Ok, here is your first query, we only have 19 members. Does anyone have a connection to this family? Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Descendants of John NATION-66 First Generation 1. John NATION-66 was born 1833 in Spencer County, KY, USA. He died 16 Mar 1905. Settlement of his estate, listing eight of his children as heirs and the children of Joseph (his son) as heirs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !1860, 1870, AND 1880 Spencer County, KY census !Settlement of his estate, Spencer County, KY, dated 6 March 1906. CD 002 Kentucky Marriages, Spencer County, KY 1821-1894 John married (1-MRIN:14) Elizabeth Catherine Runnels RUNALDS-67 on 1 Nov 1855 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Elizabeth was born about 1840 in Spencer County, KY, USA. She must be dead in 1906 becuase she is not listed as a heir. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !1860, 1870 & 1880 Spencer County, KY census. Last name came from the birth record of her son, Joseph Nation. John and Elizabeth had the following children: + 2 M i. Joseph NATION-5 was born 24 Oct 1856. + 3 M ii. William J NATION-68 was born 19 May 1858. + 4 F iii. Mary E NATION-69 was born 1864. 5 M iv. John Thomas NATION-71 was born 1864 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Children: Espie, Bose, & Pearl ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !1870 & 1880 Spencer County, KY census. !One of the heirs of John Nation. CD 002, November 1994 Edition, Ky Marriages, Spencer County, KY (1821 - 1894) John married (1-MRIN:72) Martha WOODS-265 on 18 Feb 1886 in Spencer County, KY, USA. + 6 F v. Rebecca Emma NATION-70 was born about 1867. 7 F vi. Nancy NATION-72 was born 1870 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1870 & 1880 Spencer County, KY census. One of the heirs of John Nation. 8 M vii. Charles NATION-73 was born 1873 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1880 Spencer County, KY census. One of the heirs of John Nation. Charles married (1-MRIN:73) Lillie RESMON-266. 9 M viii. Richard NATION-75 was born 1875 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1880 Spencer County, KY census. One of the heirs of John Nation. Richard married (1-MRIN:76) Lillie MCALLISTER-269. 10 F ix. Susan Rachel NATION-74 was born 1879 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1880 Spencer County, KY census. One of the heirs of John Nation, listed as Rachel Snider. Susan married (1-MRIN:74) Dave SNYDER-267. Second Generation 2. Joseph NATION-5 was born 24 Oct 1856 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Married by Henry Sparrow at Felix Armstrongs', father of the bride, in Spencer County, KY. Witnessed by John Osborn and John Dadisman. Joseph is 43, born in 1856, and has been married to Annie E. for 4 years, in 1900. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCES !Birth Certificate: Office of Vital Statistics Department of Human Resources 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 !Marriage Certificate: Same !1900 Spencer County, KY Census Batch #: C517981, Source Call #: 216840 Joseph married (1-MRIN:4) Elizabeth ARMSTRONG Mrs-14 on 30 Jan 1879 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Elizabeth ARMSTRONG Mrs was born Apr 1871 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES Marriage Record, Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY 1880 Spencer County, KY census listing Joseph Nation with wife Bettie, could this be the mother of these children????? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES 1880 Spencer County, KY census Joseph and Elizabeth ARMSTRONG Mrs had the following children: 11 F i. Annie Belle NATION-47 was born Aug 1879 in Spencer County, KY, USA. 1900 census with husband Ambrose Patton and 3 children. She is 20 years old, married for 4 years, had 3 children with all 3 living. Born Aug 1879 in KY and parents born in KY. 1910 Census with husband and 4 children. Married for 13 year, 4 children, all living. Age 31. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !Settlement-John Nation, listing Annie as a heir of Joseph Nation, 6 Mar 1906. !1900 Spencer County, KY Census 1910 Spencer County, KY Census Annie married (1-MRIN:11) Ambrose E PATTON-22, son of James Martin PATTON-6 and Judith SMITH-82 (MRIN:2) on 20 Sep 1896 in Spencer County, KY. Ambrose was born 19 Oct 1877 in Carroll County, KY, USA. He died 20 Dec 1965 in Jefferson County, KY, USA. 1880 census in Carroll County, KY with James Martin Patton listed as the head of the house and wife Judy. Found marriage record in Taylorsville, KY. Married at E. Summers' place in in Spencer County, KY. Found Death Certificate, list date of death, 20 December 1965, jefferson County, KY at age 88. 1900 census in Spencer County, KY, living with Prentice and Ada Alma. Ambrose is living with a wife-Annie B. and 3 children, Everet J., Mary M., and Mary B. Place of birth for everyone is listed as KY. He can read. 1910 census in Spencer County, KY living with wife, Annie B, and children; Everette J. Martha B., Mary B., Joseph T. Shows places of birth for Ambrose as KY, his father is OH, and mother is KY. He is a farmer, can read and write, and rents a farm. Date and place of birth came from the KY Historical Society, Vital Statistics. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOURCES !1880 Carroll County, KY Census !1900 Spencer County, KY Census !1910 Spencer County, KY Census !Death Certificate: Office of Vital Statistics, Dept of Human Resources 057-28490 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 12 M ii. Oscar NATION-29 was born 1883 in Spencer County, KY, USA. He died 13 Apr 1966 in Jefferson County, KY, USA and was buried in Spencer County, KY, USA. Marriage record in Taylorsville, KY says married at E. Mc Allister's place in Spencer County, KY. Death certificate for Oscar Nation gives usual residence as Bullitt County, KY. Died at age 83. On the 1900 Census, as a servant to John Osburne family. He is listed as a white male, born April 1883, age 17, single, born in KY and parents born in KY. He can't read or write. 1910 census in Spencer County, KY. Born 4/1883 married in 1904. Parents born in KY, he rents a farm, wife is Bessie, born in 1885 in KY iwth parents born in KY. The have 3 children; Otis-male born in 1907, Destro/Lester-male born in 1905, and Ruby-female. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !1900 Spencer County, KY Census !1910 Spencer County, KY Census !Death Certificate: Office of Vital Statistics, Dept of Human Resources 017-08165 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 !Marriage Record, Spencer County, KY !Settlement of John Nation, listing Oscar as a heir of Jospeh Nation, Dated 6 March 1906. Oscar married (1-MRIN:9) Bessie MC ALLISTER-77 on 10 Feb 1904 in Spencer County, KY. Bessie was born 1884 in KY. She died 14 Jun 1941 in Spencer County, KY, USA. 13 F iii. Ada Alma NATION-8 was born 2 Aug 1884 in Spencer County, KY, USA. She died 9 May 1967 in Spencer County, KY, USA and was buried in Mt Washington, Jefferson County, KY, USA. She died of coronory thrombrosis, and arterio sclerosis. Death Certificate #12184, Volume 25, 1967. On the 1900 census in Spencer county, KY with husband Prentice Patton. Born in August 1886, age 13, she and parents born in KY. On the 1910 Census in Spencer County, KY with husband and 2 sons. She is 21, first marriage, married for 9 years, had 2 children, with both living. She can not read and write. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOURCES !1900 Spencer County, KY Census !1910 Spencer County, KY Census !Settlement of John Nation, listing Ada Alms as heir of Jospeh Nation, dated 6 March 1906. !Death Certificate: Office of Vital Statistics Department of Human Resources 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 Ada married (1-MRIN:3) Prentice M PATTON-7, son of James Martin PATTON-6 and Judith SMITH-82 (MRIN:2) on 19 Mar 1900 in Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY, USA. Prentice was born 21 Apr 1880 in Carroll County, KY, USA. He died 26 Jan 1918 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Married by George Dickey & witnessed by James Patton and wife. On the 1880 census with father, James M. Patton and mother Judy, Prentice is listed as Princess M. Patton, male, age prior to June 1st is 2/12. On the 1900 census as head of the house, with wife Ada Alma. He is listed as being born in 1879, and 21 years old, Farm laborer, rents a house. He can read. He is born in KY and both his parents born in KY. His brother Ambrose, his wife Annie B. and their 3 children live with prentice. On the 1910 census Prentice and wife Ada Alma and 2 sons; Jasper and Richard are listed. Prentice is age 29, first marriage, married for 9 years, place of birth is KY. Father's place of birth is OH, and Mother's place of birth is KY. He owns a mortgaged farm. Cause of death: consumption ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOURCES !Marriage Record, Taylorsville, KY !1880 Carroll County, KY Census !1900 Spencer County, KY Census !1910 Spencer County, KY Census !Death Certificate: 2833 Office of Vital Statistics Department of Human Resources 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 14 M iv. William Jesse NATION-26 was born 15 Sep 1889 in Spencer County, KY, USA. He died 21 Sep 1933 in Shelby County, KY, USA and was buried in Spencer County, KY, USA. Marriage record gives usual residence as Spencer County, KY. Occupation is farmer, age 23, birthplace is Spencer County, KY and this is his first marriage. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !Death Certificate: Office of Vital Statistics, Dept of Human Resources 062-30675 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 !Marriage Record, Spencer County, KY !1900 Spencer County, KY census !1910 Spencer County, KY census !tombstone !Settlement of John Nation, Listing Jesse as a heir of Jospeh Nation, Dated 6 March 1906 William married (1-MRIN:8) Lottie MC ALISTER-27 on 26 Apr 1911 in Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY, USA. Lottie was born 25 Mar 1893 in Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY, USA. She died 15 May 1950. At the time of marriage; residence of bride is Spencer County, KY. She is 19 and this is her first marriage. Her birthplace is Spencer County, KY. Father is Elisha Mc Alister. Date of Birth and place came from the computer in SL, it is what they are assuming. I need to check and see if this is correct. March 1992. Death date on the tombstone is, 15 APRIL 1992. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES !Tombstone Marriage Record, Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY 15 M v. Clarence Willis ARMSTRONG-65 was born 1891. Stepson of Joseph. On the 1900 Census with Joseph and Annie E. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES 1900 Spencer County, KY Census 16 F vi. Bessie NATION-62 was born 1893 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Settlement of John Nation's will list Bessie as heir of Joseph Nation. On the 1900 census with her father. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES Settlement of John Nation's will, dated 6 March 1906. Bessie married (1-MRIN:79) Bessie COOK-290. Kelly Catlett Stum, Louisville, KY Joseph also married (2-MRIN:60) REDMON Mrs-248. They had the following children: 17 M vii. Charles B NATION-63. SOURCES !Settlement of John Nation's will listing Charles as a heir of Jospeh Nation, dated 6 March 1906. 1900 Spencer County, KY census with his father Joseph. 18 F viii. Mary Lillie NATION-64. Found a settlement of John Nation, listing Mary as a heir of Joseph Nation. Dated 6 March 1906. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- SOURCES Settlement of John Nation, Spencer County, KY Mary married (1-MRIN:78) John ARMSTRONG-289. Kelly Catlett Stum, Louisville, KY 3. William J NATION-68 was born 19 May 1858 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1860 & 1870 Spencer County, KY census. !William is listed as a heir of John Nation. !Batch #: C517981, Source Call #: 216840 CD 002, November 1994 Edition, Ky Marriages, Spencer County, KY (1821 - 1894) William married (1-MRIN:75) Martha SKINNER-268 on 11 Apr 1876 in Spencer County, KY, USA. They had the following children: 19 M i. James Shannon NATION-272 was born 2 Mar 1878. He died 8 Feb 1946 and was buried in Little Mt, Spencer County, KY, USA. Kelly Catlett Stum, Louisville, KY - This is her GGGF James married (1-MRIN:77) Bertie Mae WAYNE-277. 20 M ii. Henry NATION-273. 21 M iii. John Thomas NATION-274. 22 M iv. Bert NATION-275. 23 F v. Liddy NATION-276. 4. Mary E NATION-69 was born 1864 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1870 & 1880 Spencer County, KY census. She is listed as heir of John Nation, listed as Mary Mc Allister. Mary married (1-MRIN:71) Elisha J MCALLISTER-234. They had the following children: 24 M i. Vergil NATION-270 was buried in Valley Cemetery, Spencer County, KY, USA. never married. 25 M ii. Osa NATION-271. never married. 6. Rebecca Emma NATION-70 was born about 1867 in Spencer County, KY, USA. SOURCES !1870 & 1880 Spencer County, KY census. One of the heirs of John Nation, Listed as Rebecca E. McClain. Rebecca married (1-MRIN:80) Joseph MCCLAIN-291 on 29 Nov 1887 in Spencer County, KY, USA. Joseph and Rebecca had the following children: 26 M i. Clinton MCCLAIN-292. Thanks, Diane