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Fentress - Ferguson
Fentress, Isaac Finley & Sarah Margaret Lam
Isaac Finley “Finn” Fentress
Born June 22, 1849 in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg
Married 1) Sarah Margaret Lam March 24, 1878 in Muhlenberg
Married 2) Zellie Otey November 13, 1930 in Muhlenberg
Died August 12, 1934 in Muhlenberg
Father Lancaster D. Fentress
Mother Mary Ann Finley
Burial Isaac and Sarah Fentress are buried at Shaver's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Spouse 1) Sarah Margaret Lam
Born July 11, 1859 in Muhlenberg
Died August 28, 1927 in Central City, Muhlenberg
Father Elijah Lam
Mother Martha G. Cates
Spouse 2) Zellie Otey
Born about 1908 in Warren Co., KY
Father Oscar Otey
Mother Annie Higginbotham
Children of Isaac Finley Fentress & Sarah Margaret Lam:
- Allie Fentress, born July 28, 1880 in Muhlenberg; married John Morehead Shaver May 28, 1905 in Bremen, Muhlenberg; died December 21, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN
- Blanche Elmer Fentress, born July 23, 1883 in Muhlenberg; married Arthur Bennett December 24, 1909 in Gishton, Muhlenberg; died November 9, 1970 in Central City, Muhlenberg
- Junius Edgar Fentress, born January 29, 1886 in Muhlenberg; married
1) Maggie B. Johnston September 13, 1916 in Greenville, Muhlenberg; married 2) Beulah after Maggie died; died December 7, 1962 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY
- Delia Mae Fentress, born November 20, 1888 in Muhlenberg; married Andrew B. Stirsman April 27, 1919 in Central City, Muhlenberg; died January 7, 1972 in Greenville, Muhlenberg
- Henry Lancaster Fentress, born May 5, 1890 in Muhlenberg; married 1) Flora Reed January 1, 1912 in Central City, Muhlenberg; married 2) Lucy Whitmer; died April 25, 1961 in Central City, Muhlenberg
- Ida C. Fentress, born August 19, 1892 in Muhlenberg; died May 19, 1910 in Muhlenberg; buried Shaver's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg
- Sallie Eva Fentress, born March 28, 1895 in Muhlenberg; married 1) Frank James McCoy July 28, 1924 in Muhlenberg; married 2) Edgar Harmon Guynn in Eddyville, KY sometime after Frank died; died August 26, 1982 in Central City, Muhlenberg; buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Central City, Muhlenberg
- Flora Fentress, born May 23, 1898 in Muhlenberg; married Arnold Settle; died January 1, 1976 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL
- James Finley Fentress, born January 23, 1904 in Muhlenberg; married Helen Culbertson; died January 26, 1989 in Indianapolis, IN.
Contributed by J.P. Johnson
Lancaster D. Fentress
Born: 1806, Kentucky
Died: before March 1872, Muhlenberg
Burial: Lancaster D. and Mary Ann Finley Fentress are probably buried at the Old South Carrollton Cemetery, located at the intersection of HWY 431 N and HWY 81 in South Carrollton.
Married: 1) 27 March 1832, Bullitt Co., Kentucky
Married: 2) 26 October 1839, Bullitt Co., Kentucky
Father: John Fentress
Mother: Eleanor Dozier
Spouse 1: Nancy Saunders
Died: Between 13 August - 10 December 1838
Father: Joseph Saunders, Revolutionary War Pensioner
Spouse 2: Mary Ann Finley
Born: About 1814, Kentucky
Died: After 1880 Census, Muhlenberg
Father: George Finley
Children of Lancaster D. Fentress & Nancy Saunders:
- Ellen S., born November 1832, Kentucky; died after 1900 Census, Muhlenberg; married 1) James L. Watkins, 22 February 1855, Muhlenberg; married 2) Alexander Woodburn, 30 October 1866, Muhlenberg.
- William Dozier, born about 1836, Kentucky; died after 10 January 1867 (appears as witness to half-brother Charles' marriage to Sarah J. Batsel)
- John Thomas. John Thomas Fentress is listed on one document concerning the estate of Joseph Saunders, but not in other documents concerning the estate that also list the children of Lancaster and Nancy Saunders. He may have existed, lived and died sometime between August and December 1838, or the name may be a mistake written down by the Bullitt County Clerk.
- Frances Josephine, born 10 August 1838, Muhlenberg; died 14 November 1914, Calhoun, McLean Co., Kentucky; buried Calhoun Cemetery; married Jonathan Gossett, 23 August 1856, Muhlenberg.
Children of Lancaster D. Fentress & Mary Finley:
- Charles, born 15 June 1844, Muhlenberg; died 11 October 1935, South Carrollton, Muhlenberg; married Sarah Jane Batsel, 10 January 1867, Muhlenberg.
- Albert L., born about 1847, Kentucky; married Pocahontas Woodward, 25 July 1878, Muhlenberg.
- Issac Finley, born 22 June 1849, Muhlenberg; died 12 August 1934, Muhlenberg; buried Shaver's Chapel Cemetery, Bremen, Muhlenberg; married 1) Sarah Margaret Lam, 24 March 1878, Muhlenberg; married 2) Zellie Otey, 13 November 1930, Muhlenberg.
- Nathaniel H., born 1852; died 25 June 1927, Muhlenberg; bachelor.
- Ann Elizabeth “Nanbetty”, born 27 January 1855, Muhlenberg; married William Cassady, 03 August 1876, Muhlenberg.
Contributed by J.P. Johnson
Fentress, Valentine & Sarah Elizabeth Hogg
Valentine Fentress
Born: September 2, 1760, Virginia
Died: March 3, 1935, Breckinridge Co., Kentucky
Married: August or September 1780, Albemarle Co., Virginia, by Rev. Murry, an Episcopal Parson
Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Hogg
Born: 1760, Virginia
Died: After June 1850, Breckinridge Co., Kentucky
Children of Valentine & Sarah Hogg Fentress:
- John Fentress
Born: June 1, 1781, Virginia
Died: January 24, 1860, South Carrollton, Muhlenberg
Married: April 7, 1805 in Nelson Co., Kentucky to Eleanor Dozier
Father: John Dozier
Mother: Elizabeth Lancaster
- Samuel Fentress
Born: About March 1784
- Pleasant Fentress
Born: About August 1786
Died: Before June 18, 1834
Married: Catherine Cox
- Elizabeth Fentress
Born: About March 1789
Married: William M. Butler
- William Fentress
Born: May 14, 1791
Died: June 28, 1848
Buried: Eskridge Cemetery
Married: Mary Frances Eskridge
- Susannah Fentress
Born: 1795
Died: Before 1837, Washington Co., Arkansas
Married: Luke Waltrip
- Lucinda Fentress
Born: Between 1797 & 1799
Married: Thomas P. Davis
- Valentine Fentress Jr.
Born: November 10, 1800
Died: March 13, 1886
Buried: Davis Cemetery
Married: Elizabeth Bishop or Howard
- Martha Fentress
Born: About 1804
Died: February 8, 1846
Died: Davis Cemetery
Married: Plesant Tucker
- Elijah Fentress
Born: About 1805
Died: December 30, 1875
Married: Polly Horsley
Contributed by J.P. Johnson
Ferguson, John Ellis & Nancy Ann Phelps
John Ellis Ferguson
Born 5 July 1855
Died 21 April 1932, age 76, Muhlenberg, Kentucky Death Certificate 09899
Buried Miller's Graveyard
Married Nancy Ann Phelps 8 June 1882, Butler Co., KY
Nancy Ann Phelps
Born 1 September 1861
Died 16 February 1920
Buried Miller's Graveyard
Marriage: Butler Co., KY Marriage Book 1865-1885 Page 160: June 8, 1882, John Ferguson to Nancy Phelps at James Martin's in the presence of Annie Ferguson and Charles Cox. Signed: David Elms, Perry Elder.
Children of John E. Ferguson & Nancy A. Phelps:
- Brinklen, born 1886
- James E., born 1885; died, 1885 lived 3 days
- Ida, born 1886
- Joanna, born 188?
- Earnest, born 1892
- Oliver, born 1894
- Iva, born 1899
- Barney, born 12 April 1900 Muhlenberg; died 25 February 1984, Edinburg, IL; buried Bethany Cemetery, Tovey, IL
Married Lucille Jenkins 12 January 1934
Lucille, born 6 February 1914 Carrier Mills, IL; died 28 October 2003 Morrisonville, IL; buried Bethany Cemetery, Tovey, IL.
Note: “Grandpa always said he was born in a cave.” - O)
- Columbus, born 1903.
Contributed by Obxdayz
Husband: Joshua Ferguson
Born not known
Married after 1785
Died November 1818, Muhlenberg
Wife: Mary Kincheloe
Born 15 December 1758 Prince William Co., VA
Died 24 December 1848; buried Hamm Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Mary Ferguson Will - Muhlenberg Will Book 3:95; written: 01 October 1847; proven: May 1849
Other Husband: Aaron Wickliffe
See Aaron Wickliffe & Mary Kinchloe Family Group Sheet
Father: Daniel Kincheloe
Mother: Elizabeth Wickliffe
Children of Joshua Ferguson & Mary Kincheloe:
- Rachael D. Ferguson, dead by 1847
- John K. Ferguson, Private in Capt. Alney McLean's Co. War of 1812;
dead by 30 November 1830
- James W. Ferguson, living in 1847 in New Orleans, LA
- Sarah Ferguson, born about 1797 VA; married Peter Jones 09 November 1825 Muhlenberg
- Joshua Ferguson, living in 1845 in Pope Co., AR
- Julia Ferguson, married 08 January 1829 Ohio Co., KY, to Armstrong Hale. 1847 they lived in Meade Co., KY
Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam