BIOS: 10273 IVEY, JOHN J., Logan Co., KY, 1883 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ ---------------------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGENWEB Archives by: E-mail Registry submittor: Sandi Gorin Date: Friday, May 14, 2004 4:48 AM ------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: BIO #10273- IVEY NOTE: I have no connection and no further information. On some lines, the right end of the column was missing. 10273 LOGAN CO - IVEY, JOHN J - Ivey, Mason, House, Barnes #10273: 1886 Warren Co IL Portrait and Biographical Album. Logan Co KY. John J. Ivey is a farmer and breeder of thoroughbred horses and trotting stock, and resides on section 33, of Sumner Township. He is a native of Tennessee and is a descendant of parents who were born respectively in Virginia and Northern Tennessee. His father, David A. Ivey, was a native of Sussex Co., Va. He was old enough to take a part in the war of 1812, when that struggle broke out, and afterwards .... Mournng Mason. She --- where they lived about four years. They then removed to Logan Co., Ky., where the father purchased a tract of timber three miles from the state line. - lived to clear a farm upon which he died in --- his wife following him in 1870. All their lives ... passed in the practices of the principles of Christianity, and they were consistent members of the Methodist Church. They left a record which exerts an influence on those to whom their care ... uprightness and integrity were well known. --- their children grew to maturity. Carrie, the --- remained with her parents until their respective deaths. She now resides with her brother in -ner Township. Virginia is also a member of the household of her brother. James A is a preacher in the Methodist Church, and is now stationed at New Orleans. Joseph died on the homestead in Kentucky. Ellen is the wife of the Rev. James A Le-Kentucky. Mr. Ivey was born Dec. 6, 1827 in Robertson Co Tenn. He was but a few months old when his parents removed to Kentucky, where he was brought up on the farm of his father. The residence - Logan County, and the boy passed his time mo... farm labor, with the exception of the winter in which were spent in obtaining an education in select schools. His first engagement in act... was as a clerk in a store in Keysburg, which he operated three years and went thence to Cla... Tenn. At that place he continued in the same ---tion in a wholesale and retail establishment where he continued three years. He then formed a partnership with R M House, whereby he acquired an interest in the oldest grocery house in Cla... The relation continued until 1859 whit it was animated by the death of Mr. House. After ...perience alone, of about the duration of a --- sold out and went to that part of Steward Co Tennessee, which is now included in --- County, and there bought a farm and millin... the latter including a saw and flour mill. He superintended these interests until internal circumstances growing out of the bitter in... war. He was a slave holder and with a man of decided and declared opinions. ..while his ideas were not those that generally -pect for an integral Union, overtook him. His property was confiscated and he became a fugitive in the woods of the State where he had added to the general prosperity without the privilege of cherishing his own views as his rights as a man. After the fall of Fort Donelson the Union commander removed the family of Mr. Ivey under a guard of protection to the home of his father in Kentucky. The Union forces were under obligations to him for services for which his knowledge of the surrounding country especially fitted, and he acted as a scout and guide for the soldiers. He was chiefly identified with the 83rd Ill. Vol. Inf. In consequence of these important services his interests received special attention at the hands of the victors at Fort Donelson, and his family was removed to safe quarters, and provided for. His services to the Union cause, having rendered him peculiarly unpopular among the people of Stewart Co., Tenn., a return to his home in that section, after the close of the war would have been, to say the least, an unwise movement. He therefore concluded to cast his fortunes with that part of the Union whose side he had espoused in the course of the conflict. As many of those with whom he had become acquainted in the arm were from Warren County, Ill., that fact determined his future and he came hither. He arrived at Oquawka, July 4, 1865 and came directly to Sumner Township. He had already bought 200 acres of land in that township, on sections 29 and 33, and on his arrival he too possession of the property. His family removed to a small frame house which had been built previous to his purchase. All the structures of the place, including the fences, were in a state of dilapidation and he at once set about the work of putting everything into presentable condition. He has erected a fine large farmhouse and an excellent barn, beside other buildings. He has also added 60 acres additional to the farm and the whole place is in the best possible condition for profitable farming. The place is thus thoroughly well adapted to all the uses of agriculture. It is supplied with running water, timber and building stone of a good quality. For a time Mr Ivey directed his attention to the breeding of mules and operated with success in that line, until 188--- where he commenced to raise thoroughbred ... [line missing]. ...adjoining counties in the autumn of 1885 -xcellent view of Mr. Ivey's fine homestead is - elsewhere. Mr. Ivey is a firm adherent of the Republican party in his political views and connections; a man of ability and one who is awake to ... that can effect the general welfare. He is thoroughly versed in the current news of the - time abreast of the advancement of the period ...a thoroughly domestic man with all the excellent character that mark men of like proclivity. ---has served two years as Supervisor of Sumner township. His marriage to Miss Columbia House took place Aug. 26, 1856. She is the daughter of --- and Mary R. (Barnes) House, and was born in Williamson Co. Tenn., and was of German... his ancestors having been early settlers in ... Her mother is of Scotch descent. The f---sale grocery business established at Clark --- started by her father. He died Feb 1, 185- ... to a family of five children, a priceless --- good name. Mr and Mrs Ivey have only two children. They are daughters are named Mar-and Emma F. Their first born was a daughter who died in infancy. John J, the only son was - Stewart Co., in 1862, and died in Dallas, Texas --- 23, 1883. KYBIOGRAPHIES Submitted by Sandi Gorin w/permission to post... Rev Jim Crowe