In a message dated 2/18/01 5:16:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, kenped@oz.net writes: > NCALAMAN-L@rootsweb.com > Surname: Isgrigg, Lynn, Bussell, Foust, Cash History of Rush County Indiana 1888 Brant & Fuller Chicago Mrs. Rachel M. Foust, of Ripley Township, is a native of Riley County, Indiana, born December 31, 1825. She was the daughter of Enoch and Cynthia Ann Isgrigg. Her father was the son of Daniel and Rachel Isgrigg, who were natives of Kentucky. Her mother was the daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Lynn, who were also natives of the State of Kentucky. When she was but five years old, her father died and her mother afterward married John Bussell. When she was twelve years old, she accompanied her mother and stepfather to this county, and for a few years, or until her marriage, she resided with them in Riley Township. She was married August 6, 1840, to Henry C. Foust, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, August 4, 1820, being the son of Phillip and Elizabeth (Cash) Foust, who were natives of the State of Virginia. Immediately after their marriage Mr. And Mrs. Foust located where the latter now resides in Ripley Township, where Mr. Foust pursued the avocation of a farmer until the date of his death, which occurred August 1, 1866. Since then Mrs. Foust has been a widow. In all she is the mother of nine children: Nathan J, Mary E, Francis M, Emily J, Owen C, Ann M, Margaret L, Charles H, and Lucy O, all of whom are living except Ann M., who was born November 7, 1851, and who died August 29, 1887. Mrs. Foust is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She has a farm of ninety-five acres, most of which is in cultivation.
Noticed the BASON surname. I have a John CLENDENIN m. to a Kathy BASON don't know where. My very well have been in Orange/Alamance Co.NC. They late divorced in TN. (1820's - 30's) Anyone know of these people? Thanks, Carol