Currens - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Frederick or Irene Currens

pcurrens135 — 2009-10-10 16:14:34Z

Hi Sheila:

What do you know about this side of the family? It's a darn hard one to figure.

Lead of parents of James Currens, early Kentucky settler

JCCurrens — 2009-05-01 02:56:37Z

Can anyone verify the following abstract of an estate settlement for William Currens? Source: Frederick County, Maryland, Equity Court Abstracts- Liber JS-11 located at the Maryland State Archives- MSA T2936, Loc 2-70-10-11

entry or page 516-524- Currens, Kennedy, Reed, Tanner, Woods, Hemphill, Aug 1832.

William Currens Sr of Toms' Creek Hundred, d/ 1795 (Will 13 Feb, 1973, 7 Aug, 1795)
(list of heirs) s/ William Currens Jr. died
s/ Mathew Currens
s/ John Currens, dec'd
s/ James Currens - KY
d/ Mary Kennedy, dec'd
d/ Elizabeth Reed
d/ Rachel Tanner
s/ George Currens

I am seeking supporing information for the James Currens connection between Maryland and Kentucky. The name, place (listed as KY) and dates are a perfect match. Also, who was William Currens' wife? Was it Elizabeth Smith?? Anything about their geneologies would be greatly appreciated.

Reply to RB: re James Currens, early Kentucky settler

JCCurrens — 2008-04-19 22:09:30Z

Hello Robert B.,
I hope this information is of some help. Unfortunately I have not researched outside of my direct ancestry. After you trace your grandfathers ancestors. You can find more information about Margret McCoun on the Robert Breckinridge McAfee geneology website.

Does anyone have any leads on who James Currens' (1760-1852) ancestors were?

Spouse: James Currens
Birth: 1760, Maryland
Death: 8 Mar 1852, Salvisa, Mercer Co. KY
Burial: Salvisa, Mercer Co. KY
1st Mar: Sarah McAfee b: Abt.1770 m: Nov. 29, 1791 Mercer Co, KY Father: Robert McAfee Mother: Anne McCoun
Children: William
Anne

2nd Mar: Margaret(Peggy) McCoun, 24 Mar 1797, Woodford Co, KY

Children:Sally (1799- )
James S. (1804-1869)
Robert S. (1805-)
Elizabeth (1820-)
Harrison (1814 -

(3) 1.6.1 Sally Currens
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Birth: 1799

Spouse: Henry Nevins
Marr: 10 Apr 1816, Mercer Co, Ky

(3) 1.6.2 James S. Currens
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Birth: 1804
Death: 2 Aug 1869

Nickname "Sparks"?

Spouse: Elizabeth Lickliter
Birth: 4 Jan 1810, Tennessee
Death: 8 Jul 1872, Grant Co IN
Burial: Ballinger Cementary, Grant Col IN
Father: David Lickliter
Marr: 15 May 1822, Mercer Co, Ky

(3) 1.6.3 Robert S. Currens
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Birth: 1805

Spouse: Catherine Armstrong

(3) 1.6.4 Elizabeth Currens
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Birth: 1820

(3) 1.6.5a Harrison Currens*
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Birth: 12 Dec 1814, Mercer Co, Ky
Death: Mercer Co, Ky

Re: James Currens, early Kentucky settler

bcurrens5337 — 2008-04-19 13:23:08Z

Hello!

I am a descendent of this particular clan. My grandfather was Robert Benjamin Currens was born near Harrodsburg Ky. 0n Feb 29th. 1896 (leap Year). He
married Norine Smithers Blake in Cincinnati, Ohio and had three sons. Raymond,Alvin and Donald. I am son of Donald, Robert B. Currens II.

I'm always interested in the family history, please reply so we can perhaps arrange a phone meeting to discuss our heritage.

Best Regards,

Robert B. Currens II

Re: Currens of Mercer Co. KY

grtrek — 2007-07-13 17:42:20Z

I am searching for information on Ona Curran from Kentucky.

Jim

Re: Frederick or Irene Currens - England

2006-08-27 21:50:09Z

I am Irene Bracley. If you are Pat Bamford please send E mail

Re: James Currens, early Kentucky settler

2006-02-09 03:17:18Z

Christine,
Gene Nowak is correct. James Currens (1760?-1852 )married twice. Sarah (Sally) MacAfee on Nov. 29, 1791. Their children were William and Anne. Later he married Margaret McCoun, Sarahs' cousin. Their children were Sally, James S., Robert, Harrison, and Elizabeth.
I gathered most of my information from origional sources but a significant % was provided by Gene Nowak and Jane Norman

Re: Frank Currens

2006-02-09 03:16:39Z

Thanks for the update on Frank Currens. The tree you referenced was updated in 9 Oct 2004. In that post you will find that the mother of James S. Currens was Margaret McCoun. If you click on my name in this posting you will be given a list of my postings. All the McCoun postings were efforts to establish the mother of James Currens children.

Re: Frank Currens

mellowwine — 2006-02-09 03:15:53Z

I came across your posting of Feb. 11, 2004 and was so happy to find my great-grandfather, Frank Currens, son of Robert C. Currens & Lydia Jessup in your family tree you posted! I will add the info you provided to my family tree. My records show Frank Currens was born September 9, 1865 in Howard Co. IN. He married Edith Winifred Look on June 22, 1892, location unknown. They had 3 children: Marie Winifred Currens, born Sept. 1, 1896 in Harvey, Cook Co., IL; Ruth Esther Currens (my grandmother) born Oct. 5, 1900; Forrest Hiram Currens, born Nov. 25, 1908. Frank Currens died August 17, 1913 in Sidney, MT.

Robert Clifford Currens (1877-1957) - IL

PizzaPatty — 2005-12-31 21:57:50Z

Looking for information on Robert Clifford Currens, born 21 May 1877 (son of Charles Clifford Currens) and died 23 July 1957. Married Bess Louise Decamp on or about 8 July 1903. Last known living in Oak Park, IL in 1955.

James S. Currens - KY

2005-07-31 13:26:01Z

The 1810 census for Mercer co, KY lists the following families:

Leister Jesse 2-0-0-1-0 0-1-0-1-0 320
Licester John 0-0-0-1-0 1-2-1-1-0 319
Licester Peter 2-2-0-0-1 1-3-2-0-1 318
Lister Elias 2-0-0-1-0 3-0-0-1-0 318

James S. Currens married Elizabeth Lickester May 16, 1822 in Mercer Co, KY. The last name is what the writer tranlated it to. Which I assume is probably one of the above families. What spelling of the surname did most of them they finally agree on?

The bondsman was David Liechlyter according to Marriage bonds and Consents 1811-1830 of Mercer Co, Ky compiled by Alma Ray Sanderson and Rebecca Wilson Conover. The same publication has numerous references to David Lyyster, Lyster, Lester and Lister which would lead me to believe that her maiden name would more properly be spelt Lyster, Lister or Lester. Any thoughts anyone?

Lyster, Peter born May 31, 1761 died Jan 5, 1830 married in 1784
(Source Mud Meeting House Cemetery listing on line.)

Is he the same as Peter Licester listed in the 1810 census?

Gene

Re: James Currens - Mercer County, Kentucky Will Records

2005-03-17 02:47:57Z

Mercer County, Kentucky Will Records Will Book 7 1818-1824 Will Book 8 1825-1826
Mercer County, Kentucky Book 8 1825-1826

Name: Sarah Anderson
Appraisement of, Adm.: Harrison Anderson Apprs.: James Currens, William Megee, and John J. Allin Aug. 24, 1824
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This might be how James Currens named his one son "Harrison Currens"

Re: Currens & Lay

2004-11-23 04:40:39Z

hi...i read your post about the Currens'
what caught my eye was the fact that you
are a Lay and my grandfather was
a Lay and my grandmothers maiden name
is Currens....funny huh?
they are from Harrodsburg Ky
if you want to swap info maybe we
are linked somehow.....
jeri

Seeking info on Dr. Charles Currens of Bryan College 1930s-40s

2004-11-23 04:40:11Z

Sorry to barge in on your conversation, but I am looking for information on a Dr. Charles Currens who taught Bible at Bryan College during the 1930s and 1940s.

Re: Robert Currens b. 1896

2004-11-23 04:39:06Z

I pretty sure I have your Robert b.1896 in my records , contact me later and I'll send more.
Busy right now (4year old twins running me ragged)
LAD

Re: Currens of Mercer Co. KY

2004-11-23 04:38:35Z

Re: Mercer County, My brother Rob B. Currens II might be able to find that information from an old family tree book that our father has.. I currently live in Southern California so I do not have the ease of access as Rob does.. I do know that the Currens Family Tree book goes way past our Grandfather.. (Robert B. Currens I born 1896)

Re: Currens of Mercer Co. KY?

2004-11-23 04:38:07Z

I'm interested in your Mercer County , Ky Currens connection do you go back further than your grandfather please respond
LAD

Re: Currens

2004-11-23 04:37:34Z

Jeri,

I have heard tell of all these names through family lore. My
Grandfather was Robert B. Currens the first ( I'm the second )
and was born on leap year 1896. His brothers and sisters were Charlie, Pal, Commie, and Mabel. I also remember visiting Carlie Gilbert as a child in Richmond Indiana.

I have also traced a Craig Currens from Denver Co. whose roots run from Harrodsburg. The story goes that at one time,
the Currens family owned a lot of property in and around there.
But the offspring squandered it thriugh in fighting etc.

Feel free to give me a call some time and I let you know anything I can recollect from our family.

Rob Currens
513 651 5375 w
513 533 1344 h

Re: Currens of Harrodsburg, KY

2004-11-23 04:36:47Z

i am related to the Currens of Harrodsburg Ky and
Ohio as well....
my great grandfather is Howard Luther Currens
and his and Lena
my grand mother their child was Hallie May Currens
and her brothers William Currens and twins Clarence
Delbert <who died young> and Charlie Gilbert.
if you would like to trade information
i do have birthdays and death info and
more relatives
i am sure we are related somehow.........
thank you
jeri

Re: Currens of Harrodsburg, KY & Cincinatti, OH

2004-11-23 04:35:41Z

If this helps you at all, I am a descendent of the central kentucky clan based around Harrodsburg. I'm actually
Robert Benjamin Currens II, my grandfather was born in 1896
near Shakertown and came to Cincinnati, Ohio around 1918
and lived there until he was 82 years old. Several of his brothers follwed suit and moved to Cincy as well. They were
Commie, Alvin( pal), and Charles, he also had a sister Mabel
who lved and died in Cincinnati as well.

Give me a call at 513-651-5375 during business hours if you'd like to find out more

Sincerely ,

Robert B. Currens II

Currens/Current Family Name

2004-11-23 01:39:46Z

Hello Cousin-
While I cannot say as an established fact, it does seem to me only reasonable that Current and Currens would be variations of the root or original name which is Curran. The name is Irish. The variations of which I am certain include: Curran; Currans; Currens; Curren; Currence; and it would appear now that Current is also a derivation. Have you tried entering Current in the Codex to see what alternates you find? My last name is Dunlap and their are two very common ways it is spelled, the Original Scottish way--with an "o"--and another equally Scottish manner--with an "a." However, Delap (you have read that correctly) is also a variation found for the Dunlop/Dunlap name per codex and by history.

Good luck in your research.

Bruce Dunlap

Currens of Adams Co. PA

2004-11-23 01:29:35Z

Does anyone know anything about the Currens in Adams County, Pa? Like William Currens and Sarah Kent. My Granmother's parents.

Robert

Re: Currens of Harrodsburg, KY

2004-11-23 01:27:46Z

hello.
i am related to the Currens' of Harrodsburg Ky. also.
here is my line
me
my mother <living>
hallie currens
luther howard currens
clark currens
david tilford currens
harrison currens
james currens
want to share information....
i also have alot of information on the shackelfords....
looking forward to hearing from you

Re: James Currens, early Kentucky settler

2004-11-23 01:27:08Z

Re: James Currens, early Kentucky settler

2004-11-23 01:24:42Z

are you decended from this james ? if so please contact me
LAD

Re: James Currens - date correction

2004-11-23 01:24:13Z

I made an error in my earlier post. James Currens of Mercer Co. died in 1852.
Jim Currens, Lexington

James Currens, early Kentucky settler

2004-11-23 01:23:40Z

Hello all descendents of the Currens family of Harrodsburg Kentucky. I am seeking information on James Currens, who came to Kentucky from some where in Maryland, and settled at Salvisa Ky, near Harrodsburg, around 1790. He was born about 1760, married Sarah McAfee, daughter of Robert McAfee, in 1791, and died in 1850. My ancestors are their son Harrison (m.Ann Alsop), his son David T. (m. Melinda Shackelford), his son Lewis H. (m. Prince Egbert), his son Guy (m. Ethel Crowder), and his son, my father, Maurice Guy Currens (m. Joyce Olson).
Bruce Dunlap, who has posted previous inquiries, is my first cousin through Mary Ethel Currens Dunlap, daughter of Guy and Ethel.
Thanks for your kind attention to this post.

Currens of Kentucky 1775 -->

2004-11-23 01:38:10Z

You probably know this better than I, but it may help to search also under Curran and Currans. My mother is a Currens. She is from Central Kentucky. Her mother was a Crowder. My Currens family dates back (roughly!) to about 1775 in Kentucky, especially the Mercer County area. However, I am not the Currens genealogist for my particular ilk and don't know a great deal about them other than names and some dates.
Sorry if I have wasted your time.
Bruce Dunlap
South Carolina

Frederick or Irene Currens - England

2004-11-23 01:37:00Z

Lokking for informamation regarding the family history of Frederick Currens married to Irene Bracley in England during the war. They had 3 children, Peter Sheila and Geoffery. I would like to find the family history of the Bracley side of the family. Can anyone help

Re: Currens of PA

JCurrens8011 — 2004-11-23 01:31:59Z

Hi Just saw your message on Pa genealogy board.
Isaac William Currens married Sarah Catherine Kint who are my Grandparents.
Their children are Mary,John,Joseph,my dad,and Rosie.Rosie married James Kint.I have other info if interested.
Thanks.
P-S
I william and Sarah are buried at Flohr`s cemetery at McKnightstown Pa.

Re: Frederick or Irene Currens

ale_jase — 2002-11-21 20:12:12Z

I am the granddaughter of Frederick & Irene Currens. My mother is Sheila Engel (nee Currens).

Please email me and I can let you know what I have found out about our history.

Thank you.

Joseph Addason Currens b. 1838

currensk — 2004-11-23 01:22:13Z

My ggrandfather, Joseph Walter Currens, came to Dallas,
TX. with his family in 1901. He was born in Burnside, Illinois
5/7/1875. I think the family moved from the Colchester, Illinois area or at least there were a number of relatives who resided there. His father was Joseph Addason Currens, my
gggrandfather, who was a general merchandise store owner in that area. Joseph A. Currens was born in 1838 and was originally from the Gettysburg, PA. area. He was married to Sarah Margaret (Stark) Currens, born in Missouri (1842).
Any help on Joseph A. and his family would be greatly appreciated!

Re: William and Sarah Currens

robcorden — 2004-11-23 01:36:08Z

Jay: William and Sarah's daughter Ida, born November 1880, is my mother's mother. My grandmother. So, I guess William and Sarah would be my GrGrandparents! And yes, I would love more information. You can email me at robcorden@attbi.com.
Funny you should mention Flohr's Cemetery. My GrGrGrandfather, Daniel Kuhn, married Mary Matilda Flohr. Ida married into the Kuhn Family. I think they are buried there as well.

Robert Denning

Currens/Current connection

MarilynRuth51 — 2004-11-23 01:38:40Z

I have reason to believe the Current and Currens name are connected, at least in Ontario Canada during early to mid 1850's. Anyone else find that to be a possibility?