Hello I'm wondering if I can try to prove this to anyone yet. Cleta Irene Caves, daughter of Martie W. Caves and Beulah Estella Simmons married Donald Clarence Rogers of Yates City, having son me. (Donald, Cleta and Thomas still living). Martie W. Caves married Beulah Estella Simmons in 1915 in Knox County Illinois, with such marriage license showing his parents as Merit Cave and Jennie Swisher. Martie W. Caves listed himself as being 22 on the marriage license, having been born in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Martie W. Caves has not been found in any records of Pine Bluff Arkansas to this date, of having been born there. Martie W. Caves buried in Abington Cemetery, Abington Illinois, dates on stone 1890 - 1954. It is known that Martie W. Caves had one natural sister named Donna Mae Caves who died and is buried in Ottomwa Iowa. He also had a brother named Bert Caves who was a river boat gambler and resided in Havanna Illinois, having at least one, possibly two daughters that went to California to get into the Motion Picture Industry. Martie W. Caves is found in the 1900 Census residing with his grandfather Absolum S. Swisher and his step grandmother Mellisa. Martie is listed as having been born in March of 1888. 1900 Census Illinois: Page 76 ED 105 Sheet 2 Swisher, Absolum S. Sept. 1831 marr. 2 yrs WV WV WV Melissa A wife Jan 1839 0/0 children IL VA VA Orustes K. son June 1859 single IL WV WV Carr, Martie W. gr.son Mar 1888 MO MO IL (Was believed to be written wrong?) Merit Cave married Jennie Swisher, "believed to be the daughter of Absolum S. Swisher, on October 16, 1877 in Brown County, Illinois according to their marriage license. "No parents listed on marriagel license, went back for a copy, and they could not locate license at all". At the Mt. Sterling Court House of Brown County, Illinois, a birth was found listing Merit Cave and Jennie Swisher as parents, recorded on 12/23/1880. This Birth, took place on November 17, 1880, Cert. #815, found on Bk 1 Page 68. This birth did not list a first name, although at the time, I was unable to obtain a copy of the birth certificate. Merit Cave then shows up next in the Missouri Census Records below: 1880 Census, for Missouri Examined: Merritt Cave, age 25, born in Missouri, White, as listed in 1880 Census Residing with wife Jenny, born in Virginia, Child, Charles A. Cave, age 2, born in Illinois, Residing in Butler County, Missouri in 1880 Black River Vol. 4 - ED 4, page 5, line 20 1860 Census, for Missouri Examined: Josephine Cave, age 13 Merit Cave, age 8, born in Missouri Residing in St. Clair County, Missouri in 1860 Speedwell Twp. Page 974 -104 line 17 Enumerated with Charles F. Ashworth, age 22, born in Virginia (Notes: This may have been from Merit's father dying when he was young, resulting in Merit and his sister Josephine residing with Charles F. Ashworth) Charles F. Ashworth married Martha Ann Cave, thus Josephine and Merritt are most likely siblings of Martha Ann Cave.) No documents verify or prove this is the right Merit Cave who married Jennie Swisher on October 16, 1877 in Brown County, Illinois. Merit H. Cave of St. Clair Co. Missouri Deeded 120 acres Certificate #55932 Several Merrit Caves marriages found online (LDS), Merit H. Cave m Catherine Rush 21 Jun 1835, Monroe, MO Merrit H. Cave m Mary Ann Earles 14 May 1861, St. Clair, MO Merrott Cave m Fannie Geary 23 Jun 1872, Pettis, MO Merit Cave m Mary M. Duncan 18 Mar 1874, Hickory, MO Merit Cave m Jennie Swisher October 16, 1877, Brown Co Illinois I believe, but can't prove that the Merrit H. Cave who married Mary Ann Earles is the same Merrit H. Cave as who married Catherine Rush, and one of them is the Mother of Merit Cave who married Jennie Swisher. "speculation". But that still leaves two other marriages. Were these all the same two men? There are many Cave/Caves of Missouri/Illinois area that have not been researched or are unidentified. Is this the missing family? What is known is why Merit Cave and his sister Josephine are residing with Charles Ashworth in 1860. Is this the Merit Cave that died in a Forest Fire in the Mark Twain National Forrest, as per a family legend passed down, leaving his son Merit and his sister to be raised by his sister and her husband Charles Ashworth? Martha Ann Cave and Charles Ashworth: Charles Ashworth - actual name is : Charles Fenton Mercer Ashworth. 10/11/1850 Census - St. Clair Co., Mo., 79th District #356-356 Ashworth, Lewis R. ,44, born Va., School Teacher, Rev 100 (md. within the year) Minerva ,22, " Tenn. Cotesworth P. ,17, " Va., farmer Fenton M. ,14, " Va. ***************** Amelia C. ,12, " Va. Susan K. ,10, " Mo. Eloisa J. ,08, " " Martha M.C. ,06, " " Singleton C. ,04, " " Basey, Nancy ,40, " Mexico 08/15/1860 Census - St. Clair Co., Mo., Speedwell Twp., P.O. Howard Mill #738-704 Ashworth, Charles F. ,22, born Va., laborer, PEV 50 ********************* Martha Ann ,18, " Mo. CRW Sarah C. ,10/12, born Mo. Cave, Josephine ,13, born Mo., in school Cave, Merit ,08, " " " " Missouri, St. Clair Co., Vital Records, Marriages, Volumes A-E Volume A, Page 14 This is to certify that I did Solemnise the writes of Matrimony between Charles Mercer Ashworth and Martha Ann Cave on the 23rd day of November A.D. 1856 in St. Clair County State of Missouri this the 5th day of February A.D. 1857. John M. Elkins J P Filed for record February the 5th 1857 James M. Beck Recorder Lewis Richard Ashworth was a plantation and slave owner and later a teacher and preacher. It is said that he was shot by the Kansas Red Legs because he would not tell where his sons were, while living in Osceola, Mo. At the time of his death, ca. 1865, his family was close together, but after the Civil War and between 1866-1870, the children in this family seemed to scatter and lived with other families. Also, it seems possible that the first nine or more children (13 in all) had three given names. While living in Virginia this family was using one particular given name and continued to use it up to 1865 or 1870. After this it seems the entire family started using a different given name. This is showing up in documents, census records and just recently (1988) descendants of Lewis Richard Ashworth. The story about Lewis and the Kansas Red Legs, has not been proven as of yet, but it is still being worked on. This family has been extremely hard to research, as they do not want to stay in one place. What may be of interest to you, Lewis and family left Va. between 1838 & 1840 going to Rives Co., Mo.(which became Henry Co., Mo. 10/15/1841) and later his location fell within the boundaries of St. Clair Co., Mo. Lewis and family were in Monegan Township, Rives Co., in 1840. He is also noted, without moving, as being one of the early settlers in Cedar Co., Mo. which was formed from Dade Co & St. Clair Co., in 1845. Charles married Martha Ann Cave and they had at least one child-Sarah C. Josephine and Merit and Martha Ann Cave - seems to me to be brothers/sisters. The above Records are from the actual Census Records on Microfilm and read by me. I will get back to you after I look into a few other things about this family. Forget the 1850 Census Record-we do not need it! On August 15, 1860 the Census Taker was at the home of Charles F. Ashworth (age 22, born Va., a laborer with a personal estate value of $50) and Martha Ann Ashworth (Wife of Charles) (age 18, born Mo., Can not read or write). Charles and Martha Ann were married on the 23rd day of Nov., 1856. In 1859, they had a daughter and named her Sarah C. Ashworth. (On the day the Census Taker was at their home she was listed at 10 months old, born in Mo.). Also, living with Charles and Martha Ann and Sarah C. Ashworth on August 15, 1860, was Josephine Cave (age 13, born Mo., and in school.) She was a sister to Martha Ann (Cave) Ashworth. Also, living with Charles and Martha Ann and Sarah C. Ashworth on August 15, 1860, was Merit Cave (age 8, born Mo., and in school). He was a brother to Martha Ann (Cave) Ashworth. Where did the name Merit Cave come from? Here is the link, although not yet proven, may hold the answer. Mary, or Polly or Mary Polly Merit born 1758 married Ezekiel Haydon (Haden) on or about 1776 in Kentucky. Ezekiel Haydon was born July 1753 in Spotsylvannia Virginia and Polly Merit was born 1758 in Virginia. Their daughter Charity (or Catherine) Haydon was born December 29, 1781 in Spotsylvannia Virginia (Some have her being born in 1765). She married Reuben Cave born 1780 died 1833 or 1825 son of Richard Cave and Elizabeth Craig, in Columbia Boone County, Kentucky Reuben Cave and Polly Haydon's sixth child was named Merit Cave who was born abt 1812 or 1819. (Is this the Merrit H. Cave that married Catherine Rush, daughter of Garland Rush, on June 21, 1835 in Monroe County?) Who are the yet unknown parents of Richard Cave who married Elizabeth Craig? So, after reviewing all the above information, a huge amount of holes exist in being able to prove this heritage and or to find descendants of this line. I greatly appreciate all of the assistance many of you have provided to get me this far. If you have or find any other information relating to this difficult to research line, please contact me privately. I'm not yet a subscriber to all the lists I sent this to. Thomas W. Rogers P. O. Box 85 Deer Creek, Illinois 61733 travelback4u@aol.com

Hello Reuben Cave who married Catherine or Charity Haydon (Haden) abt 1797 in Kentucky had their sixth child named Merit Cave. Is this him in the 1860 Missouri Census making him born abt 1819 in Kentucky. CAVE, M. H.; Age: 41; Born: Kentucky Location: Cooper Co., Lamine Twn.; Pg. 579/165; Line: 13; Note: Occupation: brick layer. Note: Enumerated with W. E. STAPES (32 b. VA, occupation: miller) See parent Rev. Richard Cave Notes: Reference: Fillson Club Publication, by Rueben T. Durett, Volume 12, Bryants Station, Page 47 and 48.: "Rev. Richard Cave: A soldier at Bryant's Station of Fort Kentucky. He was a defender of the fort when the seige began. Richard Cave, his wife Elizabeth and their children: Rueben, Hannah, and Polly were present." Additionally, "Reuben Cave was with his father and mother at the time of the seige of Bryant Station, Kentucky when it was attacked by Indians under the renegade Simon Girty in August, 1782, (see Bryant Station: "Heroes and Heroines," by Mrs. Peyton E. Howard, 353 S. Mill St., Lexington, Kentucky). Source lists Richard and Reuben Cave in: "List of the Men Who Defended the Station Taken from Memorial Well at Bryant Station Spring." In addition to Richard Cave, his wife Elizabeth and their children: Rueben, Hannah, and Polly were present. Also present was the father and mother of Richard Cave's wife, Elizabeth Craig-Cave: Talliver Craig Sr. and Polly Hawkins-Craig." Research per: William Albert Davis (wmadavis@iglou.com). ‡"John Taylor As A Biographer of Pioneer Baptist Preachers" The Filson Club History Quarterly;Filson Club Publications Louisville, KY. Vol. 37; 1963; pg. 349. Reuben Cave was at Bryan's Station when it was under seige. Spouses 1 Catherine HAYDEN Birth 1765, VA Death 1835, Van Buren Co, IA Burial Van Buren Co., IA Research Per: Pam Byard (PamB2@aol.com) Children Richard (1799-1859) William Johnson (~1813-) John B. (1819-1898) Jesse Hawkins (1821-1907) Father: Rev. Richard CAVE b: 1750 in Virginia Mother: Elizabeth CRAIG b: 1750 Marriage 1 Catherine HADEN b: 1765 in Virginia Married: 1797 Children Richard CAVE b: 20 AUG 1799 in (near) Lexington, Kentucky Haden CAVE Catherine CAVE Ann CAVE John Bradford CAVE b: 1819 Merit CAVE b: ? (look at 1860 Census of Missouri?) Jesse Haden CAVE b: 14 AUG 1821 However, it is not known whether or not Merit H. Cave who married Catherine Rush on June 21, 1835 in Monroe County is the parent of our Merritt Cave or the grandparent. Further research is required to verify this information. Children of Garland Rush and Anna McClain are: 42 i. Catherine (Kitty)4 Rush, died Unknown. She married Merit H. Cave June 21, 1835 in Monroe County, Missouri; died Unknown. Notes for Catherine (Kitty) Rush: >From Barbara Rush Jenkins, Goshen, Ohio in an e-mail sent to me on August 25, 1998: "The Affidavit of Gabriel Rush and Daniel Hendricks dated August 29, 1828 regarding the estate of John Rush, mentions Kitty as one of Garland's children. The settlement also mentions schooling for a "Catherine" and "Elizabeth." At this time, I believe that the "Catherine" and "Kitty" are one and the same person. (She may be the Catherine who married Merit H. Cave on June 21, 1835.) Documents from the Missouri Court dated February Term 1832 confirms that Betsy Rush Hawkins and Kitty and Margaret were the children of Garland. Documents also filed with the court in 1838 show that the land was sold by the heirs. These heirs being specifically named and their relationships to John Rush, therefore proving the married children of Garland Rush." (Marion County Courthouse Records, Marion County, Missouri) I found several Merrit Caves marriages online (LDS), so it was not an unusual name: Merit H. Cave m Catherine Rush 21 Jun 1835, Monroe, MO Merrit H. Cave m Mary Ann Earles 14 May 1861, St. Clair, MO Merrott Cave m Fannie Geary 23 Jun 1872, Pettis, MO Merit Cave m Mary M. Duncan 18 Mar 1874, Hickory, MO 1880 Census, for Missouri Examined: Merritt Cave, age 25, born in Missouri, White, as listed in 1880 Census Residing with wife Jenny, born in Virginia, Child, Charles A. Cave, age 2, born in Illinois, Residing in Butler County, Missouri in 1880 Black River Vol. 4 - ED 4, page 5, line 20 1860 Census, for Missouri Examined: Josephine Cave, age 13 Merit Cave, age 8, born in Missouri Residing in St. Clair County, Missouri in 1860 Speedwell Twp. Page 974 -104 line 17 Enumerated with Charles F. Ashworth, age 22, born in Virginia (Notes: This may have been from Merit's father dying when he was young, resulting in Merit and his sister Josephine residing with Charles F. Ashworth) Charles F. Ashworth married Martha Ann Cave, thus Josephine and Merritt are most likely siblings of Martha Ann Cave.) Note: There was a child named Charles F. Ashworth, born in June of 1864, who died on May 31, 1909, that may have been the child of the above Charles F. Ashworth, but such requires further research efforts.

www.londonancestor.com/kents-c.htm Kent's DIRECTORY For the Year 1794. Cities of London and Westminster, & Borough of Southwark CAVE & Son, Coppersmith, 90, Smithfield CAVE S. Cork cutter, 93, Ditto CAVE & Ashby, Grocers, 5, Cow cross, Ditto CAVE John, Haberdasher, Hosier & Glover, 273, High Holborn CAVE John, Ironmonger & Brazier, 20, Mount st. Grosvenor sq.

Bryan Station and Scott Countians Collins History of Kentucky states that Bryan, or Bryant, Station "was about five miles northeast of Lexington, on the southern bank of the north fork of Elkhorn; settled by the Bryans in 1779, but a cabin had been built by Joseph Bryan, a son-in-law of Col. Daniel Boone, in 1776." The history of Bryan Station included a number of Indian attacks. In one such attack the women listed below prevented the fiery destruction of the station in 1782 by carrying buckets of water from the spring to the station. Women's names on a memorial wall at Brian Station Spring are: Jemima Suggett Johnson Sally Johnson Betsy Johnson Sara Page Craig Betsy Craig Sally Craig Nancy Craig Polly Craig Lucy Hawkins Craig Polly Craig Frankey Craig Polly Hawkins Craig Sally Craig (should be Sally Craig Singleton) Elizabeth Johnson Craig Polly Craig Nancy Craig Jane Craig Saunders Polly Saunders Betsy Saunders Lydia Saunders Elizabeth Craig Cave Hannah Cave Polly Cave Fanny Saunders Lea Sara Clement Hammond Mary Herndon Ficklin Philadelphia Ficklin Mildred Davis Suggett Harriet Morgan Nelson Sara Boone Brooks. Betsy Johnson was the daughter of Col. Robert and Jemima Suggett Johnson. Polly and Frankey Craig were the daughters of Mrs. Sara Page Craig Sally Craig Singleton was the daughter of Mrs. Polly Hawkins Craig, wife of Toliver Craig, Sr. Polly and Nancy Craig were the daughters of Toliver Craig, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth Johnson Craig. Polly, Betsy and Lydia Saunders were the daughters of John Saunders and his wife, Jane Craig Saunders. Hannah and Polly Cave were the daughters of Richard Cave and his wife, Elizabeth Craig Cave. Fanny Sanders Lea was the wife of Wainright Lea. Sara Clement Hammond was the wife of John Hammond. Harriet Morgan Nelson was the wife of Edward Nelson. Philadelphia Ficklin was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Herndon Ficklin. Mildred Davis Suggett was the wife of John Suggett. *********** Men at the Station: John Craig Nathaniel Craig Dudley Mitchell John H. Craig Toliver Craig Thomas Herndon Elijah Craig Elijah Craig Samuel Herndon Benjamin Craig Whitfield Craig Edward Herndon Lewis Craig Nathaniel Saunders Zachariah Herndon Edward Nelson John Saunders Robert Adkinson Aaron Reynolds Richard Cave James Graham Thomas Bell Reuben Cave Daniel Wilcoxen Jacob Stucker Thomas Ficklin Martin Hammond Nicholas Tomlinson Joseph Ficklin Ezekiel Field Philip Craig John Suggett William Field Frank Craig William Suggett Elison Williams Jeremiah Craig Wainright Lea John Saunders Elijah Craig John Hammond Jesse Yocum Hawkins Craig John Ficklin William Ledgerwood Toliver Craig, Sr. Name added in 1933 James Ledgerwood Toliver Craig, Jr. William Tomlinson James Mitchum John Craig Richard Mitchell John Mitchum William Craig David Mitchell James McBride William Mitchell Upon tablets inside and outside of the memorial wall the following names are found: Levi Todd William Grant Bernard Rogers Richard Johnson Mary Boone Bryan Jemima Suggett Johnson Sarah Bryan Chinn Aaron Reynolds Rebecca Grant Lamond William Johnson Betsey Johnson Payne William Bryan William Ellis Joseph Rogers Joseph Bryan Elizabeth Boone Grant (on same tablet is the name "Aunt Eifine" [?]) Many of the above were not present during the Siege - August 15-17, 1782, but were founders or otherwise prominently connected with the history of Bryan Station. Bryan Station Defenders Listed by Joseph Ficklin may be found in the Draper Manuscript 13 C 74. He presumably lists only heads of families, which are: 1. John Williams 15. Mr. Arnold Thomas Ficklin 2. Mr. Beasley Sen 16. Mather Gayle, his son 28. John Ficklin 3. Charles 17. Isaiah Gayle 29. David Herndon 4. John, his 3 sons 18. Jacob Stucker 30. Henry Herndon 5. James 19. David Stucker 31. Mr. Gatewood 6. Mr. Lay -- sick 20. Michael Stucker 32. Mr. Campbell at Col. Johnsons 7. John Craig Sr., his son 21. David Mitchell and his son 8. John Craig Jr. 33. William Campbell 9. Jeremiah Craig 22. David Mitchell 34. John Guill 10. Philip Doak 23. John Adkins 35. Lewis Vanlendingham 11. David Williams 24. William Tomlinson 36. Mr. Bradley 12. D. Suggett, very old 25. Nicholas, his son 37. Aaron Reynolds 13. John Suggett 26. William T., another son 38. William Rogers 14. Mr. Childress 39. Thomas Bell Joseph Ficklin stated that there were sixteen mounted men and thirty foot soldiers (militia) went to the aid of Bryan Station on Aug. 16, 1782. The Draper Manuscripts contain numerous references to Bryan Station, with Document 1MM146, showing a list of defenders who were there in "the campaign in 1786." The lists, one of which is reproduced below, include many early settlers of Scott County. Check other militia lists that are being transcribed and published. "A LIST OF CAPTAIN ROBERT SAUNDERS (COMPANY) Laban SHIPP, Lieut. Edmond ROWE, Sargt. Ben GUTTERY, Sargt. Lewis VALANDINGHAM, Corpl. Wm. ROGERS, Corpl. John BRADFORD Richd. W. SHIPP John GIPSON Wm. ROGERS, Sr. Joseph ROGERS Jacob STUCKER David STUCKER Archibald CAMPBELL Robert JOHNSON Julius GIIBBS Thomas FICKLIN Wm. FICKLIN Mathew GALE Joseph GALE Joseph HARRISON Josiah GALE John BRANHAM Jacob MULBERRY John SUGGETT Robert BRADLEY Lewis GOODEN Jas. MONEY William CAVE, Sr. William CAVE, Jr. George CHRISTIAN John PEARSON Richd. SHARPE Garrot VENIMON William CAVE, Younger John HALL, Sr. John HALL, Jr. Absts. Colby SHIPP Enoch BRADFORD David FLOURNOY James BRAY In all 40, Rank and file 37." More information from Draper Manuscripts submitted by Rose Brown: In 22C 10-10/4; Daniel Boone (nephew of Col. Daniel Boone) speaks about the Bryant's Station attack. Page 10/4, " Capt Wm. Hayes (Col. Danl Boones son-in-law) raised a party of about 12 men ___ Kentucky River, a dozen miles from Lexington, probably the second day of the seige, it pressed on to Bryant's - found a fence built across the lane partly toren down - not this cross fence, but the lane fence,and leaped over it into the field. Hays was wounded in the neck & came near falling from his horse, but escaped. The Indians were posted each side of the lane, for some twenty paces; & as Hays' party of horsemen dashed down the lane, they raised such a cloud of dust as to greatly screen them from the enemy's aim& hence probably it was that they were not ill cut aft. CHARLES HUNTER was wounded through the body, & died that night" In 22C 60- 60/2 is Sarah Hunter's account of life in Boone's Station, Battle of Blue Licks, Bryant's station, the Boones, Hays, Scholls, and Hunters. Page 60/2; " CHARLES HUNTER was killed [going to the relief of Byran(t)'s Stn, aug 1782] WILLIAM HUNTER was wounded, - both of our [Boones] Station." In 8J-147-149, Rev. Peter B. E. Adams gives his account on Bryant's Station, and names other who were there. Page created by: jog1@ix.netcom.com on May 10, 1996. Modified Aug. 3, 1999 This page accessed times.

Look at the simularity between these three pieces of information found online: 1. While surfing I also found a Haydon lineage that has Ezekiel Haydon marrying Polly Merit. Their daughter, Charity "Katy" Haydon married Reuben Cave and their #6 child was Merit Cave. Don't know if you had this info or not, but I'm enclosing it along with other pages from the internet. 2. ID: I203 Name: Reuben CAVE Sex: M Birth: 1770 Death: 1825 in Columbia, Boone County, Kentucky Note: > See parent Rev. Richard Cave Notes: > Reference: Fillson Club Publication, by Rueben T. Durett, Volume 12, > Bryants Station, Page 47 and 48.: > "Rev. Richard Cave: A soldier at Bryant's Station of Fort Kentucky. He was > a defender of the fort when the seige began. Richard Cave, his wife > Elizabeth and their children: Rueben, Hannah, and Polly were present." > > Additionally, "Reuben Cave was with his father and mother at the time of > the seige of Bryant Station, Kentucky when it was attacked by Indians under > the renegade Simon Girty in August, 1782, (see Bryant Station: "Heroes and > Heroines," by Mrs. Peyton E. Howard, 353 S. Mill St., Lexington, Kentucky). > Source lists Richard and Reuben Cave in: "List of the Men Who Defended the > Station Taken from Memorial Well at Bryant Station Spring." In addition to > Richard Cave, his wife Elizabeth and their children: Rueben, Hannah, and > Polly were present. Also present was the father and mother of Richard > Cave's wife, Elizabeth Craig-Cave: Talliver Craig Sr. and Polly > Hawkins-Craig." > > Research > per: William Albert Davis (wmadavis@iglou.com). > > ‡"John Taylor As A Biographer of Pioneer Baptist Preachers" The Filson > Club History Quarterly;Filson Club Publications Louisville, KY. Vol. 37; > 1963; pg. 349. > Reuben Cave was at Bryan's Station when it was under seige. > Spouses > > 1 Catherine HAYDEN > Birth 1765, VA > Death 1835, Van Buren Co, IA > Burial Van Buren Co., IA > Research > Per: Pam Byard (PamB2@aol.com) > > Children Richard (1799-1859) > William Johnson (~1813-) > John B. (1819-1898) > Father: <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I205">Rev. Richard CAVE</A> b: 1750 in Virginia Mother: <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I206">Elizabeth CRAIG</A> b: 1750 Marriage 1 <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I204">Catherine HADEN</A> b: 1765 in Virginia Married: 1797Children > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I201">Richard CAVE</A> b: 20 AUG 1799 in (near) Lexington, Kentucky > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I217">Haden CAVE</A> > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I216">Catherine CAVE</A> > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I215">Ann CAVE</A> > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I286">John Bradford CAVE</A> b: 1819 > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I287">Merit CAVE</A> > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1693252&id=I288">Jesse Haden CAVE</A> b: 14 AUG 1821 3. http://www.gencircles.com/users/mcgrew67/4/post/58 Thomas Haydon, Sr. m. c1690 to Ann Lewis ...Thomas Haydon Jr. m. c1725 to Sarah ......Ezekiel Haydon b. Jul 1753 Spotsylvania Co., VA ......d. Oct 1818 Jessamine Co., KY ......m. c1776 to Polly Merit ......children: 1. Margaret Haydon ......................2.Sarah Haydon ......................3.Charity "Katy" Haydon b. 1781 ..........................m.Reuben Cave ..........................children: 1. Richard Cave ..........................................2.Betsy Cave ..........................................3.Ezekiel Haydon Cave ..........................................4.Sally Cave ..........................................5.William Cave ..........................................6.Merit Cave ........................4.John Haydon ........................5.Jesse Haydon

Hello Have you researched the Spotsylvania Virginia Cave - Caves? Ever run into Reuben Cave born 1780 died 1833 who married Charity Haydon born December 29, 1781? I'm told their first child was a Richard Cave, Jr. born abt 1799. Now, what I am now wondering is if this Reuben Cave was actually Richard Reuben Cave born 1780? What do you think? Ever run into a Richard Cave born 1780 in Spotsylvannia Virginia? Thomas

Hello I've been doing a lot of online research today, and going over some material that was sent to me by snail mail. I got to thinking that so many are helping me and have helped me, that I'd like to return the favor. So far, over the past years, as I have tried to find this line, I've built a very large database of Cave/Caves family lines. To give you some idea on it's size, there are 108 individuals first names starting with the letter "A" in the Cave file alone. There are litterally 1,000's of individuals with that have the last name Cave or Caves in the database. In all that, somewhere, my lost Cave line connects. But, if you send me a name, dates, locations, I'll see what is here that I can send you. And again, thanks for all you have done to help me. I've gotten a lot closer thanks to you. Thomas W. Rogers

Hello Can you identify any of the Cave family, Haydon or Merit members listed below? If you have any further information on these, please contact me. Thomas W. Rogers Thomas Haydon, Sr. m. c1690 to Ann Lewis ...Thomas Haydon Jr. m. c1725 to Sarah ......Ezekiel Haydon b. Jul 1753 Spotsylvania Co., VA ......d. Oct 1818 Jessamine Co., KY ......m. c1776 to Polly Merit (where the name Merit came into the Cave line) ......children: 1. Margaret Haydon ......................2.Sarah Haydon ......................3.Charity "Katy" Haydon b. 1781 ..........................m.Reuben Cave ???????????????????????? ..........................children: 1. Richard Cave ? ..........................................2.Betsy Cave ? ..........................................3.Ezekiel Haydon Cave ? ..........................................4.Sally Cave ? ..........................................5.William Cave ? ..........................................6.Merit Cave (bn abt 1812/may have married Catherine Rush June 21, 1835 in Monroe County Missouri( ........................4.John Haydon ........................5.Jesse Haydon http://www.gencircles.com/users/mcgrew67/4/post/58

freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wjhonson/filem.txt 1880 Marion Co WV Census Mannington Dist., page 47: Lorenza Cave 41-M-VA/VA/VA works on farm Jennie Cave 33-F-VA/VA/VA wife Ruben Cave 9-M-MO/VA/VA son Brinkley Snodgrass 67-M-VA/VA/VA widower, boarder, farmer

http://www .skypoint.com/members/jkm/oklincoln/first_names.html#p14 LINCOLN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY ORIGINAL LAND RECORDS Land ownership map of Lincoln Co., Oklahoma copied from an original printed in 1903 ----------------------------- South Fox Township Township 14 North, Range 5 East N. J. Caves ----------------------------- North Fox Township Township 15 North, Range 5 East J. E. Cave -----------------------------

Thanks to (Jane Heard), she writes: "While surfing I also found a Haydon lineage that has Ezekiel Haydon marrying Polly Merit.  Their daughter, Charity "Katy" Haydon married Reuben Cave and their #6 child was Merit Cave.  Don't know if you had this info or not, but I'm enclosing it along with other pages from the internet."  Now, does anyone know this Reuben Cave and his family? Locations, dates, names, anything....that might help us know which of the Merit Cave individuals this is. Thomas  

Hello This is my great grandfather, Merit Cave, that you hear so much about. Him and his line is just plain hiding. 1860 Census CAVE, Josephine; Age: 13; Born: Missouri CAVE Merit; Age: 8; Born: Missouri; <A HREF="http://www.cavescove.com/census/1880/mo1880f.htm#38">1880</A> Location: St. Clair Co., Speedwell Twn.; Pg. 974/104; Line: 17; Note: Enumerated with Charles F. Ashworth (age 22, b. VA) Below, we find my great grandparents starting their family. Jenny is Jennie Swisher. It is believed Charles A. Cave was named after Charles Ashworth (who raised Meritt) and he was probably born at the Absolom S. Swisher farm in Adams County near Kellerville Illinois. However, none of this has yet been proven. 1880 Census CAVE, Meritt; Age: 25; Born: Missouri; Color: white; Relationship: head; <A HREF="http://www.cavescove.com/census/1860/mo1860f.htm#20">1860</A> CAVE , Jenny ; Age: 22 ; Born: Virginia ; Color: white ; Relationship: wife CAVE , Charles A. ; Age: 2 ; Born: Illinois ; Color: white ; Relationship: son Location: Butler Co., Black River; Volume: 4; E.D.: 4; Page: 5; Line: 20;

Hello Well, here is a Brick layer, M. H. Cave, age 41 in the 1860 Census. Could this be the elusive Meritt H. Cave who married Catherine Rush, and parents of my Merit H. Cave born in 1852? He would have been 33 years of age 1852. CAVE, M. H.; Age: 41; Born: Kentucky Location: Cooper Co., Lamine Twn.; Pg. 579/165; Line: 13; Note: Occupation: brick layer. Note: Enumerated with W. E. STAPES (32 b. VA, occupation: miller)

Hello again: I'm still at it. Ok, has anyone ever found out who this M. Cave, Attorney at Law is? Got any ideas on how to find out? Thomas CAVE, M.; Age: 25; Born: Missouri HAYDEN, Joseph; Age: 22; Born: Virginia BELL, Thomas F.; Age: 23; Born: Virginia Location: Jackson Co., Kansas City, Div. 35; Pg. 79; Line: 17; Note: Enumerated in boarding house of Susan GAGGET (age 38, b. NY) Note: CAVE, HAYDEN AND BELL are all lawyers

The following is the family line I am working on. They added to the "s" from the name during this period. Hamtown/Hoffman Cemetery Located on what was the Hoffman farm. This information given on the Cave family you requested is taken from cem records and lists on the date of burial. Caves: Death dates Edey A Sept. 13, 1899 (Note the "A", possibly for Ashworth) Gabriel R Oct. 6, 1891 Ethal March 8, 1892 Rhoda Nov. 21, 1894 Charlie M March 5, 1897 (Could this be a Charles Merrit? Named after Father) Joseph A Nov. 26, 1899 (Note the "A", possibly for Ashworth) Infant (son of John) June 18, 1907 Bell July 8, 1907 Willie June 1916 Ella, ____ of J. R. March 12, 1920 I don't find any Caves in the 1910 census and have not finished with the 1920. Mary is posting all the Butler County census on her site as they are being finished. Hope this helps. Brenda 1880 Census Butler County, Missouri CAVE, Gabriel; Age: 41; Born: Missouri; Color: white; Relationship: head; 1850 CAVE , Jane D. ; Age: 35 ; Born: Missouri ; Color: white ; Relationship: wife CAVE , Sarah C. ; Age: 15 ; Born: Missouri ; Color: white ; Relationship: daughter CAVE , John R. ; Age: 13 ; Born: Missouri ; Color: white ; Relationship: son CAVE , Joseph A. ; Age: 10 ; Born: Missouri ; Color: white ; Relationship: son CAVE , Charles M. ; Age: 5 ; Born: Missouri ; Color: white ; Relationship: son Location: Butler Co. ; Volume: 41; E.D.: 11; Page: 19; Line: 16; ------------------------------1850 Census Below-------------------------------------------------- CAVE, Catherine; Age: 33; Born: KY CAVE, Gabriel; Age: 12; Born: MO; CAVE, Martha A.; Age: 7; Born: MO CAVE, Susan F.; Age: 6; Born: MO CAVE, Margaret; Age: 3; Born: MO CAVE, James R.; Age: 1; Born: MO Location: Pettis Co., 68th Dist.; LDS Volume: 443617; Page: 112A/223; Line 24

Hello I am wondering if anyone recognizes any of these individuals? Bell, Charlie, Edey, Ella, Ethal, Gabriel, Grace, Infant, Joseph, Rhoda and Willie All above individuals are Caves, and buried in the Hampden Cemetery in Butler County Missouri. Is there anyone with access to the Cemetery Books for Butler County Missouri? Thomas

Hello Have you done any research on the Cave families of Monroe County Missouri? Tom

Merrot Cave married Fannie Geary on June 23, 1872 in Pettis County, Missouri Merritt H. Cave married Jennie Swisher October 16, 1877 in Brown County Illinois He is found residing in Butler and St. Clair County Missouri in the 1860 and 1880 Census. Meritt H. Cave married Mary Ann Earles on May 14, 1861 in St. Clair County, Missouri. (The Merrit H. Cave who married Jennie Swisher would have only been about 11 in 1861, so was it his father who may have remarried?) Merritt H. Cave married Catherine Rush b 1817, on June 21, 1835 in Monroe County Missouri. Are these the parents of Meritt H. Cave who married Jennie Swisher, and who may have remarried to Mary Ann Earles in 1861?) Merit Cave married Mary Ann Duncan on March 18, 1874 in Hickory County Missouri Here is the problem. The Meritt H. Cave who married Jennie Swisher in Brown County in 1877 can not help me find their parents. The original marriage certificate is not at the Court House, but is only found in the marriage record books. The Census of 1860 and 1880 of Butler County and St. Clair County Missouri leads me to believe that Merritt H. Cave who married Catherine Rush are the parents of Merit H. Cave who married Jennie Swisher. But that leaves me with the huge question about all these Merit Cave individuals who married within that time period. So what I am hoping and praying for is that somebody on the lists has researched this area of Missouri and might have some bit of missing information that will help me. If you have a missing link to a Cave family line in the Midwest, you might very well find it within this area. Thomas

Notes: Martie Caves mother is said to have remarried a "Swisher" from Pekin Illinois. However, on Martie Caves' Marriage License in 1915, he listed his mother as being Jennie Swisher. It was also known that she and her husband owned an Insurance Company, called after them, "Swisher Insurance Agency" in Pekin Illinois. Nothing else is known, and it is not known, as of March of 1999, if Sarah is her correct name. Efforts are and will continue to be made to learn more about her and her ancestors. Phone calls to all the Swishers in the Peoria and Tazewell County Illinois area's seem to lead nowhere. Jennie, wife of Merritt Cave(s) was born in Virginia. According to the 1880 Census of Missouri: Found on December 16, 1999, by Thomas W. Rogers, Jenny, wife of Merritt, was born in Virginia. Merritt Cave, age 25, born Missouri, White Jennie, wife, born in Virginia Children: Chales A. Cave, age 2, born in Illinois Location: Butler County, Black River, Vol 4, ED 4, page 5, line 20 According to teh 1860 Census of Missouri, Found on December 16, 1999, by Thomas W. Rogers: Josephine, born Missouri, age 13 Merritt, born Missouri, age 8 Speedwell Twp, Pg, 974 - 104 Line 17 Enumerated with Charles F. Ashworth, age 22, Born Virginia Thomas W. Rogers, said that a Mr. Swisher came to visit his mother Cleta Rogers on Polk Street in Morton Illinois and asked if she was Martie Caves' daughter. This Swisher said that his mother had been married to a Caves before she married his father. In March of 1999, Thomas W. Rogers and his father Donald C. Rogers went to the Tazewell County Court House and the Pekin Library, but found no information that could lead them to find more information about her or any of her family. A trip down south into the Campoint Illinois area, and Mt. Sterling and Clayton Illinois area's, but only one name might prove some relationship to Jennie. That was a Bert Swisher who resided in Campoint, Illinois. Thomas W. Rogers, on the trip, with his father and son, in June of 1999, talked with a man who had known Bert Swisher, but had no idea of who his kin was, but this Bert Swisher may have very well been Martie Caves half brother. But up to this point, it was mere speculation, in Thomas W. Rogers' research efforts. Continued intense effort has been made to locate the Swisher Family Connections to the Caves. In a conversation between Alan Caves and Thomas William Rogers on the 8th of Sept., 1999, Alan stated that Jenny Swisher had owned and operated a restaurant in Clayton or Camp Point Illinois. Alan further stated that after Merritt Caves had died, the family had moved to the Swisher family farm, near a small town on a four corners, outside of Mt. Sterling Illinois. Alan said that his father Ernie had business in Quincy, and would stop there from time to time. In later years, Ernie married Wanda, who's family was also from Camp Point Illinois. After Wanda's parents had passed away, Ernie had went down and liquidated a meat locker and gave or sold it to Jennie Swisher or a friend of the family at the restuarant. Alan also stated that the Swisher Family Farm was near the Stockyards, outside of Mt. Sterling Illinois, in a small town on a four corners. The following information was taken from the Rock Island Illinois Marriage Index Part III 1885-1900. Page 203 Frank L. Swisher married Lulu M. Hollister on March 9, 1892 Roy M. Swisher married Jennie L. Ranson on December 8, 1897 William B. Swisher married Cora Belle Thornton on July 16, 1896 Jennie Swisher's family heritage is of the Swisher's of Pennsylvannia lineage, but yet is to be found as to her parents information. Information above has yet to be examined as being validly connecting, which was taken from the Rock Island Illinois Marriage Index Part III 1905-1900. Subj: Re: Illinois/Adam/Brown Co Date: 4/10/00 12:48:35 PM Central Daylight Time From: pastor751@greenapple.com (Terry & Teri Cleaveland) Reply-to: pastor751@greenapple.com To: Travelback4u@aol.com The one relative that I know they were connected with distantly was Addie HEWITT CARDER RACE GRAHAM. Addie lived the last years of her life in Pike Co. MO. I just don't know more than that at the moment Teri > Hello > > Glad to hear from you. I have been looking, but have not had much luck > with these Swishers of Illinois. Supposedly, they had this farm near > Campoint, and ended up with relatives in Pekin Illinois. But I don't have > much to go on yet at all. > > Tom > Subj: Re: Butler county MO, death records Date: 7/27/00 9:41:42 PM Central Daylight Time From: ESmith2718@aol.com Reply-to: MOBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com To: MOBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com In a message dated 7/27/00 9:13:44 PM Central Daylight Time, Travelback4u@aol.com writes: << Hello I am wondering, if in the death records for Butler county, Missouri, there might be any Caves, especially a Merritt, but any Cave or Caves spellings? Thomas >> Thomas I only show a John Caves, it says he is 6 years old, a timberman, death was reported on May 4, 1889, he died of Pneumonia at Johnson's Sawmill, he was from Saline Co. Illinois, he had lived in Missouri for 7 months, he evidently had complications such as inflamation of the brain that lasted for 3 days. Total length of disease is reported as 5 days. He was buried at Johnson's Sawmill on April 14, 1889, undertaker is reported as Johnson's sawmill, his doctor was N H Grigsby, from Ash Hill Township. So far this is the only Caves that I can find. Hope it helps a little bit! Earlene As written by Thomas W. Rogers 1999 Found a Jennie Swisher who died in Adams County, Illinois on February 4, 1946. Buried in Quincy, but have yet to verify if this is the same Jennie Swisher who married Meritt H. Cave. Cleta Irene Caves, grand-daughter of Jennie Swisher stated that she believed Jennie died sometime prior to 1917.

Meritt H. Cave m Catherine Rush Notes: Unverified Connection Note: This Merit Cave, believed born in Kentucky may be our ancestor, but documentation to prove this as correct must yet be located. However, it is not known whether or not Merit H. Cave and Catherine Rush is the parent of our Merritt Cave or the grandparent. Further research is required to verify this information. In conversations with Ernest Eugene Caves of Galesburg, who resided at 927 E. Knox Street in Galesburg, Illinois for many years, Ernest Caves was the descendant of "William the Concqueor" and "Daniel de Cave" (possibly "Allen de Cave" of France. It may be possible to examine the old lines of Cave and Caves families who have traced there lines back to one or both of these ancestors, to locate information that leads us down to our Martie Caves who Married Beulah Simmons on September 15, 1915 in Knox County, Illinois. As written by Thomas William Rogers December 1, 1999 On December 13, 1999, Thomas W. Rogers proved that what Ernest Caves told him was in fact found on line and was obtaining a copy of that line of information. Additional findings: Descendants of Thomas Rush of Virginia 6. Gabriel3 Rush (John2, Thomas1) was born August 18, 1787 in Albemarle County, Virginia47, and died May 25, 1837 in Marion County, Missouri48,49. He married Margaret Burns January 12, 1815 in Pendleton County, Kentucky50. She was born Abt. 1791, and died Abt. 1845. Notes for Gabriel Rush: August 29, 1813 - Gabriel Rush and brother Garland Rush served in the War of 1812 as a Private in Captain Thomas Childer's Company, Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia, commanded by Colonel William Mountjoy. They were both mustered in August 29, 1813 and were discharged November 5, 1813. c. 1824 - Gabriel Rush left Kentucky since this was the last year he appeared on the tax list. He moved his family to Marion County, Missouri (formerly known as Ralls County until Marion County was formed in 1826) where his father and brother David Rush had settled. He "owned 120 acres equidistant between Hannibal and Palmyra on the main road." May 1, 1826 - Gabriel Rush of Ralls County, Missouri received a patent from the U. S. Land Office in Palmyra, Missouri for an 80 acre parcel of land in Marion County, Missouri, "in the district of Salt River," the E 1/2 SW, sec.2, twp.57, north, range 5. (Internet Web Site: Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States, General Land Office, Springfield, Virginia.) February 15, 1836 - Gabriel Rush of Marion County, Missouri received another patent from the U. S. Land Office in Palmyra, Missouri for a 40 acre parcel of land in Marion County, Missouri, "in the district of lands subject to the sale at Palmyra," the SWSE, sec.2, twp.57, north, range 5. (Internet Web Site: Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States, General Land Office, Springfield, Virginia.) The following information containing the affidavit of Gabriel Rush and Daniel Hendricks regarding the estate of John Rush, Marion County, Missouri, comes from James C. Moule, Washington, D.C. and was sent to me on March 10, 1997: "State of Missouri) County of Marion) This day personally appears Gabriel Rush and Daniel Hendricks before me Theodore Jones Clerk of the County Court for said County of Marion and make oath that the heirs of John Rush deceased are Patsy Rush widow of said deceased, Thomas Rush, Gabriel Rush, Thornton Rush, Elizabeth (wife of John F. Thrasher), Frances (wife of Pleasant P. Glynn), and Peter Parker Rush children of said deceased also the following grandchildren of said deceased to wit: Elizabeth, Kitty, and Peggy children of Garland Rush deceased and John and William children of David Rush deceased, and with the exception of said Thomas Rush who resides in Pendleton County Kentucky and Thornton Rush who resides in Clermont County Ohio, the remaining heirs above mentioned reside in the said County of Marion. And further that said John Rush deceased died without a will so far as they know and believe and that they will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels lands and tenements, rights and credits of the said John Rush deceased and pay his debts as far as the assets which may come to their hands will extend and the law direct, and that they will make a true and perfect inventory of all the goods chattels rights and credits of the said John Rush deceased and account for and pay over according to law all assets which shall come to their hands, possession, or knowledge. Sworn to and subscribed ) Gabriel Rush this 28th day of August 1828) Daniel Hendricks Theodore Jones Clerk" More About Gabriel Rush: Fact 1: 1815, Was married and living in Kentucky. Fact 2: Bet. 1825 - 1826, Was living in Ralls County, Missouri during his first land patent. Fact 3: 1836, Was living in Marion County, Missouri during his second land patent. More About Gabriel Rush and Margaret Burns: Marriage: January 12, 1815, Pendleton County, Kentucky50 Children of Gabriel Rush and Margaret Burns are: + 36 i. Sarah4 Rush, born Abt. 1816; died 1850. 37 ii. Alexander W. Rush, born Abt. 1817; died Unknown. He married (1) Laura J. Cossitt December 12, 1844 in Marion County, Missouri; died Unknown. He married (2) America Lincoln Gatewood November 23, 1847 in Marion County, Missouri; died Unknown. More About Alexander Rush and Laura Cossitt: Marriage: December 12, 1844, Marion County, Missouri More About Alexander Rush and America Gatewood: Marriage: November 23, 1847, Marion County, Missouri + 38 iii. Francis (Fanny) Rush, born Abt. 1823 in Kentucky; died Unknown. + 39 iv. Lilburn W. Rush, born 1823; died September 10, 1894. 40 v. John D. Rush, born Abt. 1828; died Unknown. 41 vi. Robert R. Rush, born Abt. 1836; died Unknown. Notes for Robert R. Rush: Appears in the 1850 Lewis County, Missouri census as living in the household of John Gregory. At the time he is listed as Robert Rush, 14 years old, male, born in Missouri. 7. Garland3 Rush (John2, Thomas1) was born November 9, 1789 in Albemarle County, Virginia51, and died May 30, 1820 in Pendleton County, Kentucky52,53. He married Anna Levina McClain February 17, 1814 in Pendleton County, Kentucky54. She died Bef. November 18, 1822 in Pendleton County, Kentucky. Notes for Garland Rush: August 29, 1813 - Garland Rush and brother Gabriel Rush both served in the War of 1812 as a Private in Captain Thomas Childer's Company, Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia, commanded by Colonel William Mountjoy. They were mustered in August 29, 1813 and were discharged November 5, 1813. May 27, 1820 - Inventory of Garland Rush's estate. This date could conflict with the "apparent" death date of May 30, 1820. (Pendleton County, Kentucky Order Book D, p.74. From James C. Moule, Washington, D.C.) >From Barbara Rush Jenkins, Goshen, Ohio in an e-mail sent to me on August 25, 1998: "The 1816 Delinquent Tax List lists Garland Rush as having moved to Campbell County, Kentucky, however, Garland and Anna both died in Pendleton County, Kentucky. Both of their estates are probated in that county. The children of Garland and Anna either went to Marion County with John Rush, or were taken later with Gabriel Rush. However, I believe that the children lived with John. His estate settlement shows that bills were submitted in regards to their schooling and medical case. After the death of John Rush, Charles L. Turner was made guardian to the children of Garland and Anna. Kentucky court papers of Anna Rush's estate records the name of Ethelinda "daughter of Anna;" no other information has been found regarding this child. I suspect that she either died or had another name that she went by later....Unable to find Garland's children on the 1830 census. John had died by then and Martha cannot be found on that census." (E.E. Barton, "E.E. Barton Manuscript Microfilm." Pendleton County Library, Falmouth, Kentucky. Pendleton County Courthouse Records, Falmouth, Kentucky.) More About Garland Rush: Burial: Unknown, Pendleton County, Kentucky More About Anna Levina McClain: Will: November 18, 1822, Gabriel Rush was administrator of her will and was appointed as such.55 More About Garland Rush and Anna McClain: Marriage: February 17, 1814, Pendleton County, Kentucky56 Marriage Fact: Marriage bond signed by John Miller and Garland Rush. Children of Garland Rush and Anna McClain are: 42 i. Catherine (Kitty)4 Rush, died Unknown. She married Merit H. Cave June 21, 1835 in Monroe County, Missouri; died Unknown. Notes for Catherine (Kitty) Rush: >From Barbara Rush Jenkins, Goshen, Ohio in an e-mail sent to me on August 25, 1998: "The Affidavit of Gabriel Rush and Daniel Hendricks dated August 29, 1828 regarding the estate of John Rush, mentions Kitty as one of Garland's children. The settlement also mentions schooling for a "Catherine" and "Elizabeth." At this time, I believe that the "Catherine" and "Kitty" are one and the same person. (She may be the Catherine who married Merit H. Cave on June 21, 1835.) Documents from the Missouri Court dated February Term 1832 confirms that Betsy Rush Hawkins and Kitty and Margaret were the children of Garland. Documents also filed with the court in 1838 show that the land was sold by the heirs. These heirs being specifically named and their relationships to John Rush, therefore proving the married children of Garland Rush." (Marion County Courthouse Records, Marion County, Missouri) More About Merit Cave and Catherine Rush: Marriage: June 21, 1835, Monroe County, Missouri 43 ii. Ethelinda Rush, died Unknown. Notes for Ethelinda Rush: This name was found in the Pendleton County court papers. No further information has been found. 44 iii. Elizabeth (Betsy) Rush57, born Bet. 1815 - 1820 in Pendleton County, Kentucky; died Unknown. She married Alfred Hawkins June 26, 1831 in Marion County, Missouri; died Unknown. More About Alfred Hawkins and Elizabeth Rush: Marriage: June 26, 1831, Marion County, Missouri + 45 iv. Margaret (Peggy) Rush, born February 17, 1819 in Pendleton County, Kentucky; died Unknown. 8. David3 Rush (John2, Thomas1) was born February 27, 1792 in Albemarle County, Virginia58, and died May 14, 1827 in Marion County, Missouri58,59. He married Susannah Miller August 11, 1814 in Pendleton County, Kentucky60. She was born February 16, 179761, and died Bef. 1850. Notes for David Rush: David Rush appears to have travelled with John Rush in 1819 to Missouri, even though there were two out of state land transactions; the first coming on February 20, 1823 where David's brother, Thornton Rush from Pendleton County, Kentucky, was handling the sale of David's land he inherited from his late father-in-law in Kentucky (Barton Manuscript). The second came on March 25, 1825 when David Rush sold 106 acres on Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. In Missouri, David Rush owned the southeast 1/4 of section 12, township 57, range 5; 160 acres, and the northwest 1/4 of section 12, township 57, range 5; 80 acres. John Rush's will in 1828 mentions David's two sons as John and William. Notes for Susannah Miller: The following information comes from Barbara Rush Jenkins, Goshen, Ohio in a letter sent to me on April 27, 1998: "Susannah married David Rush in 1814 in Pendleton County, Kentucky. She was an original organizer of the Bear Creek Baptist Church which formed on August 5, 1821 in Marion County, Missouri. (According to Dorothy Maupin Shaffett she was the sister of Samuel Miller.) After David's death, she married Thomas Lizenby in 1831. The 1840 census shows the Lizenby family with: one male under 5 (A.M. Lizenby), one male 10-15 (maybe William Marion Rush), one male 15-20 (maybe John A. Rush), and one male 40-50 (Thomas Lizenby). Two females 5-10 (unknown), one female 40-50 (Susannah). John A. Rush and Sarah Merand Marks were married on February 15, 1842, but she has returned to live with her father and A.M. Lizenby on the 1850 census. It would seem that John A. Rush, Thomas and Susannah Lizenby, and the two young females listed on the 1850 census were all dead by 1850. Biography of George Marks proves the relationship of Sarah Merand Marks and John Rush." More About Susannah Miller: Fact 1: Living in Missouri in 1823.62 More About David Rush and Susannah Miller: Marriage: August 11, 1814, Pendleton County, Kentucky63 Children of David Rush and Susannah Miller are: 46 i. John Andrew4 Rush, born Abt. 1815; died Bef. 1850. He married Sarah Merand Marks February 15, 1842 in Lewis County, Missouri; born 1824; died Unknown. Notes for Sarah Merand Marks: >From Barbara Rush Jenkins, Goshen, Ohio in an e-mail message sent to me on April 11, 1998: "On the 1850 census, she (Sarah Marks) is living with George and Mahala Marks, probably her parents, and A. M. Lizenby who was 11 years old. A. M. Lizenby was probably a child of the marriage of Susannah Miller Rush and Thomas Lizenby. I think that Susannah, her husband Thomas Lizenby, and her son John Andrew all died before 1850. (I looked and could not find Susannah or Thomas Lizenby on the 1850 census, and that is how I found Sarah M. Rush and the Marks family.) I think that Sarah took her half brother-in-law home to her parents, because there was no where else to go." More About John Rush and Sarah Marks: Marriage: February 15, 1842, Lewis County, Missouri + 47 ii. Rev. William Marion Rush, Sr., born December 21, 1824 in Marion County, Missouri; died June 12, 1886 in Booneville, Missouri. 48 iii. Susan Rush, died Unknown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Subj: Thomas Rush of Virginia Date: 7/14/00 4:26:38 PM Central Daylight Time From: Travelback4u To: dlpaal@juno.com Hello there: I just finished up revisiting your site and information on the descendants of Thomas Rush of Virginia. What I have been researching for over two years, is a Merit Cave who resided in St. Clair County Missouri in 1860 Census. In St. Clair County, Missouri, there is a marriage of Merritt H. Cave to a Mary Earles in 1861. The Cave family members that I am researching include a Merit Cave, age 8, in the St. Clair County Missouri 1860 Census. Now, what I am suspecting is this. Your Merrit H. Cave married Catherine (Kitty) Rush June 21, 1835 in Monroe County, Missouri, as shown in your information. I found a Merrot Cave marrying a Fannie Geary on June 23, 1872 in Monroe County Missouri. I also found a Merritt H. Cave marrying a Mary Earles on May 14, 1861 in St. Clair County, Missouri. Now, my great grandfather, Merritt Cave, age 8, born 1852 in Missouri, was residing in St. Clair County in the 1860 Census with sister Josephine Cave age 13, and another sister Martha Ann Cave age 18, with Martha's husband Charles F. Ashworth age 22, and Martha and Charles' daughter Sarah C. Ashworth 10 months old, born October 12, 1859. Martha Ann Cave and Charles F. Ashworth (actual name: Charles Fenton Mercer Ashworth) were married November 23, 1856 in St. Clair County Missouri, and are raising Martha's brother and sister. It is not known yet why Martha Ann Cave and her husband are raising Martha's brother and sister. But I suspect that Merritt Cave is deceased, having died between 1890 and 1915 in a forest fire in the Mark Twain National Forrest. (From Family Rumors pasted down thru the family to my mother and I). So, your Merritt H. Cave married Catherine (Kitty) Rush on June 21, 1835 in Monroe County Missouri. They may have had children: Martha Ann Cave, born 1842, Josephine Cave born 1847 and Merrit Cave born 1852. Catherine (Kitty) Rush may have died in child birth when Merrit was born in 1852, but such is speculation. (Merritt H. Cave may have remarried, marrying Mary Earles on May 14, 1861, but who is Merrot Cave who married Fannie Geary on June 23, 1872 back in Monroe County, Missouri, where your Catherine (Kitty) Rush married Merrit H. Cave) My grandfather, Martie Caves (spelled with the s) is the son of Merritt Cave and Jenny, who were residing in Butler County, Missouri, with their son Charles A. Cave, age 2, born in Illinois, in the 1880 Census. (Charles A. Cave is likely named after the man who raised him, Charles F. Ashworth) Martie Cave is said to have been raised by grandparents (likely that of his mother) after his father was killed in a forest fire in the Mark Twain National Forest sometime between 1890 and 1915. Martie had a half sister named Panzie of whom's whereabouts have not been found. Martie also had a full blooded sister who resided somewhere in Iowa in 1954, the year Martie died. The year I was born. I am seeking to know anything you find out in your research about your Merrit H. Cave, ancestors of Catherine (Kitty) Rush and their descendants. It is possible that after Catherine Rush passed away, that Merrit H. Cave remarried in 1861, St. Clair County, Missouri. However, this may also be another Merrit H. Cave. It has yet to be proven that this connection to Catherine Rush is correct. No documentation has been found, however, it seems correct that she might name her first son Gabriel, after her brother, who may have raised her. Researcher: Thomas William Rogers, born 05/09/1954 in Peoria County, Illinois 924 E. Jackson Street Morton, Illinois 61550 travelback4u@aol.com