I am trying to establish a link with my NJ > OH > IL.. HUSTON branch and one of VA > KY. Both connect with surname BATSON through 1807 marriage of Mary BATSON and James HUSTON in Ross Co, OH .

The Mordecai BATSON family of Hampshire Co, VA moved to Bourbon Co KY in 1782 . The family divided, (Mordecai, and sons Robert & Jonathan) going to Sullivan/Knox Co IN by 1820 and (probable children of Mordecai, William & Mary) to Ross Co, OH in 1807 and then Edwards/Wayne Co, IL in 1817.

John/James HUSTON family of VA also in Bourbon Co, KY as of 1783. (If they are connected to James HUSTON who married Mary BATSON is unknown).

(Probable daughter of Mordecai BATSON), Mary BATSON went to Ross Co, OH and married James HUSTON in 1807, in 1817 they moved to Edwards Co, IL. Brother of Mary, William BATSON living in Edwards/Wayne Co, IL in 1818 or before. (If William moved with Mary in 1807 to OH is uncertain, publications place William BATSON arriving to Edwards/Wayne Co,IL from OH and also KY depending on the article).

1780'S TO 1810 Connected surnames in Bourbon Co, KY are BATSON, HUSTON, DRUMMOND and MARNEY

Any and all help appreciated!

Connie