John
was born about 1822. He married Mary Knight. She was born
about 1834. They had three children.
I. George was born Aug 21, 1852.
II. William was born Oct 2, 1855.
III. Scott was born Apr 11, 1860.
1850 Whitley County, Kentucky census John is living with his sister
Sarah and her husband William Griffitts
1860 Whitley County, Kentucky census
Rapier John 34
Mary A 26
George B 7
William L 5
Scott 6 months
1870 Laurel County, Kentucky census London Page 17
126 126 Rapier John 50 Ky
Mary 52 Ky
George B 15 Ky
William 12 Ky
Thomas F 8 Ky
Nancy 3 Ky
1880 Rockcastle County, Kentucky census Ed 97 Page 38 and 39
348 255 Rapier John 50 Ky
Mary 46 Ky
George 24 Ky
William 22 Ky
Thomas 14 Ky
Nancy 12 Ky