Person Page - 304

Richard C. Griffin¹

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Richard was born circa 1833 in Tennessee.2
Marriage*	He married Frances Alabama "Fannie" Arnn, daughter of Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, on 31 August 1854 in Conway Co., Arkansas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lydia A (1855-b1901, d. bef. 1900 census), John W (1857-1860), Margaret (1858-1884), and Georgia Griffin (1861-1901) but the record is sketchy at best.1,3
Census1860*	Richard and Frances appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Griffin Twp., Pope Co., Arkansas, enumerated 6 September 1860, as 27 yo Richard C. and 22 yo Fannie Griffin. Their children 4 yo Lydia A and 2 yo Margaret were listed as living with them, as well as 22 yo James Arsen(sp?). Perhaps James is Frances' brother James, though he's already enumerated with his parents, also at age 22 yo.      Note also that Pope Co and Conway Co are adjacent to each other. It's a bit odd that each has a Griffin Township.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Iantha Adeline "Ada" Campbell¹

Father	John J. "Squire" Campbell2,1 b. May 1818, d. 5 Mar 1906
Mother	Julia Johanna Mack2,1 b. 2 Nov 1818, d. 12 Apr 1884

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Iantha, daughter of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, was born on 8 September 1850 in Tennessee.3
Census1860	Iantha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wilson Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 9 yo Adeline Campbell.4
Census1870	Iantha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 19 yo Adeline Campbell.5
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Gideon W. Troyer before 1872, date based on birth year of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were John William (1872-1928, m. Laura May Anderson 1899 Polk, MO), George Benton (1874-1949, m. Ida Belle Flint 1902 Hickory, MO; informant on his mother's death certificate 1928), Charles Ampsy (1876-1923, m. Bertha Belle Rodgers 1901 Polk, MO; d. Kellogg, ID), Francis Marion (1880-1949, m1 Stella Lnu 1915 Shoshone, ID; m2 Viola Mathews 1923 Shoshone, ID; m3 Mabel Lnu 1926 or 1927), and Louis/Lewis William (1884-1927, m. Grace Leota Forgey, this fellow has birth records showing Idantha & Gideon as parents, b. 1884, as their 1st child! Wife is Mabel on his 1927 death cert), Mary Agnes Troyer (1887-1888).6,3
Census1880*	Iantha and Gideon appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Madison Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 35 yo farmer Gideon & 33 yo wife Adline Troyer. Their three sons 9 yo William L, 5 yo George D, and 3 yo Charley Troyer were listed as living with them. The kids were all born in MO.7
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Osman Dyer Gunn in 1899. Osman was married three times. Iantha was his last. His Find A Grave entry reads in part, He had four children by his first wife: Sarah, Ida Florence, William Osman and Sintha. He lived most of his life in Missouri and following the death of his 3rd wife in 1928, he moved to the plains of Texas to live with his daughter, Ida Cantrell...He served seven months in the Civil War. In the 1910 census Adeline shows 6 born with 5 living.3,8
Census1900*	Iantha and Osman appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 28 June 1900, as 61 yo farmer Osman D & 49 yo wife Iantha Gunn.9
Census1910	Iantha and Osman appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 70 yo farmer Osman D & 60 yo wife Adaline Gunn.10
Census1920	Iantha and Osman appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cliquot Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 80 yo farmer Osman D & 69 yo wife Iantha A Gunn. One roomer was listed as living with them.11
Death*	Iantha died on 14 May 1928 in Cliquot, Polk Co., Missouri, at age 77, of senility with influenza contributory.12,3
Burial*	She was buried on 15 June 1928 at Salem Cemetery in Cliquot, Polk Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo with Troyer available at Find A Grave.12,3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

George W. Campbell¹

Father	John J. "Squire" Campbell2,1 b. May 1818, d. 5 Mar 1906
Mother	Julia Johanna Mack2,1 b. 2 Nov 1818, d. 12 Apr 1884

Last Edited

31 Oct 2021

Birth*	George, son of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, was born on 19 November 1853 in Greene Co., Missouri. Find A Grave claims birthstate of Tennessee but if the moves noted in his father's obit are correct his birthstate would be either Texas or Missouri. His obit says he was born 19 Nov 1853 in Greene County.3,4,5
Census1860	George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wilson Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 6 yo George W Campbell.6
Census1870	George appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 16 yo George Campbell.7
Marriage*	He married Serena Miller on 22 December 1874 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frank W (c1876- , res. Springfield 1918), Homer Edgar (c1877- ), Ella J (c1879- , m. Charles W Vestal, res. Springfield 1918 as Mrs.Ella J Vestal), Roberta (c1881- ), Nellie E (c1884- , probably res. Springfield 1918 as Mrs. Addie Steury), William V (c1885- ), Ralph Benton (c1886-1950, res. Springfield 1918, d. WV), Charles M (c1889- , res. Springfield 1918), Erwin/Elwyn (c1890- , res. Cuba, MO 1918), Harris/Horace L (c1893- , res. Springfield 1918), and Stanley D (c1896- , res. Atlanta 1918).8,5
CensusNF1	George appeared on the 1876 Missouri State Census of Greene Co., Missouri, in the household of his parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 10-18 yo male G W Campbell.9
Census1880*	George and Serena appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 10 June 1880, as 26 yo farmer Geo W & 24 yo wife Sarena Campbell. Their children Frank, Homer and Ella were listed as living with them. George's parents and sister Ida live next door above.10
Census1900	George and Serena appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 46 yo farmer G W & 45 yo wife Serena Campbell. Three daughters and six sons were listed as living with them: namely, Ella J, Roberta, Nellie E, William V, Ralph B, Charles M, Elvin, Horis L, and Stanley D Campbell. Serena & GW married 25 years with 12 born and 10 living.11
Estate-Admin	George W. Campbell administered the estate of John J. "Squire" Campbell on 21 March 1906 at Greene Co., Missouri; Letters of administration granted this date to George W Campbell.12
Census1910	George and Serena appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 56 yo farmer George W & 55 yo wife Serene Campbell. Their children Charley E, Adie E, Elwin, Horce, and Stanley Campbell were listed as living with them.13
Death*	George died on 25 February 1918 at his office above Queen City Bank in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 64, of apoplexy.14,15,3,5
Burial*	He was buried on 27 February 1918 at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.15,4,5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Julia Ida Campbell^1,2

Father	John J. "Squire" Campbell3,1 b. May 1818, d. 5 Mar 1906
Mother	Julia Johanna Mack3,1 b. 2 Nov 1818, d. 12 Apr 1884

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Julia, daughter of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, was born circa 1860 in Missouri, possible range is 1857 to 1861. Find A Grave claims birthstate of Tennessee but if the moves noted in her father's obit are correct her birthstate would be Missouri. Her Find A Grave memorial says Texas. Her marriage record with Starr says Springville, MO. There's no such place so likely it should read Springfield.      Some records list her simply as Ida but I believe she's the 1 yo Julia in the 1860 and 11 yo Ida in the 1870 censuses.4,5,1,6
Census1860	Julia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wilson Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 1 yo Julia Campbell.1
Census1870	Julia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 11 yo Ida Campbell.2
CensusNF1	Julia appeared on the 1876 Missouri State Census of Greene Co., Missouri, in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 10 to 18 yo female Ida Campbell.7
Census1880	Julia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 21 yo daughter Ida Campbell.8
Marriage*	She married Frank L. Starr on 1 April 1907 in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa. Frank's death announcement in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch calls him 'dearly beloved husband of Ida Starr'. The 1910 census confirms married 3 years and shows zero born for Ida.4,9,10,11
Census1910*	Julia and Frank appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of St. Louis, Missouri, at 1929 N. 10th St., enumerated 24 April 1910, as 49 yo carpenter Frank L & 48 yo wife Ida Starr.11
Census1920*	Julia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Louis, Missouri, at 1937 N. 10th St., enumerated 2 January 1920, as 60 yo widow can factory laborer Ida Starr. She had one boarder living with her.12
Death*	Julia died on 11 September 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri.5
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Matthew Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Gideon W. Troyer¹

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Gideon was born on 28 March 1841.2
Marriage*	He married Iantha Adeline "Ada" Campbell, daughter of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, before 1872, date based on birth year of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were John William (1872-1928, m. Laura May Anderson 1899 Polk, MO), George Benton (1874-1949, m. Ida Belle Flint 1902 Hickory, MO; informant on his mother's death certificate 1928), Charles Ampsy (1876-1923, m. Bertha Belle Rodgers 1901 Polk, MO; d. Kellogg, ID), Francis Marion (1880-1949, m1 Stella Lnu 1915 Shoshone, ID; m2 Viola Mathews 1923 Shoshone, ID; m3 Mabel Lnu 1926 or 1927), and Louis/Lewis William (1884-1927, m. Grace Leota Forgey, this fellow has birth records showing Idantha & Gideon as parents, b. 1884, as their 1st child! Wife is Mabel on his 1927 death cert), Mary Agnes Troyer (1887-1888).3,1
Census1880*	Gideon and Iantha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Madison Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 35 yo farmer Gideon & 33 yo wife Adline Troyer. Their three sons 9 yo William L, 5 yo George D, and 3 yo Charley Troyer were listed as living with them. The kids were all born in MO.4
Death*	Gideon died on 30 May 1899 at age 58.2
Burial*	He was buried at Salem Cemetery in Cliquot, Polk Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo with Adeline available at Find A Grave.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Osman Dyer Gunn¹

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Osman was born on 20 April 1839 in Illinois, s/o Dexter Carver & Lucy Arilla Owen Gunn. Find A Grave & the 1910 say he was born in IL but the 1900 census says KY.2,3
Marriage*	He married Iantha Adeline "Ada" Campbell, daughter of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, in 1899. Osman was married three times. Iantha was his last. His Find A Grave entry reads in part, He had four children by his first wife: Sarah, Ida Florence, William Osman and Sintha. He lived most of his life in Missouri and following the death of his 3rd wife in 1928, he moved to the plains of Texas to live with his daughter, Ida Cantrell...He served seven months in the Civil War. In the 1910 census Adeline shows 6 born with 5 living.1,3
Census1900*	Osman and Iantha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 28 June 1900, as 61 yo farmer Osman D & 49 yo wife Iantha Gunn.2
Census1910	Osman and Iantha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 70 yo farmer Osman D & 60 yo wife Adaline Gunn.4
Census1920	Osman and Iantha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cliquot Twp., Polk Co., Missouri, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 80 yo farmer Osman D & 69 yo wife Iantha A Gunn. One roomer was listed as living with them.5
Death*	Osman died on 24 April 1935 at age 96.3
Burial*	He was buried at Plainview Cemetery in Plainview, Hale Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Serena Miller¹

Last Edited

31 Oct 2021

Birth*	Serena was born in November 1854 in Pennsylvania.2,1
Marriage*	She married George W. Campbell, son of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, on 22 December 1874 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frank W (c1876- , res. Springfield 1918), Homer Edgar (c1877- ), Ella J (c1879- , m. Charles W Vestal, res. Springfield 1918 as Mrs.Ella J Vestal), Roberta (c1881- ), Nellie E (c1884- , probably res. Springfield 1918 as Mrs. Addie Steury), William V (c1885- ), Ralph Benton (c1886-1950, res. Springfield 1918, d. WV), Charles M (c1889- , res. Springfield 1918), Erwin/Elwyn (c1890- , res. Cuba, MO 1918), Harris/Horace L (c1893- , res. Springfield 1918), and Stanley D (c1896- , res. Atlanta 1918).3,1
CensusNF1	Serena appeared on the 1876 Missouri State Census of Greene Co., Missouri, in the household of John J. "Squire" Campbell and Julia Johanna Mack, as 18-21 yo female Serena Campbell.4
Census1880*	Serena and George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 10 June 1880, as 26 yo farmer Geo W & 24 yo wife Sarena Campbell. Their children Frank, Homer and Ella were listed as living with them. George's parents and sister Ida live next door above.5
Census1900	Serena and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 46 yo farmer G W & 45 yo wife Serena Campbell. Three daughters and six sons were listed as living with them: namely, Ella J, Roberta, Nellie E, William V, Ralph B, Charles M, Elvin, Horis L, and Stanley D Campbell. Serena & GW married 25 years with 12 born and 10 living.2
Census1910	Serena and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 56 yo farmer George W & 55 yo wife Serene Campbell. Their children Charley E, Adie E, Elwin, Horce, and Stanley Campbell were listed as living with them.6
Census1920*	Serena appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Greene Co., Missouri, as 65 yo widowed mother Serena Campbell in the household of her 32 yo son Charley M Campbell. Serena's 40 yo daughter Ella, Ella's husband Charley W Vestal, and their daughter (as niece) Louise E Vestal were also in the home.7
Census1940	Serena appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, as 85 yo widowed mother Serena Campbell in the household of her 65 yo son Frank and his 63 yo wife Florence Campbell.8
Death*	Serena died on 29 December 1945 at age 91.9
Burial*	She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, in lot 417, grave 28. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.9

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William Littleton Gardner¹

Last Edited

8 Nov 2021

Birth*	William was born on 16 April 1848 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o Nathaniel Weldon Gardner & Martha H Cobb.2,3
Marriage*	He married Mary Catherine Blair, daughter of Josiah Blair and Frances Bailey Penick, on 11 May 1875 in Dan River Twp., Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were James Blair (1876-1944, m1 Elizabeth "Lizzy" Osborne 1896 Rockingham, m2 Victoria Henesley Gibbons 1924), Martha Cobb (1878-1923, m. Samuel Pettes Schoolfield 1896 Rockingham Co), Fannie Bailey (1880-1973), Josiah Nathaniel (c1882- , m. Stella M Schoolfield 1906 Danville), and Thomas Littleton Gardner (1883-1972, m. Violette Lewis 1909 Rockingham).4,5,6,1
Census1880*	William and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 32 yo farmer William L. & 34 yo wife Mary K Gardner. Three of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 4 yo James B, 2 yo Martha C, and 0.2 yo Fannie B Gardner. Also in the home was 15 yo niece Nancy Blair, likely dau of Mary's brother William and his wife Minerva Hooper.7
Census1900	William and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ruffin Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 55 yo farmer William & k57 yo wife Mary C Gardner. Their 20 yo daughter Fannie B, 18 yo son J. Nat, and 16 yo son Thomas L Gardner were listed as living with them, as well as 8 yo niece Fannie B Spencer.8
Census1910*	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Reidsville, Caswell Co., North Carolina, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 62 yo (occupation unreadable) W Lytt Gardner Sr. His 30 yo daughter Fannie B & 27 yo son T Lytt Gardner Jr were listed as living with him, as well as 18 yo niece Fannie B Spencer. William is still listing himself married although wife Mary had died two months previously.9
Census1920	William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Reidsville, Caswell Co., North Carolina, at 267 Lindsey St., enumerated 26 January 1920, as 71 yo widower retail groceryman William L Gardner. His daughters 39 yo grade school teacher Fannie B Gardner and 41 yo Martha C Schoolfield were listed as living with him, as well as 28 yo grade school teacher niece Blair Spencer, and the family cook.10
Death*	William died on 24 February 1928 at 267 Lindsey St. in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 79, of angina pectoralis. His obit says 11 July.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Greenview Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, in Block 4. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Ella J. "Anna" Arnn¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ella was born in December 1870 in Arkansas. Is she really an Arnn? Apparently so. The 1910 census for John & Anna lists two sisters-in-law, Bertha and Lizzie Arnn.1,2
Marriage*	She married John Henry Arnn, son of Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, on 31 January 1889 in Sidney, Sharp Co., Arkansas. John & Ella were first cousins once removed. The 1900 census shows married 11 years, with 3 born and 3 living. In 1910 she shows 5 born with 3 living. The Arkansas, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900 index at Ancestry shows a date of 30 Jun 1889. My preliminary research suggests their children were Fnu (?-prob. bef. 1900, name added based on mother's claim that son Elmer was her 3rd child & on the 1910 census showing 5 born & 3 living), Luther Clyde (1893-1971, m. Esther B Biggs), Elmer Cleo (1895-1955, Ella's 3rd child; Field Clerk AGD (Adjutant General's Dept) WWI, m. Louise Anderson 1934 in AL), Monnie O (1897-1944, daughter, apparently never married), and Asa A Arnn (1907-1907, Find A Grave is the only source, though the 1910 confirms a 5th child).3,1,2
Census1900*	Ella and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Revilee Twp., Logan Co., Arkansas, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 46 yo John H & 29 yo Ella J Arnn. Their children 6 yo Luther, 4 yo Elmer, and 2 yo son Onie D Arnn were listed as living with them.2
Census1910	Ella and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 57 yo J H & 39 yo Anna Arnn. Three children were listed as living with them: namely, 16 yo Luther C, 14 yo Elmer Cleo, and 12 yo Monie O Arnn. Monie is now a daughter but was a son in 1900. Also in the home were two sisters-in-law, 28 yo Bertha and 26 yo Lizzie Arnn.4
Census1920	Ella and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 67 yo John H & 49 yo Anna Arnn. Their daughter 22 yo Monnie was listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Ella and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, enumerated August 1930, as 65 yo John & 59 yo Anna Arnn. One sister, 52 yo Mrs. Viola Batson was listed as living with them, as well as three roomers.6
Residence*	Ella resided at 1107 N. Harvey Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, in 1932. Her daughter Monnie O Arnn was living with her.7
Death*	Ella died in 1955.1
Burial*	She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.8

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

John A. Thompson^1,2

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	John was born in February 1851 in Missouri.3,1
Marriage*	He married Sarah Eliza Blair, daughter of George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, before 1877, date based on birthyear of eldest child in the 1880 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nancy M (c1877- ) and George Albert Thompson (1880-1946, m. Sophia Angeline Gates 1899 Lafayette Co).2,1
Census1880*	John and Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 29 yo farmer John & 25 yo wife Eliza Thompson. Their children 3 yo Nancy M and 0.1 yo George A Thompson were listed as living with them.2
Census1900	John and Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 49 yo farmer John A & 55 yo wife Sarah A Thompson.3
Census1910	John and Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 56 yo farmer John A & 65 yo wife Eliza Thompson.4
Death*	John died in 1932.1
Burial*	He was buried at Wellington City Cemetery in Wellington, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

James Gardner¹

Father	Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr.1 b. 7 Feb 1807, d. 1874
Mother	Sarah S. Blair1 b. c 1810

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	James, son of Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr. and Sarah S. Blair, was born circa 1832 in Virginia.1,2
Census1850	James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his father, Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr., as 18 yo James Gardner.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 11 November 2021 re another James Gardner. This man is not the James Montgomery Gardner in FSTrees ID no. L8PV-S56, purported son of Silvany & Sarah. That James was born in Pennsylvania in all cited sources, lived in Iowa (where so far none of our family lived), etc. James Montgomery's children (per FSTrees) have names you do not see in our Gardner family.

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William E. Blair¹

Father	Ralph E. Blair2,3 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860
Mother	Elizabeth Robertson2,3 b. c 1818

Last Edited

13 Nov 2021

Birth*	William, son of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, was born between 1843 and 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. His death certificate says ca 1843, Find A Grave says 1844.1,4
CensusLead	A person who might be William appeared on the 1850 census in Ralph E. Blair's household at Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 9 yo William Blair.5
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 16 yo William E Blair.6
Marriage*	He married Ann Chaney on 9 May 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,8,9
Census1870*	William and Ann appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 August 1870, as 26 yo miller William E & 24 yo Ann C Blair.9
Death*	William died on 18 October 1878 in Dist. 3, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10,4
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Family Cemetery in Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Thomas Hungerford Hampton¹

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	Thomas was born on 14 December 1805 in Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o John Anthony Hampton & Elizabeth Sarah Jenkins.2
Marriage*	He married Nancy K. Godley on 17 December 1831 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,2
Death*	Thomas died on 20 December 1836 in Montgomery Co., Missouri, at age 31.2
Burial*	He was buried at White Cemetery in Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., Missouri.2

Child with Nancy K. Godley:

Rockhill Tyler Thomas Hampton2 b. 7 Oct 1832, d. 11 Apr 1897

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Nancy C. Blair¹

Father	Ralph E. Blair1 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860
Mother	Elizabeth Robertson1 b. c 1818

Last Edited

1 Nov 2021

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, was born circa 1852 in Virginia.1
Census1860	Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 8 yo Nancy C Blair.2
Death*	Nancy died in 1861, of diptheria.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Ann Chaney^1,2

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ann was born between 1845 and 1846 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Jackson and Ann Chaney.3,2
Marriage*	She married William E. Blair, son of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, on 9 May 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,1,2
Census1870*	Ann and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 August 1870, as 26 yo miller William E & 24 yo Ann C Blair.2
Census1880*	Ann appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 34 yo widowed servant of 31 yo Jno K Chaney in the household of her father 65 yo Jackson Chaney. There are two families in this household, Jackson and Jno K.5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William Berryman Gardner¹

Father	Berryman C. Gardner2 b. c 1805
Mother	Mary S. Blair2 b. c 1801, d. a 29 Sep 1840

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	William, son of Berryman C. Gardner and Mary S. Blair, was born on 29 September 1840 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. His death certificate says he was born 29 Sep 1840. His Find A Grave memorial 28 Sep but no headstone to confirm. The 1850 census suggests birthyear ca 1836.1,3,4
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 14 yo Wm Garner.4
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 20 yo William B Gardner.5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth D. "Betty" Vasser on 19 September 1865 in Halifax Co., Virginia. The VA Marriage database has two entries for this couple. One claims a date of 19 Sep 1860. The other, which I've cited, 01 Sep 1865. The dates are too far apart for one to be the bond and the other the marriage. My preliminary research suggests their children were Daniel Berry (1869-1955, m1 Marie A Collie 1893, m2 Nancy Glenn Marshall 1920; middle name Benj on death cert), Wm Edward (1873-1947, m. Doral "Dora" D Lnu), and Benjamin Berryman Gardner (1878-1916, m. Mary Lyle Keeling 1903).6
Census1870*	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 25 July 1870, as 29 yo William D & 29 yo Betty D Gardner. Their 1 yo son Daniel B Gardner was listed as living with them.7
Census1880	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 June 1880, as 40 yo Wm B & 43 yo Elizabeth D Gardner. Their sons 10 yo Daniel B, 7 yo Wm Edward, and 3 yo Benj B Gardner were listed as living with them.8
Census1900	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 60 yo father W B & 63 yo mother Elizabeth D Gardner in the household of their son and daughter-in-law 26 yo W E & 27 yo Dora L Gardner.9
Census1910*	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of 820 N. Main St., Danville, Virginia, as 65 yo widower father W B Gardner in the household of his son & daughter-in-law 36 yo livery stable proprietor W E & 35 yo wife Dora L Gardner.10
Death*	William died on 22 July 1916 in Danville, Virginia, at age 75, of pellagra. For reasons unknow his Find A Grave memorial says 27 Aug. His death certificate is clearly 22 Jul.1,3
Burial*	He was buried on 23 July 1916 at Leemont Cemetery in Danville, Virginia.11,3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Nancy "Ann" Bennett^1,2,3

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Nancy was born circa 1815 in Virginia. I'm assuming her name is Nancy and that Ann is a nickname. Her middle initial is iffy - J, G and C all appear in source documents. The Bennett surname is from her marriage record to Berryman and may be a previous husband's.1
Marriage*	She married Berryman C. Gardner on 2 February 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,1
Census1850*	Nancy and Berryman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 2 December 1850, as 45 yo farmer Berryman and 35 yo Ann Garner. Their children Mary Ann, Nancy S., William Berryman, Lucy J., Martha C. and Benjamin T. were listed as living with them.1
Census1860	Nancy and Berryman appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 October 1860, as 60 yo Berry C & 35 you Ann J Gardner. Their children Nancy S., William Berryman, Lucy J., Martha C. and Benjamin T. were listed as living with them. Ann hasn't aged since the 1850. Impressive. There were also five blacks, presumably slaves though listed as laborers, in the household.2
Census1870	Nancy and Berryman appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 14 July 1870, as 70 yo Berry and 60 yo Nancy G Gardner. Their son Benjamin T. was listed as living with them. Elizabeth Robertson Blair and family are three doors up. This time Nancy aged 25 years in one census!3

Children with Berryman C. Gardner:

Lucy J. Gardner1 b. c 1844 Martha C. Gardner5 b. c 1847, d. 16 Nov 1867 Benjamin T. Gardner1 b. c 1848

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Mary Ann Gardner^1,2

Father	Berryman C. Gardner3,2 b. c 1805
Mother	Nancy S. Ferguson3,2

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy S. Ferguson, was born on 18 March 1832 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 18 yo Mary Garner.2
Marriage*	She married Benjamin W. Cole circa 1855, date based on eldest child in the 1860 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sarah E (1855- , m. Isaac Hartwell Strickland 1871 Pittyslvania Co), John Tunstall (1858-1943, m. Annie J Collins 1881 Pittsylvania Co), Nancy Benjamin "Nannie" (1861-1934, m. Joel M Giles 1883 Caswell Co), Emeria C "Emma" (1862- , m. George W Gosney 1889 Pittsylvania Co), Edward B (1865-1867), and Jesse Robert Cole (1867- ).1
Death*	Mary died on 2 June 1922 in Danville, Virginia, at age 90, of right hemiplegia (paralysis) due to cerebral hemorrhage.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 4 November 2021 re available censuses. I've not entered following censuses for Mary Ann and Benjamin but they're readily available online.      1860: Ben & Mary Ann in Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., children Sarah & John.      1870: Both in North Dan River, Pittsylvania, five children.      1880: Both in Dan River, Pittsylvania, four chldren.      1900: Both in Dan River, Pittsylvania, no children.      1910: Ben has died. Mary Ann is living with her daughter Nancy Giles in Danville.

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Nancy S. Gardner¹

Father	Berryman C. Gardner1 b. c 1805
Mother	Nancy S. Ferguson1

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy S. Ferguson, was born circa 1834 in Virginia.1
Census1850	Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 16 yo Nancy Garner.1
Census1860	Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 28 yo Nancy S Gardner.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Lucy J. Gardner¹

Father	Berryman C. Gardner1 b. c 1805
Mother	Nancy "Ann" Bennett1 b. c 1815

Last Edited

3 Nov 2021

Birth*	Lucy, daughter of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, was born circa 1844 in Virginia.1
Census1850	Lucy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 6 yo Lucy Garner.1
Census1860	Lucy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 15 you Lucy J Gardner.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Martha C. Gardner¹

Father	Berryman C. Gardner2,1 b. c 1805
Mother	Nancy "Ann" Bennett2 b. c 1815

Last Edited

3 Nov 2021

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, was born circa 1847 in Virginia. Martha was 14y 11m in her death record of Nov 1867. This makes no sense based on the 1850 census.1,2
Census1850	Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 3 yo Martha Garner.1
Census1860	Martha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 14 yo Martha C Gardner.3
Death*	Martha died on 16 November 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, of diptheria.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Nancy S. Ferguson^1,2

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Nancy was born, d/o William Ferguson.1
Marriage*	She married Berryman C. Gardner on 30 December 1825 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date based on the 1850 census showing two daughters born before FamilySearch's date for the Berryman-Blair marriage.2,3

Children with Berryman C. Gardner:

Mary Ann Gardner4,2 b. 18 Mar 1832, d. 2 Jun 1922 Nancy S. Gardner2 b. c 1834

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Elizabeth D. "Betty" Vasser¹

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth was born between 1836 and 1841 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Daniel Vasser. The second entry in same database has her birthyear as 1841. Find A Grave's date is 1840 with maiden name Verser.1,2,3
Marriage*	She married William Berryman Gardner, son of Berryman C. Gardner and Mary S. Blair, on 19 September 1865 in Halifax Co., Virginia. The VA Marriage database has two entries for this couple. One claims a date of 19 Sep 1860. The other, which I've cited, 01 Sep 1865. The dates are too far apart for one to be the bond and the other the marriage. My preliminary research suggests their children were Daniel Berry (1869-1955, m1 Marie A Collie 1893, m2 Nancy Glenn Marshall 1920; middle name Benj on death cert), Wm Edward (1873-1947, m. Doral "Dora" D Lnu), and Benjamin Berryman Gardner (1878-1916, m. Mary Lyle Keeling 1903).2
Census1870*	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 25 July 1870, as 29 yo William D & 29 yo Betty D Gardner. Their 1 yo son Daniel B Gardner was listed as living with them.4
Census1880	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 June 1880, as 40 yo Wm B & 43 yo Elizabeth D Gardner. Their sons 10 yo Daniel B, 7 yo Wm Edward, and 3 yo Benj B Gardner were listed as living with them.5
Census1900	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 60 yo father W B & 63 yo mother Elizabeth D Gardner in the household of their son and daughter-in-law 26 yo W E & 27 yo Dora L Gardner.6
Death*	Elizabeth died in 1903.3
Burial*	She was buried at Leemont Cemetery in Danville, Virginia.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Louisa J. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	Louisa, daughter of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born circa 1851 in Texas. The 1860 says birthstate was SC, the 1870 says TX.2,1
Census1860	Louisa appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 9 yo female L J Blair.1
Census1870	Louisa appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Davis (now Cass) Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 19 yo Louiza Blair.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Rebecca P. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born circa 1853 in Texas. The 1860 says birthstate was SC, the 1870 says TX.2,1
Census1860	Rebecca appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 7 yo female R P Blair.1
Census1870	Rebecca appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Davis (now Cass) Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 17 yo Rebecca F Blair.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Ann M. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	Ann, daughter of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born circa 1856 in Texas.1
Census1860	Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 4 yo female A M Blair.1
Census1870	Ann appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Davis (now Cass) Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 14 yo Ann N Blair.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

J. S. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	J., son of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born circa 1856 in Texas.1
Census1860	J. appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 4 yo male J S Blair.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

George P. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	George, son of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born in August 1859 in Texas.1
Census1860	George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 1.2 yo Geo P Blair.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Thomas J. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

16 Mar 2019

Birth*	Thomas, son of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born circa 1863 in Texas.1
Census1870	Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Davis (now Cass) Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 7 yo Thomas J Blair.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Edward McBride "Mack" Arnn^1,2

Father	Abihu Aaron Arnn2 b. 23 Sep 1807, d. 24 Feb 1893
Mother	Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair2 b. 24 Apr 1811, d. 9 Nov 1875

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Edward, son of Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, was born on 21 January 1849. His middle name also spelled Mackbride. Find A Grave calls him Edward McBride Aaron.3
Census1850	Edward appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of 14th Civil Dist., Henry Co., Tennessee in the household of his parents, Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, as 1 yo Edward McBride Arnn.4
Census1860	Edward appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Griffin Twp., Conway Co., Arkansas in the household of his parents, Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, as 11 yo Edwd M Arnn.5
Census1870	Edward appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Griffin Twp., Conway Co., Arkansas in the household of his parents, Abihu Aaron Arnn and Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair, as 21 yo Edward Aron.6
Marriage*	He married Martha "Mattie" Steppe on 20 December 1874 in Pope Co., Arkansas. My preliminary research suggests their children were Roxanne (1875-1934, m. Joseph Williams 1901 Conway, AR), Henrietta "Etta" (1877-1967, m. Edward Payson Cunningham 1905 Conway, AR), Joseph William (1878-1953), Wilma Myrtle (1881-1965, m1 William Homer "John" Stout 1909 Conway, AR; m2 Edward Lee Schrimsher 1924 Yavapai, AZ), and Alabama Arnn (1883-1884).1,7
Census1880*	Edward and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wilson Twp., Pope Co., Arkansas, at Atkins PO, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 30 yo E. M. & 23 yo Martha Aaron (or Arnn if you're creative). Their three children 4 yo Rosana (indexed Raxana), 2 yo Henrietta, and 0.6 yo unnamed son were listed as living with them, as well as Edward's 27 yo brother John, and one boarder. Edward is an undertaker, John is a cabinetmaker.8
Death*	Edward died on 16 October 1884 at age 35.9
Burial*	He was buried at Atkins City Cemetery in Atkins, Pope Co., Arkansas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.9

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.