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    1. [KYBIOS] WARREN CO - JAMES W. SCRIVNER 11503
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    3. NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11503 WARREN CO – JAMES W. SCRIVNER – Scrivner, Duncan, Hamilton, Brooks, Dodd, Bell. Scott 11503 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Warren Co. JAMES W. SCRIVNER was born November 15, 1829, near Glasgow, and is a son of John H. and Nancy (Duncan) Scrivner, who had born to them four sons, of which our subject is the second. John H. Scrivner was born in Estill County, Ky., and was a blacksmith and farmer. In 1818, when but sixteen years old, he settled in Barren County, Ky.; in January, 1866, he moved to Warren County. He was a son of Thomas Scrivner, who married Esther Hamilton, both born and reared in North Carolina, and among the first pioneers of Estill County, Ky. Thomas Scrivner was a Baptist minister, whose father came from Ireland. The mother of our subject was born in Clark County, Ky., and was a daughter of Joseph Duncan, who married a Miss Brooks, both of whom were born in Kentucky, and were among the first pioneers of Clark County. Mr. Duncan was a farmer; his father was born in England. James W. Scrivner was reared on a farm and received a moderate English education. January 12, 1854, he married Miss Elizabeth Dodd, of Barren County. She was a daughter of James and Emily (Bell) Dodd, natives of Virginia and early settlers of Barren County. Her father was a prosperous farmer and slave owner. Mr. and Mrs. Scrivner have had born by their happy marriage six children, five living: Isaac D., Joseph R., Laura B., Wright, Hayden T. and Mary E. Mr. and Mrs. Scrivner are members of the Baptist Church. In January, 1866, Mr. Scrivner located near Smith’s Grove, on 425 acres of fine land, of which he has given to his children till he now owns but 125 acres. Mr. Scrivner is a kind and good neighbor, always ready to do his part when duty demands, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the P. of H. He cast his first presidential vote for Gen. Scott in 1852. Since the war he has voted for the Democrats. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

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