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Barfield, Thomas C. & Cinderilla Wilkins

Thomas C. Barfield was the son of Jesse Francis Barfield and Sarah Castellaw of Duplin Co., North Carolina.

(Jesse Francis Barfield's father and mother were Richard and Mary Barfield. Richard and Mary were the parents of Fredrick, Stephen, Charity (married a Williams), Lewis, Jon, Solomon and Thomas C.)

Thomas C. Barfield married Cinderilla Wilkins, believed to be in North Carolina. Based on marriage, census and other records in Muhlenberg, the following children are most likely the children of Thomas C and Cinderilla Barfield.

Children of Thomas C. Barfield & Cinderilla Wilkins:

Any further information on any of the above mentioned families would be greatly appreciated.
Contributed by Cheryl Cessna, 3rd great granddaughter of Thomas C. Barfield.

Bass, Jacob

Jacob Bass was born 1722 in Northampton Co., North Carolina, son of John Bass & Kitty Jourdan. Married 1) Tabitha Bass; 2) Ann Fuller; 3) Prudence Jones.

Children of Jacob Bass:

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Bennett, Philip & Nancy Forrester

Philip Bennett
Born: 1780, North Carolina
Died: After 1860, probably in Muhlenberg
Father: Francis Bennett of Ireland
Mother: Lydia Dossett of North Carolina

Nancy Forrester
Born: 1784, North Carolina
Died: After 1860, probably in Muhlenberg
Father: Edmond Forrester of North Carolina

Philip and Nancy Bennett had eleven children - four boys and seven girls.

Philip Bennett is the son of Francis and Lydia (Dossett) Bennett, of Ireland and North Carolina, respectively; the latter of English descent. He came to the United States about 18__ [sic]; was superintendent of a plantation in South Carolina. The father of our subject came to Muhlenburg County from Tennessee, about 1815, and settled on Pond River. The mother of our subject was a daughter of Edmond Forster, who was born in North Carolina, and came to Muhlenburg County about 1812 or 1815. He was a farmer.

Known children of Philip Bennett & Nancy Forrester:

  1. Elizabeth Bennett, born 1810, North Carolina; died after 1870; married Thomas Gilles Mercer January 1827, Muhlenberg.
  2. Lydia Bennett, May 12, 1815, Tennessee; died October 27, 1888, Muhlenberg; buried Green Cemetery, Muhlenberg; married Jason Mercer. He was born February 21, 1818, North Carolina, and died July 17, 1866, Muhlenberg; buried Green Cemetery, Muhlenberg.
  3. Rev. James Bennett, born February 24, 1819, Kentucky; died May 11, 1891, Muhlenberg; buried Fairmount Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky; married Susan Jarvis. She was born 30 March 1825 and died 26 June 1888 and is also buried at Fairmount Cemetery.
  4. Rev. William Bennett, born January 23, 1821, Muhlenberg; died after 1885; married America Lewis. Read William Bennett's Biography
  5. Lucy Bennett, born about 1822, Kentucky; died after 1880, probably in Muhlenberg; possibly married Adam Stobaugh about 1846. See Adam Stobaugh Family Group Sheet
  6. Philip D. Bennett, born July 08, 1829, Kentucky; died May 26, 1888, Muhlenberg; buried Mercer Cemetery, Muhlenberg; married Mary E. Randolph 18 March 1850, Muhlenberg.

Sources: Muhlenberg County Federal Census 1850-1900; Muhlenberg County Kentucky Cemeteries Books by Marian G. Hammers; Muhlenberg County Marriage Book 1 & 2; Kentucky: A History of the State by Battle, Perrin & Kniffen, 1885.

Berryman, Jerome C. & Sarah Cessna

Rev. Jerome C. Berryman
Born: February 22, 1810 Madison Co., Ky.
Married: October 6, 1831 in Muhlenberg
Father: Gerard Blackstone Berryman
Mother: Alice Quisenberry

Spouse: Sarah “Sallie” Culbertson
Born: September 22, 1808 in Muhlenberg
Died: July 28, 1848
Buried: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Father: Robert Cessna
Mother: Elizabeth Culbertson

Rev. Jerome C. Berryman was a Methodist Minister. He was a son of Gerard Blackstone Berryman and Alice Quisenberry and was born February 22, 1810 in Madison Co., Ky. He married Sarah “Sallie” Culbertson Cessna on October 6, 1831 in Muhlenberg County. Sallie was the 4th daughter of Robert Cessna and Elizabeth Culbertson of Muhlenberg and she was born September 22, 1808. Soon after the marriage, Jerome and Sallie left Kentucky to do missionary work in Kansas; Rev. Berryman was a curcuit minister.

They had the following children:

Sarah Cessna Berryman died July 28, 1848 and is buried at Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Many years later, Rev. Berryman wrote his autobiography. Of Sallie Cessna, he wrote the following:

Sarah C. Cessna, as I have before said, was born and raised in Muhlenberg Co, Kentucky. Her early training was good in all respects. She became pious in her girlhood, and I may truthfully say devoted her whole life to the service of God. She took me for her husband when we were both young, as a traveling Methodist preacher. No act of her life was unworthy of the position she occupied. In social life she was modest and retiring, respectful and dignified; she was loved by all, but most of those who were her associates. Even the poor Indians had feelings of grateful veneration for her, for they always found in her a sympathizing friend. During the thirteen years of her missionary life her services as a true helpmeet were untiring, and rendered not only without complaint, but with never ceasing cheerfulness. Her example and advice were often my chief support under discouragements, so much so that I had many times failed without them. A thousand times have I had cause to thank God for the gift of such a wife. In her personal attachment to me she was simply devoted, and one of the last things she said to me was, “Don't forget me!”. We buried her beside her own little “Willie Cessna” in the mission burying grounds.

Research comes from various sources within Muhlenberg County and the Autobiography of Rev. Jerome C. Berryman from the Kansas Historical Collections, Volk XVI, 1923-1925.
Contributed by Cheryl Cessna

Bodine, Jacob P. & Jane Wickliffe

Jacob P. Bodine
Born 24 July 1787 VA (place per 1850 census)
Married 05 March 1812, Muhlenberg
Died 04 November 1855
Father: Isaac Bodine

Jane Wickliffe
Born 18 August 1785 VA
Died 11 November 1861; Buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Father: Robert Wickliffe
Mother: Sarah

Children of Jacob P. Bodine & Jane Wickliffe:

  1. Sarah J. Wickliffe Bodine, 14 March 1813 - 27 February 1841; married Muhlenberg, 16 February 1837, William B. Wickliffe
  2. Elizabeth Pullen Bodine, 08 April 1815 - 30 October 1820
  3. Robert W. Bodine, born 19 Jun 1817; married 1) Sally Ann Sharp, Muhlenberg, 17 January 1856; 2) Hettie E. Sharp, Muhlenberg, 25 December 1873
  4. Frances Maria Bodine, born 01 May 1819; married 1) Richard Jones, Muhlenberg, 10 January 1839, who died 11 October 1851; 2) Charles Morehead, Muhlenberg, 30 August 1858.
  5. Isaac Newton Bodine, 23 June 1822 - 22 October 1848. Will Book 3 Page 191
  6. Charles Asher Bodine, 13 May 1824 - 15 November 1860.
  7. Margaret Elizabeth Bodine, 19 April 1828 - 17 December 1911; married Muhlenberg, 03 February 1861, Charles Bryant Wickliffe.

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam March 29, 2005

Boyd, Adlai & Joanna Cessna

Born: November 26, 1804 Iredell Co., North Carolina
Married: 1) 1824 Muhlenberg
Died: December 31, 1881 Greenville, Kentucky
Buried: Old Liberty Churchyard, west of Greenville
Father: John Boyd
Mother: Elizabeth Leach

Spouse: 1) Joanna Cessna
Died: January 3, 1864
Buried: Old Liberty Churchard, west of Greenville
Father: Robert Cessna
Mother: Elizabeth Culbertson

Spouse: 2) Almira J.M. Boyd

Rev. Adlai Boyd was born in Iredell Co., North Carolina, November 26, 1804. His parents were John Boyd and Elizabeth Leach, and Adlai was one of 10 children. In 1811, the Boyd family moved to Wilson Co., Tennessee, and in 1814, they moved to Christian Co., Kentucky. The following year, they moved again to Stewart Co., Tennessee and settled near the Kentucky border.

In 1817, Adlai joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the age of 13, and in 1822, he led prayer meetings at Liberty meetinghouse. Later, he had his first appointment with the Christian circuit. He had a very distinguished career with the Presbyterian church.

In 1824, he married Joanna Cessna, daughter of Robert Cessna and Elizabeth Culbertson, in Muhlenberg.

Children of Adlai Boyd & Joanna Cessna:

  1. Mary Elizabeth Smith Boyd, born October 7, 1829; married Richard D. Reynolds on December 10, 1846, officiated by Rev. Boyd; died January 13, 1900.
  2. Margaret Ann Cessna Boyd, born March 25, 1832; died May 7, 1839, age 7 yrs.
  3. Sylvanus John Boyd, born August 11, 1833; married Annie A. Alexander December 19, 1872 in Calhoun, McLean Co., KY; died February 5, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky. Occupation: Attorney/Judge
  4. Sarah Emily Boyd “Emma”, born May 23, 1836; married William Grundy October 31, 1878; died February 2, 1888, McLean Co., KY
  5. Josie Isabella Boyd, born February 5, 1838; unmarried; died June 11, 1892, McLean Co., KY
  6. Rufus Marian Boyd, born July 7, 1840; married Nanny Gish October 19, 1864; died November 30, 1909, McLean Co., KY
  7. Robert Adlai Boyd, born October 12, 1843; married Viola Alice Jennings Robinson December 24, 1895 at age 52; died November 17, 1927
  8. James Quisenberry Boyd, born August 20, 1845; married but her name is unknown; died February 10, 1908
  9. Benjamin Thomas Boyd, born April 4, 1848; married but her name is unknown; died June 1914, Lakeland, Florida

Joanna Cessna Boyd died on January 3, 1864 and is buried in the Old Liberty Churchyard which is located approx 6½ miles west of Greenville. Adlai remarried after Joanna's death to Almira J.M. Boyd and had four more children with her but their names are not known by this researcher. Adlai and Almira lived in Henderson, Kentucky.

Adlai died on December 31, 1881 at Greenville, Kentucky and is buried in an unmarked grave next to Joanna and Margaret Ann.
Contributed by Cheryl Cessna

Brown, Harry L. & Minnie S. Turner

Born 1885 in Muhlenberg
Married December 31, 1911 in Muhlenberg
Died January 22, 1941 in Muhlenberg
Father Nathaniel B. Brown
Mother America Stirsman

Spouse Minnie S. Turner
Born 1892 in Muhlenberg
Died after 1920
Father Ellsworth Turner
Mother Zora Morris

Children of Harry L. Brown & Minnie S. Turner:

  1. Noble Brown born November 19, 1912 in Muhlenberg
  2. Gilbert Brown born November 20, 1914 in Muhlenberg
  3. Kirby L. Brown born August 22, 1917 in Muhlenberg
  4. Thelma G. Brown born November 17, 1919 in Muhlenberg

Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Brown, James Francis Marion & Sarah Tudor

James Francis Marion Brown was born circa 1820, the son of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa McElwain, and married Sarah Tudor 27 October 1841 in Muhlenberg. Sarah was the daughter of Daniel Carr Tudor and Permelia Roark.

Children of James F.M. Brown & Sarah Tudor:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Julia Ann & James H. Highley

Julia Ann Brown was born about 1818, the daughter of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown. She died after 1870 and is buried at Old Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. She married James H. Highley 21 December 1834 in Muhlenberg.

Children of Julia A. Brown & James H. Highley:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Lucy Jane & Jubal Vincent

Lucy Jane Brown was born 21 March 1815, the daughter of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown, and died 12 November 1853, the daughter of Nathaniel Brown and Mary Artemissia McElvain. She married Jubal Vincent, the son of John Vincent and Nancy McElvain, on 13 October 1832. They were first cousins. Both are buried at Vincent Family Cemetery in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Children of Lucy J. Brown & Jubal Vincent:

After Lucy's death, Jubal is listed with wife, Nancy E. Vincent in 1870 Muhlenberg Census. Ten more Vincent children are born.
Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Mary Artimissa & Jeremiah Forehand

Mary Artimissa Brown was born 13 January 1826, the daughter of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown, and died 1 April 1903 and is buried at Old Bethel Cemetery. She married Jeremiah Forehand 4 January 1848 in Muhlenberg. They are listed in 1850-1880 Muhlenberg & McLean Cos., Kentucky, Census records.

Children of Mary A. Brown & Jeremiah Forehand:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Mary Florence & Carl Stevens

Mary Florence Brown
Born: January 4, 1883 in Muhlenberg
Married: July 3, 1901 in Muhlenberg
Died: July 10, 1923 in Muhlenberg
Buried: Old Bethel Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Father: Nathaniel B. Brown
Mother: America M. Stirsman

Spouse: Carl Stevens (his 3rd marriage)
Born: 1871 in Tennessee
Died: Between 1914 and 1920
Father: George Stevens
Mother: Ida

Children of Mary F. Brown & Carl Stevens:

  1. Marie Stevens, born about 1907
  2. Kenneth Stevens, born about 1909
  3. Robert Denzel Stevens, born April 14, 1912 in Muhlenberg
  4. Deva Catharine Stevens, born September 19, 1914 in Muhlenberg

Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Brown, Nathaniel & Mary Artimissa McElwain

Born: about 1789, Maggoty Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia
Married: November 27, 1812 Franklin Co., Virginia
Died: 1845 Cypress Creek, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky
Father: Robert Brown
Mother: Lucy

Spouse: Mary Artimissa “Polly” McElwain
Born: between 1791 - 1794 in Virginia
Died: after 1850 Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky
Father: Thomas McElwain (McElvain) Sr.
Mother: Frances Kelly Price

About 1789, Nathaniel Brown was born on the family farm on Maggoty Creek in Franklin County, Virginia, the youngest of at least seven children born to Robert and Lucy Brown of Virginia. Nathaniel's father Robert Brown died with a will probated in 1815 in Prince William County, Virginia (1815, Book K, Inventory page 398). Robert Brown may have been a member of the Virginia Soldiers of 1776. Known children of Lucy and Robert Brown are Constance Brown Dyson, Mary Brown Thompson, Samuel Brown married Martha Thompson, Sarah Brown Akers, Martha Patsy Brown Highley, Susannah Brown Highley, and Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Brown served in War of 1812 and married Mary Artimissa “Polly” McElwain on the 27th of November 1812 in Franklin County, Virginia. Mary Artimissa McElwain was born between 1791-1794 in Virginia, the daughter of Thomas McElwain (McElvain) Sr. and Frances Kelly Price of Rockingham County, Virginia. Mary's sister Nancy married John Vincent. Mary's sister Phoebe married Thomas Highley on 30th December 1810 in Franklin Co., Virginia. The Brown family, along with other families, migrated from Franklin County in Virginia to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in 1822.

Nathaniel and Mary McElwain Brown settled near Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, now part of the Cypress Creek State Nature Preserve. Nathaniel Brown was a farmer and teacher. He is listed in 1822 Tax List from Muhlenberg County as well as included in the 1830 and 1840 census records of Muhlenberg Co., KY. In 1830, Nathaniel is listed among 6 males and 4 females. Nathaniel died on his farm on Cypress Creek in 1845 and Mary died after 1850 in Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky.

Children of Nathaniel Brown & Mary A. McElwain:

  1. Lucy Jane Brown was born 21 March 1815 and died 12 November 1853. On 13 October 1832, Lucy married her first cousin Jubal Vincent, the son of John and Nancy McElvain Vincent. Both are buried at Vincent Family Cemetery in Muhlenberg.
  2. Julia Ann Brown was born about 1818. She died after 1870 and is buried at Old Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. She married James H. Highley 21 December 1834 in Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky.
  3. William Thompson Brown was born 30 April 1819 and died 19 December 1880; he is buried at Vincent Family Cemetery with his wife, Elizabeth Forehand Brown. Elizabeth was the daughter of James Forehand and Temperance Stewart. Their grave is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence (about two feet high) with a locked gate. Family lore is the gate was to be locked and the key thrown away after they were both buried.
  4. James Francis Marion Brown was born circa 1820 and married Sarah Tudor 27 October 1841 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Sarah was the daughter of Daniel Carr Tudor and Permelia Roark.
  5. Samuel Brown (1822-1863) married Susan M. McDonald (McDonnell) 13th of October, 1842.
  6. Mary Artimissa Brown was born 13 January 1826 and died 1 April 1903 buried at Old Bethel Cemetery. She married Jeremiah Forehand 4 January 1848 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. They are listed in 1850-1880 Muhlenberg & McLean County census records.
  7. Thomas Brown was born circa 1827 in Muhlenberg. He married Susan E., last name unknown.
  8. Nathaniel Owen "Nat" Brown (1830- May 14, 1854 per Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky Vital Statistics 1854 Deaths) married Miss Frances Allen on 20 February 1852 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
  9. Robert Brown was born about 1831, died before 1862, and was married to Martha, last name unknown. Robert Brown was in the 11th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
  10. John Hudson Brown was born 20 April 1835 and died 29 June 1920; buried at Old Bethel Cemetery. He married Lucyette Bibb on 25 June 1865. She was the daughter of Thomas and Cynthia Ann Bibb.
  11. Phoebe C. Brown was born about 1833. She married William H. Roark on 6 February 1851 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
  12. Captain Hudson (Hutson) Brown was born in 1838 and died 1864. He is buried at Vincent Family Cemetery. He is in the 1850 census with his brother-in-law Jubal Vincent. He was enlisted as a Captain in Company F, 35th Infantry Regiment Kentucky on October 2, 1863, Union Regiment. “In 1864, Major Hudson Brown, son of pioneer Nathaniel Brown, was shot and killed by Fred Harper in front of the Reno House, near the barroom. They were both Muhlenberg men and Federal soldiers. Brown was a young man, who had just been promoted to the rank of major in the Union army.” History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert, page 314. Other source for Hudson Brown information: J. H. Battle, Kentucky: A History of the State (1885).

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Nathaniel B. & America Stirsman

Nathaniel B. Brown
Born: 1864 in Muhlenberg
Married: February 23, 1882 in Muhlenberg
Died: 1899 in Muhlenberg
Parents: William Thompson Brown and Elizabeth Forehand

Spouse: America “Molly” Stirsman
Born: April 18, 1864 in Muhlenberg
Died March 21, 1946 in Muhlenberg
Parents: Josiah Stirsman and Mary Ann McElvain Stirsman
Buried: Old Bethel Cemetery, Muhlenberg

Children of Nathaniel B. Brown & America Stirsman:

  1. Mary Florence Brown born January 4 1883 in Muhlenberg; died July 10, 1923 in Muhlenberg; married Carl Stevens July 3, 1901 in Muhlenberg.
  2. Harry L. Brown born 1885; married Minnie Turner December 31, 1911 in Muhlenberg.
  3. John M. Brown born 1893; married Lizzie McDonald December 11, 1912 in Muhlenberg.
  4. Eula Bell Brown born December 15, 1895 in Muhlenberg; died August 31, 1926 in Muhlenberg; married Shelby B. Nofsinger August 30, 1911 in Muhlenberg.

Source: 1900 Muhlenberg Census, Muhlenberg Marriages, Anna Noffsinger, Helen Rutledge, Pride Johnson Family Bible, death certificates
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Brown, Nathaniel Owen & Frances Allen

Nathaniel Owen “Nat” Brown, born 1830, son of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa McElvain; died May 14, 1854 per Muhlenberg Vital Statistics 1854 Deaths; married Frances Allen on 20 February 1852 in Muhlenberg.

Child of Nathaniel O. Brown & Frances Allen:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Phoebe C. & William H. Roark

Phoebe C. Brown was born about 1833, daughter of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa McElvain. She married William H. Roark on 6 February 1851 in Muhlenberg.

Children of Phoebe C. Brown & William H. Roark:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Robert & Martha

Robert Brown was born about 1831, son of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown; died before 1862, and was married to Martha, last name unknown. Robert served in the 11th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Children of Robert & Martha Brown:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Samuel & Susan M. McDonald

Samuel Brown (1822-1863), the son of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown, married Susan M. McDonald (McDonnell) 13th of October, 1842.

Children of Samuel Brown & Susan M. McDonald:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, Thomas & Susan E.

Thomas Brown was born circa 1827, the son of Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa Brown, in Muhlenberg. He married Susan E., last name unknown.

Children of Thomas & Susan E. Brown:

Contributed by Sue Heflin Woolsey

Brown, William Thompson & Elizabeth Forehand

William Thompson Brown
Born: April 30, 1819 in Virginia
Married: About 1840
Died December 19, 1880 in Muhlenberg
Parents: Nathaniel Brown & Mary Artimissa McElvain Brown

Spouse: Elizabeth Forehand
Born: April 19, 1822 in Muhlenberg
Died: August 27, 1872 in Muhlenberg
Parents: James M. Forehand and Temperance Stewart Forehand
Burial: They are buried at Vincent Cemetery on the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Training Site north of Greenville.

Children of W.T. Brown & Elizabeth Forehand:

  1. Samuel Brown born December 3 1842 in Muhlenberg; died October 10 1925; married Anzonetta Capps June 28, 1870 in Muhlenberg.
  2. James Harrison Brown born April 2, 1844 in Muhlenberg
  3. Delila Brown born about 1847
  4. Julietta E. Brown born April 24, 1848 in Muhlenberg; married Hiram E. Reno April 15, 1872 in Muhlenberg
  5. Mary Susan Brown born December 15, 1851 in Muhlenberg
  6. Lucy Brown born about 1854 in Muhlenberg
  7. Temperance Brown born July 20, 1855 in Muhlenberg, died January 15 1887 in Muhlenberg; married Milton Haines Capps December 20 1877 in Muhlenberg
  8. Frances Brown born March 15 1858 in Muhlenberg, died November 1901 in Muhlenberg; married Milton Haines Capps June 14, 1887 in Muhlenberg
  9. William T. Brown born about 1862 in Kentucky
  10. Nathaniel B. Brown born about 1864 in Muhlenberg, died 1899; married American “Molly” Stirsman February 23, 1882 in Muhlenberg

Source: “Muhlenberg County, Kentucky” published by Turner Publishing; Muhlenberg Marriages, William Thompson Brown Will, William and Elizabeth Brown gravestone
Contributed by J.P. Johnson