(5) Emma C. Turner; md. Kenneth Raliegh, slo ... - Kentucky Kinfolk

(5) Emma C. Turner; md. Kenneth Raliegh, slo "Sammie" 

Raliegh & Sarah Herald. 

(6) Anna May Turner 

b. Isabelle "Belle" Turner, b.ll/31l922; d. 5/5/1983, Bur. Alice B. 

Turner Cemty.' on Bowling's Creek'; md.l11411944 to Irvin 

Raliegh, slo Jeremiah "Big Jerry" Raliegh & Jane "Jennie" 

Turner. 

6. James "Jim" Turner; b. 1910. 

7. Martha Turner; md. Coston Merrill, slo Wm. Merrill. 

8. Jerry Turner. b.31711903; d. 6/2811994; Bur. at Squire Turner 

Cemty. in Brthtt. Co.; md. (I) to Ruth Turner, dlo his brother, 

Jasper Turner & Florence Turner. Jasper md. (2) to Mary McIntosh, 

dlo John "Bud"McIntosh. See Jackson Times Obits. 

9. Joseph Turner 

10. Arthie Turner 

11. Henry B. Turner. b. 1906; d. 1974, Bur. Turner Cemty .. on 

Bowling's Creek; md. Elvira Johnson, d/o Wash Johnson & Martha 

Turner. Their CH.: Ron, Arnold, Willis, & Pauline Turner. 

1.1.4.5.7.2. Henrietta "Haney" Turner, b. 411868; md. Wm. 'Bill' 

Turner, b.51 1862, slo William Simon "Bill" Turner & Nancy 

Sebastian. Their CH.: 

1. Malindy Turner, b.8/1886; md. 3/4/1910 to Peter Stamper, 

b.1011884, s/o Enoch Stamper & Millie Griffith. It is said they 

owned the first R.C.A. Victrola in Breathitt Co.! Had 8 CH.: 

a. Millie Stamper; b. 1915; md. George Shouse, so Grecnbcrry 

Shouse & Malvery Johnson. 

b. Alex Stamper, b.1916 

c. Daily Stamper, b.1906; md. Lucy Herald, d/o Jerry Herald 8:. 

Nancy McIntosh. 

d. Ben Stamper 

e. Willie Stamper; died young. 

f. Enoch Stamper; md. May Bryant, slo Ike Bryant. He was blinded 

in a mining accident. 

g. Haney Stamper; md. Greenberry Shouse, slo Greenberry Shouse 

& Ma1very Johnson. 

h. Lauvena Belle "Lou" Stamper, b. 1919; rnd. Frank Shouse, 

brother to Greenberry Shouse. 

2. Henderson Turner, b.711889; md. Dora Shouse. 

3. Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Turner, b. 5/1894; md. Ollie Mays, 

b.5/1894. Deputy Sherriff in Brthtt. Co. Served in WWI. Their CH.: 

a. Virgil "Red" Turner; md. Virginia Peters, dlo John Peters & 

Nancy Marshall. 

I 

b.Mitchell Turner; md. Earlene Frost, from Owsley Co. He served 

in Air Force in WWII, & Bombed The Burma Road. 

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c. Lucille Turner; md. John A. Turner, 5/0 Roger "wolf" Turner & 

Sally Jane Deaton of Bowling' 5 Creek. 

d. Ruby Turner; md. Luther Herald, 5/0 Lames "Constable Jim" 

Herald & Lizzie Deaton, of Turner's Creek. Constable Jim was 

brother to Alex. "Coon Man" Herald, my Grandfather..' J.T. 

Burton. Ruby Turner & Lut~~r Herald's CI-L: 

(1) Bruce Wm. Herald, b.19~3; d. {f9'66 in auto accident; Bur. 

Raliegh Cemty. on Wolfe Coal.; md. Carleen Raliegh, b. 

1945, d/o Sammy Rali~h & Sarah Herald. See p. 85. Bruce 

& Carlene had 1 son: BmT~11U."1ierald, b. t-9tr=: J·22· \%(, 

(2) Michael Ray Herald 

(3) Donald Lee Herald; Drowned in Licking River as a teenager. 

(4) Janis Herald 

(5) Elizabeth Ann Herald; md. Roy Turner, 6/0 Dan Turner & 

J€lssie Mfirie Ttuller. 

(6) Francis Herald 

(7) Ollie Herald 

(8) Sigel Herald 

4. Robert "Robin" Turner, b.4 1899; d. young. On Cens. in 1900 

Brthtt. 

5. Jacob "Jake" Turner, b.1903; md. Bell Herald, dlo Alexander'Uncle 

Ell" Herald & (I) Susan Turner. See p.lOO, 101 .or Alexander 

Herald's family info. Jake & Bell's CH.: 

a. Frances Turner, Deceased 

b. Susan Turner 

c. Jean Turner, Twin of Irene. 

d. Irene Turner, Twin of Jean; md. Carl Baker, s/o ~1:=I\!in Baker & 

Ida Turner. 

e. Beulah Turner . 

f. Wilma Turner 

g. Garfield Turner 

h. Helen Turner 

1. Garland Raymond "Ray" Turner 

j. Lena Turner, Deceased. 

6. Roosevelt "Rose" Turner, b.1906; md. Lou Ellen Turner, dlo 

"Squire" Turner & Rutha Turner. CH.: 

a. Roosevelt Turner, Jr.; Retired from C.I.A. 

b. Charles Graydon Turner 

c. Henrietta Turner, Twin, b.Aug., 1940. Died at Birth 

d. Virginia Turner, Twin, b, Aug., 1940; md. Reed Sebastian, s/o 

Clifton Sebastian & Laura Deaton. No CH. 

7. Susan "Susie" Turner, b. 1908; md. Henry Baker. I 

8. John W. Langley Turner, b. 111411910; md. 11115119:-+ to Lou Ellen ::. 

McIntosh, b. 1011211914, dlo Henly McIntosh 8.: Flora Merrill. 

Had 7 CH. 

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9. Barbara Turner, died young. 

10. Child Turner, died young. 

1.1.4.5.7.3. Malinda Turner, b. Apr.,1869, d. 6/27/1935 in Brthtt. Co.; 

md. Elisha Sebastian, b. May, 1S61, s/o Lewis Sebastian & Hannah 

Jane Mays. CH.: 

1. Haney Sebastian, b, Dec.,1885 

2. Juanita or Julia Sebastian, b. May, 1887; md. Abner Baker. CH.: 

a. Melvin Baker; md. Ida Turner, b. 1914, d/o Henderson D. "Hent" 

Turner & (1st.) Ellen Raliegh. See p. 179. 

3. Nellie Sebastian, b. Oct., 1889. 

4. Willie Sebastian, b. 1899. 

5. Daniel B. Sebastian, b. May, 1900. 

6. Daily Sebastian, b. 10111119(12;d. 1110/1959; md. 4/1 0/192-+ to 

Addie McIntosh, d/o Henry Clay McIntosh & Lourain Terry. 

Daily & Addie had 12 CH. 

a. Dorothy Mae Sebastian; md. Truman Mclntosh. 

b. Wilson Sebastian; md. Juanita Hollan. 

c. Daniel Sebastian; md. Maxine Elizabeth Sandlin. 

d. Oscar Sebastian; md. Lela Mae Cole. 

e. Truman Sebastian; md. Janice Faye Deaton. 

f. Geneva Sebastian; md. Jesse Brownlow "J.B." Herald. s/o Robert 

T. "Robin" Herald & Rutha Turner. I 

g. Freedis Sebastian; md. America Turner. 

h. Herman Sebastian; md. Donna Jean McClung. 

1. Alma Jean Sebastian; md. Nelson LeJ Smith. 

j. Robert Sebastian; md. Donna Sue Boekley. 

k. Edith Sebastian; md. Wm. Earl Arkenau. 

1.Juanita Sebastian; md. Tommie L. Sargent. 

1.1.4.5.7.4. Easter Turner, b.5!l1 1871; d.lI31!l935; md. Thomas 

Herald. b.l11l877. See Herald tor info. on pp. 104 for their 8 CH. 

1.1.4.5.7.5. Samuel Turner, b. 4 15/1874; d. 1953; md. Cordelia 

"Cordie" Bowljn~, b. 1861, dJo Ewin Bowling, & Elizabeth Noble. 

Their CH.: See Photo. 

a. Mary Jane Turner, b. 1903; md. John Henry Turner; Their CH.: 

1. Marie Turner; md.(l) Mr. \1iller; (2) James Helton .. 

2. Truman Turner; md. Gladys Young 

3. Conley Turner; md. Ruth Riley, d/o Anderson "Ance" Riley 

b. Lottie B. Turner; b. 1905; md. Leonard Williams. Their Ch.: 

1. Mae Williams; md. Dailey Mclntosh 

2. Chester Williams 

3. Arnold Williams ~'(",a t.rY'I"G.. Hen:;. Id ole .L",€,;, 'C, 'i" L.2~1t' ~OJc'I~\\ f-\C\a.\ 

4. Dorothy Willliams; md. John Dair. 

5. Samuel Williams \ 

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6. Russell Williams ( ~. 

c. Elizabeth Turner, b.1909; md. Beech Turner, s/o Pleas & Jemima 

Turner. 

d. Della Turner, b. 1915. 

e. Callie Turner, b. 1917 

f. Ewen ( Leander) Turner; b. 1902; md. Dulcenia Turner. 

g. Dempsey Turner 

h: Ben M. Turner, b. 1907 . _ d.2-1-IQSO _1'- . 

1.1.4.i·7.6. Henry Turner, b.7h 877~rn~ Tymanda Turner, b.10 1883, ci.l-ll· Io.,q 

dlo Edward "Ned" Turner & Ellis 5fttrh~~. Their CH.: 

a. Chester Turner, b.51l900; md. Laurie Griffith, dlo John Griffith. 

b. Easter Turner; b. 1903; md. Felix McIntosh, b. 1896. 

c. Johnny Turner, b.61l5/1911, d. 11/5/1987; md. Elva Griffith. Bur. 

Thomas Griffith Cemty., Brthtt. Co. Their CH.: 

1. Jack Turner, b.1937; d. 6/13/1994; Bur. Thomas Griffith 

Cemty., Brthtt. Co., Ky. 

2. Robert Turner 

3. Barbara Turner 

1.1.4.5.7.7. Margaret Turner, b.6/1873; d.1943; She died before her 

husband, BilL She md. William "Elsom Bill" Herald, b. 187S. slo 

Felix Herald & Sarah Johnson, from Elsom Creek. Wm. fought in 

W\\ 1. d. bet. 1943- 45. CH.: See p. 56, under Herald for details of 

Their CH. 

II. 1. 1.4.5. 7. Henderson "Hent" Turner md. (2) Sarah Turner. Their:; CH.: 

1.1.4.".7.8. Jesse Turner, b.9/1884; md. (1) Lily Bowling & (2) America 

"Merky" Stamper 

1.1.4.5.7.9. Elizabeth Turner, b. 4/24/1880; d. 5/19/1952; md. Jesse 

Mayes, b. 6/12/1875, d. 6/3/1955; s/o Eli Mayes, of Turkey Creek & 

Catherine Turner, b.1842. Their CH.: 

a. James B. Mayes, b.l1118/1912; d.7/25/1966; md. Bertha Sebastian. 

b. Jasper Mayes; md. Martha Sizemore. I 

11.1.1.4.5.8. Malinda Turner, b.Aug.,1852; d. 4/12/1941; Both Bur. @ 

Butter Point Cemty. in Brthtt.Co.; rnd. John Stamper, b. May, 

1846, d. 7/1/1930, s/o Joel & Mary Stamper. 

II.1.1.4.5.9. Henrietta "Haney" Turner, b.4/241l859; md. 2.'2711 874 to 

Nathaniel Turner, b. Feb., 1855, s/o Jesse & Roseanne Turner. 

Nathaniel Turner md. (2) ca. 1899 to Susan J. __ . 

CH. by (1) : 

a. Luly Turner, b. Aug., 1885 

b. Lillie Turner, b. Aug., 1887; d. 1916; rhd. Sherman Sebastian. 

c. Samuel Turner, b. April, 1889 ~ 

d. Wesley Turner, b. 811111892 I 

e. William Turner, b. 7/22/1894 

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f. Mary Turner, b. 4/1/1896 

CH. by (2) : 

g. Sarah Turner, b. 1111111900 

11.1.1.4.5.10. Elizabeth Turner, b. c. 1850; d. 511/1854 in Brthtt. (0. of Flux. 

**This ends the family of Roger Turner, Jr., b.1795 & his 2. wives. 

11.1.1.4. Roger Turner, Jr., b. 1757 & Sarah Speed, cont'd: 

11.1.1.4.6. Sally Turner, b. 1796 (Listed in A.B. Bums data as a child ); md. 

3 '24/1818 to John Sebastian, b. 1783. They settled the area now known as 

Sebastian's Branch. Their CH.: 

1.1.4.6.1. Benjamin Sebastian, b. 29 Sept., 1827 

1.1.4.6.2. Calloway Sebastian, b. 1828; md. Mary , b. 18::2. CH.: 

a. Elizabeth Sebastian, b. 1857 

b. Fanny Sebastian, b.1858 

c. Sarah Sebastian, b. 1859 

d. Malinda Sebastian, b. 1861 

e. John Sebastian, b. 1865 

f. America Sebastian, b. 1867 

g. William Sebastian? b. 1869 

1.1.4.6.3. Lewis Sebastian; b. 1834; md. Hannah Mayes, b 1835, d.o 

Moses "Madie" Mayes & Mary Fugate. Their CH.: 

a. Hiram Sebastian, b. 1861 

b. Elizabeth Sebastian, b. 1863 

c. Elijah Sebastian, b.1865 

d. Louisa Sebastian, b. 1867 

e. Elihue Sebastian, b. 1871 

f. Eli Sebastian. b. 1873 

g. Mary Sebastian, b. 1875 

h. Malinda Sebastian, b. 1879 

1.1.4.6.4. David Sebastian, b. 182'+; md. Elizabeth !\13yes, b. \630. do 

Moses Mayes & Mary Fugate. CH.: 

a. Susan Sebastian, b. 11,18/1848; rnd. (1;1.) 1866 in Brmtt. to 

Henderson "Hent" Turner, b.3/1 0/1848, s/o Roger T urner, Jr. & 

(2) Esther "Granny" Barrett. See p. 156 for details. She was his 

(1st) wife. 

b. John Sebastian, b. 1850, appears in 1850 & 1860 Cers. 

c. Henderson "Hintor Henry Sebastian, b. June, 185\ md. Mary 

Ellen "Ellender" Griffith, b. July, 852. 8 known CH 

1. John Sebastian, b. 1874 

2. Milly Sebastian, b. 1878 

3. Leitta Sebastian, b. 1879 

4. Rutherford Sebastian. b. Mar., 1881 

5. Nancy Sebastian, b. Sept., 18871, 

6. Josephine Sebastian. b. Jan., 18~9 

7. Alley B. Sebastian, b. Mar., 1893 

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8. Joel Sebastian, b. Jan., 1899 

d. William Sebastian, b. Feb.,1854; mo. Sylvania Davidson, 

b.1856. d/o Daniel Davidson & Mahala Little. Their CH.: 

1. Florence Sebastian, b. July, 1882; md. Alfred Amis, b. 1886. 

2. Harsh Sebastian, b. Feb.,1884; md. Annie Ingram, b.1888 

3. Fronia Sebastian, b. Mar., 1890. In 1900 Cens. ofBrthtt. 

e. David Sebastian, b. Jan.,1856; md. Mary "Pop" Turner, b. 

Feb.,1866, d/o Henry Turner & Elizabeth Stone. Mary is sister 

of Wm. "Big Berry" Turner. 

f. Jeremiah Sebastian, b. 1858 

g. Joel Sebastian, b. 1860 

h. Nancy Sebastian, b. 1862; md. Boyd Griffith. 

i. Margaret Sebastian, b. 1865 

j. Sarah Sebastian, b. 1867; md. Dan "Dimmer" Turner, b.July, 

1861. Dan md.(2) to Elvira "Effie" Noble. See p. 161. 

k. Sherman "Bud" Sebastian, b. 1869 

1.1.4.6.5. Henderson Sebastian 

1.1.4.6.6. Susan Sebastian, b.1830; md. Wiley Turner, b. 1826. s.o 

David Turner & Sarah (Jackson). See I1.1.1.4.7. below. 

Known CH.: 

4.6.6.1. Sarah! Sally Turner; b. 1849; md. Joseph Jackson, from 

Owsley Co. area. 

"4.6.6.2. David Turner, b. 1852 

4.6.6.3. Hampton Turner, b. 1843; md. Sallie Griffith. 

b.811511858; d. 1211711928, dio Daniel Griffith & Isabella 

Turner. 2 CH.: 

a. Susan Turner, b. 1/2511879; d. 12/911919; md. Alexander 

"Uncle Ell"Herald. See p.l 00. 

b. Dan Turner, b. 1884. I 

4.6.6.4. John Turner, b. 61191l8~2; d. 5/6/1889; rnd. Nancy 

Bowling, b. 1855; After John flurner died, Nancy md (2} 

Wesley Stamper. CH.: 

a. Jalia Turner 

b. Curtis Turner, b.1879 

c. Wiley Turner 

d. Sally Turner 

4.6.6.5. Elisha Turner, b. 5/2011859; d. 2/411940; rnd. Malinda 

Sebastian, b. 1860; d. 1922. Had 9 CH. 

4.6.6.6. America Turner, b. ca.1864; Never Md. 

4.6.6.7. Alfred Turner, b. 1867; md. Lucinda Herald. 

4.6.6.8. Squire Turner, b. 1871; d. 1950; md. Rutha Turner, dlo 

Elliott Turner & Sarah Helton. 

1.1.4.6.7 Samuel Sebastian 

1.1.4.6.8. Nancy Sebastian 

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**11.1.1.4.7. David Turner, (Listed in A.B.Burns data as a child), b. 1794- 95, b. 

in N.C. (aged 65 on 1860 Cens.); said to have md. several times, though I 

find no record. He md. (1) Sarah Jackson, b. 1801 in N.C., per 1860 Cens.; I 

do not know for sure her maiden name, but was always told by the "Old 

ones" it was Jackson. Ihave not been able to document any maiden name for 

her David married in Perry County, Ky. on June 20, 1823 to Sally __ . Her 

maiden name given Their 1st child, Wiley, was b. 1/15/1825. A greatgrandson 

says she was a Jackson. Maybe she is from the Owsley Co. 

'Jackson's"? Also, John Turner executed their marr. Bond in Perry Co. 

The other info I recieved on them is that David probably md. (2nd) Sarah! 

Sally (possibly Noble)_; David was known to have lived in Perry & Clay 

as well as Breathitt Co. 'so 

See Document Section for Marriage Bond of John Hollensworth, with 

David Turner as Bndsmn. David signs his own name and apparently can read 

& write well. 

I firmly believe, as did A.B.Burns, that David is s/o "Old" Roger Turner, 

b. 1757. 

When David & Sally Turner came to Ky., they settled in an area that came 

to be Perry Co., which later became Breathitt Co. In 1840, they were living 

on the Middle Fork of the Ky. River, around Lick Branch & Turner's Creek 

area. According to the deed, they were neighbors to James "Shifty" Turner 

& Thomas Herald, who md. Elizabeth "MaMa Betts" Turner. Both 

"Shifty" Jim & Thomas Herald are also my great & 2 nd grt. Gr. Parent's'! 

J.T.Burton. 

I secured a Deed in Perry Co., Ky., Deed Bk. B, p.66, wherein Peter 

Hammons enters a fee for deed to DAVID TURNER. Thus: "This indenture 

made & entered into this 5th day of August, 1831, between Peter Hammons 

& Nancy Hammons, of the County of Perry and State of Ky., of the one part, 

and David Turner, of the said county and state aforesaid, of the other part. 

The said Peter & Nancy Hammons, for and in consideration of $250.00 sell 

unto the said David Turner, a certain tract or parcel of land, containing 170 

acres, more or less, situated in Perry Co. with boundary on a conditional line 

between James Turner ("Shifty Jim! Hick") and Thomas Herald, on the 

back ~.ineof the land, thence to various courses Jnd distances and beginning, 

running so as to include the Sugar Camp, lying dn the LICK BRANCH, also 

all the improvements up to the hickory cord on the creek above said 

Hammon's. The deed is signed, sealed, and delivered in the presents of these 

witnesses: ROGER TURNER, THOMAS TURNER, & ALEXANDER 

HERALD. It was recorded by Jesse Combs, Clerk, on March 23, 1835. ( I 

have even checked to see if Sarah may have been a Hammons" but have 

found no records.) 

In the 1850 Cens. of Brthtt. Co., David Turner was House # 297, living 

with or next door to James "Shifty" Turner & sJah Jane Mayes, and house # 

297 is also listed as Samuel "Saul" Turner & Sarah Herald. Next to them in 

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house # 298~ and with all 4 families living right together, was Roger Turner, 

Jr., b. 1826; md. Nancy Turner, b. 1834. 

11.1.1.4.7. :Identified CH. of David Turner & Sarah: 

11.1.1.4.7.1. Wiley Turner, b.1I15/1825; d. 11/19/1906~ Bur. at Squire 

Turner Cemty; md. Susan Sebastian. b. 5/12/1830; d.3/13/1923, d/o 

John Sebastian & Sally Turner.Wiley served in the Civil War. See his 

photo in his Civil War uniform. See also hers. Some of their CH.: 

1. Sarah "Sally"Turner, b. 4/12/1849, d.8/13/1937; md (1) Joseph 

Jackson. b. 1856; d. bef. 1900. She md. (2) Ira Noble. 

5 Known CH.: 

a. Franklin Jackson, b. 8/9/1874; md. Jane Raliegh, b.9/5/1876; d. 

2110/1961. CH.: 

(1) Ed Jackson, b. 4/26/1896 

(2) Joseph Jackson, b. 1898 

(3) Jerry Jackson, b. 1900 

(4) Bertha Jackson, b. 5/10/1918; d. 6/16/1919. 

b. Wiley Jackson, b. 2/22/1877; d. 6/17/1972; md.(l) Armina 

McIntosh; md. (2) Betty Murrell. CH.: 

(1) Jerry Jackson, b. 1898 

(2) Alfred Jackson, b. 1902 

(3) Stephen Jackson, b. 1904 

(4) Charley Jackson, b. 1906 

(5) Stella Jackson, b. 1909 

c. Stephen Jackson, b. 1879; md. Mary_. 

d. Polly Ann Jackson, b.7120/1880; d.11/6/1883. 

~. Jerry Jackson, b. 3/3/1885; d. 4/18/]906. 

2. David Turner, b. 1851; Never md. I 

3. Hampton Turner. b. 1/19/1852; d. 12/H~/1886 md. Sally Griffith, b. 

8/15/1858; d.. 1211711928, d/o Daniel Griffith & Isabelle Turner. 

CH.: 

.a. Susan Turner, b. 1125/ 1879; d. 12/9/1919; md. Alex. "Uncle 

Ell"Rerald. See pp. 95 & 179. 

b. Dan Turner, b. 1884. 

4. Robert "Bobby" Turner, b. 5/13/1854; d. 11/27/1927; Never Md. 

5. John Turner, b. 6/19/ 1857; d. 5/6/1889; fd. Nancy Bowling, b. 1855. 

After John died, Nancy md. (2) Wesley Stamper. CH: 

a. Curtis Turner, b. 1879. 

b. Jalia Turner 

c. Wiley Turner 

d. Sally Turner 

6. Elisha Turner, b. 5120/1860; d. 2/4/1949; md. Malindy Sebastian, b. 

1860; d. 1922. Had 9 CR.: 

a. Sarah B. Turner, b. Mar., 1888 

b. Shelby Turner, b. Mar. 1885 

c. Susan Turner, b. Feb., 1887 

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d. Elenor Turner, b. June., 1890 

e. Martha Turner, b. Sept. 1896 

f. America Turner 

7. America Turner, b. 1864. Never Md. 

8. Alfred Turner, b. 1867; md. Lucinda Herald, dlo Thomas "Tom 

Tete" Herald & Mary "Polly''Turner. 

9. Squire Turner, b. 1871; md. Rutha Turner, dlo Elliott Turner & 

Sarah Helton .. See p. 157. CH.: 

a. Florence Turner, b. May, 1895 

b.Wi1ey Turner, b. 512511896; d. 1957; md. Amanda Rerald, b. 

812311900, d/o Alexander Herald & Susan Turner. CH.: 

(1) Letch Turner, b. 1921. 

(2) Stella Turner 

(3) Wiley Turner, Jr. 

(4) Edith Turner 

c. Elliott Turner, b. Aug., 1899; d. 1972. 

d. Bradley Turner,b. 1901; d. 1969; md. Elva Short, dlo John Short 

& Ludema Johnson. 

e. Letch Turner, b. 1911; d. 1919. 

f. Chester Turner, b. 1905; d. 1919. 

g. Dailey Turner, b. 1909 

h. Ellen Turner, b. 1913. 

11.1.1.4.7.2. Mary "Polly" Turner, b. 1826; d. 1907; She is believed to 

have md. William "Squire Bill" Herald, b. 1817; d.1878; brother to my 

2nd .. grt. gr. father, Thomas Herald, s/o Alexander Herald, Sr. & 

Elizabeth Turner. They lived on the Middle Fork of theky. River. Both 

buried at Wm.Buck Herald Cemty. 

See p.16 for their family details. 

II.1.1.4.7.3. Hampton Turner, b. 1832 (A.ged 18 in 1850 Cens.), his 

mother was, according to Cens, 32 yrs. dId when he was born.; md. 

7120/1852 to Martha Stamper, 1833, d/o Joel & Mary Stamper 

Some of Their CH.: 

1. David Turner, b. 6/26/1854; md. 1/22/1874 to Sarah Sandlin, b. 

1856, lived at Burning Springs in Clay Co. CH.: 

a. Mary Turner, b. 1874 

b. Abner Turner, b. 1876 

c. William Turner, b. 1878; d. 1978; md. Malinda Bull; lived in 

Laurel Co. 

d. John Turner, b. 1880 

e. Felix Turner 

f. Nancy Turner 

2. Anna "Amy" Turner, b. 9/10/1856. 

3. Sarah Jane Turner, b. 1858; md. 12/7/ 875 to Pierce Reid, b. 1855. 

4. Mary Turner, b. 1861 

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5. Joel Turner, b. 1863 

6. Mahala Turner, b. 1865 

7. Wiley Turner, b.1867 

8. Edward Turner, b. 1869 

9. Susan R. Turner, b. 1870 

10. Elias Turner, b. 1873. 

11.1.1.4.7.4. Haney (Aggie ?) Turner, b. ca. 1834; 

11.1.1.4.7.5. Alfred Turner, b. 1836; d. 9/6/1852 from Shortness of 

Breath. See Brthtt. Vital Stats. 

11.1.1.4.7.6. Roger Turner, b. 1838 (per census); d. 12/2/1853 of Fever. 

1I.1.1.4.7.7.**Sarah "Sally" Turner, b. 6/5/1840 (aged 10 on Census); 

md. Roger Herald, slo Thomas Herald & Elizabeth "MaMa Betts" 

Turner. See Herald for details of their family. They are my 2nd. Grt. 

Gr. parents. See pp. 52 & 63. 

11.1.1.4.7.8. Matilda Turner, b. 1842 (age 8 yr. On 1850 Cens.) ; md. 

Edward Stamper, b. 1836, slo Joel Stamper & Mary "Polly" Turner 

**1 think that if David Turner had married again, it was after Matilda was 

born. He appears to have no more Children. Possibly (1) Sarah did die. 

Last Generation of Turner's, who are important to the Turner's of Turner's Creek, Ky. : 

II. Jesse Turner. Sr. It is from Jesse Turner, Sr. that I descend through 

three of his children: 

1. James "Shifty Jim" Turner, b. 1804 in Buncombe Co., No. 

Car.; d. 20 Dec., 1858, lived on the Middle Fork of Ky. River; 

Brthtt. Vital STATS, Reel 4, Kenton Co., Ky. Library, say he 

. was ... "Killed by Jesse Turner"; md. Sarah Jane "Jennie" 

Mayes, dlo old David Mays & Mary __ . 

2. Elizabeth "Betts" ( Mama Betts ) Turner, b. 1815; d. 

5/10/1910 (See Pension Record of Thomas Herrald); md. at 

Jesse Turner, Sr's. house on 2/2/1831 to her lit cousin, 

Thomas Herrald, b. 1813; d.7/7/1891 (See Death Date on 

Pension Record), s/o Alexander Herrald, Sr. & Elizabeth 

"Lizzey" Turner. They are buried at Wm. Buck Herald 

Cemty. 

3. Roger Turner, Jr., b. 1826 (aged 24 yr. In 1850 Cens.) ; d. bet. 

1865-69; md. Nancy Turner, d/o Samuel "Saul" Turner & 

Sarah Herrald. 

II. Jesse Turner, Sr., b. bet. 1776-1770. ; d. Sept., 1879, aged 103 yrs., in 

Jackson Co., Ky. See 1880 Mortality Schedule from Jackson Co., 

Ky. He md. Sarah Herrald, b. bet. 1779 & 1782. (It is thought 

that Sarah Herrald could be sister to old Alexander Herrald, but 

I have no proof other than what some of the old ones said.) 

Jesse & Sarah lived in Wilkes Co. & Buncombe Co., N.C. Their son, 

James "Shifty" Turner shows his place of birth as Buncom Co., N.C. 

on his death record in Brthtt. Co. dated D~c.20, 1858. 

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Item 1: I refer you to see: "Kentucky's Active Militia" by J. T. Cannon. (in 

collection at Ky. Historical Soc., Frankfort, Ky. Researched in early 

1970's ). The book lists Jesse Turner, date: Aug r 

10, 1787, for his 

Service against the Shawnee Indians. The book lists: 1) David 

Noble, 911111788,for 17 days of Service; 2) Jesse Turner, 

811011787,Service as a Soldier against the Shawnee Indians. * 

** It appears that Jesse couldn't have been more than 16 or 17 yr. old at the 

time, making him b. c. 1770. 

Item 2: The 1840 Census of Clay Co., Ky., where Samuel, Roger, etc. were 

all living at the time, gives his age as being between 60 & 70 yrs. old, 

making him again born between 1770 & 1780. He is not in the 1850 

Census ofBrthtt. Co., but I refer you to : 

Item 3.: 1880 Mortality Schedule of Jackson Co .. Ky.: JESSE TURNER, 

aged 103 yrs., died Sept., 1879; parents born in No. Carolina, Jesse 

Turner born in So. Carolina. In Sept., 1879, he is aged 103 yrs., this 

will place his year of birth at 1776. 

We already know that in 1787, Jesse served against the Shawnee Indians. This 

earlier record will be more accurate, when memories have not faded 

so much. I place the year of birth at 1770. 

It has not been possible for me to establish the parents of Jesse Turner, Sr., at 

this time. Any help appreciated. I know he came into Ky., after being 

first in the Carolina's & then to Tenn., where Roger Turner, Jr. was 

born. If Jesse was b. 1770, he may be too old to be a son of Roger 

Turner, Sr., b. 1750-(1757), making Roger only about 13 yr. When 

Jesse was born. Jesse's oldest son is named John Turner and he has a 

son named Thomas "Wee Tom" Turner (who md. On 8/5/1829 to 

Alexellen Herrald). The English customarily named the first son after 

the husband's father, i.e. John Turner. So ... I am still undecided as to 

parent's of Jesse Sr. Hopefully more research & information will shed 

firm light on this issue. 

Item 4: The 1840 Census of Breathitt Co. shows Thomas Turner, 1 male aged 

between 60 & 70 yr. old ( b. bet. 1770- 1780 ), and living with him 

was another male (Roger) aged between 90 & 100 yr. Old, ( b. 1740- 

1750) . So, Roger Turner or Thomas Turner could be Jesse's father. 

Item 5: The 1850 Brthtt. Cens. Shows Jesse Turner, b. c.1789, & wife, Cytha, 

b. 1794, with 7 CH. born between 1812 & 1838. This is not either of 

our Jesse Turner's. 

II. Jesse Turner, Sr:& Sarah Herrald's CH. : , 

II.l. John Turner, b.c.1802; lived with family in Ky. Until he was grown & 

is said to have gone back to No.Car. Very little is known about him. 

11.2.** James "Shifty Jim" Turner, (I've heard him also called "Hick", but 

am using the name all the Turner's Creek families used as his 

nickname, and which stuck, even with his son Shifty Jesse.) b. 1804 in 

Buncombe Co., N.C. (See Reel 4, Brthtt. Co. Vital Stats); d. 20 Dec., 

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1858; Murdered, Killed by Jesse Turner, born Buncombe Co., N. 

C.; married, white male, living on Middle Fork of Ky. River. See 

enclosed copy of Microfilm pa~e. He md. Ca. 1832 to Sarah Jane 

"Jennie" Mayes. b. March. 1806; b. (1812 per 1850 Cens.). d. after 

1900 Cens .. a dIo old David Mayes & Mary . (I believe firmly 

David Turner. their son. is named after Sarah's father. David Mayes.) 

James Turner was raising his family on the Middle Fork of the 

River. He & his sons & relatives had been engaged in logging for 

some time. J.Green Trimbel wrote an article for the Jackson Times 

some years ago, describing this way of life: 

.,." At the time Breathitt County was created the people relied 

principally on the transportation of coal and saw logs down the river 

as a means of making money. They built their own boats, which were 

from fifty to sixty feet long, and as there were no saw mills in the 

county they had to saw the planks by hand with rip saws and hew the 

gunnels and stachions with a broad-axe. A considerable income was 

derived from the sale of deer-skins, fur, honey, bees-wax, and 

ginseng, with all of which the county was bountifully supplied." 

'Recollections of Breathitt' . Jackson Times. by 1. Green Trimbel. 

On Dec. 20, 1858, 2 nd • Grt. Gr. father, James Turner, was ... 

"Murdered." See copy of Brthtt. Co. Vital Stats, Reel 4, year 1858, 

from Publ. Library.Covington, Ky., which reads thus: 

"James Turner White 53 yr. Old male Farmer married Dec. 

20 th (date of death in 1858) cause of death: Murdered. Killed by 

Jesse Turner. Place of birth was listed as Buncombe Co .. N.C. 

(not Tenn.); Place of Death named as Middle Fork. 

I have enclosed a copy of the microfilm page, as much controversy 

seems to surround James's death. For years it was told that his body 

was never recovered and was buried somewhere near where he was 

killed. However, it is clear that the clerk who recorded the death had 

knowledge of what occurred, or else would not have written it on the 

page. It seems there may have been a cover up of some kind, as no 

one ever seems to have been brought to justice for the murder, that we 

know about. We do know that in 1900 Census, Sarah Jane "Jenny" 

Turner is living with her son, Jesse "Shifty" Turner, who md. his 

cousin, Jemima Herald. See p. 111 for their CH. Jenny Turner died 

sometime after 1900 cens. 

Item 1.: Jesse "Shifty" Turner was referred to in the deed of May 

14, 1913 as Jesse Turner, Sr., and was the ... 'party of the second 

part.' All others named were parties of the 'first part' and all were 

conveying land they had acquired "from their deceased father, 

James Turner, containing 100 acres, more or less." 

THIS DEED OF CONVEYANCE made and entered into this 14th 

day of May, 1913, between Elizabeth Turner, James Turner, Polly 

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Turner, Nancy Mays, Catherine Mays, James Herald, Elizabeth 

Herald, John Mays, Mary Mays, Dan Mays, Mary Turner, Billie 

Turner and Jenny Turner, Patrie Turner, Billie B. (Billy Buck) Turner, 

Ibby Turner, James Turner, Anninda Turner, Moses Turner and 

America Turner, Thomas Herald , Linda Herald, of Breathitt 

County, parties of the first part, and Jesse Turner, Sr." of Breathitt 

County, party of the second part, 

Witnesseth: That said parties of the first part, for and in 

consideration of the sum of Forty Dollars (40) cash paid in hand, 

Three Hundred Dollars to be paid, the receipt of which is hereby 

acknowleged, we do hereby sell & convey to the party of the second 

part, his heirs and assigns four-fifths of the following described 

property, to wit: 

A certain tract or parcel of land lying in Breathitt County, on and 

being same land inherited by first parties from their deceased father, 

James Turner, containing 100 acres, more or less. 

Beginning at the mouth of the Canebrake; thence running up the 

point between the Canebrake to Pigeon Roost. Fork to the dividing 

ridge between Turner's Creek and Lick Branch; thence running up 

said divide to the top of the point between the Pigeon Roost Fork and 

the Duff Fork; thence running down the point with Tolbert Turner's 

line to the beginning -, 

Th have and to hold the same, together with all the appurtenances 

thereunto belonging unto the party of the second part, his heirs and 

assigns forever. And the said party of the first parts hereby covenants 

with the said party of the second part, that they will warrant the title 

to the property hereby conveyed unto the said party of the second part 

and his heirs and assigns forever. 

A lien is retained upon the property hereby conveyed as security for 

the payment of the said unpaid purchase money. 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the party of the first part has 

hereunto subscribed their names, the day, and year aforesaid. 

Mose Turner (his mark) 

Catherine Mays ( her mark) 

Patrie Turner (his mark) 

James Turner (his mark) 

America Turner (her mark) Arrninda Turner (her mark) 

James Herald (his mark) Elizabeth Turner (her mark) 

. Elzabeth Herald (her mark) William Turner (his mark) 

Gracy Turner (her mark) Jenny Turner (her mark) 

William Turner (his mark) Isabelle Turner (her mark) 

Mary Turner (her mark) 

Thomas Herald (his mark) 

Nancy Mays (her mark) 

Stamp 50 cts. 

State of Kentucky 

Breathitt County Sct.: 

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I, Alfred Russell, Clerk of the County Court for the County 

and State aforesaid certify that the foregoing deed of conveyance 

from Elizabeth Turner,Catherine Mays, James Herald, Elizabeth 

Herald, Mary Turner, William Turner, Jenny Turner, Patrick Turner, 

William B. Turner, Ibby Turner, James Turner, *Polly Turner, John 

Mays, Mary Mays, Dan Mays, Thomas Herald and Linda Herald, 

to Jesse Turner, Sr., was produced to me in said county and 

acknowledged before me by parties grantors thereto, to be their act 

and deed. 

Catherine Mays (her mark) 

Given under my hand this 14 day of May, 1913. 

Alfred Russell, Clerk, . 

By Sam Turner, Jr., D.C. 

*Note: Thomas Herald & Linda Herald are "Pap" & "Mother". 

Linda is Malinda Deaton- Herald, d/o aforementioned Mary "Polly" 

Turner, the mother of Malinda Deaton- Herald, and Polly is Mammy 

Pol, the oldest daughter of James "Shifty Jim" & Sarah Jane "Jenny" 

Mays- Turner. Also, Polly Turner's other dau., Juliann Turner was 

deceased but apparently her two sons, i.e., John Mays, who md. Mary, 

and Dan Mays, were named in the instrument. 

James "Shifty Jim" Turner & Sarah Jane "Jenny" Mays & Their CH.: 

11.2.1.**Mary "Polly" H. ("Mammy Pol") Turner, b. Nov. 1833; d. c. 

late 1920's. She had 2 Dau's: 

2.1.1. Julieann "Jalia"Turner , b. 15 Dec., 1856; d. her. 1900 

Cens.; md. In 1873 to Henley "Big Henley" Mays, b. Sept., 1854; 

on their Marr. License, Juliann gives her maiden name as Turner. 

Henley & Julia are buried at Buck Herald Cemty. 

Henley Mays is slo John Mays, b. 1815 in Perry Co.; & md. in 1849- 

50 to Martha "Patsey Fugate." called "Old Mammie Pattie", dlo Wm. 

"Flint" Fugate & Mary Noble. of Perry Co. See pp. 204 & 117 for 

Details. Big Henley Mays is brother of Nancy Mayes, who md. Jesse 

B. "Blind Daddy"Jesse Turner, of Turner's Creek. 

CH. of Henley Mayes & Jalia Turner: 

2.1.1.1. Nancy "Little Croggie" Mayes, b. Sept., 1875; d. 

12/25/1935. She got her nickname because she was such a small 

person, she was an oddity. Little Croggie lived a lot of time with 

Uncle Sam Hall & Mary, after her parents died. Never md. 

2.1.1.2. Mary"Polly"Mayes (Maze), . b. Dec.,1876; d. 

10/21/1964; md. 12/25/1895 in Brthtt. Co. to James T. 

Turner, b.5122/1878, slo John "Tabby" Turner & Sarah 

Herald. On Polly's birth Cert., found in Brthtt. Co. Vital 

Stats, her parent's names are given as: Henley Maze & 

Julia Turner. For their CR. see p. 204. 

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2.1.1.3. 2.1.1.3. John Mayes, b. Sept.,1880; md. (1st.) Cora 

Combs; md. (2 nd .) to Mary "Polly" Herald, b. 1875- 

(See their photo), dlo George Herald & Margaret 

Raliegh. After she died, John Mayes md. 3/12/1916 

(3rd.) to Martha Little. John didn't have any CH., but 

his sister, Polly's daughter, Mary Turner, used to stay 

with John Mayes, her uncle, much of the time. Mary 

Turner, dlo James T. Turner & Polly Mayes, md. My 

Grt. Uncle Sam Hall, of Turner's Creek. 

2.1.1.4. Dan Mayes, b. Dec., 1883, never md. 

2.1.2.** Malinda "Mother"Deaton, b. April, 1861, d/o Thomas 

Deaton; Gr. dlo John "Buck" Deaton & Malinda Watts, of 

Crockettsville. See copy of Certified death record. She md. Thomas 

"Pap" Herald, of Turner's Creek. See above deed. See also-J2ll...l.Q. 

12.21. & 62-65 for details. 

II.2.2. Sarah "Sally" Turner, age 15 yr. On 1850 Cens. , b. 1836; md. 

William McIntosh. (Betty Turner Holbrook gave husb. Name.) 

11.2.3. Elizabeth "Betsy" Turner; b. 1838; md. Preston Turner, b. 1842; 

d. 1864 killed in Civil War, buried at Camp Nelson, a s/o Edward & 

Susannah Turner. 

11.2.4. David "Davey" Turner, b. 1841; d. aged 42 in 1880, leaving his 

wife pregnant at the time; md. Gracie Mayes, b. 5/2411846; d. 

10/811930; a d/o Rev. Moses "Modie" Mayes & (1) Mary Fugate. 

Gracie was 1 of 11 or 12 CH. 

When Mary Mayes died, Rev. Moses Mayes md. (2) Easter Barrett- 

Turner- Ladd. Easter was 2 nd wife of Roger Turner, Jr., b. 1795. After 

he died, she md. (2 nd .) Thomas Ladd & (3) Rev. Moses Mayes. Rev. 

Mayes d. 1901 & is buried at Squire Turner Cemty. On Turkey Creek. 

David & Gracie"Old Marn" Mayes- Turner are both buried at Buck 

Herald Cemty. They lived on the Middle Fork of the Ky. And then at 

Talbert, along the river. After David died, Gracie never remarried, 

and raised her 7 Children alone. Had 7 CH.: 

2.4.1. Isabell Turner, b. May, 1866; listed on 1880 Census. 

2.4.2. Elizabeth "Betty" Turner, b. May, 1873; d. 1918; rnd. 

31211882 in Brthtt. Co. to James "Ballard Jim" Herald, b. 

1011411863; a brother to my grt. Gr. f. Thomas Herald ..See pp. 

64. 94 for details of CH. See also their photo. 

2.4.3. Mary Turner, b. Dec., 1868; d. 1939. Never Md. But had 1 

son, fathered by Talbert "Big Tal" Turner, s/o Samuel "Saul" 

Turner & Sarah Herald. See p. 135. CH.: 

a. Patrick Turner; md. Sarah Jane Turner, dlo Rev. Asberry 

Turner & Margaret Johnson. See pp.16. 17. & 40 for CH. 

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Mary lived with her mother, Mam Grace, until her SOIll, 

Patrick, md. Sarah Jane Turner, d/o Rev. Asberry Turner & 

Margaret Johnson. 

2.4.4. Virginia "Jenny" Turner, b. 6 Jan., 1870; d. 9/13/1920; md. 

William B."Hairy -Billy" Turner. Billy d. 2/20/1961 & is 

buried beside his beloved first wife, Jennie Turner at Buck 

Herald Cemty. See pp. 19.21. & 38 for their family. Hairy 

Billy md. (2) widow of Rev. Asberry Turner, Margaret 

-Johnson- Turner; md. (3) Rachael McIntosh. 

2.4.5. Patrick "Pad"Turner, b.1I1I1875; d. 119/1960; md. 

9/28/1892 to (1) Mary "Polly"Turner, b. Apr., 1877, d/o John 

"Tabby" Turner & Sarah Herald. Polly died when her son, 

Mose, was still a baby. Patrick md. (2) "Big"Lizzie Combs, 

had no CH. See p. 21 for their dates & family. 

2.4.6. James "Can" Turner; md. Arminda Herald, d/o Wm.Buck 

Herald & Rachael Turner. See p. 25 for details of their family. 

2.4.7. William "Billy Buck" Turner, b. 3/24/1873; md. Isabelle 

"Ibby" Herald, b. 1011911880, d. 4/311943, a d/o Alexander 

Herald & Charity Mayes. In 1880 cens., Ibby is living with 

David & Gracie Turner, as if she were one oftheir children. 

She was just kin to them & often stayed at their house three & 

four days at a time. See pp. 54-58 for their family. 

2.4.8. Mose Turner, born after his father died in 1880; d. 1925; md. 

America "Merckie=Turner, b. 9/811886; d. 1955, a d/o John 

"Tabby" Turner & Sarah Herald. Mose & America are buried 

at Buck Herald Cemty. 

Mose grew up in hard times without a father, but under the 

care of "01- Mam" Grace Turner. Betty Turner Holbrook 

relates this story as told by Johnny Turner: 

"When Mose was just a young lad, their cow had a winter 

calf. The calf needed special care, and Mose wanted totake care 

of it. Moses wore hand made shoes that were thin & didn't 

seem to help much in the winter time. 

There came a big snow on the ground. So, Mose heated a 

board and ran out to feed the calf every day. He stood on the 

board to keep his feet from freezing off." 

CH. ofMose & America Turner: 

a. Rev. Jefferson "Jepson" Turner 

b. Jemima Turner 

c. Mary Turner 

d. Dorothy "Dottie" Turner 

e. Polly Turner 

CH. ofJames 

"Shifty" Turner & Sarah Jane "Jennie" Mays. cont'd: 

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11.2.5. Jesse "Shifty" Turner, b. June, 1840; md. 1870 to Jemima 

Herald. b. 2/28/ 1853, his 1SI Cousin. See p.59 & 111 for CH. One of 

their daughter's, America Turner, md. Talbert "Big Tal" Turner. 

11.2.6. Catherine Turner, b. June, 1842 (age 8 /1850 Cens.); md. Elli 

Mayes, b. 1846, s/o Rev.Moses"Modie" Mayes. Some of their CH.: 

a. John Mays 

b. Mary A. Mays, 1874b. 

c. Dan Mays 

d. Nancy A. Mays, b. 1868 

e. James Mayes, b. 1872 

f. Jesse Mayes, b. June, 1877; md. 1896 to Elisabeth_. 

g. Annie Mays, b. July, 1890; Living with her brother, Jesse 

Mays, in 1900 Census. 

11.2.7. Nancy Turner, age 4/1850 census; b. 1846; md. Patrick Mayes. 

11.3. Hick Turner, b. c. 1807. The story is told that he was a boxer (prize 

fighter) and once got into a fight, where he bit off a man's ear. The 

locals supposedly formed a lynch mob to get him. It appears he left 

the area rather suddenly, never to be seen or heard of again. I don't 

know how much truth there is to the story, that came from the 

Turner's of Bowling's Creek. I even though for a long time that John 

Turner & Hick Turner, supposedly brother's, were the same man, 

Hick being a nick-name. I have no proof or info as to whether he 

froze to death orwent to Illinois or what. 

11.4. **Samuel "Saul"Turner, b.1815; d. 1866; buried at Mill Dam Cemty.; 

md. Sarah Herrald, b. 1816; d. 1885, d/o Alexander Herrald, Sr. & 

Elizabeth Turner. She" is bur. By her brother Wm. "Squire Bill" 

Herald at Wm. Buck Herald Cemty. On Middle Fork. ~!2.J...2 for 

the begirming of the history of their family and listing ofCH. 

I 

They are My 3 rd • grt. Gr. parents. 

11.5. Terrence "Larkin" Turner, b. 1820; d. late 1880's. He md. Mary 

"Polly" Herald, b. 1825; d. 1907, d/o Alexander Herrald, Sr. & 

Elizabeth Turner (See enclosed Circuit Court Document); He md. 

5/16/1839 in Perry Co. to his l " cousin. They owned large acres of 

land on Turner's Creek, Long's Creek, and along the Middle Fork of 

the Ky. River. They raised their family on Turner's Creek where the 

old Turner's Creek school stood. See p. 35 for the begirming of 

several pages on their family history. 

11.6. **Elizabeth "Mama Betts" Turner, b. 1817; d. 5/4/1910, See enclosed 

Pension record of Thomas Herrald ; md. 2/28/1831 to Thomas 

Herrald, s/o Alexander Herrald, Sr. & Elizabeth Turner. Both buried 

at Buck Herald Cemty. See p. 4 & p, 10 for their CH. & family 

history, which has numerous pages, for most of the descendents of 

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Turner's Creek are from this couple. They are also my 2 nd Gi1. Gr. 

parents as well. 

11.7. Thomas "Wee Tom" Turner, b. 1818; md. 8/15/1829 in Clay Co. to 

Alexellen Jane "Jennie" Harrald, b. 1812, oldest dlo Alexander 

Harrald, Sr. & Elizabeth Turner. See p.5. for their large family history 

&CH. 

II.8. **Roger Turner, Jr., b. bet. 1822 & 1826 in TennJ aged 24 yr. per 1850 

Census; d. 1868, Both buried at old Mill Dam Cemty. His stone had 

initials "R.T." scratched on it in the early 1960's but is now gone. He 

md. In 1849 to Nancy Turner, b. My, 1836; d. 1914; a dlo Samuel 

"Saul" Turner & Sarah Herald. See pp.12 & 1O(].for extensive listing 

of their CH. & history. Ala see 1840 Census of Clay Co. for Jesse 

Turner's family, who was living next door to Samuel "'Saul" Turner 

& Sarah Herald, and to David Turner. In Jesse's house in I 0";o, ~.11ere 

was i, male born between i825-30. Sarah, his wife, was aged between 

50 & 60 yr. old, making her born between 1780& 1790. I have her b. 

1784. Jesse is listed as aged between 60 & 70 yr. In 1840, being born 

b. ca. 1770. This couple is also my 2 nd grt.gr. parent's. 

11.9. Mary Turner, b. 1824-1825. No information about her, other than she is 

listed as a daughter by the families up on Bowling's Creek. 

This ends the information on the Turner's of Turner's Creek, Brthtt. Co., Ky. 

MA Y/ MAISI MASE 

I MAYES 

I don't have a lot of information on the Mays Family. All I know is that my 3 rd • Great 

grandfather, James "Shifty" Turner md. Sarah Jane Mayes. There is some information that 

says she was a Bicknell. I can not rely on it, because all the old family members on Turner's 

Creek who really knew anthing about Sarah Jane, all said she was a Mays. Old Charlie Burton 

even said she was a daughter of Old David Mayes. I also know that-Lillie Hall- Spicer said her 

great grandmother was a Maysas well. 1know that some of the Mayses, married Bicknell's, and 

think this may be where some were confused. I firmly believe old Moses "Modie" Mays was 

brother to Sarah Jane. Sarah Mays & James Turner named a son, David, after I believe her 

",father, David Mays. David T\;~rner, in turn, had a son named Moses. These families were very 

closely connected and lived close as well. I have never known Sarah Jane to have been 

identified as anyone other than a MAYS. If any of you have any further information en these 

families of Turner's Creek, I hope you will feel free to share it. 

David May served in the Revolutionary War, as a Private for three months on the Virgin» 

line. He entered the service in Halifax Town of Pittsylvania Co. Va. Under Capt. Wm. 

McDaniel, and Lt. Glen Mcfraniei, Thus: 

Item 1: State of Kentucky, (ounty of Perry: 

198

On the 12thday of May, personally appeared in open court before this Justice of this 

County of Perry now sitting, David May, a resident of said County of Perry, aged 70 years.,who 

being first duly sworn according to law, does onhis oath make the following declaration in order 

to obtain the benefit ofthe Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. 

That he entered the Service ofthe United States as a Volunteer for three months in Halifax 

Town, Pittsylvania County, Va., under Capt. Wm. McDaniel & Lt. Clem McDaniel in the 

Spring before Gates defeat marched from there and crossed the Staunton River at Dick's Ferry; 

before they got to the ferry met other companies at different points Militia and Regular, crossed 

the Catawba River at the old Nation Ford, passed W. Lynch Tavern before got to Catawba 

River where we were also joined by some troops- passed Bush's River and on to the main Army 

under Genl. Gates ( & perhaps Genl. Pinckney, as the name is recollected somewhere) about 8 

or 10 miles from the battleground- and was in the Battle at Gate's defeat and was a guard of the 

baggage - the Army retreated and many were slain in the swamp. After they left the Battle - 

ground- returned afterward home and was discharged by Capt. Wm. McDaniel for three months. 

(*It appears David May was quite a young soldier at the time). 

Shortly afterward, he entered the service again for three months as a substitute for Thos. 

James, under Caotain Spencer Shelton, Lt. Ebenezer Hall, & Ensign James __ . They met at 

Wilson's old mill in Pittsylvania Co., Va. The Commander of the Regiment not recollected, but 

the Major was Major Robert. Williams until he was either broke or resigned, then Major 

Alexander Rose, Genl. Green, he recollects- they stayed 2 weaks at Wilson's mill, then went on 

by Salisbury & Charlotte to the seige of96. Recollects Col. Lee, Washington, & - He 

was in the Battle at the Seige and in the ditch with many others when about 60 were killed & 

wounded. He himself was wounded in the thigh- He recollects a few days before the Seige had 

to retreat the county. Had gone to seige and a man passed them on a white horse and raised a 

flag; the gate was opened they went in & great rejoicing was heard- at the Retreat when we 

crossed Broad River a Line of Battle was formed expecting the enemy but they only came to the 

River& did not cross- In a few days he was taken with the Smallpox and was able to do no more 

service until at least a month after his term had expired- he got his discharge for three months 

but could not go home for 4 months. 

He hereby relinquishes his every claim whatever to a pension or except the 

present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn 

to & Subscribed this day & year aforesaid. 

DAVID MAY (his own signature) 

Daniel Duff, a Clergyman, residing in Perry Co., certified that he was well acquainted with David May 

believed him to be reputable and believed he was a soldier of the Revolution and that he was 70 yrs. Old. 

8 Sept" 1834, Roger Turner & Edward Polly appeared in court and certified that the court, after 

investigation and interrogation by the War Department in the matter, certify that David May was a 

Revolutionary Soldier and served as he said he did and that they all believe he is entiltled to credit. 

Edward Polly swore under oath that he knew David May well in the Revolutionary War and served wit 

him a tour of three months under Capt. Spencer Shelton. He swore and subscribed to the testimony on 3 rd • 

August, 1833. 

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Roger Turner, on the lOthday of August, 1834~personally appeared before the Justice of the Peace c 

made oath that he had been well acquainted with David May for 40 years long before he left North Carol 

and that he served in 2 campaigns one under Capt. Wm. McDaniel and one under Capt. Spencer Shelton an 

that he believed David May served as he stated. 

Item 2: Deed: David Mays of Estill Co., Ky. Entered into an indenture on the 4thday ofJuly, 1836 

between John McKinley, attorney for John Wilson, deceased,ofthe City of Phi Iedelphia, and Thomas 

Humphreys, executors, in behalf of his wife on one part, and David Mays, of the county of Estill, on the ot 

part. That the said parties for the sum of $150.00 in hand, do acknowledge, grant, bargain, and sell to the s 

David Mays, a certain tract or parcel of land containing 316 acres, lying & being in Perry County on the No 

side of the Middle Fork ofthe Ky. River. The said David Mays & his heirs say they will defend the said tr 

ofland against the claim of the said John Wilson. Deed signed by attorneys by 1. McKinley & Thomas 

Humphreys. Witnesses: Hardin Combs, Andrew Couch & Thomas May. 

I. Henry Mays, d. 1785 in Henry Co., Va.: wife named Phebey . Henry was a descendent of 

\Villiam Mease, who came to Va. In 1600's. (source: Walter Wilson Mayes, 515 East Myrtle, Santa An 

Calif.) 

CH. of Henry Mays & Phebey: 

1.1. Abram Mays; md. _ Smith, dlo Thomas Smith of Rockingham Co., N.C. 

1.2. Sherrod Mays; md. _ Smith, dlo Thomas Smith of Rockingham Co., N.C. 

1.3. Goodin Mays 

1.4. Littleberry Mays 

1.5. Liggon Mays 

1.6. Henry Mays 

1.7. * David Mays; md. Mary __ . David signed the marriage bond of Edward Turner 8; Sally 

Buttrey on 5118/1805 in Wilkes Co., N.C. 

1.8. Susannah Mays; md. _ Hollandsworth. 

1.9. Elizabeth Mays; md. __ Gossett. 

1.10. Phoebe Mays 

1.7. ** David May, aged 70 yrs. in 1832; b. 1762 in Halifax or Pittsylvania Co., Va., moving toWilkes 

Co., No. Car. Abt. 1790. Roger Turner, in Perry Co., Ky., in 1834, states he has known David May for 40 y 

since they were in No.Car. Ibelieve David's wife was named Mary __ . I am not sure if he had only one 

or ifhis wife was somewhat younger. It seems there is a few year gap between Abram & Wm. Mays' births 

addition, John Mays, b. ca. 1810-1815 in Perry Co. 

Some of the children of David May: 

1.7.1. Abram Mays, b. c. 1790; he's on 1808 tax list of Clay. He md. Grace Becknell, b. 1802; d. af 

1880, dlo old James Becknell ofN.C. & Brthtt. Co. CH.: 

a. Marilda Mays, b. 1835 per 1850 Cens. 

b. Henly Mays, b. 1837 per 1850 census; d.c. 1918-20; md. Mary "Pop" Bryant, b. c.1842 

possibly in Campbell Co., Tenn., dlo John H. Bryant, b. c. 1822; d. 1/15/1866, & Elizabeth 

Lowe, b. c. 1824; d. 1854-56. Henly served as PVT. CO. J, 5 th Ky. Confederate Inf. He live 

Blackwater, Morgan Co., Ky. They had 9 CR. 

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1.7.2. \VjJJiam Mal', b.ca. 1797; md. Mary Polly Gross, b. 1800 in N.C. and they did live in Owsley 

CH.: 

a. Giles Mays, b. 1820; md. Mary Isaacs, dlo Samuel Isaacs & Nancy Baldridge. CH.: 

1. Wm. Mays, b. 1844 

2. Samuel Mays, b. 1846, d. 9/16/1920; md. Rachael Johnson, b. 12/8/1836, d. 1/14/1925. 

served with CO.c., 14thKy. Cav. 

3. Rachael Mays, b. 1848 

4. Jackson Mays, b. 1851 

5. George Mays, b. 1853 

6. James Ewing Mays, b.II7/1856; md. Mary Jane Marcum, dlo John Marcum & Rachael 

Johnson. 

7. David M. Mays, b.1858; md. Arra Marcum. 

8. Elisha Mays, b. 1860, Twin to Mary. 

9. Mary Mays, b. 1860, Twin. 

10. Tillman Mays, b. 1861 

11. Martha Mays, b. 1865 

12. Jane Mays, b. 1849; md. Leonidas Smith 

b. Andrew Jackson Mays, b. c. ca. 1825; md. Rachael Mays, d/o Andrew & Margaret Mays. C 

1. Giles Mays, b. 1849; md. Alice Venable (?): Elizabeth Wilson 

2. Elizabeth Mays, b. 1851; md. Spence Flannary. 

3. Margaret Mays, b. 1853; d. 1930; Never md. 

4. Asa Mays, b.2/15/1856;d. 3/17/1923; md. Lizzie Ambrose. 

5. Sarah Mays, b. 1858; md. James Spence. 

6. Mary Mays, b. 1860; md. Wesley Angel. 

7. Andrew J. Mays, b. 1864; md. Alice Bingham. 

8. Isom Mays; md. Dorothy Bingham. 

9. Huron Mays; md. Tennnessee Begley. 

10. Ace Mays; md. Sarah Hartsock. 

c. Peter Mays, b. c. 1827; md. Rebecca Johnson, b. 1830. CH.: 

1. John Mays, b. 1844 

2. Alfred Mays, b. 1846 

3. Isham Mays, b. 1854 

4. David Mays, b. 1850 

5. Henry Mays, b. 1856 

d. Susan Mays, b. c. 1827; md. Harrison H. Newman, b. 1816. CH.: 

1. William Newman, b. 1840 

2. Eldas Newman, b. 1842 

3. Harrison H. Newman, b. 1845 

4. Belinda Newman, b. 1848 

5. John Newman, b. 1850 

6. Marsha Newman, b. 1852 

7. Mary J. Newman, b. 1854 

8. Joseph Newman, b. 1856 

9. Jesse Newman, b. 1860 

10. Morris Newman, b. 1862 

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11. Lucy Ann Newman, b. 1865 

12. Hiram Newman, b. 1868 

13. Sarah M. Newman, b. also 1868. 

e. William Mays, b. ca. 1830 

f. Rhoda Mays, b. c. 1840; md. William Smallwood. CH.: 

1. Sim Smallwood; md. Rachael Durbin 

2. John Smallwood; md. Susan Newton 

3. Lucy Smallwood; md, Jeff Warren 

4. Margaret Smallwood; md. Dave Freeman 

5. Nannie Smallwodd; md. Levi Estes. 

6. Eliza Smallwood; md. Hudson Estes. 

g. David Mays, b. c. 1836; md. Sarena Richardson, b. 1838, dlo James Richardson & 

__ Ingram. David served in the Civil War in CO. D.,47 th INF., Ky. Vol. CH.: 

1. Wm. A. Mays, b. 1857 

2. Mary E. Mays, b. 1859; md. John Reece. 

3. Rhoda Mays; md. Grant Cecil 

4. Susan Mays; md. Oliver Brandenburg 

5. Margaret Mays; md.t l") Bert Metca!f; (2) J. Richardson. 

6. Sarah Francis Mays 

1.7.3. Rachael Mays. b. c.1799; md. In 1815 in Clay Co. to John Wagner. 

1.7.4. Isabel Mays, b. c. 1801; md. William McIntosh, b. 1790. 

1.7.5. Andrew Mays, b. 1804 in N.C; md. 10/25/1824 in Clay Co. to Margaret Ann Smith, b. 

8110/1811; d. 5/27/1886. CH.: 

a. Isham Mays; b. 1831; md. Margaret Stamper,b. 9/1011834; d. 411511905. 

b. Sarah Mays, b. c. 1840 

c. Nancy Mays, b. 1843 

d. Patrick Mays, b. 311011845; d. 7/2411932; md. Nancy];;.rr"lefb. 9/21/1846; d.9/21/189 

They lived at Traveler's Rest in 1870 with Patrick's mother, Margaret living with them. 

l. Andrew J. Mays. b. 1859 

2. Anna Mays, b. 1869 

3. John M. Mays, b. 1870 

e. Rachael Mays, b. 1847 

f. Wm. Mays, b. 1849; md. Eliza_. 

g. Anna Mays, b. 1850 

h. Elizabeth Mays, b. 2111/1836; d. 11/17/1914; md. Wm. Thomas, b. 10/1411928; d. 

2/29/1904. 

1. Rebecca Mays, b. 2/3/1838;d. 211/1913; md. James Angel, b. 1125/1827; d. 112611908. 

J. Margaret Mays, b. 1839 

k. Andrew J. Mays, b. 1859- is he son or gr. son? 

LlJi.** Sarah Jane "Jenny" Mays, b. March. 1806 (1850 cens. Says 1812, but 7); d, after 1900 

census; md. ca. 1832 to James "Shifty" Turner, lived on Middle Fork of Ky. River. 

Sarah Jane Mays & James Turner had a son named David & grandson named Moses. 

1.7.7. Thomas Mays, b. c. 1807-8; d. 7/2/1859; md. Nancy Becknell and they lived on Turkey Cre 

in Brthtt. Co. Known CH.: I .' 

a. Grace Mays, b. 1830 

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. Abram Mays, b. 1832 

c. Rachael Mays, b. 1834 

d. Sally Mays, b. 1836 

e. Wm. Mays, b. 1838; md. (P~ Margaret_; (2nd)Mary 1. Mays, b. 1859. 

f. Hijah Mays, b. 1840 

g. Samuel Mays, b. 1835; md. Fanny l4o~~ 1833. CH.: 

1. Edward Mays, b. 1854 

2. Druscilla Mays, b. 1856 

3. Sasan Mays, b. 1857 

4. Louis Mays, b. 1859 

5. Jane Mays, b. 1865 

6. Spice Mays, b. 1868 

h. Dorcas Mays, b. 1848 

1. Henry Mays, b. 1851 

J. Simon Mays, b. 1855 

k. Andrew Mays, b. 1860 loi(' 

I.7.8. Moses "Modie" Mays ( Reveren,d ), b. May, 1809 in N.C.; d. about the year 1900- 1901; md 

(lSI) To Mary A. Fugate, b. 11809, also a d/o Wro. "Flint" FUEate & Mary Noble of Perry Co 

Rev. Modie Mays md. (2 nd )in 1882 to Esther "Granny" Barrett- Turner- Ladd. "Granny" was 

Isham Barrett, Sr. She was 2 nd .Wife of Roger Turner, Jr., b. 1795. Roger was md. (I) Ellis 

Sebastian, dlo Wm. Sebastian & Elizabeth Carter. See p. 172-74. Esther Barrett Turenr md. ( 

Thomas Ladd. After his death, she md. Rev. Modie Mays, his 2 nd .Wife. 

Rev. Moses Mays & Mary Fugate had 11 CH.: 

a. Elizabeth Mays, b. 1830; md. David Sebastian, b. 1824 Clay Co., s/o John Sebastian & 

Sarah Turner. David Sebastian is living in house with Shennan Sebastian in 1900 Cens 

and lists name David Stamper. 

b. Sarah Mays, b. 1832. In 1860 Cens.; rod. Wm. McIntosh. 

c. Abraham Mays, b. 1833 in Perry Co; md. 1859 Mahala White, b. 1836 in PeIT)' Co., dlo 

Robin & Rachael White. I~ '11 E/2.'C/1 'C:.59 'f 

d. Hannah Jane Mays, b. May, 1839; md. 4/8/1859 to Lewis "Lou" Sebastian, b. 1832 in 

Perry Co., s/o John Sebastian & Sarah Turner. 

e. Charlotte "Charitr~ Mayes,,J?,.pec.,1834; d. 1910; md. 8/28/1859 to Alexander "Alex" 

Herald, b. 4/~/I/~j6, d. fi:jO~~'as/o Thomas Herald & Elizabeth"Mama Betts" Turner. 

& Charity lived at Sebastian;s Branch. 

f. Gracie Mays, b. 24 May, i83l d. 10/8/1930 ; md. 1865 to David "Davy"Turner, b. 

1838, d. 1880; Both Bur. Buck Herald Cemty., s/o James Shifty Turner & Sarah Jane 

"Jennie" Mays. 

g. Eli Mays, b. 1837; md. 1871 to Catherine Turner, b. June, 1844, dlo James "Shifty Jim 

Turner & Sarah Jane Mays. CH.: 

h. Isabelle Mays, b. 1845. On 1850, 1860, & 1870 Cens.; md. John Turner. 

1. Henley (Henry) Mays, b. 1848; md. Mary "Polly" Mays, b.1841. 

J. Rachael Mays, b. 185l- In 1860 Census. 

k. James Mays, b. 1I11i§~6; d. 12/3/1948. In 1850 -1880 Cens.; md. 1 51 • Mahala Turne 

1857; d. 1895-6, when Ike was a small child. She is dlo Thomas "Wee Tom" Turner & 

Alexelle JaneHerrald, See p. 9. They had 3 sons: 

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1. Willie Mays 

2. Rubin Mys 

3. Isaac HIke" Mays, b. 7/2/1893; d. 6/10/1964. See Minutes ofMt. Association Bapus 

for Obit..; md. Fannie McIntosh, had 5 CH. 

James then md. 2 nd • Polly Stamper & had 5 CH. 

James Mays was ordained a Deacon in the Old Regular Baptist Church at Cow Creek in 

Sept., 1910. 

I. William Mays, b. c. 1845; md. 7/15/1875 to Betty Sebastian, b. 1855 , dlo Calloway 

Sebastian & Mary.Elizabeth "Ibby" Johnson. 

m. Lydia Mays, b. 1i53. Appears only in 1860 Census. 

1.7.9. John Mays, b. c. 1810-1815 Perry Co.; md. Martha "Patsy"/" Old Mammie Pattie" Fugate 

dlo Wm. Flint" Fugate & Mary Noble of Perry Co. Old Mammie Pattie was living in house 

Henly Mays in 1900 Census ofBrthtt. Co. She said she had 4 children, with 3 still living. 

Henly "Big Henly" Mays, was her son. Henly md. Juliann Turner, dol Mary Polly Turner, d 

James Shifty Turner & Sarah Jane Mays. I really have no absolute proof, but believe John 

Mays is brother to Sarah Jane & Moses Mays. He could be 5/0 Abram, but his children are 

named after that line, except Henly, who could have been named after Henly Mays, who m 

Mary "Pop" Bryant. So ... more work is needed on this. 

But. here are the CH .. as they are known: 

A. Henley "Big Henly" Mays (Mase), b. Sept., 1854; md. Juliann "Jalia" Turner, dlo M 

"Polly" Turner, gr.dlo James "Shifty" Turner & Sarah Jane Mays. See p. 69 for CH. 

B. Claiborn "Clabe" Mayes, b. May, 1856; md. Sarah "Girlie" Herald, b. May, 187(' ('. 

CH.: 4/qj \Qo3 .. 

l. Haney Mays, b. 11/90; md. 9/4 1908 to Shadrack "Shade" Herald, b. June 1888, s/o 

Alexa!lder He~ald & Polly Turner. I~ 2- 

2. Isabelle "Ibby" Mays, b. Apr., 1893; md. John Herald, b. July, 1888, 5/0 Alexander 

"Alex" Herald & Polly Turner. 

3. Dulsena Mays, b. Dec~~895; md. __ , 

Had 3 CH.: HaneJ'J~oraine, & Sarah . 

4. Esther Mays, b.'196tf;11nd~~tJesseTurner, s/o John "Hogg" Turner & (2) Martha 

Herald. See p. 56. 2"; md Jesse "60 Dad" Hero..\d b)3- I e

Farmer, was born on the Clinch River in 1796. Stephen settled on Martin's Fork, five miles 

from Mt. Pleasant in Harlan Co. Stephen's brother, Eli Farmer, settled in Pulaski Co., Ky. At 

about the same time. 

Lewis Farmer kept a hotel. After Bell Co. was formed from Harlan Co., Lewis moved to 

Pineville, Ky., and ran a store there until he died. David Farmer went to Iowa. James 

Farmer lived and died in Harlan Co. He represented the County several times in the 

Legislature. James was born in 1800. Betsy Farmer married a Ledford and raised a family in 

Harlan Co. William Farmer lived on the Hopper farm on Red Bird. 

My great grandfather, William Farmer, killed his first bear on Chestnut Flat in 1812, 

when he was 16 yr. Old. William heard a cracking of nuts and finally saw a bear cracking and 

eating walnuts. He stole upon it, took aim, and fired. He thought the bear was coming toward 

him and fled home to his father. He had stolen his father's gun out and slipped out to hunt. He 

told his father what he had done. They went to the scene and tracking the bear a few hundred 

yards, found him dead. 

The Farmer's are German, not Dutch. My mother was a Frost, an Irish family. Her mother 

was a Robert's, kin to old Penny Roberts. She called him "Uncle." 

Source: pp. 2293 - 2297 of John Jay Dickey's Diaries. The Interview of Felix Gilbert 

Farmer, at Manchester, Ky., on May 5, 1898. Felix Filbert Farmer was son of William 

Farmer & Elizabeth Frost. 

This begins my story of my ancestor's: William: Farmer & Elizabeth Frost. 

Generation I. Stephen Farmer, Sr., b. ca. 1765- 1770 in Russell Co., Va., d. aft. 1842 in Claiborne Co., 

Tenn., but who also lived on the New River in No. Car. And spent many years in Hawkin's & Claiborne C 

Tenn. He md. Abt. 1790 to Nancy Russell, b. ca. 1775; d. after 1830 Cens., but bef, 1840; She was dlo 

David & Elizabeth Russell, of Russell Co., Va. 

Over the years, the info'rmation I have gathered has been from old family records, letters, older 

generation members, many of whom are deceased, as well as Census & court records. The family and oral 

traditions say that Stephen Farmer was son of John Farmer, Sr. The records also indicate there were three at 

early Farmer's named: Joel, Elisha, and John Farmer, Jr. They are thought to be brother's of Stephen Farm 

Sr. 

In the 1820 Census of Knox Co" Ky., Stephen Farmer, Sr. is aged 45 yrs. & up. In 1830 in Hawkins C 

Tenn., he is aged 50 - 60 years., with 1 Female aged 50 - 60 yrs. Stephen died abt. 1840 in Claiborne Co., 

Tenn. 

I. John Farmer 

1.1. Stephen Farmer, Sr., (Very old family members believed his name was Wm. Stephen Farmer), b.1765- 

1770; d.after 1842; md. Ca. 1790 to Nancy Russell, d/o David & Elizabeth Russell, of Russell Co., Va. 

Their CH.: 

1.1.1. Elizabeth Anne Farmer, b. ca. 1791/2 No.Car.; d. 1870 in Harlan Co.; md. Elias "Aley" Ledford, 

b.1787 in Randolph Co., No.Car., slo John Ledford. Their CH.: 

1.1.1.1. John Ledford, b. 1809; md. (I") Arlene Skidmore; md. (2nd)Martha Napier. His CH.: 

1. William Ledford, b. 1837; md. Sally Burkhardt. 

2. Robert Ledford, b. 1839 

3. Frank Ledford, b. 1842 

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4. John Ledford, b. 1844 

5. Margaret Ledford, b. 1845 in Harlan Co., md. Lee Palmer. 

6. Aley Ledford, b. 1845; md. (1) Patty Gilbert; (2) Martha Wills. 

7. Ballinger Ledford, b. 1850; md. Nancy Coomer. 

8. Henry Ledford, b. 2/14/1852; md. Millie Ann Evans, b. 8/11/1855; d. 9/23/1937. 

9. Sarah Ledford, b. 1854; md. _ Noe. 

10. Caswell Ledford, b. 1858; md. Sadie Stone, b. _; d. 1916. 

11. Joe Ledford, b. 5/2/1860, d. 4/17/1947; md. Belle Kilgore. 

1.1.1.2. Nancy Ledford, b. 12/13/1813; d. 1/19/1843; md. Noble Smith, b. 1813; d. 10/6/1888. CH.: 

1. Sally Smith, b. 1833 

2. George Washington Smith, b. 1835 

3. Elizabeth Smith, b. 1837 

1.1.1.3. Cameliza Ledford, b. 1823 

1.1.1.4. Sarah "Sally" Ledford, b.1817; md. 7/7/1834 to Ira Skidmore, b. 1817. CH.: 

1. Susannah Skidmore, b. 1837 

. 2. La Skidmore, b. 1838 

3. Elizabeth Skidmore, b. 1840 

4. Martha Skidmore, b. 1842 

5. Carl Skidmore, b. 1843 

6. Malena Skidmore, b. 1846 

1.1.1.5. Polly Ann Ledford, b. 1827 

1.1.1.6. Elizabeth Ledford, b. 1821; md. 5/16/1839 to Henry Skidmore, b. 1820. CH.: 

1. Albert Skidmore, b. 1840; md. 7/27/1865 to Rebecca Pennington. 

2. Daniel Skidmore, b. 1842; md. 7/27/1865 to Jane Hare. 

3. Isorn Skidmore, b. 1846 

4. Valona Skidmore, b. 1847 

5. Jerome Skidmore, b. 1850. 

I. 1.1.7 Martha Ledford 

1.1.1.8. Louisa Ledford 

1.1.1.9. William Ledford, b. 1811; d. 9/14/1881; md. 5/24/1832 to Susan Cawood, b. 1817; d. 

9/22/1881. 

1.1.1.10. Aley Ledford, Jr., b. 1819; md. 2/16/1839 to Virginia Stepp, b. 1820 in Harlan Co. CH.: 

1. Wm. Marion Ledford, b. 1839; Never md. 

2. Aleyfair Ledford, b. 1842; md. Acles Wynn. 

3. George Washington Ledford, b. 1843; md. Elizabeth Howard. 

4. Leander Ledford, b. 1845; md. Jane Napier 

5. John Ledford, b. 1848; md. (1) Minerva Thompson; (2) Nancy Burkhardt. 

6. James Ledford, b. 1850; md. Lovie Hedrick. 

7. Stephen Ledford, b. 1853; md. Betty Hedrick. 

8. Elizabeth Ledford; b. 1854; never md. 

9. Aley Ledford, III., b. 1858; md. Jane Hensley. 

10. Robert Ledford, b. 1860; md. Julia Blanton. 

11. Louisa Ledford, b. 1861 in Harlan; She was an adopted child; md. Daniel Day. 

1.1.1.11. Rebeccca Ledford, b. 3/25/1825; d. Oct., 1901; md. John Howard Farmer. 

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1.1.1.12. James Ledford, b. 1829; md. (1) Mary Farley, b. 1834; md. (2) Rebecca Little; (3) Nervin 

Madden. CH.: 

1. Levina Ledford, b. 1851 

2. Winfield Ledford, b. 1853 

3. Jesse Ledford, b. 1855 

4. Elizabeth Ann Ledford, b. 1857 

5. William Ledford, b.1859 

1.1.1.13. Stephen Ledford, b. Jan., 1831 Harlan Co.; md. Sarah Russell. 

1.1.2. Lewis Fanner, b. 1794 In Hawkins Co., Tenn.; d. Apr. 1870 in Harlan Co.; md. Ca. 1814 to Ann 

Hurley, b. 1792 in No.Car. They both d. bet. 1860 & 1870. CH. 

1. Lewis Fanner, Jr., b. 1816; md. 9/25/1836 toAnna Hensley, with Luke Noe Preacher. 

2. Lucy Fanner, b. 1818 

3. Elizabeth Fanner 

4. Wm. C. Fanner, b. 1824; md. 12/14/1846 to Catherine Fannie Branson. 

5. Elizabeth Fanner, b. 1824; md. Wm. Green. 

6. Serena Fanner, b. 1826; md. Nathan Noe, Jr. 

7. Joicy Farmer, b. 1828; md.Hezekiah Clem 

8. Minerva Farmer, b. 1829; md. John L. Creech. 

9. James Farmer, b. 1830; md. Nancy Carrier. 

10. Nancy Fanner, b. 1831; md. Hezekiah Branson, Jr. 

II. Eliza Farmer, b. 1834; md. Joseph Nolen, Jr. 

12. Lavina Fanner (1860 Census), b. 1832 in VA.; md. Abner L. Pace. 

13. Leonard Farmer, b. 1837; md. Fanny (Nancy) Jones. 

1.1.3. William Stephen Farmer, Jr., b. 1796 in Russell Co., Va.; still living in Harlan Co. on 1880 

Census with the Wm.Fee family. Wm. Fanner is listed as aged 86 yrs., listed as grandfather of 

Wm. Fee.Wm. S.tephen Farmer md. Elizabeth Frost, b. 1797-1800 in Hawkins Co., Tenn., d/o 

Robert Frost & Sarah Roberts. Their 12 CH.: 

1.1.3.1. Matilda Farmer, b. 1817; d. 1838; marr. 4/5/1840 to Enoch Osborne, b. 1816. CH.: 

a. Nancy Osborne, b. 1836 

b. Wm. Osborne, b. 1838; md. 4/1/1858 to Nancy Cawood, b. 1840. 

After Matilda died, Enoch Osborne md. (2 nd ) 4/5/1840 to Malinda Turner in Harlan Co. By 1 

Enoch & Malinda Osborne are gone from the Census, but their CH. are living with an older s 

William Osborn & his wife, Nancy Cawood. 

CH.: of Enoch Osborne & (2 nd .) Malinda Turner: 

c. Elizabeth Ann Osborn, b. 1841 

d. Cameliza Osborne. b. 1843 

e. Sarah Osborne, b. 1845; md. 4/2/1861 to Henderson Fee. 

f. Green A. Osborne, b. 1847 

g. Margaret Osborne. b. 1850 

1.1.3.2. William Stephen Farmer, Jr., b. 1819; md. 5/11/1842 to Jane Fee, b. 1818, dlo Lucy 

Fee. 

Their CH.: 

a. Albert Farmer, b. 1843; md. Rebecca Jane_. 

b. Guillford Farmer, b. 1845; md. Martha_. 

c. Elizabeth Farmer, b. 1847 

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d. Lucinda B. (Lucy) Fanner, b. 1849 

e. Wm. Farmer, Jr., b. 8/31/1853; md. Martha __ 

1.1.3.3. Nancy Farmer, b. 1821; md. 12/28/1842 to EliasH. Osborne, b. 1823. CH.: 

a. Charlotte Osborne, b. 1845 

b. Lucy Osborne, b. 1847; md. Andrew Osborne 

c. JamesOsborne, b. 1849 

d. Sarah Osborne, b. Mar., 1850 

e. Tabitha Osborne, b. 1853 

f. Alexander Osborne, b. 1855 

g. Cameliza Elizabeth Osborne, b. 7129/1858 

h. Wm. Osborne, b. June, 1860. 

1.1.3.4. James Franklin Farmer, b. 3/30/ 1823 in Hawkins Co., Tenn.; d. 411511904 in Lee Co 

Ky. Bur. At Stone- Coal Cemty. At Farmer's Ridge in Lee Co.; md. (1$) Matilda Brandenbur 

10/2011833 in Estill Co., Ky.; d. 7/29/1874 in Lee Co.; Bur. Stone -Coal Cemty. Their CH...;. 

a. John "Big Red" Fanner, b. 51711850; d. 11/20/1930 in Lee Co.; md. Margaret "Martha" 

Gray, b. 9/3011855; d. 11/17/1953 in Lee Co. Bur. Stone-Coal Cemty. CH.: 

1. Silas Farmer, b. 2/1911874; d. 11/4/1884. 

2. Samuel Farmer, b. 1877; md. 2 nd • Lucy Ward Lynch 

3. Mary Jane Farmer, b. 3/31/1878; md. Joe Isaacs 

4. Robert Farmer, b. 8/311881; d. 1/9/1970; Bur. Stone Coal Cemty. 

5. Lucinda Farmer, b. 2/9/1884; md. Willie Lorn Cart. 

6. Minnie Fanner,b. 8125118~6; d. 812411902. Bur. StoneCoal Cemty. 

7. Bertie Farmer; md. Robert Gentry 

8. Ella Fanner; md. Andy Creech. 

9. Hollie Fanner; md. Wilson Smith. 

10. Floyd Farmer; md. Pearl_. 

11. John Farmer; md. Perdilla Lynch. 

Q. Cornelius Farmer, b. 2/12/1853; d. 6/18/1935; md. Lettie Tackett; b. 1852. Bur. Stone- C 

Cemty. CH.: 

1. Lettie Fanner, b. 1874 

2. Sarah C. Farmer, b. 1877 

3. Emily Fanner, b. 1878 

4. James W. Farmer, b. 1880; md. Sophia Evans. 

5. Katie Fanner; md. _ Marcum. 

6. Abbie Farmer; md. George Cook. 

7. Charley Farmer; md. _ Creech. 

8. John Franklin Farmer; md. Edna Gray. 

9. Sid G. Farmer; md. Nellie Burke Marcum. 

10. Maggie Fanner; md. Charley Marcum. 

11. Mary Fanner; md. Charley Addison. 

c.. James Houston Farmer, b. 1855; md. Mahalia Smith. 

d. Scott Farmer, b. 1858; d.1931; md. Mary Smith, 1858-1931, d/o Richard Smith & Margar 

Evans. CH.: 

1. George Farmer, b. 7/27/1884; md. Margaret Brandenburg. 

2. Archie Farmer; b. 1877; md.Mona Richardson 

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3. Matilda Farmer; md. Ernest Smith, s/o Mary Smith. 

4. Clarkie Farmer; md. Dave Brandenburg 

5. Cleo Farmer; md. Everrett Congleton 

6. Algan Farmer; md. Sarah Ingram Tincher 

7. Alpha Farmer; md. Charles Green 

e. Stephen Farmer, b. 2//8/1855; d. 3/1/1855. 

f. Jesse Farmer, b. 1861; md. Jennie Doyle. 

g. Albert Farmer, b. 917/1862; d. 10/6/1862. 

h. Emily Farmer, b. 1865; md. John Kendrick. 

1. Grant Farmer, b. 1868; md. Molly Short. 

J. Millard Farmer, b. 2/22/1869; d. 4/12/1869. 

k. Wm. Farmer, b. 1/6/1872; d. 11/6/1884. 

James Franklin Farmer md. (2nd) 2/15/1877 to Lucy Jane (Smith) Branden1illrg, a widow, b. 

185 I; d. 1880-1888. Their CH.: 

I. Julia Farmer, b. 1878; md. Leslie Scruggs. CH.: 

1. Ethel Scruggs 

2. Jesse Scruggs 

3. Pryer Scruggs 

m. Margaret Farmer, b. 1880; died young. 

James Franklin Farmer md. (3 rd ) Sarah Elizabeth Lynch. b. 1/25/1861 in Owsley Co.; d. 3/5/1 

in Lee Co., Ky., a d/o William D. Lynch & Catherine Nancy Salyers. CH.: 

n. Leona Farmer, b. 4/17/1888; d. Dec., 1969 in Fayette Co.,Ind.; md. W.L.English. CH.: 

1. Irene English 

2. Thomas English 

3. Opal E~glish 

4. James English 

5. Lawrence English 

o. Bessie Roe Farmer, b. 1/9/1892 at Banford, Lee Co., Ky.; d. 9/12/1978 in Loveland, Oh.; 

911911906 to Sidney L. Webb, s/o James D. Webb & Louvina Catherine Lynch. CH.: 

1. Lena Mae Webb, b. 1908; md. Edwin C. Fields. 

2. Lilly Webb, b. 1911; md. 1st. Isaac Gabbard. 

3. Leona Webb, b. 1914; md. I't. Francis Craig. 

4. Beulah Webb, b. 10/27/1917; d. Oct., 1920. Bur. Stone Coal Cemty. 

5. Viola Webb, b. 1919; md. Richard Smith. 

6. Ruby C. Webb, b. 1921; md. Earl Reed. 

7. Charles E. Webb, b. 1923; md. Laurie Bates. 

8. ElenorWebb, b. 1925; md. Charles Coleman. 

9. Wm. B. Webb, b. 1928; md. Wanda Todd. 

10. James C. Webb, b. 1933; md. Marilyn Wright. 

p. Gertrude Farmer, b. 6117/1894; md. 4/24/1912 to Charles Young. CH.: 

1. Eugene Young, b. 1913; md. Jane Bowen 

2. Jack Young, b. 1915; md. Alma Brandenburg. 

3. Douglass Young, b. 1917 

4. Virgil Young, b. 1919; md. Zola Feltner. 

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5. June Young, b. 1922; md. Fred Brinkdopke. 

6. Donald Young, b. 1925 

7. Virginia Young, b. 1933; md. l ". Kenneth Shelton 

8. Harold Young, b. 1935; md. Sonja Thacker 

q. Mae Belle Farmer, b. 12/29/1896; d. 1930's in Prescott, AZ.; md. Basil Neal. 

1.1.3.5. Russell Farmer. b. 1824; died young; he was shot & killed in a gun accident at age 15. 

1.1.3.6. ** Rebecca Farmer; b. 1829; died after Jan., 1858, when last child was born; md. on 

4/9/1847 to Hezekiah "Center Carr" Hall in Harlan Co. (See Marr. Lie. in HarlanCourt 

Hezekiah was b. 1825, s/o Frances Hall, Sr. & Elizabeth __ ., of Harlan Co., Ky. 

Hezekiah Hall & Rebecca Farmer's CH.: 

a. Vinia Hall. b. 1849; never md. 

b. America Hall. b. 1851; md. Mr. Barrett. 

c. Hezekiah "Kiak" Hall. Jr., b. 1853; d. ca. 1875; was shot & killed while sitting ona fence 

during an election rally in Harlan. He was never md. but had 3 Sons by a Ms. Nolan of 

Harlan. 

d. ** William McKinley "Mack" Hall, b. 2/4/1854; d. 3/24/1928 at Turner's Creek, Brthtt 

Co., Ky. Bur. Buck Herald Cemty. There.; md. Emily Turner, b. 9/9/1853 at Turner's 

Creek; d. 8/19/1930, a d/o Roger Turner, Jr. & Nancy Turner- Turner. These are m 

great grandparent's. They md. 12/7/1874 in Brthtt. Co. 

e. John Hall, b. 1856; md. Sally Smith. 

f. Mary Katherine Hall, b. Jan. 1858, aged 22 yr. On 1880 Census. She was raised by 

Uncle John Farmer, her mother's brother, and went by the name of Farmer. She later w.,.• 

live with John "Red John" Farmer's family in Lee Co. This was her uncle John's Nephew 

The family. said she was about 21 yr. Old when she was bitten by a snake and died. She 

never md. I'm sure she's Bur. @ Stone- Coal Cemty. As well. Mary Katherine was living 

with John Farmer & Margaret Gray's daughter, Bertie Farmer- Gentry when she died. 

Hezekiah Hall, according to info we received from W.G. Hall (1960's), a son of Jefferson H 

who was 'li brother of Wm. Mack Hall, was md. Several times after Rebecca died. At lea 

he had children by several women, possibly as many as 26 Ch. We h:ave never found thi 

many. Hezekiah Hall md. Ca. 1862, rd. Elizabeth "Betty" Browning (from Harlan Co.) 

Clay Co. 

Hezekiah & Rebecca Farmer-Hall lived at Indian Old Fields in Harlan. He & his 2 nd wife, Bet 

moved to Clay for awhile, and then were said to live on Warr Creek. Betty Browning was b. 

1835; d. after 1906. Family said she lived to be 108 yrs. old., and supposedly lived on Warr 

Creek. Their CH.: 

g. Jefferson Hall, b. 1863 in Harlan Co.; aged 17/ 1880 census; md. Martha Hall. My mother' 

great Uncle, Jefferson Hall, moved up to Richmond, Ky., where he & Martha raised their fam 

Icommunicated for a long time with their son, W.G.Hall in Richmond. He is dead now.! Jack 

T. (Walker) Burton. 

h. Julia Hall, age 15/ 1880 Census; b. 1865; md. Mr. Stepp. 

i. Sarah Hall, age14 in 1880; b. 1866; md. Mark McIntosh. 

j. Spicy Hall, b.ca. 1868. 

k. Icy "Lucy" Hall b. ca. 1870; md. Sug Johnson. 

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I. Elizabeth Hall, Twin, age 8 yr./ 1880 census, b. 1872; md. Seban Voories (Vorhies). 

m. Breck(inridge) HaII, Twin, b. 1872,age 8 yr./ 1880 census; 

n. Malvera Hall, b.c. 1874. 

1.1.3.7. John Farmer, b. ca. 1831; d. 9/2/1889 in Lee Co.; enrolled in Co. A., 7 th Ky. Regiment, 

Volunteers from Oct. 31, 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson, reported to duty; assigned Ambulanc 

driver for the Regt., served 3 years; Discharged 29 Feb., 1864 at Baton Rouge, LA. Contract 

bladder & kidney disease which continued to worsen even after his discharge. John md. (1 st.) 

Sept., 1861 in Laurel Co. to Nancy Saylor, b. 1837; d.1880-83. John md. (2 nd .) on 12 May, 1 

to Mary E. Overbee, a widow. She applied for his pension on 3 July, 1891, as widow. CH.: 

When John md. Nancy Saylor, she had a daughter named Nancy Muncy, b. 1858. When Joh 

sister, Rebecca, died, he took her small daughter, Mary Katherine Hall to raise, after hi 

marriage. CH.: 

a. Neal John Farmer, b. 1860 

b. M?.o::..K. Farmer. b. 1858-(61). Family oral history says this is Rebecca Fanner's daughter 

Also, John & his 2 nd • Wife had a dau.: 

c. Cordelia Belvia Farmer, b. 10/4/1885. 

1.1.3.8. Louisa "Icy" Farmer, b. 6/14/1834; d. 6/25/1914; md. 9/2/1853 to Abner C. Fee, b. 

3/18/1833; d. 12/25/1912, s/o David Fee & Lucy Noe. CH.: 

a. William Fee, b. 1852; md. Nancy Forrester. 

b. Stephen Fee, b. 1854; md. Sarah ann Shackleford. 

c. Felix Preston Fee, b. 1857; md. Martha Horsley. 

d. Charlotte Fee, b. May, 1860; md. Milton Jones 

e. Louisianna "Lucy Ann" Fee, b. 1863; md. George Scott 

f. Gilford Fee, b. 1865; md. Josephine Roark 

g. Elizabeth Fee, b. 1868; md. Bryant Thompson 

h. Alice Fee.L. 1872; md. Beverly Hensley. 

1.1.3.9. Felix Gilbert Farmer, b. 8/22/1836; d. 2/23/1912; lived at Spring Creek, Clay Co., Ky., 

after leaving Harlan Co.; md. Jan., 1859 to Charlotty Helton, b. 1841, d/o Alex P. Helton & 

Patience Osborn. Felix was living at Spring Creek when he enlisted in the Civil War, as PVT 

CO.G & H, Regt. 49 th ., KY VOL INF. Felix applied for pension on March 6, 1907, agfd 70 y 

CH. named in Pension Application: 

a. Lucretia Farmer, b. 12/25/1859 in Harlan Co. 

b. Mary B. Farmer, b. 10/311861 in Clay Co. 

c. Hiram F. Farmer, b. 1011411863 

d. Sarah Elizabeth Fanner, b. 1/22/1868 

e. William Farmer, b. 2/22/1871 

f. James Farmer, b. 3/17/1874; d. young, fell off a horse & was killed. 

g. Jane Fanner, b. 5/1711876 

h. John B. Farmer, b. 3/22/1878; md. Lavida Thompson 

1. Delia Farmer, b. 4/30/1881 

J. Susie Farmer, b. 3/4/1884 

k. Mollie Farmer, b. 5/1011886 

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1.1.3.10. Hiram J. Farmer, b. 11/12/1841; d. 2112/1925, lived at Hawood, Leslie Co., Ky.; md. 

10,1867 to Rachael Wilson, b. 3/14/1850; d. 5/3/1927 in Leslie Co., d/o Isaac Wilson & Julie 

Ann Slusher. Hiram also served in the Civil War as 1) PVT, CO.G, 49 th . REGT., KY INF & 2 

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CO.H, 49 1h REGT. as CORPORAL KY VOLS. Hiram was disabled by Typhoid Fever whi 

contracted in Service, which caused diseases of his hips, knees, & neck. CH.: 

a. W. Ardill Fanner, b. 12/8/1867; md. Nancy Morgan 

b. O:rpha Fanner, b. 9/21/1869 

c. July Ann Farmer, b. 4//9/1872; md. H.W. Haskins 

d. Stephen Fanner, b. 12/28/1873; dead by 1915. 

e. Felix P. Fanner,b. 4/10/1877 

f. Sidney Farmer, b. 1110/1879 

1.1.3.11. Elizabeth Ann Farmer, b. 1839; md. 3/31/1853 to I. 1. Howard. 

1.1.3.12. Samuel Farmer, b. 1834, living in house ofWm. Fanner, aged 26yr. In 1860 Census, 

Harlan Co. Md. In 1860 to Phebe Daniels in Clay Co. 

This ends the listing ofthe family ofWilIiam Stephen Fanner & ElizabethFrost. 

1.1. Stephen Farmer & Nancy Russell's CH .. cont'd: 

1.1.4. James Farmer, b. 1799; d. after 1880 in Bell Co.; md. (1st.) 3/17/1830 Clay Co. to Margaret As 

d/o Dillion Asher & Elizabeth __ . Md. 2 nd .In 1841 to Susan Skidmore, b. 811811822, a d/ 

John Skidmore & Margaret Noe. CH.: 

a. Margaret Farmer, b. 1833 

b. Louisa Farmer, b. 1846 

c. Elizabeth Farmer, b. 1848 

d. Dillion Farmer, b. 1843 

e. Jane Farmer, b. 1844 

f. Sarah (Eleanor) Farmer, b. 1850 

g. John Farmer, b. 1853 

h. Nancy Farmer, b. 1854 

1. Mary FaI1I!er, b. 1857 

J. James Farmer, b. 1859 

k. Susan Farmer, b. 1861 

1. Martha Farmer, b. 1863. 

1.1.5. David Millard Farmer, b. 5/911801, Hawkins Co., Tenn.; d. 5/1811899 in Douglas Co., Mo.; 

11/3011820 to (1 51 .) Rebecca Howard, d/o John N. Howard & Susanna Flannery. Md. pnd.) 

Dorcas Horton. CH.: 

a. John Howard Farmer, b. 1822 

b. Susanna Farmer 

c. Mary Farmer 

d. Nancy Farmer 

e. Isaac Farmer 

f. Elizabeth Farmer, b. 1846 

g. Stephen Fanner, b. 1848 

h. Daniel Farmer 

1. PhebeFanner 

J. Lihue Farmer, b. 1837 

k. Rebecca Farmer, b. 1831 

1.1.6. John Farmer, b. 6/30/1812, Knox Co., Ky.; d. 11/6/1908 in Jackson Co., Ky.; md. 1SI. Icy f 

b. 3/20/1812, in Hawkins Co., Tenn., d. 4/10/1854 in Jackson Co., a d/o Robert Frost & S~ 

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Roberts. John md. 2 nd • Mary Hurd- Callahan, widow, b. 1826 in Clay Co.; d. 1913 in Jackson 

Co., a d/o Wm. Hurd & Rebecca Hudson. CH.: 

a. Orpha Farmer, b. 1830; md. Dan Baker 

b. Denton Farmer, b. 1833, d. 3/23/1868; md. 6/24/1855 to Sylvania Herd.Both Bur. Farmer 

Cemty. at Olin, Ky. 

c. Simpson Farmer, b. 12/7/1835; d. 11/12/1859; md. 1854 to Louise Brandenburg. After 

Simpson died, Louise md. His brother Neal Farmer. (supposedly). 

d. Cornelius "Neal" Farmer, b. 4/28/1838, d. 1907/8; md. Louise Brandenburg. 

e. Graham Farmer, b. 4/29/1842, d. 114/1904; md. 9/9/1860 to Polly Ann Hunter. Bur. Far 

Cemty. At Gray Hawk, Ky. Served in Civil War. 

f. Elaine Farmer, b. 1845. 

g. Huston Farmer, b. 2/25/1840, d. 4/30/1915; md. 8/4/1860 to Rebecca Callahan. 

h. Stephen Farmer, b. 5/4/1848; d. 2/1911936; md. 3/4/1875 to Mary Frances Cook. 

1. Delvina Jane Farmer, b. 1857; md. Peter Madden. She's d/o 2 nd • Wife. 

J. James Farmer, b. ; d. young; s/o 2 nd wife. 

k. Austin Henry Farmer; b. 211511852, d. 811511930; md. 12/1211912 to Patience Ward. S/o 

wife. Bur. At Jericho, Ky .. 

1. John Farmer, b. 9/2411859; d. 1/811942; md. Nov. 1881 to Clara Sandlin. 

m. Andrew Farmer, b. 1863 

n. William Farmer, b. 1873. 

Also, Family history places these as CH. of Stephen Farmer & Nancy Russell : 

1.1.7. Eli Farmer, b. ca. 1803/4. 

1.1.8. Malinda Farmer; md. Mr. Day. 

1.1.9. Nancy Farmer, md. 6/9/1814 in Clay Co. to John Evans. 

HALL'S OF HARLAN CO. KY. 

From "County Histories Pamphlet, VoL, p. 7, 

We read concerning the peoples of early Harlan County: 

... "The first settlers spoke a language derived from the Chaucerian Language 

and many of the families dwelling ill cabins in this county are descendants of the 

nobility and political refugees of England. " 

I. James Hall, b. 12 Aug., 1752 in Liberty Co., Ga., (Originally Beaufort Co., Ga.), 

d. July, 1837 in Harlan Co., Ky. James was also in Benton Co., Ark. With 2 of his 'sons, 

Anthony & Jesse Hall, at one time. 

James Hall served in the Rev. War, See Pension # W 25,741- dated: May 13, 1824, 

wherein James Hall states he is aged 72 years and was born 12 Aug.,1752. James md. 

Elizabeth Susby, b. ca. 1757 in Liberty Co., Ga. & Old District #96 of Ga. 

Their CR., as far as I can determine, and if anyone would share info on this family, It will 

be greatly appreciated and hopefully serve to answer other questions for all of us ! CR.: 

1.12. Allen Hall, aged 15 in 1824, b. 1809; named as child in Pension Record of James Hall. I 

think there were other children who had already grown to adulthood, who were not mentioned. 

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The younger ones named were: Allen, Sampson. The daus's. were: Sarah, Ester, Mary, Martha, 

& Dorothy. 

1.1. Hezakiah Hall (Sr.) 

1.2. Anthony Hall, b. ca. 1777 in Old Dist. # 96 of So.Car. He went to Benton Co., Ark. 

1.3. Alford Hall b. ca. 1779 

1.4. Sarah Hall 

1.5. Sampson Hall 

1.6. Ester Hall 

1.7. Mary Hall 

1.9. Jesse Hall; went to Benton Co., Ark. 

1.10. Martha Hall 

1.11. Dorothy Hall 

1.12. Allen Hall, b. 1809 

11.** Hezekiah Hall, Sr.; he was aged 45 or over on the 1820 Harlan Census, b. ca. 1775. I 

don't know wife's name. I think he's father of Frances Hall, Sr., b. 1795 (age 65 yrs. 1860 

census). 

ILl. **Fran~es Hall (Sr.), b. 1795, aged 65 in 1860 Harlan Census.; md. 

Elizabeth __ , b. 1797 (age 65 in 1860 Census also), b. in Lee Co., Va. In the 1840 

Harlan Co., Census, in his household are: 2 males under age 5; 1 male under age 

10, and 1 male under age 15 (Hezekiah). 

Their CH.: 

11.1.1.** Hezekiah "**Center Carr" Hall, b. 1825( 25/1850 Census) in Indian Old 

Fields, Harlan Co.; md. 1st.** Rebecca Farmer, dlo William Stephen Farmer & 

Elizabeth Frost; See p. 210 for Details of CHILDREN. Hezekiah md. 2 nd • Elizabeth 

"Betty" Browning from Harlan Co. 

In the History of Harlan County, Ky., found in Frankfort, Ky., at Ky. 

Historical Society & Harlan Co., Library, and in the Cincinnati Public Library, Call # 

M62H, R976.9, p. 21, we read: 

** ... "In the early days of Harlan, there were very brave and cunning 

hunters. The town of Cawood had been terrorized by a creature of slyness, who, 

when it let out its blood curdling shriek, terrorized everyone. 

One evening, about dark, Carr Hall, and his brother Jim were on their way 

home when they encountered this creature up in a tree. One of them took a very 

large rock and threw it into the tree, hitting it right between the eyes and 

knocking it, stunned, from the tree. The other brother, who had armed himself 

with a club, clobbered it over the head. They strung it up and took it home to find 

it was a nine foot black panther." 

Hezekiah was nicknamed "Center Carr" because of his good aim. He's my 

r d gr.grandfather, and father ofWm.McKinley "Mack" Hall, who later settled 

on Turner's Creek. 

1I.1.2.Samuel Hall, b. 1826, (age 26 in 1850 House of Frances Hall, Sr.), next to his 

brother, Hezekiah Hall. Samuel md. Matilda __ . 

11.1.3. John Hall, b. 1829; md. Nancy Turner. He's living in Brthtt. Co. in 1880, along 

with his brother, Hezekiah "Center Carr" Hall. Known CH: 

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a. William Hall; md. 6111/1880 to Susan Couch in Brthtt. Co.; Hezekiah Hall was 

the witness & John Hall was father of groom. SeeMarr. Rec., Jackson Court. 

11.1.4. William Hall, b. 1831 (age 19/1850); md. Nancy __ . 

11.1.5. Mary Hall, b. 1833, age 17/ 1850 Census; md. Mr. Pace. 

11.1.6. Owen Hall.b. 1834, age 1611850; md. ; This information on Owen Hall 

taken from Manchester, Ky. Newspaper, Thus: 

... "Biography of A.D. (Alford) Hall, Manchester.Ky., given in 1922:" 

A.D.Hall states he had been in practice of the law sinee 1899; that he was born in 

Harlan County on May 2, 1866. He also stated his father was A.S. Hall, who was 

born in Lee Co., Va. In 1822, and died in Harlan County, Ky. On June 7, 1887, and 

was a Baptist preacher. In the AFFIDAVIT, A.D. Hall stated his Grandfather was 

Owen Hall. Owen Hall's known CH.: 

1. Alfred "A.S." Hall, b. 1822 in Lee Co., Va.; rod. Sallie Hall, "who was of 

remote family kinship." Their CH.:+ 

a. Jane Hall, b. 1844; rod. James Shackleford. 

b. William Hall, b. 12/2011848; d. 2/21/1899, who was the town Marshall at 

the time he died. 

c. Susan Hall, b. 1853; d.I920; md. Hiram Swanson. 

d. Hezekiah "H.C." Hall, b. 1851, a farmer in Clay Co., Ky. 

e. Arminta Hall, b. 1854; d. 1915 in Owsley Co., wife of James Creech. 

f. Sarah Hall, b.1857; d. 1920; md. John R. Pace. 

g. David Hall; b.ca. 1847; d. in infancy. T 

h. Chadwell "C.W." Hall; b. 1859; d. 12/9/190CJ?n Clay Co; a farmer. 

1. Louisa Hall, b. 1861; d. aged 8 yr. 

J. Nancy Hall, b. 1864; d. 1894 in Lee Co., Va.; md. A Mr. Steward. 

k. George yv. Hall, b. 1865; in retail coal business in Hamilton, Ohio. 

1. A.D. Hall, b. 2 May, 1866, subject of this biography; md. Dora 

Brandenburg, of Lee Co., Va. 

11.1.7. Elizabeth Hall, b. 1836; aged 14/1850 census; rod. Mr. Clemmons. 

11.1.8. Frances Hall, Jr.,b. 1838, age 1211850 census; md. 311111858 to Easter Cawood. 

Frances Hall served jn the Civil War with his brother. James Hall. Thev both 

listed ages as 23 when they enlisted. 

From Nettie F. Stephenson. Harlan Co .. 1-22-1969. her letter says:. 

.. "Speaking of Frances Hall who was in the Civil War. well I have seen him 

many times when I was a child. During elections. and other events in the 

county. he would go up and down the streets waving the American Flag and 

calling out: "Live or Die. Sink or Swim. l' for the Old Log Cabin 

(Republican Party)." Frances Hall and James Hall are buried in the old Gray's 

Knob Cemty. (Hall) and their ~aves are both marked with Government 

markers. I visited the cemtery last Spring before it ~ew up in weeds." Signed: 

Nettie F. Stephenson. 

Known CH.: 

"In A History Of Harlan Co, by: Fuson, Filson Club Library, (copied 

March, 1983, Louisville, Ky.) Information was supplied by **Robert Hall, 

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. 1878. Robert Hall stated he also thinks his grandfather is Frances Hall, 

who was a descendant of James Hall, a Rev. Soldier." 

a. **Robert Hall, b. 1878; never md. 

b. Letitia Hall; md. Luke Harris 

c. Sarah Hall; md. Jasper Jones 

d. Polly Hall; md.George Gross 

e. Nancy Hall; md. Green Noe. 

f. Betsy Hall; md. Joe Noe 

g. Frances Hall, Jr. 

h. Jane Hall; md. Chad Nolan 

11.1.9. James Hall, b. 1840, age 10/ 1850; md. Cardey (Cordelia) __ . 

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