Francis Gholson married Nancy Smith Allen, daughter of Zacharaiah Allen and Frances Snow Blackard on the 19 May 1842 in Gallatin Co., IL. They lived in Mayberry Twp., Hamilton Co., IL for a short while and had the following children: Sarah A. (married James Short), Saloma N., Milton, Douglas, Sherman, and Charity. What happened to the children? Who did they marry? Family information, please. Who were Francis Gholson 's parents? Peg Spencer