Ancestors of

General Notes: BIO:Born in grandmother's house at 112 W. Finley in Ottuwma, IA. South Oak Towers now stands on that location. We lived on South Ransom St. in Ottumwa until I was 1 year old. We then moved to the corner of Greenwood and Wildwood Streets. This had been the Ottumwa Floral Home, and there were many beautiful flowers. We had four acres and there were only two or three houses to the mile. Now the houses stand side by side. In 1936 we moved to 821 W Second St. and I lived there until 1948 when I married Donald Ray Scharff.
Graduated OHS(Ottumwa) in 1943. Attended Ottumwa Business College. Contacted Polio in 1926(summer Complaint) - Diagnosed in 1943. Told she would never walk without crutches. Girl Scout leader 10yr olds until 1972. Taught Sunday School at Wesley Methodist Church 1957-1979. Worked at Claussing Mfg(Metal Lathe Mfg) in the office. Then Ottumwa Courier in 1946(Classified Secretary-Proofreader). Harper & McIntire wholesale in 1947. Worked at H&R Block 1968-1994, and then Income Tax from home.

Bonita married Donald Ray Scharff,¹ son of Garrett Scharff ¹ and Lenna Gertrude Martin,¹ on 2/14/1948 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. Donald was born on 3/21/1917 in Searsboro, IA, died on 12/13/1991 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 74, and was buried in Ottumwa, IA-Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes: BIO:Donald Served in US Air force 1942-1945. He is a retired farmer.
When in Jr High, He milked cows on the way to school and on the way home to help pay the bills(during depression).
He talked about ice skating to school during the winter.

He was drafted into service to fly in in helecopter to pick up wounded on the front lines. He decided his only hope was to excel in school, which landed him a Master Sargent rank as a B24 Mechanic in crew 6-21, 716th Squadron of the 449th Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force in WWII based in Grottaglie Italy.

The 449th Bomb Group was composed of four Squadrons — the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th. The 449th was activated on 1 May 1943 at Davis-Monthan Field near Tucson, Arizona. The first morning report was issued on 27 May 1943. The strength of the Group on that date was listed as 52 officers and 33 enlisted men. Over the next 7 months the Group steadily increased to full strength as the training program progressed. On 1 July 1943 the Group was moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico. On 6 September 1943 the Group was again relocated, this time to Bruning Field, Nebraska. The move to Bruning was completed on 18 September 1943. At that time the 449th consisted of a total complement of 184 officers and 1,203 enlisted men.
At Bruning the 449th was equipped with some 62 B-24 aircraft. Each aircraft required a crew of 10 men. By December 1943, training was complete and the 449th was ordered overseas to the European theater. Each crew flew its aircraft overseas by a route which took them to southern Florida, then to Puerto Rico and thence to Brazil. The Atlantic crossing was made from Brazil to Dakar, Africa. From Dakar the planes flew north to Tunis by way of Marrakech. From Tunis they flew to their forward operating base at Grottaglie Field near Taranto, Italy. Don was part of initial crew dropped at Grottaglie to prepare the runway so that planes could land. He had to make tools to repair equipment, figure out how to operate Italian Dozers, etc.
The 449th operated from Grottaglie from January 1944 until the end of the war in Europe in May 1945. From Grottaglie, the 449th flew a total of 254 combat missions against targets in central and eastern Europe.
Flew from Texas South over South America to Africa up to Egypt. From there he was dopped into Grottaglie to restore the Airport so that the Bombers could land. While there, they slept under a fully loaded bomber when a bolt of lightning went through the bomb bay and blew a hole in the concrete, but did not discharge the bombs (one of his God's looking after me events).
He held rank of Master Sergant and was one of the Crew Chief of Crew 6-21 of the 716th Squadron of the 449th Bomb Group.
He was awarded 13 Bronze Stars for his service.

iv. Joyce Louise Scharff ¹ was born on 10/14/1955 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa.

Second Generation

General Notes: BIO:Floyd enlisted into the Army in WW I, stringing communication cable to the front lines in France. He then re-enlisted in the Navy, as an Electronics Communications trainer. Admiral Bird was one of his students, and as a superior officer ordered Floyd to pass him without taking the class, which Floyd refused to do. Admiral Bird then tried to Court Marshal Floyd. The Court Marshal failed and Bird took the class!
After the war Floyd took a Correspondence Course in Electrical Engineering offered by Woodward Governor in IL. After graduating, he worked for the Ottumwa Water Works. And then started his own Electrical Engineering(Contract) Company. He wired most of the major businesses in Ottuma for Electric service, including the Jefferson St Viaduct. He owned the first radio in Ottumwa, made many of his own radios.
He was forced back into the Navy when WW II started and had to maintain lighting at the Ottumwa Navy Base. He was killed in a freak accident in the warehouse, a light fixture fell on his head and caused a concussion. He died 3 weeks later.

Floyd married Averil Bernice Wilson ¹ on 7/4/1923 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. Averil was born on 9/12/1900 and died on 1/26/1986 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 85.

ii. Allan irvin Napier ¹ was born on 11/6/1927 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, died on 2/27/2009 in Rochester, NY at age 81, and was buried on 3/2/2009 in Riverside Cemetary, Rochester, NY.

General Notes: BIO:Born at Co Line, IA in Jefferson Co. Graduated form OHS in 1921, and then from Ottumwa Business School. Purchased a huge house with Column pillars in front on E Court in Ottumwa, started moving when Floyd (her husband) was killed. The seller returned the money and allowed Averil to back out of the sale, since she could not pay for it by herself. She lived at 821 W 2nd in Ottumwa, in one of the oldest houses in Ottumwa. Based upon an 80 year old neighbor when mom was a child the house was built around 1847, and was considered a show place at the time. It had gaslight fixtures, chandeliers, a Franklin fireplace. I can remember on old Edison Light bulb still working in 1980, in her closet, even with daily use. Averil volunteered at the Air base, drove a Semi for the PX and drove the 'pie wagon' to transport the soldiers around the base. All officers (except Richard Nixon) would salute her when they met her. Nixon would only grunt and turn the other way.

Averil married Floyd Henry Napier ¹ on 7/4/1923 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. Floyd was born on 3/28/1899 in Chillocothe, IA and died on 9/18/1944 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 45.

Third Generation

General Notes: BIO:Farmed near Chillocothe, remarried 2 times. Family believes that
his last wife poisoned him with Plaster of Paris.
1900 Census Cass Tsp, Wapello, Iowa - shows DOB 5/1878, wife Laura M. dob 10/1878, son Floid H born 3/1899 (these were mistypes or mis-spellings)

Samuel married Flora Melvina Comstock ¹ on 4/23/1898 in Chillicothe, Wapello, IA. Flora was born on 10/11/1877 in Comstock Stn, IA, died on 7/4/1929 in Stumptown, IA at age 51, and was buried in Chillocothe, IA.

2 i. Floyd Henry Napier ¹ (born on 3/28/1899 in Chillocothe, IA - died on 9/18/1944 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa)

ii. Mae Nancy Napier ¹ was born on 3/2/1901 in Wapello Co, IA and died on 3/14/1961 at age 60.

iv. Fred D. Napier ¹ was born on 2/18/1906 in Wapello Co, IA and died on 11/24/1948 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 42.

v. Grace Ellen Napier ¹ was born on 6/20/1908 in Grapevine, Grant Co, AR, died on 6/12/1947 in Iowa City, (Johnson), IA at age 38, and was buried in Waterloo, Blackhawk Co, IA.

vi. Edward J. Napier ¹ was born on 1/1/1912 in Grapevine, AR and died on 9/12/1944 in Seattle, King, Washington at age 32.

Samuel next married Wreatha Kinion ¹Wreatha was born before 1879 in Leslie Co, KY.

General Notes: 1900 Census shows a Laura M. as mother of Floid H. and Sam dob 5/1878 (obvious errors by interviewer, but caused a bit of confusion)

Flora married Samuel J. Napier ¹ on 4/23/1898 in Chillicothe, Wapello, IA. Samuel was born on 5/13/1877 in Hardin Co, Kentucky and died on 2/20/1937 in Chillicothe, Wapello, IA at age 59.

General Notes: BIO:Country School Teacher in Libertyville, IA. Sold pianos from a covered
wagon in the midwest. Had acromegaly.

Adam married Cora Alva Loy ¹ on 11/23/1899 in County Line, Jefferson, Iowa. Cora was born on 4/21/1879 in Fandon, IL and died on 1/31/1952 at age 72.

General Notes: BIO:Her mother had 3 miscarriages before she was born. She was spoiled
rotten.

Cora married Adam Abraham,Jr Wilson ¹ on 11/23/1899 in County Line, Jefferson, Iowa. Adam was born on 9/19/1872 in Libertyville, IA and died on 11/11/1923 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 51.

Fourth Generation

Research Notes: 1900 Census, Lost Creek, Perry, KY - William Napier 1/1885 - Mary 2/1857.
Samuel b. 8/1878, James b.12/1879, Eliza b.12/1881, Mc Cager b.3/1887

Henry married Nancy Ellen Mericle (miracle)(Merrebe) ¹ on 9/1/1874 in Bell Co, KY. Nancy was born on 2/15/1853 in Harden Co, KY and died in 1935 in Chillicothe, IA at age 82.

4 ii. Samuel J. Napier ¹ (born on 5/13/1877 in Hardin Co, Kentucky - died on 2/20/1937 in Chillicothe, Wapello, IA)

9. Nancy Ellen Mericle (miracle)(Merrebe),¹ daughter of Frederick Miracle ¹ and Mary Ann Evans,¹ was born on 2/15/1853 in Harden Co, KY and died in 1935 in Chillicothe, IA at age 82.

Nancy married Henry H. Napier ¹ on 9/1/1874 in Bell Co, KY. Henry was born on 11/27/1857 in Bell Co, KY and died on 7/6/1939 in Chillicothe, IA at age 81.

James married Nancy Ellen Newman (Noonan) ¹ on 1/29/1867. Nancy was born in 1850 in Indiana and died on 2/23/1913 in Pine Bluff, AR at age 63.

11. Nancy Ellen Newman (Noonan) ¹ was born in 1850 in Indiana and died on 2/23/1913 in Pine Bluff, AR at age 63.

Nancy married James Huston Comstock ¹ on 1/29/1867. James was born on 12/1/1841 in Agency, IA^² and died on 2/1/1923 in Pine Bluff, AR at age 81.

12. Adam Abraham,Sr Wilson ¹ was born on 7/20/1834 in Filehne, (near Landsberg Posen), Germany and died on 5/22/1922 in hazelwood, grinnell, poweshiek co, IA at age 87.

General Notes: BIO:Born in Germany. I believe he fled Poland/Germany since he had been selected into the Prussian Army and had been trained in the Military schools since the age of around 13. At age 18, he would be forced into the Prussian army for a period of 18 years. According to information online forced Jewish conscripts were killed by ordinary Prussian soldiers on a regular basis, which is why he fled the country before going into full service.

After coming to the USA, he was a traveling salesman in the midwest from a covered wagon selling sewing machiines. He spoke 8 languages from Europe, was hired as a translator for the local governement to translate for immigrants in the area.

1870 Iowa census, Liberty Township, Fairfield Post Office, Jefferson County p. 114, 22 July 1870, dwelling 36, family 37. Adam Wilson 36 Poland, merchant, real and personal assets $3000 and $4000, with (all born Iowa) Clarisse 29, Nicklis W. 7, Kate C. 5, Haymen 3, and William 1/12, born May. 1880 Iowa census, Liberty Township, Jefferson County p. 22, 18 June 1880, dwelling 179, family 181. Adam Wilson 45 Poland (parents born Poland), sewing machine salesman(?), with Clarissa J. 38 Iowa (parents Virginia and Ohio) and children (all born Iowa) Nicholas 17, Kate 15, Himan 13, Adam Jr. 7, Charles 5, Jane 3, Minnie 3, and Carrie 6/12, born November.

Adam married Clarisa Jane Bonnet ¹ on 4/7/1861 in Livertyville, Jefferson Co, IA. Clarisa was born on 4/7/1841 in Jefferson Co, IA and died on 2/2/1918 in Grinnell, IA at age 76.

i. Nickolas I. Wilson ¹ was born on 11/19/1862 in Libertyville, IA, died on 4/30/1923 in Eldon, IA at age 60, and was buried in 1923 in hazelwood, grinnell, poweshiek co, IA.

6 iii. Adam Abraham,Jr Wilson ¹ (born on 9/19/1872 in Libertyville, IA - died on 11/11/1923 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa)

ix. Hyman N. Wilson ¹ was born on 11/26/1886 in Libertyville, IA and died on 11/26/1911 at age 25.

xi. Jennie Mae Wilson ¹ was born on 4/17/1877 in Libertyville, IA and died on 11/25/1949 in Grinnell, IA at age 72.

xii. Hanna K. Wilson ¹ was born on 12/1/1864 in Libertyville, IA and died on 11/19/1911 at age 46.

Clarisa married Adam Abraham,Sr Wilson ¹ on 4/7/1861 in Livertyville, Jefferson Co, IA. Adam was born on 7/20/1834 in Filehne, (near Landsberg Posen), Germany and died on 5/22/1922 in hazelwood, grinnell, poweshiek co, IA at age 87.

14. Isaac Loy,¹ son of Hiram Loy ¹ ^,3 and Nancy Brown DeNune,¹ was born on 4/6/1845 in Columbus, OH, died on 5/8/1938 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 93, and was buried in Batavia, IA.

Isaac married Mary Elizabeth Vorhes ¹ on 11/22/1872. Mary was born on 1/24/1847 in Hamilton Co(cincinn), OH, died on 9/24/1922 in Ottumwa, IA(b.Batavia) at age 75, and was buried in Batavia, IA.

Marriage Notes: Luie Vorhes (1522 N 15th,St Louis,MO) wed Harry V Maxwell 6/14/1900
Frank H Vorhes, Lagrange, IL (Nephew)
Ltr from Sharonville, OH 1906
(Niece) Hattie Vorhes-Blue Ash, OH - 1908 Moving to New Lebanon (near Dayton)
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i. William Arthur Loy ¹ was born in 2/1874 in Columbus, OH and died in 3/1874 in Columbus, OH.

ii. Albert Burrell Loy ¹ was born in 1875 in Columbus, OH and died in 1875 in Columbus, OH.

7 iii. Cora Alva Loy ¹ (born on 4/21/1879 in Fandon, IL - died on 1/31/1952)

iv. Jesse Orville Loy ¹ was born on 2/9/1881 in McDonough Co, IL, died on 1/24/1975 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 93, and was buried in Batavia, IA.

15. Mary Elizabeth Vorhes,¹ daughter of John Vorhes ¹ and Martha Ann Harper,¹ was born on 1/24/1847 in Hamilton Co(cincinn), OH, died on 9/24/1922 in Ottumwa, IA(b.Batavia) at age 75, and was buried in Batavia, IA.

Mary married Isaac Loy ¹ on 11/22/1872. Isaac was born on 4/6/1845 in Columbus, OH, died on 5/8/1938 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 93, and was buried in Batavia, IA.

Fifth Generation

• Military: Between 1861 and 1865, Civil War, Private, Harlan Co Ky Battalion Co G.

Franklin married Emeline Jackson ¹ on 1/10/1835 in Harlan County, Kentucky. Emeline was born about 1830 in Kentucky and died on an unknown date.

i. Samuel Napier ¹ was born on 12/31/1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky and died on 7/13/1912 in Lee, Beattyville, KY at age 71.

8 iii. Henry H. Napier ¹ (born on 11/27/1857 in Bell Co, KY - died on 7/6/1939 in Chillicothe, IA)

17. Emeline Jackson,¹ daughter of James Jackson, was born about 1830 in Kentucky and died on an unknown date.

Emeline married Franklin Adron Napier ¹ on 1/10/1835 in Harlan County, Kentucky. Franklin was born on 4/23/1814 in Harlan County, Kentucky and died.

Frederick married Mary Ann Evans ¹ before 1834. Mary was born in 1815 in Kentucky and died on an unknown date.

19. Mary Ann Evans ¹ was born in 1815 in Kentucky and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Frederick Miracle ¹ before 1834. Frederick was born in 1813 in Virginia and died on an unknown date.

Birth Notes: Sec 30,P O Kirkville, was born in Franklin Co, OH, near Columbus, Mar 1,1818; came to Iowa Apr 9,1837, crossing the Mississippi at Fort Madison into what was then Wisconsin Territory; came to Richland Twp in the summer of 1843. The same season the country was opened for settlement, there being at that time twenty four familes besides his own in the township, and probably about four hundred inhabitants in the country. Married June 17,1838, at Bentonsport, Van Buren Co, to Sarah Ann Sullivan; born in Lincoln Co, Mo Jul 2,1821; had twelve children, six living. His first vote was cast for Harrison in 1836. Has always voted the Republican ticket until this fall; voted National. Represented his county in the first State Legislature. Had 2 sons in the army, one of whom was wounded with a musket-ball in the foot. Frank was mustered out of service as Lieutenant of cavalry.

Co. History: When 6 yr old moved to New Haven, Crosby Twp,Hamilton Co, OH. At 13 was sent to Augusta College in KY for 4 years. 1834 returned to New Haven, studied medicine under his father until 1837 when he came to Iowa Territory. Set up practice at Benton's post. On 6/17/1838 married Sarah Ann Sullivan. Moved to Chillocothe IA in 1843.

General Notes: BIO:Alanson was the first doctor in Wapello County. Opened Comstock Station on the Railroad, and was a stopping place for the Pony Express. He also served in the first Legislature of Iowa.

• Graduation: 1834, Augusta College, Kentucky.² Studied Medicine, Continued to study in his fathers office until moved to IA

• Occupation: First Legislature, State of Iowa as a Whig, 1846, Wapello Co, IA.²

• Residence: Benton's Post, Van Buren Co, IA, 4/1837.² Started practicing Medicine - Bonita Scharff has waiting chairs from his office

Alonson married Sarah Ann Sullivan ¹ on 6/17/1838 in Bentonsport, IA.² Sarah was born on 7/2/1821 in Indian Camp~Keokuk, IA^⁵ and died on 8/23/1900 in Comstock Stn, IA at age 79.

Birth Notes: 1st White child born in what is now State of Iowa. Born on north side of DesMoines River about 1/2 way between Sweet Home and St Francisville(which are on opposite sides of the river in Missouri, which is now in Lee County, IA)

Sarah married Dr Alonson Bull Comstock ¹ on 6/17/1838 in Bentonsport, IA.² Alonson was born on 3/1/1818 in Franklin Co, OH, Near Columbus^⁴ and died on 9/4/1890 in Comstock Stn, IA at age 72.

26. Nickolas Linger Bonnett,¹ son of Peter Bonnett ¹ and Margaret Linger,¹ was born on 8/7/1813 in Vandalia, Lewis Co, VA(WVA) and died on 1/18/1881 in Jefferson Co, IA at age 67.

Nickolas married Hanna Heath ¹ on 7/9/1840 in Jefferson Co, IA. Hanna was born on 6/2/1815 in Ohio and died on 9/23/1865 in Jefferson Co, IA at age 50.

13 i. Clarisa Jane Bonnet ¹ (born on 4/7/1841 in Jefferson Co, IA - died on 2/2/1918 in Grinnell, IA)

27. Hanna Heath ¹ was born on 6/2/1815 in Ohio and died on 9/23/1865 in Jefferson Co, IA at age 50.

Hanna married Nickolas Linger Bonnett ¹ on 7/9/1840 in Jefferson Co, IA. Nickolas was born on 8/7/1813 in Vandalia, Lewis Co, VA(WVA) and died on 1/18/1881 in Jefferson Co, IA at age 67.

28. Hiram Loy,¹ ^,3 son of Jacob Loy ¹ and Mary Slane,¹ was born on 11/2/1812 in Hampshire Co, VA and died 1/16/1899 or 6/10/1900 in New Salem, IA or Mcdonough, il at age 86.

Hiram married Nancy Brown DeNune ¹ on 10/11/1840 in Franklin Co, OH. Nancy was born on 7/28/1817 in Columbus or Franklin, OH and died on 7/19/1895 in Bardolph, IL(penninston Point Cemetary) at age 77.

i. Sarah Loy ¹ was born on 9/4/1841 in Columbus, OH, died on 2/17/1917 in Wichita, KS at age 75, and was buried in Fandon, IL(McDonnel co).

ii. Mary Loy ¹ was born on 5/29/1843 in Columbus, OH and died on 1/6/1930 in Fandon, IL at age 86.

14 iii. Isaac Loy ¹ (born on 4/6/1845 in Columbus, OH - died on 5/8/1938 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa)

iv. William Loy ¹ was born on 2/28/1847 in Noblesville, Hamilton Co, IN and died on 1/14/1916 in Good Hope, McDonough Co, IL at age 68.

v. Jacob Loy ¹ was born on 11/18/1848 in Columbus, OH, died on 8/26/1864 in Columbus, OH at age 15, and was buried in Bethel Cemetary (near Fandon, IL).

vi. Jane Ritter Loy ¹ was born on 9/10/1850 in Columbus, OH and died on 1/1/1924 in Bardolph, IL at age 73.

vii. Eliza Catharine Loy ¹ was born on 7/17/1855 in Columbus, OH and died on 5/24/1856 in Columbus, OH.

viii. Loy ¹ was born on 11/28/1856 in Columbus, OH, died on 12/1/1856 in Columbus, OH, and was buried in Bethel Cemetary (near Fandon, IL).

29. Nancy Brown DeNune,¹ daughter of John DeNune ¹ and Sarah Burrell,¹ was born on 7/28/1817 in Columbus or Franklin, OH and died on 7/19/1895 in Bardolph, IL(penninston Point Cemetary) at age 77.

Nancy married Hiram Loy ¹ ^,3 on 10/11/1840 in Franklin Co, OH. Hiram was born on 11/2/1812 in Hampshire Co, VA and died 1/16/1899 or 6/10/1900 in New Salem, IA or Mcdonough, il at age 86.

John married Martha Ann Harper ¹ on 1/24/1847 in Hamilton Co(cincinn), OH. Martha was born in 1830 in NJ.

15 ii. Mary Elizabeth Vorhes ¹ (born on 1/24/1847 in Hamilton Co(cincinn), OH - died on 9/24/1922 in Ottumwa, IA(b.Batavia))

iv. William C. Vorhes ¹ was born in 1868 and died on 5/15/1912 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa at age 44.

Martha married John Vorhes ¹ on 1/24/1847 in Hamilton Co(cincinn), OH. John was born in 1823 in NJ.

Sixth Generation

General Notes: supposedly Killed in a drunken brawl while on a hunt with others

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James married Elizabeth Howard ¹ before 1813. Elizabeth was born in 1800^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

i. Edward G. Napier ¹ was born in 1813 in Kentucky and died before 1870 in Kentucky.

iii. Patrick R. Napier ¹ was born in 1816 in Knox County, Kentucky and died.

v. James Patrick Napier ¹ was born in 1821 in Perry County, Kentucky and died.

Elizabeth married James Napier ¹ before 1813. James was born in 1795 in Lee County, Virginia and died in 1842 in Clay County, Kentucky at age 47.

36. John Miracle,¹ son of Frederick Miracle ¹ and Anna Eva,¹ was born in 1788 in North Carolina and died on 12/2/1851 in Brownies Creek, Bell County, Kentucky at age 63.

John married Margarette Bethuren ¹ on 2/26/1808 in Lee County, Virginia. Margarette was born in 1792 in North Carolina and died after 8/1850.

i. Andrew Miracle ¹ was born in 1808 in Lee County, Virginia and died in 1860 in Kentucky at age 52.

ii. Abraham Miracle ¹ was born on 8/6/1809 in Lee County, Virginia and died on 1/29/1885 in Dutton, Madison County, Arkansas at age 75.

v. William Miracle ¹ was born in 1812 in Virginia and died on an unknown date.

vi. James Miracle ¹ was born in 1813 in Unknown and died on an unknown date.

vii. Elijah Miracle ¹ was born in 1816 in Virginia and died on an unknown date.

viii. Peter Miracle ¹ was born in 1819 in Kentucky and died on an unknown date.

37. Margarette Bethuren ¹ was born in 1792 in North Carolina and died after 8/1850.

Margarette married John Miracle ¹ on 2/26/1808 in Lee County, Virginia. John was born in 1788 in North Carolina and died on 12/2/1851 in Brownies Creek, Bell County, Kentucky at age 63.

40. Dr. James Huston Comstock,¹ son of Noah Comstock ¹ and Hanna Beebe,¹ was born on 7/8/1782 in New London, CT^² and died on 10/13/1860 in Germantown, OH at age 78.

Birth Notes: History of Wapello Co 1897 states: Native of VT, being born near Benington, From Scotland

James married Chloe(Bull) Brevoort ¹ on 7/5/1814 in Manchester, VT. Chloe(Bull) was born on 3/10/1795 in Manchester, VT^² and died on 8/17/1834 in New Haven, OH at age 39.

20 ii. Dr Alonson Bull Comstock ¹ (born on 3/1/1818 in Franklin Co, OH, Near Columbus - died on 9/4/1890 in Comstock Stn, IA)

iii. Hiram Bull Comstock ¹ was born on 3/1/1820 in Madison Co, OH and died on 3/11/1888 in Smithland, IN at age 68.

iv. James Edward Comstock ¹ was born on 3/24/1823 in Darby Plain, OH and died on 3/21/1875 in Greenfield, IN at age 51.

v. John Sing Dorsey Comstock ¹ was born on 9/2/1828 in New Haven, OH and died on 2/24/1896 in Oakville, IN at age 67.

James next married Esther McCloud ¹ on 5/15/1801. Esther was born on 3/14/1781 and died on 9/26/1813 at age 32.

James next married Mary Croake ¹ on 9/25/1834. Mary was born on 10/16/1802 and died on 9/19/1866 at age 63.

41. Chloe(Bull) Brevoort,¹ daughter of Thomas Bull ¹ and Sylvia Benedict,¹ was born on 3/10/1795 in Manchester, VT^² and died on 8/17/1834 in New Haven, OH at age 39.

Birth Notes: History of Wapello Co states Native of VT, born near Bennington. English descent

Chloe(Bull) married Dr. James Huston Comstock ¹ on 7/5/1814 in Manchester, VT. James was born on 7/8/1782 in New London, CT^² and died on 10/13/1860 in Germantown, OH at age 78.

General Notes: Nephew of John Sullivan, who located the northern boundary of the State of Missouri, which was very hotly disputed, which came near a war in 1839. Uncle of Lawrence Sulllivan Ross - TX Ranger, TX Gov, President of Texas A&M, Only Adjunct General in the Confederate Army, Freed Cynthia Ann Parker.

Early History of the Des Moines Valley: 1815 Cattle Drive from St. Louis MO to BC, Canada
Just south of the boundary line between the United States and Canada, on the site of the present city of Pembina, North Dakota, the Earl of Selkirk in 1812 established a colony of Scotch Highlanders for the prosecution of the fur business. It was in fact another chapter in the history of the war of competition between two sets of Canadian merchants - the Hudson's Bay Company and the North-West Company. In the summer of 1815 two hundred more Scotchmen arrived at the Red River or Pembina settlement, an event which brought on armed conflict with representatives of the hostile North-West Company. To such hardships, besides the rigors of a northern wilderness region, were the pioneers of western Canada exposed until the competing companies effected a merger in the year 1821. After that time, to secure men for the extension of their monopoly in Canada and the United States, especially among the Indians of the Upper Missouri and the West, the promoters p339issued a prospectus by which they attracted from Europe "some good and credulous Germans and greedy Swiss".
Meanwhile, in the year 1815 after the close of the War of 1812, so run the reminiscences of an Iowa pioneer, Lord Selkirk arranged for the delivery of five hundred head of cattle at the colony, giving the contract to a citizen of New York. Since St. Charles, in Missouri Territory, was the nearest point at which the cattle could be obtained, the contract was sublet to "Old Dick Carr" and B. Lewis Musick. The story of their driving the herd through the Iowa country to Canada is related in the following words:
Carr and Musick were energetic men, and soon had their cattle collected, buying mostly on credit until they had completed the contract. Giles Sullivan was hired to assist in driving as far as Des Moines River. They came up the Mississippi bottom and crossed the Des Moines about where St. Francisville is now situated, and stopped for several days on the Sand Prairie, near the present village of Vincennes. Here Sullivan left them, and Carr and Musick, with other assistants, proceeded up the divide between Skunk and Des Moines Rivers, passing through String Prairie, toward Big Mound, and must have passed very near Absalom Anderson's present farm. The Indians troubled them to some extent, and succeeded in stealing some of their stock; but no serious loss was experienced. In due course of time, they reached Selkirk's settlement, where his agent, well pleased with the cattle, issued a bill of exchange for their value in the name of the original contractor. Carr and Musick made their way home, striking the Mississippi River about St. Paul, from which point they came in canoes. They handed over the draft to the contractor, who, by some sort of hocus pocus, cheated Carr and Musick out of every dollar.
John S. McCune, of St. Louis, the King of the steamboat trade, got his first start in the world by helping drive cattle from Louisiana, Mo. to the Selkirk settlement. Whether he went through with Carr and Musick, the writer is not advised; but it is certain that he p340made some two or three trips to the Selkirk settlement as a cattle-driver when he was quite a young man.
Other records substantiate the statement that commerce was carried on between the Selkirk colony on the Red River and the American frontier settlements in Missouri by way of the Iowa wilderness. Early in the fall of 1821 another "herd of cattle, mostly cows, arrived from the State of Missouri, in charge of a party of armed drovers, and were distributed in the Spring of 1822 among the Swiss settlers. This distribution of cattle, which had been contracted for by Lord Selkirk before his death, was all that had been done for the colonists in fulfillment of the pledges made them before their departure from Europe." On their return to Missouri the drovers were permitted to take along five disappointed families - indeed, their glowing descriptions of Missouri induced several other families to abandon Lord Selkirk's Colony in 1823. Another interesting reminder of the relations between the far-away Canadian settlement and the nearest American pioneers is a map of Iowa Territory showing "Dixon and McKnight's route to Pembina Settlements in 1822". These men ascended the valleys of the Des Moines and its tributary, the Raccoon, proceeded almost straight northward along the divide between Spirit Lake and the headwaters of the Des Moines to the sources of the St. Peter's Red rivers, and then descended the valley of the Red River to Pembina.

The history of Van Buren County, Iowa: Containing a history of the County. The first Board of Commissioners met in Farmington. It was composed of the following members : John Bending, Isham Keith and Enoch P. Blackburn. The first session was held May 4, 1837. The first work done was to elect the following oflicers : Recorder, William Welch ; Clerk, Enoch P. Blackburn; Collector, Isaac J. Nowell ; Coroner, Roger N. Cresap ; Assessors, Giles O. Sullivan, William Nelson, William Judd ; Road Commissioners, Sanford Burlingham, James Hall, Truelove Sparks ; Overseers of the Poor, Asbil Van Sivauk Robert McElhany ; Fence Viewers, John Newport, Charles Davis, William Duncan ; Poundmaster, Robert W. Magruder. was, as per entry on the docket, " Prosecution severed." The first case of kidnapping was in 1839, when indictments for the alleged crime were found against Shapely P. Ross, Shapely Walkfork, Benjamin B. Throop and Giles 0. Sullivan. The first child born in Bentonsport was Henry Sullivan. The first death recorded was of a colored woman with a slave name, " Aunt Mournin." She was brought here as a slave by Shapley Ross (Giles 1st Cousin).

Annals of Iowa - When my father came to Iowa Territory there were only three little log cabins in town, Benton [Bending] occupied one, Sullivan and Ross the other two. All of them were on the Richards Block, he having bought the whole block."'
The names Benton and Bending, after a lapse of years, have become confused with reference to the naming of the city. The founder of the city was John Bending but he did not give it his name. John Bending was also a member of the first (or early) board of county commissioners, 1837.2 According to the Honorable George G. Wright: "Bentonsport was settled in 1836 Or at least Giles Sullivan, Charles O. Sanford, and Ross (who kept the first hotel) settled there that year, coming from St. Francisville, driving their teams in the river, for there were no roads. The place was named for Thomas H. Benton, the great Missouri senator."

Van Buren County place names:
BENTONSPORT.
The names Benton and Bending, after a lapse of years, have become confused with reference to the naming of the city. The founder of the city was John Bending but he did not give it his name. John Bending was also a member of the first (or early) board of county commissioners, 1837.2 According to the Honorable George G. Wright: "Bentonsport was settled in 1836 or at least Giles Sullivan, Charles O. Sanford, and Ross (who kept the first hotel) settled there that year, coming from St. Francisville, driving their teams in the river, for there were no roads. The place was named for Thomas H. Benton, the great Missouri senator." NOTE: Father in law of Shapley P Ross)
Founder of Bentonsport (drafted 1st Platt of town)

History of Northeast Missouri. Vol 1:
When The White Man Came To Remain Explorers, surveyors, hunters and possibly adventurers, visited Clark county long before the white man arrived to make this territory his permanent home. It was in September, 1829, when Jacob Weaver, his wife, Elizabeth, and their five children came from Kentucky. They settled upon the banks of the Des Moines, near the site of the present town of St. Francisville. It is not disputed that "General" Harrison, trapper, trader and interpreter, had invaded this territory prior to the coming of the Weavers; but they were first to locate. Only a little later the "General" did locate at Marysville, further northwest, on the Des Moines. Following soon after Weaver came John Sackett, then Jeremiah Wayland, George Haywood and Samuel Bartlett, all from the same neighborhood in Kentucky. All located at or near St. Francisville and the descendants of each are now honored citizens among us. The families of these sturdy men did not follow them until the following spring. The cabin built by Jeremiah Wayland on the first bottom, near the river, was swept away by the flood of 1832. He builded again, and better, within the limits of what is now St. Francisville. In 1830 Peter Gillis, Giles Sullivan and William Clark joined the little colony. The wedding of the last named to Elizabeth Payne, at the home of Jeremiah Wayland, was the first occurring in the county. Romance was added to this in the knowledge that the minister performing the ceremony was an impostor. Esquire Robert Sinclair later legally tied the knot and another dinner was in order.
The first white children born within the territory of the present county were John Weaver, Elizabeth Bartlett and Martha Haywood. The first death was that of the wife of Giles Sullivan, 1831; the second that of Mrs. Joseph Wayland

Encylopedia of the history of Missouri, a compendium of history and biography for ready reference.
According to the most authentic record obtainable, the first settlement in the territory now Clark County was made in September, 1829, when Sackett and Jacob Weaver, who came from Kentucky, settled upon land on the Des Moines River, near the present site of St. Francisville. A year later William Clark built a log cabin near the present site of the town of Athens. Soon after a number of Kentuckians settled in the same neighborhood. Among them were Samuel Bartlett, Jeremiah Wayland and George Heywood. Wayland moved to where St. Francisville is now situated and there built a log cabin, which, in 1832, was swept away by a flood. In 1831 Giles Sullivan settled in the county about two miles above St. Francisville, and a few months later his wife died - the first death in the new settlement. The winters of 1830-1, so it is related in the traditions of the old settlers, were of great severity, and the snow was of such depth that travel was almost impossible, and Indians who occupied the bottoms along the Des Moines River lost nearly all their horses.

Letters of William Clark to his brother in

• Census: 1836, Demoine County, IA. Census of Western Part of Demoine County, Wisconson Territory by H Bateman Dpt Sheriff.
Males < 21 Males > 21 Female < 21 Female > 21
Jiles O Sullivan 2 1 3 1
SP Ross 1 1 2 1

• Living: 1840, Cameron, TX. Six Years l ater Present Townsite Was Laid Out And It Has Been Growing Ever Since CAMERON. Nov. 10.—(Spl)-tf an ox team were to drive down Cameron’s main business street today, ; stop in front of a store and deposit merchandise hauled all the way from Galveston, its appearance would ere- , ate a furore in the city. Cameron at one stage of its history, how- j ever, regarded this as an ordinary j event in the course of a day, and it has been by steps so gradual that they are not even noticeable at present, that the city has sup- i planted its first crude commerce j with communication by train and by fleets of trucks of today’s fast- : moving business methods. In 1840 some 10 or 12 families who lived around the present site, came together and formed the village. These were Daniel Monroe, Josiah Tumham, Shapley P. Ross, Giles O. Sullivan, Mathew Jones, John and William Thompson, and their sister, Mrs. Frazer, names familiar in Texas, especially that of Ross, as his aon, Lawrence Sullivan Ross, came to be an early governor of Texas. Laid Out in lfW6 In 1846 the present town of Cameron came into existence. It. was laid off by Munroe, Turnham and Israel Standifer . In the same year the name of Cameron was given to honor Captain Ewing
Cameron, on* of the Texas heroes, who died for his country. At first merchandise was brought to Cameron by ox teams, from Galveston. the nearest seaport.

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Giles married Winifred Willis on 2/10/1832 in Hancock Co, IL. Winifred was born 1811 ?.

Giles next married Letisha Tane Tolbert ¹ before 1821. Letisha was born in 1795 in Davidson Co, TN^² and died in 1831 at age 36. Another name for Letisha was Leticia Jane Talbert (Tabbert).

21 i. Sarah Ann Sullivan ¹ (born on 7/2/1821 in Indian Camp~Keokuk, IA - died on 8/23/1900 in Comstock Stn, IA)

43. Letisha Tane Tolbert,¹ daughter of Matthew Tolbert III and Jane Quarles, was born in 1795 in Davidson Co, TN^² and died in 1831 at age 36. Another name for Letisha was Leticia Jane Talbert (Tabbert).

General Notes: Scottish Descent. Remembers many incidents of Black Hawk War, the place of her nativity. Her father had a block house at Sweet Home, and was an independent scout under Gen Dodge, Father of A.C.Dodge. She is the only surviving member of the family.

Letisha married Giles Oldham Sullivan ¹ before 1821. Giles was born in 1797 in KY, Louisville.^⁷ Another name for Giles was Jiles O Sullivan.

Letisha next married D. Hodge in 1812 in Galletin Co, TN. D. was born in 1783 and died in 1825 at age 42.

52. Peter Bonnett,¹ son of Samuel Bonnett ¹ and Margaret Mcnemar,¹ was born in 1766 in Cedar Creek Swamp, Frederick, WVA and died in 1836 in Southern IL at age 70.

Peter married Margaret Linger ¹ on 3/4/1806 in Harrison Co, WVA. Margaret was born in 1786 in Hampshire Co, VA and died in 8/1835 in Lewis Co, VA at age 49.

26 i. Nickolas Linger Bonnett ¹ (born on 8/7/1813 in Vandalia, Lewis Co, VA(WVA) - died on 1/18/1881 in Jefferson Co, IA)

53. Margaret Linger ¹ was born in 1786 in Hampshire Co, VA and died in 8/1835 in Lewis Co, VA at age 49.

Margaret married Peter Bonnett ¹ on 3/4/1806 in Harrison Co, WVA. Peter was born in 1766 in Cedar Creek Swamp, Frederick, WVA and died in 1836 in Southern IL at age 70.

56. Jacob Loy,¹ son of Daniel M. Loy ¹ and Anna Christiana Millslagle,¹ was born on 6/12/1782 in Frederick, VA, died on 4/16/1874 in Franklin Co, OH at age 91, and was buried in Clinton Chapel, Franklin Co, OH.

Jacob married Mary Slane ¹Mary was born on 3/21/1788 in Hampshire Co, VA (now West Virginia), died on 6/24/1865 in Franklin Co, OH at age 77, and was buried in Clinton Chapel, Franklin Co, OH.

28 i. Hiram Loy ¹ ^,3 (born on 11/2/1812 in Hampshire Co, VA - died 1/16/1899 or 6/10/1900 in New Salem, IA or Mcdonough, il)

57. Mary Slane,¹ daughter of James Slane ¹ and Margaret Largent,¹ was born on 3/21/1788 in Hampshire Co, VA (now West Virginia), died on 6/24/1865 in Franklin Co, OH at age 77, and was buried in Clinton Chapel, Franklin Co, OH.

Mary married Jacob Loy ¹Jacob was born on 6/12/1782 in Frederick, VA, died on 4/16/1874 in Franklin Co, OH at age 91, and was buried in Clinton Chapel, Franklin Co, OH.

Birth Notes: Revolutionay War - ID#93797 John Denune (1761-1838) was placed on pension roll, 1819 for service as private in the Maryland Continental Line. He was born in France, died in Franklin Co., Ohio. John Denune m. Sarah Burrell. Son Alexander Burrell Denune (1807-86) m. 1831 Mary Ann Agler (1814-82) Vol.94p.247

General Notes: BIO:Was a drummer in the Revolutionary War. He was scalped by an English officer who tried to cut his head off, the sword glanced off of a tree limb and removed part of his scalp.

Veterans Admin,DC 09/12/1932 Reference 13a-J/Ill S.44133 Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Denuin(French of Deneen), a soldier of the Revolutionary War. The data which follows are obtained from the papers on file in Pension claim, S.44133, based upon the service of John Denoon or Denune in that war.

John Denoon while a resident of Prince George's Co.,MD enlisted in March or April, 1780, served as a musician in Captain Henry Dobson's Company 6" Maryland Regiment and in Captain Edward Spice's(possible meant for Spurrier's) Company under Major Lansdale in the Maryland Troops, was in the battles of Camden, Guilford, Court House, Siege of Ninety-Six and Eutaw Sprints and was discharged in June, 1783; he received a wound in the hand during the above service, time and details not shown.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2,1818, while a resident of Franklin Co,OH, he was then Fifty-Seven years of age.

In 1820, the soldier gave the names of the following children who lived with him: Alexander Bond(13), Mary Anne(11), Lucy Washington (9), Sarah Ann(7), Jane Perry(5), Nancy Brown(3), Willa Harrison and Barbary Calf(?)(2). The name of the soldiers wife is not shown. The soldier died Nov 28,1838. In 1850, the following children of the soldier were living: Eliza Bellinger, Lucy Alger, Susanah Stotts, Nancy Loy(Wife of Hiram Loy of Franklin Co,OH, and WIlliam, Alexander B, Caroline and Mary Ann Denune
Very Truly Yours
A.D. Hiller, Asst to Administrator

• Military: : Drummer in Revolutionary war- discharged when British Officer scalped him.

John married Sarah Burrell ¹ on 1/17/1798 in Prince George Co, MD. Sarah was born in Franklin Co, OH.

29 i. Nancy Brown DeNune ¹ (born on 7/28/1817 in Columbus or Franklin, OH - died on 7/19/1895 in Bardolph, IL(penninston Point Cemetary))

Sarah married John DeNune ¹ on 1/17/1798 in Prince George Co, MD. John was born in 1765 in Paris, France and died on 11/28/1838 in Franklin Co, OH at age 73.

Seventh Generation

64. Patrick Napier,¹ son of Patrick Napier ¹ and Mary Judith Burke,¹ was born in 1768 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in 1834 in Harlan County, Kentucky at age 66.

Patrick married Frances Brumfield ¹ on 6/9/1788 in Montgomery County, Virginia ¹¹.^,12 Frances was born in 1772 and died on an unknown date.

i. Edmund Napier ¹ was born in 1790 in Virginia and died in 1866 in Clay County, Kentucky at age 76.

ii. Micajah Napier ¹ was born on 1/23/1793 in Lee County, Virginia and died on 8/8/1882 in Perry County, Kentucky at age 89.

32 iii. James Napier ¹ (born in 1795 in Lee County, Virginia - died in 1842 in Clay County, Kentucky)

iv. Thomas Napier ¹ was born in 1796 in Virginia and died on 12/14/1861 in Lee County, Virginia at age 65.

v. Judith Anne Napier ¹ was born in 1798 and died in 1852 in Kentucky at age 54.

vi. Elizabeth Napier ¹ was born in 1800 and died on 1/15/1852 in Perry County, Kentucky at age 52.

viii. Jerome Patrick Napier ¹ was born in 1804 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in 1852 at age 48.

xi. Mary Napier ¹ was born in 1813 in Lee County, Virginia and died on 11/24/1878 in Breathitt County, Kentucky at age 65.

Frances married Patrick Napier ¹ on 6/9/1788 in Montgomery County, Virginia ¹¹.^,12 Patrick was born in 1768 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in 1834 in Harlan County, Kentucky at age 66.

66. Samuel Howard,¹ son of Samuel Howard ¹ and Frances Dryden,¹ was born on 7/2/1762 in Buckingham County, Virginia,^{¹³^,14^,15} died on 12/5/1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky^⁶ at age 78, and was buried on an unknown date in Samuel Howard Cemetery/later moved to Wix Howard Cemetery.

• Military: : Revolutionary War Soldier/private in Virginia Militia ¹³ ^,14.^,15

Samuel married Chloe Osborne ¹ in 6/1780 in Buckingham County, Virginia.¹⁶ Chloe was born in 1765 in Greenbriar Co, Virginia,^⁶ died after 1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky,^⁶ and was buried on an unknown date in Samuel Howard Cemetery/later moved to Wix Howard Cemetery.

i. Benjamin Andrew Howard ¹ was born in 1782 in Lee County, Virginia^⁶ and died before 1860 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

ii. Adron Howard ¹ was born on 2/22/1783 in Greenbriar Co, Virginia^⁶ and died on 12/24/1867 in Harlan County, Kentucky^⁶ at age 84.

iv. Mary W. Howard ¹ was born in 1788 in North Carolina and died after 1863 in Harlan County, Kentucky.^⁶

vi. Samuel Howard ¹ was born in 1793 in Russell County, Virginia^{⁶^,13^,14^,15} and died on an unknown date.

vii. Sarah Howard ¹ was born in 1794 in Virginia^⁶ and died between 1860 and 1861 in Kentucky.

viii. Wilkerson Asher Howard ¹ was born between 1796 and 1798 in Harlan County, Kentucky^⁶ and died on 6/20/1870 in Loyall, Harlan County, Kentucky.^⁶

x. Dryden Howard ¹ was born in 1801 in Knox County, Kentucky^⁶ and died after 1870 in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

xi. Hiram Howard ¹ was born between 1801 and 1804^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

67. Chloe Osborne,¹ daughter of Ephraim Osborne ¹ and Elizabeth Wells Howard,¹ was born in 1765 in Greenbriar Co, Virginia,^⁶ died after 1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky,^⁶ and was buried on an unknown date in Samuel Howard Cemetery/later moved to Wix Howard Cemetery.

Chloe married Samuel Howard ¹ in 6/1780 in Buckingham County, Virginia.¹⁶ Samuel was born on 7/2/1762 in Buckingham County, Virginia,^{¹³^,14^,15} died on 12/5/1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky^⁶ at age 78, and was buried on an unknown date in Samuel Howard Cemetery/later moved to Wix Howard Cemetery.

72. Frederick Miracle,¹ son of Lorentz Merckel ¹ and Zivilia Catrina Kehl,¹ was born on 4/18/1741 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died before 1830 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

iii. Lawrence Miracle ¹ was born in 1765 in Lincoln County, North Carolina and died after 1830 in Henderson County, North Carolina.

iv. Peter Miracle ¹ was born in 1772 in Gunpowder, Alexander County, North Carolina and died in 11/1849 in Tippah County, Mississippi at age 77.

v. Frederick Miracle ¹ was born in 1774 in North Carolina and died on an unknown date.

vi. Jacob Miracle ¹ was born on 8/6/1787 in Burke County, North Carolina and died on 8/6/1848 in Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee at age 61.

36 vii. John Miracle ¹ (born in 1788 in North Carolina - died on 12/2/1851 in Brownies Creek, Bell County, Kentucky)

viii. James Miracle ¹ was born in 1792 in Pennsylvania and died between 1811 and 1878.

Anna married Frederick Miracle ¹ before 1758. Frederick was born on 4/18/1741 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died before 1830 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Noah married Hanna Beebe ¹Hanna was born in 1763 and died on 4/9/1848 in Worthington, OH at age 85.

81. Hanna Beebe,¹ daughter of David Beebe ¹ and Sara Lord,¹ was born in 1763 and died on 4/9/1848 in Worthington, OH at age 85.

Hanna married Noah Comstock ¹Noah was born on 3/26/1741 in Lyme, CT^¹⁷ and died on 2/5/1825 in Worthington, OH at age 83.

41 i. Chloe(Bull) Brevoort ¹ (born on 3/10/1795 in Manchester, VT - died on 8/17/1834 in New Haven, OH)

84. Nathaniel M. Sullivan, son of Captain James Sullivan and Susannah Buffington, was born on 2/11/1774 and died <9/27/1823 in St Louis, MO at age 49. Other names for Nathaniel were Nathaniel Sellivan and Nathan M. Sullivan.

Nathaniel married Sarah (Sallie) Ross on 7/2/1794 in Jefferson CO, KY. Sarah was born in 1782 in Hampshire Co, VA and died <10/1824 in St Louis, MO at age 42.

iv. Daniel Sullivan was born in 1804 and died in 1838 in St Ferdinand Tw, St Louis, MO at age 34.

85. Sarah (Sallie) Ross, daughter of Lawrence Ross and Susannah Oldham, was born in 1782 in Hampshire Co, VA and died <10/1824 in St Louis, MO at age 42.

Sarah married Nathaniel M. Sullivan on 7/2/1794 in Jefferson CO, KY. Nathaniel was born on 2/11/1774 and died <9/27/1823 in St Louis, MO at age 49. Other names for Nathaniel were Nathaniel Sellivan and Nathan M. Sullivan.

86. Matthew Tolbert III, son of Matthew Tolbert II and Mary Hale, was born in 1756 and died in 1804 at age 48. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

• Residence: 1773, Watauga Settlement. The Watauga Settlement was the first community established in North Carolina's western frontier and holds the distinction of being perhaps the first American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. In the mid-1700s a mixture of English, Highland Scot, and Scotch-Irish pioneers came to the Watauga River Valley, bringing with them a strong sense of self-reliance and a fierce desire for self-government. In fact, these hardy settlers temporarily established one of the first self-governing political bodies to emerge in the American colonies. The settlers' energetic ability to defend their territory helped maintain the integrity of North Carolina's western border during the revolutionary period and advanced the cause of European settlement in the mountainous regions.

An enterprising Virginian named William Bean was the first recorded traveler to the Watauga area. Others followed his lead, among them Daniel Boone, who reputedly killed a bear in the vicinity. Political unrest in the Piedmont, including the Regulator Movement, brought an infusion of immigrants to the mountains. The nature of this migration led British colonial authorities to issue royal edicts forbidding settlement of the western lands by "absconded debtors, indentured servants, and outlaws," or "overmountain people," as they were generally called. Bean and James Robertson, who had come from Orange County in 1770, were not to be undone, however, and shrewdly began negotiations with the local Cherokee tribes to lease the land they had settled. Thus, in 1772 was born the Watauga Association, an independent political entity that constructed its own laws and enforced them by its own court system. Many historians have hailed this as a milestone event in American history, representing a pioneering effort at establishing self-government.
In early American History it was generally the "Indian Traders" who were the first to penetrate the Indian Country. Julius DUGGER and Andrew GREER have been awarded the honor of being the first white men to settle in the Watauga Country. They are said to have been about three miles above the present town of Elizabethton, and Dugger's not far from what was long called "Dugger's Bridge". Col. James ROBERTSON came across the mountains about 1770, from North Carolina; Valentine SEVIER, Sr. from up in the Valley of Virignia about the same time, and Col. John CARTER in 1770-71.

These men were followed in a very short time by other settlers who found their way down into this then unknown country; Simon BUNDY, Matthew TALBOT, Baptist McNABB, Charles ROBERTSON, Michael HYDER, James EDENS, Thomas GOURLEY, William BOYD, Joseph HYDER, Col. John TIPTON, and Samuel TIPTON and other sons, including Isaac and Thomas; Edmund WILLIAMS, Johnathan and David PUGH, Isaac, Andrew, Abner and Nathaniel TAYLOR, Peter, John and Henry NEVE and John S. THOMAS and others. These men left their establised homes for the American wilderness and established the most remarkable government known to white people of the civilized world at the time - the Free Settlement of Watauga.

The Watauga Settlement was actually an independent state
In a 1774 letter to his superiors, Lord Dunmore said, after being advised of what had taken place on the Watauga, that the people there had, "to all intents and purposes erected themselves into, though an inconsiderable, yet a seperate State."

This was the status openly assumed by these adventurous but determined pioneers, when in the early part of 1772, they formed what they called an "Association", drew up Articles relating to their own government & established rules and regulations designed to make their own self-government a fact and not a theory, appointing officers and courts and constabulary necessary for that purpose.

This action in fact brought into full force and effect the first written constitution ever adopted by a community of American-born Freemen.

The organization of this "seperate state" on the Watauga, was born of mecessity, since they found themselves beyond the reach and protection of any other government or state, or its administrative powers.

Control of the Watauga Settlement
To what State or Government did these pioneers owe allegiance? They did not know. In fact since no official boundary lines were darwn and no surveys made even the Governor of Virginia did not know who had control over the territory on the Watauga. The Governor of Virginia erroneously issued grants and patents to land that North Carolina had claimed but had not surveyed. No one was interested in the rugged pioneers who crossed the mountains and they were left to fend for themselves.

If the Watauga residents needed protection they had to furnish it themselves because Virginia, North Carolina and the British Isles didn't care. Needing some form of government they formed their own in their own way and according to their own ideas. Thus they met and erected themselves into an inconsiderable, and yet a seperate State.

The First Watauga Government
The "Articles of Association" drawn up and adopted by the settlers of the new State in 1772 have long ago been lost. Their preceedings have not been preserved. But it is known that they proceeded to the election of thirteen "Commissioners" and those commissioners were:
One of the first settlers on Gap Creek was Simon BUNDY, who settled about 2880 below Clark's Spring. Henry LYLE received one of the first land patents on the east bank of Gap Creek in 1776. Matthew Talbot, Sr., a pioneer Baptist preacher from Virginia, was also an early settler here and built the first grist mill on Gap Creek about 1775. His son, Matthew TALBOT, Jr., who removed to Georgia, became one of the first governors of that state. Another son, Thomas TALBOTT, was one of the first sherifs of Washington County, then North Carolina, in 1783.

• Will: 8/14/1804. The Last Will and Testament of
Matthew Talbot (III)

In the Name of God Amen

I Matthew Talbot of Davidson County State of Tennessee, being in a low state of health but Sound mind and Memory; do make and Ordain this my last will and Testament.

First of all it is my will and desire that after my death my Executors Expose to Sale all my landed property giving three years credit for the payment of the money taking bonds with good security if not punctually paid to bear Interest from this date also to make sale in the like manner of all my Stock and Household furniture except two beds a table and some Chairs Also four horses at the discretion of My executors all of which reserved property I give to my wife Jane over and above her Common Share.

My Negroes Damon Isaac Grace and Amy to be hired or sold as my Executors may think proper.

It is my will and desire that my Estate both Real and personal be Equally Divided between my wife Jane and my six children (to wit) John Talbot, Matilda Talbot, Sarah Talbot, Christianah Talbot, Permelia Talbot and Leticia Talbot. But it is to be understood that my son John has Reserved a piece or parsel of land which I heretofore? deeded to him which I request & it is my will that my Executors to Value and be considered so much of his share as the Case may be according to the Amount of My estate -- My wife Jane to have the use of the plantation where Dooly lived and which I deeded to John Talbot until shall come of age -- I do hereby constitute and appoint my Brother Thomas Talbot David Mc Ganock and Robert Weakley my executors to this my last will and Testament.

In witness whereof I Matthew Talbot do hereunto set my hand and Seal this 14th August 1804

In presents of M T (seal)
Asa Green
John McCormick
Thomas Talbot

The Execution of which Last will and Testament was in Court held for this County of Davidson October Session 1804 Persuant to the Act and [Will?] of the said Matthew Talbot by the Oath of John McCormack and Subscribing Witness thereto. And the Executors Above named were Also Qualified at the same Session of October 1804.

[Copied from the original will in the Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County Archives, and from the Will book entry there contained in Roll no. 305-1. Book Dv Co Will Book 2, page 394-MWTalbot]

Matthew married Jane Quarles in 1792 in campbell Co, VA.¹⁸ Jane was born in 1761 and died in 1811 at age 50.

Jane married Matthew Tolbert III in 1792 in campbell Co, VA.¹⁸ Matthew was born in 1756 and died in 1804 at age 48. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

52 i. Peter Bonnett ¹ (born in 1766 in Cedar Creek Swamp, Frederick, WVA - died in 1836 in Southern IL)

Margaret married Samuel Bonnett ¹Samuel was born in 1739 in Paoli, Chester, PA and died on 12/17/1789 in Harrison Co, WVA at age 50.

112. Daniel M. Loy,¹ son of John Heinrich Loy ¹ and Maria Elizabeth Kumpf,¹ was born in 1740 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA, died between 1830 and 1840 in Hampshire Co, VA, and was buried in Mt Zion Cemetary, Hampshire, VA.

Daniel married Anna Christiana Millslagle ¹ in 1776 in Frederick, VA. Anna was born on 4/24/1757 in Berks, PA and died between 1830 and 1840 in Hampshire Co, VA.

56 i. Jacob Loy ¹ (born on 6/12/1782 in Frederick, VA - died on 4/16/1874 in Franklin Co, OH)

Anna married Daniel M. Loy ¹ in 1776 in Frederick, VA. Daniel was born in 1740 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA, died between 1830 and 1840 in Hampshire Co, VA, and was buried in Mt Zion Cemetary, Hampshire, VA.

57 i. Mary Slane ¹ (born on 3/21/1788 in Hampshire Co, VA (now West Virginia) - died on 6/24/1865 in Franklin Co, OH)

116. William Jr DeNune,¹ son of William DeNune ¹ and Elizabeth Duvall,¹ was born on 1/14/1741 in Queen Anne's Parish and died in 1778 in Valley Forge, PA at age 37.

Birth Notes: Immediately after his father's death, or on June 7, and December 7, 1763, as the son and heir, he sold to Henry Hall of Anne Arundel County, Merchant, one of the parental plantations, described as portion of a tract sold by the Rev. Henry Hall to Jacob Henderson and Robert Tyler, lying on the west side of the Patuxent. Elizabeth Denune his wife waived dower before Mordecai Jacob and Robert Tyler, two Justices of the Peace for the County. On October 12, 1765, he with his wife joining in the deed (indicating that acquisition was through the wife) sold to Richard Butt for 100 pounds sterling "Samuel's Choice", which adjoined the plantation of Richard Butt. And on April 19, 1766, he mortgaged slaves to Ann Brown, widow. A complete list of his children is not available, but inasmuch as the name is not common, two sons have been placed. There is no record of William Denune taking the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity in Maryland during 1778, though he certainly must have been living in the State at that time. The 1790 census fails to show him or his sons as heads of families. No will was probated in Prince Georges County nor any letters of administration issued on his estate.

58 i. John DeNune ¹ (born in 1765 in Paris, France - died on 11/28/1838 in Franklin Co, OH)

Elizabeth married William Jr DeNune ¹ on 2/23/1762. William was born on 1/14/1741 in Queen Anne's Parish and died in 1778 in Valley Forge, PA at age 37.

Eighth Generation

128. Patrick Napier,¹ son of Robert Napier ¹ and Mary Tarleton Hughes,¹ was born in 1725 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1799 in Montgomery County, Virginia at age 74.

Patrick married Mary Judith Burke ¹ before 1760. Mary was born on 3/10/1743 in Augusta County, Virginia and died before 1800 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

i. Thomas Hughes Napier ¹ was born in 1760 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in 1804 in Giles County, Virginia at age 44.

ii. Edward Napier ¹ was born in 1764 in Bedford County, Virginia and died in 1833 in Harlan County, Kentucky at age 69.

64 iii. Patrick Napier ¹ (born in 1768 in Montgomery County, Virginia - died in 1834 in Harlan County, Kentucky)

iv. Judith Napier ¹ was born in 1770 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in Giles County, Virginia.

v. Dicey Napier ¹ was born on 11/8/1773 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died in 1849 at age 76.

vi. Lucy Napier ¹ was born in 1774 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died on 12/23/1849 in Jasper County, Illinois at age 75.

vii. Nancy Ann Fox Napier ¹ was born in 1776 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died.

viii. Margaret Napier ¹ was born in 1778 in Montgomery County, Virginia and died on 12/12/1830 in Sevier County, Tennessee at age 52.

ix. Rene Napier ¹ was born in 1766 in Virginia and died on 10/17/1832 in McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois at age 66.

129. Mary Judith Burke,¹ daughter of William Burke ¹ and Mary Taylor,¹ was born on 3/10/1743 in Augusta County, Virginia and died before 1800 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Mary married Patrick Napier ¹ before 1760. Patrick was born in 1725 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1799 in Montgomery County, Virginia at age 74.

130. James Brumfield,¹ son of James Brumfield ¹ and Elizabeth Watson,¹ was born in 1722 in Giles County, Virginia and died in 1803 in Giles County, Virginia at age 81.

James married Mary ¹ before 1770. Mary was born in 1730 and died on an unknown date.

i. Humphrey Brumfield ¹ was born on 6/22/1752 in Amelia County, Virginia and died in 1849 in Lawrence County, Ohio at age 97.

iv. James Brumfield ¹ was born in 1760 and died in 1825 in Giles County, Virginia at age 65.

Mary married James Brumfield ¹ before 1770. James was born in 1722 in Giles County, Virginia and died in 1803 in Giles County, Virginia at age 81.

Samuel married Frances Dryden ¹ before 1751 in England.⁶ Frances was born between 1728 and 1737 in England^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Virginia.^⁶

i. Rebecca Howard ¹ was born on 3/1/1756 in Cumberland, Virginia^{¹⁴^,15^,19} and died in 1841 in Wallins Creek, Harlan County, Kentucky^{¹³^,14^,15} at age 85.

ii. Son Howard ¹ was born in 1759 in Virginia^{¹³^,14^,15} and died on an unknown date.

66 iii. Samuel Howard ¹ (born on 7/2/1762 in Buckingham County, Virginia - died on 12/5/1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky)

vi. George Howard ¹ was born in 1771 in Virginia^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Sandy Hook, Elliot County, Kentucky.^⁶

133. Frances Dryden ¹ was born between 1728 and 1737 in England^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Virginia.^⁶

Frances married Samuel Howard ¹ before 1751 in England.⁶ Samuel was born in England^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Virginia.^⁶

134. Ephraim Osborne,¹ son of Jonathan Osborne ¹ and Gretta Holman,¹ was born on 8/23/1723 in James City, Williamsburg, Jamestown County, Virginia^⁶ and died in 1796 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia^{¹³^,14^,15} at age 73.

i. Enoch Osborne ¹ was born in 1741 in Grayson County, Virginia^⁶ and died on 11/24/1818 in Virginia^⁶ at age 77.

ii. Solomon Osborne ¹ was born in 1743 in Pulaski, Scott County, Virginia and died on 4/17/1827 in Rowan County, North Carolina at age 84.

iii. Robert Osborne ¹ was born in 1747 in Rowan County, North Carolina^⁶ and died after 1810 in Barren County, Kentucky.

iv. James Osborne ¹ was born in 1750 in Virginia^⁶ and died in 1839 at age 89.

v. Ephraim Washington Osborne ¹ was born on 9/14/1752 in Rowan County, North Carolina,^{¹³^,14^,15} died on 11/9/1852 in Harlan County, Kentucky^{¹³^,14^,15} at age 100, and was buried on an unknown date in Forresters Cemetery, Coldiron, Harlan County, Kentucky.

vi. Jonathan Osborne ¹ was born on 2/13/1753 in Ashe, Rowan County, North Carolina^⁶ and died on 4/11/1834 in Rowan County, North Carolina at age 81.

viii. Stephen Osborne ¹ was born in 1756 in Scott County, Virginia and died before 7/1817.

xiv. George Osborne ¹ was born on 4/16/1762^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

xvi. Zachariah Osborne ¹ was born in 1764 in Grayson County, Virginia and died on an unknown date.

67 xvii. Chloe Osborne ¹ (born in 1765 in Greenbriar Co, Virginia - died after 1840 in Harlan County, Kentucky)

Elizabeth married Ephraim Osborne ¹ in 1740 in Yadkin River, North Carolina ¹⁴ ^,15.^,19 Ephraim was born on 8/23/1723 in James City, Williamsburg, Jamestown County, Virginia^⁶ and died in 1796 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia^{¹³^,14^,15} at age 73.

Lorentz married Zivilia Catrina Kehl ¹ on 4/6/1724 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.²⁰ Zivilia died on an unknown date.

72 iv. Frederick Miracle ¹ (born on 4/18/1741 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania - died before 1830 in Harlan County, Kentucky)

Zivilia married Lorentz Merckel ¹ on 4/6/1724 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.²⁰ Lorentz was born in 1697 in Hassloch, Germany and died on an unknown date.

William married Mary Bates ¹ on 7/1/1726 in E Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT. Mary was born in 1712 and died on 3/29/1743 at age 31.

i. Abigail Comstock ¹ was born in 1726 and died in 1776 in Lebanon Springs, Columbia Co, NY at age 50.

iii. James Comstock ¹ was born about 1731 and died on 7/23/1773 about age 42.

80 ix. Noah Comstock ¹ (born on 3/26/1741 in Lyme, CT - died on 2/5/1825 in Worthington, OH)

i. Ichabod Comstock ¹ was born about 1746 and died on 1/18/1771 in Lyme, CT about age 25.

Mary married William Comstock ¹ on 7/1/1726 in E Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT. William was born on 6/15/1698 in Lyme, CT and died in 1765 at age 67.

168. Captain James Sullivan, son of Daniel Sullivan and Anna Ennalls, was born in 1744 in King George, Chester Co, PA and died on 6/13/1815 in Bridgeton, St Louis, MO at age 71.

General Notes: Contributed By Paul Pursell · 26 December 2014 · 0 Comments
As early as 1769, Capt James Sullivan had settled west of the Monongehela at Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania and served in Dunmore's War in 1774. Upon the formation of the 13th Virginia Regiment in 1776, he was chosen one of its captains. In December of 1777, Col. John Gibson at Fort Pitt sends him personally to George Washington to get clothing for the 13th Virginia Regt and he hopes Washington will supply his needs so as to enable him to return with a supply as soon as possible. He returned from the 13th in 1778 and served at Fort McIntosh until 1779. (See Frontier Defense on the Upper Ohio).

After recieving a land grant "on the Falls of the Ohio" from Patrick Henry, the next year he removed with his brother, Daniel Sullivn, to Jefferson County, Kentucky. They founded two stations, one on the Beargrass. In Clark's campaign of 1780 he acted as Master of Horse. In 1781 he was appointed by George Rogers Clark to supervise the building of boats for the coming Illinois campaign. Sullivan was tireless in his efforts for Clark with whom he was a trusted friend. He served in as Captain under Clark in the campaign against the Indian towns on the Miami River in 1782.

James Sullivan continued to live in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky until 1807. He is described as a large poweful and active man and prominent in the new community. He paid a great many obligations left by his brother, Daniel Sullivan, and acted as foster fathert to his nephew, Daniel Sullivan, Jr. James moved to St. Louis, MIssouri and spent his last years with his son John C. Sullivan where he died in 1815 on June 13th. On his grave in Fee Fee Cemetery, near Pattonsville, there is a Revolutionary marker. His gravesite is directly behind the cemetery house.

• Burial: 1815, Fee Fee Cemetery, Bridgeton, St Louis Co, MO. Revolutionary War officer named Captain James Sullivan (#26867157). Elizabeth B. Sullivan (#75416329), and Susan Sullivan (#75416357) are nearby, but no readable markers.

James married Susannah Buffington in 1764 in Sullivan's Station, Hampshire Co, KY. Susannah was born in 1748 in Hampshire Co, WV and died on 7/30/1798 in Louisville, Bullitt Co, KY at age 50.

xii. Divin Sullivan was born in 1801 in Virginia and died on 4/27/1879 in Pickett Co, TN at age 78.

Susannah married Captain James Sullivan in 1764 in Sullivan's Station, Hampshire Co, KY. James was born in 1744 in King George, Chester Co, PA and died on 6/13/1815 in Bridgeton, St Louis, MO at age 71.

170. Lawrence Ross, son of William Ross and Arminella Whitesides, was born on 5/15/1722 in Scotland, Dublin and died on 8/8/1818 in Louisville, Bulitt Co, KY at age 96.

General Notes: Lawrence ross came to this country with his father when a boy, and while attending school in Virginia, was shot through the shoulder and taken prisoner by the Indians. He remained with the Indians until he was twenty-three years old, when he was given up by them at the first treaty of Limestone. He and his wife both lived to an advance age, his death occurring in Jefferson county, Kentucky, in 1817, at the age of ninety-eight, and his wife's two years later. Captain Ross' father was a Kentucky planter, and, like his father before him, a large slaveholder. He moved to Lincoln county, Missouri, in 1817, and died in 1823, at the age of sixty-five.

Lawrence served in the Revolutionary War as a ranger on the frontier with the company from Northampton County. In 1782 Lawrence bought his mother's and William's (1.4) share in his father's estate for 100 pounds, Virginia currency. By 1784 Lawrence had sold it and traveled down the Ohio River to Kentucky by flatboat with his family. He settled on Bear Grass Creek in Jefferson County. This is now part of the city of Louisville. Kentucky was in its early stages of development and could offer only an abundance of Land. Lawrence had become the owner of a large plantation (528 acres) and 113 slaves by the time of his death in 1817 in Jefferson County. Susannah died in 1819 or 1822. There is no record where they were buried. Lawrence?s Will, dated 2 March 1810, left the bulk of his estate to Presley, his youngest child. On 19 August 1818, the other 9 brothers and sisters filed an objection to the Will saying that Susannah and Presley had influenced Lawrence to exclude the others.

Lawrence married Susannah Oldham about 1762. Susannah was born on 1/1/1746 in VA, Prince William and died in 1837 in IA, VanBuren, Bentonsport at age 91.

i. Shapley Ross was born in 2/1763 in Hampshire Co, VA and died on 10/15/1823 in Moscow Mills, Lincoln CO, Missouri at age 60.

85 vii. Sarah (Sallie) Ross (born in 1782 in Hampshire Co, VA - died <10/1824 in St Louis, MO)

ix. Frances Ross was born on 2/10/1786 in Hampshire Co, VA. Another name for Frances was Fannie Ross.

x. Presley Neville Ross was born about 1788 in Hampshire Co, VA and died in 1821 about age 33.

171. Susannah Oldham, daughter of John Oldham III and Anne Conway, was born on 1/1/1746 in VA, Prince William and died in 1837 in IA, VanBuren, Bentonsport at age 91.

General Notes: She was a member of a distinguished Virginia family, and a woman of many estimable qualities. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Susannah married Lawrence Ross about 1762. Lawrence was born on 5/15/1722 in Scotland, Dublin and died on 8/8/1818 in Louisville, Bulitt Co, KY at age 96.

172. Matthew Tolbert II, son of Matthew Tolbert and Mary Williston, was born in 1729 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA and died in 1812 in Morgan Co, GA at age 83. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

• Residence: Watauga Settlement: Watauga Settlement, NC. . Although his name appears at #166 on a list of land grants by North Carolina in the Tennessee Territory in 1778, Virgil Talbot claims that Matthew (II)’s move must have occurred before 1775, since he built the first gristmill in that area in that year. At that time, when he was about 46 years old, Mary 47, and his youngest child under ten, he moved to the Watauga area of what was then the western portion of North Carolina, approximately 150 miles from his Bedford County home. He settled on Gap Creek near its confluence with the Watauga River, and began the first gristmill in that area in 1775, presumably while pursuing his ranching interests. The area to which he moved was near the present-day city of Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Raised in the traditions of the Colonial Church of England in which his father was a staunch participant, Matthew (II) renounced that association and embraced the growing, enthusiastic flood to the fundamentalist, evangelical calling of the Baptist Church. He felt so converted to this belief that he became a minister in that church along with his immediate neighbors, James and John Edens. After his move to Tennessee, he founded the Sinking Creek Baptist church in Carter County and became its first preacher.

At the mouth of Buffalo Creek, Cleavers Barksdell, by 1778, settled on the west side, and Matthew Talbot by 1775, on the east side (see hereafter for details on this property). They built their residences and established their plantations along the banks of the Watauga River at this location. Adjoining their land on the south and on both sides of Buffalo Creek was Andrew Taylor, Sr.'s 450-acre land grant which survey had been entered for him by Christopher Cunningham, Sr. his immediate neighbor on the south and also on both sides of Buffalo Creek. Both men had brought their families from Virginia and built their homes at these locations. Christopher Cunningham's daughter, Jane married Andrew Taylor, Sr.'s eldest son, Isaac Taylor. Andrew Taylor Sr. was the progenitor of the famous Taylor family who have contributed so much to the history of Tennessee

The Watauga years, although lasting perhaps only a decade, were filled with adventure and change. When the Talbots arrived, Indian raids were common and a source of constant anxiety. Perhaps most unsettling, the young nation was deeply engaged in a revolution, trying to throw off the ties that had bound them to England for more than 170 years. In that struggle, many colonists chose to remain loyal to the Crown and the emotional toll that resulted surely was considerable. That, too, made life on the frontier more difficult.
Participating in this upheaval, Matthew Talbot erected a fort, known as Fort Watauga, on his property. As legend has it, John Sevier, the hero of the battle of Kings Mountain in 1780, assembled his men at Fort Watauga the night before marching to that successful battle against the British under the command of Colonel Ferguson. Matthew (II) is credited with having provisioned these American troops during their encampment there. The area is now in Carter County, TN, near the present town of Johnson City.

During this time four of Mathew (II)’s sons fought in the revolution. Matthew (II), too old to be in battle, served his new country and the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Patriotic Service as Commissary and provisioner. Although Matthew (II) probably was not engaged in the Battle, his four older sons were - Edmund and Clayton being too young to fight. Thomas was wounded there.

From Fort Watauga, the American force marched for miles through rain, snow and over treacherous terrain. By early afternoon they came upon the British. At 3 p.m., without having rested or had refreshment, the Battle commenced. In an hour, it was over and the British were laid decimate. The American losses were 28 killed and 62 injured; surely Thomas’ scalp wound was among that number.

(King's Mountain and Its Heroes: History of the Battle of King's Mountain
Author: Lyman C. Draper, LL. D
Then mounting their horses, for the most of them were provided with hardy animals, they commenced their long and difficult march. They would appear to have had some trouble in getting their beeves started, and probably tarried for their mid-day lunch, at Matthew Talbot's Mill, now known as Clark's Mill, on Gap creek, only three miles from the Sycamore Shoals. Thence up Gap creek to its head, when they bore somewhat to the left, crossing Little Doe river, reaching the noted "Resting Place," at the Shelving Rock, about a mile beyond the Crab Orchard, where, after a march of some twenty miles that day, they took up their camp for the night. Big Doe river, a bold and limpid mountain stream, flowing hard by, afforded the campers, their horses and beef cattle, abundance of pure and refreshing water.(+) Here, a man of the name Miller resided who shod several of the horses of the party.
The Battle of Kings Mountain took place in October 1780. Its successful outcome for the Patriots marked the beginning of the end of the Revolution. Not only was the Battle important strategically, it was fought by British Regulars who were actually colonists who remained loyal to the Crown against their fellow colonists who were revolutionary Patriots. There are numerous web sites where the reader may find further details about the Battle of Kings Mountain and its peculiar importance to the American cause.

• Residence: : Wilkes Co, GA. It was during the sojourn in Watauga, in 1785, that Mary Hale Talbot, Matthew’s wife of thirty-two years died, and soon after the years in the Tennessee country came to an end. He was approaching sixty years of age by that time. Exactly what motives prompted him to forsake his life there is not known and he left no known record to reveal them. But around 1788 he moved with what remained of his family to Wilkes County, Georgia, where his younger brother John, who had become a very successful planter and political leader, had settled just a few years before. Furthermore, current scholarship has revealed that his half sister, Martha, and her husband, Barnabus Arthur, were either living there, came about the same time, or soon afterward. Whether it was Mary’s death, his ministry, the wanderlust of a pioneer, or family ties, the fact of his moving is certain. His brothers, Charles and James, had died during the American Revolution and his half-brother, Isham, had moved to Kentucky, and so there could very well have been some interest on his part in being nearer his sister and brother. In addition, a number of families from Bedford County and Campbell County in Virginia had relocated in Wilkes County, Georgia during and immediately after the American Revolution. He perhaps abandoned his ranching interests as he did the gristmill and pursued the ministry as his principal occupation.

Matthew (III), William, Edmund, and Clayton joined their father in the move to Wilkes County. Mary, Hale, and Thomas stayed in Watauga although Hale left for Kentucky after a short time and Thomas relocated further west in Nashville. The four brothers who accompanied their father to Georgia soon found brides and began families of their own. Matthew (III) and William married Lucy Bailey and Mary Bailey, perhaps sisters although no records have been found to substantiate that speculation. Clayton married Mary Crews and Edmund married Mary Harvey. Mary Harvey's father was a preacher, an occupation that her new husband was to follow for the remainder of his life.

Matthew married Mary Hale in 1752. Mary was born in 1727. Another name for Mary was Mary Haile.

Marriage Notes: In the 23rd year of his life, Matthew (II) Talbot married Mary Hale Day. She was almost 25, a widow with a young daughter. Mary Hale had married Thomas Day some years before and to them was born, Elizabeth. The circumstances surrounding Thomas Day’s death are unknown. Nevertheless, Mary was an available young woman and Matthew (II) found in her the wife with whom he would spend the next 32 years of his life and with whom he would father seven children.

Mary Hale was the daughter of Nicholas Hale and Ruth Ann Long. Nicholas Hale had been a business partner with Matthew (I) when the two lived in Maryland, that business having failed due to losses at sea. Indeed, they may have remained business partners after the move to Virginia and it is possible that Matthew (II) became a business associate with his father and father-in-law. Later the Hale family would be found in the Watauga area of what is now Tennessee, an area to which Mary and Matthew (II) would move sometime during the mid 1770’s. There exists a substantial body of knowledge to suggest that the Hales were among those early Baptists in Tennessee and may very well have been involved in the move to Tennessee by Matthew (II) and Mary. So it seems clear that Mary Hale and Matthew (II) Talbot had known each other during their youth. It is tempting to speculate about how he let her get away in the first place but that avenue probably leads to a dead end. His decisiveness when the second opportunity presented was quite clear.

Throughout the remaining history of the Talbot family, the Hale name appears frequently, both as the first name for the males and often as a middle name for the females. The spelling varies from Hale, Haile, Hail, and perhaps others. The official records contain the same kind of spelling variations.. The predominate usage is "Hale" because Edmund Talbot, the son of Matthew (II) and Mary Hale Day Talbot , used that spelling in his 1849 Memorandum of the Talbot Family , which is published in its entirety at this web site. We have not attempted in this work to choose one and use it consistently

Mary married Matthew Tolbert II in 1752. Matthew was born in 1729 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA and died in 1812 in Morgan Co, GA at age 83. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

Jacques married Anna Marie Desreux ¹ on 10/19/1723 in Friedrichstal, Germany. Anna was born about 1702.

104 i. Samuel Bonnett ¹ (born in 1739 in Paoli, Chester, PA - died on 12/17/1789 in Harrison Co, WVA)

Anna married Jacques Bonnett ¹ on 10/19/1723 in Friedrichstal, Germany. Jacques was born about 1702 in France/Friedrichstal, Germany.

224. John Heinrich Loy,¹ son of Johannes Ley, was born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA and died on 12/4/1798 in Frederick Co, VA at age 63.

John married Maria Elizabeth Kumpf ¹ about 1755 in Berks Co, PA. Maria was born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA and died after 1798 in Frederick, VA.

112 i. Daniel M. Loy ¹ (born in 1740 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA - died between 1830 and 1840 in Hampshire Co, VA)

225. Maria Elizabeth Kumpf,¹ daughter of John Conrad Kumpf ¹ and Anna Maria,¹ was born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA and died after 1798 in Frederick, VA.

Maria married John Heinrich Loy ¹ about 1755 in Berks Co, PA. John was born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA and died on 12/4/1798 in Frederick Co, VA at age 63.

Johan married Anna Maria Emmett ¹ in 1754 in Montgomery, PA. Anna was born on 7/28/1734 in Montgomery, PA.

232. William DeNune ¹ was born in 1700 in France and died in 1763 in Prince George Co, MD at age 63.

William married Elizabeth Duvall ¹ on 12/24/1728 in St Barnabas Church, MD. Elizabeth was born on 7/20/1706 in Great Marsh, MD and died on 6/14/1760 in Anne Arundel Co, MD at age 53.

116 i. William Jr DeNune ¹ (born on 1/14/1741 in Queen Anne's Parish - died in 1778 in Valley Forge, PA)

233. Elizabeth Duvall,¹ daughter of Mareen Duvall ¹ and Elizabeth Jacob,¹ was born on 7/20/1706 in Great Marsh, MD and died on 6/14/1760 in Anne Arundel Co, MD at age 53.

Elizabeth married William DeNune ¹ on 12/24/1728 in St Barnabas Church, MD. William was born in 1700 in France and died in 1763 in Prince George Co, MD at age 63.

General Notes: William Forrest, styled Carpenter, negotiated a bond in the amount of 100 pounds with Charles Williams Jr. on a condition that he convey to the said Williams 200 acres of land being a portion of 'Three Beall's Manor' before June 25, 1738. He signed the instrument with a large W in the presence of James and Sarah Beck.
William Forrest who maintained a life interest in his wife's portion of 'Darnall's Grove' remitted quit rents on the tract through 1771, being his only land holding. He probably died before 1778, as he was not among the male inhabitants of Prince Georges County who subscribed to the Oath of Fidelity. At his death the plantation became vested, according to the will of Samuel Duvall, in the daughter Lucy Forrest who married her cousin William Butt.

William married Lucy Duvall ¹ on 7/1/1735. Lucy was born in Queen Anne's Parish.

General Notes: Lucy Duvall, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Ijams) Duvall, was born in Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges County. On July 1, 1735, according to the parish register, she married William Forrest, a man of little estate. By the will of her father in 1742 she was devised 100 acres of 'Darnall's Grove', with reversion to her daughter Lucy, then to Elizabeth.

Ninth Generation

256. Robert Napier,¹ son of Robert Napier ¹ and Mary Perrin,¹ was born on 9/19/1697 in New Kent County, Virginia and died on 1/5/1763 in Albermarle County, Virginia at age 65.

Robert married Mary Tarleton Hughes ¹ between 1722 and 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹² Mary was born in 1700 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1755 in Virginia at age 55.

i. Stephen Napier ¹ was born in 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia and died before 10/4/1787 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

128 iii. Patrick Napier ¹ (born in 1725 in Henrico County, Virginia - died in 1799 in Montgomery County, Virginia)

viii. Ashford Napier ¹ was born in 1734 in Goochland County, Virginia and died in 6/1801 in Franklin County, Virginia at age 67.

257. Mary Tarleton Hughes,¹ daughter of John Hughes ¹ and Sarah Tarleton,¹ was born in 1700 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1755 in Virginia at age 55.

Mary married Robert Napier ¹ between 1722 and 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹² Robert was born on 9/19/1697 in New Kent County, Virginia and died on 1/5/1763 in Albermarle County, Virginia at age 65.

William married Mary Taylor ¹ before 1742. Mary was born in 1710 and died on an unknown date.

129 i. Mary Judith Burke ¹ (born on 3/10/1743 in Augusta County, Virginia - died before 1800 in Montgomery County, Virginia)

Mary married William Burke ¹ before 1742. William was born in 1709 and died in 1754 at age 45.

ii. William Brumfield ¹ was born in 1718 in King William County, Virginia and died on 11/30/1799 in Chalotte County, Virginia at age 81.

130 iii. James Brumfield ¹ (born in 1722 in Giles County, Virginia - died in 1803 in Giles County, Virginia)

iv. Robert Brumfield ¹ was born in 1724 in Virginia and died in 1794 in Mercer County, Kentucky at age 70.

v. Major Brumfield ¹ was born in 1730 in Amelia County, Virginia and died on an unknown date.

Elizabeth married James Brumfield ¹ in 1716 in Virginia.¹² James was born on 3/29/1685 in Glouchester County, Virginia and died after 1755.

264. James Howard,¹ son of Francis Howard, was born in 1660 in Kingsale County, Virginia and died after 10/6/1729 in Bertie County, North Carolina.^⁶

James married Sarah Titus ¹ in 1691 in Nansemond County, Virginia.²¹ Sarah was born in 1660 and died on an unknown date.

i. James Howard ¹ was born in 1707 in Nanesmond County, Virginia and died in 1790 in Bertie County, North Carolina at age 83.

iv. John Howard ¹ was born in Nanesmond County, Virginia^⁶ and died in 1772 in Bute County, North Carolina.

132 vi. Samuel Howard ¹ (born in England - died on an unknown date in Virginia)

265. Sarah Titus,¹ daughter of Thomas Titus, was born in 1660 and died on an unknown date.

Sarah married James Howard ¹ in 1691 in Nansemond County, Virginia.²¹ James was born in 1660 in Kingsale County, Virginia and died after 10/6/1729 in Bertie County, North Carolina.^⁶

268. Jonathan Osborne,¹ son of James Osborne ¹ and Mary Ann Carter,¹ was born on 3/27/1697 in England, Warwickshire^⁶ and died on an unknown date in James City Williamsburg, Virginia.^⁶

Jonathan married Gretta Holman ¹ on 7/1/1723 in Williamsburg, Virginia ¹⁴ ^,15.^,19 Gretta was born in 1701 in England, Warwickshire^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

134 i. Ephraim Osborne ¹ (born on 8/23/1723 in James City, Williamsburg, Jamestown County, Virginia - died in 1796 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia)

iv. Caleb Osborne ¹ was born between 1725 and 1731 and died on an unknown date.

vii. Jeremiah Osborne ¹ was born on 4/17/1729^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

269. Gretta Holman ¹ was born in 1701 in England, Warwickshire^⁶ and died on an unknown date.

Gretta married Jonathan Osborne ¹ on 7/1/1723 in Williamsburg, Virginia ¹⁴ ^,15.^,19 Jonathan was born on 3/27/1697 in England, Warwickshire^⁶ and died on an unknown date in James City Williamsburg, Virginia.^⁶

270. Cornelius Joshua Howard,¹ son of Thomas Howard, was born in 1706^¹⁵ and died in 1777^¹⁵ at age 71.

135 i. Elizabeth Wells Howard ¹ (born in 1726 in Virginia - died in 1796 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia)

271. Joanna O. Carroll ¹ was born in Maryland^¹⁵ and died in 1763.^¹⁵

288. Johann Frederich Merckel,¹ son of Heinrich Felix Merckel, was born in 1669 in Harblock, Neustadt, Germany and died in 1735 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York at age 66.

i. Heinrich Merckel ¹ was born in 1691 in Germany and died on an unknown date.

ii. Christopher Merckel ¹ was born in 1693 in Germany and died on an unknown date.

iii. Johann Jacob Merckel ¹ was born in 1695 in Germany and died on an unknown date.

144 iv. Lorentz Merckel ¹ (born in 1697 in Hassloch, Germany - died on an unknown date)

v. Anna Maria Merckel ¹ was born on 12/21/1701 in Hassloch, Germany and died on an unknown date.

vi. Johann Mathias Merckel ¹ was born on 6/20/1703 in Hassloch, Germany and died on an unknown date.

vii. Elizabeth Merckel ¹ was born on 12/24/1704 in Hassloch, Germany and died on an unknown date.

viii. Margaret Phillipina Merckel ¹ was born on 12/23/1708 in Hassloch, Germany and died.

ix. Johann Andreas Merckel ¹ was born on 12/10/1711 and died on an unknown date.

x. Maria Elisabetha Merckel ¹ was born on 2/12/1713 and died on an unknown date.

xiii. Elisabetha Maria Merckel ¹ was born on 2/16/1719 and died on an unknown date.

Anna married Johann Frederich Merckel ¹ before 1691. Johann was born in 1669 in Harblock, Neustadt, Germany and died in 1735 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York at age 66.

320. William Comstock,¹ son of John Comstock ¹ and Abigail Chappell,¹ was born on 1/9/1669 in Lyme, CT and died on 3/15/1728 in Lyme, New London, CT at age 59.

• Property: 12 Acres on both sides of Bever(Beaver) River, 1/18/1702, Lyme, CT.

William married Naomi Noyes ¹ on 9/10/1695 in Lyme, CT. Naomi was born in 1676 in Stoningen, New London, CT and died on 2/10/1761 in Lyme, CT at age 85.

Naomi married William Comstock ¹ on 9/10/1695 in Lyme, CT. William was born on 1/9/1669 in Lyme, CT and died on 3/15/1728 in Lyme, New London, CT at age 59.

322. James Bates,¹ son of James Bates ¹ and Ann Withington,¹ was born on 2/15/1661 in Dorchester, MA and died on 3/13/1732 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT at age 71.

James married Mary Lord ¹ in 1695. Mary was born in 1679 in East Haddam, CT.

Mary married James Bates ¹ in 1695. James was born on 2/15/1661 in Dorchester, MA and died on 3/13/1732 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT at age 71.

336. Daniel Sullivan was born in 1714 in Essex, VA and died in 1792 at age 78. Another name for Daniel was Daniel Sullivant.

Daniel married Anna Ennalls in 1739 in Caroline, VA. Anna was born in 1718 in Caroline, VA.

i. Sarah Ann Sullivan was born in 1720 and died in 1815 in Allegheny, PA at age 95.

168 iii. Captain James Sullivan (born in 1744 in King George, Chester Co, PA - died on 6/13/1815 in Bridgeton, St Louis, MO)

iv. Daniel Sullivan was born in 1745 in Jefferson Co, VA and died in 1791 in Knox Co, IN at age 46.

Anna married Daniel Sullivan in 1739 in Caroline, VA. Daniel was born in 1714 in Essex, VA and died in 1792 at age 78. Another name for Daniel was Daniel Sullivant.

338. William Buffington, son of Thomas Buffington and Ruth Cope, was born in 1710 in Chester Co, PA and died on 3/13/1784 in Hampshire Co, VA at age 74.

General Notes: Notes for WILLIAM BUFFINGTON:
William Buffington, son of Thomas and Ruth, ca. 1710 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, married (1) Alice Rupp (2) Magdalena Ferree(3) Mary, widow of Christopher Smith, and had children by all threewives.One of William's children by Magdalena Ferree was Joel,from whom some of the Louisa County Buffingtons descend.The Ferree family was of Huguenot descent and can be traced for hundreds of years with a Dubois connection. William moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvaniaand then to Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), where he died in 1784. Joel Buffington became the wealthy Buffington, building on the Savage grant land that had been obtained by William. Joel was the purchaser (disputed) of the Island of Duvol, which was renamed BuffingtonIsland after him.This island is in the Ohio RIver and has been under the jurisdiction of several counties in Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.It is presently an Ohio state park.
Wayne County News
April 10, 1924
ANCIENT SAVAGE LAND GRANT WAS SOLD FOR TAXES
The Savage grant, the first land granted to private individuals in Cabell and Wayne counties, is a proposition which won't stay downed.
The other day the writer of this article happened to get chesty about one of his ancestral names being named in the first land grant here. "I guess that's how part of my tribe came here, " it was remarked.
And right there another of those fond dreams was punctured. . .
"Nothing doing!" remarked the other fellow who takes pleasure in doing that sort of thing.
The cold truth of the matter is (and how like us yet, we thought) every bit of that first land grant was sold for taxes!
All of those ancestors who should have settled here, judging by the names, will [require] a little more research work. Not a single person entitled to a share of the Savage grant ever took possession of it.
The lands were sold after the War of 1812 for United States direct tax of two cents an acre. Cabell county, which included Wayne at that time, had to raise $1,546, 50, and the old soldiers or their heirs forfeited their tracts of 400 acres rather than pay the $8.00 accessed against it.
It had been decreed that if the land taxes were not paid by July 1, 1819, the land should be sold. In 1817 surveyors were directed to come here to make such surveying as might be necessary and to make appraisal reports, and the like.
General Edward W. Tupper was the surveyor. The commission was composed of George Summers, Lewis Summers, John Henderson, William Sterrett and Andrew Parks.
Their bill of expenses was $2, 351, ?55 and was accessed at $33 to each share of the 400 acres, which was in addition to the tax and equalization money. They reported the number of lots and their estimated value.
The suit had been instituted at Staunton, Va., and there in December 1818 the tract allotted to the original grant of William Buffington, 3,423 acres, was confirmed to Thomas and William Buffington, Jr.
The 800 acres assigned to Charles Morgan was turned over to Simon Morgan, Nancy Morgan, and to James Wells and his wife. There was allotted in 1775 to James Mccormick 1200 acres, owner of the shares of Timothy Conway, John Meade and James Ford. This tract was confirmed to Moses Mccormick, and others.
Lots 48, 58, 59 and 60 were allotted to Isaac LaRue Tot, the shares of N. A. McCoy.
Parts of the tracts assigned to Robert Tunstall, Robert Langdon, Joshua Jordan, Ed Evans, John Ramsey, Michael Scully and Marshall Pratt were confirmed to John Morrow.
The shares of James Given and Wm. Hogan were assigned to Robert Rutherford, later to John Morrow. Morrow also acquired the share of Mathew Donn and Richard Bolton.
David Spurlock acquired lot 26. Numbers 22 and 25, the shares of Wm. and Henry Bailey were confirmed to Charles Brown of Kanawha county.
The shares of Charles Smith were conveyed to Philip Easton and to Horatio Catlett. The shares of James Ludlow were conveyed to John Poage, that of James Latrol to John Poage, the shares of William Coleman to Achilles Rogers.
The shares of James, Samuel, Hugh, Paul and Robert Jones were confirmed to Henry Hampton and his assignees. The shares of David Gorman were confirmed to Manoah Bostick.
The tract of Richard Trotter was confirmed to Edward McCarty.
Some Early History
One of the earliest settlers, Jonathan Buffington, returned to his home on the Guyandotte and found the bodies of his entire family, except a little girl, lying on the ground scalped. He concluded his child was left to live and had been captured by the Indians. He followed them and he himself was taken and was held prisoner for years. He finally returned to Cabell county, but no trace of his baby girl has ever been found.
Thomas Hannon, who settled at Green Bottom, has been called the first settler in Cabell county. The first settler in the present limits of Wayne was probably Stephen Kelly, who erected his cabin at the point, at the mouth of Big Sandy, in 1798. Mathew Bellomy came in 1799.
More About WILLIAM BUFFINGTON:
Ferree Reference No.: 03-304-S

PA Chester Co Rates - 1769 W Bradford Rate
acre horse cow sheep servants
John Buffington 200 4 4 10
Robert Buffington 136 3 3 5
Will'm Buffington 300 5 3 10
Rich'd Buffington 139 3 4 7
E Bradford Rate
Joseph Buffington 200 3 3 0
E Caln Rate
Richard Buffington 150 3 2 2 (Apple tree grafter)
Newlin Township Rate
Jonathan Buffing... 200 2 3 10 (g.m.s.m. Miller)
Thos Buffington 200 4 4 10

William married Mary Magdalina "Lena" Ferree on 11/24/1749 in sTRASBURG, Lancaster Co, PA. Mary was born in 1712 in Paradise, Chester Co, PA and died on 3/13/1784 in Hampshire Co, VA at age 72.

i. Joel Buffington was born in 1744 in Hampshire Co, VA and died on 3/17/1821 at age 77.

169 ii. Susannah Buffington (born in 1748 in Hampshire Co, WV - died on 7/30/1798 in Louisville, Bullitt Co, KY)

339. Mary Magdalina "Lena" Ferree, daughter of Philip Ferree Sr. and Leah Corlea du Bois, was born in 1712 in Paradise, Chester Co, PA and died on 3/13/1784 in Hampshire Co, VA at age 72.

General Notes: Notes for MAGDALENA "LENA" FERREE:
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Notes:
William Heidgerd, _The American Descendants of Chr*tien DuBois of Wicres, France_ (New Paltz, NY, 1968--), Part 1, Additions, p. vii: "D-46a Lena (Mary Magdalena) Ferree, b. 1712, d. c1778; m. c 1747 William Buffington, b. c. 1710, d. 1784, son of Thomas Buffington & Ruth Cope & widower of Alice Rupp, by whom he had issue including a son Benjamin. Issue of Lena and William: Susanna 1748, Thomas 1751, Joel c. 1750, David, Ruth, Johathan, William.
"H m. 2nd c1778 Mary -- widow of Christopher Smith of Patterson's Creek, by whom he had Mary and Richard. "By 1760 William purchased land in Hampshire Co., Va. (Now West Va.) and about 1770 purchased a large interest in the Savage Land Grant in the western part of the state that was a key to his family's later wealth. Probably he settled property on the children of his first marriage before he moved to Virginia since they are not mentioned in his will. "Will of William Buffington dated 3-13-1784, codicil 3-25-1784, pr. 8-10-1784, names five sons: Thomas, William,Joel, David, and Jonathan; two daughters, Ruth Collins & Susannah Sullivan. Richard and Mary are named in separate items of the will. *20 each to orphans of Christopher Smith. Executors wife Mary, sons Thomas & William. Witnesses: Samuel Dew, Joseph Hall, Christopher Andrews."
Part 8, Add 8-2: "Lena Ferree m. William Buffington, they d. in Hampshire Co., Va."
Copyright@1996 Kathleen Much
More About MAGDALENA "LENA" FERREE:
Ferree Reference No.: 03-034

Mary married William Buffington on 11/24/1749 in sTRASBURG, Lancaster Co, PA. William was born in 1710 in Chester Co, PA and died on 3/13/1784 in Hampshire Co, VA at age 74.

340. William Ross, son of David Ross, was born in 1702 in Ireland^²² and died in 1759 in Ft Cumberland, Frederick, MD at age 57.

William married Arminella Whitesides in 1722 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland. Arminella was born in 1698-1702 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland and died on 4/30/1782 in Hampshire, VA at age 84.

170 i. Lawrence Ross (born on 5/15/1722 in Scotland, Dublin - died on 8/8/1818 in Louisville, Bulitt Co, KY)

341. Arminella Whitesides, daughter of Edward Whitesides and Elinor Taverner, was born in 1698-1702 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland and died on 4/30/1782 in Hampshire, VA at age 84.

Arminella married William Ross in 1722 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland. William was born in 1702 in Ireland^²² and died in 1759 in Ft Cumberland, Frederick, MD at age 57.

342. John Oldham III, son of Col Samuel Thomas Oldham and Elizabeth Newton, was born on 10/17/1708 in VA, N Umberland, St.Stephensparis and died in 3/1765 in VA, Richmond at age 56.

John married Anne Conway in 1731 in VA, Westmoreland. Anne was born in 1705-1710 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster and died on 11/17/1795 in VA, Lancaster at age 90.

171 i. Susannah Oldham (born on 1/1/1746 in VA, Prince William - died in 1837 in IA, VanBuren, Bentonsport)

343. Anne Conway, daughter of Edwin Conway and Anne Ball, was born in 1705-1710 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster and died on 11/17/1795 in VA, Lancaster at age 90.

Anne married John Oldham III in 1731 in VA, Westmoreland. John was born on 10/17/1708 in VA, N Umberland, St.Stephensparis and died in 3/1765 in VA, Richmond at age 56.

344. Matthew Tolbert was born in 1690 in Ireland and died in 1756 in New London, CT at age 66. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

Matthew married Mary WillistonMary was born in 1702 in Bedford County, Virginia and died in 1734 in VA at age 32.

172 i. Matthew Tolbert II (born in 1729 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA - died in 1812 in Morgan Co, GA)

345. Mary Williston was born in 1702 in Bedford County, Virginia and died in 1734 in VA at age 32.

Mary married Matthew TolbertMatthew was born in 1690 in Ireland and died in 1756 in New London, CT at age 66. Another name for Matthew was Tabbert Talbert.

416. Daniel Bonnett ¹ was born in 1658 in Dauphine, France? and died on 9/4/1736 in Friedrichstal, Germany at age 78.

Daniel married Cathrine "Christine" Cousine ¹ about 1692. Cathrine was born about 1662 in France and died in 2/1732 in Friedrichstal, Germany about age 70.

417. Cathrine "Christine" Cousine ¹ was born about 1662 in France and died in 2/1732 in Friedrichstal, Germany about age 70.

Cathrine married Daniel Bonnett ¹ about 1692. Daniel was born in 1658 in Dauphine, France? and died on 9/4/1736 in Friedrichstal, Germany at age 78.

224 i. John Heinrich Loy ¹ (born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA - died on 12/4/1798 in Frederick Co, VA)

225 i. Maria Elizabeth Kumpf ¹ (born in 1735 in New Goshenhoppen, Berks Co, PA - died after 1798 in Frederick, VA)

Mareen married Elizabeth Jacob ¹Elizabeth was born in 1683 in Anne Arundel Co, MD and died in 2/1751 in Prince George Co, MD at age 68.

233 i. Elizabeth Duvall ¹ (born on 7/20/1706 in Great Marsh, MD - died on 6/14/1760 in Anne Arundel Co, MD)

467. Elizabeth Jacob,¹ daughter of John Jacob ¹ and Anne Cheney,¹ was born in 1683 in Anne Arundel Co, MD and died in 2/1751 in Prince George Co, MD at age 68.

Elizabeth married Mareen Duvall ¹Mareen was born in 1680 in All Hallows Parish, MD and died on 6/9/1741 in MD at age 61.

470. Samuel Duvall,¹ son of Mareen Duvall, was born in 1667 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD and died in 1741 at age 74.

General Notes: Samuel was a member of the vestry of Queen Anne's Parish and in 1710 he was fined for non-attendance at the vestry sessions. He died testate in 1742. His will, dated January 11, 1741/2, was admitted to probate in Prince Georges County, on March 24, same year, by David Watson, Joseph Peach, and Robert Kunstuble. He bequeathed 5 shillings each to his daughter - Elizabeth Tyler, Susannah Falconar, and Esther West. To his daughter, Lucy Forrest, he divised 100 acres of land, but in the event that she died without issue, then to Lucy's daughter Elizabeth. And in the event that his granddaughter Elizabeth died without issue then to her sister Lucy Forrest, but in the event that there were no heirs of the body of his daughter Lucy Forrest, then to his grandson Samuel Duvall Beck. William Forrest, the husband of his daughter Lucy, was to have a life interest, however. To his daughter, Rachel Butts, he bequeathed 10 pounds. The dwelling plantation of 212 acres were divised to his grandson, Samuel Duvall Beck. He named his grandsons, Samuel and Edward Tyler, and his son in law James Beck as the executors. His personal estate was inventoried by Richard Isaac Sr. and Rignall Odell and appraised at 277 pounds, 2 shillings and 7 1/2 pence. William Forrest and Richard Butt, identified as sons in law, approved as kinsmen, while Benjamin Jacob signed for the creditors, namely, Osborn Sprigg and Phil Hammond. James Beck, the executor, filed the papers on June 23, 1742, Samuel and Edward Tyler having renounced all rights to executorship. An additional inventory taken on July 19, showed an appraisement of 39 pounds, 6 shillings and 6 pence. A subsequent account reported disbursements to the following heirs of the deceased: susannah wife of Alexander Falconar; Esther wife of William West; Elizabeth Tyler; Lucy wife of William Forrest; and Rachel wife of Richard Butt. A balance of 133 pounds, 12 shillings, 8 pence remained.

General Notes: Elizabeth Clark, who was at the time the widow of Captain Daniel Clark
of 'Clarke's Fancy' on the Patuxent. She was the daughter of William Ijams who
dying in 1699 bequeathed five shillings to his daughter, Elizabeth Duvall. Her
mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Cheney, an early planter of South
River.

Elizabeth married Samuel Duvall ¹ on 7/16/1697. Samuel was born in 1667 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD and died in 1741 at age 74.

Tenth Generation

512. Robert Napier,¹ son of Dr. Patrick Napier ¹ and Elizabeth Booth,¹ was born on 5/2/1660 in Hampton Parish, York County, Virginia and died in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia at age 84.

Robert married Mary Perrin ¹ on 10/11/1688 in St John's Church, Richmond, Virginia.¹¹ Mary was born in 1665 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1715 in King William County, Virginia at age 50.

i. Rene Napier ¹ was born in 1690 in King Edward County, Virginia and died on 10/30/1751 in Goochland County, Virginia at age 61.

ii. Booth Napier ¹ was born on 10/1/1692 in New Kent County, Virginia and died on 2/21/1780 in Goochland County, Virginia at age 87.

iii. Patrick Napier ¹ was born on 10/1/1692 in Henrico County, Virginia and died on 8/23/1774 in Albermarle County, Virginia at age 81.

iv. Frances Napier ¹ was born on 2/5/1695 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died after 10/25/1777 in Virginia.

256 v. Robert Napier ¹ (born on 9/19/1697 in New Kent County, Virginia - died on 1/5/1763 in Albermarle County, Virginia)

vi. Katherine Napier ¹ was born on 10/12/1700 in St Peter's Parrish, New Kent County, Virginia and died.

viii. Elizabeth Napier ¹ was born on 12/25/1704 in St Peter's Parrish, New Kent County, Virginia and died after 10/1751.

513. Mary Perrin,¹ daughter of Richard E. Perrin ¹ and Katherine Royall,¹ was born in 1665 in Henrico County, Virginia and died in 1715 in King William County, Virginia at age 50.

Mary married Robert Napier ¹ on 10/11/1688 in St John's Church, Richmond, Virginia.¹¹ Robert was born on 5/2/1660 in Hampton Parish, York County, Virginia and died in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia at age 84.

520. James Brumfield ¹ was born in 1647 in England and died on an unknown date.

James married Patience Sutton ¹ on 3/17/1671 in Rappannock County, Virginia.¹² Patience was born in 1651 and died on an unknown date.

iii. Isabel Brumfield ¹ was born on 12/29/1682 and died on an unknown date.

260 iv. James Brumfield ¹ (born on 3/29/1685 in Glouchester County, Virginia - died after 1755)

Patience married James Brumfield ¹ on 3/17/1671 in Rappannock County, Virginia.¹² James was born in 1647 in England and died on an unknown date.

264 i. James Howard ¹ (born in 1660 in Kingsale County, Virginia - died after 10/6/1729 in Bertie County, North Carolina)

536. James Osborne ¹ was born in 1674 in Warwick, England^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Stratford Upon Avon, England.^⁶

James married Mary Ann Carter ¹ before 1694. Mary was born in 1675 in Warwick, England^{¹³^,14^,15} and died on an unknown date.

268 iv. Jonathan Osborne ¹ (born on 3/27/1697 in England, Warwickshire - died on an unknown date in James City Williamsburg, Virginia)

537. Mary Ann Carter ¹ was born in 1675 in Warwick, England^{¹³^,14^,15} and died on an unknown date.

Mary married James Osborne ¹ before 1694. James was born in 1674 in Warwick, England^⁶ and died on an unknown date in Stratford Upon Avon, England.^⁶

540. Thomas Howard,¹ son of Francis Howard, was born in England^¹⁵ and died on an unknown date.

576. Heinrich Felix Merckel ¹ was born in 1643 in Germany and died on an unknown date.

288 i. Johann Frederich Merckel ¹ (born in 1669 in Harblock, Neustadt, Germany - died in 1735 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York)

John married Abigail Chappell ¹ in 1661. Abigail was born on 9/1/1644 in Wethersfield, New London, CT and died in 1709 in New London, CT at age 65.

320 iii. William Comstock ¹ (born on 1/9/1669 in Lyme, CT - died on 3/15/1728 in Lyme, New London, CT)

641. Abigail Chappell,¹ daughter of George Chappell ¹ and Christian Bell,¹ was born on 9/1/1644 in Wethersfield, New London, CT and died in 1709 in New London, CT at age 65.

Abigail married John Comstock ¹ in 1661. John was born in 1624 in Culmstock, Devonshire, England and died on 1/16/1680 in Lyme, CT at age 56.

642. Benjamin Moses Noyes,¹ son of James Noyes ¹ and Sarah Brown,¹ was born on 12/16/1643 in Newbury, Essex Co, MA and died on 11/10/1729 in Lyme, CT at age 85.

Benjamin married Ruth Pickett ¹ about 1675 in Lyme, New London, CT. Ruth was born on 12/16/1653 in Plymouth, MA and died on 9/14/1690 in Lyme, CT at age 36.

321 i. Naomi Noyes ¹ (born in 1676 in Stoningen, New London, CT - died on 2/10/1761 in Lyme, CT)

ii. Rev Moses Noyes ¹ was born on 8/1/1678 and died on 11/10/1729 at age 51.

643. Ruth Pickett,¹ daughter of John Pickett ¹ and Ruth Brewster,¹ was born on 12/16/1653 in Plymouth, MA and died on 9/14/1690 in Lyme, CT at age 36.

Ruth married Benjamin Moses Noyes ¹ about 1675 in Lyme, New London, CT. Benjamin was born on 12/16/1643 in Newbury, Essex Co, MA and died on 11/10/1729 in Lyme, CT at age 85.

James married Ann Withington ¹ in 1647 in MA. Ann was born in 1625 in England, London and died on 3/13/1717 in Huntingington LI, NY at age 92.

322 i. James Bates ¹ (born on 2/15/1661 in Dorchester, MA - died on 3/13/1732 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT)

645. Ann Withington,¹ daughter of Henry Withington ¹ and Elizabeth Smith,¹ was born in 1625 in England, London and died on 3/13/1717 in Huntingington LI, NY at age 92.

Ann married James Bates ¹ in 1647 in MA. James was born in 1624 and died on 4/13/1717 in Haddam, CT at age 93.

William married Sarah Brooks ¹ in E Haddam, Middlesex, CT. Sarah was born in 12/1662 in E Haddam, Middlesex Co, CT.

Sarah married William Lord ¹ in E Haddam, Middlesex, CT. William was born in 10/1643 in Saybrook, CT and died on 12/4/1696 in E.Haddam, Middlesex, CT at age 53.

676. Thomas Buffington was born in 1680 in Chester Co, PA and died in 1739 in Chester Co, PA at age 59.

Thomas married Ruth Cope in 1710 in Chester Co, PA. Ruth was born in 1678 in Whiltshire, England and died in 1728 in Chester Co, PA at age 50.

338 i. William Buffington (born in 1710 in Chester Co, PA - died on 3/13/1784 in Hampshire Co, VA)

677. Ruth Cope was born in 1678 in Whiltshire, England and died in 1728 in Chester Co, PA at age 50.

Ruth married Thomas Buffington in 1710 in Chester Co, PA. Thomas was born in 1680 in Chester Co, PA and died in 1739 in Chester Co, PA at age 59.

678. Philip Ferree Sr. son of Daniel Ferree and Marie De La Warenbuer, was born in 7/1687 in Steinweiler, Landau, Germany and died on 5/19/1753 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA at age 65.

General Notes: FERREE, PHILIP
Wife. Leah Ferree. Children: Abraham, Jacob, Philip, Joel, Leah,
Isaac, Magdalena wife of William Buffington and Elizabeth. Grandchild:
Elizabeth Ferree (child of Isaac).
Ex. Abraham and Jacob Ferree. Leacock Twp.
He had an estate probated on 26 Jul 1753 in Lancaster Co, PA.
Notes for Philip Ferree:
INDEX to the WILL BOOKS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1729 - 1850 page 13 has:
Name: Ferree, Philip Year: 3/3/1753 Book: B Volume: 1 Page: 15
SOURCE: Picture of gravestone.Buried in Carpenter's Graveyard, Paradise Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. Published cemetery indexing.Carpenter's Graveyard, Paradise Twp., Lancaster Co.
He was married to Leah DUBOIS on 2 Jun 1713 in Ulster Co, NY.New Paltz, Kingston, NY.Leah DUBOIS was born in 1687.She was baptized on 16 Oct 1687 in Kingston, Ulster Co, NY.She died on 12 Sep 1758 in Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, PA.
SOURCE:The Feree Family, p 5-2.
Born - 1687 Steynwiel, Bittingheim, Palitinate Died - 19 May 1753 Paradise, Lancaster, PA Paradise, Lancaster, PA
Philip is reputed to be the first of the Feree gunsmiths.Philip Jr. & Joel became active gunsmiths also.Joel and Jacob made gunpowder for the Continental Army at French's Creek near Kimberton, Chester Co, late in the Revolution.Joel was killed in Allegheny Co in the spring of 1801 by a marauding party of Indians.His scalped &mutilated body was returned to Lancaster Co for burial.
More About PHILIP FERREE:
Burial: May 1753, Ferree-Carpenter Cemetery, Paradise. Lancaster Co, PA
Emigration: 1709, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA
Ferree Reference No.: 02-006
Occupation: Silk Weaver
Probate: July 26, 1753, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philip married Leah Corlea du Bois on 6/12/1713 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Leah was born on 10/16/1687 in New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY, died on 9/12/1758 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA at age 70, and was buried in Carpenter's Graveyard, Paradise, Lancaster co, PA.

ii. Abraham Ferree was born in 8/1715 in New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY and died on 3/7/1775 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA at age 59.

iii. Rachel Ferree was born in 1716 in Pennsylvania and died before 3/3/1753.

679. Leah Corlea du Bois, daughter of Solomon du Bois and Mary Leblanc, was born on 10/16/1687 in New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY, died on 9/12/1758 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA at age 70, and was buried in Carpenter's Graveyard, Paradise, Lancaster co, PA.

General Notes: October 16, 1689, Abraham DuBois and Margaret Doyo had a daughter baptized named Leah. Godfather Solomon DuBois, Godmother, Mary Leblanc (page 39 - History of New Paltz, New York)

SOURCE: The Story of the Feree Family, Emory Schuyler Ferree, 829 So. Mulberry Ave., Brea CA 92621, 1990 p 5-1,2.
Jacques DuBois fled France to Leyden, Holland, his brother Louis fled to Mannheim, Palitinate of Rhine, and then came to America about 1660.He founded the town of New Paltz, New York.His grand daughter Leah DuBois married Philip Ferree, son of Marie Warenbuer, 2 Jun 1712.
She is buried in the Ferree Cemetery in Paradise, Lancaster, PA.
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Christen Date: 16 Oct 168747
Christen Place:New Paltz French Church, New Paltz, NY47
Burial Place:Carpenter Cem, Strasburg, PA
Notes:
Married in New York, but immediately thereafter came to Lancaster Cty, PA, with her husband.
William Heidgerd, _The American Descendants of Chr*tien DuBois of Wicres, France_ (New Paltz, NY, 1968--), p. 33: "Leah duBois, bp. New Paltz French Church 10-16-1687 (sp. Solomon DuBois & Maria Leblan; m. First Dutch Church, Kingston 6-2-1713 (banns 5-10-1713) Philip FERREE,
b. Stynweil in the Palatinate 1687, d. 1753, son of Daniel FERREE & Mary WARRENBUR. Children: Abraham, Joel 1731, Elizabeth, Philip."
Spouse:Philip Fierre - 420
Birth Date:1687
Birth Place:Steinweiler, Bavaria, DEU
Death Date:19 May 1753
Death Place:Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA
Burial Place:Strasburg, PA
Spouse Father: Daniel Fierr* - 340 (1650-1708)
Spouse Mother: Marie Warembuer - 341 (1653-1716)
Spouse Notes:
William Heidgerd, _The American Descendants of Chr*tien DuBois of Wicres, France_ (New Paltz, NY, 1968--), p. 34: "Four years after their arrival, in 1716, after she had through many difficulties established a home for each of her children, Madame Ferree died. Her
body was laid to rest in what is now known as Carpenter's Cemetery, a plot one mile south of Paradise, which she had selected. The 2000 acres were divided among the Ferree children.
"Abraham DuBois also had a patent of 1000 acres in this locality and it was on this tract that Philip Ferree and his wife Leah DuBois settled. "Philip Ferree's will was dated 3-3-1753, pr. 7-26-1753."
Indexed in _Will Books and Intestate Records of Lancaster Co, PA_ (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1974): Ferree, Philip, Book B, vol. 1, p. 15. Order will from Lancaster Co.
R. Thomas Mayhill, compiler, _Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (Knightstown, Ind., 1973), p. 44: "Book D, 209. Phillip Fierre & wife Leah of Lancaster Co. enfeoff-release to their son, Abraham of Lancaster Co. *108-3. "333a Strasburg tp: Phillip Fierre Jr. Part of 1000a pat. 7 May 1717 to Abraham Dubois of Ulster Co., N.Y., adj. owners: Harmon Richman. Dubois by will dated 1 Oct 1731 devised that his dtr. Leah & her present husband Phillip Fierre get half of that land at Conestogoe next to land of Fierre & after death of Phillip Fierre & my dtr. Leah then to ch. of Leah; Dubois soon after died & sons of Abraham Dubois, namely Joel & Abraham, & dtrs. Sarah w. of Roelof Elling, Cathrine w. of William Donaldson, and Rachel Dubois released to Phillip & Leah Fierre 27 May 1732; whereas Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Phillip Jr., & Joel, sons, and Rachel w. of James Gardner, Magdalane Fierre, Leah Fierre, & Elizabeth Fierre, ch. of Philip & Leah Fierre being of full age release 4 Apr. 1743 their rights to their father, Phillip Fierre. 3 Nov 1752 Jacob Ferree, Joel Ferree J[ustice]43. 14 Feb 1755." P. 64: "Book E, 314. Children of Philip Fiere & wife Leah release to their father *600 "1000a-Strasburg township: Harman Richman. "Sons Abraham, Isaac, Philip Jr., Joel Fiere & dtrs. Rachel w. of James Gardner, Magdalen, Leah, & Elizabeth Fiere, children of Philip Fiere Sr. & wife Leah (descent as in D209). These children are of full age & desirous of receiving their shares from their father as given them under will of Abraham Dubois & release their share to their parents. Abraham Dubois, Joel Dubois, sons of Abraham Dubois, & Sarah wife of Roeloff Elting, Catrina w. of William Donaldson, & Rachel Dubois have also released this land to Philip Feree & wife Leah. "4 Apr 1743 Jonathan Kearsley, William Ervin J[ustice]12 27 Jun 1759."
Marriage Date: 2 Jun 171347
Marriage Place:First Dutch Church, Kingston, NY47
Copyright@1996 Kathleen Much
Leah DuBoisREF # C-34
Born 1687
Baptized10-16-1687
Married 6/2/1713
Married To:Philip Ferree
Children4
AbrahamD-47Mbefore1708; died 1775 m. c1736 Elizabeth Elting, 6 children
JoelD-48M1713, m. Mary Copeland, 2 children
ElizabethD-49F??, m. her first cousin Issac Ferree, 1 child
PhilipD-50M1711, bap. 4/1/1711, m. Ann Copeland, 1 child
Return to Leah's Father
LANCASTER COUNTY LAND RECORDS:
Feree, Leah
Date:Jul 2, 1752Residence:Leacock Twp.
Land Record ID:41701
Description:Grantor's wifeBook-Page:D-489
Property:1/3 of 1,000 acres in Leacock Township.
Remarks:DEED.
More About LEAH CORLEA DUBOIS:
Baptism: October 16, 1687, Kingston, Ulster County, NY
Burial: Carpenter's Graveyard, Lancaster Co., PA
Ferree Reference No.: 02-006-S

Leah married Philip Ferree Sr. on 6/12/1713 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Philip was born in 7/1687 in Steinweiler, Landau, Germany and died on 5/19/1753 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA at age 65.

340 i. William Ross (born in 1702 in Ireland - died in 1759 in Ft Cumberland, Frederick, MD)

341 i. Arminella Whitesides (born in 1698-1702 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland - died on 4/30/1782 in Hampshire, VA)

684. Col Samuel Thomas Oldham, son of Thomas Oldham and Rachel Butcher, was born in 1665 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1702 in VA at age 37.

Samuel married Elizabeth Newton in 1702 in VA. Elizabeth was born in 1687 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1759 in VA at age 72.

342 i. John Oldham III (born on 10/17/1708 in VA, N Umberland, St.Stephensparis - died in 3/1765 in VA, Richmond)

685. Elizabeth Newton was born in 1687 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1759 in VA at age 72.

Elizabeth married Col Samuel Thomas Oldham in 1702 in VA. Samuel was born in 1665 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1702 in VA at age 37.

686. Edwin Conway, son of Edwin Conway and Sarah Walker, was born in 1681-1682 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster and died on 10/3/1764 in VA, Lancaster at age 83.

343 i. Anne Conway (born in 1705-1710 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster - died on 11/17/1795 in VA, Lancaster)

General Notes: Ann Ball?s half sister was Mary Ball Washington, the mother of George Washington.

Anne married Edwin ConwayEdwin was born in 1681-1682 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster and died on 10/3/1764 in VA, Lancaster at age 83.

932. Mareen Duvall,¹ son of Thomas Duvall ¹ and Nicola Stayard,¹ was born about 1625 in Nantes, France and died in 1699 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD about age 74.

• Immigration: 8/28/1650, Province of Maryland. Was one of 150 fleeing immigrants from Nantes about 1660, Brought over by Col William Burgess.

• Misc: Patent from Calvert Family for La Val, 7/25/1659, Anne Arundel Co, MD. He was born Marin Duval, at Nantes, France in 1625 and arrived in the Province of Maryland on August 28, 1650. He received a patent from the first proprietors of the Maryland Colony, the Calvert family on that day for La Val, named after his family's estate in the County of Laval, an independent county created in the 15th century in the County of Maine, on the south side the South River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

By 7/25/1659 Maren Duvall had completed his period of service and as a freeholder applied for his rights to 50 acres of land - "Marin Du Vall demands fifty acres of land having performed his time of service with John Covell and brought in by William Burgess. Warrant issued for fifty acers return 25 December next."

466 i. Mareen Duvall ¹ (born in 1680 in All Hallows Parish, MD - died on 6/9/1741 in MD)

Mareen next married Mary Stanton ¹ in 1694-8/9/1695 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD.

Susannah married Mareen Duvall ¹ in 1679 in Anne Arundel Co, MD. Mareen was born about 1625 in Nantes, France and died in 1699 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD about age 74.

467 i. Elizabeth Jacob ¹ (born in 1683 in Anne Arundel Co, MD - died in 2/1751 in Prince George Co, MD)

470 i. Samuel Duvall ¹ (born in 1667 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD - died in 1741)

942. William Ijams Sr ¹ was born about 1650 in Stratton, Cornwall, England and died on 7/29/1703 in Anne Arundel Co, MD^²³ about age 53.

General Notes: The family of Iiams or Ijams is distinctively Maryland, and perhaps no family has intrigued the historian more as to its derivation. It is not listed among the ancient names of Britain, although some believe that is a corruption of James or the Scottish Ian. In the seventeenth century the letters i and j were interchangeable, and the family and Christian name of James was often written as Iames. In the early period of the family in Maryland, however, there is a persistent double 'ii' which is certainly not characteristic of the English language. Double vowels are an unmistakable characteristic of the ancient Dutch and Flemish tongues, and there is more reason to believe that the origin is Dutch or Flemish rather that British. Unfortunately, the emigrant was unlettered and therefore no record of his signature is available to prove the precise manner in which he inscribed his name. The clerk of the Probate Court wrote his name phonetically as 'Eyonms' which would indicate that it was pronounced at that time with two syllables. It is related by the branch which settle in Western North Carolina that they became acquainted with the alleged Marshal Ney, of Napoleonic Army, who taught French in the neighborhood and that the name was French and that it should be spelled with the 'j'. The tradition is that the French teacher or the one-time Marshal Ney was smuggled out of France, whereby another man was substituted for him at the execution. It is known, however, that some members in Maryland had already adopted the 'Ij' before the North Carolina migration. The branches which settled in the southwestern Pennsylvania dropped the double vowel and became known as 'Iams'. The orthography of 'Jiames' is frequently found in the colonial period. As in all families the emigrant is the most interesting.
William Iiams was seated in the South River Hundred as early as 1665 and pursued the honorable occupation of planter. His entry into Maryland is rather inauspicious, that is, there is no record of his financing his own passage or being transported by another or his coming in as an indentured servant. All extand records style him as a freeholder. Furthermore, there is no record of filing a claim for land-rights. Besides the deed of gift from his father in law, he had other plantations at the time of his death. An early courthouse fire at Annapolis destroyed all recorded deeds, but many land owners brought their copies to court and had them recorded for posterity. By this manner the family of his wife was identified. 'Elizabeth Iiams relict of William Iiams deceased produced a deed of gift from Richard Cheyney and petitioned that it be recorded....Richard Cheyney the Elder of South River Planter on 29 May 1663 was granted Cheyney's Resolution lying on the south side of South River containing 300 acres...this tract he conveyed on 1 March 1674...for the consideration of natural love and affections unto my son in law William Iiams and daughter Elizabeth now wife of William Iiams with the consent of my wife of 400 acres of Cheyney's Resolution during their natural lives and after their decease to the male heirs of their bodies.'
Richard Cheyney, the father in law of William Iiams, was a large land owner and planter of the South River Hundred and had emigrated to Maryland about 1650, with his wife, Charity. The Cheyney family of ancient antiquity was ennobled in England, but through extravagance and being Royalists during the Civil Wars lost most of their property. There is every reason to believe that the Maryland emigrant was a scion of this ennobled family. He was lettered and the fact that he financed his own passage and that of his young wife is further indication of his social level. While many Marylanders today can claim descent from this early settler, in some manner the younger generations lost most of their property and were not inclined for public service or social attainment, with the result that the later history of the family from extant records is rather sketchy. The earliest entries in All Hallow's Parish are those of the Cheyney family and while the entries antedate the establishment of the parish, it is evident that the family kept their own records and at the time of the establishment of the parish as the State Church, the heads of the family had their births recorded for posterity. The first wife of Richard Cheyney died early in Maryland and he married secondly Eleanor and left a large issue her her - but the mother of Madam Iiams was of the first marriage which was certainly consummated in England. Later spelling of the name became Chaney and Cheney, but Cheyney was the accepted orthography of the 17th century. Radulfus de Caisned was an English subject shortly after the Norman Conquest - de Chainei was another ancient form.
William Ijams last will and testament was dated February 16, 1698/9, with Clement Davies, Richard Chaney, John Robertson and Robert Davis as the witnesses. It was probated in Anne Arundel County on November 10, 1703. The parish register records his burial as of July 29, 1703. To eldest son William 5 shillings. To daughter Elizabeth Duvall 5 shillings. To son Richard and heirs 100 acres of land near the Patuxent River in Price George's Co.
To young son George 100 acres of land on the south side of Western Run. To wife Elizabeth her dower rights. Residuary estate to children Richard, George, Hester and Susanna. His widow and executrix filed an account upon the estate on February 7, 1706/7, and reported a balance in her possession of 37 pounds, 8 shillings and 4 pence.
Hester Iiams, a younger daughter of William Iiams, was of a romantic nature and had an affair with Captain John Duvall, one of the leading Military officers of the Province, and the son of Mareen Duvall, the Huguenot. On April April 16, 1705, with the consent of his wife, Elizabeth, he made a deed of gift to Hester Iiams, 'spinster' of a portion of 'Burgess' Choice' which bordered the portion which had been sold to Richard Iiams. It contained a dwelling house, orchards, gardens and other improvements. It was to be retained by her during her natural life, or in the event of her marriage or if she had any other children, the improved land with all household effects was to be divided among the children of Hester Iiams then in being to share and share alike. The register of All Hallow's Parish records the following children of Hester Iiams: Anne Iiams, the daughter of Hester Iiams, baptized March 25, 1706; Elizabeth Iiams, the daughter of Ester Iiams, born August 15, 1703; John Iiams, the son of Ester Iiams, baptized September 13, 1702.

William married Elizabeth Cheney ¹ in 1669 in All Hallows Church, Anne Arundelk Co, MD. Elizabeth was born in 1652 in South River Hund, Anne Arundel Co, MD and died in 1699 at age 47.

General Notes: Elizabeth and her sister Ann Jacob appeared in court concerning the
settlement of their father's will. In court Elizabeth said she was 74 years
old, married 1669 to William Ijams who was in South River Hundred by 1665.

Elizabeth married William Ijams Sr ¹ in 1669 in All Hallows Church, Anne Arundelk Co, MD. William was born about 1650 in Stratton, Cornwall, England and died on 7/29/1703 in Anne Arundel Co, MD^²³ about age 53.

11th Generation

1024. Dr. Patrick Napier,¹ son of Patrick Napier ¹ and Joan Wallas,¹ was born in 1634 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died on 3/1/1669 in Jamestown, York County, Virginia at age 35.

General Notes: Patrick was an apprentice to Dr Alexander Pennycuik, surgeon-general to the Scottish Army crushed by Cromwell at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. Although it is not known how Dr Patrick Napier got to America, he was there probably about 1651, but certainly before 1658, practising medicine, together with his brother Valentine. However it is from Dr Patrick that most of the American Napiers are descended. Patrick was not the first Napier to go to the "Colonies".

Patrick married Elizabeth Booth ¹ before 11/10/1658 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia. Elizabeth was born on 11/15/1641 in York County, Virginia and died on 4/5/1717 in York County, Virginia at age 75.

512 i. Robert Napier ¹ (born on 5/2/1660 in Hampton Parish, York County, Virginia - died in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia)

1025. Elizabeth Booth,¹ daughter of Robert Booth ¹ and Frances Burgess,¹ was born on 11/15/1641 in York County, Virginia and died on 4/5/1717 in York County, Virginia at age 75.

Elizabeth married Dr. Patrick Napier ¹ before 11/10/1658 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia. Patrick was born in 1634 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died on 3/1/1669 in Jamestown, York County, Virginia at age 35.

Richard married Katherine Royall ¹ before 1665. Katherine was born in 1642 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died in 1704 at age 62.

513 i. Mary Perrin ¹ (born in 1665 in Henrico County, Virginia - died in 1715 in King William County, Virginia)

1027. Katherine Royall,¹ daughter of Joseph Royall ¹ and Katherine Banks,¹ was born in 1642 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died in 1704 at age 62.

Katherine married Richard E. Perrin ¹ before 1665. Richard was born in 1637 and died in 1695 at age 58.

William married Elizabeth Daniel ¹Elizabeth was born on 10/17/1608 in Hull, Devonshire, England and died in 1665 in New London, CT at age 57.

640 i. John Comstock ¹ (born in 1624 in Culmstock, Devonshire, England - died on 1/16/1680 in Lyme, CT)

ii. William Comstock ¹ was born on 10/23/1639 in Wethersfield, New London, CT.

1281. Elizabeth Daniel,¹ daughter of Henry Daniel, was born on 10/17/1608 in Hull, Devonshire, England and died in 1665 in New London, CT at age 57.

Elizabeth married William Comstock ¹William was born on 7/4/1595 in Culmstock, Devonshire, Eng and died in 1683 in NewLondon, CT at age 88.

1280 i. William Comstock ¹ (born on 7/4/1595 in Culmstock, Devonshire, Eng - died in 1683 in NewLondon, CT)

641 i. Abigail Chappell ¹ (born on 9/1/1644 in Wethersfield, New London, CT - died in 1709 in New London, CT)

1284. James Noyes,¹ son of William Noyes ¹ and Anne Parker,¹ was born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died on 10/22/1656 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA about age 48.

James married Sarah Brown ¹ in 1633 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. Sarah was born in 1610 in Southampton, Hampshire, England and died on 9/13/1691 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA at age 81.

642 i. Benjamin Moses Noyes ¹ (born on 12/16/1643 in Newbury, Essex Co, MA - died on 11/10/1729 in Lyme, CT)

1285. Sarah Brown,¹ daughter of Joseph Brown ¹ and Sarah,¹ was born in 1610 in Southampton, Hampshire, England and died on 9/13/1691 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA at age 81.

Sarah married James Noyes ¹ in 1633 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. James was born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died on 10/22/1656 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA about age 48.

John married Ruth Brewster ¹ on 3/14/1651 in New London, CT. Ruth was born on 10/3/1631 in Jones River and died on 5/1/1677 in New London, CT at age 45.

643 i. Ruth Pickett ¹ (born on 12/16/1653 in Plymouth, MA - died on 9/14/1690 in Lyme, CT)

iv. Adam Pickett ¹ was born on 11/15/1658 and died in 1691 at Sea at age 33.

v. Mercy Pickett ¹ was born on 1/16/1660 in New London, CT and died on 11/28/1725 in New London, CT at age 65.

vii. William Pickett ¹ was born in 1662 in New London, CT and died in 1689 at Sea at age 27.

Ruth married John Pickett ¹ on 3/14/1651 in New London, CT. John was born in 1629 in New London, CT and died on 8/16/1667 at Sea(from Barbados) at age 38.

1288. James Bates,¹ son of James Bates ¹ and Mary Martine,¹ was born in 1582 in Lydd, Co Kent, England and died in 1655 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA at age 73.

James married Alice Glover ¹ on 9/13/1603 in Saltwood, England. Alice was born in 1583 in England and died on 8/14/1657 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA at age 74.

1289. Alice Glover ¹ was born in 1583 in England and died on 8/14/1657 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA at age 74.

Alice married James Bates ¹ on 9/13/1603 in Saltwood, England. James was born in 1582 in Lydd, Co Kent, England and died in 1655 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA at age 73.

Henry married Elizabeth Smith ¹ on 9/30/1622 in Leigh, Lancaster, England. Elizabeth was born in Leigh, Lancaster, England and died on 2/16/1660 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA.

645 i. Ann Withington ¹ (born in 1625 in England, London - died on 3/13/1717 in Huntingington LI, NY)

1291. Elizabeth Smith ¹ was born in Leigh, Lancaster, England and died on 2/16/1660 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA.

Elizabeth married Henry Withington ¹ on 9/30/1622 in Leigh, Lancaster, England. Henry was born in 1588 in England and died on 2/2/1667 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA at age 79.

1292. William Lord,¹ daughter of Thomas Lord ¹ and Dorothy Bird,¹ was born in 1618 in Towchester, Northampton, England and died on 5/17/1678 in Saybrook, CT at age 60.

Dorothy married William Lord ¹William was born in 1618 in Towchester, Northampton, England and died on 5/17/1678 in Saybrook, CT at age 60.

1294. Thomas Brooks ¹ was born 1637 or 1639 in England and died on 10/18/1668 in Haddam, CT(Huntington, LI) at age 31.

Thomas married Marah Spencer ¹Marah was born in 1641 in Lynn, MA and died on 12/22/1714 in Haddam, CT(Huntington, LI) at age 73.

Marah married Thomas Brooks ¹Thomas was born 1637 or 1639 in England and died on 10/18/1668 in Haddam, CT(Huntington, LI) at age 31.

1356. Daniel Ferree was born about 1646 in France and died about 1707 in Steinweiler, Bittingheim, Germany about age 61.

General Notes: SOURCE: The Pennsylvania LeFevres by George Newton LeFevre, page 4.
He was a Huguenot and wealthy silk manufacturer.They lived in Landau, France along the Rhine River and had 6 children.After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 the family fled to Strasburg.While there they were joined by Isaac LeFevre, a lad of 16.They later fled on into Bavaria, Germany.While living in Bavaria Isaac LeFevre married Catherine Ferree.After Daniel died, he wife assumed her maiden name for safety.
SOURCE:Email from Allen Schieber 23/39/1996 to Michael A. Smoke. (He quotes History of Lancaster Co., PA. pages 24-39, Louis Du Bois Family History on file at the York County Historical Genealogical Society in York, Pa.)
SOURCE:The Story of the Feree Family, Emory Schuyler Ferree, 829 So. Mulberry Avenue, Brea, CA, 1990, p5-1,2.
In the late 1600's the Catholic Church decreed that only given names from the New Testament could be used.Daniel was the RC birth name, John was the Huguenot name after conversion.He was a prosperous silk manufacturer.Daniel died while the family lived in Strasbourg.Details of his death are lacking- one report says he was slain during the insurrection in France following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He may have died before 1708, Lindau, Bavaria.
SOURCE:
Concerning Daniel's death:"Early in the year 1708, Madam FERREE with her children and daughter-in-law made plans to leave for the "Island of' Pennsylvania and obtained a passport dated 10 march 1708.She was a widow. Her husband, Daniel, aka John, had died while they lived in Strasbourg. Details of his death are lacking, but one report says that he was lost at sea.We wonder under whatcircumstances.had he attempted to go to American earlier to join his friends?We do not know.
Another report referring to the husband as John, says he 'was among those slain during the insusrrection in France.'There were insurrections by the Huguenots following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.Which report could be correct?Could both be correct?The abridged compendium of American Genealogy says he died in exile."

Daniel married Marie De La Warenbuer in 1675 in Picardie, France. Marie was born about 1653 in Picardie, France and died on 1/1/1716 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co, PA about age 63.

678 i. Philip Ferree Sr. (born in 7/1687 in Steinweiler, Landau, Germany - died on 5/19/1753 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA)

1357. Marie De La Warenbuer was born about 1653 in Picardie, France and died on 1/1/1716 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co, PA about age 63.

General Notes: SOURCE:The Pennsylvania Lefevres, compiled by George Newton LeFevre, co-compiler Franklin D. Lefevre, Published by The Lefevre Cemetery and Historical Association, Strasburg, Pa. 1952
Buried in the SE corner at Carpenter's Cemetery, a plot one mile south of Paradise, Pa., which she herself had selected before her death. "She vested in Trustee a piece of land near Paradise as a burial place."
Her last name spelled variously as Warrembur, Warembur and Warrembere.
SOURCE: The Sunday News, Lancaster, PA dated September 12, 1948.
Date born 1650, Place France, date died 1/1/1716. She had an estate probated on Sept. 20, 1716 in Lancaster Co.Letters of administration granted to Maria's sons; Daniel, Philip and John
SOURCE:The Story of the Ferree Family, Emory Schuyler Ferree, 829 So. Mulberry Avenue, Brea, CA, 1990, p5-1,2.
Per the above, her name was Anna Maria Warembuer.The Queen of England in 1708 issued an invitation to the beleagured Protestants of the Palatine to come to England for colonization in America.Thirty-two thousand arrived in England the following year.The Ferree family was among the 1st 50 families.A "Family Passport" was granted to Maria, Daniel Fuehre's (Ferree) widow, and her family to emigrate from Steinweiler, Bittingheim via Holland & England to the "island of Pennsylvania" March 10, 1708.
SOURCE: From old register at St. Katherine's Reformed Church, Regents Park, London -
Time of sailing May 6, 1709 - Marie Warambour age 56, daughter 22, sons 24, 23, 19, 17.
SOURCE: Family Charts of Ferree, DuBois & Herr, 1899 & 1913, Jesse A. Landis.
Marie & her group most likely came with Rev. Kotcherthal's 2nd party of emigrants on the ship "Lyon" which landed in New York on the 13th or 14th of June 1710.NOTE: This might be checked from the records of the NYC Huguenot Churh (in Albany?).
Madame Marie Fierre was founder of the Huguenot Colony in Pequa Valley, PA.
SOURCE:Rapp's History of Lancaster Co., p. 119
The monument in the cemetery indicates b. 1653 d. 1716.
The Pequa Valley, when 1st settled was in Chester Co..At the 1st assessment 1718 it was Conestoga Township.In 1720 West Conestoga Township was formed on the west side of Pequa Creek.Lancaster Co, formed from Chester Co. 1729.Later it became part of Strasburg Township and from there 1843 to present is Paradise Township and from 1843 to present is Paradise Township.
"Philadelphia November 7, 1712 - Received of Maria Warenbuer 20 shillings sterling for 1 year quit rent of land liad out to her at Strasburg in this Province.James Logan, Recvr."
SOURCE:SEITZ SITE @ <http://home.earthlink.net/~kseitz/hugim.html>
Maria Warenbauer [Marie de la Warenbau, Marie de la Warrembere, Mary Warrenbur] was born about 1650 possibly in France. She died 1716 in Pequea Valley, Lancaster (then Chester) County, Penn. Maria married Daniel Feree, a Descendent of Robert Ferree who in 1265 founded noble family at Forchamps known variously as LeFerre, Ferree, Ferrie, Fuchre, Fierre, Firre and Ferie. Daniel was a wealthy silk manufacturer who located at Landau, France, along Rhine River, where some and perhaps all of his six children were born. After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 by French King Louis XIV, the family fled to Strasbourg, Alsace. Later, they moved to Steinwiel, Bittingheim. Daniel was born c.1650 in France and died early 1708 in Bittingheim. After the death of her husband, Maria and Matthias Schliermacher led a group of 54 Huguenot and German Calvinists from the Palatinate, where they were in danger from the soldiers of French King Louis XIV, to Holland and then London. Reaching London in the summer of 1708, she went to see William Penn about buying land in Pennsylvania. Penn arranged for her to have a private audience with Queen Anne, who then recommended the members of the group be given naturalization status. Mme. Ferree's group bought 4,000 acres from Penn in the Pequea Valley in Lancaster County. Ferree family joined party of Rev. Joshua Kocherthal and set sail 10-15-1708 on "The Globe," arriving in New York 12-31-1708. They then went up Hudson River valley to Esopus (Kingston) and nearby New Paltz, site of a Huguenot settlement where some of the group had relatives, including Maria's son-in-law, Isaac Lefevre, two of whose uncles, Simon and Andries Lefevre, had been among the founders of New Paltz, N.Y. They stayed there until the spring of 1712 while their Pennsylvania land was being surveyed. That done, they moved to what became Lancaster County.
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SOURCE: Certification Letter of Maria, Daniel Fuehre's widow.
WHEREAS, Maria, Daniel Fuehre's widow, and her son, Daniel Ferie, with his wife and six children, in view of improving their condition and in furtherance of their prosperity, purpose to emigrate from Steinweiler, in the Mayorality of Bittingheim, High Bailiwick Germersheim, via Holland and England, to the island of Pennsylvania, to reside there. They have requested an accredited certificate that they have left the town of Steinweiler with the knowledge of the proper authorities, and have deported themselves, and without cause for censure, and are indebted to no one, and not subject to vassalage, being duly solicited it has been thought proper to grant their petition, declaring that the above named persons are not moving away clandestinely.
Commendations
That during the time their father, the widow and children resided in this place they behaved themselves so piously and honestly that it would have been highly gratifying to us to see them remain among us; that they are not subject to bodily bondage, the Mayorality not being subject to vassalage. They have also paid for their permission to emigrate. Mr. Fisher, the Mayor of Steinweiler, being expressly interrogated, it has been ascertained that they are not liable for any debts. In witness whereof I have, in the absence of the Counsellor of the Palatinate, etc., signed these presents, and given the same to the persons who intend to emigrate.
J. P. DIETRICH, Court Clerk.
Dated Billingheim, March 10, 1708.

• Burial: Feree Graveyard (Carpenter's Cemetery), 1/4/1716, Paradise, Chester Co, PA.

• Will: 1713-1748, pg6 11/28/1716: Chester Co, PA. Adm. to Daniel, Philip, and John Fierre .
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Marie married Daniel Ferree in 1675 in Picardie, France. Daniel was born about 1646 in France and died about 1707 in Steinweiler, Bittingheim, Germany about age 61.

679 i. Leah Corlea du Bois (born on 10/16/1687 in New Paltz, Ulster Co, NY - died on 9/12/1758 in Paradise, Lancaster Co, PA)

1368. Thomas Oldham was born in 1654 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1756 in PA, Chester at age 102.

Thomas married Rachel Butcher in 1702 in VA. Rachel was born in 1658 in VA, Westmoreland.

Rachel married Thomas Oldham in 1702 in VA. Thomas was born in 1654 in VA, Westmoreland and died in 1756 in PA, Chester at age 102.

1372. Edwin Conway, son of Edwin Conway and Martha Eltonhead, was born about 1640 in VA and died in 8/1698 in VA, Richmond about age 58.

Edwin married Sarah Walker in 1660 in VA, , Old Rappahannock. Sarah was born in 1640-1650 in VA and died after 1685.

686 i. Edwin Conway (born in 1681-1682 in VA, Lancaster, Lancaster - died on 10/3/1764 in VA, Lancaster)

1373. Sarah Walker, daughter of John Walker, was born in 1640-1650 in VA and died after 1685.

Sarah married Edwin Conway in 1660 in VA, , Old Rappahannock. Edwin was born about 1640 in VA and died in 8/1698 in VA, Richmond about age 58.

932 i. Mareen Duvall ¹ (born about 1625 in Nantes, France - died in 1699 in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel CO, MD)

1870. Richard Cheney ¹ was born in 1630 in England and died in 1688 in Anne Arundel Co, MD at age 58.

General Notes: One source states that 'Richard Cheney emigrated to Maryland about the year 1650. He eventually became one of the largest land owners on South River where he was seated on his 400 acre plantation which he called Cheney's Resolution. Source: Anne Arundel Gentry, 1st Edition - 1933: Section on Cheney Family:
The ancestor of the Cheney family of Maryland was Richard Cheyney who settled in the Province sometime before 1650. Soon after his landing he applied for land warrants and received first 'Cheney's Hill', lying on the South River. It is evident that he was single when he arrived in the Province, because between the years 1634 and 1682 no female by the name of Cheney was listed among the immigrants. He, however, married twice, but the name of his first wife in unknown.
About 1668 Richard Cheney married secondly Eleanor ----. The births of the following children are found in All Hallow's Parish. Four children were born to the first marriage: Richard Cheney, the elder, married Mary ----, Elizabeth Cheney, born 1652, married William Ijams, Mary Cheney, and Anny Cheney, born 1661, married John Jacob.
Seven children were born to his second wife, Eleanor: Thomas Cheney, Charles Cheney, Sarah Cheney, Katherine Cheney, Charity Cheney, John Cheney, and Richard Cheney - the last two being twins. By negotiating other warrants, Richard Cheney soon became one of the largest land owners in the South River Hundred. During 1653, he patented 'Cheney's Neck' with 110 acres, 'Cheney's Resolution' with 400 acres, 'Cheney's Hazard with 100 acres, 'Cheney's Rest' of 300 acres, 'Cheney's Purchase' of 100 acres of 100 acres, the total amounting to 1,100 acres.
After more than thirty years of residence in the Providence, Richard Cheney died at his seat on South River in 1685, having made a will some ten years before this date. Prior to his death he bequeathed to his son in law, John Jacob, 'Cheney's Resolution', lying on the south side of South River for the consideration of natural love of fatherly affection. In his will Richard, the oldest son, was named as executor and received in fee simple 'Cheney's Rest', consisting of 250 acres on South River. Thomas and Charles were to receive the remainder of 'Resolution' upon the attainment of their sixteenth birthday. Their brother, Richard, and their sister and brother in law, Anne and John Jacob, were named guardians. The daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne, received personalty. His wife was bequeathed merely her dower rights.
Forty-one years after his death a law suit developed over the parental dwelling and plantation. His son in law and daughter, John Jacob and his wife Mary, appeared in court as well as his widowed daughter, Elizabeth Ijams. John Jacob stated that on March 6, 1675/6, he happened to be at the home of Colonel William Burgess and a certain William Cocks drew up a will for Richard Cheney. He heard Richard Cheney dictate to William Cocks that the homestead was to be inherited by his two sons, Thomas and Charles. He saw Richard Cheney sign the will and testified that he, with Colonel William Burgess and William Cocks, signed their names as witnesses. Anne, the wife of John Jacobs, asserted that she heard her husband say many times that her father, Richard Cheney, made a will at the home of William Burgess. She was left five shillings but did not remember receiving them. Elizabeth Ijams practically made the same assertion as that of her sister Anne. Cheney family, p. 3: Harry W. Newman stated in his research paper, that he has visited Great Britian in an attempt to find parentage for Richard the Immigrant. He states that no definite proof has been found. "The nearest inference was a Richard Cheney who died in County Kent. He left a married daughter who had married George Smith of London, Gent. and two minor daughters which the court placed under the guardianship of their uncle, George Smith about 1652. The documents searched at the Preogative Court of Canterbury and other records, both source and secondary, do not reveal a son Richard, but employing imagination and the circumstances of the times thrown against the basic facts already known, and the fact that Richard Cheney, the Immigrant, arrived in Maryland before 1652, there may be more than a surmise that a son Richard had received his inheritance, married and departed for the English colonies."
Anne Arundel Gentry Vol 1, p. 291:
Richard Cheyney, the father in law of William Ijams, was a large land-owner and planter of the South River Hundred and had emigrated to Maryland about 1650, with his wife, Charity. The Cheyney family of ancient antiquity was ennobled in England, but through extravagance and being Royalist during the Civil Wars lost most of their property. There is every reason to belive that the Maryland emigrant was a scion of this ennobled family. He was lettered and the fact that he financed his own passage and that of his young wife is further indication of this early settler, in some manner the younger generations lost most of their property and were not inclined for public service or social attainment, with the result that the later history of the family from extant records is rather sketchy.
The earliest entries in All Hallow's Parish are those of the Cheyney family and while the entries antedate the establishment of the parish, it is evident that the family kept their own records and at the time of the establishment of the parish as the State Church, the heads of the family had their births recorded for posterity.
The first wife of Richard Cheyney died early in Maryland and he married secondly Eleanor and left a large issue by her. Later spelling of the name became Chaney and Cheney, but Cheyney was the accepted orthography of the 17th century.
Richard Cheney's will is located in the Prerogative Court records of Maryland in Liber 4, folios 311 - 312 (1688). I Richard Cheney, Gentleman, of the count of Ann Arundel in the province of Maryland being now in good health and perfect memory do make this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me made formerly as witness my hand and seal hereunder subscribed this sixth day of March anno dommino 1685. I give and bequeath unto my eldest son Richard Cheney to him and his heirs forever all my tract or parcel of land called by the name of Cheney's Rest lying and being near South River in the county of Ann Arundell aforesaid containg by ? two hundred and fifty acres and my will is that he possess the same immediately after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my two sons Thomas and Charles Cheney all my plantation whereon I now live called by the name of Resolution to be equally divided between them only ten acres of the said land I give unto my wife during her life or widowhood but is she marry or die that then I give the said ten acres of land be divided also between my two sons Thomas and Charles.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my three daughters Eliza, Mary and Anne each of them five shillings lawful English money to be paid them immediately after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath all the reast of my real estate and personal estate to be equally divided amongst my wife and my two sons Thomas and Charles and my will is that my sons Thomas and Charles Cheney shall be at age and shall enjoy the estate I have here left them when they shall become sixteen years old. Also my will is that immediately after my decease the two-thirds parts of the cattle, hogs and horses be marked for my said two sons that when they come at age they may possess the increase thereof as well as principal, also I commit into the custody of my said wife during her life or widowhood my said two sons together with their estate till they shall become sixteen years old only excepting what is above excepted that is that the cattle, hogs and horses be marked as above but if my wife dies or marries again my will is that immediately after her death or marriage my said two sons also their estate herein mentioned be delivered into the custody of to the management of my son Richard Cheney and my son in law John Jacobs and his wife till they shall become sixteen years old and when they shall become sixteen years old my will is that what estate I have herein given and bequeathed to them be delivered to them together with the increase of the cattle, hogs and horses if there be any.

This is my last will and testament. Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written. I ordain, constitute and appoint my eldest son Richard Cheney to be my executor of this my last will and testament. The will was witnessed by William Burges and William Cocks. Richard married (1) Charity before 1649 in South River Hund, Anne Arundel Co., Md. Charity was born in , England. She died before 1668 in , Anne Arundel Co., Md. Source: 'Cheney Family of the South' (Roberts, 1983) claims Charity was born in
England.

943 ii. Elizabeth Cheney ¹ (born in 1652 in South River Hund, Anne Arundel Co, MD - died in 1699)

Elanor married Richard Cheney ¹Richard was born in 1630 in England and died in 1688 in Anne Arundel Co, MD at age 58.

1886. Richard Cheney ¹ was born in 1630 in England and died in 1688 in Anne Arundel Co, MD at age 58.
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12th Generation

Patrick married Joan Wallas ¹ on 7/4/1628 in St Gregory's, London, England. Joan was born in 1608 and died on an unknown date.

1024 v. Dr. Patrick Napier ¹ (born in 1634 in Edinburgh, Scotland - died on 3/1/1669 in Jamestown, York County, Virginia)

Joan married Patrick Napier ¹ on 7/4/1628 in St Gregory's, London, England. Patrick was born in 1608 in Edinburg, Scotland and died in 1659 at age 51.

Robert married Frances Burgess ¹ before 1641. Frances was born in 1609 and died in 1668 at age 59.

1025 i. Elizabeth Booth ¹ (born on 11/15/1641 in York County, Virginia - died on 4/5/1717 in York County, Virginia)

Frances married Robert Booth ¹ before 1641. Robert was born in 1619 and died in 1657 at age 38.

2054. Joseph Royall ¹ was born in 1600 in England and died in 1658 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at age 58.

Joseph married Katherine Banks ¹ in 1645 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Katherine was born in 1612 in Canterbury, England and died in 1686 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at age 74.

1027 i. Katherine Royall ¹ (born in 1642 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia - died in 1704)

ii. Joseph Royall ¹ was born in 1646 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died in 1732 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at age 86.

iii. Sarah Royall ¹ was born in 1648 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died on an unknown date.

2055. Katherine Banks ¹ was born in 1612 in Canterbury, England and died in 1686 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at age 74.

Katherine married Joseph Royall ¹ in 1645 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Joseph was born in 1600 in England and died in 1658 in Henrico, Mecklenburg County, Virginia at age 58.

William married Elizabeth Daniel ¹Elizabeth was born on 10/17/1608 in Hull, Devonshire, England and died in 1665 in New London, CT at age 57.

2561. Elizabeth Daniel,¹ daughter of Henry Daniel, was born on 10/17/1608 in Hull, Devonshire, England and died in 1665 in New London, CT at age 57.
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1281 i. Elizabeth Daniel ¹ (born on 10/17/1608 in Hull, Devonshire, England - died in 1665 in New London, CT)

2568. William Noyes,¹ son of Robert William Noyes ¹ and Joan Attridge,¹ was born in 1568 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died on 5/28/1622 in Cholderton, Wilts, England at age 54.

William married Anne Parker ¹ in 1595 in Cornet, England. Anne was born in 1575 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died on 3/7/1657 in Cholderton, Wilts, England at age 82.

1284 i. James Noyes ¹ (born about 1608 in Cholderton, Wilts, England - died on 10/22/1656 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA)

Anne married William Noyes ¹ in 1595 in Cornet, England. William was born in 1568 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died on 5/28/1622 in Cholderton, Wilts, England at age 54.

2570. Joseph Brown ¹ was born about 1580 in Southampton, Hampshire, En and died in Southampton, Hampshire, En.

Joseph married Sarah ¹Sarah was born in 1582 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.

1285 i. Sarah Brown ¹ (born in 1610 in Southampton, Hampshire, England - died on 9/13/1691 in Essex, Newbury Co, MA)

Sarah married Joseph Brown ¹Joseph was born about 1580 in Southampton, Hampshire, En and died in Southampton, Hampshire, En.

1286 i. John Pickett ¹ (born in 1629 in New London, CT - died on 8/16/1667 at Sea(from Barbados))

2574. Johnathan Brewster,¹ son of William Brewster ¹ and Mary Wentworth,¹ was born on 8/12/1593 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died on 8/7/1659 in Poquetannock, Preston, New London, CT at age 65.

Johnathan married Lucretia Oldham ¹ on 4/10/1624. Lucretia was born on 1/14/1599-1600 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died on 3/4/1679 in Brewsters Neck, Preston, New London, CT at age 79.

1287 iv. Ruth Brewster ¹ (born on 10/3/1631 in Jones River - died on 5/1/1677 in New London, CT)

2575. Lucretia Oldham,¹ daughter of William Ouldham ¹ and Phillipa Sowter,¹ was born on 1/14/1599-1600 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died on 3/4/1679 in Brewsters Neck, Preston, New London, CT at age 79.

Lucretia married Johnathan Brewster ¹ on 4/10/1624. Johnathan was born on 8/12/1593 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died on 8/7/1659 in Poquetannock, Preston, New London, CT at age 65.

1290 i. Henry Withington ¹ (born in 1588 in England - died on 2/2/1667 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co, MA)

2584. Thomas Lord,¹ daughter of Richard Lord ¹ and Joan Bird,¹ was born in 1585 in Towchester, Horthhampt, Enland and died in 2/1667 in Hartford, CT at age 82.

Thomas married Dorothy Bird ¹ on 2/23/1609 in Towchester, Hampton, Engla. Dorothy was born on 5/25/1588 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 8/2/1675 in Hartford, CT at age 87.

2585. Dorothy Bird,¹ son of Robert Bird ¹ and Amy Marstead,¹ was born on 5/25/1588 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 8/2/1675 in Hartford, CT at age 87.

Dorothy married Thomas Lord ¹ on 2/23/1609 in Towchester, Hampton, Engla. Thomas was born in 1585 in Towchester, Horthhampt, Enland and died in 2/1667 in Hartford, CT at age 82.

1295 i. Marah Spencer ¹ (born in 1641 in Lynn, MA - died on 12/22/1714 in Haddam, CT(Huntington, LI))

Hanna married Gerard Spencer ¹ in 1636. Gerard was born on 4/16/1614 and died on 9/3/1685 at age 71.

2744. Edwin Conway, son of Edward Vincent Conway, was born in 1610 in England and died in 1674-1675 in VA, Lancaster at age 64.

Edwin married Martha Eltonhead in 1640 in VA, Northampton. Martha was born in 1678 in England, Lancashire.

1372 i. Edwin Conway (born about 1640 in VA - died in 8/1698 in VA, Richmond)

Martha married Edwin Conway in 1640 in VA, Northampton. Edwin was born in 1610 in England and died in 1674-1675 in VA, Lancaster at age 64.

13th Generation

2048 i. Patrick Napier ¹ (born in 1608 in Edinburg, Scotland - died in 1659)

Anna married Mungo Napier ¹ before 1606. Mungo was born between 1579 and 1580 in Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland and died about 1633 in England, London.

5136. Robert William Noyes,¹ son of William Noyes ¹ and Agnes,¹ was born in 1530 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died after 11/17/1599 in Cholderton, Wilts, England.

Robert married Joan Attridge ¹ about 1565 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. Joan was born in 1545 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died before 1639.

2568 ii. William Noyes ¹ (born in 1568 in Cholderton, Wilts, England - died on 5/28/1622 in Cholderton, Wilts, England)

5137. Joan Attridge ¹ was born in 1545 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died before 1639.

Joan married Robert William Noyes ¹ about 1565 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. Robert was born in 1530 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died after 11/17/1599 in Cholderton, Wilts, England.

Robert married Mary Edith Burge-Collins ¹ about 1574 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. Mary was born about 1555 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died before 1649.

2569 i. Anne Parker ¹ (born in 1575 in Cholderton, Wilts, England - died on 3/7/1657 in Cholderton, Wilts, England)

5139. Mary Edith Burge-Collins ¹ was born about 1555 in Cholderton, Wilts, England and died before 1649.

Mary married Robert Parker ¹ about 1574 in Cholderton, Wilts, England. Robert was born about 1550 in Cholderton, Wilts, England.

Birth Notes: Leader of the Pilgrims and a founder of the Plymouth Colony. He studied at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. In service to English Ambassador, William Davidson (1584-1587) After 1590 was bailiff and Postmaster in Scrooby. He organized a group of religious dissenters, often called the Pilgrims, who in 1606 separated from the Church of England. Two years later Brewster and some others moved to Leiden, Netherlands to avoid persecution. He was the ruling elder of the sect. He supported himself by teaching and by publishing religious books that had been banned by the English government. With another leader, William Bradford, he returned to England in 1619 and secured a patent from the Virginia Company for a tract of land in America. He remained in England until September 16,1620, when he boarded the Mayflower for the trip to America. He was a signer of the Mayflower Compact and the Constitution of Plymouth Colony, and he continued as a leader of the colony until 1629, when an ordained minister was appointed. Brewster was the only church officer at the Plymouth Colony.

William married Mary Wentworth ¹ about 1591 in London, Middlesex, England. Mary was born about 1568 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died on 4/17/1627 in Plymouth, New England about age 59.

2574 i. Johnathan Brewster ¹ (born on 8/12/1593 in Scrooby, Notts, England - died on 8/7/1659 in Poquetannock, Preston, New London, CT)

v. Wrestling Brewster ¹ was born in 1620 on Mayflower and died in 1628 at age 8.

5149. Mary Wentworth,¹ daughter of Thomas Wentworth ¹ and Grace Gascoigne,¹ was born about 1568 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died on 4/17/1627 in Plymouth, New England about age 59.

Mary married William Brewster ¹ about 1591 in London, Middlesex, England. William was born in 1/1567 in Scrooby, NottinghamshireE^¹⁷ and died on 4/10/1644 in Plymouth, New England at age 77.

5150. William Ouldham,¹ son of Ouldham, was born on 6/26/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, England and died on 6/26/1636 in All Saints, Derby, Derbyshire, England at age 68.

William married Phillipa Sowter ¹ on 11/17/1588 in Derby England. Phillipa was born on 7/6/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, Derbyshire, England and died about 3/17/1616 in Derby, Derbyshire, England about age 47.

2575 i. Lucretia Oldham ¹ (born on 1/14/1599-1600 in Derby, Derbyshire, England - died on 3/4/1679 in Brewsters Neck, Preston, New London, CT)

5151. Phillipa Sowter,¹ daughter of Thomas Sowter ¹ and Alice Turner,¹ was born on 7/6/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, Derbyshire, England and died about 3/17/1616 in Derby, Derbyshire, England about age 47.

Phillipa married William Ouldham ¹ on 11/17/1588 in Derby England. William was born on 6/26/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, England and died on 6/26/1636 in All Saints, Derby, Derbyshire, England at age 68.

5168. Richard Lord,¹ son of Lord, was born in 1555 in Towchester, Horthampton, England^¹⁷ and died in 1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 55.

Richard married Joan Bird ¹ in 1582 in Towchester, England. Joan was born in 1559 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 9/22/1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 51.

2584 i. Thomas Lord ¹ (born in 1585 in Towchester, Horthhampt, Enland - died in 2/1667 in Hartford, CT)

5169. Joan Bird,¹ daughter of Robert Bird ¹ and Alice Collicet,¹ was born in 1559 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 9/22/1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 51.

Joan married Richard Lord ¹ in 1582 in Towchester, England. Richard was born in 1555 in Towchester, Horthampton, England^¹⁷ and died in 1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 55.

5170. Robert Bird,¹ son of Richard Bird ¹ and Joanne,¹ was born in 1555-1556 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 7/20/1622 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 67.

Robert married Amy Marstead ¹ on 4/14/1584 in Towchester, HorthamptonEn. Amy was born in 1565 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died in 1625 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 60.

2585 i. Dorothy Bird ¹ (born on 5/25/1588 in Towchester, Horthampton, England - died on 8/2/1675 in Hartford, CT)

5171. Amy Marstead,¹ daughter of John Marsead ¹ and Joan,¹ was born in 1565 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died in 1625 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 60.

Amy married Robert Bird ¹ on 4/14/1584 in Towchester, HorthamptonEn. Robert was born in 1555-1556 in Towchester, Horthampton, England and died on 7/20/1622 in Towchester, Horthampton, England at age 67.

5180. Gerard Spencer,¹ son of Michael Spencer ¹ and Elizabeth,¹ was born on 5/20/1576 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died before 1646 in England.

Gerard married Alice Whitbred ¹ on 11/10/1600 in Upper Gravinhurs, Co Bedford, England. Alice was born between 1571 and 1578 in Maulden, Bedford, England and died on 11/20/1628.

5181. Alice Whitbred,¹ daughter of Henry Whitbred ¹ and Alice,¹ was born between 1571 and 1578 in Maulden, Bedford, England and died on 11/20/1628.

Alice married Gerard Spencer ¹ on 11/10/1600 in Upper Gravinhurs, Co Bedford, England. Gerard was born on 5/20/1576 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died before 1646 in England.

5488. Edward Vincent Conway was born in 1564 in England, Warwickshire, Ragley, died on 1/3/1630 in England, Westminister, St Martins Lane at age 66, and was buried on 1/12/1631 in England, Westminister, St Martins, Arrow.

2744 i. Edwin Conway (born in 1610 in England - died in 1674-1675 in VA, Lancaster)

14th Generation

Patrick married Katherine Noble ¹ before 1558 in Scotland. Katherine was born in 1540.

4096 iii. Mungo Napier ¹ (born between 1579 and 1580 in Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland - died about 1633 in England, London)

Katherine married Patrick Napier of Blackyards ¹ before 1558 in Scotland. Patrick was born in 1536 and died in 12/1585 in Kilmahew, Scotland at age 49.

5136 i. Robert William Noyes ¹ (born in 1530 in Cholderton, Wilts, England - died after 11/17/1599 in Cholderton, Wilts, England)

10296. William Brewster Sr,¹ son of William Brewster ¹ and Maude Mon,¹ was born in 1535 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died in 1590 in Scrooby, NottinghamshirEn at age 55.

5148 i. William Brewster ¹ (born in 1/1567 in Scrooby, NottinghamshireE - died on 4/10/1644 in Plymouth, New England)

Prudence married William Brewster Sr ¹William was born in 1535 in Scrooby, Notts, England and died in 1590 in Scrooby, NottinghamshirEn at age 55.

5149 i. Mary Wentworth ¹ (born about 1568 in Scrooby, Notts, England - died on 4/17/1627 in Plymouth, New England)

Grace married Thomas Wentworth ¹ in 1569. Thomas was born in 1520 and died on 2/14/1587 at age 67.

5150 i. William Ouldham ¹ (born on 6/26/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, England - died on 6/26/1636 in All Saints, Derby, Derbyshire, England)

10302. Thomas Sowter ¹ was born about 1540 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

Thomas married Alice Turner ¹ on 5/19/1560 in Derby, Derbyshire, England. Alice was born about 1540 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

5151 i. Phillipa Sowter ¹ (born on 7/6/1568 in All Saints Parish, Derby, Derbyshire, England - died about 3/17/1616 in Derby, Derbyshire, England)

10303. Alice Turner ¹ was born about 1540 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

Alice married Thomas Sowter ¹ on 5/19/1560 in Derby, Derbyshire, England. Thomas was born about 1540 in Derby, Derbyshire, England and died in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

5168 i. Richard Lord ¹ (born in 1555 in Towchester, Horthampton, England - died in 1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England)

Robert married Alice Collicet ¹ in 1553 in Daventry, England. Alice was born in England and died in England.

5169 i. Joan Bird ¹ (born in 1559 in Towchester, Horthampton, England - died on 9/22/1610 in Towchester, Horthampton, England)

Alice married Robert Bird ¹ in 1553 in Daventry, England. Robert was born in England and died in England.

Richard married Joanne ¹Joanne was born about 1531 in Northampton, England.

5170 i. Robert Bird ¹ (born in 1555-1556 in Towchester, Horthampton, England - died on 7/20/1622 in Towchester, Horthampton, England)

5171 i. Amy Marstead ¹ (born in 1565 in Towchester, Horthampton, England - died in 1625 in Towchester, Horthampton, England)

10360. Michael Spencer,¹ son of John Spencer ¹ and Anne Merrill,¹ was born between 1530 and 1535 in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England and died between 1599 and 1616 in Stotfold, Bedford, England.

Michael married Elizabeth ¹ in 1563 in Bedforshire, England. Elizabeth died in 1599.

5180 i. Gerard Spencer ¹ (born on 5/20/1576 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England - died before 1646 in England)

Elizabeth married Michael Spencer ¹ in 1563 in Bedforshire, England. Michael was born between 1530 and 1535 in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England and died between 1599 and 1616 in Stotfold, Bedford, England.

5181 i. Alice Whitbred ¹ (born between 1571 and 1578 in Maulden, Bedford, England - died on 11/20/1628)

15th Generation

margaret married John Napier of Kilmahew ¹ before 1536. John was born about 1500 in Kilmahew, Scotland and died in 1548 about age 48.

10296 i. William Brewster Sr ¹ (born in 1535 in Scrooby, Notts, England - died in 1590 in Scrooby, NottinghamshirEn)

10360 i. Michael Spencer ¹ (born between 1530 and 1535 in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England - died between 1599 and 1616 in Stotfold, Bedford, England)

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22nd Generation

2097152. John Napier Barron of Kilmahew,¹ son of Donald le Nae-Peer, was born between 1280 and 1304 and died.

Marriage Notes: THE NAPIERS OF KILMAHEW
The first known documented reference to a Napier in Scotland is in two charters of Malcolm, Earl of Lennox, who lived at the end of the 13th century. This was John Napier, who was granted, by one of the charters, - "all that quarter lands called Kilmahew lying between Muydugwen and Archerreran." The full extent of these lands cannot be determined exactly at this time, but a "quarter-land" was usually a quarter of the area which could be tilled by an eight-oxen plough in a year, usually taken to be 104 Scots acres, thus a "quarter-land" was about 26 Scots acres (32.5 Imperial acres or 13.26 hectares). The ruins of Kilmahew Castle still stand on the north side of the present village of Cardross, which is four miles from Dumbarton on the Helensburgh road. Dumbarton itself lies 14 miles to the north-west of Glasgow. This John Napier was probably also the person listed in an Inhibition by Robert, Bishop of Glasgow, directed at Malcolm, Earl of Lennox, and his adherents, dated 24 August 1294. The present-day Cardross should not be confused with the Cardross where King Robert I (the Bruce) died in 1329, which is actually where the suburbs of Dumbarton, Castlehill and Kirktonhill, are today.

Kilmahew takes its name from St Mahew (or Mochta), a companion of St Patrick, who has been adopted as the patron saint of Cardross. A small chapel has existed there, on a piece of land known as Kirkton of Kilmahew, since earliest Christian times. By the mid-15th century the chapel must have been in ruins because it is recorded that it was rebuilt in 1467 by the then Laird of Kilmahew, Duncan Napier, and rededicated on the Sunday after the Ascension of that year by George Lauder, Bishop of Argyll and the Isles. The chapel was not used after the Reformation and again fell into disuse. It was repaired and refurbished in 1955 and reopened and rededicated by Archbishop Donald Campbell of Glasgow (who was formerly Bishop of Argyll and the Isles), again on the Sunday after the Ascension. On that same Sunday in 1997, Colonel John Hawkins Napier III, of Montgomery, Alabama, USA, a direct descendant of Duncan Napier, took part in a service in the chapel to commemorate the 530th anniversary of the original rededication. Colonel John is the Lieutenant to the Chief, ie the head, of the Clan Napier in North America

The 13th century John Napier was probably the person referred to as "Johan le Naper del Counte de Dunbretan" in the "Ragman Rolls", the document which records all the Scotsmen who were forced to swear homage to King Edward I of England between the years 1291 and 1296. As well as John Napier of Kilmahew, two other Napiers signed the "Ragman Rolls", "Matheu le Naper de Aghalek (del Counte de Forfare)" and "Johane le Naper ---(tenant le Roi du Counte de Pebbles)". This shows that there were other Napier families in Scotland at the end of the 13th century. So far, nobody has shown that they were related to the Kilmahew Napiers. In fact, nothing is known about these other families at this time.

The above John Napier of Kilmahew is probably the same person who is listed as being one of the 26 defenders of Stirling Castle who was forced to surrender to King Edward I of England in 1304, and who is listed as a prisoner in Shrewsbury Castle from 23 August 1304 to Michaelmas 1305, and to whom the King ordered William de Bevercotes, Edwards Chancellor of Scotland, to return his lands on 10 October 1305.

There were 18 Lairds of Kilmahew until the last heir sold the last of the estate in 1820, diminished by having to be sold off to pay gambling and other debts incurred by profligate predecessors. The father of the last Laird emigrated to Virginia, USA. There were Napiers still living in Cardross in the latter half of the 20th century.

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