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VOLUME XXI - ISSUE 3 SOUTHERN KENTUCKY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 1782 Bowling Green, KY 42102 - 1782 http://members.aoi.comlkygen/skgs/skgs.htm 1998 OFFICERS President Mark Lowe Springfield, TN ph. 800-556-4021
Vice President Gail Miller, 425 Midcrest Dr. Bowling Green, KY 4210 I ph. 502-781-1807
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society is open to all persons, especially to those who are interested in research in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, and Warren Counties in Kentucky. Membership is by the year, I January through 31 December. DUES for individual or family membership are $20.00 per year and include a subscription to the quarterly publication the LONGHUNTER.
MEETINGS
The SOUTHERN KENTUCKY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets regularly on the third Monday of each month at the WKU Exposition Center. , Elrod Road, just off 31-W south at 7:00 pm. A cordial welcome is extended to all visitors and prospective new members. Announcements of date, time, and place of all meetings will be displayed on the Community Bulletin Board, Channel 6, and in the AROUND TOWN column in the Park City Daily ews. THE LONGHUNTER VOLUME XXI ISSUE 3 July, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lo nghunter Information ...... 2 Allen County, Kentucky ...... 3 LI. Col. John Allen ...... 10 Charles Scotl...... 12 Allen County Revolutionary War Soldiers ...... 13 Allen County First Families ...... 16 Mordecai F. Ham ...... 19 William Guy Family...... 20 Miss Sallie Edmonds ...... 21 John Gatewood Family ...... 22 The Moore Family...... 24 The Mitchell Family ...... 28 Some Allen County Firsts ...... 33 Martha W. Jackson - Genealogical Publisher...... 35 Allen County Records Available for Research ...... 36 Allen County Places of Interest...... 40 Queries ...... 42 SKGS Membership / Treasurer's Report ...... 44 Index ...... 45 Publications of SKGS Members ...... 52 and Back Cover
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS
When in Bowling Green you might enjoy visiting:
I. The Kentucky Library and the Special Collections in the Kentucky Building, on the campus of Western Kentucky University.
2. The County Court Clerk's office in the Warren County Courthouse.
3. A regular meeting of the SKGS at the WKU Exposition Center at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month. THE LO GHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG. 2
THE LONGHUNTER
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MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership dues in the SOUTHERN KENTUCKY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY are $20 per calendar year and include a SUbscription to the LONGHUNTER quarterly publication. Your check should be sent to SOUTHERN KENTUCKY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 1782, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102- 1782. ,------
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ALLEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY
Sue Evans 92 1 Meadowlard Drive Bowling Green, Kentucky 42 103
"Sec. I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. That f rom and after the first day of April next. all that part of the counties of Warren and Barren, included within the following bounds. to wit. Beginning on Big Barren river in Warren County, two miles above the mouth of Bay'sfork; thence a straight line to the mouth of the Sulphur f ork of Bay 's fork; thence a straight line (leaving Henry Hill 's plantation in Warren) to a stake on the Warren and Logan line, f our miles f rom where the same reaches the line now called the Tennessee state line; then with the line between Warren and Logan. to the real state line between Warren and Logan, to the real state line between Kentucky and Tennessee; then with the said state line east, passing where the present line between Warren and Barren strikes the said state lin e, to where the road leading f rom Glasgow to Sylvester Hall's ferry crossed said line; thence with said road to Big Barren river; thence down the river to the beginning. shall be one distinct county, called and kn own by the name of Allen "
The above quotation from a Kentucky legislative enactment, dated January II, 1815. provided the necessary legal action fo r the establishment of Allen County, Kentucky's 57th county. Earlier some of the more influential citizens of southern Warren and Barren counties had petitioned their representatives in the legislature for the formation of a new county. The new county was named in honor of Lt. Col. John AUen who had been killed in the battle at Raisin River during the War of 1812.
Many early pioneers had been attracted to the Allen County area for a number of reasons -- the many streams which flowed across the county, the fertile soil, abundant timber, wild game, water supplies from many springs, and the favorable location. It is believed that the first settlements in the county were made north and east of Scottsville about 1797. Settling in the eastern part were Joseph Ficklin, Tolivar Craig, Henry Collins, Daniel Monroe, and Abram Wood. In the northern part Solomon Levi settled at Gainesville in 1797 where he was soon joined by John Pulliam, Stout Brunson, William Strait, and Joseph Sears. Robert Stewart, Thomas Sears, James Atwood, and Walter Thomas arrived in 1800.
I n looking at the pension records of grants to Revolutionary War so ldiers it is evident that a large number of early settlers in Allen County were veterans of that war. Between 1801 and 1805 a number of settlers came from Virginia -- John CampbeU, Lon Hagan, John Ragland, Hugh Brown, David Harris, Elias Pitchford, Thomas Cooke, William R. Jackson, Thomas Chambers, John Carpenter, and John Wright. When these settlers flTst arrived they lived in caves or under cliffs until homes could be built.
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There are many interesting stories about the early exploration of this area. Some deal with the naming of Bays Fork, Trammel and Drakes Creeks. According to one story a group of men sent to the area to swvey military lands was unable to complete their work before winter set in. Deciding to leave and return in the spring, they left behind an old bay horse which they felt would not live to make the trip home. However, when the men returned in the spring they found the horse, not only alive, but in much better condition. He had lived along the cane brakes all winter, and thus the creek was given the name Bays Fork.
It is told that Daniel Boone and several other men had a hunting camp on the east bank of the Big Barren River. On one of their hunting trips the men were attacked by Indians and two men, Trammel and Drake, were killed. This happened at the intersection of two creeks, so the creeks were named Trammel Fork and Drakes after these two men.
A number of trees in Allen County are evidence of Boone' s presence in the area. One with the date "1777" and another with "Oct. I I, 1781" are inscnbed with his name. Others have only the name and no date. A beech tree on the Sulphur Fork of Bays Fork Creek bears the inscription "James McCan dined here on his way to Natchez. June 10, 1770." On a beech tree on Long Creek appears "Ichabod Clark, miIlsite 1779" on one side and on the other side ''Too sick to get over" with no name or date.
The act establishing Allen County also stated that the justices of the peace for the county were to meet in April at the house of Willis Mitchen, Sr. to take oaths of office. They were to meet again in June at the same place to "fix the permanent seat of justice for said county of Allen, having due regard to eligibility, and to the center of the county."
According to the original minute book of the Allen County Court the first officers of the county were appointed by Governor Isaac Shelby. John Raglan had been appointed a Justice of the Peace and the following took their oath before him on April 10, 1815:
Thomas Cooke, sheriff. Securities: John W. Cooke, William R. Payne, James Harney, Alfred Payne, and W. W . Boren.
David Walker, Jr., court clerk. Securities: Samuel Wickware, Eliza Cushenberry, Edward Martin, Walter Thomas and John B. Smith.
Alfred Payne, county swveyor and Hugh Brown, deputy swveyor.
Thomas Gatton, coroner.
Johnson J. Cocklin, jailer. Bondsmen: Samuel Wickware and David Walker, Jr.
Jacob Walker, commonwealth attorney. THE LONGHUNTER, VOL ME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 5
Also, at this meeting the county was divided into five districts and a constable appointed for each. The constables and their sureties were:
Thadeus B. Lewis, surity Edward Martin Thomas BlackweU, surities Elisha J. Dodson and William BlackweU Thomas Sutton, surities Samuel Wickware and WiUiam MitcheU Joseph Brown, surities William Holder and William Tinsley Johnson J. CockriU, surities Walter Thomas and Hugh Brown.
At the June, 1815 session of the court it was ordered that the bounds be laid off by the court as districts for the constables of the county and that they be assigned patrolers who, according to law, must ride at least twelve hours in every month. Those named were:
First District: Edward Lewis, captain, Henry Deberry, John Spencer, Patrick Mahan Second and third district: William R. Jackson, captain, Thomas Sutton, Charles Wright, John Hagan Fourth and fifth district: John Pulliam, captain, William Davis, Joshua Buckhannon, James Adams.
The following December the court allowed the captains four dollars each for six months service and the privates three dollars each.
Two locations were considered for establishing a county seat. One was on the land of Willis MitcheU where the first court met and the approximate center of the county. The other, and the one chosen, was located about four miles southeast and near a large spring (later called Public Spring). At its next meeting the court authorized the purchase of 100 acres of land from John Brown of Bays Fork for the price of two dollars per acre. The one hundred acres were laid off in "lotts" and sold for the purpose of raising money with which to build a courthouse.
The new county seat was laid out in 1816 and named "Scottville" after Governor Charles Scott, fourth Governor of Kentucky. This was the name used by the Kentucky Legislature and in the early records until the Post Office Department in Washington erroneously recorded the new post office as "Scottsville." Gradually, this replaced the original name.
On July 8, 1816 John Harvey, George Clayton, Fielding Duff, and Alexander Mansfield were appointed patrolers for the county seat. Their territory extended one mile from the public square. John Buckhannon was appointed surveyor of the main streets and all the public highways going in and out of the town. in June, 1915 the county court decided to erect public buildings and appointed Hugh Brown, Walter Thomas, William R. Jackson, William Collins, and David Harris to superintend the building of the courthouse, a jail, a stray pen, and a pair of stocks. In the March, 1816 term the court voted to erect a clerk's office upon a lot sixteen by twenty feet which was donated by Theophilis Read and ------
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was adjacent to the public square. During the following year there was much bickerling about the erection of a more permanent courthouse. Finally on April 9, 1819 the court contracted with John Bird to build a two story brick building. As a result, a beautiful octagon-shaped building, surmounted by a cupola, was constructed. But again, there was not enough office space and another brick building for a clerk's office was erected on the side of the courthouse facing Main Street. In 1903 another new courthouse was built. This was a two story brick structure topped by a cupola in which there were four clocks facing each of the four directions and an eagle on top. The bell in the courthouse was rung to signal the beginning of court sessions, emergencies, and special occasions. As this building became unsatisfactory for the needs of the day and was deemed unsafe it was decided in 1965 to remove the courthouse andto build a new city-county building on the comer of West Main and North Cemetery streets.
Early settlers in Allen County probably entered the area by way of the "Old Trail." One of the oldest roads in Kentucky, "Old Trail" was probably first used by the Indians. It connects Lexington and Nashville. After crossing Barren County the trail enters Allen County at Post Oliver, crosses the Barren River and continues through Gainesville and Scottsville to ashville. As early as 1820 mail was being carried over the trail by horse back and later by stage coach.
Stage coaches and freight wagons traveling between Louisville and Nashville passed through Scottsville. Livery stables, blacksmith shops, and inns were built to accomodate the needs of travelers. A two-story brick hotel was built on the Jackson highway (31 E North) and Andrew Jackson stopped here on his way to Washington, D. C. from the Hermitage.
As people moved into a new area and established homes there they felt the need for the church and God in their lives. At first circuit riders went from place to place preaching to the people in their homes and in shady groves. But soon the groups built their own churches and called their own preachers.
Probably the oldest constituted church in Allen County was of the Baptist faith and known as Difficult Church (later changed to Bethlehem Church). It was located three miles from Scottsville on the old road to Glasgow near the headwaters of the Big Difficult Creek. The log church was built in 1792 and formally constituted January 27, 180 I, by James Atwood, his wife Dorcas, William Thomas, his wife Mary, Thomas Spillman, Polly Richardson, Joseph Logan and John Hightower. Among the early preachers at Difficult Church were Alex Devin, Alex Davidson, Samuel Greathouse, and Zachariah Emerson. According to church records meetings have been held regularly there since L80 I on the second Sunday and the Saturday preceeding with one exception. In 1862 the clerk wrote, "There was no meeting at Bethlehem on the second Sunday in November owing to the army passing down the pike and the house having sick soldiers in it. "
Trammel Fork Baptist Church, located six miles west of Scottsville, was constituted in 1802. John Hightower served as the first minister. Also, constituted in 1802 was BetheL Church which was built about eight miles north of Scottsville on Lower Difficult Creek. The first pastor was Jesse L. Hickman. THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 7
The oldest Methodist churches in Allen County for which we have records are Old Buck Creek (1806) and Stony Point (1807) churches. in 1805 a Methodist Circuit Rider, Rev. Lorenzo Dowell, passed through the Buck Creek Community and expressed a desire to hold a revival there the next year. In 1806 a brush arbor, a pulpit, and crude seats were build and on the day the revival was to start people came from miles around. Rev. Dowell arrived five minutes late, walked to the pulpit, took his knife out, stuck it into a tree, hung his hat on the knife and started to preach. They had a great revival and as a result the Buck Creek Methodist Church was organized. There have been three buildings on the site. The first was constructed of logs, and the second and third were both frame structures. The last church was said to have had lumber in it from the tree in which Rev. Dowell stuck his knife and hung his hat. Richard Pope canle from Virginia in the early 1800's and settled near Buck Creek Church. He preached there until his death in 1820 and is buried in the old Buck Creek Cemetery. Other early members of this church were Amos Harris, Robert and David Harris, Jeremiah, George and Hardy Hinton.
Stony Point Church was organized in 1807 at the home of Alexander and Lydia Mayhew who had immigrated to the area in the fall of 1805. During the Civil War the church, like many other churches, split. The Southern Methodists continued to meet at this location and the Northern element attended meetings at Pleasant Ridge. Among the early members of Stony Point were Alexandra Mayhew, Samuel Ellis, Alec Dinwiddie, and James and Nancy Mayhew. Pioneer preachers who served the congregation were James Quinn, Charles Halliday, Allen Parker, Richard Pope, Daniel Copewell, and Edmond Wagoner.
in 1820 the Walkers Chapel Church (Methodist) was established on the Franklin Road. Land for this church and slave labor to help build it were donated by William Walker, who with his wife Sarah had come from Virginia in 1816. Walker also traded more land to Anderson Graves in exchange for Graves' labor to build the chimney, roof and benches for the church. Mrs. Walker cooked and prepared the food for everyone who worked on the building. The oldest existing tombstone in the cemetery at Walkers Chapel is that of Marion Walker, son of William Walker. He was born in Allen County on January 9, 1821 and died October 9,1863.
During the late 1800's and the early 1900's there was a great religious awakening in America. Many revivals were held and religious fervor ran high. One of these meetings was held in a grove of trees on the Holland Road just outside the city limits of Scottsville. Services were held three times a day for a period of three weeks. It is estimated that around one thousand people attended the night sessions and around five hundred people were converted. After the closing of the revival the land on which the tent had been erected was purchased by the city and a large building, known as the Tabernacle, was constructed there to be used for public worship. Many revivals have been held there by various denominations, but none of them have equaled the one of 1900.
Through the years many other Baptist and Methodist churches have been established in Scottsville and Allen County, as well as, congregations of other denominations. An effort has been made here to mention only the very earliest churches established and some of the people associated with them.
Just as settlers in a new area felt the need for a relationship with God, they also saw the need for THE LONGH TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 8 education and knowledge. The first schools in Allen County were in the homes and the children were taught by a parent who could read. The only text available often times was the Bible. As communities began to develop church buildings were used as schools. There is no record as to the first school in the county but it is known that the first teacher was John Collins. He was the son of Henry Collins, one of the first settlers in Allen County. According to old newspaper records one of the first school houses in the county was Old Dry School House located on Big Difficult Creek near Port Oliver. County records show deeds for two private schools -- Jefferson School (1827) located on the waters of Big Difficult and Washington School (1828) located on the waters of Bays Fork.
During the late 1800's a number of private secondary schools, or academies, sprang up throughout the county. Douglas, Gainsville, Mt. Zion, and Scottsville Academies offered instruction on a secondary level for young adults. The Douglas Academy was startred by H. E. Douglas and included a music room with music being taught by Lula Stevens. The Mt. Zion Academy was founded by Andrew J. Dixon and offered work up to and including the collegiate level. The school was in session five months a year. The tuition was $10.00 per tenn for the secondary level and $15.00 for the collegiate. Mrs. Emma Guy CromweU was one of teachers there (1891).
The Gainesville Academy was a two-story frame structure built in the mid-1800's. It offered twenty week courses on a collegiate level and lower in scientific, commercial, teachers' preparatory, elocution and music. The cost was $15.00 for the twenty week tenn. It was advertised as being situated in the most picturesque part of the village of Gainesville. Students were offered board in the homes of the best families in the area at $1.00 to $2.00 per week. An 1888 ad lists E. P. GiUenwaters and L. N. Richards as principals of the academy.
In the late 1800's the Allen Male and Female College was operating in the basement of the Scottsville Baptist Church. The principal was W. E. Taylor and the teachers were Miss Emma Guy, Miss Hallie Read (music), and Mrs. E. E. KeUey (art). The board of directors consisted of J. F. Pitchford, S. H. Welch, J. R. Garrison, W. H. MitcheU, W. H.Read, Judge F. G. Harlan and R. L. BroWD. The tuition was $10.00 to $15.00 and the subjects offered were: Business Course, Shorthand, Music and Instruments, and Painting and Drawing.
By 1915 Allen County had sixty one-room schools and in Scottsville there was a twelve grade school. By the mid-1900's there were four county high schools - Mt.Zion, Petroleum, Mt. Victor, and Meadow - which were consolidated into Allen County High School.
During the Civil War, although the loyalties of the people were divided, the county became a part of the Confederate States. Because of this the Kentucky Senate on February 15, 1862 voted 23 to 0 to expell WiUiam T. Anthony because he was engaged in the rebellion and Dr. John M. Johnson "because he now holds a position in the rebel army."
No major war battles were fought in Allen County but there were some scrimishes. One was on August 13, 1862 at Allen Springs, and on July 29, 1862 General John Hunt Morgan brought his Confederate Calvary into Allen County from Tennessee. By 1863 the Federal forces had established THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 9 headquarters in Scottsville and the court house became a military fortress equipped with ammunition and supplies.
As in other rural commurulles, the country store served as a trade center in Allen County commurutles. It was a place where women brought their eggs and chickens to trade for staple goods, household products, or their favorite piece of fabric and other sewing supplies. Men brought grain, animal hides, ginseng, walnuts or extra farm products to trade for salt fish, coffee beans, sugar, meal, flour, shoes, clothes, horseshoes, leather goods and other products for the home and faml.
The country store served other purposes , also. It was a center of communication. It was here that people often met to visit with each other and exchange stories. Quite often the Post Office was located in the store building. This was the case at the Mt. Aerial store, one of the oldest stores in the county. Two men listed as postmaster there are Willis E. Arnold (1854) and Presley Herrington (1907).
As Scottsville grew, so did the retail business. One of the first businesses located in the city was Jennie Mulligan's Millinery and Notion Shop on the north side of the square. Miss Jennie, who came from Ireland, was considered an authority on ladies' fashion. Other business located on this side of the square included O. S. Bryant General Store, the law office of Bishop Huntsman, the Settle and WeIch Building, Rice Hendrix Drug Store, and the Gilbert Mulligan Law Firm & Picture GaUery which was operated by Alfred Settle.
In no way does this article completely cover the history of Allen County, but, hopefully, it will give you some information on the early days of the county and names of some of the people involved. Other articles in this issue of the Longhunler should be helpful in your Allen County research.
References
Allen County Histori cal Society. A Pictorial History ofAll en County, Kentucky. Allen County Hi storical Society.
Allen Co unty Homemakers Associalion. Back Hom e in Allen County. Scol1Sville, KY: Gerald Prinling, t 992.
Gill iam, S. Ray. Our Heritage - History of Mount Union United Methodist Church. Unpub lished, 1982.
HOrlon, Louise. In the Hills ofth e Pennyroyal. Austin, TX : White Cross Press, 1975 .
Patton, H. H. A History ofSco tts ville and Allen County. Scol1Sville, KY : Gerald Printing Service, 1974.
Sesquicentennial Committee, A lien County Sesquicentennial. Scol1Svi lle-Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
Retired Teachers of Allen County. School Days of Allen County, Kelllucky. Retired Teachers of Allen Co unty. THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 10
LT. COL. JOHN ALLEN 1st Rifle Regiment
On January II, 1815 when Allen County was created by an act of the Kentucky Legislature it was named in honor of Colonel John Allen.
John Allen, the first son of James and Mary Kelsey Allen, was born December 30, 1771 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. By the time he reached his eighth bierthday his parents had moved to Kentucky and were living at Dougherty's Station on Clark's Run (near Danville). Four years later they moved to Nelson County, settling about eight miles from Bardstown.
John Allen received his first schooling under the supervision of a Mr. Shackelford and completed his studies with Dr. James Priestly. Several of his classmates - John Rowan, John Pope, Felix Grundy, and Joseph Hamilton Daviess - all reached stations of honor in the local and national life of their times.
In 1791 Allen returned to Lexington, Virginia to study law in the office of Judge Archibald Stuart. In 1795 the partnership between Judge Stuart and Allen was dissolved and Allen returned to Kentucky where he entered into legal practice in Shelby County.
In 1800 Allen was elected to represent Shelby County in the Legislature and he represented Franklin County from 1803-1806. During this time he was associated with Henry Clay in the defense of Aaron Burr. From 1807 until 1810 he represented Franklin County in the State Senate. In 1808 he was a candidate for governor, running against Charles Scott. Scott won the election because of his campaign speeches in which he urged the people to "send the talented Allen to the United States Congress where his worth would cast glory on Kentucky and himself--and not to the governor's chair, where his brilliance would be wasted." In 1810 he was again elected to the State Senate from Shelby County.
When the War of 1812 broke out Allen raised one of the first regiments in Kentucky. On June 5, 1812 he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Rifle Regiment. His letters to his wife have provided a good source of information concerning the early days of the war in Kentucky. He told of the day-to-day activities of his regiment; of his first major, Martin D. Hardin, who had married Allen's wife's sister; and of her younger brothers, Dr. Benjamin Logan and Robert Logan. On January 22, 1813, while on his way to take Detro it, Allen was killed in the battle 0 f the Raisin River.
John Allen was married to Jane Logan on October 19, 1798 in Shelby County. She was the eldest daughter of General Benjamin Logan and Anne Montgomery Logan. Jane Logan refused to believe the report that her husband had been killed, but hoped that he had been captured by the Indians and would return home some day. Each night for eight years, while watching and waiting from their home on the Lexington-Louisville Road, she opened the window shutter facing the north THE LONG HUN TER, VOLUME XXI, ISS UE 3, PG II and placed a candle on the sill. Finally her strength was wasted away by her grief and hopelessness and she died on February 28 , 182 1. She was buried in the Logan family cemetery near Shelbyville.
John and Jane were the parents offour daughters:
Anna Maria Allen was born on August 5, 1802. On May 14, 1818 she was married to Henry Crittenden (1792-1834) of Frankfort. After Crittenden'S death she was married a second time to David R. Murray of Cloverport, Kentucky. She died in Cloverport April 24, 1877. By her first marriage she had eight children and by the second marriage four sons. One of her sons, Thomas Theodore Crittenden, served as governor of Missouri.
Eliza Sarah Allen was born in Shelby County in September, 1806. After the death of her parents she lived with her uncle, Martin D. Hardin. On November 26, 1833 she was married to Pierce Butler. Eliza died in Maysville, Kentucky on July 28, 1867. Her husband had died in Louisville in 1851 of cholera. Information on their children can be found in Green's Historic Families oj Kentucky, pages 267-270.
Jane Logan Allen, born September 24, 1808 in Shelby County, was married January 8, 1824 to Dr. John Todd Parker of Woodford County. She died on September 12, 1844 and was buried in the Logan family cemetery near Shelbyville. Information on the Parker's six children can be found in Green,op. cit., pages 271-275.
Mary Kelsey Allen, the fo urth daughter of John and Jane Allen, was married in Shelby County on May 10, 1829 to Thomas Willoughby Newton. Born in Alexandria, Virginia on January 18, 1804, Newton died in New York City on September 22, 1853. He served as a member of Congress from February 6 to March 3, 1847. The had three children: Anna who married Colonel Richard Johnson a Little Rock, Arkansas editor and lawyer; Thomas and Robert Newton who were both officers in the C.S.A.
References
Clift, G. Glenn. Remember th e Raisin! Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Hi storical Society, 196 1.
Horton, Louise. In the Hills ofthe Pennyroyal. Austin, Texas: The White Cross Press, 1975.
[t is with deep sorrow that we announce the death ofSKGS member
IRENE CONSTANT
Irene had served as SKGS Historian for a number of years. THE LO G HUNTER, VOLUME XX I, ISSUE 3, PG 12
CHARLES SCOTT
Sue Evans 921 Meadowlark Drive Bowling Green, Kentucky 421 03
When the county seat of Allen County was laid out in 1816 it was named "Scottville" after Governor Charles Scott, the fourth Governor of Kentucky. Through an error of the Post Office Department in Washington, D. C. the name was changed to Scottsville.
Charles Scott was born in Powhatan County, Virginia in 1739. His father was, also, Charles Scott. During the French and Indian War he served in the military, achieving the rank of captain. In February, 1762 he was married to Frances Sweeney and worked as a farmer and a miller until the Revolutionary War. In February 1776 he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel in the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line and in April of 1777 he became a brigadier general. He served in the majority of Washington's campaigns in the middle Atlantic states between 1776 and 1778.
After visiting Kentucky in 1785, the Scotts moved to a tract ofland on the Kentucky River, nine miles from present day Versailles. After coming to Kentucky he participated in several Indian expeditions, including the Battle of Fallen Tinnbers on August 20, 1794. In 1804 Scott's wife passed away and three years later he married a widow, Judith Cary (Bell) Gist and moved to the Gist plantation in Bourbon and Clark counties.
Because of his popularity as a military hero and his stand as a Jeffersonian Republican, Scott was overwhelmingly elected Governor of Kentucky in 1808. He chose as his Secretary of State his campaign manager, Jesse Bledsoe, a law professor at Transylvania Co llege. After Scott was injured in a fall during his first year as Governor he relied heavily upon Bledsoe.
During his term as Governor, Scott at tinnes clashed with the Legislature. He pursued sound finances with low taxes, reform of the militia system, increased pay for public officials, economic development of the state, and heavy punishment for persistent crinninals.
Charles Scott died October 22, 1813 and was buried at Canewood. His remains were later moved to the Frankfort Cemetery. He was well liked by most Kentuckians for his modesty and sense of public duty.
Reference:
Kleber, John F., Editor. The Kenluc/..y Encyclopedia. Lexington: The University Press of Kentucky, 1992. ALLEN COUNTY REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS
Listed below are the names of All en Count y, Kentucky Revolutionary War pensioners under the acts of 1818 and 1832.
NAME BIRTH DEATH MARRlAGE -I :>: '"..... Alexander, James R. Pennsylvania March II , 1836 Dorcas Garrison, 1789, o :z Mechlenburg Co. NC C') :>: Berry, Augustine ca 1752 Culpeppoer Co. VA Jan. 18 11 Mary Short c:: Ester __ Aug. 16, 1786 :z Borders, Peter Jan. 4, 1766 Bucks Co. PA July31,1837 -I Rachel Gooden Brite, Tobias 1739 1829 JO'" Brooks, John <: o Brunson, Stout March 28, 1749 Kingwood, J Sept. 19, 1834 ..... c:: Cline, Michael 3: Corder, William '"x Covington, Benjamin H. ca 1760 Anson Co. NC Frances Moorman, March 6, 1780 x Dalton, George ca 1753 1826 Winifred Wigginton ca 1783 Dodson, Charles Feb. 2, 1747 May 2, 183 1 Lucy Morgan Dry, Jacob Durham, John 1760 Halifax Co. VA Martha Mullins Nov. 28, 1797, Ficklin, Joseph Ester ___ Finney, William 18 12, Warren Co. Jean , Northampton Co. VA Finney, William, Jr. Fisher, John Francis, MicajahIMilachi Halifax Co. VA June 12, 1831 Mary Fisher Franklin, John Garrison, Mark Mary/PoUy Judges Franklin, John Gatewood, John July 10, 176 1 OCl. 6, 1835 aney Ann White, Amherst Co. VA 1782 Gibson, John S. Aug. 6, 1760 Fairfax Co. V A 1834 Elizabeth Compton Giles, John 1749 Sept. 12, 1852 Martha Roberts Guy, William 1752, Virginia 1824 Nancy Matthias Tabitha Short, July 14, 1782 Haines, Christopher June 8, 1760 Sept. 9, 1846 ..., Rockingham/S henandoah Co. V A ::,., Hamby, Meshaek ~ 0 Haines, Benjamin :z May 6, 1828 Rachel Dorsey Feb. 14, 1786 C'l Harrison, Richard 1764 Maryland :: Linco ln Co. NC <= :z..., Hatler, Michael, Sr. ca 1760 near Baltinlore 1843 Elizabeth ,., (2) Sarah E. Bracken 1" 184 1-1 843 Charlotte Jan. 31, 1779 < Heeter, George 175 1 Frederick Co. MD 0 Montgomery Co. MD ~ <= Holder, William March 1752 Prince William Co. VA Dec. 30, 1832 (I) Susannah __ ::,., (2)Margaret Routt Feb. 20, 1804 x >< Hopson, Zachariah . Howard, Obidian 174 1 Oct. 4, 1804 Priscilla Breed 1768 r;; (2)Sarah __ [f> Hughes, Absolom June 15, 1755 Charles Co. VA 1844 (1) ,.,<= after 1820 Hester Wright, Virginia 0-' Jackson, Jordan ca 1750 Georgia ..., Johnson, John 184 1 C'l Johnson, Robert ... Lattimore, Francis May9, 1816 Rachel Stockton Levi, Solomon Long Brumfield McElroy, John Merritt, Stephen Halifax Co. NC Dicy Levy 1828 Miller, Samuel Mitchell, Wyatt Moore, Wilson Morrison, Hugh Nanny, Uriah Oliphant, Obadiah 1740-1 750 New Jersey 1830-1 840 Mary Dodd Pitchford (pickford) Daniel July 25 , 176 1 Chesterfield Co. VA ca 1843 Rebecca Davis Dec. 3 1, 1787 Pitchford, William ca 1735 18 10-1 820 (1 )Sarah Stiles (2)Judida _ _ :c-l Poe, Benjamin August 14,1749 Culpepper Co. V A ca 1839 (1 )Martha/Patsy '"~ (2)Comfort ca 1820 0 :z Oct. 27, 1817 Mary Lucy Stuart ca 1764 C'l Pulliam, Benjamin ca 1740 :c c:: Richey, John :z Sherry, William -l Sears, Joseph Nov. 27, 1832 Nancy Joseph l''" < Smith, Samuel 0 ~ Stovall, George c:: Thompson, John Elizaheth Wright ::: Tiffany, Walter 1762 CT April 1, 1826 Osee Dunn Jan. I, 1792 x'" Berkeley Co. VA -x Tinsley, William 1823 Mary/Polly (J) (J) Warden, Elisha July 17,_ Fairfax Co. VA March 31 , 1804 Fanny Dearing, March 1798 c:: Fauquier Co. V A .'"'" Jan. 15, 1844 Martha/Patsy Nihols Dec. 24, 1787 Weaver, John 1754 C'l'" Halifax Co. V A - '" Whitney, John March 23 , 1750 March 20, 1818 Ann Merritt ca 1774 Halifax Co . NC Wickware, Alpheus Williamson, James May 27, 1752 Augusta Co . VA April 15, 1843 Nancy McCorkel Oct. 17, 178 1 Wright, Jarrett March 29 , 1758 Lunenburg Co . VA Dec. 20, 1835 Elizabeth __ Aug. I, 178 1 THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 16
ALLEN COUNTY FIRST FAMILIES
Submined by Mark Lowe Springfield, Tennessee
These Allen County biographies were taken from Kentuc/..y: A History of the State, Bailie. Perrin & Kniffin. which was published in 1886.
JAMES S. BARTON
Born July 14, 1839 in Barren County, Kentucky, James S. Barton was the third of three boys and two girls born to Caleb and Sarah (Siddnes) Barton. Caleb, a farmer, was the son of James Barton who had come to Kentucky about 1800 from Virginia, settling in Barren County. James S. Barton's mother was a daughter of William Siddnes, who married a Miss Housewright.
James S. Barton was married in January, 1860 to Sarah Jane Howard of Monroe County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Clemons and Phebe (Cbism) Howard. The Howards were born and raised in Monroe County, Kentucky.
James S. and Sarah Barton were the parents of nine children: Mary E. (Bradburn), William T., Sallie C. (Hudson), John C., Phebe E., James M., Caleb H., Fannie P. and Lucy B. The Bartons were members of the Baptist Church, and he was at one time a Granger. In politics he was a Democrat, casting his first presidential vote for Stephen A. Douglas.
CHARLES H. BRUNSON
Charles H. Brunson was born November 20, 1859 in Allen County, Kentucky. His father, James S. Brunson, also a native of Allen County, was born April 14, 1823 and died August 27, 1884. James was the son of Moses Brunson ( 1796 - 1857), a native of Virginia who had come to Allen County with his parents in 1796. Moses' father was Stout Brunson, a blacksmith.
James S. Brunson was married twice. His ftrst marriage, November 28, 1849, was to Elizabeth Devasher of Barren County. They were the parents of one child, Mary Smith. Elizabeth died September 22, 1852. He next married Elizabeth Moore, daughter of James Moore of Allen County, on July 7, 1854. They were the parents of: Susan J ., born May 22, 1854; William A. , September 6, 1855 ; Sarah Jane, January 21 , 1857, died March 13, 1857; Lizzie A. , born January 26, 1858; Charles H., November 20, 1859; Fannie W., January 4, 1862; Thomas L. c., February 28, 1864; Merica E., October 20, 1865, died December 17, 1865; Lurana F., December 26, 1866; and James R., November 19, 1868 . James S. Brunson united with the Baptist Church at an early age, led a THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISS E3, PC 17
devoted Christian live, and lived to see all his children united with the same church.
Susan A. Brunson was married December 25 , 1873 to William E. DiUiard. To them were born: Laura B., September 4, 1876; William 0., October 21, 1878; Cyrus Luke, May 7, 1881; and John T., June 17, 1884, died August 6, 1884. Susan Dillard died November 20, 1884.
William A. Brunson married, February 23, 1882, Miss Nunie B. Moorehead. They had one son, James Kagie, born in March 1884.
Lizzie A. Brunson was married to George W. Dilliard, December 26, 1878. To them were born: James G., September 18, 1879; Earnest c., January 21, 1881; and Louie Cleveland, November 20, 1885.
Fannie W. Brunson married William E. Atwood, January 4, 1881 and to them was born Susan E., August 21, 1883.
Charles S. Brunson obtained a common English education in the public schools of his vicinity. A farmer, he cultivated the old family homestead which consisted of 140 acres of productive land. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and in politics was an independent.
WILLIAM H. CLAYPOOL
William H. Claypool was born December 29, 1841 in Warren County, Kentucky. He moved in 1871 to Port Oliver and in 1873 to Gainesville in Allen County. On November 7, 1860 he married Lucinda M. (June 27, 1843 - February 19, 1882), daughter of Benjamin and Emily J. (Stark) Pulliam of Allen County. To them were born Charles., John W., Allie, George, Elijah, Stephen, and Henry Clay. On November 15, 1885 Mr. Claypool married Miss Mary M. Whitney (born April 9, 1858), daughter of Reaves and Catherine Whitney. William was a member of the A.F.&A.M and in politics was identified with the Democratic party.
John W. Claypool, father of William H. C l aypoo~ was born in 1810 (died May 16, 1860) in Warren County, and was an extensive dealer in tobacco and pork and operated a large flouring-mill. He was married to Lottie, daughter of John and PoUy Rector, of Warren County. Their offspring were: Sarah J. (Saunden), Luther,William H. H., Frederick J., Joseph R., George P., John J. C. and Littie (Badgett) (Motley). He next married Mary J . MitcheU. Their children were Elijah, and May (Motley).
THOMAS M. GOODNIGHT
Thomas M. Goodnight was born November 4, 1817 in Warren County, Kentucky and moved to Allen County in 1843. He was the son of Isaac Goodnight, born in the fort at Harlan's Station (Harrodsburg, Kentucky) January I, 1782 (see The Longhunter, Volume XIX , Issue 4, page II ). THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, I SS E 3, PC 18
Thomas was married to Elizabeth (born March 9, 182 1), daughter of Henry and Mary (Renick) Motley of Allen County. To then were born: Mary E., Isabell, and Georgie E. (Gibson). Mr. Goodnight carried on the tanner's trade for forty-five years and was the owner of a 550 acre farm. He was a member of the Masonic faternity, the Baptist Church, and in politics was a Democrat.
DARIUS N. HENDRICKS
Darius N. Hendricks was born September 4, 1820 in Simpson County, Kentucky. When he was twenty-six years of age he moved to Allen County. He was the son of Abrabam Hendricks who was born about 1774 in North Carolina and was the son of Daniel Hendricks. Abraham Hendricks was manied twice: First, in 1810, to Alcy, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Lucas) Halcomb ofSin1pson County. They were the parents of thirteen children, ofwhorn Darius N. was the sixth. He was next married, in 1866, to Mary Corder of Allen County. They had no children.
Darius N. Hendricks was manied three times. He was first married on April 18, 1850 to Lucinda Motley of Allen County. To this union was born three children: Alcy (Divine), Darius L. and Henry T. His second marriage, October 7, 1860, was with Eliza J., daughter of Louis and Sarah (Cooksey) Harman of Allen County. To them were born: John B., Sarah E. (Motley), Henry W., and Eliza J, His third marriage was June 9, 1874 with Sally A., daughter of Joel and Nancy (Hancock) Weaver of Allen County. To them were born: Evalenia, Joel A. and William H. (twins).
The owner of a 200 acre farm, Mr. Hendricks, also served as constable, magistrate, and a member of the court ofclain1S of Allen County. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and in politics was a Democrat.
THOMAS G. SLEDGE
Born March 17, 1859, Thomas G. Sledge lived near Allen Springs, in Warren County, Kentucky, until 1880 when he moved to Halifax, Allen County. He received a good English education at the common schools of the vicinity and was a reading man. On May I, 1881 he married Mary Belle (born November 14, 1865), daughter of Israel and Bettie (Railey) Straight of Allen County. Thomas and Mary Belle were the parents of Rosa Lee and Lillie D. In 1880 Thomas G. became engaged in merchandising at Halifax. He, also, served as deputy postmaster, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics was a Democrat.
William N. Sledge, the father of Thomas G. Sledge, was born on Bay's Fork on the line between Allen and Warren Counties. He served as a magistrate and a member of the court of claims in Warren County. He was the son of Miles Sledge, a native ofYirginia. William M. Sledge married Sophia, daughter of Elaventer and Perm eli a (Cooney) Edmunds of Warren County. Their offspring were: Martha J. (Willoughby), John J., Lusetta J., Thomas G., George W., Mary J., Robert R. and Sarah E. THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISS UE 3, PG 19
MORDECAI F. HAM
In 1806 William Ham migrated from Spartanburg County, South Carolina to Trammel 's Creek in Allen County. His son, Mordecai F. Ham, was born April 30, 1816 in Allen County. Mordecai attended the common schools of the county and taught himself to read the Engli sh classics and the Greek language. On November 24.1 836 he married Elizabeth J. Dearing.
He became a member of the Baptist Church in 1837. In 1843, at the age of twenty-seven years, he was ordained a minister at the Trammel Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a minister for forty- two years. Thirty-six of those years were at the Scottsville Baptist Church (March, 1853 - February, l889). According to records of the Bethel Baptist Church, in 1852 Ham was made pastor for a term of twelve months at a salary of $80 for the year.
In 1866 while preaching at the old Harrison School Mordecai converted his son, Tobias Ham. Tobias followed his father in the ministry and his son, Mordecia F. Ham, Jr., was the seventh preacher in an unbroken line of preachers directly descended from Roger Williams, pioneer Baptist preacher of America.
Mordecai F. Ham, Jr. began his ministry in Allen County in 190 I and it extended over the United States to Canada and Great Britain While preaching in a revival in North Carolina, a young man was converted who also became a preacher of the gospel. The man's name was Billy Graham.
References
All en County Historical Society. A Pictorial History 0/All en County. Kentucky. Allen County Hi storical Society
Horton, Louise. In the Hills a/the Pennyroyal. Austin, TX: Whi te Cross Press, 1975.
Patton, H. H. A History a/Scottsville and Allell Coullty. Scottsville, KY: Gerald Printing Service, 1974.
Retired Teachers of Allen County . School Days 0/All ell County. Kentucky. Retired Teachers of Allen County.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
Opie Read from Allen County became well known for his wit and humor?
Harry Collins Spillman from Scottsville became a world traveler, writer and lecturer? THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 20
WILLIAM GUY FAMILY
William Guy, born in 1752 in Virginia, was a Revolutionary War soldier. He migrated from South Carolina to Allen County in the early 1800's. His son Larkin Guy was born in 1815 in Allen County and died in 1871.
Larkin Guy was married twice. His first wife was Fannie Wagoner, daughter of George and Sallie Wagoner who carne to Kentucky from North Carolina. To this union six children were born: Sarah A. (Garrison), Samuel, Nancy (Miller), Agnes (Harris), William and Elizabeth (Williams). Fannie W. Guy died in 1840. His second marriage was with Miss Williamson. Three children were born to them: Amanda (Wilson), Ellen (Blankenship) and Mary (Stone).
William Guy, son of Larkin and Fannie Guy, was four years of age when his mother died. He went to live with his mother's parents, the Wagoners. Under their guidance he received a fair common school education. On December 15, 1859 he was married to Martha Jane, daughter of Jackson and Susan Morgan.
Before his marriage, William Guy purchased eighty acres of land which he paid for by his own labor. He continued to make additions to his holdings until he owned a 250 acre farm. He was a Democrat and took some interest in politics, although he had no desire to hold a political office. He was a patron of schools and took pride in the education of his children: Olivie, C harles P., Robert, Susan, Otie, Lady, Harry, Myrtle, Proctor, and Toy.
NOTEWORTHY PEOPLE FROM ALLEN COUNTY
Allen County native, Dolly Gilmore Barmann, was born on Trammel Fork Creek and is a widely read poetess. The title of one of her books of poems is "Trammel Fork Creek."
Emma Guy Cromwell of Allen County taught at Mr. Zio n Academy in 1891 for $20.50 per month. She later entered politics and was at one time the ftrst woman acting Governor of Kentucky during the absence of the Governor. Governor Fields was attending the 1924 Democratic National Convention. Also, she was the State Librarian in 1896 and was elected the Secretary of State in 1923. At her death she was greatly honored by Governor Charles K. O'Connell. l THELO GHUNTER, VOLUMEXXI, ISSUE3, PG21
MISS SALLIE EDMONDS
Miss Sallie Edmonds lived on Maple Street a short distance from the Public Spring. She is credited with establishing the flTst library in Scottsville. The library contained about one hundred books donated by townspeople and her own periodicals.
Miss Edmonds was born December 10, 1854. Her father, James Alexander Edmonds, was born December 17, 1816 in A1bermarle County, Virginia. At the age of ten years he came with his father, John Edmonds, to Barren County. Her mother, Tilitha Martin Brackin, was born April 8, 1817 in Sumner County, Tennessee and married James Alexander Edmonds December 6, 1838.
In 1928, at the age of seventy-three, Miss Edmonds wrote a street-by-street historical account of Scottsville. The history was sealed in a jar and placed in the cornerstone of the New Masonic Hall on the second story of the Dr. Johnson Building where it was to remain for one hundred years. However, the building was destroyed by flTe in 1984. After much searching through the debris the history was found. It has been reprinted in the Allen County Historical Society's A Pictorial History ojAllen County, Kentucky which is included in the collection of the Kentucky Library located on the Western Kentucky Library campus.
CORRECTIONS
In the Longhunter. Volume XXI, Issue 2, Warren County Pensioners under the Act of March 18, 1818 the name Nabois, Nathan should read Nabors, Nathan. Correction submitted by Dorothy Hamm. 8624 West Gardner Rd. Bloomington. IN 47403.
In the Longhunter, Volume XXI, Issue 1 the obituary entitled "Sudden Death of Esteemed Citizen" has two mistakes. The gentleman's name was Christopber .G.ru Williams, rather than Clay. He was the son of Bedford Gray Williams and was named for his great grandfather, Christopher Williams, and his grandfather, Rev. Gray Williams, a Methodist minister. Christopher Gray Williams (15 Nov. 1851 - 17 Jun. 1931 ) is buried, along with his wife, the former Mary Susan Stuart (3 Jun. 1855 - 18 Sept. 1933) in Stuart's Chapel Cemetery, in north Logan County, rather than at Epley cemetery (see Logan County. Kentucky Cemeteries). Submitted by Sue W Spurlock, 537 L. C. Carr Road. Bowling Green. Kentuct..y 42101. •
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JOHN GATEWOOD FAMILY
John Gatewood, Sr. was born July 10, 1761 in Culpepper County, Virginia. He was married to Miss White. They emigrated from Georgia to Allen County in 1801. One of their sons, Fletcher Gatewood, was born in Virginia in 1791. John was a farmer, of Irish descent, and was one of the patriots of the war for independence. He was only sixteen when he joined the Continental Anny. He served until the close of the war and was present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. John Gatewood, Sr. died October 6, 1835.
Fletcher Gatewood fought in the War of 1812. He and his wife, Mary (Calvert) Gatewood were the parents of four sons and eight daughters. Mary Calvert was born in Virginia, the daughter of John Calvert who immigrated to Kentucky after the War of 1812. Two of the sons of Fletcher and Mary Gatewood were Lafayette L. and John J. Gatewood.
John J. Gatewood was born in Allen County, Kentucky November 8, 1830. After acquiring a common school education he studied for two years in the Scottsville University. He served as deputy sheriff of AJlen county for one term after which he began to read law. He was licensed to the bar in 1855. In 1858 he was elected as county attorney of Allen County, and from 1863 to 1867 he served as state representative in the Kentucky Legislature. From 1871 to 1874 he served as a state senator from Allen County. While in the State Senate he was instrumental in moving the amendment that abolished the whipping post in Kentucky. Upon his retirement from the Senate he turned his attention back to his successful practice oflaw.
On November 13, 1855 John J. Gatewood and Fannie Burton of Allen County were married. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom reached adulthood: Mary, Minnie, Rose, Bertie, Roy, and Max. John 1. Gatewood was a Democrat, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and his wife attended the Methodist Church South.
Lafayette L. Gatewood was born December 19, 1837 in Allen County. Lafayette Gatewood was reared on a farm and received little schooling. After reaching maturity he entered school. But after one year's schooling the war broke out and on September, 1861 he enlisted in defense of the Union, in Company A, Ninth Kentucky lnfantry. He took part in the battles of Crab Orchard, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Peach Tree Creek, as well as, numerous skirmishes. He was discharged in December 1864 and returned to Scottsville where he was engaged in the mercantile business for two years.
In 1868 he moved to Jackson County, Missouri where he farmed for one year. He then moved to Neosha County, Kansas, but one year later returned to Kentucky. On November 14, 1870 he and Georgia Follis of Allen County were married. Georgia was the daughter of Shelby B. and Elizabeth (Burton) Follis of Allen County. Shelby B. Follis, a saddler, was a son of Raven Follis and Mary Waggle. THE LONC HUN TER, VOLUM E XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 23
Known children of Lafayette and Georgia Gatewood are: Lucy, Lillian, Clara Elizabeth,George Boone, Zilpba, and Fayette Follis.
JOHN WHITNEY, SR. HOME
John Whitney, Sr., his wife Anne Marie, and their five children carne to Kentucky from South Carolina. Their property, a land grant signed by Governor Isaac Shelby, was on the Barren River in the Walnut Hill area of Allen County. He built this house of popular logs. The house, which was later covered with weather boarding, stood until the 1930's. THE LONGH NTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 24
THE MOORE FAMILY
Information submined by Cynthia Taulbee 2228 Threlkel Ferry Rd. Bowling Green, KY42101
Jesse W. Moore was born April 2, 1755 in South Carolina. After fighting in the Revolutionary War, he moved to Kentucky in the early 1800's. In his will the names of three children are mentioned - Mary Anne, James, and Thomas - but his wife is not mentioned. There are two explanations for this: Either she died prior to the family's move to Logan County, or it was because Jesse had joined with the Shakers of South Union. Membership in the Shaker Family required celibacy, communal ownership of property and withdrawal from the world.
According to the Shaker Journals from South Union in Logan County (Kentucky Library, WKU) Jesse Moore was visited by Shaker brethren on Saturday, June 8, 1811 at his home near Gasper River. On Monday, November II, 1811 , Jesse Moore and his family were admitted at Samuel Eades' Grove, and the next day his two sons were enrolled in school. The journal entries also mention trips made by Jesse Moore as he conducted business for the family at South Union.
Jesse Moore's will is dated April II , 1814 and the fifth item of the will states: "/ will and bequeath unto Joseph Allen the remainder or remainders ofm y estate be it more or less for the support of the Gospel and the sale use and benefit of the society of believers of Logan County of which I am a member and provided also that in case the said Mary Anne. James and Thomas. if either of them should die or make no demands of their said portions. then the same shall be and remain for the sale use and benefit ofsaid society together with the afore said remainder or remainders forever." According to the Shaker Journal, Jesse W. Moore died December 28, 1815 and his will was exhibited and proven in Logan County court during the January term of 1816.
Jesse Moore's son James W. Moore was born in Virginia on January 15, 1794. He was enrolled in the school at Shakertown at South Union on November 12,1811. According to the Shaker Journal, James Moore left the group on February 5, 1813 at the age of nineteen. He set out to make his way in the world, probably with twenty-five dollars which he may have received from his father. That amount is mentioned in Jesse's will as having already been received by James.
James Moore married Susan Oliver, daughter of Thomas Oliver of Allen County, Kentucky. They had nine children: Simpson, Martha, Willis, Mary, Elizabeth, Edwin, John, Sarah, and Henry. After Susan died in 1856, James married Miss AIgyea Button. One daughter, Susan Jane Moore, was born to this union.
James' will was written on September 29, 1863. A portion of it reads: HI wish my wife and her child retain possession of my houses and land during her widowhood or IIntil the child becomesfifteen years ofage. and also the fOllr Negroes and whatever loose property pertains to said houses or farm with these exceptions: stock to be divided between my sons. Simpson. Willis. Edwin. John. Henry and THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 25
my daughter Elizabeth Brunson. In the event of the death or second marriage of the mother or death of the child before agefifteen, I wish division of the whole property made as the law make with this exception--I wish $200 given as the entire portion for my daughter Martha Martin, to be held for her by Simpson Moore and paid out to her at his discretion. "
It seems that the boy who left Shakertown to "turn back to the world must have accumulated a large estate. James died April 5, 1864 and his second wife Algyea B. Moore, thirty-one years younger than James, outlived him by only two years. James, Susan, and Algyea are buried in the Moore Mitchell Cemetery at Meador in Allen County, Kentucky. Janles and A1gyea's daughter, Susan Jane, who was seven years old when her mother djed, went to live with James' oldest son, Simpson Moore.
Simpson Moore was born July 29, 1819 in Allen County, Kentucky. He married Henrietta Whitley on September 3, 1840. Henrietta, the daughter of Robert Whitley of Barren County, Kentucky, was born November 28, 18 19. Simpson and Henrietta were blessed with seven children: Mary Pauline (poUy), Thomas, Sallie, Nancy, Robert Edwin, Susan, and Elizabeth.
According to an account copied from Penin's HistDlY Book, Simpson Moore, in the commencement of his business career, had to work his own way, having nothing but a small patrimony received with his wife. Yet by industry and frugality, he accumulated a handsome property. He was a farmer and owned 1,000 acres of improved and productive land. He was a leaf tobacco dealer and a stock rajser. He was a member of the Baptist Church and in politics he was a Democrat.
According to one story which has been passed through the generations, he once rode his horse to a remote section of his farm to put out salt for the cattle. When he dismounted to set out the salt, a bull, previously peaceful, attacked Moore, knocking him on his back but not goring him. The bull stood over the helpless man, its nostrils snorting into the face of the victim who had presence of mind enough to spit tobacco juice into the animals eyes. The bull ran blindly over the field shak ing its head and bellowing while Simpson sped away on his horse.
Simpson and Henrietta's firstborn daughter, Mary Pauline (poUy) was born July 6, 1841 . She married John Richard MitcheU on February 7, 1865. John Richard Mitchell is a descendant of Willis Mitchell, Sr. who was prominent in the early history of Allen County. (See article on "Allen County, Kentucky" )
Editor's Note The October issue of the Longhunter will focus on Barren County. If your roots are in that county and you have interesting stories or family information to share with Longhunter readers, please, send a copy to the editor by the 15th of September. Sue Evans, 921 Meadowlark Dr., Bowling Green, KY 42103. THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 26
MOORE FAMILY
I. Jessie W. Moore (Revolutionary War Soldier) b. April 2, 1755, South Carolina moved to Warren Co. Kentucky in early 1800's d. December 28, 1815, Shakertown, Logan Co., Kentucky (His will is recorded in Logan Co., Kentucky - 588, Book A, 1816) Issue: I. James W. 2. Mary Anne 3. Thomas
II. James W. Moore b. January 15, 1794, Virginia d. April 5, 1864 m. Ist Susan Oliver b. May 31 , 1796, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1856, daughter of Thomas Oliver m. 2nd Miss Alygea Button b. September 25, 1825, d. September 4, 1866 one daughter - Susan Jane Issue: I. Simpson Moore, b July 29,1819, Allen Co ., Kentucky 2. Martha, m. 1st Huffman, m. 2nd Martin 3. Willis 4. Mary A. m. Watson 5. Elizabeth b. 1826, m. Bronson 6. Edwin b. 1829 7. John M. b. 1833 8. Sarah F. 9. Henry b.1837, m. Rebecca E. b. 1831 10. Susan Jane b. July 20, 1859 m. Douglas
III. Simpson Moore b. July 29, 1819 Allen Co. Kentucky d. July 2, 1892, Allen Co. m. September 3, 1840, Allen Co. to Henrietta Whitley (Wheatley?) b. November 18, 1819, Barren Co., Kentucky, d. January 29, 1894, Allen Co., Kentucky Issue: I. Mary (poUy) b. July 6, 1841 , m. February 7, 1865 to John R. MitcheU 2. Sallie b. October 28, 1846, m. December 18, 1864 to Wm. James Renick 3. Nancy b. March 14, 1849, m. to James L. Moody 4. Robert Edwin b. July 5,1850, m. 1883 to Lela Richey b. 1861 5. Susan h. July II, 1852, m. Jesse E. Richey October 1879 6. Elizabeth (Lizzie) b. December 9, 1854, m. Felin T. Settle, April 1879 7. Thomas b. 1843, d. October 25, 1866 THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 27
IV. Mary Pauline (polly) Moore b. July 7, 1841 d. January 17, 1907 m. February 7, 1865 to John Richard Mitchell Issue: 1. Malinda Etta b. February 13, 1866 2. Mary Thomas b. November 20, 1867 3. Sarah Elizabeth b. November 5, 1870 4. Robert Henry b. September 10, 1872 5. Susan Cora b. October 15, 1874 6. William Simpson b. January 13, 1877 7. Ida Alma b. March 13, 1879 8. Fowler Burton b. November 18, 1888 9. Oma Jane b. August 5, 1886
ALLEN COUNTY KENTUCKY GENEALOGY WEB PAGE
Since 1996, Allen County Genealogical Information has been presented on the Internet as part of the USGenWeb project. Mark Lowe, President ofSKGS, hosted the page until this year when Freddy Brown, a member of the Allen County Historical Society, took over.
One of the highlights of this web site is the Query Page. Individuals from around the country have posted queries about Allen County families at this location. The page is automated and you may add any Allen County Query or view posted queries at any time. You can also search by sumarnes for this county or the entire United States via the GenConnect system.
You will also find information about Allen County Historical Society and Museum, Books and Publications available abo ut Allen County, and records available within the county. The URL or address for this page is:
http://members.aol.com/LoweGenl/allen.html
To visit the KYGenWeb main page:
http://www.usgenweb.orglky THE LONGHU TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 28
THE MITCHELL FAMILY
(nronn.tion submitted by CYllthia Taulbee 2228 Th relkel Ferry Rd. Bowlillg Greell. KY 42101
It is believed that Mitchells ftrst came to America from Londonderry, Ireland in the year 1608. Records show that Thomas Mitchell was born in 1714 in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Susannah, had five sons and one daughter. According to his will which is recorded at St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, he owned 400 acres of land and seven slaves. At his death the estate was divided among his wife and children.
The ftrst Mitchell to come to Kentucky was Willis, son of Thomas. He settled in Allen County where he played a prominent part in the development of the county. It was in the home of Willis Mitchell that the county officials appointed by Governor Issac Shelby met and were sworn into office and where the first Allen County courts were conducted. His faml, being in the approximate center of the county, was considered as a possible location fo r the county seat, Scottsville. See pages three and four ofthis issue of the Longhunter for a more involved description of Willis Mitchell, Sr's role in the fonnation of Allen County.
Willis Mitchell, Sr's house was four miles northwest of Scottsville near the Old Bald Field. It was on the Old State Road which is one of the oldest surveyed roads in Kentucky and a major stagecoach route. A license to operate a tavern at his home was granted to Willis Mitchell, Sr. in April 1843. To obtain the license he had to take the oath required by court and entered into bond in the penalty of $2000 with Robert T. Pulliam as his security.
Willis Mitchell, Sr's will was written on August 3 1, 1840. It reads: "to my beloved wife, a Negro girl ofh er choice and $600 cash from the sale of my property. Balance ofslaves to be divided among my sons, Thomas Mitchell, Henry S. Mitchell, Richard Mitchell's heirs, and William Mitchell and my daughters Jane Williams and Nancy Sutton and their heirs. My beloved wife live the balance ofh er days with whom she chooses." Executor: Henry S. Mitchell and Thomas Sutton. Wittness: Amasa Welch and Tobias Lee.
Willis and Polly Mitchell's son Henry Shelby Mitchell was born August 27, 1806. On New Year's Eve 1827 he married Malinda Burton, the daughter of Drury and Mary Burton. Henry and Malinda had seven sons and three daughters.
Henry Mitchell was a prominent citizen of Al len County and is mentioned several times in the day book kept by the County Court Clerk. Court records show that Henry served as Constable from December 1830 to September 1834. When he was sworn into office, Willis Mitchell, Sr., D. Burton and Thomas Mitchell stood as his security in the penalty of $2,000 as was required by law.
Henry was of the Baptist faith. He served as Clerk of the Big Spring Missionary Baptist Church THE LONG HUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 29 which was founded in 1847 in the Settle Community of Allen County.
Henry's wife, Malinda Mitchell, died March 15, 1852 and was buried in the Drury Burton Cemetery in Allen County. After remaining a widower for five years, Henry married Mary Badgett in Warren County. Together they purchased a farm near Woodburn in Warren County, Kentucky. They joined the Clear Fork Baptist Church and Henry served as clerk from 1866 to 1876. He also helped establish the Woodburn Baptist Church.
In the spring of 1880 Henry wrote his will. In it he requested that (1) all his debts be paid, (2) that his wife receive the $475 she provided toward the purchase of the farm, household furnishings and stock and farming implements to carry on farming on her portion of the land, (3) that Cooper the black boy living with them be kept and treated humanely and when his time expired, the executors pay him $100. Henry Shelby Mitchell died August 27, 1880 and was buried beside his first wife Malinda Mitchell in the Drury Burton Cemetery on the east side of Bays Fork in Allen County, Kentucky.
John Richard Mitchell, son of Henry and Malinda Mitchell, was born on March 29, 1835 in Allen County, Kentucky. He was a young man when the United States of America became deeply divided over the issues of States Rights, slavery and succession.
Although Kentucky officially went with the Union, Allen and Warren Counties became part of the Confederate. Because of their location, these two counties were ill treated by both armies. Trees were cut down, fences and bridges burned, livestock, horses and food stolen. The occupying Union forces treated Kentucky like a conquered territory and the Confederates continued to make raids on the area. This brought about an act of Congress on February 7, 1863 in which the Fifty Second Kentucky Mounted Infantry regiment was organized. The Governor of Kentucky was ordered to raise 20,000 troops for the better defense of Kentucky. John R Mitchell, and his brothers William Henry Harrison Mitchell and Thomas Willis Mitchell, enlisted in Company C and were mustered at Scottsville, Kentucky on October 16, 1863. The regiment was raised for a twelve months period, and was to be employed in repelling invasions, suppressing insurrection and guarding and protecting the public property. It was to be stationed in the lower aand central portion of the state and was a mounted infantry in order to be more effective.
John Mitchell was discharged January 17, 1865 at Bowling Green, Kentucky. He may have had many things on his mind as he traveled home to Allen County, but one thought must have been of the girl who waited for his return. A marriage license was issued on January 30, 1865 for John R. Mitchell and Mary Pauline (polly) Moore. They were married at the home of her father, Simpson Moore, on February 7,1865 by a well known Baptist minister, Younger Witherspoon. Wittnesses were William J. Renick and J. B. White.
John and Polly started their family with a daughter, Malinda Etta, born February 13, 1866. Over the next twenty years they had eight more children. John died of Bright's Disease on April 2, 1901 and his widow, Polly Moore Mitchell, was killed by a horse on January 17, 1907. THE LONGH UNTER, VOLUM E XX I, ISSUE 3, PG 30
John and Polly Mitchell's son, Robert Henry Mitchell, was born on September 10, 1872 in Allen County, Kentucky. At age twenty-two Robert married Martha Parker. On August 13, 1895 their son, Murl Edward, was born and two years later they were blessed with a daughter, Ruby Jane. They had been married just over four years when tragedy struck. Martha died leaving Robert with two small children to raise.
On January 18, 1905 Robert married Elizabeth Glass. Three children were born to this union: Era Baker, July 20, 1906; Burford Thomas, born September 17, 1911 ; and Robert Milton, born April 2,1916.
Era Baker Mitchell married James DeVore June 30, 1927. Their children are: James Robert, Jacques Mitchell, Elizabeth Marie, John Richard, George Paul, and David Henry. Elizabeth Marie DeVore married Russell Eugene Duckett January 6, 1957 and it is their daughter, Cynthia Duckett Taulbee, who prepared this information on the Moore and Mitchell families to share with Longhunler readers.
ALLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Built in 1819 or 1820 THE LONG H UNTER, VOLUM E XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 3 1
MITCHELL FAMILY
I. Thomas Mitchell b. 1714 d. January 7, 1786, Culpepper Co., Virginia Issue: I. Wyatt Mitchell 2. Elizabeth Mitchell 3. Thomas Mitchell, Jr. 4. Willis Mitchell 5. Richard D. Mitchell 6. William Mitchell
II. Willis Mitchell Sr. b. 1765 d. 1845, Allen Co., Kentucky m. (1) Sarah (2) Polly Long Issue I. Willis, Jr. 2. Thomas 3. Henry S. August 27, 1806 4. Richard 5. William 6. Jane M. Williams 7. Nancy M. Sutton
III. Henry Shelby Mitchell b. August 27, 1806 d. October 10, 1880 m (1) Malinda Burton b. February 15, 18 11 d. March 15, 1852 (2) Mary Badgett Issue: I. Fountain Gillespie b. October 29, 1828 2. Mary Jane b.183 1 3. S. Rebecca b. 1833 4. John Richard b. March 29, 1835 5. William HenryHarrison b. September 27, 1837 6. T. Willis b. 1840 7. Susan Ann b. 1842 8. Henry Clay b. 1844 9. D. B. 10. Fowler Mitchell II. Eugene Mitchell THE LONGH UN TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 32
IV . John Richard Mitchell b. March 29, 1835, Allen Co., Kentucky d. April 2, 190 I m. February 7, 1865 to Mary Pauline (Polly) Moore b. July 7, 1841 d. Jan. 17, 1907 Issue I. Malinda Etta b. February 13, 1866 m. James L. Weaver 2. Mary Thomas b. November 20, 1867 m. B. R. Freeman 3. Sarah Elizabeth b. January 5, 1870 m. Charley Mitchell 4. Robert Henry b. September 10, 1872 m. Elizabeth Glass 5. Susan Cora b. October 15, 1874 m. Willie Gardner 6. William Simpson b. January 13, 1877 d. October 28, 1880 7. Ida Alma b. March 13, 1879 m. Jona Cole 8. Fowler Burton b. November 18, 1881 m. Ida Mary Brown 9. Oma Jane b. August 5, 1886 m. Tommy Whitney
V. Robert Henry Mitchell b. September 10, 1872, Allen Co., Kentucky d. July 23, 1956, Warren Co., Kentucky m. (1) Martha Parker, November 1, 1894 (2) Elizabeth Glass, January 18, 1905 Issue: 1. Murl Edward b. August 13, 1895 d. April 10, 1966 2. Ruby 3. Era Baker b. July 20, 1906 m. James DeVore 4. Burford Thomas b. September 17, 1911 d. October 25, 1971 5. Robert Milton b. April 2, 1916 m. Geraldine Barber
VI. Era Baker Mitchell b. July 20, 1906 m. June 30, 1927 James Devore b. December 18, 1896 d. December 8,1988 d. October 18, 1989 Issue: I. James Robert b. November 6, 1928 2. Jacques Mitchell b. March 12, 1930 3. Elizabeth Marie b. February 20, 1935 4. John Richard b. December 28, 1937 5. George Paul b. November 30, 1942 6. David Henry b. January 30, 1947
VII. Elizabeth Marie DeVore b. February 20, 1935 m. January 6, 1957 Russell Eugene Duckett b. May 8, 1935 d. March 20, 1992 Issue: 1. Jeffrey E. Duckett b. November 27, 1958 2. Cindy Duckett Taulbee b. September I, 1961 3. Timothy R. Duckett b. November 4, 1961 4. Debra Lynn Duckett b. September 6, 1963 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 33
SOME ALLEN COUNTY FIRSTS
One of the fIrst buildings in Allen County was a mill shed built in 1804 by Fed Carpenter, Ted Chambers, and Tom Oliver.
The fIrst house built in Scottsville was occupied by James Scott.
The first store built in Scottsville was the Lockhart Kenadary Store located on the south comer of East Main and Public Square.
Scottsville's fIrst drug store was opened in 1875 by T. and T. J . Carpenter and was known as Carpenter Drug Company. In 1910 another drug store, S. J. Lovelace Company, was opened on the south side of the Square. It contained the city's first soda fountain and the fIrst "sodajerker" was Thomas W. Crow, Sr.
In 1886 the first railroad, connecting Scottsville with Gallatin, Tennessee, was built. It was used for shipping out lumber, spokes, staves, cross ties and other timber products.
The first oil well was drilled in the 1850's, but it was not until 1913 that the oil boom hit the county. The frrst promoters of the oil business in Allen County were Dr. H. M. Meredith, Earl C. Huntsman, J . D. Read, and W. D. Gilliam, Sr. At one time Allen County was considered the greatest shallow oil fIeld in the United States and in 1956 was the 13th largest oil producing county in Kentucky.
The frrst telephone switch board was in the home of E. Scott Brown. His wife was the operator. The frrst telephone was in the Settle & Welch Jewelry Store.
The frrst Parent Teacher Association was organized in 1918 by I. D. Turner, a school board member, Mrs. H. M. Meredith and Mrs. C. G. Morton.
Scottsville's fIrst postmaster was Mr. Jackson Richey.
Mr. J. W. Boyd drove the frrst car into Scottsville.
On April II, 1815 Jacob W. Walker became the first Allen County lawyer to be admitted to the bar.
Mrs. Emma Keen was the frrst woman in Scottsville to be admitted to the bar. She was the wife of Dr. G. R. Keen. Her son, Douglas Keen, was also a lawyer.
The Woods-Hall Ranch was at one time the largest single farm in Kentucky (2500 acres). It contained 110 acres of bottom land and once had a herd of 600 Montana Herefords. It was divided and sold into 250 and 500 acre farms. Much of the bottom land is now covered by Barren River Lake. THE LONG HUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 34
The fIrst, and for a while the only, beauty operator in Scottsville was Mrs. Bob Briley. She took her services to the customer's home.
Johnny Green was the fIrst person from Allen County to fly an airplane.
"The Argus" started by Opie Read in 1876 was Allen County's flfst newspaper.
The flfst electricity in Scottsville was generated with steam from a sawmill owned by J. D.Read.
The Meredith Infirmary was Scottsville's fIrst hospital. It was opened in 1908 by Dr. W. E. and Dr. H. M. Meredith.
Scottsville's flfSt brass bnd was created by Paul Welcb, son of Sylvester Welch.
Adolphus in Allen County is the only post office in the United States with that name. It was fIrst named Alexander after Adolphus Alexander, son of Allen County pioneer James Alexander. There was already a U. S. post office in Kentucky named Alexander so the name was changed to Adolphus.
The flfSt postmaster of Scottsville was Mr. Jackson Richey.
The flfSt person to sell gas in Allen county was Mr. T. W. Crow, Sr.
Mr. L. P. House was the only Marine from Allen County during World War l.
References
Panon, H. H. A history o/Scollsville and Allen COlln/y. Scottsville, KY : Gerald Printing Service, 1974.
Sesquicentenni al Comminee. Allen COllnty Sesqllicentennial. Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
For sending material and supplying books for this issue of the Longhunter, Cynthia Taulbee, Bemis Woodward, Loretta Sledge, and Mark Lowe. THE LONCHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PC 35
Martha W. Jackson - Genealogical Publisher
Martha W. Jackson has been a genealogist for twenty-five years in the surrounding area. She is counted the Allen County Historian, with her publication of nine books on the county. She has been the past Editor for the LYON(S) FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERJCA (10 Years), and member of many local, state and family genealogical societies, plus the DAR (new line) and DAC (new line), of which she is Past Regent and Vice Regent, Secretary and Newsletter Editor of the Allen County Historical Society.
Allen County Cemeteries Revisited - Volume I - SOLD OUT Allen County Cemeteries Revisited- Volume II - $16.50 - 80 cemeteries not included in Vol I, plus and Addenda to Vol I. 174 pages, every name index, Includes cemeteries aU over county, unmarked graves, footstones, funeral markers noted, etc. and map. Allen County Cemeteries Revisited - Volume III - $23.50 - 75 new cemeteries not included previously, addenda to Vols I and II , 196 pages with every name index, and map.
The 1820 Census ofAllen County, Kentucky - $6.50 - 29 pages with index, side by side neighbors as presented in 1820 censuses of Warren and Barren Counties. The 1820 Census ofSimpson County, Kentucky - $10.50 - (with biographical sketches) - Cut from Allen and Warren Counties, with parentage of Logan and Lincoln Counties, it presents a very confusing bunch of research for most people. This courthouse burned in 1882. 38 pages - indexed. The 1830 Census ofAllen County, Kentucky - $ I 2.50 - Side by side residents, 31 pages with index. Compare to other book information and have a ball researching. The 1880 Census ofAllen County, Kentucky - $23.50 - The most important census to date. It not only gives places of birth, but relationships. Listings of aU those in the house (which the Soundex does not). Can take your research back to the Revolutionary War. 113 pages with every name index. Surnames in Bold type.
Allen County Vital Statistics Revisited - $16.50 - Continuation of vital records no picked up and in the book done earlier, and now out of print. People located, when no other records exist. 78 pages with index. Earliest Tax Lists ofAllen County, Kentucky 1815-1824 - $23.50 - Formed in 1815, many on this list evaporated into Simpson, Barren and Monroe counties at a later date. (Simpson 1819, back to Allen 1822) (Barren ceded back to Allen 1825) (Monroe Co back to Allen 1825). The Walker's Line quandary (which is still in dispute) which covers the southern boundary of the state and include approximately 10 miles in Tennessee. Maps, biographical sketches and history into 205 pages listed by year and alphabetical order. The Allen County, Kentucky Day Book 1826-1837 - $23.50 - County Court business at the earliest times now available. Road work, appointments to office, wills and settlements, guardianships, tax deliquents, slaves, tavern keepers, sheriff appointments, minister appointments, and Rev War pension applications aU had to be presented to the court, in a day-to-day fashion. 214 pages with every name index.
All books are postpaid. Kentucky residents should include sales tax. Send order and check payable to: Martha W. Jackson, 509 Pea Ridge Road, Scottsville, KY 42164 T HE LONG HUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 36
ALLEN COUNTY RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH
Submitted by Mark Lowe Springfi eld, Tennessee
Administrators Settlements 1880-1893, 1893- 190 I
Commissioners Deed Books 1885-1893, 1887- 1885?, 1893-1897
Deed Book Lndex 1865-1892, 1902 (Grantor) Deed Book Index 1865- 1902 (Grantee)
Deed Books 1816-1863, 1870-1880, 1880-1882, 1881-1882, 1882-1883, 1884, 1885, 1885- 1886, 1886-1887, 1887, 1888, 1888- 1889, 1889, 1890, 1890-1891,1891-1892, 1892-1895
Division orLand 1857-1902
Guardian Settlements 1860-1869, 1870- 1876, 1877-1880, 1881-1888, 1896-1902
Marriage Register 18 15- 1859
Marriage Book 1860- 1862, 1859-1889, 1869- 1898
Miscellaneous Book - undated
Miscellaneous Bonds 1873-1 912 Order or Court Minute Books 1847- 185 1, 1852- 1858, 1858-1880,1880-1884, 1884- 1889, 1890- 1892, 1889- 1890, 1893-1896, 1896-1897, 1898- 1899
Sheriff' s Settlement Book 1879-1 902
Survey Book A 1815 -1 860
Will / Settlement Book 1824- 1828, 1828- 1835, 1836-1860, 1860-1878, 1878-1902 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 37
Will and Settlements of these individuals are in the earliest Will Books of Allen County. They are listed in the order of recording.
Elijah Hinton Armistead Meredith Po lIy Cussenberry Alexander L ysle Isaac Landers George W. Williams William T. Pulliam Jett Atwood Mary Dixon Ralph Willians Thomas C. Wadkins John Dixon Rebecca Watson Thomas Conner Isaac Bush Reubin Motley William Poe John Cole Elizsbeth Ayres George Wagoner Jonathan Jones Alfred Payne Malichi Hinton Charles A. Austin Isaac Lee Samuel Kelsey David Harris Robert Stephens Hardy Weatherspoon David Strait Elijah Shields J. G. Anthony Baxter Ray David Harris Thomas Rickman Vincent Willoughby James Atwood Eli Pitchford John R. Pearson Jonathan Davis Amasiah H. Motley Solomon Willoby Patsy Motley Eli Frost Lynn Motley Matthew Johnson Henry Brown Wm. W. Willoughby Sarah A. Allen John Hill John Ayers John Taylor Matthew Motley Jacob Crowder Pleasant J. Hood Langston Williams Burton Brown Ellender Frances Holland Talitha Hains Benjamin Bailey Nancy 1. Holland Simeon T. Witherspoon William Oliver McClelland Jones Jackson Justice Elmer McAltioner William Weaver Elijah J. Statin John Thornton James Dye Thomas Sears William G. Lightfoot Sarah Berry William Cornwell John W. Justice Henry Motley Henry Collins W. E. Dixon Benjamin Downing John 1. Goodrum William Sears James Weaver John S. Oliver Daniel Stovall Alexander Stephens Elizabeth Martin Ida Elisive Palmer John Sherry Jerome Wadkins J. E. Motley James McElroy John F. Gaines Mary C. Morehead Malinda Haines Thomas Sutton Thomas Gibeon Foster Jesse S. Godley Daniel Cussenberry, Sr. Patsy Landers Alladin Hickerson Sarah L. Mulligan Simeon W. Whitney Currence Crowder Christopher Haines Matthew Motley Samuel Whitney Stark James Atwood, Sr. John Landers Joseph D. Carpenter Nathan S. Blankenship Spotwood Howard Berryman Cornwell Simeon Weatherspoon Calvin Duncan 1. 1. Cornwell Thomas Ashford John Clark, Jr. Presley Venable George Dearing John Thomas Johnson 1. CockriU Jessee L. Hickman Jordan Robertson THE LONG HUN TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 38
George P. Wade Benjamin Poe Benjamin Dixon William Dearing J. T. Hinton E. L. Allen Thomas Piland John Lightfoot N. G. Alexander John Patton Lucinda Witherspoon Rachel Foster Herman Whitney B. J. Pulliam Abraham Waggle William Pruitt John W. Cooksey Joseph P. Justice Nancy V. Wright Newton J. Atwood William Spencer Peter Marcum James W. Moore Jarrett Justice Samuel J. Read Christopher Haines John G. Powell Joseph A. Wilson Theodorick A. Meredith Charles F. Alexander Richard Carpenter Samuel Jackson Will.iam Nanney William W. Spears Rebecca A. Perry John Waraden Jane E. Pitchford John H. Brown Agnes Ann Holder William H. Stone Larkin Guy George D. Read Washington Chaney Cullen H. Slaton/Staton William C. Slate Gritfm Wright Obadiah Talley William Perry Hinton Harrison Boucher Henderson Johnson Uriah Whitney Isaac Hill Robert F. Pulliam George Cliburn George Stovall James Warden Sebostin Heeter Justice Mayhew Pheraba Mannion A. W. Goodrum Major Witherspoon Watson Goosetree Daniel C. Buchanan William S. Ellis Nancy Kerby John H. Thomas James Dalton William Briley Thompson Manion Benjamin Jackson Isaac Cains Thomas P. Buchanon George Heeter A. C. Alexander Joel Weaver James Blackburn Fletcher Gatewood Paschal H. Tilly William Dodson Abraham M. Jones Thomas J. Atwood Thomas H. Brough William Miller James C. Mayhew Thompson Spears Nathan Kinsley Pope Elisha Fortune Alfred Pruitt John H. Page William Richey Jasper N. Brown Mary J. Stark William M. Thompson Thomas Fisher William N. Jones Thomas J. Morehead J. J. Anderson Samuel Wi lloughby Joseph R. Wadkins A. L. Burton James J. Sears James S. Barton Fanny Warden John Brite Willis Jackson Sarah F. Dalton Ephraim Mabry Joseph Marsh C. B. Henderson Moses Tinsley J. J. Buchanon Simon L. Morgan John P. Cushenberry Elizabeth Rickman William P. Pulliam David Rise Garrison James Stewart Mary Burton Andrew Anderson Charles A. Caruth Thomas L. Harrison Absolom Briley Louis T. Vanover Johnson Poe, Sr. and wife Mary T. Mansfield John Railey Elizabeth Poe Ann Eliza Hayne William Finn O. H. Pinson Joseph R. Seay William Allen THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 39
Ruben W. Calvert Jonathan Brunson Elizabeth J. Manion Sidney W. Meredith James Witt John Dyson Tobias W. Burton Jaques Clark Elizabeth G. Dixon Alfred McElroy Andrew Graves T. J. Oliver Mark Taylor William Lamb George B. McElroy Sarry Ripley/Rippy Mary Pulliam A. S. Walker Joseph W. Beheler James Stovall Robert McClary Sarah Aspley William Pulliam John A. Motley Mary Brite William House John J. Calvert Charles Henry Stewart Jesse W. Whitlow James T. Stark John Spencer John E. Williams Edward Porter R. W. Highman Enoch Lamb Joel Blankenship Alfred Duncan George L. Brown William Fitzpatrick Rachel Lindsey Henry C. Atwood, Sr. T. R. Hughes Elizabeth M. Williams W. W. Glasscock John Calvert Sarah Tracy Elizabeth J. Manion Samuel E. Carpenter Thomas J. Gregory John Dyson Lucy Ann Harmon J. C. Harrell
The following wills are listed in the index of the book prepared by Ona A. Willoughby (Aunt of SKGS member Laurita Sledge) in March 1942 - they are no longer found:
Emily C. Caruth 18 May 1880; Thomas Caruth 15 Sept 18_ ; J. C. Howell - no date; James G. Patton 13 Dec 1880; Jane E. Pitcock 18 Sept 1874; George D. Read - 29 May 1873; Mary F. Rutland - no date; William Siddens 31 Mar 1846.
These are loose papers which were not previously listed:
John Ritchey Samuel Downing Joseph Foster Uriah Nanny Joseph J. Sears Will Thomas JamesSpillrnan Elizabeth Morehead Jeremiah Stark James Bell Solomon Levi Jackson Wooley Francis G. Chambers Catherine Carpenter Thomas TChambers Thomas Welch William Roark Robert Shipley Thomas Sears,Sr. Arthur Campbell Thomas Cooksey ThomasSpillrnan William Cockrill Anthony Griffin Robert Shipley Josee Lynn Ester Ficklin Thornton O'Neal Mary Ray James J. Foster John Pullin Thomas Chambers Thomas F. W. Dixon Francis Sears Susannah Nickols G. Wilson William Smith William Stark Sarah Downey Burwell Crowder Major Holland Richard P. Hughes THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 40
ALLEN COUNTY PLACES OF INTEREST
Located at the base of a steep hill and surrounded by oak and elm trees the PUBLIC SPRING has played an important part in the history of Allen County and Scottsville. The site for the county seat, Scottsville, was chosen because of the spring. The early settlers had discovered that the flow of the spring never diminished, even during very dry seasons. As the town grew many people dug wells and cisterns in their yards, but at times they had to rely on the refreshing, cold water flowing from the spring to supply their needs. The spring was a social center of the town. Children played there, and girls and their beaus courted there. It was a favorite place for young people to gather on Sunday afternoons and have a good time. Young boys earned money by carrying water from the spring to the men working at the spoke factory. Businesses, the first a blacksmith shop, were located near the spring as the town developed. A springhouse and a watering trough were built. These have all changed through the years. In 1982 the springhouse and surrounding area were renovated by the Scottsville Garden Club. But even though many changes have occured in the surrounding area, the water still continues to flow.
A resort in Allen County, FOREST SPRINGS, was famous for its mineral springs. People carne from miles aroung to drink the five different mineral waters there. It was believed that bathing in the mineral water was good for one's health. The resort was also a center for social activities - skating, bowling, dancing, and croquet. A hotel was opened there around the tum of the century and cabins were rented by the month to many Allen Countians, as well as, to people from far away. When the timber on the surrounding land was cup the springs dried up .
One of the leading industries in Allen County in the late 1800's was the SPOKE MILL which made spokes for wagons and buggies. The spokes were shipped by rail to all parts of the country. The spoke mill was a source of income to many young boys. Some were hired to stack the spokes, and others earned money carrying water from the spring to the men working there. Even though the demand for spokes diminished as the automobile came into use, the spoke mill remained in operation until the 1940's.
Scottsville's first hotel, the SCOTTSVILLE HOTEL. was built in 1835 and was destroyed by fire in 1865. Another frame building was built and continued to operate as the Scottsville Hotel until it was destroyed by fire in May, 1918. A year later, during the oil boom in Allen County, a new brick building was constructed. It was known as the Jacksonian Hotel and remained in operation until 1973 when the building was tom down and a public library built. THE LONG HUN TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 41
LOUISVILLE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Eleventh Annual Fall Seminar Saturday . . ... September 19, 1998 Registration. 7:3 0 AM - 8: 15 AM Program. 8: 15 AM - 4:45 PM
Speaker - Mary B. Kegley
Mary B. Kegley is a practicing attorney with a Masters Degree in hi story. She has taught genealogy, and has written 19 books and 41 articles for journals, in addition to 100 articles on Southwest Virginia hi story. Her major works include the four volume set of Early Adventurers, and the Bicentennial History for Wythe County . Her most recent publication is a study of the Town of Evansham from 1790 to 1839, before it was called Wytheville. She owns and operates Kegley Books and is a director of the Family Hi story Institute of Southwest Virginia. She had given numerous presentations for national and state genealogical societies.
Four Lectures
• Using Chancery Suits for Virginia Genealogical Research - information not found elsewhere. • Migration Patterns in Southwest Virginia to Kentucky - and places West. • Scotch-Irish and Presbyterianism in Southwest Virginia - detailed histori cal bibliography. • Wills and Estates and Using Appraisals to Understand Pioneer Life,
Buffet Luncheon Vendor Displays
Location Directions The Executive Inn I-65 North or South, Exit 131-B 978 Phillips Lane I-264 West Bound Exit II, or 1-264 East Bound Exit 12 Louisville, KY 40209-1399 Follow Fair/Expo Center (Main Gate Ramp to Phillips Lane Telephone: (502) 367-6161 Turn Right into Ex. Inn, Park in rear near second covered entry or 1-800-626-2706
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LouisviUe Genealogical Society Seminar Registration Form The Executive Inn Saturday, September 19m, 1998
Name ______No. __at $30.00 postmarked by Sept. 6 Address ______No. _ _ at $35.00 postmarked after Sept. 6 City ______,State _ Zip ___ Total Amount enclosed $______
Make checks payable to Louisville Genealogical Society Mail to: Philip A. Wagner, Treasurer, 2000 Ashwood BluffCt., Lo ui sv ill e, KY 40207-1290 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 42
QUERIES
Desire parents, burial place, and marriages of Elizabeth A. CornweU born November 12, 1823 in Allen County, Kentucky, daughter of John and Eliza (?) Runner. She married fIrst __Cornwell. When and where? Second, she married July 5, 1842 in Warren County, Kentucky Haden Nabors (Neighbors). Also, need her death date as well as her husbands. Need any help I can get on the Runner family. Believe they were from South Carolina. Will exchange data. Contact: Dorothy Hamm, 8624 West Gardner Rd. , Bloomington, IN 47403.
Desire to exchange data on Fredonia B. Neighbors born about 1843 in Warren County, Kentucky. Married in Warren County, Kentucky to James CantreU. Need death dates, burial places, as well as, children, if any. She had a sister Octabia Ada Neighbors born January 26, 1846, married James Cantrell's brother Sam CantreU. Contact: Dorothy Hamm, 8624 West Gardner Rd. , Bloomington, IN 47403.
Searching for Harrison NancelNantz, born about 1812 in or near Hopkins County, Kentucky. Manied (unknown date, in Kentucky or Indiana) to EUenlEleanor McElroy. She was born about 1815 in Kentucky. The only known son is William Riley Nance, born November 25 , 1834, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Contact: Mrs. Paul Degerness, P. 0. Box 66, Randolph, Utah 84064-0066.
Am seeking information on the Gott family of Allen County, Kentucky. Have some information on Thelma (Stewart) Gott; Dora M. Gott, b. 08 Feb. 1936; Melvin E. Gott, b. 24 Mar. 1932; Linda (SheUey) Shockley Gott; Timothy M. Gott, b. 24 Sept. 1965; Tammy S. Gott, b. 15 July, 1967; and Traci L. Gott, b. 28 July 1976. Found Jesse Gott in the 1810 Barren County census. Have his ancestors to the 1650 immigrant, Richard Gott. Contact: Mary Pierson, 1216 Hickory Hill Drive, Gaither MS 39553
Susan Mariah Downey. Need birthplace and parents. She was born 19 July 1847 in Kentucky, died 21 August 1902, Taylor County, Texas. Married on 27 September 1866, Allen County, Kentucky to Henry Clay Mitchell (born 4 April 1844, Warren County, Kentucky). Susan was orphaned,. She had brother, Campbell B. Downey. Contact: Donna Brewer, 803 Ridge View Dr. Medford, OR 97504-8922.
Looking for the parents of John P. (T.) Seward born 1813 - 1814 in Warren County, Kentucky. Manied Eliza Williams about 1834. Children: George, WiUiam T., Jessie E., James R., Calvin P., Mary F., Lonte, Lucinda, Josephine, Eliza, Amanda, Kiziah, and John. John had a brother, Joseph A. Seward of Warren County, Kentucky. Contact: Dorothy Phillips, P. 0. Box 93, Brashear, TX 75420-0093 THE LONG HUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 43
Looking for the date of birth, place of death and burial place of Camilla Clark. She is listed in Warren County Maniages 1797-1951 as married to Rial H. Matlock, January 30, 1823 by William Harris. Brs. James B. Clark, witness. Camilla Clark's father is Bolin Clark. He is listed as living in Logan County, Kentucky in the 1850 census. Camilla Clark Matlock is not listed in the 1850 Warren County census. Rial H. Matlock and children, one a nine months old, are listed. Did Camilla Clark Matlock die before the 1850 censes, possibly at childbirth? Contact: Dorothy Phillips, P. O. Box 93, Brashear, TX 75420-0093.
Need information on David Harris that lived in the part of Warren County that became a part of Allen County from about 1800 until his death around 1838. He was born in Virginia, 1762. Married Rebecca Pope in 1791. Children: Amos, Joel, Henry, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. Did he have a brother named Moses Harris? Did he have a nephew named David Harris? The younger David was Moses's son and they both lived and died in Allen County. Contact: J. D. Harris, Rt. 1, box 314, Boyd, TX 76023.
BLANTON CONVENTION
September 18 - 20, 1998 Days Inn Cave City, Kentucky
All Blantons, related lines and friends are urged to attend this tenth annual gathering of the Blanton Clan. There will be workshop meetings all day Friday and Saturday with a live band and buffet on Saturday night. Sunday dinner will be at Mammoth Cave National Park. For motel reservations call 502-773-2151. For more information call or write Col. Rudolph D. Blanton, III Magnolia St., Upton, KY 42784, 502-369-7763 or Mary Louis Blanton Altai, 3510 E. Croft Circle, Spartanburg, S.c. 29301-3000, 864- 582-8446.
PLEASE, BRING YOUR FAMILY INFORMATION WITH YOU. THE LONGH UN TER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 44
SOUTHERN KENTUCKY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP Additions since Vol. XXI, Issue 2
Ashby, Imogene 407 Wheeler Ave. Greenville, KY 42345 Carlson, Walter and Rebecca 303 E. Spring St. Lebanon, TN 37087 Cook, ElJen 1020 S. Wabash 7-B Chicago, IL 60605 Digemess, Mrs. Paul (Jane) P. O. Box 66 Randolph, Utah84064 Duckett, Jeff 4646 Hwy. 185 Bowling Green, KY 42101 Gorin, Sandra 205 Clement Ave. Glasgow, KY 42141 Hixon, Kenneth L. 4135 Cobblers Ln. DalJas, TX 75287 May, Jesse R. 3331 Lakeshore Dr. Bowling Green, KY 42104 McKenzie, Billie J. 441 Dorchester Dr. Bowling Green, 42103 McKinney, Dickie 1251 Magnolia Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42104 Meador, All 924 Cave Mill Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42104 Paine, George M. 304 S. State St. Caney, KS 67333 Reid, Patricia 640 E. Main Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Riley, Barry 317 Warren St. Morgantown, KY 42261 Spoelstra, Diana L. 1029 Shive Ln. Apt. P-6 Bowling Green, KY 42103 Symons, Glenna J. 907 Swanson Dr. Centralia, W A 98531 Tomlinson, Elizabeth 4018 W. Kane Ave. Apt. 3 McHenry, IL. 60050 Woodward, Bemis A. 1832 Windsor PI. Louisville, KY 40204
CASH FLOW REPORT 4/1/9 8 Through 6/30/98 fNFLOWS
98 Dues $320.00 OUTFLOWS Interest 6.99 Longhunler Income 8.00 Annual Inc. Fees 4.00 Books, elc. for WKU 254.50 TOTAL fNFLOWS $334.99 Longhunler Expense 792.74 Mi sc. Expenses 2 \.34 Postage 115 .64
TOT AL OUTFLOWS $ 1,188.22 THE LONGHU TER, VOLUM E XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 45
INDEX
ADAMS Benjamin 37 Mary E. 16 BRYANT James 5 BARBER BREED O.S. 9 ALEXANDER Geraldine 32 Priscilla 14 BUCHANAN A.C. 38 BARMANN BRILEY Daniel C. 38 Adolphus 34 Dolly Gilmore 20 Absolom 38 BUCHANON Charles F. 38 BARTON Mrs. Bob 34 J. J. 38 James 34 Caleb 16 William 38 Thomas P. 38 James R. 13 Fanni e P. 16 BRITE BUCKHANNON N.G. 38 James 16 John 38 John 5 ALLEN Jam es M . 16 Mary 39 Joshua 5 Anna Mari a II James S. 16, 38 Tobias 13 BURR Col. John 3, 10 John C. 16 BRONSON Aaro n 10 E. L. 38 Lucy B. 16 Elizabeth 26 BU RTON Eliza Sarah II Phebe E. 16 BROOKS A.L. 38 James 10 Sarah Siddnes 16 John 13 D. 28 Jane Logan II William T . 16 BROUGH Drury 28 Joseph 24 BEHELER Thomas H. 38 Fannie 22 Mary Ke lsey 10. Joseph W. 39 BROWN Malinda 28.31 II BELL Burton 37 Mary 28 Sarah A. 37 James 39 E. Scon 33 Tobias W. 39 William 38 BERRY George L. 39 BUSH ANDERSON Augusti ne 13 Henry 37 Isaac 37 Andrew 38 Sarah 37 Hugh 3, 4, 5 BUTLER J. J. 38 BIRD Ida Mary 32 Pierce II ANTHONY John 6 Jasper N. 38 BUTTON J. G. 37 BLACKBURN John 5 Algyea 24, 26 William T. 8 James 38 John H. 38 CAINS ARNOLD BLACKWELL Joseph 5 Isaac 38 Willis E. 9 Thomas 5 R. L. 8 CALV ERT ASHFORD William 5 BRUNSON John 22, 39 Thomas 37 BLANKENSH IP Charles H. 16 John J. 39 ASPLEY Ellen 20 Charles S. 17 Ruben W. 39 Sarah 39 Joel 39 Eli zabeth 16 CAMPBELL ATWOOD Nathan S. 37 Fannie W. 16, 17 Arthur 39 Dorcas 6 BOONE James 16 John 3 Henry C., Sr. 39 Daniel 4 James Kagie 17 CANTRELL James 3, 6,37 BORDERS James R. 16 James 41 Jen 37 Ester 13 James S. 16 Sam 4 1 Newton J. 38 Peter 13 Jonathan 39 CARPENTER Susan E. 17 BOREN Lizzie A. 16,17 Catherine 39 Thomas J. 38 W. W. 4 Lurana F. 16 Fed 33 William E. 17 BOUCHER Mary Smith 16 John 3 AUSTIN Harrison 38 Merica E. 16 Joseph D. 37 Charles A. 37 BOYD Moses 16 Richard 38 AYERS Mr. J. W. 33 Sarah Jane 16 Samuel E. 39 Elizabeth 37 BRACKEN Stout 3, 13 , 16 T . J. 33 John 37 Sarah E. 14 Susan A. 17 CARUTH BADGETT BRACKIN Susan J. 16 Charles A. 38 Mary 29,31 Tilitha Martin 21 Thomas L.C. 16 EmilyC. 39 BAILEY BRADBURN William A. 16, 17 Thomas 39 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 46
CHAMBERS COOKSEY DEBERRY DOWNEY Franc is F. 39 John W. 38 Henry 5 Campbell B. 41 Ted 33 Thomas 39 DEVASHER Sarah 39 Thomas 3, 39 COPEWELL Elizabeth 16 Susan Mariah 41 Thomas T . 39 Daniel 7 DEVIN DOWNING CHANEY CORDER Alex 6 Benjamin 37 Washington 38 Mary 18 DEVORE Samuel 39 CLARK William 13 David H. 30, 32 DRY Bolin 42 CORNWELL Eli zabeth Marie Jacob 13 Bro. James B. 42 Berryman 37 30,32 DUCKETT Camilla 41 Elizabeth A. 41 Era Baker 32 Debra Lynn 32 Ichabod 4 J. J. 37 George P. 30,32 Jeffrey E. 32 Jaques 39 William 37 Jacques Mitchell Russell Eugene John, Jr. 37 41 30, 32 30,32 CLAY COVIN GTON James 32 Timothy R. 32 Henry 10 Benjamin H. 13 James R. 30,32 DUFF CLAYPOOL CRAIG John R. 30, 32 Fielding 5 Allie 17 Tolivar 3 DlLLlARD DUNCAN Charles 17 CRlTTENDEN Cyrus Luke 17 Alfred 39 Elijay 17 Henry \I Earnest C. 17 Calv in 37 Frederick J. 17 Thomas T . \I George W. 17 DUNN George 17 CROMWELL James G. 17 Osee 15 George P. 17 Emma Guy 8,20 John T . 17 DURHAM Henry Clay 17 CROW Laura B. 17 John ' 13 John J. C. 17 Thos.W. Sr 33, 34 Louie Cleve.and DYE John W. 17 CROWDER 17 James 37 Joseph R. 17 Burwell 39 William E. 17 DYSON Luther 17 Currence 37 William O. 17 John 39 Stephen 17 Jacob 37 DfNWIDDIE EADES William H. 17 CRUNDY Alex 7 Samuel 24 William H. H. 17 Felix 10 DIVINE EDMONDS CLIBURN CUSHENBERRY Aley 18 Elaventer 18 George 38 Eliza 4 DIXON James A. 21 CLINE John P. 38 Andrew J. 8 John 21 Michael 13 CUSSENBERRY Benjamin 38 Sallie 21 COCKRILL Daniel, Sr. 37 John 37 Sophia 18 Johnson J. 5,37 Polly 37 Elizabeth G. 39 Permelia C, 18 William 39 DALTON Mary 37 ELLIS COLE George 13 Thomas F. W. 39 Samuel 7 Ida Alma 32 James 38 W.E. 37 William S. 38 John 37 DAVIDSON DODD EMERSON Jona 32 Alex 6 Mary 15 Zachariah 6 COLLINS DAVIESS DODSON FICKLIN Henry 3, 8, 37 Joseph H. 10 Charles 13 Ester 13,39 John 8 DAVIS Eli sha J. 5 Joseph 13 William 5 Jonathan 37 William 38 FINN COMPTON Rebecca 15 DORSEY William 38 Elizbeth 14 William 5 Rachel 14 FfNNEY CONNER DEARfNG DOUGLAS Jean 13 Thomas 37 Elizabeth J, 19 H. E. 8 William 13 COOKE Fanny 15 Susan Jane 26 William,Jr. 13 John W. 4 George 37 DOWELL FISHER Thomas 3,4 William 38' Rev. Lorenzo 7 John 13 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 47
Mary 13 Max 22 GREEN HARNEY Thomas 38 Minnie 22 Johnny 34 James 4 FITZPATRICK Rose 22 GREGORY HARRELL William 39 Roy 22 Thomas J. 39 J. C. 39 FOLLIS Zilpha 23 GRIFFIN HARRIS Elizabeth Burton GATTON Anthony 39 Agnes 20 22 Thomas 4 GUY Amos 7, 42 Georgia 22 GfBSON Charles P. 20 David 3, 5, 7, Raven 22 Georgie E. 18 Emma 8 37, 42 Shelby B. 22 John S. 14 Harry 20 Elizabeth 42 FORTUNE G IL ES Lady 20 Henry 42 Elisha 38 John 14 Larkin 20. 38 Joel 42 FOSTER GILLEN WATERS Myrtle 20 Moses 42 James J. 39 E. P. 8 Olivie 20 Rebecca 42 Joseph 39 GILLIAM Otie 20 Robert 7 Rachel 38 W. D., Sr. 33 Proctor 20 William 42 Thomas G. 37 G IST Robert 20 HARRJSON FRANCIS Judith C. Bell 12 Samuel 20 Richard 14 Micajah 13 GLASS Susan 20 Thomas L. 38 FRANKLrN Elizabeth 30,32 Toy 20 HARVEY John 13 GLASSCOCK William 14, 20 John 5 FREEMAN W.W. 39 HAGAN HATLER B. R. 32 GODLEY John 5 Elizabeth 14 Mary Thomas 32 Jesse S. 37 Lon 3 Michael, Sr. 14 FROST GOODEN HAfNES HAYNE Eli 37 Rachel 13 Benjamin 14 Ann Eliza 38 GArnES GOODNIGHT Christopher HEETER John F. 37 Isaac 17 14, 17,18 Charlotte 14 GARDNER Isabell 18 Malinda 37 George 14, 38 Susan Cora 32 Mary E. 18 HAINS Sebaslin 38 Willie 32 Thomas M. 17 Talitha 37 HENDRlCKS GARRlSON GOODRUM HALCOMB Abraham 18 David Rise 38 A.W. 38 Alcy 18 Daniel 18 Dorcas 13 John J. 37 Elizabeth Lucas Darius L. 18 J. R. 8 GOOSETREE 18 Darius N. 18 Mark 13 Watson 38 Jonathan 18 ElizaJ. 18 Sarah A. 20 GOTT HALLIDAY Evalenia 18 GATEWOOD Dora M. 41 Charles 7 HenryT. 18 Vbertie 22 Jesse 41 HAM Henry W. 18 Clara Elizabeth 23 Linda S. 41 Mordecia F. 19 Joel A. 18 Fayette Foll is 23 Melvin E. 41 Tobias 19 John B. 18 Fletcher 22, 38 Richard 41 William 19 William H. 18 George Boone 23 TammyS. 41 HAMBY HENDRIX Georgia 23 Thelma Stewart41 Meshack 14 Rice 9 John 14,22 Timothy M. 41 HARDIN HERRINGTON John J. 22 Traci L. 41 Martin D. 10, II Presley 9 John, Sr. 22 GRAHAM HARLAN HICKERSON Lafayette 23 Billy 19 Judge F. G. 8 All adin 37 Lafayette L. 22 GRAVES HARMAN HICKMAN Lillian 23 Anderson 7 Eliza J. 18 Jesse L. 6, 37 Lucy 23 Andrew 39 Louis 18 HIGHMAN Mary 22 GREATHOUSE Lucy Ann 39 R.W. 39 Mary Calvert 22 Samuel 6 Sarah Cooksey 18 HIGHTOWER THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 48
John 6 Dr. John M. 8 William G. 37 James 4 HILL Henderson 38 LINDSEY MCCLARY Isaac 38 J. 4 Rachel 39 Roben 39 John 37 John 14 LOGAN MCCORKEL HINTON Matthew 37 AnneM. 10 Nancy 15 Elijah 37 Roben 14 Dr. Benjamin 10 MCELROY George 7 JONES Jane 10 Alfred 39 Hardy 7 Abraham M. 38 Joseph 6 ElienlEleanor 41 Jeremiah 7 Jonathan 37 Roben 10 George B. 39 Malichi 37 McClelland 37 LONG James 37 Willi am Perry 38 William N. 38 Brumfield 14 John 14 HINTON JOSEPH Polly 31 MEREDITH J. T. 38 Nancy 15 LOVELACE Armistead 37 HOLDER JUDGES S. J. 33 Dr. H. M. 33, 34 Agnes Ann 38 Mary/Polly 13 LYNN Mrs. H. M. 33 Susannah 14 JUSTICE Josee 39 Sidney W. 39 William 5, 14 Jackson 37 LYSLE Theodorick A. 38 HOLLAND Jarrett 38 Alexander 37 MERRITT Ellender Frances 37 John W. 37 MABRY Ann 15 Major 39 Joseph P. 38 Ephraim 38 Stephen 14 Nancy J. 37 KEEN MAHAN MILLER HOOD Douglas 33 Patrick 5 Nancy 20 Pleasant J. 37 Dr. G. R. 33 MANION Samuel 14 HOPSON Mrs. Emma 33 Elizabeth J. 39 William 38 Zachariah 14 KELLEY Thompson 38 MITCHELL HOUSE Mrs. E. E. 8 MANNION Burford Thomas L. P. 34 KELSEY Pheraba 38 30, 32 Wi ll iam 39 Samuel 37 MANSFIELD Charley 32 HOUSEWRIGHT KENADARY Alexander 5 D. B. 31 Miss 16 Lockhan 33 Mary T. 38 Elizabeth 31 HOWARD KERBY MARCUM Era Baker 30,32 Obidian 14 Nancy 38 Peter 38 Eugene 31 SpolWood 37 LAMB MARSH Fountain Gillespie HOWELL Enoch 39 Joseph 38 31 J. C. 39 William 39 MARTIN Fowler 31 HUDSON LANDERS Edward 4, 5 Fowler Bunon Salli e C. 16 Isaac 37 Elizabeth 37 32.37 HUGHES John 37 Manha H. 26 Henry Clay 3 1,41 Absolom 14 Patsy 37 MATLOCK Henry Shelby Richard P. 39 LATTIMORE Rial H. 42 28, 31 Sarah 14 Francis 14 MATTHIAS Henry S. 28, 31 T. R. 39 LEE Nancy 14 Ida Alma 27 HUNTSMAN Isaac 37 MAYHEW John 29 Bishop 9 Tobias 28 Alexander 7 John R. 16 Ea rl C. 33 LEVI Alexandra 7 John Richard JACKSON Solomon 3, 13 , 39 James 7 25,27, 29,31 , 32 Benjamin 38 LEVY James C. 38 Malinda Ena Jordan 14 Dicy 14 Justice 38 27,29 Samuel 38 LEWIS Lydia 7 Mary J. 17 Wi ll iam R. 3, 5 Edward 5 Nancy 7 Mary Jane 31 Willis 38 Thadeus B. 5 MCALTIONER Mary Polly 16 JOHNSON LIGHTFOOT Elmer 37 Mary Thomas 27 Co l. Richard II John 38 MCCALL Murl Edward THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 49
30, 32 Mary Pauline David R. II Thomas 38 25, 27, 29, 32 NABORS PINSON OmaJane 27 Nancy 25 Haden 4 1 O. H. 38 Richard 28, 31 Rebecca E. 26 Nathan 2 1 PITCHFORD Richard D. 31 Robert Edwin NANCE Dani el 15 Robert 32 25, 26 Harri son 41 Eli 37 Robert Henry Sallie 25 William Riley 41 Eli as 3 27, 30 Sarah 24 NANNEY Jane E. 38 Robert Milton Sarah F. 26 William 18 J. F. 8 30,32 Simpson NANNY Judida 15 Ruby 32 24,25, 26,29 Uri ah 15,39 William 15 Sarah 31 Susan 25 NE IGHBORS PITCOCK Sarah Elizabeth Susan Jane 24, 25 Fredonia B. 41 Jane E. 39 27, 32 Thomas24, 25 , 26 Octabia Ada 41 POE S. Rebecca 31 Willis 24, 26 NEWTON Benjamin 38 Susan Ann 31 Wilson 15 Anna II Comfort 15 Susan Cora 27 MOOREHEAD Robert II Elizabeth 38 Susannah 28 N uni e B. 17 Thomas II Johnson, Sr. 38 Thomas 28, 31 MOORMAN Thomas W. II Martha/Patsy 15 Thomas, Jr. 31 Frances 13 NICKOLS William 37 Thomas Willis 29 MOREHEAD Susannah 39 POPE T.Willis 31 Elizabeth 39 N IH OLS John 10 W. H. 8 Mary C. 37 MarthafPatsy 15 Nathan Kinsley 38 William 5, 28, 3 1 Thomas J. 38 OLIPHANT Rebecca 42 William H. H. 31 MORGAN Obadiah 15 Richard 7 William Henry 29 John Hunt 8 OLIVER PORTER William Simpson Lucy 13 John S. 37 Edward 39 27 MORRISON Susan 24,26 POWELL Willis 5, 28, 31 Hugh 15 T. J. 39 John G. 38 Willis, Jr. 31 MORTON Thomas 24,26 PRJESTLY Willis, Sr. Mrs.C. G. 33 Tom 33 Dr. James 10 4, 25, 31 MOTLEY William 37 PRUITT Wm . Simpson 32 Amasiah H. 37 O'NEAL Alfred 38 Wyatt 14, 31 Elizabeth 18 Thornton 39 William 38 MONROE Henry 18,37 PAGE PULLIAM Daniel 3 J. E. 37 John H. 38 Benjamin 15, 17 MOODY John A. 39 PALMER B. J. 38 James L. 26 Littie Badgett 17 Ida Elisive 37 Emily J. Stark 17 Nancy 26 Lucinda 18 PARKER John 3, 5 MOORE Lynn 37 Allen 7 Lucinda M. 17 Algyea V. 15 Mary Renick 18 Dr. John Todd II Mary 39 Edwin 24, 26 Marthew 37 Martha 30,32 Robert F. 38 Eli zabeth 24, 25 May 17 PATTON Robert T. 28 Henry 24,26 Patsy 37 James G. 39 William 39 James 24 Reubin 37 John 38 William T. 37 James W. Sarah E. 18 PAYNE PULLIN 24, 26, 38 MULLIGAN Alfred 4,37 John 39 Jesse W. 24, 26 Gilbert 9 William R. 4 QU INN Johyn 24 Jennie 9 PEARSON James 7 John M. 26 Sarah L. 37 John R. 37 RAGLAN Martha 24 MULLINS PERRY John 4 Mary 24 Martha 13 Rebecca A. 38 RAGLAND Mary Anne 24, 26 MURRAY PILAND John 3 THE LONG H UNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG 50
RAILEY SAUNDERS William C. 38 STOVALL John 38 Sarah J. 17 SLATON Daniel 37 RAY SCOTT Cullen H. 38 George 15,38 Baxter 37 Charles 10, 12 SLEDGE James 39 Mary 39 SEARS George W. 18 STRAIGHT READ Francis 39 John J. 18 Bettie Rai ley 18 George D. 38,39 James J. 38 Lillie D. 18 Israel 18 J. D. 33, 34 Joseph 3, 15 Lusetta J. 18 Mary Belle 18 Miss Hallie 8 Joseph 1. 39 Mary J. 18 STRAI T O pie 19, 34 Thomas 3,37 Miles 18 David 37 Samuel J. 38 Thomas, Sr. 39 Robert R. 18 William 3 Theophilis 5 William 37 Rosa Lee 18 STUART RECTOR SEAY Sarah E. 18 Archibald 10 John 17 Josehp R. 38 ThomasG. 18 Mary Susan 2 1 Lotti e 17 SETTLE William N. 18 SUTTON Polly 17 Alfred 9 SMITH Nancy 28 REN ICK Elizabeth 26 John B. 4 Nancy M. 31 Sallie 26 Felin T. 26 Samuel 15 Thomas 5, 28, 37 William J. 29 SEWARD William 39 SWEENEY William James 26 Amanda 41 SPEARS Frances 12 RJCHARDS Calvin P. 4 1 Thompson 38 TALLEY L. N. 8 Eliza 41 William W. 38 Obadiah 38 RICHARDSON George 41 SPENCER TAULBEE Polly 6 James R. 41 John 5, 39 Cindy Duckett 32 RJ CHEY Jesse E. 41 William 38 Cynthia D. 30 Jackson 33, 34 John 41 SPILLMAN TAYLOR Jesse E. 26 John P. T . 41 Harry Collins 19 John 37 John 15 Joseph A. 41 James 39 Mark 39 Lela 26 Josephine 41 Thomas 6, 39 W. E. 8 Susan 26 Kiziah 41 STARK T HOMAS Wi ll iam 38 Lonte 41 James T. 39 John 37 RJCKMAN Lucinda 4 1 Jeremiah 39 John H. 38 Elizabeth 38 Mary F. 41 Mary J. 38 Mary 6 Thomas 37 William T . 4 1 Samuel W. 37 Walter 3, 4, 5 RJPLEYIRIPPY SHAKELFORD William 39 Will 39 Sarry 39 Mr. 10 STATIN William 6 RJTCHEY SHELBY Elijah J. 37 T HOMPSON John 39 Gov. Isaac 4, 28 STEPHENS John 15 ROARK SHERRY Alexander 37 William M. 38 Wi ll iam 39 John 37 Robert 37 THORNTON ROBERTS William 15 STEVENS John 37 Martha 14 SHIELDS Lula 8 T IF FANY ROBERTSON Elij ah 37 STEWART Walter 15 Jordan 37 SHIPLEY Charles Henry 39 T ILLY ROUTT Robert 39 James 38 Paschal H. 38 Margaret 14 SHORT Robert 3 TINSLEY ROWAN Mary 13 STILES Mary/Polly 15 John 10 Tabitha 14 Sarah 15 Moses 38 RUNNER SIDDENS STOCKTON William 5, 15 Eliza 41 William 39 Rachel 14 TRACY John 42 SIDDNES STONE Sarah 39 RUTLAND William 16 Mary 20 TURNER Mary F. 39 SLATE William H. 38 E. D. 33 THE LONGHUNTER, VOLUME XXI, ISSUE 3, PG SI
VANOVER WEATHERSPOON OmaJane 32 WILLOUGHBY Louis T. 38 Hardy 37 Reaves 17 Martha J. 18 VENABLE Simeon 37 Simeon W. 37 Samuel 38 Presley 37 WEAVER Tommy 32 V incent 37 WADE James 37 Uriah 38 Wm.W. 37 George P. 38 James L. 32 WICKWARE Wilson WADKINS Joel 18, 38 Alpheus 15 Amanda 20 Jerome 37 John 15 Samuel 4,5 G. 39 Joseph R. 38 Malinda Etta 32 WIGGINTON Joseph A. 38 Thoms C. 37 Nancy Hancock 18 Winifred 13 WITH ERS POON WAGGLE Sally A. 18 WILLIAMS Lucinda 38 Abraham 38 Wi lliam 37 Bedford Gray 21 Major 38 Mary 22 WELCH Christopher 21 Simeon T. 37 WAGONER Amasa 28 Christopher Gray Younger 29 Edmond 7 Paul 34 21 WITT Fannie 20 S. H. 8 George W. 37 James 39 George 20,37 Sylvester 34 Eliza 41 WOOD Sallie 20 Thomas 39 Elizabeth 20 Abram 3 WALKER WHITE Elizbeth M . 39 WOOLEY A.S. 39 J. B. 29 Jane 28 Jackson 39 David, Jr. 4 Miss 22 Jane M . 31 WRIGHT Jacob 4 Nancy Ann 14 John E. 39 Charles 5 Jacob W. 33 WHITLEY Langston 37 Elizabeth 15 Marion 7 Henrietta 25, 26 Ralph 37 Gri ffin 38 Sarah 7 Robert 25 Rev. Gray 37 Hester 14 William 7 WHITLOW Roger 37 Jarrett 15 WARDEN Jesse W. 39 WILLIAMSON John 3 Elisha 15 WHITNEY James 15 Nancy V. 15 James 38 Catherine 17 Miss 20 John 38 Herman 38 WILLOBY WATSON John 15 Solomon 37 Mary A. 26 Mary M. 17 Rebecca 37
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