Daviess County, Kentucky - Biographical sketches (4 of 8 so headed), 1883 (part 1 of 2)

Biographical sketches

James M. Barnhill was born on the old homestead farm in Boston Precinct, Sept. 26, 1837. His father was Jeremiah Barnhill, who was born in Oldham County, Ky., July 15, 1818. He was a cousin of Daniel Boone, the old Kentucky pioneer and Indian fighter and hunter. Jeremiah Barnhill came with his parents to Daviess County when a child. His father settled on the North Panther Creek, in Boston Precinct. Jeremiah was married here to Elizabeth Ware. They had a family of three children - James M. ; Amadine A. A., now the widow of Joseph Taylor, resides in Masonville; Nicholas B., married Susan Harrison, and resides in Mason ville Precinct. James M. was the eldest. He remained on the old homestead until sixteen, when his father moved on a farm tliree miles east of Bethabara church . James M. remained here until his marriage to Marian C. Harrison, March 10, 1864. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., Nov. 29, 1829, and was a daughter of Samuel G. and Susan (Garner) Harrison, natives of Yirginia, and early settlers of Daviess Coototy. After hie marriage Mr. Barnhill settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct, one mile east of Masonville Town, where he remained two years; then bought a form adjoining the old homestead where he remained six years; then settled on his present farm in Boston Precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill are both members of the Baptist church at Bethabara. They have had a family of three children - Susan E., born Dec. 21, 1864; Cora A., born Sept. 13, 1869; Samuel T., born Sept. 22, 1876. Susan E. is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Barnhill owns a fine farm of 130 acres, eighty-five under cultivation, paying especial attention to the culture of tobacco. Mr. Barnhill is a member of Joseph H. Branham Lodge, No. 436, A. F. & A. M. In politics he is a Democrat.

Nicholas B. Barnhill was born in Boston Precinct, July 15, 1842. His parents were Jeremiah and Elizabeth A. (Ware) Barnhill. Nicholas was the youngest of three children. He remained on the farm with his father until twenty, when he worked on the farm a year, then at the carpenter's trade one year, then returned home and remained until 1866; then worked on a farm for Joseph King until hia marriage to Mary S. Harrison, Oct. 13, 1867. She was bom on the same farm where she now lives, Jan. 11, 1852, and was a daughter of William M. and Cynthia A. (Taylor) Harrison. After his marriage, Mr. Barnhill resided on the farm with his father-inlaw, in Boston Precinct, one year; then bought the " Daniels" farm in Upper Town Precinct; remained there until 1875, when he farmed with his father-in-law two years; he then purchased his present farm in Masonville Precinct. He and wife have four children - Cordelia, born March 10, 1869; Emma N., born July 11, 1870; Cynthia, born June 28, 1872, and Charles M., born July 29, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill are members of the Baptist church. He owns afine farm of 135 acres, 100 acres under cultivation. He is a member of Joseph H. Branham Lodge, No. 436, A. F. & A. M. In politics he is a Democrat. He has held several local offices of trust in his precinct.

Lewis A. Bowlds was born in Fairfield, Nelson Co., Ky., Fub. 28, 1849. He was a son of James N. and Theresa R. (Clements) Bowlds, natives of Kentucky and Maryland. They had a family often children, Lewis A. being the youngest. He was but thirteen months old when his parents came to Daviess County. Kv., and settled at Knottsville. His father was a wagon maker and carpenter. Lewis A. remained in Knottsville until sixteen, when he worked on farms in Daviess County until eighteen, and then went to Illinois and worked in Fairfield, Wayne County, a year; then C4me back to Daviess County, and worked on a farm a year; then returned to a farm near Fairfield, Wayne Co., 111., and remained two years; then returned to Daviess County, and remained until 1875, when he took his mother to Fairfield, 111., to her son, William liowlds. Lewis A. returned to Daviess County in the winter of 1875. Oct. 15, 1876, he was married to Hattie A. Harrison, a native of Shelby County, Ky., born March 18, 1859, and a daughter of Elijah L. and Nanc)' (Smith) Harrison. After their marriage Mr. andMrs. Bowlds settled on the same fnrm wliere they now reside,in Masonville Precinct. They are members of the Baptist church. They have had three sons - William L. , horn July 20, 1877; Fleming, born Jan. 28, 1880, and Charles, born April 6, 1882. In politics he is a Democrat.

Jasper Bristow (deceased) was born in Virginia. He was reared on a farm. He married in Yirginia, C'arissa Powell, and they had four children. The mother died in Oldham County, Ky. Mr. Bristow then came to Daviess County, where he married Mrs. Rachel (iiarnhill) Crnze, widow of Thomas Cruze. Mr. and Mrs. Bristow settled in Masonville Precinct, on a farm three fourths of a mile east of Bethabara church, where he built the first brick building in the county. He died here in 1848. He and wife were members of the Baptist church at Bethabara. She died in 1870. They had a family of nine children, seven living - Benjamin T., married Sallie Crawford; Anna, married Christopher Karns, now a widow, residing with her youngest son; Jasper, Jr. (deceased), married Mrs. Nancy J. Ward; Ansel H., married Armacinda Miles; she died and he then married Miss Lanham; Samuel H., married Nannie Massy; William, married Ahnina Karns, who died and he then married Queen V. Ash by; Rachel W., wife of Christopher Watkins; Hiram, born in Masonville Precinct, June 15, 1842. Hiram was but six years old when his father died. Oct. 17, 1865, he married Minerva Kirk, a native of Masonville Precinct, and a daughter of John L. and Susan (Cottrell) Kirk. They have had six children - Ida L., born Oct. 7, 1866; Ella B., born July 21, 1870; Mary L., born Feb. 7, 1873; John N., born June 9, 1876, died May 1, 1880; Thomas B., born Dec. 24, 1879, and Minnie D., born Nov. 10, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Bristow are members of ttl* Baptist church at Bethabara. He is Superintendent of Bethabara Sabbath-school. He owns a fine

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Daniel H. Brown was born eight miles south of Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Ky., April 24, 1840. His parents were William and Elizabeth (Meeks) Brown. His father was born near Richmond, Va., in 1799.' He was but twelve years old when he came with his parents to Shelby County, Ky., where he was married. He was a rope and bag manufacturer, manufacturing from hemp, making rope and bagging for cotton bales. He also followed farming. He was a Mason. His mother was a member of the Baptist church. There was a family of seven children. Daniel was the third son and sixth child. He remained on the old homestead farm in Shelby County until twenty-four years of age when he went to Illinois; located in Clinton where he traded in stock two years, then went to Decatur, 111., and clerked in the county clerk's office until June, 1866. He then returned to Shelby County, Ky.) and in the fall of 1867 came to Daviess County; located on a farm in Masonville Precinct and has farmed in this precinct ever since. Mr. Brown married Lulie Stateler, Sept. 21, 1875. She was born fitre miles east of Hartford, Ohio Co., Ky., and was a daughter of Ignatius P. and Senia (Stevens) Stateler, natives of Ohio Co^unty, Ky. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They had a family of nine children. Mr. Daniel H. Brown is a Mason and is a member of John J. D.iveiss Lodge, No. 389, at Sugar Grove church. In politics he is a Democrat. Mrs. Brown's grandfather, Stephen Stateler, came to Kentucky at a very early date and was one of the pioneers and hunters of Daniel Boone's time. He came to Owensboro when there were but three houses. It was then called Tellow Banks. He located near the fort at Hartford, Ohio County, and was a prominent man of his time and held various offices. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have one daughter - Tassa, born Nov. 22, 1879.

Ottaway Bryant was born in Shelby County, Ky., July 23, 1809. His parents were Samuel and Nancy (Williams) Bryant, natives of "Virginia. Ottaway was the seventh son and eighth child of their thirteen children. He married Isabell Maddux Jan. 3, 1833. She was born in Virginia, and came with her parents to Henry County, Ky., when six years old. After Mr. Bryant was married he settled in Henry County two years, then moved to Jeflferson County and farmed nineteen years; then, in 1867, came to Daviess County, Ky., and settled on his present farm. Mrs. Bryant is a member of the Baptist church. They have had eight children, three living - Elizabeth, wife of George Maples; Isabell; Hulda, who married Charles Noel, Jan. 6, 1876, and has three children - Sarah B., born Feb. 10, 1877; Mary B., June 7, 1880; Edgar T., born Sept. 8, 1882. Mr. Bryant owns a fine farm of 125 acres, eighty acres under cultivation. Mr. Bryant is a member of the Daviess County Grangers. In politics he is a Democrat.

James A. Burton was born near Perryville, in Boyle County, Ky., Feb. 8, 1801. His parents were Allen and Rebecca (Hammer) Burton, natives of Grandville County, N. C, and Mecklenburg County, Va. They settled near Perryville, Ky., at an early day. They had a family of eight children. James was the youngest son, and when five years old came to Ohio County, Ky., settling near Fordsville. He remained here until 1834, when he came to what is now Daviess County, and settled within a quarter of a mile of where he now resides. Mr. Burton married Susan Ward, Jan. 11, 1827. She was born in Jessamine County, Ky., Jan. 15, 1800. She was a daughter of John and Polly (McKinney) "Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Burton had six children - Joseph A., born Dec. 11, 1827, remained on the old farm until the war broke out, when he enlisted in Company H, Third Kentucky, Morgan's Cavalry, Confederate troops; enlisted in September, 1862, and was captured July 19, 1863, near Chester, Ohio, and placed in the prison at Camp Chase, Ohio, for twenty-four days, then transferred to Camp Douglas, at Chicago, and remained there until March 11, 1865. He then returned home and settled on his present farm in Masonville Precinct, near Masonville, where he owns a farm of 205 acres, 100 acres under cultivation. In politics Mr. Burton is a Democrat. He is a Mason, and was formerly a member of the John J. Daveiss Lodge at Sugar Grove. Mary M. Burton, born May 25, 1829. John B., born Dec. 6, 1830. Jane B. was born Oct. 6, 1833. Miriam L., born March 6, 1835, wife of John W. Lashbrook; they reside in Masonville Precinct. Susan J. was born April 15, 1837, and married James A. Johnson. The mother died May 3, 1837. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Burton then married a sister of his wife, Miriam Ward, May 8, 1849. She was born in Daviess County, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Burton had three children - George W., born Oct. 29, 1851; he married Mary Yeech. Walter, born Feb. 15, 1854, unmarried; Elizabeth A., born Feb. 23, 1857, married Richard Veech. Mr. Burton is now in his eighty-second year, and is as lively as a boy. In politics he was first a Whig, but has since been a strong supporter of the Democratic party. He ia of English and Welsh descent. He has held various local oflSces of trust.

John B. Burton was born near the Adams Fork Creek, in Ohio County, Ky., Dec. 6, 1830. His parents were James and Susan (Ward) Burton, early settlers of Daviess County. John D. was the third child and second son of a family of six children. Wlien some three or four years old he came with his parents to Daviess County and settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct, near where he now resides. He remained at home until twenty-two, when he went with his brother, Joseph A. Burton, and two cousins to Illinois; remained here, traveling and looking at the country, some three weeks; then returned to the old homestead, and in 1856 bought a farm in Boston Precinct and farmed one year; then came back to th.e old homestead and remained until his marriage to Miss Sarah Lashbrook, May 12, 1859. She was born in Masonville Precinct and was a daughter of Norris and Catharine (Firman) Lashbrook. After his marriage Mr. Burton settled on his present farm in Masonville Precinct, where he has since resided. He and wife had six children - Florence, born March 28, 1860, died Nov. 20, 1868; Electa, born Feb. 27, 1862, died ISTov. 20, 1868; Joseph S., born Dec. 8, 1863, died Nov. 26, 1868; Susan C, born July 26, 1866, died Nov. 24, 1868; James M., born Aug. 25, 1868; Samuel E., born April 24, 1872 - the last two are living with their parents. The mother died April 15, 1875. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Burton married Emma D. Hunter, Jan. 13, 1881. She was born in Nelson County, Ky., and was a daughter of Sanford and Eliza J. (Neal) Hunter. She and husband were members of the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Burton had one son - John D., Jr., born April 18, 1882, died Nov. 16, 1882. Mrs. Burton is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Burton is a Mason and demitted member of John J. Daveiss Lodge at Sugar Grove church. He has held various local oflBces of trust in his precinct. He owns a fine farm of 187^ acres, 138^ acres under cultivation. He raises tobacco, corn and hay, and also horses, cattle and sheep. Mr. Burton in politics is a Democrat, and has always been a supporter of that party.

Squire A. Camp was born in Todd County, Ky., Oct. 30, 1830. His parents were George and Maria (Adams) Camp. His father was a native of Yirginia, but removed to Woodford County, Ky., when a^ young man, and married Handy Mahon, and they had a family of seven children. They moved to Todd County some three years after their marriage. His wife died here about 1828, and Mr. Camp then married Maria Adams. They had a family of eight children, Squire A. being the eldest. He remained with his parents in Todd County until his marriage to Martha Shreves, Feb. 16, 1854. She was born in Andrew County, Mo., Jan. 10, 1838, and was a daughter of James and Jfancy T. (Coleman) Shreves, both natives of Todd County, Ky. After his marriage Mr. Camp was overseer on plantations in Todd County until Jan. 14, 1859, when he came to Daviess County and purchased his present farm in Masonville Precinct, where he and family have since resided. He and wife have had a family of fifteen children - John W., horn Dec. 6, 1854, married Minnie K. Dawson, Jan. 14, 1879 (they had two children, one living - Chester C, born Jan. 2, 1882); Alice P., born April 8, 1856, married L. D. Florence (she died Sept. 17, 1876; she had two children, both dead); Nancy E., born Sept. 15, 1857, married W. R. Stewart, aud has had three children, two living, Katy and Clara; Mary F., born July 21, 1859, married J. W. Taylor, and has one son. Price A.; Charles E., born March 2, 1861; Anna E., born Oct. 17, 1862, died Sept. 9, 1874; James A., hi.rn April 28, 1864; Mattie Z., born Feb. 1, 1866; Kosa L.,born Dec. 9, 1867; Susan J., Nov. 23,, 1869; Kutha D., born Sept. 28, 1871; Kuama, born April 21, 1873; Arthur H., born June 15, 1875; Clarence C, born March 10, 1879. Mr. Camp owns a fine farm of 187 acres, 120 under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs Camp and eight of their children are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Camp was elected Justice of the Peace of Masonville Precinct in 1872, and held that office six vears; was elected Constable in 1880, and re-elected Justice of the Peace in 1882, and still retains both offices. He has held various other local offices in his precinct. His father was in the war of 1812. Mr. Camp is politically a Democrat. He is of English de scent. He enlisted in Company E, Captain Sam Taylor's company of Kentucky Cavalry Volunteers; remained in service until December, 1862; was in the battle at Sutherland's farm in Upper Town Precinct.

Oeorge F . Camp was born in Todd County, Ky., JuTie 4, 1850. His parents were James W. and Nancy H. (Miller) Camp, natives of Virginia and Daviess County, Ky. George F. was their eldest son and second child. His parents came to Daviess County and settled on a farm in Masonville where his mother still resides. Mr.

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Camp married Matilda Maddnx, Feb. 10, 1873. She was born in Knottsville Precinct, Feb. 27, 1852, and was a daughter of Tapley and Telitha (Pursell) Maddux. After his marriage Mr. Camp settled on a farm in Upper Town Precinct, where he remained two years and then bought his present farm. He and wife are members of the Baptist church at Bethabara. They have had two children - William "W"., born Sept. 24, 1875, and Lela K., born March 27, 1880, died March 4, 1881. Mr. Camp owns a fine farm of 126 acres. He is of English and Irish descent. In politics he is a Democrat.

James TT. Camp (deceased) was born in Adair County, Ky., Jan. 6, 1819. He was a son of Geo. W. and Handy (Mahan) Camp. James W. was the eldest of their six children. When six or seven years of age he removed with his parents to Todd County, Ky. , and remained there until of age. In 1847 he came to Daviess County and married Nancy H. Miller, May 11, 1847. She was born in Masonville Precinct, Daviess Co., Ky., June 29, 1833, and was a daughter of Flemming and Sallie (Crawford) Miller, natives of Virginia and Kentucky. They came to Daviess County at an early day and settled in Masonville Precinct. They were charter members of the Bethabara church. They had five children, four living - James C, who married Annie Miller (she died and he married Frances Haynes); A. B. (married Mary Simpson, who died and he married Mrs. Alice (Talbert) Murphy (he is Sheriff of Daviess County); Nancy H. married James W. Camp, and Henry C. married Mary McKinney, and resides in Upper Town Precinct. After Mr. and Mrs. James W. Camp were married they moved on their farm in Todd County, and remained there until the spring of 1859, when they came to'Daviess County and settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct, where Mrs. Camp now resides. He died June 1, 1880. He was a member of the Baptist church at Bethabara. He and wife had a family of three sons and one daughter - Lnoinda E., born April 7, 1848, married John W. Barnhill ; Geo. F., born June 4, 1850, married Matilda Maddux ; James F., born Feb. 18, 1852, married Mary C. Taylor, Nov. 6, 1877 (she was born in Masonville Precinct and is a daughter of Captain W. J. Tayl«r and Martha (Spear) Taylor. They have two children - Oscar L., born Jan. 27, 1880, and Mattie Edna, born Dec. 2, 1881); Elijah Camp, born Feb. 14, 1854, died Oct. 30, 1867.

Kebecca (Harrison) Cook, also natives of Shelby County. He was but ten years old when his father died. In the spring of 1849 he came with his mother, grandmother, sisters and brothers to Daviess County, and settled on the farm now owned by William Stone, in Boston Precinct. James H. remained here with his mother until his marriage to JSTancy A. Jones, May 14, 1857. She was bom in Daviess County, and was a daughter of William W. and Eleanor (Bristow) Jones, who were among the first settlers of Daviess County. After his marriage Mr. Cook lived on the farm owned by his brother, Samuel Cook, two years; then leased his father-inlaw's farm, in Boston Precinct, for six years; then purchased his farm in Masonville Precinct, where lie and family still reside. He owns a line farm of 168 acres, seventy-five under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Cook have had a family of six children - Thomas W., born May 9, 1858, married Frances N. Knox; William R., born April 9, 1860, is attending school at South Carrollton College, Muhlenburg County, Ky.; James C, born Feb. 9, 1863, married Georgia A. Ambrose Oct. 29, 1882; Artemissie, born June 8, 1865; Minerva E., born July 23, 1869; John W., born July 28, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Cook, wliile engaged in farming, has been also engaged in other work- He built and ran one of the first molasses mills in Masonville Precinct. He also ran threshing machines; first owned two " ground hong" threshers; since then has owned two separators. In 1873 lie built a grist and saw mill on his farm, which he ran until the fall of 1881, when he moved it to Belleville, Hancock Count}', where he added a flouring mill, and ran it until November, 1882, when lie sold it. He is a Mason and a memberof John J. Daveiss Lodge, No. 389, A. F. & A. M., at Sugar Grove. In politics he is a Democrat.

Samuel Cook was born in Shelby County, Ky., Nov. 8, 1838. His parents were Washington and Rebecca (Harrison) Cook, both natives of Shelbv County. Samuel was tlie second of five children. "When but six or seven years old his father died. Samuel lived witli his mother until his marriage to Hamiali J. Barnliill Nov. 13, 1S60. She was born in Boston Precinct and was a daughter of Robert and Mary (Ware) Barnliill, old settlers of Daviess County. After his marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cook settled on the same farm in Masonville Precinct where tiioy now reside. They have five children - Marion J., born Aug. 20, 18(13; William R., born Oct. 12 1867; Sarah A., born July 29, 1869; Charles E., born March 7

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1874; Mary E., born Nov. 12, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Cook owns a fine farm of 174 acres, 115 under cultivation. In politics he is a Democrat.

Joseph Davtdss (deceased) was born in Shelby County, Ky., Jan. 18, 1827. He was a son of Silas H. and Sarah (Dulin) Daveiss, natives of Kentucky. They had five children. Joseph was reared on a farm in Shelby County, where he was married to Miss Mary A. Brown. Dec. 22, 1853. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., July 17, 1828. Her parents were "William and Elizabeth (Meeks) Brown, natives of Virginia. After Mr. and Mrs. Daveiss were married they settled, Jan. 18, 1854, on the old homestead farm in Masonville Precinct where Mr. Daveiss died Aug. 12, 1867. He was a member of the Baptist church and a member of John J. Daveiss Lodge, No. 389, at Sugar Grove church. Mrs. Daveiss is a member of the Baptist church and is still living on the old homestead. She and husband had a family of four children - Alice M., born Oct. 11, 1855; Walter B., born May 5, 1857; Paul J., born Oct. 27, 1862, and William J., born Sept. 22, 1864. All reside on the old homestead with their mother. Mr. Joseph Daveiss was one of the leading citizens and representative men of Daviess County. He was a true friend and neighbor and a kind husband. Mrs. Daveiss and family have a farm of ninety acres, most all under cultivation.

Seth A. Du Yah was born on the James River, eight miles southwest of Richmond, Va., Jan. 7, 1846. His father was Stephen Da Val, whose grandfather came from France, among the Huguenots that were driven from France and settled the Huguenots Springs in Powhatan County, Va. Stephen Da Val married first a Miss Shepherd, and they had nine children. The mother died, and he married Mrs. Susan Cottrell, whose maiden name was Haley. She was a sister of Seth Haley, the tobacconist of Lynchburg, Va. Seth Du Val was their only child. He remained on- the old homestead until the late war, when, in December, 1863, he enlisted in Company I, Tenth Regiment of Virginia Confederate Cavalry Volunteers, and remained in the service until the close of the war; was in the battles of Spottsylvania, Wilderness, Court- House, Cold Harbor, Supona Church, White Oak Swamp, Ream's Station, Hatcher's Run and Five Forks, Va.; was in various skirmishes, and was under fire constantly for twelvemonths and never received a wound. At the close of the war he went to his brother in Goochland County, Va., where he remained untilJanuary, 1866, when he came to Daviess County, Ky. Oct. 10, 1867, was married to Miss Mary A. Haynes. She was born in the same house where she now resides, and was a daughter of Dr. Samuel and Hflry (Barnhill) Haynes, old settlers of Daviess County. He was a native of Virginia and she of Oldham County, Ky, a relative of Daniel Boone. After Mr. and Mrs. Du Yal were married he bought a farm three quarters of a mile southwest of Masonville, where he remained until the spring of 1874, when he purchased the old homestead farm of his father-in-law, where he has since resided. Mrs. Du Val is a member of the Christian church and he of the Baptist church. They have two children - Samuel S., born Oct. 9, 1868; Benjamin A., born Jan. 27, 1874. Mr. Du "Val owns a fine farm of 146 acres, all under cultivation except seven or eight acres timber. Mr. Du Yal raises tobacco, corn wheat, hay, oats and stock. In politics he has always been a supporter of the Democratic party. His mother's cousin, James Thomas, was the late wealthy tobacconist of Richmond, Va., who died in 1882. He was a millionaire and was father-in-law of Dr. James Curry, ex-United States Senator from Georgia before, and after the war President of the Richmond Baptist College, at Richmond, Va.

Henry Ellis was born in Goochland County, Va., Dec. 2, 1837. His parents were Hezekiah and Eliza J. (Henley) Ellis, natives of Virginia. They had three sons and two daughters, Henry being the eldest. He was but six years old when his father died. His mother then married Robert Martin and they had two children, one girl living. Henry was reared on a farm, and at the out-breaking of the war he enlisted in Company F, Twenty-third Virginia Infantry, and remained in the service until the close of the war; was in many battles and was wounded several times. After the close of the war he returned to Virginia and followed the carpenter's trade until 1868, when he came to Daviess County, Ky., and worked for "W. W. Shoemaker at his trade until his marriage to Columbia Vaughan, Nov. 25, 1869. She was horn on the farm now owned by Fielden Lacklin, in Masonville Precinct and was a daugliterof Burrell A. and Louisa (Shoemaker) Vaughan, old settlers of Daviess County. After his marriage Mr. Ellis rented a farm near Masonville two years, then bought his present farm. He and wife have five girls - Gertrude, born Oct. 7, 1870; Ella J., born Nov. 25, 1873; Mamie L., born Dec. 15, 1875; Katy, born Dec. 25, 1878;.Effie M., born Nov. 6, 1881. Mr. Ellis owns a fine farm of ninety-two acres. He and wife are Baptists and both members of the Sugar Grove church. In politics lie is a Democrat. Mrs. Ellis's father, Burrell A. Vaughan, enlisted in Captain Noel's company, Confederate cavalry, and was killed at the battle of Cumberland Gap, near Bowling Green, Ky. W. H. Ellis, brother of Henry, resides in Masonville Precinct. He was also in the late war. Enlisted in Company H, Forty-sixth Eegiment Yirginia Infantry; was wounded at the battle of Petersburg, Va.

Jackson Gordon, was born in Shelby County, Ky., Feb. 6, 1821. His father, William Gordon, born in Henrico County, Va., Feb. 26, 1793, was in the war of 1812; came to Shelby County, Ky., in 1813 or 1814. He was a wagon-maker by trade. He married Elizabeth S. Miller, born March 2, 1786, and had a family of five children ; four lived to be men and women. Jackson was the oldest son and third child. He was but ten years old when, in the spring of 1830, his parents came to Ddviess County and settled on the same farm where Jackson now resides. His father died Jan. 27, 1852, and his mother, Feb. 9, 1865. Mr. Gordon married Elizabeth Haynes, March 21, 1844. She was born in Ohio County, Ky., March 19, 1826, and was a daughter of Charles E. and Anna (McGuire) Haynes. After his marriage he settled on his present farm in Masonville Precinct. They had a family of four children - Charles W., born April 27, 1845, married Generva Jasper, March 7, 1866; James M., born May 20, 1846, married Margaret J. Reynolds, June 5, 1873; Cynthia F., born Sept. 8, 1847, died Oct. 23,

1852, and Samuel P., born May 8, 1849, married Nancy E. Mc- Kinney, March 20, 1878. Mrs. Gordon died March 13, 1850. Mr. Gordon married Sarah A. Taylor, Jan. 16, 1851. She was a native of Driviess County, born Feb. 13, 1829, and was a daughter of William and Susan ('Miller) Taylor. They had a family of five children. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon had a family of teti children, seven living - Thomas A., born Jan. 13, 1852, is a physician in Maud, Mo., and married Cora C. Maddux; Susie E., born Sept. 4,

Oldham County, Ky., born March 20, 1835, and died April 4, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Conyers had one daughter, Sarah E., born Oct. 23, 1858, now the wife of J. I. Goodman, married Nov. 16, 1882. Mr. and Mis. Gordon are both members of the Baptist church. Mr. Gordon owns a tine farm of 243 acres, 150 under cultivation. Politically he is a Democrat.

Oilbert Hagerman was born in Spencer County, Ky. , seven miles above Taylorsville, March 28^ 1837. His parents were George and Luvina (Zimmerman) Hagerman, natives of Nelson County, Ky., where they were married. They were members of the Baptist church. Gilbert, subject of this sketch, was the only child, and when he was but nine years old his father died. He remained on the farm with his mother one year when his mother moved to Decatur County, Ind., to educate him. He remained here attending school, clerking in a store, and learning the carpenter's trade until his mother's death, Oct. 22,1854. He then spent one winter in Spencer County, Ky., and in March, 1855, returned to Daviess County, Ky., and was overseer on the farm of Major Benj. Duncan and Ed Berry one season; then worked for Ed Worthington|one winter and the spring of 1856. Jane 24, 1856, he married Emily Worthington. She was born in Daviess County, Ky., and was a daughter of Edward S. and Alsinda (Orabtree) "Worthington, natives of Daviess County, Ky. After his marriage Mr. Hagerman settled on a farm in Lower Town Precinct. He and wife had five]children - Alice A., born Jan. 23,1858; George E., born Feb. 18, 'l 862, died Oct. 10, 1874; Charles T., born Dec. 24, 1864; Frank G., born March 11, 1867, died Aug. 16, 1869; William E., born June 9, 1869. The mother died June 10, 1870. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church. Mr. Hagerman married Sarah P. Davis, June 29, 1871. She was born in Daviess County, Ky., Masonvilie Precinct, July 15, 1851, and was a daughter of Virgil and Ruhema F. (Howard) Davis, natives of Shelby County, Ky., and Daviess Cjunty, respectively. Her mother was a relative of Daniel Boone. In 1869 Mr. Hagerman was appointed Deputy Sheriff and Tax Collector, and held that position until the spring of 1872, when he moved with his family to Burlington, Coffee Co., Kan., and worked at his trade of carpenter three year.-!. He then returned to ins farm near Owensboro; remained here two seasons, then rented land in Upper Town until Dec. 13, 1881, when he purchased his present farm in Masonvilie Precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Hagerman are both members of the Bap- tist church and have had three children - Sarah G., born July 12, 1873, died Aug. 12, 1876; Captolia I. A., born March 29, 1876; Helen Y., born Sept. 21, 1879. Mr. Hagerman owns a fine farm of ninety-eight acres, thirty-eiglit acres under cultivation, and well stocked. Mr. Hagerman is a member of Brothers' Lodge, N'o. 132, I. O. O. F., at Owensboro, Ky., and is, politically, a Democrat. He has held various local offices of trust in his township.

Phooian Harris (deceased) was born in Owensboro, Daviess Co., Ky., Dec. 24, 1830. His parents were Dr. William W. and Mary (Holmes) Harris, natives of Virginia. Phocian was the second son and the third child of four children. He was but seven years old when he moved with his mother to Texas, and settled near Independence. When twenty-four years of age he returned to Daviess County, and was married to Mattie A. Evans, June 6, 1857. She was born in Henry County, Ky., March 6, 1834, and was a daughter of William and Susan (Hall) Evans, old settlers of Daviess County. After Mr. and Mrs. Harris were married they settled on their farm in Masonville Precinct, where he died Feb. 11, 1874. He was a member of the Baptist church at Bethabara, and was Clerk of this church for many years. He was also Secretary of the Daviess County Baptist Association. He was elected Justice of Peace, and held that office for many years. He was a member of the Lodge at Owensboro, and was a strong advocate of temperance. During the Mexican war he served three years under General Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Harris had a family of six children - Mary M., born April 22, 1858, married Dr. Louis Armendt; Paul O., born July 10, 1859, died Oct. 6, 1878; William W., born Sept. 4, 1862, is farming in Texas; Anna, born Jan. 6, 1865; Mattie E., born June 17, 1872; Phocian, born June 10, 1874. The last three resid* with their mother. Mrs. Harris and all her children, except the two youngest, are members of the Baptist church. Siie owns a fine farm of 187 acres, most all under cultivation.

Samuel G. Hwrrison, born in Shelby County, Ky., March 18, 1803, was a son of John and Nancy (Grear) Harrison. He was married to Susan Garner, June ^, 1828. She was born in Virginia^ and was a daughter of William and Sallie (Martin) Garner. After his marriage Mr. Harrison settled on the old homestead farm of his father, where all his children were born, andj where he remained until 1847, when he came to Daviess County, Ky., and settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct, where he remained until 1876. He then lived with his son-in-law, James Barnhill, until October, 1882. He now makes his home with his son, William M. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Harrison had six children - William M ., born March 3, 1828, married Cynthia A. Taylor, March 26, 1851. She was born in Shelby County, March 26, 1830, and is a daughter of Thomas E. and Mary A. (Shoemaker) Taylor. They have had five children, three living - Mary S., born Jan. 11, 1852, is the wife of M. B. Barnhill; Lonetta, born March 13,1862, is the wife of John Karns; William, born July 28, 1864. Mr. William M. Harrison owns a fine farm of 160 acres in Boston Precinct, 110 under cultivation. Benjamin G., born March 12, 1830, married Harriet Norris. Elizabeth A., born June 20, 1832, married James Cruise; she died in October, 1875. Samuel H., born Sept. 8, 1834, married Josie Taylor. John T., born June, 1836, married Anna Barnhill. Mariam C, born September, 1838, married James M. Barnhill. Mr. Samuel G. Harrison has reared two grandchildren, one living - Samuel D. Cruise, born March 10, 1854, married Ella Haynes. Mr- Samuel G. Harrison is now in the eightieth year of his age, and is a hale and hearty old gentleman. He is a member of the Baptist church at Bethabara. Mrs. Harrison died in April, 1881, in the eighty-third year of her age. Mr. Harrison is of English, Irish and Welsh descent. His grandfather, Samuel Grear, was in the Hevolntionary war. President Henry Jackson was a second cousin of his father.

Samuel Haynes, M. JD. (deceased), one of the oldest and most prominent physicians of Daviess County, was born in Mercer County, Ky. When an infant he removed with his parents to Ohio County, and when a young man came to Daviess County. He studied medicine under old Dr. Lockhart, and graduated at the Medical University of Louisville. He located in Boston, in Boston Precinct, living there about three years. He then moved near Bethabara, Masonville Precinct, and lived some five or six years; then located in Masonville, and opened the first store and blacksmith shop, and succeeded in establishing a postoffice here, and was the first Postmaster. He was married to Mary A. Barnhill, Feb. 4, 1828, in Masonville Precinct. She was born near La Grange, Oldham County, Ky., Sept. 25, 1810, a daughter of James and Hannah (Boone) Barnhill. Dr. and Mrs. Haynes had five children, all living - Narcissa P., wife of Dr. Daley, resides near Whitesville, Daviess County; Ophelia M., wife of Thomas Dodson, resides in Masonville Precinct; Artimisia B., wife of William

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S. Evans, resides in Washington, La.; Aretus C. Haynes, M. D., of Evansville, married Dora Woodward; Mary A., wife of Seth ^\cv^ ' De Yane, resides in Masonville Precinct. L)r. Haynes was a ^ prominent Mason. He died in August, 1881. Mrs. Haynes is a

Benonia Hite was born in Shelby County, Ky., March 9, 1841. His father, William Hite, was born in Yirginia, and came to Shelby County, Ky., when a child. He married Courtney Figg. Benonia was their fifth son; he was but five years old when his father died. In 1856 the family came to Daviess County, Ky., and they settled on the farm now owned by his brother, John J. Hite, in Masonville Precinct. Benonia remained with his mother until twenty. He then worked on farms for different parties until his marriage to Sallie Jones, Jan. 19, 1865, a native of Masonville. They have had nine children - James T., born Sept. 14, 1865; Robert E., born July 4, 1867; Artelea F., born Nov. 19, 1868; Mellie L, born March 15, 1870; Lucinda A., born Dec. 11, 1871; Arthur L., born March 10, 1874; Ethelinda S., born Feb. 10, 1876; Eileen A., born July 19, 1878; Zoloam L., born July 1, 1880, died Oct. 10, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Hite are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Hite owns a farm of ninety-eight and a half acres, all under cultivation except ten acres of timber. He is of English desccTit; in polities is a Democrat. Mr. Hite's children, Robert E., Artelia and Mellie L. , are members of the Baptist cliurch.

John J. Hite, born in Shelby County, Ky., Oct. 16, 1836, was the fourth son of William C. and Courtney (Figg) Hite, natives of Yirginia and Kentucky respectively. His father came to Shelby County when a child and resided there till his death. He died when John J. was nine years old. In November, 1856, Mr. Hite's rtiother^came to Daviess County with her family and settled on the farm where her son now resides. She died Jan. 2, 1876, aged seventy years. Oct. 9, 1881, Mr. Hite married Zarilda (Sands) Hite, the widow of his brother, Lorenzo D., and the daughter of William and Mary (Cambron) Sands. She was born in Daviess County, Nov. 30, 1846. Mr. Hite has a fine farm of 200 acres, eighty under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Hite are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Hite's brother, Lorenzo D., was born April 24, 1831, and was married Dec. 7, 1864. He had a family of five children, four still living - Mildred D., born Sept. 2, 1867; Frances E., born Aug. 28, 1870;

ThomasT. Hite, born in Shelby County, Ky., Dec. 13, 1834, was a son of William and Courtney T. (Figg) Hite. They had a family often children, seven sons and three daughters, ThomasT. being the third son and iifth child. He was but ten years old when his father died. In 1866 the family came to Daviess County and settled on a farm in Mason ville Precinct. Thomas remained here a year, then worked for Newtigan Harrison a year; then he and his brother, John J., farmed together until his marriage to Nancy E. Cook, Dec. 22, 1859. She was born in Cass County, Mo., Dec. 8, 1840, and was a daughter of Washington and Rebecca (Harrison) Cook. After his marriage, Mr. Hite settled on his farm in Masonville Precinct. He soon after sold it and leased one in Upper Town Precinct for six or seven months ; then returned to Masonville and remained four or five months; then rented a farm in Murray Precinct six years; then purchased his present farm in Masonville Precinct, where he and family still reside, and where he owns a fine farm of 140 acres, seventy-five acres under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Hite have had a family of five children - Austin K., born Jan. 16, 1861; James W., born July 9, 1862; Joseph B., bom Nov. 19, 1864; Anna E., born April 31,1867; William C, born Feb. 2, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Hite are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, Masonville. In politics he is rather independent and votes rather for men than measures.

Thomas J. Howard, deceased, was born near Richmond, Ya., on tlie James River, Oct. 19, 1806. He was a son of Captain Edward and Frances (Adams) Howard. His mother's father, Captain Robert Adams, enlisted in the Revolutionary war at sixteen and came out Captain at the close of that war. Thomas J. Howard's parents had a family of seven sons and one daughter. Thomas was the second son and second child. He was but eight years of age when his father died. He then lived on the old homestead with his mother until 1828 oi '29, when he came to Daviess County, Ky. He married Miss Persis Barnhill, Dec. 22, 1829. She was born in Oldham County, Ky., Jan. 20, 1808, and was a daughter of James and Hannah (Boone) Barnhill. She was a second cousin of Daniel Boone. Mrs. Howard was but fifteen when, in 1823, she came with her parents to Daviess County. Her father settled in what is now Boston Precinct, and Joseph Barnhill, his son, still lives on this old homestead farm. Mrs. Howard's father brought a large drove of sheep and the wolves killed all of them. After Mr. and Mrs. Howard wete married they settled in the timber on Green Eiver, near Hartford, Ohio County, for a year; then returned to Knottsville Precinct, Daviess County, where he taught school and farmed until about 1842. They then settled on the old homestead farm in Mason ville Precinct. He taught scliool here a number of years. He was a man of fine education and taste, and that, in addition to a good brain, made him a very useful man. Many of his scholars have grown to manhood and old age in this county. He was an earnest Christian and was first a member of the Baptist church, but in 1830 joined the Methodist Episcopal church and was a member of this church up to the time of his death, which occurred March 27, 1881. He was loved and respected by all who knew him - a faithful friend, kind husband and an indulgent father. Mrs. Howard is still living with her son Lewis on the old homestead farm. She is now in the seventy-fifth year of her age. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and has been since 1830. She and husband had a family of nine children. Six lived to be men and women - RuhemaF., born Sept. 30, 1833, married Virgil Davis and resides on a farm near Neosba Falls, Woodson County. Joseph G., born Feb. 18, 1838, married Elizabeth A. Cook, July 14, 1860. They have had seven children, six living - Eoxanna F., born June 6, 1861; George J., born Dec. 25, 1862; Rebecca P., born March 3, 1865, died March 13, 1865; Leander A., bom Feb. 25, 1866; William D., born Sept. 11, 1870; Valeria E., born July 1, 1876; James L., born Feb. 24, 1879. Mr. Howard owns a farm of 105 acres, forty acres under cultivation. In politics he is a Demdcrat, but votes more for the man than tlie party. Thomas M. enlisted in the late war. He joined General Morgan and died in ^aiup at Liberty, Tenn. , of hemorrhage of the lungs. Cleopatra 1. A. , born Aug. 23, 1843, married W. A. Stone, and resides in Boston Precinct. Lewis P. F., born in Daviess County, Jan. 1, 1847, still resides on the old homestead. He married Melissa May, March 6, 1873. She was born Dec. 15, 1850, in Daviess County, Ky., and was a daughter of William and Susan (Wright) May. They had one child - Susan P., died an infant. The mother died Feb. 16, 1874. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Howard married Miss Laura V. Usher, Feb. 15, 1876. She was bom in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 4, 1855, and was a daughter of John and Fannie (Woodard) Usher, natives of Oldham County, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. F. Howard are both members of the Methodist Epis- copal church. They have had three children, one living - Thomas B., bom Jnne 28, 1878. Mr. Howard owns a farm of 286 acres, 125 under cultivation. In politics he has always been a supporter of the Democratic party. Mary £. Howard was born Oct. 16, 1850, and married Daniel Keith and resides in Woodson County.

Christopher Jachson was born ten miles east of Hartford, Ky., in what was then Nelson County, March 13, 1813. His father, George Jackson, was born on the banks of James River, Virginia, and came with his parents to Mercer County, Ky., when a child. His father, Christopher Jackson, a doctor, was born in England and came with his parents to Virginia when a young man. He enlisted in the war of the Revolution, and was with Washington until the close of the. war. He then returned home to Virginia and married Magdalene Boggus, and at a very early day emigrated to Mercer County, Ky. ; was the first settler of Danville, at that time a howling wilderness full of Indians; from there he came to the Green River country and settled near where Hartford now stands, about 1778. There was a fort there at that time. He lived there a number of years; he died on his farm near Hartford. His son, George Jackson, remained on the old homestead near Hartford, and married Sarah Crawford. In January, 1816, just after the battle of New Orleans, he and wife came with six children to Daviess County, and was one of the first, if not the first, settler in what is now Boston Precinct. He settled on the farms now owned by James Melton and Dr. William Knox. In the winter of 1823 Mr. George Jackson purchased a large tract of land of 1,400 or 1,500 acres in the southeast part of what is now Masonville Precinct, where he died, November, 1838. He and wife had a family of twelve children, four daughters and one son now living. Christopher was the third son and fifth child. He was but three years old when his father came to Daviess County. Christopher Jackson married Nancy Lacklin, Jan. 7, 1841. She was born in Henry County, Ky., June 29, 1825, and was a daughter of Fielden and Elizabeth (Kelly) Lacklin. Mr. Lacklin died in Henry County in 1828, and in the fall of 1836 Mrs. Lacklin came with her children to Daviess County and settled on the farm now owned by James Ray, in Masonville Precinct. After his marriage Mr. Jackson settled on liis farm in Masonville Precinct, where he still resides. Mrs. Jackson is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have had twelve children, six living - Henry, born Nov. 27, 1844, married Eliza Christian Feb. 14, 1878; Josephine, born

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Nov. 7, 1846, married Virgil Johnson; Walker, born Sept. 18, 1848, married Amanda Christian, Nov. 10, 1881, and resides on his farm in Masonville Precinct (he and wife have one son, Virgil, born Nov. 23, 1882. Mrs. Jackson is a member of the Baptist church at the Bell's Run church. Mr. Walker Jackson is a Mason and a member of John J. Daveiss Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 389, at Sugar Grove church); Mercer Jackson was born March 10, 1852, married Sarah Burton ; Richard Jackson was born May 4, 1856, married Mary F. Ware; Robert Jackson, born July 26, 1868. Mr. Christopher Jackson owned a farm of 400 acres, which he has divided among his children, except 140 where he and wife and youngest son reside. Mr. Jackson is one of the few old pioneers of Daviess County that are living. His uncle, Hugh Crawford, was an old Indian fighter of Daniel Boone's time. This uncle, with a few others, was captured by Indians while on a scouting expedition. All were killed except one man, who returned home and told the fate of each man. He saw all burned at the stake, among them Hugh Crawford and one of Bill Hardin's brothers. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a distant relative of " Old Hickory " Jackson.

Revhen 8. Jones was born in Spencer County, Ky., Sept. 30 y^ His father, Richardson Jones, was born near Richmond, \ ar, rn 1792. He was married in Virginia to Nancy Shepherd, also a native of Virginia. They had three children born in Virginia, and in 1832 came to Daviess County and settled on the same farm where their son Reuben S. now lives. They had five children born here. The father died in June, 1874, and the mother died in February, 1874. They were both members of the Baptist church at Bethabara. Reuben S. Jones was but fourteen when he came with his parents to Daviess County. He married Ethelinda Martin, Nov. 17, 1843. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., April 8, 1827, and was a daughter of Mansfield and Susan (Cox) Martin, natives of Virginia and members of Jhe Baptist church. After Mr. and Mrs. Reuben S. Jones were married he settled on the old homestead farm where he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Baptist church. They have had a family of eight daughters and four sons, six living - Lucinda F., born April 11, 1845, is the wife of James H. Bozarth, of Owensboro; Sallie, born March 9^ 1847, is the wife of Ben. O. Hite; Thomas J., born Aug. 23, 1848, married Fannie Sublette; Susan, born June 1, 1862, is the wife of G. A. R. Wilhite; John R., born Feb. 26, 1854, is unmarried; Bettie A., born June 15, 1860 ; Louisa, born Oct. 20, 1862; Eeuben H., born March 8, 1865 ; Catherine, born Feb. 4, 1867; Estella, born April 4, 1870. Mr. J ones owns a fine farm of 114 acres, seventy-nine under cultivation. In politics he is a Democrat.

Thomas K. King (deceased) was born in Gallatin County, Ky., Aug. 1, 1798, and was a son of Thomas and Betsey (Colton) King, natives of Virginia. He remained on the old home in Gallatin County, Ky., until seventeen or eighteen, and then lived on a farm with his brother-in-law until 1822 or '23, when he came with his two sisters - Sarah King, who married Elijah Dodson, and Nancv King, who resides in Owensboro, in her eighty-eighth year. He bought 150 acres of land in Masonville Precinct, .half a mile north of Bethabara. He remained here one year, then returned to Gallatin County and worked in a distillery until his marriage to Luella Cooper, near Bloomlield, Nelson County, Kj., Nov. 15, 1830. She was born in Shelby County, Nov. 12, 1805, and was a daughter of John and Molly (Duncan) Cooper, natives of Yirginia. After his marriage he came to Daviess County, Ky., and settled on the farm, in what is now Masonville, that he had purchased in 1825. He lived on this farm until his death, Sept. 1, 1846. He was a Baptist, and one of the representative members of the Bethabara church. He and his wife had four children, two still living - Joseph, born Dec. 23, 1833, and Mildred D., born Nov. 10, 1835. Joseph was but thirteen years old when his father died. He was married to Rebecca F. Hickman, June 21, 1860. She was born in Jefferson County, Ky., and was a daughter of Lawrence O. and Mary (Blakey) Hickman, natives of Yirginia and Kentucky. After his marriage Joseph King settled on the old homestead farm, accumxilating land from time to time, until he now has a farm of 600 acres, 350 under cultivation and well improved. He has one of the finest brick residences and farms in Daviess County. He and wife are members of the Baptist church. They have had seven children - Thomas, Jr., born May 5, 1863; John W., born Aug. 3, 1866; James L., born Dec. 26, 1868; Charles W., born June 20, 1871; Josie F., born July 14, 1874; Lawrence E.,born May 16, 1877, died Sept. 22, 1878; Mildred F., born April 22, 1880. Mr. King is one of the active men of Daviess County. He is a general mechanic and has built a number of bridges and buildings. He is also a blacksmith, and is always called on by his neighbors to assist in building houses, barns, etc.

Politically he is a Democrat. He is a Mason and member of Joseph H. Brannon Lodge, No. 436. Mildred D. King married James B. Cruse, and resides in Owensboro. They have had two children, one living - Thomas, born Dec. 29, 1857, is a graduate of West Point, and is First Lieutenant of U. S. Cavalry, at present stationed at Lowell, Arizona. Mrs. Thomas King, wife of the subject of our sketch, resides with her son, Joseph King. She is a member of the Baptist church at Bethabara, and has been since

James A. Kirlc (deceased) was born in Shelby,County, Ky., Dec. 18, 1818. His parents were James and Jane (Tyler) Kirk, natives of Virginia. James A. was but two years old when he came with his parents to Daviess County, and settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct. He married Elizabeth Cottrell, Sept. 28,

1848. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., Nov. 15, 1824, and was a daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Bryant) Cottrell, natives of Virginia and Kentucky. After Mr. and Mrs. Kirk were married they lived on a farm in Knottsville Precinct four years, then moved on the old homestead farm, where he died June 15, 1878. He was a member of the Bethabara church. He and wife had a family of eight children, six living - Lucy L, born Aug. 30, 1844; Benjamin C, born Feb. 14, 1856; Burr P., born July 28, 1858, married Dora Arnold, Feb. 23, 1881; John N. E., born Dec. 18, 1860; Thomas J., born Jan. 7, 1864, and Anna M., born Dec. 8, 1867. Mrs. Kirk resides on the old homestead farm with her children. She is now in the fifty-seventh year of lier age; is a member of the Baptist church at Bethabara.

John L. Kirh was born in Augusta County, Va., Sept. 17, 1814. His father was James Kirk, born in Virginia. He was Captain in tiie war of 1812. He married Jane G. Powell. They had a family of eight children. John L. was the third child, and oldest of the four now living. He was but six years old when he came, in 1820, to Daviess County, Ky. His father first settled on the farm now owned by 0. D. Jackson. John L. was but thirteen when his father died. He lived with his mother until eigliteen, when he left the farm in charge of his brotliero. Tie then worked for difierent parties until his marriage to Susan Cottrell, in January, 1835. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., and was a daughter of Reuben and Sarah (Pattmon) Cottrell. After his marriage Mr. Kirk settled in the timber, where now is his fine farm in Masonville Precinct. Ho and wife had six children, four living - Sarah J., born June, 1837, is the wife of Luther J. Cottrell, of Owensboro; Thomas P., born August, 1839, married a Miss Taylor, who died, and he then married Susan Barnhill, and resides in Boston Precinct; Melissa, born in 1841, is the wife of John Chapman, of Owensboro; Menerva P., born in 1843, is the wife of Hiram Bristow; and John, born in 1851, died Dec. 15, 1874. The mother died June 18, 1853. Mr. Kirk married Mrs. Sarah A. Hemingway, in November, 1854. She was born in Charleston, Ind., Dec. 23, 1823, and was a daughter of Enoch and Delila(Whittaker) Stout. Mrs. Kirk first married Hiram Rager, and they had one son, William T. Rager, born April 4, 1843. Mr. Rager died in 1844. She then married Daniel Hemingway. Tliev had one daughter, Mildred, now Mrs. B. Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk have had six children - Mary A., born Jan. 18, 1855, now Mrs. Samuel Taylor; Richard W., born Nov. 25, 1857; Emily B., born Oct. 20, 1859; Janies C, born Oct. 20, 1862, and Benjamin F., born Sept. 18, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk are both members of the Bethabara Baptist church. He has been Deacon eighteen years. Mr. Kirk owns a fine farm of 169 acres, 100 under cultivation. In politics he has always been a Democrat.

Elijah LacJclin was born within a mile of where he now lives, Aug. 11, 1840. His father was James Lacklin, a native of Clark County, Ky., and his mother, Louisa Shoemaker, a native of Goochland County, Ya. Elijah was the eldest of six children, and when nine years old his father died. Elijah lived with his mother until twelve, when he lived with his uncle, William Shoemaker, in Mabonville Precinct, and remained with him until the outbreaking of the war. He then lived with his mother. May 4, 1865, he married Virginia Barnhill. She was born in Oldham County, Ky.. April 25, 3849, and was a daughter of James H. and Melvina (Sraiser) Barnhill. After Mr. and Mrs. Lacklin were married they settled on their ]iresent farm in Masonville Precinct. They are both Baptists and representative members of Bethabara church. They have four children - Elizabeth, born Feb. 12. 1866; Josephine, born Oct. 21, 1867; Mary B., born May 19, 1871; Nancy M., born Sept. 11, 1874. Mr. Lacklin owns a fine farm of 150 acres, 130 under cultivation. In politics he is a Democrat. Pie is of Fnglisli and Irish descent. His Grandfather Lacklin was in the war of 1812.

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Fielden LaoMin was bora in Masonville Precinct, within a mile of where he now lives, Jan. 10, 1847. His parents were James and Louisa (Shoemaker) Lacklin. The former was a native of Clark County, Ky., and came with his mother to Daviess County when a young man. He was married here to Louisa Shoemaker, a native of Virginia. They settled in Shelby County, Ky., a short time; then settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct. She was a member of the Baptist church. They had six children, five sons and one daughter. Fielden was the fourth of their six children. He was but two years old when his father diea. His motlier married B. A. Vaughn. He was killed in the late war, at the battle of Beach Grove, Tenn. He was a member of Captain Noel's Confederate cavalry, from Daviess County. Mrs. Vaughn remained on the old homestead with her son Fielden until her death, April 5, 1877. Fielden is still residing on the old homestead. He married Dora Barger, March 3, 1881. She was born in Russell County, Ky., June 10, 1863. Mrs. Lacklin is a memi)er of Baptist church at the Sugar Grove church. Mr. and Mrs. Lacklin have two children - Ziipha and Zelma (twins), born Jan. 21, 1882. Mr. Lacklin is a member of the Daviess County Grangers. He owns a tine farm of 126 acres, 115 under cultivation. Politically he is a Democrat. His mother, Mrs. Vaughn, and husband had five children, three living - Columbia, now Mrs. Ellis; William L., born Aug. 18, 1856, residing with Mr. Lacklin; and Mary A., now Mrs. J. W. Cottrell.

Phillip Trlplett. Lacklin was born in Masonville Precinct, Feb. 10 1849. His parents were James and Louisa (Shoemaker) Lacklin. Phillip T. was the youngest of six children. His father died when he was an infant. He lived with his mother's grandfather until twelve and then lived with his Uncle William Shoemaker until seventeen or eighteen. He then lived with his mother until his marriage to Malissa Barnhill, Sept. 7, 1871. She was born in Boston Precinct, Daviess County, and was a daughter of Jeremiah ..nd Melvina Barnhill. Atter his marriage Mr. Lacklin settled on the farm now owned by his brother Elijah, in Masonville Precinct, one year, and soon after went to Masonville and engaged in the mercantile trade some eight months; then engaged in saw milling, owninw an interest in a mill; engaged in tliis business two years and then bought his present farm in Masonville Precinct, where he owns a fine farm of seventy-nine and a half acres, sixty-five under

John W. Za?iAa??z. (deceased), farmer, of Masonville Precinct, was one of the old settlers ot Daviess Comity and was born in Wasliington County, Ky. He was a son of Osborn and Rachel Lanham. John W. came to Daviess County, Ky., at a veiy early date wlien a young man. In December, 182S, he married Letitia Jackson. After his marriage he rented the farm now owned by W. W. Shoemaker two years; then settled on the old homestead farm in Masonville Precinct. He died Aug. 15, 1851. Mrs. Lanham is still living with her son Samuel on the old homestead farm. She and husband had nine children, three living - Samuel, born Feb. 15, 1832; first married Elizabeth Sparks, who died leaving two children - Oliver, born Aug. 30, 185Y, and Josephine, April 8, 1861, married James Johnson. After the mother's death Mr. Lanham married Mary M. Rogers, July 26, 1866. She was born in Nelson County, and was a daughter of Matthew and Catherine (Kendall) Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Lanham have had five children - Evelina F., born July 4, 1870; Charles 8., born May 29, 1873; Catherine L., born Jan. 25, 1876 ; Emma F., born Feb. 17, 1879; John W., born Jan. 17, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lanham are members of the Baptist church. He resides on the old homestead farm of his father in Masonville Precinct. Margaret married James Ware. They had nine children. Mary married Abraham Kelly.

Achilles Lashhrooh (deceased) was born in Bullitt County, Ky., July 2, 1820. His father was James Lashbrook. Achilles was the youngest of six children. He was but six years old when he came with his parents to D.iviess County, Ky. The family settled near Bethabara church, in Masonville Precinct. Achilles was married ill Ohio County, Ky., to Martha A. Johnson, April 1, 1841. She was a daughter of Phillip Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Achilles Lashbrook were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a Class Leader and preacher in this church for a number of years. He and wife had a family of ten children, eight living - Sarah A,, born Nov. 26, 1843, is the wife of Benjamin Shown and resides on their farm in Independence County, Ark.; James P., born March 15, 1 S46, remained on the old homestead in Masonville Precinct until twenty-one, when he went to McLean County, Ky., and lived with his uncle, Edmund Johnson, one season, then returned to the old homestead and married Mary L. Oari.cnter, April 14, 18tl8. She was born in Oldliam County, Ky.,

Jan. 18, 1850, and was a daughter of Dr. Henry F. and Martha E. (Taylor) Carpenter. After Mr. and Mrs. James P. Lashbrook were married, he settled on his father's farm for two years; then moved to Owensboro and engaged in the tobacco business two years; then bought the Sammons farm in Masonville Precinct and lived three years ; then purchased the old homestead farm of his father and lived here two years when he sold it to his cousin, "William Lashbrook, and bought his present farm of E. G. Yager, where he still resides and where he'owns a fine farm of 104 acres, all under cultivation except twenty acres of timber. He raises tobacco, corn,' wheat, hay and straw. Mrs. Lashbrook is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. They have had a family of six children - Ada, born July 19, 1870; Henry A., born Oct. 8, 1872; James A., born Nov. 5, 1874; Arthur, born March 25, 1877; Martha B., born March 8, 1879; William A., born Feb. 7, 1881. Mr. Lashbrook was formerly a member of the Grangers of Daviess County. In politics he is a Democrat. He has been elected School Trustee of his precinct. "William E. Lashbrook was born Dec. 3, 1848. He married Mrs. Cora E. Tolman, daughter of Colonel Roland Hackett, a Colonel in the late war. They reside at Livermore, McLean Co., Ky., where Mr. Lashbrook is Postmaster and a merchant. John S. Lashbrook, born June 18, 1851, married Ruth Bennett for his first wife, and Sophia Atherton is his present wife. He is Superintendent of Singer's Sewing Machine Company at Greencastle, Ind. America G. Lashbrook, born Feb. 11, 1854, is the wife of Joseph H. "Wellman. Surelda F. was born Oct. 23, 1856, and married Thomas Potts. Alice E., born May 22, 1859. She is the wife of Joseph H. Carpenter. Martha J., born F.eb. 26, 1862, is unmarried and resides with her sister in Masonville, attending school. Mr. Achilles Lashbrook was one of the pioneers of Daviess County and came here in 1826. He was a minister of the Methodist church for fifteen or sixteen years, and at the time of his death, which occurred Nov. 20, 1881, aged sixtyone years, four months and eighteen days, he had been a member of the church about forty-five years. He was loved and respected by all for his nobleness of mind and character.

John W. Lashbrook was born on the same farm where he now lives April 4, 1834. His father, John Lashbrook, was born in Shelby County, Ky., Feb. 7, 1798. He was married at Adams Fork Ohio County, to Rebecca Burton, Dec. 14, 1826, a native of Virginia. They came to Daviess County soon after their mar- riage and settled on a farm in Masonville Precinct, where their sou, John W., now lives. They built a cabin here in the woods and cleared a fann. Bears and wolves were plenty; neighbors were few and far away. Mr. Lashbrook died June 27, 1874. Mrs. Laslibroiik died May 8, 1870. They had a family of six children - Amanda M., born June 14, 1828, married John N. Johnson, and died April, 1880; James A., born Feb. 12, 1830, died in childhood; Bassett, born Feb. 7, 1882, died, aged twenty-two ; WinorahH. ,born March 30, 1837, married Lindsay Pursen, and died Sept. 2, 1859; Sarah A. 11., born Sept. 12, 1841, is the wife of Jamgs Yewell, in Owensboro. John W. Lashbrook, born April 4, 1834, was the third son and fourth child, but t!ie oldest living. He married Miriam L. Barton, Dec. 24, 1867. She was born in Masonville, March 6, 1835, and was a daughter of James and Susan (Ward) Burton, old settlers of Daviess County. After Mr. and Mrs. Lashbrook were married they settled on the old homestead farm, where they now reside. Mrs. Lashbrook is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. They have one son - ^James Allen, born Oct. 22, 1868- Mr. Lashbrook owns a fine farm of 138 acres, 100 under cultivation. Politically he was first a Whig but is now a Democrat.

JVorris Lashbrook (deceased) was born in Bullitt County, Ky., July 8, 1809. He was a son of James Lashbrook. Norris was the second son of a family of six children. Norris was but fifteen years old when he came with his parents to Daviess County, Ky., settling in the timber, near where the Bethabara church now is, in Masonville Precinct. He married Catharine Foreman, in Nelson County, Ky., March 7, 1833. She was born in Nelson County, Ky., near Bardstown, and was a daughter of Thomas Foreman. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lashbrook settled on their farhi near the Bethabara church, in Masonville Precinct. He and wife were both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They had a family of seven children ; six lived to be men and women - Martha Y., born Feb. 1, 1834, married William A. Dotson, a Methodist minister; he died in 1879; she resides with her family in Newton, Kas. Cordelia B., born Nov. 1, 1835, married Gabriel Acton; she is now a widow, and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Duke, in Ohio County. Sarah E. was born Jan. 1.3, 1868, and married John B. Burton; she died in April, 1875. William M. was born Nov. 26, 1839. He remained on the old homestead with his father until tlie late war, when, Sept. 29, 1861, he enlisted in C. T. Noel's company, Wheeler's Confederate

and remained in the service until the close of the war; was in the battles of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Perryville, Ky., battle of Ohickamauga, Tenn., Missionary Ridge, Dug Gap on Taylor's Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., Peach Tree Creek, Ga., Bentonville, N. C, and various other skirmishes, including a twenty-iive days' skirmish in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, on a retreat after the battle of Perryville. At the close of the war. May 25, 1865, Mr. Lashbrook returned home to Daviess County, where he has since remained. He married Lucy J. Bean, Feb. 2, 1869. She born in Ohio County, Ky. , arid was a daughter of Henry and Martha (Birkhead) Bean, early settlers of Ohio County, Ky. After his marriage Mr. Lashbrook settled near Bethabara church, and remained here until 1877, when he purchased his present farm, one half mile southwest of Masonville. He and wife ai'e members of the Baptist church. They have had a family of six sons - Norris, bom Nov. 15, 1869; George, born Jan. 21, 1872; Thomas, born June 16, 1874; Henry, born Dec. 17, 1877; Yeiser, born May 25, 1880; Foreman, born Sept. 14, 1882. Mr. Lashbrook a fine farm of 128 acres, eighty under cultivation. He raises tobacco, corn, wheat and hay, and horses and cattle. He is a, Mason, and was formerly a member of the John J. Daveiss Lodge, No. 389, Sugar Grove church; in politics is a Democrat. Saraiah D. Lashbrook was bom Jan. 29,, 1842. He enlisted in Captain Noel's company, Wheeler's Confederate cavalry, and was wounded and captured at the battle of the Saco tehee Valley, Tenn., on the Sacotchee River. He died in the " Camp Chase " prison. James B. Lashbrook was born March 4, 1844. He married Sarah M. Taylor. They reside on their farm in Knottsville Precinct. Mildred R. was born Jan. 24, 1846. She died an infant. Mr. Norris Lashbrook was one of the pioneers of Daviess County, Ky. He was an earnest Christian and a good husband, father and neighbor. He was a very intelligent man, of good judgment.

H. M. Lewis was born in Nelson County, Ky., eight miles east of Bardstown, Oct. 8, 1829. His parents were Henry and Linda (Linthaceme) Lewie, natives of Kentucky. They had ^ family of twelve children ; ten lived to be men and women. R. M. was the seventh child and fifth son. He remained on the old homestead with his parents, in Nelson County, until March, 1851, when he came to Daviess County, Ky., and March 18, 1854, married Miss Eliza T. McKay, in Owensboro. She was born in Taylorville, Spencer Co., Ky., Jan. 14, 1833, and was a daughter of George N.

and Angeline McKay. After Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were married he formed a partnership with his father-in-law, and they opened a wholesale and retail furniture store in Owensboro. Mr. Lewis remained in this business two years, but, owing to poor health, returned to Nelson County, Ky., and remained on the farm some twenty months; then returned to Daviess County, and settled on a farm in Murray Precinct, fourteen miles south of Owensboro; remained here nine years, then moved on the old Talbort farm. When the Owensboro & Nashville Railway was built Mr. Lewis gave two acres of his farm for a depot, and named it Lewis Station. In March, 1869, he sold his farm here and purchased his present farm, eight miles south of Owensboro, Murray Precinct. He and wife are members of the United Baptist church, as were also their parents. They have had a family of eleven children, eight living - George H., born Dec. 15, 1863, married Aurelia McCormick, and resides in Murray Precinct; James, born Sept. 16, 1861; Lorena P., born March 5, 1863; Leander,.born Aug. 2, 1864, married William H. McOormick, June 22, 1882, and resides in Mason - ville Precinct; William V., born Aug. 28, 1866; Sana B., born March 5, 1869; Nannie G., born Dec. 8, 1870; Kate H., born July 10, 1873. Mr. Lewis owns a fine stock-farm of 150 acres, where he resides, eighty acres under cultivation. He has owned and bred some of as fine race-horses as there have been in the country. He owned the celebrated stallion "Corbeau," trotter and pacer, sired by Leach's imported Canadian stallion " Corbeau." His dam was the thoroughbred stallion, " Old Frank." This stallion " Corbeau " was the sire of "Billy Boice," "Cora Paine," "Little George," White Face " and others. The horses are not only celebrated for their speed and bottom but for their good sense and gentleness. Mr. Lewis kept the old stallion six years, and owned him when he died. He died aged twenty-seven years, and was a good saddlehorse up to within two weeks of his death. Mr. Lewis still breeds, buys and ships road and track horses. He always loved horses, and showed a taste for them at an early age. He drove four horses when seven years old, and has handled horses ever since. He has been breeding horses for the past twenty-two years. He has been a member of the Baptist church since eleven years old, and was made Deacon of this church when twenty-three years old, and at twenty-four was made Assistant Superintendent of the Sabbathschool. For the past five years he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school at Oak Grove, and for two years never missed but one Sabbath's attendance. In politics he was first a Whig, and since that time has been a supporter of the Democratic party. He has always been known and respected as a representative man, a lover of peace and quiet, and in many instances has proven himself a peace-maker. His nncle, Thomas J., and his grandfather were both State Senators from Kentucky.

TapJey Maddux was born in Shelby County, Ky., May 10, 1820. His parents were Nelson and Narcissa (Bauchamp) Maddux, natives of Virginia, and members of the Baptist church. They had a family of four sons and four daughters, four living - Matilda, who married Geo. Swoope and is a widow, residing'with her daughter Amanda in Louisville; Julia, wife of Mr. Pie, hatter, ©f Cincinnati, Ohio; Eliza A., wife of Mr. Pickens, of Chicago, 111.; and Tapley. In the fall of 1827 he came with his parents to Daviess County. His father settled on a farm eight miles east of Owensboro, in Upper Town Precinct, where Tapley remained until his marriage to Telitha Pursell, March 1, 1841. She was born in Knottsville Precinct, Daviess County, and was a daughter of Thomas and Susan Pursell. In 1844 Mr. Maddux settled on a farm in Knottsville Precinct and opened the first grocery store at the cross roads of the Hardin and Knottsville roads. In 1854 Mr. Maddux sold out and located at Pleasant Point, Upper Town Precinct, and opened a store and was appointed Postmaster; remained here until the war broke out, when he sold out arrd went to Owensboro and clerked in a grocery store until the close of the war. He then bought back his place at Pleasant Point and opened a store of general merchandise and remained here six or seven years; then went to Owensboro and bought property and eighteen acres of land east of Owensboro, where the coal banks now are. In 1876 came to Bethabara and opened his present store, where he carries a stock of general merchandise. Mr. and Mrs. Maddux had four children, two living - Susan, wife of Reuben Hickman, a Mason, of Owensboro; Matildn, wife of George Camp. Mr. Maddux owns a nice house adjoining his store, where he and wife reside. He is a member of Brannon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., at Bethabara. In politics he is rather independent voting for men rather thau party. He has served as Sheriff of this county.

Thomas D. Martin is one of the pioneers of Daviess County residing on his farm at Masonville, Masonville Precinct, and one of the few old settlers now residing in the county. He was born on Plum Creek, in Shelby County, Ky., June 27, 1819. His parents were Joseph M. and Elizabeth (King) Martin. His father was born in Virginia and came with his parents to Shelby County, Ky., when nine or ten years old. He was married in Shelby County and himself and wife were members of the Baptist church. They had a family of two sons and one daughter. Thomas D., subject of this sketch, was the eldest. When two years of age he removed,with his parents to what is now Washington County, Ind., settling on Bear Creek; when four years old, in 1823, came with his parents to Daviess County, Ky., settling in the timber near Betbabara church, in this precinct. At that time Owensboro was but a small place of six or eight log cabins. Old Davy Martin kept a store of general merchandise on a small scale. Isaac and James Kennady, uncle and nephew, also kept a small store. A doggery, where whisky and groceries were sold on a small scale, was kept by James and Stephen Rogers. Mr. Martin remained on the old homestead until twenty-one years old, when he married Miss Cyntha Gordon, June 30, 1840. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., and was a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Miller) Gordon, natives of Yirginia. After his marriage Mr. Martin settled on a farm near his father, in Masonville Precinct, some four miles northeast of where he now resides. They had three children; two lived, viz. : John W., born Nov. 2, 1842, who married Miss Eebecca Yewell, and died Oct. 28, 1868; Mary A., born July 18, 1845; is the wife of John S. Mobberly, and resides on their farm in Masonville Precinct. Mrs. Martin died Oct. 10, 1847. She was a member of the Baptist church, which she joined when thirteen years old. Mr. Martin married Miss Margaret Tanner, June 4, 1849. She was born in McLean County (at that time called Daviess County), May 5, 1828, and was a daughter of Thomas and Anna (Davis) Tanner; the former was from North Carolina, and was in the war of 1812; himself and brother Frederic was in the battle of New Orleans; the latter was from Virginia, and was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of the Baptist church at Sugar Grove, and have had eight children, viz.: Benjamin M., born April 28, 1850, died when four months old; Nannie G., born Sept. 21, 1851, married John Steele, and resides in Sorghotown; Joseph M., born Jan. 26, 1854, died when an infant; Thomas T., born Nov. 7, 1857; Theodore L., born Jan. 8, 1858, is teaching school in Eussell District, Murray Precinct; Cora N., born Aug. 14, 1861; William A., born Oct 27, l865; Maud M., born Oct. 14, 1867. Mr. Martin owns a farm of seventy six acres where he and his family reside. He raises corn, wheat, tobacco and hay; also raises stock. He has lived to see Daviess County undergo many important and interesting changes; lias held various local offices of trust in his precinct, and has always taken an active interest in the schools. In politics he is a Democrat, and has always been a supporter of that party ; is of German- English descent. Mr. Martin is one of the enterprising citizens of Daviess County, where he has been a resident since 1823. He is a self-made man.

Francis McCormick (deceased) was born in Prince William County, V"a., Feb. 22, 1801. He was a son of John and Elizabeth (Cundiff) McCormick. He was the oldest of eight children. Francis was but two years old when he came with his parents to Ohio County, Ky., and settled near South Carrollton, on the Green River. He was noted far and near for his kindness and "Old Virginia " hospitality. He first married Miss Priscilla Newton, July 17, 1823. She was bom in Virginia. They had seven children - John, born Aug. 2, 1526, married Sally Newton; James K., born Feb. 3,1828, married Martha Walker; Mary A., born Jan. 13, 1831 (first married James Ye well; he died and she married Nathaniel Kimberlin; she died July 4, 1876); DiannaN., born May 2,1834, is the wife of S. E. Boehm; Elizabeth, born April 21, 1836, married John Elliott; Enos, born Sept. 18, 1838, married Mattie Cundiff; Benjamin, born March 12, 1840, married Margaret A. Skinner. The mother died Aug. 13, 1841. Mr. McCormick then married Mrs. Koberts, whose maiden name was Nancy Walker, Oct. 3, 1842. She was born in Mercer County, Ky., Dec. 25, 1812. She was a daughter of Hugh and Maria (Fry) Walker, natives of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick had a family of six children - Martha, born April 7, 1845, is the wife of A. R. Yeiser, and resides on their farm in Masonviile Precinct; William H., born April 5. 1847, married Miss Leander Lewis, Juno 22, 1882 (^she was born in Daviess County, Ky., daughter of Robert M. and Eliza T. (McKay) Lewis); Priscilla, born June 17, 1849, is the wife of William Kimberlin (they reside in Murray Precinct); Daniel A., born June 7, 1852, is unmarried; Emmett B., physician and surgeon of Mason ville, was born Nov. 1, 1854. Dr. McCormick remained on the old homestead farm, attending school until 1878, when he began the -study of medicine at the Hospital College of Medicine at Louisville, where he graduated Feb. 24, 1881. He then returned to Daviess County and located in Ma- soDTille, where he has since practiced his profession. He is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Daviess County, where he has been identified all his life. In politics he is a Democrat, and a strong supporter of that party. Clara, the youngest of the children, was born Aug. 14, 1856, and is the wife of Benjamin F. Field, and resides on their farm in Murray Precinct, Daviess County. Mr. McCormick was connected with the Methodist Episcopal church for twenty years. He was buried on the old farm, where he died Oct. 14, 1876. He was always a supporter of the Democratic party, and was one of the leading and representative men and citizens of Daviess County. Mrs. McCormick is still living. She has been a member of the' Methodist Episcopal church for the past forty years.

Meredith F. McQehee'^A&hoTTi in Olden County, Ky., nine miles northeast of Louisville, Feb. 9, 1826. His parents were Asa and Bathsheba (Wilhite) McGehee, natives of Virginia, where they were married, and soon after moved to Olden County, Ky., where they had a family of three sons and three daughters. Meredith was the third son. He remained in Olden County until ten years old, when he came in 1836 with his parents to Daviess County, Ky., and settled within a quarter of a mile of where Meredith now lives, in Masonville Precinct. His father died here in October, 1839. He was born in 1778. His mother died in 1866, in Olden County, Ky. Meredith was married in Masonville Precinct to Sallie Kelly, April 29,1849. She was born in Murray Precinct, Daviess Co., Ky., and was a daughter of Joseph K. and Elizabeth (Newton) Kelly, natives of Kentucky. After his marriage Mr. McGehee settled on the farm where he still resides. He and wife had one son - Richard, born May 3, 1850; he married Miss Jane Loyd. They reside in Masonville Precinct. Mrs. McGehee died Oct. 21, 1850. Mr, McGehee then married Miss Melvina Kelly, a sister of his first wife, June 22, 1852. They had four children, two living - Bathsheba, born May 27, 1853, is the wife of John Dill and resides in Muhlenburg County, Ky. ; Zachariah W., born Nov. 8, 1855, resides on the old homestead with his parents. The mother died Nov. 13, 1857. She was a member of the Baptist church. April 16, 1860, Mr. McGehee married Nancy Smith. She was born in Muhlenburg County, Ky., and was a daughter of F. and Juda (Stune) Smith, natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. McGehee had four children, three living - Virgie L., born Jan. 10, 1861; Mary Airedelle, born March 4, 1865; Amanda B., born March 4, 1867. Mr. Mc-

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Gehee owns a farm of 150 acres, 120 under cultivation, and raises corn and tobacco. He enlisted in the Mexican war, remaining in the service until its close. In politics he is a Democrat.

James O. Miller resides on the same farm in Masonville Precinct where his father settled in 1824, and where he was born Aug. 26, 1830. His father, Fleming Miller, was born in Henrico County, Ya., Nov. 1, 1791. He followed teaming until the outbreaking of the war of 1812, when he enlisted in Captain De Val's company. After the war he returned to Yirginia and married Elizabeth Ally, and they came to Shelby County, Ky., where they had a family of four children, one living - Pleasant J., a tobacco merchant of Owensboro. The mother died in Shelby County, and Mr. Miller then married Rosa Boswell, and then moved to Daviess County in 1824; soon after his arrival here she died. He then married Sallie Crawford, in 1829, a native of Shelby County, Ky. He died June 28, 1860, and his wife died Dec. 23, 1844. James C, subject of this sketch, was the eldest of their eight children. He was married to Amy S. Miller, Jan. 23, 1852. She was born in Ohio County, Ky., and was a daughter of James and A. (Anderson) Miller. After his marriage he settled on the old homestead with his father one year; then moved on a farm in Ohio County, Ky. ; His wife died July 22, 1854, leaving one daughter - Sallie C, born Feb. 27, 1853, now the wife of Dr. J. C. Sutton, residing in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge Co., Ky. After his wife died, he returned to Daviess County with his father. He married Frances Y. Haynes, Feb. 12, 1856. She was a native of Ohio County, Ky., born Dec. 20, 1832, and was a daughter of Josiah and Frances Y. (Howard) Haynes. After his marriage Mr. Miller settled on his farm in Ohio County and remained until 1870, when he retnmed to Daviess County and settled on a farm two miles east of Whitesville, in Boston Precinct, where they remained until December, 1878, when he purchased the old homestead farm in Masonville Precinct, where he and family still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have had seven children, six living - Emma N., bora March 14^ 1857; Josiah H., born April 12, 1860; Henry C, born June 26, 1862; Fannie R., born July 12, 1866; Mary E., born Jan. 27, 1869, and Amy B., born June 11, 1872, all residing with their parents except the eldest son, Josiah H., who is teaching school in Western Kentucky Normal School at South CarroUton. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Miller are members of the Baptist chnrch at Bethabara, as are ail their children. Mr. Miller is a member of Hodges Lodge, A. F. & A. M., at "Whitesville. He was Justice of the Peace in Ohio County four j'ears; was appointed in Daviess County in 1880, to fill out an unexpired term, and elected in 1882 for whole term. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Daviess County in 1875, and held that office three years. He has held various other local offices of trust in his precinct. Mr. Miller owns a fine farm of 165 acres where he resides. 125 under cultivation. Jn politics he is a Democrat. He is of Irish and German descent. Mrs. Miller's family was English and Welsh descent.

William P. Mobberly, deceased, was born in Prince William County, Ya., June 14, 1811. His parents were John G. arid Martha (Hardin) Mobberly, natives of Maryland. William P. was the eldest of eleven children. When he was some four years old he came with his parents to Nelson County and settled near Bardstown. He afterward moved with his parents to Ohio County, Ky., and settled near Fordsville. He remained on the old homestead with his father until his marriage to Lucy Haynes, Nov. 26, 1835. She was born in Ohio County, Ky., April 8, 1815. She was a daughter of William and Jane (McGuire) Haynes, natives of Virginia and Anderson County, Ky., respectively. After Mr. and Mrs. Mobberly were married they moved to Daviess County, Ky., and settled in the timber of Masonville Precinct, where his wife still resides and where he died, July 29, 1872. He was a Mason and had been a member for thirty years. He was also a member of the Baptist church. He and wife had a family of eleven children - John S., born Sept. 3, 1837, ntiarried Mary A. Martin, and is a farmer in Owensboro; William H., born Sept. 14, 1838, remained on the old home until twenty-three, when he went to Paducah, Ky., and ran a tobacco factory for two years; he then returned to Daviess County and married Nannie R. Yewell, April 29, 1869. She was born in Daviess County, Ky., and was a daughter of Harrison and Sarah (Lewis) Yewell, old settlers of Daviess County, Ky. After his marriage he went to Meridian, Miss., and engaged in the wholesale liquor trade for eighteen months. He then settled on the old ""homestead, where he has since resided. He and wife are both members of the Baptist church. Mr. Mobberly is a Mason and a demitted member of the John J. Daveiss Lodge, Masonville Precinct. He owns half interest in a farm of 200 acres. He is engaged in raising tobacco, corn, hay, horsps, cattle and hogs, but pays special attention to the culture of tobacco. In politics he is a Democrat. Emma R. was

Ijorn May 16, ISiO; died April 20,1841. James M. was born July 7, 1841, and married Mollie Noel and resides at Long View, Texas. He was in Captain Noel's Confederate cavalry. Samuel H. was born Sept. 10, 1842, and married Laura Bennett. He is manager of the Stamboul plantation, Illawara postoffice, Ea&t Carroll Parish, La. He was a member of Noel's Kentucky Confederate cavalry. Elizabeth, born Feb. 5, 1846; died March 22, 1859. Nannie J., born Nov. 25, 1847, is the wife of Dr. F. M. McGruder. Chas. L. was born May 2, 1851, and married Sue Gordon. Mary and Sarah (twins) were born Dec. 9, 1853. Sarah married J. F. Hite, May 21, 1872; they reside in Whitesville where he has a drug store. Mary married J. B. Burton Oct. 27, 1881. They reside on their farm in Boston Precinct. Almarion, born March 14, 1858, was formerly engaged in the drug business at Whitesville; he now owns half interestin the old homestead farm, where he is engaged with his brother in farming. Mrs. Mobberly still survives her husband. She is now in the sixty-eighth year of her age. She has been a member of the Baptist church since nineteen years of age. She is of Irish and English descent, her grandfather having come from Ireland.

Charles T. Noel, M. D. (deceased), was born in Hancock County, Ky., Aus;. 26, 1819. His parents were David D. and Sarah K. Noel, natives of Yirginia; they had a family of three sons and one daughter, Charles D. being the eldeot. He was reared in Hancock County, where he studied medicine. When a young man he came to Owensboro and practiced here until the death of his father, March 17, 1841. He then returned to Hancock County, to manage the farm for his mother. May 9, 1844, he married Sarah E. Kennady, of Daviess Connty. He remained on the farm till Ins brothers were old enough to run it, when he removed to Owensboro and settled on the Fogel farm, two miles southeast of Owensboro. He afterward came to Masonville, and was instrnmental in getting a postoffice established here. He built and owned the large brick house on the Allan Gilmore farm. At the outbreaking of the late war he raised Company A, Kentucky Confederate Cavalry, and was commissioned Captain. He was killed in a skirmish in Alabama, May 11. 1862. He was a brave officer. He was a Mason and charter member of Sugar Grove Lodge; was a member of the Baptist church. He built and organized the chnrch at Sugar Grove. He and wife had five children - Lydia T., born April 17, 1847, died Sept. 29, 1852; David K., born May 19,