ky-footsteps Thursday, 17 July 1997 Volume 01 : Number 153 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:21:37 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Wells, William T. s/o Wells, Abraham & Lucy True - Jessamine Co WELLS / TRUE Stampers Twp.-Orleans Twp.-Orange-Indiana, Jessamine-Kentucky Page 664 WILLIAM T. WELLS, a farmer of Stampers Creek Township, was born in Orleans Township, Orange County, Ind., February 1, 1831. His parents, Abraham and Lucy (True) Wells, were natives of Jessamine County, Ky., whence they came to Indiana in 1829. William T. was one of a family of nine children, and when very young was compelled to work hard. His education was consequently limited, being acquired in primitive schools of his day. At the age of nine years he plowed ten acres in four and a half days, which was a full man's work. Farming has been his life's vocation, and he has made a success of it. He now owns 200 acres of land, and devotes most of his attention to stock-raising. His marriage with Sarah E. True was solemnized, and to this union four children have been born: William A., George B., McC. and John A., now living. Mr. Wells and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a member of the Subordinate Lodge of Odd Fellows at Hardinsburg. He is a zealous Democrat in politics, and usually takes a lively interest in the public affairs of his community, and at one time was prominently talked of as Township Trustee. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:42:42 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Wible, Judge Samuel - Nelson Co Wible, Rigney, Mitchell Stampers Creek Twp.-Orange-IN, Nelson -KY, North Carolina, Washington-IN Page 665 JUDGE SAMUEL WIBLE, who is probably the oldest man now living in Orange County, and who is usually known by the title of Judge, was born in Nelson County, Ky., June 14, 1792. In the fall of 1814 he located on the same farm where he now lives, in the eastern part of Stampers Creek Township. He was one of the foremost citizens of the county, and filled the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years. In 1840 he was elected to the office of Probate Judge, and he held this position one term of four years. Polly Rigney, a native of North Carolina, became his wife May 25, 1815. In religion he was always an ardent member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Sinking Spring Society, which he joined in 1827, and was for over forty years one of the Deacons. His wife, who was a member of the same church, died August 21, 1876. William R. Wible was one of their eight children, and was born January 22, 1821, near where he now lives. In boyhood he attended the "loud" schools of his time, where he received a common school education. Although farming has been his principal occupation, he spent some years in the blacksmith-shop with his father. Besides this he followed threshing about twenty-five years. He married Sarah E. Mitchell, of Washington County, February 3, 1842, and by her is father of ten children, these five now living: Benjamin F., Polly A., Samuel J., John M. and Melvina. Mr. Wible enlisted in Company G, Forty-ninth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where he served in the Rebellion from November, 1861, to December, 1864, and was honorably discharged. He participated in these battles: Siege of Vicksburg, Champion Hills, Big Black, Alexandria, Cumberland Gap and a number of minor engagements. On his return home he continued farming on his 120 acres of good land, where he now lives. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wible are members of the Livonia Baptist church, near where they live. He has been a stanch Democrat all his life, and says he can see no reason to change. He was Justice of the Peace for eight years. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: PTeague1@aol.com (Bernadine Teague) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 15:02:46 -0500 Subject: KY-F: WILL: Jones, 1856, Moniteau Co Mo / Mercer Co Ky Estate of David Jones County of Moniteau Mo. The State of Missouri to all persons to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye that a duly authenticated Copy of the last will and Testament of David Jones Deceaed, late of Mercer County in the State of Kentucky, and of the Probate thereof, from under the bond and Seal of the Clerk of the County Court of Said County of Mercer in Said State of Kentucky, hath in due form of Law been exhibited and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court for Moniteau County, a Copy of which is hereto provided and inasmuch as it appears that David Jones of Cooper County in the State of Missouri has been appointed Executor in and by Said Last will to execute the Same and to the end that the property of the Testator may be preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein and that the Said last will may be executed ac- cording to the request of the Testator. We do hereby authorize him the Said David Jones as Such Executor to collect and all and Singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of the Said David Jones Deceased at the time of his Death in whosesoever possession the Same may be found, and to perform and fulfil all Such duties as may be enjoined upon by Said will so far as there shall be property and the Law charge him and in general to do and perform all other things which are or thereafter may be required of him by law. In testimony whereof I, Chas. Drake Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said County of Moniteau have here- unto Signed my name and affixed the Seal of Said county at office on this 29th day of august AD l856. Chas. Drake State of Missouri to wit: I Chas. Drake Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the County of Moniteau do certify that I recorded the foregoing Letters of Testimentary on the 29th day of August AD l856 before delivering the Same. Chas. Drake Estate of David Jones ------------------------------ From: "D. E. Eisenbarth" Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 20:52:04 -0400 Subject: KY-F: KY-F OBIT: Oliver, Mattie Thompson - Fayette Co & Clark Co OLIVER Mrs. Mattie Thompson Oliver 96, widow of Thomas A. Oliver, died 4:45 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. She was a native of Clark County and a resident of Lexington for most of her life. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and for many years was active in Lexington civic affairs including the Order of the Eastern Star, Homemakers, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by three sons , W. A. Oliver, Charles R. Oliver, and Odas T Oliver, all of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. George (Josephine) Stiles and Mrs. Paul (Gladys) Huges, both of Hodgenville, and Mrs. Charles (Grace) Nicholas of Courtland, N.Y.; one brother, Shelby Thompson of Lexington; eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. From the Lexington Herald, Friday January 14, 1977 ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:40:18 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1795 Est. Franklin Academy; Trustees 15 Dec 1795 Established Franklin Academy Trustees: Thomas Waring, Thomas Sloo, John Coburn, Nathaniel Wilson, David Broderick, Edward Harris, George Lewis, William Ward, Robert Rankin, John Johnson, John Machin, William Wood, Basil Duke, William Goforth, William Roe, George Stockton, Alexander Marshall, Philip Buckner, Lewis Moore, Richard Durrett, Winslow Parker, Alexander D. Orr, Thomas Marshall, Philemon Thomas ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:41:58 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1796 Governor's House; Commissioners 14 Dec 1796 Commissioners to purchase and furnish a house for governor: Bennet Pemberton, Daniel Weiseger, William Trigg ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:44:33 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1796 Logan Co 14 Dec 1796 Division of county of Logan. Mentions: James Hall, Col. Dugan, John Bailey, Elijah Bailey, James Stewart ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:43:29 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1796 Winchester; Trustees - Clark Co 14 Dec 1796 Ratifies and confirms proceeding of trustees of Winchester. Mentions Josiah Hart, John Baker. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:48:44 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1796 Estate of Joseph Barnet - Hardin Co 14 Dec 1796 Concerning estate of Joseph Barnet, Hardin Co. Commissioners for benefit of his creditors: Harrison Taylor, Henry Rhodes, Stephen Cleaver. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:46:50 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1796 Inspection of Hemp/Flour 14 Dec 1796 Inspection of Hemp and Flour. Mentions: David Mitchell, Thomas Turpin, James Hogan, John Lewis, Richard Taylor, Thomas Carland, Richard Stephens ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:51:29 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1797 Lottery; Versailles, Woodford Co 27 Feb 1797 Authorized the following to raise money by lottery for draining a pond contiguous to Versailles: Richard Young, William Vawter, Charles Wilkins, John O'Bannon, Thomas Turpin, Marquis Calmes, John H. Craig. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:55:24 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1797 Thomas Sharpe - Woodford Co 27 Feb 1797 Provided for sale of land of Thomas Sharpe, late of Woodford Co Mentions: John Walkins (This is the way it was spelled in the copy of the Acts of Assembly, but it was handwritten and this name may be Watkins without a crossed "t."), William Steele, Richard Young, William Vawters, Marquis Calmes. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:57:50 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1797 John Ellis - Fayette Co 21 Feb 1797 John Ellis of Fayette Co. died intestate. Authorizes sale of land. Mentions eleven children. Commissioners: John Martin, James True, Jacob Fishback, John Buckner, Alexander Montgomery, Peter Mason. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 22:54:29 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Worrell, James M. s/o Worrell, David - Unknown Co WORRELL, HAINES, PICKENS, CRUTSINGER, FREED Page 640 JAMES M. WORRELL, the eldest of a family of eight children born to David and Priscilla (Haines) Worrell, was born May 23, 1839, in Orange County, Ind. David Worrell was born in Kentucky in 1818, and was a son of Robert Worrell, his mother's maiden name being Pickens. Robert Worrell was a soldier of the war with England of 1812, and at an engagement on the River Raisin hid in a tree top from the Indians, and the night being bitterly cold, had his feet so badly frozen that he lost all his toes, and rendered him a cripple through life. This old hero immigrated to Orange County with his family at a very early period, and settled on Lost River, where he and wife died in the year 1830. David Worrell and wife here died December 12, 1882, and June 24, 1871, respectively. James M. Worrell has always resided in his native county, engaged in farming. October 14, 1860, he married Nancy, daughter of John and Catharine (Krutsinger) Freed, and by her is the father of eleven children, named: Catherine, Winfield H., Dora A., Eliza J., Elizabeth E., Mary E., Nannie F., John (deceased), James D., Lydia B. (deceased), and Willie. The mother was born in Orange County in 1840, and is a member of the Christian Church, as is also her husband. He is a Democrat and owns 184 acres of land (Northeast Township). "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 23:07:02 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Worrell, William W. s/o Worrell, Samuel & Jane Walker - Unknown Co WORRELL, WALKER, JETER, DAYHUFF Page 603 WILLIAM W. WORRELL. a native of Orange County, Ind., was born January 15, 1821, a son of Samuel and Jane (Walker) Worrell who were born in Kentucky, immigrated to Indiana shortly after it was admitted into the Union, then returned to their native State, and again came to Orange County in 1827, where Samuel Worrell died in 1828. At fifteen years of age William W. began serving a three years' apprenticeship at the tailor's trade under Elbert Jeter, at Orleans, and after working at his trade until about 1850, he accepted a situation as salesman and cutter in a large establishment which he retained twelve years. Responding to the Presidents call for troops in 1862, he became a member of Company E, Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and remained in active service until the close of the war. Mr. Worrell was taken prisoner at Richmond, Ky., but was exchanged in time for him to join Sherman's army on it march to the sea. While in the service he met with the misfortune of almost totally losing his hearing. Since the war, with nine years' exception, while a resident of Illinois, Mr. Worrell has always resided in his native county. In politics he is a Republican and in 1884, as the candidate of his party, he was elected County Recorder. In 1842, Miss Anna Dayhuff, a native of Paoli, Ind., became his wife, and seven of the nine children born to their union are yet living. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 00:33:36 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Wright, William H, Newton, Jonathan - s/o Wright, William & Wright, Jonathan H. s/o Wright, Washington - Unknown Co WRIGHT, KEEDY, MOODY, REYNOLDS, OWENS, LEE, GRIFFITH, HARDMAN, WILSON, REED, REID, THOMPSON, CARSON, Page 616 JONATHAN WRIGHT, son of William and Nancy (Keedy) Wright, was born in this county March 31, 1834. The Wrights of this county are descendants of Jonathan Wright, who came from Kentucky in 1816. He served in the war of 1812, and his father was killed in the Revolutionary war. William was born in Kentucky, May 30, 1802, and came with his father, Jonathan, to this county when a boy. October 30, 1823, he married Nancy Keedy, who was born in 1808, a Tennessean, and who died January 13, 1852. He married again, Elizabeth Moody, born in 1810, and died in 1862. His third wife was Mrs. Susan Reynolds, married 1863. William was a member of the Christian Church, and a man of much worth and respectability. He was a pioneer in Indiana, and died November 7, 1870, full of years and honors. He was one of eleven children. Jonathan, our subject, was reared a farmer, and has been a resident of this county all his life. His early advantages were limited, but by industry and self-sacrifice he has a fair education and a comfortable home. March 29, 1860, he married Mary C., daughter of Robert and Lucinda (Owens) Lee, a native of Washington County, born September 8, 1843. Their family are as follows: William A., born November 20, 1861, died January 4, 1882; Charles G., born December 24, 1863; Mary E., born April 20, 1867; Oliver P. M., born March 16, 1869; Sarah E., born July 24, 1872; Clara M., born May 2, 1877; Pearl, born January 6, 1881. The county has no better or more highly respected people than the Wrights. (Orleans Township) Page 305 JONATHAN H. WRIGHT was born in Orleans, Orange Co., Ind., December 17, 1842. He was the son of Washington and Martha A. (Griffith) Wright; former a native of Kentucky, latter of New York. They were married in Washington County, Ind., and raised a family of eight children. The father of Washington Wright was named Jonathan, who, in 1815, in the fall of the year, settled in Orange County. Washington Wright taught school and clerked in a country store when a young man. He was an old Line Whig; was a man of ability and very progressive. He died in Orange County, June 17, 1856. His wife still survives him, residing on the old homestead. Jonathan H. Wright passed his boyhood days on the farm; received a common school education. Enlisted in Company G, Twenty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served three years; participated in numerous engagements, the principal one being that of Shiloh. Three brothers--William H., James H. and Elijah M, the two former of whom died--were also in their country's service. After the war Jonathan joined the family in Orange County, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he has since followed. In 1881 he purchased the farm upon which he now resided, and moved from Orange County to occupy it. It contains 250 acres (Marion Township, Lawrence County, Ind.), the amount paid therefor having been almost entirely accumulated by himself. On January 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Polly J. Hardman, who was born in Orange County, Ind., April, 1843. To them have been born two children: Harry W. and Orra C. In politics Mr. Wright is a Republican. He is a member of the Christian Church; also of the G.A.R. order. He is well known, highly respected, and takes great interest in educational affairs and public enterprises. Page 615 NEWTON WRIGHT, eldest son of William and Nancy (Keedy) Wright, and one of the oldest settlers of this county, was born here August 23, 1824. He passed his early years on this father's farm, where he secured a rudimentary education, and at the age of twenty-two years began for himself. He was industrious and judicious and soon had property ahead and still securing more. He succeeded in amassing a comfortable fortune, much of which he has given to his family, reserving for himself a comfortable home for his declining years (Orleans Township). Early in 1847 he was united in marriage with Margaret, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth (Wilson) Reed, a native of Kentucky, born September 17, 1824. She died March 20, 1880. Of this marriage there are five living children: william T., born December 5, 1847; James H., born February 12, 1849; John F., born May 21,1852; Nancy E, born September 5, 1855, and Robert, born October 15, 1857. November 25, 1880, h married his second wife, Frances, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Reid, who was born October 12, 1836. Mr. Wright is a Republican and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. Page 616 WILLIAM H. WRIGHT, son of William and Nancy (Keedy) Wright, was born in this county July 14, 1840. His youth was passed like that of all other boys, while the county was comparatively new--at work on the farm in the summer and in attendance at the old subscription schools in the winters when not needed at farm work. Upon reaching maturity he selected the independent life of a farmer as his occupation, and this he has followed until the present. July 8, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Twenty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served honorably until July 13, 1864. During this time he was at Shiloh, Port Gibson, Jackson, Champion Hills , Vicksburg, and numerous skirmishes and expeditions, and his health was much impaired in his country's service. Upon his return he was wedded, in 1865, to Mary E., daughter of William and Evaline (Thompson) Carson, a native of Lawrence county, who was born February 20, 1846. They have two children: Evaline and Texie M. The parents are members of the Christian Church, and excellent people. (Orleans Township) "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #153 *************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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