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Rachael Witcher^1,2,3

Father

Maj. William Witcher Sr.2,1,3 b. b 1739, d. 8 Jun 1808

Last Edited

22 Jan 2025

Birth*	Rachael, daughter of Maj. William Witcher Sr., was born in 1768.1
Marriage*	She married William Morrison between 1775 and 1805 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date and location per Swann without citation. They claim children born between 1781 and 1805 so how the year 1778 makes sense is unclear. But it's the only claim of any date I've found. Close enough for now. Hubbard says Williams' surname was Morris, Descendants and Swann say Morrison. I've also seen Merripson.4,2,1
Estate-Will	Rachael was named an heir in the will of Maj. William Witcher Sr., her father, as Rachel Morrison, dated 8 December 1806 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, received land and livestock.5
Death*	Rachael died after 8 December 1806, based on being an heir in her father's of this date.5

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John Keen¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	John was born circa 1746, date estimated. Barbour claims John's paternal line for next 4 generations to be James Keen, James Keen, James Keene (or Cain), and John Keene (or Kyne).1,2
Immigration*	John immigrated to Virginia Colony, New England, before 1766. Reed writes, "In different accounts, he is described as being from Scotland or Ireland. Probably he was Scotch-Irish, a descendant of the many Scots who settled in Ireland after 1607".1

Child with an unknown spouse:

Capt. Elisha Keen+1,2 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812

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Ann Maria Hare^1,2

Last Edited

7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ann was born on 25 September 1813 in Maryland, d/o Jesse and Catherine Welch Hare. Her Find A Grave entry says born Maryland but obit in same says Lynchburg (VA, presumably).3,2,1
Marriage*	She married Elisha Keen Sr., son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, on 23 March 1834 in Beford Co., Virginia. Reed shows Ann Marie as wife of Elisha's grandfather John Keen. Barbour follows the children of this couple for two more generations.2,4
Census1850*	Ann appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Lynchburg, Virginia, enumerated 31 August 1850, as 35 yo Anna M Keen. Her children Jesse Hare, Elisha and Mary Eliza were listed as living with her.5
Census1860	Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 44 yo Ann M Keen in the household of her son-in-law & daughter John Keen Millner Sr. and Mary Eliza Keen; as 25 yo tobacconist Johh K. & 20 yo Mary E. Millner.6
Census1880	Ann appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 64 yo mother-in-law A M Keen in the household of her son-in-law & daughter John Keen Millner Sr. and Mary Eliza Keen; as 46 yo tanner Jno Keen & 40 yo wife Mary E Millner (indexed Millsser.)7
Death*	Ann died on 14 July 1897 at M. E. Payne Boarding House on Patton St in Danville, Virginia, at age 83.3,2
Burial*	She was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia. Portrait and tombstone photos available at Find A Grave.3
BioNote*	Biography Note: Obit, newspaper not named, from Find A Grave, DEATH OF AN AGED LADY At 2:40 o'clock yesterday morning, at the residence of Mrs. M.E. Payne on Patton Street, this city, the spirit of Mrs. Anne Maria Keen took it's final flight. Deceased had been an invalid for many years, but bore her sufferings without murmur or complaint. Mrs. Keen was born in Lynchburg September, 1813. She was Miss Maria Eliza Hare, and was a daughter of the late Jesse Hare. Many years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. Elisha Keen, who some time past had preceded her to the grave. Deceased leaves two sons and one daughter --Messrs. Elisha Keen, Jr. of Patrick, Jesse Keen of Pittsylvania, and Mrs. Mary Eliza Millner. She also leaves a sister, who resides in Baltimore. Mrs. Keen had been a resident of Danville since shortly before the war. She was a consistent member of Main Street M. E. church. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. Payne yesterday afternoon at 12:15, and were conducted by Rev. W. R. Laird, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were conveyed to the Southern Depot and left on the 1:40 train for Lynchburg, where they will be interred this morning. The following were the pallbearers: Colonel E. B. Withers, Dr. H. W. Cole, Captain H. Wooding, P. H. Boisseau, J. S. Keller, H. D. Guerrant, P. L. Booth, M. Moore.8

Children with Elisha Keen Sr.:

Jesse Hare Keen Sr.2 b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 6 Mar 1906 Fnu Keen2 b. 1838, d. 1838 Mary Eliza Keen+9,3 b. 17 Aug 1839, d. 14 May 1912 Laura Keen10 b. fr Aug 1841 - Sep 1841, d. 2 Sep 1841 Elisha Keen Jr.3 b. c 1842, d. a 14 Jul 1897

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John Napier^1,2

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	John was born. Barbour says his name was Ashford Napier and that he served in the American Revolutionary War.3
Marriage*	He married Anne Maria Jones circa 1759, date estimated.1,2

Child with Anne Maria Jones:

Elizabeth Napier+1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

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Anne Maria Jones^1,2

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Marriage*

She married John Napier circa 1759, date estimated.2,1

Child with John Napier:

Elizabeth Napier+2,1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

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Elizabeth Napier^1,2

Father	John Napier2
Mother	Anne Maria Jones2,1

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of John Napier and Anne Maria Jones, was born between 1760 and 1768 in Franklin Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Barbour says she is d/o Col. Napier & Mary Staples.1,3
Marriage*	She married Capt. Elisha Keen, son of John Keen, before 1780 in Henry (now Franklin) Co., Virginia, assuming marriage before birth of first child. Barbour says ca. 1786.1,3,2
Census1810	Elizabeth is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Capt. Elisha Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.4
Death*	Elizabeth died circa 1848 in Franklin Co., Virginia.3

Children with Capt. Elisha Keen:

Elizabeth Keen1 b. Mar 1786, d. a 1811 Capt. John Keen+1,2 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876 Christine Keen+1 b. 1789, d. 14 Jan 1869 Capt. Ashford Keen+1 b. bt 1790 - 1796, d. 15 Nov 1876 Thomas S. Keen+1,5 b. c 1792 Elisha Keen Sr.+1 b. 1794, d. 14 Jan 1844 William Keen1 b. c 1795, d. Feb 1824 David S. Keen1 b. 27 Oct 1798, d. 24 Jan 1851 Francis Keen1 b. bt 1800 - 1810 Mary Ann Keen+1 b. 1805, d. 1863

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Capt. Elisha Keen^1,2

Father

John Keen1,3 b. c 1746

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Elisha, son of John Keen, was born on 30 October 1758 in Fairfax Co., Virginia Colony, New England.2,1
Move*	Elisha moved his residence from Fairfax County to the area of Henry County (now Franklin Co.) between 1775 and 1777. Barbour writes that Fairfax became a county in 1752 but that before then the area was known as Truro Parish.4
Milit-Service*	Capt. Elisha Keen served during the American Revolutionary War circa 1776. Barbour writes that he was also compensated for food and boarding that he provided for troops after his discharge.4
OathAllegiance*	Elisha took an oath of allegiance at Henry Co., Virginia, on 13 September 1777.2
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Napier, daughter of John Napier and Anne Maria Jones, before 1780 in Henry (now Franklin) Co., Virginia, assuming marriage before birth of first child. Barbour says ca. 1786.1,2,5
Census1810	Elisha appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 03201-30011 as 26-44 yo Clisha (Elisha) Keen. Enumeration fits generally well. I've chosen the two youngest who could fit in the 16-25 slot, but Ashford and/or John could also work. The female 26-44 and two females <10 are unidentified.6
Death*	Elisha died on 1 September 1812 in Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 53.2
Burial*	He was buried at unknown cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.2

Children with Elizabeth Napier:

Elizabeth Keen1 b. Mar 1786, d. a 1811 Capt. John Keen+1,5 b. 1787, d. 22 Nov 1876 Christine Keen+1 b. 1789, d. 14 Jan 1869 Capt. Ashford Keen+1 b. bt 1790 - 1796, d. 15 Nov 1876 Thomas S. Keen+1,7 b. c 1792 Elisha Keen Sr.+1 b. 1794, d. 14 Jan 1844 William Keen1 b. c 1795, d. Feb 1824 David S. Keen1 b. 27 Oct 1798, d. 24 Jan 1851 Francis Keen1 b. bt 1800 - 1810 Mary Ann Keen+1 b. 1805, d. 1863

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Elizabeth Keen¹

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born in March 1786 in Henry Co., Virginia. Barbour's date is 1784-86.1,2
Marriage*	She married William Cowden III on 12 February 1802 in Henry Co., Virginia.1,2
Death*	Elizabeth died after 1811 in Sumner Co., Tennessee.2

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William Cowden III¹

Last Edited

2 Jun 2016

Birth*	William was born circa 1777, date estimated.1
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Keen, daughter of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, on 12 February 1802 in Henry Co., Virginia.1,2

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Christine Keen^1,2

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Christine, daughter of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born in 1789 in Franklin Co., Virginia. Listed variously as Christine, Christian, and Christiana. Barbour's date is ca. 1788.1,3,4
Marr-Bond*	Christine Keen and James G. Gilbert posted a marriage bond on 3 December 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Wingfield provides full date and Franklin County; Knorr gives only the year 1803 with the marriage in Pittsylvania Co; perhaps they got the bond in Franklin, but were married in adjacent Pittsylvania County; Reed claims bond date for marriage date; Barbour gives this as marriage date.5,2,1,4
Census1830	Christine is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, James G. Gilbert, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Census1840	Christine is probably the female age 50 to 59 listed in the household of her husband, James G. Gilbert, in the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1850*	Christine and James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 November 1850, as 70 yo farmer James & 61 yo Christian Gilbert. Their daughter Wilmoth (Wilma?) was listed as living with them. Next door was William Witcher 41 and wife Elizabeth 35.8
Death*	Christine died on 14 January 1869.3

Child with James G. Gilbert:

Wilmoth (Wilma?) Gilbert8 b. c 1827

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James G. Gilbert^1,2,3

Last Edited

7 Apr 2023

Birth*	James was born circa 1778, date estimated.1
Marr-Bond*	James G. Gilbert and Christine Keen posted a marriage bond on 3 December 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia. Wingfield provides full date and Franklin County; Knorr gives only the year 1803 with the marriage in Pittsylvania Co; perhaps they got the bond in Franklin, but were married in adjacent Pittsylvania County; Reed claims bond date for marriage date; Barbour gives this as marriage date.1,2,3,4
Census1830	James G. appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 00100001-0110001 as 50-59 yo James Gilbert. Wilma is one bracet too old, or has she died and these are other siblings currently unknown?5
Census1840*	James G. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 000000001-00010001 as 60-69 yo James Gilbert. Wilma is one bracket too old if this in fact her.6
Census1850*	James and Christine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 November 1850, as 70 yo farmer James & 61 yo Christian Gilbert. Their daughter Wilmoth (Wilma?) was listed as living with them. Next door was William Witcher 41 and wife Elizabeth 35.7

Child with Christine Keen:

Wilmoth (Wilma?) Gilbert7 b. c 1827

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William Keen¹

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

28 Sep 2022

Birth*	William, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born circa 1795 in Bedford Co., Virginia.2,1
Census1810	William is probably one of the three males under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Elisha Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.3
Marriage*	He married Ann Napier on 12 July 1813 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Barbour adds that Ann and William were cousins.4,2
Death*	William died in February 1824 in Franklin Co., Virginia.1

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Capt. Ashford Keen^1,2

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ashford, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born between 1790 and 1796 in Franklin Co., Virginia. Lowe claims 1796; Barbour 1790-95; the 1860 census has him at 70 years old.1,2,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Elizabeth Edwards on 18 August 1817 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Other issue listed by Ancestry's Harris Family Tree include Gilly Coleman (1819-1860), John (1825-1876), Mary Ann (1826-1893) and Judith F Keen (1832-1912).4
Census1820*	Ashford appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 00001-101 as 26-44 yo Ashford Keen. Assuming daughter Elizabeth's headstone is correct and that she was born in 1821 the female <10 yo in this enumeration is probably her alleged sister Gilly Coleman Keen.5
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Frances E. Glass Walker on 14 September 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia. The date of 3 Sep cited by others is probably a banns or license date.6
Census1850	Ashford and Frances appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 December 1850, as 58 yo farmer Ashford & 41 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana and Sarah were listed as living with them. Household members currently unknown include David S. 12, Lucy 23, Daniel 21, and Judith 19 Keen.7
Census1860*	Ashford and Frances appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 July 1860, as 70 yo farmer Ashford & 50 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana, Sarah, Julia and Charles were listed as living with them.3
Census1870	Ashford and Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Hall Twp., Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 25 August 1870, as 79 yo farmer Ashford & 62 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana, Sarah and Charles were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Ashford died on 15 November 1876 in Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2

Child with Elizabeth Edwards:

Elizabeth Ann Keen b. 1821, d. 1904

Children with Frances E. Glass Walker:

Christiana Keen9 b. 17 Jun 1843, d. 22 Dec 1925 Sarah Keen10 b. c 1845 Julia Keen11 b. c 1852 Charles Keen12 b. c 1854

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Frances E. Glass Walker¹

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Frances was born between 1819 and 1820 in Virginia. Reed calls her Frances E Glass Walker. Daughter Christiana's death certificate calls her simply Frances Glass.2,1,3
Marriage*	She married Capt. Ashford Keen, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, on 14 September 1836 in Franklin Co., Virginia. The date of 3 Sep cited by others is probably a banns or license date.4
Census1850	Frances and Ashford appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 December 1850, as 58 yo farmer Ashford & 41 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana and Sarah were listed as living with them. Household members currently unknown include David S. 12, Lucy 23, Daniel 21, and Judith 19 Keen.5
Census1860*	Frances and Ashford appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 July 1860, as 70 yo farmer Ashford & 50 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana, Sarah, Julia and Charles were listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Frances and Ashford appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Hall Twp., Franklin Co., Virginia, enumerated 25 August 1870, as 79 yo farmer Ashford & 62 yo Frances Keen. Their children Christiana, Sarah and Charles were listed as living with them.7

Children with Capt. Ashford Keen:

Christiana Keen2 b. 17 Jun 1843, d. 22 Dec 1925 Sarah Keen8 b. c 1845 Julia Keen9 b. c 1852 Charles Keen10 b. c 1854

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Thomas S. Keen^1,2

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen2,3 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier2,3 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Thomas, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born circa 1792 in Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4
Census1810	Thomas is probably one of the two males under age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Elisha Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Brown on 6 January 1818 in Franklin Co., Virginia.4
Census1820*	Thomas S. appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 00001-1001 as 26-44 yo Thomas S Keen.6
Census1850	Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, as 57 yo farmer Thomas S. Keen in the household of 60 yo Nathaniel & 40 yo Sarah Law. Next door below are Thomas's son-in-law & daughter Lewis & Martha Becker and family.1
Census1850	Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia, as a neighbor of his son-in-law & daughter Lewis Becker and Martha Keen, living next door above.7
Census1860	Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southwest Dist., Franklin Co., Virginia, as 67 yo Thomas S Keen in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Lewis Becker and Martha Keen; as 45 yo farmer & manufacturer Lewis & 40 yo Martha C Becker.8
Census1870	Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Snow Creek Twp., Franklin Co., Virginia, as 76 yo Thomas Keen in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Lewis Becker and Martha Keen; as 55 yo tobacco manufacturer Lewis & 50 yo Martha Becker.9

Children with Elizabeth Brown:

Mary Ann Keen10 b. 12 Sep 1819, d. 27 Jul 1857 Martha Keen10 b. c 1820 Sarah E. Keen10 b. c 1823

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Judith Edwards^1,2

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Judith was born between 1782 and 1784 in Henry Co., Virginia.3,1
Marriage*	She married John Reuben Witcher, son of William Witcher Jr. and Mary "Mollie" Dalton, on 16 June 1806 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. "Notes" claims 1808. Other possible issue are: Armistead, James, Nancy A., Coleman Edwards, Rebecca Judith, and Elizabeth Witcher.4,2
Census1830	Judith is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, John Reuben Witcher, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1840	Judith is probably the female age 50 to 59 listed in the household of her husband, John Reuben Witcher, in the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Census1850*	Judith and John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 13 November 1850, as 65 yo Reuben & 66 yo Judith Witcher. Their children James and Judith were listed as living with them, as well as orphaned granddaughter Judith Gilbert and 85 yo mother Mary Dalton Witcher. Their son Daniel C. Witcher and family live two doors away.1
Death*	Judith died on 17 November 1862 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3

Children with John Reuben Witcher:

Lucy Witcher7 b. 1807, d. 1850 William M. Witcher8 b. 27 Nov 1808, d. 12 Sep 1864 Daniel Coleman Witcher9 b. 1814, d. Jun 1880 John Witcher10 b. 26 Nov 1815, d. Nov 1831 James Witcher1 b. c 1821 Mary Ann Ballard Witcher11 b. 15 Jun 1824, d. 16 Dec 1891 Judith Witcher1 b. c 1827

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Decatur Jones¹

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Decatur was born on 29 January 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Censuses both support birthyear and state.2,3,4,5,1
Marriage*	He married Nancy Harriet Keen, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 25 January 1836 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams & census give the groom's name as Decatur Jones. Reed says Nancy's sister Elizabeth Ann married Decatur and that Nancy married Bartlett Jones.6,7
Census1840*	Decatur appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 01002-10001 20-29 yo as Decatur Jones. There are two extra persons in this enumeration - a male 20-30 and a male 5-10. I suspect this is a widowed brother of either Decatur or Nancy and his son. Further research may resolve this.8
Census1850	Decatur and Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 11 October 1850, as 34 yo tobacconist Decatur & 32 yo Nancy H. Jones. Their children Araminta, Maria Louisa, William Henry, Elizabeth Anne "Bettie", Nancy Witcher, Emily and John Keen were listed as living with them, as well as three field hands.9
Census1860*	Decatur and Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated July 1860, as 44 yo tobacconist Decatur & 41 yo Nannie H Jones. Their children William Henry, Maria Louisa, Elizabeth Anne "Bettie", Nancy Witcher, John Keen, Emily, Thomas Decatur, Mary Christian "Kate", Charles Bixler and D'Orsay were listed as living with them. In addition to their children we find nieces/nephews: 21 yo Adolphus, 13 up Bartlett W, and 8 yo Ann M Jones. There's an unknown 31 yo Martha E Jones, as well as two black factory hands and apparently their three children. Real estate valued at $8080, personal at $20k.10
Census1870	Decatur and Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 55 yo tobacconist Decatur & 53 yo Nancy H Jones. Their children Emily, Thomas Decatur, Mary Christian "Kate", Charles Bixler and D'Orsay were listed as living with them. Real estate valued at $11000 and personal at $1200.4
Census1880	Decatur and Nancy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 64 yo farmer Decatur & 61 yo wife Nancy H Jones. Their children Emily and Mary Christian "Kate" were listed as living with them.3
Death*	Decatur died on 1 September 1889 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 73.2
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Nancy Harriet Keen:

Araminta Jones+11 b. 27 Oct 1838, d. 12 Jun 1904 Maria Louisa Jones12 b. 1840, d. 9 Jun 1914 William Henry Jones+12 b. 1842, d. 1920 Elizabeth Anne "Bettie" Jones+12 b. 25 Sep 1844, d. 27 Jan 1930 Nancy Witcher Jones+13,12 b. 23 Aug 1846, d. 17 May 1929 Emily Jones14,12 b. 1848, d. 16 Dec 1930 John Keen Jones12 b. 1850, d. 4 Apr 1917 Thomas Decatur Jones14,12 b. 19 Oct 1852, d. 30 Oct 1889 Mary Christian "Kate" Jones+14,12 b. 26 Mar 1854, d. 15 Jun 1935 Charles Bixler Jones14,12 b. 24 Feb 1856, d. 26 Dec 1890 D'Orsay Jones15,12 b. 1859, d. 4 Apr 1932

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Francis Keen¹

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Francis, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born between 1800 and 1810 in Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1
Census1810	Francis is probably one of the three males under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Elisha Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.3
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 28 September 2022 re Barbour's claims. Barbour shows a marriage to Belle Edwards but I can find no supporting evidence at this time.2

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Lucy Myrta Garretsson¹

Last Edited

10 Sep 2021

Birth*	Lucy was born on 20 May 1870 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.2
Marriage*	She married Alcanna Booth McDermott, son of John William McDermott and Sophia Elizabeth Garmong, on 24 December 1891 in Warren Co., Virginia. Issue: Anna Claire, John Roy, Virginia Maria, Mae Gladys, Grace Evangeline, Alcanna Gladstone, and Alice Viola McDermott.1
Death*	Lucy died on 10 January 1960 in Castleton, Rappahannock Co., Virginia, at age 89.2
Burial*	She was buried at Reliance Cemetery in Reliance, Warren Co., Virginia.1,2

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Arthur Garmon¹

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Arthur was born circa 1870, date estimated.1
Marriage*	He married Sophie May McDermott, daughter of John William McDermott and Sophia Elizabeth Garmong, before 1895.1

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Elisha Keen Sr.^1,2

Father	Capt. Elisha Keen1 b. 30 Oct 1758, d. 1 Sep 1812
Mother	Elizabeth Napier1 b. bt 1760 - 1768, d. c 1848

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Elisha, son of Capt. Elisha Keen and Elizabeth Napier, was born in 1794 in Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2
Marr-Bond	Elisha provided surety for the marriage bond of James G. Gilbert and Christine Keen on 3 December 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia, Surety Elisha Keen, most likely this one..4,5,1,2
Census1810	Elisha is probably one of the two males under age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Elisha Keen, in the 1810 Federal Census of Franklin Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	He married Ann Maria Hare on 23 March 1834 in Beford Co., Virginia. Reed shows Ann Marie as wife of Elisha's grandfather John Keen. Barbour follows the children of this couple for two more generations.2,7
Death*	Elisha died on 14 January 1844 in Lynchburg, Virginia.7,2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia. Portrait and tombstone photos available at Find A Grave.7,2

Children with Ann Maria Hare:

Jesse Hare Keen Sr.2 b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 6 Mar 1906 Fnu Keen2 b. 1838, d. 1838 Mary Eliza Keen+8,9 b. 17 Aug 1839, d. 14 May 1912 Laura Keen10 b. fr Aug 1841 - Sep 1841, d. 2 Sep 1841 Elisha Keen Jr.9 b. c 1842, d. a 14 Jul 1897

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Mary Pamela Gregory¹

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born in 1880 in Franklin Co., Virginia, d/o Wm H & Permelia Gregory.1
Marriage*	She married Samuel Edmond Walker, son of Robert Armistead Walker and Julia Frances Blair, on 8 March 1900 in Franklin Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Julia Pamela (1902- , m. Robert Hardaway Bishop), Arthur Vernon (1905-1968, m. Mattie Pauline Jackson 1927, m. Chrissie Holmes 1955, m. Mae Mozelle Mabe 1961) and Ruth A Walker (1908- ).1
Census1900*	Mary and Samuel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Star Town, Montgomery Co., North Carolina, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 29 yo stock trader Samuel E & 20 yo wife Mary P Walker. Sam & Mary are the 2nd family in this dwelling, the other headed by Raleigh Arnman.2
Marr-Divorce*	Mary was divorced from Samuel Edmond Walker from 27 April 1910 to 17 January 1920.3,4

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Amaziah Alvis Smith^1,2,3

Last Edited

30 Jan 2023

Birth*	Amaziah was born between 1820 and 1821 in Virginia.4,5,2
Marriage*	He married Emily A. Keen, daughter of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 19 September 1842.6,2
Census1850	Amaziah and Emily appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 31 October 1850, as 30 yo tanner Amaziah A & 27 yo Emily A Smith. Their children Charles K. and Mary W. were listed as living with them.5
Census1860*	Amaziah and Emily appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 14 August 1860, as 39 yo farmer Amaziah A & 36 yo Emily A Smith. Their children Charles K., Mary W., Alvis, Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" and Elisha F. were listed as living with them, as well as 12 yo unknown male James A Withing. Real estate valued at $15770 and personal at $31300.4

Children with Emily A. Keen:

Charles K. Smith1 b. bt 1845 - 1846 Mary W. Smith1 b. bt 1847 - 1848 Alvis Smith1 b. c 1851 Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" Smith1 b. c 1856 Elisha F. Smith1 b. c Jul 1860

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Mary R. "Polly" Millner^1,2

Last Edited

19 Aug 2017

Marriage*

She married Charles Keen, son of Capt. John Keen and Nancy Witcher, on 8 April 1831 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2

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Francis Dickinson^1,2

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Death*

Francis died between 29 April 1776 and 7 April 1796. Daughter Polly born 1776; Bible says he was deceased at time of her marriage.1

Child with an unknown spouse:

Mary "Polly" Dickinson+1,3 b. 29 Apr 1776, d. 24 Mar 1831

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Kenneth Charles Reed^1,2

Father	Ira Franklin Reed3,2 b. 21 Sep 1881, d. 27 Nov 1958
Mother	Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe3,2 b. 17 May 1898, d. 27 Nov 1965

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1 Nov 2022

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Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner^1,2

Father	Peter Harry Turner3,4,1,5 b. 2 Sep 1822, d. 11 Aug 1901
Mother	Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair4,3,1,5 b. 8 Mar 1834, d. 19 Mar 1910

Last Edited

7 Feb 2023

Birth*	Frances, daughter of Peter Harry Turner and Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair, was born on 22 December 1860 in Grayson Co., Texas. Day & month by Reed; year & location by Williams & census.6,1,2
Census1870	Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Peter Harry Turner and Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair, as 10 yo Fanny Turner.7
Census1880	Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Peter Harry Turner and Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair, as 19 yo daughter Fanni Turner.8
Marriage*	She married William Albert Lowe on 10 December 1882 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas. Reed offers a copy of their Marriage Record. Find A Grave's date is 12 Dec. Perhaps the 10th is a license or bond date. Find A Grave says William was m1 to Nancy Dickson. They had a son William Oscar Lowe (1881-1961) who was raised by his grandparents William Conrad Lowe and Barbara Frame. This makes him half-brother to Mabel, Callie and the crew.9,10,11
Census1900*	Frances and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 42 yo farmer William A & 39 yo wife Fannie A Lowe. Their children Mary Maybelle "Mabel", Callie Ethel, Emma Laura "Mimmie", Elvin Crockett and Geneva Dewey "Neva" were listed as living with them.12
Census1910	Frances and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Blanket, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 52 yo grocery store owner W Albert & 49 yo wife Fannie H Lowe. Their children Mary Maybelle "Mabel", Callie Ethel, Elvin Crockett, Geneva Dewey "Neva" and Mary Frances "Fannie" were listed as living with them.13
Residence*	Frances resided in Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas, on 2 July 1936, being mentioned as living at this place in her sister Lula's obit of this date.14
Census1940	Frances appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas, as as 79 yo mother Fannie H Lowe in the household of her daughter Callie Ethel Lowe; as 55 yo bookkeeper Callie E Lowe.15
Death*	Frances died on 23 November 1946 in Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas, at age 85. Year only by Williams.6,1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Gorman Cemetery in Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.6,16

Children with William Albert Lowe:

Mary Maybelle "Mabel" Lowe17,18,16 b. 2 Oct 1883, d. 31 Dec 1935 Callie Ethel Lowe19,16 b. 21 Nov 1884, d. 6 Jun 1966 Emma Laura "Mimmie" Lowe20,2 b. 30 Jul 1888, d. 7 Jul 1978 Elvin Crockett Lowe21,2 b. 26 Feb 1892, d. 7 Oct 1950 Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe+22,23,2 b. 17 May 1898, d. 27 Nov 1965 Mary Frances "Fannie" Lowe2 b. 15 May 1904, d. 1 Sep 1978

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William Albert Lowe^1,2,3

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 9 August 1857 in Sevier Co., Tennessee, s/o William Conrad Lowe & Barbara Frame. Reed's date is 8 Aug.4,5,6
Marriage*	He married Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, daughter of Peter Harry Turner and Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair, on 10 December 1882 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas. Reed offers a copy of their Marriage Record. Find A Grave's date is 12 Dec. Perhaps the 10th is a license or bond date. Find A Grave says William was m1 to Nancy Dickson. They had a son William Oscar Lowe (1881-1961) who was raised by his grandparents William Conrad Lowe and Barbara Frame. This makes him half-brother to Mabel, Callie and the crew.1,7,4
Census1900*	William and Frances appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 42 yo farmer William A & 39 yo wife Fannie A Lowe. Their children Mary Maybelle "Mabel", Callie Ethel, Emma Laura "Mimmie", Elvin Crockett and Geneva Dewey "Neva" were listed as living with them.8
Census1910	William and Frances appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Blanket, Brown Co., Texas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 52 yo grocery store owner W Albert & 49 yo wife Fannie H Lowe. Their children Mary Maybelle "Mabel", Callie Ethel, Elvin Crockett, Geneva Dewey "Neva" and Mary Frances "Fannie" were listed as living with them.9
Death*	William died on 18 November 1926 in Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas, at age 69, of cerebral arteriosclerosis. Find A Grave's date is 19 Nov but death certificate says 18th.10,6,4
Burial*	He was buried at Gorman Cemetery in Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4,6

Children with Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner:

Mary Maybelle "Mabel" Lowe11,12,6 b. 2 Oct 1883, d. 31 Dec 1935 Callie Ethel Lowe13,14,6 b. 21 Nov 1884, d. 6 Jun 1966 Emma Laura "Mimmie" Lowe15,6 b. 30 Jul 1888, d. 7 Jul 1978 Elvin Crockett Lowe16,6 b. 26 Feb 1892, d. 7 Oct 1950 Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe+17,18,6 b. 17 May 1898, d. 27 Nov 1965 Mary Frances "Fannie" Lowe6 b. 15 May 1904, d. 1 Sep 1978

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Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe^1,2

Father	William Albert Lowe3,4,5 b. 9 Aug 1857, d. 18 Nov 1926
Mother	Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner3,4,6 b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 23 Nov 1946

Last Edited

7 Feb 2023

Birth*	Geneva, daughter of William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, was born on 17 May 1898 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Geneva's Find A Grave memorial says 7 May but the headstone clearly reads 17 May.1,2
Census1900	Geneva appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 7, Coleman Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, as 2 yo daughter Neva W Lowe.7
Census1910	Geneva appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Blanket, Brown Co., Texas in the household of her parents, William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, as 11 yo daughter Geneva D Lowe.8
Marriage*	She married Ira Franklin Reed on 27 August 1921 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Ira m1 Maude Myrtle Hand in 1907 and had at least Helen Frances (1908), Clarence Hand (1912) and Maude Marie Reed (1918). Issue per Reed were Harry Lowe, Franklin Harold, Kenneth Charles, Grace Marian, and Harley Elvin Reed.9,10,11
Census1930*	Geneva and Ira appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at 215 W. 18th, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 48 yo real estate loan executive Ira F & 31 yo wife Geneva D Reed. Four children from Ira's first marriage were listed as living with them: Helen, Inez, Clarence and Maude Reed. After them we find two children from this marriage: 6 yo Harry L and 1 yo Franklin H Reed.12
Census1940	Geneva and Ira appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Houston, Harris Co., Texas, enumerated 17 April 1940, as 58 yo real estate manager Ira F & 41 yo wife Geneva L Reed, as well as Ken's full-siblings 16 yo Harry L, 11 yo Franklin R, 7 yo Grace M and 3 yo Harlee E Reed. Also in the home is 26 yo 'nephew-in-law' Frank C Perry, and one housekeeper on the next census page.13
Death*	Geneva died on 27 November 1965 at St. Thomas Manor in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 67, of 'cerebrovascular accident with left hemiplegia'.14,15,1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1,2

Child with Ira Franklin Reed:

Kenneth Charles Reed16,17

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Ira Franklin Reed¹

Last Edited

7 Feb 2023

Birth*	Ira was born on 21 September 1881 in Taberville, St. Clair Co., Missouri, s/o John Fremont Reed & Sarah Elizabeth Keeling.2,1
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe, daughter of William Albert Lowe and Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner, on 27 August 1921 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Ira m1 Maude Myrtle Hand in 1907 and had at least Helen Frances (1908), Clarence Hand (1912) and Maude Marie Reed (1918). Issue per Reed were Harry Lowe, Franklin Harold, Kenneth Charles, Grace Marian, and Harley Elvin Reed.3,4,5
Census1930*	Ira and Geneva appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at 215 W. 18th, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 48 yo real estate loan executive Ira F & 31 yo wife Geneva D Reed. Four children from Ira's first marriage were listed as living with them: Helen, Inez, Clarence and Maude Reed. After them we find two children from this marriage: 6 yo Harry L and 1 yo Franklin H Reed.6
Census1940	Ira and Geneva appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Houston, Harris Co., Texas, enumerated 17 April 1940, as 58 yo real estate manager Ira F & 41 yo wife Geneva L Reed, as well as Ken's full-siblings 16 yo Harry L, 11 yo Franklin R, 7 yo Grace M and 3 yo Harlee E Reed. Also in the home is 26 yo 'nephew-in-law' Frank C Perry, and one housekeeper on the next census page.7
Death*	Ira died on 27 November 1958 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 77.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,1

Child with Geneva Dewey "Neva" Lowe:

Kenneth Charles Reed8,9

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