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Re: Old Photos - possibly the Schatzmann Family

jvasq121281 — 2009-11-14 17:33:20Z

I am reposting the photos becasue I missed two and they were very small. Sorry to bother anybody. These are quite large - about 2 1/2 ft. bt 3 ft.

We have had three photos in the family for generations. We think that they are of Rachel (died 1891) and Frederick (died 1902) Schatzmann who lived and died in Maysville. They are attached. But I have heard that sometimes these types of pictures can get misunderstood. Does anybody recognize these types of photos? The photographer?

Re: Old Photos - possibly the Schatzmann Family

jvasq121281 — 2009-11-14 17:33:09Z

Re: Old Photos - possibly the Schatzmann Family

khines14 — 2009-11-13 04:59:01Z

It's hard to see much from the small photo, but I am making a guess that it is a charcoal enhancement. Read through some of the info on this "photo detective" site and see what you think:
http://blog.familytreemagazine.com/photodetectiveblog/defaul...

Re: Mary Clifton born Aug.16, 1797 & married Andrew Griffith

roseav68 — 2009-11-13 02:37:22Z

Besides what I just posted.Back to you. I do know if it will help, for sure my Joseph Edward Williams was a Mason. It is on his & his sons cemetery stones the mason emblem.Now I don't know if Joseph Edward Williams father was a Mason or not, his stone is to worn.Rose

Mary Clifton & Andrew Griffith

roseav68 — 2009-11-13 02:16:58Z

I'm not sure if you will get my message I sent you.I do not know of William Griffith the father of our ancestor Rachel Griffith who married Thomas Henry Williams in 1841 in Mason Co., Kentucky. This is my genealogy: Mary Clifton married Andrew Griffith they had a daughter Margaret Ann Griffith born 1829 Mason, Kentucky & she married Thomas Forrest VanMeter born 1821 Cape May, New Jersey {Made Deacon at Kentucky Conference}. Then Margaret Ann Griffith & Thomas Forrest VanMeter had a daughter Margaret Ann VanMeter {was called Annie at times} born 1857 Sardis, Mason Co., Kentucky. This Margaret Ann VanMeter married William H. Eppihimer. Margaret Ann VanMeter & William H. Eppihimer had a daughter Anna May Eppihimer born 1881 Louisville, Kentucky.Now Anna May Eppihimer married Joseph Edward Williams in Jefferson Co., Kentucky.But he is the only one I know of that was in Kentucky of this Williams family.Joseph Edward Williams was the son of Thomas Williams & Hannah Ashby.Thomas Williams & Hannah Ashby had 9 other children besides Joseph Edward Williams. I do know for sure this Williams line was in Crawford County, Ohio in 1880 Census. I have found 2 of the ten children births. My Joseph Edward Williams on the birth record it says Edward Williams & Mary {Carrie- known to me as} on birth record says Caroline Williams.Thomas Williams born 1833 England & Hannah Ashby born 1842 England said to have married in Wisconsin but haven't found proof.1 daughter was said to be born Mary Hannah Williams born 1860 in Wisconsin. I don't know if any of this helps.

Old Photos - possibly the Schatzmann Family

jvasq121281 — 2009-11-13 01:07:54Z

We have had three photos in the family for generations. We think that they are of Rachel (died 1891) and Frederick (died 1902) Schatzmann who lived and died in Maysville. They are attached. But I have heard that sometimes these types of pictures can get misunderstood. Does anybody recognize these types of photos? The photographer?

Re: Mary Clifton born Aug.16, 1797 & married Andrew Griffith

jvasq121281 — 2009-11-13 01:04:23Z

I am sorry to say I do not have information about these individuals. But I am very interested in your links to William Griffith the father of our ancestor Rachel Griffith who was born in 1817 in Mason Co., KY and who married Thomas Henry Williams in 1841 in Mason Co., KY. I see you mention Williams in the surnames you are interested in. I have some hope.

Mary Clifton born Aug.16, 1797 & married Andrew Griffith

roseav68 — 2009-11-12 13:59:54Z

I am looking for anyone who know of Mary Clifton born Aug.16, 1797 she married Andrew Griffith Oct.26, 1823 in Mason, Kentucky.On the marriage of Daniel Griffith it says it was signed Andrew Griffith.Mary Clifton had I don't know how she is related Ann Clifton married to Archibald Wiggins. But Archibald Wigggins was Mary Clifton's marriage bondsman, Ann Clifton's marriage bondsman was a Jeha Clifton.This Ann Clifton was married to Arichbald Wiggins Aug.15, 1821 Mason, Kentucky. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice.Thank you, Rose

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

jgwheat10_1 — 2009-11-11 13:48:48Z

Phil,

I was able to get to the library yesterday and found the Draper Manuscript source that you referenced. I found it as you had described, very faint. In fact, I don't think I would have been able to decipher much of it without your initial transcription. I have a slightly different interpretation, but mostly the same. The interview was conducted by Rev. John D. Shane (1812-1864) who collected histories of Presbyterian & pioneer life in KY. As you said, it is undated. Here is what I have:

1. Saml Campbell son of Thos. P.C. and grandson of John P.C. lives in the edge of Henry Co. - not far from ?Pleasurville. met with [?him/in] the _?_ between Henry & Louisville. Mrs. Eliz th C. Harris was a sister of John P. Campbell. Her husband died in Louisville. (was not his name Edward?) Her son Alfred Harris now lives in Louisville, on Jefferson Street, below Shi_l[v/n/u]y Street. Her daus were
1. Isabella - married in Louisville - married a Mr Gibbs - now lives in Hawesville
2. Margaret not married
3. Nancy married a Mr. [H/T/P]ill
4. Sarah married a Mr. Thornton __?__in Hawesville
__?__ married Thomas P Campbells [last/first] dau

Some of these details do not correlate with my research. i.e., Edward HARRIS, Jr. died 1824-1825 in Mason Co., KY. I didn't find a Will but there is a record of the sale of his property (Mason County, Kentucky, Wills and Estates Book "F", 1823-1826; pages 256-259; Dated 8 Apr 1824; Recorded 9 May 1825), and, Eliza Isabella HARRIS and Thomas Newman GIBBS were married in Hancock Co., KY (Hancock Co., KY Abstracts of Marriage Book 1B; page 29). However, I still think that the Isabella mentioned in the interview is my gg-grandmother, Eliza Isabella HARRIS, and that her parents were Edward Harris, Jr. & Elizabeth CAMPBELL.

I did find Thomas W. & Sarah THORNTON in 1850-1870 Hancock Co., KY Censuses. In 1850, they are living 5 housholds away from Thomas N. & Eliza Isabella GIBBS. Thomas W. & Sarah named their first child Isabel (1850-Eliza I.; 1860-E.I.; 1870-Isabel). Thomas N. & Eliza named their first child Margaret Wallace.

I would be interested in having whatever you want to share on the Campbell line (maybe Walkers later). From what I have found from a quick search on the Internet, John Poage CAMPBELL's parents were Robert & Rebecca (Wallace) CAMPBELL. I did find a reference to Robert and Rebecca's marriage in the Virginia Magazine of History & Biography (6V431), but it was more of a statement of fact than an actual marriage record. You can contact me directly if you would like at: jgwheat10@aol.com, or, here on this message board, whichever you prefer.

Again, thank you so much. I would never have found this information without your help.

Jane

Fannie MONTGOMERY YOUNG

Lace_Lynch — 2009-11-10 16:08:04Z

Mrs. Fannie Young, a former resident of this city, (Zanesville, Ohio) died at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Mitchell, in St. Louis (Missouri) following a protracted illness.
Left to mourn are four sons, Arthur, William, Charles and John of this city and four daughters, Mrs. Naomi Johnson, Columbus (Ohio) Mrs. Daisy Slade, New York city; Mrs Carl Johnson, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Bernice Mitchell, St Louis Mo.
The body will arrive in this city Saturday evening and will be taken to the home of her son. Arthur Young, 1144 Moxahala avenue. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

The Times Recorder
February 23, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Young, well-known former resident of this city who died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Mitchell will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Union Baptist church in this city. Rev. A. M. Thomas will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
The body will arrive in this city Saturday evening and be taken to the home of her son, Arthur Young, 1144 Moxahala avenue.

Feb 24, 1940

SLAVERY IN MASON COUNTY, KENTUCKY - MARRIAGES

BOOK 2 PAGE 243
Lindsay Young & Fannie Montgomery Date: 8-26-1874
Surety: Peter Young

Re: WILLIAM CLAYTON SHIPLEY

AbigailBanksD — 2009-11-10 06:31:18Z

My new email address:

mabanks4@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Abigail Banks Dennison

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

PHILLIP9 — 2009-11-08 04:11:33Z

Jane,
I'm so glad I could help. I have an interest in Elizabeth's family as she descends from a collateral line of my Walker family. Please keep in touch and when you are ready I can fill you in what I have on the Campbells and the Walkers.

Phil

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

jgwheat10_1 — 2009-11-08 02:57:36Z

Phil,

Thank you!! This is what I have been looking for, for a very long time. I am excited beyond words.

Thomas N. GIBBS & Eliza Isabella HARRIS were my gg-grandparents. They married Sep 1841, but the marriage record is in Hancock Co., KY [Hawesville, Hancock Co., KY Abstracts of Marriage Book 1B, page 1], so, a little more work needs to be done to be absolutely sure.

I have been working on the theory that Eliza Isabella was the sister of Alfred W. R. Harris. Alfred is in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY from 1830 through 1880 censuses. His parents were Edward HARRIS, Jr. & Elizabeth CAMPBELL, married 1799 in Mason Co., KY. Thomas & Eliza Isabella are in the 1850 through 1870 Hancock Co., KY Censuses. Thomas d. 1876. Belle d. 1880, apparently before the census was done, but she is in the Mortality Schedule which gives her father's birthplace as Massachusetts. Edward Harris, Jr. was born in Mass.

You have made me very happy. I think my local library has the series CC (Kentucky Papers) available. Thank you so much for your help.

Jane

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

PHILLIP9 — 2009-11-08 00:17:47Z

Jane,
I just realized what I had been reading as Wm in the photocopy is actually Mr so please replace all the Wm's in the transcript with Mr. The record is soooo faded. My apologies for the error.

Phil

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

PHILLIP9 — 2009-11-08 00:10:49Z

Jane,
I have a list of Edward and Elizabeth's children. It is from interview of Henry Campbell from the Draper Manuscripts. Henry was the grandson of John Poage Campbell who was the brother of Elizabeth Campbell. The interview is not dated.

The ink has faded badly and the following is the best transcript I have been able to make:

"Mrs. Elizabeth C. Harris was a sister of John P. Campbell. Her husband died in Louisville (was not his name Edward?). Her son Alfred Harris now lives in Louisville on Jefferson Street below ____ Street. Her daus were
1. Isabella married in Louisville - married Wm Gibbs - now live in Hawesville
2. Margaret not married
3. Nancy married Wm ____ [may be Hill??]
4. Sarah married Wm Thornton - left widow in Hawesville"

Source: Source: Draper Manuscript Collection, series CC (Kentucky Papers), vol. 11:297. FHL film no. 889116

I hope this is of use to you,

Phil

Margaret Ann Griffith

roseav68 — 2009-11-07 14:09:05Z

Margaret Ann Griffith born June 23, 1829 Manson Co., Kentucky & died 1901.She married Rev. Thomas Forrest VanMeter. I am looking to verify if Margaret Ann Griffith's parents were Daniel or Andrew Griffith & Mary Clifton.The marriage for Mary Clifton & Daniel Griffith it is signed Andrew Griffith. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice. Thank you very much, Rose

Re: Info.

roseav68 — 2009-11-07 14:01:08Z

Griffith genealogy in Manson Co., Kentucky. Looking to verify if information is correct that I have. Margaret Ann Griffith {my g,g,g grandmother} born June 23, 1829 Manson Co., Kentucky. Her parents I am looking to see if they were a Daniel or Andrew Griffith & Mary Clifton. The marriage in 1823 in Manson Co., Kentucky, it has Daniel Griffith but it is signed Andrew Griffith. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice.Thanks, Rose

Re: OBIT Pansy Jolley Flannery 1930-2008

DukeClark25 — 2009-11-04 03:26:10Z

Sarah KAY, b. 1765, married Alexander JOLLY, moved to Mason Co., KY, family of five sons and two daughters, names not known. Sarah's brother, Isaac KAY, b. 1778, d. 1858, married Miss WHISNER, don't know where, moved to Mason Co., KY, about 1800, soon after to Brown Co., Ohio.

Could Pansy have been a descendant of Sarah and Alexander?

Anyone know about the KAY/KEY families of Mason Co?

Re: MOSS

cari3132 — 2009-09-11 06:47:09Z

Collins. . . . well, that explains why I could never find Mary Ann in the 1860 census; after your note, I got the IL marriage record for her and Joseph Collins on the IL Archives site, and found her on the 1860 census, but his name was listed as Jonas; son Charles was listed as 'Mass' and a 3-year old Catherine is listed as 'Mass.' But, by 1870, she's listed as Mary A. Moss, head of household, with her son Charles M. Moss and his wife Adaline, still in Camargo, Douglas, IL; Catherine is not with MaryA. and I didn't find Joseph Collins. Then in 1880, she's listed with son John J. Moss and family in Rice twp., Ringgold Co., IA. That was on 29 June 1880, but on 8 June 1880, she was in Hopkins, Nodaway co., MO with her granddaughter, Sarah. Several years ago, I received a phone call from a man in IL, who said he descended from Isaac Moss's brother, Allen, who said that Mary Ann is buried in Muskogee Co., OK, but I've found no record of that yet, and the person did not offer to send any proof of that, so maybe she is, and maybe she's not. Her son John J. and his wife Hannah are buried in Sinnett Cemetery in Pawnee Co., OK. After I was there a few years ago and took photos, someone else took photos and put them on the 'Find A Grave' web site,

I knew that Mary Ann was the daughter of James and Anna (Wheat) Chaney (sometimes found as Cheney), and I have a marriage record for Isaac and Mary Ann 7 Jul 1827 in Lewis Co., KY; John James was born 18 Apr 1828 in Mason or Lewis Co. In "Historical and Biographical Record of Douglas County Illinois" 1900, it says "The original part of the village of Camargo was laid off in November, 1836, by Isaac Moss, Jos. Fowler, surveyor, and was called New Salem. When Moss' addition was made it was called New Albany, after which it received its present name."

I have not been able to pin down the parents of Isaac Moss, but in his will a Meredith Moss left a horse to his 'grandson' Isaac, and I've sort of hung on to that as 'my' Isaac, but don't know that for sure, and have not found Isaac as the son of any of Meredith's sons, so that is still a puzzle. But, have thought that the Meredith who was the bondsman for Margaret when she married Samuel Wheat might be her father and the same as the grandfather who left Isaac a horse. The trail to Lewis and Mason Cos in KY started in Prince William Co., VA, which was taken from Stafford Co., VA. And there, a Sylvester Moss had sons Meredith, Presley, and Triplett. And, I think all of these folks are connected to my John James. Do you think so, too?

As near as I can tell, we did not ever make contact during the time my query had been on the site.

William Marshall and two Thomas Marshall's

msbaldwin4309 — 2009-10-08 20:25:12Z

In Searching for information on William Marshall, I ran across two ancestors in the same family named Thomas. The person who provided the tree is unnamed. However, I question this information based on birth dates and two Thomas siblings.
Welcome, msbaldwin4309 Log OutUpgradeMy AccountHelp
HomeMy AncestrySearchAncestry CommunityLearning ID: I0585
Name: Other Nearby MARSHALL
Sex: M
Birth: WFT Est. 1681-1732 in Record for other documented Marshall's living in Boone Co & Kenton Co.
Death: WFT Est. 1803-1826

Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Married: WFT Est. 1705-1768
Children
Thomas Sr. MARSHALL b: 27 FEB 1759
James W. MARSHALL b: 1803 in Virginia
Robert Sr. MARSHALL b: ABT. 1725 in Fairfax Co., Va. or Prince William Co. Va, or Charles Co., MD
Thomas Sr. MARSHALL b: ABT. 1743 in Va

Re: ASHINg, Dory and McGONIGLE, Margaret

nicholsfarm — 2009-10-09 00:51:26Z

I am also looking for more information on them.

Re: DORY ASHING b. 1796 KY>AR d.1867

nicholsfarm — 2009-10-09 00:45:41Z

I am also looking for more information on Dory. I do think William Ashens/Ashing is his father and Mary is his mother. Thanks for any other info!

Re: DORY ASHING b. 1796 KY>AR d.1867

nicholsfarm — 2009-10-09 18:23:49Z

I have been to the cemetary in Phillips County. It is out in the middle of nowhere and a storm destroyed most of the stones. It is a very scary graveyard and is on a big hill surrounded by woods next to a creek. Some of the gravestones are lost and some never had a stone. I was unable to find anything but they are there.

Re: DORY ASHING b. 1796 KY>AR d.1867

nicholsfarm — 2009-10-09 18:20:44Z

At one time I had made a connection between Dory Ashen and the Staton family. It had to do with Hill Drummond Staton and Hill D Ashen. I also have a letter from an aunt who nursed Ira Ashen Hammond and it contains a story about the family.
It says that was were from Charleston, SC but I think she may have been confused with Charleston, WV which within minutes of the county in Kentucky where William Ashen was born and possibly Dory. If you would like me to type up the story/letter and email it to you I can. Apparently they left Kentucky (then West Virginia) for Phillips Co, Arkansas because the Revolutionary War ruined them.

Re: STEVENSON FAMILY

dobie1gps — 2009-10-12 15:19:20Z

Nancy,

This is Spirit, dobie is my sister. I just now got her back on line.....

Re: STEVENSON FAMILY

dobie1gps — 2009-09-11 18:38:56Z

JOHN SAMUEL WAS NEITHER THE OLDEST OR THE YOUNGEST.
HE HAD NO BROTHER NAMED WILL THAT I HAVE FOUND. I HAVE ALL
THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN.

SPIRIT

Re: GT. GRANDFATHER STEVENSON

dobie1gps — 2009-09-11 18:31:46Z

NANCY,

WILL YUO PLEASE CONTACT ME? I AM STILL @SPIRITGRNY@AOL.COM
FOR A WHILE YET.I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THE INDIAN INFO.
SPIRIT

Re: Masterson Cemetery on Tuckahoe Ridge

ToniEwing44 — 2009-10-25 23:24:31Z

Is the booklet still available at this late date?

Re: EWING

ToniEwing44 — 2009-10-25 16:21:36Z

Hope you're still out there. My Samuel Ewing married Rachel Masterson, 22Jul1801. Would like to share information.

Re: MOSS

barbararichards20 — 2009-09-13 14:14:11Z

Marriage Lewis Co Ky - Book A 83
July 9, 1827 Isaac Moss - Mary Ann Chancy, fa James

Also FEb 20, 1828 - Book A 87
William Moss - Harriet ?Ruspel, fa Samuel

Note: These are abstracted marriages and are known to contain many errors in spelling.

OBIT Linda Mullikin Waugh 1945-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-11 18:12:25Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LINDA WAUGH FROM THE XENIA (OH) DAILY GAZETTE 10/6/09

Linda Mullikin Waugh, age 64 of Bowersville, OH passed away October 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 23, 1945 in Maysville, KY, the daughter of Hanley and Ruth (Merrill) Mullikin. She was preceded in death by her father, Hanley Mullikin and an infant sister, Nina Fay Mullikin. Linda is survived by her husband, James M. Waugh, whom she married December 24, 1978; her mother Ruth Mullikin of Xenia, OH; her sisters, Barbara Maxwell of Ripley, OH and Marlene Mullikin of Xenia; brothers, Wayne (Lorraine) Mullikin of New Vienna, OH and Hanley (Nancy) Mullikin, Jr. of Spring Valley, OH; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. A Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. October 10, 2009 at the McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Her family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. There will be a graveside service at Red Oak Cemetery, Georgetown, OH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton or to American Cancer Society in Linda’s memory.

OBIT James T. "Jay" Collins 1922-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 17:16:31Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES COLLINS FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 10/4/09

James T. "Jay" Collins, age 87, of Kettering, OH passed away October 2, 2009 in Kettering Hospital. Jay was born in Mayslick, KY on July 18, 1922 where he grew up on a farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served in the Signal Corp in Calcutta, India and traveled around the world on a troop ship. On October 4, 1952 he married his wife, Margie Engelkamp. Jay was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and was an electrical engineer and owner of three patents for NCR Corp. He has been a member of St. Charles Parish since 1966 as well as a member of NCR Country Club where he pursued his passion for golf. Jay was also an avid gardener. He was loved dearly by his family and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margie Collins of Kettering; daughters, Peggy (Mark) Gaier of Lincolnshire, IL and Patty (Tim) Ross of Cincinnati, OH; son Jim (Lisa) Collins of Washington Township, OH; grandchildren, Meg, Molly and Melissa Gaier, Amy, Greg and Kelly Ross, Jay and Elisabeth Collins; sister Anelle Weber; brothers, Gene, Jack and Paul Collins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. October 6, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, OH. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until time of Mass. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Arrangements in care of the Meyer-Boehmer & Reis Funeral Home.

Re: STEVENSON FAMILY

NancyCraig72 — 2009-09-12 15:44:19Z

John Samuel was my Gt grandfather and lived with me until he died. His brother was named Ben, Possible William Benjamin , but he talked about his brother Ben going to Texas but never heard from him again, this was when he was about 16 and came to Indiana with his brother, when his mother & father died the children were farmed out to neighbours or who ever would take them, when he turned 16 and decided to leave KY. he looked for his sibblings but only found Ben. The two of them left KY toghther. Only My gt grandfather stayed in IN. He worked in the stone quary in St. Paul, IN. where he lost an eye. He told me this himself. I do have pictures of him if you would like a copy, you will see a stronge Indian influence....Nancy

Re: venturino??

venturino007 — 2009-10-18 20:32:49Z

I know this has to be my husband's family. His grandfather's name was Nick (married Mattie Lee Bates)and I remember meeting his great-aunt Vickie, I believe there was an Uncle Dom, as well, although we never met. Grandpa used to tell stories about coming to America on the boat and of being a cobbler in his younger days in West Virginia. The family is originally from Policastro, Italy. Thank you so much for this, it's great info to have!

Re: MCCANE, SANKS, TENNIS

venturino007 — 2009-10-18 20:20:38Z

Lora, It's been a while since we "spoke"! I recently met a man by the name of Greg McCane who lives in Brooksville, Florida. He's in his late thirties to early forties and is originally from Michigan. I wondered if he may be a long lost relataive of ours. His father's name is, Rexford Madden McCane, he's 72 years old,and he's originally from Maysville, Ky. I thought this too much of a coincidence not look into. Any info you have would be great.
Did you ever get any further with your original research?

Re: MOSS

gwk404 — 2009-09-11 17:12:11Z

It used to be a bit easier to get personal e-mail addresses. I guess spammers start spamming. I hate to put in address simply so I'll try this.

gwk404 - substitute only the first '4' with 'napp' and add @earthlink.net to the end.

Cousin,
Geoffrey

Re: MOSS

gwk404 — 2009-09-11 07:39:38Z

I haven't done much on the Moss's. I have been able to access on-line the Mason Co. early marriages but haven't been able find the Lewis Co. so don't have have the marriage record for Mary Ann Chaney & Isaac Moss.

Isaac Morse (sic) is next to James Chanley in the 1830 census of Vermilion Co., IL on page 114a. On page 106a, there is a Matheson Moss and on page 108a there is a James Moss. Isaac Moss & James Cheney acquired a land patent in Vermilion Co., IL in 1831. James Cheney acquired additional land patents in Coles Co., IL.

Since this is Mason Co. board, I am still trying to figure out the relationship also of the Drakes and Wheats, the Chaneys and Ricketts, and Edward Chaney & James Chaney.

It seems like somebody a few years ago was also asking about Mary Ann Chaney. There are 5-7 descendants from James & Ann Wheat - mostly from sons Samuel and James H.

Nice to meet you, cousin.

Re: Emancipation of "Henry" by George S. Savage

rra45511 — 2009-10-27 22:44:27Z

Also wanted to comment that Cyrus Savage was emancipated in Bracken County in 1836. From my research, I believe that Cyrus and William Savage were related o each other due to their living next door to each other and each other's family members up to the 1930 census'. I would love to know if Henry was also related to this family as both Cyrus and William had Henrys named in their descendants.

Re: Emancipation of "Henry" by George S. Savage

rra45511 — 2009-10-27 12:52:33Z

This is really interesting. I have the record of Emancipation of William Savage in Bracken County, 1850. Bracken is next to Mason. From the census records of that time, I know William to be my gg grandfather. I wonder if there's any connection between Henry and William since I don't really know where the Savage surname comes from.

Re: Col. Leonidas K. Metcalfe, U.S. Army 1861-1863

canucktheduck — 2009-10-12 08:01:29Z

I have in my possession an inscribed 1851 Navy Colt Revolver presented to Col.Leonidas Metcalfe from the 7TH Kentucky Cavalry that dates Sept.17 1862. Along with the revolver I have several peices of "photo copied" pages of info relating to him and his exploits during the war. The date of Sept,17 1862 which is inscribed on the revolver is interesting because it is the date of the battle of Antietam. Col.Metcalfe and the 7th cavalry were no where near when this battle took place, so why was the revolver inscibed to him at this time? And what is stranger is why the 7th kentucky Cavalry presented Col.Metcalfe a revolver when he resigned from the 7th in disgust over his troops deserting him on the battlefield of Big Hill?

Marriage Record

sandysbenfield — 2009-09-22 15:44:03Z

Is anyone available to lookup a marriage record for me. The names are Espy Franklin "Ed" Benfield b.9/30/1888 and
Etta Porter b. 12/25/1883. Ed was from NC and Etta was from Maysville, KY. I need the marriage date. Thank you so much for the info.

Re: DORY ASHING b. 1796 KY>AR d.1867

gbruton_1 — 2009-10-09 17:16:12Z

I don't have any information regarding
Dory Ashing's ancestors, but I do have information about his descendants. Someone has told me that there is a possibility that William Ashing was his father and Mary (Unknown) was his mother.
Thank you for any information and proof that would connect William Ashing to Dory Ashing.
Thank you for replying to my posting.
Fay Bruton
toodlebug2@webtv.net

Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

jgwheat10_1 — 2009-10-02 16:24:58Z

Edward HARRIS, Jr. & Elizabeth CAMPBELL married in Mason Co., KY on Jun 7, 1799 (per Mason Co. marriage records). I am trying to find the names of their children.

Edward, Jr was b. 19 May 1768, Newburyport, Essex Co., MA. He died ca 1825, probably in Mason Co., KY. I do not have birth or death information for Elizabeth.

Edward, Jun. is Head of Household in 1810 with the following family:

3 males 0-9 (b.1801-1810)
1 male 26-44 (b.1766-1784)
2 females 0-9
1 female 16-25 (b. 1785-1794)
1 female 26-44

A presumtion could be made that the oldest male and female are Ed, Jr. & Elizabeth. Except for the female 16-25, the others could be their children, although some could belong to the female 16-25. There are many scenarios for this family group.

Edward, Junior is HoH in 1820 with the following family:

1 male 10-16 (b.1805-1810)
1 male 45&up (on or before 1775)
2 females 0-9 (b.1811-1820)
2 females 10-15
1 female 16-25 (b. 1795-1804)
1 female 45&up

Again, many scenarios for who these family members are. Two of the 0-9 males from 1810 are not in the 1820 census. One is possibly with his grandfather, Edward, Sr. Two females have been born between 1810 & 1820.

Edward HARRIS, Jr. is named as deceased in his father's Will. The Will of Edward HARRIS, Sr. is in Mason Co., KY Will Book 'F', pages 256-259; dated 8 Apr 1824; recorded 9 May 1825. I have only seen a transcript of it. Those named were: Wife - Margret; Sons - John ,dec, heirs of; Edward Jr. dec, heirs of; Daus - Nancy GREELY; Elizabeth WILSON; Sally BALDWIN; Abigail JOHNSTON, dec, heirs of; Son in law - Rev. Allen GREELY; Grandson - Edward A. HARRIS; Relationship not given - Ezra LUNT; David CALL.

I did not find a Will for Edward HARRIS, Jr. only a record of 'Sale' (WB 'F'; pgs 293-295; dated 4 Dec 1824; recorded 9 May 1825). Again, I have only seen a transcript.

I know of one son that lived to adulthood, married and had children. He was Alfred W R, b. abt 1803. He would have been one of the 3 males age 0-9 in 1810. A W R married Mary J. D. JOHNSTON in 1826 (not sure where). He is found in the 1830 - 1880 Censuses of Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

Does anyone know who the family members were living in the HH of Edward HARRIS, Jr. in the 1810 &/or 1820 Mason Co., KY Censuses?

Thanks for looking,

Jane

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

jgwheat10_1 — 2009-10-03 16:11:40Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to look up these details for me. I'm going to try and respond to your three posts within this one.

In a publication written by Edward HARRIS, Sr's great-grandson, William Preston JOHNSTON, it is stated that the ancestors of Edward HARRIS, Sr. were "evidently stiff-necked Puritans" [p.14]. "His family was one that had braved the wilderness to escape the religious persecution of the mother country, and were not only Presbyterian and Dissenters in church, but actually, if not avowedly, republicans in sentiment." [p.25]. Source: 'Edward Harris and His Ancestors 1634-1820' by William Preston Johnston; 1899, Louisville, Kentucky, Press of John D. Morton & Company. Based on that I would say their denomination was Presbyterian but I am not familiar with the churches in Mason Co. in that era. Wm Preston JOHNSTON was the son of Gen. Albert Sidney JOHNSTON. Gen. A. S. JOHNSTON was the son of Dr. John JOHNSTON & Abigail HARRIS. Abigail HARRIS was the daughter of Edward HARRIS, Sr. and the sister of Edward HARRIS, Jr. Gen. Albert S. JOHNSTON died 1862 in the Battle of Shiloh while in command of the Confederate Army.

The Worldconnect page that you referenced is that of Edward HARRIS, Sr. & Abigail ATKINS. A close look at the children listed there in comparison to the Mason Co. Marriages and Edward, Sr's Will shows this to be his family.

Regarding Mrs. Margaret HARRIS in the 1830 Census, I believe that is Edward, Sr's widow. His third wife and not the mother of any of his children. The only child of Edward, Jr. that I know of, Alfred W. R., is in Louisville, KY in 1830; however, if you are using Ancestry.com for Census information, you will find him (as well as 4 other Harrises) in Hopkins Co, Louisville Twp. This is an error on the part of Ancestry.com and they do not seem inclined to correct it. A look at the census page clearly shows it as 'City of Louisville'. Also, the 1830 Jefferson Co., KY Census in book form lists A. W. R. HARRIS there.

Regarding the grandson, Edward A., I do not know who his father was. My best guess is that he was Edward, Jr's son because Edward, Sr's other son, John, apparently "married a Miss TITCOMB, of Philadelphia, and was a merchant there." I suspect Edward A. is the male 10-15 in the HH of Edward, Sr. in 1820 Mason Co.

Thanks again for your help.

Jane

Re: Emancipation of "Henry" by George S. Savage

tprimos — 2009-10-27 02:33:00Z

Wow, where and how did you find this? Family oral history tells the story of Elvira Savage and John Houstin being on a Savage plantation, I'm guessing in Northern KY since they were married in OH.

I'm just not sure where to find these kind of records.

Re: Venturino

greco12_1 — 2009-11-03 20:51:39Z

Fran was my step-mother she has passed and I think most of the rest of the family like in Fla.

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

khines14 — 2009-10-03 17:14:01Z

I pulled out a book that was given to me a few years ago:
"Kentucky Pioneers and Their Descendants" By: Ila Earle Fowler - For the Kentucky Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars

On page 169
Minister's Bonds
Mason Co. KY Court Records
March Court, 1802
Robert Wilson, Presbyterian Minister. Thomas Marshall jr., surety. John Campbell and Edward Harris, Elders.

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

khines14 — 2009-10-02 19:19:54Z

Both Edward Harris men bought land in Washington in 1794 -
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/deed1.htm
192 - 28 Mar 1794 Joseph Wells and Susannah his wife of Mson co AND John Johnson (Johnston) of Mason co Tr: Sale of lot in Washington #121, 22, 23, Mason co Desc: By John Smart land Wt: Joseph Ritter, Sr., Joseph Ritter, Reuben Uttler, Peter Davis, Edward Harris, and Edward Harris, Jr. Clerk: Thomas Marshall, Jr.

Edward Harris Jr wrote a note in 1821 to support a marriage for Ann Elvia Campbell and then a Jemima Harris recieved a bond to marry Samuel Davis on 29 April 1825, but Edward was not the bondsman. Since Jemima isn't named in Edward Sr's will, perhaps she was a daughter of Edward Jr.
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/bk3bride.html

William A. Harris recieved a bond to marry Eleanor Wood on 16 April 1833. Bondsman: John Shackleford
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/bk4groom.html

I note that you have Alfred Harris as a grandson of Edward Sr and a son of Edward Jr. Who does the "Grandson - Edward A. HARRIS" mentioned in Edward Sr's will belong to?

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

khines14 — 2009-10-02 19:01:36Z

Mrs Margaret Harris is living alone in the 1830 census for the Washington area of Mason Co., KY and she is "of eighty and under ninety." I have to believe that some of her family was living nearby, but I'm not seeing them in that census line up.

On the 1840 census in Maysville Ward 3, Mason, Kentucky there is Bartley(20-30), Richard(20-30), and Thomas C. Harris(20-30) households.

There is am 1854 Mason Co., KY death record for Louisa Martha Harris, dau. of Joseph & Roseanna Harris. She was two and died of croup on Dec 23, 1854 in Germantown.

Do you happen to know what religion this Harris line was?

Re: Children of Edward Harris, Jr & Elizabeth Campbell, ca. 1800

khines14 — 2009-10-02 18:40:36Z

This doesn't completely answer the question, but take a look at the Tax Lists online at:
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/tax.html

Edward Harris is listed in 1793 and James, R.B., and Robert E. are listed in 1879. Maybe grandsons?

There are seven Harris marriages listed on:
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/bk1bride.html
Including Edward Sr and Jr. Also some Harris men served as bondsmen for other marriages.

There are more Harris marriages in the 2nd file:
http://kykinfolk.com/mason/bk2groom.html
Including this note: "This may certify that I the subscriber give my consent to James Baldwin of this town marry my daughter Sally Harris. Signed: Edward Harris Washington Ky." 11 December 1810

On Worldconnect there is this entry:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...