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Mother: Lenora HIGGINBOTHAM |
Louisiana Secretary of State Confederate Pension Applications
Index Database
Selected Name Detailed Data Reel: CP1.93 -- Microdex 2 --
Sequence 11
Target card: MC CANTS, MARY
Applicant Information & Name Variations: MC CANTS, MARY ANNA
(COLLINSWORTH) Parish: EAST FELICIANA -- Pages: 13
Soldier Information & Variations: MC CANTS, ROBERT Y. L.
State: LA Branch: CAVALRY Unit: 3RD REGIMENT Company: CO. I
_William COLLINSWORTH Sr._+
| (1754 - 1799) m 1779
_William COLLINSWORTH Jr.____|
| (1792 - 1846) m 1819 |
| |_Abagail "Abba"___________
| (1760 - 1807) m 1779
_John R. COLLINSWORTH _|
| (1820 - 1859) m 1843 |
| | _John HODGES II___________+
| | | (1755 - 1821) m 1778
| |_Ann Jemima (Jenima) HODGES _|
| (1799 - 1870) m 1819 |
| |_Ann STANDARD ____________+
| (1763 - 1826) m 1778
|
|--Mary Anna COLLINSWORTH
| (1846 - 1925)
| _Francis HIGGINBOTHAM ____+
| | (1759 - 1828) m 1783
| _Caleb HIGGINBOTHAM _________|
| | (1787 - 1829) m 1812 |
| | |_Dolly GATEWOOD __________+
| | (1763 - 1830) m 1783
|_Lenora HIGGINBOTHAM __|
(1826 - 1883) m 1843 |
| _William Guerrant BRYANT _+
| | (1765 - 1840) m 1780
|_Ann Minerva BRYANT _________|
(1797 - 1833) m 1812 |
|_Mary HARRIS _____________+
(1765 - 1797) m 1780
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Mother: Mary WAUGH |
"Not until you undertake it, can you realize how difficult it is
to collect materials for the paper you have been requested me to
write, vix: "A Memoir of Dr. Anderson Doniphian, a Pioneer
Physician of Mason County, Kentucky."
He did not leave any manuscript, not even a record in a "family
bible." I found on the back of a portrait in possession of one
of his great-grand children written "that he was born in
Stafford County, Va., in the year 1764; emigrated to Kentucky In
1794, and died Aug. 12, 1841." A relative of his (from what he
considers reliable data) says he came to Kentucky in 1792).
Other relatives state that he was married in 1791. If so, it is
quite probable he came in 1792. Although born in Stafford he was
raised in Fauquier County, being the youngest of six sons of
Alexander Doniphan. The maiden name of his mother was Mary
Waugh; both families highly respectable and owning considerable
property. Anderson was, as was common in Virginia in those days
a rather fast young "blood;"--self-willed, very high-tempered,
very fond of the amusements common among Virginians of that that
day, especially fox-hunting, and was said to be a very fine
looking young man, belng, 6 feet 2 inches high, florid
complexion, auburn hair, weight 170 to 240 pounds. Being a
youth during the Revolutionary War, he could narrate many
lnteresting incidents connected with the strife in Virginia.
Near the close of the war he served a short time in the Virginia
Militia.
He learned to read medicine sometime before he left Virginia,
with some old Fauquier County physician whose name is not
recollected; but I can not learn much about him from the close
of the war in 1783 'till 1791, when he married Miss Susan Smith
and not long after, in company with his brother Joseph and
others, with a number of slaves, started for Kentucky, and, as
was the custom, descended the Ohio in flat boats. Just before
their arrival at the mouth of Limestone creek, the wife of
Anderson Doniphian died after having an infant daughter, who
became the wife of James Coburn, Esq., who was a prominent
citizen of Mason County. No doubt this incident caused not only
great sadness to the young husband, but to the whole emigrating
party. She was buried on the then wild shores of the beautiful
Ohio, somewhere between the mouth of Kennedy and Limestone
Creek--the precise spot is not known.
Joseph Doniphan had been In Kentucky In 1778-'79, and taught
school at Boone's Station supposed to have been the first ever
taught in the State. After the brothers landed at Limestone,
they settled upon adjoining lands some five miles west of
Washington, on the waters of Clark's Run. Joseph's farm has been
known since as the Doniphan Place, and Anderson's as the Owens
Farm; having been in the possession of Sam,'l Owens and his
children ever since Dr. Doniphan left it, in about 1795-6. About
this time he purchased and settled at Germantown, his land
making part of the village territory, there being a few families
then living in the present limits of the town. While he lived at
the Owens farm he continued the study and began the practice of
medicine under the instruction of Dr. Goforth, who was the first
physician at Washington, and perhaps the first who settled in
the county He was a well educated physician and was highly
respected. He died years ago in Cincinnati. He married the
daughter of the first Baptist preacher who built the first
Church edifice in Washington, which remained standing until a
few years since--Rev. Mr. Wood.
Dr. Doniphan commenced practice in this new and sparsely settled
country with only one or two physicians in.a territory of
thirty or forty miles. His rides were long, extending across the
Licking and Ohio Rivers. And without the advantage of medical
school instruction, and thrown upon his own resources, he soon
became quite distinguished, not only as a physician, but as a
surgeon, being sent for to perform all the more serious
operations in surgery common to a new country, such as reducing
dislocations and the like. No doubt he would have won
distinction in this department. If he had availed himself of
medical school and hospital instruction.
From reading and close observation he had framed his views of
the Pathology of most diseases, usually those he met with in
this "backwoods" country. He thought diseases were either thenie
or asthenie, and when he decided to which class his patient was
suffering from, he fearlessly used the remedies indicated. An
inflammatory attack would be obliged to yield to his use of the
lancet, antimony and salts, and a case of debility to tonica and
stimulants, such as whiskey, wine and backs; and woe be to the
nurse who failed to follow to the letter his directions. I have
never known a physician whose instructions were so rigidly
followed. He not only carried a large assortment of medicines,
but a pocket case of obstetrical and dental instruments. His
saddle-bags weighed 75 pounds, his saddle 25 pounds, and his own
weight 230 pounds, so that his horse carried over 300 pounds. A
good horse would not last him long. After a careful examination
of the patient, a large table was called, and he spread out his
medicines, which he dispensed liberally-more than enough to last
until the next visit. They were not so frequent as at the
present time. Being abrupt and quick tempered, the family or
friends did not ask him many questions, or attempt any
dictation. "His word was the law." Although his rides were long
and his practice extensive, yet he found time to read; was a
student all his life, rising at four o'clock summer and winter,
and reading until breakfast, from two to three hours. This he
did even after being up till late bed time. He had a large, well
furnished office. His stock of medicines would make a
respectable drug store for a small town, and his student or
students were his prescription clerks, and they were expected to
be very czareful in putting up his prescriptions, and keeping
the office in perfect order, every bottle, bundle surgical
instrument and book to be in its place. A young man remaining in
his office two or three years would obtain quite a practical
knowledge of pharmacy. He was very particular in making his
day's entries-charging so much a mile, and so much for each
powder, fluid, pills, etc., naming what prescribed each visit,
so that in looking over his day book you could trace the
treatment of every patient. In running or summing up the items
of each visit_______$2.81 1/4 or $3.93 3/4 would often appear,
and in drawing off an account, I have never had a to to foot up
a round sum of dollars,--always a fraction. His student who
posted his books became very familiar with his remedies. Calomel
and Dover's powders was a favorite combination. If a case of
obstetrics, he named the ladies present at the accouchment, as a
witness to prove services, and often the kind of weather and
condition of the roads.
It would, indeed, be quite a curiosity at this day to see and
examine his day book. As soon as he arrived at his office, in
the evening or at night, before taking his seat or engaging in
conversation, he would go to his desk and enter his day's
charges in the manner above stated.
Among the number I have known and heard of as reading in his
office were Dr. Anderson Keith, Thomas Doniphan (his nephew),
Ephraim Frazee, Thomas W. Nelson, Dr. Desha, Dr. Dameron, Dr.
Davis of Augusta, James Richey, late of New Orleans, Jno.
Anderson Coburn, M. F. Anderson, L. J. Frazee, of Louisville,
son of Dr. Ephraim Frazee, who married Dr. Doniphan's niece,
Miss Susan Doniphan. Dr. Ephraim Frazee died fifty years ago at
Mayslick, Ky., but his estimable widow still lives in her 80th
year, in the full enjoyment of her mental faculties, in Fayette
County, Indiana. Colonel W. Doniphan, of Missouri, is her
youngest brother--children of Joseph Doniphan, Esq., who
emigrated with the Doctor, and settled, lived and died in this
county.
The Doctor, during his whole life, was a large farmer, owning a
good many slaves; but he was by no means a model farmer, and I
doubt whether he could have retained his property had it not
been for the income from his practice. He lived
well-extravagantly for his day, --entertained a great deal of
company, and his house was the favorite for the old and young
seeking fun and amusement, which he greatly enjoyed,--very fond
of hearing or telling a good anecdote. One of his favorite
stories I will relate: Mr. Claiborne Anderson, a wealthy farmer
near Minerva sent for him to set a broken leg for one of his
black men. As was his custom the Doctor took a Mr. Ludwell Owens
with him as an assistant. Soon after their arrival Uncle
Claiborne called Mr. Owens aside and asked him what amount he
thought the Doctor would charge. Knowing his dislike to large
bills Owens told him he did not know, but thought he would and
ought to charge him one hundred dollars. This caused Uncle C. to
sigh heavily and when dinner was announced he had lost his
appetite, but consented to say grace as was his custom, which
was In the following language: "Lord, make us thankful for what
we are about to receive, and moderate us in our charges to one
another." The Doctor told this story with great gusto. Had he
economically and invested his surplus judiciously he would have
been very wealthy, but he died worth only $25000 or $30000. He
never married the second time. Dr. John Anderson Coburn, his
oldest grandson, whom he educated, succeeded to his old home and
business, being his partner for several years before his death.
I have neglected to state that Dr. Doniphan served as surgeon in
Pogue's Regiment, in the campaign in the Northwest in the war,
of 1812 and '15; so he had seen service in both struggles with
the mother country.
He never attended a course of medical lectures, but Transylvania
very properly conferred upon him the degree many years before
his death. In summing up this very brief sketch of this Pioneer
physician, we would say he was remarkable for his industry in
studying his cases and in his attentions,---never neglecting a
patient on account of weather or roads; bold in his practice,
and wonderfully successful in the use of remedies. The times and
circumstances, no doubt had much to do in molding his
peculiarities as a practitioner. He certainly had the confidence
of the population of a.large scope of country --which confidence
continued during his life. As to the Doctor's moral character,
he was a man of strict integrity in all his business
transactions; yet he was sadly at fault in some other points of
the "Moral law." Unfortunately in early life he read and
believed the writings of Tom Payne and others, which gave
character, no doubt, to his "code of morals." He professed not
to believe the Bible, and so far as I know never changed his
opinions. Those infidel notions were very prevalent in Virginia
at the close of the Revolutionary War. I did not see the Doctor
for sometime before his death, being in the South. Being blessed
with extraordinary health no doubt he would have lived to
extreme old age __________the neck of the thigh bone. The long
confinement and suffering broke down his nervous system, and he
gradually sank and died Aug 12th 1841, seventy-seven years old.
I cannot close this paper wihout saying that he was a kind
friend to me, and I received from him in my youth much valuable
information. Even after nearly 40 years have passed I fall back
and use some of his favorite prescriptions."
[Note: Not all of this is factually true. The death date for Dr.
Doniphan was not as indicated in the address. While names have
not been found to-date, it is also believed that Dr. Doniphan
did indeed remarry. See his other two children in the
genealogical records.]
This was Dr. Doniphan's Will (Mason Co., KY Will Book M, pp.
289-292) :
I, Anderson Doniphan of the County of Mason and State of
Kentucky, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and
being of sound mind and disposing memory (blessed to God for the
same) do make and publish this my last will and testament in
manner and form as follows to wit.
First, I resign into the hands of Almighty God my soul and my
body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried by the side of
my daughter and my worldly estate, I give and bequest as
follows.
1st, I give and bequeath to Polly Raiker's son Anderson
designated to be my son the entire benefit of a sale of a tract
of land recently sold by me to John R. Linville, lying on the
North fork of Licking, which I give and bequeath unto him
forever unless he should die without heirs, then, one half of
the same to go to my lawfull heirs forever, and the other half
to my daughter Fanny Nelson forever.
2nd. I wish Polly Raiker to remain unmolested where she now
lives during her natural life or widowhood and to have one
hundred acres of land laid off to her off of the South line of
the line of the land whereon Ostrander Coburn now lives,
commencing at the South East corner of my survey bought of Peter
Groh running North, then West, then South and then East for to
make up the quantity also one hundred acres of land lying West
of same commencing with my corner to John Reeves then West to a
branch then down a branch to my old line, then with my old line
to the South West corner, then to the beginning so as to include
one hundred acres if the same shall be contained within the
bounds for the use of her and her son Anderson during her life
and after her death to descend to her son Anderson forever
unless he should die without an heir and in that case all of the
above land to revert back to my lawful heirs. And I also give
and bequeath to Polly Raiker one hundred dollars to purchase
stock and to be paid out of my estate.
3rd. I give and bequeath to my daughter Fanny Nelson wife of Dr.
Thomas W. Nelson to her and her heirs the sum of three hundred
dollars.
4th. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Channy alias Elizabeth
Thomas three hundred dollars to her and her heirs forever but to
be retained by my lawful heirs until she shall be found.
5th. I give and bequeath to my loving grandson John Anderson
Coburn and his heirs forever all the remainder of the lot on
which my medical shop now stands known by its number 79 in the
platt of Germantown, also lot No. 78 in the aforesaid platt
together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, also
one four and 3/4 acre lot known by its No. 3 in said platt. Also
I give and bequeath unto him forever all of my shop furniture,
medicine and improvements, also all of my medical library
together all of my bookes accounts which may be due after
settlement, and I also give him one half share or preception
with his brothers and sisters of the remainder of my estate. i
also give and bequeath to him forever one third part of lot No.
4 in said platt to be taken off the west side of said lot
running parallel with the east lines of lot No. 78.
6th. I give and bequeath unto Joseph Frazee for the use of my
great grandchildren, namely Anderson Frazee, Susan Frazee and
Samuel Frazee a negro girl named Matilda now in the posession of
Joseph Frazee for them and their heirs forever tho the said
Joseph Frazee however is to satisfy and pay any and all
liability I may have incurred in consequence of becoming
security for the late firm of Coburn, Frazee and Pollock in a
note to Richmond Howard for about the sum of one thousand
dollars out of the value of the said slave Matilda. 7th. I give
and bequeath to my loving grand daughter Susan Isabella Gibbons
the sum of three hundred dollars exclusive of a negro girl named
Caroline, which I have given her & therefore which is all I
intend her to have out of my estate.
8th. The balance of my estate both real and personal and mixed I
wish to be sold by my executor herein after named hereby giving
him full authority to sell and convey the same in such parcels
and on such credit s as may be by themselved most profitable.
The proceeds thereof after paying the aforementioned legacies to
be equally divided between (except the half share already
disposed of to John A. Coburn) Ostrander Coburn, Arthur James
Coburn and Virginia Coburn my loving grand children therein and
their heirs forever, the said Ostrander Coburn, Arthur James
Coburn and Virginia Coburn to be accountable for any advancement
they may have had from me.
And lastly I appoint and constitute John Anderson Coburn and
Stanfield Pinckard executors of this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all other and former wills or testaments by me
hereafter made.
In testamony I have herewith set my hand seal this 25th day of
June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty one.
Anderson Doniphan (Seal)
In presence of us:
James Savage
Robt. P. Dimmit
William S. Harrod
I Anderson Doniphan to make and publish this codicil to be added
to my last will I give and bequeath to Polly Riaker my negro
woman Charlotte now in population. I give and bequeath to my
loving grand daughter Virginia Coburn a negro girl Adelia in
addition to what I gave to them in my last will, and I desire
that this codicil to be added to said will.
In testamony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this
26th June 1841.
Anderosn Doniphan (Seal)
In presence:
Robt. Dimmit
William S. Harrod
Mason County Crt. September Court 1841 The last will and
testament of Anderson Doniphan deceased with the codicil annexed
was produced in court and proved by Robert P. Dimmit and William
S. Harrod witness thereto and the same is ordered to be
recorded.
Sworn to by John A.Coburn and Stanfield C. Pinckard Executors
therein named who executed and acknowledged bond with John Reed,
Robert P. Dimmit, Joseph Cushman, Benjamin W. Wood, Eleazer
Bless and Ostrander Coburn as their securities in the penalty of
fifty thousand dollars conditioned as the law requires and on
their motion a probate is granted them in full form.
Attest: John James Key, Clerk
_Alexander DONIPHAN "the Immigrant"_+
| (1653 - 1717)
_Mott DONIPHAN ______|
| (1694 - 1776) |
| |_Margaret MOTT _____________________+
| (1671 - 1716)
_Alexander DONIPHAN _|
| (1716 - 1768) m 1740|
| | _George ANDERSON Gent.______________
| | | (1670 - 1709)
| |_Rosannah ANDERSON __|
| (1700 - 1776) |
| |_Mary MATHEWS ______________________+
| (1670 - ....)
|
|--Anderson B. DONIPHAN
| (1764 - 1841)
| _John William WAUGH "the Immigrant"_
| | (1630 - 1706)
| _Joseph WAUGH _______|
| | (1660 - 1727) m 1720|
| | |____________________________________
| |
|_Mary WAUGH _________|
(1720 - 1783) m 1740|
| _George CROSBY _____________________
| | (1650 - ....)
|_Mary CROSBY ________|
(1676 - 1756) m 1720|
|____________________________________
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Mother: Lelia Morton BLANTON |
_Watkins DUPUY _______+
| (1784 - 1873) m 1810
_John Bartholomew DUPUY __|
| (1812 - 1890) |
| |_Elizabeth S. WALTON _+
| (1795 - 1864) m 1810
_Benjamin Hunter DUPUY _|
| (1845 - ....) m 1876 |
| | _Benjamin HUNTER _____
| | | (1800 - ....)
| |_Henrietta Louise HUNTER _|
| (1820 - 1900) |
| |______________________
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|
|--Benjamin Hunter DUPUY Jr.
| (1881 - 1952)
| ______________________
| |
| __________________________|
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| | |______________________
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|_Lelia Morton BLANTON __|
(1859 - ....) m 1876 |
| ______________________
| |
|__________________________|
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Children:
2 James Vernon Jr b: 1771 d: YOUNG
2 Isaac Vernon b: 1773 d: 1851 + Mary Brooks b: 1775 d: bef 1805
2 Nehemiah Vernon b: 1778 d: bef 1829 + Martha Means b: 177-
2 Agnes Vernon b: 1780 d: 0-DEC-1869 + Charles Crump d: 1820
2 Mary Vernon b: 1782 d: 11-JUN-1857 + Mordecai Brooks b: 1788
d: 1864
2 Anna Vernon b: 1784 + Daniel Hutchinson
2 Sarah Vernon b: 1786 + William Burris
2 Richard Vernon b: 8 Jul 1789 d: 30 Apr 1877 + Elizabeth David
b: 31 Jan 1791 d: 29 Aug 1842 + Nancy Joyce b: 1810 d: 11 Mar
1881
2 John Vernon b: 30-MAY-1793 d: 1875 + Celia Hennis b: 27 Apr
1796 d: 1875
2 Elizabeth Vernon b: 1795 + Jeremiah Wilkins
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