John W. Willingham
M, b. circa 1778, d. 10 April 1855
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John W. Willingham was born circa 1778 in Virginia.1 He was the son of Garrett Willingham and Gartha __?__. John W. Willingham married Frances Weldon circa 1799 in Knox County, Tennessee..1,2
The census of 1810 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 40010-10010 which indicates:
The census of 1820 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 230010-20100 which indicates:
John W. Willingham was named in the will of Garrett Willingham as "my oldest son John Willingham" in Hickman County, Kentucky, on 2 April 1825.5 Garrett Willingham was named in the will of Garrett Willingham as "my six children namely: Catharine, John, Garett, Isaac, William & Elijah" on 2 April 1825.5
The census of 1830 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 2101001-0001001 which indicates:
The census of 1840 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 001100001-00000001 which indicates:
John W. Willingham was a benificiary of Garrett Willingham's estate in the probate on 28 November 1847 in Henderson County, Kentucky.9
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 15 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
A will was left in Henderson County, Kentucky, on 4 December 1851 with the following individuals specified
John W. Willingham died on 10 April 1855 in Henderson County, Kentucky.11 His wife, Frances Willingham, died circa 1858 in Henderson County, Kentucky.11
The census of 1810 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 40010-10010 which indicates:
A male of 26 and under 45 years of age, probably John W.3
A female of 26 and under 45 years of age, probably his wife Frances.3
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Elizabeth.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Jarrett.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Russell.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Isaac.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Thomas.3
A female of 26 and under 45 years of age, probably his wife Frances.3
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Elizabeth.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Jarrett.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Russell.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Isaac.3
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Thomas.3
The census of 1820 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 230010-20100 which indicates:
A male of 26 and under 45 years of age, probably John W.4
A female of 16 and under 26 years of age, probably his daughter Elizabeth.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Russell.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Isaac.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Thomas.4
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Elijah H.4
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Sabrina B.4
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter.4
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Elias.4
A female of 16 and under 26 years of age, probably his daughter Elizabeth.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Russell.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Isaac.4
A male of 10 and under 16 years of age, probably his son Thomas.4
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Elijah H.4
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter Sabrina B.4
A female under 10 years of age, probably his daughter.4
A male under 10 years of age, probably his son Elias.4
John W. Willingham was named in the will of Garrett Willingham as "my oldest son John Willingham" in Hickman County, Kentucky, on 2 April 1825.5 Garrett Willingham was named in the will of Garrett Willingham as "my six children namely: Catharine, John, Garett, Isaac, William & Elijah" on 2 April 1825.5
The census of 1830 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 2101001-0001001 which indicates:
A male of 40 and under 50 years of age, probably John W.6
A female of 40 and under 50 years of age, probably his wife Frances.6
A female of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his daughter Sabrina B.6
A male of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his son Elias.6
A male of 5 and under 10 years of age, probably his son James H.6
A male under 5 years of age, probably his son Robert C.6
A female of 40 and under 50 years of age, probably his wife Frances.6
A female of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his daughter Sabrina B.6
A male of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his son Elias.6
A male of 5 and under 10 years of age, probably his son James H.6
A male under 5 years of age, probably his son Robert C.6
The census of 1840 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed John Willingham as a head-of-household with tallies 001100001-00000001 which indicates:
A male of 60 and under 70 years of age, probably John W.7
A female of 50 and under 60 years of age, probably his wife Frances.7
A male of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his son James H.8
A male of 10 and under 15 years of age, probably his son Robert C.7
A female of 50 and under 60 years of age, probably his wife Frances.7
A male of 15 and under 20 years of age, probably his son James H.8
A male of 10 and under 15 years of age, probably his son Robert C.7
John W. Willingham was a benificiary of Garrett Willingham's estate in the probate on 28 November 1847 in Henderson County, Kentucky.9
The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 15 August 1850 in Henderson County, Kentucky, listed the following:
John Willingham, 72-year-old head of household, a farmer.1
Frances "Willingham", 70-year-old.1
Frances "Willingham", 70-year-old.1
A will was left in Henderson County, Kentucky, on 4 December 1851 with the following individuals specified
John Willingham Sen was the testator.10
Elizabeth Overby as "my daughter Elizabeth Overby.10"
Jarrett Willingham as "my son Jarrett.10"
Elijah H. Willingham as "my son Elijah.10"
As "Mary Galloway."10
Elias Willingham as "my son Elias.10"
John C. Willingham as "John C. Willingham.10"
Sabrina B. Freels as "my deceased daughter Sabrina B. Freels.10"
Russell Willingham as "Russell Willingham.10"
Thomas Willingham as "my son Thomas.10"
James H. Willingham as "my son James.10"
Robert C. Willingham as "my son Robert.10"
I John Willingham Senr of the County of Henderson State of Kentucky do this 4th day of December 1851 make and ordain this my last Will & Testament being in sound mind and memory and knowing that I have to die and that I feel desirous to dispose of my property which it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with, In the manner and form as follows. To wit. Item. I give and bequeath to my wife as much as fifty acres of land including the home in which I now live, and also request that she retain such of the slaves as she may think proper; also such household, kitchen furniture, farming utensils & stock, as may be necessary to keep up her little farm, and at her death the above property to be divided equally among my children, as shows, Item following. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Overby and bodily heirs the tract of land on which she now lives, containing one hundred acres, and in the same way all other property as may fall to her in a division and settlement of my estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Jarrett the tract of land on which he formerly lived and sold to A. Hatchett containing 100 acres, an equal portion of my estate then after paying out of his ______ share to the rest of my legatees all demands which I have against him amounting to some $300. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Elijah a parcel of land on which Mary Galloway now lives; take possession of the same at her death; an equal portion then of my estate after paying a note I hold against him for the place on which he now lives. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Elias (two hundred acres of land, 100 on which he now lives, 100 adjoining same on which John C. Willingham now lives with the understanding that a road is to be kept open on the ridge, an equal portion then of my estate, after paying what claims I hold against him. I give & bequeath to the heirs of my deceased daughter Sabrina B. Freels four hundred dollars to be paid over out of my estate to A. Hatchett in trust for them. Item. I give and bequeath to Russell Willingham fifty acres of land the place on which he now lives with the express condition that he is not to come in for a share of the rest of my property. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Thomas the place on which he now lives, containing 140 acres more or less then to share an equal portion after deducting what he may be owing me. Item: I give and bequeath to my son James the place on which he now lives containing 130 acres more or less, then share equally after paying such claims as may be found against him. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Robert the place on which he now lives, supposed to be 80 acres; and to have the fifty acres left to his mother after her death without valuation. Finally, I request that all my just debts be paid before a division of my property takes place, and in the lot bequeathed to my son Thomas, I wish ten acres to be reserved including the grave yard, which shall never be sold but kept for a burying place. Lastly I have my son Elijah Willingham Jr. and my friend A. Hatchett Jr. executors of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal day day and date above mentioned.
J. S. Priest John Willingham Senr (seal)
Witnesses
John (his mark) Friels
Elizabeth Overby as "my daughter Elizabeth Overby.10"
Jarrett Willingham as "my son Jarrett.10"
Elijah H. Willingham as "my son Elijah.10"
As "Mary Galloway."10
Elias Willingham as "my son Elias.10"
John C. Willingham as "John C. Willingham.10"
Sabrina B. Freels as "my deceased daughter Sabrina B. Freels.10"
Russell Willingham as "Russell Willingham.10"
Thomas Willingham as "my son Thomas.10"
James H. Willingham as "my son James.10"
Robert C. Willingham as "my son Robert.10"
I John Willingham Senr of the County of Henderson State of Kentucky do this 4th day of December 1851 make and ordain this my last Will & Testament being in sound mind and memory and knowing that I have to die and that I feel desirous to dispose of my property which it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with, In the manner and form as follows. To wit. Item. I give and bequeath to my wife as much as fifty acres of land including the home in which I now live, and also request that she retain such of the slaves as she may think proper; also such household, kitchen furniture, farming utensils & stock, as may be necessary to keep up her little farm, and at her death the above property to be divided equally among my children, as shows, Item following. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Overby and bodily heirs the tract of land on which she now lives, containing one hundred acres, and in the same way all other property as may fall to her in a division and settlement of my estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Jarrett the tract of land on which he formerly lived and sold to A. Hatchett containing 100 acres, an equal portion of my estate then after paying out of his ______ share to the rest of my legatees all demands which I have against him amounting to some $300. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Elijah a parcel of land on which Mary Galloway now lives; take possession of the same at her death; an equal portion then of my estate after paying a note I hold against him for the place on which he now lives. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Elias (two hundred acres of land, 100 on which he now lives, 100 adjoining same on which John C. Willingham now lives with the understanding that a road is to be kept open on the ridge, an equal portion then of my estate, after paying what claims I hold against him. I give & bequeath to the heirs of my deceased daughter Sabrina B. Freels four hundred dollars to be paid over out of my estate to A. Hatchett in trust for them. Item. I give and bequeath to Russell Willingham fifty acres of land the place on which he now lives with the express condition that he is not to come in for a share of the rest of my property. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Thomas the place on which he now lives, containing 140 acres more or less then to share an equal portion after deducting what he may be owing me. Item: I give and bequeath to my son James the place on which he now lives containing 130 acres more or less, then share equally after paying such claims as may be found against him. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Robert the place on which he now lives, supposed to be 80 acres; and to have the fifty acres left to his mother after her death without valuation. Finally, I request that all my just debts be paid before a division of my property takes place, and in the lot bequeathed to my son Thomas, I wish ten acres to be reserved including the grave yard, which shall never be sold but kept for a burying place. Lastly I have my son Elijah Willingham Jr. and my friend A. Hatchett Jr. executors of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal day day and date above mentioned.
J. S. Priest John Willingham Senr (seal)
Witnesses
John (his mark) Friels
John W. Willingham died on 10 April 1855 in Henderson County, Kentucky.11 His wife, Frances Willingham, died circa 1858 in Henderson County, Kentucky.11
Children of John W. Willingham and Frances Weldon
- Elizabeth Willingham+ b. c 1801, d. b 1870
- Jarrett Willingham+ b. c 1803
- Russell Willingham b. c 1805
- Isaac Willingham b. c 1807
- Thomas Willingham+ b. c 1809, d. b 1860
- Elijah H. Willingham+ b. c 1811
- Sabrina B. Willingham+ b. 1812, d. c 1851
- Elias Willingham+ b. 6 Jan 1817, d. b 1870
- James H. Willingham+ b. 6 Feb 1823
- Robert C. Willingham+ b. 28 May 1826
Citations
- [S243] 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 291B line 7 dwelling 301 family 311.
- [S464] Garrett Willingham to John Weldon, Sale of Land.
- [S256] 1810 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 332 line 16.
- [S237] 1820 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 8 line 4.
- [S414] Garrett Willingham Will in Will Book page 88.
- [S238] 1830 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 250 line 7.
- [S241] 1840 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 231 line 30.
- [S241] 1840 U.S. Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, page 230 line 30.
- [S522] Research of Dr. Katherine Woerner, Henderson County, Kentucky Will Book C page 235 & 236.
- [S1833] Research of Kenneth Willingham, supplied extract of John Willingham Will - Will Book C page 143.
- [S220] Kentucky Family Records by West-Central Kentucky Family Research Association.
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