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Thomas Doe Keen¹

Father	John Thomas Keen1 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880
Mother	Mary Virginia Doe1 b. 12 Mar 1843, d. 14 Oct 1886

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3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Thomas, son of John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, was born in 1876.1
Census1880	Thomas appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, as Thos Doe Keen.2
Death*	Thomas died in 1896.1

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Sally R. Keen¹

Father	John Thomas Keen2 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880
Mother	Mary Virginia Doe2 b. 12 Mar 1843, d. 14 Oct 1886

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3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Sally, daughter of John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, was born circa 1867 in Virginia.2
Census1870	Sally appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, as Sally Keen.2
Census1880	Sally appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, as Sallie R. Keen.1

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W. W. Keen¹

Father	John Thomas Keen1 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880
Mother	Mary Virginia Doe1 b. 12 Mar 1843, d. 14 Oct 1886

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3 Aug 2017

Birth*	W., son of John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, was born circa 1870 in Virginia.1
Census1880	W. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, as W. W. Keen.1

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Nannie F. Keen¹

Father	John Thomas Keen1 b. 22 Dec 1843, d. 1 Nov 1880
Mother	Mary Virginia Doe1 b. 12 Mar 1843, d. 14 Oct 1886

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3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Nannie, daughter of John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, was born circa 1879 in Virginia.1
Census1880	Nannie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, John Thomas Keen and Mary Virginia Doe, as Nannie F. Keen.1

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Charles Ballard Keen Jr.¹

Father	Charles Ballard Keen1 b. 3 Feb 1846, d. 9 Feb 1883
Mother	Mary Alice Dickenson1 b. 1861, d. 1898

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3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Charles, son of Charles Ballard Keen and Mary Alice Dickenson, was born in 1878.1
Death*	Charles died in 1944.1

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James Calland Moorman¹

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20 Oct 2022

Birth*	James was born on 10 November 1833, s/o Achilles H. & Eliza Smith Calland Moorman.2
Marriage*	He married Nannie Witcher Keen, daughter of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine, before 1856, date based on birthyear of first child listed by Find A Grave.1
Census1860*	James and Nannie appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 27 September 1860, as 25 yo tobacconist Jas C. & 20 yo Annie Moomau (Moorman). Their children William Achilles and Samuel Jones were listed as living with them, as well as an overseer and three apparent lodgers or farm workers.3
Death*	James died on 8 November 1863 at age 29.2
Burial*	He was buried at Moorman Cemetery in Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Nannie Witcher Keen:

William Achilles Moorman1 b. 1856, d. 1913 Samuel Jones Moorman1 b. 1858, d. 1925 Betty Ballard Moorman1 b. 1861, d. 1862 James Calland Moorman1 b. 1863, d. 1902

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Charles E. Dougherty¹

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13 Dec 2024

Birth*	Charles was born in 1839 in Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, s/o M. & Jane Dougherty.1,2,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Nannie Witcher Keen, daughter of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine, before 1868, date based on birthyear of first child listed by Find A Grave.1
Census1870*	Charles and Nannie appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 4 July 1870, as 30 yo tobacco manufacturer Chas E & 30 yo Nancy Dougherty. Their daughter Bessie B. was listed as living with them, as well as three of Nannie's children from her marriage to James Moorman - 13 yo William, 11 yo Samuel and 7 yo James Moorman (indexed Norman.)3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Ella Frances Millner, daughter of William Banks Millner and Mary Humphrey Keen, on 15 October 1878 at Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Chas was widowed, Ella single when married. In the 1910 census Ella shows married 31 years with 1 born and 0 living.4,5,6
Census1910*	Charles and Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 70 yo dentist Charles E & 58 yo wife Ella F Dougherty.5
Census1920	Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, as 80 yo uncle Charles Dougherty in the household of Samuel E. Hughes and Margaret Payne; as 55 yo doctor Samuel E & 48 yo wife Margaret Payne Hughes.7
Death*	Charles died in 1928.1

Children with Nannie Witcher Keen:

Bessie B. Dougherty8 b. 1868, d. 1873 Jane Dougherty8 b. 1870, d. 1870 Matthew Dougherty8 b. 1870, d. 1870

Child with Ella Frances Millner:

William B. Dougherty6 b. 1879, d. 1879

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William Achilles Moorman¹

Father	James Calland Moorman1 b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 8 Nov 1863
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1856.1
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, as William C. Moorman.2
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 13 yo William A Norman in the household of his step-father & mother Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen; as 30 yo tobacco manufacturer Chas E & 30 yo Nancy Dougherty.3
Death*	William died in 1913.1

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Samuel Jones Moorman¹

Father	James Calland Moorman1 b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 8 Nov 1863
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Samuel, son of James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1858.1
Census1860	Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, as Samuel J. Moorman.2
Census1870	Samuel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 11 yo Samuel J Norman in the household of his step-father & mother Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen; as 30 yo tobacco manufacturer Chas E & 30 yo Nancy Dougherty.3
Death*	Samuel died in 1925.1

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Betty Ballard Moorman¹

Father	James Calland Moorman1 b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 8 Nov 1863
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Betty, daughter of James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1861.1
Death*	Betty died in 1862.1

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Mary Jane Plummer¹

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4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born in 1861.1
Marriage*	She married Henry Perry Downey, son of Hugh Brown Downey and Mary Ann Leatherberry, on 5 August 1880 in Clark Co., Illinois.2,3,1
Death*	Mary died in 1884.1

Child with Henry Perry Downey:

Stella Mae Downey+4,5,1 b. 24 Feb 1881, d. 3 Sep 1943

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Stella Mae Downey^1,2

Father	Henry Perry Downey3,4,5 b. May 1858, d. 22 Mar 1921
Mother	Mary Jane Plummer3,4,5 b. 1861, d. 1884

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Stella, daughter of Henry Perry Downey and Mary Jane Plummer, was born on 24 February 1881 in Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois. Stella was raised by her grandmother, Martha Lambert Plummer, after her own mother's death in 1884. Her obit says 24 May, Find A Grave says 04 May. The headstone shows only the year.6,2,7
Marriage*	She married John C. Hull on 11 March 1898 in Noble Co., Oklahoma Territory.8,9,7,2
Census1900*	Stella and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Auburn Twp., Noble Co., Oklahoma, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 24 yo farmer John & 19 yo wife Estella Hull. Their son Earnest Edgar was listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Stella and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Liberal, Seward Co., Kansas, enumerated 16 January 1920, as 45 yo unemployed John C & 39 yo Stella M Hull. Their children Bernice, John Perry "JP" and Vernon V. were listed as living with them.11
Census1930	Stella and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of War Eagle Twp., Madison Co., Arkansas, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 52 yo John C & 47 yo Stella M Hull. Their children John Perry "JP" and Vernon V. were listed as living with them.12
Census1940	Stella and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of War Eagle Twp., Madison Co., Arkansas, enumerated 17 April 1940, as 63 yo farmer J C & 59 yo wife Stella M Hull.13
Death*	Stella died on 3 September 1943 in near Hartwell, Madison Co., Arkansas, at age 62. Find A Grave says 03 Sep 1943 in Huntsville but her obit says 29 Aug 1943 at her farm near Hartwell.7,2
Burial*	She was buried at Huntsville Cemetery in Huntsville, Madison Co., Arkansas, in Section 3, row 8. No headstone, but joint portrait photo & transcription of obit is available at Find A Grave.2

Children with John C. Hull:

Earnest Edgar Hull7 b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 17 Oct 1968 Elsie Mae Hull14,7 b. 11 Feb 1901, d. 21 Sep 1942 Howard S. Hull7 b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 10 Feb 1904 Bernice Hull7 b. 6 Jun 1906, d. 8 Jun 1967 Walter Eugene Hull7 b. 18 Feb 1909, d. 21 Jun 1916 John Perry "JP" Hull7 b. 11 Apr 1912, d. 3 Feb 2002 Vernon V. Hull7 b. 15 May 1918, d. 13 Sep 2001

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Rhoda E. Horton^1,2,3

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Rhoda was born in 1856 in Indiana, d/o John M & Mariah Horton per 1860 census of Shelby Twp., Jefferson Co., IN.4,5
Marriage*	She married Andrew Clark Downey, son of Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, on 7 March 1894 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. Rhoda had apparently m1 William Aaron Jackson before Downey. She's buried under a joint headstone with Jackson. Find A Grave's date for Andrew Downey's marriage is incorrectly 1878. That is likely the marriage to Jackson.6,1,3,2
Census1900*	Rhoda and Andrew appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 53 yo carpenter Andrew C & 42 yo wife Rhoda E Downey. Their children William J. and Mary Ettie "Nettie" were listed as living with them. Rhoda's 61 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton and daughters live next door below.7
Census1910	Rhoda and Andrew appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 May 1910, as 63 yo farmer Clark & 53 yo wife Rhoda Downey. Their children William J. were listed as living with them. Rhoda's 59 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton lives three doors below.8
Census1920	Rhoda and Andrew appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 72 yo house carpenter Clark & 62 yo wife Rhoda E Downey. Rhoda's 78 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton lives next door above.9
Census1930*	Rhoda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 72 yo widow Rhoda Downey.10
Death*	Rhoda died in 1938.2
Burial*	She was buried at Salem Cemetery in Cross Plains, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ husband William A. Jackson available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Andrew Clark Downey:

William J. Downey11 b. 27 Jun 1895 Mary Ettie "Nettie" Downey12,11 b. 6 Apr 1897, d. 30 Aug 1970

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John Anthony Smith¹

Last Edited

12 Nov 2022

Birth*	John was born on 17 September 1835 in Virginia. The 1870 census suggests more like ca. 1837.2,3
Marriage*	He married Mary Ann Keen, daughter of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine, before 1861, date based on earliest birthyear of a child listed by Find A Grave. Issue per Find A Grave were: John A., 'infant children', William Albert, Lizzie F., Edgar Witcher, and Ballard Fontaine Smith.2
Census1870*	John and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 July 1870, as 33 yo tobacco trader John A. & 27 yo Mary A. Smith. Their children William Albert, Eliza F. "Lizzie" and Edgar Witcher were listed as living with them.3
Census1880	John and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 46 yo tobacconist Jno A. & 38 yo wife Mary A. Smith. Their children William Albert, Eliza F. "Lizzie", Edgar Witcher, Olson P. and Ballard Fontaine were listed as living with them.4
Death*	John died on 3 September 1896 at age 60.2
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Mary Ann Keen:

William Albert Smith2 b. 1861, d. 1909 Eliza F. "Lizzie" Smith+2 b. 9 Feb 1863, d. 6 Feb 1897 Edgar Witcher Smith2 b. 1865, d. 1949 Olson P. Smith4 b. c 1876 Ballard Fontaine Smith2 b. 1879, d. 1916

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Mary Virginia Doe¹

Last Edited

4 Nov 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 12 March 1843 in Virginia.1
Marriage*	She married John Thomas Keen, son of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine, between 1860 and 1867.1
Census1870*	Mary and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 4 July 1870, as 26 yo tobacco manufacturer John T. & 24 yo Mary B. Keen. Their daughter Sally R. was listed as living with them. John & Mary were living in the household of Mary's presumed parents & siblings: Thomas B. & Sally A. Doe, with Lizzie R., Martha, Kale, Susan, and Thomas Doe as likely siblings.2
Census1880	Mary and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 26 June 1880, as 36 yo tobacco dealer J T & 37 yo wife Mary V Keen. Their children Sally R., W. W., Thomas Doe and Nannie F. were listed as living with them, as well as one cook and one nurse.3
Death*	Mary died on 14 October 1886 in Virginia at age 43.1
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with John Thomas Keen:

Sally R. Keen2 b. c 1867 W. W. Keen3 b. c 1870 Thomas Doe Keen1 b. 1876, d. 1896 Nannie F. Keen3 b. c 1879

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Bartlett W. Jones¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Bartlett was born on 4 June 1813 in Henry Co., Virginia.2
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 16 January 1837 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1
Census1840*	Bartlett W. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 30001-00001 as Bartlet Jones. His wife Elizabeth is probably the female 20-29 yo.4
Census1850*	Bartlett and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 30 August 1850, as 37 yo tobacconist Bartlett & 34 yo Elizabeth A Jones. Their children Adolphus, Gustavus, Keen, Witcher, Bartlett W. and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them, as well as unknowns James R Reaves, Madison M Billings and three slaves.5
Death*	Bartlett died on 11 March 1858 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 44.6
Burial*	He was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2

Children with Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen:

Adolphus Jones5 b. c 1838 Gustavus Jones5 b. c 1838 Keen Jones+5 b. bt 1840 - 1843 Witcher Jones+5 b. 3 Jun 1842, d. 31 Jan 1903 Bartlett W. Jones5 b. c 1847 Elisha Keen Jones Sr.+5 b. 18 Jan 1849, d. 4 Apr 1922 Thomas Jones7 b. 1854, d. 1907 Ann Maria Jones+8 b. Mar 1855, d. 1931

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Mary Ann Palmer¹

Father	William Palmer1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means1 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

17 Jun 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born circa 1825 in Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, William Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri.2
Marriage*	She married Absalom Davis before 1844, date based on birthyear of eldest child in the 1850 census.3
Census1850*	Mary and Absalom appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Center Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 November 1850, as 33 yo Absalom & 25 yo Mary Davis. Their children Jacob, William and Samuel were listed as living with them. Mary's birthstate of KY is correct. Her parents and several siblings are also in Buchanan County.4

Children with Absalom Davis:

Jacob Davis4 b. c 1844 William Davis4 b. c 1846 Samuel Davis4 b. c 1848

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Elvira Palmer¹

Father	William Palmer1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means1 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

28 Apr 2024

Birth*	Elvira, daughter of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born on 12 January 1827 in Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Census1840	Elvira is probably the female age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, William Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri.2
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to William Huntley on 2 October 1845 at Henry Co., Missouri.3,4
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Peter J. Davis in 1849.5
Marriage*	Her third marriage was to Charles M. Knowles on 3 September 1868 at Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Note Elvira's surname in CA Marriages is Davis which supports her m2 to Peter. In the 1900 census w/ m3 Charles Knowles she shows 0 born & 0 living, married 32 years.6,7
Census1870*	Elvira and Charles appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eel River Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 17 July 1870, as 39 yo C M & 41 yo Elvira Knowls. Their children Peter Norman were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	Elvira and Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eureka, Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 49 yo Charles M & 51 yo Elvira Knowles. Their children Peter Norman were listed as living with them. Elvira's birthstates for herself, father & mother (KY, VA, KY) are all correct.9
Census1900	Elvira and Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hydesville Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 69 yo Charles M & 72 yo Elvira Knowles.7
Death*	Elvira died on 14 December 1908 in Humboldt Co., California, at age 81. Means claims 04 Dec. I'm going with the CA Death Index date.10,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 26 May 2019 re challenges. Elvira Palmer has been a challenge. Primary sources are rare and the secondary sources are poorly cited. Previously I listed three husbands as per Our Williams Family website - Charles Knowles, William Huntley and Peter J Davis in that order. After more research in the censuses and at FamilySearch I've reached the conclusions given here.

Child with Peter J. Davis:

Peter Norman Davis8 b. 26 Jul 1861, d. 11 Jan 1891

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Samuel Palmer¹

Father	William Palmer2,1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means2,1 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Samuel, son of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born on 1 July 1830 in Christian Co., Kentucky.2,1
Census1840	Samuel is probably one of the two males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, William Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri.3
Census1850	Samuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, as 24 yo Samuel Palmer.4
Marriage*	He married Sarah "Amby" Hanan on 12 December 1850 in Buchanan Co., Missouri. My preliminary research suggests their children were Margaret Elvira (), John (), Martha Eleanor (), Edward Talbert (), and William Alexander Palmer (). Find A Grave's marriage date is 22 Dec. I'm sticking with Means date of 12 Dec until a better source turns up.2,5
Census1860*	Samuel and Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 20 June 1860, as 30 yo farmer Samuel & 23 yo Sarah Palmer. Their children Margaret Elvira, John, Martha Eleanor and Edward Talbert were listed as living with them. Sam's parents live next door above, his sister Elvira and her husband next door below.6
Census1870	Samuel and Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 25 July 1870, as 39 yo Saml & 38 yo Sarah Patmer. Their children John, Martha Eleanor, Edward Talbert and William Alexander were listed as living with them. Sam's occupation is farmer.7
Marr-Divorce*	Samuel was divorced from Sarah "Amby" Hanan circa 1880. In the 1880 census Sam & Sarah are enumerated separately. Sarah's is dated 10 June and she's marked married. Sam's is dated 14 June and he's marked divorced.8
Census1880*	Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California, enumerated circa 14 June 1880, as 49 yo divorced HOH Samuel Palmer.8
Death*	Samuel died on 29 November 1897 in Humboldt Co., California, at age 67. Van Duzen Twp. according to Sam's record in FSTrees.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Rohnerville Pioneer Cemetery in Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo & short bio available at Find A Grave.2,1

Children with Sarah "Amby" Hanan:

Margaret Elvira Palmer9,6 b. 20 Sep 1851, d. 16 Nov 1924 John Palmer Sr.6 b. 6 Jul 1853, d. 5 Apr 1930 Martha Eleanor Palmer10,6 b. c 1856 Edward Talbert Palmer6 b. 29 Dec 1857, d. 24 Aug 1888 William Alexander Palmer7 b. 20 Mar 1863, d. 23 Aug 1881

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Edward Palmer¹

Father	William Palmer1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means1 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

4 Jun 2016

Birth*	Edward, son of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born circa 1832 in Christian Co., Kentucky. The 1850 census says b. MO.1
Census1840	Edward is probably one of the two males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, William Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri.2
Census1850	Edward appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, as 18 yo Edward Palmer.3

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James Means Palmer¹

Father	William Palmer1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means1 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	James, son of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born on 11 March 1847 in Henry Co., Missouri.2,1
Census1850	James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, as 4 yo James Palmer.3
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California in the household of his parents, William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, as 12 yo James Palmer.4
Census1870*	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bald Hills, Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 17 August 1870, as 23 yo James Palmer. His 19 yo sister Fannie & her 23 yo husband Alex Lamb Jr are living with him. Next door is James's mother Mary Palmer in the household of Robbins McCoy.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Frances "Fannie" McCoy, daughter of Mordecai McCoy Sr., on 14 November 1870 at Humboldt Co., California. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Minnie May Palmer (1871-1922). FSTrees claims two other sons, Hector (1873-1873) and LaForest Palmer (1874-1874). However the source cited (A Guideline to Humboldt County Births Before 1900, Compiled by Marilyn Keach Milota, Humboldt County Genealogical Society, Eureka, CA March 1999, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, Page number: Pg. 622) does not exist in the FHL catalog on 29 May 2019, nor can I find it online. Neither can I find Find A Grave memorials for these two boys.6,7
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Yager Creek, Humboldt Co., California, as 33 yo James M. Palmer in the household of Mordecai McCoy Jr.; as 37 yo sheep raiser Mordeacei A McCoy.8
Marriage*	Their second marriage was to Mary E. McCoy, daughter of Mordecai McCoy Sr., on 20 January 1881 at Humboldt Co., California. The CA marriage record reads, He was married to Frances McCoy who is dead. She was married to Chas Becker who is living. His parents are natives of KY and hers of MO.9,7
Residence*	James resided in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California, on 22 December 1887.10
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Reed before 1892.7
Residence	James resided in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California, on 28 June 1892.11
Residence	James resided in Bridgeville, Humboldt Co., California, on 29 June 1896.12
Census1900*	James and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vanduzen Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 24 June 1900, as 53 yo farmer James M & 49 yo wife Elizabeth Palmer. Their son Frank Beckwith was listed as living with them, as well as 26 yo step-daughter Sybil J. Walker.13
Census1910	James and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Soquel Twp., Santa Cruz Co., California, enumerated 20 May 1910, as 64 yo farmer James M & 60 yo wife Elizabeth Palmer. Their son Frank Beckwith was listed as living with them, as well as 25 yo step-son Abraham L. Walker.14
Death*	James died on 18 November 1916 in Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 69. Means claims 19 Nov.15,16
Burial*	He was buried at Hydesville IOOF Cemetery in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Child with Frances "Fannie" McCoy:

Minnie May Palmer8 b. 3 Oct 1871, d. 16 Jul 1922

Child with Elizabeth Reed:

Frank Beckwith Palmer17 b. 13 Jun 1892, d. 6 Oct 1955

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Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer^1,2

Father	William Palmer2 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862
Mother	Mary Allison "Polly" Means2 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 27 Sep 1887

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Frances, daughter of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, was born on 9 November 1852 in Missouri. Means claims same date in 1851.3,2
Census1860	Frances appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California in the household of her parents, William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, as 10 yo Frances Palmer.4
Marriage*	She married Alexander Lamb Jr. on 19 August 1869 in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Issue per Means include, Winfield Scott (1870-1949), William (1872-1874), George H. (1875-1877), Leonard (1876-1905), Henry (1880-1947), Abigail (1883-1910), Charles Alexander (1886-1955), Mary (1889-1958), and Peter Raymond Lamb (1896-1927).5,3
Census1870	Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bald Hills, Humboldt Co., California, as 19 yo Francis Lamb in the household of her brother James Means Palmer; as 23 yo James Palmer.6
Census1880*	Frances and Alexander appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 33 yo Alexander Jr & 29 yo Fannie Lanb. Their children Winfield Scott, Leonard and Frederick P. were listed as living with them, as well as a servant and two other unknowns.7
Census1900	Frances and Alexander appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rohnerville Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 20 June 1900, as 54 yo stockman Alexander & 50 yo wife Fannie Lamb. Their children Winfield Scott, Leonard, Henry, Abigail, Charles Alexander, Mary and Peter Raymond were listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Frances and Alexander appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rohnerville Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 24 April 1910, as 65 yo farmer Alex & 59 yo wife Fanny Lamb. Their children Winfield Scott, Abigail and Peter Raymond were listed as living with them.9
Death*	Frances died on 16 September 1927 in Humboldt Co., California, at age 74.3,2
Burial*	She was buried at Masons and IOOF Cemetery in Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3,2

Children with Alexander Lamb Jr.:

Winfield Scott Lamb10 b. 29 Nov 1870, d. 30 Nov 1949 Leonard Lamb10 b. c 1878 Frederick P. Lamb10 b. c Aug 1879 Henry Lamb3 b. 25 May 1880, d. 9 Aug 1947 Abigail Lamb8 b. c 1883, d. 4 Jun 1910 Charles Alexander Lamb3 b. 6 Jun 1886, d. 24 Nov 1955 Mary Lamb8 b. Oct 1889 Peter Raymond Lamb11 b. 12 Feb 1896, d. 28 Apr 1927

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Alexander Lamb Jr.^1,2

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Alexander was born on 20 December 1845 in Monroe Co., Indiana, s/o Alexander & Abigail Trogdon Lamb. Six siblings currently listed at Find A Grave.1,3
Census1860*	Alexander appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as 14 yo Alexander Lamb in the household of his parents Alexander & Abigail Lamb.4
Milit-Service*	Alexander Lamb Jr. served as a Private, later Corporal with Co. L, 8th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War between 1863 and 1865. His Find A Grave memorial reads, ... enlisted on 1 Jun 1863 from his home in Lucas County, IA. He was discharged on 13 Aug 1865 at Macon, GA and on Dec 17 1900 applied for an invalid pension (#1259295), certificate #1051721. He died on 5 Sep 1918 at Rohnerville, CA and on 24 Oct 1918 his widow applied for a pension (#1130156), certificate #867847. Regimental history is available at NPS Civil War database (https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=UIA0008RC).5,1
Marriage*	He married Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer, daughter of William Palmer and Mary Allison "Polly" Means, on 19 August 1869 in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Issue per Means include, Winfield Scott (1870-1949), William (1872-1874), George H. (1875-1877), Leonard (1876-1905), Henry (1880-1947), Abigail (1883-1910), Charles Alexander (1886-1955), Mary (1889-1958), and Peter Raymond Lamb (1896-1927).6,7
Census1870	Alexander appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bald Hills, Humboldt Co., California, as 23 yo Alexander Lamb in the household of his brother-in-law James Means Palmer; as 23 yo James Palmer.8
Census1880*	Alexander and Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 33 yo Alexander Jr & 29 yo Fannie Lanb. Their children Winfield Scott, Leonard and Frederick P. were listed as living with them, as well as a servant and two other unknowns.9
Census1900	Alexander and Frances appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rohnerville Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 20 June 1900, as 54 yo stockman Alexander & 50 yo wife Fannie Lamb. Their children Winfield Scott, Leonard, Henry, Abigail, Charles Alexander, Mary and Peter Raymond were listed as living with them.10
Census1910	Alexander and Frances appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rohnerville Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 24 April 1910, as 65 yo farmer Alex & 59 yo wife Fanny Lamb. Their children Winfield Scott, Abigail and Peter Raymond were listed as living with them.11
Death*	Alexander died on 5 September 1918 in Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California, at age 72.1,3
Burial*	He was buried at Masons and IOOF Cemetery in Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo & short bio available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer:

Winfield Scott Lamb12 b. 29 Nov 1870, d. 30 Nov 1949 Leonard Lamb12 b. c 1878 Frederick P. Lamb12 b. c Aug 1879 Henry Lamb7 b. 25 May 1880, d. 9 Aug 1947 Abigail Lamb10 b. c 1883, d. 4 Jun 1910 Charles Alexander Lamb7 b. 6 Jun 1886, d. 24 Nov 1955 Mary Lamb10 b. Oct 1889 Peter Raymond Lamb13 b. 12 Feb 1896, d. 28 Apr 1927

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Nancy Thompson¹

Last Edited

4 Jul 2022

Marr-License*

Nancy applied for a marriage license to wed Thomas Dunkerson at Christian Co., Kentucky, on 16 May 1812. A weird transcription shows James Thompson as the bride. Indexed however as James or Nancy. Go figure.2,1

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Mary Jane Collin¹

Last Edited

10 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born circa 1816 in Virginia.2,3
Marriage*	She married Isaac Josiah McClelland, son of Lt. Alexander McClelland and Catherine Courson, on 15 June 1848 in Clinton Co., Illinois.1
Census1850	Mary and Isaac appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 11, Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 18 September 1850, as 50 yo farmer Isaac & 34 yo Mary McClelland. Their children Mary Elizabeth and Rebecca were listed as living with them. Two of the children in this census are confusing. First, John McClelland 24 yo. Clearly not John R. b 1848 unless either the 1850 or 1860 is way off. Final child in the household is 10 yo George Dickinson. Is he from a prior marriage of Mary Jane?4
Census1860	Mary and Isaac appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated circa 20 June 1860, as 60 yo farmer Isaac & 44 yo Mary McClellan. Their children John R., Moses, Reuben and Martha were listed as living with them, as well as 48 yo farmer John Buster.3
Census1870	Mary and Isaac appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Central City, Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 18 July 1870, as 70 yo retired farmer Josiah & 54 yo Mary McClelland.5
Census1880*	Mary and Isaac appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Central City, Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 80 yo farmer Isaace & 64 yo wife Mary McClelland. Their son Alexander was listed as living with them, as well as grandsons 18 yo Oscar and 10 yo Olla R McClelland.2

Children with Isaac Josiah McClelland:

Moses McClelland3 b. c 1853 Reuben McClelland3 b. c 1855 Martha McClelland3 b. c 1859

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James Calland Moorman¹

Father	James Calland Moorman1 b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 8 Nov 1863
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Birth*	James, son of James Calland Moorman and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1863.1
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 7 yo James C Norman in the household of his step-father & mother Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen; as 30 yo tobacco manufacturer Chas E & 30 yo Nancy Dougherty.2
Death*	James died in 1902.1

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Laura Titus¹

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Laura was born in 1844.1
Marriage*	She married Henry Coursen McClelland, son of Jonas McClelland and Mary Ann Jack, before 1880. Issue from this marriage per Find A Grave were Jesse Power (1880-1918) and Nancy Elizabeth McClelland (1859-1943).1
Death*	Laura died in 1920.1

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Emma Fyke¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Emma was born in 1843.1
Marriage*	She married Perry McClelland, son of Jonas McClelland and Mary Ann Jack, on 20 March 1862. Issue from this marriage per Find A Grave were Fannie (1867-1909, m. Kennedy), Anderson (1871-1957), Sarah (1880-1911, m. Dace), Marietta (1882-1946, m. Meredith), and Herbert McClelland (1886-1959).1
Death*	Emma died in 1930.1

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Ada Nancy Sitherwood¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ada was born in 1854.1
Marriage*	She married William McClelland, son of Jonas McClelland and Mary Ann Jack, before 1884. Issue from this marriage per Find A Grave were Pearl M. (1884-1978, m. Dace), George B. (1886-1965), Ruby P. (1890-1934, m. Harvey), Mary Margaret (1893-1967, m. Hawley), and Gladys McClelland (1899-1982).1
Death*	Ada died in 1931.1

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Edgar Allen Williams¹

Last Edited

8 Nov 2023

Birth*	Edgar was born on 15 August 1883, s/o Newton Charles Williams & Mary Jane Newman.2
Marriage*	He married Eliza Jane "Jennie" Andereck, daughter of William Jacob Andereck and Sarah E. Meredith, on 5 June 1913 in Marion Co., Illinois. My preliminary research suggests their children were Hazel Adele Williams (1915- , m. Orval H "Bing" Mason 1932), Glenn Allen Williams (1917-2011, m. Alice Mae Joyce), and Merle Edgar Williams (1922-2012, m. Shirley Vaughn ca 1951).3,4
Census1920*	Edgar and Eliza appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 36 yo coal miner Edgar & 30 yo wife Jennie Williams. Their children 5 yo Hazel & 2 yo Glen Williams were listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Edgar and Eliza appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 28 April 1930, as 46 yo coal miner Edgar A & 40 yo wife Eliza J Williams. Their children 15 yo Hazel A, 12 yo Glenn A, and 8 yo Merle E Williams were listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Edgar and Eliza appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 56 yo coal miner Edgar A & 50 yo wife Eliza J Williams. Their sons 22 yo Glenn and 18 yo Merle Williams were listed as living with them.7
Census1950	Edgar and Eliza appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1950, as 66 yo farmer Edgar A & 61 yo wife Eliza Jane Williams.8
Death*	Edgar died on 21 May 1955 at age 71.2
Burial*	He was buried at Andereck-McClelland Cemetery in Sandoval, Marion Co., Illinois. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Eliza J.2

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