NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11159 W. P. PREWITT – MADISON CO – Prewitt, Sebastian, Broadus, Ford, Sanders 11159: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume 5, Battle-Perrin, Kniffin, 4th ed Madison Co. W. P. PREWITT was born in Madison County, Ky., March 23, 1841, son of James Prewitt and Marilda Sebastian; married in 1839. Their offspring are three sons. James Prewitt was born in Madison County, Ky., January 8, 1815; was a successful farmer and a Free Mason. Died in 1882 at the age of sixty-seven years. His wife was born in Garrard County, Ky., in 1825, died in 1875; a daughter of Mily Sebastian and Margaret Broadus. Mr. John Prewitt, grandfather of subject, was born in Virginia; immigrated to Kentucky at an early day with eight sons. It was supposed that five were killed by the Indians. He was a farmer and owned a large body of land; married Miss Mary Ford, born in Virginia. She was captured by the Indians at the age of seven years, and remained in their custody ford several years. She gained her freedom by permission to visit her parents. Subject is first in order of birth; began business for himself at the age of twenty-five years at farming. In 1866 he opened a general store of merchandise in Spoonville, Ky.; remained there in business three years. In 1875 moved to Kirksville, Ky., and opened a large store; has since remained there as a substantial citizen and a man of large business. He is a Free Mason and a Democrat; has held the office of deputy county clerk for twelve years; married, in 1858, Miss Margaret A. Sanders, a daughter of Eliza Sanders and Jane Broadus. Mrs. Prewitt died March 9, 1886, a true Christian woman. Nine children have been born to them: Sarah E. (deceased), James E., Mirrilda Jane Finnell, Ida M., Lillie Lee, Sterling Price, Nancy U., Wade Hampton and Million F. (deceased). KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH Archives:http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kyresearch