William Jerome Willingham

M, #276, b. 6 June 1836, d. 31 July 1921
William Jerome Willingham|b. 6 Jun 1836\nd. 31 Jul 1921|p12.htm#i276|Alexander H. Willingham|b. abt 1810\nd. 28 Jul 1882|p6.htm#i141|Mary H. Murray|b. abt 1812|p6.htm#i142|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|James Murray||p182.htm#i4538|Nancy (__?__) Murray||p182.htm#i4539|

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     
William Jerome Willingham was a Methodist. He was born 6 June 1836 in Brush Creek, Graves County, Kentucky.1 He was the son of Alexander H. Willingham and Mary H. Murray. On the census of 1840 in Graves County, Kentucky, William Jerome was probably a male under 5 years of age residing with A. H. Wellingham.2 The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed William "Willingham", born in Kentucky as the 14-year-old male residing with A. H. Willingham.3 The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 8 September 1860 in the Mayfield post office area of Graves County, Kentucky, listed Jerome "Willingham" as the 23-year-old residing with A. H. Willingham.4 He served in the military from 1861 to 1865; in Company L, 3rd Kentucky Mounted Infantry, CSA.5 He married his first cousin, Sarah Ann Willingham, daughter of James W. Willingham and Mary E. __?__, in 1865..1
The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 11 July 1870 in the Feliciana post office area of the Felicianna Precinct, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Jerome Willingham, 30-year-old head of household, a farm worker.6

Sallie "Willingham", 27-year-old.6

Willie "Willingham", 4-year-old.6

Mary "Willingham", 1-year-old.6
William Jerome Willingham married Margaret Elizabeth Roach, daughter of William R. Roach and Mary A. (Burges) Roach, on 6 January 1876..1
The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 4 June 1880 in the Water Valley District, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Jerome Willingham, 46-year-old head of household, a grocer.7

Margaret "Willingham", 26-year-old wife.7

William "Willingham", 15-year-old son, a grocery worker.7

Jannett "Willingham", 12-year-old daughter.7

James "Willingham", 3-year-old son.7

Bessie "Willingham", 1-year-old daughter.7
His wife, Margaret Elizabeth Willingham, died at age 31 years, 6 months and 17 days on 16 May 1889 in Graves County, Kentucky.5
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 19 June 1900 in District 1, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
W. J. Willingham, 63-year-old widowed male head of household, a farmer.8

Bessie "Willingham", 21-year-old daughter.8

Oscar T. "Willingham", 19-year-old son, a farmer.8

Daisy "Willingham", 17-year-old daughter.8

Cleveland "Willingham", 15-year-old son, a farmer.8

Ray "Willingham", 12-year-old daughter.8

Elliak "Willingham", 11-year-old son.8

Edwin "Willingham", 9-month-old son.8

The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 28 April 1910 in District 1, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
William J. Willingham, 73-year-old widowed male head of household, a farmer.9

Bessie "Willingham", 31-year-old daughter.9

Alex "Willingham", 21-year-old son.9

Edwin "Willingham", 10-year-old grand son.9
William Jerome Willingham married Maggie H. __?__ on 14 July 1914..10 William Jerome Willingham died at age 85 on 31 July 1921 in Water Valley, Graves County, Kentucky.5 He was buried in the Willingham Cemetery near Wingo, Graves County, Kentucky.11

Children of William Jerome Willingham and Sarah Ann Willingham

Children of William Jerome Willingham and Margaret Elizabeth Roach

Citations

  1. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.
  2. [S216] 1840 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 106 line 31.
  3. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 18 dwelling 485 family 485.
  4. [S236] 1860 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 313 line 34 dwelling 2189 family 2189.
  5. [S219] Graves KY Cemetery Records.
  6. [S235] 1870 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 100B line 80 dwelling 394 family 397.
  7. [S1320] 1880 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 95 Sh 2 line 25 dwelling 16 family 17 page 344 B.
  8. [S3368] 1900 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 86 Sh 15 B line 57 dwelling 277 family 277 page 015 B.
  9. [S3369] 1910 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 64 Sh 10 A line 46 dwelling 197 family 202 page 223 A.
  10. [S1319] Research of Theodore (Tad) DeSanto.
  11. [S460] William Jerome Willingham tombstone inscription.
  12. [S1535] Research of Katrina M. Piper.

James Murray Willingham

M, #277, b. 2 August 1837, d. 27 December 1893
James Murray Willingham|b. 2 Aug 1837\nd. 27 Dec 1893|p12.htm#i277|Alexander H. Willingham|b. abt 1810\nd. 28 Jul 1882|p6.htm#i141|Mary H. Murray|b. abt 1812|p6.htm#i142|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|James Murray||p182.htm#i4538|Nancy (__?__) Murray||p182.htm#i4539|

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     James Murray Willingham was born 2 August 1837 in Graves County, Kentucky.1,2 He was the son of Alexander H. Willingham and Mary H. Murray. On the census of 1840 in Graves County, Kentucky, James Murray was probably a male under 5 years of age residing with A. H. Wellingham.3 The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed James "Willingham", born in Kentucky as the 13-year-old male residing with A. H. Willingham.1 He married Cornelia E. Dunn, daughter of Radford Dunn and Harriett A. (__?__) Dunn, on 10 December 1872 in Henderson County, Kentucky..4
The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 9 June 1880 in Tillottson's District, Precinct 4, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
James M. Willingham, 42-year-old head of household, a physician.5

Cornelia E. "Willingham", 23-year-old wife, a housekeeper.5

Radford H. "Willingham", 6-year-old son.5

Pearl "Willingham", 2-year-old daughter.5
James Murray Willingham died at age 56 on 27 December 1893.2 He was buried in Pleasant Valley, Henderson County, Kentucky; Arrangements were made through Hodapp Funeral Home.2 His wife, Cornelia E. Willingham, died on 7 February 1919 in Webster County, Kentucky.6

Children of James Murray Willingham and Cornelia E. Dunn

Citations

  1. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 18 dwelling 485 family 485.
  2. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.
  3. [S216] 1840 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 106 line 31.
  4. [S207] Henderson, KY Marriage Records.
  5. [S2332] 1880 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, ED 53 Sh 18 line 44 dwelling 143 familyl 142 page 626 B.
  6. [S2303] Ancestry.com database, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.

Mary Ann Collins

F, #278, b. about 1785
     Mary Ann Collins was born about 1785.1 She married Isaac Willingham, son of Garrett Willingham and Gartha __?__, on 8 October 1808 in Henderson County, Kentucky..2 On the census of 1810 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Mary Ann was probably a female of 16 and under 26 years of age residing with Isaac Willingham.3
Mary Ann Willingham was listed as a member at the Graves Creek Church in Graves Creek, Henderson County, Kentucky, on 29 February 1812.4 On the census of 1820 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Mary Ann was probably a female of 26 and under 45 years of age residing with Isaac Willingham.5 On the census of 1830 in Graves County, Kentucky, Mary Ann was probably a female of 20 and under 30 years of age residing with Isaac Willingham.6 On the census of 1840 in Graves County, Kentucky, Mary Ann was probably a female of 40 and under 50 years of age residing with Isaac Wellingham.7 The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in District 1, Graves County, Kentucky, listed Ann "Willingham" as the 65-year-old residing with Isaac Willingham.8

Children of Mary Ann Collins and Isaac Willingham

Citations

  1. [S256] 1810 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 332.
  2. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.
  3. [S256] 1810 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 332 line 17.
  4. [S465] Letter, Nancy Catherine Jankowski (deceased) to Wendell H. Wilcox - 1997.
  5. [S237] 1820 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 13 line 19.
  6. [S218] 1830 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 288 line 6.
  7. [S216] 1840 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 112 line 24.
  8. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 33 dwelling 487 family 487.
  9. [S237] 1820 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 13.

Mathew Couch1

M, #279, b. about 1812
     Mathew Couch was born about 1812 in South Carolina.1 He married Louisa __?__ about 1832 in South Carolina..2
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 12 August 1850 in Division 12, Cass County, Georgia, listed the following:
Mathew Couch, 39-year-old male head of household, a blacksmith; b:South Carolina.2

Louissa "Couch", 35-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2

John M. "Couch", 17-year-old male, a blacksmith, b:South Carolina.2

Mary J. "Couch", 10-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2

Frances "Couch", 8-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2

Clarinda "Couch", 6-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2

Sarah "Couch", 2-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2

Mathew "Couch", 11-month-old male, b:South Carolina.2

Mary J. "Couch", 15-year-old female, b:South Carolina.2
Mathew Couch married Samantha __?__ estimated 1857..1
The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated in 1860 in the West Brook post office area of Red Land Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, listed the following:
Mathew Couch, 48-year-old male head of household, a blacksmith; b:South Carolina.1

Semantha "Couch", 26-year-old female; b:Georgia.1

Mary J. "Couch", 21-year-old female; b:Georgia.1

Clarinda "Couch", 15-year-old female.1

Sarah A. "Couch", 12-year-old female; b:Georgia.1

Martha "Couch", 10-year-old female; b:Georgia.1

Andrew J. "Couch", 2-year-old male; b:Alabama.1

Children of Mathew Couch and Louisa (__?__) Couch

Child of Mathew Couch and Samantha __?__

Citations

  1. [S228] 1860 U.S. Census, Hempstead County, Arkansas, page 736 line 4 dwelling 342 family 342.
  2. [S492] 1850 U.S. Census, Cass County, Georgia, page 101 A line 26 dwelling 16 family 16.

McKager Micajah Lawhorn

M, #280, b. 7 January 1846, d. 30 January 1924
McKager Micajah Lawhorn|b. 7 Jan 1846\nd. 30 Jan 1924|p12.htm#i280|James Lowhorn|b. abt 1820|p5.htm#i110|Lavina Pierce|b. abt 1824|p5.htm#i111|Thomas Lowhorn|b. abt 1779|p44.htm#i1094|Mary A. Sweeney|b. abt 1790|p44.htm#i1095|William Pierce|b. abt 1801|p672.htm#i16790|Nancy __?__|b. abt 1807|p696.htm#i17384|

Relationship=Great-granduncle of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     McKager Micajah Lawhorn was born 7 January 1846 in Clinton County, Kentucky.1 He was the son of James Lowhorn and Lavina Pierce. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 22 August 1850 in District 2, Clinton County, Kentucky, listed Micajah "Lawhon", born in Kentucky as the 4-year-old male residing with James Lawhon.2 The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 27 June 1860 in the Albany post office area of Clinton County, Kentucky, listed Micajah "Lowhorn" as the 14-year-old residing with James Lowhorn.3 McKager Micajah Lawhorn began military service on 20 August 1863; in Company C, 1st Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry.4
McKager Micajah Lawhorn was described as 5' 8" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, and with light hair on 20 August 1863.4 He ended military service on 30 September 1865 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.4 He married Mary Catherine Thompkins on 3 January 1867 in Clinton County, Kentucky..5
The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 21 July 1870 in the Burkesville post office area of the Whetstone Precinct, Cumberland County, Kentucky, listed the following:
M. Lowhon, 25-year-old head of household, a farmer.6

Mollie "Lowhon", 20-year-old.6

William "Lowhon", 3-year-old.6

Frank "Lowhon", 9-month-old.6

The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 6 June 1880 in Creelsboro District Number 2, Russell County, Kentucky, listed the following:
McCajah Lawhorn, 34-year-old head of household, a farmer.7

Mary C. "Lawhorn", 30-year-old wife, a housekeeper.7

William B. "Lawhorn", 12-year-old son.7

Frank H. "Lawhorn", 10-year-old son.7

Ann E. "Lawhorn", 8-year-old daughter.7

Bettie "Lawhorn", 5-year-old daughter.7

Montie "Lawhorn", 2-year-old son.7

Lucy E. "Lawhorn", 2-month-old daughter.7

Mary J. "Lawhorn", 12-year-old niece.7
His wife, Mary Catherine Lawhorn, died at age 47 years, 2 months and 17 days on 26 July 1897 in Fentress County, Tennessee.8 McKager Micajah Lawhorn married Helen Stearns on 25 December 1897..1 His wife, Helen Lawhorn, died on 23 December 1907.1 McKager Micajah Lawhorn married his first cousin once removed, Minnie Craig, daughter of Jonathan M. Craig and Malissa Elizabeth Pierce, on 5 April 1908 in Clinton County, Kentucky..5
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 20 April 1910 in District 1, Clinton County, Kentucky, listed the following:
McKager Lawhorn, 64-year-old head of household, a farmer, married 2 years for the third time.9

Minnie "Lawhorn", 25-year-old wife, married 1 time for 2 years with 1 child who was still living.9

Bessie "Lawhorn", 10-year-old daughter.9

Bennie "Lawhorn", 7-year-old son.9

Eva "Lawhorn", 7-year-old daughter.9

Paul "Lawhorn", 3-year-old son.9

Orpah "Lawhorn", 10-month-old daughter.9
McKager Micajah Lawhorn married Martana Isabella Crabtree, daughter of Hiram C. Crabtree and Lucinda J. (__?__) Crabtree, on 9 February 1914 in Clinton County, Kentucky..5
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 14 January 1920 in District 2, Fentress County, Tennessee, listed the following:
M. C. Lawhorn, 74-year-old head of household, a farmer.10

Issabell "Lawhorn", 27-year-old wife.10

Roosevelt "Lawhorn", 8-year-old son.10

Hiram "Lawhorn", 3-year-old son.10

Hiram "Lawhorn", 1-year and 4-month old daughter.10

McKager Micajah Lawhorn was listed as a member at Clear Fork Baptist Church in Clinton County, Kentucky.1 He died at age 78 on 30 January 1924 in Fentress County, Tennessee.11 He was buried in February 1924 in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Armathwaite, Fentress County, Tennessee.12,11
The census of 1 April 1930 enumerated on 19 April 1930 in District 12, Morgan County, Tennessee, listed the following:
Isabell Lowhorn, 37-year-old widowed female, born in Tennessee, married first at the age of 21.13

Rosevet C. "Lowhorn", 17-year-old (step) son, born in Tennessee, a farm laborer.13

James H. "Lowhorn", 13-year-old son, born in Tennessee.13

Dora L. "Lowhorn", 11-year-old daughter, born in Tennessee.13

Lorne M. "Lowhorn", 7-year-old daughter, born in Tennessee.13
His wife, Martana Isabella Lawhorn, died at age 82 years, 3 months and 15 days on 25 January 1975.1

Children of McKager Micajah Lawhorn and Mary Catherine Thompkins

Children of McKager Micajah Lawhorn and Helen Stearns

Children of McKager Micajah Lawhorn and Minnie Craig

Children of McKager Micajah Lawhorn and Martana Isabella Crabtree

Citations

  1. [S209] Research of Margaret Honeycutt.
  2. [S230] 1850 U.S. Census, Clinton County, Kentucky, page 204B line 1 dwelling 290 family 290.
  3. [S267] 1860 U.S. Census, Clinton County, Kentucky, page 193 line 37 dwelling 236 family 236.
  4. [S1787] McKager Lawhorn Discharge Certificate.
  5. [S291] Clinton, KY Marriage Records.
  6. [S1928] 1870 U.S. Census, Cumberland County, Kentucky, page 101AB line 9 dwelling 106 family 107.
  7. [S2153] 1880 U.S. Census, Russell County, Kentucky, ED 99 Sh 07 line 1 dwelling 56 family 57 page 489 A.
  8. [S348] Catharine Lawhorn tombstone inscription.
  9. [S1370] 1910 U.S. Census, Clinton County, Kentucky, ED 60, Sh 4A line 18 dwelling 59 family 59 page 190 A.
  10. [S1938] 1920 U.S. Census, Fentress County, Tennessee, ED 18 Sh 04A line 39 dwelling 66 family 69.
  11. [S292] McKager Micajah Lawhorn tombstone inscription.
  12. [S290] Fentress, TN Cemetery Records.
  13. [S4044] 1930 U.S. Census, Morgan County, Tennessee, ED 15 Sh 02 B line 66 dwelling 36 family 36 page 288 B.

Benjamin Harrison Baird

M, #281, b. 1 January 1809, d. 24 October 1864
Benjamin Harrison Baird|b. 1 Jan 1809\nd. 24 Oct 1864|p12.htm#i281|Isham Harrison Baird|b. abt 1771\nd. a 1839|p28.htm#i689|Clarissa Bushnell|b. 9 Oct 1775\nd. a 1830|p28.htm#i690|Ephraim Baird|b. abt 1715\nd. b 28 Dec 1787|p632.htm#i15777|Hannah Harrison|b. est 1723|p632.htm#i15778|Eusebius Bushnell|b. 1 Feb 1748/49\nd. abt 1812|p986.htm#i24626|Borodel Latimer|b. 12 Apr 1755\nd. b 1792|p986.htm#i24627|

Relationship=3rd great-granduncle of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Benjamin Harrison Baird was born 1 January 1809 in Snowy Creek, Maury County, Tennessee.1,2 He was the son of Isham Harrison Baird and Clarissa Bushnell. On the census of 1830 in Fayette County, Tennessee, Benjamin Harrison was probably a male of 20 and under 30 years of age residing with Jams Baird. He appeared on a muster role of the US Mounted Rangers as a private under Capt. Bean on 7 August 1832 in Arkansas.3 He married Mary Rosetta Craig, daughter of John B. Craig and Jane (Reed) Craig, on 30 January 1834 in Van Buren County, Arkansas..1 Benjamin Harrison Baird moved to a residence in Washington County, Arkansas, before December 1834.1,2
The census of 1840 in West Fork Township, Washington County, Arkansas, listed B. H. Beard as a head-of-household with tallies 30001-10001 which indicates:
A male of 20 and under 30 years of age, probably Benjamin Harrison.4

A female of 20 and under 30 years of age, probably his wife Mary Rosetta.4

A female under 5 years of age, probably his daughter Elizabeth Jane.4

A male under 5 years of age, probably his son John Franklin.4

A male under 5 years of age, probably his son Carroll.4

A male under 5 years of age, probably his son Onesimus Aresiuess.4
Benjamin Harrison Baird moved to a residence in Clatsop Plains, Clatsop County, Oregon, between 1848 and 1850 which is now the city of Astoria.
On 15 march 1848, Benjamin and Mary Baird and 8 kids left Arkansas in a wagon train, said to have been composed of allied families -- Craig, Reed, Baird, Lafferty, and Robison. They followed the same route as the unfortunate Donner Party, and suffered many hardships and privations.
     They stopped near Stockton, California for the winter of 1848-49. In the spring of 1849, Benjamin went by horseback up into Oregon where he took up a Donation Land Claim at Monroe in Lane County.
     That claim is recorded on Page 22 Volume 10 Roseburg; Old Oregon Donation Land Claims, Certificate #1434, Notification #2649 --S 1/2 Section 24 Township 15S Range 6W, 320 acres; W 1/2 Section 19 Township 15S Range 6W, 334.3 acres. Containing in aggregate 654.3 acres; 1/2 for husband. 1/2 for wife.
     Benjamin H. Baird attests that he is a natural citizen, born in Maury County, Tennessee, 1 January 1809. That he married Mary Craig et. Witnessed by Benjamin P. Richardson, Oregon City; David Hanan, Joseph B. Ferguson.
     This was near Eugene and Junction City, Oregon. By the spring of 1850, Benjamin had returned to California for his family. He and his family took passage on a sailing vessel bound for Astoria, Oregon. A terrific storm took the vessel off its course as far as the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and it was 3 months getting to Oregon. 3 days after landing in Astoria, Mary gave birth to twins.2

The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 15 August 1860 in the Franklikn post office area of the Long Tom Precinct, Lane County, Oregon, listed the following:
B. H. Baird, 51-year-old male head of household, a farmer; b:Tennessee.5

Mary R. Baird, 46-year-old female, a housewife; b:Kentucky.5

Harriet E. Baird, 16-year-old female; b:Arkansas.5

Nancy L. Baird, 14-year-old female; b:Arkansas.5

Ewing C. Baird, 12-year-old male; b:Arkansas.5

Benjamin C. Baird, 10-year-old male; b:Oregon.5

Mary E. Baird, 10-year-old female; b:Oregon.5

Belush B. Baird, 8-year-old female; b:Oregon.5

James Baird, 6-year-old male; b:Oregon.5

Joseph S. Baird, 4-year-old male; b:Oregon.5

Clara L. Baird, 2-year-old female; b:Oregon.5

Harrison Baird, 2-month-old male; b:Oregon.5
He lived in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, in 1861.1 He died at age 55 on 24 October 1864 in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, of a grizzely bear attack.1 He was buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon;
     A Letter to the Editor of the Jacksonville Times (Oregon) Dated at Rogue River, Oregon 31 October 1864
     Dear Sir
     The following is a reliable statement of the melancholy death of Mr. B. H. Baird, of the northern part of jackson County, Oregon.
     Messrs. B. H. Baird, James mcDonough, B. Nensch and J. S. W. Smith went out on a deer hunt and stayed that night with a Mr. mcMichael on Grave Creek, about 3 miles below Grave Creek House. In the morning (October 24) Mr. Baird started out about sunrise in pursuit of game, leading his faithful dog, Rover. When he proceeded about a mile and a half Rover bayed 3 grizzly bears, in their bed, under a large fir tree. mr. Baird got within 15 yards of them and shot the largest one, only wounding it. The bear attacked Mr. Baird, who ran about 200 yards, when the bear caught him, and knocked his gun 15 or 20 feet from him. Mr. Baird, getting loose from the bear, sprang to the limb of a tree, the bear passing under and hitting his feet, went a short distance down the hill, when he stopped to fight the dog. Mr. Baird got his gun, reloaded it and shot the bear the 2nd time. The bear then came at him more furiously than before and knocked his gun out of his hands the second time. Mr. Baird swung around a bush to keep out of the bears reach and drew one of his butcher knives and stabbed the bear in the body. The bear struck him several severe blows, knocking his knife out of his hand. Mr. Baird then drew his other knife, when the bear seized the hand in which he held the knife, causing him to drop it. The bear now got the mastery over Mr. Baird, getting him down, biting him in the face, cutting several gashes in his left side, tearing out his right eye, and also tearing off all the right side of his face.
     The bear bit several large holes in his side, in fact bit him nearly all over his body down to his boots. The bear now turned to fight the dog that had so far saved Mr. Baird from being killed on the spot. The bear and the dog then rolled down the hill some distance still fighting, when Mr. Baird gathered up his gun, 2 knives, the rope with which he had been leading his dog and started for Mr. McMichael's cabin, distant about 1-1/2 miles, where he arrived much exhausted, about 10:00 am and was assisted into the house, when he related the melancholy event to McDonough. Being conscious that he could not long survive, he spoke of his family and his desire to see them before he died.
     He was reconciled to meet death and spoke of future happiness. He died about 9:00 pm on the same day. Mrs. Baird was sent for and hastened with all possible speed, the distance of 18 miles, over a very rough, hilly road, but arrived about 5 minutes too late to see her husband alive. He was brought home and buried near his farm, some 4 miles north of Rouge River, near the stage road. He leaves a wife and 16 children of whom, 8 are young and live at home.
     Note added to copy:
About 1910 his body was removed to the Pioneer Cemetery in Grants Pass. One account also reports that the men went out to the scene of the fight and found the bear dead about 200 yards from the spot. I don't know the source -- but it makes a nice ending for the family legend -- AAL - 1993.6
His wife, Mary Rosetta Ross, died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1

Children of Benjamin Harrison Baird and Mary Rosetta Craig

Citations

  1. [S182] A Baird Family in America by Josie and Delila Baird.
  2. [S863] Research of Mary K. Sullivan.
  3. [S863] Research of Mary K. Sullivan, "Territorial Papers of the U.S., Volume XXI, number 20 on the Muster Roll."
  4. [S3000] 1840 U.S. Census, Washington County, Arkansas, page 257 line 27.
  5. [S3001] 1860 U.S. Census, Lane County, Oregon, page 264 line 25 dwelling 822 family 822.
  6. [S289] Research of Diane Rosena Blevins.

John Thomas Freels

M, #283, b. 1843
John Thomas Freels|b. 1843|p12.htm#i283|James Freels|b. 1806|p4.htm#i90|Sabrina B. Willingham|b. 1812|p5.htm#i101|Thomas Freels|b. 1755\nd. 11 Dec 1855|p181.htm#i4508|Polly (Matlock) Freels||p181.htm#i4509|John W. Willingham|b. abt 1778\nd. 10 Apr 1855|p10.htm#i234|Frances Weldon|b. abt 1780|p10.htm#i235|

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     John Thomas Freels was born 1843.1 He was the son of James Freels and Sabrina B. Willingham.

Citations

  1. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.

Elizabeth Willingham

F, #284, b. about 1801, d. before 1870
Elizabeth Willingham|b. abt 1801\nd. b 1870|p12.htm#i284|John W. Willingham|b. abt 1778\nd. 10 Apr 1855|p10.htm#i234|Frances Weldon|b. abt 1780|p10.htm#i235|Garrett Willingham|b. abt 1752\nd. b Dec 1834|p14.htm#i328|Gartha __?__|b. abt 1757|p14.htm#i330|John Weldon||p685.htm#i17102||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 5 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Elizabeth Willingham was born about 1801 in Tennessee.1 She was the daughter of John W. Willingham and Frances Weldon. On the census of 1810 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth was probably a female under 10 years of age residing with John Willingham.2 On the census of 1820 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth was probably a female of 16 and under 26 years of age residing with John Willingham.3 She married Yearby Overby on 10 November 1825 in Henderson County, Kentucky..4
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 30 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Yerby Overby, 50-year-old, a farmer.1

Elizabeth "Overby", 49-year-old.1

Sally "Overby", 24-year-old.1

Alexander "Overby", 20-year-old, a farmer.1

James "Overby", 17-year-old, a farmer.1

William "Overby", 14-year-old.1

Elizabeth "Overby", 13-year-old.1

Sabrina "Overby", 10-year-old.1

Nancy "Overby", 7-year-old.1
Elizabeth Overby was named in the will of John W. Willingham as "my daughter Elizabeth Overby" in Henderson County, Kentucky, on 4 December 1851.5
The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 30 June 1860 in the Hebbardsville post office area of Division 2, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Yearby Overby, 60-year-old, a blacksmith.6

Elizabeth Overby, 59-year-old.6

Wm. Overby, 24-year-old, a farmer.6

Elizabeth Overby, 21-year-old.6

Sabina B. Overby, 20-year-old.6

Nancy Overby, 17-year-old.6
Her husband, Yearby Overby, died before 1870.7 Elizabeth Overby died before 1870.7

Children of Elizabeth Willingham and Yearby Overby

Citations

  1. [S243] 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 296B line 4 dwelling 377 family 387.
  2. [S256] 1810 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 332 line 16.
  3. [S237] 1820 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 8 line 4.
  4. [S207] Henderson, KY Marriage Records.
  5. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied extract of John Willingham Will - Will Book C page 143.
  6. [S232] 1860 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 171 line 32 dwelling 197 family 197.
  7. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.

Annie Dixon

F, #285, b. November 1879
Annie Dixon|b. Nov 1879|p12.htm#i285|Robert H. Dixon|b. abt 1850|p32.htm#i798|Lucinda Elizabeth Willingham|b. 31 Mar 1850\nd. 19 Jun 1886|p2.htm#i46|||||||George W. Willingham|b. 14 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Aug 1899|p2.htm#i41|Permelia A. Wilson|b. 4 Feb 1823\nd. May 1907|p2.htm#i42|

Relationship=1st cousin 2 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Annie Dixon was born November 1879 in Missouri.1 She was the daughter of Robert H. Dixon and Lucinda Elizabeth Willingham. The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 7 June 1880 in Salisbury Township, Chariton County, Missouri, listed Annie "Dickson", as the 1-year-old daughter of Robert Dickson.2 The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 1 June 1900 in Prescott, Missouri Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed Annie Dixon, as the 20-year-old grand daughter of Permelia Willingham.3 Annie Dixon married Joel J. Wingfield in 1904..4
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 7 May 1910 in Missouri Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed the following:
Joel J. Wingfield, 29-year-old, a blacksmith, married 6 years.5

Annie G. "Wingfield", 30-year-old wife, married 6 years with 2 children both of whom were still living.5

Katie P. "Wingfield", 4-year-old daughter.5

Hester "Wingfield", 2-year-old daughter.5

The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 19 February 1920 in Boughton Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed the following:
Joel J. Wingfield, 39-year-old, a farmer.6

Rannie "Wingfield", 38-year-old wife.6

Katie "Wingfield", 14-year-old daughter.6

Hester "Wingfield", 12-year-old daughter.6

Lizzie "Wingfield", 9-year-old daughter.6

Lois "Wingfield", 3-year and 7-month old daughter.6

Children of Annie Dixon and Joel J. Wingfield

Citations

  1. [S264] 1900 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas.
  2. [S255] 1880 U.S. Census, Chariton County, Missouri, ED 161 Sh 12 line 6 dwelling 103 family 105 page 189 B.
  3. [S264] 1900 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas, ED 84 Sh 01B line 96 dwelling 16 family 17 page 243 B.
  4. [S272] 1910 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas.
  5. [S272] 1910 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas, ED 104 Sh 20 A line 15 dwelling 253 family 257 page 119 A.
  6. [S718] 1920 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas, Ed 125 Sh 09B line 56 dwelling 135 family 135.

Mamie Rogers

F, #286, b. 6 November 1905, d. 26 October 1999
Mamie Rogers|b. 6 Nov 1905\nd. 26 Oct 1999|p12.htm#i286|John G. Rogers|b. 18 Jan 1852|p17.htm#i424|Forest Ellen Baird|b. 10 Mar 1865\nd. 24 Apr 1944|p3.htm#i57|||||||Joseph A. Baird|b. 23 Aug 1830\nd. 8 Oct 1906|p3.htm#i69|Mary A. E. Hipp|b. 3 Nov 1841\nd. 18 Aug 1894|p3.htm#i70|

Relationship=Grandaunt of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Mamie Rogers was born 6 November 1905 in Lamar County, Texas.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John G. Rogers and Forest Ellen Baird. The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated in 1910 in Lamar County, Texas, listed Mamie Rogers, as the 4-year-old daughter of John G. Rogers.2 The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 2 January 1920 in Precinct 1, Lamar County, Texas, listed Marina "Rogers", as the 14-year-old daughter of J. G. Rogers.4 Mamie Rogers married Lemuel T. Law, son of L. W. Law and Mary E. (Etrucker) Law, on 30 October 1926..1

Her Social Security Number was 451-10-3966 issued in Texas before 1951.3 Her husband, Lemuel T. Law, died in September 1969 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75228.3 She died at age 93 years, 11 months and 20 days on 26 October 1999. Her last residence was in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75218.3

Citations

  1. [S86] Lela Wilcox Family Records.
  2. [S1724] 1910 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, ED 72, S 9, line 18, John G. Rogers.
  3. [S89] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1908] 1920 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, ED 85 Sh 01 B line 81 dwelling 21 family 21 page 030 B.

Frances Iva Willingham

F, #287, b. 5 March 1892, d. 1 March 1969
Frances Iva Willingham|b. 5 Mar 1892\nd. 1 Mar 1969|p12.htm#i287|Francis Lafayette Willingham|b. 10 Oct 1858\nd. 3 Sep 1896|p2.htm#i40|Forest Ellen Baird|b. 10 Mar 1865\nd. 24 Apr 1944|p3.htm#i57|George W. Willingham|b. 14 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Aug 1899|p2.htm#i41|Permelia A. Wilson|b. 4 Feb 1823\nd. May 1907|p2.htm#i42|Joseph A. Baird|b. 23 Aug 1830\nd. 8 Oct 1906|p3.htm#i69|Mary A. E. Hipp|b. 3 Nov 1841\nd. 18 Aug 1894|p3.htm#i70|

Relationship=Grandaunt of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Frances Iva Willingham was born 5 March 1892 in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas.1 She was the daughter of Francis Lafayette Willingham and Forest Ellen Baird. The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 4 June 1900 in Prescott, Missouri Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed Iva "Willingham", as the 8-year-old daughter of Ellen Willingham.2 Frances Iva Willingham married her first cousin once removed, John Noel Hipp, son of John Vernon Hipp and Lucinda Frances Dickson, on 18 April 1910 in Arkansas..1 The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 10 January 1920 in Murfreesboro, Thompson Township, Pike County, Arkansas, listed Iva "Hipp", as the 27-year-old wife of Noel Hipp.3 The census of 1 April 1930 enumerated on 8 April 1930 in Murfreesboro, Thompson Township, Pike County, Arkansas, listed Frances I. "Hipp", born in Arkansas, who had been married first at the age of 17, as the 37-year-old wife of John N. Hipp.4 Frances Iva Hipp died at age 76 on 1 March 1969.5 She was buried in March 1969.5

Children of Frances Iva Willingham and John Noel Hipp

Citations

  1. [S86] Lela Wilcox Family Records.
  2. [S264] 1900 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas, ED 84, Sh 04B line 93 dwelling 83 family 85 page 246 B.
  3. [S300] 1920 U.S. Census, Pike County, Arkansas, ED 94 Sh 09A line 30 dwelling 173 family 184.
  4. [S3117] 1930 U.S. Census, Pike County, Arkansas, ED 18 Sh 04 A line 24 dwelling 75 family 81 page 246 A.
  5. [S293] Research of Sandra J. Lee Westbrook.

Yearby Overby

M, #288, b. about 1800
     Yearby Overby was born about 1800 in Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Willingham, daughter of John W. Willingham and Frances Weldon, on 10 November 1825 in Henderson County, Kentucky..2
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 30 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Yerby Overby, 50-year-old head of household, a farmer.1

Elizabeth "Overby", 49-year-old.1

Sally "Overby", 24-year-old.1

Alexander "Overby", 20-year-old, a farmer.1

James "Overby", 17-year-old, a farmer.1

William "Overby", 14-year-old.1

Elizabeth "Overby", 13-year-old.1

Sabrina "Overby", 10-year-old.1

Nancy "Overby", 7-year-old.1

The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 30 June 1860 in the Hebbardsville post office area of Division 2, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Yearby Overby, 60-year-old head of household, a blacksmith.3

Elizabeth Overby, 59-year-old.3

Wm. Overby, 24-year-old, a farmer.3

Elizabeth Overby, 21-year-old.3

Sabina B. Overby, 20-year-old.3

Nancy Overby, 17-year-old.3
He died before 1870.4

Children of Yearby Overby and Elizabeth Willingham

Citations

  1. [S243] 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 296B line 4 dwelling 377 family 387.
  2. [S207] Henderson, KY Marriage Records.
  3. [S232] 1860 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 171 line 32 dwelling 197 family 197.
  4. [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.

Lela Willingham

F, #291, b. 25 September 1894, d. 5 August 1940
Lela Willingham|b. 25 Sep 1894\nd. 5 Aug 1940|p12.htm#i291|Francis Lafayette Willingham|b. 10 Oct 1858\nd. 3 Sep 1896|p2.htm#i40|Forest Ellen Baird|b. 10 Mar 1865\nd. 24 Apr 1944|p3.htm#i57|George W. Willingham|b. 14 Aug 1818\nd. 22 Aug 1899|p2.htm#i41|Permelia A. Wilson|b. 4 Feb 1823\nd. May 1907|p2.htm#i42|Joseph A. Baird|b. 23 Aug 1830\nd. 8 Oct 1906|p3.htm#i69|Mary A. E. Hipp|b. 3 Nov 1841\nd. 18 Aug 1894|p3.htm#i70|

Relationship=Grandaunt of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Lela Willingham was born 25 September 1894 in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas.1 She was the daughter of Francis Lafayette Willingham and Forest Ellen Baird. The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 4 June 1900 in Prescott, Missouri Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed Lelia "Willingham", as the 5-year-old daughter of Ellen Willingham.2 Lela Willingham married Henry Isaac Chennault on 17 July 1909..1 Lela Chennault died at age 45 on 5 August 1940.1 Her husband, Henry Isaac Chennault, died at age 72 years and 4 months in July 1964 in Arkansas.3

Child of Lela Willingham and Henry Isaac Chennault

Citations

  1. [S86] Lela Wilcox Family Records.
  2. [S264] 1900 U.S. Census, Nevada County, Arkansas, ED 84, Sh 04B line 93 dwelling 83 family 85 page 246 B.
  3. [S89] Social Security Death Index.

James F. Hancock

M, #293, b. about 1837
James F. Hancock|b. abt 1837|p12.htm#i293|Leander Morrow Hancock|b. 6 Mar 1802\nd. 10 Dec 1880|p338.htm#i8438|Catherine C. Moxley|b. abt 1812|p338.htm#i8439|Samuel Hancock|b. 1765\nd. 1817|p339.htm#i8453|Verlinda Skeen|b. abt 1770\nd. 21 Oct 1825|p338.htm#i8442|||||||

Relationship=2nd great-grandfather of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     James F. Hancock was born about 1837 in Tennessee.1 He was the son of Leander Morrow Hancock and Catherine C. Moxley. On the census of 1840 in Coffee County, Tennessee, James F. was probably a male under 5 years of age residing with Lea M. Hancock.2 The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 30 September 1850 in Wilson County, Tennessee, listed James "Handcock" as the 13-year-old residing with Leander Handcock.1 He married Mary Elizabeth Light Craft, daughter of William G. Craft and Elizabeth M. McKenney, on 6 February 1859 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas..3 The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 30 August 1860 in Precinct 6, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, listed James "Hancock", a farmer, as the 23-year-old residing with L. M. Hancock.4 James F. Hancock and Mary Elizabeth Light Hancock were divorced before 1870 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas.5,6 Husband and wife were living separately. The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 27 September 1870 in the Paris post office area of Beat No. 5, Lamar County, Texas, listed Jas. Hancock, a farmer, as the 32-year-old residing with Jno. Good.7

Children of James F. Hancock and Mary Elizabeth Light Craft

Citations

  1. [S296] 1850 U.S. Census, Wilson County, Tennessee, page 484A line 32 dwelling 708 family 708.
  2. [S295] 1840 U.S. Census, Coffee County, Tennessee, page 64 line 6.
  3. [S200] Lamar, TX Marriage Records.
  4. [S259] 1860 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, Page 137A line 19 dwelling 239 family 243.
  5. [S180] 1870 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, page 290A line 36 dwelling 86 family 86.
  6. [S261] 1880 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, ED 77 Sh 28 line 10 dwelling 248 family 248 page 117B.
  7. [S180] 1870 U.S. Census, Lamar County, Texas, page 378 line 13 (19) dwelling 222 family 222.

Lucile F. Scearce

F, #294, b. August 1848
Lucile F. Scearce|b. Aug 1848|p12.htm#i294|Nathan Scearce||p177.htm#i4425|Margaret (Johnson) Scearce||p178.htm#i4426|||||||||||||
     Lucile F. Scearce was born August 1848 in Fulton County, Kentucky. She was commonly known as Lucy.1,2 She was the daughter of Nathan Scearce and Margaret (Johnson) Scearce. Lucy married Jeremiah Theodore Willingham, son of John C. Willingham and Elizabeth J. Shelton, in 1870 in Fulton County, Kentucky..1,2 The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 9 June 1880 in Johnsons District, Fulton County, Kentucky, listed Lucy "Willingham", a housekeeper, as the 31-year-old wife of Robert Willingham.3 The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 8 June 1900 in District 6, Graves County, Kentucky, listed Lucy "Willingham", who had been married 30 years, with 8 children of whom 8 were still living, as the 51-year-old wife of J. T. Willingham.4 The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 19 April 1910 in District 4, Graves County, Kentucky, listed Lucy "Willingham", born in Kentucky, who had been married 39 years, with 8 children all of whom were still living, as the 62-year-old wife of Theodore Willingham.5
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 12 January 1920 in Palmore Precinct, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Lucile Willingham, 71-year-old female head of household, a farmer.6
The census of 1 April 1930 enumerated on 18 April 1930 in District 3, Fulton County, Kentucky, listed Lucie Willingham, born in Kentucky, who had been married first at the age of 22, as the 81-year-old mother of Maud Choate.7 She died about 1938 in Fulton County, Kentucky.2 Lucile F. Scearce was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Graves County, Kentucky.2

Children of Lucile F. Scearce and Jeremiah Theodore Willingham

Citations

  1. [S247] Memorial Record of Western Kentucky by Lewis Publishing.
  2. [S455] Research of Cinthia Dean Edwards.
  3. [S2333] 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton County, Kentucky, ED 202 Sh 04 line 31 dwelling 8 familyl 8 page 324 A.
  4. [S3326] 1900 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 97 Sh 06 A line 13 dwelling 100 family 111 page 223 A.
  5. [S3369] 1910 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 74 Sh 02 B line 57 dwelling 32 family 34 page 063 B.
  6. [S1956] 1920 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 77 Sh 05 B line 89 dwelling 104 family 125 page 026 B.
  7. [S4039] 1930 U.S. Census, Fulton County, Kentucky, ED 10 Sh 11 A line 34 dwelling 2436 familyl 252 page 104 A.

John M. M. D. L. F. Willingham

M, #295, b. about 1840
John M. M. D. L. F. Willingham|b. abt 1840|p12.htm#i295|Lafayette Francis Willingham|b. abt 1816\nd. abt 12 Jul 1866|p10.htm#i246|Louisa Bennett|b. 10 Oct 1811|p11.htm#i272|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|||||||

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     John M. M. D. L. F. Willingham was born about 1840 in Graves County, Kentucky.1 He was the son of Lafayette Francis Willingham and Louisa Bennett. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 6 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed J. M. M. D. L. F. Willingham as the 10-year-old residing with L. F. Willingham.1 The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 15 September 1860 in the Mayfield post office area of Graves County, Kentucky, listed John "Willingham", a farmer, as the 21-year-old residing with Louisa Willingham.2 John M. M. D. L. F. Willingham married Sally A. Stark, daughter of Larken Bethel Stark and Susan (Wyatt) Stark, about 1862..3
The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 9 July 1870 in the Feliciana post office area of the Felicianna Precinct, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
John Willingham, 29-year-old head of household, a farmer.3

Sally "Willingham", 29-year-old.3

John "Willingham", 7-year-old.3

William "Willingham", 5-year-old.3

Joseph "Willingham", 2-year-old.3

The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 3 June 1880 in the Cuba District, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
John Willingham, 40-year-old head of household, a farmer.4

Sarah "Willingham", 40-year-old wife, a housekeeper.4

Johny "Willingham", 17-year-old son.4

Willam "Willingham", 15-year-old son.4

Joseph "Willingham", 12-year-old son.4

Lue "Willingham", 10-year-old daughter.4

Mary "Willingham", 4-year-old daughter.4

Children of John M. M. D. L. F. Willingham and Sally A. Stark

Citations

  1. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 426A line 35 dwelling 48 family 48.
  2. [S236] 1860 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 303 line 32 dwelling 2132 family 2132.
  3. [S235] 1870 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 97B line 20 dwelling 347 family 349.
  4. [S1320] 1880 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 96 Sh 07 line 20 dwelling 65 family 65 page 373 A.

John C. Willingham

M, #296, b. about 1825, d. 1913
John C. Willingham|b. abt 1825\nd. 1913|p12.htm#i296|Jarrett Willingham Jr.|b. abt 1784\nd. 11 May 1855|p6.htm#i148|Nancy Roberts|b. abt 1785|p174.htm#i4348|Garrett Willingham|b. abt 1752\nd. b Dec 1834|p14.htm#i328|Gartha __?__|b. abt 1757|p14.htm#i330|||||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 5 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     John C. Willingham was born about 1825 in Henderson County, Kentucky.2,3 He was the son of Jarrett Willingham Jr. and Nancy Roberts.1 On the census of 1830 in Hickman County, Kentucky, John C. was probably a male under 5 years of age residing with Jarrett Willingham.1 He married Elizabeth J. Brown about 1842..4
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 28 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
John C. Willingham, 27-year-old head of household, a farmer.5

Elizabeth "Willingham", 27-year-old.5

Nancy F. "Willingham", 7-year-old.5

Isabella U. Willingham, 4-year-old.5

Lucy A. "Willingham", 2-year-old.5

Wm. H. "Willingham", 5-month-old.5
John C. Willingham was named in the will of John W. Willingham as "John C. Willingham" in Henderson County, Kentucky, on 4 December 1851.6
The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 26 June 1860 in the Hebbardsville post office area of Division 2, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
J. C. Willingham, 38-year-old head of household, a farmer.2

Elizabeth Willingham, 37-year-old.2

Nancy F. Willingham, 17-year-old.2

Isabella E. Willingham, 15-year-old.2

Lucy A. Willingham, 12-year-old.2

Wm. H. Willingham, 11-year-old.2

George T. Willingham, 8-year-old.2

Eliza M. Willingham, 5-year-old.2

Jarrett O. Willingham, 2-year-old.2
John C. Willingham was surety on the marriage license for Joseph F. Freels and Nancy F. Willingham on 10 September 1861 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.7 John C. Willingham was surety on the marriage license for David W. Taber and Eunice Isabella Willingham on 1 November 1869 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.8
The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 21 June 1870 in the Hebbardsville post office area of the Hebbardsville District, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
J. C. Willingham, 47-year-old head of household, a farmer.9

Elizabeth "Willingham", 47-year-old.9

George T. "Willingham", 18-year-old, a farm laborer.9

Eliza M. "Willingham", 15-year-old.9

Garrett O. "Willingham", 12-year-old, a farm laborer.9

The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 16 June 1880 in the Hebbardsville District, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
John C. Willingham, 59-year-old head of household, a farmer.10

Elilzabeth "Willingham", 58-year-old wife, a housekeeper.10

Jarrett O. "Willingham", 22-year-old son, a farmer.10
His wife, Elizabeth J. Willingham, died in 1913.11

Children of John C. Willingham and Elizabeth J. Brown

Citations

  1. [S287] 1830 U.S. Census, Hickman County, Kentucky, page 10 line 12.
  2. [S232] 1860 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 165 line 27 dwelling 150 family 150.
  3. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied a copy of the marriage record Book 9 page 348 for daughter Eunice I. Willingham.
  4. [S362] Kentucky Birth, Marriage, and Death Records 1852-1910, Henderson County, Roll # 994138.
  5. [S243] 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 294B line 40 dwelling 355 family 365.
  6. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied extract of John Willingham Will - Will Book C page 143.
  7. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied a copy of the marriage bond.
  8. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied a copy of the marriage bond Book 9 page 347 for daughter Eunice I. Willingham.
  9. [S240] 1870 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 65A line 6 dwelling 183 family 177.
  10. [S2332] 1880 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, ED 213 Sh 25 line 31 dwelling 167 family 168 page 375 B.
  11. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham.

Elizabeth J. Brown

F, #297, b. about 1823
     Elizabeth J. Brown was born about 1823 in Henderson County, Kentucky.1,2 She married John C. Willingham, son of Jarrett Willingham Jr. and Nancy Roberts, about 1842..3 The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 28 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed Elizabeth "Willingham" as the 27-year-old residing with John C. Willingham.1 The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 26 June 1860 in the Hebbardsville post office area of Division 2, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed Elizabeth Willingham as the 37-year-old residing with J. C. Willingham.4 The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 21 June 1870 in the Hebbardsville post office area of the Hebbardsville District, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed Elizabeth "Willingham", as the 47-year-old residing with J. C. Willingham.5 The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 16 June 1880 in the Hebbardsville District, Henderson County, Kentucky, listed Elilzabeth "Willingham", a housekeeper, as the 58-year-old wife of John C. Willingham.6 She died in 1913.7

Children of Elizabeth J. Brown and John C. Willingham

Citations

  1. [S243] 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 294B line 40 dwelling 355 family 365.
  2. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied a copy of the marriage record Book 9 page 348 for daughter Eunice I. Willingham.
  3. [S362] Kentucky Birth, Marriage, and Death Records 1852-1910, Henderson County, Roll # 994138.
  4. [S232] 1860 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 165 line 27 dwelling 150 family 150.
  5. [S240] 1870 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 65A line 6 dwelling 183 family 177.
  6. [S2332] 1880 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, ED 213 Sh 25 line 31 dwelling 167 family 168 page 375 B.
  7. [S1857] Research of Kenneth Willingham.

Alexander Willingham

M, #298, b. about 1846
Alexander Willingham|b. abt 1846|p12.htm#i298|John C. Willingham|b. abt 1825\nd. abt 1855|p165.htm#i4116|Elizabeth J. Shelton|b. 6 May 1820|p165.htm#i4117|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|Jeremiah Shelton||p183.htm#i4554||||

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Alexander Willingham was born about 1846 in Graves County, Kentucky.1 He was the son of John C. Willingham and Elizabeth J. Shelton. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed Alexander "Willingham" as the 4-year-old residing with J. C. Willingham.1

Citations

  1. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 14 dwelling 484 family 484.

Jeremiah Theodore Willingham

M, #299, b. 11 July 1849
Jeremiah Theodore Willingham|b. 11 Jul 1849|p12.htm#i299|John C. Willingham|b. abt 1825\nd. abt 1855|p165.htm#i4116|Elizabeth J. Shelton|b. 6 May 1820|p165.htm#i4117|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|Jeremiah Shelton||p183.htm#i4554||||

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Jeremiah Theodore Willingham was born 11 July 1849 in Graves County, Kentucky.1,2 He was the son of John C. Willingham and Elizabeth J. Shelton. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed Jeremiah "Willingham" as the 1-year-old residing with J. C. Willingham.3 Jeremiah Theodore Willingham began military service on 2 January 1863; in Company D, 16th Kentucky Volunteers of the Union Army.1 He served in the military during the Civil War; in the Union Army
     Jeremiah enlisted when he was not yet fourteen years old. Company D was later consolidated and became Company M, Sixteenth Kentucky Cavalry. At the close of the war, Mr. Willingham returned home with all the honors and privileges of a veteran, although he was still a boy:LIND.1 He married Lucy, daughter of Nathan Scearce and Margaret (Johnson) Scearce, in 1870 in Fulton County, Kentucky..1,2
The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 9 June 1880 in Johnsons District, Fulton County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Robert Willingham, 31-year-old head of household, a farmer.4

Lucy "Willingham", 31-year-old wife, a housekeeper.4

Maggy "Willingham", 8-year-old daughter.4

May "Willingham", 6-year-old daughter.4

Edward "Willingham", 4-year-old son.4

Maude "Willingham", 8-month-old daughter.4

Jeremiah Theodore Willingham lived in Fulton County, Kentucky, from 1892 to 1899.1
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 8 June 1900 in District 6, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
J. T. Willingham, 50-year-old male head of household, a farmer, married 30 years.5

Lucy "Willingham", 51-year-old wife, married 30 years with 8 children of whom 8 were still living.5

Maud "Willingham", 20-year-old daughter, a teacher.5

John "Willingham", 18-year-old son.5

Myrtle "Willingham", 16-year-old daughter.5

Robert "Willingham", 14-year-old son.5

David "Willingham", 12-year-old son.5

The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 19 April 1910 in District 4, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Theodore Willingham, 61-year-old male head of household, married 39 years; b:Kentucky fb:Kentucky mb:Kentucky.6

Lucy "Willingham", 62-year-old wife, married 39 years with 8 children all of whom were still living; b:Kentucky fb:Kentucky mb:Kentucky.6

Cathren Searce, 77-year-old sister-in-law; b:Kentucky fb:Kentucky mb:Kentucky.6
He died in Graves County, Kentucky.2 He was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Graves County, Kentucky.2
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 12 January 1920 in Palmore Precinct, Graves County, Kentucky, listed the following:
Lucile Willingham, 71-year-old female, a farmer.7

Lucie Willingham, 81-year-old mother, born in Kentucky, married first at the age of 22.8
His wife, Lucy F. Willingham, died about 1938 in Fulton County, Kentucky.2

Children of Jeremiah Theodore Willingham and Lucile F. Scearce

Citations

  1. [S247] Memorial Record of Western Kentucky by Lewis Publishing.
  2. [S455] Research of Cinthia Dean Edwards.
  3. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 14 dwelling 484 family 484.
  4. [S2333] 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton County, Kentucky, ED 202 Sh 04 line 31 dwelling 8 familyl 8 page 324 A.
  5. [S3326] 1900 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 97 Sh 06 A line 13 dwelling 100 family 111 page 223 A.
  6. [S3369] 1910 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 74 Sh 02 B line 57 dwelling 32 family 34 page 063 B.
  7. [S1956] 1920 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, ED 77 Sh 05 B line 89 dwelling 104 family 125 page 026 B.
  8. [S4039] 1930 U.S. Census, Fulton County, Kentucky, ED 10 Sh 11 A line 34 dwelling 2436 familyl 252 page 104 A.

Robert Alexander Willingham

M, #300, b. about 1843
Robert Alexander Willingham|b. abt 1843|p12.htm#i300|Alexander H. Willingham|b. abt 1810\nd. 28 Jul 1882|p6.htm#i141|Mary H. Murray|b. abt 1812|p6.htm#i142|Isaac Willingham|b. abt 1787|p11.htm#i266|Mary A. Collins|b. abt 1785|p12.htm#i278|James Murray||p182.htm#i4538|Nancy (__?__) Murray||p182.htm#i4539|

Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of Wendell Harding Wilcox.
     Robert Alexander Willingham was born about 1843 in Graves County, Kentucky.1,2 He was the son of Alexander H. Willingham and Mary H. Murray. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 31 August 1850 in Graves County, Kentucky, listed Alexander "Willingham", born in Kentucky as the 7-year-old male residing with A. H. Willingham.1

Citations

  1. [S217] 1850 U.S. Census, Graves County, Kentucky, page 458A line 18 dwelling 485 family 485.
  2. [S1319] Research of Theodore (Tad) DeSanto.