NOTES

Armes

Moses Armes was a farmer. During the War of 1812, he was in the 3rd Regiment West TN under Capt Copeland and Col Wm Metcalf. In have not found Moses on the 1820 census for TN. 1830 census in Perry Co, TN w 2220001-10011001. There are 2 boys ages 5-10 and 10-15 plus a female age 50-60 on the census with them, they do not appear on the 1840 census. 1832 buys 9.75a in Perry Co, TN #1965 Bk3a p137. 1837 tax list and 1840 census for Tishomingo Co, MS w 11210001-0101001. 1850 census back in McNairy Co, TN ages 63/56 and 4 children at home.. 1854 tax list for Cave Twp, Franklin Co, IL. 01 Mar 1855 buys land in Cave Twp, Franklin Co, IL 40a Sec 31 and in 03 Jan 1854 Corinth Twp, Wmson Co, IL 40a Sec 5. 1860 census Cave Twp, Franklin Co, IL ages 72/67 w no children at home. I have not found Elizabeth on the 1870 census.

Bain

Henry T Bain was a farmer. 1860 census in Benton Co, TN ages 29/23 w 5 children at home.. During the Civil War, he was a Pvt in Co B 7th TN Cav. Henry was captured at Trenton and sent to Camp Chase, where he was traded for Southern POW's. He was then captured again at Union City and sent to Andersonville Prison. From there we was transferred to Millen Prison, where he died in the fall of 1864. He was originally buried at the prison but was later moved to the National Cem in Beufort Co, SC, grave #2059. According to military papers, Henry was 5' 11" tall, with blue eyes and brown hair. After the war, his wife Mary and their children come to Jackson Co, IL, probably with several members of her husbands family. Mary is on the 1870 Jackson Co, IL census as a widow age 35 w 5 children. She remarried to George S Pomeroy. George was a teacher and a minister. During the Civil War, George was a Pvt in Co I 117th IL Inf. 1880 census they are in Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL ages 50/45 w 1 child and 1 from her 1st marriage.. I have not found them on the 1900 census. George's death notice is on the 03 Mar 1904 SI Hearld.

Britton Bain was a farmer. During the War of 1812, he was a Pvt in VA Militia under Capt Jones. The family left VA and is on the 1820 census for Simpson Co, KY w 00001-3001. 1830 census for what was then Humphrey Co, TN w 2000001-111001, there is 1 male under 5 unaccounted for.. 1836 tax list for Benton Co, TN dist #5. .I have not found them on the 1840 census. 1846 Mary receives 164.5a in Benton Co, TN Bk 9a p310. Mary is a widow on the 1850 census in Benton Co, TN age 85 w 5 children at home.

Baker

George Washington Baker was a farmer. 1880 census Pully's Mill, Wmson Co, IL age 22/21 w 2 children. 1900 census Goreville Twp, Johnson Co, IL ages 42/42 w 5 children. I have not found them on the 1910 census. 1920 census, Harriet is a widow age 61, living with George's brother Robert in Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL. According to Harriet's death cert she was living in the Village of Makanda when she died and had been there for 1 year and 6 months.

Abel Baker was a farmer. 1836 tax list Benton Co, TN Dist #6. 1840 w 00001-10001 & 1850 census in Rich Prec Union Co, IL ages 35/30 w 5 children. 1854 buys land in Union Co, IL and Sec 33 Grassy Twp, Wmson Co, IL. 1860 census in Wmson Co, IL ages 46/41 w 6 children. 1868 tax list for Wmson Co, IL Sec 33. 1870 ages 55/50 w 2 children & 1880 census Grassy Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 66/60 w 1 child and her father.. 1888 tax list for Wmson Co, IL

Jonathon Baker was a farmer and Baptist minister. In 1807, he was deeded 80a from his father, then on 25 Oct 1809, he returned the land to his father. 1810 w 1001-3011 Meck Co, NC, 1 slave and $250. There is an accounted for female under 10, poss a daughter who died young and another female 26-45, could poss be her mother, 1820 w 21001-1301 Meck Co, NC & 1830 0220001-0010001 census in Mecklenburg Co, NC. 1836 tax list for Benton Co, TN Dist #8 on Sandy River. 1840 census in Benton Co, TN w 21121001-011001. The oldest female is his daughter Rachel and her children are with him as well as 3 of his sons. 1844 buys land in Benton Co, TN with a Joseph Baker #773 Bk1a p773.

George Baker had a plantation and lived his life in Mecklenburg Co, NC.. George's parents are unknown but his father was probably named George. 16 Oct 1772 buys land on Sugar Creek. On 24 Feb 1777 buys land on Mallard Creek. In Apr 1777 George Jr and Sr witness a will for neighbor John Taylor. In 1777, George buys sheep at an estate sale for a Michael Baker whose wife was named Margaret. 1778 tax list of Capt Hugh Parks with 320a. 22 Jul 1793 buys 185a on Sugar Creek from John Taylor adj to David Haynes with other Baker land to the south. 16 Jun 1795 buys more land near Smith and Taylor. 1807 tax list of J Haynes with 409a. All census in Mecklenburg Co, NC. 1790 w 1-5-4, there are 2 female unaccounted for. 1800 census (listed as Wm Baker) w 2121-1111, 5 slaves. There are still 2 girls not accounted for on this census poss unknown daughters. 1810 census w 11201-12001, 3 slaves $200. The 2 unknown girls are gone. 1820 census w 01-00002 Rachel is a widow, it is thought the other female is her mother.

Blankenship

Asa Blankenship was in manufactoring. He left Va and went to IN. 1830 census in Washington Co, IN w 21001-01001, there is one male under 5 unaccounted for.. 1840 census in Monroe Co, IN w 020111-21101. 1850 census, dist 40 Greene Co, IN, Sarah is a wd age 44 w 5 children. Sarah leaves IN and moves to IL, settleing in Marshall Co. I have never found her in the 1860 or 1870 census.

**Line changes here see under Traylor

Isham Blankenship Jr. 1782 tax list Henry Co, VA. 1785 tax list Franklin Co, VA. 1790 no VA census. 30 Jan 1799 sold out land in Franklin Co, VA. 1800 tax list Blount Co, TN. 1800 census Rutherford Co, NC w 001-101. I have not found him the 1810, 1820 or 1830 census in TN or NC

Isham Blankenship Sr. 1764 tax list Bedford Co, VA. 27 Jul 1764 Bedford Co, VA 576a on Ivy and Tomahawk Creeks. 1782 tax list Henry Co, VA w no slaves. 18 Feb 1782, 580a in Henry Co, VA. 1790 no census in VA. 1796 and 1797 tax list for Franklin Co, VA. In 1799 sold out and moved to Rutherford Co, NC. 1800 census Rutherford Co, NC w 00001-00001.

John B Blankenship--no info

Ralph Blankenship Jr--no info

Ralph Blankenship Sr. Came to America before 1662 from England.

Brandon

Abraham Brandon was a farmer. All census in Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL. 1850 census ages 29/24 w 2 children, 1860 census ages 39/35 w 5 children. 1870 census, Abe has remarried ages 49/35 w 4 children from 1st marriage, 3 children from her 1st marriage and 1 child by them. 1880 census ages 59/45 w 3 children. Abraham buys quite a bit of land in Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL: 1853-Sec 23, 1854-Sec 23, 1855-Sec 23, 1856-Sec 25, 1856-Sec 23, 1865--Sec 24, 1873-Sec 12 and 1886-Sec 14. He also buys 40a in T9-1, Wmson Co, IL Sec 32. Abraham's second wife was first married to a Rushing. I do not know what happened to her after Abraham died.

Joseph Brandon was a farmer. During the War of 1812, he was a Pvt in the 1st Reg West TN under Capt's Metcalf and Collins. He served from Nov 1814 to Mary 1815. I have not found Joseph on the 1820 census. 1830 in Jackson Co, AL w 012001-1001, 1 slave. There is one male unaccounted for ages 5-10 not on 1835 census. 1835 IL state census Union Co w 02001-3001, one girl under 10 unaccounted for not on 1840 census. 1840 census Union Co, IL w 1001101-1110001, 1850 census Jackson Co, IL ages 51/53 w 4 children. 17 Dec 1850 files a law suit against the government for money owed him from his service in the War of 1812. John A Logan is his attorney. 24 Jan 1851 files for a land bounty. After he died on 17 Apr 1855, son Abraham, is made guardian of children, Margaret and Jacob. Abe also files for the land bounty for Jacob #19869.

Button

John Button was a shoe and harnessmaker. John settled in the Rock Hill area of Beaver Creek where he buys 200a on 31 Aug 1816. All census for Barren Co, KY. 1810 census w 1001-201, boy under 10 unaccounted for remains on census til 1830. 1820 census w 21001-1201. 1830 census w 1011011-111011. 1840 census 01000001-00100001. 1850 census, john has remarried ages 64/30 w 1 child from 1st marriage. 1860 census, ages 75/40 w 4 children. I do not know what happen to his second wife after John died.

Jacob Button. 1779 tax list for Fauquier Co, VA also in 1787 w 2 horses and 5 cows No census for 1790 VA but is on 1790 tax list for Fauquier Co, VA w 1 male over 16 and 3 horses. No census for 1800 VA or KY. 30 Mar 1805 buys 200a on Skaggs Creek south of the Green River in Barren Co, KY. 1810 census Barren Co, KY w 11001-21001. 1820 census Monroe Co, KY w 000101-30121 ages 45+, I assume all the others are a married child and their children.

Harmon Button. During the Rev War, he was in the VA Cont'l Line served 3 yrs. 1774 rent rolls #174 Fauquier Co, VA. 28 Mar 1774 bought land from stepson, John Smith Jr, in Fauquier Co, VA. Harmon's wife had received the land bought from her son on 22 Jan 1741. 26 Jun 1783 received 100a land grant in VA for military service #1194. 1787 tax list for Fauquier Co, VA. 1790 no VA census, on Fauquier Co, VA tax list w 1 male over 16 and 3 horses. Not found on 1800 tax list for VA or KY

John Button was a clerk in Edonton. John settled at Little Fork of Germana. 07 Oct 1718, his wife sold 700a in Southfarnaham Parish, Essex Co, VA which had belonged to her and her first husband Joseph Bridger of Surry Co, VA.

Robert Button. Came to America before 1689 from England.

Carmichael

Ira Carmichael was a coal miner. 1880 census, Ira is age 18 living at home, Louella is age 8 living in Crainville with Asa & Martha Blankenship. I have not been able to find them on the 1900 and 1910 census, but believe they are in Davenport, IA. 1920 census, they are back in Crainville, Wmson Co, IL ages 58/48 w 2 children.

Hardin Carmichael was a farmer. Although he married in Greene Co, IN. I do not find him on the census in IN. 01 Mar 1854 buys 40a in T8-4 Green Co, IN. 1860 Cazenovia Twp, Woodford Co, IL ages 33/29 w 4 children. Not found in IL in 1870, poss in IA. 1880 Lacon, Marshall Co, IL ages 53/49 w 6 children.. Not found on 1900 census. I do not know what happened to His 2nd wife

Carter

Henry Carter--no info

Connor

Thomas O'Connor was a laborer. No other info

Dillon

Jesse Dillon was a farmer. 1820 census Smith Co, TN w 2001-1001. 1830 census Franklin Co, IL w 9 children.

Isaac Dillon was a farmer. This family was Quaker. 1790 census Guilford Co, NC w 1-0-2. Not found in 1800 and 1810. 1819 buys 40a in Smith Co, TN # 13258 Bk W p576. 1820 census Smith Co, TN w 120111-0111 in farming. 1830 census Franklin Co, IL w 000020001-000010001. 1840 census Franklin Co, IL Isaac is age 80-90 living with his son John.. Owed land in T6-4, Franklin Co, IL which he left to his son John

Daniel Dillon was a farmer. This family was Quaker. He was confirmed 18 Dec 1752 at the Hopewell Meeting in Frederick Co, VA. 1767 tax list of Guilford Co, NC also road overseer from Sandy Ridge to the school. During the Rev War, Daniel was a Torie. His estate and mill were taken by the government but later restored. 1782 tax list for Guilford Co, NC. 1790 census Guilford Co, NC 1-0-1. Not found on the NC 1800 census.

Luke Dillon. Came to America before 1710. Since he died young, I would imagine his wife Susanna remarried.

Elmore

William B Elmore was a farmer and minister. Not found on 1820 census. 1830 census Carroll Co, TN w 111002-112001. There are 1 boy and 2 girls plus an older male unaccounted for, none on 1840 census.. On the Union Co, IL census for 1840 w 0211001-2010001, 1 boy age 5-10 unaccounted for, not on the 1850 census. 1847 made guardian in Union Co, Il for John and Sarah Barringer. 10 Aug 1847 buys 40a in Rich Prec Union Co, IL Sec 17. 1850 census ages 50/50 w 4 children and 1860 census ages 61/61 w 1 child. Buys more land in Sec 17 in 1852, 1854, 1856 and 1857. In 1862, helps found the Fellowship Christian Church in Union Co. Never found on the 1870 census. 1880 census in Wmson Co with Abel Baker and Union Co with Simon Hiller, listed as age 82 wd on both..

Finney

William T Finney was a coal miner and ran a tavern on Monroe St in Herrin. 1920 census in Herrin ages 39/39 w 2 children.. 1968 Herrin city Directory lived at 809 W Harrison St.

Pleasant M Finney was a farmer and pound master for Herrin. On 23 Oct 1874, PM along with 22 others shot into the home of Henry Carter and tried to force him to leave the county for teaching black children. 13 Jul 1876, arrested for attempted murder of his neighbor, Thomas Riddle. Seems they got into an arguement over a property line and PM clubbed Thomas, breaking his arm, leaving him by the side of the road.1880 census in Wmson Co, IL ages 27/26 w 3 children. 1900 census in Lake Creek Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 48/46 w 8 children.. Not found on the 1910 or 1920 census.

Pleasant L Finney was a farmer. 1840 census Franklin Co, IL w 00001-00001. 1850 census Wmson Co, IL ages 30/32 w 3 children.. 26 Jan 1853 buys land in T8-4, Wmson Co, IL. In Apr 1860 PL is arrested for assault and attempted murder, I do not know what happened in this case. 1860 census in T8-4, Wmson Co, IL ages 42/46 w 5 children. During the Civil War, PL was a Pvt in Co I 56th IL Inf --military and pension records. PL died during the war and his widow remarried to Isaac Vancil.. Mary is on the 1868 tax list for T8-4 in Sec 4 & 9. On the 1870 census, they are in Blairsville Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 78/49 w 3 children from her 1st marriage. On 22 Apr 1872, Mary's new husband is hung by the KKK near his home. Mary is a witness to the murder. 1880 census Corinth Twp, Wmson Co, IL, Mary is a wd age 57 living alone. In Feb 1883, Mary petitions to sell her farm, it is sold in 1884.

Pleasant R Finney was a farmer. Not found on the VA census in 1810, may have gone to TN before this. 1812 tax list Franklin Co, TN. 1820 census Franklin Co, TN w 200001-311. It appears his 1st wife has died. 1827 buys 50a in Franklin Co, TN #5661. 1830 census Franklin Co, IL w 00110001-0101201 questionably remarried. In Sep 1837 PR and his daughter Elizabeth are arrested for disturbing the peace, but the charges where dropped. On 27 Sep 1837, PR buys 40a in Sec 02 of Lake Creek Twp in Wmson Co, IL. 1840 census in Wmson Co, IL w 001001001-00110001, the female age 15-20 is a daughter, the other girl and other 2 males I am not sure who they are but they are not on the 1850 census. 1850 census Wmson Co, IL, PR has remarried ages 73/43 w her 4 children.

Forwood

William Forwood . Not found on the 1790 census. No census for 1800 KY but found on the Jefferson Co tax list. Wm ownes 1932a of land on Sandy Hook of Deer Creek in Harford Co, MD which he sold on 08 Oct 1801. 1810 census Jefferson Co, KY w 00001-00001, 9 slaves. 1820 census Jefferson Co, KY, Hannah is a wd age 45+ w no slaves.

Samuel Forwood was a farmer. 1783 Harford Co, MD tax list for Upper Spesutia w 8 whites and 315a and owner of a grist mill w his brother. 1790 census Harford Co, MD w 2-3-0-4slaves. 1798 tax list for Upper Spesutia has Samuel listed as a slave owner. 1800 census Harford Co, MD w 10001-0111, 2 other persons and 10 slaves.

William Forwood. He came to America bef 1727 to Delaware. 1777 tax list for New Castle Co, De w 8 others.

Gallagher

Thomas James Gallagher was a building superintedent in NYC. In 1937 they were living with his parents on Amsterdam Ave. In 1942 they lived at 2089 Amsterdam Ave. By 1967 they had moved to 497 W 182nd Str.

James Gallaghaer was a chauffer. This family was catholic. He had come to America on 26 May 1898 sailing from Queenstown, Ireland to NYC on the ship "Teutonic", he was 19. Margaret came in 1903 but I have not found out the ship. In 1906 they lived at 475 Amsterdam Ave. 23 Dec 1935 in NYC Margaret became a citizen. James became a citizen on 16 Mar 1936. They were living at 2091 Asterdam Ave. In 1952 the lived at 585 W 169th St. After James died, Margaret went to live with her son Thomas.

William Gallagher was a shoemaker. This family was catholic. On son James' birth cert is has the surname as Gallagher and Galloher. His wife Margaret's is listed as Gilson and Gilsenan. It seems Margaret and at least one son came to the US before 1898. William came on 26 May 1898 sailing from Queenstown, Ireland to NYC on the ship "Tuetonic" age 44, along with his children James & Margaret.

Gavin

Hugh Gavin. He signed a petition in Randolph Co, NC in 1785. 24 Jul 1786 he bought 240a on Millstone Creek in Racndolph Co, NC. 1790 Randolph Co, NC w 1-1-3.

Graham

Francis Graham--no other info

Greenwood

Bartholomew Greenwood--no info

Hammer

Eliha Hammer was a farmer. 1779 Randolph Co, NC tax list. 1790 census Randolph Co, NC w 1-3-4. 22 Jun 1793 in Warren Co, TN buys 100a on Reed Creek. 1800 census Randolph Co, NC w 3121-2101. Not found on 1810 & 1820 census.1830 census in Warren Co, TN w 0100001001-011001, he had remarried to Violet. 1836 Warren Co, TN tax list w 100a. Violet is on a 1854 tax list in Warren Co, TN w 250a. I have not found her on the 1840 or 1850 census.

Abraham Hammer was a farmer. 1779 Randolph Co, NC tax list. 1775 Randolph Co, NC signed a petition to move the government.. 1790 census Randolph Co, NC w 2-0-2. 1815 Randolph Co, NC tax list w 450a on Deep River. I have not found him on any other census.

John Hammer. This family was Quaker. He came to the US about 1710 from Wales, settling in Abington, Bucks Co, PA by 1712.

Harlan

John Harlan--no info

James Harlan--no info

George Harlan. This family was Quaker, they left England and went to Northern Ireland. In 1687, he left Belfast with his wife and 4 children can came to the US settleing in DE. George is found in the records of the Newark-Kennet Mettings records from 1686 to 1704. 1693 tax list in New Castle Co, De w 100a

Hill

Alfred Hill. At one time lived at 524 W 162, then 540 W 159th in NYC

Laban Hill was a waiter, janitor and stage driver in NYC. He came from Maine about 1848 and lived at #6 Lues and #5 Ann St in NYC. 14 Mar 1848, his future wife, Elizabeth obtained a letter of recommendation from her employer in Co Cavan, Ireland. She came to the US on 06 May 1949 in the "Fingal". Once here she went to New Haven, Ct to work where she is found on the 1850 census age 25 as a maid. Laban was in NYC in 1850 age 28 working as a hotel waiter. In 1862, they lived at 285 W 32nd St. During the Civil War, Laban was a Cpl in Co B 162nd NY Inf. We have letters from Laban while he was in the war and his military and pension records. (see family records section for transcriptions of letters). 1869 directory for NYC, Elizabeth is living at 208 E Elm. In 1890, she is at 444 w 48th St were she was listed as a wash woman.

Laban Hill was a farmer and trader in Maine. 1840 census Stoneham, Oxford Co, ME 001001-21101. 1850 census in Stoneham, ME w 8 children.

Hix

John Hix was a carpenter. In 1850 he was still living in Patrick Co, VA. 1860 census ages 36/22 w 2 girls, 1870 census ages 51/32 w 3 girls and 1880 census in Summer Shade ages 65/42 still w the 3 girls, all three census in Metcalf Co, KY After John died his wife went to ILL with her daughter & son in law's family. 1900 census in Murphysboro, Jackson Co, IL living w son in law Newton Steele, she is age 62 wd, had 3 children all 3 living

Farthing Hix. Rev War was in the VA militia

Holmes

Thomas Holmes. He changed his surname to Holmes-Pomeroy so he could inherit the estate of Samuel Pomeroy, his grandfather, in Co Cork, Ireland.

Huffman

Ambrose Huffman was a farmer. During the Rev War, he was a Pvt in the VA Cont'k Army under Col Campbell. 1790 no VA census. 1791 he bought land in Culpepper Co, VA Bk Q p146. 1800 tax list for Barren Co, KY, no KY census. 1810 census Barren Co, KY w 21401-01001 and the 1820 census w 001001-00001. 28 Jan 1833, listed as rec pension file #8/36428 for $60 age 80. 1840 pension list in Barren Co, KY listed as age 86

Johannes Henry Huffman had a plantation in VA. He came to the US before 1735 from Germany.

Jones

William Jones. I do not know anything about Wm other than he was in Vigo Co, IN in 1871 when his daughter was born. From their daughters deat cert, it has Wm's wife with the maiden name of Harrington and born in England. I have not found a marriage in IN for Wm and this woman. On the 1850 census in Vigo Co, IN there is a Wm Jones age 36 and a Harrington family with a daughter named Mary age 21 born in England. I don't know if this the her or not. On the 1880 census their daughter Luella is living with Asa Blankenship in Crainville, IL. According to my grandmother, Wm's wife died when they were coming to IL in a wagon accident. I have learned there was another daughter Sadie whi winds up in Mt Carmel, IL. In the Rose Hill Cem in Mt Carmel there is a Wm and Mary Jones buried but I do not know if they are the right ones.

Kelley

Roy Kelley was a coal miner and a roofer. Roy was first married to a woman in DuQuoin. On the 1920 census, Roy is listed as a wd age 34 and is living with his mother in Crainville, IL. His 8 y/o son, Leslie, is not with him. He is supposed to have married Alice Carmciahel and been the father of her first 2 children. But on the 1920 census, Alice is 18 living at home, her son, Paul who would have been 2 is not in the family either. In the 1922 directory Roy is living alone in Cambria. He supposedly in 1923 but I never found a death cert for him. In 1924 Alice, her children along with her parents move to East St Louis. At some point she married a man named West, but by 1930 she was using her maiden name again. Some time during the early 1940's she married Frederick Leroy Kline. In 1949 they are living at 922 St Clair Str in E St Louis. Later they moved to Chicago.

James B Kelley was mill worker. 1880 census in Grassy Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 22/22 w no children.. He and Mary divorced before 1893. James supposedly went to DuQuoin and remarried. Mary remarried in 1893 and they lived in Crainville. 1900 census ages 57/48 w 3 children, 1910 census ages 68/51 w 3 children and 2 grandchildren at home, has she had 7 children and 5 were living. I only know of 4. 1920 census, Mary is a wd age 69, 1 son and 2 grandchildren are with her.

Kemper

John Kemper was a farmer. He came to the US bef 1717 from Germany to VA. 10 Feb 1729, he bought 3727a in Stafford Co, VA.

Kuykendall

Abraham Kuykendall Jr was a farmer. 1796 Rutherford Co, NC tax list. 1798 he bought land from Jacob VanZandt Bk7-4 p143. 1800 Rutherford Co, NC census w 1001-201. 1803 Rutherford Co, NC tax list. 24 Jan 1809 received a land grant in Franklin Co, Tn for 200a #803 and 200a #804. On 20 Sep 1810, his children receive slaves from Jacob VanZandt, their grandfather. 12 Nov 1811, he sold 200a on Bean Creek to Jesse Bean. 09 Jan 1818, in Franklin Co, TN, he bought land on Bradley Creek from Wm Pol of NC. 1820 Franklin Co, TN census w 20101-2101. His wife, Elizabeth had rec land from her father, Jacob VanZandt where he died. This land was sold by her children on 28 Feb 1829 after she died. 26 Apr 1837, he bought land on Bank Camp Fork on Duck River.

Abraham Kuykendall Sr was a farmer. He was baptized at the Deer Park Church in Kingston, NY. In 1747, he was in the Colonial Troops under Capt Cobins. 1770 in the Tyron Co, NC militia and During the Rev War he was a Capt of the militia from Tyron Co, NC in 1775. Also in 1775 he bought land in Rutherford Co, NC from John Webb. 1782, he rec a land grant in Washington Co, TN for 300a on Limestone Creek and 200a south of Corrida Creek, but it appears he never went there. 1783 He boughts more land from Wm Barker in Rutherford Co, NC. However in 1787, he appears on a tax list w 7 whites and 10 slaves in Hampshire Co, VA. By the 1790 census he is in Rutherford Co, NC again w 1-2-4. In 1792, he moved on the Buncombe Co, NC. Between 1792-1806, he buys land 15 times, he has 4345a on Mud Creek, (1495a of which he bought from his sons Simon and James), 1200a on Green River and 300a on Devil's Fork. 1800 census Buncombe Co, NC in Ashville w 00101-00001 & 5 slaves. In 1810 w 40001-0001 & 7 slaves.

Cornelius Kuykendall--no info

Luur Jacobsen Kuykendall. In 1681 he lived in Marbletown, NY then moved in 1689 to Kingston, NY. By 1700 he was in Minisink Valley of DE. 1720 he bought land about 11 miles south of Port Jervis, NJ

Jacob Van Kuykendall was a brickmason with the Dutch West Indies Co. He settled in the US about 1646. He was killed in an Indian raid on Ft Orange (Albany, NY).

Martindale

Daniel Martindale. 1800 no VA census. 1810 no Patrick Co, VA census but on the tax list w no slaves and 5 horse.

Daniel Martindale. 1787 Franklin Co, VA tax list w 2 others. 1790 & 1800 no VA census

Daniel Martindale. 1778 Talbot Co, MD tax list in Tuckahoo Hundred. 1783 Caroline Co, MD tax list w 100a at Shawell. 11 Jul 1789 he bought land in Henry Co, VA. 1790 no VA census.

Samuel Martindale--no info

John Martindale. Cmae to the US from England before 1666, settleing in MD

Mulwee

Jonathon Mulwee. During the Rev War, Jon was a Pvt in the NC militia. 1790 census in Salisbury Dist, Mecklenburg Co, NC w 2-2-6. 1797 Meck Co, NC tax list of Capt Parks. 1810 census Meck Co, NC w 00011-00101 & 1 slave. It has been thought that Jon died before 1814, as his wife is provided for in a will of her son in law George Baker. Mary is also thought to be the other older woman living with Rachel Baker (dau) in 1820 census. However according to a pension list for Meck Co, NC in 31 Aug 1833, Jon is living in the county is age 88.

 

Pomeroy

William Pomeroy was a cabinet maker. In 1816, he received land from his grandfather, Wm Forwood. 1830 census in Jefferson Co, KY w 20112-000101. In 1836, they moved to Edwardsville, Madison Co, IL where he owned a furniture store. After Wm died, Maragret remarried to Thomas Eaton. They are on the 1840 census for Madison Co, IL w 102100001-1011001. On the 1845 State of IL census w 1110001-11001 and 1 other. Margaret never remarries. 1850 census wd age 51 Madison Co, IL w 3 children. 1860 census wd age 61 Madison Co, IL w 2 children. 1870 census wd age 72 living w son Ben in Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL. Remain with Ben on the 1880 census a wd age 82.

George Pomeroy. Came to KY before 1800. On 1800 tax list for Jefferson Co, KY, no census this year.

Thomas George Pomeroy was a farmer. He lived 2 miles East of Roxbury, PA. His first wife and 2 children were murdered in an Indian raid on their home near North Mountian in PA. 17 Dec 1767, he bought 117a in Franklin Co, PA. 14 Oct 1775, he bought another 176a. During the Rev War, he was a Pvt in the PA Militia under Capt McLay & Miller. 1790 census Franklin Co, PA w 3-4-4.

George Holmes Pomeroy was a farmer. According to one story, George was taken for service in the English Royal Navy, but he got the sailors drunk and escaped to the US. He was in the US about 1729. He is on the tax lists for Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA for the years, 1751, 1760 and 1770.

There is a skip in the generations here, see Holmes.

Samuel Pomeroy owned the Pallice Estate in Roskeen Parish Co Cork, Ireland. He had been a Lt in the English Army. All of Samuel's sons died young, so next in line was his oldest daughter Martha, so her son changed his name to Pomeroy to inherit.

Rains

John Rains was a farmer. 1850 census McNairy Co, TN ages 18/18 w no children. 11 Oct 1854, he bought land in T8-3 of Wmson Co, IL in Sec 12 & 13. 1860 Lake Creek Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 29/29 w 5 children. 1868 tax list for Wmson Co, IL in T8-4 w 2 horses, 1 cow, 10 sheep, 10 hogs and 1 clock. 1870 census not found. 1880 census in Northern Twp, Wmson Co, IL ages 48/48 w 7 children. 1900 census, Northern Twp, Wmson Co, IL, John has remarried, ages 51/52 w 1 grandchild with them.

John Rains was a farmer. 1820 census Warren Co, TN w 0001-01. 1830 census McNairy Co, TN w 02001-10001. 1840 census McNairy Co, TN w 0102001-201001 & 1 slave. 1850 census McNairy Co, TN ages 50/45 w 5 children and 1 female slave age 01. 1860 census, Frankfort Twp, Franklin Co, IL, Jane is a wd age 56 w 4 children.

John Rains. 1800 census in Randolph Co, NC w 2001-1001. Also on the 1815 tax list. 1820 census in Warren Co, TN w 01001-411. 1830 census McNairy Co, TN w 001000101-00010001. 1840 census McNairy Co, NC w 001000001-001000001. 1850 census MaNairy Co, TN ages 77/74 w 2 children and 5 slaves. 1860 census McNairy Co, TN, Ann is a wd age 84 w 1 daughter

Ishemal Rains. 1790 census Randolph Co, NC w 3-0-3

Ralszback

Johannes Ralszback--no info

Redding

James Redding was a farmer. 1790 census Morgan Dist, Wake Co, NC w 2-1-2. 1812 White Co, TN tax list. 1820 census Madison Co, IL w 10012-10001. 1824 tax list for Morgan Co, IL

Rodden

Benjamin Rodden was a farmer. Rev War--Cpl in VA Milita serving from Nov 1775 to Oct 1781. 1783 Essex Co, VA tax list w 5 whites. 1787 Essex Co, tax list w 1 male slave under 16 & 4 cows. 1790 Essex Co, VA tax list w 2 males under 21 & 1 horse, no VA census. 1799 buys 180a on Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg Co, NC He is found on Capt John H Smith's list on 07 Jan 1835 for soldier who did not claim a land bounty. Keziah's 2nd husband Matthew Pittman also in Rev War. She filed for pensions on both husbands in 1836.

John Rodden owned a plantation.1783 Essex Co, VA tax list w 1 white and in 1787 w 3 cows. During the Rev War, he was in the VA Cont'l Army. 1790 no VA census. 1800 census, his wd Mary as moved to Meck Co, NC w 001-01001. 16 Jan 1828 on a list for unclaimed land bounty #274.

John Rodden. 1740 Essex Co, VA tax list

John Rodden. He and his wife came from Scotland to VA in 1705, they had sold their head rights to a Jon Fisher.

Sands

Garrett Sands. No VA census in 1790 or 1800. 1810 census Amherst Co, VA w 00101-00201. 1820 census Amherst Co, VA age 45+ living with son in law Hugh Tygett.

Smith

Phillip Smith. 01 Apr 1858, he buys lots 2 and 3 in Sec 6 T27-4 Stoddard Co, MO. It is possible he died before 1867 and that Sarah remarried a Newton.

Stedham

Erasmus A Stedham--no info

Timen L Stidham was a physician. He went to Puerto Rico in 1649 on the ship "Kitt" from Denmark with his wife and 3 children. Once there his wife and children were murdered and returned to Demark were he remarried. 22 May 1654, he came to the US on the ship "Orn", settleing in Delaware.

Steele

Louis Steele was a farm laborer, manger of Colp cafe. During WWI, he was a Pvt 47th Art Batt 6. 1954 tax form he lived just out side of Crainville. Before moving to Rt 5 Warren Rd in Jackson Co, IL

Archibald D Steele was a farmer. He came to Jackson Co, IL about 1900. 1900 census Murphysboro, Jackson Co, IL age 27/36 w 3 children. 1910 census Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL ages 37/45 w 4 children. Census says Clementine had 5 children w 4 living. 1920 census Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL Archi has remarried ages 47/31, only her 2 children from 1st marriage are with them.. Also on the 1920 farm directory in Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL Sec 27.

Samuel Steele was a farmer. 1850 census Monroe Co, KY age 15 w Jeremiah Lester. 1860 census Monroe Co, KY ages 26/25 w 1 child and Almeda's 3 girls. During the Civil War, he was a wagoner Co B 9th KY Inf. Mustered out on 15 Dec 1864 at Louisville, KY. 1870 census Monroe Co, KY ages 36/37 w 5 children, Almeda's 3 girls plus Wm Hix. 1880 census Center Point, Monroe Co, KY ages 46/46 w 6 children and Wm Hix. 1910 census Center Point, Monroe Co, KY ages 75/76 living with John Monday, son in law. Sam is listed as a Civil War Vet.. He came to Jackson Co, IL between 1910 and 1914.

Traylor

Robert E Traylor--I have no information on him. He and Elizabeth Blankenship did not appear to marry. Elizabeth went on to married John Watson, so I assume Robert married someone else. **See Blankenship Line

Tudor

Overton Tudor was a farmer. He settled on the east side of Beaver Creek in the Nobob area about 20 miles southeast of Glasgow. 1840 census Barren Co, KY w 00001-1001. 1850 census ages 35/30 w 3 children. Before 1860 he moved to Metcalf Co, KY 1860 census ages 46/42 w 3 children. 1870 census ages 56/51 w 2 children. 1880 census in Sartain ages 67/60

John Tudor was a farmer. 1800 tax list for Madison Co, KY. He remained in Barren Co, KY after this. 1810 census w 4001-1001. 1820 census w 33001-1101. 1830 census w 00232011-12001

Henry Tudor was a farmer. 1784 tax list in Granville Co, NC w 1 male 21-60, 6 males under 21 and 2 females, also on the 1785 tax list. At some time between 1786 and 1792, he moved to Madison Co, KY. There is no 1800 census for KY, but he is on the tax list for Barren Co. 20 Oct 1805, he buys 52.5a of land on Nobob Creek. 1810 census Barren Co, KY w 01101-0001 and 2 slaves.

John Tudor. 27 Jul 1750 Brunswick Co, VA, he received 342a on Poplar Creek from Henry Rose (stepfather). 22 Mar 1762 Brunswick Co, VA, he buys 150a on Barlows Branch from Valentine White. 1768 he is on a juror list for this Brunswick Co and made road overseer 04 May 1774. About 1782 he went to Granville Co, NC

John Tudor--no info.

Tygett

Hugh Tygett was a farmer. In 1801, he came from Ireland to PA and not long after went to VA settleing in Amherst Co. 1810 census w 0001-0. During the War of 1812, he was a Pvt in McDowell's 5th Reg Va. 1820 census w 110011-2011. About 1826, he moved to TN. 1830 census Rutherford Co, TN w 0110101-0311001. 1840 census Jackson Co, IL w 002200001-0031101. 1850 census Grassy Twp, Wmson Co, IL Nancy is age 57 wd w 5 children, 2 are married daughters and their families. 1860 census, Nancy is age 66 wd living w son John P. I have not found her on the 1870 census.

VanZandt

Jacob VanZandt was a farmer. 1779 tax list for Rutherford Co, NC, also in 1782. 1790 census w 1-3-3. 1798 he sold land in Rutherford Co, to Abraham Kuykendall. 1800 census w 01101-00001 and 5 slaves. 1810 no TN census. 20 Sep 1810 Franklin Co, TN, Jacob gave some slaves to his daughter, Elizabeth's children. 1812 tax list in Franklin Co, TN.

Garret VanZandt. He is on the 1757, 1760 and 1762 tax lists for Middletown, Bucks Co, PA. 1778 tax list for Southampton, Bucks Co, PA. In 1782 he is on a tax list in Rutherford Co, NC. In 1782 he received a land grant in Washington Co, TN for 200a on Limestone Creek. This grant was probably for military service, he never went to TN but may have given it to his son.

Stophel VanZandt. About 1706 he left NY and moved to Bucks Co, PA. 1710 he was an Elder in the Bensalem Dutch Reform Church. 1742 tax list in Middletown, Bucks Co, PA

Gerret Stofflse VanZandt. He came to the US from Holland in Sep 1655 to what is now NYC. In 1687 he gave an oath of alleigence in NY. 10 Feb 1698, he buys land in Bucks Co, PA and again on 20 Oct 1699. He was a partner in the original Milford Mill on the Neshaminy River in Middletown.

Christoffel Van Zandt. He came to the US from Holland in Sep 1655 to what is now NYC. He was killed during an Indian raid on the city.

Wallace

William Wallace. 1800 no KY census. During the War of 1812, he was in the KY Militia. 1810 census, Middletown, Jefferson Co, KY w 3001-02201. 1820 census w 0011-02101. 04 Dec 1827, listed as having a letter at the Post Office.

Ward

John Martin Ward was a farmer and a coal miner. Between 1870 and 1880, he moved to MO. 1880 census Liberty, Stoddard Co, MO remarried ages 32/21 w 3 children. When he died, John was living in Herrin, IL. When Nancy died she was living at 809 N Park in Herrin, IL

Valentine Ward was a farmer. 1850 census Perry Co, IL ages 36/24 w 4 children. 21 Nov 1853, buys land in Sec 3 T3-1 of Marion Co, IL. 1860 census Clinton Co, IL ages 40/34 w 9 children. 1870 census Marion Co, IL ages 50/48 w 7 children.

Duke Ward. 1800 census Ashe Co, NC w 001-001. 1810 census w 2001-301. 1815 tax list for Ashe Co, NC w 270a. 1820 census w 540001-22001. 1830 census Clinton Co, IL w 1120001-0221001

Benjamin Ward. 1790 census Wilkes Co, NC w 2-4-3 and 1 slave. 1800 Ashe Co, NC w 40111-02001 and slaves. 1810 census w 12201-00101 and 2 slaves. 1820 census Ashe Co, NC, Selah is a wd w 0011-00001

Young

William Clavin Young was a farmer and butcher. 1910 census Carbondale, Jackson Co. IL ages 27/22 w 3 children. 1920 census Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL, ages 37/38 w 5 children, also on farm directory in Sec 27

James Henry Young was a butcher. 1880 census Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL ages 25/17 no children. 1900 census Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL ages 45/37 w 6 children and his mother. It has that Melvian had 9 children w 6 living. 1910 census Carbondale ages 58/48 w 4 children living at 310 E East St. According to his mother death cert they lived at 604 S Marion in Carbondale in 1917. 1920 census Carterville, Wmson Co, IL. James age 64 wd is living w his daughter, they lived at 306 Idaho St.. When James died he lived 508 E College St in Carbondale in 1930.

John Harris Young was a butcher. 1850 census, John age 19 was living with his future wife's family in Madison Co, IL. 1860 census Bunkerhill Twp, Macoupin Co, IL ages 30/24 w 4 children. 1870 census Makanda Twp, Jackson Co, IL ages 40/33 w 5 children. 1880 census Makanda, Jackson Co, IL, Sarah age 44 wd w 3 children. 1900 census Carbondale Twp, Jackson Co, IL, Sarah age 64 living w son James In 1917, when Sarah died she was living at 604 S Marion St in Carbondale w son, James.

John Crocker Young was a farmer, minister and JP. 1830 census Madison Co, IL w 00001-10001. 17 Jul 1835, he buys land in Madison Co T6-10 Sec 26. 01 Dec 1839, he buys land in Macoupin Co, IL T9-6 Sec 21 and 27. 1840 census Madison Co w 102011-100011. 1845 IL State census in Madison Co, IL w 0201-2011. 1850 census Madison Co, IL John is remarried, ages 42/25 w 8 children. 1860 census Macoupin Co, IL ages 53/36 w 6 children. 02 Dec 1869 Madison Co, IL buys land in T6-9 Sec 22. 1870 census Litchfield, Montgomery Co, IL ages 62/45 w 3 children. 1880 census Mattoon, Coles Co, IL ages 72/55 w 2 children.

John Young was a farmer. 1812 tax list for White Co, TN on Capt James Coles list. By 1818, he had moved to Fosterburg Twp, Madison Co, IL where he remained. 1820 w 40001-2101 and 1 unnaturalized person. 1830 w 10230001-1101001. 27 Apr 1835, he buys land in Sec 27 of T6-9. 1845 IL State census w 01010001-011001. 1850 census ages 70/60 w 2 children. 1860 census, John is age 82 wd living w son in law Richard Jenkerson.

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