Ancestors of Florence Catherine Barton

1. Florence Catherine Barton, daughter of Everett Barton and Georgia Edna Huddleston, was born on 3 Nov 1900 in Americus, Missouri,^¹ died on 28 Oct 1973 in Louisiana, Missouri^{¹^,2} at age 72, and was buried in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^¹

General Notes: Recollection of sayings of the parents of Martha Geraldine Wells and Margaret Wells and (88-0004) "If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again. If you can't say something nice about someone don't say anything. Don't judge a book by its cover. If you take it--you eat it. You can take a hourse to water but you can't make him drink. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Don't cry over spilt milk. One bad apple spoils the barrel. Wah'ts done, is done. As a twig is bent so grows the tree. Don't talk with your mouth full. Don't speak 'til you're spoken to. Idle hands are the devil's workshop. Roads to hell are paved with good intentions. Monkey see, monkey do. Children are to be seen and not heard. The only dumb question is the question you don't ask. The Lord helps those who help themselves. Good things come in small packages. Time waits for no man. Has the cat got your tongue? Raining cats and dogs. Grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. A fool and his money are soon parted. A watched pot never boils. Mouth's dry enough to spit cotton. Don't get your feathers ruffled. Don't "sass" your elders. The old gray mare ain't what she used to be. Spare the rod, spoil the child. Sticks and stones may break my bones but dirty names will never harm me. Make hay while the sun shines. Save it for a rainy day. Whistle while you work. If you cross your eyes the'll stay that way. If you make a face it will freeze that way. If you want to be alittle lady you sit with your legs crossed and your skirt over your knees. Don't use a toothpick in public. You don't scratch in public. You don't comb your hair in public. If your right hand itched -- company coming. If your left hand itched -- going to get money. Drop spoon, fork or knife -- company coming (child, woman, or man) A disappointment may be a bitter pill but you swallow it anyway. Swallow your pride. Experience is a hard teacher. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. A little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Education is something no one can take away from you. He doesn't have enough sense to come in out fo the rain. They fight like cats and dogs. We'll be there 'til the cows come home. We'll get ther if the creek don't rise. Went to bed with the chickens. Drunk as a skunk. Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine. Red sky at morning sailors take warning- Red sky at night, sailors delight. If the shoe fits, wear it. Your bark is worse than your bite. Pride goes before a fall. They are both tarred with the same brush. It's like the pot calling the kettle black. He who laughs last, laughs best. Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. It smells to high heaven. It'll be a cold day in July. When hell freezes over. Cut off his nose to spite his face. Rob Peter to pay Paul. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Familiarity breeds contempt. Out of sight, out of mind. Dead men tell no tales. Its just sour grapes. Bad news travels fast. Politics makes strange bed fellows. Birds of a feather flock together. You can't ell a book by its cover. Its a horse of another color. Feed a fever and starve a cold (or vice versus). A diller, a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar. He's not dry behind the ears yet. Still wet behind the ears. If in doubt, don't. Let your conscience be your guide. He who hesitates is lost. Don't play with fire. Too many coolks spoil the broth. From rags to riches. There'll be the piper to pay. Don't cross your bridge 'till you come to it. Don't burn your bridges behind you. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Your always the last to know. Button up your overcoat. Between you, me and the gatepost. He who dances must pay the piper. Sugar catches more flies than vinegar. Let a smile be your umbrella. Son't wear your heart on your sleeve. Every cloud has a silver lining. A couple three. Don't eat like a pig. No snese in locking the barn door after the horse is gone. Feeling his oats. Penny wise, pound foolish. More than you can shake a stick at. Consider the source. You can't be a winner all the time. Straighten up and fly right. It takes two to make an argument. The means don't justify the end. Virtue is its own reward. It really "rang a bell". Sharp as a tack, shiny as a dollar Last one in is a rotten egg. Bad penny always comes home. Birds always come home to roost. Take the last "piece" and you'll be an old maid. Don't do anything you wouldn't want shouted from the public square. Don't run it in the ground. Still water runs deep. Don't toot your own horn. Get on your soap box. Bee in her bonnet. Ants in her pants. Honesty is the best policy. Penny saved is a penny earned. Granddad Wells: More ____ than a cat has fleas. He would say about foods, "if its too hard you soften it with butter, if its too soft, you hardent it with butter. Grandmother Barton: I don't know, I don't care- the object in question stayed there 'til you did know or care!
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SERVICES FOR FLORENCE C. BARTON IN MONTGOMERY CITY

Florence Catherine Barton was born November 3. 1900 at Americus, Montgome
ry County, Mo., the daughter of Everett and
Georgia Huddleston Barton.

She was married to Friend Wells, Jr. at Montgomery City on December 26, 1923.

Mrs. Wells died at Pike County Memorial Hospital Sunday morning, October 28.

Survivors are her husband, Friend Wells, Jr., Louisiana, Mo., Mrs. George R. (Martha Geraldine) Coraor, Wilmington Del.; Mrs. Robert P. (Mary Frances) Smock, Springfield, Ill.; Friend Barton Wells, Sunnydale, Calif.; Mrs. Ruel (Margaret Catherine) Becker, Jacksonville, Ill.; and Joseph Wells, Cedar Rapids, Ia. There are also ten grandchildren and one great grandson.

Mrs. Wells was a graduate of Stevens College, Columbia, Mo., and also graduated from the Battle Creek Sanatorium, School of Dietetics, Battle Creek, Mich.

Mrs. Wells for many years was active in the scouting movement having organized from its very beginning a Girl Scout Troop in Carrollton, Ill. and continued her work in Scouting at Jacksonville, Ill.

She succeeded in being able to see each of her two sons receive the Eagle Scot Award, and each of her three daughters receive the Curved Bar Award.

Anyone caring to give a memorial offering, it was Mrs. Wells' wish to make the offering to either the local Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts or to the Nurses' Training Fund through the Pike County Memorial Hospital.

Interment was at Montgomery City Cemetery October 30 at 2:30 p.m.
[obit from Ed Bartolacci gedcom transfer]
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Research Notes: Tombstone reads "WELLS, Friend Wells, Jr., Nov. 12, 1900, Sept 3, 1978, Catherine Barton his wife, Nov. 3, 1900, Oct. 28, 1973" photographed by Martha G. Wells Coraor (their daughter) at the Montgomery City Cemetery, Mo.

Florence married Friend Wells, son of Friend Wells and Mary Frances (Fannie) Hammett, on 23 Dec 1923 in Marshall, Missouri.¹ Friend was born on 12 Nov 1900 in Prices Branch, MO. , Belleflower, MO.,^{¹^,5} died on 3 Sep 1978 in Louisiana, Missouri^⁵ at age 77, and was buried on 6 Sep 1978 in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^⁵

Second Generation

2. Everett Barton, son of Joseph Barton and Adaline Eby Reiff, was born on 2 Nov 1868 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{⁷^,8^,9} died on 2 Jul 1955 in Audrain Hospital, Mexico, Missouri^{⁸^,9} at age 86, and was buried in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^³ The cause of his death was myocardial infarction from coronary arteriosclerosis.⁹

General Notes: Everett Barton participated in the Gold Rush in the Yukon. See the many letters sent home during this period. Everett later became the clerk for the Circuit Court, Montgomery County, Mo. (See http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~klondike98/klondikeadven ture.htm for web site with this information, RJC 9/2002).

CHRONOLOGY OF EVERETT BARTON'S KLONDIKE TRIP From letters written by Everett Barton to his wife Georgia and a Dr. Crockett.
August 10, 1897 Kansas City
August 11, 1897 Billings, Montana (traveling by train)
August 15, 1897 Seattle, Washington (arrived on Friday [which would be August 13]) Two ships mentioned, the Al Ki and the Seattle. [They actually boarded the Kingston as noted from the passenger list in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Saturday August 19, 1897, p. 3.]
August 17, 1897 Seattle Washington Boat leaving 10 pm tommorrow.
August 18, 1897 Seattle Washington (postcard) Leaving tonight for Deya, Alaska
August 27, 1897 Skagway, Alaska Reached Victoria Canada at 6am on 19th. Left at 2:15 pm. (Partners Tom See, Lee, Frank) Arrived Juneau on 23rd at 1am. Arrived Skagway at 8:30pm on 24th. Was in the Nuget saloon for 5 minutes.

**August 29, 1897 Went to Deya by wagon and ferry.
**August 30, 1897 Hauled to Finegans Point (4 miles), cost $40.
**August 31,1897 Lee, Frank and Everett pack 2 packs to Canyon.
**September 1, 1897 Two packs to Canyon.
**September 2, 1897 Two packs to Canyon. Saving $30/day by packing.
**September 3, 1897 One trip.
**September 4, 1897 Packed boat lumber to Sheeps Camp in exchange for 600# provisions packed by horses September 4, 1897 Deya, Alaska At 6 miles above Deya. Packing 75#.
**September 5, 1897 Got back to camp.
**September 6, 1897 Smoked our meat. Lee went to Post Office. Received letter for Georgia Barton.
**September 7, 1897 Packed to Sheeps camp (11miles from Finigans point and 6 miles from Canyon). Had packed 1650# to Canyon. Hired horses to get most to Sheeps Camp. (Tom left at Canyon.)
**September 8, 1897 Back to Canyon to finish packing to Sheeps Camp.
**September 9, 1897 Made 3 trips to Rock house.
**September 10, 1897 Rained all day.
**September 11, 1897 One trip to Rock house (raining)(2.5 miles) September 11, 1897 Sheeps Camp (mailed from Deya) In Sheeps Camp 5 miles from summit. Tom See pulled out 6 miles before Sheeps Camp, the going too rough.
**September 12, 1897 Pack to the Scales, no wood so Lee and Everett go back 2 miles for some. Cold and wet, worst day packing yet.
**September 13, 1897 Make two packs over summit, 80# and 75#. Frank and Lee pack the same. Terrible climb. Packed over and down to Crater Lake (1.5 miles from Scales).
**September 14, 1897 Made 3 trips over summit. Wind nearly blew Everett off his feet.
**September 15, 1897 Made 2 packs over the summit in a blizzard, snow falling every day.
**September 16, 1897 Rained all night, had to hold tent down to keep it from blowing away. Made 2 packs in the rain.
**September 17,1897 Rained all day, we conclude to hire help to get away from this miserable place.
**September 18, 1897 Two packs over summit. We sleep on the rocks at Crater Lake, rained all night.
**September 19, 1897 Lee and Everett start for Long Lake with packs, Frank gets balance ferried over Crater. (Here they learn of Sheeps Camp being caught in an avalanche from the glacier)
**September 20, 1897 Snowed all night. One trip to Crater, we pack all our goods to Long Lake as follows.
**September 21, 1897 Two packs
**September 22, 1897 One pack, rained all day. **September 23, 1897 Two packs. **September 24, 1897 Two packs.
**Spetember 25, 1897 Two packs and finished. During this time packed 100# 10 125# and snowed all night and day.
**September 26, 1897 Sunday. Bought boat. 24 feet long 7 feet on top in center 3-6 at bottom. Plan to ferry as long as it would have taken to pack the stuff and build a boat. Made two trips...$50 September 26, 1897 Long Lake (25 miles from Deya) (mailed from Deya) Bought boat for $200. Packing from Crater Lake to Long Lake a distance of 3 miles.
**September 27, 1897 Two trips $28.
**September 28, 1897 Made $15.
**September 29, 1897 Made $8.50
**September 30, 1897 Blizzard all day.
**October 1, 1897 Bad weather 'till noon, turned cold in evening.
**October 2, 1897 Ferried 3 trips $45.
**October 3, 1897 Made 3 trips $44.
**October 4, 1897 Ferried 11 men $19.50
**October 5, 1897 Rained all day.
**October 6, 1897 Made $57.25
**October 7, 1897 Three trips $75.00.
**October 8, 1897 Stormy
**October 9, 1897 Two trips $34.50
**October 10, 1897 Terrible night, tent blew down.
**October 11, 1897 Four trips $96.75
**October 12, 1897 Two trips $31.00
**October 13, 1897 Moved camp to foot of Deep Lake. Made $5. Decide not to stay any longer as Crater Lake is freezing over.
**October 14, 1897 Made 3 packs to Long Lake
**October 15, 1897 Hired 9 men to pack boat to Linderman.
**October 16, 1897 Made 1 pack and hire balanced packed Sunday
**October 17, 1897 Sunday. Repairing boat.
**October 19, 1897 Worked on boat. Tom arrived. Leaving down Lake Linderman about 2 o'clock. October 17, 1897 Lake Linderman, Alaska Getting ready to push off down Lake Linderman.
** information above contained in this letter dated 17 October to Dr. Crockett. (Must have been mailed on 19 Oct.)
*October 20, 1897 Camped at Lake Bennet.
*October 21, 1897 Camp on first windy arm of Tagish Lake.
*October 22, 1897 Made the custom house.
*October 23, 1897 Paid $97 duty, continued journey to camp 14 miles down on Marsh Lake.
*October 24, 1897 Camp 7 miles from the Canyon
*October 25, 1897 Camp at foot of Canyon, shot the Canyon with all our provisions. Got through ok.
*October 26, 1897 Row to Whitehorse rapids. Portage about 1200# and take balance through ok. Tougher than Canyon.
*October 27,1897 Camped 12 miles down Lake Labarge.
*October 28, 1897 Camped 10 miles from foot of Lake, bad rowing all day.
*October 29, 1897 Camp 50 miles down the river.
*October 30, 1897 Made good run. Passed 9 boats.
*October 31, 1897 Pass trading post. Made 3 good trades for moose meat with Indians. Camp in a few miles of Five finger rapids.
*November 1, 1897 Shoot Five finger and Rink rapids. Camp 20 miles from Pelley river.
*November 2, 1897 Camp on Youcon (sic) river, spend 29th birthday piloting down river.
*November 3, 1897 camp about 40 miles above Stewart. Considerable ice on river. *November 4, 1897 Camp a few miles above Stewart.
*November 5, 1897 Arrived Stewart River and go in camp.
*November 6, 1897 Taken one days rest.
*November 7, 1897 Went to look at Henderson Creek. The people are crazy here. Henderson Creek is staked for 25 miles up and is about 30 long. There are about 24 good claims in the whole Klondyke(sic). We are 62 miles from Dawson by land. Will build cabin (known as Missouri Boys Cabin). November 8, 1897 Stewart River *information in letter to Dr. Crockett dated 8 November.

November 22, 1897 Stewart River Several feet of snow. Just moved into cabin. Weather is running 30 to 42 below zero.
November 24, 1897 Stewart River Staked 3 claims today. Cabin at mouth of Stewart River. Quite a settlement there. Two women (one Mrs. Meadows of California). December 7, 1897 Stewart River Have staked 4 claims. Weather to 60 below zero.
No date (1898) Stewart River Letter mentions receiving letters from Georgia and Dr. Crockett dated Jan. 5 and 15th. Lee and Everett have claims 37 and 36 on Ten mile and 24 and 23 on Rosebud Creek.
-May 9, 1898 Ice on Yukon broke at Stewart River May 22, 1898 Dawson City In town looking for work.
-information from the letter started on 22 May shown below.
-May 31, 1898 Returned from stampede to Dominion Creek.
-June 9, 1898 Steamboat the May West arrived at Dawson on 8th.
-June 13, 1898 Victoria and the Weare came arrive from Circle City. Learns of Tom See's death.
June 20, 1898 Dawson City
July 17, 1898 Dawson City
August 27, 1898 Dawson City Working on Eldorado bench claim and half interest in bench claim back of No. 8 on Bonanza.
May 19, 1899 Dawson City Youkon ice opened up at Dawson on 17th May. Sluicing the winters dump.
May 24, 1899 Dawson City Sluicing about $1500 so far, half to mine owner.
July 1, 1899 Dawson City Plan to leave for home Monday at 10am 3 July. July 30, 1899 San Francisco (postcard)

From records found by Margaret Wells at Dawson City Library on claims that Everett had recorded:
Barton, E.C. Dec 15, 1897, 3539 Bench 2nd tier? SS 35C Below Hunker
Barton, Everett, Jan 7, 1898, 4485, 24 Below Rosebud
Barton, Everett, Jan 7, 1898, 4486, 36 Above Ten Mile
Barton, Everett, Oct 14, 1898, 10049, Beh SS 6 by Bonanza

1903-1947 Elected to Ciruit Clerk for Montgomery Co.

"Since 1892 Everett Barton has served as circuit clerk for Montgomery, this being his fifth consecutive four-year term. During this time he has proved himself to be a man of thorough reliability--always a man of his word--and his friends, who are many, speak of him in terms of the highest regard. He is a native son of Montgomery County, having been born in Americus on his father's farm. His father was Joseph Barton, a native of Pennsylvania, whose death occurred in 1871. In 1851, during the gold rush, he went to California, and ten years later, during the Civil War period, bought a farm in Montgomery on which he resided until his death. For many years he conducted a country store and he also served as a justice of the peace for some time. He was licensed United States Internal Revenue Gauger, and while residing in Kansas in 1858, immediately following his marriage, he was lieutenant of cavalry in the state troops. It was on the 16th of December, 1858, in Richmond county, Ohio, that Joseph Barton was married to Adaline Reiff, a native of Richmond, Ohio, whose father was for many years engaged in farming in Ohio. She was an aunt of the celebrated jockies, Lester and Johnny Reiff. Lester won the English derby for W. C. Whitney, and Johnny won two English derbies. The paternal grandfather of Everett Barton, was David Barton, who was born near York, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming until his death. He was a son of Dorothea Umberger[ed. note by RJC 7/1995-I think this is incorrect. Perhaps transcription missed a sentence or writing was incorrect. I believe David Umberger was Everett's great grandfather. Evidence indicates John Barton was Everett's grandfather.], a daughter of John George Marsch [sic - should be Maisch] who came to America, landing in this country on the 16th of October, 1751. The Marsch [sic -Maisch] family lived principally near Frankfort, Indiana. "In the acquirement of an education, Everett Barton attended the public schools of Montgomery county until he reached the age of sixteen years at which time he put his textbooks aside and secured employement in the store of W. A. Crockett at Americus, where he remained for a period of twelve years. His position was that of general clerk. This store had been established by his father, Joseph Barton, some years before. During the years, 1889-1893, he, in connection with James J. Merritt, operated a country store at Mineola, Montgomery county, and in this venture achieved a substantial success. In 1894 Mr. Barton was elected county treasurer in which office he served for one term, and in 1897, he left for the Klondike in the spirit of adventure. The published account of his trip reads like a romance, for in this land he passed through the hardships and adventures of which one reads, and he met many of the world's celebrated men, among them Jack London with whom he corresponded until the former's death. Mr. Barton spent fifty-four days packing his equipment through the Chilkoot Pass, and he spent two years in that wonderful country, prospecting and mining. In August of the year, 1899, he returned from the Klondike and resumed his position in the general store at Americus for two years. In 1892 he was nominated and elected circuit clerk for Montgomery county and has since held that position, now serving his fifth consecutive four-year term, which has broken the record for this office. In every election but one he has led his ticket, and he has never had opposition in his own party. "On May 21, 1893, Mr. Barton was united in marriage to Miss Georgia E. Huddleston, a daughter of Dr. David B. Huddleston, of Mineola, Montgomery county, who for many years practiced his profession throughout the county and was recognized as one of the most able and progressive physicians of his day. His wife before her marriage was Miss Florence Taylor, a native of Virginia. Two children have been born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Barton. Joseph C. Barton is a mining engineer in charge of the Griesemer Graphite Company of Ashland, Alabama. His position is that of general manager and he has full charge of the work. He married Miss Jewel Evans, a native of Montgomery and they have one daughter, Mildred Jackquelin. Catherine Barton is at present finishing her course at Stevens College, Columbia, Missouri. "Since age conferred on Mr. Barton the right of franchise, he has been a staunch support of the republican party. Mr. Barton was reared in the faith of the Methodist church and his wife is a Baptist. Fraternally his is a Knight of Pythias and belongs to Willsville Lodge No. 102. Mr. Barton has always been more or less interested in farming, and he is owner of a fine farm in Manitoba, Canada, located about one hundred and fifty miles northwest of Winnipeg, on a beautiful lake, which he bought as a speculative proposition. The popularity of Mr. Barton is manifest in his continuous service as a circuit clerk of Montgomery county, and one of the judges of the St. Louis court of appeals has pronounced him to be the most efficient clerk in his district. Mr. Barton is deeply interested in all that has to do with the material, intellectual and moral progress ofhis community and his cooperation can be counted upon to further any project or enterprise for the public good." [Centennial history of Missouri: (the center state) one hundred years in the Union, 1820-192, by Walter Barlow Stevens]

1880 Fed Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp. (familysearch.com, Film 1254705, TA-0705, pg 789) Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Benjimine S. BAKER Self M Male W 28 MO Farmer-Mechanic TN MO Adaline BAKER Wife M Female W 40 OH Housekeeper PA PA
Frank O. BAKER Son S Male W 5 MO MO PA
Alvin B. BAKER Son S Male W 5M MO MO PA
... BARTON SDau S Female W 16 KA Asst. Housekeeper OH OH
Everet BARTON SSon S Male W 12 MO School Boy OH OH
Julia DIXON Other S Female B 13 MO Servant MO MO
Chas. B. WOODROOF Other W Male W 58 VA Carpenter VA VA
Hattie BROWN Other S Female B 8 MO Servant MO MO

In 1894-95 and 1895-96 Everett Barton was listed as county Treasurer with party affiliation of Republican. [https://sites.rootsweb.com/~momontgo/articles/officials.html#Bart]

Obituary, Montgomery Standard, July 7, 1955
"Everett Barton, son of Adaline and Joseph barton was born at Americus, Montgomery County Missouri, on November 2nd, 1868: and died of coronary thrombosis at the Audrain Hospital in Mexico, Missouri on July 2, 1955--age 86 years and 8 months. He was married to Georgia Huddleston on May 21st, 1893. Three children were born of this union, one son dying in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Barton have made thier home in Montgomery City for fifty-three years: forty-six of which Mr. Barton spent in the service of his county, he having served as Circuit Clerk for 44 years, from 1903 to 1947, and as County Treasurer two years prior to that. Mr. Barton was a charter member of Kiwanis a kind neighbor and friend and a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years; one son Joseph Barton, of tucson, Arizona; one daughter Catherine Barton Wells, of Jacksonville, Illinois; six grand-children, seven great-grand-children; and one half brother, Barton Baker, of Americus. A brother, Lincoln Barton, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ward , preceded him in death. We can truly say the community has lost a faithful citizen and that a good man has gone to his reward."

Research Notes: (Montgomery Standard, Thursday July 7, 1955.) (in the possession of Lee D. Coraor, a nice wall mounted certificate with pictures.) (1900 Census, Soundex Index T1055, Roll 32). Original Census Record-June 18, 1900 Fed. Census shows him living in Loutre Twp. with wife Georgia E. and son Joseph age 6. Occupation listed as salesman (Gen. Store) and rents his home.

1930 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Montgomery City, Ward 2, ED 70-15, April 4, 1930 (ancestry.com)
Harper Street
Everett Barton, head, owns home, $2500 value, radio yes, m, w, 61, married at age 25, b. Missouri, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Ohio, public office circuit clerk
Georgia E. Barton, wife, f, w, 52, married at 16, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. West Virginia

1920 Federal Census - Montgomery City, Missouri (ED#121, Sheet 10)
Barton, Everett, Head, 51 (mother and father noted as born in Ohio!), clerk county court
Barton, Georgia, wife, 47, (mother born West Virgina and father born Missouri)
Barton, Catherine, daughter, 19 (born Missouri, father and mother Missouri)

1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Montgomery Ward 2, Roll T624_800; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 108 (ancestry.com)
Second St., Montgomery City
Everett Barton, head, m, w, 41, married 1, 17 years ago, b. Missouri, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Ohio, circuit clerk
Georgia E. Barton, wife, f, w, 33, married 1, 17 years ago, 3 children with 2 living, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Virginia
Joe Barton, son, m, w, 16, single, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri
Catherine F. Barton, daughter, f, w, 8, single, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri

1900 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp. ED 63 p. 9A June 18, 1900 (ancestry.com)
Everett Barton, head, w, m, b. Nov 1868, age 31, married 7 years, b. Missouri, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Ohio, salesman (gen store)
Georgie E. Barton, wife, w, f, b. Apr 1878, age 22, married 7 years, 2 children with 1 living, b. Missouri, father b. Virginia, mother b. Virginia
Joseph Barton, son, w, m, b. Feb 1894, age 6, b. Missouri, father &mother b. Missouri

1880 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp., T9_705, ED 110, p. 78B, June 17 & 18, 1880 (ancestry.com) Dwelling 225, family 238
Benjimine S. Baker, w, m, 28, farmer & mechanic, b. Missouri, father b. Tenn, mother b. Missouri
Adaline Baker, w, m, 40, wife, house keeper, b. Ohio, father & mother b. Penn.
Frank O. Baker, w, m, 5, son, b., Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Pa.
Alvin B. Baker, w, m, 5/12, Jan., b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Pa.
(Minnie?) Barton, w, f, 16, step daughter, (?) house keeper, b. Kansas, father b. Ohio[sic], mother b. Ohio.
Everet Barton, w, m, 12, step son, school boy, b. Missouri, father b. Ohio[sic], mother b. Ohio.
Julia Dixon, black, f, 13, servant, servant, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri Family 239
Chas B Woodroof, w, m, 38, ---, carpenter, b. Virginia, father & mother b. Va. Family 240
Hettie Brown, black, f, 8, servent, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri

Tombstone reads "BARTON, Everett, 1868--1955, Georgia, 1877--1966" photographed by Martha G. Wells Coraor (their granddaughter) at the Montgomery City Cemetery, Mo.

Everett married Georgia Edna Huddleston on 21 May 1893.¹² Georgia was born on 19 Apr 1877 in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹^,14} died on 2 Jan 1966 in Louisiana, Missouri^¹ at age 88, and was buried in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^¹⁴

i. Joseph C. Barton was born on 16 Feb 1894 in Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri^{¹⁵^,16} and died on 10 Oct 1971 in Tucson, Arizona^{¹^,5} at age 77.

1 iii. Florence Catherine Barton (born on 3 Nov 1900 in Americus, Missouri - died on 28 Oct 1973 in Louisiana, Missouri)

3. Georgia Edna Huddleston, daughter of David Baker Huddleston M.D. and Florence Susan Taylor, was born on 19 Apr 1877 in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹^,14} died on 2 Jan 1966 in Louisiana, Missouri^¹ at age 88, and was buried in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^¹⁴

General Notes: Copy of letters from Joe J. Taylor and Florence Susan Taylor to Georgie and Everett Barton from:

"Pala, California January 22, 1931 Dear Georgia, and family:- "I take "Unks" pen in hand, (because I have none) and will endeavor to drop you a line (hope you can read it) to thank you for the nice remembrance we received when we returned from Forest's. I am not used to such nice paper and it has been years since I wrote with a pen and when you begin to get old you will find a typewriter does not get so nervous as a pen. "I have just finished sweeping and thought I could sit down here by fireplace and write with a pen but it is about the hardest job I have tackled for some time; as this pen is not hitting on all four I find: so here goes to the machine I think you can read it easier. [switch from handwritten to typewritten] "I meant to write Everet that I think he owes me an election debt- I forgot he was running and did not ask anyone to vote for him and so made him no enemies, if I had thought to ask some folks I am sure if I recommended him to them they would have voted against him so he owes me something for keeping still for once in my life. "Glad to know you had nice Christmas, we did, and for the first time in twenty years we visited at Christmas some of our folks, it made it seem more like a holiday. We found Forests folks well but Forest Jr. is complaining, he is staying in Willows going to school, taking some special work, has decided he wants to study medicine now, he will be all right if he will diet and get rid of Diabetes which is not bad so far, and he looks well and is gaining weight. "We left here on Dec. 22, and staid over night in Riverside with DaVaults, they were smudging-had to light fires in their orchards, they burn oil and it was so smokey when we started out of town at nine that we had to put on our lights, drove to Bakersfield for the next night, then to near Sacramento for next and staid in a camp there and next morning the water was frozen in pipes and we could get no water for drinking or to wash our faces, so drove to Sacramento by ten and could get no water at filling station they were still frozen, went on to Forests by about three oclock- Lou and Mary were busy as usual, they had both been in school till the day before, we had nice Christmas eve and Christmas day with them, took a drive and went to Chico in afternoon to a picture show, had other nice drives- went out to a ranch Sunday afternoon to see that Old Bass negro that had just returned from Mo. and had called on your mother, he was full of his trip and we got the low down on Mo. "We left there early Monday and came back to Modesto to look for Cousin Lucy McConnell- your mother can tell you who she is if you do not know- but as usual we could not find her at her last address, so went to Ceres and found Cousin Etha McKnight and then found Cousin Lucy and her married son, staid over night with her. Came to Bakersfield and staid again with my Cousin C. J. Patterson and brought his wifes mother home to Los A- next day and we went on to Santa Ana and staid over night with Miss Addie, and old chum of Sister Ibbie's, she is eight one, we had spent New Years eve with her four out of the five we have been down here, came home New Years day. "It has been quite cold here for our part of the country, our geraniums have not frozen yet, but the morning glory vines were caught in Dec., and other tender vines frosted too. I do not think the oranges around here have been hurt.

"Pala, California December 21, 1931 Dear Georgie and Everett: "I haven't forgotten you and this is Christmas, I haven't sent you a present since even this is the time of the great "depression" (I guess you have heard of it, we hear little else in this country now.) but as I have the two cents, time, and this paper is furnished by the Government, I really have no excuse for not writing except just plain "onriness", this is plain evidence that I think of you. I really and truly wish you were here to spend the Holidays with us. Everett, we'd go to San Diego, take the ladies, and since it is only 16 miles from here to Tia Juana, Mexico, while the ladies were window shipping in San Diego we'd drive down to Tia Juana and take a look at some of the signoritas who inhabit that famous or rather infamous border city, and say, boy you could get a drink of real beer, certainly you would not expect me to indulge, and you would not have to. You could just take a few glances at the dusky Mexican ladies, and watch the horses, you know this is the racing seasonnow, and I am reliably informed there is any season of the year to be found at any time you may choose to be there. "Since it does not appear that we can be together this Christmas we wish you all a very pleasant and happy Christmas, and as you will no doubt be with Catherine and her family a part of the time we know you will enjoy the holiday. Give Catherine and her little family my very best love and good wishes. I would so much like to again see them all. I enjoyed the little visit with them when we were last back in that part of the country. I have some hopes that we may come back this next summer, and if we do I am planning on driving back and as it is entirely possible that after June 30, 1932 I will be out of a job time will be about all I will have and should I have the wherewith to buy gasoline and oil, the water and air is free even in California, driving will help to pass away the time. You perhaps know that by act of Congress I was retired last June but upon reconsideration they decided that the Service would suffer if I got out they extended my time for a year. You perhaps know that Government employees are now retired at 65 years of age and I reached that age last June 12th. I guess they let me hold the job a year longer so I could get over the depression. The can if they want to give me another year. I do not know if I will ask for it. I have always wanted to drive a car back on a trip to Missouri. Look out I may come. "I would much prefer to have you folks come out here, I think it would be much nicer to have you visit us, and no doubt you are agreed so come along and I will put off my trip. Martha wrote us that Joe and his family had gone to New York to reside, I certainly would like to see them but doubt if I ever do now. Yet just a short time ago one of Stell's nephews by marriage from New York came by to see us and we werenot at home, never had seen him. it was too bad we had to be away from home just at that time. Better let us know if you are coming and we will stay at home. "My walnuts were not worth sending so far this year soyou need not look for any nuts this year. There are more "NUTS" in California than any place I have ever seen but since they are most all like my walnuts, of inferior quality, I wont send any of them either. "Since Stell has perhaps written you all of the gossip and it is late I have been on a trip just a little under 100 miles to-day and the hour is late I will bring this letter to a close. "Hope you will reciprocate in kind and write me a letter for my Holiday present. It wont cost much and I will appreciate just yes more, as much as if it cost money. I wish you all of the good things and none of the bad for Christmas and throughout the New Year. "Our love to you all. UNK. Joe J.

"Dear Georgie & Everett: [undated letter] "Got your letter, do not know what your Auntie has written you but guess most of it is true. Was intending to write you a letter but got switched off on some Indians and Mexicans and it is now too late for this mail. "Hope you are all well and have recovered from the Holiday festivities. I see by the California papers that all of you people in the Middle West -- Mo. Ark., Ill., Iowa, etc., are about to starve to death, which I know is not the actual truth, but really are the people, many of them really in need of necessities, I mean people who ever did have anything, of course I know a few Like Jack Sweazy and some of the Negroes are never very flush. You know I have seen several periods of hard times, drouth [sic], etc., but have never yet seen a time when country people such as I grew up with who lacked the necessities of life. It is really hard times here, many out of work and no jobs to get., people walking the country asking for rides, handouts, etc., but they do not have quite so hard times here since all of them carry their beds and it is not cold and sleeping quarters may be had most any place in this country and not get overcrowded as there is lots of room here. "We spend Christmas with Forrest and family, had a very pleasant visit, coming, going, and while there. All of them quite well. It was quite cold while we were up that way, but clear and pleasant, no rain not even fog, just simply cold. In the Orange districts they had to keep the smudge pots going every night for some two weeks or more to keep the oranges from freezing on the trees, but you wont see anything in the papers about it. "My best love to you ALL. Let us hear from you, or better come out and spend a good long visit with us, as long as you can stand it. Thanks for the Christmas remembrance, you see how I appreciate it since this letter is written on some of it. Lovingly, old Unk. Joe" [on the back of the undated letter] "Unk went to see a sick Indian this morning and a Mexican woman came to see him just now to get him to cut a needle out of her hand, she was here last night but he put her off till morning, and then left before she came. "I suppose Unk will be retired next June, he asked for an extension of two years, but they have not been granting extensions; so do not know if he will be retired or not. If he retires I suppose we will be at home to our friends in Riverside, we may remodel our shack up there and settle down for a good time when our relatives and friends visit us. "Our walnuts turned out better than last year, we had something like 3500 pounds, wished we might have sent you folks more but the postage is more than the value of the nuts. "Lou gave me a gunny sack full of nice grape fruit to bring home- we certainly are enjoying them. Forest gave me a small rug and silk hose, I told them I thought I would come again soon. Forest gave Unk a nice wool sweater. "I had to stop and move my machine up to the fire I went to a Ford Show in Oceanside and came home and felt as if I might be taking a cold, so many around here are having it. "Last week Dr. had to take his car- the Govt. one to have it fixed in Oceanside, he had to leave it till next day, so I took him down to get it and I drove our car home, it was the first time I had driven alone with this new make of Ford, but I got along all right, so when you come out I will take you for a joy ride. When are you coming???? "I thought I would do a lot of work this week but a traveling Govt. Dr. and wife were here Sunday and said they would be back for some work Monday and then again Tuesday, so I could not get to tack my comfort that I had meant to tack, then I went to Oceanside yesterday and have a cold today, so I may get started to work next week or the week after. "While in Bakersfield I went with C. J. and wife to a publick installation of officers inthe masonic lodge, Jane sang on their program, she is very good too. I enjoyed it very much. Unk did not feel good so sat by fire and read while we were gone, he says he seems to get sea sick when he first starts out to drive long distance over crooked roads, after he got over that was all right, but I had headache when we got to Forests Christmas eve. "Will leave other side for a word from Unk when he gets home. Again let me thank you for the nice box of stationery, especially as I can use it in typewriter. Love to all- Aunt Stell- P.S. Did Cathy's children get box of dates from Unk? He ordered them in Nov. to be sent later."

"Pala, Calif. April 1, 1932 Dear Georgia:- "We are anxious to hear from your mother, the last we heard she was getting better and we hope she continued to do so. "Unc is feeling fine for his years, he went up to other reservation- some 20 odd miles to see a sick baby- we have been away for several days, went to Saboba Indian Hospital then on to Riverside and got home last evening, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DaVault brought us home as we had no car with us. "I think Unc will quit this place in June, the work is not hard but it is too hard to have to listen to their tales of woe, especially after hearing them for so many years. "There was a circus in Riverside yesterday, It was hard to get Unc and Ed by the grounds, but we brought them on down here, we let Ed go back suppose?? he took it in in evening. "I want to go to Oceanside today if Unc is not too tired to make the drive after his trip this morning. "Did Forest come home? We have not heard from them for so long- they wont answer letters. Unc does not write them very often either. "I will leave the other side for Unc to write a note if he has time. "Let us hear from all soon- Aunt Stell. "P.S. Georgia do not work too hard and get yourself in bed. Get some help, I know caring for a sick and keeping two houses going must be some job. [on the back of this letter from Stell] "Dear Georgie & All: "Just got back from my trip and have few minutes before mail time so will add a line to Auntie's letter. "I got your letter regarding your mother, glad to know that she was to say the least no worse and since I have had no further word feel very much in hopes that she is improving, certainly hope so, let me hear from you as often as you have time, tell her I hope she recovers soon and that I would come back but I have been having flue a short time back and was not feeling any too good and was just a little afraid to make the trip back into your country at this time of year, since it is now here just about like your summertime. I have seen the time that I would not think of such things as a change in climate. "From your letter I think I go quite an insight into your mother's sickness, I judge from what you said that I have had some several cases of the same trouble two or three not so long since and they were in younger people and they were ordinarilly strong and healthy, but they were so sick and prostrated for several days that it looked as if they might die at any hour, however, with no better care than your old Unk could give them they got well and have had no further attacks since, two of the worst cases I had it has been some two years now since they recovered, but it took them quite a while to pull out of the attack. Give Florence my love and tell her I very much hope she will get well and will come back I hope, soon and make a visit. Time is up for mail. "Love to you all and let me hear from you soon. Unk. Joe J."

"Riverside, California 3234 Allen Place, December 20, 1932 Dear Georgie and Everett: "Since I am long on time and short on many other things I am going to draw on my largest asset and try to contribute to your Holiday good cheer by writing you a letter. We hope the Christmas Season is bringing to you both a large measure of pleasure and satisfaction and that the New Year will bring to you increased Health, Happiness, and a large measure of material Prosperity, throughout. We shall ask you to extend to Catherine and her family our love and best wishes. "We haven't heard from any of you since we came back, but hope you are all well. Since returnig to Sincust California we have located ourselves at least for the present in rented quarters, very comfortable and convenient, have a nice five room cottage, furnished at a very reasonable rent, may before long make other arrangements for living but if one did not own any property it would be cheaper to rent altogether and it is not any trouble to find any sort of property to rent and mostly at your own figure. If you care to purchase you can do that at your own price. I doubt if California has ever, at least not for many years had such a slump in business, even the election has not so far caused a ripple on the surface. I did not look for such a manifestation but many thought it would happen. I have ot even been offerec a glass of beer or wine though no doubt I could have found some of each. "We have been having a taste of real winter lately, snowed all over the country for one whole day and part of the night about like it does in Missouri sometimes but it did not lay on the ground to any depth except on the highlands and mountains, near us are some rather high mountains and the snow is heavy. The cold so far has not done much damage to citrus fruit and groves, the storm has passed and the sun is again shining and the weather balmy. We are both fairly well except I have had a cold for some days, not to serious but many have been having what is supposed to be flu but of a very light nature. I see you fols have also had quite a touch of winter. "Auntie is enclosing the only negative that was any good of those taken on the trip to Arkansas, this below the dam at Mammoth Springs, I guess you recognize it. Everett, I don't know which is the biggest, the dam, the river bed, or some of the folks, don't get sore now Georgie, I'm in the picture. I have many pleasing recollections of my visit this summer with all of you folks, now Georgie it is your time to come out to see us, if Everett wont come let him board with---well, there are a number of places he could eat whle you are away, so come along, we have plenty of room for both of you though if you will come, we'd so much love to have some of you people visit us here. "Well, I got to take my wife up town so willhave to quit. Write us. Our regards to all friends and love to you all. Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Unk & Auntie. Joe J. Taylor" [on the back of the Dec 20, 1932 letter - poem written by Georgia Huddleston Barton Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me And may there be no moving of the bar, when I put out to sea But such a tide as moving seems to sleep, too full for sound or foam, when that which forward the boundless deep, Turns again home Twilight and evening Bell, And after that the dark And may there be no sadness of Fanuill? when I embark For tho from out our bourne of time & place, The flood may bear me far I hope to meet my Pilot face to face when I have crossed the Bar.

"Riverside, California 1879 Linden Street Feb'y., 12, 1936 Dear Georgie & Everett: "I am going to give you a thrill of the year by answering your letter of January 3, 1936. I find also that you had written a card just a few days previous, so you see I do not have to tell you that I appreciate your letters. I just looked them both up to refresh my memory. The day, Sunday after Christmas, which you said was spent with your grand children, etc., we were that day at Artois with your Bro and family. Day after Christmas we filled up with gas and oil and beat it up north, stopped first night at Bakersfield, that day on the last 40 miles of road into Bakersfield there was, as I remember some 14 wrecks, resulting in several deaths, we fortunately saw only about 2 or 3 of them which was enough, all of them over before we arrived, saw only the results. It made you half in the notion to go back home, but we didn't, went on and the next night stayed near Stockton with some cousins from W.Va. now living in California. We stopped to call on them and found that one cousin "Lucy" was sick so upon the very cordial invitation of this cousin we stayed overnight with them and went out in the country to see the sick cousin, found her better, but since have heard she was not expected to live. The next day we drifted on through Sacramento arriving at Forrest's in the afternoon. It was just 538 miles from my place. Found them all well and enjoying the Holiday season. Mary V. was home from San Francisco for the Holidays, Forrest jr. stays at Artois, he and his wife have a nice cottage near the store and he works in the store, he is in a fair state of health and has a fine little woman for a wife and he is a pretty decent lad. Lou was having her Christmas school vacation of some two weeks and enjoying life and was just as nice as could be, as she always is. Forrest was just as usual, tickled crazy to have us come to see them and did everything possible to make us have a good time. Mary V. is one of the finest young ladies that I have ever seen, she is beautiful, accomplished, sensible, young lady, a lovely personality, knows what she wants to do and how to go about doing it. "Well, we had a fine visit, when we arrived Lou had the remains of a 25 pound turkey which they had had for Christmas, at least half of it, we fared on that until on New Years Day she cooked another turkey that some one had given her, some of her country friends, and which she had dressed and on ice during the Christmas holidays, and in addition to this some of their friends out in the country had "butchered" and sent them a whole mess of country spare ribs and back-bone---yes, we made it home, I had to leave in self defense, we left the day after New Year. Certainly had a fine visit but it rained nearly all the time we were up there and nearly all the way home, part of the time just poured, we thought how nice it would be to arrive home and find that we also had had lots of rain which we badly needed, but found we had had only a light sprinkle. Just now the past week or ten days we have been having some real rains which have been very badly needed, up to date our rainfall for the year had been very light. Since we came home both of us have had a spell of "flu" "or sumpin", I laid up for a week, not too sick but not well enough to cavort about too much, then your Auntie tried her hand at it, but at present both of us seem to be about normal. This morining I had a sort of "fling" with my heart, result I think of indigestion, made me feel like I might kick off, but I didn't, I had seen perhaps hundreds of similar capers in other people and as none of them died I did not get excited, in fact I have had it several times in my life when my digestion had been croweded too much. "I was glad to hear that Catherine and her family were well, also that you are in fair health also. You folks surely must be having one of the old-time winters since I notice in my paper to-night that you still have snow and zero weather---Herbert Hoover is making a political speech as I write this letter. He seems to be removing Mr. Roosevelts' hide and hanging it on a pole to dry, but that is natural in politics on election years and I do not get excited over either side, since I recall that it has been less than four short years since Mr. Hoover was having his own hide floating to the breezes, so why worry, if he wants it hung up again it is no affair of mine, if he gets burnt again it will be his fault this time. "Forget it". "You said Joe was in California, might be here for some time, where is he? If he gets near Riverside and does not come to see me I shall--well, I wont express myself on the subject, however, you can tell him that we shall certainly expect him to see us if he comes near about. "Now, that I have written you this letter, "dumb" if you know what it is all about, but you can know that I still keep you on my list of "preferred" relatives and friends, so when you get in the notion to come to California you will have a place to "light". We still live at the same place, found our house and all trees, house-hold goods as we had left them, well really two or three trees had broken pretty badly because of heavy crop of nuts. I put five tons of nuts through the packing house, the best crop I had ever had, price fair----This is now tomorrow so far as this letter is concerned, since what was written up to here was typed last evening. I gave out either from writing or listening to the political gabble, went to bed, slept all night, just had my breakfast, and it is 9:10 a.m. and I feel fine, poured rain all night last night and is still raining this morning, I do not think that I have seen such a rainfall as we are having the past few days since 1926. The worst part of it is that California will be compelled to have "Federal Aid" for damage done, haven't seen the paper this morning to find out if a delegation from the Chamber of commerce is on the way to Washington to see the President if not they are getting ready to start and the Governor will go along if he can leave his new wife. You know in California when we want Federal Funds we are all Democrats from the Gov. down, then as soon as we get on the train and start back home we start "Panning" the President the administration for spending so much money, this is a great life and not half bad at that. Personally I prefer living in a country with Republicans and Democrats rather than round-head nazis, gabbling facists, or Russian communists, etc. Lets forget it? "If you think this will do for an excuse of a letter I'll quit. It should since I have covered the whole category, civil, political, social, economic, and now religious as I expect to take your auntie down to the church this p.m. for some functional duty, while she "functs" I will drive around town or "sum;in". "She" says tell you that she will write next time as I want to get this off in the mail. Give my love to Catherine and her family, your ma and all kin, and friends if you can locate them or if the is such animals now extant, and you can reserve for your own personal use a large portion of sentiment, love, high regard, etc., etc. Put this down now as letter No. 1 for the year 1936. No, I am not writing this with the idea in view of coming back to Missouri this year, want to paint my house this year, so I'll stay home and you can come out and I'll take you to the San Diego Fair even though I paint my house. "Write us, come see us. Your Loving Uncle and Auntie. Joe J. Taylor"

"Riverside, California "September 26, 1938 "My dear Georgia and Everett: "Don't fall over. I'm writing you, presumably because I am just getting my second wind. Dropped you a partnership card from Virginia City in Nevada in July when we visited Jewell and Jackie and I was going to say Joe, but he had to leave the day before we arrived and did not get back before we left, then first of this month they left Reno presumably for good to locate amy-be-so in California, headed for Riverside for a visit, both of them, Joe had to switch on the way down. Jewel came on alone stayed about ten days expecting him all the time and the first thing she knew he telegraphed her that he was in Reno and headed for New York and for her to drive up to reno and go with him. It was over 500 miles of all desert, only about one town for more than 100 miles so we would not let her drive it alone and she left her car and the dog and went on the bus, got through in good time but had to make a 50 mile detour on the bus on account of storm. They left last Monday for New York and you will likely see them on the way back I think. They can tell you. We certainly enjoyed the 10 days with Jewell but disappointed that Joe never arrived as he expected. Consequently we have two each cars and dogs. Jewell can tell you all about it when you see her, if any. "I hope you are both well and enjoying life. We are as usual. I see Everett is again running for C.C. Guess you'll get it again. After laying around for some time, 4 or 5 years thought I'd start out again so am well on my way to a political career. I'm enclosing a card which is self-explanatory. This card was for nomination but in my case means election since I have no opposition at general election except "write in". You will understand Everett my office &c. Our Council consists of 7 members, a city of over 35,000. I was high man on all of the city candidates, beat a woman opponent incumbent. I consider it quite a honor and that is about the biggest thing in it except responsibility and "cussing". But I hope to live over it and will feel natural again. I may go on to Mayor if I get young enough. ????. "Letter from Jackie today, she and baby well and getting on fine, had card from Jewell on the way, two in fact. Will see her when they get back. Georgie you had better come along with them and see your old Unk the City Alderman, some boy eh. "Got company must stop. Our love and best wishes to you both and regards to all friend if any. Write us once again for a trial. "Lovingly your Unk. Joe J. Taylor"

Obituary, unknown paper clipping.
"Mrs. Everett Barton Rites Today. Funeral services for Mrs. Everett Barton will be held today, Thursday, January 6 at 1:30 at the Baker Funeral Home in New Florence. Rev. Norman Arbo pastor of the Montgomery City Baptist Church of which she was a member will officiate. Burial will be in the Mntgomery City Cemetery. Georgia Huddleston was born April 19, 1877 at Danville the daughter of Dr. David B. and Florence Taylor Huddleston. She died Monday January 3 at Luisiana Nursing Home where she had been a patient for about three years. On May 21, 1893 she was married to Everett Barton who preceded her in death in 1955. Mr. Barton was County recorder and clerk of the circuit court for more than 40 years. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Friend (Catherine) Wells, Jr. of Louisiana, a son, Joe C. Barton of Tucson, Ariz; five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a brother, David Huddleston of mineola. A son, David died at the age of 6 months and five brotheres and sisters, Luther, Forest, Belle, Susan and David, preceded her in death."

Georgia married Everett Barton on 21 May 1893.¹² Everett was born on 2 Nov 1868 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{⁷^,8^,9} died on 2 Jul 1955 in Audrain Hospital, Mexico, Missouri^{⁸^,9} at age 86, and was buried in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^³ The cause of his death was myocardial infarction from coronary arteriosclerosis.⁹

Third Generation

4. Joseph Barton,⁹ son of John Barton and Catherine Umberger, was born on 20 Oct 1832 in Pennsylvania,^{¹³^,17} died on 9 Aug 1871 in Montgomery Co., Missouri^¹⁷ at age 38, and was buried in Hunter Cemetery, Americus, Missouri.^⁷

General Notes: "Joseph Barton and his wife, settled in the State of Kansas, at or near Clinton, Douglas County, as shown by his Commission as Lieutenant issued by Thomas Carney, the then Governor of Kansas. After their removal to the State of Kansas, Lincoln C. Barton, the oldest child of said Joseph and Adeline E. Barton, - was born December 30, 1861; also a sister, Exmenia Barton, known as Minnie Barton, was afterward intermarried with one John Ward,-was born in the State of Kansas. About the year 1863, Joseph Barton and family, removed to Montgomery County, Missouri, as the Records in the Recorder's Office of said county, show, that on September 13, 1863, in SUPPLIED RECORD "A" at Page 473, he purchased from one Abraham Baldwin, 260 acres of real estate situate in Section 2, Township 46, Range 6, West, of said County. Lincoln C. Barton, born December 30, 1861, and now past the age of 74 years.-and coming to Missouri with his parents about the year 1863, shows conclusively that he is past the age of Seventy (70) years. The Records in the Recorder's Office of Montgomery County, Mo., at Danville, then the County seat of said county, having been destroyed by fire in the year 1901, -Marriage License Record No. 2, in which the Marriage License of Lincoln C. Barton and Fannie Ellis was recorded,-was likewise destroyed. Lincoln C. Barton and Fannie Barton, nee Ellis was, to my personal knowledge married in the year 1882." [letter written by Everett Barton]

Joseph participated in the California Gold Rush, 1852-1854. See his letters home during the period. They indicate a sister Caroline. He may have been in California as late ast 1856 as his name appears in the 1856 Citzens of Tuolumne directory as "Barton, J., Miner, Pennsylvania".

Joseph Barton -- Chronological listing of life events. October 20, 1832 Born in Pennsylvania August 26, 1850 Mentioned in recording of father's will that Joseph was not yet of age so Catherine Barton was named executrix. Living in Fairview Township, York Co. Pa. at this time.

(See http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~klondike98/california.ht m for web posting of California gold rush trip information, RJC 9/2002).

CHRONOLOGY OF JOSEPH BARTON GOLD RUSH TRIP TO CALIFORNIA From letters he wrote home. **August 30, 1852 Philadelphia, Pa. Saw ships at wharf **August 31, 1852 Philadelphia, Pa. Walnut St. Theater on Tuesday evening. **September 1, 1852 Philadelphis, Pa. Left for New York at 8 am. September 5, 1852 New York Letter to Mother (Catherine Umberger Barton). Info preceeded with ** is information from this letter. Was in Barnumas (Barnums?) Museum, Burtaons Theater, Broadway Theater, and Crystis Minstrels. Crossed the Hudson and went to Hoboken NJ. Mentions Lewis Martin as co-traveller. Saw "famous" Astrologer and had fortune told. **September 6, 1852 New York Board the ship Great Ohio at 2 o'clock.

*September 20, 1852 Left Panama *September 27, 1852 Arrived Acapulco, Mexican Independence day (from Spain) *October 6, 1852 Arrived in San Fransisco Made journey in 16 days with 415 passengers. Stopped at Acapulco, San Diego and Monterey along the way.

October 7, 1852 San Fransisco Letter home. Info preceeded by * indicates info in this letter.

February 6, 1853 Columbia, In the area to get letters from home dated Dec 2 and Jan 3. Working claim and grossing $25 to $35 per week.

March 6, 1853 Gold Spring Cousin Lewis Martin started for Australia two weeks ago.

June 12, 1853 Gold Spring Mining on claim in French Gulch.

February 10, 1854 Empire Ranch Working at Blacks Ranch (about 12 miles from the soda factory at Gold Spring.)

1856 J. Barton, Miner, Pennsylvania appears in the Directory of Citizens of Tuolomne.

December 16, 1858 Richland County, Ohio. Married Adaline E. Reiff

September 9, 1863 Elected to Second Lieutenent in Volunteer Co. of the Calvary of the State Militia at Clinton in the County of Douglas in the state of Kansas.

November 1, 1863 Received license to be an auctioneer in town of Clinton Kansas, in Douglas County.

February 9 1870 Appointed Internal Revenue Gauger for the fourth collection district of the State of Missouri.

August 9, 1871 Died and was buried in Hunter Graveyard, Montgomery Co. Missouri. ---------------------------------------
1870 Federal Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp., Post office: Danville, June 25, 1870, p. 8. (ancestry.com)
Joseph Barton, 38, Merchant, $5000, $700, b. Pennsylvania
Adaline Barton, 24[sic], Keeping house, b. Ohio
Lincoln Barton, 8, b. Kansas
Francis Barton, 6, b. Kansas
Everett Barton, 2, b. Missouri
Pernelia Wallas, 20, F, Black, Domestic Servant, b. Missouri
Momme Hunnelly 20, M, White, b. Missouri

From: William E. Connelley, A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, Lewis Publishing Co., New York, Vol. 2, 1918 (ancestry.com) p.767 "Finding that he [Gov. Carney] would be obliged to depend upon his own resources, he investigated the situation thoroughly. The state had no money, no arms and no ammunition, but this did not discourage him. On visiting the menaced regions he found that the people were beginning to seek places of greater safety, and he foresaw the probability that the region would become a desert, unless decisive steps were immediately taken. He raised a force of 150 men and employed them as a patrol along the border, so that no hostile movement could be made without detection and the people would thus have time to rally to the necessary points for defense. The patrol was hired by the governor and paid out of his private means, he giving $1 a day for a man and horse, the United States Government furnishing the rations. He put the men in the field and kept them there, at a cost to h imself of more than $10,000. At the same time he was a captain in the hom guard and often on duty in that capacity. Through his patrol he preserved the border from invasion, but, at a later period, he was notified by the commander of the federal forces to abolish the patrol, as the regular troops would be able to care for the safety of the state. He carried out the order, and within three days Quantrill made his raid into Kansas. Lawrence was in ashes and 180 persons were fouly murdered."

Research Notes: Hunters Cemetery located about six miles out from Big Springs, take Route HH off of Highway K on the blacktop road going from Big Spring to Americus. Americus is located on Highway K off of Rte. 19 at Big Springs, Mo.

Palmo's Opera House
39-41 Chambers Street (between Broadway & Centre)
Also named: Burton's Chamber Street Theatre
Built: 1844
Demolished: 1876
History: Manhattan restaurant owner Ferdinando Palmo lost a fortune building this intimate opera venue, which went bankrupt in just two years. It passed through a succession of owners before actor-manager William Burton took over, filling the house with a mix of comedies and musicals from 1848 to 1856. It later served as a minstrel hall ad even a court house before its demolition in 1876.
[http://www.musicals101.com/bwaypast5.htm]

SS OHIO Wooden side-wheeled steamer, built by Bishop and Simonson, New York, for the United States Mail Steamship Company. She was launched in 1848 and entered service from New York to Chagres via Charleston, Savannah, Havana, and New Orleans on September 20, 1849. She was withdrawn from service along with the SS Georgia in 1854 (see "partial wreck" of the SS Georgia, above), and laid up in New York until 1859. She was broken up in 1860.1

The New York Daily Times of September 7, 1852 mentions that the Steamship Ohio cleared port on the 6th.2

Wells Fargo & Co. advertisement notes: "We send our next regular express by U.S. Mail steamer OHIO on Monday Sept 6th at 2P."3

Burton's Chambers St. - This evening, Sept 4 will be performed the School of Reform.3

Barnum's American Museum. PT Barnum, Manager and proprietor. John Greenwood, Jr. Assistant Manager. C. W. Clarke, Director of Amusement -- The great Prize Drama of the ORPHAN'S DREAM will be repeat here THIS EVENING at 7 1/2 and THIS AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock. Seats may be secured during the morining for either performance. Admittance tothe Museum and Entertainments, 25 cts.3

Broadway Theater - This Evening, Sept 4, will be performed by request, INGOMAR. After which, A Morning Call and Conclude with The Farce of Good for Nothing.3

1 from Passenger Lists Published in the New York Daily Times
2 New York Daily Times, September 7, 1852
3 New York Daily Times, September 4, 1852

Joseph married Adaline Eby Reiff ⁹ ^,20 ^,21 on 16 Dec 1858 in Richland Co., Ohio ¹².^,22 Adaline was born on 10 Oct 1836 in Pennsylvania,^{⁷^,23} died on 28 Jul 1918 in Americus, Missouri^{⁵^,23} at age 81, and was buried on 30 Jul 1918 in Hunter Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^²⁴

i. Lincoln "Link" Christian Barton ²⁵ was born on 30 Dec 1861 in Clinton, Douglas Co., Kansas,^{⁷^,26} died on 27 Mar 1940 in Carroll Twp., Texas Co., Missouri^²⁶ at age 78, and was buried on 29 Mar 1940 in Summersville Cemetery, Texas Co., Missouri.^²⁶ The cause of his death was diabetes.²⁶

ii. Xemenia (Minnie) Francis Barton ²⁷ was born on 10 Sep 1863 in Clinton, Douglas Co., Kansas,^{⁷^,28^,29^,30} died on 8 Apr 1941 in Eminence, Shannon Co., Missouri^³⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Old Eminence Cemetery; Eminence, Missouri.

2 iii. Everett Barton (born on 2 Nov 1868 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri - died on 2 Jul 1955 in Audrain Hospital, Mexico, Missouri)

5. Adaline Eby Reiff,⁹ ^,20 ^,21 daughter of Christian Reiff and Mariah Eby, was born on 10 Oct 1836 in Pennsylvania,^{⁷^,23} died on 28 Jul 1918 in Americus, Missouri^{⁵^,23} at age 81, and was buried on 30 Jul 1918 in Hunter Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^²⁴

General Notes: "Delbert Lee Reiff of Vista, California says he remembers Adaline as being very artistic, and had beautiful red hair."

Birthplace listed as Ohio in 1880 Fed Census. This is likely incorrect since they also list Everett's father as being born in Ohio and this is indeed incorrect.

1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp., T624_800, p. 70B, April 15 & 16, 1910 (ancestry.com)
Benjamin S. Baker, head, w, m, 58, married for 35, b. Missouri, father b. Virginia, mother b. Tennessee
Addie Baker, wife, f, w, 74, married 2 times, this marriage for 35 years, 5 children, 4 living, b. Pa [sic], father & mother b. Pa.

1880 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Loutre Twp., T9_705, ED 110, p. 78B, June 17 & 18, 1880 (ancestry.com) Dwelling 225, family 238
Benjimine S. Baker, w, m, 28, farmer & mechanic, b. Missouri, father b. Tenn, mother b. Missouri
Adaline Baker, w, m, 40, wife, house keeper, b. Ohio, father & mother b. Penn.
Frank O. Baker, w, m, 5, son, b., Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Pa.
Alvin B. Baker, w, m, 5/12, Jan., b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Pa.
(Minnie?) Barton, w, f, 16, step daughter, (?) house keeper, b. Kansas, father b. Ohio[sic], mother b. Ohio.
Everet Barton, w, m, 12, step son, school boy, b. Missouri, father b. Ohio[sic], mother b. Ohio.
Julia Dixon, black, f, 13, servant, servant, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri Family 239
Chas B Woodroof, w, m, 38, ---, carpenter, b. Virginia, father & mother b. Va. Family 240
Hettie Brown, black, f, 8, servent, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri

Research Notes: info collected from Adaline Reiff Barton Baker's obit in Mo. paper by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and from discussion with Juanita Baker, wife of Durward Baker. Mrs. B.S. Baker died of heart trouble in Americus - July 28, 1918 at 81 years 8 mo. 14 days. Born in Pa. - October 14, 1836 and moved to Ohio when 3 years old. 1858 married Joseph Barton and moved to Kansas near Lawrence. Moved to Americus during Civil War and Joseph died there in 1871. Lincoln See Barton, Mrs. Minnie Ward & Everett were her children by Joseph. 4 years later she married B. S. Baker of Americus. Buried (Adaline Barton Baker) in Hunter Graveyard.

Montgomery Co., Mo. "Found dead in bed by husband death occured between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Died of valvula heart disease. " Death certificate indicated her father was Christian Rieff born in Pa., and mother was Mariah Ebey born in Pa. Also indicates Adaline's birthplace was Pa. Information given by B. S. Baker her second husband.

copy of Richland Co., Ohio marriage certificate, also LDS Extracted Marriage Records, Richland Co., Ohio Batch M514154, 1858-1864 Source 388738.

(1900 census for Everett Barton indicated his mother was born in Ohio).

Hunters Cemetery located about six miles out from Big Springs, take Route HH off of Highway K on the blacktop road going from Big Spring to Americus. Americus is located on Highway K off of Rte. 19 at Big Springs, Mo.

Adaline married Joseph Barton ⁹ on 16 Dec 1858 in Richland Co., Ohio ¹².^,22 Joseph was born on 20 Oct 1832 in Pennsylvania,^{¹³^,17} died on 9 Aug 1871 in Montgomery Co., Missouri^¹⁷ at age 38, and was buried in Hunter Cemetery, Americus, Missouri.^⁷

Adaline next married Benjamin Sharp Baker, son of David W. Baker and Matilda Fitzhugh, on 18 Feb 1875. Benjamin was born on 9 Aug 1851 in Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹¹^,17^,21} died on 6 Dec 1927 in Loutre Twp., Montgomery Co., Missouri^{²¹^,32} at age 76, and was buried on 8 Dec 1927 in Hunter Cemetery, Americus, Missouri.^{¹^,21}

i. Frank O. Baker was born on 25 Jan 1876 in Missouri,^{¹¹^,17} died on 26 May 1893 in Americus, Missouri^¹⁷ at age 17, and was buried in Hunter Cemetery, Americus, MO..

ii. Alvin Barton Baker was born on 13 Jan 1880 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹¹^,33} died on 9 Feb 1956 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri^{³¹^,33} at age 76, and was buried on 12 Feb 1956 in Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^³³

6. David Baker Huddleston M.D. son of Elias Wiley Huddleston and Edna Jane Felkins, was born on 10 Mar 1844 in Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹^,13^,34^,35} died on 11 Apr 1916 in Minneola, Missouri^{³⁴^,35^,36^,37} at age 72, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^³⁶ The cause of his death was uremia-chronic intestinal nephritis with contributory factors from gall stones.³⁴

General Notes: Huddleston home is located on Route J in Mineola Mo., have newspaper clipping picture of home.

Appears he may have served briefly in the Civil War in the "Hopkins' Warrena nd Montgomery Counties VMM" as a private on the side of the Union under Capt. Samuel. W. Hopkins. Enrolled Mar 18, 1865 in Danville, was ordered into active service Apr 1, 1865 and relieved from duty on July 4, 1865. David's record is identical to his brother William W. Huddleston who apparently joined up with David. [Soldiers Database: War of 1812 - World War I, Missouri State Archives]

Bryant Cemetery, near Mineola Mo. Left on N from John & Martha Sue Lynch's home, cross bridge over Loutre R., turn left on #278, (at Loutre Creek sign), Cemetery is on left hand side of road. Visited by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and Margaret Wells Becker on 8/30/1991. "Dr. David B. Huddleston 1844-1916"

1880 Census Records, T-9 Roll #705, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., E.D. 109, Sheet 13. D.B. Huddleston. (also on www.familysearch.com and listed below)
D. B. HUDDLESTAN Self M Male W 36 MO Physician TN TN Fl ...
S. HUDDLESTAN Wife M Female W 24 WV Keeping House WV WV
Jno. E. L. HUDDLESTAN Son S Male W 4 MO MO WV
Georgie HUDDLESTAN Dau S Female W 3 MO MO WV
Forrest HUDDLESTAN Son S Male W 10M MO MO WV

1900 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville, roll T623_876, p. 13A, ED 61, June 29, 1900 (ancestry.com)
D. B. Huddleston, head, w, male, b. Mar 1844, age 56, married 26 years, b. Missouri, father and mother b. Tenn., physician
Florence S. Huddleston, wife, w, female, June 1856, 43, married 26 years, b. W. Virginia, father & mother b. W. Virginia
Forrest M. Huddleston, son, w, male, b. July 1879, 28[sic], single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia, Farmer
(Buen?Susan?) Huddleston, daughter, w, female, Sept 1883, age 16, single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia
David Huddleston, son, w, m, Jan 1894, 6, single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia

1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville, roll T624_800, p. 9B, ED 101, May 3 & 4, 1910 (ancestry.com)
Boomlick Road
David B. Huddleston, head, male, w, 66, married 36 years, b. Missouri, father b. Tennessee, mother b. Tennessee, general practice physician
Florence S. Huddleston, wife, female, w, 53, married 36 years, b. W. Virginia, father b. Virginia, mother b. W. Virginia
Martha S. Huddleston, daughter, female, w, 26, single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia, public school teacher
David Huddleston, son, male, w, 16, single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia

David married Florence Susan Taylor on 6 Oct 1874 in Missouri ³⁵ ^,42 ^,43.^,44 Florence was born on 18 Jun 1856 in Hawks Nest, (West) Virginia,^{¹³^,44^,45^,46} died on 20 Jun 1942 in Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri^{⁴⁴^,45^,46} at age 86, and was buried on 22 Jun 1942 in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^⁴⁵ The cause of her death was acute myocarditis due to cerebral hemmorhage and diabetes.⁴⁶

i. John E. Luther Huddleston was born in 1875^⁴⁷ and died in 1902^⁴⁸ at age 27.

3 ii. Georgia Edna Huddleston (born on 19 Apr 1877 in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri - died on 2 Jan 1966 in Louisiana, Missouri)

iii. Forrest Marion Huddleston ⁴⁹ was born on 24 Jun 1879 in Missouri^{⁴⁷^,49^,50} and died on 25 Feb 1950 in Glenn Co., California^⁴⁹ at age 70.

iv. Martha Susan Huddleston was born on 31 Aug 1883 in Mineola, Missouri,^{⁵¹^,52} died on 25 Mar 1915 in Calaway Co., Missouri^{⁵¹^,52} at age 31, and was buried on 27 Mar 1915 in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, MO..^{⁵¹^,52}

v. Belle Florence Huddleston was born about 20 Jul 1887 and died on 10 Jan 1889^{⁵³^,54} about age 1.

vi. David Taylor Huddleston was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Mineola, Missouri,^{¹⁷^,55^,56^,57} died on 6 Feb 1978^{¹⁷^,57} at age 84, and was buried on 8 Feb 1978 in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

7. Florence Susan Taylor, daughter of George Washington Taylor and Martha Emily Skaggs, was born on 18 Jun 1856 in Hawks Nest, (West) Virginia,^{¹³^,44^,45^,46} died on 20 Jun 1942 in Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri^{⁴⁴^,45^,46} at age 86, and was buried on 22 Jun 1942 in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^⁴⁵ The cause of her death was acute myocarditis due to cerebral hemmorhage and diabetes.⁴⁶

General Notes: 1920 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., roll T625_936, p. 3B, ED 114, January 7, 1920 (ancestry.com)
Florecne Huddleston, head, female, w, 63, widowed, b. W. Virginia, father b. W. Virginia, mother b. Virginia
David T. Huddleston, son, m, w, 25, married, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. W. Virginia, farmer
Minnie Huddleston, daughter-in-law, f, w, 25, married, b. Missouri, father & mother b. Missouri, public school teacher

1930 Federal Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., Mineola Village, ED 70-9, p. 12B, (ancestry.com) April 8, 1930. "Concrete Road Highway No. 40"
Florence Huddleston, head, owned, $1500, radio-yes, on a farm, female, 73, widowed, 18 years old at first marriage, b. West Va., father b. Virginia, mother b. West Va.,
David T. Huddleston, son, 35, widowed, 23 at first marriage, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Virginia, farming
Martha S. Huddleston, grand daughter, 6, single, b. Missouri, father b. Missouri, mother b. Missouri

Letter from Florence Susan Huddleston (nee Taylor) to son David and daughter-in-law Minne dated April 11, 1922. Letter head was "California Insurance Company of San Francisco. Home Office 550 Sacramento St. F.M.Huddleston, Resident Agent. [punctuation and spelling kept as in original, appears that Florence was staying with her son Forrest M. Huddleston and his wife Lulu when this was written]
"Dear, Minnie, & David,
I have been thinking of writing to you for several days, But we have had so much on hand. We had to stay at home last sunday the first since I have been here, As we (lulu Miss Minnie & Myself) went to Willows last friday after-noon and two boys were driving a truck And ran in to our Car and did considerable damage to our Car also to the truck, Lulu did not want to have the boy arrested so we came back at six Oclock, and Forest, called up teh speed-Cop, and had Him get the boy who was driveing the truck also the man who ownes it And made arrangement For us to go down to willows that night to have the wrong adjusted, We Left here at 8, Oclock got back at ten, Had Trial and got back at ten Oclock, We gained the suit so teh Car is fixed godds as ever, And teh man had to pay for it, It is A wonder we were not killed, As it was A big transfer truck, And the boy was driveing or speeded at 25 or 30 miles sO he admitted. We could not get out of his way, We are going to see Lee, Gregery next sunday, If it dont rain, He set the time for us to come, Frank White's wife is going to be there, She lives in Sac-to. I am going to be home the last week in April or the first week in May, Forrest is going to take me as far as Sac-to, in his CAr, I think you are getting along nicely with the chickens, Also the lambs. I know you will be glad when your school is out. Lulu, has 12 little chics, It is awful windy and dry, here now, Tell David, Margarete has been to see me, she is very pretty and has A nice little girl, Two years old, Miss, Minnie is going back to the City, San-Fran-co. This after-noon. Lue and Myself are going to take Her to the station, as she is not well and has her suit-Cases to carry, She is going to have her tonsils taken out, as soon as she gets back. To the City, Bill, Bink had A fight yesterday, Bill came out victorious Well I guess this is all for this time, as news is scarce in this Village, Write to me often, as I am always anxious about you all. Give my love to all. hoping to see you soon. Lovingly, Your Mother. F. S. Huddleston, April 11, /22"

Research Notes: Bryant Cemetery, near Mineola Mo. Left on N from John & Martha Sue Lynch's home, cross bridge over Loutre R., turn left on #278, (at Loutre Creek sign), Cemetery is on left hand side of road. Visited by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and Margaret Wells Becker on 8/30/1991.

Florence married David Baker Huddleston M.D. on 6 Oct 1874 in Missouri ³⁵ ^,42 ^,43.^,44 David was born on 10 Mar 1844 in Montgomery Co., Missouri,^{¹^,13^,34^,35} died on 11 Apr 1916 in Minneola, Missouri^{³⁴^,35^,36^,37} at age 72, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^³⁶ The cause of his death was uremia-chronic intestinal nephritis with contributory factors from gall stones.³⁴

Fourth Generation

8. John Barton, son of Joseph Barton and Phebe (Feby), was born on 12 Jul 1802 in York Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹⁰^,59} died on 6 Jul 1850 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania^{⁵⁹^,60} at age 47, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

General Notes: 1810 Census - Fawn Twp., York Co., Pa. John Barton, 2 males 16-26, 1 Female 0-10, 1 Female 10-16. [connection to family is unclear, RJC Jan 2004]

1830 Census - Fairview Twp., York Co., Pa. John Barton, 1 Male 20-30 [John 27], 1 Female 0-5 [?], 1 Female 20-30 [Catharine 24].

1840 Census - Fairview Twp., York Co., Pa., Roll M704_502, p. 188.
John Barton, 2 Males 5-10 [Joseph 7 and David 6], 1 Male 30-40 [John 37], 1 Male 50-60 [?], 1 Female 0-5 [Caroline 4] and 1 Female 30-40 [Catharine 34], (2 employed in agriculture)

1850 Census - Fairview Twp., York Co., Pa. (Sept 24, 1850) Dwelling 1033, Family 1033 John Barton, age 47, M, Farmer, $2000 real estate, Born Pa.
Catharine, age 44, F
Joseph, age 17, M, Farmer
David, age 16, M, Farmer
Caroline, age 14, F
William, age 9, M
John, age 6, M
Mary E., age 4, F [Note that John Barton is listed in the 1850 census even though it was conducted in September, two months after he died in July. The official enumeration day of the 1850 census was 1 June 1850. All questions asked were supposed to refer to that date. RJC]

Research Notes: Land Transfers at York Co. Recorders office: To John Barton (before 1850) : NONE FOUND From Catherine Barton (after 1850) : to son David D. in 1855

R. Coraor visited the Lisburn Cemetery on 8/13/1996. It is located in Lisburn, Pa. next to the Lisburn Fire Co. along the creek that forms the Cumberland and York Co. boundary. Located in a plot that is surrounded by a low (few inches off the ground) cement wall were the markers of David (d. Aug 26, 1854 aged 80) and Dorathy Umberger d. June 27 1863 age 81 yrs 4 mo 28 days), Esther B. Umberger (b. Dec 22, 1826 d. Jan 7, 1910), John Barton (b. July 12, 1802 d. July 6, 1850 age 47 yrs 11 mo 24 da), John G. Heck(Apr 6, 1816 - Nov 7, 1912) and his wife Jane Umberger (actually listed on the stone "his wife Jane Umberger" Feb 18, 1819 - Sep 29, 1907) and Mary Ellen Heck Sep 5, 1838 - Jul 25, 1872) , L.I.H., and J.J.H. Just next to this plot was Isaac Barton (d. Sept 26, 1868 age 70 yrs 5 mo 23 day). In the same cemetery but another location was David D. Barton born June 1 (can't tell if it was 1st or 15) 1834 and died May 13, 1894. Next to his stone was "Twin children of David and Sarah" and "Infant Daughter of David D. and Sarah" with no dates. The Sarah was difficult to read and could be Susan? ( also listed with John Barton were Martha E and John A Barton with no dates. I did not see these, Martha E and John A., in my visit in 8/1996, but there were a number of stones stacked up in a corner of the cemetery and they may have been among them.)

Will of John Barton found on microfilm at the Historical Society of York Co. Pa. Will was written on 3/2/1850 and recorded in York Co. Will Book T page 328. Will was probated 8/17/1850. There was a note added 8/26/1850 that since Joseph was not yet of age, Catherine, John's widow, was the executrix. All was left to widow and inventory was to be filed on Oct 9, 1850. This matches the known age of Joseph Barton who would have been 17 in August 1850.

1850 Census Records - Roll #840 Microcopy 432, York Co. Pa. p.384(lists $2000 real estate) 1860 Census Records - Roll #1200, Microcopy M653, York Co. Pa. p. 90-91. 1840 Census Records - Roll #502, M704, York Co., Pa. Fairview. 1830 Census Records - Roll #160, M-19, York Co., Pa., Fairview. 1810 Census Records - Roll #57, Microcopy 252, York Co., Pa. Fawn.

(York Gazette Aug 27, 1850, No. 18) "Notice Estate of John Barton Deceased Letters Testamentary on the Estate of John Barton, late of Fairview Township, York County, deceased, having been granted to the subscriber, residing in said township, she therefore gives notice to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated for settlement to Catherine Barton, Executrix, Aug. 27, 1850."

John married Catherine Umberger on 4 Nov 1828 in Silver Springs Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ⁶³.^,64 Catherine was born on 4 Sep 1806 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹³^,65^,66^,67} died on 29 Mar 1895 in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois^{⁶³^,68} at age 88, and was buried on 31 Mar 1895 in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois, Block 5.^⁶⁹

Marriage Notes: Married by Rev. James Williamson with witnesses Absalom Martin and ----- Umberger. ⁶⁴

4 i. Joseph Barton ⁹ (born on 20 Oct 1832 in Pennsylvania - died on 9 Aug 1871 in Montgomery Co., Missouri)

ii. David D. Barton was born on 1 Jun 1834 in Pennsylvania,^{¹³^,17} died on 13 May 1894^¹⁷ at age 59, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

iii. Caroline K. Barton ⁷⁰ was born on 19 Mar 1836 in Harrisburg, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁷⁰^,71} died on 25 Feb 1916 in Macon Co., Illinois^{⁶⁸^,70^,72} at age 79, and was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.^⁷⁰

iv. William H. Barton was born on 19 Feb 1841 in Pennsylvania,^{⁷³^,74} died on 7 Apr 1893 in Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri^⁷⁵ at age 52, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.^⁷⁵

vi. Mary Ellen Barton was born about 1846 in Pennsylvania^⁷⁶ and died before 1895.^⁷⁷

vii. Mary E. "Nellie" Barton ⁶⁹ was born in Oct 1850 in Pennsylvania,^⁷⁸ died on 19 Oct 1943^⁷⁹ at age 93, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.^⁷⁹

9. Catherine Umberger, daughter of David Umberger and Dorothea Maisch, was born on 4 Sep 1806 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹³^,65^,66^,67} died on 29 Mar 1895 in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois^{⁶³^,68} at age 88, and was buried on 31 Mar 1895 in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois, Block 5.^⁶⁹

General Notes: Catharine Barton sold land to David D. Barton, recorded Apr. 22, 1872, (Assgmt. of Deed), (York County Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds, 5M 210). This transaction took place March 5, 1859 but was recorded later.

"Catherine Barton purchased land from Henry H. Atticks, recorded Apr. 22, 1872, Fairview Twp., (York County Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds, 5M 207). This transaction from Henry H. Atticks and wife Elizabeth to Catharine Barton took place on April 7, 1855 for the sum of $25. [following received from Doug Church who corresponded with Kim Everingham] "Hi Doug, [Doug Church] Thank you very much for finding and contacting me. I gather you found my information on WorldConnect. I'm descended from John Stickel (1791-1870) and his first wife Mary (Bentzley) Stickel (1791-1862). They were settlers in Macon County, Illinois in the late 1830s. A couple of years after Mary's death, John married the widow Catherine (Umberger) Barton (1806-1895). I'm only beginning to learn about her family and look forward to finding out what you know. They were married a little over 5 years when he died. My sources for the Barton/Umberger family are: Macon County, Illinois Estate Papers, Macon County Clerk, Catherine Stickel, Box 151, Case 2112. _Decatur Daily Republican_, 30 Mar 1895, pg. 3, col. 5, Catharine Stickel obituary. Greenwood Cemetery Gravestone Inscriptions, Block 5, John Stickle and Catherine Barton Stickel.
I should also mention a letter written by Isaiah Stickel (John's son) to his nephew (John's grandson) 29 Jan 1865 in which he says: "Father stated that he thought of changing his mode of life and of setting up housekeeping on his own account. I think it a good plan providing he gets the right kind of a companion and if he gets one to suit himself nobody need complain. The lady is a Mrs Barton living in Penn. She is a dutch lady - has considerable property and Father says she is religious and a good House Keeper."
The obituary is as follows: GONE HOME Death of a Venerable Lady, Mrs. Stickel, at 150 North Street The death of Mrs. Catharine Stickel, occurred at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at 150 West North street, the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Leforgee. She had been ill a week, and was nearly 89 years of age. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Floyd, of Mt. Zion, and Mrs. F. A. Leforgee, of Decatur, also three sisters in Pennsylvania and a brother, Captain Umberger, in Kansas. Catherine Umberger was born in York county, Pa., Sept. 4, 1806. Her father was a captain in the war of 1812. She was the fourth of twelve children, nine girls and three boys, all of whom lived to be honored and respected. Both of her parents lived to be over 80 years of age. At the age of 22 years she was married to John Barton, a pioneer school teacher. Eight children were born to them, six of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Two died in infancy, and four died after having attained their majorities, Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Leforgee being the only two children left. On March 7, 1865, she was married to John Stickel, who died five years later. She was a member of the Church of God for sixty-five years, and for thirty years she had lived in Decatur. For a number of years she has made her home with her daughter in Decatur. I can send you copies of her estate papers that detail her heirs. That's pretty much all I know. I'd very much like to know more. Best wishes, Kimball G. 'Kim' Everingham [email protected]"

1860 Federal Census, Cumberland Co., Mechanicsburg Borough. p. 29, June 8, 1860 (ancestry.com)
C. Barton, age 50, female, $500 in real estate, born Pa;
John Barton, age 16, male, attended school, b. Pa;
M. E. Barton, age 14, born Pa., attended school.

1870 Federal Census, Illinois, Macon Co., Decatur, p. 321, roll M593_249, (ancestry.com) 28 June 1870
John Stickle, male, 77, retired farmer, $6,000, $3,000, b. Pennsylvania,
Catherine Stickle, female,53, keeping house, $0, $1200, b. Pennsylvania
Mary Barton, female, 24, seamstress, $0, $3500, b. Pennsylvania
John March, male, 29, works in flouring mill, $0, $150, b. Indiana
Mercy March, female, 25, keeping house, $0, $0, b. Indiana
John E. March, male, 4, b. Illinois
Sarah Crown, female, 51, tailoress, b. Maryland

Catherine married John Barton on 4 Nov 1828 in Silver Springs Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ⁶³.^,64 John was born on 12 Jul 1802 in York Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹⁰^,59} died on 6 Jul 1850 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania^{⁵⁹^,60} at age 47, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

Catherine next married John Stickel,⁶⁹ son of Peter Stickel and Mary Hollopeter, on 7 Mar 1865 in Macon Co., Illinois ⁶³.^,69 John was born on 3 Jul 1791 in Pennsylvania,^⁶⁹ died on 2 Oct 1870 in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois^{⁶³^,69} at age 79, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois, Block 5.^⁶⁹

General Notes: "Christian (Christy) Reiff married Mariah Eby (possibly form England) 1-6-1829 and settled in Butler Twp., Richland Co., Ohio." The IGI reference indicates Christian's birth in Butler Ohio. But I think the birth place is Pennsylvania based on several of the census records-RJC Dec 2004.

"Posted by: Joseph Reiff Date: November 25, 2000 In Reply to: Christian Rife, 1807, Clarification by Doug Church, Christian and Joseph Reiff were twin sons of Abraham Reiff and Nancy (Ann) Hershey. They were born 28-Jul-1807. Birthplace not given. Christian died 19-Apr-1886 and is buried in Burbank Cemetery, Wayne County, OH. On 25-Dec-1828 he married Maria Eby,b.10-Oct-1808,d.1883. Source:Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, April 1999, "Descendants of the Three Mennonite Brothers: Immigrants from Europe to Pennsylvania" p. 15. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. http://genforum.genealogy.com/reiff/messages/270.html"

Burbank Cemetery [http://www.interment.net/data/us/oh/wayne/burbank/index.htm] Wayne County, Ohio Lat: 40° 59' 23"N, Lon: 82° 00' 17"W To get to Burbank Cemetery, travel west from the city limits of the Village of Burbank on County Road #70 (West Salem Rd.), about 1/4 mile. Then turn North on T-67 (Gearhart Rd) and go 750 feet. Burbank Cemetery is on the east side of the road and extends east for 500 feet and is bounded on the north by the Wayne Co. Line, on the south by the abandoned Erie & Lackawana Railroad.

1880 Census, Ohio, Richland Co., Weller Twp., Olivesburgh, T9_1061, ED 218, p. 257C, June 16, 1880 (ancestry.com)
dwelling 174
Christian Rife, w, m, 72, gardening, b. Pa., father & mother b. Pa.
Maria Rife, w, f, 73, wife, keeping house, b. Pa. father & mother b. Pa.
dwelling 177
W. Christian Rife, w, m, 39, tin smith, b. Ohio, father & mother b. Pa.
E. Mary Rife, w, f, 37, wife, keeping house, b. Ohio, father b. Del, mother b. Pa.
L. Alburtus Rife, w, m, 9, son, b. Ohio,
Richard Houston, w, m, 69, boarder, farming, b. Delaware, father & mother b. Del.

1860 Census, Ohio, Richland Co., Butler Twp., Olivesburgh postoffice, M653_1029, p. 335, June 27, 1860 (heritagequestonline.com)
Christian Rife, 54, m, farmer, $3000, $500, b. Pa.
Maria Rife, 52, f, b. Pa. Henry Rife, 21, m, farmer, b. Ohio
Christian Rife, 24, m, b. Ohio
Jacob Rife, 17, m, tinners apprentice, b. Ohio
John Rife, 14, m, b. Ohio

1850 Census, Ohio, Richland Co., Butler Twp. District 127, M432_724, p. 254, August 31, 1850 (ancestry.com)
Christian Riffe, 43, m, farmer, $1500, b. Pennsylvania
Maria Riffe, 41, f, b. Pennsylvania
Mary Riffe, 20, f, b. Pennsylvania
Rebecca Riffe, 18, f, b. Ohio
Harriet Riffe, 16, f, b. Ohio
Adaline Rife, 14, f, b. Ohio
Christian Riffe, 10, m, b. Ohio
Jacob Riffe, 7, m, b. Ohio
John Riffe, 3, m, b. Ohio
Henry Riffe, 1, m, b. Ohio

Research Notes: for birthplace location, the death certificate of Christian's daughter Adaline E. Barton Baker (86-0173) noted birthplace of her father as and mother as Pennsylvania.

i. Mary Ann Reiff ²⁰ ^,31 ^,85 ^,89 was born on 13 Dec 1829 in Pennsylvania,^{²⁰^,31^,90} died on 9 May 1909 in Weller Twp., Richland Co., Ohio^{⁹⁰^,91} at age 79, and was buried on 11 May 1909 in Olivesburg Cemetery, Olivesburg, Ohio.

iii. Harriet Reiff ²⁰ was born on 7 Sep 1834 in Richland Co., Ohio^{³¹^,85} and died on 1 Sep 1907^³¹ at age 72.

v. Christian W. Reiff ²⁰ was born on 8 Mar 1840 in Richland Co., Ohio,^{³¹^,84^,85^,93} died on 14 Mar 1924 in Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio^{³¹^,93^,94} at age 84, and was buried on 24 Mar 1924 in Olivesburg Cemetery, Richland Co., Weller Twp., Olivesburg, Ohio.^³¹ The cause of his death was La Grippe.⁹³

vi. Jacob Eby Reiff ²⁰ ^,31 was born on 18 Feb 1843 in Richland Co., Ohio^{³¹^,85} and was buried in Arlington Cemetery.^³¹

vii. John Wesley Reiff ³¹ was born on 23 Dec 1845 in Richland Co., Ohio^{³¹^,85} and was buried in Arlington Cemetery.^³¹

viii. Henry Eby Reiff ⁸⁵ was born on 14 May 1849 in Weller Twp., Richland Co., Ohio,^{³¹^,82^,85} died on 7 Apr 1925 in Ashland Co., Ohio^{³¹^,82} at age 75, and was buried in New Olivesburg Cemetery, Richland Co., Weller Twp., Olivesburg, Ohio.^⁹⁴ The cause of his death was lobar pneumonia with influenza contributing.⁸²

Mariah married Christian Reiff ⁸¹ ^,82 on 6 Jan 1828.³¹ Christian was born on 28 Jul 1807 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania,^{³¹^,81^,83^,84^,85} died on 19 Apr 1886^{³¹^,85} at age 78, and was buried in Burbank Cemetery, Wayne County, Ohio.^⁸⁵

General Notes: "In the 1830's Elias Huddleston, son of Captain Wiley Huddleston of the War of 1812, moved to Missouri with all of his family." (p. 14)

1850 Federal Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., District 61, (ancestry.com) dwelling 62, family 62 (same page as Martin Felkins and Wiley W. Felkins families)
Elias Huddleston, 42, male, farmer, $150, b. Tenn.
Ednay Huddleston, 36, female, b. Ky.
Martn Huddleston, 17, male, farming, b. Tenn., attended school.
Willey Huddleston, 15, male, farmer, b. Tenn., attended school.
Elizabeth Huddleston, 14, female, b. Tenn, attended school.
William Huddleston, 8, male, b. Mo.
David Huddleston, 6, male, b. Mo.
Richard M. Huddleston, 7/12, male, b. Mo.

1860 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville, Roll M653_635, July 17, 1860 (ancestry.com)
Elias W. Hudleson, 52, m, farmer,$1500, $500, b. Tenn.
Ednay Hudleson, 46, f, b. Ky.
Wily Hudleson, 25, m, b. Tenn.
Elizabeth Hudleson, 22, f, b. Tenn.
William W. Hudleson, 20, m, b. Mo.
David B. Hudleson, 16, m, b. Mo.
Richard M. Hudleson, 10, m, b. Mo.
Matilda C. Hudleson, 6, f, b. Mo.
Louisa W. Hudleson, 3, f, b. Mo.

1870 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., Roll M593_794, p. 37, June 8, 1870. (ancestry.com)
Edney Huddleston, age 56, f, keeping house, $1000, $504, b. Kentucky
William Huddleston, age 29, m, farmer, b. Missouri
Catherine, age 15, f, at school, b. Missouri
Louisa, age 13, f, at school, b. Missouri

Research Notes: Obit read in Mo. paper by Martha G. Wells Coraor.

Clark Cemetery; Mineola, Missouri, Montgomery County. Visited by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and Margaret Wells Becker on 8/30/1991.

1880 Census Records, T-9 Roll #705, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., E.D. 109, Sheet 13. D.B. Huddleston.

Elias married Edna Jane Felkins ³⁴ ^,98 in 1832 in Overton, Tennessee.¹ Edna was born in 1812 in Tennessee,^{¹^,34^,47^,98} died on 17 Jan 1877^¹⁷ at age 65, and was buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

i. Martin M. Huddleston M.D. was born in 1833 in Tennessee^{⁴⁷^,99} and died in 1906 in Missouri^{⁴⁷^,99} at age 73.

ii. Wiley J. Huddleston was born on 8 Jan 1835 in Missouri,^{¹⁰⁰^,101} died on 22 May 1909^¹⁰⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Clark Graveyard Near Big Springs, MO..^⁵

iii. Hester A. Huddleston was born in 1837 in Missouri^{⁴⁷^,102} and died in 1837 in Missouri.^{⁴⁷^,102}

v. William W. Huddleston was born on 28 Feb 1841 in Missouri,^{¹⁷^,104} died on 22 Oct 1891 in Missouri^{¹⁷^,104} at age 50, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, MO..^¹⁷

6 vi. David Baker Huddleston M.D. (born on 10 Mar 1844 in Montgomery Co., Missouri - died on 11 Apr 1916 in Minneola, Missouri)

vii. Martha A. Huddleston was born on 18 Oct 1846 in Missouri,^¹⁰⁵ died on 18 Aug 1848 in Missouri^{¹⁷^,105} at age 1, and was buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

viii. Richard M. Huddleston was born on 13 Oct 1849 in Missouri,^{¹⁰⁰^,106} died on 23 Feb 1869^¹⁰⁰ at age 19, and was buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁰⁰

ix. Elias W. Huddleston was born on 9 Dec 1851 in Missouri,^¹⁰⁷ died on 23 Feb 1855 in Missouri^{¹⁷^,107} at age 3, and was buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

x. Katherine (Matilda C.) Huddleston was born in 1854 in Missouri.^{⁴⁷^,108^,109}

xi. Helen Laura Huddleston was born in 1857 in Missouri^{⁴⁷^,109^,110} and died in 1902^⁴⁷ at age 45.

General Notes: Possibly was indian??

Born Sep 1812.,

Listed as age 36 in 1850 census which would make her birth ca 1814.

1870 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville Twp., Roll M593_794, p. 37, June 8, 1870. (ancestry.com)
Edney Huddleston, age 56, f, keeping house, $1000, $504, b. Kentucky
William Huddleston, age 29, m, farmer, b. Missouri
Catherine, age 15, f, at school, b. Missouri
Louisa, age 13, f, at school, b. Missouri

Research Notes: Clark Cemetery; Mineola, Missouri, Montgomery County. Visited by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and Margaret Wells Becker on 8/30/1991. "Edna wife of Elias W. died Jan 17, 1877; Aged [indistinct and in the dirt]"

Edna married Elias Wiley Huddleston ³⁴ in 1832 in Overton, Tennessee.¹ Elias was born on 8 Mar 1808 in Overton, Tennessee,^{¹⁷^,41^,95^,96} died on 6 Jan 1861 in Missouri^¹⁷ at age 52, and was buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

General Notes: Document Post Office Dept.- George W. Taylor was appointed postmaster of Mineola, in the County of Montgomery, State of Missouri: Whereas he did on 20th day of May 1895; execute a bond & has taken the oath of office as required by law. Signed: at Washington City 28th day of May, 1895, William L. Wilson, Postmaster General.

1850 Census, Virginia, Fayette Co., 14th District, roll M432_943, p. 341, July 31, 1850. (ancestry.com)
George W. Taylor, 25, m, farmer, $350, appears to be living with the family of:
William Tyree, 42, m, farmer, $5000
Sarah Tyree, 32, f
? W. Tyree, 12, m
Mary F. Tyree, 11, f
Jos, W. Tyree 10, m
Charles W. Tyree, 4/12, m
Martha C. Tyree, 22, f
Mathew langers?, 58, m, doctor

1860 Census, Virginia, Fayette Co., District 3, roll M653-1344, p. 377, July 7, 1860 (ancestry.com)
George W Taylor, 35, M, miller, $1000, $250, b. Virginia
Martha E Taylor, 29, F, wife, b. Virginia
Sarah F Taylor, 7, F, b. Virginia
Florence S. Taylor, 4, F, b. Virginia
Mifronai(?) Taylor, 3/12, F, b. virginia

1870 Census, West Virginia, Fayette Co., Mountain Cove, Roll M593_1686, p. 148, 19 July 1870 (ancestry.com)
George Taylor, 45, m, w, miller, $700, $225, b. Va.
Martha E Taylor, 38, F, w, Keeping house, b. Va.
Sarah F Taylor, 17, F, w, at home, b. Va.
Florence Taylor, 13, F, w, at home, b. Va.
Joe J Taylor, 4, M,w, at home, b. W. Va.
George Cary, 25, M, B, railroad laborer, b. Va.
[next door to George Taylor is Henry Dickinson, 34 and wife V.M. Dickinson 23, with children F. B. m, 11; L.E. , f, 8; Wm. G., m, 6; Robt. Lee, m, 2; Ann E TAYLOR, 45, f, and Andrew TAYLOR, m 5.]
[next door to Henry Dickinson is Jessie Alderson, m, 34; wife Virginia, 24, f; Martha A., f, 3; and George E., m, 1]

1880 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Danville, Roll T9_705, p 45D, ED 109, 12 June 1880 (ancestry.com)
Geo W Taylor, w, M, 55, farmer, b. Va, father & mother b. Va
Martha Taylor, w, F, 49, wife, keeping house, b. Va, father & mother b. Va.
Jos J Taylor, w, M, 14, son, works on farm, b. Va, father & mother b. Va.
Jas W Young, w, M, 22, hired, farm laborer, b. Va, father & mohter b. Va.

1900 Census, Missouri, Montgomery Co., Montgomery Twp., ED 65, sheet no. 4B, 8 June 1900 (heritagequestonline.com)
George W Taylor, head, w, m, June 1825, 75, married years ago, b. Virginia, mother & father b. Va.
Martha E Taylor, wife, w, F, Sept 1831, 68, married 48 years ago, 3 children w/ 2 living, b. Va, mother & father b. Va.

Research Notes: copy of obit of George W. Taylor, cut from newspaper with no reference to the paper (perhaps the Montgomery Standard?). "Talor [sic]--Deacon George W. Taylor, the oldest deacon of the First Baptist church of Montgomery City, Mo., was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, June 7, 1825, and died at his home in Montgomery City, Oct. 14, 1909, aged 84 years, 4 months, and 7 days. He was united in marriage April 9, 1852, to Miss Martha E. Skaggs of the same county. God blessed this union with five children, three of who preceded him to the "land beyond," one son and two daughters. One son, Dr. J. J. Taylor of Cortez, Colo., and one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Huddleston of Mineola, Mo., survive him. In early life Brother Taylor professed faith in christ and united with the Baptist church, and ever lived a devoted Christian life. He loved the "Old Book" and made it the man of his counsel and guide. He was rooted and grouned in the Baptist faith, and demonstrated by his every day life that he was really and truly what he professed to be, and with firm and implicit faith in his Master he meekly and calmly met death and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus."

Bryant Cemetery, near Mineola Mo. Left on N from John & Martha Sue Lynch's home, cross bridge over Loutre R., turn left on #278, (at Loutre Creek sign), Cemetery is on left hand side of road. Visited by Martha Geraldine Wells Coraor and Margaret Wells Becker on 8/30/1991.

"Golden Wedding" "Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor who live just outside the city limits on the Montgomery City-Belleflower road celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on Wednesday, April 9, 1902, entertaining about 30 friends, who were there to extend congratulations upon the rounding out of 50 years in which each partner has stood loyally by the other, each in turn assisting the other as they needed help and encouragement. "On April 9, 1852, Mr. G. W. Taylor and Miss Martha Skaggs were married in Fayette County, West Virginia, Rev. Allen Wood officiating. In February 1871 they came to Missouri and first settled in Morgan County, but came to Montgomery County the same year, where they have since resided. Mr. Taylor is 77 years of age, and Mrs. Taylor has just reached her three score years and ten, and both enjoy splendid health. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were assisted in entertaining by their son, Dr. Joe J. Taylor and wife and their daughter Mrs. Dr. Huddleston. [this is Florence Taylor Huddleston] A most sumptuous dinner was served, to which all did ample justice. They were the recipients of quite a number of handsome and useful presents. Following were present; Dr. and Mrs. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Bibb of Americus, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. J. Marlow, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Walker, Mr. and Mrs. James Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs M. T. Bibb, Mrs H. M. Jamieson, Mrs. Jane Williams, Mrs Dr. Huddleston and daughter, Mrs. E. Sisk of Wellsville. "---- "I presume this was from a Montgomery County paper of LONG AGO. *** This above was sent to me (Martha Taylor Huddleston Dickinson) by my great-aunt Stell (wife of great uncle Joe Taylor-son of the 50th anniversary Taylors) in August 1963 when Aunt Stell was 92. In her letter she said she always told her husband (Joe Taylor) that she'd heard Grand Dad Taylor speak of Austed, West Virginia, and they'd been there together on their way to the Jamestown Exposition. She would joke and tell him she was born the year his parents came to Missouri (1871) and that he must have started looking for her then, but it took him 25 years to find her. Aunt Stell was clever and joked much...sounds just like a remark she'd make."

1870 Census Records - George Taylor, M-593 Roll#1686, W.Va., Fayette Co., Mountain Cove Twp.
1900 Census Record - George W. Taylor, T-623 Roll #876, Missouri, ED#65, Sheet4, Line 35.
1910 Census Record - Joseph J. Taylor, T-624 Roll #123, Colorado, Montezuma Co., Cortez City, ED 102, Sheet #11B.

George married Martha Emily Skaggs ⁴⁶ on 9 Apr 1852 in Fayette Co., West Virginia ⁵ ^,117.^,118 Martha was born on 21 Nov 1831 in Monroe Co., Virginia,^{¹⁷^,119} died on 15 Dec 1902 in Missouri^¹⁷ at age 71, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

i. Sarah (Sallie) F. Taylor was born about 1853 in Virginia^¹²⁰ and died before Oct 1909.^¹²¹

7 ii. Florence Susan Taylor (born on 18 Jun 1856 in Hawks Nest, (West) Virginia - died on 20 Jun 1942 in Mineola, Montgomery Co., Missouri)

iii. Mifronai (Nettie) Taylor was born in 1860 in Virginia^¹²⁰ and died before 1870 in Virginia.

iv. Joseph J. Taylor MD was born on 12 Jun 1866 in West Virginia^{¹³^,122^,123} and died before 9 Apr 1940.^¹²⁴

15. Martha Emily Skaggs,⁴⁶ daughter of Thomas Skaggs Jr. and Susan Johnson, was born on 21 Nov 1831 in Monroe Co., Virginia,^{¹⁷^,119} died on 15 Dec 1902 in Missouri^¹⁷ at age 71, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

General Notes: Martha Skaggs Taylor was Ute indian from Hawk's Nest, Va. (now W.Va.) according to family lore but this seems unlikely as Ute tribes were in the west, perhaps Cherokee?? [RJC]

1850 Census, Virginia, Fayette County, District 14, roll M432_943, p. 336, July 25, 1850(ancestry.com).
Thos Skaggs Jr, 58, m, carpenter
Susan Skaggs, 57, f
Martha E Skaggs, 18, f
Catharine Wood, 56, f
Jas C Wood, 27, m

Newspaper clipping: "Mrs. Dr. Huddleston of Minneola arrived here Monday morning on the hack to visit her mothr, Mrs. David Taylor. Mrs. Taylor had breathed her last before the hack arrived and Mrs. Huddleston did not know of her mother's death until she got to the house. It was a dreadful shock." [Montgomery Standard Dec 19 1902, posted on http://www.gulleyville.com/MrsTaylorobit.JPG]

Martha married George Washington Taylor ⁴⁶ ^,114 on 9 Apr 1852 in Fayette Co., West Virginia ⁵ ^,117.^,118 George was born on 7 Jun 1825 in Monroe Co., Virginia,^¹¹⁵ died on 14 Oct 1909 in Montgomery City, Missouri^¹¹⁵ at age 84, and was buried in Bryant Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri.^¹⁷

Fifth Generation

Research Notes: For research only:

QUAKER ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA 1682-1750: Philadelphia County, PA
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QUAKER ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA 1682-1750, by Albert Cook Myers (1902).
Appreviations:
mo = month (to translate Quaker dates to non-Quaker dates, see
http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/quaker_info.htm)
mm = monthly meeting (for full understanding of how the Quakers worshiped,
see http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/quaker_info.htm)
m =meeting

if there are 2 dates given, the first is the date on the certificate composed
by the mm the person was leaving - the second is the date the certificate was
received by the Phila. mm (Philadelphia monthly meeting) or, at times the
second date is simply when the person 'appears' in Philadelphia records, and not
when the cert is actually received.

dau=daughter
decd = deceased
cert = certificate
ch = children
fam = family
unm = unmarried
Eng = England
Ire = Ireland
w = wife
s = son
---------------------------------Certificates of Removal
James Barton unmarried baker son of James Barton, farmer in Staford
County Two Weeks' meeting Devonshsire House, London 2mo 10,
1699 received 11mo 26, 1699
Isaac Barton &fam cutler from Clonmell Six weeks m Killcomonbegg Ire
received 8mo 29 1714

Wills: Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825: Chester Co, PA (Will Book A, pages 100-199) and (Will Book C, pages 1-99) and (Proved 1768-9) and (Proved 1774-5) and (Proved 1778-9)
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Chester County Will Abstracts and Administrations 1713-1825

Alpha Index thanks to Betty Lynne..... NOTE: some pages numbers
added, if not abstracted, to aid in location of the will abstract.
Admins are in groups and filed by date.

BARTON, ISAAC. Sadsbury. May 18, 1721. March 31, 1721. A. 119.
To wife Sarah 1/2 of estate real and personal. To my 7 children, viz
Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua and Benjamin 5 shillings
each. Remainder to executors for use of children.
Executors: wife Sarah and Jacob Weldon.
Witnesses: Arthur White, Wm. Marsh, Robt. Sanford and Joseph
Griffiths.

BARTON, JOSEPH. Willistown.
April 28, 1748. May 19, 1748. C. 17.
To eldest son James, a young filly. To wife Mary, all remainder of
estate. Letters to widow Mary Barton.
Wit: Abraham Thompson, Thomas Grifin, Thomas Rowland.

DAWSON, MARY. Widow of Thomas. West Caln.
February 4, 1769. March 27, 1769.
To Rev. Thomas Barton £12 and to son Thomas £8 for use of Church of St.
John at Pequa and £10 for support of the poor of West Caln. To son
Isaac £20 for schooling of his children. To granddaughter Rachel Park
£10. To daughter Ann Berwick £10. To granddaughter Mary wife of Wm.
Mallis £10. To granddaughter Mary Montgomery, now Hughes, £7. To
grandson Jacob Dawson £7. To grandson Thos. Dawson 5 shillings. To
daughter Fortune 5 shillings. To Mary and Sarah, daughters to son
David Dawson deceased, 5 shillings each. To son Thomas £200 and to his
daughter Mary £10 and to his wife Margaret my cooking glass. To
grandson David Dawson who was prisoner in France £5. All remainder to
son Thomas, also Executor.
Wit: Francis Alexander, John Fleming.

SWAFFER, JOSEPH. Chester Twp.
October 4, 1770. Codicil April 26, 1774. July 4, 1774.
Provides for wife Elizabeth including "my family Bible that was bought
from England." To son Richard 2/3 of my real estate during his life
and at his death to his children with reversion to children of my
daughter Ann, wife of Richard Maris, viz., Elizabeth, Richard, Tacey
and Rebecca and other lawful issue, her son Jonathan only excepted.
The remaining 1/3 of real estate to children of daughter Ann Maris. To
sister Hannah wife of Danl. Humphrey at Merion £20. To niece Catharine
Davis £10. To sister Ann Ellis £5. To Trustees of free school in
Borough of Chester £10. To brother Wm. Swaffer all my law books and
wearing apparel. £3 towards fencing Friends graveyard at Chester.
Executors: Brother Wm. and nephew Nehemiah Davis.
Codicil names nephew Roger Dicks, executor, instead of Nehemiah Davis.
Wit: John Morton, James Barton.

THOMAS, MARY. Widow. "On the Five Hundred Tract"
July 1, 1778. November 6, 1778.
To daughter Sarah household goods. To daughter Rachel Thomas rent of
part of plantation for 7 years and household goods, also £80 and £100
to daughter Sarah. Mentions sons Nathan and Isaac who inherit the land
from their father at 21. Executors: Friends Joshua Evans and John
Williams, Jr. Wit: Joseph Barton, Hugh Quay.

[potentially ancesters to Joseph Barton who married Pheobe? RJC Jan 2006]
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ancestry.com database: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825January 7,
Name: Joseph Barton
Description: Witness
Date: 1 Jul 1778
Prove Date: 6 Nov 1778
Remarks: Mary Thomas. Widow. ""On the Five Hundred Tract"". July 1, 1778. Nov. 6, 1778. To daughter Sarah household goods. To daughter Rachel Thomas rent of part of plantation for 7 years and household goods, also £50 and £100 to daughter Sarah. Mentions sons Nathan and Isaac who inherit the land from their father at 21. Executors: Friends Joshua Evans and John Williams, Jr.
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Pikeland Tax List 1781; Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Pikeland Rate 1781
Pennsylvania Archives Series 3, Vol XII, p 620-623
Freeman (means he was not married and did not own land)
Joseph Barton2.5.0 (amt of tax)

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1790 Pennsylvania Census, Bucks Co., Roll: M637_8, p.117 (ancestry.com)
Joseph Barton 10200
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1790 Pennsylvania Census, Bucks Co., Roll: M637_8, p.206 (ancestry.com)
Joseph Barton 22300
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1790 Pennsylvania Census, Chester Co., Roll: M637_8; Page: 99 (ancestry.com) James Barton 21400
also on same page is Abner Barton 10100
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Church: Pew Owners in Original St. Paul's Episcopal Church ; Chester County, PA

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The following is a partial list of pew owners in the original St. Paul's Episc.
Church, Chester, razed in 1850. (Pa Genweb)

1791 m- William Willis, John Caldwell and Jno. Marlow, George Peirce and
Jesse Beckerton, Peter Salkeld, J. Worrall and Cooper, Ed Richards,
John Crosby, Esq and C. Grantham, E. Price, Esq, Wm Haselwood,
Isaac Hanes, J. Slaughter and 'Ad. Barten, J. Withy.

1792 - Abner Barton James Withy

1793 - Thomas Smith, John Crosby, Esq, Stephen Cioele

1803 - James Bernard, John Caldwell, Caleb Davis, Esq, Daniel Morton,
Wm Siddons and John Wood, John Crosby, Esq, Messrs. Barton,
Docr Anderson and John Odenheimer, Wm Anderson, Isaac Culin,
Philip Painter, Esq and his brother, George B.Lownes
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1800 Pennsylvania Census, Chester Co., West Nantmell, Roll: 36; Page: 723 (ancestry.com)
Joseph Barton 220101001000
2 males under 10 (Isaac & James), 2 males 10-15 (Joseph and Valentine), 1 male 26-44 (Joseph), 1 female under 10 (Polly), 1 female 26-44 (Phebe).
[this seems to fit the family..RJC Dec 2005]
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For Research only:
Database: Pennsylvania Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881 (ancestry.com)
Name: Joseph Barton
Date: 1791
Event: Minutes
Relation: Pew holder
Location: Donegal, Lancaster Co., PA
Church: Donegal Presbyterian Church, E. Donegal Township, Lancaster Co., PA
Record ID: 316136
[uncertain if any connectin at all...RJC Dec 2005]
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Church: Pew Owners in Original St. Paul's Episcopal Church ; Chester County, PA

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Church, Chester, razed in 1850.

1791 m- William Willis, John Caldwell and Jno. Marlow, George Peirce and
Jesse Beckerton, Peter Salkeld, J. Worrall and Cooper, Ed Richards,
John Crosby, Esq and C. Grantham, E. Price, Esq, Wm Haselwood,
Isaac Hanes, J. Slaughter and 'Ad. Barten, J. Withy.

1792 - Abner Barton James Withy

1793 - Thomas Smith, John Crosby, Esq, Stephen Cioele

1803 - James Bernard, John Caldwell, Caleb Davis, Esq, Daniel Morton,
Wm Siddons and John Wood, John Crosby, Esq, Messrs. Barton,
Docr Anderson and John Odenheimer, Wm Anderson, Isaac Culin,
Philip Painter, Esq and his brother, George B.Lownes
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from THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, by Futhey and Cope (1881);
Pikeland - literally Pike's Land - was granted by Wm Penn to Joseph Pike,
merchant, of Cork, Ireland, by patent dated Dec 3, 1705. It embraced the
territory now included in East and West Pikeland, and contained 10,116 acres and
allowances. Joseph Pike died in 172 7 seized of this tract, and also of a tract
of about 1400 acres in Caln twp, on the southern part of which is now Caln
Friends' meeting-house, and by his will, proved in the Prerogative Court of the
Archbishop of Armagh, Ireland, devised all his lands in Pennsylvania to his wife
Elizabeth in fee. Elizabeth Pike held the lands until her death in 1733, and
devised tem to her son, Richard Pike, in fee. Richard died in 1752, and by his
will devised all his estates in Pa to his kinsmen, Samuel Hoare and Nathaniel
Newberry, merchants, of London, England, subject to the payment of certain
legacies. In 1756, Samuel Hoare purchased the interest of Nathaniel Newberry
and became sole owner. On Dec3, 1773, Amuel Hoare, by his attorney, Amos
Strettle, sold and conveyed the lands '''known by the name of Pikeland'', to
Andrew Allen and took from him a mortgage thereon for 16000 £, part of the
purchase money.
Andrew Allen sold and conveyed parcels of it to 115 persons, and received
from them the purchase moneys. The mortgage given by Allen to Hoare was not
being paid, it was sued out against Allen, and the 115 purchasers from him, as
terretenants, and the entire twp was sold as one tract by Ezekiel Leonard,
sheriff of Chester Co, and repurchased by Samuel Hoare, the holder of the
mortgage, and conveyed to him by deed, 1789. The persons to whom Allen had made
sales had failed or neglected to procure releases of the lands purchased by them
from him of the mortgage, and consequently the sheriff's sale to Hoare divested
their titles. They generally, however, compromised with Hoare, and by making
additions payments of purchase moneys received deeds of confirmation from him.
Some of them, however, were unable to effect any arrangement and lost their
lands and whatever improvements they had made.
The following names are those given in the sheriff's return, and thus are
many of the ancestors of the present inhabitants of the township;
Thomas Allison
Andrew Herman Beerbower
Conrad Betts
Martha Boggs
George Chrisman
John Corle
Elias Chrisman
Philip Clinger
Jacob Danfield
Frederick Dendrick
Wm Eachus
George Emrey
John Emrey
Philip Emrey
Frederick Foos
Valentine Foos
John Francis
Casper Fiting
John Griffith
David Gundy
Valentine Hines
Jacob Hartman
Conrad Henry
Lawrence Hipple
Michael Holman
Stephen Holman
Peter Hartman
Henry Hipple
John Harley
John Hinch jr
Jacob Hinch
George Hinch
John Hoofman
John Holman
Robert Hatton
Joseph Jones
Griffith John
George Irie
Philip King
Widow King
Jacob Kinter
Thomas Lightfoot
Wm Lightfoot
John Loubough
Baltzer Ludwick
Valentine Ludwick
Alexander McKinley
John Moses
Alexander McCaraher
John Marsh
Jacob Meyer
John Nailor
Jacob Nailor
Eli Packer
James Reese
John Bogers
John Rise
Zachariah Rice
Christian Rice
Henry Ricabaugh
Michael Royer
Frederick Strough
Frederick Smith
Leonard Smith
Fetty Smith
Christian Smith
Jacob Steer
Henry Stoyer
Conrad Sheimer
Michael Sheimer
George Snyder
Casper Snyder
John Snyder
Casper Snyder jr
John Shoff
David Sheldrich
Peter Sheink
Conrad Sherra
Christian Teamy
Peter Timber
John Urney
Valentine Orner or Urner
John Walter
John Wagner
Philip Wagner
Sebastian Wagner
Peter Timbler
Benj. Shimer
Adam Stone
George Weamer
James Johnston
Henry Hipple
Ludwick Emrey
John Hartman
Jacob Slyder
Philip Steptry
Peter Jacob
Josep Lyons
Samuel Bougher
Jacob Kerns
Martin Holman
Conrad King
Joseph Barton
Daniel Gravell
Peter Rice
james Mather
John Mower
John Yeles
John Young
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Wills: Index to Abstracts, A-E Surnames: 1682 - 1825: Chester Co, PA

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SURNAME, FIRST, DATE PROVED/WRITTEN, BOOK AND PAGE [Books A-D], ARCHIVES FILE NAME

BARTON, ISAAC. March 31, 1721. A. 119. willbooka1.txt
BARTON, JOSEPH. May 19, 1748. C. 17. willbookc.txt
BARTON, JOSEPH. Willistown.
April 28, 1748. May 19, 1748. C. 17.
To eldest son James, a young filly. To wife Mary, all remainder of
estate. Letters to widow Mary Barton.
Wit: Abraham Thompson, Thomas Grifin, Thomas Rowland.
[abstract from timrobinson.scriptingoff.com/enter/Pennsylvania%20Wills01%201748-1766.doc]
[possible ancestors of Joseph Barton (m. Phebe)?? ...RJC Dec 2005]
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QUAKER ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA 1682-1750, by Albert Cook Myers (1902).
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Appreviations:
mo = month (to translate Quaker dates to non-Quaker dates, see
http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/quaker_info.htm)
mm = monthly meeting (for full understanding of how the Quakers worshiped,
see http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/quaker_info.htm)
m =meeting
if there are 2 dates given, the first is the date on the certificate composed
by the mm the person was leaving - the second is the date the certificate was
received by the Phila. mm (Philadelphia monthly meeting) or, at times the
second date is simply when the person 'appears' in Philadelphia records, and not
when the cert is actually received.

dau=daughter
decd = deceased
cert = certificate
ch = children
fam = family
unm = unmarried
Eng = England
Ire = Ireland
w = wife
s = son
James Barton unmarried baker son of James Barton, farmer in Staford
County Two Weeks' meeting Devonshsire House, London 2mo 10,
1699 received 11mo 26, 1699

Isaac Barton &fam cutler from Clonmell Six weeks m Killcomonbegg Ire
received 8mo 29 1714
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1830 Census, Pennsylvania, York Co., Fairview Twp., p.260 [ancestry.com]
Jospeh Barton, 3 males age 20-30, 1 male age 70-80, 1 female 20-30 and 1 female 60-70 [possibly Joseph & Pheobe(Feby) plus James, Mary, Isaac and John except they would be in the 30-40 age group except for John...error by census taker or information provider? RJC 2006]

i. Joseph Barton was born about 1785 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania,^¹²⁶ died on 13 Sep 1853 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania^¹²⁶ about age 68, and was buried in Menonists Cemetery, Lower Allen, Cumberland Co., PA..^¹²⁶

iii. James Barton was born about Sep 1793 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹²⁸^,129} died on 2 Apr 1854 in Lower Allen Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania^{¹²⁹^,130} about age 60, and was buried in 1854 in Martin's Church, Lower Allen Twp., Cumberland Co., PA..^¹²⁸ The cause of his death was affliction of the bowels.

v. Isaac Barton was born on 3 Apr 1798,^¹³² died on 26 Sep 1868 in Lower Allen Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³²^,133} at age 70, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹³²

8 vi. John Barton (born on 12 Jul 1802 in York Co., Pennsylvania - died on 6 Jul 1850 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania)

18. David Umberger, son of Adam Umberger and Mary Gertraut Wernan, was born in 1775 in "Path Valley" Cumberland Co. now Franklin Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁶⁵^,134} died on 26 Aug 1854 near Lisburn, York Co., PA.^{¹⁷^,65^,135} at age 79, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

General Notes: "John Umberger, farmer, P.O. Lisburn. As early as 1770 the name Umberger was known in this county, and, though the family is really of Scotch and Irish nativity, the name is unquestionably German. Leonard was the first one of the family to come to Lancaster County, Penn., which then included this territory. In Rupp's History mention is made of Leonard Umberger purchasing Rupp's great-grandfather at public sale, the custom in those days, the vessel owners having the right to dispose of their passengers, in this way to obtain their passage money. Leonard Umberger was the great-grandfather of our subject, as he begat Adam who begat David, the father of John. Adam Umberger settled in "Path Valley, " now in Franklin County, in 1770, and by his wife, Catharine, had three children: David; Elizabeth, married to Mr. Heckart of Dauphin County; John who engaged in mercantile business in Harrisburg, but died while a young man. Adam Umberger, who was a millwright, was preparing to build a mill near his home when he died; his family then returned to Dauphin County and settled near Linglestown. David, the eldest son, was born in 1775, and was indentured to Mr. Berry, in 1791, to learn the blacksmith's trade (his mother about that time married Michael Umberger, a brother of her first husband, and moved to York County, near Lisburn). About 1796, David Umberger came to Lisburn, purchased property and established himself in the blacksmith's trade. In 1798 he married Dorothy Maish, of York County, Penn., by whom he had a large family; the oldest child, Mary, was born in Lisburn in 1799, and a few years later David Umberger (in 1809) sold his Lisburn property, moved to Warrington Township, York County, and there purchased a farm and carried on an extensive smithy. On this farm were born Ann, Elizabeth, Catharine, David and Rebecca (twins) and Sarah. About 1812 he purchased the Daniel Kahm farm, near Lisburn (where he resided until his death), and here were born Ellen, John, Jane, George and Esther. John Umberger, our subject, was born in 1816; in 1841, he married Susan Miller, of York County, Penn., daughter of Jacob and Susan Miller, and they commenced married life on the paternal homestead, and their two children were born: David M., in 1843, and Eliza J., in 1845. In the spring of 1846, our subject, with his family, came to this county, purchasing the farm, now his homestead, and which has been made beautiful by his own industry; every fence, the handsome stone house, commodious outbuildings, etc., were erected since the purchase, and the nice orchard was planted by the hands of himself and wife, and they have lived to see their labors crowned by beautiful harvests, which have filled their purse. Rachael E., John, Jr., Agnes J., George F., Lewis C., William M., Franklin P., Lilly E., Charles E. and Clarence S. were born on this farm. Always popular among the people, Mr. Umberger has been foremost in promoting every important feature of educational and social life. A lifelong Democrat, he has lived to see the rise and decline of numerous political parties, and to-day hails with delight the supremacy his chosen party occupies. For nearly half a century he and his wife have belonged to the Church of God, and have reared their family in that faith. Rich in experience, ripe in years, they remain as they have lived, beloved by all who know them."

"Last Will and Testament of David Umberger deceased// In the name of God Amen. I David Umberger of Fairview Township York County and State of Pennsylvania being weak in body but sound of mind memory and understanding (feeling thankful to God for the same) And considering the uncertainty of this transitory life and to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to call me hence. I do therefore make and publish this as my last will and testament in the manner following to wit- First I commit my soul unto the hands of my creator who gave it and my body to the Earth to be interred in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executor here in after mentioned. And as to such wordly estate where with it has pleased God to bless me in I dispose of the same as follows to wit- 1st. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Dorotha all the enclosed ground including house, Spring house, Orchard, Garden where I now reside with priviledge of the Barn for hay, Stable room for one cow and the choice of the furniture in the house such as she desires and requires to make her comfortable. And one load of corn in the ears to be given as corn is generally divided by the wagon load. And fifty dollars in cash to be paid by my Executor as soon as conveniently can be after my decease. And it is further my will that one thousand dollars shall remain in my Real estate during her natural life. And the interest there of to be paid yearly and every year during her natural life. And at her death to be paid to my heirs hereinafter named share and share alike. Then I give and bequeath to my son John Umberger fifteen hundred dollars from which sum or bequest is to be deducted the advancements I made to him as charged in my book. Item- I give and bequeath to my son George W. Umberger eleven hundred dollars from which sum and bequest is to be deducted the advancements I made him as charged in my book. Item- I give and bequeath to my daughters Ann Martin (widow of Absolom Martin) and Elizabeth intermarried to John Byers and Catherine intermarried to John Barton and Rebecca intermarried with George Saylor and Sarah intermarried with Samuel Black and Elenor intermarried with Andrew G. Miller and Ann [Jane] intermarried with John G. Heck each of them the sum of seven hundred dollars from the sum bequeathed to each is to be deducted the advancements made to each of them and their husbands as charged in my book. Item- I give and bequeath unto my daughter Esther the sum of seven hundred dollars together with such furniture as I may set apart for her. And it is further my will that all my Real estate be sold within one year after my decease or as soon as circumstances will admit. And it is my will that it shall be optional with my heirs to sell the whole together or in two parts as they may think best for the interest of the heirs. Subject however to the priviledges I grant here in to my beloved wife Dorotha. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son John Umberger to be the Executor of this my last will and testament authorizing him to sell and convey the said Real estate and deed the same to the purchaser or purchasers. And to sell all the personal property not devised in this my last will. In witness thereof I David Umberger the testator within named have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last will and testament the sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty [four? microfilm scratched badly here, but will was recorded in Sept. 11, 1854). David Umberger"

David Maish sold land to David Umberger recorded Dec. 31, 1821 York County, Pa. (York County Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds, 3F 328).

"Edward Miller was a son of John Miller. He was married to Polly Umberger, a daughter of David and Dorothy (Maish) Umberger, who lived in York county, a short distance east of Lisburn. through living in the family of his cousin Edward, Andrew G. Miller became acquainted with Eleanor Umberger, a sister of his cousin's wife, which acquaintance ripened into love, and they became man and wife. David Umberger, the father of Polly and Eleanor, was a son of Adam and mary Gertrude (Vernon) Umberger, and a gradson of Michael and Anna Maria (Rambler) Umberger, and Michael Umberger was a son of Henry Umberger, who was born in Germany in 1688, and landed at Philadelphia from the ship "Hope" on Aug. 28, 1733. An early Lancaster county church record contains the information that Michael Umberger was married to Anna Maria Rambler, of Tulpehocken, on Oct 18, 1784, at the hands of Rev. John Casper Stoever." [Jeremiah Zeamer, Biographical annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families, 1907, p. 83-86]

Aurthur Umberger writes: "DAVID UMBERGER, the second son of Adam and Mary Gertraudt (Werner) Umberger, was born 1775 at Path Valley, Cumberland Co., (now Franklin Co.), Pa. He died 26 Aug. 1854 at Lisburn, York Co., Pa. He married 5 July 1793 [sic] Dorothy Maisch. She was born 29 Jan. 1782 in York Co., Pa., the daughter of George Maisch. She died 27 June 1863 at Lisburn, York Co., Pa. "David and Dorothy (Maisch) Umberger were the parents of three sons and nine daughters. David's father, Adam, settled in Path Valley, (now in Franklin Co.) in 1770. Adam was a millwright, and was preparing to build a mill near his home when he died (about 1779). His family then returned to Dauphin Co., and settled near Linglestown. DAVID born in 1775 was indentured to Mr. Barry in 1791 to learn the blacksmith trade. His mother, about that time married Michael Umberger (a bro. of Adam, her 1st husband) and moved to York County near Lisburn. About 1796 David came to Lisburn, purchased property and established himself in the blacksmith trade. In 1798 he married Dorothy Maisch. In 1801 David sold his Lisburn property and moved to Warrington Twp., York Co., and there purchased a farm and carried on an extensive smithy. About 1812 he purchased the Dan Kahm farm near Lisburn where he resided until his death." [Umberger Family Chart]

Several LDS IGI references to a David Umberger though not sure that these are the correct person: Film Number: 1239560, Page 1100, Ref # 23087 notes birth as 1772 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania and father as Adam Umberger.

His daughter's (Catherine) obituary said he was a Captain in the War of 1812.

1800 Census, Pennsylvania, Cumberland Co., Allen Twp. Series: M32 Roll: 38 Page: 133 (http://heritagequestonline.com)
David Umberger 0020000100 (2 males 16-26, 1 female 16-26) [uncertain as to why Mary (Polly) does not show up as female under 10 and why there is an extra male 16-26?; RJC Jan 2004]

1810 Census, Pennsylvania, York Co., Warrington Twp., Series: M252 Roll: 57 Page: 187, (http://www.heritagequestonline.com)
David Umberger 100104101000 (1 white male under 10, 1white male 26-44, 4 white females under 10, 1 white female 10-15, 1 white female 26-44) [ This fits family with son David, husband David, daughters Rebecca, Catherine, Elizabeth and Ann under 10 and Mary (Polly) at 10-15; RJC Jan. 2004]

1850 Census, Pennsylvania, York Co., Fairview Twp., 27 September 1850, p. 77 [ancestry.com] dwelling 1133
David Umberger, 75?, male, none, $4,300, b. Penna
Dorathy, 68, female
Esther, 23, female

Research Notes: R. Coraor visited the Lisburn Cemetery on 8/13/1996. It is located in Lisburn, Pa. next to the Lisburn Fire Co. along the creek that forms the Cumberland and York Co. boundary. Located in a plot that is surrounded by a low (few inches off the ground) cement wall were the markers of David and Dorathy Umberger, Esther B. Umberger, John Barton, John G. Heck and his wife Jane Umberger and Mary Ellen Heck, L.I.H., and J.J.H. Just next to this plot was Isaac Barton.

Church of God cemetery, Lisburn, Pa. This cemetery is located on Forge Road. Take 114 South through Lisburn, right on Lisburn Road and right on Forge Road. Cemetery is now the Fairview Bethel Cemetery also known as the Old Brick Bethel cemetery. Originally was the site of the Church of God which is currently located in Lisburn. Visited this cemetery on July 1, 1996. One stone had Agnes J. Umberger d. Mar 15, 1876 with John J., Franklin P. and Lillie E. listed, then on other faces John Umberger d. Jan 24, 1894 aged 77 years, and Susan Umberger d. Spet 26, 1893 age 72 years. Cemetery is actually in York, Co. north of Lisburn.

Last Will and Testament of David Umberger, York County, Pennsylvania, Willbook U page 171. Recorded September 11, 1854. (Read from microfilm at York Historical Society.)

Dorathy, David and Esther B. Umberger listed together in this reference. Dorathy died June 27, 1863 age 81 - 28 - 4; David died Aug 26, 1854 age 80; Esther B. born Dec. 22, 1826 and died Jan 7, 1910. Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland Co., Pa.
It is clear that David Umberger who married Dorothy Maisch is a part of our family but the clarity and certainty of documentation for his father and earlier ancestors is doubtful. More work needs to be done to clarify this lineage. There seem to be several Umberger families that have probably been mixed together. RJC-Jan 2004.

David married Dorothea Maisch on 5 Jul 1798 in Lisburn, York Co., PA. ⁶⁵ ^,138 ^,140.^,141 Dorothea was born on 29 Jan 1782 in York Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁶¹^,142^,143} died on 27 Jun 1863 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.^{¹⁷^,61} at age 81, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

i. Mary "Polly" Umberger ¹³⁷ was born on 23 Sep 1799 in Lisburn, York Co., PA..^{⁶⁵^,144^,145}

ii. Ann Umberger was born on 17 Dec 1802 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.^{⁶⁵^,138^,146}

iii. Elizabeth Umberger was born on 13 Dec 1804 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.^{⁶⁵^,138^,146^,147}

9 iv. Catherine Umberger (born on 4 Sep 1806 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania - died on 29 Mar 1895 in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois)

v. David Umberger was born on 13 Apr 1810 in York Co., Pennsylvania.^{¹⁴⁸^,149}

vi. Rebecca Umberger was born on 13 Apr 1810 in York Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,149^,150} and died on 18 Oct 1872 in White Co., Indiana^¹⁵¹ at age 62.

vii. Sarah Umberger was born on 1 Aug 1812 in York Co., Pennsylvania.^{¹³⁸^,152^,153}

ix. John Jacob Umberger ¹⁵⁶ was born on 11 Nov 1816 in Lisburn, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁶⁵^,138^,157} died on 24 Jan 1894 in Keller St; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,158^,159} at age 77, and was buried on 27 Jan 1894 in Church Of God Cemetery (Fairview Bethel Cemetery) Lisburn, PA..^{²^,156^,159} The cause of his death was "La-Grippe".¹⁵⁹

x. Jane Umberger was born on 18 Feb 1819 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.,^{⁶⁵^,160^,161} died on 29 Sep 1907 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.^¹⁷ at age 88, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

xi. George Washington Umberger ¹⁴⁶ was born on 6 Apr 1821 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.,^{⁶⁵^,138^,162^,163} died in 1907^¹³⁸ at age 86, and was buried in Englewood, Kansas.^¹⁴³

xii. Esther B. Umberger was born on 22 Dec 1825 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.,^{⁵⁹^,65^,164} died on 7 Jan 1910^⁵⁹ at age 84, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

19. Dorothea Maisch, daughter of John George Maisch and Catharine Ulp, was born on 29 Jan 1782 in York Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁶¹^,142^,143} died on 27 Jun 1863 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.^{¹⁷^,61} at age 81, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

General Notes: In 1860, living with John G. Heck and family in Cumberland Co., Lower Allen Twp., probably at the hotel where John was a hotel keeper.

Dorothea married David Umberger on 5 Jul 1798 in Lisburn, York Co., PA. ⁶⁵ ^,138 ^,140.^,141 David was born in 1775 in "Path Valley" Cumberland Co. now Franklin Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁶⁵^,134} died on 26 Aug 1854 near Lisburn, York Co., PA.^{¹⁷^,65^,135} at age 79, and was buried in Lisburn Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp., Cumerland Co., PA..^¹⁷

General Notes: "There is no record of the unborn child mentioned in the will [of Abraham Reiff b. 1735 and father of Abraham b. 1769]. The son, ABRAHAM [b. 1769] took the homestead about 1793. He married Ann HERSHEY. He paid the sisters their several shares. He was evidently a good husbandman. He cleared his debts andhad considerable money loaned on notes when he died in May 1818. The total of the inventory of his personal effects was $3321.97. His executors accounted for $4539.72. The farm which had been in his family for three generations was sold in 1824. This ABRAHAM is the father of the Reiffs who went to Olivesburg, Ashland Co. Ohio with their daughters Ann and Veronica, and sons Joseph, Christian and Samuel. Jacob, Abraham and Elizabeth remained in the East. Abraham Reiff left no will. His estate was settled by Abraham Reist and Jacob Shoemaker. One son, John the oldest, became lost to the family. Ann Reiff the widow, died April 23, 1855. Ann Reiff married Christian Harnley; Elizabeth married Joseph Burkholder (son of Joseph and Maria Lehman Burkholder); Veronica (Frainy) married William B. Porter. The widow's thirds were distributed in 1856. The heirs of John were Mrs. Sherborn and Mrs. Houseal of Maytown, Penna., daughters. A son, Abraham, couldnot be located. The other heirs all signed their releases" This note prepared by J. C. Burkholder, 722 North 16th St., Harrisburg, Penna.

i. John Reiff ⁸⁷ was born in 1794 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^{⁸⁷^,91}

iii. Abraham Reiff was born in 1799 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{⁸⁷^,91} and died on 8 Dec 1843^{⁸⁷^,91} at age 44.

iv. Elizabeth Reiff was born on 29 Mar 1805 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.^⁸⁷ and died on 26 Mar 1874^⁸⁷ at age 68.

v. Ann Reiff was born in 1802 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA..^{⁸⁷^,91}

10 vi. Christian Reiff ⁸¹ ^,82 (born on 28 Jul 1807 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania - died on 19 Apr 1886, buried in Burbank Cemetery, Wayne County, Ohio)

vii. Joseph Reiff was born on 28 Jul 1807^{³¹^,87} and died on 6 Feb 1894^{⁸⁷^,91} at age 86.

viii. Fanny (Feronica) Reiff ⁸⁷ was born in 1810 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^⁸⁷ and died in 1907^{⁸⁷^,91} at age 97.

ix. Samuel Reiff ¹⁶⁸ was born on 23 Sep 1812 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{³¹^,87^,169} and died on 1 Mar 1894^{³¹^,87} at age 81.

21. Anna "Nancy" Hershey/Herr ⁸⁷ died on 23 Apr 1855 in Ashland Co., Ohio.^{³¹^,87^,166^,167}

General Notes: For Research Only: 1850 Census, Pennsylvania, Montgomery Co., Lower Salford Twp., M432_799, p. 17, (ancestry.com) Anna Reiff, 62, f, b. Pa.

Anna married Abraham Reiff. Abraham was born on 29 Sep 1769 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{³¹^,87^,166} and died on 14 Apr 1818^{³¹^,167} at age 48.

General Notes: David Gary Huddleston submitted to the LDS ancestral files that Susan Flowers married Wiley W. Huddleston about 1822 and that Keziah, Wiley J. and Vina P. were children of that marriage.

Huddleston, Wiley 1850 Fed Census (ancestry.com) State: Tennessee Year: 1850 County: Overton Roll: Township: 12Th District Page: 69 Image:

1850 Census, Tennessee, Fentress Co., District 6, Roll M432_877, p. 377, August 23, 1850 (ancestry.com)
family #9
Wiley Hudleston, age 69, m, farmer, $600, b. Virginia
Elizabeth Hudleston, age 65, f, b. Virginia
Viny?? Hudleston, age 21, f, b. Tenn.
and living in the next house
family # 10
Wiley Hudleston, age 24, m, farmer, b. Tenn.
Susan Hudleston, age 22, f, b. Tenn.
Elsy Hudleston, age 3, f, b. Tenn.
Vina Hudleston, age 2, f, b. Tenn.

1860 Census, Tennessee, Overton Co., District 12, Roll M653_1267, p. 286, June 20, 1860 (ancestry.com)
Post Office Olympus
Wiley J. Hudleston, 36, m, farmer, b. Tenn.
Susan Hudleston, 34, f, b. Tenn.
Alsey Hudleston, 14, m, b. Tenn.
Vina Hudleston, 12, f, b. Tenn.
Mary Hudleston, 10, f, b. Tenn.
Pleasant Hudleston, 6, m, b. Tenn.
Elizabeth Hudleston, 4, f, b. Tenn.
Olive Hudleston, 2, f, b. Tenn.
Vina P. Hudleston, 33, f, b. Tenn.
Wily W. Hudleston, 83, m, retired farmer, b. Tenn.

Research Notes: 1820 Overton Census shows Wiley with 4 males, 2 females all under 16.
1830 " 5 males and 4 females 1840 " 2 males and 1 female
1860 shows Elizabeth, Vina P. age 33. [RJC needs to check these out and see what exactly they say....above not clear].

lists Fielding (179- to 184-) and Pleasant (1818 - 186-) as children of Wiley W. Huddleston but says "Note. No definite proof shows Fielding and Pleasant as sons of Wiley. They may have been only relatives." Also states "Overton records also show Wiley as Cap't of Overton Co Militia in 1809. In 1814-15 he led a company of Overton Co. men who served under Jackson at Battle of New Orleans."
, starting p. 215 has information on Huddleston families, much taken from "Huddleston Family Tables", though Tim has added to them.

i. Fielding Huddleston was born about 1799 in Buckingham Co., Virginia.^{¹⁷⁶^,177}

ii. Leonard Huddleston was born in 1806 in Overton, Tennessee^{¹⁷²^,178} and died after 1860 in Fentress, Tennesee.^¹⁷⁸

iv. Pleasant Huddleston was born in 1818 in Overton Co., Tennessee^{¹⁷⁷^,179} and died after 1860 in Overton Co., Tennessee.^¹⁷⁷

v. Keziah Huddleston was born in 1822^¹⁷² and died in 1853^¹⁷² at age 31.

vi. Wiley J. Huddleston was born in 1824 in Overton Co., Tennessee^{¹⁷⁷^,180} and died in 1863 in Overton Co., Tennessee^{¹⁷⁷^,180} at age 39.

vii. Vina P. Huddleston was born in 1829 in Overton Co., Tennessee.^{¹⁷²^,177}

25. Elizabeth "Polly" Hood was born about 1785 in Overton, Tennessee^{⁴⁷^,175} and died in Overton, Tennessee.^¹⁷⁵

Elizabeth married Wiley W. Huddleston about 1800 in Virginia.¹⁷⁴ Wiley was born in 1777 in Amelia Co., Virginia^{⁴⁷^,170} and died about 1865 in Fentress Co., Tennesee^¹⁷⁰ about age 88.

General Notes: "Notes for MARTIN FELKINS: MARTIN FELKINS came to Pulaski, Co. Ky. from Va. with his family sometime between 1789 and 1808 (sorry I can't be more specific at this time), when he first shows up in the Pulaski, Co. Ky. Census. This may have been the result of an early wagon train type exodus, since his wife and the wife of his brother JOHN were also from east Va. MARTIN and his brother JOHN were also married the same year (1808) in Pulaski, Co. Ky.(the other side of the mountains from Va.). The younger brother WILLIAM was married later (1813). MARTIN disappears from the tax records in 1814 but reappears in the 1820 Cumberland Co. Ky. Census. with a JOHN FELKINS. Whether this was JOHN Jr. or Sr. has not yet been determined. However an apparent daughter of JOHN Sr.(LUCINDA FELKINS) married ISAAC WELLS on July 15,1819. Neither JOHN Jr. or MARTIN had a daughter in this age range at this time (Per 1810 Census data). MARTIN at this time had 2 sons between the ages of 10 and 16, and 3 daughters less than 10 years old. MARTIN FELKINS is next mentioned in the letter from the Veteran's Administration concerning JOHN Sr.(which they had very little info about) as living in Overton Co. Tn. in 1830. But by 1840 he is listed in the Fentress Co. Tn. Census which is in the same geographic area. JOEL, his now married son is living in a separate household."

Felkins, Martin View Image Online (ancestry.com) State: Missouri Year:
1850 County: Montgomery Roll: M432_407 Township: Being 61St District Page: 172 Image: 345 dwelling 58, family 58
Martin Felkins, 66, male, farmer, b. Va.
Lucinda Felkins, 21, female, b. Tenn.
Aaron M. Felkins, 19, male, farmer, b. Tenn.

next door to Martin is his son William W. Felkins and family (dwelling 59, family 59)

Martin married Esther Ann Doss ¹¹² on 28 Apr 1808 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Esther was born in 1788 in Bedford, Virginia^¹¹² and died about 1851^¹¹² about age 63.

i. William Washington Felkins ¹¹² was born on 11 Jul 1808 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky^¹¹² and died in 1873^¹¹² at age 65.

ii. Joel Martin Felkins ¹¹² was born on 7 Apr 1810 in Kentucky^¹¹² and died on 21 Nov 1872 in Kentucky^¹⁸¹ at age 62.

13 iii. Edna Jane Felkins ³⁴ ^,98 (born in 1812 in Tennessee - died on 17 Jan 1877, buried in Clark Cemetery, Mineola, Missouri)

vi. Annie Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1818 in Cumberland Co., Kentucky.^¹¹²

vii. Jimmy Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1820 in Cumberland Co., Kentucky.^¹¹²

viii. John Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1822 in Cumberland Co., Kentucky.^¹¹²

x. Lucinda Emerline Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1826 in Tennessee.^{¹¹²^,183}

xi. James Madderson Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1830^¹¹² and died in May 1865 in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri^¹⁸¹ at age 35.

General Notes: Not listed in 1850 Federal Census so probably died before 9 August 1850.

Esther married Martin Felkins ¹¹² ^,181 on 28 Apr 1808 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Martin was born in 1784 in Faquier Co., Virginia^{¹¹²^,182} and died in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^¹⁸¹

Research Notes: Have checked with Rick Mandigo ([email protected]) whether he has more info about Rufus and Sarah but he does not. Only knows of Mary Mansell Taylor as a child of theirs. (7/2005).

i. Mary Mansell Taylor ¹¹⁴ ^,185 ^,186 was born on 20 Oct 1818 in Virginia,^¹⁸⁶ died on 18 Jan 1897 in Wellsville, Montgomery Co., Missouri^¹⁸⁶ at age 78, and was buried in Hopewell Baptist Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Missouri.^¹⁸⁶

General Notes: Born in Virginia and moved to Kentucky

1840 Census, Virginia, Fayette Co., roll 555, p. 148 (ancestry.com)
Thomas Skaggs Jr., 1000100000000-1100100000000 (1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10 and 1 female 20-30)
listed on the same page or next page were: Richard Skaggs, Jesse Skaggs, Valentine Skaggs, Thomas Skaggs Sr., Bailey Skaggs and Hiram Skaggs [Thomas Skaggs Sr. lists 1 male 30-40 + females...Thomas Skaggs Jr.'s father???RJC 2006]

1850 Census, Virginia, Fayette Co., District 14, Roll M432_943, p. 336 and next page, (ancestry.com)
Thos Skaggs, 57, m, carpenter, (birth left blank)
Susan Skaggs, 57, f, (birth left blank)
Martha E. Skaggs, 18, f (birth left blank)
Catharine Wood, 56, f, (birth left blank)
Jas C Wood, 27, m, (birth left blank)
[also on these pages are the families of Hiram Skaggs, 32; Cyrus Skaggs, 26; and Valentine Skaggs, 39; possible children of Thomas Skaggs??? RJC - Dec 2004]

Research Notes: [Parents of Thomas Skaggs who married Susan Johnson are not well documented and as of July 2007 are not proven at all - RJC]

Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 23:12:19 -0700 From: "Calvin and Judy Ingram" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Subject: John Skaggs Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Hi Skaggs rooters, Continuing with the families of James and Rachel Skaggs is a John Skagg, who I haven't followed that closely. ...Cal Descendants of John Skaggs

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN SKAGGS(Ref. 1,,2,3,4) was born Abt. 1728 in Virginia(Ref 5), and died 1829(Ref 5). He married RUTH BISHOP(Ref 6).

Children of JOHN SKAGGS and RUTH BISHOP are:

i. ZACHARIAH5 SKAGGS(Ref 7), b. Abt. 1746; m. NANCY WILCOX.

ii. CHARLES SKAGGS, b. Abt. 1750; m. POLLY WILCOX.

iii. REBECCA SKAGGS, b. Abt. 1751.

iv. FEMALEONE SKAGGS, b. Abt. 1753; m. LABON ELLIS.

v. JOHN SKAGGS, b. Abt. 1754, Monroe County, Virginia; d. 1839; m. (2) CATHERINE HICKS, February 17, 1786, Frederick County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHN SKAGGS: 11-19-1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Joseph Skaggs, $1.00 for 125 acres, part of 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deed Books, page 243: This indenture made the 19th day of October one thousand eight hundred and two between John Skaggs & Catherine his wife of the one part and Joseph Skaggs of the other part east of the County of Monroe & State of Virginia witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid at or before the ensiling and delivering of these presents the receipt where of they hereby acknowledge have by these presents bargained & sold unto the said Joseph Skaggs a certain tract of land containing 125 acres more or less being part of a survey of 668 acres by survey bearing the The day of October, 1787 and a patent was granted to the said John Skaggs the 4th day of February, 1795 lying in Monroe County and is bounded as the old---and with the same N.65, W.22 poles to a sugartree &====N. 46, W. 80 poles to a road N. 22, W. 40 poles to a white oak & ash at a path N. 880, W. 54 poles to two sugar trees. N. 55, W. 80 poles to white oak & sugar tree corner to Doren & N. 68, E.---to a Lyn by Wolf Creek & N. 30, E. 20 poles to Buckley & sweet elm to said line & leading through the survey S. 82, E. 60 poles to white oak & run N. 78, E. 144 poles to two poplars by a fence corner to James Skaggs & S. 1, E. 246 poles to the double Lyn; the beginning with its appurtenance as to the said Joseph Skaggs and his heirs & assigns forever and the said John Skaggs and Catherine his wife for themselves & their heirs doth covenant with the and agree the said tract of land from themselves & their heirs to the said Joseph Scaggs his heirs and assigns forever will warrant & forever defend the same from all other claims whatsoever in witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day & year aforesaid. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of John Skaggs Catherine X Skaggs.

Monroe April court 1803: This deed of Bargain & sale from John Skaggs & Catherine his wife to Joseph Skaggs was acknowledged. She the said Catherine being first privately examined as the law direct & ordered to record. vi. RACHAEL SKAGGS(Ref 8), b. Abt. 1760; m. WILLIAM LESTER(Ref 9), March 26, 1786, Montgomery County, Virginia(Ref 10).

Endnotes

1. Compiled and Published by Dr. Harold E. Ragle in 1971, Book: The Ragles of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and Kansas,, From the Internet files of Vicki Chrysler Royalty in August 1997.

2. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 1970, Page 77, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing. Listing is that of his daughter, Rachel.

3. Broderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Release date: August 22, 1996, Tree 404.

4. Green County Court Records, Green county Court House: File #387l.

5. Compiled and Published by Dr. Harold E. Ragle in 1971, Book: The Ragles of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and Kansas,.

6. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 1970, page 77, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing of daughter Rachel.

7. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 1970, Page 66, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing of son Jeremiah.

8. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 1970, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing.

9. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 190, page 77, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing.

10. Book: Kentucky Ancestors (Various Volumes), Volume 6, October 1970, page 77, From Montgomery County, Virginia records. marriage listing.

-------------------------------- End of SKAGGS-D Digest V98 Issue #141 *************************************

Sixth Generation

General Notes: "settled in "Path Valley" now Franklin County, in 1770"

Note that lists Adam Umberger's wife as Catharine but lists his wife as Mary Verner.

Research Notes: Notebook with research notes in file L11.1937 Cumberland Co. Historical Society
"Adam Umberger (greatgrandfather) died before his father as it is stated in Michael's will, his brother Michael married his widow and removed to Somerset County. Adam left 4 children, viz. John, David, Elizabeth (Heckart) and Susanna (Wenrich).

Adam married Mary Gertraut Wernan ¹⁹⁰ on 5 Apr 1769 in German Reformed Church Of Lebanon, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania ¹⁹¹ ^,192.^,193 Mary was born about 1750 in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁴ and died in Friedensburgh, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁸⁹

Marriage Notes: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Church Records Record
Surname: Mary Gertraut Umberger
Description: Bride
Event: Marriage
Date: 5 Apr 1769
Place: Cumberland Co., PA
Church: John Conrad Bucher's Pastoral Record, Cumberland and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1769

Source Information:
Lineages, Inc., comp.. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Church Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Transcribed from LDS Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) for FHL 974.843 K2w.
[ancestry.com]

i. John R. Umberger was born on 1 Jun 1770 in "Path Valley" Franklin Co., PA.^{⁶⁵^,138^,141^,143} and died in 1813 in Harrisburg, PA.^{⁶⁵^,138} at age 43.

18 ii. David Umberger (born in 1775 in "Path Valley" Cumberland Co. now Franklin Co., Pennsylvania - died on 26 Aug 1854 near Lisburn, York Co., PA.)

iii. Elizabeth Umberger was born in 1776 in "Path Valley" Franklin Co., PA.^{⁶⁵^,138} and died on 2 Oct 1867 in Linglestown, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,141^,195} at age 91.

iv. Susanna H. Umberger was born in 1776^{¹³⁸^,141} and died in 1853^¹³⁸ at age 77.

37. Mary Gertraut Wernan,¹⁹⁰ daughter of David Varner and Unknown, was born about 1750 in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁴ and died in Friedensburgh, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁸⁹

Research Notes: marriage noted as about 1780, Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.
name possibly Verner?

Mary married Adam Umberger on 5 Apr 1769 in German Reformed Church Of Lebanon, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania ¹⁹¹ ^,192.^,193 Adam was born in 1745 in Lebanon, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,189} and died in 1779 in "Path Valley" Franklin Co., Pennsylvania^{⁶⁵^,138} at age 34.

Mary next married Michael Umberger, son of Michael Umberger and Anna Marie Rambler, about 1791.⁶⁵ Michael was born on 15 Feb 1757 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁹² was christened on 25 Feb 1757 by Rev John Caspar Stoever,^¹⁴¹ died in Mar 1815 in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,141^,197} at age 58, and was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁴¹

i. Margaret Umberger was born about 1781^¹⁹⁶ and died about 1870^¹⁹⁶ about age 89.

ii. Michael Umberger was born on 29 Sep 1783^{¹⁴¹^,196} and died on 8 Oct 1856^¹⁴¹ at age 73.

38. John George Maisch died in 1802 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁸ and was buried in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁹⁹

General Notes: Landed in America on October 16, 1751 in Philadelphia . First settled in Chester Co., but soon moved to the Quaker settlement in northern York Co.

Historical Report of Maish Family by Hon. D. F. Maish "Johann Georg Maisch arrived in this country at Philadelphia, Penn., on the ship the Duke of Wirtemberg, Captain Montpelier from Rotterdam and last from Cowes and qualified Oct. 16 1751. Number of passengers on board 406. (Pennsylvania Archives second series, Vol. 17; page 349, also found in I. D. Rupps., collection of thirty-thousand names, formerly in possession of Hon. Levi Maish). He settled at Chestnut Hill, above Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, prior to August 19, 1766 on which date he and John Jarrett gave a mortgage to Frederick Schenkel for a horse and plantation in the upper part of German township formerly called "Sommerhousen Chestnut Hill". In this record he is described as a turner. As evidence of this record there isnow in possession of Lieut. Aleander Maish, of Rock Island, Arsenal, Ill. a seal ring bearing the sign and implements of turner, and the initials "J. G. M." handed down through his family as the property of John George Maisch, the same being loaned to our organization to exhibit at this reunion, and a photograph of which appears upon your badge, and program at this meeting. On April 19, 1773, John George Maisch of German Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania bought of Joseph Whiteside, for 405 pounds, 200 acres of land in Newberry Township, York County, and was residing there March 27, 1776, when he mortgaged the said 200 acres to John Jarrett of White Marsh, Philadelphia County. In these two instruments he is described as a turner. John George Maisch was married to Catharine Ulp. (Date unknown). A man named Bigler, also married an Ulp, sister of Catharine; another sister was married to a man named Grissinger, all in the vicinity of Harrisburg, and New Cumberland Pa. This information given by John Umberger, Grandson of John George Maisch, in winter of 1881-2. The will of John George Maisch, written in German, dated Nov. 4th, 1802, and witnessed by Daniel Herr and Thomas Metzler, was proved March 6, 1805, the same being recorded in Will Book "L" Page 224, York, Pa."

Research Notes: Will is found in York County, Pennsylvania Will Book L page 224. Was dated November 4, 1802 and probated March 6, 1805. Looking at the microfilm of the will the names for the husbands of the daughters read differently in the abstracted cards than in the actual will. Actual will seems to have Henrich Kramer as married to Maria rather than Henry Reinard. Handwriting is difficult to read however. NOTE: Maria, Christina, Dorthea, Catherine, Joseph and David are mentioned. Frederick is not mentioned in the will. (Possible confirmation he is dead by 1802).

English Translation of the Will of John George Maisch "In the name of God the Father the Son and Holy Ghost Amen this is to be my earnest will, since I am alive and of good understanding. I direct and it is my will that my body shall be buried in the usual Christian manner and tehefuneral expenses and all other debts outstanding shall be paid by my estate. My 4 daughters, Maria wife of Henrich Kramer, Christina wife of Henrich Weitzel, Dorothea wife of David Umberger and Catharina (still single) shall equally be my heirs, excepting that Dorothea shall have L9 extra and Catharina shall have a good bed with bed clothing, a chest, a cow and a spinning wheel extra. It is my further will that my 2 sons Joseph and David shall posses and hold forever all that they have received from me in money land and cattle or whatever form, but shall inherit nothing more. It is my further will that my son Joseph shall be executor and I give him full power to do what I am indicating in this my last will, with my own hand and signature, November 4th A.D. 1802. N.B. Joseph shall have my bible and David shall have the Wahrenhrorlun (?). Johan Georg Maisch (seal) Witnesses: Daniel Herr Thomas Metzler

p.268, "Oct. 16, 1751 Ship Duke of Wirtenburg, Montpelier Captain, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes, 406 passengers. Johnn Georg Maisch" [listed as a passenger] p. 475, "Wednesday 16th October 1751 Present: The Worshipful Robert Strettell, Esquire, Mayor of Philadelphia. The foreigners whose names are underwritten imported in the Ship Duke of Wirtenberg, Capt. Montpelier, Commander from Rotterdam & Cowes England did this day take and subscribe the usual Qualifications. Johann Georg Maisch" [listed as passenger] p. 98, incorrectly states that John George Maisch was on "Duke of Wellington" and that it left Rotterdam on Oct 16, 1751. Copy of letter to Everett Barton inviting him to the First Annual Reunion of the John George Maisch Family. Lists the children of John George Maisch and the married name of the daughters. Note on Everett's copy "Dorothea Umberger is your great grandmother on your father's side." This reunion was reported in the Frankfort, Indiana papers at the time (Oct. 16, 1909) see ref. 107.

i. Joseph Maish was born in 1770 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.,^{¹⁹⁹^,206} died on 25 Sep 1846^{¹⁷^,207} at age 76, and was buried in Church Of God Cemetery (Fairview Bethel Cemetery) Lisburn, PA..^²⁰⁸

19 iii. Dorothea Maisch (born on 29 Jan 1782 in York Co., Pennsylvania - died on 27 Jun 1863 in Lisburn, York Co., PA.)

iv. Frederick Maish was born on 20 Feb 1786^²⁰⁹ and died on 23 Dec 1822 in Ohio^²⁰⁹ at age 36.

Research Notes: Ulp may actually be App or Upp which were names in the York area , or possibly Ulph which is English (from Annie K. Mikesell [[email protected]] Charles Ulph came to US in 1752 per "Passenger & Immigration Lists Index" by Filby & Meyer, reference: "Bonded Passengers to America" by Peter Wilson Coldham, Home Counties of Surrey, Hertfordshire, Kent, Essex, Sussex and John Ulph arrived 1749, reference: same, Norfolk Circuit for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Norfolk, Suffolk Counties.

Other possibilities are that the name could be Olp or Olb (or Ull or Ulb, or Oll). Mr. James Knipe ()researched the Olp family in Shrewsbury Township, York county, Pa. His research did not identify Catherine Ulp who married John George Maisch (per letters to Mrs. Witt 96-0006 and 96-0007).

Catharine married John George Maisch. John died in 1802 in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁸ and was buried in Fairview Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁹⁹

40. Abraham Reiff, son of Hans Reiff and Anna, was born about 1735,^³¹ died in 1774 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{³¹^,211} about age 39, and was buried in Reiff family cemetery on farm near Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁶⁷

General Notes: "lived in Leacock Twp. and died 5-11-1774."

The following will of Abraham Reiff was copied in the manuscript of Rev. O. R. Reiff. [filed May 11, 1774 and recorded inWill Book Y, page 2, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and proved October 15, 1774-from Fred J. Riffe] " In the name of the Lord, Amen: I ABRAHAM REIFF, of Rapho Twp., in the county of Lancaster, Province of Penn., Farmer, being sick and weak in body, but of good understanding and faith(God be thanked) on the eleventh day of May, in teh year of our LORD, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four (1774), make and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following ('That is to say):

FIRST It is my will and I do hereby order that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my hereinafter named executors out of my estate.

ITEM It is my will and I do hereby order that my beloved wife, Barbara, with my children can and may carry on the husbandry upon my plantation as well as she can untilthe time my son, ABRAHAM, gets married, or until he attains his full age of twenty-one years. But if it should be burdensome for her to carry on this husbandry with my children on this plan, then my executors shall have power either to let or sell the said plantation as well as they can and houw it may seem best to them, but if they should let the place then they shall be careful that the place may not be hurt but occupied according to rules.

ITEM It is my will and I order that if any of my executors should not sell my planation then my son ABRAHAM shall have it to him, his heirs and assigns forever for an equitable price and it shall be appraised to him by four trusty mean chosen by my executors and also how much he is yearly to pay to his brothers and sisters. But if the child with whom my said wife is pregnant should be a boy when born and carried, or shall have attained the full age of twenty-one years shall have theother half of the plantation to him and his assigns forever also for such price as it shall be apraised and valued by four trusty men and how much he shall pay yearly to his sisters.

ITEM It is my will if my said executors should sell my said plantation then y said son, ABRAHAM and the child with whom my wife is pregnant (if a boy) shal have one hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of Penn., aforehand, but if the plantation isnot sold they shall have nothing aforehand. But my children which I shall name here viz: Anna, Barbara, Esther, Abraham, Maria, and the child with whom my wife isnow pregnant shall have and all be equal shares in my estate so that one shall have as much as the other. But ifthe child with whom my wife is pregnant be a girl, and the plantation be sold then shall my said son ABRAHAM have one hundred and fifty pounds aforehand.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my said wife, Barbara, the sum of one hundred pounds aforehand and I further agree and order that she shall yearly havethe sum of twelve pounds money as she remains a wido and no longer, but if she carries on the husbandry on the place then shall she have twelve pounds yearly, but if the place be let or sold then shall she have it aforesaid, and further it is my will and I give unto my said wife a bay mare with saddle and bridle, collar and traces, one cow which she may choose from among my cows, two sheep and the wool from all the sheep this year, a certainpoplar chest with linen, one hog, and one hundred pounds of broken flax.

ITEM I give and order that my wife may live in my dwelling house if it shouldnot be sold, if she remains a widow or there shal be a dwelling house built for her in which she shall have the choice or as it may sout her best.

ITEM Furthermore I give unto her three milch cows. All the above mentioned o fthe income and benefits thereof so she shall have no further demands against the same to which she consented herself in the presence of the subscribed witnesses.

ITEM It is my will and I order that all articles which my wife may buy at the vendue she shall have four years to pay for the same and she shall also have one half of the grain in the fields, and if anything in the house, barn or well shall break and need mending, then she and the children shall pay for the same, but if she shall marry, then her husband shall pay for the same.

ITEM It is my will that my executors or either of them shall sign, seal and deliver unto the purchasers (if sold) or to my tow sons or either of the, a good deed for and in my name which deed or deeds shall be as valid as if I had given them myself.

ITEM I give unto my wife the grain in the garret for her and the children's support, that is wheat, spolts, and fifty bushels of oats and all the dry meal this year and all the shoe leather I now have, and lastly I nominate, consitutue and appoint my brother JACOB REIFF and my brother-in-law PETER LEHMAN executors of this my last will and testament maing hereby null and void all former and other will by me heretofore made, declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have heruntoset my hand and seal on the day and year above mentioned. Signed ABRAHAM REIFF

WITNESS: Joseph Long, Henry Nissley"

Abraham married Barbara Graff ¹⁶⁷ in 1754.¹⁶⁷ Barbara was born on 20 Sep 1746,^³¹ died on 15 Feb 1818^³¹ at age 71, and was buried in Reiff family cemetery on farm near Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁶⁷

ii. Barbara Reiff was born circa 1762 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{⁹¹^,167} and died after 1821.^¹⁶⁷

iii. Esther Reiff was born on 6 Oct 1768 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{⁹¹^,167} and died on 23 Oct 1842^{⁹¹^,167} at age 74.

20 iv. Abraham Reiff (born on 29 Sep 1769 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania - died on 14 Apr 1818)

v. Maria Reiff was born in 1771 in Rapo Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{⁹¹^,167} and died before 1821.^{⁹¹^,167}

41. Barbara Graff,¹⁶⁷ daughter of Hantz Graff and Unknown, was born on 20 Sep 1746,^³¹ died on 15 Feb 1818^³¹ at age 71, and was buried in Reiff family cemetery on farm near Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁶⁷

General Notes: note that the unpublished manuscript of Rev. O. Reiff had Barbara wife of Abraham Reiff listed as Barbara Lehman while Fred J. Riffe has her last name as Graff.

Barbara married Abraham Reiff in 1754.¹⁶⁷ Abraham was born about 1735,^³¹ died in 1774 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{³¹^,211} about age 39, and was buried in Reiff family cemetery on farm near Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁶⁷

General Notes: Family moved to Huddleston Knob from Buckingham Co., Va. (1800). Huddleston Knob was organized into Overton Co., Tenn. about 1806. Overton later became Fentress and is now Pickett Co., Tenn. Buckingham Co., Va. tax records for 1782 list Robert, Robert Jr., and Thomas. Thomas Jr. is added in 1783, George is added in 1785, Jarrett and Simon added in 1796 and Thomas, son of Robert added in 1798.

Thomas married Millie Tanner on 12 Apr 1774 in Raleigh Parish, Amelia Co., Virginia ⁴⁷ ^,214.^,215 Millie was born about 1750 of Amelia Co., Virginia^²¹⁴ and died after 1820 in Overton Co., Tennessee.^¹⁷⁷

i. Jarriott Morgan Huddleston was born on 27 Jun 1775 in Buckingham Co., Virginia,^{²¹⁶^,217} died in 1856 in Byrdstown, Pickett Co., Tennesse^⁴⁷ at age 81, and was buried in Huddleston Cemetery, Pickett Co., Tennesee.^²¹⁶

24 ii. Wiley W. Huddleston (born in 1777 in Amelia Co., Virginia - died about 1865 in Fentress Co., Tennesee)

iii. Thomas Charles Huddleston was born in 1778 in Raleigh Parish, Amelia Co., Virginia^²¹⁸ and died after 1860.^²¹⁸

iv. Mary Polly Huddleston was born in 1780 in Buckingham Co., Virginia^¹⁷⁷ and died in Limestone Co., Alabama.^¹⁷⁷

v. John C. Huddleston was born in 1784 in Amelia Co., Virginia^{⁴⁷^,219} and died after 1860 in Fentress Co., Tennesee.^²¹⁹

49. Millie Tanner was born about 1750 of Amelia Co., Virginia^²¹⁴ and died after 1820 in Overton Co., Tennessee.^¹⁷⁷

Millie married Thomas Huddleston on 12 Apr 1774 in Raleigh Parish, Amelia Co., Virginia ⁴⁷ ^,214.^,215 Thomas was born in 1748 in Spottsylvania Co., Virginia^²¹³ and died in 1815 in Overton Co., Tennessee^{¹⁷⁷^,213} at age 67.

52. John Felkins,¹¹² son of William Felkins and Sarah, was born in 1759 in Faquier Co., Virginia^¹¹² and died on 21 Jan 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee^²²¹ at age 80.

General Notes: "Personal Glimpse of JOHN FELKINS: John Felkins was born in 1759 to William Felkins and his wife Sarah, in Fauquier County, Virginia. (See Deed Book 3, Paces 238-242 and page 503). After John married, he named his son William in honor of his father. John was in his teenage years during the American Revolutionary War. He served for three years as a private in the company commanded by Captain Payton, Heaths Virginia Regiment, under Colonel Marshal in the Virginia line. John Felkins' file number for his pension is S-39517 Rev. (Please note it is through this file number that his descendents may join the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). At the Battle of the Blueford [sic - likely Buford's Defeat, RJC], John was severely injured in nine different places on his body. He was unable to travel, and thinking he was near death, his company had to leave him on the battlefield. He managed to get to safety, and after recovering sufficient strength, John made his way home. He could find no officer to report to for return duty, but wrote some letters indicating where he was and asking for information. The years passed and his children grew up and left home. By the time he was 71 years old, he was impoverished and his health was gone. He was afflicted with a chest complaint and so crippled in one leg that he was unable to work for a salary. His wife was 68 years old and infirm. They owned no real estate. In desperate need, John went to the Overton County Court, State of Tennessee on October 25, 1830 to declare his poverty and to ask for a pension on his service record. He presented an inventory of his worth to the court: (Clothes and bedding exempt)
One small mare about 15 years of age $30.00
One cow and two small heifers 15.00
One hog and six pigs 5.00
Tools and kettles 11.25
His total worth was $61.25

It was determined that John was entitled to full credit,on his oath, and was granted the pension. It was allotted at the rate of $8.00 a month, commencing June 7, 1831, with a retroactive payment in September, 1831 of $23.46. However, he could not seem to collect it. The old veteran was destitute. The cow and one calf died. John and his wife had to eat the pigs. Things went wrong financially in every way possible. On April 4, 1837, a friend, Willis Hiedleston, made a sincere effort to help John Felkins and other elderly men to receive their pensions. He wrote in part: 'It does seem to me a hard case that these old men should be put to so much trouble to get these little pensions. The government attempted to do something for them, but in the way it is managed, it is of little profit to them where they are not able to go in person, and most of them are not ... and the fact is lawyers and attorneys, for fees and expense, have got most of the money and the old men have went without ... I have been twice to Nashville to get this man's (Felkins) money. I could not get a dollar. I paid my own expense which was about $20, and twenty-days time lost.' When this was written, John was 78 years old. It is not known if he ever received any compensation for his war service and nine bodily injuries. Two years later, he died on January 21, 1839, at the age of 80 years. Blessed are the poor! Note: John's son was William Felkins who was born in 1788 in Virginia and died 1869 in Arkansas. He married Jane Williams on May 1, 1813, Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Siblings were John Felkins, Jr, born about 1780, Martin about 1784, (William 1788),Elizabeth about 1790, and Wilson about 1805. Three girls were born, names unknown. The brothers, William and Wilson, kept close track of each others families throughout the years - even yet today. (This brief story on John Felkins, Sr., was originally written by Mary Blanche Woods, born 1920, of Denver, Colorado.)"[James and Leon Felkins, [email protected], "The Descendents, Ancestors and Allied Families of John Felkins, Pvt." (Jan 2002, URL: http://www.magnolia.net/~leonf/genealogy/felkins-h.htm). ]

1830 Census, Tennessee, Overton Co., Roll 179, p. 178 (ancestry.com)
John Felkins, 1 male btw 60 & 70 and 1 female btw 60 & 70
listed before John is William Felkins and after John is Ruben Felkins- probably each a son of his.

John Felkins - Revolutionary War Pension file S39517
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Buford's Defeat
[Lancaster County Library, Local History & Genealogy: http://history.lanclib.org/resources/exhibits/buford/buford.htm , July 2007]

"With the fall of Charles Town May 12, 1780, there was only one organized military force left in South Carolina. A detachment of Virginia Continentals under the command of Colonel Abram Buford had been on their way south to assist in the relief of Charles Town. Learning of the surrender, Buford was retreating to American headquarters in Salisbury, North Carolina. Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton, commanding the British Legion, was dispatched to destroy them.

At 3 o'clock on a Monday afternoon, the Americans were overtaken. The most notorious battle of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution was about to begin. In minutes, the majority of Buford's men would be either dead or so badly wounded that they would not survive.

With the destruction of Buford's regiment, the British believed that South Carolina was theirs. However, the story of the slaughter of Buford's men galvanized American resistance in the Carolinas. "Tarleton's Quarter" became a proverb for wholesale cruelty -- and a rallying cry for the patriots.

In 1860, the citizens of Lancaster District erected a monument to the gallant Virginians. The final lines of the inscription on the monument quote Charles Stedman, Commissary General under Cornwallis. He remarked that, on this occasion,
'The virtue of humanity was totally forgot.' "
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The Buford Massacre
May 29, 1780
by Louise Pettus
[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~scyork/RevWar/BufordsMassacre.html , York Co., S. Carolina GenWeb site, July 2007]
"About 9 miles east of Lancaster on SC Highway 522, a quarter of a mile south of Highway 9, there is a two-acre plot of land with two historical markers, a stone wall, and two mass graves. What happened there on May 29, 1780 is know variously as the Buford Massacre, Buford's Defeat, or the Battle of the Waxhaws.

Following a naval siege, Charleston had surrendered on May 12th. Col. Abraham Buford and his Virginia soldiers were the only organized troop left in South Carolina. Buford and his men retreated at a slow pace, partly because they waited on remnants of several South Carolina cavalry troops to join them, and partly because the Virginians were escorting SC Gov. John Rutledge and his party to Hillsborough, NC for safety.

Afraid that Governor Rutledge would escape, the British general, Lord Cornwallis, assigned his best commander of mobile forces, Col. Banastre Tarleton, to pursue. By the time Tartleton had caught up (at one point covering 105 miles in 54 hours), Rutledge had separated from Buford's 350 Virginia Continentals. Tarleton, who had 130 cavalry, 100 infantry, and 40 British Dragoons, found Buford's forces resting after a long march.

Accounts of what happened next vary considerably. One view states that Buford, realizing that it was futile to resist, ordered his men to raise the flag of truce. Tarleton came forward on horseback to accept the flag. Just as he did so, his horse was shot from under him. Tarleton fell, and the horse fell on him. Tarleton's men, mistakenly believing their leader was killed, attacked furiously.

Another version, and the one most popular with Patriot writers, is that Tarleton tricked Buford by offering the Colonials quarter, and when they laid down their arms, Tarleton ordered the British troops to attack without mercy. Alexander Garden of Charleston wrote that it was "one of Tarleton's most atrocious acts of barbarity, yet it exalted him in the favour of Lord Cornwallis, and raised his military reputation, in the opinions of the British nation, to the most exalted degree of perfection."

American casualties were 113 killed, 150 wounded, and 53 prisoners. Many of the wounded died within a day. An American officer who was there said that the average number of saber and bayonet wounds per soldier was 16. After this the Americans spoke of "Bloody Tarleton." Buford escaped, and most of those who did were mounted. The British lost only 5 killed and 14 wounded.

People in the neighborhood came to care for the wounded, and that afternoon buried 84 of the dead in a mass grave. The next day they buried 25 others in a second mass grave about 300 yards from the first.

The remaining wounded patriots were taken by wagon to Waxhaw Presbyterian Church to be tended. Among the nurses were Elizabeth Jackson and her son, 13-year-old Andrew Jackson.

A major result of Buford's Massacre was to stimulate a vast amount of hatred toward the British in the Scotch-Irish communities of Lancaster, Chester, and York. It was easy for Thomas Sumter to recruit soldiers in the area. Recruiters only had to shout "Tarleton's Quarter."

The oldest memorial on the site is a marble obelisk, 15' tall from base to top, which was erected in 1860. It was designed and cut by William T. White, a prominent Charleston stone-cutter. The monument is inside a two-foot wall of white rocks that outlines the larger of the two mass graves. The second mass grave is unmarked. There is also a single grave, dated 1894, near the rock enclosure. It is the only thing left of a church called Buford Monument Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, which adjoined the site from 1893 until 1902.

Because the writing on the 1860 could not be read and the stone was badly chipped by souvenir hunters, in 1955 the Lancaster County Historical Commission and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Waxhaws Chapter, erected a second monument repeating the wording of the first."
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• Military Service: as a private in the Revolutionary War, 1777 to 1780. ²²¹

26 ii. Martin Felkins ¹¹² ^,181 (born in 1784 in Faquier Co., Virginia - died in Danville, Montgomery Co., Missouri)

iii. John Felkins ¹¹² was born about 1787 in Virginia^¹¹² and died after 1860 in Marshall Co., Alabama.^¹¹²

iv. William Marshall Felkins ¹¹² was born in 1788 in Faquier Co., Virginia^¹¹² and died in 1869 in Madison Co., Arkansas^¹¹² at age 81.

viii. Wilson Clemence Felkins ⁹⁸ ^,112 was born about 1806 in Tennessee^¹¹² and died about 1881 in Oregon Co., Missouri^¹¹² about age 75.

Anna married John Felkins ¹¹² in Virginia.¹¹² John was born in 1759 in Faquier Co., Virginia^¹¹² and died on 21 Jan 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee^²²¹ at age 80.

General Notes: "He served as a soldier in Dunmore's War, a 1774 expedition against the Indians on the frontier. He also served in the Rev. War in the 5th and 9th Virginia Regiments. He held the rank of corporal and received a pension. Sold his land in Virginia in 1804 and moved to Kentucky."[Frank Beard]

Doss, Joel View Image Online (ancestry.com) State: Kentucky Year: 1830 County: Pulaski Roll: M19_41 Township: Unknown Townships Page: 22 Image: 46
Joel Doss (1 male age 70-80, 2 females age 20-30 and 1 female age 60-70)

Doss, Joel View Image Online (ancestry.com) State: Kentucky Year: 1820 County: Pulaski Roll: M33_27 Township: Unknown Townships Page: 69 Image: 95
Joel doss (00220100211) 2 males 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45 & up, 2 female 16-26, 1 female 45 & up.

Doss, Joel View Image Online (ancestry.com) State: Kentucky Year: 1810 County: Pulaski Roll: M252_8 Township: Page: 138 Image: 125
Joel Doss (0110112011) 1 male age 10-15, 1 male age 16-25, 1 male 45 & over, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 26 to 44 and 1 female over 45
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Virginia Gazette
Publisher: Purdie
available at: www.pastportal.com. Accessed January 1, 2007
13 Jun 1777, Number 124, Page 1, Column 3
"Deserted from the 5th Virginia regiment, at Wilmington in Pennsylvania, last October, the following soldiers, viz. Job Martin, about 25 years old, and about 5 feet 6 inches high. Edmund Fair, about 22 years old, and about 5 feet 8 inches high. Joel Doss, about 25 years old, and about 5 feet 8 inches high. Zachariah Kennett, about 25 years old, and about 5 feet 7 inches high. Also deserted from Williamsburg, last September, Thomas Martin, about 25 years old, and about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, Samuel Saunders, a new recruit for 3 years, about 24 years old, and 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, who deserted from Bedford county in February last. The following soldiers got furloughs at Williamsburg last fall to go home, viz. George Burt, about 23 years old, and about 5 feet 10 inches high. Joseph Stith son of Mr. Richard Stith of Bedford, about 6 feet high, and about 18 or 19 years old. George Jones, about 26 years old, and 5 foot 9 or 10 inches high. TEN DOLLARS reward will be paid for each of the above deserters, on their being delivered at head quarters, or to any officer of the 5th regiment on his march to the Northward.
Harry Terrell, captain. "
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Joel married Hannah Ayres.¹¹² Hannah was born about 1761 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²²³ and died in Pulaski Co., Kentucky.^²²³

i. James Ayres Doss ²²³ ^,224 was born about 1783 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²²³ and died in 1813 in Maury Co., Tennessee^{²²³^,224} about age 30.

ii. Aaron Doss ²²³ was born about 1784 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²²³ and died in Oct 1849 in Shelby, Kentucky^²²³ about age 65.

vii. Hannah Ann Doss ²²³ was born about 1794 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

Hannah married Joel Doss.¹¹² Joel was born about 1754 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²²³ and died in Pulaski Co., Kentucky.^²²³

60. John Henry Skaggs Sr.,²²⁵ son of Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard, was born on 27 Feb 1752 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1839 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virgina^¹⁸⁷ about age 87.

General Notes: "The following notes are prepared by James E. Skaggs, 401 Midway Drive, Matthews, N. C. 28104. Telephone Number 704-821-3495, E-mail address: [email protected]:

John Henry Skaggs, Sr. (son of Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard).

John Skaggs married to Katherine Hicks in LDS Ancestral File AFN:19XT-69V

John Skaggs was a Long Hunter and his brothers.

Marriage License, Kentucky.

John Skaggs was married twice, the name of his first wife is still not known today. There has been several folks that has conjecture as to who his first wife was but I have not seen any evidence of facts to would substantuate any close "proof" of such. One person thought his first wife was an Edna Enis who was married to a John Skaggs but this was not John Henry Skaggs, Sr. of Monroe County, Va.. That John Skaggs, born 1800 was the son of Richard Skaggs of Barren County, Kentucky.

He married Feb. 14, 1786, Katherine Hicks by Rev. Alderson at the Old Greenbrier Church which was the first church established in the Alleghanies and is still in existenance today where many of his descendants of Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard as well as Rev. John Alderson.

According to a Miss Eunice Skaggs of Sinks Grove, West Virginia, he was married before this date and had 16 children. The name of his first wife is unknown. There could be more I have 18 children listed for him.

>From the "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, page 289: "Surv'd for John Scaggs, 270 acres, Greenbrier County, on Wolf Creek a branch of Greebrier River, including the place Thomas Scaggs formerly lived on near the land of Moses Hall and Jacob Doren, on part of Fr. War No. 15150, as asses. Of Wm. Morris, and part of Fr. War no. 11257 assee. Of John Byrnside 25 April, 1787. 1785: He had 270 acres on Wolf Creek. This included Thomas Skaggs' place.

John Skaggs and Nancy Hicks, February 14, 1786, Philson Club, Louisville, Ky. (8 w (2), 199)

COPY OF A MANUSCRIPT: (Only part is quoted here)

"There were two later surveys made for John Scaggs. Enlargements brought the total acreage in time to 1088 acres. A good portion of land is still in the Scaggs family. An old sheepskin land grant given to John Scaggs in 1795 by the Governor Robert Brooks of Virginia, is in possession of Eunice Skaggs, Route 1, Sinks Grove, West Virginia. It has had mishaps from fire and water but is still legible.

On the survey books at Union, Monroe Counties, West Virginia, are the following entries (variation in spelling of the name, even in a single document, should be noted). John Scaggs, 270 Ares, in Green Brier County, April 25, 1787, Page 16 of Surveyors Book.

Surveyor for John Scaggs, 270 Acres, in Greenbrier County, lying and being on the waters of Wolf Creek, a branch of the Greenbrier River, including the place Thomas Scaggs formerly lived on and near the land of Moses Hall and Jacob Davis, beginning with and following the surveyors directions. This first survey for John Scags was made July 12, 1785. This date may have been the time of the recording in Surveyors Book, Page 423. Surveyed for John Scaggs, 668 Acres of land in Greenbrier County on the waters of Wolf Creek, a Branch of the Greenbrier River. Joining the land of John Hall, Jacob Doran and James Euing, of Augusta and 400 Acres, by virtue of a certificate granted by the Commissioner of Augusta and 268 Acres, by part of State Warrant for 1928 Acres No. 15150 as all of William Morris, and 20 Acres by Warrant No. 11257, including a survey of 270 Acres, made for and to wit. Beginning at a white oak tree by a branch N45 degrees, W 370 degrees, returning to the beginning. Dated October 7th, 1787, Alex Welsh, Surveyor of Greenbrier County, Virginia.

John Scaggs was married twice. (The name of his first wife is not known at present time.) His second wife was Catherine Hicks, whom he married February 14th, 1786. The officiating minister was the Rev. John Alderson, first pastor of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, the oldest Baptist Church west of the Allegheny Mountains. A few years ago, the register of his marriage was printed in the Monroe Watchman as an antiquity of great interest. "February 14th, 1786, John Scaggs united with Kitty Hicks", John, Katherine, Joseph, and Lucy Scaggs were charter members of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church. Among their names with eight others, who are esteemed charter members, are being placed on a bronze plaque in the massive stone church over the site of the original structure. The Church is about ten miles distant from the Scaggs land."

(in part of the original Manuscript continued)

"Since the organization of the church is given as 1781, it is not certain that Katherine Scaggs listed with the charter members, was Catherine Hicks. This Katherine may have been the first wife of John Scaggs or his sister. Reference to the foregoing is the souvenir booklet of the 125 Anniversary of Greenbrier Baptist Church, 1906." (I personally believed that this "Kitty" is definitely Catherine Hicks, John's second wife, based upon thousands of hours of research and have not found a "Kitty" or any other females of John having any sisters. Also, I have not been able to find any documentation for John's first wife.)

"John Scaggs name disappeared from the personal tax list in 1829. The exact date of his death is not known. However, he met his death from a bull, he was riding to his mill on Hard Run, on his farm. An old Burrstone lies there today, marking the site of his mill and the disaster, which ended his life. A photograph of the spot is in existence, showing a beautiful secluded woody scene.

John Scaggs, the Revolutionary Soldier, Charter Member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, Grantee of Land Tract, containing 668 Acres, from the Commonwealth of Virginia rest in the cemetery back of the Greenbrier Baptist Church at Alderson, West Virginia. His grave is marked by an old soapstone cut on the Scaggs land, very crudely done. The inscription on the head stone has entirely weathered away. But. J. S. is plainly in view on the foot stone. These old stones are surrounded by commercial stones to the more recent Skaggses.

11-19-1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Joseph Skaggs, $1.00 for 125 acres, part of 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deed Books, page 243: This indenture made the 19th day of October one thousand eight hundred and two between John Skaggs & Catherine his wife of the one part and Joseph Skaggs of the other part east of the County of Monroe & State of Virginia witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid at or before the ensiling and delivering of these presents the receipt where of they hereby acknowledge have by these presents bargained & sold unto the said Joseph Skaggs a certain tract of land containing 125 acres more or less being part of a survey of 668 acres by survey bearing the Th day of October, 1787 and a patent was granted to the said John Skaggs the 4th day of February, 1795 lying in Monroe County and is bounded as the old---and with the same N.65, W.22 poles to a sugartree &====N. 46, W. 80 poles to a road N. 22, W. 40 poles to a white oak & ash at a path N. 880, W. 54 poles to two sugar trees. N. 55, W. 80 poles to white oak & sugar tree corner to Doren & N. 68, E.---to a Lyn by Wolf Creek & N. 30, E. 20 poles to Buckley & sweet elm to said line & leading through the survey S. 82, E. 60 poles to white oak & run N. 78, E. 144 poles to two poplars by a fence corner to James Skaggs & S. 1, E. 246 poles to the double Lyn; the beginning with its appurtenance as to the said Joseph Skaggs and his heirs & assigns forever and the said John Skaggs and Catherine his wife for themselves & their heirs doth covenant with the and agree the said tract of land from themselves & their heirs to the said Joseph Scaggs his heirs and assigns forever will warrant & forever defend the same from all other claims whatsoever in witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day & year aforesaid.

Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of John Skaggs Catherine X Skaggs.

Monroe April court 1803: This deed of Bargain & sale from John Skaggs & Catherine his wife to Joseph Skaggs was acknowledged. She the said Catherine being first privately examined as the law direct & ordered to record.

Please note Nicholas County History: "Richard and Joseph Skaggs both bought large tracks of land on the near site of Ansted, West Virginia is located today."

I believe the following land indentures records proves who James Skaggs' father is along with Richard and Joseph Skaggs:

November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to James Scaggs, 125 acres part of 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deeds, page 241: This indenture made the 19th day of November one thousand eight hundred and two between John Scaggs & Catherine his wife of one part and James Scaggs of the other part witnessed that ---- in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents there---- where of they do hereby acknowledge have by their presents bargain and sold unto the said James Scaggs and his heirs a certain tract of land containing 125 acres more or less being part of a survey 668 acres by survey being dated the 7th of October 1797 and a patent was granted to the said John Scaggs the 4th day of February 1795, lying and being in Monroe County and is bounded as followed to wit. Beginning at two white oaks on the ---line of the old survey and leaving through the survey Sr----poles cross a branch to two poplars by a ----corner to Joseph Skaggs----of the same and with same S. 1 E. 126 poles to a oak on said open line and with 122 poles to the beginning with its appurtenance to the said James Skaggs to the sole use of the said James Scaggs and his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Skaggs and Catherine his wife for themselves and their heirs doth covenant the said tract of land from themselves and forever defend against all claims what so ever in witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day and year aforesaid.

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:

John Skaggs Catherine X Skaggs

Monroe April Court, 1803--the deed of bargain and sale from John Scaggs and Catherine his wife to James Scaggs was acknowledged; she the said Catherine being first privately examined as the law directs and ordered to record.

Richard Skaggs, (son of John, son of Thomas). This is proven by Deeds. On November 19, 1792, John and Catherine Skaggs deeded 125 acres for $1., to each son -----Richard, James, Joseph, a part of 668 acres (land that was given to John by his father Thomas). November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Richard Skaggs, $1 for 125 acres part of the 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deed Books, page 242: This indenture made the 19th day of October one thousand eight hundred and two between John Skaggs of the one part and Catherine his wife and Richard Scaggs of the other part witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand given at or before the ensiling and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold unto the said Richard Scaggs and his heirs a tract of 125 acres of land more or less being part of a survey of 668 acres of survey bearing date the 27th day of October, 1787 and a patent granted to John Scaggs the 4th day of February 1795 lying in Monroe County on Wolf Creek and is bounded as followed to wit beginning at a large white oak and ash on the open line of the survey corner to James Skaggs and with S. 79, W.. 204 poles to a black oak on Joseph Scaggs line and the former and with the latter S. 1, E. 110 poles to Able Lynn corner the same on the old line and with the latter S. 36, E. 52 poles to red oak, 2 sugar trees, S. 74, E and N. 37, W. 20, 52 poles to red oak, 2 sugar trees, S. 74, E & N. 37, W. 20 52 poles to the beginning with its appurtenances to the said Richard Skaggs to the sole use and behoof of the said Richard Scaggs and his heirs and assignee forever and the said John Scaggs and Catherine his wife doth covenant with for themselves and their heirs the said tract of land from themselves and their heirs to the said Richard Skaggs and his heirs will warrant and forever defend in witness where of we have unto set our hands and seals this day and year aforesaid.

Signed, sealed and delivered in he presence of John Skaggs, Catherine X Skaggs.

Monroe April Court, 1803: This deed of bargain and sale from John Skaggs and Catherine, his wife to Richard Skaggs was acknowledged. The said Catherine being first private by examined as the law directs and ordered to record.

11-19-1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Joseph Skaggs, $1.00 for 125 acres, part of 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deed Books, page 243: This indenture made the 19th day of October one thousand eight hundred and two between John Skaggs & Catherine his wife of the one part and Joseph Skaggs of the other part east of the County of Monroe & State of Virginia witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid at or before the ensiling and delivering of these presents the receipt where of they hereby acknowledge have by these presents bargained & sold unto the said Joseph Skaggs a certain tract of land containing 125 acres more or less being part of a survey of 668 acres by survey bearing the Th day of October, 1787 and a patent was granted to the said John Skaggs the 4th day of February, 1795 lying in Monroe County and is bounded as the old---and with the same N.65, W.22 poles to a sugar tree &====N. 46, W. 80 poles to a road N. 22, W. 40 poles to a white oak & ash at a path N. 880, W. 54 poles to two sugar trees. N. 55, W. 80 poles to white oak & sugar tree corner to Doren & N. 68, E.---to a Lyn by Wolf Creek & N. 30, E. 20 poles to Buckley & sweet elm to said line & leading through the survey S. 82, E. 60 poles to white oak & run N. 78, E. 144 poles to two poplars by a fence corner to James Skaggs & S. 1, E. 246 poles to the double Lyn; the beginning with its appurtenance as to the said Joseph Skaggs and his heirs & assigns forever and the said John Skaggs and Catherine his wife for themselves & their heirs doth covenant with the and agree the said tract of land from themselves & their heirs to the said Joseph Scaggs his heirs and assigns forever will warrant & forever defend the same from all other claims whatsoever in witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day & year aforesaid.

Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of John Skaggs Catherine X Skaggs.

Monroe April court 1803: This deed of Bargain & sale from John Skaggs & Catherine his wife to Joseph Skaggs was acknowledged. She the said Catherine being first privately examined as the law direct & ordered to record.

Monroe April Court, 1803--the deed of bargain and sale from John Scaggs and Catherine his wife to James Scaggs was acknowledged; she the said Catherine being first privately examined as the law directs and ordered to record.

Richard Skaggs, (son of John, son of Thomas). This is proven by Deeds. On November 19, 1792, John and Catherine Skaggs deeded 125 acres for $1., to each son -----Richard, James, Joseph, a part of 668 acres (land that was given to John by his father Thomas). November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Richard Skaggs, $1 for 125 acres part of the 668 acres.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Deed Books, page 242: This indenture made the 19th day of October one thousand eight hundred and two between John Skaggs of the one part and Catherine his wife and Richard Scaggs of the other part witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand given at or before the ensiling and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold unto the said Richard Scaggs and his heirs a tract of 125 acres of land more or less being part of a survey of 668 acres of survey bearing date the 27th day of October, 1787 and a patent granted to John Scaggs the 4th day of February 1795 lying in Monroe County on Wolf Creek and is bounded as followed to wit beginning at a large white oak and ash on the open line of the survey corner to James Skaggs and with S. 79, W.. 204 poles to a black oak on Joseph Scaggs line and the former and with the latter S. 1, E. 110 poles to Able Lynn corner the same on the old line and with the latter S. 36, E. 52 poles to red oak, 2 sugar trees, S. 74, E and N. 37, W. 20, 52 poles to red oak, 2 sugar trees, S. 74, E & N. 37, W. 20 52 poles to the beginning with its appurtenances to the said Richard Skaggs to the sole use and behoof of the said Richard Scaggs and his heirs and assignee forever and the said John Scaggs and Catherine his wife doth covenant with for themselves and their heirs the said tract of land from themselves and their heirs to the said Richard Skaggs and his heirs will warrant and forever defend in witness where of we have unto set our hands and seals this day and year aforesaid.

Signed, sealed and delivered in he presence of John Skaggs, Catherine X Skaggs.

Monroe April Court, 1803: This deed of bargain and sale from John Skaggs and Catherine, his wife to Richard Skaggs was acknowledged. The said Catherine being first private by examined as the law directs and ordered to record.

So, apparently Richard, James, and Joseph are children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs.

Greenbrier County, Order Book, Court of May 1811: James Scaggs, 2 old wolfs $10; James Skaggs, 2 young wolfs for the benefit of Mays and Carman $5.

Greenbrier County, Order Book, Court of 28 November 1817: John Bowyer vs. James Skaggs on motion for money paid for security for deft. to Lewis Stuart deft. to pay $78.93 to pelf. plus costs.

His son, John Scaggs, Jr. inherited much of his land in 1841. The widow of John Scaggs, Sr., may have held it for some years. She was living in 1835. An item holding hers occurs this year in Burgess's Soldiers of the Revolution in Virginia. Pages 907-908. She with two other sisters, Susanna Hicks Jarrett, and Elizabeth Hicks Johnson, put in a claim for a land bounty, 100 Acres to them, through a brother, Moredecia Hicks, who died at the capture of the British Post. He was a volunteer under General Clark. Never having been married, died instate. A brother, William, had died. Also, two sisters, Nanny and Sarah. Their lawyer was Henry Alexander of Union, West Virginia. The sisters received the Warrant 8118, issued March 4th, 1835."

Morton's Monroe County History: John's children were John, Jr., David, James Russell, Oliver, Polly or Mary, Sarah, Jennie, Lucretia, Catherine (Kate), Levi, and Thomas. Other known children were Jane, Daniel J., Lucretia, Lively, and Patrick Henry.

John Skaggs, was a spy and scout along the Greenbrier frontier. He was paid by the government five pounds and five shillings for his service. (Auditors account, Vol. XXII, page 194, Malitia warrant to John Scags, Achieves Dept. State Library, Richmond, Va.)

1782-85: John was listed as head of a family.

1785: He had 270 acres on Wolf Creek. This included Thomas Skaggs' place.

1786: He married Feb. 14, 1786, Katherine Hicks by Rev. Alderson. According to a Miss Eunice Skaggs of Sinks Grove, West Virginia, he was married before this date and had 16 children.

From Virginia Soldiers of 1776, Vol. II by Burgess, page 907: Katherine Skaggs, sister of Mordecai Hicks of Monroe County, Virginia listed as an heir under date of 25 Feb. 1835.

Page 908, same book: Warrant 8118 for 100 acres issued on March 4, 1835 to the three sisters of Mordecai Hicks among whom was Catherine Skaggs, Recorded in book 3, page 376.

In 1795, a land grant of 668 acres signed by Governor Robert Brooks was issued to said John Skaggs, Sr., in Greenbrier, Virginia now Monroe County, West Virginia, on Wolf Creek, for above services. Original deed and land still in the Skaggs family. This deed is listed in book 3, page 183. This gave him about 1088 acres.

Monroe County Court Order Books, page 39: November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Joseph Skaggs, $1 for 125 acres part of 668 acres.

Monroe County Court Order Books, page 242: November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Jas. Scaggs, 125 acres part of 668 acres.

John Skaggs, was a spy and scout along the Greenbrier frontier. He was paid by the government five pounds and five shillings for his service. (Auditors account, Vol. XXII, page 194, Malitia warrant to John Scags, Achieves Dept. State Library, Richmond, Va.)

1782-85: John was listed as head of a family.

1785: He had 270 acres on Wolf Creek. This included Thomas Skaggs' place.

From Virginia Soldiers of 1776, Vol. II by Burgess, page 907: Katherine Skaggs, sister of Mordecai Hicks of Monroe County, Virginia listed as an heir under date of 25 Feb. 1835.

Page 908, same book: Warrant 8118 for 100 acres issued on March 4, 1835 to the three sisters of Mordecai Hicks among whom was Catherine Skaggs, Recorded in book 3, page 376.

In 1795, a land grant of 668 acres signed by Governor Robert Brooks was issued to said John Skaggs, Sr., in Greenbrier, Virginia now Monroe County, West Virginia, on Wolf Creek, for above services. Original deed and land still in the Skaggs family. This deed is listed in book 3, page 183. This gave him about 1088 acres.

Monroe County Court Order Books, page 39: November 19, 1802: John and Catherine Skaggs to Joseph Skaggs, $1 for 125 acres part of 668 acres.

1900 Census, Nicholas County: Catherine Skaggs, 96, b. 1804 Ireland, living with Michael C. Duffy. She is his aunt.

Martha is listed on the D.A.R. papers also as a child of John. The D.A.R. papers, national no. is 498011. The family bible is in possession of Blanche Skaggs Hawks at Alderson, West Virginia. Dates goes back to 1800.

Tithable, 3 horses, and 15 cows.

John Skaggs, was a spy and scout along the Greenbrier frontier. He was paid by the government five pounds and five shillings for his service in 1780. (Auditors account, Volume XXII, page 194, Malitia Warrant to John Scags, Archives Dept., State Library, Richmond, Virginia).

Greenbrier County, West Virginia Order Books, June 1782: Ordered that there be allowed to James Graham 2902-0 for 582 rations furnished for the use of this state; Wm. Graham 9-4-09 for 194 rations for same; John Swope same for same; James Scaggs same for same; John Scaggs for same.

From the "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, page 289: "Surv'd for John Scaggs, 270 acres, Greenbrier County, on Wolf Creek a branch of Greebrier River, including the place Thomas Scaggs formerly lived on near the land of Moses Hall and Jacob Doren, on part of Fr. War No. 15150, as asses. Of Wm. Morris, and part of Fr. War no. 11257 assee. Of John Byrnside 25 April, 1787.

1782-85: He was listed as head of a family.

1785: He had 270 acres on Wolf Creek. This included Thomas Skaggs' place.

From Virginia Soldiers of 1776, Volume II by Burgess, page 907: Katherine Skaggs, sister of Mordecai Hicks of Monroe County, Virginia listed as an heir under date of 25 February 1835.

Page 908, same book: Warrant 8118 for 100 acres issued on March 4, 1835 to the three sisters of Mordecai Hicks among whom was Catherine Skaggs. Recorded in book 3, page 376.

March 22, 1786: Greenbrier, John Scaggs vs. John Milstead.

April 25, 1787, Deed Book 1, page 16: John Skaggs, 2170 acres on waters of Wolfe Creek of Greenbrier River including the place Thomas Skaggs formerly lived on and near the land of Moses Hall and Jacob Davis.

October 7, 1787: John Skaggs 668 acres on waters of Wolfe Creek of Greenbrier River, adjoining John Hall, Jacob Doran, James Ewing; 400 acres by commissioners certificate, 268 acres by part of State Warrant for 1928 acres, no. 15, 150, assignee of Wm. Morris. (Note this name. Remember James C. Skaggs married one of Wm. Morris' daughters); 20 acres by Warrant No. 11, 257, including survey of 270 acres made for Thomas Scaggs in 1774. Dated 10/07/1787.

Greenbrier County, West Virginia, Order Books, Thursday, 29 August 1793: The last will and testament of Jacob Doran deceased was proven by oaths of Robert Johnston and John Bodin witnesses thereto and order to record. On motion of Catherine Doran and Robert Chambers the exrs. Names therein, certificate granted them for obtaining letters of administration.

Ordered David Jarrett, Joseph Swope, John Dixon and John Scaggs to appraise in current money the salves, if any and personal estate of Jacob Doran deceased and return the appraisement to court.

In 1795, a lad grant of 668 acres signed by Governor Robert Brook was issued to said John Skaggs, Sr., in Greenbrier, Virginia, now Monroe County, West Virginia on Wolf Creek, for above services. Original deed and land still in the Skaggs family. This deed is listed in book 3, page 183. This gave him about 1088 acres.

Greenbier County, West Virginia, Order Books, Tuesday, June 24, 1794: George Matthew vs. John Skaggs, for 5-0-00 due by assumpsit for Wm. Tucker and Samuel Jugles.

Greenbrier County, West Virginia, Order Books, court of Tuesday, 29 March 1796: Grand jury: Robert Renick Foreman, Joseph Newton, John Boon, Wm. Jones, James Clark, Wm. Graham, Jacob Skiles, James Jarrett, Thomas Kincaid, Samuel Humphrey, John Skags.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Order Books, Tuesday, May 18, 1802. John Skaggs appointed surveyor of the road in the room of Andrew Shower with the same tithable to alert him to keeping the same in repair.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Order Book, page 17: John Skaggs, a witness for the Commonwealth against Joseph Swope is allowed for 4 days attendance.

Monroe County, West Virginia, Order Book, page 39: William Graham, John Byrnside and Robert Johnson are appointed to view and make report to the court whether or not any alterations are to be made in the ------of which John Scaggs is surveyor.

The Land Indentures Records of James, Joseph, and Richards from John and the Court Order Books documentation were the work of Ida Lancaster of Amarillo, Texas."[from James Elwood Skaggs]
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"Posted [on Skaggs forum http://genforum.genealogy.com/skaggs/messages/2055.html by: Kitty S. Barrera (ID *****2973) Date: April 19, 2002 at 02:59:55
There is misinformation on this forum regarding John Skaggs and Catherine Hicks. It seems to have been repeated and accepted by many people. The father of John Skaggs was Thomas Skaggs. This information can be found in Hardesty's History of West Virginia by Jim Comstock. The original book was written while John and Catherine's son John was still living. I quote, "John Skaggs - is one of the oldest native residents of Monroe County, having been born in Wolf Creek district, in 1795. His father, also named John Skaggs, and his grandfather Thomas Skaggs, were the first settlers in this district. The mother of the subject of this sketch was named Catharine Hicks." (Book located at Clayton Library in Houston.) The children of John Skaggs and Catherine are listed in A History of Monroe County, West Virginia. The book also names the children of their son John. The list is fairly correct. However, the listing of John and Catherine's daughter Sarah, should be Susan. Other children may have been omitted from the list. John and Catherine were married in Greenbrier County, Virginia, by Rev. John Alderson and were charter members of Greenbrier Baptist Church. My information does not agree with other folks' info that they were married in Frederick County, VA. I have not seen a source for the Frederick County data. John and Catherine did not ever live in Kentucky, contrary to other information on this forum. They raised their family in Monroe County, and their children and grandchildren can be found in Monroe County census records for 1850 and after. Catherine was still living in 1850, as she was listed in the home of her son John. (John Scaggs, 53; Sally, 53; John, 24; Mary, 20; Louisa, 17; Catherine Skaggs, 85)."
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Children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs
Posted by: Kitty Steele B. (ID *****2973) Date: January 17, 2005 at 22:11:06
In Reply to: Re: David Skaggs by Kenneth Skaggs of 2739

I think I lost a post. Anyway, regarding John Skaggs who married Catherine Hicks, his father was Thomas Skaggs of Wolf Creek, not John Skaggs. This can be proven from church records of Greenbrier Baptist Church.

The list of children of John and Catherine is quite different from mine. I have researched this quite thoroughly, and though I'm sure my record is not perfect, I do think it is fairly accurate.

I have sources and will send them to anyone who needs them.

Descendants of John Skaggs

Generation No. 1

1. John3 Skaggs (Thomas2, Richard1) was born Abt. 1762 in North Carolina or Virginia, and died December 8, 1839 in Monroe County, Virginia. He married Catherine Hicks February 14, 1786 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, daughter of Joseph Hicks and Melvina/Lavinia Cole. She was born 1765 in Virginia, and died Aft. 1850 in Monroe County, Virginia.

Children of John Skaggs and Catherine Hicks are:
2 i. Mary "Molly"4 Skaggs, born May 8, 1789 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died June 3, 1875 in Monroe County, West Virginia. She married John Foster March 20, 1817 in Monroe County, Virginia; born October 9, 1795 in Virginia; died June 9, 1875 in Monroe County, West Virginia.
3 ii. Jane "Jennie" Skaggs, born April 4, 1791 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died Aft. 1870 in Monroe County, West Virginia. She married Peter Miller April 15, 1815 in Monroe County, Virginia; born March 6, 1789 in Augusta County, Virginia; died June 12, 1856 in Monroe County, West Virginia.
4 iii. Thomas Skaggs, born 1793 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died Aft. 1870 in Fayette County, West Virginia. He married Susannah Johnston May 29, 1820 in Monroe County, Virginia; born 1793 in Virginia.
5 iv. Lucretia Skaggs, born 1794 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died 1860 in Virginia. She married Bailey Wood, Jr. September 24, 1807 in Monroe County, Virginia; born Abt. 1785 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died 1851 in Virginia.
6 v. John Skaggs, Jr., born February 15, 1795 in Wolf Creek, Greenbrier County, Virginia; died February 26, 1892 in Monroe County, West Virginia. He married (1) Sarah "Sally" Campbell November 14, 1817 in Monroe County, Virginia; born March 5, 1797 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died December 19, 1875 in Monroe County, West Virginia. He married (2) Annie M. Allen May 7, 1878 in Rocky Point, Monroe County, West Virginia; born August 14, 1852 in Union, Virginia.
7 vi. James Russell Skaggs, born October 4, 1797 in Greenbrier County, Virginia; died Bef. 1880 in Monroe, County, West Virginia. He married Rebecca Callaway December 16, 1833 in Monroe County, Virginia; born 1816; died October 15, 1895 in Summers County, West Virginia.
8 vii. Susan Skaggs, born 1800 in Monroe County, Virginia; died Aft. 1880 in prob. Fayette County, West Virginia. She married Joshua Ellis February 28, 1825 in Monroe County, Virginia; born 1800 in Monroe County, Virginia; died July 1880 in Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia.
9 viii. Catharine "Kate" Skaggs, born 1803 in Monroe County, Virginia.
10 ix. David J. Skaggs, born May 31, 1804 in Monroe County, Virginia; died in Illinois(?). He married Elizabeth Jane Foster Bef. 1833 in Virginia; born Abt. 1810.
11 x. Patrick Henry Skaggs, born 1805 in Monroe County, Virginia.
12 xi. Oliver C. Skaggs, born Bet. 1805 - 1808 in Monroe County, Virginia. He married Mary "Polly" Ellis in Prob. Monroe County, Virginia; born 1805 in Monroe County, Virginia.
13 xii. Levi M. Skaggs, born 1811 in Monroe County, Virginia. He married Clara Callaway Bef. 1835 in Monroe County, Virginia; born 1817 in Monroe County, Virginia.
14 xiii. Sarah Skaggs.
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Re: Children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs
Posted by: Kitty Steele B. (ID *****2973) Date: January 30, 2005 at 07:22:32
In Reply to: Re: Children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs by Kenneth Skaggs of 2739

There are an unusual number of problems in general with Skaggs genealogy. A lot of information has been handed down and believed and repeated without the citation of any proof. In my opinion the Skaggs researchers do this more than any line I have ever researched. I have heard the Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard thing repeated and repeated, but the Skaggs researchers I know who have spent much time living in that area (Shirley Ulaki and James E. Skaggs)say there is no proof that Ann Wollard was the wife of Thomas Skaggs of Wolf Creek. The Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard who married in England are not the same couple. Thomas Skaggs of Wolf Creek was born in Maryland around 1728. Mrs. Ulaki cites documents in her book that establish this. It is more likely that Thomas's wife was named Lucy, according to Mrs. Ulaki. My belief, not proof, is that her name was Lucretia, based on the numerous granddaughters and later generations who had the name Lucretia.

Even the most meticulous researchers (whether Mrs. Ulaki, me, James E. Skaggs, or anyone else) will make mistakes and draw incorrect conclusions, but we are wasting our time if we repeat things over and over without stating the evidence.

Another thing that gets repeated is the Henry part of John Skaggs's name. I have no idea what the proof is of that name and I never include it.

It is just so hard to shed the myths and dig out the facts.
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Research Notes: Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:19:27 -0600 From: Ray Heller <[email protected]> To: [email protected] CC: sally heller <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Subject: John Skaggs - Barren Co., KY Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

John Skaggs md. Kitty Hicks 14 Feb 1786, by Rev. John Alderson, Jr. at Linville Creek, now Rockingham Co, and in Greenbriar Co., VA the latter now in WV.

John Skaggs came to Barren Co., Ky at an early date but returned to Virginia and died there about 1829. If this is true then he left his children in Barren Co. several years prior to his death. He probably was married twice by looking at the ages of some of the children.

At any rate, John's children must have been close to Richard their uncle. Richard signed his name along with Charles when Rebecca married William Warnell in 1817 in Barren Co. Again when John married Edna Ennis in Barren Co., one "Betsy" Skaggs signs for John to marry. I assume this Betsy is Elizabeth, the wife of Richard.

This information was given to me by Ann Nielson and was written by Norman Warnell. Sal --------------- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:45:46 EST From: RSkaggs777 <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Subject: : John Skaggs - Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit

The one John Skaggs is mine. He's the one that was in Greengrier Co. Va. and was a son of Thomas. As of yet there is nothing to attach him to the one in Ky. John Skaggs died Dec.9,1839 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co. is said to be a Rwv war spy in 1780, married a cathline Hicks about 1773 had 16 kids from 2 wives. First wife also a Kathline I think.

Marriage Notes: IGI ref notes marriage in Greenbriar Virginia and a second one
indicates Greenbrier West Virginia
"John and Catherine were married by Rev. Alderson at the Old Greenbrier Church which was the first church established in the Alleghanies and is still in existance today where many of the descendants of Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard worshipped."
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i. Richard Skaggs was born about 1765 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died in Apr 1884 in Greenbrier Co., West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 119.

iii. Joseph Skaggs was born on 15 Apr 1773 in Nicholas Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died on 24 Nov 1834 in Henry Co., Indiana^¹⁸⁷ at age 61.

v. Charles Skaggs was born about 1777^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1851^¹⁸⁷ about age 74.

vi. Mary "Polly" Skaggs ²²⁵ was born in 1789 in Monroe Co., Virginia (Now Wva)^¹⁸⁷ and died on 3 Jun 1875 in Monroe Co., Virginia (Now Wva)^¹⁸⁷ at age 86.

viii. Jane "Jennie" Skaggs ²²⁵ was born about 1791 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died on 4 Aug 1880 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 89.

x. Lucretia Jane Skaggs ²²⁵ was born about 1794 in Monroe Co., West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1860^¹⁸⁷ about age 66.

xi. John Henry Skaggs Jr. ²²⁸ was born on 15 Feb 1795 in Monroe Co., West Virginia,^¹⁸⁷ died on 4 Sep 1892 in Alderson, Monroe Co., West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ at age 97, and was buried in Greenbrier Baptist Church, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^¹⁸⁷

xii. James Russell Skaggs was born on 4 Oct 1797 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1874 in Ballard, West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 77.

xiii. Sarah (Susan) Skaggs ²²⁵ was born in 1800 in Monroe Co., Virginia.

xiv. David J. Skaggs ²²⁵ was born in 1805 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died before 1890 in Illinois.^¹⁸⁷

xv. Patrick Henry Skaggs was born about 1806^¹⁸⁷ and died about 7 Dec 1874 in Greenbrier Co., West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 68.

xvi. Oliver C. Skaggs ²²⁵ was born about 1808 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., Virginia,^¹⁸⁷ died on 2 Nov 1877 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 69, and was buried in Swopes Graveyard, Wolf Creek, West Virginia.^¹⁸⁷

xvii. Levi M. Skaggs was born in 1811 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died on 17 Apr 1870 in Harrison Co., W. Virginia^¹⁸⁷ at age 59.

General Notes: "The following notes are prepared by James Elwood Skaggs, 401 Midway Drive, Matthews, North Carolina 28104: Telephone Number: 704-821-3495, E-mail address: [email protected]

From Virginia soldiers of 1776, page 907: Executive Department, August 14, 1824. The heirs of Mordecai Hicks are allowed L. B. For his services as a volunteer under General Clark at the capture of the British Posts. Little Tazewell, Governor. (This would be in Tennessee.)

Giles County, Virginia, Josiah Meadows made oath before William Keaton, Justice of Peace that Mordecai Hicks died intestate. Signed, January 10, 1835.

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 13 February 1835. "I have searched in my office and find no will of William Hicks recorded." Signed A. W. Quarrier

Monroe County, Virginia, Susannah Jarret, Elizabeth Johnston and

Katherine Skaggs, sisters of Mordecai Hicks, dec'd., appointed Henry Alexander of Monroe County, their attorney, February 25, 1835. They also declared that their brother had no children, but that their brother, William, had children. Before Jacob Johnson, Justice of Peace.

Monroe County, Virginia, Josiah Meadows of Giles County, Virginia, aged 77 years, deposed that he was in the Revolutionary War; that he was in the Illinois Regiment under command of Col. John Montgomery; that he knew Mordecai Hicks as a soldier in the same Reg.: that he was present when he died while in service at a place called Illinois town, and that he also knew the family of Mordecai Hicks, all his sisters and his two brothers, William and Richard; that William has been dead many years; that there were five sisters: Sarah, Nanny, Susan, Catherine and

Elizabeth; that only three are living now: Susan, Elizabeth and Catherine; that Mordecai Hicks enlisted for the same period as himself (Josiah Meadow), three years; that they marched from Botetourt County in Virginia to the Long Islands of "Holston" under Captain Isaac Taylor, and there rendezvoused, and there joined Colonel John Montgomery. They marched from there to the Chicamauga Towns, to Illinois town on the Bank of the Kaskaskia River. Here Mordecai Hicks died. Signed under oath, Josiah Meadows, June 2, 1834 William McDaniel, Justice of Peace.

Warrant 8118 for 100 acres issued March 4, 1835, to Susanna Jarret, Elizabeth Johnson and Catherine Skaggs. Recorded Book 3, page 376."
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Re: Children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs
Posted by: Kitty Steele B. (ID *****2973)
Date: January 30, 2005 at 07:41:20
In Reply to: Re: Children of John and Catherine Hicks Skaggs by Kenneth Skaggs of 2739
I've never heard of Ann Woodland.

Also, I don't think it is correct that Thomas Skaggs' descendants were the "Long Hunters" of Kentucky. The famous Long Hunters may have been his brothers, nephews, and cousins, but his children were probably not among them.

And I'm wondering how this author stood by Thomas Skaggs' grave. I've been to Greenbrier Baptist Church Cemetery where Thomas Skaggs is buried and there is no marker. I was told no one knows exactly where in the cemetery he is buried. Byt the way, the information on the tombstones of John and Catherine Skaggs is not entirely correct. In particular, the death date of Catherine is wrong, as she has been found in the census after that supposed death date. Someone put up that modern day marker without having all the facts.

Sorry to sound so negative. I just don't know how to stop the flood of misinformation.
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Catherine married John Henry Skaggs Sr. ²²⁵ on 14 Feb 1786 in Old Greenbrier Church, Virginia ¹⁸⁷.^,226 John was born on 27 Feb 1752 in Monroe Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1839 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virgina^¹⁸⁷ about age 87.

Seventh Generation

General Notes: Note that "Biographical Sketch of John Umberger" lists Leonard in the line of Leonard/Adam/David/John. Aurthur Umberger lists Michael in this position. Need to sort this out!

"Resided in North Annville Township (formerly Lebanon Township); constable of Lebanon Township 1762; deeded 62 acres of land to the Calvinist Congregation to be known by the name of Hill or Berick Church in Lebanon Township, 16 July 1787. Signed Oath of Fidelity in Lancaster County, PA. Micahel Umberger's will was written 16 July 1785 and probated 30 April 1788. Executors were sons John and Leonard. Its terms - Leonard (eldest) - to him I give all my land on which he now lives in the township of Hanover, containing 278 acres; John- to receive 25 pounds above his share because he stayed and worked for me above his age; the remainder to be divided equally among my children, Henry, Michael, Philip, children of my deceased son Adam, Anna Margareta wife of Jacob Boltz, Jr."
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found in FILE: L15.1130 at Cumberland Co. Historical Society, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
typed copy of will of Michael Umberger:
"In the name of God, Amen. I, Michael Umberger, of the township of Lebanon, County of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania, Yeoman, being now very sick and weak of body, but sound and disposing of mind and memory and understanding, do make and publish this my last will and testament,
Imprimiis: It is my will and I do order that all my just debts shall be paid off and discharged, as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
Item. I give and devise unto my eldest son, Leonard Umberger, all my land wheron he now lives in the Township of Hanover, Dauphin County aforesaid, containing together about 278 acres and allowances, to hold to him, my said son Leonard, his heirs and assigns forever; in consdieration of his having paid the principal money, in which I paid the same; he also paying, to wit, he, my said son Leonard, to my son Henry, who held the said land at first from and in me, either horses, or to be charged with the sum of one hundred and eighty pounds, which I paid and advanced towards purchasing the said lands, together with its lawful interst since the 19th day of April, 1777, to be accounted for as so much money in their lands, and chargeable on said lands; and also, my said son Leonard shall be charged with 35 lbs the remainder of 50 lbs which I lent him; all my gold or silver money, which they had of me without interest,k and my said two sons shall be further charged equally with 12 lbs, which I paid for them to Martin Miller, 6.00 to Abraham Hubler, and each of them, to the value of 20 lbs. which they have got of me in horses and other things.
Henry to be charged by himself with seven bushel of rye, which he received from me. My son Adam shall be charged with the sum of seven pounds, which he in his lifetime had and received of me in creatures and money. And my son Michael shall be charged with 4 lbs 8s and 4p, which I gave him at two different times, and also with a horse for 40s.
Item. It is my will and I order that all my personal estate shall be sold at public vendue as soon as conveniently may be after my decease; and also that my plantation whereon I now live, shall be also sold at public vendue. When my son Philip shall arrive to full age, or as soon as my executors shall think fit and proper, and that the amount of my real and personal estate aforesaid, together with the several summs above mentioned and charged, shall be added together, and after my said debts are paid, I give and bequeath the remainder thereof unto my children and my son Adam's children, as follows, to wit:
Item. I give an bequeath unto my son Leonard fifty shillings and no more, over and above his equal share with my other children (except my son John, who shall have 25 pounds more than equal share, as he stayed to work for me above his age. And then the remainder of the amount of my whole estate shall be equally divided among all my said children, my four children of my son Adam, deceased; but the said four children of my said son Adam shall receive fifty pounds less than an equal share; that, is, that the said four children of my son Adam, shall have and receive fifty pounds less than any one of my own children, shall be equally devided between them.
Item. It is my will and I do order that my sons Michael and John, and my daughter, Anna Margareta, wife of Jacob Bolt, Jr., and my son Philip, sall each of them be paid, so much as to make each of them equal with my sons Leonard and Henry. The remainder of my estate to be paid to my said children, according to their regular priority in age. My aforesaid four grand-children to fall into and take the turn of time or payment aforesaid; and I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint, Leonard and John, my two sons, executors of this my last will and testament; and I do hereby authorize and empower my said executors, or the survivor of them, to sign, seal, execute and deliver a good deed or conveyance for my said plantation to the purchaser or purchasers thereof in fee simple; and I do further authorize and empower my said son John, to sign, seal and deliver a good ded or deeds to my son Leonard for the lands hereinbefore devised to him as aforesaid; and my said executors hsll take and receive only reasonable pay for their trouble as exectutors. And none of my children shall have or receive more than others out of my estate (except my son Leonard and John as above mentioned), and I declare this to be and contain my last will and testatment.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th Day of July 1785. (Signed) Michael Umberger"

Research Notes: Note that "Biographical Sketch of John Umberger" lists Leonard in the line of Leonard/Adam/David/John. Aurthur Umberger lists Michael in this position. Need to sort this out!

Michael married Anna Marie Rambler on 18 Oct 1742 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁴¹ Anna was born about 1720 in North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁹⁴

i. Leonard Umberger was born on 23 Aug 1743 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁹² was christened in Hill Church (Lutheran), Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁴¹ and died in 1818^¹³⁸ at age 75.

36 ii. Adam Umberger (born in 1745 in Lebanon, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania - died in 1779 in "Path Valley" Franklin Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Cathrina Umberger was born on 14 Jun 1747 in Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁹⁴^,232} and was buried in Hill Lutheran Church, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.^²³²

iv. Philip Umberger was born in 1748 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^{¹³⁸^,197}

v. Juliana Umberger was born about 1751 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁹⁶

vi. Henry (Big Henry) Umberger was born on 15 Dec 1752 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹² and died on 23 Mar 1837 in Rose Hill Farm, Wythe Co., Virginia^¹⁹² at age 84.

ix. Michael Umberger was born on 15 Feb 1757 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁹² was christened on 25 Feb 1757 by Rev John Caspar Stoever,^¹⁴¹ died in Mar 1815 in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,141^,197} at age 58, and was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁴¹

x. John Umberger was born on 4 May 1759 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania^¹⁹² and was christened on 13 May 1759 by John Casper Stoever.^¹⁴¹

73. Anna Marie Rambler was born about 1720 in North Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.^¹⁹⁴

Anna married Michael Umberger on 18 Oct 1742 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁴¹ Michael was born on 21 Mar 1716 in Kirchardt, Kraichgan, Pfalz Germany^{¹⁹²^,197^,230} and died on 30 Apr 1788 in Lebanon Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁴³^,192^,231} at age 72.

37 i. Mary Gertraut Wernan ¹⁹⁰ (born about 1750 in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania - died in Friedensburgh, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania)

80. Hans Reiff, son of Joseph Reiff and Anna, was born in 1690 in Ibersheim, Palatinate, Germany^{⁹¹^,233} and died in 1750 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.^³¹ at age 60.

General Notes: "Manheim Sentinel & Lancaster County Advertiser" established Jan 1846, Seventy-eighth Volume - No. 28, Manheim, Pa., Fri. A.M. July 13, 1923. Historical Sketch of HANS REIFF as compiled by Mr. J. C. Burkholder 722 North 16th St., Harrisburg, Penna. Source: Ref. 102 p. 3-7. "The history of the Reiff Family is submitted to the Sentinel by Mr. W. H. Reiff of Harrisburg. The article will be of interest to many of the patrons of this office on account of the Local connections. This family had connections with the development of Rapho Twp. "The date of the migration of Hans Reiff, to America has not been definitely determined, but he was located by Francis Daniel Pastorius in the Perkiomen Valley, Montgomery County, Penna., in 1718. There is no doubt whatever that his is the ancestor of the Reiff Family that lived in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Penna., as the following data will show. "There were other families named Reiff, decendants of HANS GEORGE REIFF who lived in the same valley as early or possibly earlier than 1718. They belonged to the Reformed Church, while HANS REIFF WAS A MENNONITE. The Hans George Reiff family contributed the ground on which the first Reformed Church in America was built. Governor Pennypacker records the petitions of a settler in the Perkiomen Valley to the Colonial Council in Philadelphia dated 1723, praying for protection from Indians, to which were signed the names of the settlers, all in one hand. The name of Hans Reiff is among them. The Pennsylvania archives also record that Hans Reiff took the oath of allegiance, April 12, 1743 and Abraham, April, 1746. "Mr. Jacob Y. Heckler, in his history of Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Penna., records the fact that HANS REIFF was a Mennonite. That he lived there until 1745 and then went "West". Also that his wife died in 1741 and that her tombstone is the oldest dated stone in the Mennonite Church yard at Salford. "Mr. ABRAHAM REIFF, his brother, was one of the deacons when the Mennonite Congregation at Salford was organized about 1735. This is one of the oldest Mennonite Congregations next to the one at Germantown. "The next items of interest pertaining to HANS REIFF are found in the records of the Court House at Lancaster, Penna. "HANS REIFF bought 300 acres of land from his brother Abraham. This indicates that Abraham preceeded Hans to the Conestoga Valley. HANS REIFF died March 16, 1750. His will provides for his five children but does not mention his wife or widow. This agrees with the statement of Heckler. Heckler also states that Barbara Reiff, a daughter of HANS, is buried beside her mother at Salford. This is the only mention of this Barbara, except in the will of HANS REIFF."

Will of Hans Reiff included in : "In the name of God amen. The 16th day of March 1750 I, Hans Reiff of the Twp. of Rapho, in the county of Lancaster and the provice of Penn., Yeoman, being very sick and weak in body but perfect in mind and memory, thanks be given to GOD, therefore, calling unto mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed to all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say princiapally and first of all I give and return my soul unto the hands of GOD that gave and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian manner at the direction of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive it again by the mighty power of GOD and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased GOD to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form: ITEM: It is my will and I do hereby order that in the first place all my debts and funeral expenses be paid and satisfied. ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Barbara, the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings lawful money of Penn. ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Ann, the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings lawful money of Penn. ITEM: It is my will and I do hereby order that the remaining residue of my estate, real and personal, be equally divided among all of my children. ITEM: I give and bequeath unto my son Henry, one hundred acres of land, to be taken off the north end of the tract and to be so taken out that he gets the house and barn. ITEM: I give and bequath unto my son John, the plantation whereon I dwell with one hundred acres of land with the improvements thereon made. ITEM: The remaining one hundred acres I give and bequeath to my son Abraham. ITEM: It is my will and I do order that the three hundred acres of land aforesaid be valued and appraised by four honest and indifferent men to be chosen by my executors hereafter named. ITEM: I order that all my personal estate after debts are paid shall be kept together for two years after my death and that none of my said sons who have the land shall pay any legacy to my children unto two years have expired after my death. ITEM: I do likewise make and ordain my well beloved brothers Abraham Reiff, and Jacob Reiff, and my trusty friend, Christian Hernley my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament with sole power to sell and convey the land or any part thereof to pay debts or otherwise as fully as I myself might have done and I do hereby disallow, revoke and annul any and every former testaments, wills, legacies and guaranty by me made in any way before this time named, filied and bequeather satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I shall hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed Hans Reiff Signed and sealed and enclosed by the said Hans Reiff as his last will and testament in the presence of Jacob Reiff, Emanuel Carpenter."

"The above was written in high German and this is the translation on record in the court house in Lancaster, Penna. "The records also show that the son HENRY REIFF died before the two years expired. His will on record gives his share of his father's legacy to his two daughters. "The readers attention is invited to the fact that Hans Reiff left two brothers, Abraham and Jacob, and three sons, John, Henry, and Abraham. There does not appear any record of the brother, Jacob. Abraham lived in Leacock Twp. His son, Abraham married Barbara Groff, the grand-daughter of Hans Groff the orginal settler in Graeffen Dahl (Groff Dale), the progenitor of the Groff family. This branch of the Reiff family is not numerous. "Henry Groff died within two years of his father's death. The descendents of John Reiff are not traced. Note that Abraham, son of Hans, names this brother Jacob in his will that follows: "I ABRAHAM REIFF, of Rapho Twp., in the county of Lancaster, Province of Penn., Farmer, being sick and weak in body, but of good understanding and faith (God be thanked) on the eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four (1774), make and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following ('That is to say): FIRST It is my will and I do hereby order that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my hereinafter named executors out of my estate. ITEM It is my will and I do hereby order that my beloved wife, Barbara, with my children can and may carry on the husbandry upon my plantation as well as she can until the time my son, ABRAHAM, gets married, or until he attains his full age of twenty-one years. But if it should be burdensome for her to carry on this husbandry with my children on this plan, then my executors shall have power either to let or sell the said plantation as well as they can and how it may seem best to them, but if they should let the place then they shall be careful that the place may not be hurt but occupied according to rules. ITEM It is my will and I order that if any of my executors should not sell my plantation then my son ABRAHAM shall have it to him, his heirs and assigns forever for an equitable price and it shall be appraised to him by four trusty men chosen by my executors and also how much he is yearly to pay to his brothers and sisters. But if the child with whom my said wife is pregnant should be a (boy) when born and carried, or shall have attained the full age of twenty-one years shall have the other half of the plantation to him and his assigns forever also for such price as it shall be appraised and valued by four trusty men and how much he shall pay yearly to his sisters. ITEM It is my will if my said executors should sell my said plantation then my said son, ABRAHAM and the child with whom my wife is pregnant (if a boy) shall have one hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of Penn., aforehand, but if the plantation is not sold they shall have nothing aforehand. But my children which I shall name here viz: Anna, Barbara, Esther, Abraham, Maria, and the child with whom my wife is now pregnant shall have and all be equal shares in my estate so that one shall have as much as the other. But if the child with whom my wife is pregnant be a girl, and the plantation be sold then shall my said son ABRAHAM have one hundred and fifty pounds aforehand. ITEM I give and bequeath to my said wife, Barbara, the sum of one hundred pounds aforehand and I further agree and order that she shall yearly have the sum of twelve pounds money as she remains a widow and no longer, but if she carries on the husbandry on the place then shall she have twelve pounds yearly, but if the place be let or sold then shall she have it aforesaid, and further it is my will and I give unto my said wife a bay mare with saddle and bridle, collar and traces, one cow which she may choose from among my cows, tow sheep and the wool from all the sheep this year, a certain poplar chest with linen, one hog, and one hundred pounds of broken flax. ITEM I give and order that my wife may live in my dwelling house if it should not be sold, if she remains a widow or there shall be a dwelling house built for her in which she shall have the choice or as it may suit her best. ITEM Furthermore I give unto her three milch cows. All the above mentioned of the income and benefits thereof so she shall have no further demands against the same to which she consented herself in the presence of the subscribed witness. ITEM It is my will and I order that all articles which my wife may buy at the vendue she shall have four years to pay for the same and she shall also have one half of the grain in the fields, and if anything in the house, barn or well shall break and need mending, then she and the children shall pay for the same, but if she shall marry, then her husband shall pay for the same. ITEM It is my will that my executors or either of them shall sign, seal and deliver unto the purchasers (if sold) or to my tow sons or either of them, a good deed for and in my name which deed or deeds shall be as valid as if I had given them myself. ITEM I give unto my wife the grain in the garret for her and the children's support, that is wheat, spelts, and fifty bushels of oats and all the dry meal this year and all the shoe leather I now have, and lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my brother Jacob Reiff and my brother-in-law Peter Lehman executors of this my last will and testament making hereby null and void all former and other wills by me heretofore made, declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the day and year above mentioned. Signed ABRAHAM REIFF Witness: Joseph Long, Henry Nissley

"Peter Lehman married Ann Reiff, their daughter Maria married Joseph Burkholder. Joseph Burkholder lived on the farm directly north of Manheim, Penna. He died in 1826, his wife Maria died in 1838. This farm passed into the hands of his son Peter Burkholder who sold it in 1842 and moved with his family to West Unity, Williams County, Ohio. "There is no record of the unborn child mentioned in the will. The son, Abraham took the homestead about 1793. He married Ann Hershey. He paid the sisters their several shares. He was evidently a good husbandman. He cleared his debts and had considerable money loaned on notes when he died in May 1818. The total of the inventoryof his personal effects was $3321.97. His executors accounted for $4539.72. The farm which had been in his family for three generations was sold in 1824. This Abraham is the father of the Reiffs who went to Olivesburg, Ashland County, Ohio with their daughters Ann and Veronica, and sons Joseph, Christian and Samuel. Jacob, Abraham and Elizabeth remained in the East. Abraham Reiff left no will. His estate was settled by Abraham Reist and Jacob Shoemaker. One son, John the oldest, became lost to the family. Ann Reiff the widow, died April 23, 1855. Ann Reiff married Christian Harnley; Elizabeth married Joseph Burkholder (son of Joseph and Maria Lehman Burkholder); Veronica (Frainy) married William B. Porter. The widow's thirds were distributed in 1856. The heirs of John were Mrs. Sherborn and Mrs. Houseal of Maytown, Penna., daughters. A son, Abraham, could not be located. The other heirs all signed their releases. "The history of the children of Abraham Reiff is not familiar to the writer except those of Elizabeth who married Joseph Burkholder, which will be found later in the record. NOTE: Prepared by J.C. Burkholder, 722 North 16th st., Harrisburg, Penna." ------------------------------------------------------ pp. 7-9. "The begining of the Mennonite settlement at Salford (known as Skippack in the early years) has its roots in the great 1717 migration of Mennonites and other Swiss-Germans from the Palatinate in what is now southern Germany to southeastern Pennsylvania. This migration was the result of several factors, including heavy taxation of religious sects, lack of open land, several harsh winters in the Palatinate, and the promise of religious toleration and much better economic opportunity in Pennsylvania. For several generations these humble Mennonites had been tenant farmers on hofs (farms) in the Palatinate on both sides of the Rhine River. They had migrated up from the Bern and Zurich areas of Switzerland, after the Thirty Years War (1650 and following), upon the invitation of the land-owning nobility. They were known to be good farmers, and so were sought after to reclaim the fertial farmland after the devastation of the war. (ref. see John L. Ruth, 'Maintaining the right Fellowship', Scottdale, Pa., 1984, Chapters 1,2, and 4.). "After learning of the inexpensive, and open land in Pennsylvania, available for settlement and ownership, many of these tenant farmers could not resist the opportunity for economic betterment. And so they migrated by the boatloads, arriving in the summer and fall of 1717. Once here in Pennsylvania, these Palatines settled in areas that were just opening for settlement, including the Manatant (Pottstown-Coventry area), Hereford (southern Berks County), the Great Swamp (upper Bucks County) and what in another ten years would become Salford, the unestablished area northeast of Skippack or "Bebberstownship." (ref. ibid. 97-100). "So many Palatine immigrants landed at Philadelphia in August and September of 1717 that the governor, William Keith and his Provincial Council became alarmed with the possibility of being overwhelmed by "Germans." The Council then ordered that the "masters of the vessels who have lately imported any of these foreigners" be summoned to give an account of the number and characters of their passengers, and that all who had already landed and scattered be ordered to report to a magistrate to "take such Oaths....as are necessary to give assurances of their being well affected to his Majesty and his Government." "But the Council also noted: "But because some of these foreigners are said to be Menonists, who cannot for conscience sake take any Oaths, that those persons be admitted upon their giving any equivalent assurances in their own way and manner." (ref. 'Minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennsyvania,' Philadelphia, 1852, Volume 3, pp. 28-29; September 9 and 17, 1717.) "At the Septmber 9th, 1717 meeting of the Provincial Council, the captains of three ships reported on the numbers of Palatines (mostly Mennonites) they had just imported. Captain Richmond reported 164 passengers, Captain Tower 91, and Captain Eyers 108, making a total of 363 Palatines in one landing. On these three boats ere many of the first Mennonite settlers at Salford as well as the Manatant, Hereford, and Great Swamp. (ref. ibid. p. 29.) "Skippack had first been settled in 1703 by Dutch-speaking Mennonites from Germantown, and was already fairly full of settlers. In 1709, a small wave of Palatine settlement at Skippack had swelled this community. The families in this migration included four Kolb brothers (Henry, Jacob, Martin, and John), Michael Ziegler, Andreas Schrager, Garret Clemens and his sons John and Jacob, who later moved to Salford. (ref. Ruth, Maintaining the Right Fellowship, 86-89.)" "In the fall of 1717 (September-December) the following immigrant Mennonite families settled and bought land in what whould be known as Salford, then still a part of Skippack: ....[list includes Hans Reiff from Ibersheim, Palatinate] (ref. This information [the list] compiled from a number of sources including Ruth, Maintaining the Right Fellowship, 97-100; Annette K. Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants, Vol 1: The Northern Kraichgau (Breinigsville, Pa, 1983), 424-428; Ralph B. Strassburger, The Strassburger Family and Allied Families of Pennsylvania (Gwynedd Valley, Pa., 1922), 393-413, 454-484; and David Powell deeds, Dec. 1717-Feb. 1718, to early Salford settlers (Clemens, Lederachs, Kolb, Reiff, Ruth, and Ziegler) in private collections, Salford Mennonite Church Collection, and Mennonite Historical Library and Archives, Lansdale, Pa.) "These 1717 settlers at "Salford" were followed in 1718 by the following mennonite families: ...[list includes Abraham Reiff from Ibersheim, Palatinate]. [Abraham Reiff] settled in what is now Franconia Township, just over the line from Salford. (1719 Deed from James Steel to Abraham Reiff, R.C. Bucher Collection, Mennonite Historical Library and Archives, Lansdale, Pa.) ------------------------------------------------------

Hans married Anna. Anna died about 1741 in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.^³¹ and was buried in Salford Mennonite Church Near Harleysville, PA..^³¹

i. Barbara Reiff was born in 1718^{⁹¹^,235} and was buried in Salford Mennonite Church Near Harleysville, PA..^³¹

iii. Henry Reiff was born before 1725^²³⁷ and died from 1750 to 1752 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^{²¹²^,237}

iv. John Jacob Reiff ⁹¹ was born before 1727^²³⁸ and died in 1819.^⁹¹

40 v. Abraham Reiff (born about 1735 - died in 1774 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania)

81. Anna died about 1741 in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.^³¹ and was buried in Salford Mennonite Church Near Harleysville, PA..^³¹

Anna married Hans Reiff. Hans was born in 1690 in Ibersheim, Palatinate, Germany^{⁹¹^,233} and died in 1750 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.^³¹ at age 60.

41 i. Barbara Graff ¹⁶⁷ (born on 20 Sep 1746 - died on 15 Feb 1818, buried in Reiff family cemetery on farm near Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania)

General Notes: Note from Margaret Wells Becker: " 1. Robert of Spottsylvania 2. Robert SR. These are known as the Huddlestons of Buckingham Co., Va. since they all lived and held land in the county. Spottsylvania became Buckingham County. The first Huddleston to appear in America was a Capt. John Huddleston who served the Virginia Company as Master of the Bona Nova in 1620. He had tracts of land in and around Jamestown. As to what became of him I know little; but there is listed in the York County, Va. census of 1670 a Mrs. Huddleston and it was Capt. John Huddleston who aided Plymouth in 1622. --gap-- "Next Huddleston found is Robert Huddleston of Spottsylvania. The earliest listings are those of land holdings & witness to several documents in 1738 by Robert of Spottsylvania. Robert did have at least 2 children, a Robert Sr. and a John. In 1770 John conveyed to his brother, Rober, Sr., land deeded to him (John) by Robert of Spottsylvania. This land transaction stated that Robert of Spottsylvania acquired the land in 1741 and that John lived in Johnston Co., North Carolina. Family tree is continuous -no gaps- from this point; stemming from Thomas, Sr. of Buckingham Co., Va."

TO DO: Check out http://genforum.genealogy.com/huddleston/messages/3005.html and related forum postings by Roy Huddleston!!!!!

Research Notes: Spotsylvania County records, 1721-1800 : being transcriptions, from the original files at the County Court House, of wills, deeds, administrators' and guardians' bonds, marriage licenses, and lists of Revolutionary pensioners
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1965, 583 pgs.
p. 10 Robert Huddleston witnesses will of Thomas Warren (d. April 13, 1749, p. Dec. 4, 1750)
p.11 Robert Huddlestone witnesses will of Joseph Carter of St. Georges Parish who d. Feb 19, 1750 and p. May 7, 1751.

p. 280 "Octr. 16th 1770. John Huddleston of Johnston Co., North Carolina, son and heir at law of Robert Huddleston, late of Spts. Co., Va., Decd., to Robert Huddleston, now of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co., Va. Whereas, Robert Huddleston, Decd., did, by his last will and testament, desire that a tract of 113 a. in Spts. Co., whereon he formerly lived, should be sold and the money arising therefrom equally divided amongst all his childred and the sd. Robt. party to these presents, having purchased the shares of all the sd. children; and the sd. John, being satisfied with his proportionable part and being desirous that the will of his decd. father should be carried out, etc., by this Indenture, conveys the sd. Robert, 113 a. in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. Witnesses, John Waller, junr., Lewis Craig, James Chiles, Andrew Tribble. No date of record."

p. 310 "Jan. 10, 1773. Robert Hudleston of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. and Elizabeth, his wife, to Elijah Dismukes of Drisdale Par., Caroline Co., £40 curr. 113 a. in Berkeley Par., Caroline Co., conveyed by John Huddleston, heir-at-law of Robt. Huddleston, Decd., to the sd. Robt. Huddleston. Witnesses, Jno. Shurley, George Shepherd, Lewis Schackleford, Elizabeth Shurley, Wm. Graves Ashburn, John Kennedy. No date of Record."

Robert married Elizabeth Carter ²⁴⁰ in 1759 in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.²⁴⁰ Elizabeth was born in 1738 in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.^²⁴⁰

i. Simon Huddleston was born in 1762 in Virginia^²⁴¹ and died in 1830 in Overton Co., Tennessee^{¹⁷⁷^,241} at age 68.

48 ii. Thomas Huddleston (born in 1748 in Spottsylvania Co., Virginia - died in 1815 in Overton Co., Tennessee)

iii. Samuel Huddleston was born before 1764 in Virginia^²⁴² and died in 1815 in Overton Co., Tennessee.^{¹⁷⁷^,242}

97. Elizabeth Carter ²⁴⁰ was born in 1738 in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.^²⁴⁰

General Notes: *Problem- Elizabeth was 10 years old when she gave birth to Thomas and married Robert 11 years later??? something not right here! RJC*

Elizabeth married Robert Huddleston in 1759 in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.²⁴⁰ Robert died in Buckingham Co., Virginia.^¹⁷⁷

52 i. John Felkins ¹¹² (born in 1759 in Faquier Co., Virginia - died on 21 Jan 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee)

General Notes: Long Island Genealogy notes his birth bef 1726, has father as Thomas. Seems to be uncertainty in this line[RJC 1/2002].

54 i. Joel Doss ¹¹² (born about 1754 in Bedford Co., Virginia - died in Pulaski Co., Kentucky)

ii. William Doss ²²³ was born about 1756 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

iv. Azariah Doss ²²³ was born about 1758 in Pittsylvania, Virginia^²²³ and died in Kentucky.^²²³

General Notes: Re: Elizabeth Atkinson m. Zechariah Doss 1740 Virginia
Posted by: Jack Parry (ID *****5229) Date: October 08, 2002 at 13:36:54
In Reply to: Elizabeth Atkinson m. Zechariah Doss 1740 Virginia by Steven C. Russell
Steven:
Elizabeth Anne Atkinson, daughter of William Atkinson Sr. and Elizabeth Parker, born about 1732 in Henrico, VA
her siblings:
Richard, born 1717, Henrico
Parker, born 1719, Henrico
William Jr., born 1721, Henrico
and 8 others with the same mother and father named William Adkins. [Note similarity in "Adkins" and "Atkinson" so all children may be of same parentage.

William Atkinson Sr., born 1692 Charles City, VA the son of Thomas Adkinson [note spelling - first 6 letters] from England. Mothers name unknown

Elizabeth Parker, born 1700 Henrico, VA the daughter of Richard Parker and Mitha None.

William and Elizabeth married in Henrico on 17 January 1716

Jack Parry
Orleans, Vermont
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Elizabeth married Zachariah Doss ²²³ about 1753 in Virginia.²²³ Zachariah was born about 1735 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia^²²³ and died before 1812 in Virginia.^²²³

110. James Ayres ²²³ was born on 1 Jun 1725 in Prince George's Co., Maryland,^²²³ died on 24 Jul 1797 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²⁴⁵ at age 72, and was buried in Payne/Ayers Cemetery, Bedford, Virginia.^²⁴⁵

General Notes: "Left a WILL in Bedford Co, Virginia written 20 May 1797 and recorded in court 24 July 1797."
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From Ramona Armstrong Duff. P.O.B.95, Hydro, Ok 73048-0095:
Death: Will was dated 1794. Will was probated 24 Jul 1797 in Bedfored
Co., Virginia. In his will, he lists over 2,000 acres of land which he leaves
to his wife and sons. (As early as 1756, he granted this land on the south side
of Bedford County by the king. Parts of this land are still owned by Ayres
descendents). This land was in the vicinity of Rock Castle Creek between
Moneta and White House. He also had 2 negro slave boys. His land in Maryland
was left to his son James Ayers, Jr.
Other information: His name is found spelled both Ayers and Ayres. In
his will he mentions 10 daughters and 1 son by name and then states the other
sons have already received their shares. The order of births of these children
is not known.
In the land records of Bedford County, Virginia - Deed Book 7, pg 366:
This day came Katherin Nichols before us Justices of the Peace
for the County of Bedford in the State of Virginia and made oath on the Holy
Evangelist of the Almighty God, That she had known James Ayres of said county
of Bedford from his infancy and that he was born in the County of Prince George
in the state of Maryland and that he is the son and heir of James and Dinah
Ayres of the said Prince George County, Maryland. Sworn to court, 23 Aug 1784
by Catherine Nichols.
Another person working on this line is: Charles Linard Ayers, 915 Hugh
Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24019. Charles is associated with a school in
Brazil, so is only home in Virginia during certain times of the year.
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James married Hanna.²²³ Hanna was born about 1730 in Virginia^²²³ and died after 1797 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

i. Sarah (Sally) Ayres ²²³ ^,245 was born in 1759 in Bedford Co., Virginia^{²²³^,245} and died on 23 Feb 1830^²⁴⁵ at age 71.

ii. John Ayres ²²³ was born on 14 Nov 1755 in Prince George's Co., Maryland.^²²³

iii. Lydia Ann Ayres ²²³ was born on 13 May 1758 in Virginia,^²²³ died on 13 Jan 1831 in Adairville, Logan Co., Kentucky^²²³ at age 72, and was buried in Jan 1831 in Old Red River Cemetery, Logan Co., Kentucky.^²²³

iv. James Ayres ²²³ was born on 7 May 1757 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²⁴⁵ and died on 12 May 1833 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²⁴⁵ at age 76.

55 v. Hannah Ayres ¹¹² (born about 1761 in Bedford Co., Virginia - died in Pulaski Co., Kentucky)

vi. Samuel Ayres ²²³ was born about 1762 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

viii. Dinah Ayres ²²³ was born in 1760 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^{²²³^,245}

ix. Elizabeth Ayres ²²³ was born about 1768 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

xii. Esther Ayres ²²³ was born about 1772 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

xiii. Nancy Ayres ²²³ was born about 1775 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

111. Hanna ²²³ was born about 1730 in Virginia^²²³ and died after 1797 in Bedford Co., Virginia.^²²³

Hanna married James Ayres.²²³ James was born on 1 Jun 1725 in Prince George's Co., Maryland,^²²³ died on 24 Jul 1797 in Bedford Co., Virginia^²⁴⁵ at age 72, and was buried in Payne/Ayers Cemetery, Bedford, Virginia.^²⁴⁵

120. Thomas Skaggs, son of Thomas Skaggs and Unknown, was born about 1709 in Cambridge, Cambridge, England^{¹⁸⁷^,246} and died in 1805 in Wolf Creek, Greenbriar Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 96.

General Notes: The following notes are prepared by James Elwood Skaggs, 401 Midway Drive, Matthews, North Carolina 28104: Telephone Number: 704-821-3495, E-mail address: [email protected]

"Thomas Skaggs and Ann Wollard were united in marriage at the St. Sepulcher Church, Cambridge, England in late autumn, October 31, 1734. The age old church still is in use today.

Old Thomas and Ann, whose descendants were destined to become the famous "Longhunters of Kentucky", lived their appointed years and now they sleep. A more beautiful setting could not have been found; the mountains were beautiful, the famous New River close by and congenial people busy in the separate walks of life. The crumbled head stone has been made of sand-stone, seemingly; close by, other Skaggs were interred.

1774 Mar. 12, Thomas Skaggs granted 270 acres on Wolf Creek, Branch of Greenbrier. This land was first in Agusta county, then Botetourt, then Greenbrier, and finally Monroe, due to county changes.

The following information was obtained from various sources: L.D.S. films of the Deeds, Order Books, L.S.D. Family Sheets, and Gene Skaggs of Panhandle, Texas and Ida Lancaster of Amarillo, Texas.

l748: Nov. 5, l748---A list of Capt. Thomas sappinton's Co., Prince George Co., Maryland. Rich's Scaggs---soldier and Thos Scaggs. (This Rich Scaggs is John's son).

July 23, l762: Thomas Scaggs on jury duty along with Martin Hardin, Thomas Matthews, and Wm. Howell.

July 23, l762: On the motinon of Thoma Scaggs. It is ordered that Wm. Stuart, clerk, pay him fifty pounds of tobacco for 2 days attandance as a witness for him against Absolem Ramey.

Nov. 28, l760: On hearing the petition of Thomas Scaggs against John Harrison judgement is granted the Plt. against the said defendant for one pound , two shillings & nine pence & his costs by him in his behalf expended.

July 30, 1766: Wm. Carr, Gent. Plt. agt. Thomas Scaggs, Deft. On a petition judgement is granted the Plt. against the said Deft. for one pound l6 shillings & l0 pences and his cost in his behalf expended.

There was also an Isaac Skaggs in this area at the same time. This puts Thomas right up at the border of Maryland. I still have not found a Bussel Skaggs.

The following information was obtained from various sources: L.D.S. films of the Deeds, Order Books, L.S.D. Family Sheets, and Gene Skaggs of Panhandle, Texas and Ida Lancaster of Amarillo, Texas.

Fauquier co., Va., Nov. 28, 1760: On hearing the petition of Thomas Scaggs against John Harrison judgement is granted the Plt. against the aid defendant for one pound, ten shillings & nine pence & his costs by him in his behalf expended.

Fauquier co., Va., July 23, 1762: Thomas Scaggs on Jury duty along with martin hardin, thomas matthew, and Wm. Howell.

Fauquier co., Va., July 23, 1762: On the motion of Thomas Scaggs. It is ordered that Wm. Stuart, clerk, pay him fifty pounds of tobacco for 2 days attandance as a witness for him against Absolem ramey.

Fauquier co., Va., July 30, 1766: Wm. Carr, Gent. Plt. agt. Thomas Scaggs, Deft. On a petition judgement is granted the Plt. against the said Deft. for one poung l6 shillings & l0 pences & his cost in his behalf expended.

l767, May 26: They went to court again.

l77l: Botetourt Co., Va. Order Books, p. 121: Thomas Skaggs on Jury.

1771: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books, page 121: Thomas Skaggs on Jury.

1772: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books, page 15: Ordered that the same pay unto Thomas Skeggs, two hundred pounds of tobacco for 8 days attendance as a wit. up for against the same. Tobacco was used as money at that time.

1772: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books: Richard May, Wm. Craddock, Uriah Humphries and Thomas Skeggs on jury duty in Aug., 1772.

1772: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books: Jeremiah Seely against Wm. Mann and Thomas Skeggs---This day came the parties by their attorneys and there upon came also a jury (to wit). Muel Lindsey, Wm. Lawrence, John Griffith, Wm. Terry, John Fort, Morris----, Wm. McMurry, George Carter, Joseph Loving, John Mills Jr., and Ledwick Fransico who being elected ----and sworn the truth to speak.

1772: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books: Mary Jobe against John Bell, James Skaggs and Samuel Givens----Thomas Skeggs was on the jury.

1773: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books: August 13, Jacob

Parsenger against Thos. Skeggs-----deft.

August 13, 1773, Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books: Samuel Pepper agst. Anthony Bledsoe and Henry Holston Deft. Thos. Skeggs on jury.

1773: Botetourt County, Virginia Order Books, page 557: Archibald Hanley against Thomas Skeggs, Robert Calloway, John Trigg, Passinger, Wm. Akins, James Blair.

1774: Surveyed under Botetouert----Thomas Skaggs, 270 acres, Wolf, Greenbrier County, March 12. Until after 1769 Monroe was a part of Augusta County. The lst county taken from Augusta was Botetourt, which came effective Jan. 31, 1770. Within 3 years Fincastle was carved out of Botetourt. In 1776, it was divided into Montgomery, Washington, and Kentucky.

1774 Mar. 12, Thomas Skaggs granted 270 acres on Wolf Creek, Branch of Greenbrier. This land was first in Agusta county, then Botetourt, then Greenbrier, and finally Monroe, due to county changes.

1774: Thomas owned 270 acres land by old land claim, "Tomahawk Right". It was surveyed for Thomas in the year of 1774, at the time of survey of Botetourt County, (Now Monroe County, West Virginia).

Greenbrier County, Virginia Tax List: 1782: Thomas Scaggs, 1 tithable Negro, 5 horses, 12 cows. 1783: Thomas Scaggs, 1 tithable Negro, 5 horses, 12 cows. 1786: Thomas Scaggs, 1 tithable Negro, 6 horses, 12 cows. 1788: Thomas Scaggs, 1 tithable Negro, 4 horses, 0 cows. 1792: Thomas Scaggs, 2 tithables. 3 horses, 0 Negroes. 1795: Tax List Green County, Kentucky: Thomas Scaggs 1 white male over 21, 2 horses, 18 cattle. 1796: Thomas Scaggs, 1 tithable, and 3 horses. 1799: Greenbrier County, Virginia Tax List: No Scaggs or Skaggs listed.

Monroe County, Tax List: 1799: Thomas Skaggs, Wolf Creek

1800: Monroe County, West Virginia, Order Books, page 5: Ordered that Margaret Kitchens pay Thomas Segg for 2 days attendance as a witness at this court for her ---- against John Janey.

1803: In the church minutes Thomas was described as being old and infirm and exempted from paying any church expenses."

Research Notes: "Ida Lancaster wrote: P.S. This is something that I did pick up while I was in London in June of l995. Family Name History---Skaggs. It was not until the early Middle ages that surnames were first used to distinguish between numbers of people bearing the same personal or Christian name. With the growth of documentation in the later Middle ages, such names became essential, and a person whose distinguishing name described his trade, his place of residence, his father's name, or some personal or physical characteristic, passed that name on to his children, and the surname became hereditary. The English surname Skaggs may be of two possible origins. Firstly, the surname Skaggs is of patronymic origin. Patronymic surnames are those names which derive their origin from the personal name of the father of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Skagg is a variant of the personal name Skegg. The "s" ending signifies "son of or descendant of", thus, the name sigifies "son of Skegg". Alternatively, the surname may be of nickname origin. Nickname surnames are those names which are based on a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Skaggs is derived from the Old Norse word "skegg" meaning "beard". This would indicate that the original bearer of the name may have been one who had a rough, shaggy hair or a beard. The surname Skagg is derived from the Old Norse word "Skegg" meaning "beard". Reference to the surname Skagg or to a variant include one Thomas Skegge who lived in Yorkshire in l379 (Yorkshire Poll Tax). Also, a record of one Thomas Skegges who resided in Kent in l7l4 who was registered at St. Peter's Church. One Anthony Springmore and Sarah Skeggs were married at the St. George's Church. One Anthony Springsmore and Sarah Skeggs were married at the St. George's Chapel l790. The arms described below were granted to the Skegg family of Huntingdon in the year of l568.

Beazon of Arms: Per fess or and azure a chevron counter changed, in chief a lion passant guard of the second. Crest: A Demi peacock azure wings expanded or, beaked and combed gold. Origin: England I don't know how true all this is --- so don't take it for the gospel truth. Ida at the top of Texas [email protected]"

X-Message: #1 Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 15:49:48 EDT From: [email protected] To: [email protected]> Subject: A $25 gamble - payoff - Part 1 of 2

In response to my $25 payment to the Genealogicy Centre, of Londonderry, Northern Ireland to research the Skaggs surname there, I have received a response package. Here is their cover letter, in its entirety:

Dear Mr. Skaggs

Thank you for your completed research form and payment of $25.

According to A Dictionary of Surnames by P. Hanks and F. Hodges (Oxford University Press) the surname Skegg originates in Northern England where it is derived from an old Norse byname "skegg" which means "beard". Many names of English and Scottish origin settled in the northern part of Ireland during the 17th century Plantation of Ulster.

As you can see from the enclosed copies from Passenger and Immigration Lists Index there are three references to Skaggs (including variants) emigrating to North America:

Name Date Destination

Tho Skag 1654 Virginia Elizabeth Skagg 1730 Virginia Mrs. Jonas Skagges 1693 Delaware

We next checked the following indexes, but without success, for reference to Skaggs: 1. The International Genealogical Index for Ireland 2. Derry Diocesan Wills 1612 - 1858 3. Flax Growers' Lists for Ireland for 1796

In our entire database of church and civil records for the years prior to 1900 for county Derry (see enclosed lists of sources computerized by the Genealogy Centre) there is not one record of the surname Skaggs or its variants.

Although our database cannot confirm the County Derry origins of your Skaggs ancestors, I hope you find this report of interest.

Yours Sincerely Brian Mitchell

Thomas married Ann Wollard on 31 Oct 1734 in St. Sepulcher Church, Cambridge, England ¹⁸⁷.^,247 Ann was born about 1717 in England Or Ireland.^¹⁸⁷

ii. Aaron Skaggs Sr. was born about 1738 in North Carolina^¹⁸⁷ and died before 1791 in Nelson Co., Kentucky.^¹⁸⁷

60 iv. John Henry Skaggs Sr. ²²⁵ (born on 27 Feb 1752 in Monroe Co., Virginia - died about 1839 in Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virgina)

v. James Skaggs Sr. was born about 1767^¹⁸⁷ and died about 1840^¹⁸⁷ about age 73.

vii. Henry Alexander Skaggs was born about 1770 in Alexandria, Virginia.^¹⁸⁷

viii. Elizabeth Skaggs was born in 1770 in Augusta Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ and died in Hammond, Knox Co., Kentucky.^²⁴⁸

Ann married Thomas Skaggs on 31 Oct 1734 in St. Sepulcher Church, Cambridge, England ¹⁸⁷.^,247 Thomas was born about 1709 in Cambridge, Cambridge, England^{¹⁸⁷^,246} and died in 1805 in Wolf Creek, Greenbriar Co., Virginia^¹⁸⁷ about age 96.

Eighth Generation

General Notes: Aurthur Umberger writes in his book: "HEINRICH UMBERGER, the immigrant and his family emigrated from Germany via Holland to America in 1733 arriving at the Port of Philadelphia on 28 Aug. 1733. He and his wife Julian(a) and their three sons and two daughters came on the Ship HOPE of London, Daniel Reed, Master, from Rotterdam. Their names and ages on Master Reeds Ship List are as follows: Henrick Humberger 45, Hans Lenart 18, Miegel 15, Jans 10, Julian Humberger 47, Julian 12, Lisbet 8. Heinrich and his eldest son signed their names on the Oath of Allegiance to Pennsylvania roll as; HEINRICH UMBERGER and HANS LEONHARD UMBERGER respectively. "Heinrich Umberger and his family settled in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster county (now Lebanon Co.) Pa. The first records pinpointing their residence in Penna. were found in Baptismal and Marriage records of Rev. John Casper Stoever and the records of Hill Church (Berge Kirche)--the first church erected in the area of Lebanon Twp. and parts west and north. Both sons, Hans Leonard and Michael, appear on the marriage record; they both married in 1742, and daughter Julian married in 1744. Warranty of land records for Penna. show that Heinrich and his two eldest sons received grants for a total of 550 acres of land in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. at various times between 1743 and 1751. Lancaster county Deeds also indicate that Heinrich Umberger acqured additional land in Lebanon Twp. "In February of 1766 Heinrich deeded the homestead of 240 acres to his youngest son John for 200 pounds. Heinrich's first wife, Julian, apparently died shortly after arriving in America. His Will, written in 1766, indicates his wife's name as Anna Maria Catharine and a daughter by the name of Catharine. This daughter married on 10 Jan 1751. Quoting from Heinrich's Will--'If my wife dies before me then instead of said 30 pounds only 20 pounds my said son John is to pay unto her daughters--10 lbs. to Anna Mary and 10 lbs. to Anna Margareth.' This quotation indicates that Heinrich's wife Anna Maria Catharine, had daughters by a previous marriage. " In the late 1770's or early 1780's residents in the area inhabited by Heinrich Umberger organized the Humberger School Association for the purpose of building a school for the community. The school house was built on a piece of land orginally owned by Heinrich Umberger. In a publication of the Lebanon County Historical Socitey entitled 'THE HUMBERGER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AND ITS SCHOOL' 1911 by Cyrus Boger, it is stated, quote; 'That Humberger was respected and honored among these early settlers no other proof is needed than that they perpetuated his memory by naming their school after him.' "Heinrich and his three sons, Hans Leonard, Michael, and John resided in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., (now Lebanon Co.) Pa. at the time of their deaths. Heinrich died in 1787 at the age of 99 years. Sometime in the mid 1780's four of his grandsons migrated to Wythe Co., Va. and established residences there for their descendants."

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In Umberger File# L15.1130, typed copy of will of Henry Umberger found at Cumberland Co. Historical Society, Carlisle, Pennsylvania:
" In the name of god, Amen. The 18th day of February, in the year of our Lord 1766, I, Henry Umbereger, of the Township of Lebanon, in the County of Lancaster ad Province of Pennsylvania, Farmer, being come to an old age, yet healthy in body and of perfect mind and of sound memory, thanks be given unto god, calling therefore unto mind the mortality of my body, and knwoning that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say principally, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of God who gave it, and for my body, when it pleases God to call me out of this world, I desire that it may be buried in a Christian and decent manner, hoping that at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the power of Almighty God. And as touching such worldly estate I leave behind me, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner:
I. Imprimis: And whereas, I transferred and sold unto my youngest son John, for and in consideration of 200 pounds, Pennsylvania lawful money, and whom for other good causes and sundry articles of agreement, for mine and my wife's maintenance, set forth in several other instrumentws of writing, bearing even date herewith, I order and dispose of the afore-mentioned 200 pounds in the following manner: That my son John is to pay the whole sum of 200 pounds (his share and portion of the personal estate being already deducted ) in the times and payments hereafter mentioned, viz: My son John shall pay unto me, Henry Umberger, his father, yearly on the 25th of december, beginning at the next ensuing the date hereof, the sum of five pounds in the above currency,during my natural life. Further, he, the said John, shall pay after my decease unto my above mentioned beloved wife, in case she survives me, 30 pounds instead of her dowry in two separate payments, 15 pound on each 25th of December the next succeeding two years after my decease. but if my said wife should die before me, ten instead of the said 30 pounds, only 20 pounds my son is to pay unto her daughters, 10 pound to Anne Mary and 10 pounds to Anne Margareth, even at the time before mentioned.
Further, it is my will and I do order that my son John shall pay from the said sum of 200 pounds, 5 pounds unto the representatives of my eldest son Leonard, deceased lately, before hand, as a prerogative, these payments being paid and receipts produced, shall be deducted from the 200 pound, and the remainder thereof equally shared and divided amon the rest of my childre, viz: One-fourth part thereof to the representatives of my eldest son Leonard, lately deceased: 2nd, another fourth part o my son Michael; a third fourth part unto my daughter, Juliana, married unto Philip Olinger; the fourth and last fourth part thereof unto my daughter Catharine, who is married unto John Baker [Becker? ed. note RJC]; for which sums or their shares my son John is to give them lawful bonds, and pay them successively from the eldest to the youngest; the first part being first paid, all off and out, and then the next beginning until all are paid, the only payments and all and every payment not being more than 15 pounds in every year at or before the 25th of December and no more; and it is my earnest desire and faithfully request, that all my children divide peaceably and lawfully my whole estate with the assistance of two or three hones men among them, without making use of the law. And further I do appoint, constitute and ordain my trusty and well beloved friend, Adam Heylman, and my son John, to be the sole executors of this my last will and testament.
And I do here by utterly disavow, revoke all and every other former testament and legacies, wills, before this named, and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above-written.
(signed Henry Umberger)
Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Henry Umberger to be his last will and testatmen in the presence of the subscribers.
(Signed) Conrad 'his X mark' Lauckster, Johannas Umberger, John Casper Stoever. Proved the 16th day of March 1787."

Research Notes: Birth 1688 [Aurthur Umberger]

Listed as birth location Reihen, Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Germany at "Descendants of Heinrich Umberger" web page[Descendants of Henrich Umberger]

Heinrich married Juliana Steyger on 24 Oct 1713 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Juliana was born on 24 Dec 1685 in Reihen, Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Germany^{¹⁴³^,197} and died in 1733 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,192} at age 48.

i. Maria Elisabeth Umberger was born on 18 Sep 1713 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^¹⁴³ and died in 1713 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^{¹⁴³^,189}

ii. Leonard Umberger was born on 2 Feb 1715 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^{¹⁹²^,197} and died about 1765 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁹²^,197} about age 50.

72 iii. Michael Umberger (born on 21 Mar 1716 in Kirchardt, Kraichgan, Pfalz Germany - died on 30 Apr 1788 in Lebanon Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania)

iv. Juliana Umberger was born on 8 Jan 1719 in Reyben, Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Pfalz, Germany^{¹⁴³^,192} and died about 1804 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁸⁹^,197} about age 85.

v. John Umberger was born on 30 Sep 1721,^{¹⁹²^,197} died in 1779 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,143} at age 58, and was buried in Hill Lutheran Church, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.^²⁵¹

vi. Anna Elisabeth "Lisbet" Umberger was born on 16 May 1724 in Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Baden, Germany^{¹⁴³^,192} and died in 1812 in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴³ at age 88.

vii. Catherine Umberger was born in 1729 in Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Baden, Germany^{¹⁴³^,252} and died in 1812^²⁵² at age 83.

Heinrich next married Anna Maria Catharine about 1734 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁹²

i. Catherine Umberger was born in 1734^¹⁹² and died in 1812 in W. Hanover, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,192} at age 78.

145. Juliana Steyger, daughter of Hans Steyger and Elisabeth Weidler, was born on 24 Dec 1685 in Reihen, Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Germany^{¹⁴³^,197} and died in 1733 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,192} at age 48.

General Notes: Marriage noted as 24 Jan 1712/13, Kirchardt, Baden Germany[Bonofiglio]

Juliana married Heinrich Umberger on 24 Oct 1713 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Heinrich was born in 1688 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany^¹⁹⁷ and died in Mar 1787 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^{¹³⁸^,143^,192} at age 99.

160. Joseph Reiff,⁹¹ son of Hans Heinrich Ryff and Anna Hitz, was born on 1 Sep 1657 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland,^²³⁴ was christened on 8 Sep 1657 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland,^²³⁴ and died circa 1720 in Germany^²³⁴ at age 63.

80 i. Hans Reiff (born in 1690 in Ibersheim, Palatinate, Germany - died in 1750 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.)

ii. Abraham Reiff was born circa 1692^²³⁴ and died in Nov 1763^{²¹²^,234} at age 71.

iii. Jacob Reiff was born about 1694^²⁵³ and died in 1756 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^²⁵⁴ about age 62.

Anna married Joseph Reiff.⁹¹ Joseph was born on 1 Sep 1657 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland,^²³⁴ was christened on 8 Sep 1657 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland,^²³⁴ and died circa 1720 in Germany^²³⁴ at age 63.

108 i. Zachariah Doss ²²³ (born about 1735 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia - died before 1812 in Virginia)

Sarah married John Doss ²²³ on 17 Jun 1735 in Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ John was born about 1709 in Middlesex, Virginia^²²³ and died on 17 Mar 1743 in Middlesex, Virginia^²²³ about age 34.

218. William Atkinson ²²³ was born about 1690 in Charles City, Virginia^²²³ and died after 1750 in Virginia.^²²³

Elizabeth married William Atkinson ²²³ on 17 Jan 1716 in Henrico, Virginia.²²³ William was born about 1690 in Charles City, Virginia^²²³ and died after 1750 in Virginia.^²²³

120 i. Thomas Skaggs (born about 1709 in Cambridge, Cambridge, England - died in 1805 in Wolf Creek, Greenbriar Co., Virginia)

Ninth Generation

General Notes: Noted as "Herr Rudolph, born ca. 1646, Reyhen, Germany: d. 28 Aug 1691; m. 8 Nov 1669 to ElsbethWilhelm.

Rudolf married Elizabeth Wilhelm on 8 Oct 1669 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Elizabeth was born on 28 Feb 1647 in Safenwil, Aargua, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died on 28 Aug 1691 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany^¹⁹² at age 44.

i. Maria Jacobina Umberger was born in 1671 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^{¹⁹²^,258}

ii. Hans Conradt Umberger was born on 9 Sep 1673 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden.^{¹⁹²^,258}

iv. Barbara Umberger was born on 14 Sep 1679 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden.^{¹⁹²^,258}

v. Ann Barbara Umberger was born about 1683 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden.^¹⁹²

vi. Hans Peter Umberger was born about 1683 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden.^¹⁹²

144 vii. Heinrich Umberger (born in 1688 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany - died in Mar 1787 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania)

289. Elizabeth Wilhelm, daughter of Conrad Wilhelm and Barbara Holdimann, was born on 28 Feb 1647 in Safenwil, Aargua, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died on 28 Aug 1691 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany^¹⁹² at age 44.

Elizabeth married Rudolf "Rudi" Umberger on 8 Oct 1669 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Rudolf was born in 1645 in St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland^{¹³⁸^,192} and died on 28 Aug 1699 in Reihen, Kraichgau, Baden, Germany^{¹³⁸^,192^,257} at age 54.

290. Hans Steyger, son of Adam Steyger and Elsbeth Haberling, was born on 17 Jan 1657 in Affoltern, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 17 Apr 1727 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 70.

Hans married Elisabeth Weidler on 3 Feb 1681 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Elisabeth was born on 8 Sep 1646 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 24 Aug 1730 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 83.

145 i. Juliana Steyger (born on 24 Dec 1685 in Reihen, Kirchardt, Kraichgau, Germany - died in 1733 in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania)

291. Elisabeth Weidler, daughter of Jacob Weidler and Barbara Hofstetter, was born on 8 Sep 1646 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 24 Aug 1730 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 83.

Elisabeth married Hans Steyger on 3 Feb 1681 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany.¹⁹⁷ Hans was born on 17 Jan 1657 in Affoltern, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 17 Apr 1727 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 70.

General Notes: "Hans Ryff who was born about 1528 in Switzerland.Hans Ryffe and several generations after him lived at Wadenswil, Switzerland, which is the same area in which my Weaver ancestors lived. Hans Heinrich Ryff (known as Heinrich), who was born in 1622, was the first generation known to be Anabaptist. In January 1673, Heinrich, now 51 years of age, "secretly left the village" and escaped with his family to the Palatinate, Germany, where by 1680, he was living in the Ibersheim area. This is the same village in Germany where the Stauffers. The spelling of the surname was changed from Ryff to Reiff in Germany.
Abraham Reiff (grandson of Heinrich), who was born in Ibersheim about 1696, immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1719. He first lived in Montgomery County but then moved on to Chester County and finally to Lancaster County where he died in Upper Leacock Township."[Reiff Ancestors]

Hans married Anna Hitz ⁹¹ ^,234 on 9 Mar 1652 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland.²³⁴ Anna was christened on 19 Mar 1622 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland.^²³⁴

i. Michael /Ryff Reiff ⁹¹ ^,234 was born on 6 Jun 1652 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland,^²³⁴ was christened on 13 Jun 1652 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland,^²³⁴ and died from 1690 to 1694 in Mettenheim, Near Ibersheim, Germany^²³⁴ at age 38.

ii. Barbel Reiff ²³⁴ was christened on 24 Feb 1655^²³⁴ and died in Ibersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.^²³⁴

160 iii. Joseph Reiff ⁹¹ (born on 1 Sep 1657 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland - died circa 1720 in Germany)

Anna married Hans Heinrich Ryff ⁹¹ ^,234 on 9 Mar 1652 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland.²³⁴ Hans was christened on 19 Mar 1622 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^²³⁴ and died in Ibersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.^²³⁴

William married Katherine Woodyard ²²³ on 18 Dec 1708 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ Katherine was born about 1686 in Middlesex, Virginia.^²²³

216 i. John Doss ²²³ (born about 1709 in Middlesex, Virginia - died on 17 Mar 1743 in Middlesex, Virginia)

433. Katherine Woodyard ²²³ was born about 1686 in Middlesex, Virginia.^²²³

Katherine married William Doss ²²³ on 18 Dec 1708 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ William was born on 16 Jan 1681 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.^²²³

Tenth Generation

576. Conrad Umberger was born in Flums, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^¹⁹²

Conrad married Elizabeth Kern. Elizabeth was born in Flums, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^¹⁹²

288 i. Rudolf "Rudi" Umberger (born in 1645 in St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland - died on 28 Aug 1699 in Reihen, Kraichgau, Baden, Germany)

577. Elizabeth Kern was born in Flums, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^¹⁹²

Elizabeth married Conrad Umberger. Conrad was born in Flums, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹² and died in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany.^¹⁹²

578. Conrad Wilhelm was born about 1610 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.^¹⁹⁷

Conrad married Barbara Holdimann on 5 Jun 1631 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.¹⁹⁷ Barbara was born about 1610 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.^¹⁹⁷

289 i. Elizabeth Wilhelm (born on 28 Feb 1647 in Safenwil, Aargua, Switzerland - died on 28 Aug 1691 in Reihen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany)

579. Barbara Holdimann was born about 1610 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.^¹⁹⁷

Barbara married Conrad Wilhelm on 5 Jun 1631 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.¹⁹⁷ Conrad was born about 1610 in Safenwil, Aargau Canton, Switzerland.^¹⁹⁷

580. Adam Steyger was born on 21 Jan 1618 in Affoltern, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died in Germany.^¹⁹⁷

290 i. Hans Steyger (born on 17 Jan 1657 in Affoltern, Zurich Canton, Switzerland - died on 17 Apr 1727 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany)

581. Elsbeth Haberling was born about 1617 in Affoltern, Zurich, Switzerland^{¹⁸⁹^,197} and died in Germany.^¹⁹⁷

Elsbeth married Adam Steyger in Oct 1639 in Switzerland.¹⁹⁷ Adam was born on 21 Jan 1618 in Affoltern, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died in Germany.^¹⁹⁷

582. Jacob Weidler was born in 1617 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 13 Dec 1679 in Phalz, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 62.

Jacob married Barbara Hofstetter on 12 Dec 1644 in Switzerland.¹⁹⁶ Barbara was born in 1623 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 2 Oct 1678 in Phalz, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 55.

291 i. Elisabeth Weidler (born on 8 Sep 1646 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland - died on 24 Aug 1730 in Kirchardt, Baden, Germany)

583. Barbara Hofstetter was born in 1623 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 2 Oct 1678 in Phalz, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 55.

Barbara married Jacob Weidler on 12 Dec 1644 in Switzerland.¹⁹⁶ Jacob was born in 1617 in Ottenbach, Zurich Canton, Switzerland^¹⁹⁷ and died on 13 Dec 1679 in Phalz, Germany^¹⁹⁷ at age 62.

Research Notes: ****
Note that a different ancestral line is listed in: Bobby Riffe's Genealogy at http://www.geocities.com/riffefamilytree/riffe1.html
"Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather
( Ulrich's father) was Jacob Reiff
Jacob was born in 1590 in Wadenswil, Switzerland. He died about 1633 in Zwagg Hoff, Wadenswil, Canton Zurich, Switzerland. His father was Batt Reiff. Hs mother was Annli Pfister. He married Annali Tanner on Feb 18, 1613.
Annali Tanner (Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandmother) was born in 1592 in Switzerland and died about 1640 in Switzerland.
Jacob and Annali had 8 children counting Ulrich:
1. Hans Reiff - Born: Nov. 13, 1614
2. Josef Reiff - Born Mar. 29, 1616
3. Hans Jagli Reiff - Born: Jan. 20, 1617/18
4. Gllius Reiff - Born: Feb. 28, 1618/19
5. Susanna Reiff - Born: Feb. 27, 1619/20
6. Hans Heinrich Reiff - Born: Mar. 19, 1621/22
7. Joseph Reiff - Born: May 17, 1624
8. Ulrich Reiff - (Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather)

Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather
(Jacob Father) was Batt Reiff.
Batt was born in Sept. of 1556 in Oberuster, Zurich, Switzerland. His father was Jakob Reiff. His mother was Agta Schetty. He married Annli Pfister on May 19, 1589.
Annli Pfister (Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandmother) was born about 1561.
The number of children Batt and Annli had is unknown.

Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather (Batt's father)
was Jakob Reiff.

Jakob was born about 1524 in Ober-Uster, Zurich, Switzerland. His father was Mr. Reiff ? His mother unknown ? He married Agta Schetty.
Agta Schetty (Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandmother) was born about 1528 in Oberuster, Zurich, Switzerland. The number of children Jakob and Agta had is unknown.

Bobby's G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather
( Jakob's Father) was Mr. Reiff ?

Mr. Reiff was born about 1498 in Ober-Uster, Zurich, Switzerland. Marriage ? Relative: Carl W. Ring"
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i. Hans Ryff ⁹¹ died after 1682 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

ii. Joseph Ryff ²³⁴ was born on 22 Mar 1616 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland^²³⁴ and died in 1624^²³⁴ at age 8.

iii. Hans Jageli Ryff ⁹¹ died in Richterswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

v. Susanna Ryff ⁹¹ ^,234 was born on 27 Feb 1620 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^{⁹¹^,234}

320 vi. Hans Heinrich Ryff ⁹¹ ^,234 (christened on 19 Mar 1622 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland - died in Ibersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany)

viii. Ulrich Ryff ²³⁴ was born on 10 Sep 1626 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland.^²³⁴

641. Annali Tanner ⁹¹ was born in 1592 in Switzerland^²³⁴ and died after 1640 in Switzerland.^{⁹¹^,234}

Annali married Jagli Ryff ⁹¹.^,234 Jagli was born in 1590 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland^{⁹¹^,234} and died in 1633 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland^{⁹¹^,234} at age 43.

321 i. Anna Hitz ⁹¹ ^,234 (christened on 19 Mar 1622 in Wadenswil, Zurich Canton, Switzerland)

864. John Doss ²²³ was born about 1655^²²³ and died on 17 Sep 1687 in Middlesex, Virginia^²²³ about age 32.

John married Ann Taylor ²²³ on 26 Jan 1680 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ Ann was born about 1655 in Virginia^²²³ and died on 15 Jun 1726 in Virginia^²²³ about age 71.

432 i. William Doss ²²³ (born on 16 Jan 1681 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia)

ii. Ellener Doss ²²³ was born on 16 Jan 1681 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia^²²³ and died in Middlesex, Virginia.^²²³

iii. Thomas Doss ²²³ was born on 9 Jan 1687 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.^²²³

865. Ann Taylor ²²³ was born about 1655 in Virginia^²²³ and died on 15 Jun 1726 in Virginia^²²³ about age 71.

Ann married John Doss ²²³ on 26 Jan 1680 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ John was born about 1655^²²³ and died on 17 Sep 1687 in Middlesex, Virginia^²²³ about age 32.

Ann next married Thomas Winger ²²³ on 15 Jul 1688 in Middlesex, Virginia.²²³ Thomas was born about 1655.^²²³

General Notes: "The American Link. [http://www.browsholme.co.uk/america.htm]
Since the 'five daughters and severn sonnes' produced by Edmund Parker in the early 16th C, the family has dispersed from Lancashire, with each generation, to other parts of Britain and then around the world. Some of those migrations are recorded, while for others the link to the 'Parkers of Browsholme' has been lost. However the most significant migration for the family was to the then Colony of Virginia in 1680 and this link to Browsholme is described below:
Robert Parker of Browsholme (b.1527) married (1554), Elizabeth Chadderton of Nuthurst, Lancs. They produced four sons, the youngest being William Parker who went to Cornwall about 1580. Robert's father Edmund (c.1490 \endash 1547) bought a new lease of Nether Browsholme in 1507 and for his wife, Elizabeth, the heiress of John Redmayne, he built the present house. (see Genealogy for earlier Parker ancestors).
William Parker (1560-1631) now Archdeacon of Cornwall married Joan Panchard (m.1589) and they had a two sons the eldest being James Parker.
James Parker (1590-1672) the eldest son of William, married Katherine Buller, of Shillington Cornwall on 12th December 1616; Richard was the 9th child and the 4th son of this marriage that produced 21 children!
Richard Parker (1630-1677 the 'emigrant') emigrated to the Colony of Virginia, arriving in Nasemond County in 1647 it is said due to a price being put on his head by Oliver Cromwell, for his support of Charles I and the royalist army.
I am grateful to Waunita Powell who has carried out detailed research into the confusion caused by the coincidence of three Richard Parkers residing in VA. during the mid 17thC. She has determined that Richard Parker (of Browsholme) married Mary Perkins a widow and former Londoner:
"Richard, ye 9th, Dr. of Physick went to Virginy, married a Londoner and had issue six children, liveth upon Saint James River, in ye Uplands of Virginy, hath been High Sheriff of sd County."
As time permits I would like to produce a family tree of Richards descendants; in the meantime Ican do no better than link to Waunita Powells manuscript. 'The Three Parkers of VA'."

i. Nicholas Perkins Jr. ²⁶² ^,263 was christened on 11 Oct 1649 in London, England.^{²⁶²^,263}

960. William Skaggs ²⁵⁶ was born in 1600 in Londonderry County, Ireland.^²⁵⁶

11th Generation

640 i. Jagli Ryff ⁹¹ ^,234 (born in 1590 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland - died in 1633 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland)

ii. Daniel (Buman) Ryeff ²³⁴ was born circa 1592 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

iii. Joseph (Buman) Ryeff ²³⁴ was born on 30 Dec 1596 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

iv. Hans (Buman) Ryeff ²³⁴ was born on 1 Feb 1601 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

v. Cunrad (Buman) Ryeff ²³⁴ was born on 27 Jan 1603 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

General Notes: [Three Richards in Va.]
"My View of Dr. Richard Parker by Waunita Powell
Dr. Richard Parker was Christened in Nov. 29, 1630 at Warlegon in England. His father was James Parker, Knight, and Gentleman. James at age 25/26 married in 1616 Katherine Buller age 16. Their home was at Browsholme Hall in Yorkshire, England. The Buller family was an ancient and respectable family seated in Cornwall, dating back to the reign of Elizabeth (1558-1603). Katherine was a descendant of Geoffrey Plantagent. Dr. Richard Parker's Grandfather, William Parker, was Arch Deacon of Blisland, whose lineage is traced back to Giles Parker through his son, Edmund Parker, who died 1547, and to Monk Wm. Le Parker, seated in Lancashire, England. Wm. Le Parker received land 1395 and was styled "De Monk Hall in Extwistle".
Rowland Parker, a younger son of James, left an account of the family written Sept. 1, 1673. This account was found in an old Common Place Book now at Browsholme, the home of the Parker family in Yorkshire. Rowland listed 21 children. (ref. Va. Mag. Vol 5) He stated: Richard, ye 9th, Dr. of Physick went to Virginy, married a Londoner and had issue six children, liveth upon Saint James River, in ye Uplands of Virginy, hath been High Sheriff of sd Countyl." "

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[The Parkers of Browsholme http://www.browsholme.co.uk/genealogy.htm Genealogy
"The Parkers of Browsholme are descended from Peter de Alcancotes, who held the Manor of Alkincoats in Colne in the mid 13th Century. The succession went from his son Adam, living at Alkincoats in 1311, to Adam's younger son Richard le Parker of Trawden, to Richard's son Edmund Parker, park-keeper of Radholme Laund, near Browsholme, one of the two great deer parks in the Forest of Bowland. In 1393 his sons Richard and John were deputy parkers of Radholme, but from 1380 they had a lease of the vaccary, or cow pasture, of Browsholme, which was renewed in 1400.
Richard, who probably built the original house on the present site at Nether Browsholme (there was formerly an Over Browsholme to the north) received a pension in 1411 and was succeeded by his son Edmund Parker of Foulscales and Nether Browsholme. He was followed by his son Giles Parker of Horrocksford, tenant ofNether Browsholme in 1482, who is buried in Waddington Church. His second son Edmund Parker obtained a new lease of Nether Browsholme in 1507: it was he who built the present house and is commemorated in the cushion in the Hall, produced for Dugdale's Visitation in 1665. He died in 1547: his wife had been the heiress ofJohn Redmayne, and through her mother co heiress of her husband's great-uncle Robert, appointed Parker of Radholmein 1434.
Edmund's son Robert Parker, Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland, married in 1554 Elizabeth Chadderton, whose brother William was successively Bishop of Chester (1579-1595) and Lincoln (1595-1608). Robert Parker's younger son Roger was Dean of Lincoln from 1613-1629; his youngest son William was Archdeacon of Cornwall. Robert Parker was succeeded by his second son Thomas, his eldest son Edmund having been drowned at Cambridge. Thomas Parker Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland, purchased the freehold of Browsholme from the Crown in 1603 and proceeded to embellish the house, which had already been enlarged by his father. Thomas's wife Bridget was a Tempest, and it was presumably through her that he was able to buy the advowson of Waddington Church from the Tempests in 1630 in which year he was fined /J25 for not attending Charles l's coronation to receive a knighthood. He died in 1634.
Thomas was succeeded by his third son, Edward Parker (1602- 1667) who married in 1629 Mary Sunderland, grand-daughter of Sir Richard Saltonshall, Lord Mayor of London. In 1643 Edward Parker received letters of protection from Generals Fairfax and Lambert and in 1644 from Richard Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe, all Parliament men. In 1648 he received another from General Thomas Tyldesley, a Royalist. In 1660 he records among other losses suffered during the Civil War that his son Edward, then aged seven, was in 1643 taken prisoner and carried to the garrison at Thornton. His brother-in-law Captain Thomas Whittingham was killed at the battle of Newbury in 1644. As a justice of the peace he was ordered in 1660 to find and seize arms belonging to 'Quakers, Anabaptists and Fifth Monarchic Men'.
Edward was succeeded by his eldest son Thomas Parker (1631- 1695) a firm Royalist, appointed a Captain of Foot in 1660, an appointment renewed by the Duke of Buckingham in 1661. Thomas married Margaret, a daughter of Radcliffe Assheton of Cuerdale. In 1674 he had beautified Browsholme with 'rare perspectives', according to a letter from his uncle William, Archdeacon of Cornwall, which presumably alludes to the formal garden recorded in a drawing of 1719. Thomas's brother Robert (1633-1719) was not only the founder ofWaddington Hospital but also a noted antiquary and numismatist.
Thomas was succeeded by his eldest son Edward Parker (1658- 1721) who first married Catherine, heiress of Henri Bouch of Ingleton Hall, and secondly Jane, daughter of John Parker of Extwistle. He built the small east wing, begun in 1711. Thomas was followed by his eldest son, Thomas Parker (1689-1728) who left the estate to his half-brother and heir, John Parker (1695-1754) Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland, who married Elizabeth daughter of Henry Southouse ofManaden in Essex. John replanned the front garden and built the new stables. His only daughter Elizabeth married her second cousin, Robert Parker of Alkincoats (1720-1758).
John was succeeded by his only son Edward Parker (1730-1794), Bowbearer of the Forest ofBowland, who in 1750 married Barbara Fleming, daughter and co-heiress of Sir William Fleming of Rydal Hall, Westrnorland. In 1755 her sister Catherine married Sir Peter Leicester of Tabley Hall, Cheshire. In 1771 Edward Parker was buying silver from Parker and Wakelin, the London goldsmiths: his son and successor John Parker (1755-1797), Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland, was also a customer from 1773 to 1780. John accompanied William Gilpin, the celebrated discoverer of the picturesque in landscape, on his travels. In 1778 he married Beatrice Lister of Gisburne Park, sister of the first Lord Ribblesdale. In 1780 he was returned as one of the two MPs for Clitheroe, a rotten borough dominated by the Curzon and Lister families. John's election followed a quarrel between the two factions, but in 1782, never having spoken in Parliament, he resigned his seat, thus effecting a reconciliation.
'Calm was the day, the face of nature bright,
When thou, sweet babe! didst first behold the light,
Be this auspicious of a placid life
And soul unruffled with internal strife'.
So began a set ofverses by the Rev. Thomas Wilson (1747-1813), Master of Clitheroe Grammar School, to commemorate the birth of John's eldest son and successor, Thomas Lister Parker (1779- 1858), Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland. They proved sadly unprophetic. Brought up at Marshfield, a house in Settle, T. L. Parker was a promising youth who already in 1797, when at Christ's College, Cambridge, his father's old college, cultivated learned society, including the Rev. Richard Buck, the collector, and Thomas Kerrick, the antiquary. At Browsholme his circle included Wilson, his old master, Thomas Dunham Whitaker, and Charles Towneley.
He first patronised Turner in 1798 and probably introduced the painter to his cousin SirJohn Leicester ofTabley and to his close friend Walter Fawkes of Farnley, two of Turner's great patrons. He also patronised Romney, Northcote, Callcott and Buckler, the latter assisting him in his alterations to Browsholme, part of which were designed by Jeifry Wyatt in 1805 and 1807. Landscape gardening and forestry were other interests, and he planted thirty-four acres of Bashall Moor from 1807 to 1813. After a grand tour to Russia, Italy and France in 1801 to 1802, T. L. Parker began to spend time amid the highest society in London, attending Royal Academy dinners and being noticed by the Prince Regent and the Duke of Clarence.
From about 1804 to 1806 his admiration for the young actor Master William Betty, led him to commission portraits from Northcote and Opie and to follow his idol from town to town with lavish presents. From 1813 to 1817 he had an elegant London house at 10 South Audley Street, of which Buckler did drawings in 1813. In 1824, having over-spent T. L. Parker was obliged to sell Browsholme, its contents and estate, to his heir Thomas Parker of Alkincoats and Newton at once his second and fourth cousin.
In 1827 T. L. Parker was appointed Sergeant Trumpeter to the King, a sinecure which produced little income. Even after Thomas Parker died in 1832 and Browsholme was inherited by his nephew, Thomas Goulbourne Parker (18 18-1879) T. L. Parker continued to take the most affectionate interest in his old home. From 1824 until his death he seems to have lived a nomadic existence, staying in the great houses of his friends, including Knowsley, Tabley and Stourhead, and befriending young architects, landscape gardeners and artists such as Salvin, Nesfield and Lear. His status as a great pioneer in antiquarian scholarship was recognised by the dedication to him of Shaw's Specimens of Ancient Furniture (1836), the first serious work on this subject. In 1857 he was carried round the great Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition, still full of knowledge and enthusiasm. The inventory of possessions taken after his death at the Star Inn, Deansgate, Manchester, is pitiful, but at Browsholme Notice issued by Thomas Parker, Bowbearer of the Forest of Bowland, in his antiquarian re-creation of a stately home survives remarkably intact.
T. L. Parker's successor but one, Thomas Goulbourne Parker, held Browsholme for 47 years. In 1845 he married Mary Ann Carr, co-heiress of the estates of John Carr (1723-1807), the great Yorkshire architect. T. G. Parker was friendly with Abraham Kirkman, a distinguished antiquary who had known T. L. Parker, and in 1865 Kirkman bequeathed his collection of armour and pottery to Browsholme. T. G. Parker also restored the house, using Mr. Shaw of Saddleworth as his architect. He was succeeded by his eldest son Edward Parker (1846-1894) a keen sportsman who died without issue.
The estate then passed to Edward's brother, John William Robinson Parker (1857-1938) whose wife Beatrice Burn-Murdoch was his first cousin, and also a descendant of John Carr. On his return from the Boer War his carriage was pulled up the drive under a series of triumphal arches by tenants from Browsholme, Alkincoats and Can Lodge. Among his many interests Colonel Parker was a keen antiquary, President of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, the Yorkshire Parish Register Society, the Chetham Society, the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society and the Harleian Society. He published several volumes of mediaeval records.
Colonel Parker was succeeded by his only son Robert Goulboume Parker (1900-1975). He was a distinguished soldier who repaired Browsholme in 1958 with the aid of the Historic Buildings Council, and from 1957 onwards opened the house to the public, personally guiding visitors. He left Browsholme to the present owner, his cousin and godson, Robert Redmayne Parker, a Chartered Surveyor, who is a descendant of John Parker, uncle of the Thomas Parker who bought Browsholme from Thomas Lister Parker in 1824. The branch of the Parkers of Browsholme now in residence is most remarkable for having produced distinguished judges in three successive generations, Robert John Parker, Baron Parker of Waddington (1857-1918), a Lord of Appeal, Hubert Lister Parker, Baron Parker of Waddington (1900-1972), Lord Chief Justice of England, and Roger Jocelyn Parker, Lord Justice Parker, who conducted the Windscale Enquiry in 1978. The present owner's father, Edmund Christopher Parker, a Chartered Surveyor, lives at Browsholme with his wife and helps to administer and restore the estate."
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iii. Alice Parker ²⁶¹ was born in 1620^²⁶¹ and died in 1666^²⁶¹ at age 46.

12th Generation

2560. Hans Ryeff ²³⁴ was born in 1528 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

ii. Verena Ryeff was born on 25 Mar 1565 in Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland.^²³⁴

13th Generation

i. Edmund Parker ²⁶¹ was born in 1556^²⁶¹ and died in Cambridge, England.^²⁶¹

14th Generation

ii. William Chadderton ²⁶¹ was born in 1540^²⁶⁶ and died in 1608^²⁶⁵ at age 68.

15th Generation

16th Generation

17th Generation

18th Generation

19th Generation

20th Generation

897024. Adam de Alcancotes,²⁶¹ son of Peter de Alcancotes and Unknown, was born in 1311.^²⁶¹

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