ky-footsteps Saturday, 26 July 1997 Volume 01 : Number 165 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 06:42:42, -0500 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Colliver, R J - Nicholas Co History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 794. [Nicholas County] [Upper Blue Licks Precinct] R. J. COLLIVER, farmer, P. O. Moorefield; born in Nicholas County, Ky., May 1, 1855. His grandfather, James Colliver, came from Pennsylvania at an early day and settled in Montgomery County. His father, Elijah Colliver, was born in Montgomery County; farmer; moved to Nicholas after his marriage with Nancy Johnson; died in Nicholas aged sixty-three. R.J. Colliver was raised in Nicholas; farmer; married Fannie, daughter of Edwin Nichols of same county. Has one child, Eddie B., born Jan. 19, 1880. Mr. Colliver has been a member of Fitchmouger (Masonic) Lodge for four years. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church at Mt. Zion. In politics he is a Democrat. Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 06:42:45, -0500 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Muir, E B - Jessamine Co Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887, Jessamine Co. ELIJAH B. MUIR was born March 2, 1834, and is the only son of Samuel and Susan (Bourne) Muir. Samuel Muir was born in Fayette County, Ky., December 28, 1800, but in 1825 moved to Jessamine County, where he died October 5, 1885. Mrs. Susan Muir was born in Jessamine County December 3, 1809, and died April 21, 1876. Elijah B. Muir's paternal grandfather, John Muir, was a native of Virginia, was in the Revolutionary war, and settled in Fayette County, Ky., in an early day. Elijah B. was reared three miles east of Nicholasville, on the farm where he was born, and was educated at the common schools, and Bethany College, Va. He was married, February 22, 1860, to Miss Bettie, daughter of Henry and Margaret (Custer) Chrisman. Her father is a native of Jessamine County, and her mother of Virginia. There have been three children born to this union: Henry C., December 2, 1860; Samuel B., May 26, 1862; Elijah B., January 10, 1872. Mr. Muir is comfortably situated on the Union Mill Turnpike, two miles northeast of Nicholasville, in Marble Creek District. He owns 1,325 acres of good land, part in Marble Creek, and part in Sulphur Well District, and with his wife belongs to the Methodist Church. Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 09:58:02 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Golden Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Brook Maggie 01/17/1891 01/29/1975 Brook Milfrod 01/13/1887 05/13/1948 Detherage Imogene 05/24/1920 11/24/1960 Moore Birdie C. 06/05/1893 12/28/1961 Moore Carlos 02/06/1934 09/15/1992 Wilson Martha C. 03/14/1876 07/18/1884 Thompson Infant 07/27/1932 07/27/1932 Jordon Elisha 02/22/1875 01/10/1953 Messer Dora one date 1914 Brooks Terry 05/19/1923 05/19/1923 Partin Thelma Edith Brooks 09/21/1914 07/06/1958 Brooks Leonard 1909 1937 Brooks Rev. W.R. 1880 1934 Brooks Sidney 1881 1970 Taylor Vesta 03/24/1905 09/25/1926 Brewer Myrtle H. 11/19/1904 06/28/1971 Golden Luster 1906 1981 Golden Walter 1903 1960 Golden Rev. Thomas G. 03/16/1869 11/10/1943 Golden Flarra E. 08/01/1897 02/25/1908 Golden Eddie Sampson 05/04/1909 04/07/1925 Brooks Cillus G. 03/23/1892 12/28/1932 Brooks Mary H. 05/22/1894 09/06/1976 Brewer Gracie Ellor 09/30/1937 09/30/1937 Brewer Eddie Alton 09/30/1937 01/14/1944 Golden Cledith I. 1927 1932 Golden George 1890 1955 Brooks Eliza 04/08/1967 12/01/1906 Brooks I.A. 10/13/1861 01/09/1910 Goodin Becca no dates Goodin Nora 1916 1966 Brooks Arthur 10/13/1917 09/23/1960 Brooks Duval 05/26/1934 02/04/1950 Brooks George 09/24/1937 09/24/1937 Brooks Edna 02/24/1936 02/26/1936 Brooks Mossie 04/13/1919 08/06/1931 Brooks Martha 02/25/1901 10/20/1939 Brooks Alice 04/26/1894 08/11/1974 Brooks Andrew Johnson 09/27/1885 02/04/1950 Brooks Debra Jean 11/12/1962 01/29/1963 Goodin W.F. 01/06/1910 12/??/1928 Brooks Chester 11/06/1914 12/30/1978 Brooks Betty 03/19/1914 04/03/1983 Brewer Danny W. 12/26/1961 12/26/1961 Brewer Terissie 12/05/1956 12/07/1956 Brewer Larry 12/05/1956 12/09/1956 Golden Sill M. 01/23/1904 04/23/1986 Golden Carrie E. 09/10/1919 08/28/1968 Golden Patricia Sue 09/27/1947 07/12/1954 Golden Dessie 10/25/1921 one date Golden Clyde 11/13/1915 07/03/1988 Medaries Stokely 1911 1974 Goodin Clarence 10/23/1907 07/12/1936 Goodin Maude E. Golden 10/03/1896 09/03/1988 Goodin Wren 07/06/1923 04/20/1972 Gambrel Lisa Jean 1972 1972 Taylor Clara Johnson 01/17/1920 12/25/1958 Taylor David Wayne 05/24/1929 05/29/1967 Taylor Lois I. 04/19/1938 03/10/1987 Taylor Clifford E. 06/09/1937 one date Goodin Charlotte A. 1948 1948 Brewer Chriss A. 10/02/1900 06/18/1995 Brewer Douglas McArthur 01/09/1943 09/20/194? Montegomery G.L. 06/14/1909 10/03/1910 Golden Silas C. 07/15/1855 05/14/1945 Golden Margaret T. 1860 03/07/1931 Golden Sara Jane 05/21/1891 06/16/1914 Golden Samatha 06/25/1884 07/27/1885 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 13:34:55 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Armstrong, Ari h/o Short, Mary - Pulaski Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 315 ARI ARMSTRONG, pioneer, was born in Wayne County, Ind., November 4, 1814, son of John and Letitia (Dye) Armstrong; is the sixth in a family of thirteen children, and is of Scotch-German lineage. The father of Mr. Armstrong was born in the Old Penn Commonwealth in 1776, and his mother in New Jersey. The paternal grandparent of Mr. Armstrong was James Armstrong, a native of Scotland, where the Armstrong family is supposed to have originated. When the father of Mr. Armstrong was thirteen years of age, he came with his parents from Pennsylvania to Kentucky, where they remained until 1810, when they removed to the territory that now composes Wayne County, Ind., and there the family remained until 1815, when it came to the territory of which Lawrence County is now composed, and made settlement near the present site of the town of Mitchell, and there the family remained two years, and then came to what is now Perry Township, and a cabin was erected where Mr. Ari Armstrong's house now stands. Here his father died in 1866, and his mother in 1828. The father of Mr. Armstrong was one of the first white men to make settlement in Lawrence County. He was also a prominent man, and was extensively known for his uprightness and integrity. He was formerly a member of the Baptist Church, but late in life united with that Christian Church. When the subject of this sketch had gained his years of majority, he took up the successes and reverses of life for himself. His first move was to borrow $300 of the Bedford Bank, and go to Cincinnati and invest it in Peacock plows, and bring his investment to Springville for sale. These were the first iron mold-board plows ever known in Perry Township, and consequently 1834 marks the new ear as far as plows are concerned in this township. The money which Mr. Armstrong borrowed was the fist loaned from the Bedford Bank after its establishment. The marriage of Mr. Armstrong took place in 1835 to Miss Mary Short, a native of Pulaski County, Ky., but who came to Lawrence County in 1818. To this marriage were born twelve children, six of whom survive their mother, whose death occurred November, 1854. The subject to this sketch was married again in 1865 to Mrs. Sarah A. Pitman, who was born in Lawrence county. To this union have been born seven children. Mr. Armstrong is one of the most extensive land-holders in the county, and now has 1,700 acres. For many years he has been dealing in stock, and is yet one of the leading stock-men of the country. Politically Mr. Armstrong is a Republican. Under the old law he was one of the Trustees of Perry Township for a number of years. In 1871 he was elected County Commissioner of Lawrence County, and as such he served two terms. He has been a member of the Christian Church for fifty-six years, and has been an officer in that church most of the time. For nearly seventy years Mr. Armstrong has been a resident of Lawrence County, and for a half century he has been one of its leading and successful men. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 15:57:21 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Hammonds, William H. - Lincoln Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 319 WILLIAM H. HAMMONDS was born in Lincoln County, Ky., July 4, 1829, son of Joseph and Fannie (Pendlay) Hammonds; is the second in a family of four children and is of Irish extraction. The parents of Mr. Hammonds were born in Virginia. His paternal grandfather was Absalom Hammonds, a supposed native of Ireland. When Mr. Hammonds was sixteen years of age he came to Lawrence County, Ind., and made settlement in Perry Township. In 1852 he was married to Miss Melinda Fields, a native of Lawrence County. Mrs. Hammonds died in 1877, and the same year our subject was married to Miss Elizabeth J. Pierce, a native of Indian Creek Township, born 1857. They have two children, viz," William W. and Elizabeth E. In 1861 Mr. Hammonds enlisted in the United States Army. He was at Ft. Pillow, and was afterward with Commodore Footes' gun-boat fleet. After a continued army life of thirty-seven months he was honorably discharged at Camp Distribution, Virginia, in 1864. He is a Democrat, and has resided where he now lives since he returned from the army. While serving his country he lost his health. Mr. and Mrs. Hammonds are members of the Christian Church. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 16:07:04 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Preston, William - Unknown Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 321 WILLIAM PRESTON (deceased) was one of the old settlers of Lawrence County, a native of Kentucky, and born in 1792. In 1826 he emigrated from his native State to Lawrence County and began improving a farm in Perry Township. He was a soldier in 1812, and was at the battle of New Orleans. His marriage occurred about 1816 to Miss Elizabeth Baker, a native of North Carolina. Of the eleven children born to them, only four survive: Mary, William, Elizabeth and John. Mrs. Preston died in 1845 and Mr. Preston in 1881. He was a Republican. In early life he united with the Baptist Church, but later he joined the Christian Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death He was a good man and an honorable citizen. Since the death of Mr. Preston, the old homestead has been owned and managed in common by the four children. They now have more than 300 acres of well improved land and have been successful. The sons are energetic farmers, and for some years have been giving attention to raising fine stock. They are Republicans and upright men. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 16:16:16 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Roberts, J. M. s/o Roberts, Stephen - Unknown Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 321 J. M. ROBERTS is the second in a family of eight children, born to Stephen and Mary C. (Buchanan) Roberts, and is of Irish origin. The father of Mr. Roberts was by birth a Kentuckian, but when quite young was brought to Lawrence County, Ind., where he died in 1854. When our subject gained his majority, he assumed the duties of life for himself, and at once began farming and dealing in stock, at which he has since continued. By industry, energy and economy he has been highly successful in life. He now owns 530 acres of choice land, 300 of which are devoted to pasture or grazing. In 1859 Mr. Roberts was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Strain of Ohio nativity. To this union have been born the following children: Ella A., Emma, Martha, Joseph and Luna. For nineteen years Mr. Roberts has resided where he now lives, and in the home farm are 404 acres of good land, on which is a good house and good improvements. In politics the subject of this sketch is a Republican, but cast his first Presidential ballot for Stephen A. Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he having been a member of that church for twenty five years. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 16:35:09 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Short, Owens, h/o Lancaster, Mary E. - Boone Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 321 OWENS SHORT was born in this county March 14, 1818; son of Wesley and Rebecca (Owens) Short; is the seventh in a family of nine children, and is of Welsh-English extraction. The father of Mr. Short was born in Virginia, December 20, 1780. and his mother in the same State September 15, 1782. His paternal grandfather was John Short, also a native of Virginia, born February 15, 1756. In 1817 the father of Mr. Short came to Indiana, and for a time remained in Washington County, but early in 1818 he made settlement in Lawrence County. His death took place September 16, 1852, and was followed September 29, 1858, by his wife. The early life of the subject of this sketch was spent in farming and attending school. In 1840 Mr. Short had made so much advancement that he taught a district school. In all, he has now taught sixteen terms. He has extended his education so that he is considered one of the best scholars and read men in his neighborhood. He attended the State University at Bloomington some time, and but for ill health, would have graduated. He was married August 6, 1850, to Miss Mary E. Lancaster, a native of Boone County, Ky., born September 18, 1827, and who, in 1846, came with her parents to Greene County, Ind. This union had the following children: Flora I., 1855; Victoria, 1857; Emma E., 1859; Ulysses G., 1868. The last named deceased in 1875. The other children (three) died in infancy. In 1850 Mr. Short settled where he now resides. Here he has a farm consisting of 450 acres, on land where the fist house of Perry Township was erected. At the early age of fifteen years Mr. Short united with the Christian Church, of which he has ever since been a member, and for twenty years he has been a local preacher in that denomination. Mrs. Short has been a member of the same church for thirty-four years. She is a most amiable, Christian lady. He is an earnest Republican, and a highly respected and honorable citizen. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Brenda Jerome Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 16:42:32 -0500 Subject: KY-F: OBIT: Nunn - Crittenden Co From Confederate Veteran, vol XXI, #10 Oct 1913, pg 500 Ira D. NUNN Comrade NUNN was born October 5, 1835; and passed his entire life, except the four years of the war, in Crittenden, Ky. He enlisted in 1861, at Hopkinsville, in Company I, of Ben Hardin HELM's regiment. His first fighting was at Fort Donelson, where he escaped capture by slipping out with FORREST before the surrender. He was in the battle of Chickamauga, and as a first lieutenant of cavalry was in all the hot fighting and skirmishing from Dalton to Atlanta. He was also with President DAVIS from Hillsboro to Washington, Ga., and often told of the gift of money and the kind words with which Mr. Davis dismissed the soldiers. On his return to Kentucky, Comrade Nunn was first united in marriage to Mary C. DELANEY. After her early death he was married to Sarah SHAW, who, with five children and many grandchildren, survives him. He entered into rest on the evening of April 19, 1913. Submitted by Brenda Joyce Jerome, CGRS ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 18:34:57 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Sutherland, Prof. E. F. s/o Sutherland, Elizabeth Sellers - Laurel Co PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 322 PROF. E. F. SUTHERLAND, general merchant, is a native of Monroe County, Ind.; born near the village of Harrodsburg, December 28, 1852, is the eldest son living of F. B. and Elizabeth Sutherland, whose maiden name was Sellers. The subject of this biography is of English, Irish and Scotch extraction. The father of Mr. Sutherland was born in Ashe County, N. C., March 7, 1821, and his mother in Laurel County, Ky., September 24, 1823. His paternal grandfather was Joseph Sutherland, a native of Grayson County, Va.; born 1790. His great-grandfather was Alexander Sutherland, of Scottish nativity, and who came to America prior to the Revolutionary war, in which he was a soldier, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. The great-great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch was Grand Duke of Scotland. In the pioneer days of Indiana the Sutherland family came to Monroe County, and there remained until our subject was about twelve years of age, when he removed to Perry Township, Lawrence County, and the major part of Mr. Sutherland's life has here been spent. His early life was devoted to the service of his father and in attendance at the country school. Mr. Sutherland had so far advanced with his studies by the fall and winter of 1872-73, that he was capable of teaching school, and during this time he taught his first term. During the summer of 1873 he attended the Bedford Male and Female College, and in the spring of 1874 he entered the Northern Indiana Normal School, at Valparaiso. In 1879 he graduated from that institution. Immediately after his graduation he accepted a position in the Southern Indiana Normal School, at Paoli, and in 1880 he became Superintendent of this school and as such, remained for three years and then resigned his position to engage in the mercantile business in Springfield, Ind., in which he still continues. During the winter of 1883-84, however, he superintended the public schools at Orleans, Orange County, Ind. The mercantile business has been a success. He has invested about $3,000 and adopted the cash system. The marriage of Mr. Sutherland took place August 19, 1877, to Miss Emma Pearson, a native of Lawrence County, Ind., daughter of William L. and Amanda J. Pearson. To this union have been born: Lola M. and Eugene F. Mr. Sutherland is a stanch Republican, and cast his first Presidential ballot for U. S. Grant. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. NOTE: Instead of Springfield, Ind. it is probably supposed to be Springville, Ind. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 18:45:26 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Bodenhamer, Anderson s/o Bodenhamer, Margaret Mason - Unknown Co PLEASANT RUN TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 324 ANDERSON BODENHAMER. Among the old pioneers of Lawrence County was William Bodenhamer, a native of North Carolina, who settled in Indiana with his father when the State was yet new, when it required energy and fortitude to encounter the innumerable hardships of the day. He married Margaret Mason, a native of the Blue Grass State, and their union was blessed with the following named children: Anderson, Huldah, Lafayette, Mahala, Nancy Ann, John S., Phebe M., William H. H., James M. and Andrew C. The first-named of these is the subject of this sketch. Born in Lawrence County, Ind., June 29, 1830, his early life was spent in such pioneer pursuits as were common for the boy of that day. February 26, 1852, he wedded Miss Sophia A., daughter of Edward and Polly Ann (Rice) Kern, by whom he is the father of seven children: Mary Ann, Margaret J., William J., Clara I., Theodore, Cora Delight and Schuyler K. Mr. Bodenhamer is a successful farmer, owning 159 acres of good land, is a Republican politically, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 22:36:40 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Palmer, Thomas L., h/o Stipp, Abigail - Unknown Co PLEASANT RUN TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA page 328 THOMAS L. PALMER, one of the oldest men in Lawrence county, as well as one of the county's earliest pioneers, was born February 28, 1797, in Loudoun County, Va., and is one in a family of six children born to Daniel and Letitia (Fulkerson) Palmer, who were natives of New Jersey. During the war of 1812 he served his country faithfully under the command of Col. Reno, and a few years after its close moved to Kentucky where he married Miss Abigail Stipp, April 6, 1824. In 1826 he settled in Shawswick Township, Lawrence Co., Ind., but a few years later moved to Illinois and from there in 1835 returned to Lawrence County and settled permanently in Pleasant Run Township, which has since been his home. Mrs. Palmer was born December 10, 1799, and by Mr. Palmer became the mother of six children, named: Amanda, Rebecca, Letitia, James Wood, John and Catharine. She died a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, August 19, 1876. Mr. Palmer by an upright life has made numerous warm friends and but few enemies; he has always followed agricultural pursuits and is the owner of a good farm of 280 acres. Page 329 JAMES W. PALMER, one of the principal farmers in Pleasant Run Township, was born in Coles County, Ill., February 4, 1831, and is the eldest son in a family of six children born to Thomas L. and Abigail (Stipp) Palmer, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. The family immigrated first to Indiana in 1827, but afterward removing to Illinois, did not make a permanent settlement in the State until seven years later. James W. Palmer was reared on a farm, and has passed the greater part of life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He lived with his parents until twenty-five years old, secured a fair education from the common schools, and August 13, 1856, married Susan, daughter of James W. and Maria Jane (Carter) Knight, by whom he is the father of ten children, namely: Mary E., Margaret J., Sarah L., Ann E., William E., James L., George, Rebecca, Amanda and Flora. Of the above, Mary E., Margaret and William are dead. Mr. Palmer owns a good farm of 169 acres, is a Republican, and both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 21:57:01 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Mundell, James s/o Mundell, Isaiah & Abigail Hunter - Unknown Co PLEASANT RUN TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 328 JAMES MUNDELL, a descendant of one of Lawrence County's oldest families, was born here October 18, 1829, the fourth son of Isaiah and Abigail (Hunter) Mundell, both of whom were natives of Kentucky, coming to Indiana in 1806 and 1818 respectively. For twenty-three years James remained with his parents, attending school and assisting on the home farm. Miss Polly Ann, daughter of Thomas and Catharine (McCoy) Peed, became his wife December 14, 1851, and in September, ten years later, he left friends and fireside to do battle for the right. He was a member of Company G, Fiftieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but owing to disability was discharged in 1862, at Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. Mundell is one of his township's prosperous citizens, and in addition to farming, deals in general merchandize on his farm. Both he and wife belong to the Christian Church. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 21:27:45 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: McKnight, William s/o McKnight, Mary McGee - Unknown Co Page 327 WILLIAM MCKNIGHT, an enterprising farmer owning 137 acres of land upon which he reside in Pleasant Run Township, was born in Lawrence County, Ind., March 2, 1821. January 13, 1845, he wedded Miss Frances Owens, who died January 8, 1845, and April 8, 1856, he married Miss Mary M. Ikerd, his present wife. Mr. McKnight is a son of George and Mary (McGee) McKnight, who were natives of North Carolina and Kentucky, the former immigrating with his parents to Indiana Territory in 1811, and is one of the following children: Elijah, William, Washington R., Joseph, George, Mary Ann, Henry, Lydia, Louisa, John and Miranda. Mrs. Frances McKnight (deceased) was a daughter of John and Sarah Owens, and to her marriage with Mr. McKnight three children were born, named: Eliza Jane, James W. and George Volney. The present Mrs. William McKnight is a daughter of David and Sarah (Bysinger) Ikerd, and although no children have been born to her union with Mr. McKnight they have one adopted son, whose name was Henry A. Gleason, but is now Henry A. McKnight. Both Mr. and Mrs. McKnight are members of long standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church. NOTE: The bio gives Frances Owens McKnights death year as 1845. I believe that this should have been 1854 instead. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #165 *************************** 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. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons.Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent.