Spouses
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1: Nicholie FORD
Father: Nicholas FORD
Mother: Martha PAGE

JOHN C. BRENT,2 banker; P. 0. Paris; born Feb. 5, 1836; son of Charles S. Brent, who was born in this place, Jan. 28, 1811. The mother of John C., was Matilda Chambers, daughter of Gov. John Chambers. The grandfather of John C., was Hugh Brent, a native of Prena, Williams Co., Virginia; he was born Jany. 18, 1773. In 1799, he married Elizabeth Langhorne, who was born 1782, in Lynchburg, a daughter of Maurice Langhorne. Hugh Brent came to Kentucky in the fall of 1789, with his brother-in-law, Capt. Thomas Young, locating in Lexington, until 1792, when lie became a citizen of Paris, and engaged in business up to 1824; he was a successful business man, and by his uniform courtesy and kindness, he won the love and the esteem of all those who had any business relations with him; one of his prominent traits of character, was his love for peace and its promotion. He had four sons and two daughters, viz: Jack, Thomas Y., Hugh L., Charles S., Sarah B. and Betsey. Charles S. Brent was thrice married: first to Susan Taylor; she died, leaving one son, Hugh, now of Covington, Ky. His second wife was Matilda Chambers, who was born March 17, 1815; they were married in 1835; she died Aug. 28, 1866, having borne him twelve children, nine of whom are living. His last wife was Mrs. Martha Ford, born in Pennsylvania, daughter of Benjamin J. Page. Mr. Brent died Feb. 16, 1881; he was raised a farmer, lived near Paris, on the farm; came to town in 1849, and engaged in banking until the war began, then engaged in the commission business in 1862, and in 1869 resumed banking; was president of the same up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1833, and was twelve years Elder of the same; and in 1839 and '40, he represented his county in the Legislature; he was a man whom the people esteemed as a valued citizen of the Commonwealth. His successor, John C., was educated here in Paris and graduated at Frankfort, under B. B. Sayre. August, 1862, he was commissioned as First Lieut. of Co. B., 9th Kentucky Cavalry, afterwards Promoted to Major, was in active service some time, afterwards served on Court Martial, as Senior Major. Upon his return home he engaged in business with his father, as partner in the commission business. In 1869, he was appointed cashier of the Citizen's Bank, which position he yet fills. In 1866 he married Nicolie, daughter of Nicholas and Martha (Page) Ford; he was a native of this place; she of Pittsburg. Mr. Brent and wife are members of the Episcopal Church. Of the brothers and sisters living, are Elizabeth, who resides in Covington, wife of John Marshall; Sprigg J., Charles S., Thomas L, Kelly and Matilda, in Paris; also Belle, wife of Charlton Alexander; Henry C., resides in Kansas City, Mo., attorney at law.

Sources
1. John was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of Company B, 9th Kentucky Cavalry, afterwards promoted to Major. (Perrin, p. 445)
2. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 445.

Name: Littleberry BEDFORD
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Birth: February 1821 Kentucky
Death: July 3, 1902 Age: 81
Burial: Clay Cemetery, Escondida Rd., Bourbon County, Kentucky
Occupation: Surveyor
Father: Littleberry BEDFORD Jr. (1798-1880)
Mother: Cicely ROLLINS (1798-1843)

Spouses
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1: Frances "Fanny" HORTON
Father: Memuca HORTON
Mother: Claramond HARVEY
Marriage: December 24, 1873

LITTLEBERRY BEDFORD,1 Surveyor; P. 0. Paris; is the grandson of Littleberry Bedford, the pioneer and hunter of Bourbon County. The parents of our subject were Littleherry and Cicely (Rollins) Bedford. Littleberry was born on the Patsey Clay farm July, 30, 1798; his wife Cicely, Jan'y 30 the same year (1798). The father of our subject after his marriage, settled on the land now owned by the Buckner heirs, near Cane Ridge. He remained here several years, and finally located on a portion of the old homestead, where he remained until his death, Jan. 23, 1880; his wife died in 1843. Upon this old homestead our subject first saw the light of day, February, 1821; he had six brothers and sisters, viz: Elizabeth, who married Smith Lindsey, of Clintonville; Mary, Mrs. James C. Garrard, of Pendleton County; Caroline, wife of Samuel Pryor of this precinct. Thomas F., located in Missouri; Wm. P. and Webster C., are teachers. Our subject at the age of twenty-one, began teaching, continuing regularly for about ten years, having taught in all about sixteen years. In 1861 he began the vocation of Surveyor, and has since been engaged in this business, and is one of the best in the country. Dec. 21, 1873, he married Miss Fannie Horton, a native of Lexington, Miss. She was a daughter of Memuca and Clarmond (Harvey) Horton, who were natives of Georgia. To Mr. and and Mrs. Horton were born five children: Martha, who married Judge Montgomery, of Lexington, Miss. Next in order was Mrs. Bedford; William and George, were killed in the Southern army; Willis B., the youngest, graduated with honors at Edinburg College in Scotland; he now resides in Tucson, Arizona Territory. Since March, 1874, Mr. Bedford has resided on the Jackstown pike, where he has a snug home. He has no children. As relics, he possesses his grandfather's guns; and other articles once in his possession, which are rare and interesting.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. pp. 447-448.

Name: John Coleman BEDFORD
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Birth: January 20, 1843, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: April 13, 1923 Carlisle, Kentucky Age: 80
Father: Archibald Mosely BEDFORD (1812-1860)
Mother: Elizabeth Hawes BEDFORD (1819-1845)

Spouses
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1: Louisa HUFFSTETTER
Birth: Harrison County, Kentucky
Father: James HUFFSTETTER
Mother: Alvira SPARKS
Marriage: August 18, 1865
Children: Frank, Mary, Mattie, Maggie, Elvira, James

JOHN C. BEDFORD,1 farmer; P. 0. Paris; born in Clintonville Precinct, Jan. 20,1843, the third child and fourth son born to Archibald M. and Elizabeth (Hawes) Bedford. After the marriage of Archibald Bedford and wife, they located in Clintonville, where the family were born, whose names were Aylette, Ellen E., Thomas A., John C. and Archibald W. The eldest child died in infancy; Ellen married William Bedford, and resides in Boone County, Mo.; Thomas A. died in the Southern army, being a member of the 1st Kentucky Battalion of Mounted Infantry. In the spring of 1846 Archibald M. Bedford located on the Stoner, near his brother George, where he remained until his death, Sept. 17, 1860; after his death, John C. lived with his uncle George until he entered the army, joining John Morgan's Standard, he and his brother Archie, and fought manfully and did well their duty until the close of the war. In 1865 J. C. moved to Sangamon County, Ills., and purchased a farm, residing here until 1865, when he returned to this county; in 1870 he purchased the farm he now owns, situated on the Flat Rock Pike; August 19, 1865, married Louisa Huffstetter, a native of Nicholas County, daughter of James and Alvira (Sparks) Huffstetter; both were natives of Virginia; J. C. has six children: Frank, Mary, Mattie, Maggie, Elvira and James; his brother, Archibald W., was born 1845, Jan. 14; Nov. 1, 1865, he married Henrietta Goff, born in Clark County, daughter of John and Martha (Prewitt) Goff; he has three children: John, Mattie and Caswell, twins; Archie resides in this county.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 448.

Name: Littleberry Mosely "Big Berry" BEDFORD
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Birth: July 26, 1823, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: September 1908 Age: 85
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Occupation: Stock Farmer
Father: John "Long John" BEDFORD (1800-1871)
Mother: Sally KING (1803-1872)

Spouses
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1: Mary A. SMITH
Birth: May 16, 1823, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1893 Age: 69
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: George Allen SMITH (1788-1854)
Mother: Elizabeth M. EDWARDS (1795-1859)
Marriage: January 12, 1848, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Sarah "Sallie" (1849-1934); Mary Emma (1851-1852); Johny (1856-1859)

LITTLEBERRY M. BEDFORD,1 farmer and stocktrader; P. 0. Paris. Among the prominent farmers of Bourbon County is the above gentleman, who was born in Paris Precinct, near where Henry Clay now resides; He first saw the light of day July 26, 1823; son of John and Sallie (King) Bedford; he died Dec. 8, 1871; his wife, Sallie, died the year following. Littleberry Mosely was reared to farming pursuits, to which he turned his attention when he arrived to manhood's years. January 12, 1848, he married Mary A. Smith, who was born in this Precinct May 16, 1823, daughter of George A. and Elizabeth M. (Edwards) Smith. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Bedford was Withers Smith, a native of Virginia, and emigrated to this county quite early, locating on the farm where Mr. Bedford now resides; he had a family of seven children, three daughters and four sons, viz: Charles, George A., Hardridge, James, Margaret, Susan and Lydia. George A., the father of Mrs. Bedford's father, was born in Virginia May 16, 1788; his wife, Oct. 20, 1795; they were married Feb. 20, 1814; twelve children were born to them, who were: Amanda, Sophia, Susan, Elizabeth, Mary, James, Emeline, George, Sarah, Henry, Frank and Margaret. George A. Smith was a farmer, which vocation he followed until his death; he served in the war of 1812; his death occurred April 19, 1854; his wife died Feb. 26, 1859. Mr. Bedford located on the farm he now owns in 1860; seven years later he built his residence, which commands a splendid view of the Stoner river and surroundings below; for several years Mr. Bedford has been engaged in the shipping business, buying largely for the New York market, and is also engaged in his farming interests, which is successfully carried on, having over 1,000 acres of land; he has but one child, Sallie B., now wife of Joseph O. Hodges (Hedges), son of Samuel Hodges. He has two children: L. Mosely and Mary R. Hodges, grandchildren of Mr. Bedford.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 448.

Name: George Madison BEDFORD Sr.
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Birth: May 19, 1817, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: February 12, 1887, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 69
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Occupation: Breeder Of Short-Horn Cattle
Father: Littleberry BEDFORD (1769-1829)
Mother: Mattie CLAY (1772-1864)

Spouses
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1: Mary Ann BEDFORD
Birth: September 22, 1824, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: March 2, 1894 Age: 69
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Benjamin Franklin BEDFORD (1799-1872)
Mother: Elizabeth Giles (Eleanor?) BUCKNER (1799-1840)
Marriage: November 4, 1840, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Matty Eleanor (1846-1849); Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" (1850-1893); Julia Kennedy (1854-1916); Maria Virginia (1857-1936); George Madison "Tam" (1860-1921); Benjamin Franklin "Frank" (1862-1953)

GEORGE M. BEDFORD,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. 0. Paris. The Bedford family are of English origin; they trace their ancestry to one Thomas Bedford, of Charlotte County, in the Old Dominion; he was a large landholder, and of the families who ranked high in social position; he was twice married; first to Mary Coleman, by whom he had three children: Charles, Margaret and Jane, all of whom remained in Virginia; his second marriage was to Miss Spencer, who bore him six sons and five daughters; the sons were Thomas, Benjamin, John, Stephen, Littleberry and Archie; the daughters were: Nancy, who married a Mosely; Patsey, a man by the name of Fuquia; Susan, a Walk; Patsey, a Crenshaw; Mary, a Hamlet; the first one of the Bedford name who came to Kentucky was Benjamin, who was born Dec. 23, 1762, and emigrated first to Madison County about 1787, and raised one crop; came to this county in 1789, and located in the southern part of Paris Precinct; his wife was Tabitha Clay, born Nov. 15, 1761; the father of the above was Littleberry Bedford, who was born in Charlotte County, Va., Jan. 1, 1769; be married Mattie Clay, born in Virginia Sept. 8, 1772; she bore thirteen children; the eldest was Thomas, who was born Oct. 25, 1790, and was killed in the war of 1812; the others in order of birth are: Henry, born Oct. 26, 1792, and married Patsey Dawson; Elizabeth, born Dec. 7,1794; she married Capt. Wash. Kennedy; William was born Dec. 7, 1796; Littleberry, born July 30, 1798; he married Sicily Rollins; Capt. John was born July 26, 1800, and married Sallie King; Augustin Volney, born Aug. 18,1802, and Franklin P., born May 14, 1805; he married Henrietta Clay; Benjamin C., born Aug. 17, 1807, and married Caroline Moran, afterwards Ann M. Garrard; Patsy, born Nov. 26, 1809, who was the wife of William Green Clay; Archibald M., born Feb. 25,1812, and married Elizabeth H. Bedford; Edwin G., born Aug. 27,1814, who married first to Margaret Garrard, then Lucy Degraftenreed; George M., whose name heads this page, is the youngest of the number; he was born May 19, 1817; who at the age of sixteen started in life upon his own account, having nothing to begin with, save his hands and a willing heart; Nov. 4,1840, he married Mary A. Bedford, who was born in this precinct Sept. 22, 1824, daughter of Benjamin F., who was a son of Benjamin, the pioneer; after Mr. Bedford's (George M.) marriage he farmed on rented land; in the fall of 1845, he located on the farm he now owns, where he has since (except two years), spent in Paris; has been among the prominent breeders of short-horn cattle and Cotswold sheep; he has 1,400 acres of land, all self acquired; his father died Aug. 7, 1829; mother, March 2,1864, in her ninety-second year; religiously, Mr. Bedford is not a member of any sect or denomination; he has five children: Mary E., Julia K., Maria V., George M., Jr., and Benjamin F., Jr.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. pp. 448-449

Name: Alexander Hawes BEDFORD
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Birth: March 18, 1838, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Benjamin Franklin BEDFORD (1799-1872)
Mother: Elizabeth Giles (Eleanor?) BUCKNER (1799-1840)

Spouses
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1: Ida R. TALBOTT
Birth: circa 1842, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Samson Demoville TALBOTT (1809-)
Mother: Sarah Ann STEMMONS
Children: Dousie P.

ALEXANDER HAWES BEDFORD,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Paris; was born in this precinct March 1, 1838, and is the youngest member of the family, born to Benjamin F. Bedford, Sr., and Ellen G. Buckner, his wife. Benjamin F., Sr., was born May 1799, on the farm now owned by Mrs. Sallie Cunningham, on the Winchester Pike. He was a son of Benjamin, a native of Virginia, who came to Kentucky about the year 1787. Ellen G. Buckner was born Nov. 2, 1799. The old family Bible, now in the possession of A. H., tells the following tale: Elizabeth H., born Nov. 12, 1819; Benjamin T., March 19, 1821; John C., Nov. 17, 1822; Mary A., Sept. 22, 1824 ; Henry P., April 10, 1826; Stephen, Jan. 17, 1829; Sarah E., Nov. 5, 1830; Franklin, Aug. 29, 1833; Hillory, Aug. 15, 1835; Alexander Hawes, March 1, 1838. A. H. was brought up a farmer, in which business he has since been engaged. He has a farm of 285 acres, which is stocked with Cotswold sheep and short-horn cattle. Nov. 29, 1869, he married Ida R., daughter of Samson D. and Sarah (Stemmons) Talbott, both natives of Kentucky. He was born in this county in 1809, son of Demoval Talbott, of Virginia. Sarah D. was a daughter of Martin and Charlotte (Glasscock) Stemmons. Mr. Bedford removed from the homestead to the place he now owns, after his rnarriage. He has one child, Dousie P. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 449.

Name: Benjamin Franklin BEDFORD Sr.
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Birth: August 23, 1830, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: October 28, 1897, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 67
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Father: Benjamin Coleman BEDFORD (1807-1876)
Mother: Caroline B. MORAN (1812-)

Spouses
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1: Elizabeth Quisenberry "Bettie" EVANS
Birth: September 1837, Kentucky
Death: April 24, 1925 Age: 87
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Silas EVANS
Mother: Parmelia QUISENBERRY
Marriage: September 23, 1859
Children: Caroline Moran "Carrie" (1860-1936); Silas Evans (1863-1946); Richard Edward (1867-1928); Benjamin Franklin (1869-1930)

BENJAMIN F. BEDFORD,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Paris; the proprietor of "Sweet Valley" farm; was born August 23d, 1830, in this precinct, on the farm now owned by John T. Woodford. The father of our subject was Benjamin Coleman Bedford; he married Caroline B. Moran, daughter of Edward B. and Letitia (Clay) Moran, both natives of Bourbon County. The father of our subject was born Aug. 17th, 1807, on the farm now owned by Mrs. Patsey Clay, which was first settled by Littleberry Bedford, the grandfather of Benjamin F. Two children were born to Benjamin C. Bedford and wife, of whom Benjamin F. is the eldest; Edward L., the younger brother, died in his 19th year. Benjamin C. was twice married; his second wife was Ann M. Garrard, born in this precinct, daughter of Gen. James Garrard. This union was crowned with four sons and two daughters, viz: Jephthah T., James, Thomas, Alpheus L., Nancy and Margaret; of the above, Jephthah and Thomas reside in Missouri; Alpheus located in Texas; James died, aged nineteen; both the girls,reside in Illinois, Macon County; Margaret married J. H. Pickrell, a prominent farmer and short-horn man; Nancy resides in Harristown, wife of Dr. J. L. Conelly. After the marriage of Benjamin C. Bedford, he located on the farm adjoining the homestead, where he remained but a short time, when he removed near Paris on the Houston, to a place settled by Johnnie Hamilton. Here he lived until 1865, when he located in Monroe County, Mo., but remained there but two years, then moved to Harristown, Ill., where he spent the remainder of his days, passing to his rest in 1877, having for many years been a consistent member of the Christian Church; was received into the church by Elder John A. Gano; and a member of the Masonic Order. He was for many years engaged in raising blooded stock, and encouraged by example and precept the growth and propagation of short-horn cattle: In 1833, by the death of his mother, Benjamin F. was left motherless at an early age. At the age of nineteen he embarked in business upon his own account; several of his boyhood years being spent with G. M. Moran, afterwards making his home at his father's. Sept. 6th, 1859, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Bettie Evans, born in Athens Precinct, Fayette County, daughter of Silas and Parmelia (Quisenberry), both natives of Kentucky. Silas was a son of Richard and Sarah Pullum. Ten children were born to Silas Evans, of whom eight grew to maturity. Silas Evans was born Sept. 4th, 1820, and died 1878., April 11th; his wife was born 1819, died Sept. 28th, 1858; both were members of the Baptist Church. Since 1859 Mr. Bedford has been a resident of the farm he now owns, consisting of 392 acres; original settler was Washington Kennedy. Mr. Bedford, since 1860, has been engaged in the breeding and growth of short-horns, of which he has a large herd. Has four children, Carrie M., Silas E., Richard E. and Benjamin F.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. pp. 449-450.

Name: Archibald Coleman "Asa" BEDFORD
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Birth: 1800, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1869 Age: 69
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Archibald BEDFORD (1769-1827)
Mother: Lettie CLAY (1782-1827)

Spouses
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1: Susan BYRNS
Death: February 22, 1840
Burial: Missouri
Father: James BYRNS
Marriage: June 26, 1830, Fayette County, Kentucky
Children: Henry C. (1833-1872); James William (1836-1916); James (1838-)
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2: Lucinda HEDGES
Birth: 1819
Marriage: November 3, 1843, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Mary Catherine (1847-1899)
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3: Ellen
Birth: 1822, Kentucky
Marriage:before 1860

ASA COLMAN BEDFORD,1 deceased, was born in Bourbon County, son of Archie Bedford, whose wife was a Miss Clay. Asa Colman was thrice married; first to .Susan Burns, second time to Lucinda Hedges; his third wife was Mrs. Hawkins. The only child by his second wife was Mary Kate, now the wife of Felix Lowry of this Precinct. She was born in Middletown Precinct in 1847, her mother died young; she was reared by her stepmother. July 14, 1870, she married Mr. Lowry, son of Dr. George G. and Nancy (Bruce) Lowry, of Fleming County, formerly of Virginia. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, they resided about two years in Fleming, afterwards removed to this county, where they have about 200 acres of land, removing on the same in December, 1875. They have two children, Lucy and Kate.

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 450.

Name: Capt. Harry Povall BEDFORD Sr.
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Birth: April 10, 1826, Bourbon County, Ky.
Death: December 10, 1912, Music, Carter County, Ky. Age: 86
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Benjamin Franklin BEDFORD (1799-1872)
Mother: Elizabeth Giles (Eleanor?) BUCKNER (1799-1840)

Spouses
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1: Mary Susan EWALT
Birth: January 29, 1831, Bourbon County, Ky.
Death: October 12, 1900, Carter County, Ky. Age: 69
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Samuel EWALT (1792-1878)
Mother: Cynthia PUGH (1795-1833)
Marriage: April 6, 1852
Children: Margaret Brent (1852-1854); Elizabeth W. (Lizzie) (1854-1932); Thomas Ewalt (1858-); Harry Ewalt (1859-); Anna Pugh (1860-); Harry Povall (1863-1898); William B. (1868-1936); Benjamin F. (1868-); Mary Hawes (1870-); Eleanor Buckner (1873-1941)

HARRY BEDFORD,1 farmer; P. O. Shawhan. Soon after the settlement of Lexington and Boonesborough, a family came to this county from Caroline County, Va., by the name of Bedford, the head of which was Benjamin, his wife's maiden name being Tabitha Clay; they settled in the then wild country and reared a large family; one of the sons being named Benjamin F., born in December, 1799, who received a very fine education, especially in mathematics and surveying. Benjamin F., like his father, gave his whole attention to the development of his farm; he married Miss Eleanor Buckner, who came with her parents from Virginia; she died abut 1836, leaving a family of ten children; he married the second time and died in his seventy-fifth year. Harry, the subject of this sketch, was born April 10, 1826; in his 20th year he began clerking, but the Mexican war being inaugurated, he enlisted in the service, and served throughout that struggle, when he return to Bourbon County and clerked in a store in Paris five years; he then engaged in the grocery business until 1856, when he was elected Sheriff, and after serving his term in that position, commenced farming, at which he has continued since; when the late war broke out, he espoused the cause of the South, first being in the secret service, and afterward Captain of Co. C., Fifth Cavalry, being in the service three years. He was married in March, 1853, to Miss Mary Ewalt, daughter of Samuel Ewalt, of Bourbon, and has nine children: Elizabeth W., Thomas, Ewalt, Anna Pugh, Harry, Wm. B., Benjamin, Mary H. and Eleanor B.; he is a Mason and a Democrat.

Mount Lookout, Captain Harry Bedford House; ca. 1850-60 2

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 451-452
2. Historic Architecture of Borbon County Kentucky by Walter E.Langstrom and William Gus Johnson, Historic Paris-Bourbon County, Inc., The Kentucky Heritage Council, 1985, p. 55.

Name: Bruce CHAMP
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Spouses
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1: Jennie E. MILLER
Father: John A. MILLER
Marriage: February 17, 1866
Children: Walter T. (1868-); W. Swift (1876-)

BRUCE CHAMP,1 Editor; P. O. Paris; was born near Millersburg, and spent his early life upon the farm. Upon the 9th of Jilly, 1861, he enlisted in the 2d Ky. Infantry, Company F, Capt. Harvey McDowell, and Colonel Roger Hanson.. He was captured at Fort Donelson, at the surrender of the garrison and sent to Camp Morton, and escaped after a short confinement; returning to the service, he attached himself temporarily to Gen'l Morgan's command; two days later he was in the engagement at Hartsville, Tenn., in which his Infantry Reg. took part. After the battle he joined his old command, and with that took part in the battles of Stone River, Jackson, Miss., Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard's Roost Gap, Resaca, and at Dallas, Ga., where he was captured in May, 1864, and sent to Rock Island, where he remained until the close of the war, when he returned home and engaged in farming. He was married Feb. 17, 1866, to Miss Jennie E. Miller, daughter of John A. Miller; by her he has had four children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Walter T., born Sept. 6, 1868, and W. Swift, Nov. 22d, 1876. In 1870 Mr. Champ left the farm and went to Millersburg, where be engaged in mercantile pursuits, in which he was unfortunate after a continuance of about four years. He then engaged in job printing until the organization of the firm of Champ & Roby, early in 1881, as editors and proprietors of the Bourbon News. Soon after it fell into the hands of Mr. Champ. He continued this publication until early in March, 1882, when he moved his office to Paris, and began the publication of a semi-weekly.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 452

Name: John CALDWELL
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Birth: March 15, 1817, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Father: Samuel J. CALDWELL (-1831)
Mother: Sophia ROBERSON

JOHN CALDWELL,1 auctioneer and salesman; P. O. Paris; is a grandson of William Caldwell, the "pioneer." He was a native of the North of Ireland, and emigrated to America -prior to the Revolutionary Wari in which he participated, and was wounded at the battle of Brandywine. He was among the hardy pioneers who came to Kentucky when the buffalo and other wild game were plentiful. He located on the Houston, one mile West of the Court House. Some of the land he then purchased is now occupied by the Cemetery and Fair Grounds. He was one among the first merchants in Paris, and finally he removed to the place above described, and engaged in farming and distilling; lands he then purchased for a mere trifle will now command hundreds of dollars per acre. He died about the year 1829, aged seventy-five years; he had but one son, Samuel J., who was the father of John; his daughters were: Ann E., wife of Dr. Joseph Holt, who was well known as a physician and politician; as a stump speaker he was also well known; Sallie married Benjamin Warfield; Betsey, Samuel Hall; Lucretia, wife of Luther Smith, who was the founder of Houston Seminary. Samuel Caldwell, father of John, was raised in Paris and clerked in a store; upon coming to maturity he went to Cynthiana, Harrison County, where he married Sophia, daughter of Littleton Roberson, a native of Virginia and an early settler in Harrison County, Ky. Samuel Caldwell served two terms under Capt. Garrard, in the war of 1812; his death occurred in 1831, at the age of forty. He had but two children born to him: William and John; the former went to California, and there died in 1850. John was born March 15, 1817, in Cynthiana, and came to Bourbon County when a young man, and has since been well known in the county as an auctioneer, being one of the oldest auctioneers in the county, having no superior as a salesman.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 452

Name: Walter CLARK
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Father: Edwin CLARK (1807-1878)
Mother: Patsy SIMPSON

Spouses
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1: Mattie EDWARDS
Birth: Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Ossian EDWARDS (1827-1869)
Mother: Patsy KENNEDY (1830-1905)
Marriage: April 27, 1881
Children: Walter Ray; Wallace; Patsy

WALTER CLARK,1 livery; was born 1859 in Centerville Precinct; son of Edwin and Patsey (Simpson) Clark; he is a native of Virginia; born in 1807 and died 1878; she was born in the county, daughter of John and Susan Simpson; Walter was raised to farming pursuits. April 27th, 1881, he married Mattie Edwards, daughter of Oscar and Patsey (Kennedy) Edwards; Oct. 6th, 1881, he engaged in the livery business, in partnership with his brother-in-law, Oscar Edwards; the stable, situated on Main street opposite the post office, is well located for trade and is doing a large business, having accomodation. for 100 horses, and facilities for dispensing horspitality to all who favor them with their patronage, and at the lowest possible rates. Mr. Clark is a member of the Baptist Church; his wife of the Reformed.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 452

Name: Samuel "Graybeard" CLAY
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Birth: April 8, 1815
Death: February 14, 1888 Age: 72
Father: COL Henry CLAY IV (1779-1863)
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" HELM (-1863)

Spouses
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1: Nancy Tucker WORNALL
Birth: January 16, 1816
Death: July 26, 1899 Age: 83
Father: COL Thomas WORNALL (1775-1838)
Mother: Sarah RYON (1777-1854)
Marriage: November 22, 1836
Children: Thomas Henry (1840-1926); Susan Elizabeth (1846-1880); James Eldred (1850-1910); Alfred

SAMUEL CLAY,1 farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Paris. This gentleman is the largest land owner, and one of the most successful agriculturists in Bourbon County. He was born in this Precinct April 8, 1815, son of Colonel Henry Clay, a native of Virginia (his wife's maiden name was Helm), who emigrated to this county from the Old Dominion about the year 1785. He came here with his father, Samuel Clay, when a lad of eight years. He was a successful farmer. To Henry Clay, Jr., was born twelve children; eleven grew to maturity. The eldest was Henry; then in order of birth were John, Sallie, Joseph, Letitia, Henrietta, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Frank, and Matt M., all of whom settled in this county. Sallie married Wm. Buckner; Letitia became the wife of Dan'l Bedinger. Henrietta married three times; first to Mr. Bedford, by whom she had one son, Frank. Her second husband was Robert Scott, by whom she had one child. Her third husband was E. S. Dudley. Elizabeth married Douglas P. Lewis, Mary married E. S. Dudley, the husband of Henreitta. In 1836 our subject married Nancy T. Wornall, who was born January 16, 1816, in Clark County. She was a daughter of Thomas and Sallie (Ryan) Wornall. Thomas was the son of Roby and Edie Wornall, who was a native of Virginia. At the time Mr. Clay started in business for himself, his father gave him 440 acres of land. From this start he has added to it until he now owns over 7,000 in this county, and several thousand in counties adjoining. Mr. Clay is a tireless worker, and believes in the adage that it is better to wear out than rust out, and his career has been one of unusual success. He has had four children : Thomas H., Susan E., wife of Cassius Clay. She died in 1879, leaving four children. James E. resides on farm adjoining.

Samuel Clay, of "Marchemont," born April 8, 18 15 ; married, in 1836, Nancy T. Wornall, daughter of Thomas and Sally Ryan Wornall. Inheriting about four hundred acres of land from his father, he possessed, at the time of his death, February 14, 1888, many thousand valuable acres. This fortune was acquired without speculation, and was the result of indomitable energy and fine judgment, coupled with keen executive ability. His aged wife, a noble helpmeet, is still living at "Chasteney Park," Bourbon County.2

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 453
2. Smith, Zachary; Clay, Mrs. Mary Rogers. The Clay Family. Filson Club Publication No. 14. Louisville, Kentucky: John P. Morton and Company, 1899, p. 152.

Name: Capt. H. M. CARPENTER
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Birth: March 9, 1842, Carlisle, Kentucky
Father: Dr. J. H. CARPENTER (1815-)
Mother: Mary MARTIN (1821-)

Spouses
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1: Mary OSBORNE
Father: Charles OSBORNE (1808-)
Mother: Melvina WALTON (1810-)
Marriage: January 1866

CAPT. H. M. CARPENTER,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; the owner and proprietor of "Prospect Hill" was born in Carlisle, Nicholas County, March 9, 1842; son of Dr. J. H. Carpenter and Mary Martin. Our subject remained at home until the outbreak of the war, when he donned the "gray" and enlisted in the 2nd Ky. Infantry, Co. F, July, 1861, and served until the close, coming out with the rank of Captain, having passed through the different grades of rank until he was placed in command of his company; he participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged, and was thrice wounded, and at Fort Donelson was taken prisoner and confined in Federal prison for eight months, and upon his release joined his command and did effective service as an officer, and manifested his allegiance to the cause he espoused by four years of active service; upon his return home from the war he resumed agricultural pursuits, and was married the following year, Jan., 1866, to Mary Osborne, daughter of Charles and Melvina (Walton) Osborne; he was born 1808, in Charlotte County, Va.; she, 1810, in Mason County, Ky.; the parents of Charles were Daniel and Martha (Morgan) Osborne; the parents of Melvina were John and Susan (Anderson) Walton; shortly after the marriage of Mr. Carpenter, he moved to Mason County, this State, and engaged in farming; remaining here until March, 1881, when he located on the Douglass Lewis farm, which he now owns, consisting of 230 acres of choice land; his residence for location is one of the finest in the country; of seven children born to him, five are living, viz: Ida M., Melvina, Judith R., Maude and John Walton; the father of H. M. was born Sept. 24, 1815, in Fleming County, Ky.; son of William, who married a Miss Wilson. William Carpenter was a native of New York, and of English descent; the mother of our subject, Mary Martin, was born March 10, 1821, in Nicholas County; daughter of Edmond and Rebecca (Stitt) Martin; eight children were born to William Carpenter, viz: William, Sallie, John, Amanda, Julia, J. H., Flemming and Jane; Flemming settled in Nodaway County, Mo., all others in Nicholas County; J. H. continued a constant resident in Nicholas County until October 1881, when he located in Lafayette County, Mo., and is engaged in farming, and in the occasional practice of his profession; ten children were born to him, viz: James A., William, Laura, James, Edmond, Ella, Sanford, Mattie, Beauregard and H. M.; Mattie married to Conway; William and James reside in Mason County; Sanford, in Nicholas; Edmond, in Florida; H. M. in Bourbon County; the others are deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are members of the Christian Church; Mrs. Carpenter's father was an Elder of that organization for forty years.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 453

Name: Colonel Ezekiel Field CLAY
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Birth: December 1, 1840
Father: Brutus Junius CLAY
Mother: Amelia FIELD (1812-1843)

Spouses
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1: Maria Letitia WOODFORD
Birth: 1843
Death: 1900 Age: 57
Father: John Thornton WOODFORD (1812-1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Hawes BUCKNER (1821-1904)
Marriage: May 8, 1866
Children: Ezekial Field (1871-); Woodford (1873-); Brutus J. (1875-); Buckner (1877-); Amelia Field; Mary Catesby (1883-)

COL. E. F. CLAY,1 farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Paris. The proprietor of Runneymede, was born on the old homestead, Dec. 1, 1841, youngest child of Brutus J. and Amelia Field Clay. He was raised upon the homestead and began a thorough education, being a student for sometime, under B. B. Sayre; also attended school at Harrisburg, with a view to graduation, when the war broke out ; he cast his lot with the 1st Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, entering the ranks as private, afterwards chosen Captain, and rose to Lieutenant Colonel, and had command of his regiment, and remained with his command until the close of the war; and in justice to Col. Clay, it can be truthfully said, that no truer or more valiant soldier entered the Confederate service than he. He was nine months prisoner on Johnson's Island. Lost his right eye in an engagement, otherwise came out unscathed. The year following the close of the war, he married Mary L. Woodford, daughter of John T. Woodford, of this precinct ; the year of his marriage located on the farm he now owns, which contains 425 acres, best known as the Garrard Place, situated on the Paris Townsend Pike. In 1867, he commenced the breeding of short-horns, which he continued until 1875. Since that time has been quite prominently engaged in the breeding of thoroughbred race-borses, having a track and stables upon the grounds upon his premises, for their use and training. Colonel Clay is fond of the chase, and with his dogs and gun, and in company with boon companions, he makes frequent trips to hunting and fishing resorts. In his business relations is attentive and looks well to his interests, and in all matters of public interest is ever ready to do his part. Has five children : Ezekiel, Woodford, Brutus J., Buckner and Amelia.

Ezekiel Field Clay was born in Bourbon County December 1, 1840, and resides at "Runnymede," his beautiful country-seat, in the midst of happiness and prosperity. He married, May 8, 1866, Mary L., the accomplished daughter of John T. Woodford and his wife, Elizabeth Buckner, the granddaughter of Colonel Henry Clay, of Bourbon County.

Colonel E. F. Clay was a student at Kentucky University when war was declared in 1861, and at once enlisted in the First Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, Confederate States Army, as a private. Later he organized a company, of which he was chosen Captain, with William Talbott, Harry Clay, and James T. Rogers, of "New Forest," as Lieutenants. Afterward was promoted Lieutenant- Colonel, and commanded his regiment until the close of the war. Colonel Clay was seriously wounded and taken prisoner at Puncheon Creek, Magoffin County, and remained at Johnson's Island for nine months. He was a brave and gallant soldier. His regiment was a part of General Humphrey Marshall's Command, Department of Southwestern Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.2

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 453-454
2. Smith, Zachary; Clay, Mrs. Mary Rogers. The Clay Family. Filson Club Publication No. 14. Louisville, Kentucky: John P. Morton and Company, 1899, p. 172.

Name: Martha "Patsy" Povall BEDFORD
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Birth: November 26, 1809, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: March 19, 1897 Age: 87
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Littleberry BEDFORD (1769-1829)
Mother: Mattie CLAY (1772-1864)

Spouses
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1: William Green CLAY
Birth: January 1, 1810, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: April 17, 1855 Age: 45
Father: Samuel CLAY (1761-)
Mother: Ann Nancy WINN
Marriage: October 6, 1829, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Thomas Edwin (1830-1912); Maria Elizabeth; William Green "Willie" (1842-1862); Mattie Virginia; Sidney Bedford (1847-1918); George (Died as Infant)

MRS. PATSY P. CLAY,1 farming; P. O. Paris; is the relict of Wm. Green Clay, who was born in this county Jan. 1, 1810; son of Samuel Clay and Nancy Winn. The grandfather of Green Clay was Henry, who was a native of Virginia, and from him have descended a numerous progeny. The above was born on the farm she now owns, Nov. 26, 1809; she is the second daughter of Littleberry and Mattie Clay Bedford, October 6, 1829, was the date of the marriage of Wm. Green Clay to Patsey P. Bedford. They first located near Paris, where they lived years. After which they located in Paris, remaining there about eight years. In March, 1846, they located on the Bedford homestead, where Mrs. Clay has since resided. Mr. Clay departed this life April 17, 1855, since which time she has borne his name, and conducted the farm, in conjuction with her sons' assistance. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Clay are Thomas, Maria E., George L., William G., Virginia, Sidney B. and Mattie V. Thomas E. and Sidney remain on the homestead with their mother. Maria E. became the wife of William R. Colcord, and resides in Kansas, having three sons and one daughter, viz: Charles, William, Harry and Maria L. Mattie V. married Francis H. Donaldson, who is now railroad official in Cambridge, Indiana. They have three children, viz: Anna M., Francis H. and Elizabeth G. William G. was among the number who went out to battle for his principles, and died in the defense of the same, June 7, 1862, in Tazewell Co. Va., while wearing the "gray." He was a youth of much promise, and bid fair to attain for himself a bright and promising career had he been spared. Mrs. Clay, in company with her sons, occupy the homestead where she is spending the remainder of her days in comfort and happiness, with her books and papers, of which she is a great reader.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 454

Name: Brutus Junius CLAY
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Father: General Green CLAY (1757-1828)
Mother: Sally LEWIS (1776-1867)

Spouses
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1: Amelia FIELD
Birth: November 2, 1812
Death: July 31, 1843 Age: 30
Father: FIELD
Marriage: February 10, 1835
Children: Martha (1832-); Christopher Field (1835-); Green (1839-); Ezekiel Field (1840-)

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2: Ann FIELD
Birth: February 12, 1822
Death: April 16, 1881 Age: 59
Father: FIELD
Marriage: November 8, 1844
Children: Cassius M.

Honorable Brutus J. Clay was born July 1, 1808, in Madison County, Kentucky; educated at Centre College, Danville; settled in Bourbon, where he was prominently interested in agriculture and developing choice breeds of stock. In 1840 he was elected to the legislature; later was President of the Bourbon County Agricultural Association for many years, and did much toward making famous the productions and hospitality of the Bluegrass region. Many remember the active interest of Mr. and Mrs. Clay and their accomplished daughter in the various exhibitions. At that time the president, directors, and other wealthy citizens had cottages upon the grounds, and entertained generously and elegantly the strangers and visitors within their gates. Mr. Clay represented the Ashland District in the Thirty-eighth Congress, where, because of his practical experience and fine judgment, he was made Chairman of the Committee of Agriculture. He was also a member of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.1

HON. BRUTUS J. CLAY,2 farmer and stockraiser, deceased; P. 0. Paris; was one of the prominent representatives of Bourbon County, and one of its honored citizens. He belongs to a numerous family, who trace their ancestry from Eugland to the Old Dominion, thence to Kentucky, where the younger members of the family have became identified. According to an account carefully written by Green Clay, the father of the above, Sept. 12, 1784, is gleaned the following : The family trace their name to one John Clay, a native of England, who came to America as a British Grenadier, during Bacon's Rebellion; from him have descended all the different members of the Clay family. In direct line from the above was John, who was born in Virginia, where he married, and was the father of four sons, one of whom went North, one South, the others lived and died in Virginia, to-wit : Henry and Charles Clay, of Amelia County, Va. , In direct line comes Henry, who married Mary Mitchell; by her had four sons and several daughters; the sons were William, Henry, Charles and John, who was the grandfather of Henry Clay, of Ashland. Next in order comes Charles, who was born Jan. 31, 1716. He married Martha Green, who bore him eleven children : Mrs. Mary Locket, Eliza, Charles, Henry, Thomas (who was the grandfather of Senator Thomas T. McCreery), Eliza (Murray), Lucy (Thaxton), Matt (Congressman from Tennessee), Green Priscilla,-Mary (Lewis). Green Clay, next in order of descent, was born Aug. 14, 1757; he married Sallie Lewis; by her had six children, viz : Sidney, Brutus J., Cassius M., Betsey (Smith), Pauline, Rodes and Sallie Johnson. Brutus J. Clay, who is next in descent, was born July 1, 1808, in Madison Countv Ky; he graduated at Center College, and in 1837 settled in Bourbon County, where he en-aged quite extensively in stock-raising, being at one time one of the most extensive fine stockraisers in Central Kentucky; 1840, was elected to the State Legislature, and about the same time was elected President of the Bourbon County Agricultural Society, and in 1853 was elected President of the State Agricultural Society, and was honored with a reelection, serving in this capacity eight years in all, declining to serve longer. In 1860, was elected to the Legislature; was elected to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving as Chairman on the Committee of Agriculture, and as a member of the Convention on Revolutionary Pensions. He was a successful farmer, his farm being one of the best improved in the county. His wife was Anna M. Field, whose offspring was Cassius M., the present incumbent of the homestead. He was born March 26, 1846 ; he married Sue E. Clay, daughter of Samuel Clay; she died, leaving him four children: Junius B., Samuel H., Annie L. and Sue E. Cassius M. represented his county in the Legislature in 1872, and was re-elected, and like his father, is a model farmer.

Sources
1. Smith, Zachary; Clay, Mrs. Mary Rogers. The Clay Family. Filson Club Publication No. 14. Louisville, Kentucky: John P. Morton and Company, 1899, p. 120.
2. Perrin, p. 454, 457

Name: Robert CLARK
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Birth: January 5, 1819, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1886 Age: 66
Father: Robert CLARK II (1780-1857)
Mother: Elizabeth WALLS (1792-1820)

Spouses
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1: Sarah Ruth WARD
Birth: March 26, 1824
Death: January 17, 18712 Age: 46
Father: James WARD (1777-1852)
Mother: Martha WRIGHT (1787-1854)
Marriage: December 1, 1840
Children: Martha Elizabeth (1842-1898); John Franklin (1844-1894); William (1848-1852); William Hervey (1853-1930)

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2: Elvira MORRISON
Father: Hial A. MORRISON
Mother: Mary A.

ROBERT CLARK,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; first saw the light of day Jan. 5, 1819, on the farm he now owns; son of Robert Clark, who was born 1780, in Virginia. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth (Gay) Clark, which couple emigrated to Kentucky 1784, locating on the farm now owned by his grandson, Robert; here he remained until his death; his son Robert succeeded him, and married Elizabeth Walls, by whom he had three children: Lucinda, John and Robert. The father of our subject died 1857, on the homestead farm upon which his successor was raised. His education was such as the common schools afforded. His time was taken up in the farm duties when not at school. Dec. 1, 1840, he married Sarah R. Ward, a native of this county, daughter of James Ward and Martha Wright-she a daughter of James Wright, of Virginia. Mrs. Clark died Jan. 17, 1871, leaving three children to mourn her departure. Martha E. married R. P. Barrett, of this precinct. Feb. 21, 1872, Mr. Clark married Mrs. Elvira Stout, relict of Jacob Stout, whose father was Thomas. Jacob Stout died 1866, leaving one child, Cora J. Mrs. Clark's maiden name was Morrison, daughter of Hial A. and Mary A. Morrison. To Robert Clark, the grandfather of the above, was born ten children, who grew up, of whom were John and William, who were soldiers in the war of 1812, both losing their lives in that struggle. Mr. Clark is not a member of any church organization, but a member of the Masonic Order, being a Master Mason and Royal Arch. His farm consists of 600 acres; his home is called "Springdale," situated on Clark's Branch. While Mr. Clark has not made a specialty of thoroughbredstock, yet keeps nothing but thoroughbred males, and thus raises a high grade of stock.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 457
2. James Wilson Wright, Sr., Genealogy, p. 7, lists death date as January 5, 1871.

Name: M. C. CHAPLINE
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Father: Samuel H. CHAPLINE

Spouses
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1: Margaret Helm LEWIS
Father: Douglas Payne LEWIS (1804-1867)
Mother: Rachel Elizabeth CLAY (1812->1899)
Marriage: January 1865
Children: Lewis Loring; Elizabeth; Mary Loring

M. C. CHAPLINE,1 dairyman; P. O. Paris; was born in Ohio County, W. Va., Nov. 2, 1828, son of Samuel H., brother of Gen. Moses Chapline. The Chapline family are cotemporaneous with the early history of Wheeling, as was also Noah Zane, who married in the Chapline family. The subject of these lines was left fatherless at an early age ; upon his arriving at manhood, he engaged in a cotton manufactory at Wheeling; he was one of the proprietors of the Franklin Cotton Mill, where he was engaged until 1854, wben he went to Philadelphia, where he engaged in business, and remained there until 1877, when he came to this county, and engaged in the whisky business. In 1879, he purchased the Lysle farm, just outside of the limits of Paris, at the junction of the Humes and the Lexington and Paris Pike, where he now resides. His farm cost him $155 per acre. He is engaged in farming and is running the dairy business, having about thirty-five cows. In January, 1865, he married Margaret Lewis, daughter of Douglas Lewis and Elizabeth Clay. Douglas Lewis was born Aug. 4, 1804, in this State. Dec. 23, 1830, he married Elizabeth Payne Clay, daughter of Colonel Henry Clay, of this county. Douglas Lewis, was among the prominent citizens of Bourbon County, and was a Representative in the Legislature. He died Oct. 26, 1867, having been a man that was well known throughout the county where he had been a constant resident. He had several children born him, which are scattered about in the different parts of the country. Douglas resides in Covington; Stephen in Arkansas; Thomas died in 1881; Asa resides at Blue Springs, in Nicholas County; Frank in this county; Howard also in this county. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Howard, of Montgomery County, and Margaret Helm, wife of Mr. Chapline, and Mary E., wife of Frank Armstrong, of this county. Mr. Chapline is a member of the Knights of Honor.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 457

Name: General John T. CROXTON
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Birth: 1829 Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1872 Bolivia Age: 43
Occupation: Major-General In Civil War; Minister To Bolivia
Father: Henry CROXTON (1807-1868)
Mother: Anne K. REDMON (1816-1878)

Spouses
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1: Caroline A. ROGERS
Birth: July 13, 1833
Father: Nathaniel Purviance ROGERS (1807-1863)
Mother: Nancy A. MORAN (1813-1846)
Marriage: April 1860
Children: Henry Rogers; Annie Barres Deguerra

GEN. JOHN T. CROXTON,1 deceased; lawyer and soldier; P. O. Paris. Among the citizens of Bourbon County who are worthy of an honorable mention, is the above named gentleman, who was born near Paris in 1829; son of Henry and Ann K. (Redmon) Croxton; Henry was a native of Virginia, and, upon his migration to this State, located at Houston Dale, on the farm now owned by James Hall; his son, John T., was educated at Yale College, graduating with honors in 1857; afterwards began the study of law under James Robinson; after his license was granted he went South, where he engaged in teaching in Mississippi for a short time, when he returned to Paris, and in 1859 began the practice of his profession; upon the outbreak of the war he raised a regiment of men, known as the 4th Kentucky Infantry, which he commanded; he continued in service until the close of the war, serving with distinction, and rose from one rank to another until he was brevetted Major-General. After the close of the war he went South and was made Provincial Governor. He afterwards engaged in the culture of' cotton; upon his return to Bourbon County he engaged in the practice of his profession and carried on farming; he practiced in the Federal Courts, and was a successful lawyer; the confinement of his office and his close application to his profession conduced to impair his health, and in order to recuperate, he accepted the position as Minister to Bolivia, and removed his family there in 1872, and died the following year. He was a staunch Republican, and stood. firmly by its principles, and was one of the pillars of the party in Kentucky, and worthy of any honor within the gift of the Republican Commonwealth, he being possessed of all the qualifications that pertain to a truly first-class gentleman, and a member of the Masonic fraternity of high order. In April, 1860, he married Carrie R. Rogers, daughter of Nathaniel and Nancy (Moran) Rogers. Mrs. Croxton resides on her farm near Paris; by Mr. Croxton she had two children: Henry Rogers and Annie Barres Deguerra.

Notes on Caroline A. Rogers:
Caroline A. Rogers, born July, 1833, was a woman of wonderful gentleness and dignity of character. She married, April, 1860, John T. Croxton (son of Henry and Ann (Redman) Croxton), who was graduated with honor from Yale College in 1857; studied law under Governor James Robinson, and began the practice of his profession in Paris, Kentucky, in 1859; was commissioned by President Lincoln Lieutenant Colonel of the Fourth Kentucky, United States Army; served with distinction throughout the Civil War, and rose from one rank to another until he was brevetted Major General; was appointed by President Grant, in 1872, Minister to Bolivia, dying there in 1873.2

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 457-458
2. The Clay Family, p. 213.

Name: Capt. Matthew Martin CLAY
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Death: 1863, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Military: Civil War
Military Memo: Commanded a company of the Twenty-first Kentucky Infantry, on the Union side, during the War.
Father: COL Henry CLAY IV (1779-1863)
Mother: Peggy HELM (-1863)

Spouses
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1: Mary LEWIS
Father: Asa K. LEWIS
Mother: Anne Elizabeth LINDSAY

CAPT. M. M. CLAY,1 farmer and stockraiser; P. O., Paris; is the twelfth child born to Col. Henry Clay and Peggie Helm. Col. Henry Clay was one of the leading and representative men in Bourbon County in his time, having been associated with the county since its first organization, he having come to this part of the country with his father, Henry Clay, when a lad of tender years, and for some time lived in a stockade which was situated in the south part of this precinct; he served in the war of 1812, and was one of the staunch and enterprising men of the county, and possessed noble qualities of mind and heart. He died in 1863, in the 84th year of his age. Three of his sons are yet residents of the county, viz: Henry Samuel, Francis P., and M. M.; Sallie married William Buckner; Elizabeth, Douglass P. Lewis. The subject of these lines was raised upon the homestead, in his precinct, and has since (.with the exception of three years spent in Arkansas) been a resident of the county. In 1843 he married Mary, daughter of Judge Asa K. Lewis, of Clark County, this State; his wife died June, 1879, leaving no issue. In the fall of 1861, Mr. Clay raised Company C., and went forth with it and joined the 21st Ky. Infantry; he now owns the Scott farm, adjacent to Paris, which is beautiful for situation. Mr. Clay in years past was interested in short-horns; more recently in trotting horses. He is one of the public spirited men of the county.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 458

Name: William P. CHAMBERS
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Birth: June 13, 1842, Louisville, Kentucky
Father: J. Sprigg CHAMBERS
Mother: Martha PHILLIPS (1816-)

Spouses
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1: Kate DUNCAN
Father: James DUNCAN
Mother: Mary C. WILLIAMS
Children: James D.

WM. P. CHAMBERS,1 merchant; P. O. Paris; was born June 13, 1842, in Louisville, Ky., and since 1839 has been identified with the business interests of this place. In December, 1865, he married Kate, daughter of James and Mary C. (Williams) Duncan. James was a son of Major Jerry Duncan, a farmer who was an old resident of the County of Bourbon. Mary Williams was a daughter of Major George W. Williams, a lawyer and a man of prominence in his profession. W. P. and Kate Chambers have one son, James D., born Oct. 1881. W. P. is a son of J. Sprigg Chambers, born in Mason County, Ky., Oct. 30, 1810; his wife was Martha Phillips, born Dec. 21, 1816; they were married Feb. 6, 1834, at Maysville; she (Martha), was a daughter of W. B. Phillips, a merchant and prominent business man of Mason County, Ky. The, paternal grandsire of W. P. was Hon. John Chambers, who was born Oct. 6, 1780, in New Jersey. In 1794 he was brought to Kentucky, and for several years lived in Washington, Mason Co. He received a thorough education, completing the same at Transylvania University, at Lexington. From 1797 to 1800 was a Deputy in the Court. He begun the practice of his profession in 1800. In 1812 he served in that war as Major, and Aide to General Harrison at the battle of the Thames; was elected to the Legislature in 1812, and re-elected several times. Was for some time Commonwealth Attorney; served in Congress from 1828 to 1829, and from 1835 to 1839; was offered a seat in the Court of Appeals in 1832; in 1835 he accepted an appointment of Associate Judge of the Court from the Governor, but resigned on account of ill health. From 1841 to 1845 he served as Governor of the Territory of Iowa. Gov. Chambers died in Paris, Ky., Sept. 21, 1852.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 458

Name: Garrett DAVIS
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GARRETT DAVIS.1 Among the list of the illustrious dead of Kentucky, no name has passed into history, bearing with it greater honors as a statesman, a patriot, and an honest and faithful servant of the cause of liberty, the Union and his State, than the lamented Garrett Davis. Living, as he did, from the early morn until the eventide of the nineteenth century, at a time when the nation most needed men of stalwart principle and sterling integrity, Garrett Davis filled the busy years of his faithful life full of noble deeds and heroic, unfaltering labor for the nation's good, and that of his native State, and fearlessly battled for what, in his unprejudiced mind, seemed right. The following brief statement of facts concerning his useful and eventful life, are gleaned from a published volume of Memorial Addresses on his Life and Character, delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Forty-second Congress of the United States, Dec. 18, 1872, upon which occasion eulogies were delivered by Senators Stevenson of Kentucky, Cameron of Pennsylvania, Thurman of Ohio, Sumner of Massachusetts, Bayard of Delaware, Trainbull of Illinois, and many other noted statesmen. Garrett Davis was a native of Kentucky; he was born at Mount Sterling, Sept. 10, 1801. His father and mother emigrated from Montgomery Co., Maryland, to the county of the same name in Kentucky. His mother was a Miss Garrett-a family widely known in Maryland, and it was from her family that he derived his baptismal name. His father was a man of marked character; to energy and industry he added strong will and great personal popularity. He was for many years the Sheriff of his adopted county, and several times represented his district in the lower branches of the General Assembly of Kentucky. Garrett Davis was one of three brothers. The brilliant talents of two of them, also long since departed this life, are still remembered in Kentucky. Garrett enjoyed the advantages of what is known in Kentucky as a common school education. His early years were, however, fraught with a constant study of books, and he thus acquired a ,good English education, and a practical knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages; at an early age he determined to study law, and with a view of gaining practical knowledge, he sought and obtained employment as a deputy in the Circuit Court Clerk's office of Montgomery County. In 1823, he removed to Bourbon County, where he continued to prosecute his legal studies, and where he occupied a clerical position similar to that held in Montgomery County. About the year 1824, he commenced the practice of his profession in Paris, and to it be consecrated the earlier years of his life with enthusiastic devotion. His first wife was the daughter of Robert Trimble, a distinguished Jurist, who became subsequently a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. His second wife was a Mrs. Elliott, widow of a prominent lawver, also of Paris. Mr. Davis was an assiduous law student, and his industry received its reward. His business rapidly increased, and he soon rose to a high position at a bar which then numbered some of the most eminent lawyers of the Commonwealth. He regarded the law as the noblest science of intellectual triumph, and loved the administration of justice. All who have encountered him as an opponent in the trial of an important cause, will bear willing testimony to his high qualities as an able and strong lawyer. His last argument but one, in the Supreme Court of the United States, in the reported case of Missouri vs. Kentucky, is a lasting memorial of his legal learning and professional power. Mr. Davis always took an active and prominent part in the political contests of Kentucky, from his earliest manhood--always an ardent Whig, and frequently the selected standard-bearer of his party. In its most excited struggles, his clarion voice rang throughout this Commonwealth in defense of the principles of that patriotic and gallant organization. He was the trusted and true friend of Henry Clay, and enjoyed to a pre-eminent degree his confidence and regard. He represented Bourbon County in the lower branch of the General Assembly of Kentucky for many years. Always conservative in his views, he took a prominent and successful part in shaping the legislation of the State. For eight consecutive years he was chosen over able and distinguished competitors by the electors of the Ashland district, their Representative to the House of Representatives of the United States, and then voluntarily retired. The debates of that body during that period attests his power and strength as a ready and skillful debater. He was nominated as Lieutenant Governor on the Gubernatorial ticket with John J. Crittenden, but at his earnest request was excused by the convention. In 1861, amid perils and dangers of a revolutionary struggle, he was elected as an old line Union Whig, to succeed John C. Breckinridge in the United States Senate. He was the strongest opponent of secession, and at the period of his election, an earnest advocate of the rigid prosecution of the war to restore the Union. The result of the war, so far as it resulted in the overthrow of the rebellion, was as agreeable to him as to any other union man. But the changes in the form of government, the constitutional amendments, the acts of reconstruction, and other governmental acts which, by the dominant party, were deemed necessary in order to make the Government conform to the altered condition of things, were very repulsive to him, and he opposed them bravely and earnestly, though sustained by a hopeless minority. In 1867, he was re-elected to the United States Senate, a proud tribute to his fidelity and zeal in upholding the honor and guarding the interest of his State. For twelve years he occupied his seat in the Senate. Constitutional questions, novel and startling in their character, were during his time discussed and adopted, and Garrett Davis was never silent when duty prompted him to speak, and he was never known to quail before the power of an overwhelming political majority, and amid the bitterest party contests of the past, his honesty was never impeached or his spotless purity of character ever questioned. With him as a Representative, the conscientious discharge of his duty was paramount to every other consideration. His actions were prompted by conviction, and his convictions were the creations of a well-ordered mind, greatly strengthened by a pure and manly spirit, and throughout life he maintained the same elevated standard. In the death of this truly great and good man, Kentucky lost one of its most illustrious sons, his country, one of its purest and ablest statesmen. Such a man was Garrett Davis, and what higher praise could human statesmanship deserve? He died at his home in Paris, upon the 22d of September, 1872, and all that was mortal of the beloved Kentucky statesman rests beneath the blue grass sod of Bourbon County, in the Paris cemetery.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 458-460.

Name: C. F. DIDLAKE
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Birth: October 16, 1842, Clark County, Kentucky
Father: Edmond DIDLAKE
Mother: Mildred WOODFORD

Spouses
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1: Sarah GOODMAN
Father: Willis C. GOODMAN (1799-)
Mother: Sarah A. GARTH

C. F. DIDLAKE;1 P. O. Paris; superintendent of Paris distillery; was born Oct. 16, 1842, in Clark County, this State; son of Edmond H. and Mildred (Woodford) Didlake. Edmond Didlake, the father of C. F., was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky, locating in Clark County at an early day, where he lived for many years, and was Sheriff of the county, and prominently connected with its business interests. In 1851 he removed to McLean County, Illinois, and engaged in farming and coimmission business, where he died in 1873. He was a Mason, and a member of the Reformed Church. His wife survived him until 1876. Our subject removed with his parents to Illinois when a lad. At the age of eighteen he entered the Confederate Army as a member of the 1st Battallion of Kentucky Mounted Rifles. While in Tennessee, after the battle of Chickamauga, he was captured and remained a prisoner at Fort Delaware until June, 1865. After his release, he went to Arkansas, and for three years had charge of his father's plantation. In February, 1869, he came to Paris, and since that time has been in charge of Paris distillery. November, 1872, he married Sarah Goodman, daughter of W. C. Goodman, one of the pioneers of Bourbon County. He has a snug home on the outskirts of the city, just inside its limits.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 460.

Name: George W. DAVIS
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Father: George M. DAVIS (1794-)
Mother: Mary McCLINTOCK (1796-)

Spouses
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1: Helena MILLER
Father: Jacob MILLER
Mother: Julia YOUNG
Children: Thomas; George Ruddell; Rudolph

GEORGE W. DAVIS,1 furniture and undertaking; P. O. Paris; is the oldest furniture dealer in the place; he was born in this city, Feb. 6, 1827; second son of George M. Davis, who was born in Berkeley County, Va., son of Thomas Davis, who settled at Ruddel's Mills Precinct in this county at an early time. The mother of our subject was Mary, daughter of James McClintock, a native of the Emerald Isle. In 1843, our subject began learning the cabinet-maker's trade with J. P. Kern, and continued until he had completed his trade. In 1848, he began business in this town, in the furniture and undertaking line, and has since continued. June 22, 1851, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Helena, daughter of Jacob and Julia (Young) Miller, and by her had eight children, five living : James K., Nellie, George M., Owen L. and Rudolph. Mr Davis is a member of the Presbyterian Church and Elder of same. Thomas Davis, the grandrather of our subject, lived for sometime at Ruddel's Fort, upon his first coming to Kentucky, he married Sarah Ruddell, who died at the age of ninety-seven, in Pike County, Mo., where he removed in 1825; eight children were born to him, of whom was George M., the father of our subject. George M. served in the war of 1812, after which he came to Paris, and engaged as a gunsmith and remained until his death, which occured in 1833, of cholerra; of the children born to him were: Sallie, who died, aged nineteen; Margaret, wife. of W. W. Mitchell; James T. and George M , of Paris; Mary, wife of James Ingels, and Andrew, who died, aged twenty-five.

GEORGE WILLIAM DAVIS 1827-1920:
The following sketch written by Mrs. Eleanor Davis Swearingen Rice and Mrs. Francis Jacobs Check, Jr. was published in The Kentuckian-Citizen June 1, 1943.

George William Davis was born February 26, 1827 in Paris. A representative sent to interview Mr. Davis, as a pioneer in the undertaking profession in Kentucky and one of the oldest active undertakers in America, published an interesting article in "Crane and Breed Quality Talks," in June 1914. From this article much information has been obtained.

In 1843, at the age of sixteen, George Davis went to work in a cabinet shop owned by "Boss" Jesse T. Kern, where coffins were made. In a period of five years, he assisted in making several hundred coffins. One of which was made for a woman weighing three hundred and fifty pounds, and one for a man who was six feet eleven and one-half inches tall in his stocking feet and whose brother was six feet, eight inches.

The largest funeral in which Mr. Davis ever assisted was the burial of three Bourbon County soldiers of the Mexican War of 1847. At the close of the War a company from the county went to Mexico and brought home their dead.

During the cholera epidemic the disease was at its worst stage in Paris and vicinity in the months of July and August 1849, and as many as twenty-one deaths occurred in twenty-four hours. It was necessary to call in carpenters to assist in making caskets.

In January 1848 Mr. Davis and his cousin, William T. Davis, purchased the undertaking and furniture establishment from Mr. Kern, including in the transaction tools, supplies, stock, "good will," and a hearse valued at two hundred and fifty dollars. This may be the one he speaks of "a little hearse, with shafts, for one horse which I as driver used in delivering coffins in town and country." The firm later possessed the first two-horse hearse in Bourbon County.

In July 1848 George W. Davis bought his partner's interest and reorganized it with six workmen in his employ. He served in many instances as minister, singer and undertaker, as well as grave-filler. On many occasions due to the panic of the populace, he was the only person present at the burial. His father died of the cholera, as did Mr. Kern. He himself was stricken at one time but soon recovered enough to carry on his business. This he did with an ever present spirit of public zeal, which quality in his make-up was uppermost during his life.

On the death of his eldest son, Thomas, another son, George Ruddell Davis, carried on his father's work. Shortly thereafter a third son, Rudolph, was added to the force, and still later the grandson, Ireland Davis.

In 1913 Mr. Davis, advancing in years, disposed of the furniture business and moved to the old Presbyterian Church building. Thus the firm returned to its original business as begun in 1843.

He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church for seventy-two years. "Mr. George W. Davis is the oldest living member, being in the eighty-fourth year of his age. He united with the church in 1848 and in 1855 was made a deacon. Ten years later, Mr. Davis was called as an Elder and has ever since been a devout and constant (p. 34) member." -Lexington Herald Nov. 13, 1910. He sang in the choir with a mellow tenor voice until quite advanced in years. He was also superintendent of the Sunday school. A religious poem that he wrote was published in "The Christian Observer" April 30, 1913.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 460.

Name: David M. DODGE
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Birth: August 1, 1832, North Middletown Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Edwin M. DODGE (~1811-1836)
Mother: Elizabeth SEAMANDS

Spouses
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1: Adeline FRETWELL
Death: 1860
Father: Pascal FRETWELL
Mother: Maria HILDRETH
Marriage: February 1852
Children: William P.; Bettie; Edwin M. (-1881)

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2: Rebecca KENNEY
Father: Victor M. KENNEY
Mother: Catherine ROGERS
Marriage: May 1861
Children: Mattie V.; David M.; James L.; Victor

DAVID M. DODGE,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; born Aug. 1, 1832, in North Middletown Precinct, this county. His parents were Edwin M. and Elizabeth Seamands, (generally pronounced Simmonds.) The Dodge family trace their ancestry to one Tristram Dodge, an Englishinan, who came to America and settled Block Island in 1661, and whose grandsons were the earliest settlers at Cow Neck, Long Island. The great-grandfather of our subject was David; according to the best authority given, he was a son of Jeremiah, who was a great-grandson of Tristram. The maternal grandfather of our subject, was Manson Seamands, who was a major during the war of 1812; he died 1856 aged seventy-five years. His wife was a Newton, prior to her marriage, and was a native of Virginia, as was the Seamands also. David Dodge the grandfather of the above, married Dorcas Mills, who bore him twelve children, Edwin M. being among the younger children. David Dodge removed from Pennsylvania to Clark County, this State, and there settled; here Edwin M. was born, about the year 1811, and afterwards located in North Middletown Precinct when a young man, and there married Miss Seamands. His death occurred about the year 1836. His widow afterwards married Kinzea Stone, and by him had seven children. She is yet living and a widow. David M. was raised by his step-father, with whom he lived until twenty years old. February 1852, he married Miss Adeline, daughter of Puscal and Maria (Hildreth) Fretwell, both of whom were old Virginia famiilies. Mrs. Dodge died 1860, having borne four children, of whom William P. and Bettie are living. Mr. Dodge married his present wife in May, 1861; her maiden name was Rebecca, born in this precinct, daughter of Victor M. and Catharine (Rodgers) Kenney, Victor being a son of James Kenney, who was one of the first settlers. Catharine was a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Spahr) Rodgers. The Rodgers family also being among the first settlers in this precinct. Mr. Dodge located on this farm in 1856, and has since been engaged in farming and stock raising, giving some attention to short horns, good horses, and the best of Cotswold sheep. His farm consists of 291 acres; his residence is called "Hill Side." The place was settled by Zeph Robinette, one part of the house having been built nearly a century. Mr. Dodge is a member of S. G. A. Presbyterian Church. Edwin M., died Dec. 31, 1881; he was a son by his first wife. The children of his second wife are Mattie V., David M., James L. and Victor K.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 461.

Name: Robert P. DOW
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Father: Andrew DOW
Mother: Jane POLLOCK

Spouses
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1: Susan H. RION
Father: Stokely Towles RION
Mother: Martha Ann RUCKER
Marriage: 1868
Children: Robert; Rion; Ellsworth

ROBERT P. DOW,1 grocer; P. O. Paris. Among the enterprising young business men of this city, who are doing a thriving business, the result of their own industry and close application to business, is Mr. Dow, who was born in 1843, in the Parish of Cathcart, Lancastershire, Scotland; son of Andrew Dow, whose wife was Jane Pollock, a relative of Pollock, the poet. Early in life Robert was thrown upon his own resources, and earned money to enable. him to embark for this country, which he did when a lad of fifteen, landing in New York City, where he worked some time at one dollar per week, in a cigar shop; afterwards hired to a farmer at $5 per month; then was engaged in a printing office some time; subsequently he removed to Greene County, Ind., where he remained one year and a half, working on a farm; afterwards went to Cincinnati, where he worked one year in the plumbing business. At the outbreak of the war be volunteered his services; enlisted May, 1861, in the 5th O. V. I., Co. D., and during his term of service was engaged in the following battles, viz: Winchester, Kernstown, Port Republic, Cedar Mountain, 2nd Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, South Mountain, Gettysburg and Wahatchie Valley. Came West with the 12th Army Corps and participated at Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Rosaca and Dallas, where he was shot in the arm, which resulted in the loss of the same, and was discharged in August, 1864; he subsequently graduated at the Commercial College at Cincinnati. In the spring of 1865, he came to Paris, and in June of the same year, set up in the grocery line in a small way, and continued thirteen years in the same building; in 1878, he removed to the store adjoining, where he has since continued and has a thriving and prosperous trade. In 1868 he married Susan H. Rion, daughter of Stockley T. and Martha U. (Rucker) Rion. He has three children, viz: Robert, Rion and Ellsworth. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 462.

Name: William Pugh EWALT
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Birth: January 24, 1824, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: July 16, 18771 Age: 53
Father: Samuel EWALT (1792-1878)
Mother: Cynthia PUGH (1795-1833)

WILLIAM P. EWALT,2 farmer; P. 0. Paris. The Ewalt family are among the early settlers in Bourbon county. The grandfather of the above was Henry Ewalt, who was a pioneer of the name. He was a native of Germany, and emigrated to America at the time of Bacon's Rebellion, and located on Cooper's Run in this precinct several years prior to 1800, where he purchased land at $1.66 per acre. He married Elizabeth Fry, and by her raised a family of children, among whom was Samuel Ewalt, the father of above (Samuel), who was born August 12th, 1792, on the farm his father settled. He married Cynthia Pugh, who was born in this precinct March 30th, 1795, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hunt) Pugh. He was born June 28th, 1753; she, Jan. 1st, 1763, near Strode's Station. Samuel Ewalt served in war of 1812. He was twice married--first to Miss Pugh, who bore him six children, viz: John H., Wm. P., Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary S. and Sallie S. His second wife was Eliza Smith, by whom he had three children: Ann S., Samuel B., and Cynthia P. Samuel Ewalt, the father of Wm. P., remained on the farm where he was born until his death, which occurred Aug. 16, 1878; his wife, 1833. He was a successful business man, and in all his transactions with his fellowman, acted the part of an honorable gentleman; not a professed Christian, yet lived a moral life, was an energetic business man and generous in his bequests to benevolent enterprises, and had many friends, and but few or no enemies. Of his children who married, were: John H., who married Sarah Snell; by her had four children: Joseph, also settled on the homestead; he married Sophia Spears; his second wife was Henrietta Hedges; Elizabeth married Perry Wornall; Mary S. married Harry Bedford; Sallie married D. J. J. Adair, now of Harrison county; Ann S. married John T. Wornall, of same County; Samuel B. married Nancy Keller, afterward Rachel Halleck; Cynthia P. became the wife of William T. Woodford, of Davis County; Will P. was born on the homestead Jan. 24th, 1824. He began farming in 1850, he and Joseph H., which partnership lasted until his death, July 16th, 1877; Wm. P. has never married; he has 190 acres of land, and engaged in farming.

Sources
1. "Our Ewalt Heritage" Vol. One, (p. 257) lists William Pugh's death as 18 May 1869.
2. Perrin, p. 462

Name: James Keith FORD
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Birth: October 23, 1844, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Nicholas FORD
Mother: Martha PAGE

Spouses
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1: Winifred DUNCAN
Father: James DUNCAN
Mother: Mary C. WILLIAMS
Marriage: December 5, 1865, Bourbon County, Kentucky

JAMES KEITH FORD,1 hardware and distillery; P. O. Paris ; represents one of the old pioneer families of the Blue Grass Region. He was born Oct. 23, 1844, in this county, being the third son and fourth child to Nicholas W. Ford, who was a son of William Ford, who was once Sheriff of Fayette County; he was a son of Edward, a native of Fairfax County, Va. Nicholas Ford, the father of James K., married Martha H. Page, March 11, 1834; she bore him six children. Nicholas W. died Oct. 23, 1841, when James K. was very young. He was raised to manhood under the care of his mother. When a young man he began clerking in Paris. In 1863, he went in the employ of the government, continuing nearly three years, after which he engaged in business with Mr. W. Taylor, under firm name of Ford & Taylor, after which he associated with Mr. Bowen. Prior to this he was for a time engaged in business with H. C. Clay & Co., in the whisky trade. Since he associated with Mr. Bowen, they have not only carried on their store, but have more recently embarked in the manufacture of Bourbon County Whisky, brand, "Peacock," at their distillery in Ruddell's Mills precinct. Dec. 5, 1865, he married Winifred, second daughter of James S. and Mary (Williams) Duncan, Mary being a daughter of Maj. Geo. W. Williams.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 463.

Name: William H. FISHER
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Birth: November 12, 1829, Ruddell's Mills, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: February 3, 1903, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 73
Death Memo: Died at home on Duncan Ave., Paris, Kentucky, at 2:00 PM.
Occupation: Farmer And Breeder In Bourbon County.
Father: Samuel L. FISHER (ca1807-1850)
Mother: Lucinda TALBOTT (1807-1874)

Spouses
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1: Emma Stephens PECK
Birth: July 21, 1844, Fleming County, Kentucky
Death: May 12, 1923, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 78
Death Memo: She died at her son W. P. Fisher's home at 244 Mt. Airy Ave., on Friday at 11:30 PM.
Father: William PECK (1805-1875)
Mother: Elizabeth STEPHENS (1813-1883)
Marriage: December 13, 1866, Bath County, Kentucky
Children: William Peck (1867-1934); Nebilla; Nevill Charles (1876-1944)

Misc. Notes
William and Emily were at Ford's Theater the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.1

WM. H. FISHER,2 farmer, born Nov. 12,1829, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; eldest child of Samuel and Lucinda (Talbott) Fisher. Samuel Fisher was born in Lexington, Fayette Co., in 1809; son of William; a native of Delaware, and came to Kentucky about the year 1800, located in Fayette, afterward locating in Ruddel's Mills Precinct about the year 1810, and established a woolen factor; he afterward engaged in farming, which he followed until his death, which occurred in 1835. Eight children were born to him, who grew up: James, Margaret, Samuel, Mrs. Bowman, John Amanda, Hannah and Maddox. James and Samuel settled in Bourbon; Margaret married a Sutton and moved to Indiana; John settled in Missouri; Amanda, Maddox and Hannah died young; Mrs. Bowman settled in Harrison County; Samuel, the father of our subject, engaged in farming; he succeeded his father in the distillery business, which he ran until 1843; when he located in Pads Precinct, on the farm owned by William, his son, situated on the Flat Rock Pike; the farm is called the McClure place; he died here March 18, 1848--death occasioned by the kick of a mule; he was a member of the Reformed Church; his wife, Lucinda Talbott, was a daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth (Carter) Talbott; Henry Talbott, the father of Hugh, emigrated from Hanover County, Va., to Bourbon County, about the year 1789; Hugh was for several years a merchant at Ruddel's Mills; he died in 1832. To Samuel Fisher and wife were born two children: William H., and Susan, who married Charles Nolcini; she died February, 1860; leaving one child, William; Wm. H. was raised a farmer, Dec. 13, 1866, he married Emily Peck, who was born in Fleming County, Ky., daughter of William and Louisa (Stevens) Peck; Louisa was born Sept. 7, 1813, in Fleming County, on Locust Creek; daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Weaver) Stevens; he was born December, 1767, in Loudon [sic] County, Va.; his wife 1769, and were married 1788, and removed to Fayette County, where they settled; William was a son of William Peck, of Mason County, Ky.; the former died Dec. 10, 1875. The religion of the Stevens was old Baptist; and the Pecks were Methodists; both families were Whigs. Mr. Fisher has 220 acres of land-the farm called Wood Brook; he has two children: Wm. Peck and Nebilla; he raises short horns; is a member of the Presbyterian Church G.S.A.

Sources
1. Alan Dorschug Genealogy, dated May 20, 1999.
2. Perrin, p. 463.

Name: James William FERGUSON
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Birth: August 25, 1830, Winchester, Kentucky
Father: Abraham Lunceford FERGUSON (1803-1854)
Mother: Mary Keller MATSON (1810-1878)

Spouses
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1: Martha HUME
Birth: May 7, 1830, Clintonville Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: William P. HUME
Mother: Matilda RENNICK
Marriage: August 5, 1856
Children: William; P. H.; Abram L.; Maggie B.; Robert H.; Lucy Ellen; Volney W.; Matilda Renick; James William

JAMES W. FERGUSON,1 farmer and stockraiser. Prominent among the large land-holders and successful business men of Bourbon County is Mr, Ferguson, who was born Aug. 25, 1830, in Winchester, Clark County; his parents were Abraham and Mary K. (Matson) Ferguson; he was born in Fayette County, Sept. 27, 1803, and died Aug. 1, 1854; he was a son of Abraham Ferguson, a native of Fauquier County, Va.; his father, John, was a native of Scotland, and emigrated to Virginia; his son Abraham served in the war of the Revolution and in the war of 1812. The grandfather of our subject emigrated to Kentucky, locating in what is now Fayette County, upon lands that he obtained from the government by virtue of his services in the war of the Revolution, upon which he settled; Indians were plentiful; while working upon his land his gun was his constaut companion for self-protection. This land is now in the possession of the family name, in Brier Hill Precinct. Mary K. was born Feb. 9, 1810, in this county; she died Aug. 2, 1878; she was a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Spears) Matson, both families from Virginia. To Abraham Fergusou and wife were born eight children, five sons and three daughters; of those living are Robert M., a resident of Lexington, Ky.; Mary E., wife of James Brownell; Lucy E., wife of James H. Campbell, and James W., who remained with his father until he was twenty-six years of age. In 1840 he moved with his parents to Brier Hill Precinct, in Fayette County; Aug. 5, 1856, he married Martha A. Hume, who was born in Clintonville Precinct, May 7, 1830, daughter of Wm. P., son of John Hume, of Fauquier County, Va.; March, 1837, after marriage, he moved to this county on the farm adjoining where he now resides, upon which he lived until 1875, when he located where he now resides. Mr. Ferguson is engaged in farming and stock raising, and is a large dealer in stock, having been for several years a large shipper, since 1860; he has over 4,000 acres of land, the greater portion self-acquired; his children are William, P. H., Abram L., Maggie B., Robert H., Lucy E., Volney W., Matilda R., and James W.; P. H. resides on the home farm in Brier Hill, Fayette County.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 464-465

Name: I.N. FRY
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Birth: May 15, 1824
Father: Abraham FRY (-1843)
Mother: Nancy SNELL (1790-1863)

Spouses
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1: Enfield TALBOTT
Father: Daniel TALBOTT
Marriage: July 1852
Children: John; James; M.T.

I. N. FRY,1 farmer; P. O. Paris ; the Fry family came from Virginia and settled in Bourbon County prior to 1800. The parents of the above were Abram and Nancy (Snell) Fry; both were natives of Kentucky. The maternal grandfather of I. N. was Lewis Snell, who was an early settler in Harrison County. Abram Fry settled on the farm now owned by his son, I. N., at no early time, and run a small distillery for several years on his farm. He died in 1843; his wife survived him until 1863, having borne six children, viz: Minerva, Elizabeth, James, Abram, Lewis and I. N., who was born May 15th, 1824, on the farm he now owns, where he has since remained. In July, 1852, he married Enfield Talbott, daughter of Daniel Talbott; has three children, John, James, and M. T. His farm consists of 240 acres.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 464.

Name: Joseph FITHIAN
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Death: July 12, 1898, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Joel FITHIAN (1797-1880)
Mother: Sara D. SINNICKSON (1801-)

Spouses
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1: Emily OWEN
Birth: Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: December 19, 1897
Children: Frank (1859-<1916); Nellie

JOSEPH FITHIAN,1 physician, P. O. Paris. The Fithian family trace their ancestry to one William Fithian, a native of England, whose will bears date Dec. 11, 1678. According to a family tradition, they came to America, and were among the little band of refugees who fled from the religious persecution at that time, and landed in South Hampton, Long Island, where they subsequently settled some time prior to the war of the Revolution; nearly all the members of the family that were eligible, served in that struggle; one Phillips was in command of a body of men who were participants in the "tea party" in Boston harbor. The first after William was Samuel, who married Priscilla Barnett. She had several children, among whom was Josiah, born May 6, 1685; his wife was Sarah Dennis. From them in direct line came Joseph, born May 12, 1724; he married Hannah Vickers, who bore him Amos, Oct. 11, 1759, who married Rachel Leake; from this couple descended Joel Fithian, who was born May 10, 1797, at Cedarville, New Jersey. He is the father of Dr. Joe Fithian, whose name heads this page, who was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October, 1830. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Sinnockson, born Sept. 14, 1801, in Salem, New Jersey; she was a daughter of Andrew, who was born March 2, 1749, and died July 20, 1819. He served first as Captain, and afterwards promoted to Colonel in the Colonial war. He was a son of Andrew, whose father was likewise of same name; his brother Thomas was a member of the first Continental Congress, and served as Judge for twenty-two years. The Sinnockson family were originally from Sweden. The father of our subject was likewise a physician, aud carried on the drug business in Philadelphia. His children were as follows, viz: Elizabeth, Mrs. John M. Peck, of Cincinnati; Dr. Washington, Dr. Joseph and Fannie; but two now living. Drs. Joseph and Washington both of Paris, Joseph graduated in Philadelphia in 1854, soon after came to Kentucky and engaged in the practice of his profession. During the entire war he served as surgeon in the Eighteenth Kentucky; after his time had expired he returned. For several years past he has been associated with his brother, Washington Fithian, in Paris, in the practice of his profession. He was married to Miss Emma Owen, a native of this county. Three children have crowned this union, viz,: Frank, a medical student, Nettie and Georgia. The Doctor is an Elder of the Presbyterian Church.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 464.

Name: Morris M. GASS
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Birth: May 29, 1806, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: John GASS (1765-1855)
Mother: Anna ANDERSON

Spouses
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1: Mary A. GOODMAN
Birth: June 18, 1808, Albermarle County, Virginia
Father: Nathan GOODMAN
Mother: Mildred CLARKSON
Marriage: March 27, 1834
Children: Sue; Nannie; Mildred; Bettie

M. M. GASS,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; whose portrait appears in this work, was born on the Stoner River in this precinct, May 29, 1806, son of John Gass and Anna Anderson. The paternal grandsire of Morris M. was David Gass, of Scotch-Irish descent, and emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky at an early time, and for some time sought protection in the fort at Boonesboro. He had two daughters that were captured by the Indians. He afterwards settled in Madison County, where he died. John Gass was born in the year 1765, and was with his father in the fort. He grew to manhood, and turned his attention. to farming pursuits, and became prominently identified with the interests of Madison County, and served as Sheriff. He removed to Bourbon County in 1793, locating on the Stoner, upon lands now owned by Geo. M. Bedford, and engaged in farming pursuits, and remained here until his death, which took place Dec. 24, 1855. He was a man that was esteemed for his virtues, and was a respected member of the community, a member of the Presbyterian Church and an Elder in the same. The subject of these lines was raised upon the farm where he was born, and has always been engaged in farming pursuits. March 27, 1834, he married Mary A. Goodman, born June 18, 1808, in Albemarle County, Va. She was a daughter of Nathan and Mildred (Clarkston) Goodman, who emigrated to this county in 1817. Mr. Gass located on the farm he now owns in 1872. Said farm was settled by Nat. Davis. Mrs. Gass died. He has four children living, viz: Nannie, wife of John Wood, of Audrain County, Mo.; Mildred married Larken Towles, also of Missouri; Miss Bettie at home; and Sue, who resides in the Precinct, wife of W. P. Hume. Mr. Hume had three brothers and four sisters: James, David, John, Sallie, Betsy, Jane ard Polly--Morris now being the sole survivor of the family. Mr. Gass is not a member of any church or society, yet is not an enemy to religion or the bonds of socialism.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 467

Name: Willis C. GOODMAN
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Birth: February 2, 1799, Albermarle County, Virginia
Father: Nathan GOODMAN
Mother: Mildred CLARKSON

Spouses
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1: Sarah A. GARTH
Father: Jesse GARTH
Mother: Betsey BROWN
Marriage: February 1835
Children: Lizzie M.; Willis; Mary; Lewis G.; John C.; Sarah

W. C. GOODMAN,1 retired farmer; P. O. Paris; among the time-honored citizens and pioneer business men of this precinct, is Willis C. Goodman, who was born in Albemarle County, Va, Feb. 2, 1799, and emigrated to this county in the year 1817, Nov. 10, with his father, Nathan Goodman, who settled near Paris. He was born in same county and State, in the year 1768. His wife was Mildred Clarkson, daughter of Manoah Clarkson. The grandfather of W. C. was Charles Woodman, a native of Hanover Co., Virginia; his ancestors came from England, as did the Clarkson's, making their first settlement on the eastern shore of Virginia. To Nathan Woodman were born ten children, eight sons and two daughters: Roland H., Willis C., Alexander G., Feilden F., Ansalem, Virginia, Mary, Nathan, William and Manoah, all of whom, except Roland, came to Kentucky--he remained in Virginia. At the time Nathan Goodman came to this precinct he purchased a small farm; his "property" was mostly in negroes, of which he brought with him quite a number. He died of cancer in 1838. W. C., early in life, turned his attention to stock trading, which he followed for several years, dealing in mules, horses, cattle and hogs; his operations being confined not alone to this locality, but extended through several of the adjoining States. In the early part of his trading career, he made his father's house his home, until February, 1835, when he wedded Sarah A. Garth, daughter of Jesse and Betsey (Brown) Garth, both of whom were natives of. Albemarle Co. Virginia. In 1831, Mr. Goodman purchased the farm he now owns, locating on the same, the following year, and that since made this his constant residence. In his business relations Mr. Goodman has been successful. His farm of 600 acres he has since divided, having now 300 acres. Is now nearly eighty-two years of age, and is in the enjoyment of his quiet home, having a good residence on a beautiful site. Six children have honored his marriage, of whom are Elizabeth M., who married Green Clay; Willis, Mary, wife, of Judge Matt. Turney; Lewis G., John C. and Sarah. Mr. Goodman's brothers nearly all settled in Missouri, except Feilden, who located in Fleming county, Virginia; married Joseph Watkins and located in same State with her brother. Mary became the wife of Morris M. Gass, and located in Bourbon County; Manoah was killed in Paris.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 467-468

Name: Dr. Douglas Lewis HOWARD
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Birth: Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Death: April 30, 1889
Father: Colonel Henry Clay HOWARD
Mother: Elizabeth "Bettie" Payne LEWIS

DOUGLAS HOWARD,1 - physician ; P. O. Paris. Among the rising practitioners of Materia Medica in Bourbon County, is Dr. Howard, who was born in Mount Sterling, this State. He was educated at Louisville, and received his medical training in that city, graduating Feb. 28, 1876, and served one year in the hospital, after his graduation, in active practice. In June, 1877, he came to Paris, and engaged in the practice of his profession, where he has since remaiined, and been successful, having a liberal share of the public patronage. His father was Henry C. Howard, a farmer and merchant, a native of Mount Sterling; he was a son of George Howard, one of the first settlers in that locality when Cincinnati was not in existence. The mother of Dr. Howard, was Bettie. P. Lewis, born in the county, daughter of Douglas P. Lewis, who married Elizabeth Clay, sister of Samuel Clay, sr., of Paris Precinct. The Howard family were Whigs, and later were Republicans; his father was commissioned Colonel, under Federal rule, during the late war. Was an Episcopalian and had the following children: George C., Douglas, Anna M., Henry C. and Mary B. The doctor is a member of I. O. O. F.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 468

Name: Joseph A. HILDRETH
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Father: John HILDRETH
Mother: Mary FINDLEY

Spouses
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1: Sallie SMITH
Father: George Allen SMITH (1788-1854)
Mother: Elizabeth M. EDWARDS (1795-1859)
Children: George W.; Marianne; John; Smith; Caroline; Ida

JOSEPH A. HILDRETH,1 farmer; P. O. Paris. This gentleman is a descendant of one of the early families who settled in Bourbon County; he was born May 25, 1826. The parents of the above were John and Mary (Findley) Hildreth. The Hildreths were from Wythe County, Va. The Hildreth family came to this precinct in the early part of the present century, locating here, and have since remained. The elder members of the family have since passed away, yet several of the descendants still remain, among whom are: J. A., Mrs. C. M. Rogers; Evaline, Mrs. Nat. Rogers; and Mrs. Caroline Rosebury. In 1854 Josph A. was united by marriage to Sallie, daughter of George A. and Elizabeth (Edwards) Sinith; both families from Virginia. To the above were born six children, now living, viz.: George W., Marianne, John, Smith, Caroline B. and Ida. Mr. Hildreth has 465 acres of land, and is engaged in farming pursuits.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 468

Name: James HALL
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Birth: June 11, 1820, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Father: Samuel HALL (1787-1835)
Mother: Eliza "Betsy" CALDWELL (1795-)

Spouses
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1: Nancy A. HOUSTON
Father: John HOUSTON (1772-)
Mother: Elizabeth HOLLIDAY
Marriage: January 20, 1850
Children: Elizabeth H.

JAMES HALL,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Paris; is the owner and proprietor of "Huston Dale" stock farm. He is a native of the Blue Grass region, and identified with its interests since his birth. He first saw the light of day June 11, 1820, in Cynthiana, Harrison County. Mr. Hall has been a constant resident of this county since 1854, and during this time has been prominent in advancirig the interests that pertain to short horn cattle, of which he is a breeder and dealer. His farm is located on the Houston, one and a half miles from Paris, it being one among the first settled and well known farms in Bourbon County. January 1, 1850, he was united by marriage to Nancy A. Huston, a native of Fayette County, this State; she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Holliday) Huston. The former, native of Virginia; she of Clark Co., this State. The first year of Mr. Hall's marriage he located in this county, afterwards removed to Fayette County, where he remained until 1854, when he returned to this county, locating on the farm he now owns, where he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has but one, child, Elizabeth H., now the wife of Irwin Taylor, who practiced law successfully several years at the bar in this county; now a resident of Topeka, Kansas, in the practice of his profession. Mr. Taylor has six children: Huston, Joseph L, Mary B., James H., Elizabeth C. and Lucy. Mr. Hall has been a lifelong Republican, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church North. The father of the above was Samuel Hall, born July 14, 1787, in the Old Dominion, and emigrated to this county, locating in Harrison County, where he died in 1835. His wife was Eliza, born Jan. 29, 1795, in this county, daughter of William and Ann (Southerland) Caldwell. William Caldwell was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to Pennsylvania at an early day, and joined the Colonial Army, where he was wounded, and died afterwards in consequence of injuries received in that struggle. He emigrated to Kentucky, arriving about the time the battle of the Blue Licks was fought, and located near Paris, on the farm now owned by Mr. Wilcox, near the cemetery. He had a family of one son and five daughters: Samuel, Elizabeth, Mrs. S. Hall; Margaret, wife of W. C. Lysle.; Lucretia, wife of Luther Smith; Sallie, Mrs. Ben. Warfield; Jane, Mrs. Dr. Joseph Holt.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 468-469

Name: William P. HUME
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Birth: January 4, 1831, Centerville Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: David J. HUME (1824-)
Mother: Martha Ann TALBOTT (1828-)

Spouses
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1: Sallie BACON
Birth: November 2, 1853
Death: 1878 Age: 24
Father: Warren A. BACON
Mother: Ariabelle F. TALBOTT
Marriage: April 18, 1873
Children: Sallie; David P.

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2: Sue GASS
Birth: Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Morris M. GASS (1806-)
Mother: Mary A. GOODMAN (1808-)
Marriage: March 17, 1880

W. P. HUME,1 farmer ; P. O. Paris; born in Centerville Precinct, Jan. 4, 1831; son of David J. Hume and Mary Talbott; he was brought up on a farm and raised to farming pursuits; April 18, 1873, he married Sallie Bacon, born near Paris, Nov. 2, 1853, daughter of W. A. Bacon and Belle Talbott; wife died 1878, leaving two children: David P. and Sallie L.; March 17, 1880, he married Sue Gass, born in this precinct, daughter of Morris Gass and Marry Goodman; 1873, he located on his farm, consisting of 243 acres, which he farms; raising good stock; is a member of the A. F. A. M.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 469

Name: David J. HUME
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Birth: October 11, 1824, Clintonville Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: William P. HUME
Mother: Eliza HUTCHCRAFT (1796-1870)

Spouses
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1: Martha Ann TALBOTT
Birth: May 1828, Fayette County, Kentucky
Father: Benjamin TALBOTT
Mother: Mary GRIMES
Marriage: December 1848
Children: William P. (1831-); Benjamin T.; Orlando V.; John S.

D. J. HUME,1 farmer and stock raiser P. O. Paris ; born Oct. 11, 1824, near Clintonville, this county; son of W. P. Hume, who was born in this county, April 7, 1792; he was a son of John Hume, of Fauquier County, Va., who married Esther Patten, who was also a Virginian. The great-grandfather of D. J. was Andrew Hume, a native of Scotland; some of the family subsequently settled in Ireland. John Hume, son of Andrew, emigrated to this locality about the. year 1787, settling on Strode's Creek, and followed the life of a farmer. To him six children were born, viz., Wm. P., Matthew D., Robert, Sallie (Mrs. Richie), Betsey (Mrs. Hughes), .Julia (who married a McGaughey), of this number Wm. P., the father of D. J., settled in Bourbon County; Nathan D., in Clark ; Sallie, in Mercer ; Julia, in Christian County. W. P. married Eliza Hutcheraft, daughter of Thomas, a native of Virginia. After Mr. Hume's marriage, he located in Clintonville, where he lived until 1828, when he removed to the precinct, locating on the farm now owned by J. W. Ferguson, upon which he remained until his death, which occurred March 18, 1875; his wife five years previous, January, 1870. But two children were born to W. P. Hume: D. J. and Mary F. Mr. Hume's second wife was Matilda Rennick, Mrs. J. W. Ferguson being the daughter of this marriage. David J. was educated at the common schools, remained with his father until his marriage, which occurred December, 1848, to Martha A. Talbott, born May 1828, in Fayette County, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Grimes) Talbott, Mary being a daughter of Charles Grimes, of Virginia. Since his marriage D. J. has been an owner and occupant of the farm he now owns, called "Inwood." Mr. Humes has about 2,000 acres of land. He has been engaged in the breeding of short horns since his location on this farm, His father and grandfather both were breeders of fine stock. Mr. Hume has four sons : Win. P., Ben T., Orlando V. and Samuel C. John S., now deceased, was drowned at the age of fourteen.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 469-470

Name: Henry Finch HIBLER
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Father: Adam Styres HIBLER (1807-1878)
Mother: Lucy Green FINCH

Spouses
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1: Mary BRINDLEY
Father: Nicholas BRINDLEY (1802-1846)
Mother: Lucinda STIVERS (-1849)
Marriage: January 25, 1855
Children: William F.; Harvey; Bishop; Eddie; Henry

H. F. HIBLER,1 farmer; P. 0. Paris; is a grandsom of Joseph Hibler, a native of New Jersey, and one of the early settlers in Bourbon County. He settled in this precinct on the farm now owned by H. M. Roseberry. His wife was Jane Jacoby, who bore him two children, Adam S. and Emily. Adam S. Hilder, the father of H. F. was born on this farm in the year 1807, and at the death of his father succeeded him. His wife was Lucy Finch, who bore him ten children, among whom was.H. F., whose birth occurred in 1830. Adam S. remained on this farm until 1854, when he removed to Midway, in Woodford County, this State. His death occurred at the above place, 1878. Our subject, during several years of his early manhood, was engaged as a drover, in charge of stock en route for the Eastern market. Jan. 25, 1855, he married Mary E. Brindley, who was born in Ruddles Mills Precinct, daughter of Nicholas and Lucinda (Stivers) Brindley. Mr. Brindley was a native of Maryland, born Sept. 8, 1802, and married May 28, 1832. When he came to this county he was a poor man, but arose from a small beginning until he became a wealthy man; he was successful in all his business associations, which were uniformly crowned with pleasing results. He was upright and honest in his dealings, and died a Christian, being a member and Elder in the Christian Church. His death occurred 1846, Sept. 17; his wife's May 30, 1849. They had three children who came to maturity: Benjamin F., who resides in Baltimore, a capitalist; Lucy G., who married E. B. Biship, and located in New Haven, Conn.. She died 1874, leaving three children. Of the ten children, born to Adam S. Hibler, Henry F, was the eldest; in order of birth were Emily, Cynthia, Sallie, Joseph, Thomas, Lovenia, Mary E., James, Harry and Lucy, all of whom grew up. Lucy resides in Midway, wife, of Richard Starks, a druggist; Cynthia married David Robb, of Versailles; Lovenia married Mr. Richard Richetts; Emma, Amos Parker; Sallie, ex-Sheriff, ex- Mayor, B. F. Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Hibler located on the farm they now own in March, 1855, and have since improved the home surroundings to their present beauty; the farm consists of 328 acres. They have five sons: William F., James H., Bishop, Edward and Henry.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 470

Name: Reuben Brent HUTCHCRAFT
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Birth: January 1, 1841
Death: September 11, 1925 Age: 84
Father: Reuben HUTCHCRAFT (1794-1865)
Mother: Fannie HEDGES (1805-1867)

Spouses
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1: Dorcas Saunders ASHBROOK
Birth: December 26, 1860, Harrison County, Kentucky
Death: December 22, 1935, Paris, Kentucky Age: 74
Father: Thomas Veatch ASHBROOK (1828-1874)
Mother: Artemesia Tarlton BELLES (1832-1904)
Marriage: May 16, 1882, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky
Children: Felix Ashbrook (1883-1884); Mary Fithian; Reuben Brent (1886-1918); Helen

R. B. HUTCHCRAFT,1 P. O. Paris; dealer in hemp, wool, blue grass and grain; was born in Clintonville Precinct; son of Reuben Hutchcraft and Fannie Hedges; Reuben was born in Culpepper [sic] County, Va.; son of Thomas, who married a Miss Apperson; Thomas Hutchcraft served seven years in the Revolutionary war, after which he settled in Virginia; he afterward emigrated to this State, locating in this county, where he remained until his death; he had five children: John, Reuben, James, Nimrod and Mrs. W. P. Hume, all of whom were always identified with this county and its interests; Reuben, the father of R. B., died in 1865; ten children were born to him that lived to be grown: John H., Thomas, Lou, Silas, Mary E.. William, Clay, Ella, Reuben Brent, and Nannie; mother died in 1867; was a member of the Baptist Church; he was not a member of any church; was an old line Whig; an upright man, and one that was highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances; was raised upon the farm; in 1873, he came to Paris, and has since been engaged in business, being one of the largest dealers in his line in the city; he is treasurer of the contemplated K.U.R. Road.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 470

Name: Silas HEDGES
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Birth: November 3, 1803
Death: June 30, 1880 Age: 76
Father: John HEDGES (1771-1857)
Mother: Catherine "Kate" TROUTMAN (1773-1833)

Spouses
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1: Elizabeth Jane EWALT
Birth: January 1, 1824, Paris, Kentucky
Death: 1895 Age: 70
Father: Richard EWALT (1795-1833)
Mother: Mariah STAMPS (1794-1871)
Marriage: August 29, 1839, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky2
Marriage Memo: Officiated by Elder Raines
Children: Richard (1840-); Mollie (Lucinda) (1842-)

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2: Frances BRANHAM
Children: Willis

SILAS HEDGES,1 deceased. The Hedges' family trace their ancestry to Sir Charles Hedges, an English politician, who graduated at Oxford in 1675 and died in 1714; he had four daughters and one son, whose name was Joseph, who emigrated to America at an early day, locating in Price William's County, Md.; to him were born nine children, whose names were: Solomon, Charles, Joshua, Jonas, Joseph, Samuel, Catharine, Dorcas and Ruth; Solomon died in West Virginia in 1797; his family consisted of six children: Rebecca, Joseph, Catharine, Silas, Joshua and Rachel; Joseph, mentioned above, emigrated to Kentucky about 1789; locating at Stoney Point, in Bourbon County; his children were: John, Samuel, James, Jonas, Charles and three daughters; John was the father of Silas, whose name heads this page; John married Kate Troutman, and by her had the following children, viz: Peter, Silas, James, Nancy, Fannie, Lucinda, Mary and Scytha; all lived to be grown, and settled in this county; Silas was twice married, first to Frances Branham, who died leaving one son, Willis W., now living in this county; in 1839 he-married Elizabeth J. Ewalt, born Jan. 1, 1824; in Paris Precinct, Bourbon County, daughter of Richard and Maria (Stamps) Ewalt. Mr. Hedges engaged in farming and was successful; he was a member of the Christian Church, and a valued citizen; his death occurred June 30, 1880; he had two children: Richard and Mollie; the former died, aged seventeen) the latter married William S. Grimes, born August 1837, in Clintonville Precinct, this county, son of John S. and Katie (Scott) Grimes; John S. was a son of Sylvester Grimes; Wm. S. Grimes died May 3, 1881, leaving two daughters: Lizzie E. and Sallie S.; Mrs. Grimes resides with her mother in Paris, where they leave a handsome residence and several hundred acres of land in this county.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 471
2. "The Western Citizen," Paris, Kentucky, 8/30/1839.

Name: Charles V. HIGGINS
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CHARLES V. HIGGINS,1 retired; P. O. Paris; was born Sept. 17., 1807, in Montgomery County, this State; only son born to James and Mary (Williams) Higgins. The Higgins family are of Scotch-Irish descent, of whom William Higgins was the first of whom there is any definite account, he being the great-grandsire of our subject; he removed from Ireland to the Old Dominion, and settled prior to the Revolution, and raised a family of seven sons and one daughter; the sons were: William, Moses, Aaron, Capt. James, John, Joel and Jesse; of the nuinber Moses was the grandfather of Chas. V.; James served in the war of the Revolution, commanding a company. Aaron Higgins was the first one of the name that came to Kentucky about 1780, and entered 3,000 acres of land in what is now Montgomery County; upon this land all of his brothers (above mentioned) settled; Aaron was killed by the Indians at Sinclair's defeat. Moses Higgins married Jane Jeter, by whom he had: James, William, Betsey, Katie, Matilda, Nancy and America; of this number, James was the father of our subject; he was born in 1781 in Virginia, and married Mary Williams, born in 1784, likewise of Virginia birth; she was a daughter of Raleigh Williams, of English descent. Of the Higgins brothers above mentioned, William T. was a physician, and settled in Mississippi, and was drowned while crossing a river. James Higgins was a farmer and brick-mason ; he built many of the houses yet standing in Mt. Sterling, Ky.; he had five children born to him; all died before they grew up except Chas. V., who left home and learned the tan and currier's trade, at Boonesborough and Winchester; Nov. 18, 1828, he married Judith Y. Stone, who was born in Bourbon County March 8, 1812; she was a daughter of John and Judith (Parrott) Stone, both natives of Albemarle County, Va., and came here to Bourbon County in 1811. Mr. Stone died March 8, 1821; his wife in 1859; to them were born six children: Elizabeth, Thomas, John, William, Judith and James M., who resides in Texas; he and Mrs. Higgins alone survive. After Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were married they moved to North Middletown, where he engaged in the tan and currier business, remaining here until 1834; then sold out and moved to Montgomery County, remaining there until 1837, when he returned to Middletown; since that time he has been a constant resident of the county; for several years has been a resident of Paris, where he now resides. Notwithstanding he began with nothing, he has by successful management, amassed a good fortune, having a large amount of land and much valuable town property in this city. He has been connected with the Deposit Bank in this place since its commencement, first as Director, and since 1867 as President. He has but one child, Charles V., present Treasurer of the county. Mr. Higgins is not a member of any church or society, but not opposed to them or the principles they espouse.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 471-472

Name: R. W. HUTCHCRAFT
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Birth: July 4, 1832, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Military: Civil War
Military Memo: Union soldier, Co. E., 15th Iowa Infantry
Father: James HUTCHCRAFT (1800-1863)
Mother: Eliza WILLIAMS (1812-)

Spouses
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1: Susan CROXTON
Birth: about 1836
Death: 1863 Age: 27
Father: Henry CROXTON (1807-1868)
Mother: Anne K. REDMON (1816-1878)
Marriage: January 13, 1807, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Annie; James P.; Harry; Davis

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2: Margaret FLEMING
Father: Thomas FLEMING
Marriage: 1867
Children: Emma

R. W. HUTCHCRAFT,1 U. S. store-keeper; P. O. Paris; born in North Middletown Precinct, July 4, 1832; was the second child and eldest son of his parents, who were James and Eliza (Williams) Hutchcraft. James Hutchcraft was born January, 1800, in Bourbon County, in North Middletown, and died 1863; son of Thomas Hutchcraft, a native of Fauquier County, Va. He came to Kentucky about the year 1798. The mother of our subject was born 1812, in Montgomery County, Ky., daughter of Gen. Samuel L. Williams and Fannie Clark, both families from Virginia. R. W. had but common school advantages; was raised a farmer. Jan. 13, 1807, he married in this county, Susan Croxton, daughter of Henry Croxton and Ann Redmon; shortly after his marriage, he removed to Lee County, Iowa, and engaged in farming. At the outbreak of the war, he "donned the blue," and enlisted July 1861. in Co. E, 15th Iowa Infantry, and was wounded in the battle of Shiloh. After one year of active service, he was assigned to the Quartermaster's department, where he remained until the close of the war; after which he returned to his family in Bourbon County. In 1867, he moved to Fleming County, this State, remaining there three years, in Government employ as Gauger. Upon his return to this county, he engaged in farming. Since 1878, he has been in Government employ--now Storekeeper. His wife died 1863; by her had four children, viz: Annie, James P., Harry and Davis. 1867, he married Margaret, daughter of Thomas Fleming. By last wife has one child, Emma. Mr. Hutcheraft has a snug home, in this precinct; is a warm friend to education, and a member of the M. E. Church, of which his parents were true followers.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 472

Name: James W. INGELS
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Father: Boone INGELS (1784-1837)
Mother: Elizabeth REED

Spouses
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1: Amanda CROSE
Death: 1855
Father: Levi CROSE
Marriage: 1835
Children: Benjamin; Wilson; Boone; Ella; Belle; George

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2: Mary DAVIS
Father: George M. DAVIS (1794-)
Mother: Mary McCLINTOCK (1796-)
Marriage: 1857
Children: Lizzie

JAMES W. INGELS,1 retired; P. O. Paris. In the year 1782, James Ingels, the grandfather of the above, left Pennsylvania, and, with his family, bent his steps toward Kentucky; the country, then, as the reader can well imagine, was anything but promising or inviting, but the wayfaring man was seeking a home for himself and family, and was prepared to meet hardships; in passing through Maysville, having no gun, he contracted with a gunsmith there to make him one and take his pay in bacon when it could be procured; Mr. Ingels came on with his family, locating at Grant's Station, near Bryant's Station; Mr. Ingels finally raised the necessary amount of bacon and sent a hired boy with it to Maysville to make the exchange; strange to say, the boy, horse and cart, bacon and gun were never heard from until several years later, when Mr. Ingels received a letter from the boy, then a grown-up man, saying that he had wandered off into Ohio instead of going to Maysville; had bought him a home and was doing well, and if he (Mr. Ingels) would come there he would pay him for his bacon, horse and cart, &c; Mr. Ingels never went. This old pioneer died on the place he settled in 1803; he had five sons and four daughters born to him; Joseph, the eldest, married Mrs. Bryant, a niece of Daniel Boone; James settled on the homestead; Thomas and John settled in Indiana; Edith married Welson Hunt, and located in Missouri; Nellie became the wife of Mr. Victor, and settled in Nicholas County; Boone Ingels, the father of our subject, was born at Grant's Station, 1781, and raised a farmer until seventeen, when his father died; in 1808 he came to Paris, where he carried on the hatter's trade until his death in 1837, when 53 years of age; he raised a family of nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Our subject was raised to the business his father prosecuted, after going for him to St. Louis to buy furs; in 1832 he went to Jacksonville, Ills., where he spent two years in business with Forsythe & Butler; he returned in 1834 ; the year following he married Amanda Crose, a native of this county, daughter of Levi Crose. Mrs. Ingels died 1855, having borne him nine children ; Benjamin, Wilson, Boone, Ella, Belle and George were the number raised. In 1857, Mr. Ingels married Mary Davis, a native of this place, daughter of George and Mary (McClintock) Davis, both natives of Virginia; he born 1791, she, two years later. Mr. and Mrs. Ingels have one daughter, Lizzie. Mr. Ingels has been a successful man in business; he owned 4,000 acres of land at one time, which he sold at a large advance; for twenty-five years he had charge of the paupers in this county; Mr. Ingels has been retired from business several years, and is living in retirement, and enjoying the fruits of his labor in quiet and happiness; has been a member of the Christian Church over forty years.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 472-473

Name: Dr. Edward INGELS
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Birth: 1821, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Occupation: Physician
Father: Boone INGELS (1784-1837)
Mother: Elizabeth REED

Spouses
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1: Bettie MASSIE
Death: 1868
Father: William W. MASSIE
Mother: Anna E. DOUGHERTY
Marriage: 1853
Children: Edward Hodge

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2: Ella CHEW
Father: Dr. William CHEW (1816-)
Mother: Helen WARE
Marriage: 1876

EDWARD INGELS,1 retired physician; P. 0. Paris; was born in this city in 1821, and was the seventh son of Boone and Elizabeth (Reed) Ingels. Edward was raised in this place and was educated in Lexington, at the Transylvania University, graduating there in 1841. Soon after he graduated he began the practice of his profession in his native town, and continued without intermission until 1871, since that time he has retired from active practice, only prescribing and visiting some of his most intimate friends, who insist upon his still serving them. In 1833 he was united in wedlock to Bettie Massie, daughter of Jonathan Massie; Mrs. Ingels died in 1868, leaving one son, Edward. In 1876 he married Ella (Chew) Pinkerton, daughter of Dr. William and Helen (Ware) Chew. Dr. Chew was a regular graduate in Materia Medica; he was born in Fredericksburg, Va., 1816; son of Joseph Chew. The wife of Dr. Chew was born in Frankfort, this State; she was a daughter of James Ware. Dr. Chew practiced his profession several years in Midway, until 1868, when he removed to Texas where he now resides. To him were born a family of four daughters and three sons. Mrs. Ingel's maiden name, as above stated, was Ella Chew, but at the time of her marriage she was the relict of W. W. Pinkerton, a lawyer by profession, a native of Ohio, and son of L. L. Pinkerton. Boone Ingels, the father of our subject, was a Whig, and at one time represented his county in the Legislature.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 473

Name: Thomas ISGRIG
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Birth: 1824, Harrison County, Kentucky
Father: Daniel ISGRIG (1786-1872)
Mother: Mary "Polly" CURRENT (1787-1852)

Spouses
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1: Ella SAUNDERS
Birth: December 1835, Cadiz, Ohio
Father: Henry W. SAUNDERS
Marriage: September 24, 1868

THOMAS ISGRIG,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; is a descendant of one of the early pioneers who came to this county in 1791, at a time when the ground resounded to the tread of the red man, and the forests echoed to the cries of the panther and other denizens of the wildwood. The subject of these lines was born in 1824, in the edge of Harrison County, four miles from Cynthiana, being the third son, and fourth child in order of birth, born to Daniel and Miry (Current) Isgrig. The grandfather of our subject was Daniel, who was named for his father, Lord Isgrig, who was a native of England, and emigrated to Baltimore County, Md., where the grandfather of Thomas was born, Dec. 26th, 1756. The maternal grandmother of Thomas was Margaret Cole, born on the sea coming from Scotland, 1751. By this marriage six children were born, whose names were William, Margaret, Daniel, Michael, Nancy and Hannah; of this number, Daniel and Michael came to Kentucky, and here lived and died; William, Margaret and Hannah located in Fayette County, Ind.; Daniel, above mentioned, was born in Baltimore County, Md., on the eastern shore, April 3, 1786; his wife, on the opposite shore, the same month, 26th day, one year later. Daniel, Jr., removed with his parents to what is now Harrison County, in 1791. Daniel, Sr., purchased land soon after, for which he paid two dollars per acre; a portion of said land (252) acres, Thomas his grandson, our subject, purchased in 1870, paying therefor one hundred and twenty dollars ($120) per acre. The children born to Daniel Isgrig, Jr., were William, Catharine, Daniel, Thomas, Margaret and Mary; William resides in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; Catharine resides in Edgar County, Ill.; Daniel in Saline County, Mo.; Margaret married J. W. Vanhook of this County; Mary died, aged sixteen. The parents of our subject died Feb. 11, 1877, and Feb. 11, 1852, respectively. They were members of the M. E. Church, as was their ancestors before them. Politically he was a Whig, but voted for Andrew Jackson. Thomas remained with his father until thirty-five years of age; since that time he has been a resident of this county. Sept. 24, 1868, he married Ella Saunders, born December, 1835, in Cadiz, Ohio, daughter of Henry W. Saunders, a native of the Emerald Isle. Mr. Isgrig has one son who bears the name of his grandparents on the Isgrig side. Mr. Isgrig has 252 acres in this precinct, which he rents, and resides in the city limits. He has twenty-two acres situated on the cast side of the river, which is beautifully located; he tills the same as market gardner. Since 1879 he has served as Justice of the Peace in this precinct.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 473-474

Name: William ISGRIG Jr.
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Birth: June 13, 1843
Father: William ISGRIG (1819-)
Mother: Letitia REID

Spouses
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1: Lou C. REID
Death: August 25, 1873
Marriage: November 5, 1868
Children: Emma Ray

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2: Carrie CHILDRISS
Birth: Hutchinson Station, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: P. G. CHILDRISS
Mother: Amanda WHEATLEY
Marriage: October 17, 1876

WILLIAM ISGRIG, Jr.,1 farmer ; P. O. Paris ; was born in this precinct, June 13, 1843, the eldest of three sons. His parents were William and Letitia (Reid) Isgrig ; he was born June 2, 1819, son of Daniel and Mary (Current) Isgrig; she was born in this precinct, and a daughter of Thomas Current, who were one of the early settlers; he built a still-house near the place whereWilliam Isgrig, Jr. now lives. The above was raised in this precinct, and to farming pursuits. Nov. 5, 1868, he married Lou C. Reid, a native of this county; she was a daughter of Greenberry and Amanda (Lancaster) Reid. Mrs. Isgrig died April 25, 1873. Two children were born to her, but one now living, Emma Ray. Oct. 17, 1876, he married Carrie Childriss ; born at Hutchinson Station, daughter of P. G. and Amanda (Wheatley) Childriss; he was born in Pendleton County, Ky., son of John Childriss, of Virginia. Amanda being a daughter of Daniel Wheatley, of the "Old Dominion." Mr. Isgrig located where he now resides, in 1873. He has 200 acres.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 474

Name: Thomas JONES1
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Birth: January 19, 1792, Baughman's Creek, Fayette County, Kentucky
Death: July 26, 1883, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 91
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Military: War Of 1812
Father: James JONES (1758-1839)
Mother: Salathial SCHOOLER (1761-1850)

Spouses
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1: Martha "Patsy" ASHURST
Birth: November 30, 1794, North Middletown Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: February 8, 1863, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 68
Burial: Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Josiah ASHURST (-1820)
Mother: Rebecca (Rebeckah) KENNEDY (-1855)
Marriage: January 22, 18124
Children: James B. (1813-1835); Josiah Ashurst (1815-<1882); John I. (1820-1884); Rebecca Kennedy (->1893); Sarah D. (1824-1863); Thomas Devine (1831-1883); Paulina (1834-1869)

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2: Lucy A. MONDAY
Birth: 1841, Madison County, Kentucky
Death: January 15, 1891 Age: 50
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Children: Lilly (1865-1900)

THOMAS JONES,2 retired farmer; P. O. Paris; one among the oldest citizens, now living in Bourbon County; is Uncle Thomas Jones, who has lived under every administration; from Washington down to the present; he was born Jan. 19, 1792, on Baughman's Creek, near Athens, in Fayette County, this State; his father was James Jones, who was born about the year 1758, in Spottsylvanina County, Va., son of Thomas Jones, a Virginian; James Jones was a Revolutionary soldier, also his brother, William, who was present at the surrender of Cornwallis; he emigrated to Kentucky, locating in Fayette County, in 1789; his wife was Sallie Schooler, also a native of the Old Dominion; she had three brothers, who served in the Continental army, viz : Horton, Benjamin and William; the father of our subject was a farmer, and raised a family of ten children--eleven being born ; the educational advantages afforded the family were very poor indeed; Thomas remained with his father until his majority, after which he hired to his father for a time, then volunteered as a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a member of Colonel Johnson's regiment of cavalry, and was at the battle of Thames, after which he was discharged and returned home; Jan. 22, 1814, he was married in North Middletown, to Patsey Ashurst, who was born in 1787, in that precinct ; she was a daughter of Josiah and Rebecea (Kennedy) Ashurst; he was a native of Georgia; Mr. Jones came to Bourbon County with his father in 1800; after the marriage of our subject, he located upon a piece of land, which he had leased near Thomas Station, in Clintonville Precinct; he had but little to commence with, his entire property amounting to about $300; he began with his naked hands in the woods to make his start, and from this small beginning, he after years of hard toil, accumulated about 1100 acres of choice land; being a man of iron constitution, of indomitable perseverance and a tireless worker, he made a success at last, and accumulated a handsome property; he gave his attention strictly to farming pursuits; in 1833, he began raising some thoroughbred cattle, of the short horn class, which he continued in a moderate way, until he abandoned farming and retired, and removed to Paris during the war, where he has since resided; his wife died, leaving him six children, viz: Josiah A., John L, Rebecca K., Sarah D., Thomas D., and Perlina A.--but three now living: Rebecca, now Mrs. Hildreth; Thomas D., and John I.; Thomas resides in Tennessee; his present wife was Lucy A. Monday, a native of Madison County, a daughter of Edmond and Mollie Monday, both natives of Kentucky; he of Madison, she of Clark county; by last wife has one child, Lillie; he has been a member of the church over sixty years; in 1819, joined the Old Baptist Church; later he joined the Reformed, and now stands like a shock of corn, fully ripe and fit for his Master's use.

Thomas was a member of COL Johnson's regiment of cavalry and was in the Battle of Thames (1813).3

Sources
1. The primary information for this Jones family line is from "ANCESTORS - DESCENDANTS: JOHN I. JONES and MARY ELLEN SWARTZWELDER, Bourbon County, Kentucky." May 8, 1956, Mary Elizabeth Hagan-Bowman & Wm. R. McCann.
2. Perrin, p. 474
3. Hagan-Bowman, Mary Elizabeth; McCann William Ray. "John I. Jones Who Married Mary Ellen Swartzwelder," privately published, p. 1.
4. Bible record indicates January 22, 1812, as marriage date. Perrin (p. 474) lists marriage date as January 22, 1814.

Name: James K. JAMESON
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Birth: November 3, 1807
Father: James JAMESON
Mother: Elisabeth SNELL (1781-)

Spouses
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1: Mahala HUTCHINSON
Birth: April 7, 1810
Death: June 9, 1879 Age: 69
Father: James HUTCHINSON (-1835)
Mother: Elizabeth EDWARDS (~1769-1824)
Marriage: March 25, 1832
Children: Belle; Nannie

J. K. JAMESON,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; born Nov. 3, 1807, in Harrison County, son of James Jameson, a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Harrison County, Ky., prior to 1800; his father a native of Ireland. His wife's maiden name was Elizabeth Snell, daughter of Lewis and Mollie Snell, whom were natives of Virginia. Ten children were born to James Jameson, but five of the number came to maturity, of whom James was one; he remained with his father until he was married, which was in March 25, 1832, to Mary L. Hutchison. She was a daughter of James Hutchison and Elizabeth Edwards. Mr. Jameson located on the farm he now owns in 1832, and since has been a constant resident; he has 333 acres of land. His wife died June 19, 1879, having born. him eleven children; but three are living, viz : John W., Louisa J. and Mary. She (Mrs. Jameson) was a member of the Christian Church, of which Mr. Jameson is also a disciple. Two of his children now deceased lived to be grown, viz: Belle, who married William Davis; by him had one daughter, Sallie B., who married Lee Champ; Nannie, the other grown daughter, married Joseph McClintock, of Harrison County.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 474-475

Name: Nathan KENNEDY
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Birth: 20 May 1793 Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Joseph KENNEDY (-1797)
Mother: Christine VAN DER AKERS

Misc. Notes
NATHAN KENNEDY, [1] farmer; P. O. Paris; was born in Bourbon County, May 20, 1793, the youngest child of his father's family; his father was Joseph, who died in 1797; his wife was Christina Akers, a daughter of Joseph Akers, who died aged 104 years. Joseph Kennedy's ancestors were of Scotch-Irish stock; Joseph Kennedy was one of the earliest settlers in this county. The red man had not given up his hunting grounds here, but was slowly wasting away at the approach of the enterprising white settler. Joseph had six children, four sons and two daughters. The subject of these lines located on the farm he now owns in 1817, situated on the Maysville and Lexington Pike, and has since remained; he purchased his land at $20 per acre of Garret Jones. Mr. Little was the first settler. Mrs, Kennedy died in1849; Mr. Kennedy has two sons in Missouri, Jacob in Monroe County, Zadock at Pleasant Hill, Cass County. Catharine is the wife of Robert Layson; and David who resides in this precinct, was born 1832, and is the youngest child of the family. At the age of twenty he left home to do for himself; for several years he was employed in stock driving, having in charge mules for the distant markets. In September, 1861, he married Anna Myall, a native of England, who emigrated to this country when two years of age; her parents were Edward and Rachel (Lawrence) Myall, who came to Maysville in 1842; Mr. Myall removed to California in 1877; his wife ,died in 1864; they had a family of nine children. Mr. Kennedy located on the farm he now owns in 1866; is engaged in farming, and gives some attention to raising fine horses; he has three children: Samuel J., Owen D., and Edward B. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Spouses
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1: Mrs. KENNEDY
Death: 1849
Children: Catharine
David (1832-)

Sources
1. History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & County, Chicago, 1882, p. 477

Name: John Bedford KENNEDY
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Birth: December 1, 1824, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: December 1, 1907 Age: 83
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Capt. Washington KENNEDY (1779-1832)
Mother: Elizabeth BEDFORD (1794-1834)

Spouses
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1: Mary Waugh KENNEDY
Birth: March 27, 1828
Death: February 2, 1871 Age: 42
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Jesse KENNEDY
Mother: Polly WAUGH
Marriage: November 1845
Children: Sidney B. (1846-1883); Jessie Washington (1847-1862); Mary John (1848-1906)

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2: Alice R. DORSEY
Birth: 1840
Death: 1900 Age: 60
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Greenberry DORSEY

J. B. KENNEDY,1 farmer and stock raiser; P.O. Paris; is a descenclant of one of the first settlers in Bourbon County. Our subject was born Dec. 1, 1824, on the farm now owned by B. F. Bedford. His father was Captain Washington Kennedy, who was born June 25, 1779, and commanded Company in 1812; was son of John Kennedy, a revolutionary soldier, and native of Virginia, and emigrated here and settled on Kennedy's Creek, in 1779. For a further account of the family the trader is referred to the history of Bourbon County, in this volume. The mother of John B. was Elizabeth Bedford, who was born in this precinct, Dec. 7, 1794, on the farm now owned by Patsey Clay; she was a daughter of Littleberry Bedford, the "Pioneer." She died July 18, 1834. Washington died Aug. 11, leaving .John B. an orphan at an early age. He went to live with uncle, John Bedford, with whom he lived until he attained his manhood. November, 1845, he was married to Mary M. Kennedy, daughter of Jesse and Polly (Waugh) Kennedy; he was born in this precinct, Aug. 11, 1787, and died April 3, 1863; she born May 11, 1788, and died 27, 1837. After marriage Mr. Kennedy purchased the farm he now owns, called the "Elm Spring Farm," where he has since resided, and been engaged in agricultural pursuits since 1850; has been engaged in raising short horns, and for several years past been engaged in trailing in stock and shipping to the Eastern markets. Mrs. Kennedy died Feb. 2, 1871, leaving two children, Sidney B. and Mary J. Mr. Kennedy's present wife was Mrs. Alice Redmon, daughter of Greenberry Dorsey, of New Orleans. John Kennedy, the grandfather of J. B., entered land upon Kennedy's Creek, which bears his name; he never came to Kentucky to live. He had two sons Eli and Washington, who located on the land. Washington finally purchased his brothers interest, and finally located on the farm now owned by B. F. Bedford.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 477

Name: John LUCAS
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Birth: January 18, 1810, Lucasville, Ohio
Father: Samuel LUCAS
Mother: Sarah CARTER

Spouses
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1: Letitia HARDIN
Birth: 1820, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: February 1864 Age: 44
Marriage: 1840
Children: William; Hardin; Mary

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2: Sophia MORIN
Birth: 1830
Father: Joseph MORAN (1787-1869)
Mother: Sophia EDWARDS (1793-1883)
Marriage: 1865
Children: John M.

JOHN LUCAS,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; born Jan, 18, 1810, at Lucasville, Sciota County, Ohio, son of Samuel Lucas, of Jefferson County, Va.; he was a son of William Lucas, who left Virginia at an early day, and settled in Sciota County, and the place was named in honor of him and the family. He had a son, Robert, who became Governor of the State. The mother of our subject was Sarah Carter, a native of Jefferson County, Va., a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Griggs) Carter. Robert Carter located in Fayette County, Ky., about the year 1805. To Samuel Lucas and wife were born five children, viz: William, John, Joseph, Joanna and Alice. Our subject was raised a farmer; his education was limited to that of common school. His father died in 1813, and he came to Fayette County with his grandfather, who brought the family from Ohio. February, 1840, he married Letitia Hardin, a native of Bourbon County, born 1820, daughter of Stull Hardin, of Green River Country. Our subject after his marriage, came to this county; remained about one year; then removed to Harrison County, where he lived until 1842, since then he has been a constant resident of this county ; he has a farm of 301 acres, situated in Paris Precinct. Wife died in February, 1864, having borne him three children: William, Hardin and Mary. In 1865, he married Mrs. Sophia Moore, born 1830 by her he has one son, John M. Her maiden name was Morin, daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Edwards) Morin. Mr. Lucas has been a resident of the farm he now owns, since 1868; he is the only remaining child of his father's family. His brother William taught school and moved to Harrison County, and engaged in merchandising there, died in 1840; Joseph settled in the same county; was a farmer; he died 1839; Joanna married Thomas Garth, of this County; she died 1880; Alice married Henry Calmes, of Clark County. Mr. Lucas for twelve. years was one of the Directors of the Deposit Bank; he was appointed executor of the William Garth estate, who had left his will in care of Mr. Lucas, prior to his starting on that fated trip. Mr. Lucas is a Democrat, and a member of the Christian Church.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 477-478

Name: Robert LANGSTON
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Birth: November 19, 1807
Death: January 24, 1882 Age: 74
Father: Abraham LANGSTON (1779-1865)
Mother: Isabella CLARK (1778-1836)

Spouses
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1: Sarah PARISH
Children: Eliza; Martha; Robert L. (1846-)

ROBERT LANGSTON, Sr.,1 deceased; is a descendant of one of the oldest settlers in the, County This gentleman was born November 19, 1807, in this precinct, on the farm owned by Robert Clark. His parents were Abraham and Isabella (Clark) Langston. Jacob, the grandfather of Robert was a Virginian; he emigrated with his family to Kentucky, about 1790, locating on the farm now owned by John B. Kennedy. Jacob had six children, viz: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Obadiah, Kate and Mary. All of the, boys, save Abraham, went South and settled in Georgia. The children of Abraham were eleven in number, five daughters and six sons, viz: William, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mary, Robert, Joint, Polly A., Amanda, Isaac, Abe and Jane. William was born in this precinct, about the year 1797, and resides in Missouri. Jacob is also a native of Missouri, in Boone County, and there died. Elizabeth married John Tate, and settled in Clark County, Ky.; Mary married John D, Bratton and settled in Calloway County, Mo. John died a young man. Polly married Johnson Robertson, she resides in Mo., Lafayette Co.; Amanda married Granberry Reid. Isaac settled in Clay County, Mo.; Abe, in Clark Co. Jane died young. Mr. Robert Langston married Sarah Parish, a native of Pendleton Co., Ky, She died leaving three children, Eliza, Martha and Robert L. Mr. Langston has been engaged in farming for several years; run a distillery and a mill, which was one of the first built in the country; he now is retired from active life, and resides with his son Robert L., who was born Jan, 20,1846. March 27, 1873, he married Fannie Deavers, daughter of John Deavers of this precinct. Robert L. has four daughters: Sarah M., Lizzie, Alice and Elvira. He is engaged in farming, and walnut lumber trade. Rob't Langston died at the residence of his son, Jan. 24, 1882, of short illness; a man highly respected in the community.

Sources:
1. Perrin, p. 478

Name: Joseph MITCHELL
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Birth: May 24, 1822
Father: Thomas MITCHELL

Spouses
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1: Sarah RYAN
Death: 1857
Father: Newton B. RYAN
Mother: Ann GRIFFING
Marriage: 1847
Children: Newton; Sarah

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2: Elizabeth BROOKS
Father: Samuel BROOKS
Mother: Mary GASS
Marriage: October 1867
Children: Mary

JOSEPH MITCHELL,1 farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Paris; was born in Paris, May 24, 1812. He is a grandson of William and Mary Wilcox Mitchell, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and einigrated to this State, locating near what is now Paris, shortly after the battle of Blue Licks. He was a tanner bv trade, and it is supposed that he worked one of the first tanneries in the county. The Mitchell family emigrated first from Scotland to the north of Ireland, from which place they emigrated to America. They belonged to the Old Scotch Church, what is now denominated as Scotch-Presbyterian, and were very strict in regard to their religious ideas of worship. To William Mitchell and wife were born four children; the eldest was William, who settled in Mason County; Thomas was the father of our subject, who located in Paris; James settled in Indiana; Jane was the only daughter. She married James Graham, and settled in Indiana also. William Mitchell lived an honorable and upright life, and died a Christian, which life he lived for many years. Thomas Mitchell, the father of Joseph, was born in this county, and early in life learned the blacksmith's trade, but did not follow this vocation long, but learned the saddler's trade, which business he followed for many years. He, too, like his father, lived agreeable to his profession, being a member of the same church. His death occurred in 1836. His companion in life survived him until 1849. Their union was blessed with four children, William being the eldest; Joseph, Mary and Thomas. Of the above, William settled in Paris, and engaged in the grocery business, where he lived until removed by death in Dec., 1867. He left a family of seven children. Mary married George Irvine, and first settled in Indiana, but finally removed to Kansas, and there died, leaving three children. Thomas settled in Lexington, where he now resides. he is cashier in the First National Bank of that place. Joseph, our subject, was raised in Paris, and at the age of twelve., he entered the store of N. B. Ryan as clerk; at the age of twenty-three he became a partner with his employer, in 1845, under the firm name of Ryan & Mitchell, which association lasted until 1861. In 1865 he removed to the farm he now owns, consisting of 430 acres, situated on Winchester Pike, near Paris, where he has since been engaged in farming and stockraising, making a specialty of short-horns and Cotswold sheep. The farm Mr. Mitchell owns was settled by the Breckinridges. Since 1863, Mr. Mitchell has been President of the Northern Bank of Paris, and for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has been twice married; first, in 1847, to Sarah M. Ryan, who was born in Paris, daughter of Newton B. and Ann Griffing. Her family (the Ryans) were natives of Virginia. Mrs. Mitchell died in 1857, leaving two children: Newton, and Sarah M., who married James L. Gay, of Woodford County. His second marriage was consummated Oct. 1867, to Elizabeth J. Brooks, who was born in Clark County, daughter of Samuel and Polly (Gass) Brooks; both were early and representative, families of this county. One daughter by last marriage, named Mary.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 479

Name: J. Nicholas MARSH
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Birth: March 26, 1845
Father: Benedict Beal MARSH (1808-1875)
Mother: UNNAMED (-1879)

Spouses
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1: Anna STEELE
Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
Father: Dr. William STEELE
Mother: Julia F. WOOD
Marriage: May 22, 1866
Children: Eleanor R.; Thomas K.; Martha D.; Benedict B.; William C.; Anna F.

J. N. MARSH,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; born in this precinct March 26, 1845, the eldest son of Benedict Beal Marsh, born in this precinct 1808, who was the youngest son of Beal Marsh and Eleanor Corbin, who were natives of Maryland. This ancient couple settled here in Bourbon County, in the latter part of the last century. His settlement was near Paris, on the farm now owned by his grandson, B. B. Six children were born to Benedict B., the eldest was Dryden, who was born 1798; then Abram C., Nicholas C., Thomas K., Rachel and Benedict B.; all lived to be grown. The parents of the above died as follows: Beal, Nov. 5, 1835, his wife Eleanor, May 19, 1810. The father of Nicholas, our subject, was raised on the farm, but this not being satisfactory to him as a business, he went to Philadelphia, where he learned the trade of silversmith, which he followed several years at Flemingsburg; then went to Richmond, this State; afterwards removed to Paris, where he associated with his brother, Thomas K., in the same business, which continued for several years; he finally located on the homestead owned and settled by his father. He then engaged in farming, and continued until his retirement from business. His death occurred 1875, his wife, four years later. Four children were born them, viz : J. Nicholas, Beal G., Thomas K. and Benedict B., also one daughter, who died aged fifteen. Nicholas, whose name leads this page, was married May 22, 1866, to Anna Steele, born in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of Dr. William Steele; a native of Bourbon County. Soon after the marriage he removed to the farm he now owns, which is located on the Maysville Pike. His farm consists of 384 acres, and well improved, having excellent buildings thereon. He is engaged in the breeding and raising of short horn cattle and Cotswold sheep. Six children have been born to him, whose names are, Eleanor R., Thomas K., Martha D., Benedict B., William C., Anna F.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 479

Name: Joseph W. McCARNEY
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Birth: 1841
Father: Thomas McCARNEY (-1876)
Mother: Sally GLENN (-1880)

Spouses
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1: Martha HORTON
Father: James HORTON
Marriage: 1876
Children: Iva; John Current

JOSEPH W. McCARNEY,1 jailor; P. O. Paris; was born 1841 in Harrison County, this State; son of Thomas McCarney, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Kentucky in 1832, and in 1833 married Sally A. Glenn, a native of Pendleton County, daughter of James Glenn, formerly Sheriff of that County. Our subject came to this County in 1851; he is the eldest of a family of four children, viz: James, Ambrose, and Ella, who is the wife of James Menaugh. Thomas McCarney died in Paris, May, 1876; his wife survived him four years. Since Sept. 9, 1874, our subject has been jailor of Bourbon County, and served in this capacity with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the County. In 1876 he married Martha Horton, daughter of James Horton; by this marriage he has two children, Iva and John Current. Mr. McCarney is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and Knights of Pythias.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 480

Name: William G. MORRIS
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Birth: May 2, 1824, Ruddell's Mills, Kentucky
Death: September 30, 1881 Age: 57
Father: Caleb MORRIS
Mother: Eliza NORTHCUTT

Spouses
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1: Elizabeth TUCKER
Birth: February 25, 1827
Father: John B. TUCKER (1786-1838)
Mother: Mary DAY (1793-1850)
Marriage: March 5, 1846
Children: Mary E.; Belle; John C.; W. F.; Carrie; Walter T.; K. J.; Ettie

WM. G. MORRIS,1 deceased, born May 2, 1824, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct ; son of Caleb Morris, a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky, when a young man, and was a participant in the war of 1812; he died in 1870; his wife in 1826. Caleb Morris married Eliza Northcutt, daughter of Nancy (Hutchinson) Northcutt; she bore him two children: William G. and an infant child who died young. William G. was married to Elizabeth Tucker, March 5,1846, a native of Harrison County; born Feb. 25, 1827; daughter of John B. and Mary (Day) Tucker; he was a native of Maryland, May 9, 1786; she Feb. 7, 1793. After Mr. Morris was married, he located in this precinct; having 308 acres, he followed farming and stock raising, and remained on big farm until his death, Sept. 30, 1881; he was a member of the M. E. Church, and highly respected for his virtues, being a kind husband and indulgent father, and upright in his dealings and business associations with his fellow men. His wife and eight children survive him; the children are: Mary E., Belle, John C., W. F., Carrie, Walter T., K. J. and Ettie; Mary resides in Cincinnati, wife of W. H. Ashbrook; John C. resides on the Tucker farm in Harrison County. John B. Tucker died August 10, 1838; his wife, June 10, 1850, both in Harrison County. They raised a family of eight children: Maria, she became the wife of Nelson Dills, of Harrison County; the other children are Wm. G., Samuel, Elizabeth, Caroline, Mary, Frank B., and Joseph, who resides in this county; Frank B. resides in Boston, Mass.; Mary in Cynthiana, wife of Dr. Beal. Mrs. Morris remains on the farm, which she carries on, assisted by her sons.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 480

Name: Young William MORAN
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Birth: April 17, 1823, Kentucky
Death: January 11, 1899 Age: 75
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Father: Edward Barbour MORAN
Mother: Letitia CLAY (1792-)

Spouses
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1: Susan King BEDFORD
Birth: 1831, Kentucky
Father: John "Long John" BEDFORD (1800-1871)
Mother: Sally KING (1803-1872)
Marriage: July 6, 1853
Children: Mattie W. (1854-1855); Edward Baker (1856-1900); John W. (1859-1859); Bedford Young (1860-1860); Sammie K. (1864-1866); Susan King "Sallie" (1870-)

YOUNG W. MORAN,1 retired farmer; P. O. Paris; born in this precinct April 17, 1823, son of Edward B. and Letitia (Clay) Moran, who was born March 18, 1786, and Dec. 10, 1792 respectively. The grandparents of the above were William and Rebecca Barbour Moran, both natives of Virginia; the former born Nov. 23, 1748; she February 22, 1748. Edward B. Moran and wife were married May 10, 1810, which union was blessed with the following children, who were born and married as follows, viz: Caroline B., was born Feb. 29, 1812, and married Benjamin C. Bedford. Nancy Ann was born Oct. 1, 1813, and married Nathaniel Rogers. Rebecca B., Aug 26, 1815, married Samuel Hedges; Elizabeth J., Feb. 24, 1819, married Harvey A. Rogers; Letitia, Feb. 26, 1821; she died young. Next in order came Young W., as above. Henrietta was born March 28, 1832, but died before coming to maturity. The parents of the above died as follows: Edward B., Feb. 5, 1845; Letitia his wife, Oct. 9, 1857. Our subject was born on the farm his father located, which was situated on the Stoner; the land is now owned by Geo. M. Bedford. He was married July 6, 1853, to Susan King Bedford, who was born May 3, 1831, near Clintonville, daughter of John and Sallie G. (King) Bedford. She was born Oct. 17, 1803, in Nelson Co., Ky., daughter of William and Nancy (Ramey) King, to whom were born Sallie and Susan; the latter is the wife of Dr. Hillory, of Bloomfield, this State. Mr. Moran has been a resident of this county all his life, and has been engaged in farming pursuits; he and Mrs. Moran have about 1,000 acres of land in the county, which they have farmed; since 1872 have been residents of East Paris. Of six children born to them to are living, Edward B. and Sallie King.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 480

Name: James MILLER
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Birth: May 5, 1817, Harrison County, Kentucky
Death: circa 1899, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 81
Father: Hugh MILLER (1774-1821)
Mother: Mary S. "Polly" EWALT (1785-1868)

Spouses
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1: Annie F. BOYD
Birth: Harrison County, Kentucky
Father: Joseph BOYD
Mother: Alice WITHERS
Marriage: January 12, 1841
Children: Mary Eliza (-1908); Alice (ca1847-1853); Fannie (-1878)

JAMES MILLER,1 farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Paris; born May 5, 1817, in Harrison County, this State, son of Hugh, whose father was likewise named Hugh Miller, who was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to this State when the country was new and unsettled, locating in Harrison County, and was one of the early Judges in that county. Hugh, his son, was born Nov. 12, 1774. In 1807, April 6, he married Mary Ewalt, who was born Aug. 28, 1785, in Bourbon County, daughter of Henry Ewalt, one of the early settlers in this County. To Hugh Miller, Jr., were born seven children; of this number Hugh was the elder, born 1808; Henry, 1809; William H., 1812; Polly, 1814; James, 1817; Elizabeth, 1819; Margaret J., 1822. The sons were never married, except James, our subject; he was left fatherless at an early age; his father was killed by a horse. James was raised by his mother. Jan. 12,1841, he married Annie F. Boyd, a native of Harrison County, daughter of Joseph and Alice (Withers) Boyd; he was a son of John Boyd and Katie Montgomery. John Boyd was a native of the British Isles, and emigrated first to Virginia. Alice was born in Fauquier County, Va., daughter of Benjamin and Ann (Markham) Withers; Benjamin was a soldier in the Revolution; Joseph, his son, participated in the war of 1812. Mr. Miller remained on the home farm until 1872, when he removed to this County, locating on the farm he now owns, called "Sunnyside," which contains about 331 acres; this farm was settled and improved by Benjamin Rogers. Since 1858, Mr. Miller has been interested in breeding and raising thoroughbred and trotting horses; his stock are well and favorably known in this and adjoining counties. He purchased and brought to this State, Alexander's Abdallah, which has become famous among lovers of fine horses in Kentucky. Three children have been born to Mr. Miller, but one now living, Mary E., wife of J. Quincy Ward, of Cynthiana. Alice died Nov. 23, 1853, aged six years; Fannie died Jan., 1878; she was the wife of Sidney B. Kennedy. Mr. Miller has two grandchildren: Anna C. and Jay Quincy, who are the children of Mary E. Mr. Miller's sisters married and settled as follows, viz: Polly, married Abe Keller, and settled in Harrison County; Elizabeth E., H. Cromwell; Margaret J., James Patterson, are settled in Harrison County.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 480-481.

Name: Horace MILLER
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Birth: October 17, 1831, Millersburg Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Horace MILLER (-1833)
Mother: Caroline FORSYTHE

Spouses
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1: Susan Bonaparte DORSEY
Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana

HORACE MILLER,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Paris; the owner and proprietor of "New Forest," of which this volume contains a sketch; is a descendant of one of the early pioneer families of this county--the only son of Horace Miller--who died of cholera in 1833. The mother of our subject was Caroline, who was a daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Turney) Forsythe. Benjamin Forsythe emigrated to Kentucky from Virginia at an early day, locating in Bourbon County, where he purchased large tracts of land in this, and in Kenton and Champaign Counties, Ohio. Mr. Forsythe's half-sister, Miss Timberlake, became the wife of Judge Trimble, of the Supreme Court of the United States; one of his daughters, married Hon. Garrett Davis; the others married worthy citizens of this State. Mr. Forsythe at his death left one son. and three daughters: his son, Newton, was for several years an active busiuess man in this county, and finally located in Jacksonville, Ill. He had a son named Benjamin, who graduated at West Point with distinguished honor; he died at the commencement of the late war, with-the rank of Captain, in the regular army. This branch of the family have become extinct, except the wife of Newton, and a grandchild, now residing in Chicago. His daughter, Susan, married Gov. James Clark, by whom she had several children, among whom was Judith, who became the wife of General Bright, of Fayetteville, Tenn. He was for several years member of Congress, before and since the late war. His son, Robert Clark, is now District Judge in California. Gov. Clark married the second time; his step-daughter, Miss Thornton, is the wife of Senator James Beck. His daughter, Mrs. Charlotte (Forsythe) Buckner, now a resident of Winchester, Ky., is the mother of Benjamin Forsythe Buckner. The remaining members of that family, are Dr. Garrett Davis Buckner, of Lexington, and David Turney Buckner, of Winchester. Horace Miller, whose name heads this sketch, was the only son of his parents; he was born Oct. 17, 1831, in Millersburg Precinct; his paternal grandfather was Robert E. Miller, an early settler in this county, and a large land and slave owner; our subject was educated at Bethany College, under the tutorship of Alexander Campbell; Jan. 8, 1852, he married Miss Susan Bonaparte Dorsey, a native of New Orleans; since the age of twelve he has been identified with the Christian Church, of which he is one of the official members; in politics, democratic, and is one of the Curators of the University at Lexington; since 1863 he has been a resident of Paris Precinct, and engaged in farming and stock-raising, dealing in shorthorn cattle and Cotswold sheep; for several years he dealt quite largely in mules, his operations extending throu(rh this and several of the adjoining States; his residence is called "New Forest;" its location is 21 miles from Paris, on the Maysville and Lexington Pike. The Maysville and Lexington R. R. runs within 200 yards of his yard gate, where there is a station named "New Forest," in honor of the farm, which contains 610 acres of choice land, handsomely located, and nearly in a square, in plain sight of Paris, and two railroads entering the same. The farm is watered by ponds and never failing springs, has plenty of timber of the best quality; there are two orchards on the farm; both contain the best varieties of fruit, cherries, plums, apricots, etc., also a fine vineyard. The residence is a large two-story brick, with basement of nine rooms; above contains eight large rooms, besides halls, attics, and double porches on the rear; has a double parlor with folding doors; the wood work is of solid cherry, all of which was grown on the farm; the yard contains about ten acres, filled with evergreen and forest trees of all kinds; its long winding avenues and drives are lined with trees and shrubs, forming a compact arbor overhead, giving the place a picturesque and romantic appearance.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 481

Name: Lewis P. MUIR
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Birth: 10 Sep 1843 Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 12 Aug 1896 Liberty, Clay County, Missouri Age: 52
Father: Samuel MUIR (1797-)
Mother: Dulcena DAWSON (1819-1863)

Misc. Notes
Notes on Lewis Muir: [1]
Stephens Family Genealogy (1892) by Ed Clark "was a colonel in theCivil War. Became secretary and editor of the American Short Horn Record. Engaged in the banking business at Independence, MO
History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & County, Chicago, 1882, pp. 481-482:

L. P. MUIR, auctioneer and fine stock raiser; P. O. Paris; this well-known gentleman, whose fame as a successful salesman and judge of fine stock, is as wide as the "Blue Grass Region " itself, was born at Hutchinson Station, this county, in the year 1841; son of Col. Samuel and Sena (Dawson) Muir, to whom were born nine children, six of whom came to the years of maturity-three sons and three daughters; of the sons, L. P. is the eldest; John W., James V. are next in order; the daughters are Mary, who married Milton G. Barlow, of Toledo, Ohio Alice, married V. Dickerson, of Franklin County Sera became the wife of Ralph Nelson, and resides in this county. The father of our subject was a son of Samuel Muir, who was a native of Scotland. Samuel, Jr., was in command of the militia for several years, and thus gained the title of colonel. He died 1854; his wife, six years later. Since attaining his manhood's years, he has been engaged in the breeding and of fine stock, his partiality being in the, direction of short-horns, of which he is an excellent judge and thoroughly understands the shorthorn family, and is now the proprietor and publisher of the "Short-Horn Record," which office he took charge of in 1880, and since 1872 he has been engaged as salesman and auctioneer, having a wide reputation and a lucrative business in the line of his profession. In 1879, he married Alice Clark, by whom he has one child : Lewis C. Mr. Muir is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the A. F. & A. M., also of the Royal Arch Chapter.

1850 Kentucky Census; Marriage: Bourbon Co. Kentucky Marriage bonds & Mortality List; Baptist Church Records. Borbon Co. Ky (17); Will of Samuel Muir p. 162 Bourbon Co. KY; History of Bourbon Co. KY (976-94-H2P) P.481-482.

Spouses
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1: Alice Mildred CLARK
Birth: 26 May 1860 Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 16 May 1950 Holliday, Johnson County, Kansas Age: 89
Burial: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
Marriage: 3 Sep 1882 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Children: Lewis Clark (1880-1902)
Thomas (1882-)
Alice (1884-1969)
Infant (Died as Infant) (1887-1887)

Sources
1. Debbie Schmidt, "Muir Genealogy," April 15, 2000, smileycake@AOL.COM.
Debbie drew many of her sources from "The Roberts-Orme Ancestry, Vol I Roberts, Muir and Allied Families," Published by John Roberts. Printed by the University Printing Dept, University of Otago, Dunedin, 1994

Name: William W. MASSIE
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Father: Jonathan MASSIE
Mother: Mary McCORMICK

Spouses
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1: Anna E. DOUGHERTY
Father: Thomas DOUGHERTY
Mother: Elizabeth JONES
Marriage: 1857
Children: Franklin (-1878); Wallace (-1879); Eliza; Bettie (-1868); Mary Gates

W. W. MASSIE,1 retired merchant; P. O. Paris. As one of the decendants of Bourbon County's early settlers he is the eldest living child of Jonathan and Mary McCormick Massie, natives of Virginia. The paternal grandsire was Thomas Massie, whose ancestors came from the old country, as did the McCormicks. Jonathan Massie emigrated to Kentucky from Virginia when young, riding behind his elder brother on horseback, and located first in Montgomery County. He afterwards moved to Bourbon County, where he married, and engaged in tanning-conducting several tanneries, manufacturing, also, boots and shoes. He owned and operated on Stoner, six miles from Paris, the flour mill known as Massie's mill. He was a successful business man, and having accumulated a competency, retired from business in early life. He was a man highly respected in social life, of regular and simple habits, never extravagant in his tastes, taking no special interest in politics, being eminently a peaceful man and opposed to strife in any form, social,, political or religious, but was a substantial member of the Commonwealth. In 1828 he united with the Baptist Church, under the preaching of Jeremiah Vardeman, but subsequently connected himself with the Reformed Christian Church, remaining a member of the same until the time of his death. Eight children were born to him; of this number five reached maturity: two sons and three daughters. William, whose name heads this page, on reaching manhood went to Philadelphia, where he learned the dry-good business. In 1846 he returned to Paris, engaged in merchandising, which he made a success; in 1871 he retired from active business, having acquired a handsome competence, and having an elegant and tasteful home, he lives in comparative retirement at Hidaway, using a portion of his capital in commercial pursuits as a means of investment. In 1857 he married Miss Anna E. Dougherty who was born in Bath County, in this State, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Jones) Dougherty. Mr. Massie has had two sons born to him: Wallace and William Charlton. Wallace died Feb. 5, 1879, at Fawkhill Place, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., while attending Commercial College. He was a bright and promising youth; educated at Michigan University, but death marked him for his own, leaving a grievous wound from which they cannot recover. Franklin Massie, the second son, married Lizzie Kenney, only daughter of Silas Kenney, of Fayette, and granddaughter of Robert Clark, of Bourbon. He settled in Paris, and was for several years associated with his brother William in business; after a successful career he moved to a farm near Paris; he made other changes, and finally died at a farm near Muir's Station, in 1878. He left two sons: Robert the elder, now in business in Rich Hill, Mo.; William, the younger, a student at Center College, both being fine young men of bright promise. Eliza, the eldest daughter, married Benjamin Ogden, a nephew of Governor Metcalfe, who was known as the old "Sledge Hammer." Mrs. Ogden has three sons and two daughters : Virgil, Frank, Harry, Belle and Bettie. Virgil, the elder son, married Miss Ella Offutt, of Bourbon County, and lives at present near Marietta, Ga. Bettie, the second daughter, married to William Donney, son of Major Donney, former Prosecuting Attorney for this district. Bettie Massie, the second daughter, married Dr. Edward Ingels, of Paris, who died, leaving one son: Edward Hodge, now a merchant clerk in Cincinnati. . Mary Gates Massie, youngest daughter of the family, married B. F. Williams, son of Major G. W. Williams, she also being dead, leaving two sons: Roger and George, young men of fine business and social traits, living now in Lexington, Ky.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 482

Name: Jonathan OWEN
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Birth: April 27, 1811, North Middletown, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: October 4, 1884, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 73
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Robert OWEN (1776-)
Mother: Nancy FOSTER

Spouses
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1: Cynthia SCOTT
Death: 1868
Father: William SCOTT
Mother: Sallie HEDGES
Marriage: December 27, 1836
Children: Sarah; Nancy; Robert

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2: Mary Brent HUTCHCRAFT
Birth: August 2, 1829, Stony Point, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: August 2, 1900, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 71
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Capt. John "Jack" HUTCHCRAFT (1791-1865)
Mother: Margaret McILVAIN (1798-1842)
Marriage: October 5, 1870, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky

JONATHAN OWEN,1 retired farmer; P. O. Paris; whose portrait appears in this work, is one of the descendants of the earhest and among the most respected famihes in Bourbon County, The subject of these lines first saw the light of day, in North Middletown Precinct, April 27, 1811; son ot Robert and Nancy (Foster) Owen. His paternal grandsire was Thomas Owen, a native of Maryland, of Welch descent, and in the year 1786, he emigrated to Clark County, this State, where he died. He raised a farnily of seven children; the oldest was Robert, who was born in 1776, and was but ten years of age when he came to Kentucky, where he was reared to farming pursuits, and came to Bourbon County in 1798, locating in North Middletown Precinct, and engaged in business as a farmer and distiller, and was a valued member of the community up to his death, which occurred in 1856; his wife preceded him four years. Jonathan remained on the farm where he was born until twenty-five years of age; Dec. 27, 1836, he married Cynthia Scott, who was also a native of Middletown Precinct, daughter of William and Sallie (Hedges) Scott; after his marriage, he engaged in farming, which he continued very successfully until 1875, when he removed to Paris. His wife died in 1868, having borne him three children; the eldest was Sarah, now the wife of Edwin P. Bean who died, leaving ten children; Nancy, the second child, married Watson M. Gay; the youngest child was Robert both of whom are residents of this county. All of the above Mr. Owens settled upon farins that he had purchased and improved, each in turn taking the homestead as they married and settled down. Mr. Owen, at his father's death, received a small patrimony, yet he succeeded by hard labor and great diligence in acquiring about 2,000 acres of land, besides losing a good deal through misplaced confidence in others; while he labored to save, yet he gave liberally of his means for the erection and establishment of Churches, as well as to encouraging public improvements, which would tend to be of benefit to the community and the commonwealth; he never courted the publicity of office, but preferred to live a quiet and retired life; since 1842, he has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and endeavored to live a life in harmony with his profession. He now resides in the suburban part of Paris, where he lives in comparative retirement in the enjoyment of his pleasant home. In 1870, he married Miss Mary Hutchcraft, who was a daughter of John and Margaret (McIlvain) Hutchcraft, He was born Sept. 22, 1791, in Culpepper County, Va.; son of Thomas, who married Ellen Apperson; he died in 1825, aged 66 years. He came. to Kentucky in 1802, locating in Bourbon County with his father, Thomas. John Hutchcraft was a good farmer and much interested in blooded horses, and was the first owner of the celebrated horse Bertram; he died as he lived--an upright man, and Mason, June 6, 1868, in Middletown Precinct, where he settled. His wife, Margaret Long McIlvain, was born in Virginia, Dec. 7, 1798, and died May 26, 1842; she was a daughter of Hugh and Mary (Brent) McIlvain; he was born in Scotland, Aug. 26, 1767, and came to Kentucky in 1793, and was a merchant; he died April 18, 1818, near Paris; his wife, Mary Brent, was born June 28, the same year as her husband. Hugh McIlvain had four sons and two daughhters. John B. resides in Louisville, and is now the only member of the family living. When Thomas Hutchcraft died, he left the following children: John, Reuben, James, Richard, Nimrod and Eliza H. He willed that John, James and Reuben should live for twenty-one years together, or adjoining, having everything in common, which wish was carried out to the letter, as they during the time lived in perfect harmony which good feeling ever pervaded the family afterwards. Thomas Owen raised a family of seven children, viz : Robert, John, Jonathan, Samuel, Hester, Margaret and Elizabeth. Jonathan and Samuel removed in early life to Indiana; John in after life removed to Madison County, and there died; Hester married Thomas Farmer, and finally located in Missouri; Margaret became the wife of Richard Hakel, and settled in Clark County; Rachel settled in same county; she married John Farmer, brother of Thomas. Jonathan, our subject, is of a family of eight children; but two are now living, our subject, And Mrs. G. H. De Jarnett.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 483-484

Name: Samuel L. PATTERSON
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Birth: August 1, 1819, Leesburg Precinct, Harrison County, Kentucky
Father: Joseph PATTERSON (1783-)
Mother: Susan SMITH (1793-)

Spouses
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1: Penelope EWALT
Birth: May 3, 1829, Cooper's Run, Kentucky
Father: Richard EWALT (1795-1833)
Mother: Mariah STAMPS (1794-1871)
Marriage: January 18, 18591

SAMUEL L. PATTERSON,2 farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Paris. The proprietor and owner of "Patterson Dale Farm" was born Aug. l, 1819, in Leesburg Precinct, in Harrison County, son of Joseph, who was born July, 1783, in Augusta County, Va.; he married Susan Smith, a native of Woodford County, this State, she was born about the year 1793, a daughter of Elijah and Hannah (Todd) Smith, both families of Virginia. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Joseph Patterson, who married a Laird, and emigrated to Fayette County about 1794, he died 1829, a farmer by occupation. The subject of these lines was of a family of twelve children, ten of whom came to maturity. He had but common school advantages, having never attended high school or college; he was raised to farming pursuits, his father being a large farmer and successful business man, and was for many years prominently associated with Harrison County, both in a business and legislative manner; he began public life about the year 1822, and for five terms represented his county in the Legislature, and in the Senate four years, and was a prominent member of the church of which he was an elder for years, and was a liberal man in all his relations with the church and society, and its demands generally. Samuel L. remained with his father on the home farm, until he was thirty years of age, his father having about 1000 acres of land, which they farmed in common. Jan. 18, 1849, he married Penelope Stamps Ewalt, who was born May 3, 1829, on Cooper's Run; she was a daughter of Richard and Maria (Stamps) Ewalt, Maria was a daughter of William Stamps and Jane Shores. After Mr. Patterson's marriage, he remained on the land set off to him from his father's estate, to which he added more by purchase from lands adjoining; here remained until 1866, when he and his brother Eli dissolved partnership and removed to this county; he located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 206 acres, for which he paid $140 per acre. Mr. Patterson is one of the thorough-going and scientific farmers in the county. Since 1852, has been engaged in breeding short-horns, trotting horses and Cotswold sheep. He is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics is Democratic. Has no children.

Sources
1. "The Western Citizen," Paris, Kentucky, January 21, 1859.

2. Perrin, pp. 484, 487 (mistake in page numbering)

Name: Ira J. PENN
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Father: David PENN Jr.
Mother: Catherine RUSSELL

Spouses
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1: Bessie C. RUSSELL
Father: Dr. J. P. RUSSELL
Mother: Mary Ellen PENN

IRA J. PENN,1 farmer, is descended from one Joseph Penn who was born in Maryland, a descendant of William Penn, of Pennsylvania. He emigrated to Bourbon County, Ky., was twice married and had two sets of children; six by the first wife and eight by the last wife. His occupation was farming, and he lived to be very old, and died in Bourbon County, Ky. David Penn, a son by the last wife, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., March 22, 1798; his mother's maiden name was Charlotte Aker; was twice married. On the 11th of March, 1819, he was married to Polly Lyon, daughter of John and Abigail Lyon; they had seven children, four sons. and three daughters; three are dead, viz.: David, William and Ann Elizabeth. The names of the others are, Joseph, Jacob, Charlotte, Mary Ellen. Jacob, the oldest son, married a Miss Rogers, and lives in Scott County, near Midway; Joseph married Miss Elizabeth Webb, of Bourbon County, Ky., and is a farmer, living near Crawfordsville, Ind.; William died Oct. 20, 1852; David Penn, Jr., married Catharine Russell, of Montgomery County, Ky. They had several children, only one of whom is now living, Ira J. Penn, a farmer, now 24 years of age, and a resident of Bourbon County. Charlotte, first daughter of David and Polly Penn, was married to Oliver McLeod, who is a farmer in Montgomery County, and who lives near Browns Valley, Ind. Mary Ellen, second daughter, was married Sept. 3, 1845, to Dr. J. P. Russell, of Montgomery County, near Mt. Sterling. They emigrated to Waveland, Ind., soon after their marriage, and still reside there. The doctor has raised a large family of children, two of whom are married. Leonora, the oldest daughter, married Aquilla Groves, of Park County, Ind., and now resides near Crawfordsville. Bessie C., third daughter, married Ira J. Penn, of Bourbon County, Ky. Polly Penn, wife of David Penn, Sen., died July 7, 1856. Some years after her death David was married to Mrs. Paulina Jones, and removed to Harrison County, in the Precinct of Cynthiana, where he now resides. The death of his second wife, Paulina, occurred in the Fall of 1873. Although 84 years of age, David Penn is yet an active old man and is engaged in farming.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 487

Name: B. F. PULLEN
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Birth: May 22, 1825, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: James PULLEN (-1864)
Mother: Agnes McCLANAHAN

Spouses
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1: Elizabeth ABBOTT
Death: 1874
Father: French ABBOTT
Mother: Elizabeth PRICHARD
Marriage: 1846

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2: Sallie HIBLER
Father: Adam Styres HIBLER (1807-1878)
Mother: Lucy Green FINCH
Marriage: 1876

B. F. PULLEN,1 court officer; P. O. Paris. Among the old and highly respected residents of this city, who have served as sheriff and mayor several terms, is the above mentioned gentleman, who was born in this precinct, May 22, 1825; his parents were James and Agnes (McClanahan) Pullen, both of whom were natives of Culpepper County, Va.; James was a son of Zedekiah Pullen, a Virginian by birth, but of Scotch ancestry; Agnes, the mother of our subject, was a daughter of William McClanahan; James Pullen emigrated to this State from the Old Dominion a short time prior to the war of 1812, in which he was a participant; in 1837, he located in Boone County, remaining there until his death, which occurred about the year 1864; eleven children were born to James Pullen; among whom were: William, Elizabeth (who became the wife of Edward Prentice), James, died in New Orleans of yellow fever; Agnes, married James Norman. The subject of these lines during his early manhood, learned the trade of plasterer, which vocation he followed for several years. He has served the county as deputy sheriff several terms, and was twice elected sheriff; in 1864, he was elected mayor of the city, and served twelve consecutive terms; he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; in 1877-78, he was Grand Master of the State of Kentucky; as a Free Mason, he has passed through the various degrees pertaining to the Blue Lodge, the Chapter, and taken the orders of Knightbood, being a member of Webb Commandery, at Lexington; in religious matters, Mr. Pullen has always taken an active part, both as lay and official member of the Christian Church of his place; in temporal matters he has been successful, and at one time possessed considerable property, but through his unbounded liberality and his kindness to his friends, and his inability to say no, he has been deprived of the larger portion of his acquired property; yet his honor and integrity as a business man and christian gentleman have never been questioned; in 1846, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Elizabeth, daughter of French Abbott and Elizabeth Prichard, both of representative families in this county; Mrs. Pullen died in 1874, having borne him eleven children; in 1876, Mr. Pullen married Mrs. Sarah (Hibbler) Abbott, daughter of Styrus Hibbler; no children by last marriage.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 487

Name: Dr. John D. RAY
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Birth: August 27, 1824, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Dr. L. G. RAY (1799-1864)
Mother: Elizabeth STONE

Spouses
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1: Mary Eliza HUTCHCRAFT
Birth: May 23, 1834
Death: October 14, 1861 Age: 27
Father: Reuben HUTCHCRAFT (1794-1865)
Mother: Fannie HEDGES (1805-1867)
Marriage: June 2, 1853
Children: Warren Sweeney

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2: Mary E. RICKETTS
Birth: Warrenton, Virginia
Father: John RICKETTS
Mother: Margaret SUDDETH
Marriage: 1863

DR. JOHN D. RAY,1 physician; P. O. Paris. One of the prominent physicians of this city, is John D. Ray, who was born in this county, August 27,1824, eldest son of Dr. L. G. Ray, who was one of the ablest physicians of his time in the county. He was born in Edgecombe County, N. C., Feb.14, 1799; son of Rev. John Ray, a prominent minister of the M. E. Church; his ancestors were of Scotch-Irish descent. The wife of Dr. L. G. Ray was Elizabeth Stone; while the wife of Rev. John, the grandfather of our subject, was Elizabeth Lewis. Dr. L. G. Ray came to this county in1823, and began the practice of his profession, and ranked high as a practitioner, and died suddenly of heart disease in 1864, at Goshen, whole on the cars at the time the train was robbed. To him were born five children, who came to the years of maturity, of whom John D. was the eldest; the second was William, who was Adjutant Under General Price, and died at Corinth; the third is Dr. Edward, now practicing medicine in Paris; Charles resides in Chicago; Arabella is dead. All the children of the grandfather Ray were ministers, except L. G. In 1846 John D. began reading medicine, graduating at the University, at New York; after which he began the practice of his profession in Paris, and has been a constant resident since that time. In 1853 he married Mary E. Hutchcraft, who was born in this county; daughter of Reuben and Fannie (Hedges) Hutchcraft. Mrs. Ray died in 1861, leaving one child Warren Sweeney. In 1863 he married Mary E. Ricketts, of Warrenton, Va., daughter of John and Margaret (Suddeth) Ricketts. He has one child: Charles A. The Doctor enjoys a lucrative practice, and is highly esteemed for his virtues as a citizen and a healer.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 488

Name: CAPT Greenberry REID
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Birth: March 1, 1816, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: William S. REID (1779-1839)
Mother: Jemima HEDGES (1790-)

Spouses
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1: Amanda LANGSTON
Birth: May 16, 1815, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: February 6, 1882 Age: 66
Father: Abraham LANGSTON (1779-1865)
Mother: Isabella CLARK (1778-1836)
Marriage: August 15, 1837
Children: George W.; Amanda

CAPT. GREENBERRY REID,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; born March 1, 1816, on the banks of the Stoner; son of William S. Reid, who was born in Virginia, 1779; a farmer by occupation, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1804, and the year following he became the husband of Jemima Hedges, who born him eleven children, of whom our subject was the sixth in order of birth. Mr. Reid died Aug. 21, 1839. Jemima was born in Maryland, 1790, daughter of Joseph Hedges and Sarah Biggs, who emigrated to this country in 1792, locating at Stony Point, and raised a family of nine children, Jemima being the eighth. Joseph Hedges was a captain of the war of 1812, and was a good citizen of the commonwealth. Greenberry Reid was brought up to farming, remaining at home until his majority. Aug. 15, 1867, he married Amanda Langston, who was born May 16, 1815, on the farm now owned by John B. Kennedy. Her parents were Abraham and Isabella (Clark) Langston. Mr. Langston was born about 1779, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1796, and located near where J. B. Kennedy now lives. He died in 1865--his wife in 1836. They raised a family of ten children. For four years after Mr. Reid's marriage he was engaged an Overseer. In 1842 he purchased land near Paris, upon which he resided until 1856, when he moved to Pleasant View, two miles north of Paris, having a farm of 108 acres, where he has since lived. He has two children: George W. and Amanda. Geo. W. married Mary E. Robison, daughter of Johnson and Polly (Langston) Robison; he has one daughter, Ruth Clark. Amanda is the wife of Frank Isgrig. Religiously, Mr. Reid is not a member of any church--but a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Blue Lodge and Chapter. Has always been Republican in principle. In November, 1861, he was commissioned U. S. Deputy Marshall, in which capacity he served until 1863, when he recruited a company of 80 men, Co. H. 40th Reg. Mounted Infantry, and was mustered into service Sept. 28, 1863, and served until Dec. 30, 1864; was in several different engagements. The following year, in April, he raised a company of State troops, Co. "A" and was mustered out in December, same year. Mrs. Reid died of pneumonia, February, 6, 1882.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 488

Name: William SIMMS
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Occupation: Senator--Was In The Confederate Cabinet1
Father: Marmaduke SIMMS
Mother: Julia SHROPSHIRE

Spouses
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1: Lucy BLYTHE
Birth: Madison County, Kentucky
Father: James BLYTHE
Marriage: September 27, 1866
Children: William; Lucy Blythe; Edward (-1938)

HON. WILLIAM E. SIMMS,2 farmer and general business; P.O. Paris; lawyer, soldier, Congressman, and Kentucky Senator to the Confederate Congress during the Civil War; was born in Harrison County, Ky. His father, William M. Simms; was a native of Henry County, Va., came to Kentucky about the year 1809, first settled in Harrison County, removed to Bourbon County in 1828. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; served in Capt. Duvall's Co., under Gen. Harrison, at Fort Meigs; was engaged in agricultural pursuits during his life, and died at his home in 1844. He was the son of Ignatius M. Simms, a Virginia farmer, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who lived and died in the "Old Dominion." The mother of the subject of this notice, Julia (Shropshire) Simms,was a native of Harrison County, Ky., and a daughter of James Shropshire, a pioneer farmer of that county, from Virginia. She died in the twenty-first year of her age, leaving two sons, Edward and William, who continued to reside with their father. They received a good education in the schools of the county, and at the age of eighten, were each well prepared to enter upon the higher professional studies. In 1840, Edward, the elder brother died, and William, the subject of this sketch, took his brother's place in the management of their father's business, who was then very feeble health. After his father's death, in 1844, he commenced reading law with Judge Aaron K. Wooley of Lexington, Ky.; entered Transylvania University in 1845, in the law department, and graduated with distinguished honor in his class of 1846. He then commenced the Practice of law in Paris, Ky., where he now resides. In 1847, he raised a company for the Third Kentucky Reginient of Infantry, to serve for and during the war with Mexico; was elected Captain, and served with his command under Gen. Winfield Scott, in Mexico, until the war closed. Returning home, he brought with him, at his own expense, the remains of those of his company who had died while in the service of their country. In 1849, he was elected to represent Bourbon County in the State Legislature, and served one term. In 1850, he resumed the practice of his profession with success, and for some years devoted to his professional duties his best energies and abilities. In 1851, he was editor of the Kentucky State Flag, a Democratic newspaper, and advocated with ability the election of Hon. James B. Clay to Congress. In 1859, he was nominated by the Democratic Congressional Convention to succeed Hon. James B. Clay. In this race he was elected over his opponent, Hon. John Harlan. It was during this contest that the personal difficulty occurred between him and the Hon. Garrett Davis, which was, however, honorably adjusted. In 1861, at the expiration of his term in Congress, he was renominated by his party, but inthis race was defeated by Hon. John J. Crittenden, upon the Union issue. The civil war being now inaugurated, and believing the South to be in the right, he entered the Confederate army as a Colonel, and served under Gen. Humphrey Marshall, until February, 1861. In the latter part of the year 1861, he was chosen Senator to the Confederate Congress, by the Provisional Legislature in session at Bowling Green, with Hon. H. C, Burnett his colleague. In 1865, after the cause was lost and the armies disbanded, he, with other eminent Kentuckians, resided for some months near Charlottesville, Virginia. Subsequently, he removed to Canada, but in January, 1866, returned to his home in Paris, and has since mainly given his attention to agricultural pursuits. Col. Simms has filled many positions of the highest public trust and honor in the gift of the people of his State. He served with distinction in both the Confederate and Federal Congress; was a gallant soldier, an able lawyer, a public speaker of rare ability and power, and possesses in an eminent degree those traits of character that would make him, at all times, prominent in any great social or political emergency. In manner and address, he is plain and unpretending with warm and earnest friendships. He now resides near Paris, in the midst of his family and friends, engaged in those duties and cultivating those virtues which add grace and dignity to a life eventful and historic. He was married Sept. 27, 1866, to Miss Lucy Blythe, daughter of James Blythe, of Madison County, Ky. The issue of this marriage are three children, a daughter and two sons. Col. Simms is a member of the Christian Church at Paris.

Sources
1. "The Shropshire Family of Bourbon County" by Virginia Kenney Shropshire (Kentuckian Citizen, August 10, 1943)
2. Perrin, pp. 489-490

Name: Rev. John S. SWEENEY
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Father: Guirn SWEENEY
Mother: Talitha CAMPBELL

Spouses
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1: Mary COONS
Death: 1873
Father: James COONS
Mother: Mary CHEATHAM
Marriage: 1860
Children: Alla; Daisey

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2: Alice MONIN
Children: John M.; William E.

REV. J. S. SWEENEY,1 minister; P. O. Paris. Elder John S. Sweeney is a native of Kentucky, born of a family of preachers, and the great-grandson of Moses Sweeney, who emigrated from Ireland to this State, shortly after the advent of Daniel Boone, and settled in what is now Lincoln County, Kentucky. He was a farmer, but for several years was engaged in salt manufacture. He raised a family of seven children, six sons and one daughter. Job, one of his sons, was the grandfather of our subject; he married Sallie Edwards, who bore him nine children, among whom was Guirn, the father of the above, who was one of the pioneer ministers of the Reformed, or Christian Church; he was born in Lincoln Co. in 1807, and proclaimed the doctrine embraced by the church, almost a score of years before Alexander Campbell joined its standard. Guirn Sweeney married Talitha Campbell, daughter of John, who came from Scotland. Nine children crowned this union, four of whom are ministers of the same church as their father. William G. is a minister in Dubuque, Iowa; George W., pastor at Terre Heute, Indiana; Zach. T. has charge of a church in Augusta, Georgia. The Sweeney family are strong and robust in constitution, and long-lived, some of whom closely verged upon centenarians. John S.early in life had a desire to attain a knowledge of the law, and commenced reading at eighteen years, which he pursued some length of time. At the age of twenty-two he entered the ministry and began his labors in Greene County, Ill., laboring in that State about fourteen years; five years he was pastor of the First Christian Church, on Wabash Avenue, in Chicago. In 1870 he came to this place and had charge of the church at this place since that period. Elder Sweeney is well known as one of the ablest divines and worthy exponents of the doctrines of his church, in the North or South, having very ably and most successfully measured lances on the forum and elsewhere, with the best talent that could be arrayed against him. He was first married in 1860 to Mary Coons, daughter of James and Mary (Cheatham) Coons. Mrs. Sweeney died 1873, leaving two daughters, Alla and Daisey. His present wife was Alice Monin, by whom he has three sons: John M., William E. and babe.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 490

Name: CAPT Edward Ford SPEARS
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Father: Abraham/Abram SPEARS
Mother: Rebecca Pollock FORD

Spouses
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1: Sally Archer WOODFORD1
Birth: 1841
Death: 1919 Age: 78
Father: John Thornton WOODFORD (1812-1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Hawes BUCKNER (1821-1904)
Marriage: 1866
Children: Mary; Elizabeth Clay; John W.; Catesby; Keith Young

CAPT. E. F. SPEARS,2 milling; was born 1840 in Paris, the third son of Abram Spears and Rebecca Ford. At the age of thirteen he began to do for himself, being early in life trained to provide for his own necessities. At the outbreak of the war, he espoused the cause of the South, and in June volunteered his services in the Second Kentucky Infantry as private, he was, however, soon after elected First Lieutenant in Co. "G" and for effective service rendered, he was promoted to a captaincy and led his company until the close of the war. During this time he participated in all the heavy battles in which his command was engaged, except Shiloh, he was three times wounded, and once taken prisoner, yet through all, he acquitted himself as a true and gallant soldier; upon his return to Paris, at the termination to the war, he engaged in the grocery trade for about two years with his brother Henry; in 1867, he engaged in company with others in the distillery and mill business, under the firm name of Woodford, Spears & Clay, which association lasted about nine years, at which time the firm dissolved, Mr. Spears purchasing the mill-site, and the warehouse near by, and engaged in milling exclusively in 1876; his mill is situated in the southern part of the precinct, on the Stoner River; under his management the mill is doing an excellent business; the mill has five run of stone, and the arrangement of the manufacturing portion was with a view to make the "New Process" flour. The mill runs regularly, having steam power attached when the water is low, and with his grading appliances for his wheat, he is enabled to make a straight and regular grade of flour, which is in demand in the market, from the regularity of the brand; in 1866, he married Sallie Woodford, eldest daughter of John T. Woodford, one of the prominent farmers of the precinct. To Mr. Spears have been born five children, whose names are: Mary, John W., Lizzie, Catesby, and Keith Young.

Notes on Sally Archer Woodford:
"The auditorium has thirteen beautiful art glass windows in soft, harmonizing tints. All of the art glass windows in the building were the gifts of the family of Mrs. Sallie Woodford Spears and her children in memory of her husband and their father, Capt. E. F. Spears, who was a faithful member of the official board of the congregation during his long and useful church membership."3

Sources
1. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 17: Mrs. Sallie Archer Woodford Spears. DAR ID Number: 16769 Born in Paris, Kentucky. Wife of Capt. Edward Ford Spears. Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Woodford, of Viriginia. Daughter of John Thornton Woodford and Elizabeth Hawes Buckner, his wife. Granddaughter of William Woodford and Ann Maria Archer, his wife. Gr.-granddaughter of Col. John Thornton Woodford and Mary Turner Talliaferro, his wife. Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Woodford and Mary Thornton, his wife.
2. Perrin, pp. 490-491
3. "Presbyterianism in Paris and Bourbon County, Kentucky," p. 68.

Name: William SHAW
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Birth: February 6, 1814, Lancastershire, England
Father: John SHAW
Mother: Hannah COX

Spouses
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1: Catharine DIMMITT
Father: George DIMMITT
Marriage: March 1867

WILLIAM SHAW,1 Sr., P.O. Paris; the enterprising miller of Paris, was born February 6, 1814, in Lancastershire, England. His parents were John Shaw and Hannah Cox. The paternal grandparent of our subject was James Shaw, whose wife's maiden name was Lofton, all of English birth and parentage. Our subject emigrated from England to Kentucky with his parents, in 1821, locating in Paris. His father was thoroughly versed in the manufacture of cotton and woolen goods, and understood well the management of all the details necessary to the successful running of the same. Immediately upon his arrival he took charge of the factory run by Samuel Pike; afterwards went to Maysville where he took charge of a mill for three years; returning then to Paris, he resumed the superintendence of the factory for his former employer, remaining with him until the close of 1828, when he built a lot of cotton machinery for Thomas and Hugh I. Brent, and took charge of same for five years, when the firm changed hands, he still running the same for its successors until 1836. He then became a part owner. His death occurred in August, 1843. He was a man highly esteemed for his virtues; not a member of any orthodox church, but a temperance man and a zealous admirer of Mr. Clay, and a member of the Whig party. To him were born eleven children, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, viz : William, Mary, Elizabeth, Julia, Joseph, Benjamin, John, James and Louisa. The subject of these lines was the eldest of the family of children. He learned the business of his father. In February, 1837, he took charge of the cotton department, which he run until the close of 1846, at which time the care and management of both departments devolved upon him, conducting the same until the close of 1851. He then embarked in the milling business at Ruddel's Mills, where he built two saw-mills and carried on a custom mill also. In 1859, he returned to Paris and purchased the mill property of Daniel Isgrig, where he has since remained. Mr. Shaw has since rebuilt and made several important additions to his mills, and is doing a thriving and prosperous business, with a capacity of one hundred barrels per day, which is mainly absorbed by home consumption. Mr. Shaw deferred his marriage far into bachelorhood. March, 1867, was wedded to Mrs. Catharine Dimmitt, daughter of George Dimmitt, formerly a native of Maryland. Has always been a Republican.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 491

Name: William Hezekiah SPEAKES1
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Birth: July 31, 1831, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Hezekiah "Hez" SPEAKES (-1833)
Mother: Ann GARRETT

Spouses
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1: Nancy PALMER
Birth: October 27, 1838
Father: Robert PALMER
Mother: America CURRENT (1824-1914)
Marriage: February 10, 1857
Children: John T. (1854-); Blanton (1876-1958); Harry (-1953); Ora F. (-1959); William E.; Louise; Mary Agnes (-1958); George

W. H. SPEAKES,2 farmer; P. O. Paris; born July 31, 1831, in this county; son of Hezekiah and Ann (Garrett) Speakes. The grandfather of the above was named Hezekiah also; he was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to this county with Old Man Kiser, and located in this county at an early day, at a place since called Kiser Station. Hezekiah built a still-house here, which was among the first enterprises of the kind in the county, and remained here until his death, which occurred in 1835; he married Ellen Tucker, and by her had three children: John, Hezekiah, and William--called "Jack," "Hez," and "Will." But one of these survived-"Hez," the father of our subject, who married Ann Garrett, and by her had also three children, named Jack, Hez, and Will. The great-grandfather of W. H. was named Hezekiah; he had three sons, whom he named "Jack," "Hez," and "Will." The one ramed Hezekiah was the grandfather of W. H.; who had three sons, whom he named "Jack," "Hez," and "Will." Four generations named Hezekiah, each having three sons, each set having the same names, with this difference--the first Hezekiah down to the third had but three sons, but raised but one of them, Hezekiah being the surviving one; W. Hezekiah, our subject, being the fourth in regular descent, but had twelve born, but carried the family name down, naming three of them "Jack," "Hez,"arid "Will;" but in his case, "Hez" did not survive. Our subject was left fatherless at the age of two years; his father dying of cholera, in 1833. Our subject began life upon his own resources in his early manhood, learned the mysteries of distilling, and for seventeen years had charge of a distillery, and became proficient in the art. Feb. 10, 1857, he married Nancy Palmer; born Oct. 27, 1838; daughter of Thomas Palmer and Judith Collins. The Palmer family are descendants of one Joseph Palmer, a Revolutionary soldier of seven years service; his son, Robert, was born in Bryant's Station, in 1793, who was the grandfather of Mrs. Speakes. Mr. Speakes has 300 acres of land. Children living are : John, Lou, Ellen, William, Lucy, George, Joseph, Blanton, Odella, and Ora.

Sources
1. The primary information for this family line was given by permission from Linda Combs Gipson.--REF September 15, 1999
2. Perrin, p. 491

Name: John Kerfoot SPEARS
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Birth: December 15, 1812, Paris, Kentucky
Death: April 11, 1854 Age: 41
Father: Solomon SPEARS (1790-1820)
Mother: Margaret KERFOOT (1796-1833)

Spouses
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1: Emily MORAN
Birth: June 1, 1820
Death: September 10, 1887 Age: 67
Father: Joseph MORAN (1787-1869)
Mother: Sophia EDWARDS (1793-1883)
Marriage: January 21, 1836, Harrison County, Kentucky
Children: Margaret Kerfoot (1836-); Sophia (1838-1857); Solomon (1841-); Joseph M. (1844-); Jacob (1845-1848); Noah (1847-1881); Emily (1850-1918); Catherine K. (1852-)

JOHN K. SPEARS,1 deceased; born Dec. 15, 1812, in this precinct; son of Solomon, who was born March 1, 1790, in this county; he was a son of Jacob Spears, a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Kentucky, and settled in this precinct at a very early day, locating on the farm now owned by W. H. Thomas, and built one of the first still-houses in that part of the county; Solomon Spears married, Dec. 12, 1811, Margaret Kerfoot, who was born Sept. 20, 1796, in Virginia, daughter of George and Kittie (Sours) Kerfoot; Solomon Spears died Aug. 21, 1820; his wife, June 30, 1833; he died on the farm his father settled, having succeeded him in the distillery and farming pursuits; his children were, John K., Jacob, Noah, Elizabeth, Lydia A., and Mary E. John K. was married Jan. 21, 1836, to Emily Morin, born June 1, 1820, in Harrison County, Ky., daughter of Joseph, who was born November 1787, in this precinct, and married Sophia Edwards, a native of Virginia; born, July 25, 1793, in Prince William Co.; Sophia was a daughter of George Edwards, who was a son of Hayden Edwards, a native of Wales, and emigrated from there to Prince William Co. at an early day; George Edwards married Betsey Monroe, daughter of James Monroe; he located in this precinct in 1794, on the farm he lived and died; Joseph Morin was a son of of James, who was likewise on of the early settlers in this county; he located on the farm owned by Mrs. Silas Hedges; John K. remained on the farm where born, until 1844, when he moved to the farm now occupied by his widow; his death occurred April 11, 1854, leaving at the time of his death 380 acres of land and the following children: Margaret, Sophia, Solomon, Joseph, Jacob, Noah, Emily, and Catharine K.; Margaret resides in Harrison Co., wife of W. K. Griffith; Solomon, resides in Kansas City; Joseph on the homestead; Emily, wife of W. H. Clay, of Centerville Precinct; Catharine K., wife of Thomas Wornall, of this precinct; Sophia, married Joseph Ewalt, and died, leaving no issue; Jacob, died young; Noah, married Georgia Childs--he died October 10, leaving three children.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 491-492

Name: Joseph P. STIVERS
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Birth: October 23, 1830, Hutchinson Precinct, Bourbon County,Kentucky
Death: January 30, 1881, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 50
Military: Mexican War; Civil War
Father: Razelle P. STIVERS (1779-)
Mother: Nancy BARGER (1795-)

Spouses
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1: Mary SETTLES
Birth: September 21, 1840
Death: March 1881 Age: 40
Father: John SETTLES (1806-1842)
Mother: Polly SWADER (1807-)
Marriage: February 27, 1861, Middletown, Kentucky
Children: Joseph Hooker; Harvey S.; Ella G.; James R.; Rebecca L.; Lillie S.; Rufus P.; Eva; Lizzie

JOSEPH W. STIVERS,1 deceased; was born in Hutchinson Precinct, Oct. 23, 1830, son of Rozelle P. Stivers, born in March, 1779, who was a son of Reuben. Rozelle married Nancy Barger, who was born 1795, in Culpepper, Va. To them were born the following children: James, John, Elizabeth, Joseph, Sarah, Samuel, Lou, Rebecca and George. Mr. Stivers was married Feb. 27, 1861, in Middletown, Ky., to Mary Settles, who was born Sept. 21, 1840. She was a daughter of John and Polly (Swader) Settles. She died March, 1882. John Settles was born Jan. 28, 1806; his wife, Polly, Jan. 4, 1807, and were married Jan. 4, 1828. Polly was a daughter of Tobias Swader and Nancy De Hayden. To John Settles and wife were born seven children, viz: William H., Benjamin, Elizabeth, Joseph, Franklin, John T. and Mary, who is the wife of the subject of these lines. John Settles died April 22, 1842. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Stivers, they located on Strode's Creek, in Middletown, and engaged in farming pursuits. In 1873 he removed to this precinct, locating on the farm now occupied and owned by his family. To him nine children were born, viz; Joseph Hooker, Harvey S., Ella G., James R., Rebecca L., Lillie S., Rufus P., Eva and Lizzie. Mr. Stivers is the inventor and patentee of the noted Blue Grass Stripper, which is now coming into general use, patented June 21, 1870. He died January 30, 1881. He was a soldier in the Mexican war; went at the age of sixteen as drummer boy, and served over three years in the late war as a field officer in the 14th Ky. Cavalry.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 492

Name: John SHAWHAN Major, CSA
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Birth: April 2, 1811
Military: 1846/1862, Veteran of the Mexican War; Confederate Officer1 Age: 34
Death: October 2, 1862, Morgan County, Ky.2 Age: 51
Occupation: Military Officer; sheriff, Ky. legislator
Father: Joseph SHAWHAN (1781-1871)
Mother: Sarah "Sallie" EWALT (1783-1837)

Spouses
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1: Tabitha RUSH2
Birth: March 15, 1819
Death: December 9, 1857 Age: 38
Father: George RUSH (1796-1856)
Mother: Jane (1796-1838)
Marriage: 1839
Children: Sarah Jane (1839-1927); Joseph R. (1844-1859); Maggie (1844-); George H. (1846-); Helena "Wilma" (1848-); John (1850-); Anna R. (1855-1876); Daniel (1852-1937)

MAJOR JOHN SHAWHAN,3 deceased. The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 2, 1811, in Harrison County, Ky.; was a son of Joseph Shawhan and Miss Ewalt; Joseph being a son of Daniel Shawhan. The Shawhans came here from Maryland about the year 1795,4 and settled near the Harrison and Bourbon County line. To Daniel Shawhan were born eight children.5 Joseph and John settled in this county and were large landholders; Joseph served in the war of 1812; he died in 1872,6 in his ninety-third year (nintieth year--REF); he was a farmer and breeder of thoroughbred horses; his children are as follows: Betsey, Henry, Daniel, John, Margaret, Rebecca and William. Betsey, now Mrs. Lail, of Harrison County; Margaret, Mrs. Pugh Miller, also of Harrison County. Rebecca married Wesley Hoggins, of Bourbon County, Ky. All his sons settled in this State; Henry, in Cynthiana, Harrison County; Daniel, in Bourbon County; John, in Harrison County; was a farmer, and served as Captain of Company D, in the Mexican war; was sheriff of this county, and represented both houses in the Legislature; run a distillery near Cynthiana; during the late war, in September, 1861, he raised a company of men and was promoted to Major of 1st Ky. Battalion; remained until Oct. 2, 1862; was killed by bushwhackers, in Morgan County, Ky.; his wife, Talitha, daughter of George and Sallie (Anderson) Ruch, Tennessee.7 To John Shawhan and wife were eight children who arrived at maturity: Sarah, Joseph, Maggie, George H., Helena, John, Daniel, Anna R.; and Joseph, deceased. Sarah and George H. reside in this county. George H. married Maggie Redmon, daughter of John T. and Nancy (Speakes) Redmon; is also a resident of Bourbon County.

Sources
1. Capt. 1st Ky. Regt. under Col. Humphrey Marshall. He served as Capt. of Company D in Mexican War.
2. Gravestone lists first name as "Tobbitha."
3. Perrin, p. 492.
4. Incorrect date. The Shawhans arrived in Bourbon County in the summer of 1788. Filson Club Publication No. 27, page 121­­petition No. 57: a request of the inhabitants of Bourbon Co. for the establishment of a town at Bourbon C. H. lists the names of Daniel Shawhan, Daniel Shawhan, Jr., and John Shawhan, July 1788. [The Kentuckian-Citizen, Paris, Ky. Tuesday, March 28, 1944, p. 2.]
5. Daniel Shawhan (1738-1791) and Margaret Bell (1742-1830+) had seven children.
6. Incorrect date. See above data.

7. "Talitha" should read "Tabitha;" last name "Rush" instead of "Ruch;" George's wife's name was Jane (Bourbon County Court Will Book G, pp. 529-533.)

 Name: A. SHIRE
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Spouses
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1: Carrie PRICE
Father: John S. PRICE
Mother: Mary COHN
Marriage: March 4, 1873
Children: William; Nettie; Julius; Samuel

A. SHIRE,1 jeweler; P. 0. Paris; is a native to Germany, born in 1842, in Stadt-Langsfeldt, Saxony. He emigrated to this country when a lad, coming to Cincinnati, where he was educated and began learning his trade at the age of thirteen, continuing until sixteen, at the completion of which he started in business for himself, at Cincinnati, and continued there until 1862, when he in March, 1865, and set up business, first on "Bank Row," where he remained until 1869, when he located oil the South side, where L. Frank now is; remained here until 1877, when he moved to his present place of business, where he is doing an excellent business, keeping everything in his line at prices reasonable. He is a self-made man, having begun with nothing in the commencement of his business. March 4, 1873, he married Carrie Price, daughter of John S. Price, and Mary Ann Cohn; has four children: William, Nettie, Julius and Samuel. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. and of the R. A. Chapter, and Secretary of each since 1876; also President and Secretary of the Gas Company.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 492-493.

Name: John J. SHAW
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Birth: July 2, 1833, Ruddles' Mills, Kentucky
Father: John SHAW
Mother: Hannah COX

Spouses
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1: Mary E. JANUARY
Birth: Cynthiana, Kentucky
Father: Ephraim JANUARY
Mother: Mary THOMPSON
Marriage: May 26, 1864
Children: William S.; Mary L.; John R.

JOHN J. SHAW,1 hardware and house furnishing; P. O. Paris; represents one of the oldest business houses in his line in Paris, having been permanently engaged in this line since 1864, making him the oldest established hardware house of those now doing business here. He is a native of Bourbon County; was born July 2, 1833, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; the fourth son who came to maturity born to John Shaw and Hannah Cox. He came to Paris in 1849, and began learning his trade with H. Wilkins, remaining with him four years and a half; in 1854 he returned to Ruddel's Mills, where he engaged in milling and merchandising, remaining here until October, 1864, when he came to this place and engaged in his present business. May 26, 1864, he married Mary E. January, of Cynthiana; daughter of Ephraim and Mary (Thompson) January; she was a daughter of William Thompson, one of the earlv settlers in Harrison County. Mr. Shaw is doing an excellent business, having a large patronage. Has three children: William S., Mary L. and John R.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 493

Name: John T. SPEAKES
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Birth: February 6, 1854, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: William Hezekiah SPEAKES (1831-)
Mother: Nancy PALMER (1838-)

Spouses
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1: Ada DAWSON
Father: L. B. DAWSON
Mother: Hannah HILDRETH
Marriage: October 13, 1881

JOHN T. SPEAKES,1 livery; P. 0. Paris; is the senior proprietor of Speakes' Livery, Feed & Sale Stable, which he took charge of April 7,1880, in company with his brother W. E. The stable is one of the best in town, extends from Main to Pleasant street, and is built of brick,and covered with a tin roof. They have accommodations for about 125 horses. They are doing a thriving business in their line, boarding horses by the day, week and month, at reasonable rates, and making a specialty of breaking young horses to harness. They also buy and sell horses and mules on commission. John T. was married, Oct. 13, 1881, to Ada Dawson, daughter of L. B. and Hannah (Hildreth) Dawson. He was born February 6, 1854, in this precinct; son of William Speakes, of this county.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 493

Name: John L. TRUNDLE
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Birth: 1831, Ruddles' Mills, Kentucky
Death: 1916 Age: 85
Father: Daniel TRUNDLE (1792-1846)
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsey" AMOS

Spouses
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1: Mary "Mollie" DUNCAN
Birth: 1840
Death: 1913 Age: 73
Father: Thornton DUNCAN (1800-1872)
Mother: Mary ROUTT (1802-)
Marriage: 1861
Children: Bettie (1867-); Mary Ella (1869-1942); Laura (1874-1910)

J. L. TRUNDLE,1 farmer; P. O. Paris. The Trundle family are among the early famihes who settled in Bourbon County. J. L. was born in Ruddel's Mills Precinct, 1832; son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Amos) Trundle, whose parents, on both sides, were the early pioneers of the Blue Grass Region. Daniel Trundle was born July 9, 1792; his wife, Elizabeth, was born February 27, 1798, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; her father was Nicholas Amos, a native of Virginia; his wife was Nancy Jones, who also came of one of the early settlers of this country. Daniel Trundle, the father of the above, was one of the thrifty and energetic class of men who made the best of his opportunities and improved his time and his talents for business, and did his part manfully towards developing the interests of the country and securing at the same time a competence for his family. He not only carried on farming, but was engaged in manufacturing his own grain, by means of the small copper stills which were prevalent at that time. He lived a busy life, and in all his business transactions maintained the character of an honorable and upright man and Christian gentleman. He located on the farm now owned by John L., in 1846, where he lived until called home to the Better Land, July 31, 1846. Eight children were left to mourn him. The eldest was Nicholas, who settled in Jackson County, Mo.; Rachel Ann, married W. H. Crosthwait, of this county; Nancy married James Allen; Thomas, William, John L.; Eliza, married Esquire Taylor, of Dekalb Co., Ill.; and Sarah, who married H. C. Jackson, of Moniteau County, Mo. William is a resident of Kansas City, Mo. In 1861, May 7th, Mr. Trundle became the husband of Mary Duncan, a native of Bracken County, this State, daughter of Thornton Duncan and Mary Routt; both were natives of Virginia, near Culpepper C. H. Both the Routts and Duncans were early settlers in Kentucky, and among the first families in their social relations. Thornton Duncan was born August 4, 1800; Mary, his wife, in 1802. Mr. Duncan died in 1872. Six children were born to them, viz: John, Elias, Joseph, Willis, Mary and Tabitha. Mr. Trundle has about 250 acres of land, and is a well-to-do farmer; is a member of the M. E. Church, of which his father was a long time an adherent. Mr. Trundle has been a resident of this farm since 1843, and during this time, in connection with his farming, was for several years engaged in the mule trade, buying for the Southern market; has three children: Bettie, Mary E. and Laura B.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 493

Name: J. L. TAYLOR
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Birth: April 27, 1829, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Father: John M. TAYLOR (1778-1856)
Mother: Elizabeth WEBB (1785-1860)

Spouses
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1: Miss BATTERTON
Birth: 1836, Millersburg, Kentucky
Death: October 1868 Age: 32
Father: James BATTERTON
Mother: Laura VARNON
Marriage: June 29, 1853
Children: Oscar R.; Mollie

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2: Mrs. Margaret SHAWHAN
Marriage: March 1870, Harrison County, Kentucky

J. L. TAYLOR,1 merchant; P. O. Paris; was born April 27, 1829, in Cynthiana, Harrison Co.; son of John M. Taylor, a native of Prince William County, Va.; born Jan. 17, 1778, son of William Taylor, a native of Maryland, who afterwards removed to Virginia. John M. received a collegiate education in Richmond, Va., and in 1808, he came to Fayette County, Ky., and contracted for 1,000 acres of land, and returned to Virginia to coceive his inheritance, but his guardian had squandered it, and he was left penniless. He returned to Kentucky, and engaged in teaching in Fayette County; afterwards came to Bourbon County, where he taught several yours very successfully. In 1840, he was appointed to take the census of the county; he located at Centerville, where he engaged in selling goods, and was Postmaster at that place. In 1844 he removed to Millersburg, and while there was elected County Assessor, being twice re-elected. In 1855 he removed to Woodford County, to live with his son, E. W. Taylor, where he died the year following. He was a man highly respected in the community, wherever known, and will be long remembered for his many virtues and sterling qualities. In 1808 he was married in Virginia to Elizabeth Webb, who was born 1785, daughter of Foster Webb, Prince William County, Va.; she survived her husband four years; to them were born five sons and one daughter, viz: Richard, Edward W., F. B., John M., J. L., and Emily. Richard, F. B., E. W., and J. L. became merchants; John M., a farmer, Joseph L. at the age of fourteen, engaged as a clerk for his brothers at Millersburg, and afterwards associated with them in business for a time. June 29, 1853, he married Miss Batterton, who was born in Millersburg, in 1836 ; daughter of James Batterton and Laura Varnon; she died October, 1868; she bore him two children, Oscar R. and Mollie, wife of J. G. Weatherby, of Paris; Oscar R., now of Cincinnati, in commercial life. After merchandising four years in Millersburg, Mr. Taylor removed to Versailles, where he engaged in business, remaining there until 1868, when he afterwards removed to Harrison County, and engaged in farming for a time; afterwards he removed to Covington, Ky., in 1871, and was engaged in business at Cincinnati, where he remained until April, 1880, when he came to Paris, and has since remained engaged in merchandising, under firm name of J. L. Taylor & Co., and carries the largest stock of ready-made clothing in Paris. In March, 1870, he married Mrs. Margaret Shawhan, of Harrison County. Mr. Taylor has been a member of the Christian Church since 1849, his father being a convert under the preaching of Rev. Barton Stone.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 493-494

Name: William Henry THOMAS
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Birth: January 20, 1818, Middleton precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1900, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 81
Father: George Wallace THOMAS (1798-1852)
Mother: Susannah STRODE

Spouses
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1: Nancy KELLER
Birth: 1821
Death: 1886 Age: 65
Father: Abraham KELLER (1777-1834)
Mother: Margaret ANDERSON (1784-1866)
Marriage: December 1, 1838
Children: Keller (1845-1914); Doniphan; Ida M. (1854-1883); George (1855-1909); Margaret (-1858); Anna; Clay (1852-1878)

WILLIAM H. THOMAS,1 farmer and distiller; P. O. Paris, born in Middletown precinct, Jan. 20, 1818; son of George Thomas, who was born Aug, 7, 1798, in Bourbon County; he was a son of Moses and Elizabeth (Whaley) Thomas, both of Virginia, to whom were born: James, Mary, Annie, George, Elizabeth, Robert, Harry and Sallie, all of whom lived to be grown. The mother of W. H. was Susan Strode, born in Middletown, daughter of James Strode. W. H. was the eldest of his father's children; James, Elizabeth, Alfred B. were next in order; James resides in Saline County, Mo.; is a farmer; Elizabeth resides in Missouri, wife of F. M. Hutchinson; Alfred B. married Mattie Talbot, and resides in this county; George W. is a farmer and resides in Oregon; W. H. was brought up a farmer; on Dec. 1, 1838, he married Nancy Keller, born March 5, 1821, in this precinct; she is a daughter of Captain Abram Keller, who commanded a company in the war of 1812; he married Margaret Anderson, daughter of William, who married a daughter of Colonel Hinkson. Abram Keller was born 1777, in Pennsylvania, son of Solomon, the Indian fighter. In 1B44, Mr. Thomas settled on the James Talbot farm, where he remained until 1849, when he located on the farm he now owns, call the Jacob Spear's farm. Mr. Thomas began on nothing; his wife had twenty-five acres of land; he now owns 700 acres and a distillery, which he has been running since 1851. The house Mr. Thomas resides in, was built by Thomas Metcalf, who after became Governor of the State. The father of W. H. died March 22, 1852; he was a race-horse man, and carried on farming; he at one time owned two of the fastest horses in Kentucky; "Brown Kitty" was one of the most celebrated. Mr. Thomas has four children living, viz: Keller, Doniphan, Ida G. and George. Margaret died 1858; she was the wife of John B. Talbott; she left one daughter, Nannie, who married John C. Morris; Anna deceased, she married T. W. Anderson; Clay died at twenty-four years of age in 1878.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 494

Name: James H. TALBOTT
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Birth: May 5, 1830, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Henry (Harry) TALBOTT (1789-1840)
Mother: Mary FRAZER

Spouses
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1: Mary SMITH
Father: Michael SMITH
Mother: Mary HOWE
Marriage: May 10, 1855, Harrison County, Kentucky
Children: Harry (1879-); Anna Lee (1881-)

JAMES H. TALBOT,1 farmer; P. 0. Shawhan Station; born May 5, 1830, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; eldest child of Henry Talbot, who was born in Fairfax County, Va. The grandfather of our subject was Henry Talbot; his wife was Barbara Whaley prior to her marriage, who bore him the following children, viz: Daniel, Reason, George, Polly Whaley, Nancy McShane, Kittie Whaley, Henry and Charles, all of whom lived to be grown, and raised families and lived to advanced years. Henry Talbott, the grandfather of James H., came to this State about 1792, located in Ruddel's Mills Precinct, remaining her until his death. The maternal grandfather of our subject was James Frazer, whose wife's maiden name was Catharine Hendricks; to them were born Mary, who was the mother of James H. The Frazer family came first to Harrison County, emigrating from Virginia about the year the Talbots came. Henry Talbot, the father of James H., succeeded his father on the homestead, remaining here until his death in 1840. His wife survived him until 1868. Amanda was the eldest daughter. She married Henry Eals. Then came Charles, who was Justice of the Peace and at one time Sheriff of the county. Catharine married William Urmston; Mattie, A. B. Thomas; James remained at home until he was twenty-five years of age; was married in 1855 to Mary Smith, daughter of Michael Smith and Mary Howe, both natives of Virginia. In 1856 Mr. Talbot located on the farm he now owns, have 160 acres, which was first settled by one Tucker, who built a powder mill on the premises at an early day. Mr. Talbot has given some attention to breeding short-horns and trotting horses. Has two children: Harry and Charles S., and is a member of the Christian Church, of which his ancestors on the Frazer side were affiliated; on the Talbot side they were Baptists. His grandmother, Barbara Talbot, was blind for many years prior to her death; had an excellent memory. Of twenty grandchildren, she could name one from the other by the sense of feeling.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 494-495

Name: Daniel TURNEY
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Father: Amos TURNEY
Mother: Lucinda McINTYRE

Spouses
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1: Mollie MITCHELL
Father: William W. MITCHELL
Marriage: January 1867
Children: Maggie; Lucinda; Nellie

DANIEL TURNEY,1 general business; P. O. Paris. This gentleman is a native of this county, and is the second son of Amos and Lucinda McIntyre; he was reared to farming pursuits; soon after the outbreak of the war, he entered the Confederate army, enlisting as a private in Company G., 2d Kentucky Cavalry, and served until the close of the same, being promoted at different times, until he rose to the rank of captain, and with the exception of a wound received at Dallas, he escaped unharmed to the last; upon his return to civil life, he came to Paris, and engaged in the dry goods business for three years and a half; he then engaged in the stock trade, which business he has since followed during this time, he has been engaged in the livery and hotel business, being connected with the Bourbon House for several years; he is yet engaged in stock trading and the livery business; he is the owner and proprietor of "The Arlington," at Blue Lick Springs, in Nicholas County, of which a full description is given elsewhere in this work, to which the reader is referred. Mr. Turney is among the most successful business men in the county, and has amassed a handsome property for himself and family; in January, 1867, he married Miss Mollie Mitchell, daughter of Wm. W. Mitchell, who was one of the highly respected residents of Bourbon County; he died December, 1867, a man whose memory will be long cherished in the minds of his friends and acquaintances, for his many virtues. To Mr. Turney have been born five children, but three living: Maggie, Lucille, and Nellie; two sons who died in infancy. Mr. Turney is a member of the Knights of Honor.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 497

Name: John W. VANHOOK
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Birth: October 6, 1818
Father: Abner VANHOOK (1775-1852)
Mother: Freelove HALL (1789-1854)

Spouses
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1: Margaret ISGRIG
Father: Daniel ISGRIG (1786-1872)
Mother: Mary "Polly" CURRENT (1787-1852)
Marriage: 1844

JOHN W. VANHOOK,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; was born Oct. 6, 1818, in Harrison County, in Cynthiana Precinct, the fourth child born to his parents, who were Abner and Freelove (Hull) Vanhook. The grandfather of J. W. was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky when Indians were plentiful and the settlements were few and far between, he having to remain at the station for sometime for protection. He was among the first white men who came down the Licking river in a boat. Abner, the father of our subject, began in the world with nothing, having to make his own commencement in life, having nothing; he died March, 1852; his wife survived him two years after. Their children were: William, Samuel, Archie, Henry, J. W. and Amanda. J. W. started for himself at his majority. For several years he hired out by the month. In November, 1844, he married Margaret Isgrig, daughter of Daniel Isgrig, who was an early settler. Mr. Vanhook moved to the farm he now owns, in 1852; has a good farm and pleasant location near Paris; the farm consists of 191-1/2 acres. Their house was destroyed by fire, but has since been replaced by a large and more modern structure, built of brink, in 1867. Mr. Vanhook is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Has four children: Mary E., wife of Joseph Honey; Lawrence M., Maggie C., wife of Robert Turner, and John T. who resides in Saline County, Mo.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 497

Name: Dr. J. T. VANSANT
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DR. J. T. VANSANT,1 physician; P. O. Paris; was born in Fleming County, this State; son of John K. and Nancy (Markwell) Vansant, both natives of Kentuky. The subject of these lines was raised on a farm until seventeen, after which he received a collegiate course at Danville, Ky., and his medical education at New York City, graduating in 1877, at the Medical College, and engaged in the practice of his profession in the city where he graduated, remaining here until failing health induced him to seek another latitude, locating in Mt. Sterling, where be continued practicing until October, 1880, when he came to Paris and succeeded Dr. O. H. Buck, a homeopathic physician, who had an excellent practice. The Doctor has followed in his wake, and has been very successful in the healing art, and made many friends, having established a lucrative practice; is a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church, and February, 1882, finds him a bachelor!

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 497

Name: Oliver Perry WORNALL
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Birth: October 12, 1819, Clark County, Kentucky
Death: January 28, 1889, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 69
Father: COL Thomas WORNALL (1775-1838)
Mother: Sarah RYON (1777-1854)

Spouses
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1: Elizabeth Ann EWALT
Birth: January 23, 1827, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: June 29, 1902, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 75
Father: Samuel EWALT (1792-1878)
Mother: Cynthia PUGH (1795-1833)
Marriage: February 25, 1845
Children: Samuel Ewalt (1846-); Thomas Parker (1847-1891)

PERRY WORNALL,1 farmer; P. O. Paris. Perry Wornall, one of the representative farmers of Bourbon County, residing six miles north-west of Paris, was born in Clark County, this State, Oct. 12, 1819, son of Col. Thomas Wornall and Sarah Ryan. Our subject resided in Clark County until the fall of 1845, when he removed to Bourbon County, bought a farm on Townsend Creek, where he lived until 1852, when he exchanged his farm for the one he now owns. Feb. 25, 1815, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Ewalt, Sen., and Cynthia Pugh. The fruit of this marriage was two sons: Samuel E., born March 27, 1845, and Thomas P., born Dec. 13, 1847. Samuel E. resides near Kansas City, Mo.; was married in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 25, 1877, to Alice Wakefield, daughter of Dr. Joseph R. and Ann Rowan Buchanan. They have one child, Rowan B. Thos. P., who lives on the home farm, married Kate K., youngest child of John K. and Emily (Moran) Spears, Oct. 27, 1877; they have one son, William P., born March 2, 1879. Col. Thomas Wornall, the father of our subject, was born of English parents--Ruby and Edith Wornall, Dec. 13, 1775; and married Sallie, daughter of John B. and Susan Ryan, in Loudoun County, Va., Jan. 24, 1797. Shortly afterward he came to Clark County, Ky., and settled between Winchester and the Kentucky river, but soon changed his location to one six miles north-east of Winchester, one of the most productive spots in all the Blue Grass region; on this farm he lived until his death, which occurred Nov. 3, 1838. In 1809-10 he represented his county in the Kentucky Legislature, and during the war of 1812, commanded a company of Cavalry; after his return he was made a Colonel in the Kentucky Militia. He was clerk of his Church, the Regular Baptist, at Stony Point, in Bourbon County, for many years, and served in the same capacity for the Licking Association of Baptists from 1828 to 1834. For many years previous to his death he officiated as Sheriff, County Surveyor, and Master Commissioner of Clark County. He was evidently a man for peace a man to whom his neighbors and friends could and did go for advice in settlement of personal and financial difficulties. Susan Ryan, his wife, died at F. P. Clay's, in Bourbon County, Sept. 23, 1834. They had ten children born to them; John and Keturah died in infancy; Richard settled in Missouri; had one son, John B., who was elected to the Legislature and Senate in Missouri; Thomas settled in Harrison County, Ky.; Alfred in Bourbon County, Ky., Mary married Samuel Clay, of this county; Susan married Frank P. Clay, brother of Samuel, Eliza married George Anderson, and resides in Clark County; Jas. R. died in 1879; Perry resides in Paris Precinct, and is the subject of this sketch.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 498

Name: John Thornton WOODFORD Jr.
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Birth: August 12, 1847
Death: 1920 Age: 72
Father: John Thornton WOODFORD (1812-1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Hawes BUCKNER (1821-1904)

Spouses
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1: Nannie CHENAULT
Birth: August 20, 1853, Madison County, Kentucky
Father: Anderson CHENAULT
Mother: Margaret OLDHAM
Marriage: February 13, 1872
Children: Margaret; Thornton; Catesby; Chenault; William; Lucy Clay

JOHN T. WOODFORD,1 farmer, and stockraiser; P. O. Paris. The Woodford family trace their genealogy to one William Woodford, a native of England; he was a merchant, and moved to Caroline Co., Virginia, at an early day. His estate was called Windsor; he was thrice married. First to a Mrs. Whitaker, daughter of an East India merchant; his second wife was widow Battaile, both of whom died childless. Sept 2, 1732, he niarried Ann, daughter of John Coche, Secretary of State, under the Colonial Government. Her mother's name was Catesby, sister of Marsh Catesby, a writer on Natural History. The eldest son of William and Ann Woodford was William, who was born October 6, 1734; he was an officer under the Colonial Government, with the rank of Brigadier-General. He married Mary, daughter of John and Mildred Thornton. Mildred was a Miss Gregory, daughter of Mildred Washington, sister of Augustine Washington, which relation made General George W. her nephew. Thomas was the second son of William and Ann; he was educated in Cambridge for the ministry, but afterwards became a sea Captain, and died childless. Henry also died a sea Captain. The third generation is John Thornton Woodford (eldest son of William and Mary Thornton Woodford); who was born at Windsor, July 29, 1763. In 1786, he married Mary Turner Taliaferro, who was born March 13, 1772. The fourth generation was William, who was born March 25, 1787; he married Ann Maria Archer, Dec. 1809. She died 1831; he, May 18, 1840. They had the following children: John T., born August, 1812; Samuel B. A., born 1815, he married Martha Holliday; William T., born 1817, he married Mary Halleck; Lucy, born 1821, married W. T. Buckner; Thomas, born 1823; Sallie T., born 1826, married William Buckner. The fifth generation comes John T., who was born August 12, 1812, he married Elizabeth H. Buckner, in Caroline Co., Va., August, 1812, and emigrated to Kentucky, locating in Clark County, 1825, and to Bourbon County, North Middletown, in 1834, where he remained until 1843, when he came to Paris Precinct, and purchased land, where he now resides, and has since remained. He has over 800 acres of land, situated in the extreme south part of the precinct; he has been engaged in farming and stock raising-raising short horn cattle and Cotswold sheep. In February, 1840, he married Miss Buckner, daughter of William Buckner. This union has been crowned with a family of nine children, viz: Sallie, wife of Capt. E. F. Spears, Mary L., wife of Col. E. F. Clay, Buckner, now of Blue Lick, in Fleming County; John T. Jr., near Mount Sterling; Henry, Attorney at Law at Mt. Sterling; Benjamin and Catsby of this County, and Maria.

JOHN T. WOODFORD,2 present proprietor of the Woodford stock farm at Mount Sterling, Kentucky, is a scion of old pioneer families in this state and he has well upheld the prestige of the honored name which he bears, the while lie has, like his father and -grandfather, contributed his quota to the civic and industrial progress and upbuilding of this section of the state. Mr. Woodford was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, on the 12th of August, 1847, and is a son of John T. and Elizabeth Hawes (Buckner) Woodford. John T. Woodford, Sr., was a native of Virginia, the date of his birth being August 21, 1812, and he was summoned to eternal rest at his home in Paris, Kentucky, in 1892, at which time he was in the eightieth year of his age. The paternal grandparents of him whose name introduces this article were William T. and Maria (Archer) Woodford, both of whom were born in Virginia, whence they came to Clark county, Kentucky, in 1827. At the time of the death of William T. Woodford, his widow removed with her children to Montgomery county, where with the aid of her sons she managed to eke out a fair livelihood for herself and family. Afterwards John T., Sr., initiated his independent career by clerking in a store at North Middletown, Bourbon county. In 1839 was solemnized his marriage to Elizabeth Hawes Buckner and he then became identified with agricultural pursuits. In this line of enterprise his success was of unqualified order and at one time he owned and operated a farm of nine hundred acres located five miles south of Paris. His finely improved land was devoted to diversified crops and he was also largely interested in stock-raising, handling cattle, hogs and sheep. His life in every connection was eminently successful and he gained and retained to himself the high regard of his fellow citizens. Politically he was a staunch adherent of the Democratic party. Mrs. Woodford was born in Bourbon county, this state, in 1821, and she was a daughter of William T. and Sallie (Clay) Buckner, both of which families have long been prominent in connection with public affairs in the Blue Grass state. She was summoned to her eternal rest in 1903, at the age of eighty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Woodford became the parents of nine children, and of the number seven are now living, namely, Sallie, who is the widow of E. F. Spears, resides at Paris, Kentucky; Buckner also maintains his home at Paris; John T., of this sketch, is the next in order of birth; Catesby is a prominent racehorse breeder of Bourbon county; Henry M. is a resident of Montgomery county; Benjamin resides in Bourbon county; and Maria L. is the wife of W. L. Yerkes, of Paris.

John T. Woodford, Jr., was reared to the, sturdy discipline of the home farm and after due attendance in the schools of his native county he attended the Kentucky University at Lexington. In 1874, in Montgomery county, he initiated farming operations on his own account. Today his landed estate consists of five hundred acres of land in Montgomery county and two hundred acres in Bourbon county. The fine farm on which he resides is modern in every particular, from the magnificent, spacious residence to the large, comfortable barns, For the past thirty-five years Mr. Woodford has been successfully engaged in the breeding and training of fancy saddle horses and it may be stated with authority that he has bred more saddle horses than any other one man in Kentucky. Mr. Woodford's reputation as a horse breeder and as a man of his word is widespread. His fair and honorable methods and sterling integrity have ever accrued to his credit and he is recognized as a loyal and public-spirited citizen whose contributions to progress and development have been of distinctive order. He keeps on hand an average of seventy-five head of fancy saddle horses and he has a herd of registered Jersey cows which he retains for his own use.

Mr. Woodford is a Democrat in his political proclivities and is ever alert and enthusiastically in sympathy with all measures and enterprises advanced for the general welfare of the community. Both he and his wife hold membership in the Christian church.

On the 13th of February, 1872, Mr. Woodford was united in marriage to Miss Nannie Chenault, who was born in Madison county, Kentucky, on the 20th of August, 1853, and who is a daughter of Anderson and Margaret K. (Oldham) Chenault. Anderson Chenault was likewise born in Madison county, the date of his birth being January 8, 1812, and he died on the 27th of March, 1884. Mrs. Chenault was a native of the same county and her birth occurred on the 15th of October, 1829. She is still living on the Chenault farm, located two miles south of Mount Sterling. Residing with her is her son William O. and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chenault became the parents of seven children and of the number five are living--Nannie, who is the wife of Mr. Woodford, of this sketch, as already noted; William O., who resides with his mother; Mollie W., who is the wife of J. S. Bogie, of Montgomery County; Margaret, who married W. J. Dearing, an attorney for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, with headquarters at Louisville, Kentucky; and Lucy C., who wedded Bishop Clay, of Lexington, Kentucky. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Woodford were Reverend David and Mary (Tribble) Chenault, natives of Virginia, whence they came to Kentucky about 1780 and purchased four thousand acres of land in Madison county. He was a devout minister of the Baptist faith and after many years service in behalf of the spiritual welfare of his fellow men he passed to his reward in 1851. His devoted helpmeet and companion died in 1862, in her eighty-fourth year. Anderson Chenault was reared to maturity and educated in his native county (Madison) and in 1832 he settled on a tract of eighty acres in Montgomery county. This land was covered with heavy timber but it was eventually cleared and raised it to a high state of cultivation. His first crop was corn. This he fed to hogs, which he sold for tile sum of four hundred and five dollars. With this money he purchased an old negro, called Uncle Jim. Uncle Jim became so attached to his new home that he ignored his freedom after the war and continued to serve the Chenault family with all the old-time faithfulness until his death, some years ago. Mr. Anderson Chenault became a most successful agriculturist owning at one time twelve hundred acres of land. He was originally a Whig in political matters but at the time of the Civil war he became a Union man and after the close of the war, a Democrat. He had in his possession forty slaves and he believed in gradual emancipation. He was active until his death and Mrs. Chenault, in spite of her eighty-one years, is yet active. To Mr. and Mrs. Woodford were born eight children, six of them are living, namely: Margaret C., who is the wife of William W. Gay, of Bourbon county; Thornton, who remains at home; Catesby, of Bourbon county, Chenault, William B., and Lucy Clay, all of whom remain at the parental home.

Sources
1. Perrin, pp. 498-499
2. E. Polk Johnson, The History of Kentucky and Kentuckians, Vol. III, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1912, pp. 1347-1348

Name: William WRIGHT Jr.
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Birth: February 25, 1822
Death: 1895 Age: 72
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: William WRIGHT (1783-1880)
Mother: Eliza Ann DAVIS (1791-1854)

Spouses
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1: Georgia RION
Birth: March 18, 1838
Death: February 25, 1912 Age: 73
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Newton B. RION
Mother: Ann D. GRIFFING
Marriage: November 4, 1857
Children: Annie McIlvain (1859-1931)

WILLIAM WRIGHT,1 farmer ; P. O. Paris; was born Feb. 23, 1822, on the farm he now owns; he is a son of Colonel William Wright, who was born in Botetourt County, Va., Dec. 15, 1783. The family traces their name to one Adam Wright, a native of the New England States; his son Peter emigrated to Botetourt County, Va., at an early period, and married Jane Hughard and settled on Jackson River. To them were born thirteen children, among whom was James, who married Martha Hamilton, and settled on Pott's creek. He and brother Thomas emigiated to Kentucky, locating on the Pike, where Robert Langston lives. James purchased a large tract of land in 1794, upon which he remained all his life. To James Wright was born ten children, of whom William, the father of the above, was one of the number. He married Ann Jackson, and by her had six children, among this number was William, whose name heads this page, who is a great-great-grandson of Adam Wright, of the New England States. James Wright and Martha Hamilton were married Feb. 29, 1776; their children were Sarah, Jane, Andrew, William, Mary, John, Isaac, Rebecca and James R. To William and Ann (Jackson) Wright were born six children, viz : Edwin, Rebecca, Martha J., William, Martha and Mary, but two are living, William and Edwin, who reside in Coles County, Ill. Martha Hamilton was born in Virginia, Sept. 25, 1787, she was a daughter of Andrew Hamilton and Isabella Kinkead, both moved from Virginia and settled in Woodford County, Ky., in 1794. Andrew was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to Augusta County, Va.; he had eight children, among whom was John, who was killed by the Indians. Col. William, the father of our subject, was but eight years of age when he came to this county, he remained here until his death, June 11, 1880, in his ninety-seventh year. His wife, Eliza Jackson, was born in Maryland, daughter of Dr. John Jackson, a native of Ireland, but was educated in Edinburg, Scotland, and afterward grated to Pennsylvania, where he married Ann Davis, thence to Bourbon County, Ky. Col. William Wright was a man of more than ordinary ability, he acquired a good education and for several years taught school, he was out in the war of 1812, and commanded a regiment from Kentucky. In 1854, he represented his County in the Legislature; he never sought office; he moved to the place now owned by his son William, in 1814, the year of his marriage, and remained on the same up to his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and elder of the same, and always sustained the character of an upright man, and Christian gentleman. His son William now succeeds him; he was married Nov. 4, 1857, to Georgia A. Rion, daughter of Newton B. Rion. Mr. Wright has but one child, Anna M.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 499.

Name: Andrew William WRIGHT
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Birth: February 18, 1814
Death: March 10, 1906 Age: 92
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: John WRIGHT (1786-1849)
Mother: Martha KELLY

Spouses
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1: Naomi Ruth WARD
Birth: November 27, 1830, Harrison County, Kentucky
Father: John D. WARD
Mother: Maria HEARNE
Marriage: April 25, 1849
Children: Marie Belle (1850-); John Ward (1852-1935); Sallie Keziah; William Volney

ANDREW W. WRIGHT,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; is a native of this precinct; born on the farm he now owns, Feb. 18, 1814, being the second son and third child of John Wright, born in Virginia, March 26, 17,86, son of James, son of Peter, who was a son of Adam Wright, of Virginia. John Wright, the father of Andrew W., was born in this precinct, on the farm now owned by Robert Langston. The mother of Aildtew W. was Martha Kelly, daughter of James Kelly, of Scotch descent. To John Wright and wife were born the following children, viz.: Amanda J., now of Shelby County, Ky., wife of Morris Thomas; James W. and Andrew W., in this precinct; Isaac resides in Missouri; Mary A. and Martha H. both died young; John N. died after arriving at manhood; also Nancy R. Sarah R. married James Robinett, now of Alabama. Andrew W. was raised to farming; he had but the advantages afforded at the common schools, working at home and assisting his father in clearing the land during the summer, and attending school during the winter. April 25, 1849, he married Naomi Ruth Ward, who was born in Harrison County Nov. 27, 1830. Her parents were John D. and Maria (Hearne) Ward. He was born May 18, 1808, in Harrison County. Maria was a daughter of Clement H. and Keziah Cannon, of Maryland. Mr. Wright remained with his father until he attained his majority, when he began working out by the month; afterwards he purchased land and began farming on his own account. After his marriage he located on the farm he now owns, which was settled by his father. he has a farm of 300 acres; has four children, viz.: Maria Belle, wife of S. S. Gaines, and resides in Centerville ; John, also of Centerville; Sallie, wife of T. K. Marsh, of Harrison County; and William B., at home. For forty five years Mr. Wright has been a member of the Presbyterian Church G. S. A., and is one of the Elders of same.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 499.

Name: John P. WILSON
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Birth: September 4, 1827, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: Henry F. WILSON
Mother: Henrietta PARKER (1793-1870)

Spouses
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1: Fannie A. THOMAS
Birth: Flat Rock Precinct, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Father: David THOMAS
Mother: Lavina SIMMS
Marriage: July 1851
Children: David T.; Henry C.; Anna M.; Mary B.; Hiram P.; James Simms; Henrietta L.; John O.; Alice S.; Caroline R.

JOHN P. WILSON,1 physician and farmer; P. O. Paris; born Sept. the 4th, 1827, in Paris; is the fourth son and sixth child of a family of nine children. His parents were Henry F. Wilson and Henrietta Parker. The paternal grandsire was named Henry Wilson, who was born March 1, 1754, in Fairfax County, Va., and married Frankie Falkner in February, 1782; she bore him seven sons and five daughters. Henry Wilson emigrated to this county and settled in Flat Rock Precinct, in 1778, and remained there until his death, which was in 1848, in his ninety-fourth year. His children were: John C., William, Burr, Lewis, Henry, Joseph, Barton, Betsey, Frankie, Annie, Mrs. Owens and ________ Henry F., the father of our subject, was born in Flat Rock Precinct; his marriage with Henrietta Parker in_____was blessed with the following children: Hiram P., Marv J., Maria, Henry and Edwin (twins), Henrietta, John P., Georgia A. and Charles T. All of the above settled in this county, who lived, except Henry and Edwin, who settled and now remain in Boone County, Mo. Henry F. spent his early boyhood on the farm where he was born. Upon attaining his manhood's years he engaged in selling goods, running a store on his own account near Flat Rock, afterwards removing to Paris, where he continued merchandizing for several years. He was a member of the Reformed Church, as well as his wife; both of them were pioneer members of the church in Paris. The Doctor was raised in Paris; at the age of nineteen he began the study of medicine, and in 1848 he removed to West Liberty, in Morgan Co., Ky., and engaged in the practice of his profession, returning to this county in 1851, and was married in July, the same year, to Fannie A. Thomas, who was born in Flat Rock Precinct, the, youngest and only daughter of David and Lavinia (Simms) Thomas. In March, 1857, the Doctor located on the farm he now occupies, where he has been engaged in farming and in the practice of his profession; has ten children, viz.: David T., Henry C., Anna M., Mary B., Hiram P., James Simms, Henrietta L., John O., Alice S., and Caroline R.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 499.

Name: William T. WOODFORD
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Birth: February 17, 1817, Caroline County, Virginia
Father: William WOODFORD (1787-1840)
Mother: Anna Maria ARCHER (-1831)

Spouses
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1: Mary HALLECK
Father: Jacoby HALLECK
Mother: Lucinda DILL
Marriage: 1846
Children: William B.; Lucinda H.; Anna M.; Halleck; Mary H.; Clara

W. T. WOODFORD,1 farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Paris; is among the staunch and reliable agriculturists in Paris Precinct. He was born in Caroline County, Va., Feb. 17, 1817; is the third son and fourth child born to William and Ann M. (Archer) Woodford. Our subject came to Kentucky with his parents when he was eight years of age, and located with them in Clark County. December, 1839, he came to this county, making his first location in North Middletown, where he engaged as clerk for Samuel H. Crane, remaining with him until 1846, when he came to Paris, and engaged in the drygoods trade, continuing until 1852, when he decided to abandon merchandising, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and with this view purchased 620 acres in the south part of the precinct, where he has since lived. This farm was first settled by Thomas C. Woodford, one of the pioneers of this part of the precinct. Since 1856 he has been interested in raising short horn cattle, and made a specialty of Cotswold sheep, having one of the largest and nest flocks in the county. As is horseman he encourages the raising of the best breeds; the Diomede and Valentine being his choice. In his farming operations he has been successful. In 1846 he married Mary Halleck, daughter of Jacoby and Lucinda (Dill) Halleck, both families being early representatives in the county as settlers. The Hallecks emigrated from Virginia, and the latter from Maryland. Of the family born to Mr. Woodford are the following, viz.: William B., Lucinda H., Anna M., Halleck, Mary H. and Clara.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 500

Name: James Wilson WRIGHT
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Birth: February 12, 1812
Death: February 21, 1898 Age: 86
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: John WRIGHT (1786-1849)
Mother: Martha KELLY

Spouses
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1: Harriet THOMAS
Birth: June 30, 1827, Shelby County, Kentucky
Death: May 15, 1866 Age: 38
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: Lindsay THOMAS
Mother: Dorcas HINTON
Marriage: February 11, 1846
Children: Laura (1851-1922); Isaac Kelly (1857-1916); William Lindsay (1860-1934); Darcust (1853-1853); Martha (1855-1855)

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2: Cynthia Rebecca JONES1
Birth: November 29, 1842, near Clintonville, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: March 27, 1915, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky Age: 72
Burial: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Father: John I. JONES (1820-1884)
Mother: Mary SWARTZWELDER (1820-1887)
Marriage: December 21, 1871, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Children: Martha Wilson (1874-1903); James Wilson (1875-1947); Clarence Jones (1880-1947)

JAMES WILSON WRIGHT,2 farmer; P. O. Paris; was born in this precinct, Feb. 12, 1812, being the eldest son, and second child born to John A. and Martha (Kelly) Wright. Our subject has always been a resident of this neighborhood, in which he was born, and is one of the substantial members of the Commonwealth; he was raised on the homestead, to farming pursuits; soon after leaving the parental roof, and while a single man, he was for several years engaged in selling goods at Moreland, now Hutchinson Precinct; he has been twice married; Feb, 11, 1846, to Harriet Thomas, daughter of Lindsey and Dorcas (Hinton) Thomas; she was born Jan. 30, 1821, in Shelby County, this State; she died May 15, 1866; having borne three children, who came to maturity, viz.: Laura, now wife of Nathan Bayless, of this county and Isaac K., and William L., both residing in Scott County; Dec. 21, 1871, Mr. Wright was married to Cynthia Jones, who was born in Hutchinson Precinct, daughter of John I. Jones and Mary Swartzwelder, both natives of Bourbon County; Mary was a daughter of Samuel Swartzwelder, a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this county at an early day; Mr. Wright settled on the farm he now owns; March 1, 1847, he put all the substantial improvements on the place that appears today; the form was purchased of his uncle, Andrew Wright; the farm having been in the name of the family since its first settlement; he has 500 acres in one body, and has settled his two sons in Scott County; by his last wife, he has three children: Martha Wilson, James W. Jr., and Clarence Jones.

Sources
1. Primary information for this family lines is taken from: Hagan-Bowman, Mary Elizabeth; McCann William Ray. "John I. Jones Who Married Mary Ellen Swartzwelder," privately published.
2. Perrin, p. 500.

Name: Benjamin WOODFORD
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Birth: October 24, 1856, Bourbon County, Kentucky
Death: 1940 Age: 83
Father: John Thornton WOODFORD (1812-1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Hawes BUCKNER (1821-1904)

Spouses
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1: Alice BROOKS
Father: Samuel BROOKS
Mother: Eliza SCOTT
Marriage: October 29, 1879
Children: Elizabeth Buckner (1880-); Benjamin; James; Mary; William; Scott; Brooks; John T.

BENJAMIN WOODFORD,1 farmer; P. O. Paris; is the seventh child and fifth son born to John T. and E. H. Woodford; he was born on the homestead farm, Oct. 24, 1856, and was raised to farming pursuits; he received the advantages of common school, and that afforded by the schools at Paris. Oct. 29,1879, he married Alice Brooks, born in this precinct, daughter of Samuel and Elvira (Scott) Brooks. The following year he moved to Fleming County where he purchased a farm, but he has since sold out and located in this county on the Harrod's Creek Turnpike, where he purchased a farm, and since 1832 (date cannot be correct--REF) has there resided. Has one child, Elizabeth H.

Sources
1. Perrin, p. 500