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Robertson D. McCarty¹

Father	John B. McCarty1 b. 1808, d. 20 Nov 1872
Mother	Mary O. Torian1 b. 18 Dec 1818, d. 24 Aug 1894

Last Edited

13 May 2019

Birth*	Robertson, son of John B. McCarty and Mary O. Torian, was born in 1840.1
Census1840	Robertson is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John B. McCarty, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.2
Census1850	Robertson appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, John B. McCarty and Mary O. Torian, as 10 yo Robertson D McCarty.3
Census1860	Robertson appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, John B. McCarty and Mary O. Torian, as 20 yo R D McCarty.4
Death*	Robertson died in 1862.1

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J. B. McCarty¹

Father	John B. McCarty1 b. 1808, d. 20 Nov 1872
Mother	Mary O. Torian1 b. 18 Dec 1818, d. 24 Aug 1894

Last Edited

29 Aug 2020

Birth*	J., child of John B. McCarty and Mary O. Torian, was born between 1870 and 1873. This date range based on fact there's no J B in any of the family's censuses, 1850-1880. He could be one of the males under 5 in 1840 but his absence in 1850 and beyond make this very unlikely if his 1877 death year is correct. His father died in 1872 providing the upper limit of 1873.2
Death*	J. died in 1877.1

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Ella Parrish¹

Last Edited

24 Sep 2021

Birth*	Ella was born on 15 May 1841, d/o Samuel Parrish.2
Marriage*	She married Charles P. McCarty, son of John B. McCarty and Mary O. Torian, on 24 September 1863 in Christian Co., Kentucky.3,1
Death*	Ella died on 22 October 1865 at age 24.2
Burial*	She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Elizabeth Palmer¹

Father	Edward John Palmer1 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron1 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born between 1763 and 1764 in Virginia Colony, New England. Bostick confirms a daughter Elizabeth.2
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 17 July 2019 re FSTrees. Joseph McCarty (1760- ), ID MM2N-J4P, says Elizabeth married Joseph McCarty in 1784 and had a son Edward (1785- ) but with no citations.

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Livingston L. "Livy" Nichols¹

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Birth*	Livingston was born on 30 March 1850 in Elkton, Todd Co., Kentucky, s/o Simeon Robert Bruce Nichols & Jane Caroline Bailey.1
Marriage*	He married Susan Agnes Means, daughter of Samuel E. Means and Harriet Palmer, on 27 June 1872 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Bond date is the 25th, marriage the 27th.2,3,4
Occupation*	Livingston was at times sheriff & tax collector, in addition to farming, at Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Census1880*	Livingston and Susan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bainbridge Mag. Dist., Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 28 yo farm laborer Livingston L & 28 yo wife Susan Nichols. Livy's 36 yo brother Simeon R B Nichols was living with them, as well as two black servants.5
Census1900	Livingston and Susan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 50 yo carpenter Livingston L & 47 yo wife Susan A NIchols. Susan's sister Martha is living next door with their deceased sister Lucretia's husband Gus Buie.6
Census1910*	Livingston appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mag. Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 2 May 1910, as 60 yo widower farmer L L Nicols.7
Death*	Livingston died on 27 May 1911 in Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 61.1
Burial*	He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Arabella Palmer¹

Father	Edward John Palmer2,1 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron1,3 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Arabella, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1779. Bostick lists her between Mary (1777- ) and Elizabeth (?- ). FSTrees (Arabella Palmer (1779-deceased), ID no. KZPY-Q8H) claims Lunenburg Co., VA, without citation.1
Marriage*	She married Samuel Arbuckle on 18 March 1812 in Christian Co., Kentucky. The license issued the same day with service performed by Samuel Means. Of the three children I show (Esther, George and Edward) only George is iffy.Other children claimed by FSTrees, all w/o source citations, are Alexander (1823- ), Mary Elizabeth (1830- ) and Arabella Arbuckel (1831- ). I find no primary evidence for any of the last three.4
Census1820	Arabella is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Arbuckle, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Estate-Will	Arabella was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Census1830	Arabella is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Arbuckle, in the 1830 Federal Census of Trigg Co., Kentucky.7
Census1850	Arabella appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 14, Henry Co., Tennessee, as 68 yo Arabella Arbuckle in the household of her daughter Esther Arbuckle; as 33 yo Esther Campbell.3
Census1860	Arabella appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dist. 5, Henry Co., Tennessee, as 76 yo Arabilla Arbuckle in the household of her daughter Esther Arbuckle; as 45 yo Esther Campbell.8
ResearchNote	Research Note of 21 July 2019. See her husband Samuel Arbuckle.

Children with Samuel Arbuckle:

Esther Arbuckle+3 b. c 1817 George Arbuckle5 Dr. Edward Arbuckle+3 b. 21 Mar 1821, d. 16 Sep 1883

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John W. Palmer¹

Father	Edward Palmer1 b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828
Mother	Rebecca Patton1 b. 22 Sep 1786, d. 1836

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	John, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, was born on 3 August 1814 in Christian Co., Kentucky. FSTrees (John W Palmer (1815-1899), ID L4WK-P3K) claims same date in 1815.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary J. Gwyther in 1837. My preliminary research suggests their children were LT Edward D (1836-1917, m. Rose Thompson), Martha Elizabeth (1838-1925, m. John Graham), Margaret "Jane" (c1840-b1900), and Mary A Palmer (c1842-1876, m. George Brugh).2
Census1840*	John W. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dubuque Co., Iowa Territory, with a household listed as 100011-100001, as 20-29 yo John Palmer. Wife Mary is the female 30-39 yo. Son Edward is likely the male <5 yo and daughter Martha Elizabeth is likely the female <5 yo. The male 30-39 is unknown, perhaps one of Mary's kin.3
Census1850*	John and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 7, Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 14 September 1850, as 36 yo John & 46 yo Mary Palmer. Their children 14 yo Edward, 12 yo Elizabeth, 10 yo Jane, and 8 yo Mary Ann Palmer were listed as living with them. There's a Brugh family next door below with 2 yo son George who may well be Mary Ann's future husband.4
Census1860	John and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 9 August 1860, as 45 yo John & 60 yo Martin (male, born Wales!?) Palmer. Their children 22 yo Edward, 21 yo Martha, 19 yo Marg, and 17 yo Mary Palmer were listed as living with them. Also in the home is 18 yo Eliza Dunston, born England, relationship if any unknown. Mary didn't pass away until 1873 so this Martin character ought to be her.5
Census1870	John and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 56 yo John & 64 yo Mary Palmer. Their children 28 yo Margaret & 25 yo Mary Palmer were listed as living with them. Also one farm laborer born in Prussia.6
Marriage*	Their second marriage was to Mary D. Camp on 17 April 1878 at Dubuque Co., Iowa. Mary m1 John D Graffort (1807-1874).7
Census1880*	John and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 67 yo John & 58 yo Mary Palmer. No kids remaining in the house but there were seven boarders.8
Death*	John died on 30 December 1899 in Dubuque Co., Iowa, at age 85.1
Burial*	He was buried at Center Grove Cemetery in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa. Headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave.1

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Mary J. Gwyther¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 12 July 1800 in England. Husband John's obit says she was 'an English lady'.1,2
Marriage*	She married John W. Palmer, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, in 1837. My preliminary research suggests their children were LT Edward D (1836-1917, m. Rose Thompson), Martha Elizabeth (1838-1925, m. John Graham), Margaret "Jane" (c1840-b1900), and Mary A Palmer (c1842-1876, m. George Brugh).3
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, John W. Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dubuque Co., Iowa Territory.4
Census1850*	Mary and John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 7, Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 14 September 1850, as 36 yo John & 46 yo Mary Palmer. Their children 14 yo Edward, 12 yo Elizabeth, 10 yo Jane, and 8 yo Mary Ann Palmer were listed as living with them. There's a Brugh family next door below with 2 yo son George who may well be Mary Ann's future husband.5
Census1860	Mary and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 9 August 1860, as 45 yo John & 60 yo Martin (male, born Wales!?) Palmer. Their children 22 yo Edward, 21 yo Martha, 19 yo Marg, and 17 yo Mary Palmer were listed as living with them. Also in the home is 18 yo Eliza Dunston, born England, relationship if any unknown. Mary didn't pass away until 1873 so this Martin character ought to be her.6
Census1870	Mary and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 56 yo John & 64 yo Mary Palmer. Their children 28 yo Margaret & 25 yo Mary Palmer were listed as living with them. Also one farm laborer born in Prussia.7
Death*	Mary died on 28 July 1873 at age 73.1
Burial*	She was buried at Center Grove Cemetery in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Mary D. Camp^1,2

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 24 February 1821 in Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois, d/o Hosea T Camp & Sarah B Kirkpatrick. Confirmed a native of Illinois in John's obit.3,2
Marriage*	Their second marriage was to John W. Palmer, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, on 17 April 1878 at Dubuque Co., Iowa. Mary m1 John D Graffort (1807-1874).1
Census1880*	Mary and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 67 yo John & 58 yo Mary Palmer. No kids remaining in the house but there were seven boarders.4
Death*	Mary died on 18 April 1908 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, at age 87.2

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David P. Palmer¹

Father	Edward Palmer b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828
Mother	Rebecca Patton b. 22 Sep 1786, d. 1836

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	David, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, was born on 6 April 1816 in Kentucky. A closer reading of this headstone shows me a D rather than a J for the first initial. Considering David's wife Susan, his son David H and wife Nancy J are buried in this cemetery I think it's save to say 'J.P.' is David. The sources linking David to his parents (FSTrees) are pathetic and need a major upgrade.2,3
Marriage*	He married Susan Jane Funk on 29 May 1844 in Morgan Co., Illinois. Reed's date is 27 May. My preliminary research suggests their children were Margaret A (1845- ), Albert Stark (1847-1902, m. Phoebe Kennedy), David H (1849-1911, m. Nancy J Cutright), Phillip Coffman (1851-1915, m. Florence L Kline), and Olivia Eve Palmer (1857- ).1,4,5
Census1850*	David and Susan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Hancock Co., Illinois, enumerated 7 September 1850, as 33 yo David P & 27 yo Susan J Palmer. Their children 5 yo Margaret A, 3 yo Albert S, and 1 yo David H Palmer were listed as living with them. Also in the home was unknown person 23 yo Nicholas Davis.6
Census1860	David and Susan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cooperstown Twp., Brown Co., Illinois, enumerated 8 July 1860, as 43 yo D P & 38 yo Mrs S Palmer. Their children 15 yo Margt, 13 yo Albert, 11 yo David, 8 yo Philip, and 3 yo Olivia Palmer were listed as living with them. The Shay family is next door above and somehow that surname is included in David's indexing at HQO.7
Census1870	David and Susan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lamoine, McDonough Co., Illinois, enumerated 29 July 1870, as 55 yo David & 48 yo Susan Palmer. Their children 24 yo Margaret, 21 yo David H, 19 yo Philip, and 13 yo Olive E Palmer were listed as living with them.3
Census1880	David and Susan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lamoine, McDonough Co., Illinois, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 64 yo David P & 58 yo Susan J Palmer. Their daughter 23 yo Edith O Palmer was listed as living with them, as well as a 2 yo granddaughter Gertrude Sentence(?)8
Death*	David died on 16 May 1890 at age 74.2
Burial*	He was buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Plymouth, Hancock Co., Illinois. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.9

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Susan Jane Funk^1,2

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Susan was born on 24 June 1822 in Anderson Co., Tennessee, d/o Nimrod Funk & Eve Leib.2,1
Marriage*	She married David P. Palmer, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, on 29 May 1844 in Morgan Co., Illinois. Reed's date is 27 May. My preliminary research suggests their children were Margaret A (1845- ), Albert Stark (1847-1902, m. Phoebe Kennedy), David H (1849-1911, m. Nancy J Cutright), Phillip Coffman (1851-1915, m. Florence L Kline), and Olivia Eve Palmer (1857- ).3,4,2
Census1850*	Susan and David appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Hancock Co., Illinois, enumerated 7 September 1850, as 33 yo David P & 27 yo Susan J Palmer. Their children 5 yo Margaret A, 3 yo Albert S, and 1 yo David H Palmer were listed as living with them. Also in the home was unknown person 23 yo Nicholas Davis.5
Census1860	Susan and David appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cooperstown Twp., Brown Co., Illinois, enumerated 8 July 1860, as 43 yo D P & 38 yo Mrs S Palmer. Their children 15 yo Margt, 13 yo Albert, 11 yo David, 8 yo Philip, and 3 yo Olivia Palmer were listed as living with them. The Shay family is next door above and somehow that surname is included in David's indexing at HQO.6
Census1870	Susan and David appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lamoine, McDonough Co., Illinois, enumerated 29 July 1870, as 55 yo David & 48 yo Susan Palmer. Their children 24 yo Margaret, 21 yo David H, 19 yo Philip, and 13 yo Olive E Palmer were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	Susan and David appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lamoine, McDonough Co., Illinois, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 64 yo David P & 58 yo Susan J Palmer. Their daughter 23 yo Edith O Palmer was listed as living with them, as well as a 2 yo granddaughter Gertrude Sentence(?)8
Death*	Susan died on 13 November 1889 at age 67. Her Find A Grave memorial says 13 Nov but the stone is quite unreadable in the included photo. At least there is a stone so I'll go with Find A Grave rather than Reed's 17 Nov date.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Plymouth, Hancock Co., Illinois. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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John M. Heistand^1,2

Father	Methuselah Heistand3,2 b. c 1817, d. 1878
Mother	Nancy Weatherholt3,2 b. 5 Oct 1825, d. Dec 1909

Last Edited

11 Jul 2023

Birth*	John, son of Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, was born on 25 October 1850 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.2
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, as 10 yo John Heistand.2
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton Twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, as 19 yo John Heaston.4
Marriage*	He married Marie Sullivan circa 1880. Married 20 years with 5 born and 3 living in the 1900 census.      My preliminary research suggests their surviving children were Edna Ethel (1881-1974, m. Fred E Briggs 1895), Ada Grace (1883-1940, m. William O Chance 1904) and Delbert Sullivan Heistand Sr (1884-1961, m. Pearl Kendall 1909) .1,5
Census1880*	John and Marie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton Twp., Knox Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 28 yo farmer John & 24 yo wife Maria Hiestand. John's siblings 26 yo Katie, 23 yo Mary, 21 yo Jessie and 14 yo Samuel Hiestand were listed as living with them.6
Census1900	John and Marie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lee Twp., Brown Co., Illinois, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 49 yo farm laborer John M & 47 yo wife Mariah Hiestand. Their children 17 yo Ada G and 15 yo Delbert S Hiestand were listed as living with them.5
Census1930*	John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, as 79 yo widower father-in-law John Hiestand in the household of his 60 yo fish market laborer son-in-law William & 47 yo daughter Grace Chance.7
Death*	John died on 1 September 1936 in Limestone Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 85.1

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Catherine "Katie" Heistand^1,2

Father	Methuselah Heistand2 b. c 1817, d. 1878
Mother	Nancy Weatherholt2 b. 5 Oct 1825, d. Dec 1909

Last Edited

12 Jun 2023

Birth*	Catherine, daughter of Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, was born on 2 February 1854 in Ohio. On 12 Jun 2023 Kate's Find A Grave memorial still incorrectly identifies her father as Benjamin Lapp. I sent revision suggestion and reasoning. Among the reasons is her mother didn't marry Lapp until 26 years after Kate's birth.3,2
Census1860	Catherine appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, as 6 yo Catharine Heistand.2
Census1870	Catherine appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton Twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, as 16 yo Catharine Heaston.4
Census1880	Catherine appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton Twp., Knox Co., Missouri, as 26 yo sister Katie Hiestand in the household of John M. Heistand and Marie Sullivan; as 28 yo farmer John & 24 yo wife Maria Hiestand.1
Marriage*	She married Hudson Fitch on 26 September 1905 in Holdredge, Phelps Co., Nebraska. Hudson's m1 was to Abigail Wilson in 1849. Find A Grave says they had four children, Isabelle, Retta, Bertha, and Gertrude. The 1910 census confirms married 4 years with 0 born & 0 living.5,6,7
Census1910*	Catherine and Hudson appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Farnam Village, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 81 yo cemetery caretaker Hudson & 56 yo wife Catherine Fitch.8
Census1920*	Catherine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Farnam Pct., Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 62 yo widow Catherine Fitch. Her 59 yo widower brother-in-law carpenter Nicholas E Conover was listed as living with her.9
Census1930	Catherine appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Farnam Village, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 18 April 1930, as 76 yo widow Katherine Fitch. Her 69 yo widower brother-in-law E Nicholas Conover was listed as living with her.10
Death*	Catherine died on 2 March 1935 in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, at age 81.3
Burial*	She was buried at Farnam Cemetery, Frontier Co., Nebraska. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3

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Robert Palmer¹

Father	Edward Palmer2 b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828
Mother	Rebecca Patton2 b. 22 Sep 1786, d. 1836

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Robert, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, was born on 7 May 1823 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.2,3
Census1830	Robert is probably the male age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his mother, Rebecca Patton, in the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan Co., Illinois.4
Move*	Robert moved his residence from Illinois to Hangtown (later Placerville), El Dorado Co., California in 1850, where he took up placer gold mining in the Sierras.3
Move	Robert moved his residence from Placerville to Whiskey Flat (later Kernville), Kern Co., California in 1860. Morgan writes, During 1862 with three other prospectors he located and developed placer mines at Claraville. This attempt proved successful.3
Marriage*	He married Rose Glennon on 14 June 1866 in San Francisco Co., California. Multiple sources claim 12 children but this is not supported by the census record. You will find both Lee (1873- ) and Rose Lee (1874-1957) listed as children. Also Rebecca Patton and Patton. Rebecca is a 1 yo female in 1880 but a 19 yo male in 1900. Same person, sloppy enumerator. However the 1900 census does show Rose with 12 born and 10 living so best guess is two kids were born and died between censuses. My preliminary research suggests their children were Robert (1867-1949), Margaret (1868-1960, m. Wm E Wear), Richard (1869-1894, who has a Find A Grave memorial), Edward (1871-1952), Mary Elizabeth (1872-1956), Rose Lee (1874-1957), Walter (1876-1941), Hester Irene (1878-1925), Rebecca Patton (1879-1982!), and Ellen "Nellie" Palmer (1885-1943, m. Charles M Beatty). All of their birth years are supported by censuses. Their death years are only listed by Trees so are very iffy.1,5,3
Census1870*	Robert and Rose appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Twp. 3, Kern Co., California, enumerated 25 July 1870, as 46 yo Robert & 27 yo Rosie Palmer. Their children 2 yo Robert, 2 yo Margaret, and 1 yo Richard Palmer were listed as living with them, as well as 33 yo Richard Glennon, possibly a brother to Rose. Robert and Richard are both miners.6
Census1880	Robert and Rose appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Havilah Twp., Kern Co., California, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 58 yo R & 40 yo Rose Palmer. Their children 13 yo Robert, 12 yo Margaret, 11 yo Richard, 9 yo Edward, 7 yo Mary E, 5 yo Rose, 3 yo Walter, 2 yo Hettie, and 1 yo Rebecca Palmer were listed as living with them, along with one boarder. Robert is a stock raiser.7
Census1900	Robert and Rose appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Twp. 1, Kern Co., California, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 77 yo Robert & 60 yo Rose Palmer. Their children 32 yo Robert, 29 yo Edward, 23 yo Walter, 22 yo Hettie, 19 yo son Patton, and 14 yo Nellie Palmer were listed as living with them, along with two boarders.8
Death*	Robert died on 30 May 1905 in Hot Springs Valley, Kern Co., California, at age 82.3
Burial*	He was buried at Palmer Family Cemetery in Bodfish, Kern Co., California. Joint headstone photo w/ wife Rose and son Richard available at Find A Grave.2
BioNote*	Biography Note: Robert's Find A Grave memorial reads, 'Robert Palmer was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. His mother was Rebecca Patton, the dau. of Col. Mathew Patton, an officer under George Washington during the Revolutionary War. When Robert was a toddler, his parents Edward and Rebecca moved the family to Morgan Co., Illinois. In 1850 he traveled to California by horseback. He was one of nine survivors who arrived in California from a large immigrant group that left St. Joseph, MO. His trek to California led him through the South Pass and the Humbolt River Valley. He arrived in Placerville, CA on 23 Aug 1850. While mining for gold, he was involved in an Indian Battle near the Yosemite Valley. He is buried with a piece of an Indian arrow still in his shoulder - a souvenir from Yosemite. On 14 June 1866 Robert traveled to San Francisco to "pick up" his new Irish bride, Rose Glennon, dau. of John Glennon and Mary Brady (of Kells, Meath Co., Ireland)... In 1878, Robert and Rose settled on 282 acres of land that lay along Erskine Creek in Hot Springs Valley, Kern Co., CA. They had twelve children. Robert shares his headstone with Rose and their son Richard Palmer who died in 1894 at age 25 from Typhoid.2

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Rose Glennon¹

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Rose was born on 10 October 1839 in Kells, County Meath, Ireland, d/o James Glennon & Mary Brady.2,3
Immigration*	Rose immigrated to New York City in May 1863.3
Move*	Rose moved her residence from New York City to San Francisco on 13 January 1864, via Panama, arriving in San Francisco on 08 February.3
Marriage*	She married Robert Palmer, son of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, on 14 June 1866 in San Francisco Co., California. Multiple sources claim 12 children but this is not supported by the census record. You will find both Lee (1873- ) and Rose Lee (1874-1957) listed as children. Also Rebecca Patton and Patton. Rebecca is a 1 yo female in 1880 but a 19 yo male in 1900. Same person, sloppy enumerator. However the 1900 census does show Rose with 12 born and 10 living so best guess is two kids were born and died between censuses. My preliminary research suggests their children were Robert (1867-1949), Margaret (1868-1960, m. Wm E Wear), Richard (1869-1894, who has a Find A Grave memorial), Edward (1871-1952), Mary Elizabeth (1872-1956), Rose Lee (1874-1957), Walter (1876-1941), Hester Irene (1878-1925), Rebecca Patton (1879-1982!), and Ellen "Nellie" Palmer (1885-1943, m. Charles M Beatty). All of their birth years are supported by censuses. Their death years are only listed by Trees so are very iffy.1,4,3
Census1870*	Rose and Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Twp. 3, Kern Co., California, enumerated 25 July 1870, as 46 yo Robert & 27 yo Rosie Palmer. Their children 2 yo Robert, 2 yo Margaret, and 1 yo Richard Palmer were listed as living with them, as well as 33 yo Richard Glennon, possibly a brother to Rose. Robert and Richard are both miners.5
Census1880	Rose and Robert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Havilah Twp., Kern Co., California, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 58 yo R & 40 yo Rose Palmer. Their children 13 yo Robert, 12 yo Margaret, 11 yo Richard, 9 yo Edward, 7 yo Mary E, 5 yo Rose, 3 yo Walter, 2 yo Hettie, and 1 yo Rebecca Palmer were listed as living with them, along with one boarder. Robert is a stock raiser.6
Census1900	Rose and Robert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Twp. 1, Kern Co., California, enumerated 26 June 1900, as 77 yo Robert & 60 yo Rose Palmer. Their children 32 yo Robert, 29 yo Edward, 23 yo Walter, 22 yo Hettie, 19 yo son Patton, and 14 yo Nellie Palmer were listed as living with them, along with two boarders.7
Census1910	Rose appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Twp. 1, Kern Co., California, as 69 widowed boarder Rose Palmer in the household of Ellis McKnight. Rose's sons 33 yo Walter and 38 yo Edward Palmer were listed as living with them. Edward is marked m1 for 5 years but no wife in the enumeration.8
Census1920	Rose appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, as 79 yo widowed mother-in-law Rose Palmer in the household of her son-in-law and daughter Charles M & Nellie Beatty. Charles's father and 4 kids are also in the household.9
Death*	Rose died on 21 March 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 81.2
Burial*	She was buried at Palmer Family Cemetery in Bodfish, Kern Co., California. Joint headstone photo w/ husband Robert and son Richard available at Find A Grave.2

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Hester A. Palmer¹

Father	Edward Palmer b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828
Mother	Rebecca Patton b. 22 Sep 1786, d. 1836

Last Edited

15 Jul 2022

Birth*	Hester, daughter of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, was born on 23 January 1826 in Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois. Middle name Ann per FSTrees (Hester Ann Palmer, (1826-1930), ID LH2F-5N9). Jo Daviess County wasn't formed until 1827 from Mercer, Henry & Putnam Cos. No idea which of these three she came from.2
Census1830	Hester is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her mother, Rebecca Patton, in the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan Co., Illinois.3
Marriage*	She married Elias Hollingsworth on 12 October 1848 in Iowa Co., Wisconsin. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frances (1852-1951), Caroline Augusta (1853-1937, m. Clarence V Renshaw), Landon M (1857-1941), Dorcas (1859-1957), David Palmer (1860-1939, m. Sarah Fleisher), Cynthia Marcella (1864-1938, m. Charles T Brown and has Find A Grave memorial), and Lydia Hollingsworth (1866-1966). Birth years are confirmed by censuses. The death years are per FSTrees and are very iffy.1,4,5
Census1860*	Hester and Elias appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Farmersburg Twp., Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 27 June 1860, as 35 yo physician Elias & 34 yo Esther Hollingworth. Their children 8 yo Frances, 5 yo Augusta, 3 yo L, and 1 yo Dorcus Hollingworth were listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Hester and Elias appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Farmersburg, Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 17 August 1870, as 46 yo physician Elias & 44 yo Hesther A Hollingsworth. Their children 18 yo Frances, 15 yo Augusta C, 13 yo Landon M, 11 yo Dorman M, 9 yo David P, 5 yo Cynthia A, and 3 yo Lydia L Hollingsworth were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	Hester and Elias appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of National, Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 56 yo physician Elias & 54 yo Hesther A Hollingsworth. Their children 15 yo Marcella and 13 yo Lydia Hollingsworth were listed as living with them, as well as 5 yo grand-niece Bernice Overstreet.8
Death*	Hester died on 28 April 1895 in Lane, Jerauld Co., South Dakota, at age 69.2
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Lane, Jerauld Co., South Dakota. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Elias Hollingsworth¹

Last Edited

15 Jul 2022

Birth*	Elias was born on 24 August 1823 in Indiana. FSTrees (Hester Ann Palmer, (1826-1930), ID LH2F-5N9) claims 1822.1
Marriage*	He married Hester A. Palmer, daughter of Edward Palmer and Rebecca Patton, on 12 October 1848 in Iowa Co., Wisconsin. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frances (1852-1951), Caroline Augusta (1853-1937, m. Clarence V Renshaw), Landon M (1857-1941), Dorcas (1859-1957), David Palmer (1860-1939, m. Sarah Fleisher), Cynthia Marcella (1864-1938, m. Charles T Brown and has Find A Grave memorial), and Lydia Hollingsworth (1866-1966). Birth years are confirmed by censuses. The death years are per FSTrees and are very iffy.2,3,1
Census1860*	Elias and Hester appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Farmersburg Twp., Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 27 June 1860, as 35 yo physician Elias & 34 yo Esther Hollingworth. Their children 8 yo Frances, 5 yo Augusta, 3 yo L, and 1 yo Dorcus Hollingworth were listed as living with them.4
Census1870	Elias and Hester appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Farmersburg, Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 17 August 1870, as 46 yo physician Elias & 44 yo Hesther A Hollingsworth. Their children 18 yo Frances, 15 yo Augusta C, 13 yo Landon M, 11 yo Dorman M, 9 yo David P, 5 yo Cynthia A, and 3 yo Lydia L Hollingsworth were listed as living with them.5
Census1880	Elias and Hester appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of National, Clayton Co., Iowa, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 56 yo physician Elias & 54 yo Hesther A Hollingsworth. Their children 15 yo Marcella and 13 yo Lydia Hollingsworth were listed as living with them, as well as 5 yo grand-niece Bernice Overstreet.6
Census1900*	Elias appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Warren Twp., Sanborn Co., South Dakota, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 76 yo widower landlord E Hollingsworth. Next door find his 38 yo son David with wife Sarah and five children. Also another of Elias's sons, (no age) single Dorman Hollingsworth living with David & Sarah.7
Death*	Elias died on 4 February 1901 in South Dakota at age 77. FSTrees (Hester Ann Palmer, (1826-1930), ID LH2F-5N9) claim of 1925 is ridiculous.1
Burial*	He was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Lane, Jerauld Co., South Dakota. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Jacob Torian¹

Father

Peter Torian1 b. c 1725, d. 1812

Last Edited

13 Mar 2024

Birth*	Jacob, son of Peter Torian, was born on 3 July 1786 in Halifax Co., Virginia.2
Marriage*	He married Mary B. Owen on 14 June 1803 in Halifax Co., Virginia, citing Halifax marriages, Book 1, p. 54.2

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Mary B. Owen¹

Last Edited

13 Mar 2024

Birth*	Mary was born, d/o Robertson Owen.1
Marriage*	She married Jacob Torian, son of Peter Torian, on 14 June 1803 in Halifax Co., Virginia, citing Halifax marriages, Book 1, p. 54.1

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Anderson Boyd¹

Father	Abner Boyd1 b. c 1773, d. bt 1833 - 1844
Mother	Mary "Polly" Palmer1 b. c 1777

Last Edited

19 May 2019

Birth*

Anderson, son of Abner Boyd and Mary "Polly" Palmer, was born between 1795 and 1798. Bostick lists Anderson before Hardy. Date range here is from parents' marriage year to brother Hardy's birth year.1

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Edward Boyd Sr.^1,2

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Edward, son of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 25 March 1820.1,2
Census1820	Edward is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1830	Edward is probably one of the three males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Census1840	He or brother George is probably the male age 20-29 listed in the household of his parents, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Marriage*	He married Ann Maria Clark on 4 March 1849 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Six children listed by Bostick, 6 also in Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary E (1850-1868, m. J D McAtee), Virginia A (1852-1865), Fanny Etta (1854-1875), Edward D Jr (1857-1929, m. Nannie L Bullock), Robert Boyd (1858-1879), Sallie G Boyd (1860-1861), and Julia Boyd (1862-1862). Fanny Etta is in Bostick's list, but not Julia. Julia is in Find A Grave's list, but not Fanny Etta. Fanny is supported by censuses & KY Births. Julia of course would be missed completely.6,1,2
Census1850*	Edward and Ann appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 27 August 1850, as 30 yo Edward & 23 yo Ann G Boyd. Their 0.6 yo daughter 'Infant' Boyd was listed as living with them. That would be Mary E Boyd.7
Census1860	Edward and Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 2 July 1860, as 40 yo Edward & 34 yo Ann M Boyd. Their children 10 yo Mary E, 8 yo Virginia A, 6 yo Fanny E, 2 yo Edward, and 1 yo Robert Boyd were listed as living with them.8
Census1870	Edward and Ann appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of 3rd Civil Dist., Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 24 June 1870, as 50 yo Edward & 44 yo Ann Boyd. Their children 15 yo Fannie, 12 yo Edward, and 11 yo Robt Boyd were listed as living with them.9
Death*	Edward died on 18 February 1879 in Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 58. Bostick's year is 1879, Find A Grave's 1877. No headstone photo so I'll stick with Bostick.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.2

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Martha Ann Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 15 August 1824 in Christian Co., Kentucky.2,1
Census1830	Martha is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1840	Martha is probably one of the two females age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Littleton A. Boyd on 14 January 1841 at Christian Co., Kentucky. Only known child was W. H. Boyd (1844-1926). I have issues with this marriage. There's a KY marriage record and a death record for WH listing parents, but that's all I've found. Martha A Boyd isn't exactly a rare name so question arises is this our Martha? Littleton and WH just vanish. Was it a divorce with WH going with his father? If not, why isn't WH with his mother and her m2 Sam Watkins in the 1860 census. Additional info on this couple in Bostick, p. 88, waiting for interlibrary loan.5,6,1
Census1850	Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Hardy Boyd and Susan Torian, as 25 yo Martha A Boyd.7
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Samuel J. Watkins on 7 January 1856 at Christian Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Susan A (1856-1886), Charles R (1858-1895), and John H Watkins (1859-1881). The death years aren't confirmed but the birth years do line up well with censuses.8,2
Census1860*	Martha and Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cadiz P.O., Trigg Co., Kentucky, enumerated 14 August 1860, as 31 yo S J & 34 yo Martha A Watkins. Their children 3 yo Susan A, 2 yo Charles R, and 0.6 yo Jnol Watkins were listed as living with them. Also in the home was 17 yo James E Boyd, farm laborer.9
Census1870	Martha and Samuel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wallonia Pct., Trigg Co., Kentucky, enumerated 12 September 1870, as 41 yo Samuel J & 44 yo Martha A Watkins. Their children 13 yo Susan A, 11 yo Charles R, and 10 yo John H Watkins were listed as living with them. Also in the home one farm laborer.10
Census1880	Martha and Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wallonia Dist. 3, Trigg Co., Kentucky, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 50 yo S J & 55 yo Martha A Wadkins. Their sons 22 yo Charles R, and 20 yo John H Watkins were listed as living with them. Also in the home are one boarder and one farm laborer.11
Death*	Martha died on 12 October 1899 in Kentucky at age 75.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Cadiz, Trigg Co., Kentucky. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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James Henry Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

24 Sep 2021

Birth*	James, son of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 20 March 1825 in Christian Co., Kentucky.2,1
Census1830	James is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1840	James is probably one of the two males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Marriage*	He married Mary Catherine Means, daughter of Young J. Means and Martha C. Palmer, on 16 February 1849 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were James Young (1850-1924, m. Alice E Boyd), Susan Bell (1853-1869), Joshua D (1857-1940, m. Annie E Ferguson), and Mattie Henry Boyd (1861-1944, m. Luther H Smithson). All four kids have Find A Grave memorials.5,6,1,2
Census1850*	James and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 29 August 1850, as 22 yo Jas H & 17 yo Mary C Boyd. Their 0.4 yo son Jas Boyd was listed as living with them. Mary's parents Young J & Martha Means live next door above.7
Census1860	James and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville PO, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 20 August 1860, as 32 yo James & 28 yo Mary C Boyd. Their children 10 yo son James Y, 7 yo Susan B, and 3 yo Joshua Boyd were listed as living with them.8
Death*	James died on 28 March 1870 in Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 45.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Louisa Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

24 Sep 2021

Birth*	Louisa, daughter of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 20 March 1822. Find A Grave's date is 25 March 1822. Bostick same 1825. Her 1850 census record suggests 1823-1824. Pick a number.1,2
Census1830	Louisa is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1840	Louisa is probably one of the two females age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Census1850	Louisa appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Hardy Boyd and Susan Torian, as 26 yo Louisa Boyd.5
Death*	Louisa died on 5 August 1852 at age 30.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.2

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Richard Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

25 Sep 2021

Birth*	Richard, son of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 23 April 1826.1,2
Census1830	Richard is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1840	Richard is probably one of the two males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Census1850	Richard appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, Hardy Boyd and Susan Torian, as 24 yo Richard Boyd.5
Death*	Richard died on 19 February 1873 at age 46.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Susan Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

3 Oct 2021

Birth*	Susan, daughter of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born in 1814 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Bostick's date is ca. 1827 but that doesn't jive with the census record or her Find A Grave memorial.2,1
Census1820	Susan is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1830	Susan is probably the female age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Marriage*	She married Archibald Gresham on 25 October 1832 in Christian Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were George Hardy (1833-1898, m. Julia A Boydstone), Mary Elizabeth (c1835-1919, m. Fnu Bayston), Susan Jane (1837-1921), John Wilson (1838-1911, m. Frances Gregory), Henrietta Olive (1844-1894), James C (1846-1939, m. Emily K Niergarth), Robert H (1848-1919, m. Martha A Sivley), Louise B (1850- ), Richard Columbus (1852-1925, m. Mary A Farmer), Virginia "Jenny" (1854-1887, m. James H Irvin), Charles Edward (1856-1946, m. Alice E Spencer), and Lucy A Gresham (1858-1931, m. William A Irvin). All but Mary have Find A Grave memorials linked to the parents.5,2
Census1840	Susan is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Archibald Gresham, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Census1850*	Susan and Archibald appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 17 August 1850, as 42 yo Archibald & 36 yo Susan Gresham. Their children 16 yo Geo Hardy, 15 yo Mary E, 13 yo Susan J, 10 yo Jno W, 8 yo Harrietta O, 6 yo Jas C, and 2 yo Robert H Gresham were listed as living with them.7
Census1860	Susan and Archibald appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Olio Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois, enumerated 9 July 1860, as 56 yo Archibald & 45 yo Susan Gresham. All of their kids were with them: namely, 21 yo John W, 23 yo Susan J, 16 yo Henrietta O, 14 yo James, 12 yo Robert H, 10 yo Louisa B, 7 yo Richard C, 6 yo Virginia, 4 yo Charles E, and 1 yo Lucy A Gresham.8
Census1870	Susan and Archibald appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Olio Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois, enumerated 30 July 1870, as 63 yo Abram & 59 yo Susan Griffiths. No kidding. But the list of children makes it clear this is Archibald & Susan Gresham. The children living with them were 30 yo Susan, 26 yo Olive, 21 yo Robert, 19 yo Laura (Louise), 18 yo Ruben (Richard), 16 yo Jane (Jenny), 14 yo Charles, and 12 yo Lucy Gresham. Yes there are five significant errors but overall I'm sure this is the family in question. The ages are all very good.9
Census1880	Susan and Archibald appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Olio Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 72 yo A & 65 yo Susan Gresham. The children living with them were 42 yo dau Susan J, 30 yo dau Henrietta, and 21 yo son Richard Gresham.10
Death*	Susan died on 10 July 1880 in Woodford Co., Illinois.2
Burial*	She was buried at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois.2

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George Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

25 Sep 2021

Birth*	George, son of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 3 December 1816 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Bostick's date is ca. 1828.2,1
Census1820	George is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Census1830	George is probably one of the three males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Hardy Boyd, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.4
Census1840	He or brother Edward is probably the male age 20-29 listed in the household of his parents, Hardy Boyd, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Marriage*	He married Eliza Jane Pierce on 21 September 1848 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucy Ann (1849-1930, m. Fnu Major), Joshua (c1850- ), John Milton (1852-1932, m1 Mary Alice Laswell, m2 Frances K Petrie), Sarah V (c1853- ), Alice (c1855- ), Susan (c1858- ), and Lettie Boyd (c1862- ). These two are real pills in the 1850 & 1870 censuses. If anyone ever finds them I'd like to hear about it.6,2
Census1860*	George and Eliza appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Olio Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois, enumerated 9 July 1860, as 43 yo George & 38 yo Eliza J Boyd. Their children 11 yo Lucy Ann, 9 yo Joshua, 7 yo John, 6 yo Sarah V, 4 yo Alice, and 1 yo Susan Boyd were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	George and Eliza appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cruger Twp., Woodford Co., Illinois, enumerated 22 June 1880, as 64 yo George & 58 yo Elizabeth Boyd. Their daughters 21 yo Susan and 17 yo Lettie Boyd were listed as living with them.8
Death*	George died on 13 November 1889 in Illinois at age 72.1
Burial*	He was buried at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Mary E. Boyd¹

Father	Hardy Boyd1 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851
Mother	Mary "Polly" Torian1 b. bt 1795 - 1796

Last Edited

25 Sep 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, was born on 3 July 1830.1,2
Death*	Mary died on 4 December 1849 at age 19.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.2

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Ann Maria Clark^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ann was born on 7 August 1826.2
Marriage*	She married Edward Boyd Sr., son of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, on 4 March 1849 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Six children listed by Bostick, 6 also in Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary E (1850-1868, m. J D McAtee), Virginia A (1852-1865), Fanny Etta (1854-1875), Edward D Jr (1857-1929, m. Nannie L Bullock), Robert Boyd (1858-1879), Sallie G Boyd (1860-1861), and Julia Boyd (1862-1862). Fanny Etta is in Bostick's list, but not Julia. Julia is in Find A Grave's list, but not Fanny Etta. Fanny is supported by censuses & KY Births. Julia of course would be missed completely.3,1,4
Census1850*	Ann and Edward appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 27 August 1850, as 30 yo Edward & 23 yo Ann G Boyd. Their 0.6 yo daughter 'Infant' Boyd was listed as living with them. That would be Mary E Boyd.5
Census1860	Ann and Edward appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 2 July 1860, as 40 yo Edward & 34 yo Ann M Boyd. Their children 10 yo Mary E, 8 yo Virginia A, 6 yo Fanny E, 2 yo Edward, and 1 yo Robert Boyd were listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Ann and Edward appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of 3rd Civil Dist., Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 24 June 1870, as 50 yo Edward & 44 yo Ann Boyd. Their children 15 yo Fannie, 12 yo Edward, and 11 yo Robt Boyd were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ann died on 26 September 1875 at age 49.2
Burial*	She was buried at Ada Boyd Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Littleton A. Boyd¹

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Boyd, daughter of Hardy Boyd and Mary "Polly" Torian, on 14 January 1841 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Only known child was W. H. Boyd (1844-1926). I have issues with this marriage. There's a KY marriage record and a death record for WH listing parents, but that's all I've found. Martha A Boyd isn't exactly a rare name so question arises is this our Martha? Littleton and WH just vanish. Was it a divorce with WH going with his father? If not, why isn't WH with his mother and her m2 Sam Watkins in the 1860 census. Additional info on this couple in Bostick, p. 88, waiting for interlibrary loan.2,3,1

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