For those wishing to get copies of wills from Madison County, Ky I would suggest you write the Madison County Clerk there at Richmond, Ky..she has been very helpful to me in the past..somewhere I have the street address, but I am sure it would be delivered if you just address it to the Madison County Court House at Richmond. somewhwere I have the clerk's name and address, when I find it I will post it..but that is the best wayto get a copy and the cost is nominal. LaWanda Douglas

Dear Jennifer, you wrote: Dear Good Folks, I am looking to find copies of the will of John Mitchell who died in Madison County July 29, 1837 and of David Gass who died in Madison County May 5, 1806. Could anyone give me advice on where to begin my search. I'd be beholdin'. Thanks so much. Sincerely Jennifer Dear Jennifer, Not long ago I posted some information about David Gass of Madison Co.. He is not my ancestor, but one of the Gass females married into my Harris family; hence, my interest. About probates, I believe the Family History Library in Salt Lake City has 22 reels of film regarding probates in Madison Co., KY--and goodness knows how many films of land records. Tax records are very good--sometimes they are good census substitutes, particularly for Kentucky. If you are near an LDS family history center, you can borrow these films, but since you can borrow for only a short time, only order one at a time, even if that film reveals nothing. Here is some information about David Gass, which is in the form of notes. An e-mail correspondent believes he may have come to Virginia from Pennsylvania. Submitted by E.W.Wallace DAVID GASS. (d. 1806, Madison Co., KY) Little is known of David Gass. He probably was earlier of Hanover Co., Va and possibly later of Albemarle Co., VA. His name, and that of John Gass, apparently his son, appear on a petition to divide the county of Lincoln [Kentucky, but then a part of Virginia] into three counties, Lincoln, Mercer and Madison. 1786. Granted "Many of the signers of this petition were at Boonesboro," states the compiler. (Katherine Phelps Caperton, "A Partial List of Those at Fort Boonesborough," in THE REGISTER OF THE KENTUCKY STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, VOL. 23, p. 151 [renumbered, it seems, from original].) He appears on Madison Co. tax lists from time to time from 1787 to 1799. Some years his name does not appear, probably meaning he was delinquent or exempted because of age. Other Gass males who appear: John, also 1787 to at least 1795; Thomas, 1789 & 1791; William, 1799. Davod died in Madison Co., KY between 14 Apr and 5 May 1806. The first date is the date he wrote his will, and the second date is when the will was proved. In the abstracted will, he names his wife Sarah. His named children were Susannah Harris; John, William, James [with assumed surname of Gass]; Mary Black; Thomas [no surname] Margaret Mitchell. Son-in-law John Mitchell. Gr.son James Mitchell. Ex: wife, sons John and James. Wit: Richard Gentry, John Reed. (J. Estelle Stewart King, Abstract of Early Kentucky Wills and Inventories (Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1969), p. 163) Comment: Richard Gentry was married to a daughter of Christopher Harris the elder. Susannah Gass was married to James Harris, another child of the elder Christopher Harris of Madison Co., KY. Some Virginia Records There is a reference to a neighbor of William Harris of Hanover Co. in his patent of Aug 1745 on the N. side Saxons Sw near the Rod [Road]... adj the sd. Harris, Davis, Gasse/Gass, Robert Shildrake, Charles Yancey, John Field & John Williams. (Dennis Ray Hudgins, CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, VOL. FIVE, [Richmond: Virginia Genealogical Society, 1994], p. 98) From Albemarle Co. Deed Bk 2-143: 14 Jun 1759 David Glass [Gass?], planter, to Wm. Shelton for 37 pds., 10 shill., 275 acres N. side Mt., Buck's Elbow, Moreman River; adj. Rich. Blalock. Pat 7 May 1759. Wit: Dan Burford, Arch. Woods, Jno. McCord, Robt. Harris. (Shelton's wife was a daughter of Major Robert Harris of Albemarle Co. but earlier and later of Louisa Co., VA.) Kentucky Records The name of David Gass appears in a list of men in the company of Captain John Holder, in Madison Co., VA but later KY near Boonesborough June 10 1779. This appears in Lewis Collins' History of Kentucky. It is unknown whether David Gass was married when he first appears in the Kentucky records. His wife's name may have been Mary, instead of Sarah, as the name Mary Gass shows up in the court records of Madison Co., KY May 1792; she apparently was a witness for James Stephenson. (Gass did have a daughter named Mary, whose married name in 1806 was Black.) David Gass was early in Kentucky as reflected in Lincoln Co., KY (then Virginia) court order books, Lincoln Co., KY which was the parent county of many other Kentucky counties. On 22 Jan 1783, he was one of three appraisers appointed by he court to appraise the estate of Adam Caperton (COB 1-28). On 18 Mar 1783, he was appointed one of three commissioners "for the purpose of collecting the specific tax in this County." (COB 1-34) The following day, he and the other two commissioners, made bond. On 16 June 184, he recorded his stock mark, "a smooth crop in the right ear." (Michael L. Cook, LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY RECORDS, Vol. 2 [Evansville, IN: Cook Publications, 1988], p. ) "On the motion of David Gass, surviving Trustee of the town on [sic] Boonesborough, it is ordered that the Sheriff summon the freeholders of said town to proceed to the election of other Trustees in place of those who are dead and otherwise disabled by law." (COB 1-226) Gass was residing in Madison Co., KY in 1792, as his name shows up in Court Order Bk B: 6 Mar 1792: Ordered that David Gass sheriff make the necessary repairs to the prison in this County. (Jackie Couture, MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY COURT ORDER BOOK B, 1791-1801 [Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000), p. 15)

Dear Good Folks, I am looking to find copies of the will of John Mitchell who died in Madison County July 29, 1837 and of David Gass who died in Madison County May 5, 1806. Could anyone give me advice on where to begin my search. I'd be beholdin'. Thanks so much. Sincerely Jennifer

Ancestor Soup would like to invite you to attend our genealogy seminar at the Winchester Clark County Library January 17, 2004. The seminar will be from 12-3 PM. The seminar will help you to find that elusive ancestor and why he kept moving from place to place. If you would like more information please visit our website AncestorSoup.com or email Kellie Scott at [email protected] Registration will be limited! If you would like to attend please call the library at 859-744-5661

Burton MARSHALL married Patsy WILLIAMS in Madison County Kentucky in 1828. Their first son was Joseph (b. 1829). Does anyone have info on this couple? Regards, D.Marshall

Hi Rita, Are there any plans to include those researchers who do not live in the area? I am researching both Madison County and Garrard County. Mainly I am researching the Henderson families of both counties, but also other surnames. Thanks, Linda Arnold

Anyone doing research in the western part of Madison Co. or the eastern and southern part of Garrard Co. should take note of a new genealogy club the will hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Friends of Paint Lick Building. The club will focus its energies on the genealogies of people living in Paint Lick, Cartersville, Kirksville, Wallaceton, Point Leavell, Harmons Lick, Nina Ridge, Hackley, Fonso, and other communities in this region of Garrard and Madison counties. No charge for joining at this time. We'll exchange information about the families we're researching, share resources, bring in speakers, and take trips to genealogy libraries in Richmond, Lexington, and Frankfort. Beginners are welcome, as well as seasoned veterans! Snow/Ice date will be 10 a.m., Jan. 17. For information, contact Rita Fox ([email protected]) or write to her at PO Box 62, Paint Lick, KY 40461.

As a newby to your list, I will try to bring you up to date quickly. I am looking for anyone with info on my ggg granduncle, Burton MARSHALL, who married a Martha or Patsy WILLIAMS, in Madison County in 1828. Burton had a brother, Strother(Stroder),my ggg grandfather, that migrated to Greene Co. Illinois in the early 1830's. Any help is greatly appreciated. Dann Marshall

LOSE WEIGHT AND GAIN ANCESTORS - Your New Year Resolutions for 2004 Bourbon County (KY) Genealogical Society will be hosting a free seminar for absolute beginners in genealogy and family history. Anyone interested in documenting their family and all the history that surrounds them should make time to come to this meeting and find out the how, when and where to start. The meeting will be 6-8pm on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at Paris-Bourbon County Public Library, 701 High Street, Paris. It will be a very informal seminar aimed at making the newcomer at ease with the hobby and the club's members will be there to assist you in your early research. You are advised to bring with you a writing pad and pencil with which to take notes and also some change, in case you need to use the library's photocopier. All that is required is your registration, which you can do by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling (859) 987 5239. We can definately help you with this New Year's resolution, however, you may have to lose weight on your own! __________________________________ END OF PRESS RELEASE

Madison County Friends, LOOKING TO SHARE PARK FAMILY PICTURES WITH OTHERS! I am desperately searching for a pictures of Madison County Park Family members, including Col Eli Park (1787-1858) and others. Also, looking for pictures of my 4GU, Asa Park (1780-1858) of Estill County, KY (House built in 1807 is oldest still standing in Estill Co. near Jones Branch of Wagersville); Jonah Park (1806-1884), my 3GGF, of Irvine, KY (Estill County); and Eb Park, Jr. (1777-1860), who lived near Station Camp Creek in Wagersville. If you have ANY Park or allied family pictures that you would be willing to share as e-mail attachments or via snail mail, please let me know. Allied KY families include Phelps, Taylor, McCord, Mitchell, Cobb, Durham, Wagers, Duncan, Simpson, Scrivner etc. From MD-Dillingham, Simmons, Shipley & Duvall. Thank you! My Line: Dr. Roger Parke, Sr. (1654-1731)& Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) John Parke I (1674-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759)(7th GGPs) John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) Ebenezer Park (1747-1839)& Tabitha Mills(1752-1826)(5th GGPs) John Park (1772-1828)& Mary(Polly)Peeler(1774-1855)(4th GGPs) Jonah Park(1806-1884)& Melinda McMonegal(1810-1862)(3rd GGPs) John McMonegal Park(1827-1901)& Martha Cobb(1835-1911)(2GGPs) William H. Park I(1860-1932)& Eleanor Simpson(1865-1944)(GGP) William Holton Park(1900-1980)& Elveree Durham(1911-1989)(GP) William Henry Park II (1930- ) & Frances T. Bell (1932-) (P) William Douglas Park (1959-)& Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) (Me) My Park Family of Eastern Kentucky Web Page: Lots of pictures, line information and great links too! http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/index.html Doug Park Hurricane, WV THE MYSTICAL GRAVEHUNTER "Journeyman of Genealogy's Uncharted, 4th and Gifted Dimension" Member: Parke Society, Inc. Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels (KY) Society of Boonesborough (KY) Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants (MD) Estill County Historical Society (KY) Madison County Historical Society (KY) "A Family Tree will wither if no one tends to its Roots!" On an Ancient Family Tombstone..... "Remember me as you pass by, for as you are so, once was I, Therefore prepare to follow me."

In a message dated 12/20/2003 6:03:19 AM US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Dear Good Folks of the Madison County List; Can anyone tell me if Madison County marriage bonds for 1788 are available anywhere? I'd appreciate any information you might provide. Hope everyone is having a pleasant holiday season. Sincerely, Jennifer According to the HANDYMAN, Madison Co, established in 1786, from Lincoln Co., has m and land records from 1787, probate from 1850, through county clerk. Circuit court has divorce and civ. ct records. County seat is Richmond, 40475. Marion in AZ

Dear Good Folks of the Madison County List; Can anyone tell me if Madison County marriage bonds for 1788 are available anywhere? I'd appreciate any information you might provide. Hope everyone is having a pleasant holiday season. Sincerely, Jennifer

Thank you for some of the social history of early Missouri (Anglo-American settlement, that is.) Although my Madison Co. and Garrard Co., KY folks ca 1836 or so migrated to Texas (probably using the Mississippi River as their highway), some of their siblings went to Missouri: Oldham, Kemper et al. I merely scratch the surface in Missouri research, but I am learning, and your explanations of the motivating reasons help. Question: I have an ancestor from Madison Co., Ky who received (or whose widow received) a bounty land warrant from service rendered in the Revolutionary War. Was that land in Missouri? Reason I ask: the widow ended up in Platte Co., MO, and her children in surrounding counties. E.W.Wallace

There has been some discussion on this list from time to time concerning David Gass, found in the early records of Madison Co., KY. Here is an excerpt from Lyman C. Chalkley, THE CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA, Vol. 3 [Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1989], p. 14: August Co., VA Will Bk 1-202: 10th October, 1749. Willliam Magill's will--Wife, Margaret, and her son, David Gass; sons, James and William, adjoining Charles Campbell; son, John; grandchild, James' son; daughter, Elizabeth. Executors, Robert Cravens, Hugh Campbell. Signed William Magill, Margaret Magill. Teste: Andrew Erwin, Charles Campbell. Proved, 29th November 1749, when Margaret renounced the will. Page 203--29th November, 1749. Executors's bond as above, with sureties Andrew Erwin, Charles Campbell. (Chalkley, p. 15) Page 222--28th December, 1749. William Magill's appraisement, by John Seawright, John Erwin, Charles Campbell. Cash by Hugh Dever and Hugh Ross. (p. 15) Comments and questions: These Scots-Irish settlers in Augusta Co., VA are said to have migrated from western Pennsylvania. Had William Magill, as above, married the widow Margaret Gass in Pennsylvania or in Virginia? What was the given name of the deceased father of David Gass? Perhaps the answer is in western Pennsylvania. Do a www.google.com search for david gass - placing the full name in quotation makrs. These Chalkley volumes appear on the internet (the last time I looked). There is no cumulative index, but each volume seems to be indexed individually. Nonetheless, they are indexed. Try this URL: www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley/ One will find a few German-sounding names among these Scotch-Irish--Stump, Scholl, et al. One will find many McCords among these settlers in western Virginia. Augusta Co., in its early days, was a huge county, encompassing all of what is now West Virginia. Telll you friends about this resource for some colonial Virginians found in th e western counties. E.W.Wallace

[email protected] wrote: >The soil north of the Missouri river was very fertile, (Randolph/Howard >Saline Counties) > Saline County is south of the Missouri River. Certain areas in central Missouri, both north and south, have very good farmland. > I have heard that topsoil in Saline County, MO is over >3 feet deep. > On Hwy 24, between Miami & Grand Pass in Saline County, there was a sign that declared the land to be tested as the most fertile soil in the US. Like other states, the shifting boundaries sometimes makes it confusing for researchers. They call Howard Co., MO "the mother of counties" It was organized in 1816. Present day Adair; Boone; Caldwell; Carroll; Chariton; Clay; Clinton; Cole; Cooper; Daviess; DeKalb; Gentry; Grundy; Harrison; Henry; Johnson; Lafayette; Linn; Livingston; Macon; Mercer; Moniteau; Morgan; Pettis; Putnam; Randolph; Ray; Saline; Sullivan; Worth; the northern parts of Benton, Miller, and St. Clair; and possibly parts of Audrain, Monroe, and Shelby were all a part of Howard County. In fact, it was so huge, it included counties that now are in Iowa. The town of Franklin on the Missouri River was a major hub, being the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail. It was washed away in the late 1820's by Missouri River flooding. Boonville, across the river in Cooper County then became a boom town. Cooper Co (directly south and across the river from Howard Co) was formed in 1818 and included areas that are now Saline, Pettis, Lafayette and Johnson Counties. Saline County wasn't formed until Missouri became a state in 1821. Hope this helps. Tammy whose family traveled the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to central Missouri. We've been here ever since. ;)

In over 30 years of genealogical research, I have searched several families who have moved to Missouri. In the early days of Missouri statehood, (1820's) people from Madison County, KY moved to Howard County, MO. (Woods, Barnes, Crews and many others.) Reading a marriage index or deed index in Howard County, MO is like reading a tax list from Madison County, KY. People used the Missouri river for transportation and, therefore, they settled on counties that bordered the Missouri river in the early days. (1820's & 30's) Before 1850 the Thomas Lanter (married a Davis) family settled in the western part of the state in Platte County, MO. Prior to 1860 part of the Davis family migrated to Johnson County, MO. Then during the war they went back. Then, after the war, some of the Davis's went to Randolph County, MO (Albert Davis) and some went to Johnson County. (James Davis). A sister who had married a Brooks can be found in the 1880 census of Boone County, MO. She also moved back to KY before 1900. >From land prices, I think that one could sell land in Madison County for a profit and buy more land in Missouri. Families were large and there just wasn't enough of the farm to divide up among the heirs to support a family. So, they would take their inheritance money and move to Missouri, and buy enough land to support their family. The soil north of the Missouri river was very fertile, (Randolph/Howard Saline Counties) due to the glaciers that covered the earth and moved as far south as the Missouri River. I have heard that topsoil in Saline County, MO is over 3 feet deep. South of the Missouri River the land is hilly and less fertile, except for west central Missouri counties, such as Johnson, Pettis, Cass, etc. Of course, the bottom land along the Mississippi is very fertile, too. Yes, the early land patents (sales from the U.S. government) could be purchased for about $1.25 per acre. <A HREF="www.glorecords.blm.gov">www.glorecords.blm.gov</A>

I too had some Hockersmiths migrate from Madison County, Ky to Randolph County, Mo Does anyone have any idea what motivated these people to make that move? Could it have been promise of land? Missouri passed a premption act that would allow people to settle on some acreage, clear it, or a part of it, build some sort of building to serve as a residence and remain there for a year..then they could apply and unless someone contested it ..buy it for $l.25 an acre. This was true down here in southeast Missouri where I live..course in the 1830's it was a swamp heavily forested. Some of my own maternal line came in here and bought land for $1.25 an acre that is now worth sometimes $2,000 an acre... Just a thought we had several Hockersmiths migrate to Randolph County, Mo and some up into Illinois. La Wanda Douglas

David, You have an interesting genealogical problem there, trying to track down your Alexander family. I know from my own research that after the Revolution a good many persons from North Carolina migrated to Madison Co. KY and surrounding counties. (A good many of my folks & in-laws from Caswell Co., NC and from Granville Co., NC migrated to Madison Co. But others came from around Albemarle Co., VA.) I'm throwing out a suggestion. Compare surnames on tax lists for the same period or succeeding periods for the two counties--the NC county and the KY county. I see listed on the FHL catalog on www.familysearch.org that a book was published in 1999 of tax lists for Mecklenburg Co., NC. Because the book is still under copyright, it has not been filmed. It is possible that you may be able to purchase the book, probably from the author, whose surname is Ferguson. TLC Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, a few years ago (but they now seem to be extinct--can't get any response from my e-mails or orders) published some early tax lists for Madison Co., KY. It would be useful to compare the tax lists for names in both counties in order to test your hypothesis. Folks didn't ordinarily migrate alone--somebody in the neighborhood (generally relatives or in-laws) tagged along, especially to Kentucky which was a *dark and bloody* ground. You might see if WillowBend books in Maryland (they have a website) carry any of TLC genealogy's books. They generally sold their own, however. E.W.Wallace

My proven 3rd great-grandfather James Alexander was born c. 1780 and died before Sept. 30, 1845 in Randolph County, Missouri. I first find him in Garrard Co., KY in 1799 (appearing on a tax list as Jameson Alexander). In 1804 (and again, in Garrard Co., KY), I have a record of James Alexander marrying Elizabeth Logan, daughter of Timothy Logan and Sarah Boone. By the mid-1820's James & Elizabeth Alexander and children migrated to Randolph Co., MO where they are buried in the Hurt Cemetery south of Mt. Airy, MO. James and Elizabeth are the maternal gg grandparents of General Omar Bradley, five-star general and WW II hero through their oldest daughter Sarah who married Joel Hubbard. I descend from their son John who is also buried at the Hurt Cemetery. I am currently working under a very speculative theory that "my" James was the son of a Samuel Alexander who left a will in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina in 1784. Samuel Alexander of Mecklenburg Co., NC named his wife Sarah in the will in addition to "young" children Mary, Sarah, Margaret, Esther (or Easter), Elizabeth, Martha, and James. By 1789, one Sarah Alexander (most likely a widow) appears on a Madison Co., KY tax list. Additionally, I have found the following marriages in the Madison/Garrard area of KY which I "think" may all connect back to the Samuel Alexander family of Mecklenburg Co., NC: 1) Mary Alexander married Daniel Nichols in Madison Co., KY in 1790. 2) Sarah Alexander married Timothy Logan in Madison Co., KY in 1793. 3) Martha Alexander married Henry Towles Terrill in Madison Co., KY in 1796. 4) Elizabeth Alexander married George Simpson in Garrard Co., KY in 1798 (w/ Sarah Alexander signing consent and Timothy Logan signing as witness). 5) James Alexander married Elizabeth Logan on March 1, 1804 in Garrard Co., KY (Elizabeth Logan was a daughter of Timothy Logan by his first marriage to Sarah Boone). I have also come across a couple of interesting Mecklenburg Co., NC deeds, which I think may add further credence to my theory transcribed as follows: Mecklenburg Deed Book 11, Page 137, Oct. 11, 1781: "John Dysart of Burke, heir at law of James Dysart, decd, and Margaret Dysart of Mecklenburg to Samuel Alexander, for 60 pounds hard money of NC, 167 A in the Welch Tract on the south side of Rocky R adj the Barony Line and Thomas Wallace. Wit: Thomas Nickel and James Patton. Prvd in Oct 1782 Ct by oath of Thomas Nickel. Sam Martin, CC." Mecklenburg Deed Book 13, Page 595, Aug. 14, 1788: "Sarah Alexander, relict of Samuel Alexander, dec'd, to Dennis Copeland, for 45 pounds, 167 A in the Welch tract on the south side of Rocky R adj the Barony Line and Thomas Wallace. Wit: Oliver Harris and John Lewes. Prvd in Jan 1789 Ct by oath of Oliver Harris. Jno. Rogers, Clk. Pro. Tem." Does anyone have information on this family listed above? I am looking to prove the connection between the Samuel and Sarah Alexander of Mecklenburg Co., NC to the Alexander family I find in Madison/Garrard Co., KY. Thanks! David

Thanks Mary for the clarifications. From my previous exchanges with you, I know that you'vedone outstanding work in sorting out the Gass families. (Now, if you could just figure out where my John Guess originally came from :) ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary H. Cole" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:37 PM Subject: [MADKY-L] David Gass of Madison Co., KY > David Gass' will proved 5 May 1806 - Madison Co, Ky > > David Gass had son John Gass and nephew John Gass > > David Gass - b. abt 1733 - Cumberland Valley, Lancaster Co, Pa - son of John > & Margaret ( ) Gass. David's father, John Gass, will dated Jun 1734 > proved 31 Dec 1734. > Margaret was still widow Gass 26 Apr 1738. After that date Widow Margaret > Gass married Widower William Magill/McGill > > About this time there was a migration from Cumberland Valley, Lancaster Co, > Pa to Goochland Co, Va which later became Albemarle Co, Va. The families > connected to the Gass family were Woods, Wallace, Gass/Goss who made this > move. William Magill/McGill - and new wife Margaret ( ) Gass and stepson, > David Gass settled in Augusta Co, Va which became Rockingham Co, Va > > William Magill/McGill will 10 Oct 1749 - Augusta Co, Va - in which he named > wife Margaret and her son David Gass > > > David Gass' brother or half-brother was Henry Gass of Cumberland Co, Pa. > Henry Gass had 3 sons and a daughter. The sons were John, James, and > Samuel. > > John Gass - son of Henry - was with David Gass, and Daniel Boone - 17 Jul > 1776 when Jemima Boone and the Callaway sisters were taken by Indians.from > the river near Boonesborough, Ky. John Gass, the nephew of David Gass, swam > the river and got the canoe the girls had been using. > > John Gass - son of Henry Gass - sold land to his cousin John Gass son of > David Gass - 24 Oct 1798. The deed so states. > > John Gass - son of Henry Gass - signed his will John Gass son of Henry > Gass. It was dated 8 Jan 1815 proved 22 Apr 1816 Clark Co, Ky. He had no > wife or issue. All was left to the sons & daughters of his brother James > Gass. > > James Gass - son of Henry Gass - married twice in Cumberland Valley of Pa. > He and his family came to Kentucky. He died about 1829. His heirs sold his > land 1830 in Clark Co, Ky > > Samuel Gass - son of Henry Gass - of Cumberland Co, Pa m. Nancy Rose. They > had several children in Pa. He may have been Samuel Giss of Huntingdon Co, > Pa - 1790. Samuel was in Madison Co, Ky - 1793-1795, Hawkins Co, Tn > 1796-1804, Monroe co, Ky 1804-1819, Franklin Co, Tn 1819 -until his death > > ______________________________