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Walker, Meredith K. & Matilda Caroline Dukes

Meredith K. Walker, born 1827; married June 26, 1850 in Muhlenberg to Matilda Caroline Dukes, who was born November 24, 1832, daughter of Elijah Dukes & Edney D. Moore.

Children of Meredith K. Walker & Matilda C. Dukes:

  1. Green Benjamin Walker, born 1852; died June 15, 1855 in Muhlenburg
  2. Nancy B. Walker, born December 10, 1855
  3. Benjamin Walker, born March 30, 1857; died November 18, 1896; married Sara Caroline Wagoner December 28, 1882 in Todd Co., Kentucky
  4. Susan Lorane Walker, born 1859; married Samuel Hedgepath Holland March 26, 1881 in Muhlenburg
  5. Edna Elizabeth Walker, born August 22, 1860; died December 31, 1935; married James David Montgomery March 12, 1883
  6. Martha Lou Walker, born November 23, 1861; died October 1942; married Robert Newton Cook March 15, 1881 in Muhlenburg
  7. George Ann Walker, born December 24, 1865; died Nov 1947; married John Riley Shutt January 19, 1884
  8. Samuel Henry Walker, born January 12, 1867; died November 4, 1944 in Muhlenburg
  9. William F. Walker, born November 13, 1868; died March 23, 1951
  10. Sarah E. Walker, born 1869
  11. Mizuella Walker, born 1870; died in Mt. Vernon, Indiana; married John Darnell December 17, 1891
  12. John Willis Walker, born October 13, 1871; died March 17, 1961; married Malissa Boggess October 25, 1893
  13. Matilda Caroline Walker, born December 25, 1876; died July 27, 1964; Married Charles Monroe Hill June 10, 1897
  14. Fannie L. Walker, born 1880

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Walker, Samuel Henry & Lucinda Jane Skipworth

Samuel Henry Walker, son of Meridith K. Walker & Matilda Caroline Dukes, born January 12, 1867; died November 4, 1944; married Lucinda Jane Skipworth May 5, 1898.

Known child of Samuel H. Walker & Lucinda J. Skipworth:

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Weir, James

Husband: James Weir
Born: c. 1777, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC
Died: 09 August 1845, age 69 years; buried Old Greenville Cemetery. Left will: Muhlenberg County Will Book 3 Page 72-75
Father: William Weir
Mother: Susannah Miller

Wife #1: Anna C. Rumsey
Married: 11 November 1814, Christian County, KY

Capt. James Weir married Anna C. Rumsey, daughter of Edward S.A. Miller.

Anna Cowan or Cowman was the “mother of his children” except for a baby born following James Weir's death to his wife Ruth. Mrs. Anna C. Weir died 21 May 1838, age 46 or 48 years and is buried in Old Greenville Cemetery with her husband.

Wife #2: Miss Jane A. Short
Married: 23 April 1839, Jefferson County, KY

James Weir of Greenville, KY, married Miss Jane A. Short of Louisville, KY. Source: Lexington Observer & Reporter of April 20, 1839. Jane's parents not known.

Jane is buried in Old Greenville Cemetery: “Jane A. Weir died 09 April 1841, 36 years” (See Muhlenberg County Deed Book 8 Page 623)

Wife #3: Between 1842 - 1845, James Weir married Ruth B. Confirmed by deeds and other records but marriage record not found and Ruth's surname not know at this time.

Muhlenberg County, 01 September 1859, Ruth B. Weir, resident of Muhlenberg County, age 50, born New York, widow, married Ephraim M. Brank, age 68, widow, born Madison County, KY

Ruth B. Brank is buried in Old Greenville Cemetery “died 03 June 1867, age 56 years.” Next to her “Sacred to the Memory of Ruth, the Little Sister” no dates - believed to be Ruth Annette Weir, the daughter who was born following James Weir's death in 1845.

Children of James Weir & Anna C. Rumsey:

  1. Edward Rumsey Weir Sr., born 29 November 1816, Greenville, KY; died 05 February 1891; married 02 September 1838, in Muhlenberg County, Harriet Rumsey Miller (16 March 1822 - 16 February 1913, daughter of Samuel Adolphus/Augustus Miller). Edward was an author, merchant, planter, lawyer and member of the Kentucky state legislature during the Civil War.
  2. James Weir, born 16 June 1821, Greenville, KY; died 31 January 1906, Daviess County, KY; married 01 March 1842, Susan C. Green, daughter of Judge John Green of Danville, KY. James was Kentucky's first historical novelist. Author of Lonz Powers, Winter Lodge, and Simon Kenton
  3. Sallie Ann Weir, born 1825, KY; married 15 January 1840, Muhlenberg County, Edward R. Elliott. They moved to Jacksonville, IL, in 1851.
  4. Susan M. Weir, born 1826, KY; married 26 August 1846, Muhlenberg County, Professor William L. Green.
  5. Emily Weir, married 02 September 1838, Muhlenberg County, Samuel M. Wing, son of Charles Fox Wing.

Source Material:

A History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert. Chapter 6, “The Weirs,” pages 56-62. John P. Morton & Company, Inc., Louisville, KY, 1913.

1796 October 18. S.22-23. Chester County, Pinckney District, SC
James Weir sold 200 acres inherited from his father to Charles Boyd. Granted to William Weir by grant bearing date February Twenty third 1768 and a Memorial thereof entered in Book H No. 8 page 440 and said land bequeathed unto the said James Weir by said William Weir last will and testament which said James Weir doth as aforesaid grant unto Charles Boyd. (Source: Charlene Gillespie Deutsch)

Muhlenberg County, KY Deed Book 8 Page 623. 22 April 1839
James Weir at his death gives to Jane A. Short his intended bride $10,000. She relinquished her Right of Dower in his estate at his death. Signed James Weir and Jane A. Short. Witnesses: C.W. Short and M.H. Short. Source: Muhlenberg County, KY Deed Books 6-10 Abstracts 1823-1842 by Brenda Collier Doss.

Muhlenberg County, KY Will Book 3 pages 72-75
James Weir Will of Greenville, Kentucky, dated 01 July 1845; proven August 1845. To wife Ruth and mentions his wife is with child. To daughter Ann, to daughter Susan M., to sons Edward R. and James, to daughter Emily, to nephew James W. Poag, to sister Jane Poag, to Maria Kinny (relationship not named), to niece Jane Short, to niece Susannah Rumsey, to Caroline R. Wing (relationship not shown), mentions sister Nancy. His sons Edward R. and James Weir were named Executors. Witnesses: Edward Rumsey and William H.C. Wing. Source: Muhlenberg County KY Abstract of Wills & Administrations by Marian G. Hammers.

Muhlenberg Court Order Book 5 Page 190. 23 February 1846
Mrs. Ruth Weir, widow of James Weir, Deceased, requested Edward R. Weir as guardian for her infant daughter Ruth Annette Weir.

Muhlenberg County, KY, Book 3 pages 229-230
Will of Ruth B. Brank; written 08 April 1867; proven 05 June 1867
To Mary Foly [sic] (relationship not shown); to niece Lilla D. Smith; to sister Martha Eaves; to Harriett Weir (relationship not given); to Lucinda Green, a colored woman; to Aggie Brank, a colored woman; to husband F.M. Brank; to Presbyterian Church, an amount toward building a church. Witnesses: John E. Reno and E.W. Martin.

Weir, Samuel D. & Elizabeth B. Vanlandingham

Husband: Samuel D. Weir
Born: possibly 1769, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC
Married: about 1813
Will: Muhlenberg County Will Book 3 pages 84-85, proven November 1847
Buried: Weir Cemetery - “Our Father” - no dates.
Father: William Weir
Mother: Susannah Miller

Wife: Elizabeth B. Vanlandingham
Born: about 1787, Northumberland County, VA
Died: after 1880 census
Father: Ezekiel Vanlandingham
Mother: Elizabeth Bromley

Children of Samuel Weir & Elizabeth Vanlandingham:

  1. Susan Weir, born 25 September 1815, Muhlenberg County; died 13 October 1897, Muhlenberg; buried Rice Cemetery; married 24 July 1838, Muhlenberg County to Thomas Jefferson Rice (16 March 1804 - 07 April 1856)
  2. Elizabeth Weir, born 04 November 1817, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; died 09 June 1888; buried Weir Cemetery; married March 1835, Muhlenberg County, Isaac Roll (30 September 1812 - 16 February 1878)
  3. Sarah Oliver Weir, born about 1817, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; married 1) 14 February 1854, Muhlenberg, James B. Hancock; married 2) 24 May 1863, Muhlenberg, Arnold Malin.
  4. Nancy V. Weir, born 17 May 1823, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; died 27 July 1891. Buried Weir Cemetery; married 06 March 1839, Muhlenberg, Elijah Smith
  5. Samuel Miller Weir, born 08 November 1826, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; died 01 November 1908. Buried Weir Cemetery; married 01 January 1861, Elizabeth B. Vanlandingham, daughter of O.C. & Mary Ann (Drake) Vanlandingham.
  6. Margaret Jane Weir, born 01 April 1830, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; died 21 January 1915. Buried Weir Cemetery; married 10 December 1847, Muhlenberg, to O.C. Vanlandingham Jr.
  7. Easter/Esther A. Weir, born 08 November 1826, Paradise, Muhlenberg County; died 18 January 1891; married 03 February 1874, Muhlenberg, Josiah Maddox. (Esther's dates from Ancestry.com's World Connect. Another source gives her date of birth as 01 April 1830.)

Notes:

“A History of Muhlenberg County” by Otto A. Rothert:
pages 58-59, Footnote #2 for Samuel Weir

Pioneer Samuel Weir was born in South Carolina in 1769 and died near Paradise in 1830. His farm was one of the best-managed places in the county. It was at his home that his mother, Mrs. Susan Weir, died. On the marble slab marking her grave are no dates; the well-carved inscription reads simply, “Susan Weir, the Best of Mothers.” Samuel Weir married Elizabeth Vanlandingham, sister of pioneer Oliver C. Vanlandingham. They were the parents of seven children: Elizabeth, who was married to Isaac Roll; Susan, to T.J. Rice; Nancy, to Elijah Smith; Margaret, to O.C. Vanlandingham Jr.; Esther, to Josiah Maddox, and Samuel M., to Elizabeth B. Vanlandingham. Samuel M. Weir was born in 1826 and died near Paradise in 1908.

Muhlenberg County Court Order Book 1 page 230, 23 November 1801
Samuel Weir this day claimed a right to 400 acres of land on Pond River

1810 Muhlenberg County Census
Samuel Weir - 1 Male 26-45 - 1 Female 45+ and 1 slave

Muhlenberg County Will Book 3 page 84; dated 18 November 1845; proven November Court 1847
To wife Elizabeth; to son Samuel who is to provide a comfortable home for his mother and sisters, Esther, Sally and Margaret. He, Samuel Jr., is to furnish Thomas J. Rice and wife, and Elijah Smith and wife, one horse and saddle each on the marriage of his three sisters named above. Mentions giving Roll and wife their part before hand. A later codicil names son-in-law Isaac Roll. Witnesses to will and codicil were Moses F. Glenn and Greenberry Roll. Executors named: son Samuel Weir, nephew Edward R. Weir. (Source: Muhlenberg County KY Abstracts of Wills and Administrations by Marian G. Hammers)

Weir, William & Susannah Miller

Husband: William Weir
Born:
Married:
Died:
Will: Written 06 November 1786, Chester Co., South Carolina: “very sick and weak in body” - in the researcher's opinion, Weir did not come to Muhlenberg County.
Read William Weir's Will

Wife: Susannah Miller
Born:
Died: 1830 - 1845
Buried: Weir Cemetery, Muhlenberg: “Susanna Weir ‘The Best of Mothers’” - no dates - See Weir Cemetery

I cannot determine when Susannah arrived in Muhlenberg County. The earliest record found was:

Muhlenberg County, KY Court Order Book 1 page 25, May 1801
122. Susanna Weir this day claimed a right to four hundred acres of land on the waters of Log Creek agreeably to entry filed which is granted accordingly.

Pond Creek is the divider between Muhlenberg County and Hopkins and Christian counties. Log Creek is a tributary of Pond Creek located in the northwest part of Muhlenberg County near Millport.

The names of William Weir's children, with the exception of David, come from his will and his son James' will.

Children:

  1. David Weir, born 1770, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC; died from wounds in Revolutionary War c. 1784. The compiler of this Family Group Sheet has not done research to determined that David was a son of William Weir. Information from Charlene Gillespie Deutsch:

    David Weir, born 1770, Fishing Creek, Chester Co., SC; died from wounds received in the battle at Eutaw Springs (8 September 1781). The story was told by Miller Weir that when David's father took a temporary leave from the war to return home to make shoes for his children, young David took his place and was wounded at Eutaw Springs and/or imprisoned at Charlotte. Although his mother Susannah obtained his release and brought him home, he died from his wounds. (See Chester Co. Gen. Bul. June 1981.) Salley's Stub Entries: “Paid to David Weir (Indexed Wier) 10 pounds sterling, for 100 days' militia duty, as per account audited.” -Issued 2nd November 1784, No. 470, Book L, by A.S. Salley Jr., Secy. of the Historical Commission of South Carolina. Source: The Bulletin, Vol. 27, June 2003, No. 2, pp. 54-62, “William Weir of Chester County, SC” compiled by Charlene Gillespie Deutsch

  2. William Weir Jr., born between 1772-1787, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC; married Sally (Source: Deeds) possibly Sarah Gregory; lived in Muhlenberg County 1800-c. 1831 and may have died after 1831. Probably married in SC and at the time of his father's will, he is thought not to have lived at home. He received one mare and two cows in his father's will.

  3. Samuel Weir, born 1769; died Nov. 1847; buried Weir Cemetery, Paradise, Muhlenberg County.

    In father's will, he received 300 acres on Tager River and a horse. Samuel was to pay 20£ to the executors. Sameul died testate in Muhlenberg County.

  4. Elizabeth Weir, born Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. She received a bed, furniture, and three cows (in brother William's possession) from her father's will.
  5. Susanna Weir, born Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. Named in father's will.
  6. Agnes or Nancy, born 1772, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. Named in father's will and brother James' will. Died 29 October 1851, Hopkins Co., KY. Married 1) 3 March 1796, Fishing Creek, Chester Co., SC: John D. Wilkins, born 1770, Chester Dist., SC. Married 2) 19 April 1821, Todd Co., KY: Robert Patterson. Lived in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY.
  7. Margaret, born Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. Named in father's will.
  8. Jane or Janet, born 1772-1778 (according to census records) in Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. Named in father's will. “Jane Poag” named in brother James' will. Died after 1860 Muhlenberg Census, possibly September 1860. Married in South Carolina.

  9. Ann, born Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. Named in father's will.

    Buried: Weir Cemetery, Paradise, Muhlenberg: Anna Weir “Our Sister” no dates; near mother Susanna's and brother Samuel's graves.

  10. James, born 1777, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC. See his family group sheet.

Weir, William & Sally Gregory

Husband: William Weir
Born: 26 December 1767, South Carolina (Date from Ancestry.com's World Connect per Betty Wakeland)
Married: Died: 20 Jul 1832 (Date from Ancestry.com's World Connect per Betty Wakeland)
Father: William Weir
Mother: Susannah Miller

Wife: Sally Gregory (original source of surname unknown - see notes)
Born:
Died:
Parents:

Child of William Weir & Sally Gregory:

  1. James Harrison Weir, born 31 May 1818, Todd County, KY; died 31 May 1897, Lebanon, TN; married Mildred J. Thompson, 06 September 1848. She was born 30 June 1831, Hopkins County, KY, and died 17 September 1871 in Lebanon, TN. (Source: work of Donald Lucius)

Notes:

Muhlenberg County Court Order Book 1 page 230, 23 November 1801
William Weir this day claimed a right to 200 acres of land on Pond River

1810 Muhlenberg County Census page 408
William Weir - 1 Male 26-45 - 1 Male 16-26 - 1 Male under 10
1 Female 26-45 - 1 Female 10-16 - 1 Female under 10

Muhlenberg County Deed Book 1-2 page 217, 20 June 1807
William Weir and Sally his wife sold to John Severs, all of Muhlenberg County, 200 acres on Caney. $200. Signed: William Weir and Sally Weir. Witnesses: George Gates, John Gaten [sic], and Sally Shuffield. Sally Weir relinquished her right of dower. (Source: Muhlenberg County, KY Deed Books 6-10 Abstracts 1823-1842 by Brenda Collier Doss)

Muhlenberg County Deed Book 3 Page 178, 02 November 1811.
William Weir and Sally his wife sold to John Wilkins, all of Muhlenberg County, 50 acres on Pond River. $100. Signed William Weir and Sally Weir. Sally relinquished her right of dower. (Source: Muhlenberg County Deed Books 6-10 Abstracts 1823-1842 by Brenda Collier Doss)

World Connect tree of Evan Watson, 2008, states Sarah was daughter of Benjamin Gregory and Margaret Gordon. Included following data:

Benjamin Gregory fought for the United States in the Revolution serving with Col. Thomas Brandon's regiment in 1781. His estate was confiscated by the State for against the United States. He was captured as Ninety-Six District and imprisoned at Charleston, SC. (American General Gazette, 19 November 1779) His citizenship was reinstated in the South Carolina Private Acts of 1784 (List #3 of persons who are taken off the Confiscation List: Benjamin Gregory)

Wells, Alfred G. & Sarah Dukes

Alfred G. Wells, married May 2, 1833 in Muhlenberg to Sarah Dukes, daughter of Sampson Dukes & Nancy, a Cherokee Indian.

Children of Alfred G. Wells & Sarah Dukes:

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, Alney M. & Elizabeth Ann Jones

Alney M. Wells, born about 1847 in Muhlenburg and died after 1900, son of Mosley P. Wells & Lourana Susanna Wells. Alney married Elizabeth Ann Jones, daughter of John M. Jones & Malinda Ellen Duvall.

Children of Alney M. Wells & Elizabeth A. Jones:

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, Francis & Elizabeth Lewis

Francis Wells, son of Oliver P. Wells & Susan Furbee, was born May 8, 1733 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, and died in 1812 in Muhlenburg. Francis married Elizabeth Lewis, who died January 8, 1825 in Muhlenburg.

Children of Francis Wells & Elizabeth Lewis:

Source: Muhlenburg Will Book 1 Pages 140-142; History of Muhlenburg County, Kentucky by Otto A. Rothert 1913, Page 89
Information on the date & place of birth and names of parents of Francis Wells (Sr.) from Linda Young, Newburgh, Indiana
Information on Martha Wells from Heritage, Vol. 1 No. 1 Pages 12-13, Silas Drake Family Bible
Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, Francis

Francis Wells, born about 1775 in North Carolina. Wife - unknown.

Children of Francis Wells:

  1. Johnson M. Wells, born 1794-1800 Kentucky
  2. Meredith Wells, born about 1800 Kentucky
  3. Francis Wells, 1800-1804 Kentucky
  4. Josiah Wells, 1804-1810 Kentucky
  5. child Wells, born 1804-1810 Muhlenburg
  6. Nicey Wells, born 1810
  7. Noah Wells, born 1815 Muhlenburg, father of John Perry Wells
  8. Alfred Wells, born 1812
  9. child Wells, born 1815-1820

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, James & Elizabeth J. Cary

James Wells, born 1814 in North Carolina; married Elizabeth J. Cary April 21, 1836 in Muhlenberg. Elizabeth was born 1820.

Children of James Wells & Elizabeth J. Cary:

  1. William L. Wells, born 1838
  2. A.C. Wells [Female], born 1840
  3. Mary L. Wells, born 1842
  4. Mosley P. Wells, born 1845
  5. James F. Wells, born 1846
  6. Benjamin C. Wells, born 1849

Source: 1850 Muhlenberg Federal Census
Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, John & Courtney Dukes

John Wells married Courtney Dukes, daughter of Sampson Dukes & Nancy, a Cherokee Indian, in June 1834 in Muhlenburg.

Children of John Wells & Courtney Dukes:

Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, John J. & Elizabeth

John J. Wells, son of Francis Wells & Elizabeth Lewis; married Elizabeth; died about 1847 in Muhlenburg.

Children of John J. & Elizabeth Wells:

Source: Muhlenberg Will Book 3 Pages 81-83
Contributed by Donald Hauser

Wells, William Jackson

William Jackson “Pete” Wells
Born: 11 November 1838 in Muhlenberg1
Died: 13 January 1921 in Muhlenberg2
Buried: Hazel Creek Cemetery, Muhlenberg3
Occupation: Farmer4, 1
Father: Noah Wells
Mother: Mary “Polly” Dukes

Spouse 1) Sarah J. Allison
Married: 27 December 1864 Muhlenberg5
Born: 1841 in Christian Co., Kentucky6
Died: Between 1860 & 1870 in Christian Co., Kentucky7
Father: Abraham (Abram) Allison
Mother: Sarah _____

Spouse 2) Mary Cordelia Stirsman
Married: 19 September 1870 in Muhlenberg1
Born: 24 March 1854 in Muhlenberg1
Died: 17 January 1926 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., Kentucky9, 1
Buried: Hazel Creek Cemetery, Muhlenberg10
Father: Thomas Josiah (Joseph) Stirman
Mother: Elizabeth L. (or T.) Hunt

Children of William J. Wells & Mary C. Stirsman:

  1. John W. Wells11, 12
    Born: 18 December 1872 in Muhlenberg13
    Died: 04 September 1964 in Muhlenberg14
    Buried: Bell Cemetery, Muhlenberg15
    Spouse: Georgia Ann Sweeney, born 12 March 1871; died 07 October 1925
    Married: 23 February 1893 Muhlenberg16
  2. Loutishia Wells17
    Born: June 1875 in Muhlenberg11
    Died: unknown
    Spouse: Shelton Millet, born September 1872
    Married: 18 October 1894 in Muhlenberg11, 16
  3. Calvin Richard Wells1, 11
    Born: 16 December 187631
    Died: 1964 in Muhlenberg18
    Buried: Ebenezer Cemetery, Muhlenberg
    Occupation: Farmer/Miner19
    Spouse: Clara Darnell11, born 1884; died 1967
  4. James Franklin Wells1, 11
    Born: 22 May 188231
    Died: 26 December 194511
    Buried: Horton's Chapel Cemetery, Muhlenberg
    Occupation: Farmer20
    Spouse: Ada Lena Deason20
  5. Ellis Walter Wells1, 11
    Born: 16 February 188431
    Died: July 1970
    Spouse: Amanda Wilson11
  6. Pinkie Pearl Wells1, 11, 21
    Born: 24 March 1885 in Muhlenberg22
    Died: 04 September 1965 in Christian Co., Kentucky23
    Spouse: George Craft, born 1877; died 18 May 1946
    Married: 190121
  7. Flora Artimes Wells1, 11
    Born: 18 July 188924
    Died: 10 September 1968 in Muhlenberg24
    Spouse: Oat Martin24
    Spouse: John Kellum25
  8. George Ustil Wells1, 11
    Born: 28 January 189131
    Died: unknown
    Spouse: Floy Kirkman
  9. Floyd Wells1, 11
    Born: 1894 in Muhlenberg26
    Died: 10 months old in Muhlenberg27
    Buried: Unmarked grave at Hazel Creek Cemetery28
  10. Roy Clemons Wells1, 11, 16
    Born: 1894 in Muhlenberg29, 16
    Died: about 190629
  11. Virna Piccola Wells1
    Born: 02 May 1898 in Muhlenburg25
    Died: 09 August 1972 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., Kentucky25
    Buried: 12 August 1972 in Owensboro Memorial Gardens, Owensboro, Kentucky30
    Spouse: Roscoe Shelbrook Bivin Sr., born 11 December 1895; died 28 June 1982
    Married: 20 February 1917 in Todd Co., Kentucky25
  12. Thomas Leander Wells11
    Born: unknown
    Died: 11 months old in Muhlenberg11
  13. Lizzie Frances Wells11
    Born: unknown
    Died: 6 weeks old in Muhlenberg11

For source information, click on individual source numbers, or to browse the complete list, click here
Contributed by Helen B. Rutledge

Wickliffe, Aaron & Mary Kincheloe

Aaron Wickliffe
Born: about 1755, Virginia
Married: about 1778
Died: about 1785, Prince William Co., Virginia
Father: John Wickliffe* (See note under Arrington Wickliffe below.)

Spouse: Mary Kincheloe
Born: 15 December 1758, Prince William Co., Virginia
Died: 24 December 1848; buried Hamm Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Will: Mary Ferguson - Muhlenberg Will Book 3 Page 95
Other Spouse: Joshua Ferguson
See Joshua Ferguson & Mary Kincheloe Family Group Sheet
Father: Daniel Kincheloe
Mother: Elizabeth Wickliffe

Known Children of Aaron Wickliffe & Mary Kincheloe:

  1. Moses Wickliffe, born 14 August 1779, Prince William Co., Virginia; died 30 August 1853, Muhlenberg; married 14 August 1817, Muhlenberg, to Nancy Young
  2. Elizabeth Wickliffe, born about 1783; died 02 April 1854, Muhlenberg; married 17 October 1804, Fauquier Co., Virginia, Bayless Dearing; Occupation - Midwife
  3. Mary K. Wickliffe, born 22 April 1785 Virginia; died 14 September 1870; buried Hamm Cemetery, Muhlenberg; married March 1806, Muhlenberg, Isaac Davis

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam March 28, 2005

Wickliffe, Arrington & Catherine Davis

Arrington Wickliffe
Born: 1750 Prince William Co., Virginia
Died: March 1820 Muhlenberg
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg
Occupation: Attorney
Father: John Wickliffe*

Spouse: Catherine Davis
Born: about 1768 Prince William Co., Virginia
Died: 1836 Muhlenberg
Father: Capt. Jesse Davis

Children of Arrington Wickliffe & Catherine Davis:

  1. Susannah Wickilffe, born about 1790; died after the 1850 Federal Census
  2. Jane B. Wickliffe, born about 1791 Virginia; married 16 May 1820, Muhlenberg, David Oates; died after the 1860 Federal Census
  3. Benjamin J. Wickliffe, born about 1793; died after the 1850 Federal Census
  4. Isaac Wickliffe. There is a marriage in Ohio Co., Kentucky that could be his: 04 November 1824 to Sally Houston.
  5. John D. Wickliffe, born about 1799 Virginia; died after the 1860 Federal Census; married 06 February 1836, Muhlenberg, Rachael Oates Boggess
  6. Elizabeth Wickliffe married 21 February 1828, Muhlenberg, John Mason Oates
  7. Caroline Wickliffe died September 1839
  8. William Benson Wickliffe, born 15 February 1808, South Carrollton, Muhlenberg; died 07 December 1892, Greenville, Muhlenberg
  9. Angeline Wickliffe married 22 October 1832, Muhlenberg, Lewis K. Barfield; died before 1836
  10. Unknown Wickliffe

Notes on Arrington Wickliffe:

Note on Catherine Davis Wickliffe:

Note on Isaac Wickliffe:

Note on Caroline Wickliffe:

Note on Angeline Wickliffe:

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam March 25, 2005

Wickliffe, Moses & Nancy Young

Moses Wickliffe “Colonel”
Born: 14 August 1779, Prince William Co., Virginia
Married: 14 August 1817, Muhlenberg
Died: 30 August 1853
Buried: Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Will: Muhlenberg Will Book 3 Pages 133-134
Father: Aaron Wickliffe
Mother: Mary Kincheloe

Spouse: Nancy Young
Born: 01 July 1798 Virginia
Died: 19 July 1863, Muhlenberg
Buried: Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Father: William Young
Mother: Sarah Singleton

Children of Moses Wickliffe & Nancy Young (10 named in will):

  1. Aaron Wickliffe, born about 1818; died after the 1880 Federal Census; married about 1847 to Sarah Angeline Acock, daughter of William Acock & Rachael Marshall.
  2. William Young Wicklilffe, born 20 April 1820; died 04 February 1857; Stone in Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg. May have died in Mississippi.
  3. Sarah Jane Wickliffe, born 01 November 1822; died 09 February 1894; married 30 July 1840, Muhlenberg, William Y. Cundiff. Buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg.
  4. Twin: Robert McLean Wickliffe, born 09 January 1825; died 19 September 1893; Single; buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg.
  5. Twin: Benjamin Singleton Wickliffe, born 09 January 1825; died 23 December 1893; Single; buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg.
  6. Moses W. Wickliffe, born 09 June 1827; died 12 April 1900; Single; buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg.
  7. Agnes Elizabeth Wickliffe, born 20 May 1829; died 09 May 1903; married 12 February 1852, Muhlenberg, John F. Davis.
  8. Charles Bryant Wickliffe, born about 1831; married 02 February 1861, Muhlenberg, Margaret E. Bodine. Charles & Margaret were cousins.
  9. John Kincheloe Wickliffe, born about 1834. Killed 14 May 1864. in the Civil War. Member of Confederate Army. Single
  10. Mary Frances Wickliffe, born 16 September 1838; died 30 January 1875; Single; buried Crescent Cemetery, Muhlenberg.

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam March 25, 2005

Wickliffe, Robert & Sarah

Robert Wickliffe
Born: 17 January 1756, Prince William Co., Virginia
Died: 24 February 1820, Muhlenberg
Father: John Wickliffe of Prince William Co., Virginia

Spouse: Sarah Kincheloe

Children of Robert Wickliffe & Sarah Kincheloe:

  1. Elizabeth Wickliffe married 1) John Fisher in Virginia; married 2) 12 October 1817, Muhlenberg, Samuel Jackson
  2. Margaret Wickliffe, married 07 June 1812, Muhlenberg, Bryan Y. Cundiff
  3. Jane Wickliffe married 05 March 1812, Muhlenberg, Jacob P. Bodine
  4. Robert Wickliffe, born 30 March 1789 Virginia; died 05 Apr 1855; married 03 September 1812, Agnes Young; buried Wickliffe Cemetery, Cleaton, Muhlenberg. Both Robert & Agnes left wills in Muhlenberg.
  5. Aaron Wickliffe married 10 October 1822, Muhlenberg, Mary Worthington, daughter of Thomas Worthington & Elizabeth Kincheloe.
  6. Charles A. Wickliffe married 08 July 1830, Muhlenberg, Cordelia Ann Nichols; died before September 1834
  7. Susan Wicklliffe married in Virginia to John Allen Godman and died shortly after the birth of her son John Wickliffe Isaac Godman, who was brought to Muhlenberg County.
  8. Frances Wickliffe married 10 June 1813, Muhlenberg, Benjamin S. Young
  9. Elijah Wickliffe died in 1813 in Canada during War of 1812
  10. Benjamin Wickliffe married Polly P. Earle of Hopkins Co., Kentucky; died 1818. Benjamin died in 1818.

Note on Robert Wickliffe Sr.:

Notes on Robert Wicklife Jr.:

Note on Aaron Wickliffe:

Note on Charles A. Wickliffe;

Note on Benjamin Wickliffe:

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam

Wickliffe, Robert Jr. & Agnes Young

Husband: Robert Wickliffe Jr.
Born: 30 March 1789, Virginia
Died: 05 April 1855
Buried: Wickliffe Cemetery, Muhlenberg
Father: Robert Wickliffe Sr.
Mother: Sarah Kincheloe

Will: Will of Robert Wickliffe, of Muhlenberg County, KY; w/20 March 1850; p/May 1855. Book 3, pages 153-154.
To wife Agnes and at her death all slaves are to be free. The Executors were Jesse H. Reno and Edward R. Weir. Witnesses: Edward B. Elliott, P.H.Baker, Wiley L. Hay and W.L. Green.

Wife: Agnes Young
Born: 30 May 1793, Kentucky
Father: William Young
Mother: Sarah Singleton

Will: Will of Aggy Wickliffe of Muhlenberg County; w/16 September 1862; p/13 June 1867; Book 3, page 230.
Mentions she is a widow of Robert Wickliffe. She states she wants property to be disposed of to be carried out as stated in the will of her late husband and to go to the use of the slaves emancipated by will of deceased husband. Witnesses: Edward R. Weir, T.H. Moore and L.C. Chatham.

Children of Robert Wickliffe & Agnes Young:

    Sarah Jane Wickliffe, born 04 August 1813; died 04 December 1813
  1. Fannie Wickliffe, born 25 January 1819; married Jesse H. Reno, 27 January 1842; died 16 June 1843, age 25, buried Wickliffe Cemetery.

Source for wills: Muhlenberg County, KY, Abstracts of Wills and Administrations by M.G. Hammers, 1968.

Wilkins, Elijah & Sarah Millard

Elijah Wilkins
Birth: about 1815 in Kentucky
Death: 30 November 1875 (Source: Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1852-1910)
Parents: James Wilkins (b. Duplin Co., North Carolina, about 1784) and Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Jarvis (b. Wake Co., North Carolina, about 1785)

Sarah Millard
Birth: about 1814
Death: after 1880
Parents: Jesse Millard and “Betsy” (surname unknown), both listed on census records as born in Kentucky

Elijah married Sarah December 1834 (Muhlenberg Marriage Book 1 #1146)

Their children, all likely born in or near Muhlenberg:

  1. Mary Jane, b. abt. 1836.
  2. William Jackson, b. abt. 1838; m. Nancy Ann Vincent in 1857.
  3. Elizabeth, b. abt. 1840.
  4. Jesse, b. 1845, d. 1900 in Drakesboro; m. Jane W. “Jennie” Roark 17 December 1873 (Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 9 Page 185).
  5. Mary “Polly” b. abt. 1847.
  6. Ivy/Ivey, b. 1850 (based on 1860 Census, Greenville District 1, Page 127); m. Martha Little in 1872 (Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 8 Page 331).
  7. Edmond B., b. 1856 (based on 1860 Census, Greenville District 1, Page 127).
  8. Josephine b. 15 June 1858 (Muhlenberg 1858 Births).
  9. Adison/Addison (based on 1870 Census, South Carrollton/pct. 1/p.42/hn.279). Some researchers list him as George Addison.

Notes: According to Muhlenberg history books, Jesse built the second store in Drakesboro. This family sheet contributed by Fran Salyers, great-great granddaughter of Elijah Wilkins and Sarah Millard; great-granddaughter of their son Jesse.

Source: Information gathered from U.S. census records and other sources as noted. Corrections and additional information about this family welcomed.
Contributed by Fran Nelson Salyers

Wilkins, James Weir & Elizabeth Weir Poag

Husband: James Weir Wilkins
Born: 15 November 1801, South Carolina (birthplace from census)
Married: 13 August 1829, Muhlenberg
Died: abt. 1890
Father: John D. Wilkins
Mother: Nancy/Agnes Weir

Wife: Elizabeth Weir Poag
Born: abt. 1805, South Carolina
Father: Joseph Poag
Mother: Jane Weir

James Weir Wilkins & Elizabeth Weir Poag were first cousins.

Children of James W. Wilkins & Elizabeth W. Poag:

Wilkins, Jesse & Jane W. Roark

Jesse Wilkins
Birth: 1843-1845, Muhlenberg
Death: 1900, Drakesboro, Muhlenberg (probate & guardianship records indicate death between 7 June 1900 and 28 February 1901)
Parents: Elijah Wilkins and Sarah Millard

Jane W. “Jennie” Roark
Birth: 1852, Muhlenberg (based on information stated on marriage record)
Death: 1890?
Parents: John R. Roark Sr. (b. about 1816 Muhlenberg, d. about 1882) and Jane W. Ingram (b. about 1817 Logan Co., Ky., d. 23 August 1899, Muhlenberg)

Jesse married Jennie 17 December 1873 (Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 9 Page 185).

Their children:

  1. Edith, b. 1875; m. Joseph Marcus Stewart, who may have been a physician
  2. Birchard, b. 1878 Rockport, Ohio County, Kentucky(?); d. 1890 (not verified)
  3. Jesse, b. May 1880 Rockport, Ohio County, Kentucky(?), d. 1908 Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
  4. John Lewis, b. 19 July 1883 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Source: Ky. Special Certificate of Birth and Affidavits/Births Prior to 1911), d. 24 September 1954 (Source: Kentucky Death Record Year: 1954 #17895); m. Golda Mae Cardwell (b. 1884, Kentucky; d. 27 November 1985 Jefferson County, Ky.)
  5. Roscoe Bently, b. 3 July 1885 Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, d. December 1933 Helena, Arkansas (Source: Greenville Leader, 26 January 1934)

Contributed 28 February 2008 by Frances (“Fran”) Nelson Salyers, great-granddaughter of Jesse Wilkins and Jennie Roark; granddaughter of their son John Lewis Wilkins. I welcome corrections, sources, and additional information about this family.

Wilkins, John D. & Nancy/Agnes Weir

Husband: John D. Wilkins
Born: abt. 1770, Chester District, SC
Married: 03 March 1796, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC
Father:
Mother:

Wife: Nancy or Agnes Weir (lived in Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY)
Born: abt. 1772, Fishing Creek, Chester County, SC
Died: 29 October 1851, Hopkins County, KY
Father: William Weir
Mother: Susannah Miller
Other spouse: 2) 19 April 1821, Todd County, KY, Robert Patterson

Children of John D. Wilkins & Nancy/Agnes Weir:

  1. William W. Wilkins, born 10 January 1797
  2. James Weir Wilkins, born 15 November 1801, South Carolina (birthplace from census); died abt. 1890; married Elizabeth Weir Poag, daughter of Joseph Poag & Jane Weir. James Wilkins & Elizabeth Poag were first cousins.
  3. Samuel Metcalfe Wilkins, born 27 August 1803
  4. Louisa M. Wilkins, born 27 September 1806; married 22 December 1825, Thomas Bone
  5. Amanda W. Wilkins, born 22 October 1809, Christian Co., KY; married 25 April 1828, Hopkins Co., KY, Peter Samuel Goad
  6. Nancy B. Wilkins, born 15 September 1811; married 22 January 1845, Col. William C. McNary
  7. John Franklin Wilkins, born 29 April 1813; married 12 November 1848, Hopkins Co., KY, Sarah E. Shack Elford
  8. David Alexander Wilkins, born 18 June 1815; married Indiana J. Hooper

Wilkins, John Lewis & Golda Mae Cardwell

John L. Wilkins
Birth: 19 July 1883, near Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Ky.
(Source: Ky. Special Certificate of Birth and Affidavits/Births Prior to 1911)
Death: 24 September 1954 Jefferson County, Ky.
(Source: Ky. Death Record Year: 1954 #17895)
Parents: Jesse Wilkins (1845-1900) and Jane W. “Jennie” Roark (1852-1890)

Golda Mae Cardwell
Birth: 4 September 1884 Kentucky (Grayson, Ohio, Union or Butler county?)
Death: 27 November 1985 Jefferson County, Ky.
(Source: Ky. Death Certificate Year: 1985 #01777)
Parents: Warner Taylor Cardwell (1859-1941) and Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Lewis (1861-1942)

John married Golda 5 November 1902 (Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 24, Page 315)

Their children, all born in Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky:

  1. Marion Birchard “Bud” b. 2 June 1905, d. 12 April 1976 Daviess County, Ky.; m. Martine Goodwin (1901-1995)
  2. Claude Lewis b. 10 March 1909, d. 29 March 1977 Jefferson County, Ky.; m. Mary Susan Layne (b. 1913)
  3. Jennie Elizabeth b. 8 September 1915, d. 15 July 1998; m. Irvin Jewell Mallory (1910-1956)
  4. Ida Frances b. 3 February 1920 (Source: Ky. Birth Certificate Year: 1920 #130709), d. 17 December 1986 (Source: Ky. Death Certificate Year: 1986 #31845); m. Leahman Ray Nelson (1916-1982)

Contributed 28 February 2008 by Frances (“Fran”) Nelson Salyers, granddaughter of John L. Wilkins and Golda Mae Cardwell; daughter of their daughter Ida Frances Wilkins.

Wood, Isaac & Lucinda Malone

Isaac Wood
Born: 17 April 1796, Virginia
Married: 19 March 1823, Barren Co., Kentucky
Died: 26 December 1853, Muhlenberg

Lucinda Malone
Born: 25 December 1801, Kentucky
Died: 15 July 1883, Kentucky

Lucinda Malone Wood might be a sister to Isaac Malone. In the 1860 & 1870 Censuses, she is living next door to Isaac Malone.

Children of Isaac Wood and Lucinda Malone:

  1. Mildrage E. Wood, born 1827, Kentucky
  2. Julia M. Wood, born 1831, Kentucky
  3. Nancy T. Wood, born 1833, Kentucky
  4. Elvira L. Wood, born January 1834, Kentucky; married J. Thomas Mitchell, 30 October 1856, Muhlenberg. He was born November 1836, Kentucky.
  5. John M. Wood, born 1836, Kentucky
  6. Thomas W. Wood, born 17 April 1838, Kentucky; died 02 October 1885, probably Muhlenberg; buried Nebo Cemetery, Muhlenberg; married Sallie F. Johns, 16 April 1872, Muhlenberg.
  7. Ann L. Wood, born 1840, Kentucky; died after 1870; married Constantine P. Taylor, 01 November 1863, Muhlenberg.
  8. Lucinda Helen Wood, born 28 February 1848, Muhlenberg; died July 1914, Weatherford, Texas; married Benjamin Franklin Ford, July 16, 1874, Muhlenberg. He was born 14 July 1833 in Franklin Co., Ohio.

Source: Federal Census: 1850-1880 Muhlenberg; Kentucky Marriages 1851-1900.