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    1. [MADKY-L] Some Oldham Males In Revolutionary Army Accounting Books
    2. Among the files on my floor (aren't your files there, too?) are some notes made years ago at the DAR Library & Seimes Microfilm Center at the DAR Headquarters, Washington, DC. I was trying to help a young lady with her North Crolina patriot. I was guided to microfilms in the Seimes Microfilm Room, which seem to be entitled as follows [I wrote this down]: North Carolina State Agency Records, Treasurers & Comptrollers Records, Indexes to Revolutionary Army Accounting Books, Roman Numeral Series, Vols. I-XII, Index Among the names I found on the index (but did not have time to research fully as I was a delegate at Continental Congress) were these Oldham males, who are believed to have been father and son, but possibly one of the Richards is the Richard Oldham who got a Rev War pension in Estill Co., KY. One Richard Oldham is believed to be my ancestor Richard *Ready-Money* Oldham of Madison Co., KY. His widow (second wife) Patsy Oldham nee Reid also got a widow's pension. She removed to Platte Co., MO. The Roman numerals are the volume numbers. The second number is the page, and I believe the last number, if I remember correctly, is the folio number [page number] There are four pages [folios] on two sheets facing one another--one has to get used to this format in order to read the film. Oldham Jesse XI 32-2 Jesse XI 74-2 Richard I 19-2 [that is Roman numeral one] Richard IX 91-3 I have searched the online catalog of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and seemingly they do not have these films, which are difficult to read, as I experienced. Weynette Parks Haun has published some books listing many of the persons who received accounts from the State of North Carolina for their Rev War service, but the ones I have do not own the ones which include the Oldhams! Mrs. Haun, if I remember correctly, publishes her books in Durham, NC. We know, of course, from other sources that several other Oldham males of North Carolina (principally Caswell Co., NC) were in the Revolution, but perhaps they did not put in claims after the War. The ones I recall were George Oldham, later of Anderson District, SC and John Oldham. Were there others that you know about? Please share with the list. The Oldham males centered around Jefferson Co., KY seem NOT to have have migrated from North Carolina, but instead migrated directly from Virginia. I believe one or two got bounty land in Kentucky from the State of Virginia. E.W.Wallace descendant of Richard R-M Oldham and of his father Jesse Oldham

    11/06/2003 12:37:53
    1. [MADKY-L] Some Gentry Wills (Index Only) - Madison Co. KY
    2. Dear Gentry Researchers, I have a lot of early Madison Co., KY ancestors, who poured in after the Revolution from around Albemarle Co., VA and from Caswell Co., NC, and one of my Albemarle Co. Harris ladies married a Gentry. A few went in and out of Boonesborough prior to the Revolution. While researching LDS film 183,265, Index to Madison Co. Wills, I found these Gentry surnamed folks. It is quite a long list, and I may not be able to list all today. I shall write the first names only--the surname is Gentry. I do not have the wills. You will have to read the film yourself. Look at the FHL catalog on www.familysearch.org Do a place search *Madison* and then *Kentucky* Go down the list of topics until you find *Probate* (I only went down the list to 1910. You are on your own for later listings.) David, A-740, 1813 Austin, B-86, 1814 Martin D-297, 1827 Mary, D-365, 1828 Richard, H-153, 1843 Oney, L-308, 1855 Josiah, M-53, 1856 Brightberry, N-308, 1859 Martin, P-422, 1864 Thomas J., R-236, 1865 Ann, U-250, 1872 Henry, Bk 1-129, 1879 Jane, 1-385, 1888 Winifred 1-385, 1888 [did I make an error?] James, 2-221, 1898 Peter M, 2-411, 1903 Simpson, 2-476, 1905 Nancy C., 3-173, 1910 Josiah, 3-208, 1910 Submitted by E.W.Wallace

    11/03/2003 04:55:00
    1. [MADKY-L] Identity of Robert Burton ca 1787 and 1796, Madison Co. Deeds
    2. Dear Researchers, While trolling through the pages of FHL microfilm #0183279 (Madison Co., KY Grantor Deed Index Vols. A-K 1787-1899) I found these entries for one Robert Burton, grantor. Robert Burton, if I remember my genealogical/historical research of Granville Co., NC was married to Agatha Williams, only heir of John Williams, Esq. (the Judge) and his wife Agnes [Bullock] [widow of George Keeling]. John Williams (d. ca 1799 in Granville Co., NC) was one of the proprietors of Boonesborough, and, as such, probably retained some property in Madison Co., which Agatha Burton (and her spouse) inherited. What are your thoughts? (Burton is not my direct line, but a collateral line. I am descended from Judge Williams's brother William Williams, who died testate at Boonesborough ca 25 Dec 1775, and from his only surviving son, Samuel Farrar Williams (b. 1759 Granville Co., NC-d. ca 1838 Henderson Co., KY.) Grantor's name is first; grantee's second; the book & page are third; date made and date recorded and the item being conveyed (al means others) Burton, Robert - Allen Burton - Deed A-64 Mar 22, 1787, Oct 23, 1787 - slave Burton, Robert - David McCord - C-244; Apr 1, 1794, Oct 7, 1794 - 1000 A Otter Creek Burton, Robert - Lucy Searcy - C-671, Mar 31, 1794, Mar 1, 1796 - 500 A Otter Creek Other comments: I suspect David McCord is related to Agnes McCord Harris, second wife of the elder Christopher Harris, and the Harrises came from Albemarle Co., VA to Madison Co., KY, along with a goodly number of progeny. Lucy Searcy is the widow of Bartlett Searcy, and they were previously residents of Granville Co., NC. She and her children remained in Madison Co., KY. She has other deeds recorded in Madison Co., and a number of her children were married there. E.W.Wallace If anyone belongs to a Burton list, please forward this message to it. Genealogists should always be interested in deeds, which frequently give relationships.

    10/30/2003 12:26:57
    1. [MADKY-L] George Oldham of colonial Caswell Co., NC
    2. Someone on the Caswell Co., NC rootsweb list mentioned that George Oldham was a neighbor of her ancestor in Caswell Co., NC. Since these early families frequently intermarried--and migrated to and from the same places, these notes may be of interest to others searching Caswell Co., NC. It is believed, but not yet proved satisfactorily, that George Oldham was one of several sons of an older Richard Oldham, who probably migrated from Northern Neck Virginia ca 1763 or earlier. So far no solid evidence of the origins of the Caswell Co. (previously of Orange Co., NC) Oldhams has surfaced. If you have such evidence, please share. Thanks. Submitted by E.W.Wallace a descendant of George Oldham's brother Jesse Oldham, who migrated to Madison Co., KY GEORGE OLDHAM. George Oldham, the probable namesake of an earlier George Oldham of Northumberland Co., VA, is a son of Richard Oldham, Sr. of Caswell Co., NC and thus a brother of Jesse Oldham [Sr.] according to a descendant of the Oldham family. John Oldham was another brother. George may be the same person who resided in Caswell Co. for many years. As late as 29 Jan 1816, he was a purchaser at the estate sale of Elizabeth Williams, deceased. (WB G-180). Elizabeth was the widow of Henry Williams of Caswell Co.. One of the Williams's several daughters Ursley Duke Williams (widow of Reuben Peoples) married George's brother Richard "Ready Money" Oldham of Caswell Co., later of Madison Co., KY. George Oldham of NC line received a pension No. S21906. According to abstract, he enlisted in Caswell Co., NC. He applied 4 Mar 1833, Anderson District SC. He was aged about 83 and soldier died there (date not given). In 1852 surviving children were Thomas & William Oldham and Mary wife of Nelson Guttry, all of Anderson Dist SC. The son Thos. Oldham made affidavit in Feb 1857. (Adapted from Virgil S. White, GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILES, VOL. III: N-Z [Waynesboro, TN: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1992], p. 2534) He, George Oldham "(Major)" appears on the 1784 tax list of Caswell Co. as owning land on Stoney Creek where several other Oldhams also owned land. This would tend to confirm a strong relationship to the other Oldhams on Stoney Creek. Because he was on the 1777 tax list of Caswell Co., with no land declared, it is inferred he was at least 16 years of age--i.e., militia age. However, another record shows that in 1777 he was appointed lieutenant, at the Caswell Co. court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, June 1777. This event signifies he was a man of some maturity, enough to lead men in military pursuits. Perhaps he was exempt from paying taxes because of this leadership role. In 1779 he received a land grant from the State of North Carolina. Caswell DB A-247 - State of North Carolina - No. 73 - to George Oldham 639 A on Stoney Cr and Turkey Pen Br of Country Line Cr adj Roger Atkinson's old line, claims of George Sims & David Hart. 3 Mar 1779. [Chain Carriers] George Sims, Richd Oldham. (Katherine Kerr Kendall, CASWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DEED BOOKS 1777-1817 [Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1989], p. 15) Richard Oldham was probably another brother, or he may have been the older Richard Oldham the father. Several Oldham males who migrated to the vicinity of Caswell Co., formed 1777, made land entries on or after 25 May 1778, after the colonies had declared their independence. A grant of State of NC - No. 73 was to George Oldham for 639 A on Stoney Cr. Richard Oldham was a chain carrier. A deed No. 81 (grant by State of NC) to Maxfield Hensley acreage on Stoney Creek adj Henry Williams, Thomas Hart's old line, an agreement line between Hensley & Moses Oldham. It is dated March 1779. (Margaret M. Hofmann, ....) In order to be granted land by the State of North Carolina, the claimants had to take an oath of allegiance to the newly formed nation. These Oldhams and their grant numbers were: George (No. 201); Richard, Jr. (No. 217); Jesse Oldham (No. 228 and No. 229); Moses Oldham (No. 231). Allied families who recorded land grants on the same date were Henry Williams (No. 39, No. 317); Nathan Williamson (No 100); Tyree Harris (No. 108); Matthew Jouett (No. 208); several Rice families; Charles and Robert Burton; John Williams. (Note: 12/96 The identity of John Williams is confusing. Other students of Caswell Co. state that this John Williams is "Col." John Williams, son of Nathaniel Williams I, formerly of Hanover Co. John Williams, the brother of Henry Williams of Caswell Co., who called himself John S.D. [son of Daniel] seemed to have remained some time in Granville Co., NC from which he later migrated to District 96, SC.) (Comments: These two events, George Oldham's being appointed lieutenant and also receiving a NC land grant during the Revolution, qualify his direct descendants for Revolutionary War lineage societies. He took an oath of allegiance in order to be granted land.) The name of George Oldham appears in Caswell Co. in a list of buyers at an estate sale of Lewis Foster decd taken 8 Feb 1816. (Will Bk G-240). From other records, it seems apparent that George Oldham (Major) migrated to South Carolina. There are no direct land conveyances to or from George Oldham after this abstracted deed entry: Caswell Co. DB F-23-4 George Oldham of Caswell Co. to William Brintle of Warren Co., NC for 100 pds., 638 A on Stoney Cr and Turkey Pen Br, a water of Country Line Cr adj Roger Atkinson, George Sims, David Hart, said land Oldham obtained 3 Mar 1779 by grant. 21 Oct 1788. Wit: Geo Sims, Abner Powell, Cudboth King, Dudley Ballard. (Kendall, p. 105) A descendant of Jesse Oldham reports that George's wife is Susannah Hensley, daughter of Maxfield Hensley of Caswell Co., NC. Note that Hensley is a neighbor in one of the deeds. As indicated, if you can correct or add to this bio please share. EWW

    10/30/2003 09:35:32
    1. [MADKY-L] UNSUBSCRIBE
    2. Harold L. Sapp
    3. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 5:00 PM Subject: MADKY-D Digest V03 #106

    10/28/2003 11:34:43
    1. [MADKY-L] free queries for Madison/Garrard magazine
    2. Rita Fox
    3. I publish Paint Lick Reflections, a quarterly historical/genealogical/current events magazine about the area between Richmond, Berea, and Lancaster--affectionately known as the "greater Paint Lick" area. This includes Cartersville, Wallaceton, Kirksville, Point Leavell, and several other communities. I am putting the finishing touches on the Autumn issue and have room for a FEW more queries. I accept queries for any place in Garrard or Madison counties (not just greater Paint Lick). They're published FREE. I have readers in 32 states (and one in Quebec), many of whom are not on the internet, so this is a great way to locate relatives and others who can aid you in your research. If you would like to submit a query, please e-mail it to me immediately (or by Tuesday evening) at [email protected] If I receive more than I can publish in the available space, I'll just hang onto them until the Winter (January) issue is being prepared. Be sure to include a mailing address so that my non-internet readers can contact you. Phone numbers are optional; only include a phone number if you want it to be published. It's first come-first served, provided you haven't published the same query previously! Thanks for your help! If you're interested in subscribing to the publication, the cost for four issues is $23 outside Kentucky, or $24.38 for those to be mailed to Kentucky addresses). I also have five of the six previously released issues available. Back issues are $7 each (or $7.42, including tax for those mailed to Kentucky addresses). If interested, please specify which issues you want and mail your check or money order to the address below. (NOTE: You do not have to be a subscriber to submit a free query.) Thanks for your time! Good luck in your research! Rita Fox, Editor/Publisher Paint Lick Reflections PO Box 62 Paint Lick, KY 40461 www.paintlickreflections.com

    10/27/2003 04:29:45
    1. [MADKY-L] Madison Co. KY DB 7-134 ff - Oldham Heirs to Nathan Williams
    2. Dear Oldham and Madison Co., KY researchers--my photocopy of the film is blackened in areas and difficult to read. Will Harris-Hunters try to identify the Richard M. Harris below--his parentage? I recommend that you check, as time allows, either the original or the film. Take a deep breath before you read this. It is quite complex but contains a good deal of genealogical information. Caution: If you do not find these persons in the censuses or tax rolls of Madison Co., KY, please check the census indexes for Missouri. That is where the Ellingtons settled and some of the other Oldham heirs as well. Some of these heirs are from the first marriage of Richard "Ready Money" Oldham (d. June 1836), but most of them are from his second marriage to Patsy Reid, daughter of Alexander Reid, decd. The Patsy Oldham who is a signatory to this deed is the widow of Richard R/M Oldham, the former Patsy Reid. She is later found in the Missouri censuses--Platte Co. She obtained a Rev War widow's pension. Children of the first marriage of Richard *Ready-Money* Oldham to Ursala Duke Williams (the widow Peoples), which marriage took place in Caswell Co., NC, Oct 1786, are as follows, not in birth order: Nancy Chenault (the widow of Overton Harris, now remarried to Anderson Chenault) Ursala Jackson, wife of Hancock Jackson [he became governor of Missouri] Patsy Oldham, wife of Jesse Barnes Goodman Oldham [only son of first marriage], who is said to have been murdered in Missouri. Elizabeth, the widow Clark. (Her husband's given name is unknown.) Question: Can anyone identify Nathan Williams? Is he a brother of Joseph Williams, who settled in Madison Co., KY, migrating from Caswell Co., NC. Submitted by E.W.Wallace >From FHL film 183298 Madison Co., KY Deed Bk 7-134ff This Indenture made this 20 (?) September 1852 between Alpheus Ellington and Tillitha his wife, Alexander R. Oldham, Milton Oldham, Turner Barnes and Frances his wife, Patsy Oldham, James Wood and Sophia his wife, Richard B. Oldham, Richard M. Harris and Louisa his wife, Richard DeJarnett and Polly Ann his wife, Elizabeth Clark, Nancy Chenault, and Anderson Chenault her husband, Patsy Barnes wife of Jesse Barnes, Ursala Jackson and Hancock Jackson her husband and the unknown heirs of Goodman Oldham decd, heirs of Overton H Oldham decd, and the said Alpheus Ellington and Tillitha his wife some of the heirs of Richard Oldham decd of the first part by J. M. Shakelford Commissioner and Nathan Williams of the second part Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred dollars to them in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and in accodance with the decree[s?] rendered in the case now pending in the Madison County court of Jesse Franklin [& c?] against Nathan Williams & c and the cross pleadings therein of Overton H Oldham [hrs?] against Richard Oldham's hrs. have and do by these presents as heirs of Overton H. Oldham decd and the said Ellington and wife as heirs of Richard Oldham decd grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Williams and his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Madison County on the waters of Otter Creek and bounded and described in a deed of record in the Madison County [court?] clerks office from Richard Oldham's heirs to said Nathan Williams bearing date the 22d April 1839 except however out of the same some 8 or 10 acres lately in controversy between said Oldham's heirs N Williams and Saml Halley and which is deeded to said Nathan Williams by Nathl Oldham. To have and to hold said tract of land with all the appurtenances thereto belonging subject to the exceptions aforesaid unto him the said Nathan Williams and his heirs forever free from the claim of the parties of the first part. And said parties of the first part hereby warrant and defend their title to their interest conveyed as aforesaid in said Shakelford as commissioner aforesaid (who only acts as comr and is in no count to be made responsible) hereto set their hands and seals the date above. Alpheus Ellington Tillitha Ellington Alex R. Oldham Milton Oldham Turner Barnes Frances Barnes Patsy Oldham James Wood Sophia Woods Richard B. Oldham Richard M. Harris Louisa Harris Richd Dejarnett Polly Ann Dejarnett Elizabeth Clark Nancy Chenault Anderson Chenault Patsey Barnes Jesse Barnes Ursala Jackson Hancock Jackson & unknown heirs of Goodman Oldham decd Heirs of Overton H. Oldham decd and Alpheus Ellington & Tillitha Ellington heirs of Richard Oldham decd By J. M. Shakelford, Comr. Richd Dejarnett Polly Ann Dejarnett Elizabeth Clark Nancy Chenault Anderson Chenault Patsey Barnes Jesse Barnes Ursala Jackson Hancock Jackson

    10/02/2003 05:44:57
    1. [MADKY-L] Samuel Harris of Madison Co., KY
    2. Dear Lynn & Other Harris-Hunters, I do not know whether the witness of this deed is your ancestor Samuel Harris or not. But, sometimes one has to round up the usual suspects. This is the transcription of the will of one John White of Madison Co. KY written 1825, and one of the witnesses is Samuel Harris. (Some of these Oldham grooms of these White daughters are probably related to my Oldham family, and I venture to say some of those Tribbles are descended from Rev. Andrew Tribble, an early settler in Madison Co., KY) http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/madison/wills/jwhite.txt Tip: A DAR genealogist taught me when searching for a common surname (and you get surprised about how common some uncommon names are), I should do this: Determine who are the associates of the family (whom did they marry, who were their neighbors, etc) Determine on which water course the family lived That is why I find deeds are of great help when searching for common surnames. E.W.Wallace

    10/02/2003 01:15:15
    1. [MADKY-L] Some Madison Co., KY Oldham Brides ca 1825
    2. Oldham descendants of Oldhams in Madison Co., KY may be interested in this transcribed will http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/madison/wills/jwhite.txt This will provide you with the maiden name of a couple of Oldham brides. Of course, you will have to do further research in Madison Co., KY. But many films of Madison Co. are held by the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and may be borrowed through your local or nearby LDS center for a small fee. E.W.Wallace Descendant of Richard *Ready-Money* Oldham & first wife

    10/02/2003 01:06:31
    1. [MADKY-L] Heirs of Anderson Chenault - June 1855
    2. This deed may be of interest to those descended from Anderson Chenault, Elias Burgin, and James F. Quisenberry and other heirs of Anderson Chenault, presumably all of Madison Co. KY. Beginners in genealogy ask "What will I find in deeds?" My answer: One never knows. Commissioner's deeds, at least in Madison Co., KY, sometimes give a family historian a good deal of genealogical information. Here is an example. This is an abstract. I did not copy the land dimensions. I have added some punctuation in the list of names. Madison Co., KY Deed Bk 9-p. 184 (from Fam Hist Library film 183299) Comr to Chenaults & Burgin [in margin] June 8, 1855 A. Runyon comr under order of the Madison Co. court partitions & conveys the land of Anderson Chenault, decd among his heirs in consideration of mutual conveyances & money paid and agreed to be paid by D.W. and A.T. Chenault to those whose interests are hereby conveyed to them as follows: [detailed description of land--omittted] in all 256 acres, out of which boundary is alloted & conveyed to Mary Burgin wife of Elias Burgin late Mary Chenault one of the heirs of Anderson Chenault decd [more description of land]... said Mary Burgin is to have and to hold the said 44 acres... the remainder of the 256 acres contained in the boundary aforesaid is hereby conveyed to D.W. and A [T?] Chenault they having purchased out the interest of all the other heirs of Anderson Chenault decd except said Burgin & wife... This is the act and deed of David W. Chenault, Anderson T. Chenault, John S. Chenault, Robert C. Chenault & Elias Burgin & Mary his wife late Mary Chenault & James F. Quisenberry & Emily his wife late Emily Chenault all the heirs of Anderson Chenault decd by R. Runyon comr. (s) David W. Chenault Robert C. Chenault Anderson T. Chenault Elias Burgen Jno. S. Chenault Mary Burgen James F. Quisenberry Emily Quisenberry By R. Runyon, comr Plat is on p. 185 Madison Co. Court Dec 28 1854 (Comment: Anderson Chenault was the second husband of my ancestress, Nancy Oldham, the widow of Overton Harris, who died testate in Madison Co., KY in 1827. About ten years later, ca 1837, Nancy married Anderson, a widower, after the two signed a marriage agreement--a pre-nuptial agreement, recorded in the deed books ca 1838. Each marriage partner was to retain his/her interest in their own property. As far as is known, Nancy nee Oldham, was not the mother of any of Anderson's children. As far as I can determine, Anderson's first wife was Emily Cameron.) E.W.Wallace

    10/01/2003 12:22:34
    1. [MADKY-L] Some Early Harris Settlers [Taxpayers] in Madison Co., KY
    2. Some early Harris settlers [taxpayers] in Madison Co., KY 1790 Surname spelled Harriss Christopher Andrew James Robert Sherwood [originally from Granville Co., NC as proved by 1787 power of attorney from Len Henley Bullock of Granville Co., NC dtd 25 Aug 1787] 1791 Harris Andrew James John John SC [believed to signify that he is son of Christopher; this sort of designation used in other states for tax lists] Samuel Thomas Harriss Benjamin Christopher William 1792 Harrias William Harris Andrew Benjamin Christopher David James John Richmond Samuel Sherwood Thomas Mary Submitted by E.W.Wallace

    09/30/2003 06:59:31
    1. [MADKY-L] Henry Harris & Jane Manion
    2. James Harris
    3. Can anyone help me with details of the following individuals, their marriage, their parents and any children they had. Henry Harris (abt. 1793) married Jane Manion (abt. 1797) in Madison Co., Ky. about 1818. They were both supposedly born in Madison Co., Ky. There is a listing for a Jane Manion & Henry Harris m. 8/19/1801 but that wouldn't be my Henry Harris. Is the 1818 a bad date for the marriage? I am looking for a Henry James Harris (abt. 1794 - 1796) that moved to St. Francois Co., Mo. probably about 1822 to late 1820s. He may have married the 1st time late (1840) per family tradition but he may have married in Kentucky without our knowledge.

    09/19/2003 01:10:00
    1. [MADKY-L] Andrew Harris & Edith Perrin
    2. James Harris
    3. Can any body tell me the names and any information about the children of Andrew Harris (10/26/1764 - 11/26/1812) and Edith "Ede" Perrin (or Perrine) (8/13/1765 - abt. 1836)? The children I have listed with them were born probably in Madison Co. Ky. but Andrew is listed as dying in N.C. Also, Edith Perrin marries a Mr. Moore. Who is he? If I am correct he doesn't accompany her to St. Francois Co. (1830 census) unless he dies before 1830. I can follow the line of Samuel P. Harris (1/2/1790 - 12/7/1863) very well from Madison Co., Ky. (Richmond ?) to St. Francois, Co. I am trying to see if my g,g, grandfather Henry James Harris (abt. 1794 - 1796) was related to Andrew or Samuel P. Harris.

    09/19/2003 05:48:12
    1. [MADKY-L] Henry James Harris & Samuel P. Harris
    2. James Harris
    3. I am searching for my ancestor Henry Harris from Kentucky. He is a very mysterious figure but I do know that he was probably Henry James Harris (b. abt. 1794 / 1796). In St. Francois Co., Mo. He marries a widow named Temperance (Tempy) Murphy Wilson on 4/26/1840. In the marriage he is listed as Henry T. Harris and in the Mo. 1840 census he is listed as Henry J. Harris. In the 1850 & 1860 census he is listed as "Henry" but in 1879 he is listed as "James." Family tradition is that he didn't marry late in life and then married a widow of a gentleman killed in a lead mining accident. Therefore, if this is true he would never been listed as a head of a household. I have searched Mo. & Ky. before 1840 and can't find him anywhere. I have a theory that he came to St. Francois Co., Mo. in the early 1820s with Samuel P. Harris. If I am correct, I am also looking for Samuel Perrine Harris (1/2/1790 - 12/7/1863) born in Richmond Ky., Madison Co. and died in St. Francois Co., Mo. Samuel married Elizabeth Kennedy (b. abt. 1789 - d. abt. 1860 / 1870). She was also born in Richmond Ky. and died in St. Francois Co. I believe my Henry J. is related to Samuel P. and traveled with Samuel P.'s family to Missouri and lived with then until he got married at the ripe of age of 44 /46 yrs. Seems to incredible to be true but I don't have anything else to go on. I would like to trace Henry J. to Madison Co and find out who his parents were and where they came from (family tradition lists Cherokee, N.C.) and his relationship to Samuel P. Harris if any. Believe me the research doesn't go any easier from Mo. 1840 to the present day! Any help would be appreciated. All my family are in their 80s and the Harris' never talked, let alone about their past.

    09/14/2003 06:20:11
    1. [MADKY-L] John Bassett
    2. Information Concerning John Bassett, living in Madison County in 1830, would like information concerning either "Will or Probate of his estate" Charlie Bassett

    09/12/2003 09:10:51
    1. Re: [MADKY-L] obituary find?
    2. Eastern Kentucky University, Special Collections and Archives in Richmond, KY has copies of obituaries bound by year. These are indexed, I believe, by year rather than overall. However, this was not done and copies are not available for some years. I don't recall details on that but believe the earlier years are complete. This is a great source for obituaries. Also available at EKU are microfilmed newspapers. Good searching, Jay G. Lamb

    09/05/2003 06:09:02
    1. Re: [MADKY-L] obituary find?
    2. If you will go to your local library. They will send off to the library where she lived and have them do a look up for you. Since you have the date and name all they will need is where. My local library has done this a couple times for me

    09/05/2003 12:54:09
    1. [MADKY-L] obituary find?
    2. Sandra Thoney
    3. Can anyone tell me how to find an obituary from Sept 12 1940 for Alice (King) George?? thankyou in advance, -------Sandy [email protected]

    09/04/2003 04:46:05
    1. [MADKY-L] Re: MADKY-D Digest V03 #98
    2. There 6 volumes of marriages, books . Written by Elizabeth E. Elsberry. I got them thru our inter library loan. They are of Madison Co. Ky. I found many family names. See if you can get them thru your library. Mary

    09/03/2003 09:56:25
    1. [MADKY-L] Books Inquery
    2. Dear Mr. WAllace You seem to know alot about Madison Co. since your the only one I've seen ansering questions. I was wandering if you have any books on marriages, births, deaths, etc. or where I may find them. Thank You, Kathi

    09/02/2003 09:20:30