1850 MO census for Andrew Co shows my Thomas Bailey and Mary Ann Fields Bailey (dau to Ambrose Fields) are neighbors to William and Elizabeth Fields and 8 young Fields and two Logstons. Elizabeth was born in KY, not sure about Wm. Mary Ann also born in KY. We do not know who these Fields are. Can anyone help? The rest of Mary Ann's Fields family was also in that area of MO

I'm searching for the parents of Ambrose Field. Here is what I have on him: Ambrose Field b.1795 VA (per 1850 census) m. Elizabeth Reeder, 1820, Bracken Co, KY d. 8Aug1855, Effingham Co, IL TIA, Arlen Field.

Think maybe we have visited before. My Ambrose Fields b 1792 Rockinham Co NC. Married Ann Nower in Mason Co KY, then lived in Hickman Co KY where most of their 9 children were born. There was another Ambrose Fields b 1823 in Hickman Co, a nephew to the older Ambrose. the older Ambrose's grandfather was Nathaniel Fields. He lived in Hanover Co VA until abt 1765 when he went to NC. Do not know Nathaniel's parents or any siblings. Book i have says Ambrose is a Fields family name, but doesn't show any other Ambroses.

Where did the FIELDS who settled in Ohio come from? Does anyone know? There are still Fields families living in Lawrence Co., Ohio. Mary K. Ward, Richmond, VA

Dear Betty, I appreciate your giving the names of the books. Col. John Field is my ancestor--lots of confusion from there back. The "Pierce" volumes are a great resource but there are errors. For one, he said that John Field married Anna Clark, the sister of George Rogers Clark and this cannot be correct. Joy Watkins Arlington, TX On Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:51:21 -0600 betty renshaw <[email protected]> writes: >Helen Graves wrote: >> >> Henry William Stanton FIELDS married his neighbor Sarah WATKINS in >1793 >> in Woodford Co., KY. He was accused of murdering Sarah in 1799. A >trial >> was held in Franklin Co. KY; he was defended unsuccessfully by >Henry >> Clay. Henry W. S. Fields was found guilty, then hung 19 Sept 1799. >> >> Before he was hung, Henry W. S. Fields made out a will, naming 4 >> daughters: Mary (Polly), Louisa, Eliza, and Sally (Woodford Co KY >Will >> Bk B, pp 86-87). >> >> In 1808, Mary (Polly)Fields married David Clarkson. Willis Fields >was >> listed as her guardian. >> >> In July 1814, Bourbon Co. KY guardian settlements Bk A, p 115, >David >> Clarkson was apptd guardianship of Eliza, Louisa H., and Sally, >infant >> orphans of Henry W. S. Fields, dec'd. >> >> In 1827 Bourbon Co., KY, "Henry Fields, Heirs"... listed as heirs of >the >> Henry Fields who died in 1785 in Culpeper Co. VA were listed: Polly >> Clarkson, a ward of Willis Fields; Louisa Fields, Eliza Smith (who >> married in 1817); and Sally Mosely. >> >> THE QUESTION TO THE LIST: >> ?? How was Henry W. S. Fields of Woodford Co. KY related to the >Henry >> Fields who died 1785 in Culpeper Co., VA????? >> >> ??? Were there TWO Henry W. S. Fields??? >> >> According to Frederick Pierce's FIELDS GENEALOGY, Henry who died >1785 >> had a son Henry W. S. Fields; Pierce says this son was born in VA >in >> 1755 and died in 1823 in Culpeper Co., VA. How can this be? >> >> When there's this Henry W. S. Fields who was hung in 1799 in KY >whose >> daughters are heirs of Henry who d. 1785 Culpeper Co VA? >> >> -- Helen Graves >> >> ==== >WELL, it sounds like the grandfather, Henry, who was still in Va >heired >to his name sake's daughters? There were MANY MANY Henrys. If you see >Pierces books, you prob can decipher this. multiple cousins by the >same >name are all most otherwise undecipherable. My William b 1811 WV, of >James and Mary Plumb Field, raised in Scioto Co Ohio. I dont have >him >adult, he was not in McKinny's book, suspect that he was killed in >war......he was their oldest of 13 ch. James made trips from O. to KY >-- >according to Louis Mckinney's book [The Pioneer Field Fam of Ohio] and > >Wm of KY, had a James for his adm. Maybe father/son. I hope to >connect >with Henry of Culpeper. he and all his offspring are very notable as >high leaders of state and church. Daniel, was the father to the >eldest >Henry and of Abraham. Henry's son Col John Field b culpeper, killed >by >Indians near the Ohio Falls, is possibly the reason for so much LAND >GRANTED around to our FIELD. OF Oh, KY, IL., etc.....the book: Sea to >shining Sea, about Clark exp, give two Field brothers as scouts, may >be >Reuben and Joseph? and another book [?] River of Blood about Ohio >Falls >Indian battles, has col John's story..sorry, not sure of these names >and books. .......betty..... > > >==== FIELDS Mailing List ==== >To SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE from this list: >[email protected] for regular mail mode >List Manager: Randall Fields ([email protected]) > >

Seeking information on the family of Benjamin FIELDS b. abt. 1809 in PA. died 12/1879 in OH. married Harriet W. BENGE b. abt 1804 in NJ. Children include: Mary Jane FIELDS b. abt 1833 OH married 8/1867 Jackson CO., OH to A. J. KNEFF. Elzever Thomas FIELDS b. abt 1835 OH married 12/1867 Nodaway Co., MO to Rebecca SUNDERLAND. Gifford FIELDS b. abt 1837 OH Melvina FIELDS b. abt 1839 OH Benjamin Jennings FIELDS b. 3/1842 Jackson Co., OH married 12/1868 Jackson Co., OH to Mary E. ATEN David Evans FIELDS b. 8/1845 Jackson Co., OH married #1 3/1871 MO to Anna E. CROSBY married #2 7/1880 to Susanna Mary GRISSINGER John Charles FIELDS b. 10/1847 Jackson Co., OH married 9/1872 Chariton Co., MO to Margaret Clementine PICKENS. John Charles FIELDS is my wife's great grandfather. We are very interested in learning more about his siblings and parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Helen Graves wrote: > > Henry William Stanton FIELDS married his neighbor Sarah WATKINS in 1793 > in Woodford Co., KY. He was accused of murdering Sarah in 1799. A trial > was held in Franklin Co. KY; he was defended unsuccessfully by Henry > Clay. Henry W. S. Fields was found guilty, then hung 19 Sept 1799. > > Before he was hung, Henry W. S. Fields made out a will, naming 4 > daughters: Mary (Polly), Louisa, Eliza, and Sally (Woodford Co KY Will > Bk B, pp 86-87). > > In 1808, Mary (Polly)Fields married David Clarkson. Willis Fields was > listed as her guardian. > > In July 1814, Bourbon Co. KY guardian settlements Bk A, p 115, David > Clarkson was apptd guardianship of Eliza, Louisa H., and Sally, infant > orphans of Henry W. S. Fields, dec'd. > > In 1827 Bourbon Co., KY, "Henry Fields, Heirs"... listed as heirs of the > Henry Fields who died in 1785 in Culpeper Co. VA were listed: Polly > Clarkson, a ward of Willis Fields; Louisa Fields, Eliza Smith (who > married in 1817); and Sally Mosely. > > THE QUESTION TO THE LIST: > ?? How was Henry W. S. Fields of Woodford Co. KY related to the Henry > Fields who died 1785 in Culpeper Co., VA????? > > ??? Were there TWO Henry W. S. Fields??? > > According to Frederick Pierce's FIELDS GENEALOGY, Henry who died 1785 > had a son Henry W. S. Fields; Pierce says this son was born in VA in > 1755 and died in 1823 in Culpeper Co., VA. How can this be? > > When there's this Henry W. S. Fields who was hung in 1799 in KY whose > daughters are heirs of Henry who d. 1785 Culpeper Co VA? > > -- Helen Graves > > ==== WELL, it sounds like the grandfather, Henry, who was still in Va heired to his name sake's daughters? There were MANY MANY Henrys. If you see Pierces books, you prob can decipher this. multiple cousins by the same name are all most otherwise undecipherable. My William b 1811 WV, of James and Mary Plumb Field, raised in Scioto Co Ohio. I dont have him adult, he was not in McKinny's book, suspect that he was killed in war......he was their oldest of 13 ch. James made trips from O. to KY -- according to Louis Mckinney's book [The Pioneer Field Fam of Ohio] and Wm of KY, had a James for his adm. Maybe father/son. I hope to connect with Henry of Culpeper. he and all his offspring are very notable as high leaders of state and church. Daniel, was the father to the eldest Henry and of Abraham. Henry's son Col John Field b culpeper, killed by Indians near the Ohio Falls, is possibly the reason for so much LAND GRANTED around to our FIELD. OF Oh, KY, IL., etc.....the book: Sea to shining Sea, about Clark exp, give two Field brothers as scouts, may be Reuben and Joseph? and another book [?] River of Blood about Ohio Falls Indian battles, has col John's story..sorry, not sure of these names and books. .......betty.....

Pierces book has to do with Michigan Fields the most.However I would like info. from from Harriets book on Minor Smith and Irwin Minor Field one from Herkimer NY and Irwin from Tioga,PA.Thank you.R -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 18 47 Subject: [FIELDS-L] Field Lineage >Hi Folks - > >I've a request for any of you who might have access to the following two books >or go to the Brown University or Providence Public Library. I don't know if >they may also be at the RI Genealogical Society or at the RI Historical >Society since neither of these organizations are on line as are the libraries. >This on line "card catalogue" service is a real marvel research jewel. I've >the call number for both books at both libraries. > >These books are: > >1. "Genealogy of the Fields of Providence Rhode Island" by Harriet A. >Brownell (1878) > >2. "Field Genealogy" by Frederick Clifton Pierce (1901) > >I'd like some pages from both books copied. If you're up to the >challenge/task get back with me privately and I'll detail with more >explicitcy. > >Thanks much for your consideration. > >John Tallman >Lookout Mountain, Tennessee >Rootsweb Donor > > >==== FIELDS Mailing List ==== >Spamming this list with commercial posts is not allowed. Please advertise products, items, or services on the proper lists. Thank you! >List Manager: Randall Fields ([email protected] > >

Henry William Stanton FIELDS married his neighbor Sarah WATKINS in 1793 in Woodford Co., KY. He was accused of murdering Sarah in 1799. A trial was held in Franklin Co. KY; he was defended unsuccessfully by Henry Clay. Henry W. S. Fields was found guilty, then hung 19 Sept 1799. Before he was hung, Henry W. S. Fields made out a will, naming 4 daughters: Mary (Polly), Louisa, Eliza, and Sally (Woodford Co KY Will Bk B, pp 86-87). In 1808, Mary (Polly)Fields married David Clarkson. Willis Fields was listed as her guardian. In July 1814, Bourbon Co. KY guardian settlements Bk A, p 115, David Clarkson was apptd guardianship of Eliza, Louisa H., and Sally, infant orphans of Henry W. S. Fields, dec'd. In 1827 Bourbon Co., KY, "Henry Fields, Heirs"... listed as heirs of the Henry Fields who died in 1785 in Culpeper Co. VA were listed: Polly Clarkson, a ward of Willis Fields; Louisa Fields, Eliza Smith (who married in 1817); and Sally Mosely. THE QUESTION TO THE LIST: ?? How was Henry W. S. Fields of Woodford Co. KY related to the Henry Fields who died 1785 in Culpeper Co., VA????? ??? Were there TWO Henry W. S. Fields??? According to Frederick Pierce's FIELDS GENEALOGY, Henry who died 1785 had a son Henry W. S. Fields; Pierce says this son was born in VA in 1755 and died in 1823 in Culpeper Co., VA. How can this be? When there's this Henry W. S. Fields who was hung in 1799 in KY whose daughters are heirs of Henry who d. 1785 Culpeper Co VA? -- Helen Graves

Can anyone provide information on the relationships of these men in Mason Co. KY Court records? Bk B, pg 358: At October court 1796. John FIELDS attorney for Daniel Fields. Indenture of Bargain & Sale for Daniel Fields to George Stockton was proved by the oath of William Murphy, a witness. Bk B, pg 362: Daniel Fields exr of Benjamin Roberts, dec'd, by John Fields his attorney ... Bk B, pg 378: George Stockton, the Court ordered that the 250 acres which Stockton purchased of John Fields, heir to Benjamin Roberts, which begins at the lower corner of the tract purchased by Fields. Bk C, pg 47: John Fields, a legatee of Benjamin Roberts. The court ordered a survey of Roberts' 1,000 acres. DEEDS: 12 Sept 1796 John FIELDS of Clark Co., KY and George Stockton of Mason Co., KY. Sale of land in Mason Co. that was part of Benjamin Roberts tract of land. ************************** Are John and Daniel Fields brothers? Are they the sons of William FIELDS and Hannah ROBERTS? -- Helen Graves

betty renshaw wrote: > > in Mason Co KY Field too. I think that Wm who died there with James his > adm is my James and I too am trying to connect to Culpeper Field. Did > you look at the Culpeper Co Gen book? my library has this and it is very > good with Henry and family. did you see Pierces 2 vols. Well, I want to > keep your letter and study it later. have too much this afternoon to do. > My James mar is WV 1810 and raised 13 ch in Scioto Co Ohio. he had a son > Thomas, Wm,John etc., all the same names of Culpeper........prob up a > tree here, but would like to know more about Mason co......betty FIELD > renshaw.......... ***************** re: FIELDS research in Mason Co., KY Dear Betty, I have done very little Fields research in Mason Co. -- abstracted early Court records, have a few marriages, and some misc info I picked up. I have not yet placed these Fields men/women into families yet. I am working on it. Tell me more about this William Fields. Did he have wo daughters Martha and Malinda whom he granted land in 1807? -- Helen

Does the name Annice Fields b. ca. 1760-5 d. 1822 fit into anyone's data base. That is the some total of what I know about her except that she married James S. LeGette and they must have had a daughter name Martha. Any info very much appreciated. Jamie Gregg Smith

Hi Folks - I've a request for any of you who might have access to the following two books or go to the Brown University or Providence Public Library. I don't know if they may also be at the RI Genealogical Society or at the RI Historical Society since neither of these organizations are on line as are the libraries. This on line "card catalogue" service is a real marvel research jewel. I've the call number for both books at both libraries. These books are: 1. "Genealogy of the Fields of Providence Rhode Island" by Harriet A. Brownell (1878) 2. "Field Genealogy" by Frederick Clifton Pierce (1901) I'd like some pages from both books copied. If you're up to the challenge/task get back with me privately and I'll detail with more explicitcy. Thanks much for your consideration. John Tallman Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Rootsweb Donor

I received this from Lori Samples. It has a lot of good information about fraudulent genealogies. It shows why the warning to all genealogists is document, document, document. I have one line that hasn't gone anywhere because I have been unable to document anything. I have a few lines that are documented by secondary sources and I can not locate any primary sources. Randall Fields From: First Families[SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 25, 1999 3:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: ANJOU Forgeries Hello Everyone I have been asked to reply to some questions concerning our previous postings about the Gustave ANJOU forgeries and possibly clear up some confusion. First let us all understand something about Gustave ANJOU (1863-1942) born in Sweden ,and after serving a prison term there for forgery .he came to this country in 1890. ANJOU turned out many "genealogies" for those who could pay his fee of $9,000 and up His report took aprox. 3 weeks and included a coat of arms, surname history etc There is no great money in producing a printed genealogy and ANJOU found an easier way to become very wealthy. The reports were in manuscript form and were ment for his client. There was never any thought at this time of our history that everything in the "genealogy" could be verified and since the more he produced, the more his fees while each completed "genealogy" would lead to additional clients through the false lines. In later life ,when the Genealogy Bubble burst, he produced many lines and sold them by mail at reduced prices, So there are many out there especially those of the English common names and it appears as if he found the German and Dutch lines were difficult for outsiders to trace so he excelled with them. All of the 'genealogies" were written around existing records that were gathered from the client and through obvious sources that could be proved. However, ANJOU then placed wills, births, deaths etc. that were his inventions, into various lines and then continued up another line that had many proven sources. A client was so overwhelmed with data that the false entries were accepted without question for the most part. It wasn't until later years that it was determined that ALL of Anjou's works were fraudulent and each and every entry must be searched and proven by original sources. At times he would tie lines throughout Europe by creating his own parishes and then using that as a source for wills, births, deaths etc., all false. He would also list non existing church records he "found" in established true parishes. Now we can trace those records. At the time they were introduced it was most difficult. If you have lines that are listed on our web site the first thing you will want to do is have someone copy the manuscript at it's location to make it available for research. Then determine the line. You will never determine a false entry just from lookin at it and each entry must be researched. Many original manuscripts have found their way into public hands and information contained within them have been passed on through the years by trusting writers. Be very careful of all entries that bring a collateral line into a genealogy. You will not find the normal factor of a lot of missing maiden names with ANJOU , he made sure they all had maiden names connecting to lines that had many proven sources. Male births will appear with sources to parents (starting another line) who never had children or who had proven children but his birth was never found. I urge you all to read the data we have on our web site at; http://www.linkline.com/personal/xymox/ We direct you to sources for additional reading through the "Genealogical Journal" published by the Utah Genealogical Association. Their internet address is; http://www.infouga.org/ The Genealogical Journal Volume 19 Numbers 1 and 2 of 1991 contains six articles on various genealogy frauds including two fine ones on Gustave Anjou. I hope this helps and makes you aware that there is much information out there. Some of it created by frauds. We will cover some of these people from time to time. When ever you receive a piece of information, ask yourself "Where did this come from?". Make it a point to source everything back to its original source. If an item is not sourced, you have nothing but a PROBABLE and you must not follow further until you can prove it. It is sad to say but we all have spent much time researching lines that are not ours. Also another point. NO FAMILY HISTORY IS A SOURCE. Only the primary sourced information within the History may be considered as reliable. If any of you come across anything written by an ANJOU, please call it to our attention so we may inform those whose lines it touches and they in turn can trace down the problem entries. The best to you all and happy hunting. Harold Oliver Director America's First Families

Minor Smith Field 1840 Herkimer ,NY married Elizabeth Longbotham of NY and they went to Tioga PA they had had kids,James ,Robert and Irwin Minor Field DOB 3/14/1862 Tioga,PA who married my Grt Grandmother 1/15/1880,Mina Ruby Mitchell in Tioga,PA???????R

Does anyone on the FIELDS List have information on a Thomas Fields, the son of Henry, Sr., of Culpeper Co., VA? Name of his wife? Children? When/where did Thomas Fields die? In Mason Co., KY, deeds I found that Thomas Field, of Washington, Mason Co., apptd John Field of Madison Co., VA, his attorney to convey lands in Harrison Co., VA he had inherited from Henry Fields of Culpeper Co., VA. Exr: Daniel Field of VA and Henry Field of Woodford Co., KY. >From the above, it appears that Thomas Field was still alive in 1798 and living in Mason Co., KY. Is he the same Thomas Fields who appears on Bourbon Co.KY tax lists 1797, 1799, and 1800 as living on the "northside of the road". Is he the same Thomas Fields who was bondsman for the 1799 marriages of Sarah Fields to Dennis Murphy and Hannah Fields to James Taylor (Bourbon Co., KY)? In Aug 1827, in Bourbon Co. KY (Deed Book A) the estate of Henry Fields, Sr., of Culpeper Co. VA, was still being divided among his heirs. By this time, many of his children were deceased and a few grandchildren were named in this document. Among his heirs named in 1827 was "unknown heirs of Thomas Fields, deceased, who are also heirs of Henry Field, Sr." Thus, it appears that the Thomas Fields in Mason Co KY in 1798 was dead by 1827 and his heirs were not known by the rest of the surviving heirs of Henry Field Sr. What happened to Thomas Fields after 1798? Why were his children unknown by the family? Any help in naming Thomas Fields' children would be appreciated. -- Helen Graves

Everyone please join me in welcoming our new subscribers. Date: 1/22/99 8:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] (D Field) To: FIELDS-L Date: 1/21/99 11:16:41 PM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] (Jamie) Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> To: FIELDS-L Date: 1/21/99 11:35:56 AM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] To: fields-l If you have not yet posted your family information I would like to invite you to do it very soon. When you post your information you have a chance of meeting that long lost cousin that has the information that you have been hunting. Not posting your information means you will find nothing. Since you already took the initiative to join the list you might as well take the initiative to post what you have. If you are new to the internet or new to genealogy then please do ask questions. One of the cousins on the list certainly has an answer for you. List Manager Randall Fields

Hi Folks - My Mayflower lineage back to Richard Warren is verifiable with primary and secondary sources but has one "weak link" between generations six (6) and seven (7). I hope to strengthen this connect to fully satisfy SMD membership standards and requirements. The basic locale for these generations is Rhode Island. There are no problems in generations seven to the present, nor generations six to the past. The generation six and seven link has been accepted for past society membership but should have better verification for present membership. Generation Six (6) Abigail Carey/Cary (1736-1820), daughter of Hannah Church and Allen Carey/Cary married John Field (1738-1808), son of John Field and Elizabeth Snow. Generation Seven (7) Their son, John Field married Hannah Gladding. This John Field was born in North Providence on 17 December 1761 and "died at sea" circa 1800s, with his estate being administered 26 Mar 1804. He married Hannah Gladding (1765-1848) of Newport in Providence on 03 Nov 1785. John Field and Hannah Gladding (Field) were parents of John Albert Field born in Providence 01 Jan 1793. After John Field's "at sea" death Hannah Gladding Field married James Burr, a widower with a daughter, Deborah Ann Burr born in Providence on 02 October 1795. Deborah Ann Burr and John Albert Field married with a result that Hannah Gladding Field Burr and James Burr were both step and in-law parents to their child's spouse. This is just an "interesting aside." What I'm seeking is better link verification of John Field (generation 7) as son of John Field and Abigail Carey/Cary (generation 6). Presently my verification is limited to a 1901 published Field Genealogy and I (and the Society) would like more. If any of you can help I'd be most appreciative to hear from you. Best to you all, John Tallman Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Rootsweb Donor

I am looking for information on a Nellie Frances Fields. She married Dean Urfer on February 5, 1945 in Newton, IA. She was born February 5, 1918 in Koszta, IA and died May 23, ?? in Newton, IA. The date of death that I had for her is incorrect, because it had her dying before she was married. She had two children I am assuming from a previous marriage.....Leland Christopherson and Gilbert Christopherson. Her parents were John Eldredge Fields born August 2, 1871 and died June 18, 1938. Her mother was Pearl Frazee. Thanks for any help. Dawn

Since there are a lot of new members I thought it would be a good idea to repost. My husband's GG Grandfather is James M. FIELDS. On marriage records he is listed as Jefferson M. FIELDS, on census records it is James M. FIELDS. He was b. ca 1830 in TN. Married Diena (Diana) Mary HUNTER in Hardeman Co TN 09 Jan 1851. They eventually moved to Lawrence Co AR. Their children were: BERRY W. FIELDS b 1852 TN JOHN J. (JACK) FIELDS b 1855 AR SARAH JENNIE FIELDS b 1858 AR (GG Grandmother) He died 1874/75 in Lawrence Co AR and left 2nd wife Elizabeth E. FIELDS and youngest child, LETTIE B. FIELDS, a daughter. Am trying to find the parents/siblings of James/Jeff FIELDS. Any bit of help would be appreciated. Pat Henry