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Walker - Wilkins

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

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

Children of Robert & Sarah Wickliffe:

  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

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, 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 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.