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Robert Allen¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Robert was born on 20 July 1732.2
Marriage*	He married Desire Norton, daughter of Matthew Norton and Mary Daggett, on 21 December 1752. Issue: Huldah, Ezra, Mary, Peggy, Lois, Robert, Desire, Rebeccda, Matthew, and Betsey Allen; Robert m2 Mary (Allen) Tilton, widow of Samuel Tilton.3
Estate-Probate	They was listed as a beneficiary in Matthew Norton's will at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts, circa 22 March 1780; White doesn't specifically menton a will, but speaks of "heirs" signing receipts from the administrator of Matthew's estate on this date.4
Death*	Robert died on 10 January 1801 at age 68.2

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John Pease Jr.¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	John was born in 1731.2
Marriage*	He married Jerusha Norton, daughter of Matthew Norton and Mary Daggett, on 13 January 1756. Issue: John, Hepsibah, Aurelia, Henry, Freeman, Freeman, Lois, Henry, Prudence, and Sophia W. Pease.3
Estate-Probate	They was listed as a beneficiary in Matthew Norton's will at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts, circa 22 March 1780; White doesn't specifically menton a will, but speaks of "heirs" signing receipts from the administrator of Matthew's estate on this date.1
Death*	John died on 3 December 1813.2

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William Pease^1,2

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	William was born in 1734.2
Marriage*	He married Lois Norton, daughter of Matthew Norton and Mary Daggett, on 28 April 1757. Issue: William, Mary, Bowman, Dennis, George Corliss, Argalis, Delphinia, Jane, and Persis Pease.3
Estate-Probate	They was listed as a beneficiary in Matthew Norton's will at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts, circa 22 March 1780; White doesn't specifically menton a will, but speaks of "heirs" signing receipts from the administrator of Matthew's estate on this date.1
Death*	William died on 30 October 1798.2

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Uriah Coffin¹

Father	Benjamin Coffin2 b. 26 Jun 1718, d. 1 Oct 1793
Mother	Elizabeth Norton2 b. 23 Mar 1726/27

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Uriah, son of Benjamin Coffin and Elizabeth Norton, was born on 18 December 1767.3
Occupation*	Uriah was a mariner circa 1810 at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts.1
Marriage*	He married Hannah Smith, daughter of Archelaus Smith and Elizabeth Nickerson, on 5 September 1810 in Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts. Issue: none listed in Banks; this was the second marriage for both Uriah and Hannah.3,4
Move*	Uriah and Hannah moved their residence from Martha's Vineyard to Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio in 1815.5,6
Death*	Uriah died on 7 September 1820 at age 52.1

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John Francis Blair^1,2,3

Father	Capt. James Blair1,4 b. 27 Mar 1775, d. 28 May 1840
Mother	Mary "Polly" Dickinson1,4,3 b. 29 Apr 1776, d. 24 Mar 1831

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	John, son of Capt. James Blair and Mary "Polly" Dickinson, was born on 1 January 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Bible provides full date; 1860 census confirms ca. 1804 in Virginia; Frank's death certificate confirms only Virginia; Hodge confirms year.1,5,2
Census1820	John is probably one of the two males age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Capt. James Blair, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marr-Bond*	John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen posted a marriage bond on 8 September 1827 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Bond posted by John F Blair and Charles Keen.7,8
Marriage	He married Christian "Kitty" Keen, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 13 September 1827 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Hodge refers to her as "wife Kitty"; Reed claims date of 8 Sep.9,2,8
Census1830	John Francis appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 10001-10001 as 20-29 yo John F. Blair.10
Census1840	John Francis appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 120001-011001 as 30-39 yo John Blair.11
Census1850	John and Christian appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 24 August 1850, as 46 yo farmer John & 40 yo Christian Blair. Their children James Keen, Charles William, Emmaline Frances "Emma", John Henry, Thomas Wellington, George Whitfield, Wesley Witcher and Elisha Edgar were listed as living with them, along witth James Keen's wife, Lucy, and Emmaline Frances' husband, Peter H. Turner. Two others in the home were Martin S Turner, likely a brother to Peter, and one laborer.12
Move*	John and Christian moved their residence from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Virginia Point, Grayson Co., Texas from 15 November 1858 to 15 January 1859. Prior to the arrival at Virginia Point they spent time at Old Warren (31 Dec 1858, ref. Fannin Co. Folks & Facts and Scatterlings), near Bonham (ref. Scatterlings) and near Bells (ref. Scatterlings).13,14,15,16
Census1860	John and Christian appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 21 August 1860, as 56 yo farmer John F & 50 yo Christinia Blair. Their children John Henry, Thomas Wellington, George Whitfield, Wesley Witcher, Elisha Edgar and Francis Dickinson "Frank" were listed as living with them. Son James Keen and family lived next door.17
Death*	John died on 27 October 1860 in Cornelison's Creek, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 56. Hodge & Blair Line provide year only; typhoid fever; Swann says September 1860 in Grayson County.18,19,5
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas. Reed has map of the headstones and general directions to the cemetery.5,20,21,22,15

Children with Christian "Kitty" Keen:

Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair+23,24,25 b. 27 Jul 1828, d. 12 Apr 1862 Judge James Keen Blair+15,4,24,26,25 b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 11 Feb 1911 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair+27 b. 1832, d. 1903 Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair+9 b. 8 Mar 1834, d. 19 Mar 1910 John Henry Blair28,4,24,29 b. 1840, d. 27 Oct 1860 Thomas Wellington Blair30,24 b. 1841, d. 5 Sep 1864 George Whitfield Blair+31 b. 25 May 1843, d. 11 Jan 1932 Wesley Witcher Blair+32,33,24 b. 1844, d. 2 Nov 1868 Elisha Edgar Blair+34,24 b. 1849, d. 1895 Francis Dickinson "Frank" Blair+35,36,24 b. 15 Jul 1851, d. 6 Nov 1930

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Cynthia L. Wilson^1,2,3

Father	Joseph Wilson1 b. 1783, d. b 23 Feb 1864
Mother	Sarah B. Donaldson4 b. c 1793, d. bt 1850 - 1860

Last Edited

23 Jan 2025

ResearchNote*	Research Note re her parents. The following, in no particular order, are the arguments for Joseph Wilson & Sarah B. Donaldson being the parents of Cynthia L Wilson:      Ruth McKee Loving writes in Nov 1967 re Sam Wilson McKee, his "first wife - Cynthia Wilson". Later she writes, "The first wife of Samuel Wilson McKee was Cynthia (Wilson????) seems that someone told me her name was Wilson. Cousin Cynthy McKee must have been named for her as her mother was a sister to Cynthia". Cynthy McKee was Cynthia Belle McKee, daughter of Daniel E. and Sarah B. Wilson McKee. This makes Sarah B. a sister to C.L. if Loving is correct. Loving is granddaughter of Sam Wilson McKee and his second wife Arabella Slaughter.      Sarah B. Wilson is living with parents Joseph & Sarah in Hunt Co., TX in the 1850 census.      In the 1860 census Joe Wilson is living next door to Sam W. & C.L. McKee in Fannin County with many of same children that were with him and Sarah in 1850 Hunt County.      Sam & C.L.'s grandaughter was named Ervie Joe Blair. Not Josephine, but Joe.      In June 1838 in Obion Co., TN, Joseph Wilson gives three slaves to his daughter Elizabeth Wilson McKee. Elizabeth had married Dr. James R. McKee in Obion County in May of that year. James R. McKee is brother to Sam Wilson McKee.1,4,5,6,7
Birth*	Cynthia, daughter of Joseph Wilson and Sarah B. Donaldson, was born circa 1821 in Tennessee. Bullock's March letter says Cynthia was "born Tennessee 1818 (1815 or16)"; the 1850 Federal confirms ca. 1821.8,2,9
Marriage*	She married Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee, son of Isaac McKee and Nancy Janet "Jane" Richmond, on 23 November 1843 in Republic of Texas. The 102nd Anniversary article writes, "Only two of the charter members families, S. W. and Cynthia McKee and...".10,1
Church*	Samuel and Cynthia and Samuel were founding members of the Dial Presbyterian Church in Fannin Co., Texas, in 1846.11
Census1850	Cynthia and Samuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1850, as 32 yo physician S W & 29 yo C L McKee. Their real estate was valued at $450.5
Census1860	Cynthia and Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 July 1860, as 42 yo Cumberland Presbyterian minister S W & 38 yo C L McKee. Their children James William "Bill" "Will", Mary Elizabeth and Margaret E. "Maggie" were listed as living with them. Sam's mother Jane McKee lives next door in the W Woodward home.12
Death*	Cynthia died before 1 October 1863. Sam married Arabella on 1 Oct 1863.13
Burial*	She was buried at unknown cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas.14

Children with Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee:

James William "Bill" "Will" McKee13,15,1 b. 30 Aug 1853, d. 6 Nov 1908 Mary Elizabeth McKee+13,1 b. 23 Jan 1856, d. 6 Jul 1906 Margaret E. "Maggie" McKee1 b. 24 Feb 1859, d. b 8 Jun 1880 Cynthia Belle McKee b. c Sep 1863, d. b 8 Jun 1880

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George Whitfield Blair^1,2,3

Father	John Francis Blair4 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen4 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	George, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born on 25 May 1843 in Virginia. 1900 census spells out May 1843; 1860 suggests ca. 1843; the 1880 ca. 1851, his death certificate says 25 May 1844.5,6,7,8
Census1850	George appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 6 yo George W Blair.9
Census1860	George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 17 yo son Geo W Blair.10
Milit-Service*	George Whitfield Blair served as a private with Sylvanus Howell's 11th Texas Field Battery, Texas Light Artillery during the Civil War beginning May 1862. He enlisted this date with his brothers Charles & Wesley. Williams says George joined the artillery with his brother Charles, while Wesley joined Shecoe's Chickasaw cavalry. George does not appear in the NPS database, at least not with the 11th. Find A Grave writes, "Pvt, 11 th TX FA Batty; Capt. Sylvanus Howell's Bty. Enlisted CS Army at Fort McCulloch Indian Territory in May 1862. Discharge on 5/28/1865".11,12
Marriage*	He married Frances C. Shortridge on 12 November 1873 in Fannin Co., Texas. The 1900 census confirms married 26 years. 5 children with 5 living in the 1900 census.13,14,2,1
Census1880*	George and Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 29 yo District Court clerk George & 28 yo wife Fannie Blair. Their children Henry Taylor "Tot", Kitty Belle and John Bryon were listed as living with them. George's brother James K and wife Lucy live next door.15
Census1900	George and Frances appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 57 yo clerk of the 5th Court of Appeals George W & 43 yo Fannie C Blair. Their children Henry Taylor "Tot", Kitty Belle, John Bryon, Juanita and Norine were listed as living with them. Also living with the family was their coachman, John H Manley, and Mossie, his wife the cook.16
Census1910	George and Frances appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 65 yo court clerk Geo W & 53 yo wife Fannie C Blair. Their children Kitty Belle, Norine, John Bryon and Juanita were listed as living with them.17
Census1920	George and Frances appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 75 yo county clerk Geo W & 63 yo wife Francis Blair. Their children Kitty Belle and Juanita were listed as living with them.18
Census1930	George and Frances appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 85 yo clerk George W & 73 yo wife Frances Blair. Their children Kitty Belle and Juanita were listed as living with them. In addition there were five lodgers living in the home.19
Death*	George died on 11 January 1932 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 88, of pulmonary edema due to being hit by a street car. Blair Line provides year only.6,12
Burial*	He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, Block 26, Lot 61, Space 2.5.12

Children with Frances C. Shortridge:

Henry Taylor "Tot" Blair20,21,2 b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 30 Jul 1900 Kitty Belle Blair22,2 b. 13 Nov 1876, d. 3 Nov 1958 John Bryon Blair23,24,2 b. 10 Oct 1879, d. 26 Nov 1912 Juanita Blair25,26 b. Feb 1882, d. 4 Mar 1975 Norine Blair+27,28,26 b. Nov 1885, d. 18 Aug 1970

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Judge James Keen Blair^1,2,3

Father	John Francis Blair3,4,5,6,7 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen3,5,6,7 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	James, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born on 19 January 1830 in Danville, Virginia. 1860 & 1880 censuses confirm ca. 1830 in Virginia; Folks & Facts for county and month; Williams for state and month.8,9,3,10
Census1830	James is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John Francis Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.11
Census1840	James is probably one of the two males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, John Francis Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.12
Marriage*	He married Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale on 19 December 1849 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams gives a date of 10 Dec; Folks & Facts gives year & state only.13,14,1
Census1850	James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 20 yo James K Blair.15
Move	James moved his residence from Virginia to Old Warren, Red River, Texas in 1859.8
Census1860*	James and Lucy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 21 August 1860, as 30 yo farmer James K & 28 yo Lucy B Blain. Their children Daniel Ragsdale, Mary Ella, John Keen, Charles Edward and Thomas Ragsdale were listed as living with them. Two others, currently unknown, in the household were 16 yo Nancy J and 14 yo Adeline Richardson.16
Milit-Service*	Judge James Keen Blair served as Private, later Sergeant with Co. B, 7th Cavalry (Gano's Battalion) during the Civil War This per Ancestry's US: Civil War Records & Profiles, 1861-1865. Other sources place him as Acting Quartermaster with the General and Staff Officers, Non-Regimental Enlisted Men, CSA, claiming Keen worked in the commissary department in Bonham. Scatterlings says he enlisted 6 Jul 1861 in the 4th Texas Mounted Volunteers, however he is not shown in the list of the troops from that regiment in the NPS database 6 March 1862.17,18,3,19
Move*	James and Lucy moved their residence from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.3
Church*	James was a member of First Methodist Church in Bonham circa 1865.3
Occupation*	James was a county judge between 1866 and 1867 at Fannin Co., Texas. Scott lists Keen in his category "Chief Justices / County Judges" and notes "removed by Mil. Gov't." Hodge says he was a judge elected in 1865.20,3,21
Occupation	James was an attorney on 25 February 1869 at Fannin Co., Texas. Folks & Facts writes, "Judge Blair was admitted to the practice of law by Judge Harden Hart, then district judge of this county".22,23,3
Census1870	James and Lucy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 26 September 1870, as 40 yo lawyer Jas K & 38 yo Lucy D Blair. Their children Daniel Ragsdale, Mary Ella, John Keen, Charles Edward, Thomas Ragsdale, Jessie Lucy, George William, Martha Caroline "Carrie" and James Allen "Jim" were listed as living with them. Five other persons were living with them, all unidentified.24
Census1880	James and Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 50 yo attorney Jas K & 48 yo wife Lucy Blair. Their children George William, Martha Caroline "Carrie", James Allen "Jim" and Grace were listed as living with them. James' brother George and his family live next door.25
Census1900	James and Lucy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 70 yo whiskey salesman James K & 68 yo wife Lucy B Blair. Their daughter Grace was listed as living with them, as well as Gracie's husband 45 yo railroad conductor Joe and their 0.3 yo daughter Josie Carter.26
Census1910*	James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 80 yo widower lawyer Jas K Blair. His daughter Grace was listed as living with him. Grace is a widow with 1 born and 0 living.27
Death*	James died on 11 February 1911 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 81. Bonham gives month & year only. Blair Line provides year only.2,8,3
Burial*	He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, Section 237 SW.1,8,3

Children with Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale:

Daniel Ragsdale Blair+14,2 b. 1 Jun 1851, d. 2 Feb 1918 Mary Ella Blair+28,2,21 b. 13 Mar 1853, d. 18 Oct 1935 John Keen Blair+29,2,21 b. 21 Jan 1854, d. 13 Apr 1925 Charles Edward Blair+30,31,3,2,21 b. Mar 1856, d. 28 Mar 1929 Thomas Ragsdale Blair+32,33,3,2,21 b. 7 Apr 1858, d. 27 Jan 1936 Jessie Lucy Blair+34,2,21,3 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927 George William Blair+35,36,3,2,21 b. 1864, d. 10 Jun 1911 Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair+37,2,21 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942 James Allen "Jim" Blair+38,2 b. 24 Jul 1869, d. 30 Dec 1950 Grace Blair+39,40 b. 26 Nov 1871, d. 5 May 1942

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Lucy Barksdale Ragsdale^1,2,3

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lucy was born on 27 November 1831 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Col. Thomas Paschel & Lucy Barksdale (Carter) Ragsdale. Bonham, Williams & 1900 all give month & year only. Find A Grave says 21 Oct.4,5,6,1
Marriage*	She married Judge James Keen Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 19 December 1849 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams gives a date of 10 Dec; Folks & Facts gives year & state only.7,8,9
Census1850	Lucy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 18 yo Lucy P Blair in the household of her parents-in-law John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen; as 46 yo farmer John & 40 yo Christian Blair.10
Census1860	Lucy and James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 21 August 1860, as 30 yo farmer James K & 28 yo Lucy B Blain. Their children Daniel Ragsdale, Mary Ella, John Keen, Charles Edward and Thomas Ragsdale were listed as living with them. Two others, currently unknown, in the household were 16 yo Nancy J and 14 yo Adeline Richardson.11
Move*	Lucy and James moved their residence from Grayson County to Bonham, Fannin County in 1864.1
Census1870	Lucy and James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 26 September 1870, as 40 yo lawyer Jas K & 38 yo Lucy D Blair. Their children Daniel Ragsdale, Mary Ella, John Keen, Charles Edward, Thomas Ragsdale, Jessie Lucy, George William, Martha Caroline "Carrie" and James Allen "Jim" were listed as living with them. Five other persons were living with them, all unidentified.12
Census1880	Lucy and James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 50 yo attorney Jas K & 48 yo wife Lucy Blair. Their children George William, Martha Caroline "Carrie", James Allen "Jim" and Grace were listed as living with them. James' brother George and his family live next door.13
Census1900	Lucy and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 70 yo whiskey salesman James K & 68 yo wife Lucy B Blair. Their daughter Grace was listed as living with them, as well as Gracie's husband 45 yo railroad conductor Joe and their 0.3 yo daughter Josie Carter.14
Death*	Lucy died on 12 April 1909 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 77. Bonham & Williams give month & year only; Hodge provides year only; in the 1910 census James is listed as widowed.2,6,1
Burial*	She was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, Section H 237 NW S½. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,6,1

Children with Judge James Keen Blair:

Daniel Ragsdale Blair+8,2 b. 1 Jun 1851, d. 2 Feb 1918 Mary Ella Blair+15,2 b. 13 Mar 1853, d. 18 Oct 1935 John Keen Blair+16,2 b. 21 Jan 1854, d. 13 Apr 1925 Charles Edward Blair+17,18,2 b. Mar 1856, d. 28 Mar 1929 Thomas Ragsdale Blair+19,20,2 b. 7 Apr 1858, d. 27 Jan 1936 Jessie Lucy Blair+21,2,1 b. 23 Nov 1860, d. 6 Aug 1927 George William Blair+22,23,2 b. 1864, d. 10 Jun 1911 Martha Caroline "Carrie" Blair+24,2 b. 28 Apr 1868, d. 5 Nov 1942 James Allen "Jim" Blair+25,26,2 b. 24 Jul 1869, d. 30 Dec 1950 Grace Blair+27,28 b. 26 Nov 1871, d. 5 May 1942

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Frances C. Shortridge^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Frances was born on 6 October 1856 in Levasy, Jackson Co., Missouri. The 1900 census confirms October 1856; ca. 1851 in Missouri according to the 1880 & 1930 censuses.5,1
Marriage*	She married George Whitfield Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 12 November 1873 in Fannin Co., Texas. The 1900 census confirms married 26 years. 5 children with 5 living in the 1900 census.6,7,1,2
Census1880*	Frances and George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 29 yo District Court clerk George & 28 yo wife Fannie Blair. Their children Henry Taylor "Tot", Kitty Belle and John Bryon were listed as living with them. George's brother James K and wife Lucy live next door.8
Census1900	Frances and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 57 yo clerk of the 5th Court of Appeals George W & 43 yo Fannie C Blair. Their children Henry Taylor "Tot", Kitty Belle, John Bryon, Juanita and Norine were listed as living with them. Also living with the family was their coachman, John H Manley, and Mossie, his wife the cook.9
Census1910	Frances and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 65 yo court clerk Geo W & 53 yo wife Fannie C Blair. Their children Kitty Belle, Norine, John Bryon and Juanita were listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Frances and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 75 yo county clerk Geo W & 63 yo wife Francis Blair. Their children Kitty Belle and Juanita were listed as living with them.11
Census1930	Frances and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 85 yo clerk George W & 73 yo wife Frances Blair. Their children Kitty Belle and Juanita were listed as living with them. In addition there were five lodgers living in the home.12
Death*	Frances died on 12 March 1932 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 75. Her obit of 13 March says she died 12 March, Find A Grave claims 13 March.7,5,1
Burial*	She was buried on 14 March 1932 at Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.5

Children with George Whitfield Blair:

Henry Taylor "Tot" Blair13,14,1 b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 30 Jul 1900 Kitty Belle Blair15,1 b. 13 Nov 1876, d. 3 Nov 1958 John Bryon Blair16,17,1 b. 10 Oct 1879, d. 26 Nov 1912 Juanita Blair18,19 b. Feb 1882, d. 4 Mar 1975 Norine Blair+20,21,19 b. Nov 1885, d. 18 Aug 1970

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Martha Ann Myers¹

Father	George Myers1,2,3 b. 3 Sep 1823, d. 10 Aug 1903
Mother	Catherine Andereck1,3 b. Feb 1829, d. 25 Jan 1873

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Martha, daughter of George Myers and Catherine Andereck, was born on 5 November 1845 in Marion Co., Illinois.4,5,1,6
Census1850	Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 11, Marion Co., Illinois in the household of her parents, George Myers and Catherine Andereck, as 4 yo Martha Myers.7
Marriage*	She married Daniel W. Myers on 12 September 1867 in Marion Co., Illinois. In the 1900 census Martha is enumerated as having been married at age 20.8,9
Census1870*	Martha and Daniel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois, enumerated 22 June 1870, as 29 yo farmer Daniel & 24 yo Martha Myers. Martha's 23 yo brother Isaac is living with them. Isaac is enumerated twice - here and with his father George.10
Census1880	Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odin Twp., Marion Co., Illinois in the household of her father, George Myers, as 34 yo married daughter Martha A Myers.11
Move	Martha, William, Andrew, George and Eliza joined the move of her father from Marion Co., Illinois to Allen Co., Kansas circa September 1880.12,13
Estate-Admin	Martha Ann Myers administered the estate of Daniel W. Myers on 17 June 1892 at Allen Co., Kansas.14
Census1900	Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, as 54 yo sister Martha A Myers in the household of her brother William L. Myers; as 47 yo farmer Will L Myers.15
Census1910*	Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 64 yo Martha A Myers. Her 57 yo brother William was listed as living with her.16
Residence	Martha resided in La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, on 30 November 1918.12
Census1920	Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mutual, Woodward Co., Oklahoma, as 74 yo widowed sister Martha A Myers in the household of her brother George Washington Myers and Gertrude Nelson; as 60 yo retired farmer Geo W & 43 yo wife Gertrude Myers.17
Census1930	Martha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, as 83 yo widowed sister Martha Myers in the household of her brother Andrew Jack Myers and Maggie Troute; as 72 yo Jack A & 69 yo wife Maggie Myers.18
Residence*	Martha resided at 512 S. Washington in Eldorado, Butler Co., Kansas, on 2 June 1932.1
Death*	Martha died on 3 June 1932 in Eldorado, Butler Co., Kansas, at age 86.1,19,5
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Allen Co., Kansas. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.5,1,6

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William L. Myers¹

Father	George Myers1,2,3 b. 3 Sep 1823, d. 10 Aug 1903
Mother	Catherine Andereck1,3 b. Feb 1829, d. 25 Jan 1873

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	William, son of George Myers and Catherine Andereck, was born on 14 November 1852 in Marion Co., Illinois. The 1870 Federal confims ca. 1852 & Illinois; Staley claims headstone reads 14 Oct 1852.4,1,5,6
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, George Myers and Catherine Andereck, as 18 yo William Myers.7
Occupation*	William was a farmer circa 1875 at Allen Co., Kansas.1
Census1880	William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odin Twp., Marion Co., Illinois in the household of his father, George Myers, as 27 yo son William Myers.8
Move	Martha, William, Andrew, George and Eliza joined the move of his father from Marion Co., Illinois to Allen Co., Kansas circa September 1880.9,5
CensusNF1	William appeared on the 1885 Kansas State Census of Ozark Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, in the household of his father, George Myers, as 32 yo Wm Myers.10
Census1900*	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 47 yo farmer Will L Myers. His sister 54 yo Martha A Myers and 32 yo servant Emma Frost were listed as living with him. Their brother AJ and family, along with their father George, live next door above.11
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, as 57 yo odd job laborer & brother William Myers in the household of his sister Martha Ann Myers; as 64 yo Martha A Myers.12
Death*	William died on 19 November 1918 in La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 66. Illness mentions Jane Vandegrift was in town due to recent death of her brother William. Staley & Winter say 19 Oct 1918.1,4,5,6
Burial*	He was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Allen Co., Kansas. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.4,1,13

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Andrew Jack Myers¹

Father	George Myers2,3,4 b. 3 Sep 1823, d. 10 Aug 1903
Mother	Catherine Andereck2,4 b. Feb 1829, d. 25 Jan 1873

Last Edited

18 Nov 2024

Birth*	Andrew, son of George Myers and Catherine Andereck, was born in 1858 in Illinois. 1857 per headstone, 1858 per the 1880 & 1900 Federal Censuses; we'll go with the 1900 census since either AJ or his wife would have given the information.5,6
Census1870	Andrew appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sandoval Twp., Marion Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, George Myers and Catherine Andereck, as 13 yo Andrew Myers.7
Census1880	Andrew appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odin Twp., Marion Co., Illinois in the household of his father, George Myers, as 22 yo son Andrew J Myers.8
Marriage*	He married Maggie Troute on 12 August 1880 in Odin Twp., Marion Co., Illinois. AJ was married & living w/ his father in the 1885 KS Census. Maggie's name is nearly illegible in the 1900 Census - could say May or Mary. In the 1930 census he claims to have been married at age 23, she at 20 so 1880 is the year that fits each fact ±1 year.9,6
Move	Martha, William, Andrew, George and Eliza joined the move of his father from Marion Co., Illinois to Allen Co., Kansas circa September 1880.10,11
CensusNF1	Andrew appeared on the 1885 Kansas State Census of Ozark Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, in the household of his father, George Myers, as 26 yo A J Myers.12
CensusNF1*	Andrew and Maggie appeared on the 1895 Kansas state census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated circa 1 March 1895, as 37 yo A J & 35 yo Maggie Myers. Their children Walter W. and Edith Amanda were listed as living with them.13
Census1900*	Andrew and Maggie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 41 yo farmer A J & 39 yo wife Mag Myers. Their children Walter W. and Edith Amanda were listed as living with them, along with Andrew's 76 yo widowed father George. Brother Isaac's enumeration begins on the previous page and ends at top of Andrew's.14
Census1910	Andrew and Maggie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Baker, Crawford Co., Kansas, enumerated 7 May 1910, as 52 yo night watchman A J & 49 yo wife Maggie Meyrs. Their children Edith Amanda, May Della and Walter W. were listed as living with them, as well as Edith's 27 yo husband Oscar Raines , their 0.1 yo daughter Nellie Genevieve Raines, Mame's husband 35 yo Ellzey and 10 yo son Loyed Forest Daugherty, and Walter's 18 yo wife Escey Myers. There are three families in this household but only one family (AJ & Maggie) is numbered. The heads were AJ & Maggie, Ellzey & Mame Daugherty, and Walter & Escey Myrs. The enumerator's handwriting is okay but he probably couldn't spell his own name.15
Death	Andrew Jack Myers was the informant on his brother William L. Myers's death certificate on 19 November 1918.16,17,11,18
Residence*	Andrew resided in Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, on 2 December 1918.10
Census1920	Andrew and Maggie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1920, as 63 yo general store salesman A J & 59 yo wife Maggie Myers.19
Death*	Andrew died on 8 April 1930 at his home in La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas. A.J.'s obit of 09 April in the Iola Register says 'yesterday', but he's also in the 1930 census of 14 April. Headstones simply says 1930.20,5,21
Census1930	Andrew and Maggie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 72 yo Jack A & 69 yo wife Maggie Myers. Jack's 83 yo widowed sister Martha Myers was listed as living with them, as well as grandchildren 20 yo Genevieve, 15 yo Russell and 12 yo Leon Raines, children of Jack & Maggie's daughter Edith and her husband Oscar Raines, both deceased.22
Burial*	He was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Allen Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo w/ wife Maggie is available at Find A Grave.6,5

Children with Maggie Troute:

May Della Myers+12 b. 13 Jul 1880, d. 7 Jun 1963 Walter W. Myers23 b. 1889, d. 22 Oct 1918 Edith Amanda Myers+24 b. 1889, d. 12 Aug 1927

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Arabella "Belle" Slaughter^1,2,3

Father	Dr. Matthew Slaughter4
Mother	Mary Feland "Polly" Huston5

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Arabella, daughter of Dr. Matthew Slaughter and Mary Feland "Polly" Huston, was born on 8 May 1840 in Hustonville, Lincoln Co., Kentucky. The 1870 & 1880 Federal Censuses suggest 1840/1; the month, year & state per 1900 Census. FamilySearch claims Hopkinsville, KY.6,3,7,8
Move*	Arabella moved her residence from Hustonville to Honey Grove, Texas in 1854.3
Marriage*	She married Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee, son of Isaac McKee and Nancy Janet "Jane" Richmond, on 1 October 1863 in Lamar Co., Texas. In his will Sam refers to his wife "Arabel McKee"; Bullock writes in her March letter, "she (grandmother Slaughter) married Samuel Wilson McKee during the Civil War." Bullock mentions a Marriage Bond dated May 1833 at Lincoln Co, KY. Arabella's mother is buried on the family plot at Honey Grove.8,1,3
Census1870	Arabella and Samuel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham PO, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 52 yo physician Saml & 29 yo Arabella McKee. Their children James William "Bill" "Will", Mary Elizabeth, Margaret E. "Maggie", Cynthia Belle and Robert Dunlap were listed as living with them, as well as 24 yo Sarah Slaughter (relationship unknown), 23 yo drug store worker Joseph Smith, and 25 yo lawyer Lucas F Smith, and one farm laborer. Sam's occupation listed as physician with real estate holdings of $4,000 and personal estate of $2,000.      Note daughter Roberta is missing.9
Census1880*	Arabella and Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 8 June 1880, as 62 yo medical doctor Sam'l W & 40 yo wife Arabelle McKee. Their children Roberta, Robert Dunlap, Samuel Wallace, Edna, Zack Gay and James William "Bill" "Will" were listed as living with them. The whole family is listed with injuries, presumably suffered in the Savoy cyclone.10
Estate-Will	Arabella was named executrix and an heir in the will of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee, her husband, dated 29 May 1888 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas, to receive for "her own use and benefit all of our lands goods and chattels during her life time or widowhood."1
Census1900	Arabella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of 5th Justice Pct., Fannin Co., Texas, as 60 yo widowed mother-in-law Arabelle McKee in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Samuel Wallace McKee and Minnie Maude Price; as 29 yo merchant Sam W & 25 yo wife Maud McKee.11
Census1910	Arabella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fannin Co., Texas, as 69 yo retired mother Arabelle McKee in the household of her son Samuel Wallace McKee; as 38 yo widower farmer Sam W McKee.12
Census1920	Arabella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, as 79 yo widowed mother Belle McKee in the household of her son Samuel Wallace McKee; as 49 yo widowed county tax collector Sam W McKee.13
Death*	Arabella died on 22 August 1922 at age 82.6,8,14
Burial*	She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides headstone & portrait photos.6,14

Children with Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee:

Roberta McKee+1,15,3 b. fr 13 Aug 1864 - 13 Aug 1865, d. 22 Feb 1925 Robert Dunlap McKee16,17,3 b. 23 Jan 1866, d. Jan 1881 Katherine Belle McKee18 b. 5 Feb 1868, d. b 1 Jun 1870 Samuel Wallace McKee+1,7,19,20,10 b. 18 Dec 1870, d. 11 Jan 1940 Edna McKee+21,22,1 b. 18 Feb 1873, d. 23 Apr 1959 Addie McKee3 b. 14 Jun 1875, d. 11 Nov 1877 Zack Gay McKee23,3 b. Jun 1879, d. 2 Aug 1884

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Roberta McKee^1,2,3,4,5

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee1,3 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Arabella "Belle" Slaughter1,3,6 b. 8 May 1840, d. 22 Aug 1922

Last Edited

5 Jun 2024

Birth*	Roberta, daughter of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, was born from 13 August 1864 to 13 August 1865 in Texas. State & year±1 per 1880 census; her headstone says 1865.7,8,9,2,6
Census1880	Roberta appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 15 yo daughter Roberta McKee.10
Marriage*	She married Dr. Edward Pinkston Montgomery on 15 December 1886.2,8,11
Estate-Will	Roberta was named an heir in the will of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee dated 29 May 1888 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas.1
Census1900*	Roberta and Edward appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 38 yo physician Edward P & 35 yo wife Roberta Montgomery. Their son Crawford Blair was listed as living with them.12
Residence	Roberta resided in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, on 10 July 1906.5
Census1910	Roberta and Edward appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 44 yo physician Edward P & 44 yo wife Roberta Montgomery. Their son Crawford Blair was listed as living with them.13
Census1920*	Roberta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 54 yo widow Roberta Mongomery. Her son Crawford Blair was listed as living with her.14
Death*	Roberta died on 22 February 1925 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas. Headstone reads simply '1925'.8,15,2,6,9
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Field notes says Honeygrove.16,2,4

Child with Dr. Edward Pinkston Montgomery:

Pfc. Crawford Blair Montgomery+17,18 b. 6 Mar 1893, d. 30 Sep 1959

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Dr. Edward Pinkston Montgomery^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

14 May 2024

Birth*	Edward was born on 10 September 1861 at near in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, s/o George Haywood Montgomery & Martha J "Patti" Pritchett. Headstone reads simply '1861'.4,5,2,3
Graduation*	Edward graduated from Cumberland University at Lebanon, Wilson Co., Tennessee, in 1883.3
Marriage*	He married Roberta McKee, daughter of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, on 15 December 1886.2,6,3
Occupation*	Edward was a physician on 20 March 1887 at Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas. Listed same in the 1900 & 1910 censuses.5,3
Census1900*	Edward and Roberta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 38 yo physician Edward P & 35 yo wife Roberta Montgomery. Their son Crawford Blair was listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Edward and Roberta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 44 yo physician Edward P & 44 yo wife Roberta Montgomery. Their son Crawford Blair was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Edward died on 10 June 1916 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 54.4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, Fannin Co., Texas. Find A Grave provides headstone & portrait photos.4,2

Child with Roberta McKee:

Pfc. Crawford Blair Montgomery+8,9 b. 6 Mar 1893, d. 30 Sep 1959

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James William "Bill" "Will" McKee^1,2

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee1,3,4,5 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Cynthia L. Wilson1,5,6 b. c 1821, d. b 1 Oct 1863

Last Edited

22 Aug 2024

Birth*	James, son of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Cynthia L. Wilson, was born on 30 August 1853 in Dial, Fannin Co., Texas.7,8,9,6
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Cynthia L. Wilson, as 7 yo James W McKee.10
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham PO, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 17 yo James W McKee.11
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 26 yo farmer son Jas W McKee.12
Estate-Will	James was mentioned in the will of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee, his father, dated 29 May 1888 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas, as having already received about 62½ acres being his portion of his decased (ca. 1863) mother's share of Sam's estate.1
Census1900*	James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at County Jail, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 46 yo deputy sheriff & jailor Bill McKee.13
Residence*	James resided in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, on 10 July 1906.2
Death*	James died on 6 November 1908 in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 55. Died at the home of his brother-in-law Frank Blair. The TXGenWeb entry reads, "Abstracted from the "Bonham News" Fannin Co., Tx. 10 Nov. 1908: J.W. McKee died Friday; born Dial, Fannin Co. 30 Aug 1853; son of Dr. Samuel McKee; nephew of Dr. James R. McKee; sister Mrs. Frank Blair; peace officer; member Cumberland Presbyterian church; services: Rev. Stucky of 1st Methodist; buried Willow Wild cem".      Find A Grave says he died in Honey Grove.7,14,8
Burial*	He was buried on 7 November 1908 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, in Section E64. His Find A Grave memorial includes unidentified obit and funeral announcement.15,16

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Margaret E. "Maggie" McKee^1,2

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee3,4,1 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Cynthia L. Wilson1 b. c 1821, d. b 1 Oct 1863

Last Edited

16 Feb 2022

Birth*	Margaret, daughter of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Cynthia L. Wilson, was born on 24 February 1859 in Texas.5,1
Baptism	Margaret was baptized on 6 May 1860 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel, Fannin Co., Texas.6
Census1860	Margaret appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Cynthia L. Wilson, as 1 yo Margret E McKee.7
Census1870	Margaret appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham PO, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 11 yo Margaret E McKee.8
Death*	Margaret died before 8 June 1880. All of Sam's children except Margaret & Cynthia Belle were living with him in the 1880 census. Margaret would have been 21 yo, Cynthia 17 yo in 1880, so both could possibly have been married and out of the house. Neither was among the living children listed in Sam's will of 29 May 1888. So while it's certain both were dead by 1888, it seems highly likely both were dead by 1880. Fact that Sam mentioned no grandchildren by either daughter also argues for the earlier date.9,10

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Cynthia Belle McKee¹

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee1 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Cynthia L. Wilson b. c 1821, d. b 1 Oct 1863

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Cynthia, daughter of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Cynthia L. Wilson, was born circa September 1863 in Texas. Loving names her Catherine (but in correct sibling order) with birthdate of 5 Feb 1868; the 1870 Federal Census shows "Cynthia L." as 6 yo It is uncertain whether she is d/o Sam's first wife, C.L.Wilson(?), or his second wife, Arabella Slaughter.1,2
Census1870	Cynthia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham PO, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 6 yo Cynthia L McKee.3
Death*	Cynthia died before 8 June 1880. All of Sam's children except Margaret & Cynthia Belle were living with him in the 1880 census. Margaret would have been 21 yo, Cynthia 17 yo in 1880, so both could possibly have been married and out of the house. Neither was among the living children listed in Sam's will of 29 May 1888. So while it's certain both were dead by 1888, it seems highly likely both were dead by 1880. Fact that Sam mentioned no grandchildren by either daughter also argues for the earlier date.4,5

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Robert Dunlap McKee^1,2

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee1,3,2 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Arabella "Belle" Slaughter1,3,2 b. 8 May 1840, d. 22 Aug 1922

Last Edited

2 Nov 2022

Birth*	Robert, son of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, was born on 23 January 1866 in Texas. State & year±1 per 1870 & 1880 censuses.4,2
Census1870	Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bonham PO, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 4 yo Robert D McKee.5
Census1880	Robert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 14 yo son Robert D McKee.6
Death*	Robert died in January 1881.7,2

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Samuel Wallace McKee^1,2,3

Father	Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee1,4,2,5 b. 3 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jul 1890
Mother	Arabella "Belle" Slaughter1,4,6,7,2 b. 8 May 1840, d. 22 Aug 1922

Last Edited

5 Jun 2024

Birth*	Samuel, son of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, was born on 18 December 1870 in Ralls, Bexar Land Dist. (now Crosby Co.), Texas. Field Notes says 1870 in Ralls, TX. The 1880 Census confirms ca 1870 in TX. The 1910 suggests ca. 1872. Find A Grave says 1870 in Fannin County.8,9,4,10
Census1880	Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee and Arabella "Belle" Slaughter, as 8 yo son Sam'l W McKee.2
Estate-Will	Samuel was named an heir in the will of Dr. Samuel Wilson McKee dated 29 May 1888 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Minnie Maude Price, daughter of Sydney M. Price, on 20 December 1898 at Fannin Co., Texas. Census says married one year in June 1900; obit confirms four children but does not name them. Sam's FamilySearch Trees entry (ID MWQK-RKV) alleges three other children but there are no sources attached to any of them. They are Lizzie (1890- ), unnamed female (1894-1894), and Frank A McKee (1896- ). None show up in the 1900 census and Maude shows simply 1 born with 1 living.11,12,13,14
Census1900*	Samuel and Minnie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of 5th Justice Pct., Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 29 yo merchant Sam W & 25 yo wife Maud McKee. Their son William Price "Willie" was listed as living with them, along with Sam's 60 yo widowed mother-in-law Arabella Slaughter and 27 yo sister-in-law (actually his sister) Edna McKee.15
Residence*	Samuel resided in Dial, Fannin Co., Texas, on 10 July 1906.3
Census1910*	Samuel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 38 yo widower farmer Sam W McKee. His children William Price "Willie", Lillian, Ruth and Robert Sidney were listed as living with him, as well as his 69 yo widowed mother Arabelle McKee.16
Occupation*	Samuel was the county tax collector between 1917 and 1920 at Fannin Co., Texas.17
Census1920	Samuel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 49 yo widowed county tax collector Sam W McKee. His children William Price "Willie", Lillian, Ruth and Robert Sidney were listed as living with him, as well as Sam's 79 yo widowed mother Arabella McKee.18
Move	Samuel moved his residence from Fannin Co. to Ralls, Crosby Co., TX circa 1928.19
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Olive Elizabeth Deviney on 5 May 1929 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas. Olive was previously married to Needham Hinson in 1902. He died in 1927.20,4
Census1930*	Samuel and Olive appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Ralls, Crosby Co., Texas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 56 yo lumber yard salesman Sam W & 50 yo wife Olive E McKee. Their daughter Lillian was listed as living with them, along with roomer, "Bullock", who was Lillian's husband, Arthur Bullock.21
Death*	Samuel died on 11 January 1940 at a sanitarium in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 69, of heart failure with Bright's disease a contributing factor. Sources disagree on where he died. The Bonham Daily Favorite obit says he died at his home in Ralls. Two better sources say he died in Lubbock. They are the Lubbock Morning Avalanche and Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982..22,19,12,17,23
Burial*	He was buried on 13 January 1940 at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas, in Section E.19,24,10

Children with Minnie Maude Price:

William Price "Willie" McKee+25,26 b. fr 18 Jan 1900 - 22 Jan 1900, d. 13 Mar 1976 Lillian McKee+27,28,29,5 b. 31 Jul 1902, d. 16 Nov 1996 Ruth McKee+30,31 b. 1 Mar 1905, d. 3 Jul 1980 Robert Sidney McKee+32 b. 5 Oct 1907, d. 1 Mar 1962

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Capt. John Keen^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen4,5 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier4,5 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	John, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born in 1787 in Franklin Co., Virginia. 1860 & '70 censuses confirm ca. 1787 in VA.6,7,8,1
Marr-Bond	Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher posted a marriage bond on 16 February 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. The actual bond only indicates Virginia - no mention of the county.9,10
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Nancy Witcher, daughter of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, on 6 April 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clement provides year and location; Williams says they were married by the Rev. Joseph Hatchett; Swann & Hubbard give date of 1807 only.11,12,10,3,13
Census1810*	John appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 102-101 as 16-25 yo John Kumin (John Keen). The other male 16-25 yo may be one of John's brothers.14
Milit-Service*	He served in the Pittsylvania militia during the War of 1812 .8
Census1820*	John appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 110010-41010 26-44 yo John Keen. A perfect match.15
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Sarah Smith on 10 April 1844 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date & location per Barbour. Marriage previoulsy inferred from censuses.16,17,13
Census1850	John and Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 October 1850, as 63 yo farmer John & 47 yo Sarah Keen. Their daughter Isabel S. was listed as living with them. Others, currently unknown, in the household were John Smith 17, Martha A. Withers 25, Jabez L. Smith 22, Elizabeth P. Smith 17, Celestia C. Smith 15, Susan L. V. Smith 12, Sarah C. Withers 4, and James A. Withers 2. Daughter Emily and her husband Amaziah A. Smith are in the same location, enumerated 13 pages after John and Sarah. Whether the Smiths living in Capt. John's household are related is unknown.18
Census1860	John and Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 15 July 1860, as 72 yo farmer John & 57 yo Sarah S Keen. Their daughter Isabel S. was listed as living with them, although she could be a granddaughter or niece since relationships were not noted in the 1860 census.7
Census1870*	John and Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 82 yo farmer John & 66 yo Sarah S Keen. Their daughter Janet was listed as living with them, although she could be a granddaughter or niece.6
Death*	John died on 22 November 1876 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. This date per Williams; DAR 133 & Swann say only 1876; Clement cites an obit in the Danville Register of December 1878, but nowhere says when or where he died; Barbour says 27 Nov 1876, others have said 1878.1,8,13
Burial*	He was buried at Keen-Watkins Cemetery in Stony Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.19
BioNote*	Biography Note of 1929: Clement quotes following from his obituary which appeared in the Danville Register, Dec. 1878: "Death of Capt. John Keen. A noble landmark has been removed by the stern and relentless hand of death. Information was received here yesterday that the well known and highly respected citizen of this county had departed this life. Captain Keen was nearly ninety years of age, and at one time was a prominent and influential politician enjoying a reputation throughout the state. We regret our inability at this time to sketch even a outline of this remarkable man. For many years he was the leader of the Whig party in this county, and was honored by his party with a seat in the State Legislature which position he filled with distinguished ability reflecting credit on his constituents, and establishing for himself a character for efficient integrity rarely equaled. He was a contemporary of the venerable Vincent Witcher, the old style horse of the Whig party, who yet survives. No man ever lived who excelled the deceased as a man of infallible honesty. True to every interest he represented boldly and without fear or favor devoted his energy to the accomplishment of his purpose. His habits were good and remained so to his death. Capt. Keen married Miss Nancy Witcher a daughter of Vincent Witcher of this county, and reared a large family of whom Col. Elisha Ford Keen perhaps was the most distinguished having represented Pittsylvania in both houses of the State Legislature."8

Children with Nancy Witcher:

Charles Keen8,1 b. 1807 Christian "Kitty" Keen+20,8 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861 William Witcher Keen+8,1 b. 10 Oct 1811, d. 1880 Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen+8,1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854 Mary Humphrey Keen+21,1 b. 1817, d. 12 Jun 1892 Nancy Harriet Keen+22,8 b. 25 Jul 1818, d. 20 Feb 1906 Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen+8,1 b. 25 Apr 1820, d. 19 Jul 1864 Emily A. Keen+23,8 b. bt 1823 - 1824 Col. Elisha Ford Keen+8,1 b. 25 Jul 1825, d. 8 Dec 1878

Children with Sarah Smith:

Isabel S. Keen24 b. c 1845 Janet Keen25 b. c 1855

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Maj. William Witcher Sr.^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

22 Jan 2025

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 7 September 2022 re Wayne Witcher's website. A Witcher Family Genealogy has forced me to rethink all of my distant Witcher kin. His research has been exhaustive in original documents, not simply repeating other website's claims.      Data revisions include, * J F Williams's claims that the "Witchers arrived in the Colonies in the 1750s from Liverpool". This was previously in an immigration tag for William and then supposed wife Rachel Ann Majors. * Mary B Smith's claim that William m1 Rachel Anna Majors. That marriage removed. She shows a son Lacy who m. Elizabeth Lyon. That chlld removed.5,6
Birth*	William was born before 1739. His middle name is alleged to be Reuben in most sources but I've seen no primary evidence of this. Contradictory claims: > Swann claims both England and Pittsylvania County. > Find A Grave claims 18 Sep 1758 in Pittsylvania County. > J F Williams claims 1724 in Liverpool, England. > DAR Lineage Books claim 1724 in England.5,7,8,9
Marriage*	He married Lydia Atkinson before 1757. Wayne Witcher writes, Unfortunately, the identity of William Witcher’s wife is yet unproven, as not a single record of dower, vestry record, or marriage bond is known to exist. However, family and internet folklore swirls around the names, Ann Major, and Lydia Atkin/son, as women who were married to William Witcher. Again, I have seen no proof that William was married to either of these two women. In fact, the earliest records for Pittsylvania County appear void of any evidence that a family named Majors ever lived in the county. I have not conducted an exhaustive search for the Majors surname, but I have not stumbled across that name in my research. However, families named Atkins and Atkinson were abundant in the area, and court records reveal an obvious relationship between William Atkinson and William Witcher. Since William Witcher bought his first land in Halifax County from a man named William Atkinson, 100 acres of prime riverfront land, for a sweetheart price of five shillings, around the time his first recorded son was born. This all lends credibility to the suspicion that John Witcher’s mother was indeed a woman born an Atkinson. This woman was probably the Lydia Atkinson ancient memories so faintly recall. I highly suspect that William Witcher bought his land in Halifax County from his father-in-law, William Atkinson Sr. Other alleged wives of William Witcher Sr.: > DAR 133 says he "m. --- Majors". > Swann files say he m. Ann Sucard. > M B Smith says he m1 Rachel Anna Majors and m2 Liddy Theodocia Atkinson. > J F Williams says he m. Mary Ann Majors in Apr 1746. > H S Hubbard says he m. Ann Majors. Other alleged children of William Witcher Sr.: > W F Williams adds Polly Thadalia Witcher (?-?).5
Occupation*	William was appointed constable by a court to fill the vacant office in 1757 at Halifax (now Pittsylvania) Co., Virginia.10
LandDeal*	He purchased 100 acres on the north side of Pigg River (Halifax Co.) from William Atkinson in July 1758, paying 'a paltry five shillings'.10
TaxList*	Maj. William Witcher Sr. appeared on tithable records of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Colony, New England, enumerated in 1767.10
Church*	William was a vestryman and founding member of the Episcopal Church in Camden Parish, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Colony, New England, on 21 June 1767.11
Milit-BegO*	Maj. William Witcher Sr. was nominated as Captain of Militia at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Colony, New England, on 27 September 1775. In 1776 he had command of Camp Martin with 200 men during the absence of the army. He fought at Guilford Court House under Col. Lynch and at Eutaw Springs under Stephens.12,2
Milit-Service	Maj. William Witcher Sr. served as Major with the Pittsylvania County Militia during the Revolutionary War , receiving his appointment on 16 November 1779. He resigned the commission as Major on 19 Sep 1780.13
Estate-Misc*	William gave a slave to his granddaughter Oney Withcer in April 1806.1
Estate-Will*	Maj. William Witcher Sr. left a will dated 8 December 1806 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, appointing his sons John and William his executors and also naming them as heirs. Other named heirs included his children Daniel, Ephraim, James, Caleb, Elizabeth and Rachael.14
Death*	William died on 8 June 1808 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams & Swann claim 08 Jun 1806 without citation. Find A Grave says 1806-1807 which works better with an 08 Dec 1806 will. I'm using the date from Find A Grave.7,15,8,16
Burial*	He was buried at William Witcher Family Cemetery in Ajax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo and extensive bio available at Find A Grave.7
Estate-Probate*	William's will was probated at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, on 18 July 1808. See Will tag for executors and heirs.14

Children with an unknown spouse:

Lt. John Witcher Jr.+10 b. c 1757, d. 1834 Polly Thadalia Witcher8,3 b. c 1758, d. b 8 Dec 1806 William Witcher Jr.+10,2,8,4,3 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822 Daniel Witcher Jr.10,8,4,3 b. c 1765 Elizabeth Witcher8,4 b. 1765, d. a 8 Dec 1806 Rachael Witcher4,8,3 b. 1768, d. a 8 Dec 1806 Ephraim Witcher Jr.+17 b. a 1762 Caleb Witcher8,4,3 b. a 1762 James Witcher Jr.8,4,3 b. a 1762

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William Witcher Jr.^1,2

Father

Maj. William Witcher Sr.3,2,4,5,6 b. b 1739, d. 8 Jun 1808

Last Edited

29 Oct 2022

Birth*	William, son of Maj. William Witcher Sr., was born in 1762 in Halifax (now Pittsylvania) Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Second born son after John. Scatterlings claims born 1760 in Halifax Co, VA. The Swann DAR App claims ca. 1760 in Pittsylvania Co. Find A Grave claims 18 Sep 1758 in Pittsylvania Co. All three without citation. His middle name is shown as Reuben in multiple sources but I've found no primary evidence of this.1,7,4,8
Marr-Bond	William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton posted a marriage bond on 1 April 1782 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9
Marriage*	He married Mary "Mollie" Dalton on 11 April 1782 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. DAR 133 gives her name as Sallie Dalton, married 1782. Swann gives date as "4-1782". Hubbard & Misc. Marriages says 1 April was the marriage date which I believe to be the marriage bond date.10,2,9,5,4
Estate-Will	William was named executor and an heir in the will of Maj. William Witcher Sr., his father, dated 8 December 1806 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, received slaves 'in addition to what I have already given him.11'
Death*	William died on 9 October 1822 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. DAR 37 & 133 both say 1820; Swann says 1820-22.7,4,12,13

Children with Mary "Mollie" Dalton:

John Reuben Witcher+2,14,4,5 b. 16 Jul 1782, d. 27 Jul 1854 Caleb Witcher2,4,5,6 b. bt 1785 - 1792 Nancy Witcher+15,4,5,8,6,13 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835 Capt. Vincent Witcher+2,4,5,6 b. 1788, d. Oct 1877 Rachel Witcher+4,5,6 b. 1788, d. 1849 William Reuben Witcher III+2,4,5,6 b. bt 1789 - 1791 James Taylor Witcher2,4,5,6 b. bt 1796 - 1810 Mary "Polly" Witcher4,5,6 b. 1800 Rebecca "Becky" Witcher4,5,6 b. a 1800 Ephraim Witcher+2,4,5,6 b. bt 1801 - 1810

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Mary "Mollie" Dalton^1,2,3

Last Edited

13 Dec 2024

Birth*	Mary was born in 1765 in Halifax (now Pittsylvania) Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Find A Grave claims Albemarle County.4,2,5
Marr-Bond	Mary "Mollie" Dalton and William Witcher Jr. posted a marriage bond on 1 April 1782 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1
Marriage*	She married William Witcher Jr., son of Maj. William Witcher Sr., on 11 April 1782 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. DAR 133 gives her name as Sallie Dalton, married 1782. Swann gives date as "4-1782". Hubbard & Misc. Marriages says 1 April was the marriage date which I believe to be the marriage bond date.6,3,1,7,4
Residence*	Mary and John resided in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, in 1850.7
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as as 85 yo Mary Witcher in the household of her son and daughter-in-law John Reuben Witcher and Judith Edwards; as 65 yo Reuben & 66 yo Judith Witcher.8
Death*	Mary died on 29 September 1852 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Swann claims death in 1820 on her DAR application.2,4,5

Children with William Witcher Jr.:

John Reuben Witcher+3,9,4,7 b. 16 Jul 1782, d. 27 Jul 1854 Caleb Witcher3,7,4,10 b. bt 1785 - 1792 Nancy Witcher+11,4,7,5,10 b. 15 Sep 1786, d. 15 Jul 1835 Capt. Vincent Witcher+3,7,4,10 b. 1788, d. Oct 1877 Rachel Witcher+7,4,10 b. 1788, d. 1849 William Reuben Witcher III+3,7,4,10 b. bt 1789 - 1791 James Taylor Witcher3,7,4,10 b. bt 1796 - 1810 Mary "Polly" Witcher4 b. 1800 Rebecca "Becky" Witcher4,10 b. a 1800 Ephraim Witcher+3,7,4,10 b. bt 1801 - 1810

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Capt. Vincent Witcher^1,2,3,4

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,3,2,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,2,3,4 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

3 Feb 2023

Birth*	Vincent, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born in 1788 in Halifax (now Pittsylvania) Co., Virginia.5,3
Marriage*	He married Nancy Newbill on 5 March 1810 in Franklin Co., Virginia.6
Occupation*	Vincent was a state senator and representative in 1823 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clement writes, "He represented Pittsylvania in both the Senate and the House of Delegates for a number of years, serving in the lower house from 1823-39, and again in 1843-44. From 1845-50 he served in the Senate, and was again in the House of Delegates from 1850-57".1,2
Census1830*	Vincent appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 0201001-0012001 40-49 yo as Vincent Witcher. A perfect match.7
Estate-Will	Vincent was named an executor in the will of Albert Gallitan Smith, his son-in-law, dated 4 May 1850 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8
Census1850	Vincent and Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 29 October 1850, as 61 yo farmer Vincent & 63 yo Nancy Witcher. There's a Frances Witcher (58 yo) with Julia (15 yo) next door.9
Census1860*	Vincent and Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 15 July 1860, as 71 yo farmer Vincent & 70 yo Nancy Witcher. Their son William Addison and Catherine Frances was listed as living with them. Vincent is quite wealthy, listing real estate valued at $29,500 and personal estate at $51,865. Catherine's husband had died in May.10
Death*	Vincent died in October 1877 in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,2

Children with Nancy Newbill:

Sarah Eliza Witcher11 b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 19 Feb 1880 Nathaniel Newbill Witcher+12 b. 1815, d. Jun 1896 Mary Ann Witcher+ b. bt 1815 - 1816 Catherine Frances Witcher10 b. bt 1816 - 1820 Capt. Vincent Oliver Witcher10,12 b. 1822, d. 1864 Col. William Addison Witcher10,12 b. 1823, d. 29 Jan 1888

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William Reuben Witcher III^1,2,3,4

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,2,3,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,3,2,4 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born between 1789 and 1791.2
Marriage*	He married Lucy Graves on 9 February 1818 in Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3,1
Census1830	William Reuben appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 110001-010001 as 30-39 yo William Witcher. William is one bracket too young. The two young males, <5 and 5-9 are unknown.6
Census1850*	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 4 December 1850, as 59 yo William Witcher. His daughter Nancy P. was listed as living with him, as well as Nancy's husband John and their children Lucy M., William G., Mary E., and John O. Poindexter.7
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of South Western Dist., Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 August 1860, as 68 yo farmer Wm Witcher. His son-in-law John Poindexter and family was living two doors away.8

Child with Lucy Graves:

Nancy P. Witcher9 b. c 1824, d. 1858

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Caleb Witcher^1,2,3,4

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,2,3,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,3,2,4 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

3 Nov 2022

Birth*	Caleb, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born between 1785 and 1792. Scatterlings says 1792, Descendants 1785.2
Marriage*	He married Fanny James on 11 May 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Issue allegedly included Almary A. (c1817-1896), Diana Jane (1817-?), Juliena F. (c1818-?, m. Fnu Aron), Rolland (1818-?), Wellington (1823-?), Emily Ann (1824-?, m. Wilson Turner), Daniel P. (1826-?) and Mary E. (1829-?) Witcher according to Descendants. Notes on Witcher claims five children, Almary (m. Josiah Turner), Juliana (m. Fnu Aron), Noland, a daughter (m. Fnu Watkins) and Emily Witcher.      No marriage record at VA Marriages 1700-1850 or at VA Land, Marriage & Probate.5,1,3
Death*	Caleb died. Year 1835 alleged without citation by Mary B Smith's Descendants of Henry Witcher at Genealogy.com.

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Ephraim Witcher^1,2,3

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,2,3,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,3,2,4 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ephraim, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born between 1801 and 1810. Date range per 1840 census. Scatterlings says 1794, Descendants 1802.5,2
Marriage*	He married Nancy Young circa 1819, date estimated.3
Census1840*	Ephraim appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 011001-211101 as 30-39 yo Ephraim Witcher. A perfect match but for the unknown female 15-19 yo. If Descendants is correct and Elizabeth is older than I've shown and there's another daughter, Julia Ann, then it's perfect. Angeline's age appears to be 20 in the 1850 but it's poorly written and could be 26 which would jive with Descendants' numbers.5
Census1850*	Ephraim and Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 68, Pettis Co., Missouri, enumerated 12 September 1850, as 50 yo farmer Ephraim & 50 yo Nancy Witcher. Their children William Patrick, Elizabeth Angelina, Peyton Oglesby, Harriett Jane, Sarah Emily and Nancy Frances were listed as living with them.6
Census1860	Ephraim and Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Heaths Creek Twp., Pettis Co., Missouri, enumerated 14 August 1860, as 58 yo farmer Ephraim & 58 yo Nancy Witcher. Also in the household were 25 yo James & 20 yo Fanny Hodges, 2 yo Clay & 0.5 yo Frances Hodges and 12 yo Daniel B. Owens. I speculate that Fanny is Ephraim & Nancy's daughter Nancy Frances and this is her family. Only problem with that is it shows Fanny's birthplace as Missouri and prior info suggests Virginia.7
Death*	Ephraim died. Year 1863 alleged without citation by Mary B Smith's Descendants of Henry Witcher at Genealogy.com.

Children with Nancy Young:

William Patrick Witcher6 b. c 1829 Elizabeth Angelina Witcher6 b. 1830 Peyton Oglesby Witcher b. c 1832 Harriett Jane Witcher b. c 1834 Sarah Emily Witcher b. 1836 Nancy Frances Witcher b. c 1838

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James Taylor Witcher^1,2,3,4

Father	William Witcher Jr.1,2,3,4 b. 1762, d. 9 Oct 1822
Mother	Mary "Mollie" Dalton1,3,2,4 b. 1765, d. 29 Sep 1852

Last Edited

28 Apr 2024

Birth*	James, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, was born between 1796 and 1810. Scatterlings says 1796, Descendants 1810.2
Marriage*	He married Nancy Swanson on 25 November 1822 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Misc. Marriages claims 28 Nov 1823.2,1,3,5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 20 June 2016 re two persons. James Vincent Witcher (1810-1886) and James Taylor Witcher (aft 1796- ). Find A Grave, which is source I'm using, shows James V. married to Nancy Ann Corn on 23 Nov 1828 in Patrick Co., VA. Descendants shows James T. married to Nancy Corn with 11 children. http://jenkgen.com/Jubilee/Flora/grpf1142.html concurs with the James T. version. Website has potentially a lot to offer or a lot of garbage. Find A Grave shows the issue claimed as James T's by Descendants and Jenkgen as James V's.6

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