, the father of Alethia, married and settled on a farm of his own, a few miles from his father's. Here Alethia was born; and here, when she was ten years old, she lost her mother and all the family except her father with milk sickness. Her father then moved to Ralls County and engaged in the grocery business, buying and shipping produce to St. Louis. He died on one of these trips and was buried at Louisiana, Missouri. -- Bond, Marian Saunders. Some Ancestors, pp 23-24 | SEELY, John (I1349)
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