William Erskine Marrs Family In America

© Copyright by Jean Leeper 2001/2006 All Rights Reserved and No Reproduction Without Permission

Background is a picture of Alloa Tower, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, taken in 1997

Only the first seven generations are used and are taken from the following set of books.

I have tried to remove names and dates of all people born after 1906.

Update to Erskine/Marrs

The Story of the Erskines of Scotland Earls of Mar Volumes I

The William Erskine Marrs Family In America Volume II

Copyright by Jean Leeper 2001

Several libraries have a copy including:

• 1. Tazewell, Virginia
• 2. Trenton and Princeton, Missouri
• 3. Finch Library, Arnold, Nebraska
• 4. Jessamine County, Kentucky

  

Note: If you find "They had one child". These words are generated by my genealogical program. There may be more children , but I only entered one.

First Generation

1. William Erskine MARRS, M.  Born in Scotland? .

WILLIAM ERSKINE MARRS is said to have came to America in the year 1720.  He is believed to have gone to Little York, Lancaster County (now York County), Pennsylvania, sometime before 1740 (all references to him are from the family).

I have found no documentation of William Erskine Marrs other than families handing the name down.  We found a William Erskine officer in the British Army in the Revolutionary War in both York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania areas.  If our William Erskine Marrs and sons didn't want to be found I don't believe they would have registered their deeds to their land.   The first deeds even for Samuel (I found) don't start until 1783.  I hunted for deeds to land for Henry Munday Marrs in Hampshire and Hardy Counties and found none.  His first land appears in Kentucky in ca 1792.  Probably they did not feel it was safe to leave a paper trail, until after the revolutionary war was over.  All documentation begins with William Erskine Marrs three children Samuel (our line), Henry Munday Marrs and Barnabus Marrs.  All I found on these three is presented.

As we analyze family stories, we need to keep in mind the following:

             - Some stories have grains of truth, but with the facts all mixed up.

             - Some stories were meant primarily to entertain, not to inform.

             - Some stories were inadvertently altered in the repetitive telling.

             - Some stories were altered to make them "make sense."

- Some stories were created to hide or obscure humble origins.

The story about Grandpa's daddy is really about Grandma's daddy, the button from the Revolutionary War is really from the Civil War, and so on. We must take no story on faith (no matter how much we love the storyteller) and investigate every particle of information.

These tips for analyzing family stories, listed above, are from article of Patricia Law Hatcher, CG, FASG, March 31, 2001, Ancestry Daily News.     (http://www.ancestry.com/dailynews/)

 Letter from Betty E. Brown Research Volunteer South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society in York, Pennsylvania,  September 30, 1996 "...The Marrs search is interesting, sure would like to know where the author found the "Little York, Pennsylvania" documentation - the date of 1720 is very early, it is thought the first settlers in the York area was ca. 1728.  I was unable to find another "Little York" however, there are early towns named York in other areas.  I found no evidence the family were in "Little York" now York. In our files..."

I believe he has more children than the three listed.  His known three children all lived near each other in Kentucky, when they were in their 70's.  From a collection of different sources in Augusta County (Rockbridge) and Montgomery County, Virginia I have come to the conclusion there might be other sons by the names of William* from Pennsylvania, Alexander, Joseph, James*, John Baptiste*, Patrick* and Thomas  (* are all found in Rockbridge County, Virginia records)

E-mail from Ray Marrs, fall 2000, "In August 1919 Aunt Mercy (Marrs) March (youngest sister of Greenup "Doc" Marrs my grandfather) told my Dad "Leo Raymond" how she remembered the family history.  Her version was that William Erskine Marr came to America in 1720 and had to serve one year of servitude in the Colony of Virginia to pay for his passage.  At that time he was sold to an Importer to keep books because he was educated"

From Marrs by Mabel Marrs "William Erskine Marr of Scotland (Youngest son of one of the Earls of Mar) came to the Colonies, sailing from the Port of Bristol, England to escape punishment; And spelled the name MARRS.  He raised three Sons, Henry Munday, Samuel and Barnabus.  While in Scotland he lived in the Royal Castle of Balmoral, located in the Mar District of Scotland."

 From "The Genealogical History of Washington DC #3007" William Erskine Marrs of Scotland (youngest son of one of the Earls of Mars) came to the colonies sailing from the Port of Bristol England to escape punishment.  And spelled the name MARRS.  He raised three sons, Henry Munday, Samuel and Barnabus.

"The Origin Of The Marrs Name" from The History of Shelby County, Ohio

"About the year 1720, William Erskine Marr, A Nobleman of Scotland (leaving a vast Estate in Scotland which none of the rights belongs to his American descendants), Emigrated to America in order to avoid being put to death of severe torture as a Religious Heretic.  The dominant Religionist had passed his sentence that was that he be tied to the tail of a wild colt, and it be turned loose in the Streets of Edinburgh.  To avoid this fearful fate He fled his Country, and left friends and property behind.  Originally the name was spelled MARR but He to avoid detection added an S, since which time it has been MARRS.  Upon his arrival in the land of Religious Freedom, he located near the town of Little York, Pennsylvania, where he married and reared a family of three sons, Henry Munday, Samuel and Barnabas.  No record has been found of whom he married or the date.  Some say he married an Indian Maiden."

Jean's NOTE:  If I calculate right the following was told by Samuel W. Marrs b. 1795 & written to Abijah Thomas Marrs.  It was written February 2, 1880 at Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky.

I think there is a mistake here, maybe of interpreting what the man said.  I believe the beginning should read

  " I do reby certify that my great grandfather William says that his father William Marrs was grown man before he left Scotland or England, that he was chosen by the King as one of his body guards but by measuring his height he lacked 1/2 inch of measuring six feet.  He did not stand up to his real height for he wanted to come to America.  Changed or annexed the letter S to the name of Marr on account of religious persecution.  At what time he came I do not know, or what time he married.  He had three sons Henry, Samuel my grandfather, and Barnabus.  Barnabus the youngest of the three lived at my fathers from 1809-1813.  I was very well acquainted with him, as I was eight years old when he came there.  I heard him talk aloud about his father often.  I learned from John Marrs of Lexington, Kentucky that grandfather was born 1740.  So I think likely great grandfather William Marrs came to this state perhaps as early as 1715 or 1720."  This statement he swore to W. T. Gentry.

 Abijah Thomas Marrs was the grandfather of Mildred Marrs Young.  He lived at Pennington Point, ILL at the time.  Mrs. Marrs mailed this letter to me 5-6-1969, Robert Carson.)  Taken From Mars Exchange By Nancy Miller-Vol. V, No. 3 July 1982.

The old Bible that is at brother Samuel W. Marrs was printed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the year of our Lord 1775 by Alexander Kincaid his Majesty's Printer and by his special command to be read in the Churches.  -- H. B. Marrs  (Did anyone ever get to copy the records out of it???)

From Sketch of the Marrs Family by John Marrs of Lexington, Kentucky, 1869 (Grandson of Samuel b 1740) ".... There is extant, I cannot say with what correctness, a family tradition that my paternal great-grandfather was one of three brothers who resided in Bristol, England, two of whom never married, one being a merchant in that city, the other a sea-captain in the East India trade, and both were very wealthy.  My paternal ancestor for some cause probably to better his fortunes sought a home in the New World selecting the then colony of Virginia.  Whether he married before his migration or afterward, I am not informed, the issue of his marriage were three sons, Henry, Barney and Samuel Marrs...." Added in very small writing on bottom of page two of the sketch was "Grandfather born in York, Pennsylvania in 1740 and married sometime before he moved to Wythe.  This I learned in January 1873"

From Mr. Sone's book on Roger, Marrs... and others:  Erskine, the youngest son of the Earl of Mar came to America from Bristol, England and took name of "Mar"

"To start William Erskine was the youngest son of the Earl of Mar.  Our information is that the leading Religionist of the area had sentenced to death by being dragged, tied to a wild pony's tail, through the streets of Edinburgh.  He bribed a prison guard with a gold coin he had hidden in his shoe and was taken to Bristol Harbor, in England where he hired on as a deck hand.  When he arrived in America he jumped ship, added an "s" to his name and settled in Little York, Pennsylvania in 1720."  From grandson of Greenup "Doc" MARRS

 Portions of a letter written to Henry B. Marrs June 28, 1877

" I write to you again in regard to the Marrs Estate in Scotland.  ... I desire you to have your testimony taken before the proper authority, all you know personally of the family history, What you know of Great Uncle Barnabas, what he said about his father, William Marrs that was an Earl and commanded the Queen's Gunadies, fled from Scotland on account of Religious persecution, that you can trace your linage back to the time your Great Grandfather, William Marr in Scotland.  You write this in a letter to me, in the letter bearing the date Feby 5th 1875.  Now for God's sake--your children's sake--for the sake of your brother John A. Marrs' children, please have your testimony taken properly.... This Marrs Estate has been too long awaiting the rightful heirs...  P. S.  Do you know the address of any of the descendants of Henry Marrs 'Great Grandfather Samuel's brother?  Write me if so. "  Caledonia C. Tucker, Notchitiches, Louisiana.

Portions of a letter written to Henry B. Marrs July 19, 1877

.... Please send me all the information you are in possession of in regard to the Estate left in Scotland by our Ancestry Wm. Marr.  We want all the information of every kind and please tell me from what source your information was derived, whether by tradition or from History or how it came.  And if you have the Bible our ancestor William Marr brought from Scotland.  Please let me know that for I learn that he brought one and there is no doubt it contains records of value in this case...We think now from what we have found out that there is a fair chance for our success.  That you may know who I am, I will tell you my Grand Father was William Marrs who died here in March 1844. He was my mother's father.  I suppose you know who he was.  I think his father's name was Samuel.  ... I am very truly your cousin.  Marshall Pepper Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio  (Jean's note: I think that Henry died the next year and these letters appear to never have been answered.)

From Passenger & Immigration Lists Index 1991-1995 Vol. 1-3 Erskine, William from Central America in 1698 to USA.

From Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy Vol. II 1826 p 398 an entry:  ERSKINE, Christopher (1701-1775; des. John Erskine, Earl of Mar of Scotland, came from Scotland to Abington (Bridgewater), Mass 1725...

Some people are wondering if John Erskine the Jacobite leader could have received land grants in the new world for favors he did for the English government while in exile in France.  If so he or his family could have landed in Kittery, Maine ca 1720.  There is a town near Georgetown called Marrtown, on the Back River.  There is also an island named Marr Island.  Did they then move to York, Pennsylvania before 1840? If so that John in the paragraph below or Christopher in the paragraph above and our William may be brothers.  Records may be hard to come by because we were still part of the United Kingdom and to avoid detection he may have changed his

John and Catherine Marrs who lived in Maine in the early 1700's. John is believed to be the natural son of John Earl of Mar-Jacobite leader born 1694 in the Llangatlock-Uibon-Avel parish area.   

"The birth records for Hilston Park would be part of the bishop's records at Llangatlock-Uibon-Avel.  Their records were later transferred and stored in the national library of Wales.  Having learned this I wrote to them in 1978 seeking the birth record of our ancestor.  From W. T. Bames, Research Assistant, I received this reply 'The library does hold a register of baptisms, marriages, and burials for the parish of Llangotlock-Uibon-Abel starting in 1583 and finishing in 1702, but unfortunately this is not complete and does not include entries for the years 1688,1689,1690 and 1694, the year in which you are particularity interested.  As your ancestor may have been baptized in a year other than 1694, I have searched the years from 1695-1702, but did not find any record of him'"

"Additional research by a professional genealogist indicated that the records for 1694 were in existence as late as 1841, but have not been found since that time.  Did one of the Erskine factions of the Erskine family competing for the Earldom of Mar discover the record and have it destroyed or removed?  I do not know but I do know that control of the Earldom was of utmost importance to these people, and it is not difficult to imagine that they might have destroyed the birth record to rid themselves of the American claimants." p 247 The Descendants of John and Catherine Marr of Kittery" by James F. Jamison, desc. 

JEAN''S NOTE:  I believe our William Erskine Marrs could have been born in ca 1689 or 1690 and maybe christened in the same church.  Those records are conveniently gone.

I uncovered an interesting bit of information.  John Francis Erskine, #87 on page 56 of Volume I, was born in 1836 and was married in September 1866 to Alice Sinclair eldest daughter of the late John Hamilton, Esquire of Hilston Park, Monmouthshire.  He became Earl of Mar in 1866 after his Uncle's death.  Could the record(s) of birth have disappeared in ca 1866?  Someone could have taken for proof or someone else could have destroyed so no record would be found.

As of May 2001, I have been unable to connect to Scotland. Some things that still need checking.

Queen Anne's records as Queen of England, ca 1704 &endash; 1714, for a listing of her Gunadies.

Marriage of William Erskine and his brother in Swedes Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Christopher Erskine in Frederick County, Virginia.  Hampshire and Hardy Counties were formed from this county.

First records found on the family of William Erskine Marrs are on his children.  From the history books of Tazewell County, Virginia.    Samuel ended up in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1773.  Samuel Marrs land record in   Montgomery County dated Jany 18 1783 containing 250 acres on the Crabonhand Creek the waters of the NE fork of the Clinch River and 39 acres of land of a military warrant of Henry Marrs dated 28 Nov 1779 from Thomas Masten. Surveyed 1790 for Samuel Marrs

Tax Lists VA National Archives Microfilm #T-498 Roll 3 (Vir)

 Marrs, Barnabas - Hampshire County, Virginia 1782 four whites

            Henry M. - Hampshire County,  Virginia 1782 six whites

(From Fothergill's1974 Virginia Tax Payers p 80)

Virginia Assessment of Taxes

Mares, Alexander - Montgomery County, Virginia 1782

            Joseph       - Montgomery County, Virginia  1782

            Samuel      - Montgomery County, Virginia 1782

 Tax Lists VA National Archives Microfilm #T-498 Roll 3 (Vir)

Marrs, Henry M.  Hampshire County, Virginia 1784 five whites

            Barnabas Hampshire County, Virginia 1784 three whites

Marrs, Barnabas    - Hardy County, Virginia 1786

            Henry Monday - Hardy County, Virginia 1786

1800 Tax List KY

           Henry M.   MARS      Mercer County, Kentucky

           James       MARS      Harrison County, Kentucky

           John        MARS      Harrison County, Kentucky

           Samuel      MARS      Franklin County, Kentucky

           Thomas     MARS      Harrison County, Kentucky

           William       MARS      Logan County, Kentucky

Revolutionary Soldiers From Rockbridge County, Virginia

Barnabas Marrs, James Marrs, Patrick Marrs, John Marrs, John Mars, William Marr of Pennsylvania.

William Erskine married MUNDAY??????, F. (This is not proved but only a possibility!)

 Page 619 The Surnames of Scotland, by George F. Black  - A surname of Longside Buchan, in eighteenth century.  Probably local, from the old lands of Mundy (now Munday near Aberdalgie) in Perthshire.

 Some Munday's are found in York PA area.  Found a reference in NE West Virginia to Munday's that used unusual biblical names for men.  Also a Munday's Landing in Mercer County, Kentucky.

They had the following known children:

          2            i.          Samuel, M (1740-1817)

          3           ii.          Henry Munday, M (ca1745-<1821)

          4           iii.         Barnabas, M (ca1748->1813)

 

Second Generation

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Family of William Erskine MARRS (1) & MUNDAY??????

2.  Samuel MARRS, M. Born in York County, Pennsylvania on 1 Dec 1740.  Samuel died in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky on 27 Dec 1817; he was 77. Buried on the homeplace on Catnip Hill Rd., Jessamine County, Kentucky. Occupation: Farmer.

 

Notes for SAMUEL MARRS by Elaine Facklam

SAMUEL MARRS was born December 1, 1740, in York County, Pennsylvania. He married first Francina Bradshaw in Pennsylvania and lived there for possibly seven or eight years during which time their first five children were born.  About 1768 the family migrated southward and settled for a time in Augusta County, that section now of which became Rockbridge County, in 1778. Here 3 sons Samuel W., William and John were born. Very shortly after the birth of John, the family migrated to Thompson's Valley where James was born in 1774.  The next year Francina Marrs died and a few years later he married the Widow Fowler.  NOTE:  That Elizabeth Fowler was made administrator of the Estate of Samuel Fowler, Deceased, March 17, 1778, in the Washington County court, then on March 21, 1780, James Dyshart was designated as the guardian for Mary and Samuel Fowler, Orphans of Samuel Fowler, Deceased.  Perhaps this is the family of "Widow Fowler", and this Mary Fowler was the girl Christopher Marrs married on February 10, 1787.  The daughter of his stepmother.

Very early, it seems, the name Marrs became Mairs it might be well to seek out all of latter spelling for hints of some connection.  The name was quite plentiful in the early records of Southwest Virginia, as is seen in the index of Lewis Preston Summers, Annals of Southwest Virginia.  The name also given as Mares, the Clerks of the Frontier Court were given to spelling by sound and intuition.

Samuel helped build the Fort at Hillsville, Virginia, with Thomas Whitten, John Greenup, John Markman, who was among those that helped build the Fort.  They stationed a John Marrs and others at their homes to give protection for their families while they built the Fort.  The Indians were so savage at this time and safety was foremost in one's mind.  Samuel Marrs built his family a small log cabin on Thomas Whitten land that he owned.  The log cabin set on the north side of Clinch River in the mouth of a little holler just up from the Pisgah Church and in 1962 there is a white house that sits on this spot of ground and called the Cecil Place.  They lived here in their log home about 13 to 20 years, in the area of Tazewell, Virginia. They settle there in the year 1773. There are still Marrs relatives living in the area in 1975 their forefathers settled there over 225 years ago.  Samul had a son James born 1774 a year after they settle near Tazewell, Virginia in Thompson Valley.  He had by this time Henry, Phyllis, Elizabeth, Samuel W., Jr., Christopher, Ruth, William, John and James.

In 1875 he bought 105 acres of land from a surveyor, which as authorized by the gov't of England.  The surveyors name was Patton.  He gave Patton 1 lb. of English Money for this survey. This land lay in the Ella Peery Holler at the end of the hard surface road and Samuel built a log cabin near where Harry Perry's home stands in 1962.  They lived here 4 or 5 years. Then he sold to a man named Allen and bought land from the Cecil's that lay along Clinch River through north Tazewell, Virginia, west across Huble Hill, and into Baptist Valley, in about 1790.  His cabin stood where the Thompson or Mule farmhouse burned down, his wife Francina Marrs died here in 1775. She was buried on the south hill behind the log cabin.  In 1962 this graveyard lies on the back of Henry Christian's lot there are 10 or 11 graves there.  Samuel later moved from River Jack and oldest son Henry married in 1785 to Elizabeth Maxwell, daughter of James Maxwell and had 3 children.  Thomas Marrs born there and died age 8 of TB, and is buried with his Grandmother, Francina Marrs, Rebecca Marrs; she married John Brooks, and Rebecca. John lived where Samuel and Francina Marrs had lived and Samuel moved on to Kentucky.  Henry Marrs lived here in Tazewell until he died about 1838.  His kinfolk yet around that area today and his wife Elizabeth died a few years earlier.  They are both buried with Francina Marrs, his Mother and his son (their) Thomas Marrs who died at age 8.  Henry was 76 years of age at death and willed his land to his son in laws.  The Marrs owned land at head of Baptist Valley from 1790 to 1838 (some 48 years).

Samuel Marrs married his 3rd wife Letitia Kerr-Laird, widow of James Laird, married August 5, 1788.  They never had any children.

Letitia and Samuel are buried on the home place they settled in Jessamine County, on Catnip Hill Road, on a small farm of 100 acres more or less bought of a Mr. Hampton for 105 lbs. of English money.  He lived there until his death in 1817.  He was 77 years of age.  Portions taken from letter written by John Marrs of Lexington, Kentucky in 1860, a grandson of Samuel, 1740. (Marrs & Allied Families by 4 Sisters in Texas)  "I have hear my mother say Samuel was a small active old man and that she had seen him and his two brothers (Henry & Barnabus) all over 70 years of age at the time, ride to Lexington Horseback, it being 15 miles.  Samuel made a will on April 5, 1810, in Jessamine Co., Kentucky.  Proved in January Courts, 1818.  Page 275 of Will Book I.

Notes on SAMUEL MARRS by Jean Leeper

A few years after his marriage it is believed he removed to Rockbridge County, Virginia, but remained there but a short time, when he move to what is now Tazewell County, Virginia.  We link up with this Samuel Marrs who settled In Thompson's Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia in 1773 - page 344 Bickley's History of Tazewell County, Virginia and his wife Francina Bradshaw died there about 1775.  Some say Indians killed her but there is no evidence found in Montgomery and Tazewell County records to support that.  She had brothers, James, John and Christopher Bradshaw.

Also in the Tazewell County area in 1774 there are Marrs by the names of John or Joseph who helped fight the Indians.    Page 299 of   History of Tazewell County, and South West Virginia by Wm C Pendleton c 1920.   In a letter to Major Campbell 30th Sept 1774 Captain Smith lists at the foot of his letter a list of men he was taking with him "to assist the alarmed garrison at Castle Woods."   Included are: John Mares (Marrs), Joseph Mares (Marrs), and Thomas Maxwell.  It also states on that page "Nearly every man on roll was from the Clinch section, now in Tazewell Co..."

About 1773 Samuel and Francina bought land in Thompson Valley in the area of Tazewell, Virginia.  The log cabin set on the north side of Clinch River.  Here is where Francina (Bradshaw) MARRS is buried.  She was buried on the south hill behind the log cabin.  There are 10 or 11 graves there.  Nothing is known of her parents. (From notes of Elaine Marrs Facklam taken from family group sheets send to Yates Publishing)

First Tazewell County Deeds, Surveys, Land Grants Survey 184 acres on the waters of Clinch River both sides of White Oak Branch Montgomery  B-88 9 May 1787

Note:  I have received some Deed Records From Wythe County, Virginia  (area mentioned now Tazewell County, Virginia) All dated the 14th day of Feb 1792    Four records: All deeds given or sold by Samuel Marrs and Lettice his wife deeding land for five pounds paid by each of his below listed sons.  I believe these are the records that the will "...what he has received from me heretofore..."

1. Henry Marrs land on both sides of the Clinch River containing108a.part of a tract of 190 acres granted to Samuel by letter of patent bearing date the ninth day of May 1787.  Wythe County, Virginia DB 1 pages 62-63

2.  Christopher Marrs land on both side of Clinch River containing 82a, part of a tract of 190 acres granted to Samuel by letter of patent bearing date the ninth day of May 1787. Wythe County, Virginia DB 1 pages 63-64

3.  William Marrs on the branch of Bluestone Creek on the waters of New River containing 123a by survey bearing date the eleventh day of March 1784. Wythe County, Virginia DB 1 pages 64-65

4.   John Marrs on waters of the Clinch River containing 70a being part of a tract of one hundred and sixty acres by survey bearing date the sixteenth day of January 1783 Wythe County, Virginia DB 1 pages 71-72

Samuel Marrs married his 3rd wife Letitia Kerr-Laird, widow of James Laird, married August 5, 1788.  They never had any children.

In 1793 Samuel removed to Jessamine County, Kentucky and settled on the Catnip Hill Road on a small farm of 100 acres more or less bought of a Mr. Hampton for 105 pounds.  Samuel lived on this farm until his death at age 77 in 1817.   Gaines Tax List 1795 has Samuel in Mercer County, Kentucky. A Samuel Marrs in Barron County in 1800 and a Samuel Mars in Granklin County 8/10/1801.   It was believed he was a small active man. 

Letitia and Samuel are buried in the graveyard on the home place they settled in Jessamine County, on Catnip Hill Rd. on a small farm of 100 acres more or less bought of a Mr. Hampton for 105 lbs. of English money. Samuel made a will on April 5, 1810, in Jessamine County, Kentucky.  Proved in January Courts, 1818.  Page 275 of Will Book I. 

Samuel Marrs will, made 5 April 1810 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Proved Jan. Court 1818.   (Recorded in the Courthouse in Nicholasville, Kentucky and I have a copy of it on page 96-97, in Vol 1.)

  In the name of God, Amen: I Saml. Marrs of Jessamine County and State of Kentucky considering the uncertainty of this Mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory, Blessed be the Almightly God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, This is to say. First: I give and bequeast unto my eldest son, Henry Marrs, one Dollar in addition to what he has received of me heretofore (See page 99 &endash; 100, in Vol 1.)

 I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Phillis Wynne formally Phyllis Marrs one hundred Dollars.

  I also give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Owen, formally Elizabeth Marrs one dollar.  It is furthur my will that forty dollars of my estate be deposited in the hands of my son, James Marrs, to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth Owens at any time when said James thinks her need requires, if said sum or no part thereof be paid to her by me, James Marrs, after the date of these presents but in case my daughter Elizabeth Owens should die before the above sum of forty dollars in so much therof as is not paid to her,  be paid to her children share and share alike.

   I also give and bequeath unto my son Christopher Marrs, one dollar in addition to what he has received of me theretofore.

   I furthur give and bequeath unto the Children of Ruth Alderson, Formally Ruth Marrs, forty dollars to be divided share and share alike.

   I also give and bequeath unto my son, Samuel Marrs, one dollar in addition to what he has received of me heretofore.

  I also give and bequeath unto my son William Marrs thirty-four dollars in addition to what he has received of me heretofore.

   I also give and bequeath unto the children of my son, John Marrs eight dollars to be divided share and share alike.

   I also give and bequeath unto Samuel Marrs, son of John Marrs, one horse to be the value of fifty dollars.

  I also give and bequeath unto Letticia Marrs, daughter of my son John Marrs, nine dollars

  I also give and bequeath unto my two youngest sons, James and Josiah Marrs, all the remainder and residue of my estate of whatsoever nature and kind it may be both real and personal to be equally divided between them both share and share alike.

 And lastly I appoint my trusty friends, John Kellar, Peter Poindexter with my sons, James and Josiah Marrs, my executors of this my Last will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made, in witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the 5th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten..  Samuel (X) Marrs-Seal    Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us   Test: Daniel Bryant, Peter Higbee, Uriah Proctor, Vincend(t) Higbee.

Jessamine County Session January Court 1818 This Last Will and Testament of Samuel Marrs Decd. was this day produced in Court by James Marrs one the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of Peter & Vincent Hegbee and Daniel Bryant three of the subscribing witness is thereto and ordered to be recorded which is accordingly done.  Atteste  Dnl. B. Price

The following is taken from portion of a letter written by John Marrs of Lexington, Kentucky in 1869 a grandson of Samuel, born 1740.  "I have heard my mother say he was a small active old man and that she had seen Samuel and his 2 brothers (Henry & Barnabas) ride to Lexington horseback, it being 15 miles they were all 3 over 70 years of age at the time."  From Marrs & Allied Families by 4 sisters

Research:  Records of Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania, Augusta, Botetourt, Montgomery, Wythe and Tazewell Counties, Virginia were searched.

Abt 1760 Samuel first married Francina BRADSHAW, F, daughter of Christopher Columbus BRADSHAW, M (ca 1714-bef 27 Mar 1756) & unknown, F, in Pennsylvania. Born in Pennsylvania ca 1742. ?December. Francina died ca 1775 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

It is stated that the first son born in a family is often named after the paternal grandfather, the second son after the maternal grandfather and the third son after the father, the first daughter after the maternal grandmother.  So the names would be for Samuel Marr's children:

        Should be:  William                          Was:  Henry

                    be:  ?Christopher                Was:  Christopher

                    be:   Samuel                        Was:  Samuel

                    be:   ??                                Was:  Phyllis

I would guess that Francina's parents were Christopher and Phyllis Bradshaw.

Was Henry Marrs' grandfather called William Henry or Henry William?  Or was Henry named after his Dad's mother's father.  There is another son called William.

 We do know that Marr's relative's said she had brothers, John, James and Christopher.  There is a town Bradshaw just over the line into West Virginia from Tazewell County, Virginia.  (See page 73, of Volume I, for Bradshaw information.)

They had the following children:

          5            i.          Henry (Big Creek Marrs), M (1762-ca1830)

          6           ii.          Phillis  (Fillis), F (1763-1855)

          7           iii.          Elizabeth, F (1764-1836)

          8          iv.          Christopher, M (1766-<1850)

          9           v.          Ruth, F (1767-<1810)

        10          vi.          Samuel W., M (1769-1831)

        11         vii.          William, M (1770-1844)

        12         viii.          John, M (1772-ca1800)

        13          ix.          James, M (1774-1834)

Bef 1781 Samuel second married Elizabeth FOWLER, F. Born ca 1740. Elizabeth died bef 1788 in Virginia.

They had the following children:

i.Josiah, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Feb 1781.  Another source says born on  6 February. Josiah died ca 1800 in Mississippi, with no issue.

                     ii.          Abigail, F. Born on 24 Feb 1785. Abigail died in Kentucky, unmarried and buried on old home  place in Kentucky and died young.

In 1788 Samuel third married Letitia (Kerr) LAIRD, F, daughter of John KERR, M & Lucy PICKENS, F. Born in Augusta County, Virginia in 1745. Christened on 22 Sep 1745 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. Letitia (Kerr) died on the homeplace, on Catnip Hill Road, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

3. Henry Munday MARRS, M. Born in Little York, Colony of Pennsylvania ca 1745.  Another source says 1738. Henry Munday died bef Feb 1821 in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky. Buried in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery? No stone found. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church, Mercer County, Kentucky.

HENRY MUNDAY MARRS is first found living in Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia) according to tax lists for the years 1782-1785.  After Hardy County was formed from Hampshire he showed up in the Hardy County's tax lists from 1786-1789.  About 1789 Henry moved to present-day Mercer County, Kentucky.

He first appears in Mercer County, Kentucky.    Sep 28 1790.  Courthouse Records Vol. 1 p71.  He is listed in a petition to keep road in repair. (So it looks like Henry Munday Marrs arrived in Kentucky, before Samuel)

Vol. 2, page 36, 1793 Samuel Mars, Henry Munday Marrs to help Joseph Thomas to keep road in repair.

Page 216, Henry Munday Marrs records his stock mark - a crop and slit in the right ear and a crop off the left ear.

Listed on the 1795 Taxable Property within the District of Wm. Gaines Comr. 

              Name                    Negroes           Horses           Cattle

Marrs, Samuel                      0                  3                6

Marrs, Henry Munday          1                  2                20

Marrs, Barnabas                  2                  2                0

26 Oct 1801 Deed Book 4 page 305 Henry Monday (Munday) Marrs purchased 237-8 acres from Samuel and his wife Elizabeth Taylor "for and inconsideration of the sum of two hundred pounds Virginia currency in hand and truly pd. by the said Henry Monday (Munday) Marrs" Location Shawnee Run, Eastern Mercer County, Kentucky

1810 Marrs, Henry Munday "Received by experience" Shawnee Run Baptist Church Mercer County, Kentucky (from church minutes.)

He made a will in 1818 and it was probated in February 1821 in court of Mercer County, Kentucky.  (I have a copy of this will, see page 101, in Volume 1.

".... Secondly I give my six grandchildren of my daughter Catherine Negley deceased, Elizabeth Negley, Sarah Negley, Catherine Negley, Henry Negley, Susanna Negley Martha Negley, the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars to be equally divided among them... and I also give to my son George one hundred and twenty acres of my farm lying and being in the County of Mercer, Kentucky and on the south fork of Shawnee Run (as per deed)...I also give to my son Samuel Marrs twenty dollars to be paid him out of my estate....."  (A Sammy Marrs of Jessamine County was one of the executors.) Mercer County Will Book 7 1818-1824

Research: Material from Mercer County, Kentucky and sent there by Arland Benningfiled, 6219 Moorhaven Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40228 (material sent in1988)

Bef 1777 Henry Munday first married Mary HART, F, daughter of Dr. George HART, M. Mary died bef 1787 in Hardy or Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia).  Dr. Hart moved to Bradstown, Kentucky.

Information on Henry Munday's marriages and son William from Anette Rardin: abrardin@shasta.com.

They had the following children:

                      i.          George, M.

Settled in Georgia after the Revolutionary War.  It is believed he fought for the British.  If his father were born in 1745, he probably would not have been old enough to fight in the Revolutionary War.

        14           ii.          Catherine, F (1777-1815)

                       iii.          William, M. William died bef 1818.

ca 1786 Henry Munday second married Sarah THOMAS, F, daughter of Morris THOMAS, M & Mary, F, in Hardy County, Virginia (now West Virginia).    She was much younger than Henry.

They had one child:

        15            i.          Samuel, M (ca1787-ca1818)

  4. Barnabas MARR, M. Born ca 1748. Barnabas died aft 1813.

A grandchild of Samuel Marrs calls him the youngest of the three.  Served in the Revolutionary War.   One source lists him as born ca 1736.

Child:

        16            i.          Thomas, M

Third Generation

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Family of Samuel MARRS (2) & Francina BRADSHAW

5.  Henry (Big Creek Marrs) MARRS, M. Born in York, Pennsylvania or Augusta County, Virginia on 6 Jul 1762.  Henry (Big Creek Marrs) died ca 1830 near old home place on Tazewell County, Virginia.

  HENRY MARRS is the oldest son of Samuel and he stayed in Tazewell County, Virginia when his father Samuel and most of the rest of the family moved to Kentucky in 1893 and operated the family mill.   I have a copy of a deed (Book 1, page 40) dated 6 day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one where he and his wife deeded his brother Christopher Marrs for five pounds. ".... a certain parcel or track of land lying on the north side of clinch river containing 53 acres thirty poles being part of a tract of one hundred acres granted to Henry Mars land patent bearing date the second day of May one thousand seven hundred-eighty seven and bounded by followeth toward beginning at a large white oak corner to a track of land patent to William Maxwell thence N 38 W 74 poles to a black oak and two beaches N 88 W 92 poles to two black oaks, a white oak and gum saplings S 7 E 6 poles to a stake. N 85 E 174 poles to the beginning with its appendences and every part and parcel there of to have & to hold...."  (Some words hard to read so written as I thought it read)

"Wythe County Entry Book 1 1790-

Page 111 Aug 31 1793 William Marrs and Henry Marrs 40a 1793 on treasury warrant 1781 on headwaters of the Clynch (Clinch) River, corner to John Evans and James Maxwell.

Page 117 June 21 1794 Henry Marrs 200a, on a treasury warrant 1784 on Crab Orchard Creek, branch of North Fork of Clinch River, adjoining his own, Christopher Mars and James Maxwell

 He took over the family land, and when he died in 1830, his land holding had grown to 1341 acres

 From Deed Book #5 p 229 and 230  " Whereas Henry Marrs late of the County of Tazewell in the state of Virginia was in his lifetime seized in fee simple of and in the following estate in the said County of Tazewell to wit about five hundred and seventy acres of Land lying two miles west of Tazewell Courthouse about one hundred rods lying on the head of Clusters (?Bluestone) in the County foresaid and about fourteen or fifteen hundred acres  ____ Crockett's Cove in the County aforesaid and an undivided interest in a piece of land lying on the Rich Mountain in the  County and the said Henry Marrs hath departed this life interstate as to the said estate in consequence where of the same has descended and passed to his nine children with Widows right of dower, and I Samuel Marrs being one of the children and heirs of said Henry Marrs Be it known to all men by these present that I the Samuel Mars of the County and State aforesaid have maid ordained authorized constituted and appointed and in my place and stead put James Wynn of the County and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and in my behalf to enter into recover and take possession of my part of the aforesaid land .... "Affixed my seal this 24th day of September in the year of Christ 1831.  Samuel Marrs (his mark)"

 It took awhile to link Henry to James Marrs, who married Sally Workman, but additional needed evidence is found in land records of 1838 and 1841 showing Maxwell, William and James as those receiving his land after his death.  (Summarized under James).  We easily go back to James Marrs who married Sally Workman 26 Dec 1810 in Tazewell County Virginia and evidence gathered by many family members lists John, Thomas, James, David W., Wesley and Samuel as James' sons.  

From book Archives Of The Pioneers Of Tazewell County, Virginia taken from abstracts of Tazewell County Will Book #1-1800 to 1832:  HENRY MARRS, page 329, Appraisement. 2 notes on JAMES MARRS Note on Col. Joseph Davidson.  By: Samuel Witten, Jonathan Peery, Samuel Cecil January 1831. 

   Also from same book: HENRY MARRS, page 370, 5 February 1831 Sale bill.  Purchasers: Elizabeth Mares, John Crockett, Isaac Dailey, John Brooks, Erastes G. Harman, William K. Ustick, Maxwell Mares, Saml Witten, William Mares, A. J. Brooks, Harvey G. Peery, John Suthers, John Peery, James Cecil, Jas. Wynn, Jno. B. Gillespie, William Brown, JAMES MARES,  John Wynn, Jas. W. M. Witten, John Thompson, Alexander Harrison, Daniel C. Harman, Addison Crockett, Samuel Laird, Dodridge Bailey, Thomas Cecil, Samuel Crockett, John Pruett, George McKintosh, Thomas Peery, William Six, Thos. Franklin, William Williams, John Deskins, Harman Wynn, Benjamin Prewit, Henry W. Harman, William Anderson, Robert Allen, Daniel Day, Hiram Witten, James S. Witten, Col. James Peery, Jonathan Peery, Thomas Harison, John Litz, James Mahood, John Laird, Joseph Davidson, Sr., Jas. F. Pendleton, Adms: Maxwell Mares, William Mares, John Brooks.

  Some books do not correctly connect Henry and James as I do and from information I have gained from records searched, I believe them to be wrong.  (This is understandable as we now have much more information available to search than they did.) The two books I looked at are Marrs by Mabel Marrs and Marrs And Allied Families by 4 Sisters.

  From book Marrs by Mabel Marrs we find a Samuel whose son Henry married Elizabeth Maxwell.  Marrs by Mabel Marrs indicate that Henry's son James was born ca 1810 and that our James was the son of Samuel who was the son of Henry.  That cannot be true as Samuel was stated as born in 1799.  The book Marrs And Allied Families does not have James listed as a child.

The 1830 Tazewell County, Virginia Federal Census has Maxwell Marrs and James Marrs living in the same twp. and that James Marrs would had to be born about 1888/90 to be the father of the children listed living with him.  Also in census James is ca ten years older than Maxwell.  Maxwell was listed as born in 1887 in Mabel Marrs book, but by census is ten years younger see Maxwell (#20), on page 24, and for James go to James  (#19),  on page 23.

I wish I had a listing of Henry's children from his probate. I am not sure my   list is correct, as Olivia was on that list until I removed it.  Look below to see list of living children, at the time of his death.

 Note:  Sept 1, 1995 I received some land transactions in the mail showing a list of nine living children.  Olivia was not on that list but a Polly and a Sinia was that I did not have at that time.  John, Thomas, Henry, Charles and Robert were not on that list of nine living heirs.

  Children listed are: 1. James Marrs and Sally his wife; 2. Jane Brooks and James her hus.; 3. Polly Maxwell and Thomas her hus.; 4.  Sina Marrs; 5. Samuel Marrs; 6. Maxwell Marrs and Jane his wife; 7.  Sally Workman and Moses her hus; 8. Rebecca Brooks and John her hus.; and 9. William Marrs (Heirs of Henry Marrs deceased) dated 27 March 1835 (See page 98, of Volume 1.)

From Militia of Montgomery County Virginia 1777 - 1790 compiled by Mary B. Kegley 1975  'A list of Captain James Maxwell's Company' formed 1777 ca 1781 or before list

James Maxwell Capt.

Thomas Maxwell Lieut.

Samuel Mares

Henry Mars

William Maxwel

In 1782 Captain Maxwell was at the head of Clinch River, over twenty-five men.  He was the group nearest the Washington line.

In 1785 Henry (Big Creek Marrs) married Elizabeth MAXWELL, F, daughter of James "Great White Chief" MAXWELL Major, M (ch. 15 Aug 1745-bef 27 Mar 1821) & Jane ROBERTS, F. Born in Virginia., 83 In 1850 Virginia census and living with William ca 1767. Elizabeth died ca 1851 in from TB? living with son in 1850.

They had the following children:

        17            i.          Sarah Ann, F (1785->1835)

        18           ii.          Samuel W., M (1788-1892)

        19           iii.          James, M (1789-1859)

                      iv.          Henry  (? Son), M. Born ca 1791.

    Is this Henry's son or the son of James Marrs Henry's son??  Not listed as an heir in Henry's probate.

                       v.          Thomas, M. Thomas died of TB at age 8.

                      vi.          Robert (? Son), M. Born ca 1796. Robert (? Son) died in 1875. Buried in Horsepen Cove Cemetery.        Robert (? Son) married McCLURE, F. Not listed as heir in Henry's probate.

        20         vii.          Maxwell, M (ca1797-ca1851)

        21         viii.          Rebecca, F (1802-1872)

                      ix.          William, M.  Born ca 1807/1810.  Was 43 in 1850 census of Virginia.

In the 1850 census a William Maxwell 18 is living with them.  William and Sarah (Sally) had no children.

On 26 Feb 1835 William married Sally BROOKS, F.  Was 50 in 1850 Virginia Census.

                       x.          Jane, F.

On 16 Aug 1810 Jane married James BROOKS, M, son of William BROOKS, M & Nancy Ann LOCKE, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                      xi.          Charlie (? Son), M.     Not listed as an heir in Henry's probate.

                     xii.          Polly, F.

                                    Polly married Thomas MAXWELL, M.

                                    Listed as an heir in Henry Marr's probate.

                     xiii.          Sina, F.

                                    Listed in Henry Marr's probate as an heir.

 

6. Phillis  (Fillis) MARRS, F. Born in York, York County,  Pennsylvania ? or Augusta County, Virginia?  on 20 Sep 1763. Phillis  (Fillis) died in Edinburgh, Grundy County, Missouri on 12/15 Jan 1855; she was 91. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

PHYLLIS MARRS WYNNE and two children and their families moved to Grundy County,  Missouri in ca 1854-55.

On 1 Jan 1782 when Phillis  (Fillis) was 18, she married William WYNNE, M, in Montgomery County, Virginia. Born in Pennsylvania on 10 Aug 1729. William died on 8 Jul 1808; he was 78. Buried in Peery Graveyard in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Revolutionary War Soldier.  He was a Quaker from Pennsylvania. who lived in Tazewell County, Virginia and Phyllis was his second wife.  He is buried on hill above Baptist Church on Fincastle Turnpike in Tazewell.  I saw the stone and took picture of it.

Names of children taken from his will and are spelled as I could best interpret them.  I have not listed his first family I this book.  Many of the children died of TB.

Research: Ancestral File (Tm) ver 4.17 print out of 27 Jan 1997

Wynne Cemetery Records of Grundy County Missouri

His probate and will Tazewell County,  Virginia Will Book 1 p42-49

Marriage dates and will dates of children from Tazewell County Records

They had the following children:

        22            i.          John, M (1783-1865)

                       ii.          Mary (Polly), F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 19 Mar 1784.

                                    Mary (Polly) married PERRY, M. Born in? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1780.

                       iii.          Margaret (Peggy), F. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 23 Jun 1786.

                                  In 1807 Margaret (Peggy) married Hugh CURREN, M. Born in? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1782. Hugh's  estate was appraisement on Sept 1817.

                      iv.          Elizabeth, F. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 19 Apr 1787.

                       v.          Phoebe (Pheby), F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Jan 1788.

                                    On 8 Jan 1807 when Phoebe (Pheby) was 18, she married Samuel WITTEN, M. Born in? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1784.

        23          vi.          Samuel, M (1789-<1818)

        24         vii.          Robert, M (1790-)

                     viii.          Thomas (? If Son), M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia. on 10 Jan 1792. Thomas (? If Son) died bef 1808.

                                  Either not a son or deceased before his father made his will on 11 May 1808

                      ix.          Henry (Harry), M. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 9 May 1793. Henry's (Harry) will dated 8 June 1816.   He is listed as a brother-in-law to Samuel Whitten.

                                    Henry (Harry) married WHITTEN, F. Born in ? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1797.

                       x.          Martha, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 May 1794.

                                    Martha married Waddy T CURRIN, M. Born in ? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 179

                      xi.          Annie, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 19 Nov 1795.

                                    On 19 Jan 1815 when Annie was 19, she married James CHARLS, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia . Born in? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1791.

                     xii.          Peter, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 9 Feb 1797. Peter's will made 5 May 1818.

        25         xiii.          James, M (1800-1868)

                    xiv.          Nancy Ann, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 11 Jan 1802.

        26         xv.          Minor, M (1803-1880)

                    xvi.          William, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 8 Sep 1798/1804.

                                    William married Margaret BANE, F.

 

7. Elizabeth MARRS, F. Born in York, York County, Pennsylvania or Augusta County, Virginia on 20 Dec 1764. Elizabeth died in Cole County, Missouri on 17 Mar 1836; she was 71. Buried in Rice-Sone Cemetery, near Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

Information from  Ancestral File (TM) ver 4.17 printout of 27 Jan 1997

In 1784 Elizabeth married James OWENS, M, son of William OWENS, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Virginia on 19 Oct 1763.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Samuel, M. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia on 18 May 1785. Samuel died on 8 Jul 1849; he was 64.

                                    On 9 Oct 1806 when Samuel was 21, he married Katherine RUTHERFORD, F. Born ca 1785/1789.

        27           ii.          Nancy, F (1786-)

        28           iii.          Avy, F (1788-1858)

                      iv.          William, M. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia? on 16 Oct 1789. William died on 23 Jul 1856; he was 66.

                                    William married Hannah CLIFFORD, F. Born ca 1789.

                       v.          James, M. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia? on 10 Jul 1791.

                                    James married Nancy CLIFFORD, F. Born ca 1791/1793.

                                    A niece to Daniel Boone

                      vi.          Betsy, F. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia? on 1 Jan 1793.

                     vii.          Rebecca, F. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia? Born on the 24 Apr 1794, another source says the 14th.    Rebecca died on 21 Mar 1867; she was 72.

                                    She may have married second George Hulse 1794

                                    Rebecca married Michael STONE (SONE), M. Born in? Shenandoah, Va on 31 Aug 1776.

                     viii.          Polly, F. Born in Fayette County, Kentucky? on 7 Dec 1796.

                                    Polly married George H. MILLER, M. Born in? Fayette County, Kentucky? ca 1792.

                      ix.          Sophia, F. Born in Fayette County, Kentucky? on 19 Mar 1798.

                                    Sophia married WILLIAMS, M. Born ca 1794.

                       x.          John, M. Born in Fayette County, Kentucky? on 20 Nov 1799. John died on 27 Aug 1867; he was 67.

                                    John married Talpha STEELE, F.

                      xi.          Hiram, M. Born in Kentucky on 13 Jan 1805.

 

8. Christopher MARRS, M. Born in York, York County, Pennsylvania or Augusta, Virginia? Born 14 Feb 1766. Christopher died bef 1850 in Edgar County, Illinois.

CHRISTOPHER MARRS was the second son of Samuel and Francina and was probably born at Montgomery County, Virginia.  His wife was the daughter of widow Fowler who married his father.   Courthouse record of Montgomery County, Virginia: Christopher Mairs married to Mary Fowler, 10 Feb 1787. Samuel Mairs was witness and stepfather of Mary Fowler.

Some of this material is from the research of Jill C. Major, 1085 N. Oakridge Dr., Centerville, Utah 84104 jkmajor4@juno.com.

Montgomery County Tax Records

1790 Personal Property

Christopher Mairs  3 horses

Wythe County in 1793 List B  2-22-1789

Christopher Mairs

Samuel Mairs, Sr.

Located: Clear Fork Wolf Creek, heads of Bluestone and Clinch Rivers, Abbs and Wrights Valleys, Cove Spring.

Henry Mairs List B

Montgomery County in 1791-2

Samuel Mairs  List M

Located: Clinch River, Plumb Creek, Baptist Valley.

Annals of Tazewell County, VA  - Henry Marrs and Elizabeth, his wife, to Christopher Marrs, 1801.

Annals of Tazewell County, VA  - Christopher Marrs and Mary, his wife, to Jonathan Peery, 1809.

I believe he left the Tazewell area in 1809 based on the following. 

1. The last year found on Tazewell Tax lists is 1809

2. From Tazewell County Order Book p344 1809    Power of Attorney from Christopher to Henry Marrs proven by oath of John Wynne, William Williams and Frances Star.

Chris Mars in 1813 purchased land in Washington County, Indiana. Christopher Marrs purchased land at the Jefferson Land Office in Washington County, Indiana on 1 April 1814.  SE 1N 2NW (Clifford Neal Smith, Federal Land Series V 3 p. 139 #1624, American Library Association, Chicago 973 R23s V.3)

Harrison County, Indiana created from Knox & Clark in 1808 and Washington County, Indiana created from Clark, Harrison, and Jefferson 1814. Land entry in Washington County, Indiana in 1809 (total of 6 entries), listing residence as Harrison County, Indiana.

Christopher's family appeared in Indiana as early as 1811: Son, Samuel Marrs (obviously named after Christopher's father) married Jane Reed on 30 Sep 1811 in Clark County, Indiana. Clark County Marriage Records.   Son, John Marrs married on 20 Dec 1813 married Mary Kearns in Harrison, Indiana (Harrison County, Indiana Marriage Records, FHL film #549,383.)

Among the early settlers purchasing land in Washington, Indiana are listed "Chris Mars in 1813...J. Marris" (Warder W. Stevens, Centennial History of 1916,  page 565.) I have not been able to confirm from land records that J. Marris (Could also be J. Morris) was John Marrs, but in 1834 the estate of the John Marrs minors was sold. It was described as land purchased from the Jefferson Land Office. (Probate Records of Washington, Indiana.)

Christopher Marrs purchased land at the Jefferson Land Office in Washington

County, Indiana on 1 April 1814. Description: 4E 1N 2 NW (Clifford Neal Smith, Federal Land Series V. 3 p. 139 #1624, American Library Assoc., Chicago, 973 R23s V.3)

Christopher Marrs and Mary, his wife, sold land to Samuel Marrs on 12 June 1819 in Washington County, Indiana. Description: "Part of the south east quarter of section three in township one north of range four east." (Land Records of Washington County, Indiana FHL Film #1306018 V. B)

James Marrs and Nancy, his wife, sells land to Henry Fulmer on 1 Sept 1821. Description: "North east quarter of section four, in township one, north of range four east of the lands directed to be sold at Jeffersonville." (Land Records of Washington County, Indiana #1306018 V.B) From these land records and other land records, it can be seen that James, Samuel, and Christopher were closely related.

Christopher Marrs sat on the first grand jury of Washington County, Indiana on 11 April 1814 (Biographical & Historical  Washington County, 977.2 H2gj 1972.) Son, John Marrs appears to have died before 6 March 1820. At that time "Samuel Marrs and Joseph Reed (probably an in-law of Samuel Marrs) filed a bill of the appraisement and sale of the estate of John Marrs, deceased."  (Probate records of Washington County, Indiana FHL film #1306356)

John's death happened shortly before the census was taken in 1820. His wife Mary is listed as head of household with their family of 4 young sons and a daughter, all under the age of 10. Census Records: 1820 Washington, Indiana:

p. 220 Christopher Males: 1(10-15) 1(45+) Females: 1(-10) 1(16-25) 1(45+)

p. 224 Mary Males: 4(-10) 1(-10) Females: 1(26-44)

p. 224 Samuel Males: 2(-10) 1(26-44) Females: 1(-10) 1(26-44)

p. 224 William Males: 1(16-25) Females: 2(-10) 1(16-25)

(The William Marrs in this census appears to be a son of James Marrs, Sr. who served in the Revolutionary War, thus one must be careful not to link all of the Marrs family in Washington County, Indiana to Christopher Marrs! (Roster of Soldiers and Patriots, 977.2 M23d and History of Marshall, Illinois, and Eastern Clark County, 1978 by the Clark County Democrat, 977.391 D2h.)

He was listed on 1828 Vigo County, Indiana Tax List.  A Samuel and Sylvannus were also listed on the 1828 Vigo Tax Lists.

Mary Kearns Marrs apparently stayed in Washington, even though the rest of the family moved on to Edgar County, Illinois before 1830. It appears that she died there. The probate records state, "Friday, 17 Oct 1834 on motion of Levi Wright who makes oath and with Bartlett Scott his security executes--approved by the court in the sum of $100 as required by law, he is appointed guardian of Christopher Marrs, John Marrs, David Marrs, Abigail Marrs, and Leonard Marrs, infant heirs of John Marrs, deceased." (Probate Records of Washington County, Indiana FHL film # 1306356.) Note the names of the children of John Marrs. Samuel Marrs youngest daughter by Widow Fowler was named Abigail, from Marrs & Allied Families.  Of course, since John named his son Christopher, this provides a strong indication that John is a son of Christopher Marrs. The second child was named John after his father. The third child was Jill C. Major's 3rd Great Grandfather, David Marrs. Jill believes Mary Kearns' father was David Kearns, who bought and sold land in Washington County. David Marrs married Elizabeth Brooks in Washington County, Indiana in 1840. They named their daughter and Jill's 2nd great grandmother, Abigail.

The family moved to Edgar County, Illinois between 1820 and 1830.  Christopher is not in the 1850 census of Edgar County, Illinois. He is believed living with son Samuel and family in the 1840 Edgar County, Illinois Census.

It is certain that this is the same family who immigrated to Edgar County, Illinois. A land record of Washington County dated 19 Nov 1833 states, "James Marrs and Nancy, his wife of Edgar County, State of Illinois of the one part and Elijah Carr and Leedwell Elliot of the County of Washington..."

(FHL film #1306019, p. 486) Note that Nancy's maiden name was Carr (Gentry and Worth County History, FHL film # 443607 p. 213.) Also connecting this family to Egdar County is the 1850 Edgar County Census, which not only lists the state of birth, but the county (bless that census taker for the extra effort!)

Samuel's wife and those who appear to be his children are in that census (probably Samuel was dead.) Polly (Marrs who married Daniel Lawrence 17 Nov. 1836),  was age 32, Samuel Jr., 27 and James, 23; all were listed as having been born in Washington County, Indiana. 22-year-old Joseph Marrs was born in Edgar County, Illinois. This gives us an approximate time the Samuel Marrs family immigrated as 1827-1828. (Edgar County, Illinois Census, p. 139, 729, 954.) Note: Some of these children may be grandchildren of Samuel and Jane.

1830 Census Edgar, Illinois.     (Copy of actual census on page 112, of Volume 1.)

MARRS

Christopher Males: 1(60-70) Females: 1(20-30) 1(60-70)

James Males: 2(-5) 2(15-20) 1(40-50) Females: 1(5-10) 1(40-50)

Samuel Males: 2(-5) 1(5-10) 2(15-20) 1(40-50) Females: 1(-5) 1(5-10) 1(10-15) 1(30-40)

Sylvanas Males: 1(-5) 1(20-30) Females: 1(20-30)

 Sylvanas may be the male child listed as under 10 living with Christopher Marrs in the 1820 Washington County, Indiana Census.

James Marrs has an interesting history. He apparently "had a reputation that extended quite over this and the adjoining counties. He was the proprietor of the old Steam Point Distillery. It is said that Marrs did make good whisky...The old Steam Point Distillery did a thriving business for a few years, but finally cheaper whisky, and a modified view of the liquor question began to lessen the profits of the establishment, and the machinery was removed to Big Creek, Clark County, in 1832, and ran there for a time. Marrs removed to the West, and died some years ago." (History of Edgar County, Chicago: Calver, Page, Boyne County, 1879, p. 530-531.) What is fascinating about this piece of history is that when Clark County was searched, James Marrs was not there, but William Blaine Marrs, probably the same William in the 1820 Washington County, Indiana Census was living there! This was proved by the birth of his daughter Rachel Marrs who stated she was born in Washington County, Indiana 4 May 1822 (History of Crawford & Clark County, Illinois, 1883, p. 210.) This may be coincidence, but it sure makes one wonder the connection between James Marrs Sr., (the father of William B. Marrs) and Christopher Marrs.

1840 Census Edgar, Illinois     (Copy of actual Census on page 111, of Volume 1.)

Samuel Males: 1(5-10) 2(10-15) 1 (15-20) 2(20-30) 1(50-60) 1(70-80)

 Females: 1(10-15) 1(15-20) 1(40-50)

Christopher Marrs would have been 74 at the time of this census, so it is likely that the 70-80 year old male living with Samuel, is his father, Christopher.   Mary appears to be dead as not in  this census.

James Marrs did remove west, to Missouri.

The only woman who may be identified as a daughter of Christopher Marrs is found in a poor house in Edgar County, Illinois in the 1850 Census. Sinea Marrs was 55 years old and reported that she was born in Kentucky. There were no other Marrs in the area other than the family of Christopher Marrs at the time. Although Christopher was in Virginia in 1795, it is still possible this was his daughter. He had a female child living with him in the 1830 census between the ages of 20-30. In 1830, Sinea would have been 35, but sometimes people just didn't know how old they were. Christopher's younger brother, James, named a daughter Sinea, who was born 31 May 1803, so the name was used in the family. Also Christopher Marrs' father was living in Kentucky in 1793, so he did have Kentucky connections.

Neither Christopher nor Samuel shows up in the 1850 Edgar County, Illinois census. Likely, they were dead. Samuel's family is recorded in the 1850 Census.

Jane Marrs, 60,  F,  Pennsylvania

Joseph Marrs,  22,  M

Nancy Marrs,  21,  F,  Edgar, Illinois.

Thomas Marrs,  18,  M,  Edgar, Illinois.

Catharine,  8,  F,  Edgar, Illinois.

(Some of these children may have been Samuel's grandchildren.)

Living next door was Polly Lawrence, F, 31, Washington, Indiana, Indiana Marriage Records, "Polly" Marrs married Daniel Lawrence, 17 Nov. 1836.

On 10 Feb 1787 when Christopher was 20, he first married Mary FOWLER, F, in Montgomery County. Virginia. Mary died bef 1800 in Virginia.

Notes for Mary FOWLER by Jill Major

Birth/Marriage:  Marrs and Allied Families, Compiled by "4 Sisters" #859, FHL# US\CAN 929.273 M349ms.

They had the following children: 

        29            i.          James, M (1789-1859)

        30           ii.          Samuel, M (1790-<1850)

        31           iii.          John, M (ca1793-<1820)

                      iv.          Sinea, F. Born in Ky ca 1795.

Page 223, 1850 census of Edgar County, Illinois. Sinea living in poor house and enumerated with James F. Crafton, owner of Stewart poor house.  There is an unmarried daughter in the 1830 Edgar County, Illinois census between the age of twenty and thirty living with Christopher Marrs.  Therefore it is believed this is a daughter.

                       v.          Hannah ?, F.  (Very questionable if child.)

                                    Christopher appears to be the only Marrs old enough to be her father.  No other proof.

                                    On 5 Jan 1823 Hannah ? married Jail MARTIN, M, in Washington County, Indiana.

                      vi.          Maria ?, F.   (Very questionable if child.)

                                    Christopher appears to be the only Marrs old enough to be her father.  No other proof.

                                   On 22 Jul 1823 Maria ? married Adam STROUD, M, in Washington County, Indiana.

In 1800 Christopher second married Mary  GREENUP, F, in probably in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Pennsylvania ca 1770-1775. Mary died aft 1830 but bef 1840.  No documentation of this marriage can be found. 

They had the following children:

        32            i.          Sylvanis (Ira), M (ca1805-1851)

                       ii.          female, F. Born aft 1810.

                                    Based on page 220, 1820 Washington County, Indiana Federal Census.

 

9. Ruth MARRS, F. Born in York, York County, Pennsylvania or Augusta County, Virginia on 13 Oct 1767. Ruth died bef 1810 as not In father's will (Some say died 7-12-1839) in  Jessamine County,  Kentucky.

Ruth married Aaron ALDERMAN (ANDERSON), M. Born ca 1767.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John Hiram, M. Moved to Missouri

                                   John Hiram married Betsy KNOCKS, F.

                       ii.          Rebecca, F.

                       iii.          Ruth, F.

                      iv.          Aaron, M.

                       v.          Sinai Frances, F.

                      vi.          Mary, F.

 

10. Samuel W. MARRS, M. Born in ?  Augusta County, Virginia. on 31 Mar 1769. Samuel W. died in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky. on 12 Jun 1831; he was 62.

On 8 Oct 1788 when Samuel W. was 19, he first married Lyda (Lydia) THOMPSON, F, in Scomberland, Montgomery County, Virginia.  Date of marriage may be 1 Oct.  Born in Mar 1768. Lyda (Lydia) died on 10 Oct 1814 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

        33            i.          Abijah Thompson, M (1789-1872)

                       ii.          William, M. Born on 15 Sep 1791. William died in 1838.

        34           iii.          John A, M (1793-)

                      iv.          Sinah Fraley (Sinea), F. Born on 19 Apr 1794.

        35           v.          Samuel Wayne, M (1795-1881)

                      vi.          Elizabeth, F. Born on 24 Sep 1797.

                     vii.          Lyda (Lydia), F. Born in Kentucky on 9 Apr 1799. Lyda (Lydia) died in Jan 1839 in Illinois.

                                    Lyda (Lydia) married Nicholas W. HOWSER, M.

Late addition to book: Lyda(Lydia) Marrs' Descendants - page 371 of book. Click on Lydia

        36         viii.          Henry Bradshaw, M (1801-1880)

                      ix.          Ruth, F. Born on 19 Jan 1803. Ruth died in 1817.

On 15 Feb 1815 when Samuel W. was 45, he second married Sally MULKY, F, in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.

She was  married first to a Bayless.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Isyphena (Icypheny), M. Born on 25 Aug 1816. Anotoer source says born in Feb.

                       ii.          Mulkey Watts, M. Born on 25 Dec 1818.

        37           iii.          Hannah Boone, F (1821-1906)

                      iv.          Sirena Ann, F. Born on 29 Jan 1824.

11. William MARRS, M. Born in Augusta County,  Virginia (Rockbridge now) on 13 Oct 1770. William died in Perry Township, Shelby County, Ohio on 12 Mar 1844; he was 73. Occupation: blacksmith. Religion: United Brethren Church.

No Rockbridge County until 1778.

Settled first in Bourbon County, Kentucky, then ca 1808 they came to Champaign County, Ohio where they lived until 1816, then they settled on the bank of the Mosquito Creek in Perry Township.  He entered his land in 1819 at the land office in Cincinnati. John Marrs of his Uncle William said " I remember seeing him twice.  A small, plain dressed, bald-headed, old man, pious, but very blunt spoken."

The below taken from notes of Nancy Thomson

Biographical History (transcribed May 2000 by Phyllis Henry, Kettering, Ohio, from History of Shelby County, Ohio with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches, First Edition published by R. Sutton & Co., Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, 1883) William Marrs, the pioneer of Perry Township, was one of the above eleven children.  He was born in Virginia, October 13, 1770, and married the year 1808 they came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they remained until 1816, when they settled on the bank of the Mosquito Creek, within the present limits of Perry Township.  He and two of his sons are know to have been here as early as 1814, but did not permanently locate until 1816.  He entered this land in 1812 at the land office in Cincinnati.  Their family consisted of five children, whose names and dates of birth are as follows:

John, 1796; Samuel, 1798; William, 1800; Betsey, 1801; and James, 1809. This old pioneer departed this life March 12, 1844; his wife survived him until April 6, 1847, when she, too, was taken away.

From Marrs History, Betty Jean Albertson Marrs

 After marriage, settled Bourbon County, Kentucky, but later moved to Shelby County, Sidney, Ohio. Buried beside son and daughter Samuel and Betsy on State R 29, East of Pasco on his home place, now small graveyard beside present Rd. Samuel has a large stone and Betsy a smaller one.  About the year 1808 they came to Champaign County, Ohio where they remained until 1816, when they settled on the banks of the Mosquito Creek within the city limits of Perry Twp, Sidney, Ohio. He and two of his sons were known to be there as early as 1814 but did not settle there till 1816. He entered his land in 1812 at the land office in Cincinnati, Ohio

On pg 131 of reprint History of Shelby County, Ohio 1968 is the following....

William Marrs was taxed in year 1819 for 3 horses and 6 cattle.

Samuel Marrs (pg 124) donations to "procure" seat of Justice at Sidney dated 12/14/1819 list includes Samuel Marrs in carpenter work, $20.00.

Miami Valley Genealogical Index, Computerized Heritage Association lists a Marrs, William as taxed in 1819.

On pg 127 Early Marriages of Shelby Co. (begin 1824)

11/17/1825 John Marrs and Elizabeth Johnston by John McCreight

Pg 193 William Marrs of District no. 2 was taxed $1.30 for Road Tax 7/4/1818 for 2 horses and 7 cattle

Pg 193 William Marrs listed as Trustee 1828 & 1930, and Samuel Marrs 1827

Pg 196 Poll Book William Marrs 6/1817, 10/1817, 10/1818, 4/1819

Pg 198 Biography of William Marrs 1770

Order from Asst. Curator of Lima Ohio Historical Society

Recorded 7/27 and 29. 1835 in Book D pg 337 of Shelby County Courthouse

Book G No. 1 pg. 208 Champaign County,  Ohi 

Joel Frankberger and wife deed to William Marrs 6/31/1826 140 acres $100.00

Belonged to the United Brethren Church.

Last Will and Testament: Book #342, Sidney, Courthouse Shelby County, Ohio

More About WILLIAM MARRS:

Fact 1: Buried on farm (owned by B W Maxwell) Section 21, Perry Township, Shelby County, Ohio.

On pg 545, Gateway to the West

Estate of William Marrs, 1844 File#A342

Shelby County Book 1, p 76, File No. A-342.

WILLIAM MARRS

Will dated 7 Mar 1837 and proven in probate on 21 Mar 1844.

Names wife Jane; sons John, William, Samuel and James and daughter Betsy PEPPER.  Witnessed by Greenup PEPPER, Marshall PEPPER.  Signed by William Marrs (as opposed to making his mark). 

Nancy also found the following tidbit in the Shelby County, Ohio Early Newspaper Items Book from the Shelby County Genealogical Society: This little tidbit was published December 3, 1831.  It looks to be like it would have been published in the Western Herald, which served Shelby County from 1830-1832.

A STRAY MARE:  Taken up by William MARRS, of Perry Township, a dark bay mare, appraised at 23 dollars by Jessee Chalfant, James Rector.  Signed D. Henry, J.P.

On 25 Nov 1794 when William was 24, he first married Jane McCLURE, F, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Jane died on 6 Apr 1847 in Ohio. Buried in BW Maxwell farm, Sec 21, Perry Twp. Shelby County, Ohio.

They had the following children:

        38            i.          John, M (1796-1866)

        39           ii.          Samuel, M (1796-1886)

        40           iii.          William, M (1800-1880)

        41          iv.          Betsy, F (1801-1876)

        42           v.          James, M (1809-1866)

Some say William was married another time and had three sons.  If so that marriage would have had to have been before 1794.

 

12. John MARRS, M. Born at Augusta County, Virginia. (Rockbridge now) on 10 Apr 1772/1773. John died ca 1800/1801 in Jessamine County, Kentucky (or Bourbon County)

His wife was a daughter of his stepmother.  His father's third wife.  After John's death his wife married, Peter Poindexter on 30 Jun 1802

On 5 Apr 1791 when John was 18, he married Mary (Polly) LAIRD, F, daughter of James LAIRD, M & Letitia (Kerr) LAIRD, F (1745-), in Wythe County, Virginia. Born in Augusta County, Virginia on 22 Mar 1776. Mary (Polly) died in 1832 in Logan County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

        43            i.          Samuel, M (1791-ca1850)

                       ii.          Polly, F. Born ca 1794.

                                    Moved to Ohio

                                    Polly first married ELLET OR ELLIOTT, M.

                       iii.          James, M. Born in 1797.

                                    James married Nancy HULETT, F.

        44          iv.          Jane, F (1801-1883)

                       v.          Letticia ?, F.

                                    Named in Samuel's will

 

13. James MARRS, M. Born in Montgomery County, Virginia on 14 Mar 1774. James died in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 3 Feb 1834; he was 59. Buried on old home place, 15 miles south of Lexington.

Some information about James and his descendants is taken from History of Kentucky, by William Elsey Connelley and E. M. Coulter, 1922, pages 151-152

The old homestead farm of James Marrs was situated on the Walls Branch Turnpike, one mile west of the Nicholasville Turnpike.  None of the daughters married and are all buried on the old home place in Jessamine County, Kentucky.  Member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at the time of his death.

On 17 Apr 1798 when James was 24, he married Mary FOLEY, F, daughter of Richard FOLEY, M & Margaret WILSON, F, in Jessamine County or Fayette County,  Kentucky. Born near Fredericksburg, Virginia on 15 Feb 1775. Mary died in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 3 Nov 1851; she was 76.

A Peggy Foley married Andrew McClune Oct 29, 1806  Is this Mary's sister?  James Marrs Bondsman A James Marrs also bondsman for marriage of Polly Hannah to John McVey Jun 12 1910.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Richard, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 22 Jan 1799. Richard died in Lexington, Kentucky on 4 Feb 1867; he was 68.

                       ii.          Samuel, M. Born on 9 Feb 1800. Samuel died in Lexington, Kentucky on 14 Mar 1880; he was 80.

                                    Samuel married Mariah STONE, F, daughter of John STONE, M & Polly, F. Mariah died on 2 Oct 1881 in no issue.

                       iii.          Sinea, F. Born on 31 May 1801. Sinea died on 10 Dec 1834; she was 33.

                      iv.          Betsy, F. Born on 3 Nov 1802. Betsy died on 30 Nov 1803; she was 1.

                       v.          Margaret, F. Born on 30 May 1804. Margaret died on 20 Mar 1874; she was 69.

                                    Living with mother in 1850 census.

                      vi.          Polly, F. Born on 16 Feb 1806. Polly died on 26 Nov 1833; she was 27.

                     vii.          Nancy, F. Born on 24 Sep 1807. Nancy died on 23 Jun 1861; she was 53.

                                    Living with mother in 1850 census

                     viii.          A son, M. Born on 27 Dec 1809.  A son died on 1 Jan 1810.

                      ix.          Sallie, F. Born on 7 Jan 1811. Sallie died on 25 Aug 1834; she was 23.

                       x.          Eliza, F. Born on 5 Aug 1813. Eliza died on 8 Jul 1882; she was 68.

                                    Living with mother in 1850 census.

        45          xi.          James, M (1815-1887)

        46         xii.          William, M (1816-1851)

        47         xiii.          John, M (1821-1891)

Family of Henry Munday MARRS (3) & Mary HART 

 

14. Catherine MARRS, F. Born in probably Hampshire County, West Virginia on 17 Jan 1777. Catherine died in Shawnee Run, Mercer County. Kentucky on 15 Feb 1815; she was 38. Buried in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Religion: Member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church, Mercer County, Kentucky.

Six living children are listed in Henry Munday Marrs will as his grandchildren.  She died near Shawnee Run meetinghouse.  Some say she was plain dressed as Quakers were.

On 16 Jan 1799 when Catherine was 21, she married Phillip NEGLEY, M, in Mercer County, Kentucky.

Father was known to be living in Hampshire County,  West Virginia in 1782

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary H., F. Born in Mercer County, Kentucky. on 10 Jun 1802. Mary H. died in Mercer County, Kentucky. on 19 Jun 1804; she was 2. Buried in Shawnee Baptist Church Cemetery (Record Found).

                       ii.          Elizabeth, F.

                       iii.          Catherine, F.

                      iv.          Henry, M.

                       v.          Susanna, F.

                      vi.          Martha, F.

                     vii.          Sarah, F.

 

Family of Henry Munday MARRS (3) & Sarah THOMAS

15. Samuel MARRS, M. Born ca 1787. Samuel died ca 1818 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Buried probably Shawnee Run Baptist Cemetery.  Lived at Shaker Town, Mercer County, Kentucky.

On 25 Jun 1810 Samuel married Jane JOHNSON, F, in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky. Born on 5 Feb 1797. Jane died in Mercer County, Kentucky. on 26 Mar 1852; she was 55. Buried in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery  (Record there).

They had the following children:

                        i.          Juretta, F. Born in Shawnee Run, Mercer County,  Ky. in 1811.

                                    On 30 Dec 1833 Juretta married George DUNN, M, in Mercer County, Kentucky.

                       ii.          Elizabeth, F.

                                    On 28 Oct 1834 Elizabeth married Lewis DODD, M, in Mercer County, Kentucky.

                       iii.          Henry Munday, M. Born in Shawnee Run, Mercer County,  Ky. on 16 Jun 1818. Henry Munday died in Mercer County, Kentucky. on 14 Jul 1850; he was 32. Buried in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery  (Record found).

                                    On 15 Feb 1840 when Henry Munday was 21, he married Joicy BRYANT, F, daughter of John BRYANT, M (-bef 1850) & Sarah BUCKLEY, F (ca 1790-aft 1860).

                                    The children of Joicy and Henry M and the children of Amanda J and Robert J are first cousins through their fathers Henry M and Robert J.  They are second cousins through their mothers Joicy and Amanda J. Third cousins through grandmothers Sarah and Joicy.

        48          iv.          Robert James, M (1820-1853)

                       v.          John, M. Born in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky in 1824. John died in unknown place but was unmarried.

 

Family of Barnabas MARRS (4)

 

16. Thomas MARRS, M. Thomas died in Fayette County, Kentucky?, without male heir.

Information sent to me by Mabry Benson  benson@acm.org, snail mail: 62 Eureka Avenue. Kensington, California 94707

Most early Marrs family historians believe that Barnabas had a son Thomas who had no children.  However that Thomas is likely the Thomas in Illinois who had only surviving daughters, and moved back to Kentucky.  So they may have meant he had no male heirs as his son died when about 20/26.  

Jean's note:  I  am inclined to believe it is not the same Thomas but including the line for future genealogist to sort out.

Thomas Marrs was in Monroe County, Illinois ca 1811-aft 1820.  The below information is taken from Name Index to Early Illinois Records, Illinois Archives, on LDS microfilm #1001226.  The names of daughters and their spouses also from this document.  This microfilm states Thomas had eleven daughters and one son died at age 20 and Thomas returned to Kentucky.

1809. On tax list, Barren County, Kentucky. (Not from above book)

In Mitchie precinct from 1787. First lived near Cahokia, then between Water? & Whitesides Station, Whitesides Fort 1811. Returned to Kentucky. Son died at age 20 [?26], 12 daughters, Abigail Mrs. Abner Carr, Lucina (Mrs Eli Wiley) & Phebe (Mrs Robert Miller).  [The information on this card is copied from same book, p 143, which is unnamed.]  May 1810. Lost court case against Nicolas Jarrot, ordered to pay $98.68 damages & $56.08 costs.  He offered to sell his 400 acres to pay, but John Whiteside claimed the land.  28 Sept 1816. Gave bond for a court appearance.

Census

1818: Monroe County, Illinois, 1 male > 21, 7 others

1820: Monroe County, Illinois, 1 male > 21, 6 females

Land

8 Nov 1798. Claimed 400 acres of land on Aigle Lake.

 

30 Nov 1798. Claimed 100 acres of militia land on hills back of Whiteside

Station, on the heads of Prairie de Long Creek.

20 Sept 1814, 400 acres, Sec 32, Twp 3S, Range 11W, Monroe County.

Archives, Vol 23 p 202.  Illinois Public Land Sales

Thomas first married unknown, F.

 

They had the following children:

                        i.          Prudence, F. Born in 1784.

                                    Lived Jefferson County, Missouri

                                    Prudence married Thomas BEVIS, M.

                       ii.          Abigail, F. Born bef 1800.

                                    Abigail married Abner CARR, M.

                       iii.          Phebe, F. Born bef 1800.

                                    Phebe married Robert MILLER, M.

        49          iv.          Lucina, F (1809-1893)

                       v.          Son, M.

                      vi.          Eight unnamed daughters, F.

On 15 Mar 1827 Thomas may have  married Sally WILLIAMS, F, in Barren County, Kentucky.

 

 

Fourth Generation

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Family of Henry (Big Creek Marrs) MARRS (5) & Elizabeth MAXWELL

17. Sarah Ann MARRS, F. Born probably in Tazewell County, Virginia., maybe born in 1792 or on 22 Apr 1785/1788. Sarah Ann died aft 1835.

There is a dispute over her date of birth.  I believe it was earlier than 1797.

Another person adds children Phoebe and William.  From Moses probate there could be Elizabeth, Eleanore and John.  You can see more documentation is needed

On 11 Jul 1820 when Sarah Ann was 35, she married Moses WORKMAN, M, son of Joseph WORKMAN, M (ca 1732/36-ca 1813) & Phoebe M'Ray (McRay) MECMEHER, F (ca 1744-aft 1815), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania ca 1777. Moses died ca 1847/1848 in Logan County, Virginia (now West Virginia).

Portions of the material on Moses and Sarah (Marrs) Workman was provided by Jack Perry  e-mail: webmaster@Perry-family.org   or website: http://Perry-family.org/  and I have listed his documentation.

Logan County Deed Book C,  pages 108 and 460, heirs of Moses Workman were listed as Abijah; Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Adkins Jr.; Eleanore, wife of Stephen Lambert; Moses with wife Polly Mullins; Henry; John; Jane Dalton; Malinda Perry; and Barbara Dempsey.

Research: LDS Ancestral file ver 416F QQ4D-C7

Logan County,  West Virginia marriage records by Janet Hager

They had the following children:

        50            i.          Abijah, M (ca1819-)

        51           ii.          Henry, M (ca1821-1862)

        52           iii.          Malinda, F (1826-1904)

                      iv.          Winn, M. Born ca 1831.

                                    Research: 1850 Census

        53           v.          Moses, M (1832-)

        54          vi.          Jane, F

                     vii.          Barbara, F.

                                    Research: Ancestree V9N4 by  Logan County Genealigical Society.

                                    Barbara married William DEMPSEY, M.

 

18. Samuel W. MARRS, M. Born in VA on 9 May 1788. Samuel W. died in Harmon's Branch, Harold, Pike County, Kentucky on 7 Dec 1892; he was 104. Source Marrs Cemetery Inventory, Grave Marker.

 From book The Big Sandy Valley by William Ely and can be found in the Kentucky Hstorical Library in Frankfort.

"The Marrs Family of the Sandy Valley is one of French origin, descendants of the Huguenots.  The family settled in Maryland before the American Revolution.  They served the cause of freedom, and were good patriots. The Marrs family spread over the land, from the ancient seat in Maryland, to South Carolina, and numbers among its members man whose deeds have made them noted in business and literature.  The grandfather of Thomas Marr, of Catlettsburg, came to Sandy before the commencement of the present century, and settled in the John's Creek County.  One of the sons married a Miss May, a daughter of Thomas May, of Shelby, Pike County.  Thomas Marr and his brothers are descended from that union, on their maternal side.

The Marrs have been held in esteem for their integrity and fair dealings, and by intermarriage are allied to many of the old houses of the valley.  Hon. James Marr, brother of Thomas, is the efficient prosecuting attorney of Letcher County.  Another brother is a prominent businessman in Pike.  The Marrs have ever been noted for the firmness with which they stood by that which they thought to be right.  They favor all measures calculated to make men better citizens.  They are patrons of religion, and in politics are firm Democrats.  Captain Thomas married the second daughter of Benjamin Williamson.  He and his family are among Catlettsburg's most prominent people."

Was in the 1st Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers, War of 1812.

Samuel's father disinherited him over his marriage, so he took his wife and went to Kentucky to live.  He bought a farm that cost him a rifle gun, one side of cured pork and $50.00.  This farm at that time was a wilderness. In later years, there were large amounts of coal found on the farm, and he increased his wealth.   Summarized from Elaine Marrs Facklam's family group sheets given Yates Publishing.

The first records of Samuel Marrs (Mayers) were found in the Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky. 1800-1826 by Charles C. Wells. 15 May 1820 "On the motion of Allen Powell, ordered that Thomas Owens, James Ratliff, William Ratliff, Jr. and Samuel Mayers mark a way for a road from the forks of Lick Creek to Cader Powells's" 21 May 1821 "On the motion of William Gannon, ordered that Thomas Owens, Silas Tatliff, Samuel Mayres and Daniel Gannon view and mark the best way for a road from McCoy's Creek around the river into the road against Thomas Owens."

1830 census of Pike County lists Samuel Marrs as a resident of Pikeville.

males 1, females 2 aged 0-5; males 1 and females 1 aged 5-10; males one aged 10-15; males one aged 20-30; males one and females one aged 30-40; males one and females one aged 40-50; males one aged 70-80.

We find them again in the 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 census

1850: Sam'l, 59, M, farmer, $3,000, born VA; Sarah, 53, F, born VA; Harmon, 20, M, farmer, born KY; Carolina, 18, F, born KY; Sam'l, 16, M, born KY; Reece T., 11, M, born KY; Sarah A., 14, F, born KY.

1860: Samuel Marrs, 70, M, farmer, $15,00 & $2,5000, born VA; Sarah, 63, F, born VA; Samuel Jr., 26, M, farmer, $750 & $200, born KY; Reece T., 22, M, farmer, $750 & $100, born KY and Sarah Price age 24, F, born KY.

1870: Samuel Marrs, 81, M, VA; Sarah 78, F, VA; Samuel, 37, M, KY; Reece L., 31, M, KY; Polly, 18, F, VA; and Sally, 1, F, VA.

Charlotte Harmon Puckett of North Tazewell, Virginia also provided some of the material on this line.

There is a land record dated the 24th day of September 1831 where a Samuel Marrs is saying that his father is dead and he is entitled to his share of his father Henry Marrs' estate.  If this Samuel were not estranged from his family why would he be trying to get his inheritance from the estate? Deed Book 5 pp229-230

ca 1814 Samuel W. married Sarah (Sally) OWENS, F, daughter of Thomas OWEN Sr., M & Mary (Polly) HENRY, F. Born in Virginia on 15 Apr 1796. Sarah (Sally) died in Pike County, Kentucky. on 2 Aug 1871; she was 75. Source: Marrs Cemetery Inventory, Grave Marker.

In 1816 Thomas Owens sold land in Tazewell and moved to Floyd County, Kentucky.  The name of the county changed to Pike.  He paid taxes in Tazewell County until 1814.  It is believed that Samuel Marrs and Sarah Owens married about 1813/14 in Virginia and moved to Kentucky with Sarah's father Thomas Owens between 1814 and 1816.  Some of Samuel's family returned to Tazewell County.

They had the following children:

        55            i.          John, M (1814-1902)

        56           ii.          Thomas Owens, M (1822->1893)

        57           iii.          Louisa, F (1825-)

        58          iv.          Henry Harmon, M (1827-1905)

        59           v.          Caroline, F (ca1832-)

        60          vi.          Samuel W., M (1833-1924)

        61         vii.          Sarah A. M., F (1836-)

        62         viii.          Reece Thomas, M (1839-1922)

 

19.  James MARRS, M.  Believed  born  in Tazewell County, Virginia on 19 Apr 1789.  James died in Harrison County, Missouri on 24 Sep 1859; he was 70. (Have copy of 1850 census, page 114 and copy of land and probate, Harrison County, Missouri,  page 102 &endash; 106,  in Volume 1)

  We know that James married Sally Workman 26 Dec 1810 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He may be the James Marrs who in 1803 was paid $2.08 for one old wolf head.  Also, he may be the James Marrs who witnessed a deed transfer in 1808 and in Dec 1808 was on a jury. 

  We next find James in Annotated Enumeration Of Every Taxpayer-1801 TO 1820 James Marrs paid taxes in Tazewell County in 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, and 1816. (He was in the war of 1812 in 1815.)  NOTE: brother Maxwell Marrs started paying taxes in 1820.

  We then find James in Cabell County, Virginia in the 1820 Federal Census with: 4 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45, one female 45 & up; then in the 1830 Tazewell County, Virginia federal census with: 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 0-5, 2 females 5-10 & 1 female 40-50; and next in the 1840 Logan County, Virginia Federal Census, all moved up one age group except no listing for two oldest girls. They may have been married by then.  On Logan County, Virginia tax lists in 1843 are found:  James Marrs, Thomas Marrs and Joseph Mars.  Jan 5, 1849 Squire Thompson Workman sells to James Marrs both of Logan County, Virginia 194?  or 124 acres on White's Fork of Big Creek for $85.   If I read it right it was an inheritance of Squire Thompson Marrs.  On Jan 27, 1849 James Marrs of Boone County, Virginia sells to James Bailey for $150 124 acres on White's Fork of Big Creek.  Same description as the land he purchased.  Squire Thompson Workman and Sarah (Workman) Marrs would be first cousins.  In the 1850 Tazewell County, VA census it listed living close together: James; David; Thomas; James and Sally with sons Samuel and Wesley.  James died in Harrison County, Missouri in 1859 and Sarah Marrs* died in Grundy County, Missouri in 1879.       * Sally common nickname for Sarah.

   NOTE:   In 1820 a James Marr is found in Nelson County, Virginia and our James Mars is found in current West Virginia in Cabell County that is above Tazewell County in 1820.  In 1830 a James is found in Amberst County, Virginia and ours is living near Maxwell Marrs in Tazewell County.  In 1840 our James Mar(r)s is found in Logan County, which is now in West Virginia near Tazewell County, Virginia.   Another James Mars is in western West Virginia in Jackson County in 1840.  No other James Mar, Mares, Marrs, Mars are found in Virginia federal census from 1820 -1840.

  From the book Archives Of The Pioneers Of Tazewell County Virginia and taken from the record book An Annotated Enumeration of All Taxpayers-1801 to 1820: listed are Christopher, Henry, James, Maxwell and Samuel Marrs and Audley, James, John, Robert, Thomas & William Maxwell (see yrs for James listed above)

  From the same book and record book Tazewell County Order Book No 1, 25 October 1808 (312) Deed from Mathias Harman to Thomas Bruster proven by oaths of John McEntosh, Sr., James Marrs and John Dailey.  From same book: December 1808 (320) Rees Bowan assee, vs Obediah Gent, Attachment. Executed on sundry articles as the property of Obediah Gent, part of which property is claimed by Gideon Foster.  Jury summoned to inquire into the right of property.  Jury: Thomas Harrisson, Henry Marrs, John Wilson, John Davis, George Thompson, William Williams, Christopher Marrs, John Maxwell, William Peery, John Laird, William Jeffrey and James Marrs.  Verdict: the corn hay and cow are the property of Gideon Foster.  Residue to be sold to satify debt.

Below are listed excerpts of some of James' land deeds:

 Land Deed:   27 day of March 1835

    "This indenture made the 27th day of March the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five between James Marrs of the County of Tazewell and state of Virginia...........The other tract containing about 220 acres more or less lying in said county adjoining the first tract the same being a part of a tract of land of about 1341 acres which descended from Henry Marrs decd. to his heirs the said 220 acres being allotted to said James Marrs as his interest in said tract by agreement among said heirs ........"

" ... Land was sold 2nd of September 1847 for $130 and $124.50 was given to pay old debts. "  The deed mentions again that the land was a portion of James' inheritance from Henry Marrs deceased.

  Land Deed: 10 Nov 1841 Book 7 page 374

  ".... 10th day Nov 1841 between James Marrs senior and Sally his wife Maxwell Marrs and Jane his wife William Marrs and Sarah his wife of Tazewell County and State of VA of the one part and James Marrs Jr. of the County and State aforesaid of the other part..."

  I have the complete documents but included only what was needed to show relationships. James is Henry's son and James who married Margaret is James' son.

   On the 10th of February 1875 papers were filed in Grundy County, Missouri for pension payments to Sarah (Workman) Marrs wife of James Marrs.  James enlisted in Virginia Militia, William Gillespie's Company, Division of Jeffersonville, Virginia 8 Feb to 6 Mar 1815 (27 days).   Was ill most of the time and honorably discharged at Roanoke County, Virginia.  Pension application rejected March 1 1875 because of insufficient service.  Reapplied in 1878 with same results.

 Found his probate record in Harrison County, Missouri and also his land record.  He purchased 120 acres of land in Section 19 of Township 66, Range 26 on Sept 2, 1857.  This land was not sold until 1865/66 to settle the estate and pay his debts.  His probate records list his children.  In Tazewell County, Virginia: Henry, John, David, Samuel & Oliva (Marrs) McClure.   In Cabell County, Virginia: Sina (Marrs) Smith.  In Ohio:  Joseph Marrs   Then in Grundy County, Missouri:  Thomas, James and Sally (Marrs) Elkins and the youngest child Wesley P. of Harrison County,  Missouri in 1860 and of Grundy County, Missouri in 1864.

Research: 1820 Cabell County, 1840 Logan County and 1830, 1850, 1860, 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Census were searched. Tax list 1843 Logan County, West Virginia Grundy County, Missouri census for 1860-1880.  Land records Tazewell County, Virginia, Logan County, West Virginia, Grundy County, Missouri land, cemetery records and Missouri obituaries 1880 - 1881 - 1882 Vol. V Abstracts of Obituaries Published Weekly in the St. Louis Christian Advocate, a publication of the ME Church South - death of Sarah.   His pension application papers for the War of 1812.  Probate record from Harrison County, Missouri

On 26 Dec 1810 when James was 21, he married Sarah (Sally) WORKMAN, F, daughter of Abraham WORKMAN, M (25 Jan 1761-aft 1840) & Margaret LE(I)TNER (LIGHTNER), F (ca 1766-), in Jacobs Cove, Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Montgomery County, Virginia, now Tazewell County on 11 May 1789. Sarah (Sally) died in Grundy County, Missouri on 9 Nov 1879; she was 90.

Sarah (Sally) and James were married by John Peery at Jacob's Cove, Virginia, on 28 Dec. 1810.  (Taken from pension application papers, see page 107 &endash; 108 in Volume 1.)  Sally applied for a pension for War of 1812, which she filed on February 10, 1875.  Application was rejected.  She was living in Grundy County, Missouri with a son when she filed.  Name of son not given.  Found with Wesley P Marrs in Clay Township, Harrison County, Missouri in 1860 census.  Have not found in 1870 census yet.   Checked cemetery records in Harrison County, Missouri, neither there.  Since her husband died in Harrison County, Missouri, they probably came at the same time as James, Wesley Price and Thomas to Missouri.  Nancy Elvira Marrs was supposed to have been born in Harrison County, Missouri in 1856.  She was Thomas' daughter.

They had the following children:

        63            I.          Henry W., M (ca1811-)

        64           ii.          Joseph, M (ca1813-)              (1850 Tazewell County census for James Sr.,

        65           iii.          John, M (ca1816-)          For more on him click John.  

        66         IV.          James, M (ca1818-)               Volume 1; John 1850 & 1860 census p 114a, b.)

        67           v.          Olive, F (~1819-)

                      vi.         Jane? F. Born ca 1820.

                                    A Thomas Davis married a Jane Marrs on Nov 21, 1839.

                                     Is this one of the unknown daughters?

                                    On 21 Nov 1839 Jane? married Thomas DAVIS, M, in Virginia.

        68         vii.          Sina (Susanah), F (ca1824-ca1864)

        69         viii.          Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth, F (ca1825-1875)

        70          ix.          Thomas, M (1825-1908)

        71           x.          David Whitley, M (1825-1891)

        72          xi.          Samuel, M (ca1833-)

        73         xii.          Wesley Price, M (1834-1911)

 

20. Maxwell MARRS, M. Born ca 1797/1798. Maxwell died ca 1851 in Tazewell County, Virginia from TB.

The book Marrs by Mabel Marrs, on page 15, lists Maxwell Marrs as born in 1787.  The census of 1820, 1830 and 1850 indicate that Maxwell Marrs was born ca ten years later than the book states.  He is listed as 52 in the 1850 census of Tazewell County, age 16-26 in the 1820, 30 to 40 in the 1830 census.  Maxwell started paying personnel property taxes in Tazewell County, Virginia  in 1820. 

 From Deed Book 3,  page 182, 24th day of April 1821   Summarized:  $1.00 to be paid on the first day of January annually to Henry Marrs for twenty-five acres of land including dwelling Maxwell Marrs lives in.  To be paid annually for the duration of Henry's natural life is how I read the document.  I saw several of these entries in the land records and in one I believe it stated that he ran the family mill.

Tazewell Will Book 3,  page 30, probated October 1851: Will of Maxwell Marrs. Property to his wife and daughters Jane, Betsy, Sally, Polly and Margaret and his sons Robert, Henry, William and John.

On 18 Mar 1819 Maxwell married Nancy Jane BROOKS, F, daughter of John BROOKS, M (11 Jun 1770-) & Jean (Jane) WHITLEY, F, in Tazewell County, Virgina. Born ca 1796.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Nancy (?), F. Born in Virginia ca 1819/1820.  Nancy (?) died ca 1850.

                                    On 26 Dec 1837  Nancy (?) married William PRUETT, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                       ii.          John, M. Born ca 1820/1822.

                                    On 20 Jun 1847 John married Salley PRATT, F.

 

        74           iii.          Henry Harvey, M (ca1820-1894)

                      iv.          Betsy Elizabeth, F. Born on 19 Jun 1827. Betsy Elizabeth died on 13 Sep 1884; she was 57.

                                    On 16 Sep 1852 when Betsy Elizabeth was 25, she married Thomas P. BRUSTER(BREWSTER), M, son of Andrew Perry BRUSTER(BREWSTER), M (15 May 1808-4 May 1883) & Polly (Mary) PRUITTS, F (ca 1808-), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 16 Nov 1834. Thomas P. died on 19 Jun 1912; he was 77.

        75           v.          Robert Whitley, M (1829-1869)

                      vi.          Jane Louisa, F. Born ca 1832, in Virginia and was 18 in 1850 Census.

                                    On 17 Feb 1852 Jane Louisa first married Benjamin BRUSTER (BREWSTER), M, son of Andrew Perry BRUSTER (BREWSTER), M (15 May 1808-4 May 1883) & Polly (Mary) PRUITTS, F (ca 1808-), in Tazewell County,  Virginia. Born ca 1834.

                                    Jane Louisa second married Temple ROSE, M.

                     vii.          Sally Ann, F. Born ca 1836,  in Virginia and was 14 in 1850 Census.  Sally Ann died on 23 Oct 1911.

                                    On 3 Feb 1852 Sally Ann married Andy BRUSTER (BREWSTER), M, son of Andrew Perry BRUSTER (BREWSTER), M (15 May 1808-4 May 1883) & Polly (Mary) PRUITTS, F (ca 1808-).    He may not be son of Andrew.

                     viii.          William, M. Born ca 1838, in Virginia and was 12 in 1850 Census.

                                    William married, F.

             ix.          Mary Polly, F. Born ca 1841, in Virginia and was 9 in 1850 Census.

                                    On 28 Mar 1861 Mary Polly married Reese VAN DIKE, M.

x. Margaret C, F. Born ca 1844,  in Tazewell, Virginia and was 6 In 1850 Census.  Was  21y 8m when she married.                                 

            On 26 Jul 1866 Margaret C married James Harvey "Smoking Jim" BROOKS, M, son of William BROOKS, M & Elizabeth, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell, Virginia. and was 22y 2m when married.

 

21. Rebecca MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 23 Mar 1802. Rebecca died in Harrison County, Missouri on 25 Mar 1872; she was 70.

On 4 Jun 1825 when Rebecca was 23, she married John BROOKS, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

        76            I.          Mary Ann (Eliza), F (ca1828-)

                       ii.          Elizabeth, F.

                                    Elizabeth married James BOWLIN, M.

                       iii.          Catherine, F.

                      iv.          Sonnies, F.

                       v.          Henry, M.

                      vi.          Polly, F.

                     vii.          John W., M.

                     viii.          Richard B, M.

                      ix.          Sarah, F.

                                    May be daughter of John Brooks and Rebecca Marrs Brooks.

                                    Sarah married George BALL, M, son of James BALL, M (-aft 1823) & Sarah, F. Born ca 1819.

 

Family of Phyllis  (Fillies) MARRS (6) & William WYNNE

 

22. John WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 14 May 1783 (Date may be 4 May 1783). John died in 1865 in Grundy County, Missouri.

Ancestral File (TM) veers. 4.17 printout of 27 Jan 1997 lists the children and place of birth as Grundy County, Missouri.  I believe it is too early for them to be born in Missouri and were all born in Virginia.

In 1810 John married Olivia PERRY, F. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 25 May 1792. Olivia died in 1850 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

                        I.          William P., M. Born on 21 Nov 1811.

                       ii.          Minerva, F. Born on 12 Oct 1813.

                       iii.          Henry, M. Born ca 1813.

                      iv.          Martha, F. Born on 10 Jan 1816.

                                    Martha married Daddy T. CURRIN, M. Born on 3 Mar 1814.

                       v.          Maria Louisa, F. Born on 21 Dec 1819.

                                    Maria Louisa married D A WILLIAMS, M. Born ca 1815.

                      vi.          James, M. Born on 21 Jan 1822.

                     vii.          Emily E, F. Born on 8 Jan 1824.

                     viii.          Olivia, F. Born on 28 Mar 1826.

                      ix.          Elvira, F. Born ca 1827.

                       x.          Armand L., M. Born on 31 Dec 1828.

                                    Armand L. married Mary J WILLIAMS, F. Born ca 1832.

                  Axe.          Elvira, F. Born ca 1830.

 

23. Samuel WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 31 Jul 1789. Samuel died bef 1818.

His wife is remarried by 1818 to William Ewing in Wythe County, Virginia.

On 2 Sep 1813 when Samuel was 24, he married Sarah (Sally) HIX, F, daughter of Joseph HIX, M & Sarah SUITER, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in? Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1790.

They had one child:

                        i.          Lavina, F. Born in Lee, VA on 8 Sep 1816.

                                    Lavina married Dixon Sharp LITTON, M. Born in Lee, Virginia on 4 Dec 1816.

 

24. Robert WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Sep 1790. Robert's will dated 27 April 1818.

On 4 Feb 1813 when Robert was 22, he married Levina HIX, F, daughter of Joseph HIX, M & Sarah SUITER, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Joseph, M.

                       ii.          William, M.

                       iii.          Phyllis, F.

 

25. James WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virgina on 30 Jul 1800. James died in Grundy County, Missouri on 16 Apr 1868; he was 67. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

James married Sophia PERRY, F, daughter of William PERRY, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 11 Dec 1798. Sophia died in Grundy County, Missouri on 1 Mar 1873; she was 74. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Elizabeth, F. Born in Virginia ca 1826/1827.

                       ii.          Luemma, F. Born in Virginia ca 1829.

                                    Luemma married Edward T CRAVENS, M. Born on 17 May 1819.

        77           iii.          Penbroke Sommerset, M (1831-1909)

        78          iv.          Evans Peery Catlett, M (1833-1875)

                       v.          Cosby Ann, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 27 Aug 1934. Cosby Ann died on 22 Apr 1858 in Grundy County, Missouri aged 24 years. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

                                    Listed on Minor's listing of children #26.

                      vi.          Sarah Ann Virginia, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 1 Jun 1836. Sarah Ann Virginia died in Grundy County, Missouri aged 19 years on 10 Oct 1855; she was 19. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

                     vii.          Louisa, F. Born ca 1838.

 

26. Minor WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 11 Apr 1803. Minor died on 7 May 1880, in Grundy County, Missouri and was aged 77y 26d.  Buried in Wynne Cemetery.

Minor married Emilie PERRY, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Feb 1799/1805. Emilie died on 23 Mar 1878, in Grundy County, Missouri and was aged 79y 1m 18d.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Edwin R., M. Born on 25 Jan 1849. Edwin R. died in 1921 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in Wynne Cemetery.

                                    Edwin R. first married Maria BYRD, F. Born on 7 Jul 1848. Maria died in 1880 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in Wynne Cemetery.

                                    Edwin R. second married Josie HILL, F. Born ca 1853.

        79           ii.          John, M (-1913)

        80           iii.          Thomas P., M (1826-1877)

                      iv.          Constantia, F. Born in Virginia on 9 Feb 1828.

                       v.          Sarah A., F. Born on 25 Aug 1829.

                      vi.          William P., M. Born on 26 Dec 1830.

                     vii.          Virginia C., F. Born on 8 Dec 1831.

                     viii.          Cosby Ann, F. Born on 27 Aug 1834.

                                    Listed on James listing of children  #25

                      ix.          Eleanor C, F. Born on 5 Oct 1836.

                       x.          Samuel Logan, M. Born on 5 Aug 1838.

                                    Samuel Logan married Josephine SPARKS, F. Born on 27 Sep 1847.

                      xi.          Minerva, F. Born on 12 Jan 1842.

                     xii.          Mary Oliva, F. Born on 22 Mar 1846.

 

Family of Elizabeth MARRS (7) & James OWEN

 

27. Nancy OWENS, F. Born in Shenadoah, Virginia on 10 Dec 1786.

On 13 Jan 1800/1801 when Nancy was 13, she married Daniel CLOUD, M. Born in Front Royal, Frederick County, (now Warren County) Virginia on 8 Jan 1780.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Joal, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky ca 1805.

                       ii.          Clarissa Harlen, F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 22 Mar 1805.

                                    Clarissa Harlen married John W. SLACK, M. Born in Logan, Kentucky in 1804/1805.

                       iii.          John B., M. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 4 Jun 1807.

                                    John B. married Elizabeth RUTHERFORD, F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 15 Dec 1810.

                      iv.          Emmaline A., F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 13 Sep 1809.

                       v.          Daniel Wm., M. Born in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky on 20 Feb 1812.

                      vi.          Mordecia J., M. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 18 Mar 1813.

                     vii.          Catherine Owen, F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 10 Feb 1817.

 

28. Avy OWENS, F. Born in Shenandoah, Virginia? on 27 Mar 1788. Avy died in Benton County, Missouri on 3 Nov 1858; she was 70. Buried in Rice-Sone Cemetery, Jefferson City, Missouri.

On 30 Oct 1806 when Avy was 18, she married Andrew RICE, M, in Kentucky (?). Born in Germany? on 26 Aug 1782. Andrew died in Jefferson City, Missouri on 1 Jan 1846; he was 63.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sarah C., F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 8 Sep 1807.

                                    On 31 Dec 1823 when Sarah C. was 16, she married Augustine REEDER, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky  ca 1803.

                       ii.          Nancy, F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 12 Nov 1808.

                                    On 26 Dec 1837 when Nancy was 29, she married William PRUET, M. Born ca 1804.

                       iii.          Samuel Owen, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 19 Jul 1810. Samuel Owen died on 4 Mar 1879; he was 68.

                                    On 23 Jan 1834 when Samuel Owen was 23, he first married Sarah G. TICE, F. Born on 11 Sep 1810.

                                    Samuel Owen second married Jane LOWE, F. Born 1820, and from Cole County, Missouri.

                      iv.          Marietta, F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 2 Apr 1812. Marietta died on 18 Sep 1833; she was 21.

                                    On 9 Oct 1828 when Marietta was 16, she married Robert BROCK, M. Born ca 1808.

                       v.          William R., M. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 13 Sep 1813. William R. died on 21 Feb 1900; he was 86.

                                    On 17 Apr 1838 when William R. was 24, he married Sarah Jane GORDON, F. Born in Cole County, Missouri on 4 Jan 1818.

                      vi.          Jasper D., M. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 24 Apr 1815. Jasper D. died on 22 Aug 1815.

                     vii.          Elizabeth Ann, F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 6 Jul 1816. Elizabeth Ann died on 8 Nov 1870; she was 54.

                                    On 6 Sep 1838 when Elizabeth Ann was 22, she married William F. ASKREN, M. Born in Virginia on 2 Jan 1812.

                     viii.          Catherine, F. Born in Logan County, Kentucky on 6 Jun 1818. Catherine died on 22 Sep 1845; she was 27.

                      ix.          John James, M. Born in Cole County,  Missouri on 28 Feb 1820.

                       x.          Rebecca (Rebekah) Ann, F. Born in Cole County,  Missouri on 2 Feb 1822? or  26th day of Feb.   Rebecca (Rebekah) Ann died on 28 Apr 1907; she was 85.

                                    On 10 Oct 1839 when Rebecca (Rebekah) Ann was 17, she married Abraham BARTON, M. Born on 20 Nov 1810/1818.

                      xi.          Prudence Ellen, F. Born on 11 Feb 1824. Prudence Ellen died unm. on 12 Nov 1904; she was 80.

                     xii.          Caroline M., F. Born on 30 Aug 1826. Caroline M. died in Feb 1897.

                                    On 4 Jul 1855 when Caroline M. was 28, she married George J. RICE, M. Born in Missouri ca 1822.

                     xiii.          Infant Girl, M. Born on 10 Aug 1831.

 

Family of Christopher MARRS (8) & Mary FOWLER

29. James MARRS Major, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1789/1798. James died on 24 Aug 1859 in Gentry County, Missouri. Buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri.

James Marrs and Nancy his wife, sells Washington County, Indiana land to Henry Fulmer on 1 Sep 1821, NE 1/4 of sec 4, twp 1, north of range 4 E of the lands directed to be sold at Jeffersonville. He may have already gone to Edgar County, Illinois as not listed in the 1820 Washington County, Indiana census.  ".... He was the proprietor of the old Steam Point Distillery...It is said that Marrs did make good whisky.... The old Steam Point Distillery did a thriving business for a few years, but finally cheaper whisky, and a modified view of the liquor question began to lessen the profits of the establishment, and the machinery was removed to Big Creek, Clark County, in 1832, and ran there for a time.  Marrs removed to the West, and died some years ago."  History of Crawford and Clark Counties Illinois 1883, p 210. He came in April 1840, to Missouri and he and his wife are buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County.  From History of Harrison County, Missouri.

The history of James Madison Marrs Jr. states, he was a "farmer and stock feeder...the owner of 230 acres of land, his house being on section 33. He was born in Clarke County, Indiana, June 1816. His father, James Marrs, was a native of Tazewell County, Virginia, and his mother was formerly Nancy Carr, of Pennsylvania. James came to Missouri in October 1839, and settled on the farm where he now lives, making a claim of 160 acres and improving it. He was the first settler in this township, and his wife was the only white woman as far north as this then unbroken wilderness. When he arrived here he had $400 in money, and his team. The balance of his now large possessions he has earned and saved. He married Miss Elizabeth Cammery, daughter of Lewis Cammery, of Edgar County, Illinois April 12, 1838...Major James Marrs, father of the subject of this sketch, came here in April, 1840, and settled on a claim four miles west, on Grand River. His family came in the fall following...He was born in 1798 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was married to Nancy Carr, of Pennsylvania, who was born February 12, 1790. They had seven children. Three only are now living: James M., William H. and Elijah C. Major Marrs was a great military man, being a fine drill master, and has commanded a regiment for many years, and also has been engaged to drill troops for different wars. He died August 24, 1859 and Mrs. M. died February 12, 1871, her birthday." (Gentry & Worth Country History, no author or date, but probably 1880-1895, 977.81 H2g.

Notes for James Madison MARRS by Jill Major:

I believe this is Christopher's son because James has a son born in Clark County, Indiana in 1816. James was married in Clark County and Harrison County and Washington County were made from Clark County. James also had 2 children born in Edgar County, Illinois in 1828 and 1830 during the time Christopher was there. There was a James Marrs involved in selling land in Edgar County, Illinois in 1833. A grandchild of John Marrs is named James Madison Marrs. Tradition says that Christopher Marrs had a son named James and he was a Major in the military.

BIRTH/MARRIAGE/DEATH: Gentry and Worth County History, FHL # 977.81 H2g

James married Nancy CARR, F. Born in Pennsylvania on 12 Feb 1790. Nancy died in Gentry County, Missouri on 12 Feb 1871; she was 81. Buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri

Notes for Nancy CARR by Jill Major:

BIRTH/MARRIAGE/DEATH: Gentry and Worth County History, FHL # 977.81 H2g pp. 502-503. The history notes, "They had seven children. Three only are now living."

They had the following children:

        81            i.          James Madison, M (1816-)

                       ii.          John R (?), M. Born ca 1815/1820.

                                    I believe this could be a son as 1830 Edgar County, Illinois census indicates a son of the correct age.  Could also be child of Samuel?

                                    On 25 Feb 1841 John R (?) first married Catherine LAWRENCE, F.

                                    On 26 Oct 1843 John R (?) second married Abigail MARRS, F, daughter of John MARRS (31), M (ca 1793-bef 6 Mar 1820) & Mary KEARNS, F (-bef 17 Oct 1834), in Edgar County, Illinois. Born in Harrison County, Indiana ca 1816.

                       iii.          Mary (?), F. Born ca 1820/1825.

                                    I believe this could be a daughter as 1830 census indicates a daughter the right age. On 5 Mar 1842 Mary (?) married George FLINN, M, in Edgar County, Illinois.

                      iv.          William H, M. Born in Edgar County, Illinois in 1828.

                       v.          Samuel, M. Born in Edgar County, Illinois in 1830.

                      vi.          Elijah C., M. Born in Edgar County, Illinois in 1835

 

30. Samuel MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1790. Samuel died bef 1850 in Edgar County, Illinois.

 Census Records: 1820 Washington County, Indiana:

Page. 220 Christopher Males: 1(10-15) 1(45+) Females: 1(-10) 1(16-25) 1(45+)

Page. 224 Mary Males: 4(-10) 1(-10) Females: 1(26-44)

Page. 224 Samuel Males: 2(-10) 1(26-44) Females: 1(-10) 1(26-44)

Page. 224 William Males: 1(16-25) Females: 2(-10) 1(16-25)

1830 Census Edgar County, Illinois.  MARRS  (Copy of actual census on page 112, of Volume 1.)

Christopher Males: 1(60-70) Females: 1(20-30) 1(60-70)

James Males: 2(-5) 2(15-20) 1(40-50) Females: 1(5-10) 1(40-50)

Samuel Males: 2(-5) 1(5-10) 2(15-20) 1(40-50) Females: 1(-5) 1(5-10)

1(10-15) 1(30-40)

Sylvanas Males: 1(-5) 1(20-30) Females: 1(20-30)

1840 Census Edgar County, Illinois    (Copy of actual census on page 111, of Volume 1.)

Samuel Males: 1(5-10) 2(10-15) 1 (15-20) 2(20-30) 1(50-60) 1(70-80)

Females: 1(10-15) 1(15-20) 1(40-50)

The above census for Samuel all show he had two sons born about 1810-1820.  The above census shows Syvanis is too old to be one of these two.  Samuel Marrs and wife, Jane bought and sold land in Washington County, Indiana and Edgar County, Illinois. He is not found in the Edgar County Census of 1850.

John R. could be his son or brother James' son based on 1830 Edgar County, Illinois Census.

On 30 Sep 1811 Samuel married Jane REED, F, in Clark County, Indiana. Born in Pennsylvania ca 1790. Jane died aft 1850 in Edgar County, Illinois.

They had the following children:

                        i.          male, M. Born ca 1811-1820.

                                    Based on census records.

                       ii.          male, M. Born ca 1811-1820.

                                    Based on census records.

                       iii.          Polly, F. Born in Washington County, Indiana ca 1818.

                                   On 16 Nov 1836 Polly married Daniel LAWRENCE, M, in Edgar County, Illinois.

                      iv.          Samuel, M. Born in Washington County, Indiana ca 1823.

                                    On 26 Nov 1849 Samuel married Martha J. MULVANEY, F, in Edgar County, Illinois. Born in Nelson County, Kentucky ca 1826.

                       v.          female, F. Born ca 1820-1840.

                                    Based on census records

        82          vi.          James, M (ca1827-)

                     vii.          Joseph, M. Born in Washington County, Indiana ca 1828.

                                    On 29 Jan 1953 Joseph married Elizabeth BLANFORD, F.

                     viii.          Nancy, F. Born in Edgar County, Illinois ca 1829.

                                    On 13 Jul 1856 Nancy married Joseph JENKS, M, in Edgar County, Illinois.

                      ix.          Thomas, M. Born in Edgar County, Illinois ca 1832.

                                    On 10 Jul 1862 Thomas married Mary L. BLANFORD, F, in Edgar County, Illinois

                       x.          Catherine or Angeline, F. Born in Edgar County, Illinois ca 1842.

31. John MARRS, M. Born in Ky ca 1793. John died bef 6 Mar 1820 in Washington County, Indiana.

On 6 March 1820 Samuel Marrs and Joseph Reed filed a bill of the appraisement and sale of the estate of John Marrs, deceased.  In 1820 census Mary is listed as head of the household with four young sons and a daughter, all under the age of ten.

Notes of Jill Major:

DEATH: Washington County, Indiana Probate Records, FHL # 136357, pg 222. It states, "On the motion of Levi Wright who made oath and with Bartlett Scott, his security executes approved by the court in the sum of $100 as required by law, he is appointed guardian of Christopher Marrs, John Marrs, David Marrs, Abigail Marrs, and Leonard Marrs, infant heirs of John Marrs, deceased." Fri, Oct. 17, 1834. Also on March 6th 1820 "Samuel Marrs and Joseph Reed filed the bill of the appraisement and sale of the estate of John MARRS, deceased."

On 20 Dec 1813 John married Mary KEARNS, F, daughter of David (?) KEARNS, M, in Harrison County, Indiana. Mary died bef 17 Oct 1834 in Washington County, Indiana.

Notes for Mary KEARNS by Jill Major:

MARRIAGE: Marriage Records of Harrison County, Indiana FHL # 977.221 V28s. DEATH: I am assuming that since Mary's children are being assigned a guardian in 1834 that she died that year. Mary was incorrectly identified by an indexer as "Reams" in some marriage indexes of Harrison County. Upon closer examination of the original record, the name was "Kearns." Other "Reams" named by the indexer are also "Kearns." There are no Reams in the land records or other records examined. David Kearns purchased land from Christopher Marrs 12 June 1819. Land Records of Washington County, Indiana, V. B. FHL film #1306018.  I think this may possibly be the father of Mary. She tended to name her children after family members. Her first son was named after John's father, Christopher. Her second son, after her husband, John. Her third son was named David.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Christopher, M. Born in Harrison County, Indiana ca 1814.

                       ii.          John, M. Born in Harrison County, Indiana ca 1815.

                       iii.          Abigail, F. Born in Harrison County, Indiana ca 1816.

                                    Could this be the Abigail that John R. married?

                                    On 26 Oct 1843 Abigail married John R (?) MARRS, M, son of James MARRS Major (29), M (1789/1798-24 Aug 1859) & Nancy CARR, F (12 Feb 1790-12 Feb 1871), in Edgar County, Illinois. Born ca 1815/1820.

                      iv.          Leonard, M. Born in Harrison County, Indiana ca 1817.

        83           v.          David, M (ca1819-1875)

 

Family of Christopher MARRS (8) & Mary  GREENUP

 

32. Sylvanis (Ira) MARRS, M. Born ca 1805, probably in Tazewell County, Virginia.  Sylvanis (Ira) died on 17 Mar 1851 in Portage, Columbia, Wisconsin.

Some said his name was Ira and thus the search was hard to find Sylvanis "Ira" Marrs.  I am not sure where the name Ira came from but could be that a poorly written S. F. or S. H.  was interpreted as Ira.

Based on page 220, 1820 Washington, Indiana Federal Census of Christopher Marrs.  There is a son born 1800-1810 per this census, whom we believe to be Sylvanus/Sylvanis. 

He lived in Tazewell County, Virginia; Clark, Washington and Vigo Counties, Indiana; before moving to Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, where it is believed he lived from ca 1829 - ca 1841.

Sylvanus is listed in the 1828 Vigo County, Indiana Tax list with Samuel and James.

Edgar County, Illinois  1830 Census   Sylvanus Marrs Males 1 (-5) 1 (20-30) Females 1 (20-30)   (Copy of actual census on page 112, of Volume 1.)

Edgar County, Illinois  1840 census   S. F. Marrs/Mares    Males 1 (10-15) 1 (30-40) Females 3 (-5) 1 (5-10) 1 (30-40)     (Copy of actual census on page 111, of Volume 1.)

1850 census    Fort Winnebago, Columbia, Wisconsin,  p 125, dwelling # 1007

Sylvester F. Marrs         45             M              Farmer         Virginia

Nancy                            45             F                                     IN

Harvey                           21             M               Solider          IL

Mahala                           16             F                                     IL

Mary Ann                       15             F                                     IL

Sarah J                           12             F                                     IL

Z. Eseline                       11             F                                      IL

James W.                         9             M                                     IL

Mahala, Mary Ann, Sarah J, Z. Eseline and James W all were in school within the year.

A record administering the estate of William Marrs (deceased) of Edgar County (dated July, 1849) that shows Samuel Marrs as administer of the estate versus Silvanus F. Marrs of Dodge County, Wisconsin. This record also lists James, Joseph, Nancy, Thomas, Samuel, Polly G., and Angeline Marrs.

From book History of Columbia County, Wisconsin-1880  by Richard D. Jenkins 977.581

City of Portage   p 147     Entry for George W. Morrison:

Married in Portage July 6, 1863 to Miss Z. E. Marrs: she was born in the town of Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Sept. 5, 1839 (daughter of Sylvanus R. Marrs, who was among the early settlers of Portage); they have four children-Arthur J., Stephen F., Marion E., and George W., Jr.   Mr. M. is a member of the A.O.U.W. and Temple of Honor. Mrs. Morrison's   father died in Portage on March 17, 1851; her mother also died here Nov.11, 1868; they were both natives of Clark County, Indiana and came to Watertown, Wisconsin in 1849, and came to Portage in 1850.

On 9 Oct 1828 Sylvanis (Ira) married Nancy REED, F, in Clark County, Indiana. She was born ca 1805 and died in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin  on 11 Nov 1868.

They had the following children:

        84            i.          Harvey R., M (1829-1899)

                       ii.          Mahala, F. Born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois ca 1834.

                                    Based on page 69 of the 1840 Edgar County, Illinois census and 1850 Columbia, Wisconsin Census.

                       iii.          Mary Ann, F. Born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois ca 1835.

                                    Based on page 69 of the 1840 Edgar County, Illinois census and 1850 Columbia, Wisconsin Census.

        85          iv.          Sarah Jane, F (1837-1911)

        86           v.          Zarilda E, F (1839-)

        87          vi.          James William, M (1841-1913)

 

Family of Samuel W. MARRS (10) & Lyda (Lydia) THOMPSON

 

33. Abijah Thompson MARRS, M. Born in Fincastle, Montgomery County, Virginia on 17 Oct 1789. Abijah Thompson died in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on 26 Dec 1872; he was 83.

He diied in the same house he had lived in since 1803, the family having moved to Kentucky in 1803.  He was a soldier in the War of 1812.

On 12 Nov 1838 when Abijah Thompson was 49, he married Cassande DRANE, F, daughter of Joseph DRANE Esquire, M, in Marion County,  Kentucky.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Thomas H., M. Thomas H. died bef 1872.

                       ii.          Cassander, F. Born bef 1872.

                       iii.          Sarah Drane, F.

                                    Sarah Drane married Jonathan W. COUNTS, M, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky

                      iv.          Samuel J., M.

                       v.          Lydia, F.   Lived in Missouri.

                                    Lydia married G. LOU Esq., M.

 

34. John A MARRS, M. Born on 10 Jan 1793.

Child:

                        i.          Caledonia, F.

                                    Caledonia married C. C. TUCKER, M.

                                    Lived Natchitoches, Louisiana

 

35. Samuel Wayne MARRS, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 23 Nov 1795. Samuel Wayne died on 19 Oct 1881; he was 85.

I believe he is the author of letter about William Erskine Marrs written Feb 2, 1880 from Tompkinsville, Monroe County,  Kentucky (page 2 of this volume)

On 23 May 1821 when Samuel Wayne was 25, he first married Susannah (Fanny) KING, F.  Susannah (Fanny) died in 1839.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Elizah, M. Born on 2 Jun 1822.

                       ii.          James Francis, M. Born in Kentucky on 31 Jul 1824. James Francis died on 12 Nov 1877; he was 53.

                                    James Francis married Eliza Ruth WILSON, F, daughter of James WILSON, M & Rebecca HAMILTON, F.

                       iii.          Mary Jane, F. Born on 3 Dec 1827. Mary Jane died on 2 Jun 1900; she was 72.

                                    Mary Jane married Julius WOODWARD, M.

                      iv.          John Thompson, M. Born on 8 Aug 1830.

                       v.          Azoriah, M. Born on 8 Aug 1833.

                                    Azoriah married Nancy RAGLAND, F.

                      vi.          Samuel Henry, M. Born on 23 Apr 1839. Samuel Henry died in 1898.

                                    Samuel Henry married Telitha Jane WOODWARD, F.

Samuel Wayne second married Susanna, F. Born on 1 Mar 1799. Susanna died on 22 Mar 1858; she was 59.

Samuel Wayne third married Susan, F. Born on 27 Oct 1820. Susan died on 9 Jul 1905; she was 84.

36. Henry Bradshaw MARRS, M. Born in Thompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky on 20 Jan 1801. Henry Bradshaw died in Dec 1880 in Monroe County, Kentucky.

On 3 Dec 1822 when Henry Bradshaw was 21, he married Mary (Polly) HAMMER, F. Born on 4 Jun 1801.

They had the following children:

        88            i.          Richard Franklin, M (1824-1901)

                       ii.          Lydia Ann, F. Born on 8 Sep 1823.

                       iii.          Killtie Melinda, F. Born on 8 Feb 1827. Killtie Melinda died on 28 May 1903; she was 76.

                                    Killtie Melinda married Jabez GIST, M.

                      iv.          stillborn, M. Born on 1 Oct 1829.

                       v.          Abijah Thomas, M. Born on 12 Feb 1831.

                      vi.          William Levi, M. Born on 3 Aug 1832.

                     vii.          Mary Malina, F. Born on 18 Jan 1834.

                     viii.          Sarah Turner, F. Born on 25 Jan 1836.

                      ix.          Emilie Virginia, F. Born on 1 Apr 1837. Emilie Virginia died on 10 Oct 1908; she was 71.

                                   Emilie Virginia married William Ray CHISM, M.

                       x.          Gillie Frances, F. Born on 14 May 1841. Gillie Frances died on 14 Sep 1920; she was 79.

                                    Gillie Frances married John GENTRY, M.

                      xi.          Eva M, F. Born on 28 Sep 1844.

                                    Eva M married John MOODY, M.

 

Family of Samuel W. MARRS (10) & Sally MULKY

 

37. Hannah Boone MARRS, F. Born in Kentucky on 19 Mar 1821. Hannah Boone died on 27 Jul 1906; she was 85. Buried in Flippin, Monroe County, Kentucky.

Abt 1837 Hannah Boone married Samuel G VAUGHN, M, in Monroe County, Kentucky. Born on 5 May 1815. Samuel G died in Ripley, Missouri on 7 Feb 1890; he was 74. Buried in Gatewood Cemetary, Ripley, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          N M, ?.

                       ii.          S A, ?.

                       iii.          Parnisa\ Perniece Jane, F. Born in Illinois abt 1838.

        89          iv.          John M, M (~1840-)

        90           v.          Isaac Newton, M (1841-1909)

        91          vi.          William H, M (1843-1919)

        92         vii.          Thomas W, M (1845-1923)

        93         viii.          Samuel W, M (~1846-)

                      ix.          Mary C, F. Born in Kentucky in Feb 1850.

                                    On 30 Jul 1872 Mary C married Thomas H LEE, M.

        94           x.          James Martin, Sr., M (~1852-)

        95          xi.          Isaphina Margaret, F (1853-)

                     xii.          Allen M, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 30 Nov 1855.

                                    On 7 Nov 1874 when Allen M was 18, he married L E AKERS, F.

        96         xiii.          Eli Reno, M (~1858-)

                    xiv.          Jesse M, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1861.

                     xv.          Hannah E, F. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1866.

 

Family of William MARRS (11) & Jane McCLURE

 

38. John MARRS, M. Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on 16 Jul 1796. John died in 1866 in Whitley County, Indiana.

The 1820 Federal Census has a John Marrs, Champaign County, Ohio, page 480, Goshen Twp., ID s2a796736.      Owned 160 acres in Troy Twp., in 1862.  From Landowners of Whitley County, Indiana 1862 by Donald E. Gradcless.

On 14 Nov 1816 when John was 20, he first married Mary Pepper, F, in Champaign, Ohio by Stephen England. Mary Pepper died bef 17 Nov 1825.

They had one child:

        97            i.          Barton Milton, M (1817-1864)

On 17 Nov 1825 when John was 29, he second married Elizabeth JOHNSON, F, in Shelby County, Ohio by John McCreigt. Born in Virginia ca 1794. she died on 21 July 1872 and is buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

Notes of Nancy Thomson:

MARRS, Mrs. Elizabeth died Saturday aged 88 years. She was the mother of several sons and daughters. (W.C.C., 26 July 1872)

Marrs Elizabeth &emdash; died July 21 1872 aged 57 (misreading of 87?) years wife of J followed by stone with CT & an illegible st &emdash; Snodgrass-14-10

They had the following children:

                        i.          Polly/Pollie, F. Born in Ohio ca 1825/1828.

On the 1910 census, Troy Township. Whitley County, Indiana, she is living with widow Mary Melissa Wooden Marrs: Marrs, Pollie, Sister In Law, F, age 82, Single.

ii.         Johnson "Jasper" MARRS. Born ca 1827 in Ohio. Johnson "Jasper" died in  Boise, Ada County, Idaho Territory on 20 Mar 1889; he was 62. (He was listed as  Jasper Marrs on the online Whitley County,  Indiana Census. Could Jasper be a  nickname, a middle name, or simply a misreading?)

On 5 Feb 1852 when Johnson "Jasper" was 25, he first married Nancy MANNING, in Shelby County, Ohio. (Note of Nancy Thomson: I now question this marriage. His wife  Elizabeth K. Wilson stated that he had not been married before.)

On 10/11 Feb 1868 when Johnson "Jasper" was 41, he second married  Elizabeth K. WILSON, in Larwill, Whitley County, Indiana. Born ca 1838 in Ohio.  Elizabeth K. died in Portland, Oregon on 19 Feb 1917; she was 79. (Elizabeth  was a widow when they married. Her first husband was Reason BEEMER. She  had at least one child with him, Erastus BEEMER.) 

 Notes of Nancy Thomson:

Johnson Marrs enlisted as a private in the Union Army in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio on  August 18, 1861 for a three-year term. He was 38 years old at the time which would make his date of birth approximately 1823. He survived the war.  According the the Civil War Muster Rolls, a Johnson Marrs served in  Company B, 20th Ohio Infantry, rank at induction and discharge: wagoner,

A Johnson Marrs appears in the Civil War Pension Index, image # 2858,  state filed: Iowa, widow: Elizabeth K. Marrs.

Box # 2875, Extraction # 2875, Record # 2875, Allegiance: Union.

The Ohio Roster Of Soldiers In The War lists Johnson Marrs as a Private in Company B of the 20th Ohio Infantry.  Company B was largely raised in Shelby County, Ohio in the area surrounding Sidney.  He was mustered in Aug. 18, 1861 and mustered out on expiration of term of service on September 21 1864. The 20th Ohio Infantry played a major role in the War. They were with Grant at Fort Donelson and Shiloh. They spearheaded Grant's drive east on Jackson and held the line against formidable odds at the battle of Raymond, Mississippi during that Campaign. Then they participated in the rest of the Vicksburg Campaign and then served in Mississippi and Louisiana. The 20th's greatest moment came at Atlanta with Sherman. During the Battle Of Atlanta, the 20th held the end of the line on Bald Hill despite being repeatedly attacked on 3 sides. Had they folded, Hood would have rolled up Sherman's line and crushed his army, likely costing Lincoln the 1864 election and the Union the War.

He appears on the Shelby County, Ohio 1860 census, page 386, Perry Township.  After leaving the Army, he lived in Shelby County, Ohio, Allen County, Ohio, Whitley County, Indiana, and Van Wert County, Ohio. The 1870 Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana census lists him  as Jasper Marrs, age 40 , living with wife Elizabeth, age 32, Erastus  Beemer, age 12, John W. Marrs, age 9/12.

 According to his widow's pension application, he was NOT married previously.

 They had one child John W. MARRS. Born ca 1869 in Ohio.

                       iii.          Mary "Mollie" (Twin), F. Born ca 1829.

   Living with brother William N. in 1889, unmarried. From 1880 Whitley County, Indiana census. I believe she and Polly/Pollie may well be the same person.

                      iv.          Ruth (Twin), F. Born in Ohio ca 1829. 1870 Whitley County, Indiana census.

                       v.          Ellen J, F. Born ca 1830.

        98          vi.          William Novington, M (1832-1908)

 

39. Samuel MARRS, M. Born in Kentucky on 16 Jul 1798. Samuel died on 1 Nov 1886.

Lived in Shelby County, Ohio and Whitney County, Indiana.

Notes of  Nancy Thomson:

"The first industry practiced by...Mr. Samuel Marrs, was the cutting of cane for pipe-stems, which he sold to the Indians; and a few years later sold eggs at 3 cents per dozen. He came to this township in 1837 and purchased 713 acres of wild land, and is now still living here, enjoying good health at the advanced age of eighty-four, having been born in 1798." From Counties of Whitley and Noble, Indiana 1882

 Ohio 1860 Federal Census Index

MARRS, SAMUEL

Shelby County, Ohio

Page 386

Perry Township

ID # OH15381642

MARRS, Samuel died at his home in Shelby County, Ohio on 2 Nov 1886.  Formerly he had lived in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana.  He was aged 88 years.  He was an uncle of W. N. Marrs. (C.C.C., 4 Nov 1886)

On 24 Sep 1824 Samuel first married Hannah RUTAN, F. Born ca 1811.

Samuel second married Elizabeth "Betsy" BERRY, F. Born in Virginia on 29 Jul 1804. Elizabeth "Betsy" died bef 1884 in Shelby County, Ohio. Buried in Perry Twp, Shelby County, Ohio.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Henry, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio in 1827. Henry died on 20 Dec 1890 in Whitley County, Indiana.  Lived in Shelby County, Ohio in 1884.

        99           ii.          John, M (1828-1871)

      100           iii.          Berry, M (1832-1879)

      101          iv.          Acre (Achory), M (1834-1909)

      102           v.          David, M (1835-1898)

      103          vi.          Josiah "Joe", M (1838-1909)

      104         vii.          Elizabeth/Eliza Ann "Annie", F (1843-1886)

 

40. William MARRS, M. Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on 20 May 1800. William died in North Villa Grove, Illinois on 15 Jan 1880; he was 79. Buried in Jesse Cemetery, Douglas County, next to Edgar County.

From Marrs by Mabel Marrs,  page 36

"William Marrs, Jr was blind several years before his death, regained his sight seven years before his death.  His neighbors and family said he was downright stingy."

On 27 Sep 1822 when William was 22, he first married Roxanne "Roxy" MITCHELL, F, daughter of Ensign MITCHELL, M & Lucy HUBBELL, F, in Shelby County, Ohio. Born in 1792. Roxanne "Roxy" died in Aug 1839.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Lucy Sina, F. Born on 27 Jun 1823.

                       ii.          Ensign Mitchell, M. Born on 2 Jul 1825.

                       iii.          William III, M. Born on 19 Jun 1827.

                      iv.          Eleanor Jane, F. Born on 13 Jun 1830.

                       v.          Roxena Experience, F. Born on 21 Sep 1832.

                      vi.          Lydia Elizabeth, F. Born on 1 Apr 1835.

                     vii.          Eunice Emeline Eliza, F. Born on 23 Jul 1837.

On 5 Jan 1840 when William was 39, he second married Mary Jane SUNDERLAND, F. Born on 5 Oct 1817. Mary Jane died on 21 Apr 1906; she was 88.

She was married before and had a son Dye Corn who studied law under Abe Lincoln.

They had the following children:

      105            i.          Greenup "Doc", M (1840-1906)

                       ii.          Samuel, M. Born on 6 Nov 1843.

      106           iii.          Mercy, F (1845-1920)

                      iv.          Ira, M. Born on 3 Oct 1847.

                       v.          Henry, M. Born on 8 Nov 1849.

      107          vi.          Daniel, M (1851-)

                     vii.          John H., M. Born on 14 Feb 1853.

                     viii.          Pricilla, F. Born on 15 Apr 1856.

                      ix.          Bettsy Ann, F. Born on 22 Mar 1858.

 

41. Betsy MARRS, F. Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on 17 Dec 1801. Betsy died in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio on 15 May 1876; she was 74.

They lived in Champaign County, Ohio until 1820 when they settled on Mosquito Creek, four miles east of Sidney.

Biographical History (transcribed May 2000 by Phyllis Henry, Kettering, Ohio, from History of Shelby County, Ohio with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches First Edition published by R. Sutton & Co., Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1883)

Betsey Marrs, one of the above mentioned was married to William Pepper October 23, 1817.  They lived in Champaign County, Ohio, until 1820, when they settled on Mosquito Creek, four miles east of Sidney, where they lived until William Pepper departed this life, December 11, 1854.  His widow remained on the home place until May 5, 1876, when she was called home.  Their family consisted of four children:  Greenup, born 1819;

Marshall, born 1822; James, born 1825; and John, born 1828.  Greenup, the eldest of the family, died 1840.  John, the youngest, died in 1854.  James resides in Pulaski County, Indiana. Marshall Pepper, Esq., one of the four sons of William Pepper, was born and lived all his life in Perry Township, until recently he moved to the town of Sidney.  While living in Perry the people of that township honored him with the office of justice of the peace for eighteen years.  In March 1845, he was married to Elizabeth Hollopeter, by Thompson Vaughn, Esq. Their children consisted of six sons and four daughters, all of who died in childhood except one, Rudolph James, who was born in 1854.  In 1875 he married Harriet E. Frazier, of Plattsville, Ohio.  Four children having been born to them, three of whom are living.

On 23 Oct 1817 when Betsy was 15, she married William PEPPER, M. Born in Tennessee in 1790. William died on 11 Dec 1854 in four miles east of Sidney Ohio.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Greenup, M. Born in 1819. Greenup died in 1840.

ii.           Marshall, M. Born in 1822.

In March 1845 Marshall married Elizabeth Hollopeter.

They had six sons and four daughters.  One son, Rudolph, born 1854 survived to adulthood.  Rodolph married Harriet E, Frazier in 1875.  Harriet was from Plattsville, Ohio. 

They had four children and lived in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio

                       iii.          James, M. Born in 1825. Lived in Pulaski County, Indiana.

                      iv.          John, M. Born in 1828. John died in 1854.

42. James MARRS, M. Born in Kentucky on 2 Jan 1809. James died in Illinois on 30 Sep 1866; he was 57. Another source says born in Ohio.

In the Memorial Records of Shelby County (1810-1974) there is a listing for Marrs, James 1809-1863, in the Tawawa U. B. Cemetery (which no longer exists)

More on this line can be obtained from: Marjorie Beals, 10588 Andrea Ct., Indianapolis, Indiana 46231 tele: 317-838-0742 E-mail: Marjbeals@MSN.com

On 7 Apr 1830 when James was 21, he married Elizabeth (Eliza) O'NEAL, F, daughter of Daniel/Daniel NEAL/O'NEIL, M (abt 1773-bef 4 Dec 1840) & Rebecca BRAMEL/BARNUM, F (abt 1778-BET. 1850 - 1860), in Shelby County, Ohio.   Born in Adams Twp., Champaign County, Ohio on 14/15 Dec 1814. Elizabeth (Eliza) died in Shelby County, Ohio on 11 Aug 1904; she was 89.

Excerpt From Obit. (Marrs, p43-44)

In the companionship of her brothers and sisters she grew to womanhood. As was the custom in those days the girls were taught to spin flax and wool for clothing, three months out of a year at Subscription School was the best the country afforded. In 1830 Miss Eliza Neal was married to James Marrs and they began housekeeping on a farm in Shelby County, Ohio, where they lived for 30 years. In 1866 Mr. Marrs died leaving his wife and three children. After the marriage of her children, she broke up housekeeping and made her home with them. For 20 years she made her home with her widowed daughter, Mrs. Gilbert. For 60 years Mrs. Marrs has been a member of the Christian Church, but for several years she has been deprived of the privilege of attending church services on account of a fracture of the hip, the result of a fall; however, she gets about the house with the aid of a crutch, even going up and down stairs. Her general health is good for one of her years. Her early habits of industry are persistent and she busies herself with such work as she can do sitting. Knitting is a favorite occupation; she is also very fond of reading, and takes a lively interest in all that pertains to the welfare of mankind. How better can we close this brief sketch of a useful, beautiful life than by quoting the remark of a neighbor. "Mrs. Marrs is such a lovely old lady."

 They had the following children:

                        i.          Rebecca J., F. Born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio on 28 Nov 1832. Rebecca J. died.

                                    Miami Valley Genealogical Index, Computerized Heritage Association

                                    Listed as Marrs, Rebecca J, marriage 1852, Shaw, Robert N., Shelby County, Ohio.

                                    On 18 Mar 1852 when Rebecca J. was 19, she married Robert Nesbit SHAW, M, in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.

                                    Middle initial known to be N, Nesbit from World Family Tree Volume 1, #3370

                       ii.          David Daniel, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 23 Sep 1834. David Daniel died bef Jul 1870.

                                    Miami Valley Genealogical Index, Computerized Heritage Association

                                    Listed as Marrs, Daniel, marriage 1857, Bird Margaret, Shelby County, Ohio.

                                    On 27 Feb 1857 when David Daniel was 22, he married Margaret Bird, F.

                       iii.          Mary Ann, F. Born in Shelby County, Ohio in 1835. Mary Ann died in Oct 1862.                  May have married David Staley; children: Harriet 1857, Emma 1859, Mattie 18?8 [Family Research, Betty Jean Albertson Marrs]

On 10 Jun 1852 Mary Ann married John Q. FRAZIER, M, in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.

                      iv.          Serena C., F. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 18 Apr/Aug 1838. Serena C. died in 1911. Cancer.

From Article about Tom Shaw, Serena and Father [James Marrs] left to go west in 1857. Tom Shaw left also and they were married 4 years later.

On 3 Jan 1861 when Serena C. was 22, she married Thomas Alexander SHAW, M, in Clinton, Illinois. Born in Kentucky on 31 Dec 1832. Thomas Alexander died aft 1932 in Macinaw, Illinois. Believed to live over 100 years of age.   MM 153.2 p44-45 Mother died of Cholera when Tom was "suckling babe"

Middle name "Alexander" from family research, Marjorie Beals [marjbeals@msn.com]

                     v.          John F, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 16 Apr/Jul 1840.

      108          vi.          William Henry, M (1842-1921)

      109         vii.          Preston Bramel, M (1848-1916)

                     viii.          Elizabeth A., F. Born probably in Shelby County, Ohio on either 3 Feb 1853 or 22 Mar 1853.  Elizabeth A. died on 4 Feb 1886; she was 33.

                                    Elizabeth A. married S. J. GILBERT, M.

                      ix.          J H, M. Born in probably in Shelby County, Ohio on 3 Feb 1855. J H died.

                       x.          Emma Annetta, F. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 2 Dec 1858.  Emma Annetta died in Dalton, Cheyenne County, Nebraska on 6 Apr 1933; she was 74. Buried on 7 Apr 1933 in Dalton Cemetery, Dalton, Cheyenne County, Nebraska.                                  

             On 16 Nov 1874 when Emma Annetta was 15, she married William H RAVERT, M.

                      xi.          William Henry, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 10 Apr 1842. William Henry died in Lamar, Colorado on 15 Oct 1921; he was 79.

 

Family of John MARRS (12) & Mary (Polly) LAIRD

 

43. Samuel MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 15 Feb 1791. Another source says 1791. Samuel died ca 1850 in Parke County, Indiana (Maybe died 1838).

Had seven children three died as infants.  Source F. Lightfoot.

Paragraph's below are from Elaine Marrs Facklam:

SAMUEL MARRS (oldest child of John Marrs and Mary (Polly) Laird) was born about 1792, in which I believe is now Tazewell County, Virginia. Soon after Samuel was born the family moved to Jessamine County, Kentucky.  Samuel's father died while he was still real young, his mother remarried on June 30, 1802, in Jessamine County, Kentucky to Peter Poindexter.  Samuel had a brother and two sisters; Peter had five children when he married Mary.  Mary and Peter had 6 children.  Making a family of 15 children.  On November 18, 1814 Samuel married Jane Hind. Daughter of William Hind.  Samuel and Jane had 7 children only 4 lived. They were William, Samuel Jr., Nancy, and Mary.

Jane pasted away and Samuel married second Elizabeth (Betsy) Ridenour or Rightenhower.  Betsy was first married to Jacob Uttinger, Jacob pasted away.  Betsy had children Jacob, and Mary Elizabeth and maybe more children.  Betsy appears to have been born in Maryland.  I don't know anything about her ancestors. Samuel and Betsy married in Jessamine County, on April 4, 1831. Samuel and Elizabeth sold their land in Jessamine County, Kentucky or September 28, 1831.  I next found Samuel Marrs buying land in Hendricks County, Indiana on November 8, 1834, and sold land there in 1836-37, and next finding him purchasing land in Parke County, Indiana.  First in Union Township in 1840, then buying land in Jackson Township in 1841 and 1846.  I believe that Samuel died in Parke County, Indiana, Jackson Township.  He was alive on the 1850 census.  But he had passed away before the 1860 census.  After Samuel passed away, Elizabeth (Betsy) appeared to be raising two granddaughters,  daughters of her daughter Mary Elizabeth Uttinger-Preston. Their names were Elizabeth and Henrietta Preston.

Samuel and Elizabeth had children:  Joseph L, Reuben Henry, Harvey N. and Elizabeth Susan.  Probably all children were born in Indiana.  Reuben was born in Hendricks County, Indiana in 1834.  Harvey was born in Parke County, Indiana in 1837.

Elizabeth was alive on Parke County, Jackson Township, 1870 Census, but was no longer living on the 1880 Census.

On 18 Nov 1814 when Samuel was 23, he first married Jane HINDS, F, daughter of William HINDS, M, in Jessamine County,  Kentucky.

They had the following children:

                        i.          William, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kenticky in 1815. William died in ? Missouri.

                                    William married Mildred PERKINS, F, in Lexington.

                       ii.          Samuel, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky ca 1817. Samuel died in 1860 in Williamson County, Illinois.

                       iii.          Nancy, F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky in 1818.

                                    Nancy married PERRY, M.

                      iv.          Mary, F. Born in 1820/1821.

                                    Lived in Williamson County, Illinois in 1869, never married.

 

On 4 Apr 1831 when Samuel was 40, he second married Elizabeth "Betsy" RIDENOUR  (? UTINGER), F, in Jessamine County,  Kentucky. Born in Maryland in 1796. Elizabeth "Betsy" died in 1870/1880 in Parke County, Indiana.

Elizabeth (Betsy) was first married to Jacob Uttinger.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Joseph, M. Born in 1832. Joseph died in 1882 in Parke County, Indiana.

      110           ii.          Reuben Henry, M (1834-1911)

      111           iii.          Harvey N, M (1837-1900)

      112          iv.          Elizabeth Susan, F (1840-1902)

 

44. Jane MARRS, F. Born on 10 Jan 1801. Jane died in 1883.  Resident of Henry County, Kentucky at the time of her death.

Jane married Thomas CRAVENS, M.

They had one child:

      113            i.          Juretta F., F (1834-)

 

Family of James MARRS (13) & Mary FOLEY

 

45. James MARRS, M. Born in Jessamine County,  Kentucky on 12 Mar 1815. James died in Jessamine County,  Kentucky on 20 Sep 1887; he was 72. Buried in Lexington,  Kentucky.

He established his home in 1849 on the farm owned by Russell Johnson in 1922.   The place is of historic interest as having been the site of the old-time Forest Hill Academy, conducted by a man named Wilson.  This school was an excellently conducted institution and had as students' representatives of many leading families including sons of Henry Clay and of Gen. Sam Houston of Texas.  On this farm he lived until his death in 1887. He and his wife were members of the Old Republican Christian Church.

James married Lucinda FOLEY, F, daughter of William FOLEY, M. Born ca 1816.

He and Lucinda are in the 1850 Jessamine County, Kentucky census.  He is 35, she is 34, Martha is seven, Wm. is nine and George is two.

They had the following children:

      114            i.          William, M (1841-)

      115           ii.          Martha, F (ca1843-<1922)

      116           iii.          Annie, F (->1922)

                      iv.          George, M. Born ca 1848. George died ca 1868. Twenty years old.

 

46. William MARRS, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 8 Nov 1816. William died on 14 Sep 1851; he was 34. Buried  on the old home place.

Children:

                        i.          Mary, F.

                                    Lived in Porta Rico with her husband.

                                    Mary married McCLELLAN, M.

                       ii.          William, M.

                                    Became a resident of Denver, Colorado, living there in 1922.

47. John MARRS, M. Born on 20 May 1821. John died in Lexington, Kentucky on 15 Jan 1891; he was 69.

John is 28/29 in 1850 census.  Family lives in same household as mother and sisters.   Wrote sketch on the Marrs Family in 1869.      Two daughters died before maturity. 

On 20 Sep 1847 when John was 26, he first married Martha KENNEDY, F, daughter of Ebenezer KENNEDY, M & Harbaugh, F. Born ca 1829. Martha died ca 1854 in Jessamine County, Kentucky

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary S., F. Born in 1849.

                       ii.          James Ebenezer, M. Born on 5 May 1854.

                       iii.          girl, F.

On 29 Nov 1855 when John was 34, he second married Juretta Frances CRAVENS (113) , F, daughter of Thomas CARAVENS, M & Jane MARRS (44), F (10 Jan 1801-1883). Born on 10 Jan 1834.

They had the following children:

i.John, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 17 Dec 1856.

            On 5 Nov 1877 John married Emma J. DAVIS in Aberdeen, Ohio by Massie Beasley.  Emma was born 26 Jun 1857.

                       ii.          Jane, F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 6 Apr 1858. Died as an infant.

                       iii.          William Henry, M. Born on 2 Jul 1863.

      117          iv.          Theodore, M (1867-)

                       v.          Ida May, F. Born on 16 Jul 1869.

      118          vi.          Roberta, F (1877-1964)

Family of Samuel MARRS (15) & Jane JOHNSON

48. Robert James MARRS, M. Born in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky on 13 Mar 1820. Robert James died in Boyle County, Kentucky aprox 8 miles from his birth place on 1 Aug 1853/1858. Buried in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.  (Have record)

On 13 Apr 1840 when Robert James was 20, he first married Amanda Jane STOUT, F, daughter of Ephriam STOUT, M (21 Feb 1800-8 Mar 1859) & Jiocy Reed BUCKLEY, F (3 Aug 1803-13 Jun 1881), in Mercer County, Kentucky.  Born in Mercer County, Kentucky on 30 Nov 1824. Amanda Jane died in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky on 7 Feb 1848; she was 23. Buried in probably Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.

The following letter was written by Amanda J. Marrs, to her mother Mrs. Joicy R. Stout, Barren County, Kentucky.  Letter in possession of Mrs. Sevie Morrison, Glasgow, Kentucky.

                                                                                            Mercer City, Kentucky  July 8, 1845

Dear Mother,

I set down this evening to inform you that we are all well hoping this may find you and the rest of the family well I have nothing of importance to write only we have a fine son he was born the 9 of June we call him James Henry tell Liz that he is the prettiest child she ever saw.  We have been hoping for a letter from barron for some time but we have not received any.  We want to hear from you all ver bad i want to hear where Mary is and how she comes on, tell her and li not to forget their promise about coming up this fall the relations are all well so far as i know except uncle tommy's family. Jane's youngest child is dead her other one and Kitty Jane and Daivd are the same way except they leave that place.  Dr Polk says it is not healty he says Ant Kitty must send them down to Shawnerun to stay some time.  Ant Betsy is sometimes better and then worse.  Grandmother is as well as common.  Uncle Clark is dead he died about the middle of May.  Cole was here on Sunday and he died on Monday he was perfectly willing to die he prayed for the hour to come that would releave him of his suffering.

Grandpap talks of coming down this fall and going to Uncle Rushes and to Elizabethtown to see his sister if he cna get any body to keep the gate for him he wants to get bob but he cant leave home

Crops look very promising aththough we had such a dry sping there hasnot been such wheat crops for seven years.  Jo Pursley started to barren about the middle of this month to look for his horse he got as far as Possom Kingdon and there he found it and he turned round and came back he is now at uncle tom's him and William was down her last Saturday and Ant Betsy sent word she was better than she had been for three years.  she is taking some kind of patent medison which she thinks helps her very much. tell Pap I heard he was a candidate for the legislature if he is elected i am in hopes he will come by as he goes to Frankfort and see us.

Give our love to liz and Henry and Pap and Ovie (Ofie) and all the children and all of the relations and all enquiring frineds. no more at present but I remain your Daughter affectionately.

Amamda J. Marrs    To Joicy R. Stout

The following letter was written by Amanda Jane Stout Marrs, to her mother, Joicey Reid Suckley Stout.  The names in parentheses have been included whenever possible so that you may better connect your lineage:

                                                                                     Mercer County, Kentucky.  July 8, 1845

Dear Mother,

  I set down this evening to inform you that we are all well hoping this may find you and the resto of the family well.  I have nothing of importance to write, only we have a fine son.  He was born the 9th of June.  We call him James Henry (Marrs).  Tell Liz (Elizabeth Jane Stout Bailey) that he is the prettiest child she ever saw.  We have been hoping for a letter from Barren County for some time but we have not received any.  We want to hear from you all, very bad.  I want to hear where Mary (Mary Ann Stout Foster) is and how she comes on.  Tell her and Liz not to forget their promise about comming up this fall.  The relations are all well so far as I know except Uncle Tommy's family.  Jane's youngest child is dead.  Her other one and Kitty Jane and David are going the same way except they leave that place.  Dr. Polk says it is not healthy.  He says Aunt kitty must send them down to Shawnee Run to stay some time.   Aunt Betsy is sometimes better and then worst.  Grandmother (Jane Johnson Marrs) is as well as common.  Uncle Clark (Armstead Clark, husb. of Emily Stout, daughter of James Stout) is dead.  He died about the middle of May.  Cole was here on Sunday and he died on Monday.  He was perfectly willing to die.  He prayed for the hour to come that would releave him of his suffering.

     Grandpap (James Stout, tollgate keeper) talks of comming down this fall and going to uncle Rushes and to Elizabethtown to see his sister, if he can get anybody to keep the gate for him.  He wants to get Bob (Robert James Marrs) but he can't leave home.

     Crops look very promising although we had such a dry spring there hasn't been such wheat crops for seven years.  Jo Pursley started to Barren about the middle of this monthe to look for his horse.  He got as far a Possom Kingdom and there he found it and he turned round and come back.  He is not at uncle Tom's.  Him and William was down here last Saturday and Ant Betsy sent word she was better than she had been for three years.  She is taking some kind of patent medison which she thinks helps her very much.  Tell Pap (Ephriam Stout) I heard he was a candidate for the Legislature if he is elected.  I am in hopes he will come by as he goes to frankfort and see us.

Give our love to Liz and Henry (Elizabeth and Henry Bailey) and Pap and Ovie (Ofie) and all the children and all of the relations and all enquiring friends.  No more at present, but,

               I remain your Daughter affectionately

                    Amanda J. Marrs

                              To Joicey R. Stout

They had the following children:

      119            i.          Mary Jane (Mollie), F (1840-1891)

                       ii.          Lucy A., F. Born in Shawnee Run ca 1843.

                                    On 3 Oct 1859 Lucy A. married Charles G. ELLIS, M.

                       iii.          Joyce "Joycie", F. Born in Mercer County,  Kentucky ca 1844.

                                    Joyce "Joycie" married SHEPHARD, M.  Lived in Joliet,  Illinois.

      120          iv.          James Henry, M (1845-1926)

                       v.          John R, M. Born in Shawnee Run ca 1846.

                      vi.          Jane H., F. Born in Shawnee Run in 1847

On 8 Jun 1848 when Robert James was 28, he second married Susan Frances HOUCHINS, F, daughter of Jane, F. Born on 5 Feb 1833. Susan Frances died in Danville, Boyle County,  Kentucky on 5 May 1852; she was 19. Buried in East Harrodsburg,  Mercer County,  Kentucky.

On 19 Oct 1852 when Robert James was 32, he third married Sarah MYERS, F, in Marriage Book 2,  page 122 Danville, Boyle County,  Kentucky.

 

Family of Thomas MARRS (16) & UNNAMED

 

49. Lucina MARRS, F. Born in Barren County, Kentucky on 29 Dec 1809. Date from Missouri Birth and Death Records, Vol 1,  by Sherida Eddleman 1995. Lucina died in Jefferson County, Missouri on 3 Nov 1893; she was 83. Missouri Birth and Death Records, Vol 1, by Sherida Eddleman 1995.

From Jefferson County, Missouri Cemetery Records born 23 Dec 1805 and died 31 November 1893.

In 1880 census living with son and daughter in law, Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.

Perhaps married first Richard Coleman. License granted 16 July 1823. From Monroe County, Ilinois Marriage Records.

ca 1828 Lucina married Eli WILEY, M, son of John WILEY, M & Jane STEWART, F. Born in Guilford County, North Carolina on 25 Jul 1799. Eli died in Jefferson County, Missouri on 18 Dec 1878; he was 79. Buried in Wiley Cemetery, Rock Road, Jefferson County, Missouri.

Misc. information from obituary and History of Franklin, Jefferson, Crawford, Gasconada Counties, Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago, 1888.

Born near Raleigh, North Carolina, he moved at age 5 to Maury County, Tennessee. In 1822 the Wileys and a family named Griffith hired a flatboat and pulled from the mouth of the Tennessee River to the mouth of Isle Au  Bois in Ste Genevieve County, Missouri. From there he went to Jefferson County and settled on Dry Creek at Stone House Place.   Served as Justice of the Peace and an Associate Judge of the County Court.

Taken from court records of Jefferson County, Missouri.    Eli Wiley & wife Lucena were defendants in a suit in March 1832, and were ordered to pay $12.58 plus Court costs.

Census

1830 Census: Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, males: 2  <5,  1

30-40, females:  1 30-40

1840 Census: Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, males: 1  <5, 3

5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30-40, females: 2  <5, 1 30-40 

1850 Census: District #42, Jefferson County, Missouri

1860 Census: Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri

1870 Census: Big River Township, Hillsboro Post Office, Jefferson County, Missouri

Land records of Jefferson County, Missouri list:

21 Dec 1829.  John Burns sells to Eli Wiley for $250, 80 acres, W 1/2, SE 1/4 of Sec. 2, Twp. 40, and N R3E.

   1 Oct 1840.   Receives patent for 40 acres, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 2, Twp. 40 and R3E.

In 1846 Eli & Lucina Wiley sell 40 acres.

In May 1847, Eli Wiley and heirs of Mary Donnel, deceased, instituted a Suit of Partition of the estate of John Wiley, deceased, against Stewart Wiley, Thomas Wiley, George W. Wiley, John Wiley, children of Elizabeth

Brindley, deceased, and children of Catherine Funk, deceased. The land involved was eventually sold at a Sheriff's sale.

20 March 1848. James Wideman administrator estate.  Jacob Wideman deceased sells to Eli Wiley at auction for $141, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 36, Twp. 41, T3E, containing 40 acres.

22 Aug 1867. Eli Wiley & wife Luviney sell to George W Wiley [probably George W., son of Eli] for $50, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 36, Twp. 41, R3E, containing 40 acres. 

27 Aug 1867.  George W. Wiley [probably George W., son of Eli] sells to Eli Wiley for $50, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 2, Twp. 40, R3W, containing 40 acres.

23 July 1867. Eli & Lucina Wiley sells to Sampson S. Wiley for $400, W 1/2 of SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Twp. 41, R3E containing 80 acres.

Probate   Jefferson County, Missouri Probate Records

The Will of Eli Wiley, made 27 Feb 1875, proved 23 Dec 1878, leaves:

2. to wife Lucina Wiley the home farm with dwelling house & other buildings, containing 180 acres.  At her death it is to go to son Thomas J Wiley;

3. to son Thomas J Wiley all the stock horses, cattle, hogs, & other domestic animals, and all farming utensils. He is to have free use of the farm, but is to allow his mother to remain in the house and furnish her at all times with suitable support.

4. to daughter Susan L. Hogan: land containing 100 acres, free from any control of her present or future husbands;

5. to daughter Mary C. Huskey $800;

6. to daughter Susan L. Hagen $300;

7. all the residue of personal estate is to go to his three sons S. S. Wiley, Thomas J. Wiley, & George W. Wiley and his wife in equal shares;

8. son General J. Wiley has already received his share and receives no part;

9. son Edward B. Wiley received his share in his life, and his heirs receive none of the estate;

10. son William Wiley received his share in his life and further for reasons he gives nothing to his heirs;

11. to daughter Narcissus Ann Jackson he gives no part of my estate for reasons, which are satisfactory to him.

They had the following children:

      121            i.          Edward B., M (ca1829-ca1863)

                       ii.          John, M. Born in North Carolina ca 1830. John died bef 18 Dec 1878.

                                    ca 1850 John married Harriet KITE, F.

                       iii.          William, M. Born in Missouri ca 1831. William died bef 18 Dec 1878.

                      iv.          Eli, M. Born in Missouri ca 1843. Eli died bef 18 Dec 1878.

                       v.          Margaret, F. Born in Missouri on 17 Mar 1837. Jefferson County Cemetery Listings. Margaret died in Apr 1849. Jefferson County Cemetery Listings.

                      vi.          Narcissa, F. Born ca 1837. Narcissa died aft 1878.

                                    In 1861 Narcissa married William JACKSON, M.

      122         vii.          Sampson S, M (1839-1910)

                     viii.          General J., M. Born in Missouri ca 1841. General J. died aft 1878.

      123          ix.          George W, M (ca1844-1922)

                       x.          Francis M., M. Born in Missouri ca 1845. Francis M. died bef 1878.

                                    On 4 Nov 1866 Francis M. married Sarah A. FARMER, F, in Washington County, Missouri.

                      xi.          Mary, F. Born in Missouri ca 1847. Mary died aft 1878.

                                    ? 1865 Mary first married A P McCULLOCH, M.

                                    Mary second married HUSKEY, M.

                     xii.          Thomas J, M. Born in Missouri in Nov 1849. Thomas J died aft 1878.

                                    In 1879 Thomas J married Mrs. Mary McCULLOUGH, F.

                     xiii.          Susan C., F. Born ca 1851. Susan C. died aft 1878.

                                    Susan C. married Henry HOGAN, M. Born in 1874.

 

Fifth Generation

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Family of Sarah Ann MARRS (17) & Moses WORKMAN

 

50. Abijah WORKMAN, M. Born in Virginia ca 1819/1821. Abijah died in Logan County, West Virginia

 

Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia, shows Sarah Marrs/Morris as his mother on his marriage application papers,  mariage to Frances Nelson.     Note:  Parts of Virginia became West Virginia at the start of the Civil War, when Virginia split over slavery and the war. 

 

Research: 1850 Census of Wayne County, Virginia (now West Virginia)

ca 1844 Abijah first married Nancy PERRY, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky, ca 1826. Nancy died on 25 Dec 1856.

They had the following children:

      124            i.          Josiah, M (ca1845-)

                       ii.          Sarah E, F. Born ca 1846/1847.

                                    Research: 1850 and 1860 Census

                                    Sarah E married J W PRICE, M.

                       iii.          Barbara J., F. Born ca 1847.

                                    Research: 1850 Census, marriage records & 1860 Logan County, Virginia Census by S. Olafson

                                    On 24 Apr 1879 Barbara J. married David THOMPSON, M.

                      iv.          William Henry, M. Born in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia ca 1849.

                                    Research: Wayne County,  West Virginia Marriage Records and 1850 and 1850 Census

                                    On 13 Jan 1875 William Henry married Mary NELSON, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                       v.          Samuel, M. Born in Harts Creek, Logan County, Virginia on 14 Apr 1853.

                                    Research: Logan County, Virginia Birth Records

                      vi.          John Grover, M. Born ca 1856.

                                    Research: 1860 Census

                                    John Grover married Lucinda LUCAS, F.

On 7 Jul 1857 Abijah second married Francis NELSON, F, daughter of Isaac NELSON, M & Margaret STEPHENSON, F, in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia.  (Thier picture on page 139, of Volume 1.)

They had the following children:

      125            i.          Isaac, M (1858-1926)

                       ii.          Jason Maxwell, M. Born ca 1860.

                                    Research: 1860 Census

                       iii.          Peggy, F. Born ca 1861.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      iv.          Nancy, F. Born ca 1863.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                       v.          Malinda, F. Born ca 1865.

                                    Research: 1880 Census and Wayne County Marriage Records.

                                    On 19 May 1887 Malinda married Westly VANCE, M, in Wayne County,  West Virginia

                      vi.          Samual, M. Born in Logan County, West Virginia ca 1868.

                                    Research: 1880 Census and Wayne County Marriage Records

                                    On 8 Aug 1890 Samual married Catherine McCAN, F, in Wayne County,  West Virginia.

      126         vii.          Polly Emily, F (1869-1856)

                     viii.          Hannah, F. Born ca 1870.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      ix.          Abijah, M. Born ca 1871.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                       x.          Evaline, F. Born ca 1873.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      xi.          Arnold, M. Born ca 1878.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

51. Henry WORKMAN, M. Born in Virginia ca 1821. Henry died in 1862/1912.

Research: Ancestree V9N4 by Logan County Genealogical Society, 1860 census and Broderbund WFT Vol 2. Ed 1 Tree #4290, date of Import Oct 10, 1996

Henry married Nancy DALTON, F. Born ca 1857. Nancy died ca 1890.

They had the following children:

                        i.          William, M. Born in Logan, Virginia ca 1849. William died ca 1939.

                                    Research: Wayne County Virginia, now West Virginia Marriage Records

                                    On 2 Jun 1869 William married Elizabeth MAYNARD, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                       ii.          John, M. Born in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia ca 1852. John died in 1942.

                                    Research: Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia Marriage Records

                                    On 16 Aug 1966 John married Sarah KING, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                       iii.          Moses, M. Born ca 1859. Moses died ca 1949.

                                    Broderbund WFT Vol 2 Ed 1 Tree #4290  Date of Import Oct 10 1996

                      iv.          Henry F, M. Born in Wayne County,  now West Virginia ca 1862.

                                    Research: Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia. Marriage Records

                                    On 17 Apr 1879 Henry F married Millie MAYNARD, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

52. Malinda WORKMAN, F. Born in Wayne County, Virginia,  now West Vriginia in 1826. Malinda died on 1 Feb 1904 in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Research: 1850 Census, Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia and their death records

ca 1845 Malinda married Josiah PERRY, M, son of Arnold PERRY, M & Polly RATLIFF, F.

They had the following children:

      127            i.          Elizabeth, F (1846-)

                       ii.          Sarah, F. Born ca 1848.

                                    Research: 1850 Census

                       iii.          Nancy J., F. Born ca Jan 1850.

                                    Research: 1860 Census compiled by Sig Olafson, Logan County, Virginia, now West Virginia

      128          iv.          Thompson, M (ca1853-1918)

                       v.          Phoebe, F. Born ca 1857.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      vi.          Moses, M. Born in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia ca 1859.

                                    Research: 1880 Census and Wayne County, West Virginia Marriage Records.

                                                On 17 Apr 1895 Moses married Tennie PERRY, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                     vii.          Geroge W., M. Born in Logan County, Virginia, now West Virginia ca 1862.

                                    Research: 1880 Census Logan County, West Virginia and Wayne County Marriage Records

                                    On 3 Feb 1887 Geroge W. married Lou C. NOE, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                     viii.          Abijah C, M. Born ca 1863.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      ix.          Marcia, F. Born ca 1866.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                       x.          Marion, M. Born ca 1866.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

 

53. Moses WORKMAN, M. Born in Tazewell, Virginia or Lawrence County, Kentucky in Apr 1832.

Research: 1850 Census and 1870 Census.

Lived out their lives on the Bulwark Fork of Harts Creek.

Moses married Polly (DEMPSEY) MULLINS, F, daughter of Eli MULLINS, M & Elizabeth SHORT, F (ca 1767-).

They had the following children:

                        i.          Henry, M. Born ca 1852.

                                   Research: 1870 Census

                                    Henry married Sarah Brooke DEMPSEY, F.

                       ii.          Abijah, M. Born ca 1855. Abijah died on 9 Oct 1930.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/Mingo County, West Virginia Census annotated, 1860 Census compiled by Sig Olafson

                                    On 20 Dec 1871 Abijah married Mariah VANCE, F, in Logan County, Virginia.

                       iii.          Elias, M. Born ca 1857.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/ Mingo County, West Virginia Census, annotated

                                    Elias married Mille MARCUM, F.

                      iv.          Sarah E., F. Born on 2 Mar 1858. Sarah E. died in Oct 1860, of Croup

                                    Research: 1860 Logan County, Virginia/West Virginia Census by S. Olafson.

                       v.          Peter, M. Born in Sep 1861. Peter died on 9 Jul 1942.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/Mingo County Census, annotated.

                                    Peter married Rebecca J. (Becky) WORKMAN, F, daughter of William M. WORKMAN, M (ca 1842-) & Mary J THOMPSON, F (ca 1840-). Born ca 1865.

                                    Research: 1880 Census

                      vi.          James (Jemes), M. Born ca 1863.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/Mingo County West Virginia Census, annotated

                                    James (Jemes) married Sarah PACK??, F.

                     vii.          Obediah, M. Born ca 1866. Probably died young as no other record of him.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/ Mingo County, West Virginia Census, annotated

                     viii.          Mary B., F. Born ca 1869.

                                    Research: 1870 Logan/ Mingo County, West Virginia Census, annotated.

                                    On 26 Aug 1886 Mary B. married Shade SMITH, M, son of Tom SMITH, M & Ann Eliza STEELE, F. or 31 Jan 1889.

                      ix.          William H., M. Born in 1871.

                                    William H. married Almeda WORKMAN, F.

                       x.          Almeda, F. Born in Logan County,  West Virginia on 24 Jun 1872. Almeda died in 1950.

                                    On 16 Apr 1896 when Almeda was 23, she married Luke CURRY, M.

      129          xi.          Cythia, F (1874-1951)

 

54. Jane WORKMAN, F.

Research: Ancestree   V9N4 by Logan County Genealogical Society

Jane married James DALTON, M, son of James DALTON, M & Mary ADAMS, F.

They had one child:

      130            i.          Moses, M

 

Family of Samuel W. MARRS (18) & Sarah (Sally) OWENS

 

55. John MARRS, M. Born in Virginia on 11 May 1814. John died in Pike County,  Kentucky on 22 May 1902; he was 88.  (Tombstone pictures of John and Cynthia, on page 150, of Volume 1.)

This line is from Martha Ann Hite Tant 628 Montezuma Road, Kingport, Tennessee 37664.  I obtained her  family group sheets from YATES Publishing.  Also, from Charlotte Harman Puckett of North Tazewell, Virginia and John W. Picklesimer who send me pictures and more detailed information.

John Marrs married Cynthia May, daughter of Thomas May and Dorcas Patton November 22, 1833.  They lived in Pikeville for about two years after their marriage and then moved to the mouth of Robinson Creek where they lived until their death.  John was the son of Samuel Marrs and Sally Owen who are buried at Harman's Station (near Harold), mouth of Harmans Branch.

Marriage Bonds of Pike County, Kentucky

File # 367 License issued November 21, 1833 by John D. Mims clerk for John Marres and Syntha May, with oral consent of Thomas May, father of saud Synthia May.  bond signed by John Mares and Samuel Mares.  John Marrs and Cynthia May married November 22, 1833 by Harold Johnston, local preacher of the ME Church.

Was in the war, and was captured by the enemy east of Tazewell.  He was caught one day and they tied him to a tree with a rope attached to the fence.  While they slept he worked himself loose and walked away on his hands and feet as he got among a herd of hogs, which were passing through the enemy camp.

Four sons were in 34th Virginia Calvary, 45th Volunteer Infantry., 10th Kentucky Calvary.

On 22 Nov 1833 when John was 19, he married Cynthia MAY, F, daughter of Thomas MAY, M & Dorcas PATTON, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.  Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 31 Oct 1817. Cynthia died in Pike County, Kentucky on 3 Sep 1870; she was 52.

They had the following children:

      131            i.          Alexander, M (1834-1892)

      132           ii.          Thomas, M (1836-1920)

      133           iii.          Sarah Ann  (Sally), F (1838-1911)

                      iv.          Samuel R., M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1840. Samuel R. died in 1892.

                                    On 14 Mar 1867 Samuel R. married Elizabeth Margaret (Maggie) FORD, F, in Floyd County Kentucky. Born in Floyd County, Kentucky in 1843. Elizabeth Margaret (Maggie) died on 18 Sep 1930 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

      134           v.          Henry, M (1842-1882)

      135          vi.          James P., M (1844-1932)

                     vii.          Cynthia Dorcas, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 10 Nov 1846. Cynthia Dorcas died in Pike County, Kentucky on 16 Jan 1849; she was 2.

      136         viii.          John W., M (1849-1940)

      137          ix.          David, M (1851-1896)

      138           x.          Dorcas O., F (1854-1933)

      139          xi.          William (Willie) Edgar, M (1860-1897)

 

56. Thomas Owens MARRS, M. Born in Feb 1822. Thomas Owens died aft 1893 in probably Pike County, Kentucky.

Thomas was the son of Samuel and Sarah Owens Marrs and was born ca. 1822.  The following 1860 Census record listed the following as members of his household.  Other census records show that Thomas was born in February, 1832.

1880 Census lists children Charles Marrs, age 17, son, born Virginia, and Dixie D. Marrs, age 16, daughter, Kentucky and Lucy B. Marrs, age 10, daughter, born Virginia.  Because Charles and Lucy are born in Virginia probably his second wife Malinda J's children.

bef 1843 Thomas Owens first married Mary  E. LAYNE, F, daughter of Samuel LAYNE, M & Nancy, F. Some people have mixed this family up with Thomas Marrs who married Milly Ann Runyon in Tazewell County, Virginia in Nov 1845. Born in Virginia ca 1824. Mary  E. died in 1878 in Pike County, Kentucky, of  lung disease. She may  have been married to a Runyan before this marriage.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Napoleon, M. Born in Kentucky in 1843. Napoleon died on 1 Nov 1903 in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio. dates from headstone. Buried in Pikeville City Cemetery, Pike County, Kentucky. Age 15 in 1860 Census. 

  Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.  His wife Margaret Marrs applied for a pension and in the process J. S. Cline gave testimony in which he stated that she was a widow without children.   Also in the application was statements that N. B. died in Columbus, Ohio 1 Nov 1903. Not found ther in 1900 Census.

  On 26 Nov 1868 Napoleon married Margaret SCOTT, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Pike County Marriage Record. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in 1853. Margaret died in 1943 in Pike County, Kentucky and dates from headstone. Buried in Pikeville City Cemetery, Pike County, Kentucky.

 

      140           ii.          Sarepta A., F (ca1847-)

                       iii.          Lorenzo Dow, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Jul 1848.

                                    Age 12 in 1860 Census and age 22 in 1870 Census. Date of birth from 1900 Pike County, Kentucky Census.

                                    The 1900 Census of Pike County listed L. D. Marrs as:

                                    39  Marrs, L. D.         H  July   1847  52  20                Ky Ky Ky  Farm

                                    Marrs, Nancy J.        W  Mar   1860  40  20                Ky Ky Ky

                                    Thornsbury, Mc        bd                          10                 Ky Ky Ky  Postmaster

                                    Thornsbury, Lizzie   bd  Nov  1871  28  10   3   2       Ky Ky Ky

                                    Thornsbury, Billie     Nep May  1893   7                       Ky Ky Ky

                                    Thornsbury, Willie    Nie  May  1896   4                       Ky Ky Ky

                                    On 24 Sep 1879 Lorenzo Dow married Nancy J. POWELL, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky on 27 Mar 1860. Nancy J. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 7 Feb 1907; she was 46.

                                    Date of birth from 1900 Census.

                      iv.          Daniel B., M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1850.

                                    Age ten in 1860 and age 20 in 1870 Census.

      141           v.          Harmon H., M (ca1852-)

                      vi.          Thomas H., M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 8 Mar 1852. Pike county birth records.

                     vii.          Serilda (Zerilda) C., F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1854.

                                    Age 6 in 1860 Census and age 16 in 1870 Census.

                                    On 13 Apr 1875 Serilda (Zerilda) C. married Robert H. KILGORE, M. Born ca 1843.

                     viii.          Charles, M. Born in Virginia ca 1863.

                      ix.          Mary D., F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1864.

                                    Age 6 in 1870 Census.

                                    In 1883 Mary D. married William JACKSON, M, in Pike County, Kentucky.

                       x.          Lucy B., F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1870.

On 20 May 1878 Thomas Owens second married Matilda J. STEPHENS, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Virginia ca 1832. Matilda J. died bef 1893 in Pike County, Kentucky.

On 21 Dec 1893 Thomas Owens third married Elizabeth DYE, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Feb 1842.

Her children are Isaac, 18;  Mary, 16;  Martha, 15:; Thomas D.,13;  Charley ,12;  Mecie, 10; Lilburn, 12; and Jack, 10.  (From Pike county School Census of 1895)

1900 US Census of Pike County, Kentucky

Thomas O., Dec 1822 78;  Elizabeth, Feb 1842, 57, and says she had 22 children with 14 living; and Meacie,  Apr 1885, 15

 

57. Louisa MARRS, F. Born in Jan 1825.

On 11 Nov 1841 Louisa married Franklin WILLIAMSON, M, son of John WILLIAMSON, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky on 3 Dec 1823.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John Henry, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 22 Aug 1842.

                       ii.          Samuel Robins, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 10 Jun 1844.

                                    On 12 Sep 1866 when Samuel Robins was 22, he married Debborah A. WEDINGTON, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.  Born in 1847.

      142           iii.          Hellin, F (1846-1929)

      143          iv.          Zachariah Taylor, M (1849-<1900)

                       v.          Baby, ?. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 8 Apr 1856. Baby died on 11 Apr 1856 in Pike County, Kentucky.

 

58. Henry Harmon MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 6 Oct 1827. Henry Harmon died in Hurricane Creek, Pike County, Kentucky on 31 Aug 1905; he was 77.

1860 Census of Pike County: Harmon, 29, M, farmer, Kentucky; Virginia, 19, F, Virginia; W. F., 4/12, M, Kentucky.

1870 Census of Pike County: Harmon, 40; Virginia, 29, Virginia; Fleming, 10; John, 8; Helen, 6; Sally, 4; and Laura, 2.

1880 Census of Pike County: Harmon, 53, Farmer; Virginia, 39, wife; Fleming, 20, son, Farm Labor; John H., 18, son, farm labor; Helen, 16, dau.; Laura, 12, dau; Katie, 10, dau; Annie, 8, dau; Samuel, 6, son; Louisa, 3, dau; and Franklin, 2, son.

1900 Census of Pike County: Harmon, 75, H, Jan 1825, married 42; *Virginia 80, W, Feb 1820, married 42, 13 children and 9 living; Laura, 30, D, May 1870, S, Sewing; Nooney 16, D, Jul 1879, S, Cook; Nannie, 16, D, Nov 1883, S; and Ruthey, 12, GD, Dec 1887.

*Not correct date of birth.

On 3/5 Jun 1858 when Henry Harmon was 30, he married Virginia EDMONDS, F, daughter of Preston EDMONDS, M & Rejina JONES, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.  Born in Virginia in Feb 1840. Virginia died on 31 May 1919 in Pike County, Kentucky.   Kentucky Death Records # 045 22119 /19.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Fleming, M. He was born February 18, 1860 in Pike County, Kentucky and died April 27, 1938 while living on Cline Street in Pikeville, Kentucky; he was 78.   Death Records # 021 10332 /38.   He was buried at Robinson Creek, Kentucky.  Some say his wife was Senia OSBORNE.

                                    On 4 Aug 1881 when Fleming was 21, he married Francis ADKINS, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.

      144           ii.          John H., M (1862-1950)

                       iii.          Helen, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1864.

                      iv.          Sallie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1867.

      145           v.          Laura, F (1868-)

                      vi.          Katie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1870.

                     vii.          Annie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1872.

                     viii.          Samuel, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Sep 1874.

                                    ca 1898 Samuel married Octava, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. They were divorced.

                      ix.          Louisa, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1877.

                       x.          Franklin, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1878. Franklin died on 26 Jan 1950 in Pike County, Kentucky. Death Records #003 01456 /50.

                                    Could be the Frank Marrs in 1910 census of Pike County listed as: Frank, h, 32; Polly, w, 31, and Ella Dempsey, s/d, 11, S. wife and child born in West Virginia.

                      xi.          Nooney, F. Born in Jul 1879.

      146         xii.          Nanny, F (1882-)

 

59. Caroline MARRS, F. Born ca 1832.

On 4 Apr 1854 Caroline first married William F. RATLIFF, M, in Pike Co. Kentucky.

On 12 Nov 1856 Caroline second married Hibbard WILLIAMSON, M, son of John WILLIAMSON, M, in Pike County,  Kentucky.

Hibbard Williamson served as the County Court Clerk for Pike County, Kentucky and was listed as such in the 1880 census.  At the time Annie,  his 16-year-old daughter and Caroline his wife and Charles Layne and Nancy Willis were listed in the household.

They had the following children:

      147            i.          Frances Malinda H., F (1858-)

      148           ii.          Anna Liza, F (1864-

 

60. Samuel W. MARRS Jr., M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 1 Mar 1833. Samuel W. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 14 Sep 1924; he was 91. Death Record # 044 21554 /24.

On 24 Apr 1873 when Samuel W. was 40, he married Dulcena BRANHAM, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in 1841. Dulcena died in 1933 in Pike County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Milton, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1867.

      149           ii.          Emma Mosaleete (Mousie), F (1870-1935)

                       iii.          ?, ?. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1874.

                      iv.          Hibbard W., M. Born in Pike County,  Kentucky ca 1876. Hibbard W. died in 1890 in Pike County,  Kentucky.

                       v.          Bayard Thurman, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 7 Nov 1877. Bayard Thurman died in Pike County, Kentucky on 13 Dec 1962; he was 85. Death Record # 058 28811 /62.

He is buried in the cemetery located behind the Bank Josephine branch on US 23 just before you enter Pike County.  His wife Allie L. Marrs is also buried there.   Social Security Records show that Bayard applied for his Social Security Number in West Virginia.

 Bayard Thurman married Allie L., F. Born in Floyd County, Kentucky on 23 Mar 1876. Allie L. died on 18 Sep 1967; she was 91. They were divorced.

                      vi.          Allie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1879.

 

61. Sarah A. M. MARRS, F. Born in Jul 1836. 27y 8m when she married 2nd time.

Sarah married James R. Price December 4, 1856 and then in the 1860 Census of Pike County, Sarah Price was listed in the household of her father Samuel W. Marrs.

On 4 Dec 1856 Sarah A. M. first married James R. PRICE, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. James R. died bef 1864.

On 19 Mar 1864 Sarah A. M. second married John FREDERICK, M, son of Martin FREDERICK, M & Rosannah, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Logan County, Virginia ca 1836. 27y 10m 4d when married.

Resident of Russell County.

They had one child:

      150            i.          Samuel, M (1868-1956)

 

62. Reece Thomas MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 20 Nov 1839. Reece Thomas died in Lawrence County, Kentucky on 18 Aug 1922; he was 82. Death Record # 037 18428 /22.

1910 Pike County,  Kentucky Census: Reece, h, 70, married 42 years, general farming, KY VA VA; Mary, w, 59, married 42 years, eight children and six living, KY VA VA; Willie M., s, 23, farm labor, KY KY KY and Reece Meadows a nephew is living with them age 12., KY KY KY.

ca 1867 Reece Thomas married Mary A. DALTON, F. Born in Kentucky on 8 Dec 1850. Mary A. died on 15 Sep 1919; she was 68. Death Record # 053 26363 /19.

They had the following children:

      151            i.          Sarah Frances, F (1868-1946)

                       ii.          Robert Lee, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1872. Robert Lee died on 15 Sep 1919.

                                    On 16 Sep 1896 Robert Lee married Louisa Margery FORD, F. Born in Kentucky on 14 Sep 1877. Louisa Margery died in Fayette County, Kentucky on 1 Dec 1959; she was 82. Death Record 051 225463 /59. They were divorced.

      152           iii.          Victoria, F (1874-1906)

      153          iv.          James Stewart, M (1876-1958)

                       v.          Matilda, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Apr 1879.

                                    In 1903 Matilda married William STOKES, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. They were divorced.

                      vi.          Martha, F. Born ca 1881.

                     vii.          Willie M., M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Nov 1886.

 

Family of  James MARRS (19) & Sarah (Sally) WORKMAN

 

63. Henry W. MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell or Cabell County, Virginia ca 1811/1812.

HENRY W  MARRS  is found in the following census of Tazewell County, Virginia 

(Names spelled as I read them to be written in census)

    1840 census Henry Marrs 20-30 and female 20-30, he is in agriculture.

    1850 Tazewell County census taken 27 Aug 1850

       Henry, age 36(8), m, VA, Farmer (8) $1,000; Nancy, age 37, f, VA; James, age 10, m, VA; Wm. B., age 9, m, VA; Broston, age 7, m, VA; Betsy J, age 4, f, VA; Bluford J., age 2, m, VA.

     1860 Tazewell County census Post Office Five Oaks 25th day of June 1860

        Henry W. Marrs, age 48, m, VA, Farmer, (8) $1,500 (9) $600; Nancy, age 47, f, VA; Wm. B. age16, m, VA, Farmer, Branton D., age15, m, VA, Farmer; Elisabeth J., age14, f, VA (12); Bluford J., age 12, m, VA (12); John W., age 8, m, VA

     1870 Jeffersonville Township, P. O. Tazewell Court House 29 day of June

         Henry W. Marrs, age 59, m, w, VA, Farmer, (8) $1,000, (19); Nancy, age 57, f, w, VA, Keeping house; Elizabeth J., age 22, f, w, VA (17); John W., age 15, m, w, VA Farm Laborer, (17); Bluford J., age 21, m, w, VA, Farm Laborer, (15), (17), (19); Louiville E., age 22, f, w, VA, at home.

At present all I know about this person. 

ca 1838/1839 Henry W. married Nancy, F. Born in Virginia ca 1813. 

They had the following children:

                        i.          James, M. Born in Tazewell County, VA ca 1840.

      154           ii.          William B., M (ca1841-)

      155           iii.          Braxton Duncan, M (1843-)

                      iv.          Elizabeth (Betsy) J., F. Born in Tazewell County, VA ca 1846.

      156           v.          Bluford J, M (ca1848-)

                      vi.          John W., M. Born ca 1852/1855.

 

64. Joseph MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1813.

  JOSEPH MARRS from Ohio is mentioned in his father, James Marrs' probate in 1860-64.  I searched for Joseph in the 1840, 1850, 1860 Virginia, Tennessee. and Ohio federal census.  He is not in Tazewell County Virginia in 1840,50,60,70.   He was in the 1850 Logan County, Virginia Federal Census Records.  Joseph Marrs age 35, male, farmer born VA; Nancy P. Marrs, 25, female, born VA; Augustus T., 6, male, born VA; Amanda, 4, female, born VA; Daniel H. 2, male, born VA; Benji 3/12, male, born VA. Taken 21st day of August 1850.

  He is found in the 1860 census of Kentucky, District No 2, County of Mason, Post Office Orangeburg, taken 6th July 1860. Joseph is 47, a stonemason, born in VA; Nancy P*.  is 37, born in VA; Augustus P*. is 17, day labour, born in VA;  Amanda is 14 and born in VA; David or Daniel H. is 13, born in VA;  Westley is 7 and born in VA; Fermandes, a male, is five and born in VA; Louisa is 2 and born in KY.

*These letters did not look like any other letter on the page but came closest to a P. or an L.

I think I found him in Cabell County West Virginia in the 1870 census. (Cabell County at this time is near Ohio and Kentucky  both.)  Joseph, 57, works on farm, born VA; Nancy, 47, keeping house, born W. VA; David, 22, works on farm, born W. VA; Amanda 21 or 24, at home, born W. VA; Wesley, 16?, works on farm, born VA; Edward, 15, works on farm, born VA; and daughter Louisa, 13, is listed born in KY in 1857.    Two children are living with them:  Lucinda Williams age 3, born in KY and John O., 3/12, born in West Virginia.

1820 Cabell County,  Virginia above Tazewell County and line between moves

1840 Cabell County moved further into West Virginia area and county above Tazewell now Logan County.  (Line between varies from 1820.)

1850 Logan County split into Logan and Wyoming Counties and Logan is the western portion.  (Line between these and Tazewell moves some again.)

1895 Logan again divides into Logan and Mingo.

ca 1842 Joseph married Nancy P.  PRESTON ??, F. Born in West Virginia in 1823/1825. Last name unkown at this time, that is why a ?. Preston based on middle name of oldest son.

They had the following children:

      157            i.          Augustus Preston, M (1842->1912)

                       ii.          David or Daniel H., M. Born in West Virginia ca 1848.

                       iii.          Amanda, F. Born in West Virginia ca 1846.

                      iv.          Benji, M. Born in VA in 1850. Benji died in ? and he is not in the 1860 Census.

                       v.          Wesley, M. Born in Virginia in 1852/1854.

                      vi.          Edward (Fermandes), M. Born in Virginia ca 1855.

                     vii.          Louisa, F. Born in Kentucky ca 1857

 

65. John MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1816.  Died after 1889.

Late addition to book:  Update on John Marrs' descendants    Click on John Marrs to go to web page with family.

JOHN MARRS is found in the following documents and census.

   1.     1840 Tazewell County Census

         John Marrs 20-30, two females 0-5 and female 20-30, engaged in agriculture.        

   2.      1850 Tazewell County Census, Aug 22, 1850

       John Marrs, age 34, married, male, VA, Farmer, $500; Sarah A., age 31, f, VA; Mary A., age 11, f, VA; Sarah J., age 10, f, VA; Betsy, age 9, f, VA; Clarissa, age 8, f, VA; Hamilton, age 6, m, VA; Hannah, age 2, f, VA; Andy age 6/12, m, VA.

  3.      1860 Tazewell County, Virginia, Bluestone P. O. 14th day of June 1860

        John Marrs, age 44, m, VA, Farmer, $150, $100; Sarah A., age 43, f, VA; Sarah J., age 18, f, VA; Elisabeth, age 17, f, VA; Clarissa, age 15, f, VA; Hamelton, age 13, m, VA; Hannah B., age 12, f, VA; Andrew B. Marrs, age 10, m, VA; John F, age 7, m, VA.

   4.       In 1864 he enlisted as a private in Company B, 6th Battalion, Virginia Reserved and served to the end of the Civil  War.

5.       1869 John brought 75 acres on Greasy Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky.  Book K, page 55 from        James M. Ward

6.        In 1870 he is found in the Johnson County Census.  John Mars, 55; Sarah A., 53; Andrew B., 18; John, 14.

7.       1880 Johnson County, Kentucky Census: John Mares, 64; Sarah A, 60; grandson, William Alexander, 13.  Next door is son John and wife Sarah A. Green and daughter Samantha, 3.

8.       July 1, 1886 he executed a bond to convey mineral rights.

 9.     22 Jul 1889 he sold 1/2 mineral rights (coal, oil and etc.) to Northrop Carlisle   Book X, page 420.

On 20 Jun 1837 John married Sally Ann PREWETT, F. Born in Virginia ca 1817.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary Ann, F. Born 1 Jan 1840, in Tazewell County, Virginia.  When married she was 17y 6m 2d.       T. L. Huber @aol.com  Date Calculator used to determine date of birth.

                                    On 3 Jul 1857 Mary Ann married Dennis HOWERY, M, son of Andrew HOWERY, M & Elizabeth, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.  By Wesley Gibson. Born in 5 Aug 1838 in Tazewell County, Virginia.   18y 10m 29d old when married.

                       ii.          Sarah J., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1840.

                       iii.          Betsy, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1841.

                      iv.          Elizabeth, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1843.

                       v.          Clarissa, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1845.

                      vi.          Hamilton, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1847.

                     vii.          Hannah B., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1848.

                     viii.          Andrew B., M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1850. Go to page 202, Volume 1.  Picture on page 197, Volume 1.

                      ix.          John F., M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1853.

 

66. James MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County or Cabell County, Virginia ca 1818. James died in Brimson, Missouri.  Buried in Willis Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County. Missouri. Education: Both are unable to read or write.

JAMES MARRS is in the 1850 Tazewell County, Virginia we find a with wife Margaret and two children.  Someone else has interpreted the name to be John but I believe it to be James and he lives in the same area as Thomas, James with wife Sally, and David.  People lived as a clan often in this area.  We find James and his wife Jane in Grundy County, Missouri, Post Office, Edinburg, per 1860 Census.  Also in 1870 and 1880 Census for Grundy County, Missouri.  In the 1860 Grundy County, Missouri Census:  Marrs, James, age 42, M, Virginia; wife Jane, 37, F, Virginia; first child is George P., age 11, M, Virginia; then a four year span and Arintha B. 7, f, Virginia;  Martha, age 4, f, Virginia and Charles E. ,2. M, Missouri.  They were in Missouri by 1858.  Would appear Margaret died before 1853, as he must have remarried by then and daughter Louisa T. died before they came to Missouri.  Later there was another daughter named Louisa T., which is not an uncommon practice to name a new child the same name as an deceased one.  In 1865 he sold land in 33-61-25.  In Annals Of Tazewell County by Harmon:  "James Mars (way clerk or justice of peace spelled Marrs) married Jane E. Harper Feb. 9, 1853."

Research: Land records Grundy County, Missouri; cemetery records of Grundy County, Missouri; census 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 for Tazewell County, Virginia and Grundy County, Missouri.

James first married Mary A.  (Margaret?) TABOUR, F, daughter of Francis TABOUR, M (1801-) & Mary (Polly) SHRADER, F (ca 1801-). Born probably in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1829. Mary A.  (Margaret?) died bef 1860, probably in Tazewell County, Virgina.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Louisa T., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1846. Louisa T. died bef 1860 in probably in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                                    Not in 1860 Census of Grundy County, Missouri so probably deceased.

                       ii.          George Paris, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1844/1848. (1844 by cemetery book)    George Paris died in 1922.   Buried in Willis Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

                                    Wife murdered, page 37,  Spickard Newspaper Microfilm

                                    Death: 1922, 78 Years Old

                                    On 22 Aug 1906 George Paris married Eeota, F. Born in 1880. Eeota died in 1920. Buried in Willis Chapel, Grundy County, Missouri.

On 9 Feb 1853 James second married Jane Emedine HARPER, F, daughter of William B HARPER, M & Nancy RATLIFF, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 20 Jan 1836.  (Nov 16, 1836 from cemetery book). Jane Emedine died in Edinburg, Grundy County,  Missouri on 10 Sep 1916; she was 80. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County Missouri.

They had the following children:

      158            i.          Arnetta B. (Netty), F (1854-)

      159           ii.          Martha (Francis), F (1855-1936)

      160           iii.          Charles Everett (Charly), M (1857-1933)

                      iv.          Louisa T., F. Born in Grundy County,  Missoui on 31 Oct 1862. Louisa T. died in Missouri on 12 Nov 1950; she was 88.

                                    On 17 Jul 1885 when Louisa T. was 22, she married William T. MOSIER, M, in Grundy County, Missouri, M.

                       v.          William H., M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri in 1860/1861.

                                    He is not in the 1860 Federal Census; he is nine in the 1870 Federal Census and 20 in the 1880 Federal Census. So have date of birth 1860/1861.

 

                                   Could this be N. not H. for Newton and the Newton in 1885 trip to NE?

                      vi.          Sarah M. (Matilda) (Tilda), F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri ca 1865. Sarah M. (Matilda) (Tilda) died in Stanbury, M Missouri.

                                    On 25 Dec 1885 Sarah M. (Matilda) (Tilda) married John N. JONES, M, in Grubtown, Grundy County, Missouri.

                     vii.          Elizabeth, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri died young in 1869. Elizabeth died in 1877 in Grundy County,  Missouri.

                     viii.          John Thomas, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri ca 1870/1871.

                                    He died young.

                      ix.          Nancy Leona, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 12 Aug 1873. Nancy Leona died in Grundy County, Missouri on 27 Jun 1958; she was 84.

                                    On 19 Dec 1889 when Nancy Leona was 16, she married George Haney MOSIER, M, in Grundy County, Missouri.

                       x.          Anna Belle, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 26 Apr 1876. Anna Belle died in Grundy County, Missouri on 25 Sep 1960; she was 84. Buried in Edinburg, Missouri.

                                    On 8 Aug 1892 when Anna Belle was 16, she married Rolen WALDEN, M, in Grundy County, Missouri.  Buried in Edinburg, Missouri.

                      xi.          Pearly G., F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri in Apr 1879. Pearly G. died on 24 May 1961 in Grundy County, Missouri.   Buried in Edinburg, Missouri.

                                    Pearly G. married Clarence Ray REDDEN, M. Buried in Durham, Oklahoma

 

67. Oliva MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia abt 1819. Oliva died in ?

OLIVA MARRS is found in the Tazewell County, Virginia 1850 Census:  Jno R. McCluer, 59, born in Virginia farmer; Olive, 31, born in Virginia; Marie, 10,  born in Virginia; Flavias J., 8, born Virginia; Josaphine N., 7,  born in Virginia; Hariet S., 5,  born in Virginia; Emily C., 3,  born in Virginia; Margaret, 83,  born in Virginia.  All children listed as female

You do not find John after the 1860 Census.  Then you find Oliva McCLure age 48, born Virginia, Domestic Servant living with a Robert Gillespie family, in the 1870 Census.  I wonder if Catherine E. is her daughter Emily C.

Tazewell County,  Virginia 1860 Census: John R. McClure 69, born Virginia, farm laborer; Oliva, 43, born in Virginia; Flavias J. 18, m. born in Virginia; Josephine N., 16, f, born in Virginia; Harriet T., 14, f, born in Virginia, Emily C., 12, f, born in Virginia; Winfield S., 8, m, born in Virginia; Fremont C., 6, m, born in Virginia, Aranetha D., f, born in Virginia and Mademoiselle A., 9/12, f, born in Virginia.

On 10 Mar 1839 Oliva married John Renshaw McCLURE, M, son of Margaret, F (ca 1767-bef 1860), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Botetourt County, Virginia ca 1791/1817. John Renshaw died in 1869/1870 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He was fifty-nine in 1850 Tazewell County Census.

They had the following children:

      161            i.          Maria S., F (1841-1911)

                       ii.          Flavous Josephus, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Jul 1842.

                                    On 31 Mar 1864 when Flavous Josephus was 21, he married Mary J. WALROND, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

      162           iii.          Josephine Nicatie, F (1843-1911)

      163          iv.          Harriet Tennessee, F (1845-)

                       v.          Emily Caroline, F. Born in Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia on 18 Oct 1847.

                                    On 1 Oct 1868 when Emily Caroline was 20, she married Ballard MYERS, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                      vi.          Windfield Scott, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 24 Aug 1853.

      164         vii.          Fremont Clay, M (1855-)  (Descendants on page 138a-138d, Volume 1.)

                     viii.          Aranetha D., F.

                      ix.         Mademmoiselle A., F. Born in Virginia in Sep 1859.

 

68. Sina (Susanah) MARRS, F. Born in VA ca 1824/1830. Sina (Susanah) died ca 1864 in Laurel Hill, Cabell County, Virginia.   Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

SINA MARRS lived in Cabell County, Virginia  in 1860-64, by father's probate record.  She and her family are found in Cabell County, Virginia in the 1850 Census, in the 10th District on page 25: Ballard Smith, 34;  Susannah ,19; David, 2 and Luana 10/12.   They are in Cabell County, Virginia in the 1860 Census on page 132.  Ballard Smith 43; Sina, 30 or 34, David 12, M; Lomana 9, F; Crozby 8, m; Huldah 6, f: Sarah, 4, f; Leins, 2, m; and Frances, 1, m.   You find Ballard and some of the family in the 1870 census of Sherridan Twp., Lincoln County, Virginia living at Griffithville.  Ballard Smith 54, farming, David, 22, m working on farm; Lorenza D. 11, m, working on farm; Tolbert 8, m, at home ; M. Elvinia 20 f, at home; Huldy J. 17, f, at home.  All are born in VA.  Sina appears to be deceased

Information from Harold (Hal) Smith:

Sina (Marrs) Smith must have died young because she was not listed in the Ballard Smith household after 1860.  Information on the Marrs family is scarce at best.  I received some information from schoolteacher Erna (Cummings) Marrs who married Bill Marrs.  She informed me that William Wells Marrs was a son of Reese Marrs and that he had brothers James, Samuel, and Robert.  These sons were first cousins to Sina Marrs and therefore Sina's father must have been a brother of Reese Marrs.  James Marrs went to Indiana and founded the Marrs Candy Company and became one of the richest businessmen in America.  Erna gave me one lead.  Jim Hefner of Pikeville, Kentucky, who has a Jewelry store there.   Jean's note:  Is she referring to #62 Reece Thomas Marrs and family?  In September 2000, I (Jean) had contact with Hal Smith.  He and his cousin Clinton found my web site and now know that Sina came from Tazewell County and have been able to add the missing link to their family.

Abt 1847 Sina (Susanah) married Ballard SMITH, M, son of William Claudis SMITH, M (1783-1851) & Sarah HATFIELD, F (ca 1790-ca 1858), in Cabell County, Virginia. Born in Laurel Hill, Cabell County, Virginia in 1816. Ballard died ca 1881 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virgiina. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. (Where original home sat, see picture page 140 , Volume 1.)

Information from Harold (Hal) Smith:

Ballard Smith was a blacksmith.  His wife Sina (Marrs) Smith died before 1870.  The Lincoln County 1870 Census has Ballard living in Sheridan District--census # 136.  He is 54 years old and his sons David, age 22, Lorenzo Dow, age 11, Tolbert, and daughters Melvina, age 20, and Hulda J., age 17, were living with him.  He owned personal property worth $200.00.  His real estate property was 85 acres (actually 115) just above Ranger Village, currently known as the Baker property.  Ballard's daughter, Luanna, had a child, Gracie O., by Hansford Adkins.  Gracy married L. A. Baker (Lawrence Lorenzo "Lon").  Lon Baker's two sons, Jacob Brian and Richard, married Ballard's great grand daughters, Ethel and Cena Smith.  (Daughters of William Randolph and Margaret Ellen (Rakes) Smith.

The Lincoln County 1880 Census reports Ballard, age 64, still single and living in Laurel Hill District, formerly a part of Sheridan District.  Ballard's daughter, Louanna, age 31, and granddaughter, Gracie, age 10, daughter of Louanna and Hansford Adkins, as well as sons, Lorenza D., age 21, and Tolbert, age 17, are living in his household.  Ballard's occupation is listed as Blacksmith. There is some confusion concerning the listing of Melvina Smith, age 20, in Ballard's household in 1870 Lincoln County Census.  She does not appear in the 1880 census.  This 1870 listing may be for Sarah Matilda who should be about 16 years old in 1870.  However, Melvina's age is listed as 20 in 1870.   There is no other record of Melvina Smith found to date -20 Dec 1995.  Jean's note:  I believe M. Elvira/Melvina may be Causby E. (Elvira).

They had the following children:

      165            i.          David French, M (1848-1914)

      166           ii.          Luanna, F (1849-1943)

                       iii.          M.  Elvira, F. Born ca 1850. (May be same person as Causby E.)

                      iv.          Causby E., F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1851. Causby E. died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

                                    She died young and burial location is not known

      167           v.          Sarah Matilda, F (1852-1912)

      168          vi.          Hulda J., F (~1854-~1874)

      169         vii.          Lorenzo Dow, M (ca1858-)

                     viii.          Francis, M. Born ca 1859, per 1860 census.

      170          ix.          Tolbert, M (1862-1933)

                       x.          Harvey, M. Born abt 1864.

 Opal Deering says that there were two Harvey Smiths.  One, a son of William Claudis Smith and the other a son of Ballard Smith.  She also lists a James Smith and an Overton Smith as sons of Ballard.  Hal Smith think that she is mistaken, especially on the last two.

69. Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth MARRS, F. Born in Logan or Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1825/1829. Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth died on 10 Aug 1875 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in South Evans Cemetery.

SARAH (SALLY) MARRS  lived in Grundy County in 1860-64 from her father's probate.  She is in Grundy County 1860 census living in our near Edinburg, is 31 and born in Virginia.  No children listed.  There are two listings for a marriage of a Sarah Elkins:  Edward E. Legg to Sarah E. Elkins July 3 1870 and Carlisle Crocket to Sarah M. Elkins Oct 8, 1866.  I believe one is for Sarah (Sally) and one is for her daughter.  Cannot find in Virginia, in 1850, at the present time.

In 1845 Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth first married Martin F.  ELKINS, M, son of James ELKINS, M (ca 1792-ca 1838) & Levina, F (ca 1793-ca 1871), in probably Logan County, Virginia, now West Virginia. Born in Logan County, Virginia on 4 Apr 1825. Martin F. died in Grundy County, Missouri on 30 Oct 1859; he was 34. Buried in Antioch Cemetery.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Emily L. Elkins, F. Born ca 1846. Emily L. Elkins died on 7 Jan 1864 in Grundy County, Missouri.

                       ii.          David W., M. Born in Logan County, Virginia in 1849. David W. died in 1849.

                       iii.          Sarah E. (Prob. Elizabeth), F. Born in Virginia ca 1852.

                                    On 3 Jul 1870 Sarah E. (Prob. Elizabeth) married Edward E. LEGG, M, son of Noble? LEGG, M (ca 1817-) & Phebe?, F (ca 1825-), in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Ohio ca 1846.

                      iv.          Elijah, M. Born ca 1853, in Virginia    Not In 1870 Grundy County, Missouri Census.

                       v.          James Wesley, M. Born in Logan or Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1854/1860. James Wesley died on 10 Sep 1927 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.

                                    Information from Edward Elkins says year of birth is 1860.  From the 1870 census of Grundy County there was a Wesley born in ca 1854 in Virginia.

                                    On 14 Jan 1887 James Wesley married Sarah Alice GREEN, F, in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri.

 

      171          vi.          Edward Eldridge, M (1857-1928)

                     vii.          Jane, F. Born in 1860, in Grundy County, Missouri and was ten in the 1870 Census for Grundy County, Missouri.

On 8 Oct 1866 Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth second married Carlisle CROCKETT, M, in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Kentucky ca 1817. Carlisle died on 21 Aug 1882, 67 years old. Buried in Lincoln Township 62N, Section 5, Range 23 W,  on back of farm are found two stones.

They had the following children:

                        i.          George, M. Born ca 1868.  Believed living In Coos Bay, Oregon in 1920.

                                   George was the only child of the right age to be a son of Sarah in the 1880 census.

                       ii.          Chester, M.   Lived In Corvallis, California 1952.

                                    Chester married Elda, F, in Oregon.

                       iii.          Bessie, F.  Lived In Portland, Oregon.

70. Thomas MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in Jan 1825. Thomas died on 11 Mar 1908 in Tindall, Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri. Occupation: Farmer in Tazewell County, Virginia, Mercer and Grundy County, Missouri. Could not read or write and signed with a mark. (Land and obituary found on page 109, Volume 1.)

 THOMAS MARRS is the son of James and Sarah (Sally); to help determine this, we go to a letter written by Charity Effie Marr Worrells written in 1968 from Arnold, Nebraska. ".... I'm sure Uncle Wesley had a brother John and Tom and David or just plain Dave...I knew Uncle Wesley's family and his brother Tom's family...." and in another letter dated July 24, 1968    ".... I never saw any of my father's family, except Uncle Wesley, Uncle Tom (Wesley's bro) and their families, who were Merida Marrs, Reg Marrs (I believe his name was Reglan) you perhaps know they were Uncle Tom's sons..."

From Early Years In Nebraska (An interview with John Wesley Marrs in 1945) by Seletha Marrs Brown ".... Nephews Newton and Regan Marrs were responsible for three wagons..."

   On Feb 21, 1995 we found his father's probate record in Harrison County, Missouri that listed Thomas as a child.  Thomas was listed as living in Grundy County, Missouri.  It also listed his living brothers and sisters and the estate paid him $45.85 in November 1866, think for a debt owed to Thomas. It was listed on a debt payment record.

  Thomas is found in the Tazewell County, Western Division, Virginia 1850 Federal Census living near James, David and another James who lived with Sally and sons Samuel and Wesley. (Copy of 1850 Census on page 113, Volume 1.) As families lived in clans this would indicate a relationship. We next find Thomas and family in the Grundy County, Franklin Township, Missouri 1860 federal census; in Marion Township, Mercer County, Missouri 1870 and 1880 Federal Census and living in Franklin Township, Grundy County,  Missouri in 1900 Federal Census.  Note:  Tazewell County records indicate he had gone west by 1853.

   Land records show patent land in Grundy County, Twp. 62 1854-55.  A daughter is believed born in Harrison County, Missouri in 1856.  We have land records showing him near the Missouri border and Lineville, Iowa but in Mercer County in 1856-57.  We know they are back to Grundy County by 1860 census.  Next found in Mercer County, Marion Township from ca 1870 - 1881 and back in Grundy County from 1881 on.  David and his son William P.  transferred 30 acres of land to Thomas in 1881 in Grundy County 20-63-23.  May have been in Iowa in 1860's as Anna M. is stated in 1900 Franklin Township,  Grundy County,  Missouri, as born in Iowa in 1866. 75 years old in 1900 census and about 87 years old (from obituary)

   I sent for his pension papers for the Civil War.  They state he was a Private in Company E 30th Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia from 28 July 1862 to 31 October 1862.  He was also for about thirty days in Capt. Alley's Company of Militia in Mercer County, Missouri, in the fall of 1863.  He did not qualify for a pension since service was not recorded in the records in Washington D. C.  I quote from Keep The Home Fires Burning by Sherman Lee Pompey 1962 Missouri  "The State Militia were volunteers enlisted in the service of the United States and supported by the Federal Government.  The enrolled militia was volunteer home guard units that were not in the service of the United States, and were not paid by Federal funds.  The State Militia was for State protection, and enlisted for the duration of the war.  The enrolled militia was called up only in times of great need..."

 His pension papers also say that he lost his left eye on about November 1870, caused by ulceration of sore eyes.  In 1893 when he applied he had kidney troubles since about December 1885 and rheumatism in his shoulders and arms since about January 1885.  He has lived in the same area for the past ten years and his Post Office is Shott, Grundy County, Missouri.   (Declaration for Pension, page 110, Volume 1.)

Research: Obituary from Spickard's Grundy County News.  Land records Mercer, Harrison and Grundy County, Missouri,  1850 Tazewell County, Virginia, 1860 Grundy County, Missouri, 1870 and 1880 Census of Mercer County, Missouri, 1900 census of Grundy County, Missouri.   Cemetery records for death of wives.  No Harrison County, Missouri land records found, searched 1854 - 1870.

On 6 Nov 1845 Thomas first married Milla Ann (Milly Ann) RUNIUN (RUNYON), F, daughter of Joseph RUNYON, M (ca 1781-1852/1853) & Nancy JACOBS, F (ca 1782-ca 1848/1850), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1823.  Milla Ann (Milly Ann) died in May 1882 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

In the Grundy County Cemetery Book, it says aged 60y 27d, that makes her birth, either in April or May 1822.   Relatives said born ca 1823.

They had the following children:

      172            i.          Causby (Cosby) Agusta, F (1846-1918)

      173           ii.          Rufus Regan, M (1847-1916)

      174           iii.          John Wesley, M (1851-1939)

      175          iv.          Nancy Elvira, F (1856-1914)

      176           v.          Merradith  (Merida Everett) (Eliza), M (1856-1943)

                      vi.          Martin (George), M. Born in Missouri ca 1860/1861.

                                    Age nine in 1870 Mercer County, Missouri Census.  May be one of the two brothers mentioned in Thomas Marrs' obit that lived in Kansas in 1908.

      177         vii.          Milla Ann  (Anna M) F (1866->1927)

On 12 Jul 1883 Thomas second married Sarah WOODS, F, in Grundy County, Missouri. Born on 25 Jan 1846. Sarah died in Grundy County, Missouri on 3 Apr 1900.  She is buried in Hatten Chapel Cemetery. (Picture of Thomas, Sarah, David, Emmaline, Wesley, Seletha and other family members page 167, of Volume 1.)

 

71. David Whitley MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 7 Dec 1825. David Whitley died in Grundy County, Missouri on 2 Jul 1891; he was 65. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri. Occupation: Farmer in 31-63-23 and 20-63-23, 102 acres.

 DAVID MARRS is found in the 1850 Tazewell County, Virginia Western Division Census, 1860 McDowell County, 13 District, Address, Tug River, 1870 Tazewell County, Clearfork Township, Address, Blue Stone, Virginia. Names and ages of children taken from census.  Have picture of cemetery stone.

David enlisted in the Confederate Army at Tazewell County Courthouse on 22 Aug 1861 with term ended 32 Dec 1862.  Served at Cape Narrows 13 June 1862 to July 1862 Company D, 23rd Battalion, Virginia Confederate.  He came to Grundy County, Missouri, after the war,  in 1872. David and son William P transferred 30 acres of land, 20-63-23,  to Thomas in 1881, in Grundy County, Missouri.

Research: 1850 - 1870 Virginia Census of the Tazewell County area.  Land records of Grundy County, Missouri, obituary for wife and 1880 Grundy County, Missouri Census. 

In 1843 David Whitley married Emmaline Virginia (Emerini V.) (Virgie) TABOUR, F, daughter of Francis TABOUR, M (1801-) & Mary (Polly) SHRADER, F (ca 1801-), in Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia  on 26 Jun 1826. Emmaline Virginia (Emerini V.) (Virgie) died in Franklin Township, Grundy County, Missouri on 26 Nov 1914; she was 88. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri. Occupation: Housewife. Religion: Methodist-Episcopal Church. (Father's will page 128-129, Volume 1.)

Last names for her daughters taken from her obituary which is found on page 118,   Volume 1.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sarah M., F. Born ca 1843, in Tazewell, Virginia   Was 18y 9m When Married. Sarah M. died in 1919 in Grundy County,  Missouri (have picture of stone).

                                    On 25 Sep 1862 Sarah M. married David ROLLINS, M, son of Jonathan ROLLINS, M & Nancy, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia by William Booth. Born in  Randolph County, North Carolina.  Was  22 years old when she married.

      178           ii.          Mary Jane, F (1843-1928)

                       iii.          Minerva, F. Born in Virginia ca 1846. Minerva died on 9 Jan 1927 in Grundy County,  Missouri.

                                    Minerva married Francis Jackson BAILEY, M. Francis Jackson died on 31 May 1927.

      179          iv.          Elgin Eldridge   (E. E.), M (1847-1932)

                       v.          Samuel, M. Born in Virginia ca 1848.

      180          vi.          William Pierce (Billy), M (1852-1936)

      181         vii.          Nan (Nancy J.), F (1855-1914)

      182         viii.          Louisa (Eliza), F (1858-1939)

                      ix.          Francis, M. Born in Virginia ca 1859.

                                    Not in 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Census so presumed to have died before that census.  Was one year old in 13th District, McDowell County, Virginia 1860 Census living with David and Emerine Marrs and listed as a male.

      183           x.          Margaret Elvira (Maggie), F (1860-1947)

      184          xi.          Julia Ann, F (1864-)

                     xii.          Charles E., M. Born in Virginia ca 1866. Charles E. died on 29 Nov 1951 in Westphalia, Kansas.

                                    Was living in Westphalia,  Kansas in 1914.  The 1870 Census of Tazewell County Virginia lists him as four years old and he is stated as born in Virginia.  The 1880 Franklin Township, Grundy County,  Missouri Census says he is thirteen.

                                    On 2 Jan 1891 Charles E. married Betty FLOWERS, F.

      185         xiii.          George M. (G. M.), M (1868-1922)

 

72. Samuel MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1833.

SAMUEL MARRS is in the  1870 census show him to be the right age and no other Samuel living in the area I believe this to be a son of James Marrs and Sarah (Sally).  Lives in Jefferson Township, Tazewell County, Virginia In 1870, Post Office Tazewell Court House.  He is living with James and Sally Marrs in Tazewell County,  Virginia in 1850 and 17 years old. The names and ages of his children are taken form census.

Research: Census 1850-70 for Tazewell County, Virginia & the 1860-1880 Census Grundy County, Missouri.

On 25 Mar 1852 Samuel married Martha J. ODANOLD, F. Born ca 1831.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Isaac A., M. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia ca 1854.

                       ii.          William, M. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia ca 1855.

                       iii.          Rhoda I., F. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia  ca 1857

                      iv.          Harriett C., F. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia ca 1864

                       v.          David W., M. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia ca 1866.

                      vi.          Margaret, F. Born in Tazewell County,  Virginia ca 1867.

 

73. Wesley Price MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 7 Apr 1834. Wesley Price died on 24 Apr 1911, in Gothenburg, Nebraska and aged 77y 17d.  Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

WESLEY PRICE MARRS was a charter member of the Hatton Chapel. Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865.  His children's names and approximate ages are taken from the Grundy County Census.   He is found in the Washington Township, Grundy County, Missouri 1870 Federal Census. Found in the 1860 Census of Clay Township, Harrison County,  Missouri and mother Sarah, age 68,  is living with them.   Wesley purchased 6 acres of land in Aug 1870,  22-62-25 and in 1875 purchased SE 1/4 of NW 1/4,  23-62-25.  The 1880 Census is very hard to read, so he may have been in it.  He is found in 1850 Tazewell County, Virginia, Western Division Census living with his parents.  His mother Sarah died in 1879 in Grundy County, Missouri.

 In the spring of 1885 Wesley Price Marrs and his family, Rufus Regan Marrs and his family along with several Tabor families migrated to Custer County, Nebraska where they homesteaded.  Almost all of the members of the Marrs-Tabor wagon train are buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska. (Wagon Train Story, pages 130-136,  Volume 1.

 From Annals Of Tazewell County  by Harmon,  page 167, book two, where Wm V. Shannon recorded he married: " Wesley  Mars and Salatha A. Tabor Nov 12, 1853" The date we have in family records is Nov 10, 1853. - from Seletha Brown

An article in a Nebraska newspaper says he died of smallpox April 24 1911 at age 77 years and 17 days.

"Wesley P.  Marrs died at his home in Gothenburg, Nebraska, April 24, 1911 from the small pox.  He was aged 77 years and 17 days.  He was born on April 7, 1834 at Tazewell County, Virginia.  He married Saleatha A. Tabor in the fall of 1853, and eleven children, 4 boys and 7 girls, were born to them, two boys and 3 girls now are living.

In September of 1855, they moved to Grundy County, Missouri, where they resided until the fall of 1910, when they retired to Gothenburg, Nebraska in Dawson County.  His wife died February 1893.  In the winter of 1893, he married to Mrs. Anna Caster and four sons were born to them, one of whom died, and the other 3, with the mother, live now in Gothenburg.  He was converted and united with the Methodist Church, later he transferred his membership to the Methodist E. Church in Arnold.  His funeral was conducted by his brother-in-laws, Rev. J. H. Tabor and Rev. S. B. Ervin.  He was buried by his first wife in the cemetery at Arnold, Nebraska."  From newspaper published in Broken Bow, Nebraska at the time of his death. (His obits page 117, Volume 1.)

Research: 1850 - 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Census Records, 1860-1870 Clay Township, Harrison County, Missouri Census, 1860 - 1900 Grundy County, Missouri Census, land records of Grundy County, Missouri and Harrison County, Missouri & cemetery records of Grundy County, Missouri and cemetery records of Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska

On 12 Nov 1853 when Wesley Price was 19, he first married Seletha Ann TABOR, F, daughter of William Bartley TABOR, M (21 Feb 1816-30 Jul 1884) & Charity RUNYON, F (1 Sep 1816-1 Feb 1890), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 29 Sep 1837.  Seletha Ann died in Arnold, Nebraska on 30 Jan 1893; she was 55. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

   When she died, she was blind and toothless and suffered from St Vitus Dance.  Such a hard life.  She really did not want to leave Missouri and the trees on their farm in 1885; but if Wesley thought it best she would go to Nebraska.  (Picture of Wesley and her, on page 141 and 167, of Volume 1; also of her parents, page 141.)

  If you calculate her age by subtracting 57y 4m 2d from Jan 30, 1893 you get her birth as 9-28-1836. (Age from cemetery records of Arnold, Nebraska.)   Believe she is listed as Cynthia A age 13 in the Tazewell County, Virginia Census for 1850.  Computer Date Calculator used to dertermine date of birth.

They had the following children:

      186            i.          Sarah Jane, F (1854-1886)

                       ii.          Elvira Charity  (Virella), F. Born in Missouri on 16 Jan 1857. Elvira Charity  (Virella) died in Grundy County, Missouri on 28 Nov 1904; she was 47. Buried in Hatton Chapel, Grundy County, Missouri.

Have a picture of the stone.  Was three in the 1860 Harrison County, Missouri Census. Some say she is Charity Elvira and others say she is Elvira Charity.

On 25 Dec 1873 when Elvira Charity  (Virella) was 16, she married John RATLIFF, M, in Grundy County, Missouri.   Born on 12 May 1852. John died in Grundy County, Missouri on 23 Oct 1939; he was 87. Buried in Hatton Chapel, Grundy County, Missouri.

      187           iii.          William Riley, M (1859-1892)

      188          iv.          Grisella (Martha) Ann, F (1861-1894)

      189           v.          David C., M (1865-1930)

      190          vi.          Ardella, F (1867-1924)

      191         vii.          Alice Mae, F (1870-)

      192         viii.          John Wesley, M (1872-1946)

      193          ix.          Bartley, M (1875-1908)

                       x.          Fannie Ethel, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri. on 12 Jul 1880.  Fannie Ethel died on 20 Aug 1954; she was 74. Lived in Long Beach, California in 1942

                                    On 21 Sep 1898 when Fannie Ethel was 18, she married Calden COLLINS, M. Born on 28 Oct 1875. Calden died on 1 Sep 1948; he was 72.

 

On 1 Feb 1894 when Wesley Price was 59, he second married Anna M. PETERSON, F, daughter of Martin PETERSON, M & Eliza CHRISTENSEN, F, in Arnold, Nebraska. Born in Denmark on 9 Apr 1859. Anna M. died on 14 Dec 1942, she was 83.  Buried in Arnold Cemetery,  Arnold,  Nebraska.

I have her obituary and it does not list another marriage as some relatives say.  She came to America in 1867 to Swea City,  Iowa.  Her first husband was either Kaster or Custer.  In 1887 she moved to Nebraska and homesteaded near Gandy.  In 1902 she and her family loved one mile west of Arnold where she lived until 1926.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Ernest W., M.   of Arnold,  Nebraksa and living in 1942

                       ii.          Bert Leon (Twin), M. Born on 20 Jan 1898. Bert Leon died in Nebraska, on 9 Nov 1917 and was aged 19 years. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska.

      194           iii.          Everret L. (Twin), M (1898-1948)

                      iv.          Chester, M. Born on 10 Apr 1904. Chester died on 3 Jul 1904. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County,  Nebraska.

 

Family of Maxwell MARRS (20) & Nancy Jane BROOKS

 

74. Henry Harvey MARRS, M. Born ca 1820/1830. Henry Harvey died in 1894 in of TB.

Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia Vol 1 Page 152 "I certify that on the 22nd day of January 1852 I joined Henry H. Marrs and Lucinda Shrader in lawful wedlock. GEO. W. G. Browne."

1880 census of the 88th Census District, Tazewell County, Virginia.

Henry H., m, 55, farmer; Lucinda, 47, f; Josephine, f, 26; Regina, f, 20; James, m, 19; William, m, 16; Patton F., m, 14; Mary E., f, 11; Sabrinia, f, 8; Martha, f, 3; Henry Mack, m, 4.

On 22 Jan 1852 Henry Harvey married Lucy (Lucinda) SHRADER, F, daughter of James SHRADER, M & Mary DAY, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.  Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1835. Lucy (Lucinda) died ? 1889.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Josephine, F. Born ca 1854.

      195           ii.          Samuel Erastus, M (1854-1932)

                       iii.          James, M. Born ca 1860.

      196          iv.          Regina Melvina, F (1860-)

      197           v.          William Marion, M (1863-1938)

                      vi.          Patton L., M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1866.

   Marriage Book 3, page 84,  #170, Dec 11, 1888, Paton L. Marrs and Mary A. Rose he 22, she 21, both single, both residents of Tazewell County.  His parents H. H. Marrs and Lucy, her parents Joseph and Anna E. Rose.  His occupation, farmer. Married performed by C. Mitchell White

On 11 Dec 1888 Patton L. married Mary A. ROSE, F, daughter of Joseph ROSE, M & Anna E., F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Virginia ca 1866.

      198         vii.          Mary  (Molly) E. (?), F (1869-1967)

                     viii.          Sabrinia, F. Born in 1870. Sabrinia died in 1886.

      199          ix.          Henry (Mack) Maxwell, M (1873-1936)

                       x.          Martha, F. Born ca 1877.

      200          xi.          Patrick Frazier, M (1888-1975)

                     xii.          Jane, F.

                     xiii.          Louisa, F.

                    xiv.          Wallace Rye, M.

                     xv.          Virginia, F.

 

75. Robert Whitley MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Sep 1829. Robert Whitley died on 2 Nov 1869; he was 40.

On 16 Mar 1854 when Robert Whitley was 24, he married Rebecca Eveline BOWLING, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 4 Jun 1834. Rebecca Eveline died in Turkey Cove, Lee County, Virginia on 11 Aug 1870; she was 36.

The 1870 Census has her living with James Bolen family

Rebecca Marrs, age 35, house keeper; William Marrs, age 11, at school, born Tazewell County, Virginia; Rawley Marrs, age 16, mail carrier, born Tazewell County, Virginia; Vicy Marrs, age 14, at home, born in Tazewell County, Virginia and Nancy Elizabeth Marrs, age 12, at school, born in Tazewell County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Rawley, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1855.

                       ii.          Vicy, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1857.

      201           iii.          William Pruett, M (1860-1927)

      202          iv.          Nancy Elizabeth, F (1861-1932)

 

Family of Rebecca MARRS (21) & John BROOKS

 

76. Mary Anne  (Eliza) BROOKS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1828

ca 1843 Mary (Eliza) married Wilson BALL, M, son of James BALL, M (-aft 1823) & Sarah, F. Born in North Caolina ca 1818.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Elizabeth, F. Born ca 1844.

                       ii.          Catherine, F. Born ca 1846.

                                    Catherine married George W. HERNDON, M, son of John G HERNDON, M & Mary A ETTER, F.

                       iii.          John, M. Born ca 1848.

                      iv.          George, M. Born ca 1849.

                       v.          Lucinda, F. Born ca 1852.

                                    Lucinda married Silas RAY, M, son of John RAY, M (1824-Mar 1862) & Malinda DYE, F (1826-). Born ca 1852.

      203          vi.          Mary Jane, F (1854-1942)

                     vii.          Caroline, F. Born ca 1856.

                     viii.          Rush Floyd, M. Born ca 1859.

                      ix.          Charles, M. Born ca 1861.

                       x.          James, M. Born ca 1864.

 

Family of James WYNNE (25) & Sophia PERRY

 

77. Penbroke Sommerset WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 29 Sep 1831. Penbroke Sommerset died in Grundy County, Missouri on 22 Feb 1909; he was 77. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

Penbroke Sommerset first married Malinda  Harris GARVIN, F, daughter of Martin B. GARVIN, M. Born on 31 Dec 1844. Malinda Harris died on 28 Feb 1868, in Grundy County,  Missouri,  aged 23y 1m 27d.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sarah Virginia, F. Born on 27 Sep 1863. Sarah Virginia died on 14 May 1890; she was 26.

                       ii.          Amclia, F. Born on 23 Mar 1864. Amclia died on 5 May 1864.

                       iii.          Pink, F. Born on 27 Jan 1868. Pink died on 1 Feb 1919; she was 51.

Penbroke Sommerset second married Mary Ann Elizabeth GARVIN, F, daughter of Martin B. GARVIN, M. Born on 23 Nov 1842. Mary Ann Elizabeth died in Grundy County,  Missouri on 28 Nov 1885, and aged 42y 11m 17d. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sophia K, F. Born on 16 Jul 1870. Sophia K died on 4 Jan 1889; she was 18.

                       ii.          Mary Elizabeth, F. Born on 24 Feb 1875. Mary Elizabeth died on 7 Oct 1886; she was 11.

                       iii.          Annie Rhades, F. Born on 2 Sep 1884. Annie Rhades died on 6 Aug 1911; she was 26.

                      iv.          James Martin, M. Born on 17 Aug 1877. James Martin died on 21 Oct 1962; he was 85.

                                    James Martin married Leon CAMPBELL, F.

                       v.          Pauline, F. Born on 16 Dec 1872. Pauline died on 2 Feb 1873, she 48 days old.

 

78. Evans Peery Catlett WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 4 Jun 1833. Evans Peery Catlett died in 1875 in Grundy County, Missouri, aged 42y 3m 23d.  Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri

Evans Peery Catlett married Melvina BYRD, F. Born on 7 Feb 1834. Melvina died in Grundy County, Missouri on 11 Dec 1885, aged 51y 10m 4d.  Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sarah Byrd, F. Sarah Byrd died on 22 Apr 1888 in Grundy County, Missouri, aged  18y 7m 7d.

      204           ii.          E. W. (Ned), M

 

Family of Minor WYNNE (26) & Emilie PERRY

 

79. John WYNNE, M. Born on 25 May. John died in 1913 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

Company C of the Missouri Confederate Calvary.

John married Anna HOLT, F. Born on 22 Apr 1841. Anna died in 1911 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Theo, F. Born in 1870. Theo died in 1872.

                       ii.          John W., M. Born in 1875. John W. died in 1876

 

80. Thomas P. WYNNE, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 17 Jun 1826. Thomas P. died in Grundy County, Missouri on 11 Feb 1877; he was 50. Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

Thomas P. married Louinda (Lucinda) FORD, F. Born ca 1830. Louinda (Lucinda) died on 7 Apr 1869 in Grundy County, Missouri, aged 38y 10m.  Buried in Wynne Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Laura Eudocia, F. Laura Eudocia died on 19 Oct 1870,  aged 15y 10m 5d.

                       ii.          Infant, F. Infant died on 5 Nov 1863, aged 21 days.

 

Family of James MARRS Major (29) & Nancy CARR

 

81. James Madison MARRS, M. Born in Clarke County, Indiana on 10 Jun 1816. Buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri.

He came in April 1840 to Missouri. His son Willis was born in Iowa in 1839 before they reached Missouri.  James Madison Marrs was the first settler of Howard Township, Gentry County, and his wife was the only white woman this far north in the then unbroken wilderness of this area.

On 12 Apr 1838 when James Madison was 21, he married Elizabeth CAMERER/CAMMERY, F, in Edgar, Illinois. Buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

      205            i.          Willis, M (1839-1892)

                       ii.          Mary Jane, F. Born in Gentry County, Missouri in 1841.

                       iii.          Joseph C, M. Born in Gentry County, Missouri on 16 Jan 1843. Joseph C died in Gentry County, Missouri on 11 Apr 1849; he was 6. Buried in Carter Cemetery.

                      iv.          Simon B., M. Born in Gentry County, Missouri on 28 Apr 1845. Simon B. died on 14 Jan 1860; he was 14. Said to have died in Civil War but war had not started yet?

                       v.          Lewis Milton, M. Born in Gentry County, Missouri on 24 Aug 1848. Lewis Milton died in Gentry County, Missouri on 12 Oct 1868; he was 20.

                      vi.          Jesse E, M. Born in Gentry County, Missouri on 31 Aug 1850. Jesse E died in Gentry County, Missouri on 31 Oct 1851; he was 1. Buried in Carter Cemetery.

                     vii.          Sarah Ellen, F. Born ca 1852.

                     viii.          Catherine, F. Born in Gentry County, Missouri ca 1854.

                      ix.          Octavia, F. Born in Gentry County, Missouri ca 1856.

 

Family of Samuel MARRS (30) & Jane REED

 

82. James MARRS, M. Born in Washington County, Indiana ca 1827.

On 26 Apr 1848 James married Nancy PHILLIPS, F. Born in Edgar County, Illinois ca 1831.

They had one child:

                        i.          Sarah V., F. Born in Edgar County, Illinois ca 1849.

 

Family of John MARRS (31) & Mary KEARNS

 

83. David MARRS, M. Born in Washington County, Indiana ca 1819. David died on 14 Dec 1875 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Notes for David MARS by Jill Major

BIRTH-DEATH: Civil War military records of David Mars, Company F,  23rd, Indiana Infantry, Volunteer Union. David always went by the name MARS, even though his father's family spelled their names, MARRS.  BIRTH: Washington County, Indiana Probate Records, FHL # 1306357 p. 222. Civil War Records indicated that David Mars was born in Washington County, Indiana.

MARRIAGE: Marriage records of Washington County, Indiana

CENSUS: 1840 Census, Washington County, Indiana page 285; 1850 Census, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, page 652; 1860 Census, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, page 166-167 (Family was spelled MARRIS); 1870 Census, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, page 38 (David Mars was not on this census, but his wife and two children were.)

DEATH: Civil War Military Records of David Mars Company F, 23rd  Indiana Infantry, Volunteer Union.

On 1 Mar 1840 David married Sarah Elizabeth BROOKS, F, daughter of Jeremiah BROOKS, M & Celia MIDDLETON, F, in Washington County, Indiana. Born in Nelson County, Kentucky ca 1819. Sarah Elizabeth died on 1 Jul 1907 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Notes for Sarah Elizabeth BROOKS by Jill Major:

BIRTH: 1850 Census, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, p. 652. (Her parents were married in Nelson County, Kentucky, so I am assuming that she was born there.) She usually went by her middle name, Elizabeth. 1860 Census, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, page 166-167.

They had the following children:

      206            i.          Abigail, F (1840-1912)

                       ii.          John, M. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana in 1846. John died on 29 Oct 1892 in Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee.

Civil War Military Records of John Marze, Company F, 23rd Indiana Infantry Volunteers Union Army.

On 14 Oct 1874 John married Elizabeth HINSON, F, in Greene County, Tennessee. Born in North Carolina on 26 Mar 1840. Elizabeth died in Greeneville, Greene County, Hi Jean,

                                    Tennessee on 8 Apr 1919; she was 79.

      207           iii.          James Madison, M (1847-1942)

                      iv.          Nancy J., F. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana ca Jun 1850. Nancy J. died bef 1860.

      208           v.          Laura A., F (1856-1922)

                      vi.          Edward D., M. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 18 Nov 1857.

                                    Listed in Dad's Civil War Military Records of David Mars Company F, 23rd Indiana Volunteer Union Army; 1860 New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana Census, page 166-167  (Family name spelled Marris)

                     vii.          Sarah, F. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana in Jan 1860. Sarah died bef 1870 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

 

Family of Sylvanis (Ira) MARRS (32) & Nancy REED

 

84. Harvey R. MARRS, M. Born in Paris, Illinois on 22 Aug 1829. Harvey R. died on 7 Mar 1899, in Big Timber, Montana or Sturgis, South Dakota, he was 69.

His obit is said to list three sisters

Harvey R. Marrs enlisted as a private in Company 1 of the 23rd Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry on August 15, 1862 by John N. Jones, Recruiting Officer at Springfield, Wisconsin. He was 33 years old.

A copy of Certificate of Service from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin states he enlisted from Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin. In the 1895 Altas, there is Springfield Corners in Dane County and Springfield in Walworth County.

One would be more in favor of Springfield Corners as it is next to Columbia County where his mother was living at the time of his enlistment.

On Sept 21, 1865 when Harvey R. was 36, he first married Susan Jane (Jennie) HUNT, F, daughter of Martin HUNT, M (1810-) & Mary (Polly) SELLON, F (1818-), in Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa. Born in Belfast, New York in 1847.  Susan Jane (Jennie) died on 7 Nov 1868 in Nashua, Iowa.

They had one child:

      209            i.          George Martin, M (1868-1904)

On 2 May 1869 when Harvey R. was 39, he second married Clarinda D. (Barr) WHITMAN, F, daughter of William BARR, M & Hannah EDMISTER, F, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Born in New York on 1 Jul 1835. Clarinda D. (Barr) died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 13 Jun 1908; she was 72.

They had the following children:

      210            i.          Ernest Harvey, M (1870-1915)

                       ii.          Clara Myrtle, F. Born in Deadwood, South Dakota on 16 Nov 1897. Clara Myrtle died in Jul 1972. She was adopted 8 Aug 1898 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

                       iii.          George Edwin, M. Born on 30 Jan 1862.

                      iv.          William H., M. Born in 1863.

                       v.          Emma J., F.

                      vi.          Ida, F.

 

85. Sarah Jane MARRS, F. Born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois in Oct 1837. Sarah Jane died on 4 Jun 1911 in Wisconsin.

Birth and family from 1880 Census, Clearfield Lower, Juneau, Wisconsin E. D. 184,  Vol. 13,  sheet 4, line 34. Children all born in Wisconsin.

On 16 Jul 1855 Sarah Jane married Charles HORTON, M, in  Saratoga, Wood County, Wisconsin. Born in New York ca 1822. Served in the Civil War.

They had the following children:

                       i.          Wesley S, M. Born ca 1858.

                       ii.          William R, M. Born ca 1859.

                       iii.          Mahala E., F. Born ca 1864.

                      iv.          John C, M. Born ca 1866.

                       v.          George, M. Born ca 1867.

                      vi.          Mary J, F. Born ca 1868.

                     vii.          Willard T, M. Born ca 1872.

 

86. Zarilda E MARRS, F. Born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois on 5 Sep 1839. or 6 Jun 1839.

Zarilda E. Mars is found in the 1860 Columbia County, Wisconsin Census on  page 567.  She was nineteen and a servant.

From book History of Columbia County, Wisconsin-1880  by Richard D. Jenkins 977.581

City of Portage   p 147     Entry for George W. Morrison:

Married in Portage July 6, 1863 to Miss Z. E. Marrs: she was born in the town of Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Sept. 5, 1839 (daughter of Sylvanus R. Marrs, who was among the early settlers of Portage); they have four children-Arthur J., Stephen F., Marion E., and George W., Jr.   Mr. M. is a member of the A.O.U.W. and Temple of Honor. Mrs. Morrison's   father died in Portage on March 17, 1851; her mother also died here Nov.11, 1868; they were both natives of Clark County, Indiana and came to Watertown, Wisconsin in 1849, and came to Portage in 1850.

In the book History of Columbia County, Wisconsin-1880, it made reference to George W. Morrison, who married Zarilda.  The book stated that Zarilda was the daughter of Sylvanus R. Marrs, who was among the early settlers of Portage, WI.  (I don't know if they meant Sylvanus or George was the early settler, maybe both.)

On 6 Jul 1863 Zarilda E married George W MORRISON, M, in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Arthur J, M. Born in Portage, Columbia, Wisconsin ca 1865.

                       ii.          Stephen F, M. Born in Portage, Columbia, Wisconsin ca 1868.

                       iii.          Marion E, M.

                      iv.          George W Jr., M.

 

87. James William MARRS, M. Born in Paris, Illinois on 7 Mar 1841. James William died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 18 May 1913; he was 72. (Family group picture on page 190,  Volume 1.)

On 6 Nov 1866 when James William was 25, he married Mary Philanda HUNT, F, daughter of Martin HUNT, M (1810-) & Mary (Polly) SELLON, F (1818-), in Peterson, Iowa. Born in Belfast, New York on 8 Jan 1845. Mary Philanda died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 24 Dec 1891; she was 46.

They had the following children:

      211            i.          Charles Albert, M (1881-1945)

      212           ii.          Bessie Emma, F (1868-)

      213           iii.          Delilah May, F (1870-1942)

 

Family of Henry Bradshaw MARRS (36) & Mary (Polly) HAMME

 

88. Richard Franklin MARRS, M. Born on 18 Sep 1824. Richard Franklin died in Monroe County, Kentucky on 8 Aug 1901; he was 76.

Richard Franklin married Elizabeth GIST, F.

They had one child:

      214            i.          William Levi, M (1854-1909)

 

Family of Hannah Boone MARRS (37) & Samuel G VAUGHN

 

89. John M VAUGHN, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1840. John M died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Buried in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

On 18 Dec 1859 John M married Sarah H JENKINS, F. Born abt 1840. Sarah H died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          William L, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1866.

                       ii.          Rhoda J, F. Born in Kentucky abt 1868.

                       iii.          Hanna L, F. Born in Missouri abt 1873.

                      iv.          Isaac S, M. Born in Missouri abt 1876.

                       v.          Margaret E, F. Born in Missouri abt 1878.

 

90. Isaac Newton VAUGHN, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 24 Dec 1841. Isaac Newton died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 26 Dec 1909; he was 68. Buried on 27 Dec 1909 in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

 Company G, 9th Regiment, Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, Private, 1861 - December 15, 1864

On 4 Sep 1861 when Isaac Newton was 19, he first married Rhoda J JENKINS, F. Rhoda J died on 8 Sep 1862.

On 28 Dec 1865 when Isaac Newton was 24, he second married Permilia E JENKINS, F. Permilia E died on 30 May 1866.

On 23 Oct 1866 when Isaac Newton was 24, he third married Susanna A RICHARD, F, at the home of Mary Richards Monroe County, Kentucky. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 4 Dec 1844/45. Susanna A died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 30 Dec 1918; she was 74. Buried on 1 Jan 1919 in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sherman, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 29 Aug 1867.

                                    On 28 Oct 1888 when Sherman was 21, he married Maggie McDONALD, F.

      215           ii.          Mary Jane, F (1869-1965)

                       iii.          Winnie A, F. Born in Illinois on 27 Nov 1870.

                                    Winnie A married Clarence C CALPIN, M.

                      iv.          Cora, F. Born on 25 Dec 1872. Cora died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 16 Jan 1878; she was 5.

                       v.          Arminda A, F. Born in Kansas on 21 Mar 1875. Arminda A died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 13 Sep 1900; she was 25.

                      vi.          John Edward, M. Born in Missouri on 17 Jan 1877.

                     vii.          Rosenna, F. Born in Missouri on 21 Jun 1879.

                                    Rosenna married Henry ORNDUFF, M.

                     viii.          Jesse S, M. Born on 14 Jun 1881. Jesse S died abt 1923 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

                      ix.          Willie H, M. Born in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 22 Mar 1884.

                       x.          Charles P, M. Born on 12 Apr 1886.

                      xi.          James Ernest, M. Born in Missouri on 17 Nov 1890. James Ernest died in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri on 20 Oct 1894; he was 3.

91. William H VAUGHN, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 11 Dec 1843. William H died in Monroe County, Kentucky on 24 Jul 1919; he was 75. Buried in Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, Monroe County, Kentucky.

On 6 Jan 1865 when William H was 21, he married Francis Elizabeth SHORT, F, in Monroe County, Kentucky, by Jess Hall,  witnesses, Samuel Vaughn & John ??   Born on 29 May 1841.  Francis Elizabeth died on 17 Dec 1911; she was 70. Buried in Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, Monroe County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

      216            i.         Sarah Jane, F (1866-1939)

                       ii.          Hanna B, F. Born abt 1868

                       iii.          Mary E B, F. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 11 Sep 1872. Mary E B died on 29 Dec 1946; she was 74.

                                    On 7 Jul 1892 when Mary E B was 19, she married J J JAMSON, M.

                      iv.          James N, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 29 Dec 1874. James N died on 27 Sep 1907; he was 32.

                       v.          Martha F B, F. Born on 24 Dec 1876. Martha F B died on 3 Mar 1954; she was 77.

                                    Martha F B married ?? HOLLAND, M.

 

92. Thomas W VAUGHN, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 24 Apr 1845. Thomas W died in Clay County, Tennessee on 15 Apr 1923; he was 77. Buried in Vaughn Cemetery, Union Hill, Clay County, Tennessee.

On 15 Feb 1865 when Thomas W was 19, he married Rhoda NEWMAN, F., by Jess Hall at the home of George Newman, witnesses, Samuel Vaughn & Sis Hall.   Born on 18 Apr 1835. Rhoda died in Clay County, Tennessee on 19 Feb 1919; she was 83. Buried in Vaughn Cemetery, Union Hill, Clay County, Tennessee.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John W, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1866.

                       ii.          Eliza C, F. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1867.

                       iii.          Lucy A, F. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky abt 1869.

                                  

93. Samuel W VAUGHN, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1846.

On 19 Dec 1867 Samuel W married Martha E HALL, F. Born in Tennessee abt 1849.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John P, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1875.

                       ii.          William T, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1878.

 

94. James Martin, Sr. VAUGHN, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1852.

On 28 Jan 1874 James Martin, Sr. married Jo Ann BRANDON, F. Born on 22 Jan 1850. Jo Ann died on 17 Aug 1940; she was 90. Buried in Turner Cemetery, Monroe County, Kentucky.

They had one child:

                        i.          James Martin, Jr., M. Born in Jul 1876.

                        

95. Isaphina Margaret VAUGHN, F. Born in Kentucky on 12 Oct 1853.

On 12 Nov 1874 when Isaphina Margaret was 21, she married John Nicholas GRINESTAFF, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary, F.

                                    On 18 Oct 1870 Mary married Ransom EARLS, M.

                       ii.          Everett, M.

                       iii.          Eva, F.

                      iv.          Volentine, F.

                       v.          Virgie, F.

                      vi.          Ada, F. Born on 6 Mar 1888.

                                    On 25 Dec 1910 when Ada was 22, she married Joshua William COMBS, M.

 

96. Eli Reno VAUGHN, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1858.

On 23 Dec 1878 Eli Reno married Mary J SLAUGHTER, F. Born abt 1859.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Oscar, M. Born in Kentucky abt 1874.

                       ii.          Jan E, F. Born in Kentucky abt 1876.

                       iii.          Grace N, F. Born in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri abt 1879.

 

Family of John MARRS (38) & Mary Pepper

 

97. Barton Milton MARRS, M. Born in Champaign County, Ohio on 2 Sep 1817.  Barton Milton died in Whitley County, Indiana on 1 Dec 1864; aged 47y 2m 31d.   Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery. Computer Date Calculator used to determine birth date.

This link to John and Mary as parents is not proved but likely.

Notes of Nancy Thomson follow:

Land patent signed Washington D.C. 20 Aug 1838 by Martin Van Buren states that Barton M. Marrs of Noble County, Indiana, bought the "South West quarter of Section five in Township thirty two North of Range eight East,  in the District of lands subject to sale at Fort Wayne, Indiana containing one hundred and sixty acres."

From Landowners of Whitley County, Indiana 1862 by Donald E. Gradeless

Owned 320 acres in Troy Twp. in 1862.

Indiana Census, 1850,  page  470.  lists Barton F (sic) Marrs, 32, male, farmer, property valued at $1,200, born O; wife Elizabeth, age 26, female, born O; Sarah E. 6, female, born O; James B., 4, male, born IN; John C. 3, male, born IN and John Marrs 20, male, farmer born O.  O=Ohio

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records

Whitley County, Indiana

Grave in the Snodgrass Cemetery, Troy Township:

                                            Barton M. Marrs

                                    Husband of Lavina Marrs

                                     Died December 1, 1864

                                                  Aged

                                               47 y 3 m.

Estate of Barton M. Marrs

Johnson Marrs one of the administrators made application for the settlement of the estate on 18th Aug. 1867.

A sale was held of the personal property, which brought $1537.22

Final Settlement

     Lavina Marrs, Widow paid in full Voucher #22 - $276.90

 

Distributive shares to the heirs:

     Samuel E. Marrs     $69.22

     James B. Marrs      $69.22

 

Lavina Marrs as guardian of:

     Leonidas D. Marrs }

     Barton Marrs         } $207.66

     Thomas Marrs       }

 

Wm. N. Marrs as guardian of

     Jasper N. Marrs    } $138.44

     Eliza A. Marrs       }

John C. Marrs his distributive share of $69.22

Report to the Court made 3 March 1871

On 3 Jan 1843 when Barton Milton was 25, he first married Elizabeth BRYAN, F, in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 13 Mar 1824. Elizabeth died on 21 Jul 1856. Her gravestone says she died aged 32 years 4 months 10 days.   Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana. Computer Date Calculator used to determine birth date.

They had the following children:

      217            i.          Sarah Elizabeth, F (1843-1882)

                       ii.          James Byron, M. Born in 1845. James Byron died in 1932. Occupation: carpenter.

A James B. Marrs enlisted in the Union Army in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 5, 1864, as a private.  1890 Nebraska Veterans Schedules has a James B. Marrs in Nebraska, Nemaha County, Peru District, page 4.  Not sure this is our James B.

In 1870 Sarah E. (26), James C, (24), Jasper W. (19) and Ann (17) Marrs were living together in a house next to their stepmother who had remarried (1870 Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana Census.)

                       iii.          John Christopher, M. Born ca 1848. John Christopher died in 1913.

      218          iv.          Jasper Newton, M (1850-1895)

      219           v.          Eliza Ann, F (1852-1931)

                      vi.          Mary Alice, F. Born on 10 May 1855. Mary Alice died on 21 Aug 1860; she was 5. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery; aged 5 years 3 months 11 days.

                     vii.          William Henry, M. Born in 1856. William Henry died in 1860.

 

On 2 Feb 1858 when Barton Milton was 40, he second married Lavina DEWEESE, F, daughter of John M. DEWEESE, M (1800-1849) & Susannah BLUE, F (1807-1874), in Shelby County, Ohio. Born in Miami County, Ohio on 14 Feb 1829/30. Lavina died in Whitley County, Indiana on 17 Apr 1895; she was 66. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana.  Her gravestone says born in 1829

Below from Nancy Thomson

The Heritage Collection History & Biography from History of Whitley County, Indiana by Kaler & Maring   1907 Published by B. F. Bowen & Co.

 Page 542-543:  SYLVESTER WILKINSON.  Coming from the east at an early day, Thomas Wilkinson located in Shelby County, Ohio, where his life was passed as a practical farmer.  Among his children was Elias C. Wilkinson, who married Lavina DeWeese, who bore him two sons, John and Sylvester, the former a resident of Pierceton, Indiana.  Elias died shortly after the birth of Sylvester and his widow married Barton Marrs, with whom she came to Indiana about 1857.  By their union there were three children: Leonidas, a resident of Muncie; Barton, deceased, and Thurza, who lives at Mishawaka.  The second husband dying, Mrs. Marrs contracted a third marriage with Walter Laidlow, but both died within a few years thereafter.

They had the following children:

      220            i.          Leonidas Deweese, M (1859-1919)

                       ii.          Barton Milton, M. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on 14 Feb 1861. Barton Milton died in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana on 6 Nov 1873; he was 12.

 MARRS, Barton aged 12 years, died 6 Nov 1873 of typhoid fever.  The Rev. McElwee conducted the funeral service in Pleasant Grove Church.  (W. C. C., 13 Nov 1873)

MARRS, Barton M. aged 13 years, died at his mother's home in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana. The funeral was held at the Snodgrass Church.  (C. C. P 12 Nov 1873)

      221           iii.          Thurza Susannah, F (1863-1927)

 

Family of John MARRS (38) & Elizabeth JOHNSON

 

98. William Novington MARRS, M. Born in Champaign County, Ohio on 21 Mar 1832. William Novington died in Whitley County, Indiana on 9 Jul 1908; he was 76. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana. Occupation: farmer. Religion: M. E. Church.

From Nancy Thomson

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records

Whitley County, Indiana

Sheet 4: (Front)

Estate of William N. Marrs

A son Charles E. Marrs named administrator will annexed

Heirs: Mary M. Marrs, the widow

     Nellie M. Russell, received $1295.97 for her share of the personnel property.

     Edith E.   share 351.44

     Corwin B. Marrs,

     Charles E. Marrs

 

His obituary reads:

Troy Township Farmer is Dead

William Marrs, respected and esteemed citizen, died early Thursday Morning--Lived in county nearly half century. William Marrs, one of the respected and esteemed citizens of Troy township, passed away Thursday morning, at 2:45 o'clock, after being confined to his home for several months, as the result of paralytic strokes, which had afflicted him for the past several years.  He sustained the first one fifteen years ago, and had never been in good health since that time. He became much more feeble within the last five years, due to recurrent attacks, and the last one, which occurred during the past winter, exhausted his vitality....

The deceased was born in Champaign County, Ohio, March 21, 1832, and was aged 74 years, 3 months and 18 days at the time of his death. He grew to manhood in the county and came to Troy Township on March 26, 1860, and has since been a resident of that neighborhood.  He was united in marriage on August 7, 1870, to Mary Melissa Wooden, who survives him. Five children were born to them, four surviving, and one son having died in infancy. The children are Charles Ellsworth Marrs, Corwin Marrs, Miss Edith Elizabeth Marrs, of Troy Township, and Mrs. Glenn Russell, of near Sidney, Ohio. One sister also survives, Miss Mollie Marrs, who resided at the home of the deceased.

Mr. Marrs was a devout member of the M.E. Church and a staunch republican. As a man he had the good will of his neighbors and was a highly honorable citizen whose word was as good as his bond. The older citizens of the county who knew him well regret his death, although he had lived more than the allotted span.  The funeral will occur Saturday, leaving the home at 10 a.m. sun time, for the Snodgrass Church, where Rev. Fetor, of Larwill, will officiate, interment in the church cemetery.

Was this an earlier marriage?   Source: County Court Record.

 Microfilm Number: 0317716-0317722

Marrs, William    Spouse: Robinson, Margaret G. Marriage date: Sep 28, 1851 County: Shelby County

On 7 Aug 1870 when William Novington was 38, he married Mary Melissa WOODEN, F, in Whitley County, Indiana  (C. W. Wilcox, JP). Marriage Records of Whitley County, Indiana 1860 - 11 May 1884, Nellie Raber. Born in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana on 11 Apr 1850. Mary Melissa died in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana on 18 Oct 1910; she was 60. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

From her obit

Mary Melissa Wooden was born 11 Apr 1850 in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana; died 19 Oct 1910.  Her husband is deceased.  These children survive her: Corwin and Charles of Troy Township, Mrs. Ella Russell of Sidney, Ohio and Miss Edith Marrs at home.

They had the following children:

      222            i.          Charles Ellsworth, M (1871-1940)

                       ii.          Edith Elizabeth, F. Born in 1873. Edith Elizabeth died in 1925. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

                                    Age 36 and single on 1910 Troy Township Census.

                       iii.          Edgar, M. Born in 1875. Edgar died on 6 Aug 1877. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

                      iv.          Ella/Nelle R., F. Born on 4 Sep 1878. Ella/Nelle R. died on 29 Mar 1962; she was 83.

                                    Ella/Nelle R. married Glenn RUSSELL, M. Born in the Sidney, Ohio area.

      223           v.          Corwin B., M (1880-1937)

 

Family of Samuel MARRS (39) & Elizabeth "Betsy" BERRY

99. John MARRS, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 14 Aug 1828/29. John died in Whitley County, Indiana on 17 Feb 1871; he was 42/43. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

Owned land in Troy Township in 1962

From obit

MARRS, John died Friday evening last week of tuberculosis. Surviving is his wife and 7 children.  The Rev. Slade conducted the funeral service in the Troy Chapel. (C. C. P. 22 Feb 1871)

On 5 Nov 1851 John married Fannie Isabell GOODRICH, daughter of Price GOODRICH, Judge and Julia Ann BLACK. Born in Delaware, Ohio on 5 Dec 1831. Fannie died on 24 Jul 1911; she was 79.

They had the following children:

      224            i.          Warren, M (1852-1925)

      225           ii.          Mary E., F (1854-)

                       iii.          Elizabeth Ann "Annie", F. Born on 18 Jul 1856. Elizabeth Ann "Annie" died on 12 Mar 1872; she was 15.

 ".... got her feet wet at her father's funeral, took cold and it developed into TB and a year later she died at the age of 15."  Marrs by Mabel Marrs 1977

      226          iv.          Benjamin Franklin "Frank", M (1859-1944)

      227           v.          Edna, F (1862-1886)

      228          vi.          Alva, M (1866-1942)

      229         vii.          Mattie, F (1869-1951)

 

100. Berry MARRS, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 20/29 Mar 1832. Berry died in Whitley County, Indiana on 28 Mar 1879; he was 46. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

160 acres in Troy Township 1862

Notes of Nancy Thomson follow:

BERRY MARRS (deceased) was born in Shelby County, Ohio, March 2, 1832, and was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Marrs, natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively. In 1854, he married Sarah Russell, of Shelby County, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and, Delilah Russell, natives of Pennsylvania, and of English extraction. To this union there were born two sons - Dennis R. and Samuel A. Berry Marrs came to this township in 1856, and started his home upon land purchased by his father in 1837, and succeeded in turning it into a cheerful home. He began in a log cabin, and in its stead there now stands a substantial brick dwelling. In the fall of 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Seventy-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, (Indiana according to the 1894 Enrollment of Soldiers, their Widows and Orphans, Whitley County, Indiana, 1894,) and was honorably discharged June 3, 1865. He participated in the battle of Chickamauga, where he was wounded in the forearm, when he was sent to the hospital, and afterward detailed to the care of the sick and wounded. On his return, he resumed farming, which he continued until his decease in March 1879. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and wife attendants of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The first industry practiced by his father, Mr. Samuel Marrs, was the cutting of cane for pipe-stems, which he sold to the Indians and a few years later sold eggs at 3 cents per dozen. He came to this township in 1837 and purchased 713 acres of wild land, and is now still living here, enjoying good health at the advanced age of eighty-four, having been born in 1798.

From: Counties of Whitley and Noble, Indiana, 1882, Goodspeed and Blanchard, F. A. Battey and Company Publishers

MARRS, Berry, a well to do citizen of Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana. died 28 Mar. 1879, He had been ill 2 years with consumption.  Although the road was almost impassable the funeral service was largely attended.   (Columbia City Commercial, 10 Apr. 1879)  Owned 160 acres in Troy Township in 1862.

According to the 1894 Enrollment of Soldiers, their Widows and Orphans, Whitley County, Indiana, 1894, he died of consumption contracted while in the service.

An online database (http://www.civilwardata.com) says Berry Marrs of Colombia (sic) City Indiana enlisted as a Private on 8/05/62 for the state of Indiana, and survived the war.

Mr. Berry Marrs, a much respected and well to do citizen of Troy Township, died Friday evening March 28th and was buried Sunday. Although the roads were almost impassable, the funeral was very largely attended. Many of his Odd Fellow Brothers paid their last respects to him then. For two long years, he decayed away slowly with consumption. May he rest well.  (Columbia City Commercial, 10 Apr 1879)

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records

Whitley County, Indiana

Sheet 1: (Back)

Estate of Berry R. Marrs

Executors: D. R. and S. A. Marrs his two sons.

On 24 Nov. 1879 W. S. Smith was paid $5 to apply on the burial care. Daniel Hoover received $5 in full for his services full as a commissioner to divide the Real estate between the two sons.  An inventory of the personal property was made and sworn on 5 May 1879 by Robert Elliott and John Smith.

Notes from the final report:

Inventory of personal property $ 1026.80.  W. S. Smith paid $ 20 for a coffin. Sarah Marrs, the widow and the two sons the only heirs.  Date of his death 28 March 1879    (Death Cause - tuberculosis)

On 14 Jun 1854 when Berry was 22, he married Sarah RUSSELL/RESSELL, F, in Shelby County, Ohio She was the daughter of Samuel RUSSELL and Delilah.  Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 19 Jul 1833. Sarah died in Whitley County, Indiana on 24 Feb 1909, at the home of her son Arthur; she was 75. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

Notes of Nancy Thomson follow:

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records

Whitley County, Indiana

Sheet 2: (Front)

Estate of Sarah A. Marrs

Administrators: Samuel A. Estlick, Charles N. Estlick.  Paid to E. E. Ashley: $ 14 for funeral care $ 100 for casket.  Paid   D. R. Marrs $ 792.77. Paid Alva Mars, 50¢, appraiser

Note: mention made of Nursing Care:  board,  washing and ironing

Only two heirs, sons Dennis R. and Samuel A. Marrs. Later Samuel A was called Arthur Marrs.

They had the following children:

      230            i.          Dennis Reeder, M (1856-)

      231           ii.          Samuel Arthur, M (1857-1925)

 

101. Acre (Achory) MARRS, M. Born in Fulton County, Indiana on 15 Mar 1834. Acre (Achory) died on 20 Dec 1909; he was 75.

Acre (Achory) married Elizabeth DEWEESE, F, daughter of Jesse DEWEESE, M & Amy BLUE, F. Born on 11 Jan 1837. Elizabeth died on 6 Aug 1924; she was 87.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Emma, F. Born on 22 Mar 1861. Emma died on 20 Feb 1882; she was 20.

                       ii.          Eva, F. Born in Aug 1862. Eva died on 5 Sep 1937.

                       iii.          Minnie Mae, F. Born on 24 Apr 1864. Minnie Mae died on 10 May 1945; she was 81.

                      iv.          Betsey, F. Born on 14 Feb 1869. Betsey died in 1964.

                       v.          Nancy, F. Born on 26 Nov 1871. Nancy died on 28 May 1962; she was 90.

                      vi.          Samuel Jesse, M. Born on 21 Jun 1874. Samuel Jesse died on 31 Mar 1928; he was 53.

102. David Marrs, M. Born on 11 Aug 1836 in Perry Township, Shelby County, Ohio and  David died in Sidney, Ohio on 30  Sep 1898; he was 62. He is buried in Graceland Cemetery in  lot 160, section 5. Occupation: pipe maker.  

             This family added at the last minute so the complete family in this section.

Served in the Ohio National Guards

Appears on the 1870 Indiana Census, Troy Township, Whitley County, with wife Dorcas and children Jennie 9, Florenc 8, Elisabeth 6, Samuel 4, Leouella 1 and domestic servant Meury Marrs 15. Samuel and Leouella both born Indiana.

On 12 Jun 1859 when David was 22, he married Dorcas DYE, F, daughter of Stephen Jr. DYE, M (2 Feb 1802-11 Oct 1871) & Catherine MOORE, F (1798-bef 1853), in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 19 Apr 1840 in Degraff, Logan County, Ohio.  Dorcas died in Shelby County, Ohio on 25 Sep 1929; she was 89. Buried in Graceland Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio, in lot 160 sec 5. Dorcas's obit & death record found in Volume 1,  page  127a.  

They had the following children:

    102a            i.          Jennie Loretta, F (1860-1943)

                       ii.          Florence L., F. Born in 1862. Living in Geneva, Indiana in 1929.

                                    In 1883 when Florence L. was 21, she married J.D. Moore, M, in Shelby County, Ohio.

                       iii.          Elizabeth "Lizzie K", F. Born in 1864 and died before 1929.

                                    In 1884 when Elizabeth "Lizzie K" was 20, she married Martin J. Foster, M, in Shelby County, Ohio.

                      iv.          Sherman E., M. Born in 1866 and died before 1929.  Lived in California.

                                    In 1892 when Sherman E. was 26, he married Alta M. Cottrell, F, in Shelby County, Ohio.

                       v.          Mary Luella, F. Born on 19 Sep 1868.  Living in Shelby County in 1929.

                                    Mary Luella married Francis Marion Hageman, M. Francis Marion died in 1934.

    102b          vi.          Bertha, F (1871-1906)

    102c         vii.          Clara I., F (1874-)

    102d         viii.          Margaret May, F (1875-1963)

    102e          ix.          Dora, F (1877-)

                       x.          Dorothy, F. Born in 1877 and died before 1929.

                                    Dorothy married ??? Gleason, M, of Shelby County.

                      xi.          Charles F., M. Born aft 1878 and lived in San Diego, California in 1929.

  xii.          Robert G., M. Born in 1879 and lived in Jacksonville, Florida in 1929.

102a. Jennie Loretta Marrs, F. Born on 6 Sep 1860. Jennie Loretta died in Florida in 1943; she was 82.

Jennie Loretta married Ezra F. Moore, M, son of Nathan Moore, M (1818-) & Julia E. St.John, F (-1898).

They had the following children:

     102f            i.          Gertrude Estelle, F (1882-1972)

                       ii.          Harriet "Hattie", F. Born in 1882. Harriet "Hattie" died in Ocala, Florida on 29 Dec 1924; she was 42.

                                    Harriet "Hattie" married Ukn Bryant, M.

                       iii.          Arthur Lee, M. Born in 1883.

                                    Arthur Lee married Myra Ukn, F. Myra died in 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida.

                      iv.          Harry Ray, M. Born on 20 Jul 1897. Harry Ray died in Florida on 15 May 1982; he was 84.

 

102b. Bertha Marrs, F. Born on 4 Aug 1871 in Shelby County, Ohio. Bertha died in Shelby County, Ohio on 4 Jul 1906; she was 34.

On 16 Jun 1892 when Bertha was 20, she married John Barkalow DeNise, M, son of James Schenk DeNise, M (14 Apr 1830-14 Feb 1905) & Lydia Mariah Barkalow, F (6 Feb 1832-26 Jun 1916), in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 6 Sep 1872 in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 6 Sep 1872. John Barkalow died in Shelby County, Ohio on 29 Sep 1942; he was 70.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Forrest Leo, M. Born on 28 Nov 1892 in Shelby County, Ohio. Forrest Leo died in Shelby County, Ohio on 24 Feb 1979; he was 86. Forrest Leo married Gladys Roberts, F.

                       ii.          Katherine, F. Born on 17 Dec 1896.

Katherine married James Clifford Hetzler, M, son of Charles Lewis Hetzler, M (9 Apr 1868-1940) & Mary Elizabeth Huet, F (1869-1941). Born in 1896. James Clifford died in 1984; he was 88.

    102g           iii.          Harold, M (1898-1979)

                      iv.          Edra M., F. Born on 21 Jan 1906.

On 28 May 1927 when Edra M. was 21, she married Kenneth Minniear, M, son of Joseph Minniear, M (28 Feb 1885-) & Mary Higgins, F (10 Apr 1883-1 Jan 1933). Born on 2 Sep 1907.

 

102c. Clara I. Marrs, F. Born in 1874. Living in 1929 in Shelby County. 

In 1893 when Clara I. was 19, she married Edwin E. Miller, M, in Shelby County, Ohio.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Esther, F.

                       ii.          Mary, F.

                                    Mary married ??? Gilespie, M.

                       iii.          Robert, M.

102d. Margaret May Marrs, F. Born on 4 May 1875. Margaret May died on 8 Feb 1963; she was 87.

Margaret May married Issac Albert Craddick, M. Born on 4 May 1868. Issac Albert died on 13 Jun 1931; he was 63.  They lived in Anahium, California in 1929.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Roy Goodson, M. Born on 28 Jan 1902. Roy Goodson died on 12 Nov 1970; he was 68.

                                    Roy Goodson married Charlotte Edith Cronk, F.

                       ii.          Hugh Glenester, M. Born on 31 May 1905. Hugh Glenester died in 1933; he was 27.

                       iii.          Dixie, F. Born on 2 Mar 1910. Dixie died in 1989; she was 78.

                                    Dixie first married ??? Morrison, M.

                                    Dixie second married Dick Farlander, M.

                      iv.          Carmen, F.

                                    Carmen first married Harlan Morely, M.

                                    Carmen second married Emile Jed Demuth, M.

 

102e. Dora Marrs, F. Born in 1877.

In 1898 when Dora was 21, she married Charles E. Thuerer, M, in Shelby County, Ohio.  He died when his boat capsized offshore, drowning everyone on board, as his family watched on the dock.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mona, F.  Born 28 Feb 1905 and died 12 Jan 1985.  Mona married a GASQUE and lived in Piqua, Ohio.

                       ii.          Hazel, F.

                      iii.          James, M.

                      iv.          Isabel, F.

                       v.          Robert, M.  Resides in Cincinnati, Ohio

vi. Ann, F.

Later she married Charles F. Yeager.

 

102f. Gertrude Estelle Moore, F. Born on 6 Nov 1882 in Sidney, Ohio. Gertrude Estelle died in Maumee, Ohio on 17 Aug 1972; she was 89.

On 28 Dec 1905 when Gertrude Estelle was 23, she married Roy Elmer Graham, M, son of Frederick Augustus Graham, M (1849-1922) & Sarah "Sadie" Hill, F (1852-1917). Born on 5 May 1883 in Maumee, Ohio. Roy Elmer died in Toledo, Ohio on 23 Nov 1948; he was 65.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Ruth Elizabeth, F. Born in 1907.

                       ii.          Edith Louise, F. Born in 1909.

                       iii.          Helen Gertrude, F. Born in 1912.

                      iv.          Grace Margaret, F. Born in 1914.

                       v.          Alice May, F. Born in 1916.

                      vi.          Roy Elmer "Bud", M. Born in 1917.

                     vii.          Mildred Loretta "Midge", F. Born in 1921.

                     viii.          Arthur Ray, M. Born in 1924.

                      ix.          Robert Norman, M. Born in 19

102g.  Harold DeNise, M. Born on 5 Sep 1898 in Shelby County, Ohio. Harold died in Piqua, Ohio on 1 Dec 1979; he was 81.

On 23 Feb 1921 when Harold was 22, he married Alice Ethel Proctor, F, daughter of Thomas Elmer Proctor, M (13 May 1872-14 Apr 1956) & Chloe Irene Hair, F (23 Feb 1877-5 Dec 1952), in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 27 Sep 1897 in Shelby County, Ohio. Alice Ethel died in Piqua, Ohio in Jan 1975; she was 77.

They had the following children:

                        i.          William Russell, M. Born on 10 Apr 1926. William Russell died in 2000; he was 73.

                       ii.          Marilyn Joyce, F. Born on 14 Oct 1934.

103. Josiah "Joe" MARRS, M. Born in 1838. Josiah "Joe" died in Apr 1909.

Enlisted Sept 26, 1861 in Company F 20th OVT East Point, Georgia. Member of the Neal Post GAR in October 1884.

On 26 Dec 1867 Josiah "Joe" married Syrena "Ream" BRYAN, F, daughter of William Fielding BRYAN, M & Isabell DEWEESE, F, in Shelby County, Ohio. Born on 8 Sep 1849. Syrena "Ream" died on 23 Jan 1924; she was 74.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Cora B, F. Born on 11 Dec 1868.

                                    Cora B married Frank WILLIAMSON, M.

                       ii.          Dellie H., F. Born on 30 May 1870. Dellie H. died on 20 Feb 1961; she was 90.

                                    Dellie H. married John BUNCH, M.

      232           iii.          Edgar O., M (1872-)

                      iv.          Walter W., M. Born on 6 Feb 1875.

                       v.          Bessie M., F. Born on 26 Sep 1879.

                      vi.          Louie E., M. Born on 6 Sep 1881.

                     vii.          Ada Fern, F. Born on 4 Apr 1889.

                     viii.          Ruth (Twin), F. Born on 15 Apr 1892.

                      ix.          Tina (Twin), F. Born on 15 Apr 1892.

 

104. Elizabeth/Eliza Ann "Annie" MARRS, F. Born in Ohio on 16 Apr 1843. Elizabeth/Eliza Ann "Annie" died in Whitley County, Indiana on 21 May 1886. Gravestone says: aged 43 years 1 month 6 days and wife of George.  Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

On 14 Jul 1870 when Elizabeth/Eliza Ann "Annie" was 27, she married George ZERBE, M, in Shelby County, Ohio. Born in Ohio ca 1845.

Family living in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana in 1880 census.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Clara A. (Twin), F. Born in Indiana ca 1871.

                                    Clara A. married WEAVER, M.

                       ii.          Ida/Lola M. (Twin), F. Born ca 1871. Christened in Indiana.

                                    Ida/Lola M. married BENDER, M.

                       iii.          Celestine H., F. Born in Indiana ca 1872.

                      iv.          Samuel W., M. Born in Indiana ca 1873. Samuel W. died on 12 Oct 1917. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

                       v.          Tim, M.

                                    Does not appear in the 1880 Census

                      vi.          Elizabeth, F.

                                    Does not appear in the 1880 Census and I wonder if she and Mary E. are the same person.

                                    Elizabeth married Cleo YOHUNCE, M.

                     vii.          Mary E., F. Born in Indiana ca 1876.

                                    I wonder if she and Elizabeth are the same person.

 

Family of William MARRS (40) & Mary Jane SUNDERLAND

105. Greenup "Doc" MARRS, M. Born on 23 Dec 1840/42. Greenup "Doc" died in 1906.

Greenup gained his nickname Doc, due to his ability to provide veterinary services for horses, serving most of his time at the Pea Ridge battlegrounds in Arkansas.  (Civil War group picture on page 142,  Volume 1.)

On 5 Oct 1881 Greenup "Doc" married Kansas WAMPLER, F. Born on 16 Jan 1859. Kansas died in Nov 1899. (Their pictures on page 144 and 145 ,  Volume 1.)

She was born when Kansas became a territory.  She was a twin so they named her twin America.  Died when Leo was ten months old and his ten-year-old sister cared for Leo until he was three and a half. At that time Leo went to live with his Aunt, America (Wampler) Richman, his mother's twin sister.

They had the following children:

      233            i.          Everett Franklin, M (1882-1970)

                       ii.          Edna Julie, F. Born on 30 Aug 1888.

                       iii.          Henry Ellsworth, M. Born in 1890. Henry Ellsworth died in Jul 1933.

                      iv.          Pearl Mercy, F. Born on 30 May 1892.

   233a           v.          Paul Wampler, M. 1894/5-ca 1950) (Last minute additions added here)

                                    Paul Wampler married Lela Rose FORD who was born 21 Sep 1899 and died 20 Oct 1969.

                                    Thier children are:

                                    i.   Marjorie Rose, F. Born 16 Jun 1920, in Prescott, Arizona and who died 10 Jan 1975.

                                    ii.  Bertha Alice, F, born 9 May 1917 and who died 12 Apr 2001

      234          vi.          Leo Raymond, M (1899-1986)

106. Mercy MARRS, F. Born in Noble County, Indiana on 6 Jul 1845. Mercy died on 3 Dec 1920; she was 75.

Mercy married John L. MARCH, M, son of John MARCH, M. Born on 23 Oct 1840. John L. died on 25 Jun 1926; he was 85.  (Pictures on page 144 and 146, Volume 1.)

They had one child:

                        i.          Edward M., M.

                                    Had eleven children

                                    In 1890 Edward M. married Annabelle SHUTTER, F.

107. Daniel MARRS, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 21 Dec 1851.

Daniel married Lottie MADDOCK, F.

They had one child:

      235            i.          Ralph Merton, M (1883-1960)

 

Family of James MARRS (42) & Elizabeth (Eliza) O'NEAL

 

108. William Henry MARRS, M. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 10 Apr 1842. William Henry died in Lamar,  Powers County,  Colorado on 15 Oct 1921; he was 79. Buried south of Wiley, in Little Kansas School House Cemetery.

He served in the military in 13 Jun 1861 in Joliet, Illinois.  He was a private in Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry, for three years.  Became Corporal on 1 Sep 1861.  Discharged when wounded at Shiloh on 12 Oct 1862.

MM #154.1,  page 46

6/15/1861 Enlisted; Private in  Co.mpany E 20th  Illinois Infantry under Gen. Wright. October 12, 1862 promoted to Captain (MM book has Corp.)  April 19, 1863, wounded and discharged.

 MM,  page 22   states, "Enlisted in the Illinois Infantry 6/13/1861 for term of 3 years; was discharged 10/12/1862 because of wounds received at the battle of Shiloh"   These dates do not match dates given page 46 of same book  (See entry above)

 "According to his daughter Millie, he was shot with a minnie ball in his thigh, and this wound was treated with pure lard for a period of 13 years. By that time a sort of gristle was built around the minnie ball. Apparently it was never removed, but it drained for many years."

MM page 70 [reprint of war dept record, signed Adjutant General, LC Regan]

"William H Marrs enlisted June 13, 1861, for service in the Civil War, and was assigned to duty as a Private of Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry, for the term of three years; he was mustered into the Service June 13, 1861, at Joliet, Illinois; promoted Corporal September 1, 1861; discharged on account of wounds received at Shiloh by order General Wright, October 12, 1862.  Description at time of enlistment: age 19 years; height 5 feet 8 inches; hair, brown; eyes, blue; complexion, fair; occupation, farmer; Nativity, Shelby, Ohio"

[Family Research, Betty Jean Albertson Marrs]

He enlisted June 13, 1861 for service in the Civil War, and was assigned to duty as a Pvt. of Company E. 20th. Infantry, for a term of 3 yrs. he was mustered into the service at Joliet, Illinois, promoted Corporal Sept. 1, 1861, discharged on account of wounds received at Shiloh by order General Wright, Oct. 12, 1862. Description at time of enlistment:  Age 19 years; height 5 feet 8 inches; hair, brown; eyes, blue; Complexion, fair; occupation, farmer; Nativity, Shelby, Ohio, signed L. V. Regan, the Adjutant General in Apr. 11, 1940.   His reg't saw service at Frederickton, Missouri,: Oct. 21, 1861, Fort Henry: Feb. 10, 1862, Fort Donelson: Feb. 13-15, 1862, Shiloh: Apr. 6, 1862, Corinth: Sept. 1, 1862. About 924 men mustered in to service but about 70 of the original roster were finally mustered out of service at the end of the Civil War. [From Archives & Clayton Marrs, Minneapolis, Minnesota. See book The Patriotism of Illinois by Thomas Mears Eddy, 1865-1866; located at the Historical Library, Springfield, Illinois]

Marjorie Beals' husband is descendant of William Henry Marrs [marjbeals@@msn.com]

Helped to build the church at New Grove, Missouri in the Ozarks.

On 25 Dec 1864 when William Henry was 22, he first married Elizabeth Ann GRISSOM, F. Born in Germany on 2 Dec 1843. Elizabeth Ann died  near Hartville, Wrignt County, Missouri on 4 Feb 1886; she was 42. Buried in New Grove Cemetery, near Odin, which is near Hartville, in Wright County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

      236            i.          Ida Mae, F (1866-1943)

                       ii.          Eva Maude, F. Born on 12 Nov 1868. Eva Maude died on 8 Jul 1876; she was 7.

      237           iii.          Omer, M (1871-1908)

      238          iv.          Frank R., M (1873-1944)

                       v.          Frederick, M. Born on 21 Aug 1876. Frederick died on 6 Feb 1886; he was 9.

                      vi.          Eliza "Sylvesta", F. Born in Douglas County, Illinois on 20 Apr 1879. Eliza "Sylvesta" died on 8 Feb 1962; she was 82.

                                    On 9 Mar 1899 when Eliza "Sylvesta" was 19, she married Joseph Spillman REESE.

      239         vii.          William Herbert, M (1882-1962)

On 6 May 1891 when William Henry was 49, he second married Lucinda Jane MANARY, F, another date is 6 Jun 1892. Born in 1855. Lucinda Jane died on 26 Aug 1924 in Lamar, Colorado.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary Jane "Mollie", F. Born in Odin, Wright County, Missouri on 13 Mar 1892. Mary Jane "Mollie" died on 10 Dec 1928; she was 36.

                                    On 3 Jun 1914 when Mary Jane "Mollie" was 22, she married Roscoe John TOMLESON.

                       ii.          Zanie Lorena (Rena), F. Born in Odin, Wright County, Missouri on 23 Jan 1896. Zanie Lorena (Rena) died on 27 Mar 1955; she was 59.

                                    On 25 Dec 1915 when Zanie Lorena (Rena) was 19, she married William Isaac BISBEE.

      240           iii.          James Foster "Jim", M (1897-1967)

                      iv.          Anna, F. Born in 1900. Anna died in 1906.

109. Preston Bramel MARRS, M. Born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio on 14 Apr 1848. Preston Bramel died in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 21 Nov 1916; he was 68 and died of pernicious anemia (PA). Buried on 23 Nov 1916 in Oak Ridge Cemetery-lot 6,  plot 3, Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois.

Please write to Julie Rosales (jrwhiskey@aol.com) for more Neal family information.

From Obit: The Sandwich Argus, Thursday, November 23, 1916

At the age of 21 years he came to Illinois and settled near Bloomington, McLean County. Later he went to Kansas and settled near Ottawa. Two sisters, one in Nebraska and one in Minier, Illinois, and one brother in Missouri are also left to mourn.

The 1870 census taken June 28 1870 lists him as 21 years old, a farmer, $800 Real Estate and living in Pottawattomie Township, Coffee County, Kansas.  He came to Sandwich, Illinois in 1880 from Kansas. Was a  farmer, restaurant owner and worked in drayage.

On 21 Nov 1874 when Preston Bramel was 26, he married Phebe Ann CORNELL, F, in possibly Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. Born in New York, New York on 11 Apr 1848. Phebe Ann died in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 9 Jan 1927; she was 78 and died of bronchial pneumonia, and chronic nephritis. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery-lot 6,  plot 3, Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois.  (Pictures on page 156,  Volume 1.)

From Obit:

"Childhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts.  In 1870 she came west to Aurora, Illinois" or was it Aurora, Kansas.  There was an Aurora, Kansas in Rock Creek Township, Coffey County in late 1850's. [See W. Cutler's History]

From Mabel Lynn Marrs (1881-1968 Interview)  "My mother's father, Mr. Cornell was captain of a whaling schooner in New Bedford, Massachusetts.  Mother's father was Sergeant Clifton Cornell who fought in the English army against Napoleon Bonaparte."

1875 Eclipse, Coffey County, Kansas

This town is present on 1880 Map of Coffey County, in the township of Key West. Town lies near Frog Creek, at border of Osage County,  to the right is Rock Creek Twp and  to the left is California Twp. Eclipse is not present on 1895 Coffey County map.  First two children may have been born in Eclipse.

They had the following children:

      241            i.          Almanza Clifton, M (1875-1961)

                       ii.          Edith Wing, F. Born in Kansas* on 19 May 1877. Edith Wing died in Elgin, Kane County, IL on 24 Feb 1962; she was 84. Died of bronchial pneumonia. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery,  lot 6,  plot 5.

                                    *From death record: birthplace listed as Rice County, Kansas.  Family records (Mabel Marrs' Bible) list as being born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.  Jean's note:  Rice County formed from Reno County, so both are a possibility.

                       iii.          Edwin Neal, M. Born in Lee, DeKalb County, Illinois in 1880. Edwin Neal died on 18 Aug 1882 in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois.   Died of diphtheria

                      iv.          Mabel Lynn, F. Born in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 6 Nov 1881. Mabel Lynn died in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 30 Nov 1968; she was 87. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, lot 6,  plot 4.

 Graduated nursing school 8 Jun 1909, Moline, Illinois. Lived in Tampa, Florida 1923 to 1939.  Died of congestive heart failure (CHF) and arteriosclerosis.

 

                                    Excerpts from Summary of a conversation 8/1967 (Mary and Ernie Overby)

  My name is Mabel Lynn Marrs. I was born in Sandwich in the building where Vivian's restaurant on the Highway 34 is. I was born upstairs in that building when it stood where the theater is now. My mother was born in New York City... my father born near Sidney, Ohio on a farm. He and Mother were the same age.

My mother's father, Mr. Cornell, was captain of a whaling schooner in New Bedford, Massachusetts. When I went to New Bedford when I was about 18, I went out to Cuttyhunk Island. We had to take a little boat and it was real rough and everyone got seasick. The captain of the boat came out and talked to me and wanted to know if I lived there. I told him that I lived in IL and that my grandfather, Captain Cornell, had lived there. He said, "I didn't know him, but I have an uncle that is always talking about him".

I don't think by Dad ever remembered his father (James Marrs) at all. He died and Grandma moved out to Kansas and took a claim and they farmed. Then, Mother's father finally went out there. When Mother went out to visit them, she met Dad and she liked him, and they were married (1874) in either Rice or Coffee County Kansas.

 Mother and Dad took up claims near Hutchinson, Kansas. They had three quarter sections, but they were drowned out one year, burned out the next year, and the grasshopper ate them out the next. They got discouraged, and they traveled by oxen to Illinois with their two children, Al and Edith. They came through Sandwich, but a man named Hy Allen had been murdered, so Mother didn't want to live here. They went on to Lee, Illinois, but they didn't have very good success there.

They came back to Sandwich in 1880, the year before I was born, and Dad had a restaurant and confectionery in the (old) building where the theater is. Mother baked all the pies and they did real well until his sister and her husband came. He was sick, and he was a splurger, and he got them in debt. Dad assumed all the debts, of course, and it just floored them!

Al and Edith were born in Kansas; Eddie was born in Lee, and I was born in Sandwich. Grace and the twins, Arthur and Bertie, were also born in Sandwich. Bertie died when he was eight months old. Arthur lived to be 26. He was the first case I lost after I was out of training. He had typhoid, and he was a bleeder. He took up telegraphy, but he couldn't get a job here. He got a place in Earlville, but he was too delicate. He had to come back home.

He (Dad) did draying work and hauling (after the restaurant). Al worked in a grocery store. When Arthur couldn't go on with telegraphy, he worked in Fred Herod's grocery store. He was stock keeper there when he died. Herods was where the tavern is now on the corner of Main and Center. We lived in that building when we moved from where the restaurant was. Then we moved to an old building where Holland's is. It was a community of farmers. They think that is why it has never grown. It's not an especially friendly town.

We had wonderful railroad service. We could go to Chicago early in the morning at 5:00 or 8; or at noon or 4 in the afternoon. And there was one about 8:30 at night. I went when I was about 5 yr old with my cousin and her husband from Plano. They gave me some money to spend, a little change. When I came home, I had more money than when I went. She said, "Why didn't you buy something?" I said "There wasn't anything in Chicago to buy!"

 I went to high school in Sandwich, but I didn't graduate. My health wouldn't permit. They had just torn the building down. It was called the Woodbury School. They built the 2 buildings when I was about 8 or 9 yr old.

I went to nurses training in Moline, Illinois in 1906. I graduated 6/8/1909. I worked in Moline until after WW I.  I worked for a German doctor who didn't believe in vacations. If I took a vacation, he said, "You missed an awful good case!" I went to Florida in 1919. I worked for a surgeon in his office in Tampa from 1923 to 1939.

Mother's father was Sergeant Clifton Cornell who fought in the English army against Napoleon Bonaparte. My father's family came from Scotland. There was a large legacy over there, but they could never find all the heirs. I think the money has all gone back to Parliament now. Dad was English, Scotch, and Irish, he always said.

My mother was born in New York City, and her mother was kidnapped in the suburbs of New York City. The only thing that saved her was that they always wore a yoke when they milked cows. This old fellow was milking when he heard Grandma yell, and he raced and took the yoke off and knocked the fellow down with it. He was well dressed and they thought hat he was a student from the college. They used to take them and use them for dissecting. That was the reputation that they had.

Dad's mother was from Maryland. Her name was Neal. Grandmother Marrs (Elizabeth O'Neal) was over 6 foot. Dad had 2 sisters that were tall. Irene (Serena) was tall and Beck (Rebecca) was tall. I've got that all written down in my Bible.

                       v.          Herbert (Hubert) Cornell (Twin), M. Born in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 19 Dec 1883. Herbert (Hubert) Cornell died on 6 Aug 1884 in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery,  plot 1 or 2.

                      vi.          Arthur Shaw (Twin), M. Born in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 19 Dec 1883. Arthur Shaw died in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 28 Nov 1909; he was 25. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, plot 1.  Occupation: Telegrapher, grocery clerk.

   Died of Typhoid fever, acute malignant endocarditis.  Was often described as a "bleeder" (hemophiliac)

       242          vii.        Grace Myrtle, F (1887-1970)

 

Family of Samuel MARRS (43) & Elizabeth "Betsy" RIDENOUR  (? UTINGER)

110. Reuben Henry MARRS, M. Born in Hendricks County, Indiana on 1 Mar 1834. Reuben Henry died in Manchester, Dickinson County, Kansas on 6 Dec 1911; he was 77. Buried in Prairiedale Cemetery, Talmage, Dickinson County, Kansas. (Pictures of family on page 147, Volume 1.)

Notes of Elaine Facklam:

REUBEN HENRY MARRS, was Elaine Marrs Facklam's great grandfather, he was born in Hendricks, County, Indiana on January 03, 1834.  He married Elizaette Celestine Pratt on November 25, 1858, in Parke County, Indiana.  Elizaette Pratt was the daughter of Austin Pratt and Maria Beverly, soon after Reuben and Elizaette married they moved to Vigo County, Indiana.  They lived in Gearson Township, Reuben was a farmer.

Both Reuben and his brother Harvey served in the Civil War. Reuben, volunteered at Terre Haute, on March 7, 1865.  War records show that Reuben was 5' 9", dark complexion, Hazel eyes, and dark hair, born in Hendricks Co., Indiana, Occupation: Farmer, and for some reason war records show Reuben as being 2 years younger than I believe he was.  His brother Harvey volunteered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was 5' 10" tall, eyes were Blue, and his hair was light.  Reuben was sent to the General Hospital in Fort McHenry, Maryland, he contracted cold, was taken sick with rheumatism and diarrhea, in hospital heart disease set up on him.  He was weak and sick at the time of discharge.  He received a pension, I believe.  He had different people from Indiana write letters to the Government telling of his ailments so he would receive a pension. Reuben returned home from the Civil War in August 1865.

About 1869 they moved back to Parke County, and lived in Green Township, then around 1874/5 they moved to Clay County, Indiana near Brazil.  In 1879 the family moved to Kansas settling just inside the Dickinson County/Clay County line.  This farm was in the family for over 100 years.  Verl Cundiff, a great grandson was the last family owner.

Elizaette's brother, David Pratt and family lived in Morris County, Kansas and I believe that is why they wanted to move to Kansas. Elizaette's sister and her children came to Kansas with the Marrs family.  Her name was Catherine Rush, and then a little later another sister and her husband moved to Kansas.  Her name was Jane Oard, and her Husband, Wm. T. Oard. Elizaette did not like the lay of the land in Morris County, so they came on to Dickinson County

Reuben and Elizaette are buried at the Prairiedale Cemetery north of Talmage and her sisters Catherine and Jane are also buried there.  Her brother David is buried at Parkerville, Kansas, in Morris County.  None of Reuben's family came to Kansas except his wife and children.

Elizaette died April 18, 1888 and Reuben died June 12, 1911. Reuben and his daughter, Florence Cundiff, had just moved to Manchester to take life easy, and Reuben died two weeks after moving to town.  Abilene Newspaper had that Reuben passed away at his home in the south part of Manchester. He died Monday about 1 o'clock of Cancer of the Bladder.

On 25 Nov 1858 when Reuben Henry was 24, he married Elizaette Clestine PRATT, F, in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana. Born in Erie County, New York on 28 Feb 1833. Elizaette Clestine died in Manchester, Dickinson County, Kansas on 18 Apr 1888; she was 55. Buried in Prairedale Cemetery, north of Talmage, Kansas.

They had the following children:

      243            i.          Starling Augustus, M (1859-1929)

      244           ii.          Florence Belle, F (1862-1946)

      245           iii.          Mary Maria, F (1864-1934)

                      iv.          Jane E, F. Born in Vigo County, Indiana in 1866. Jane E died in 1877 in Indiana.

      246           v.          Lizzie May, F (1868-1953)

      247          vi.          David Marshall, M (1870-1910)

      248         vii.          Hannah Lillian, F (1874-1959)

 

111. Harvey N MARRS, M. Born in Parke County, Indiana on 9 Jan 1837. Harvey N died in Parke County, Indiana on 23 Apr 1900; he was 63. Buried in Jacks Cemetery, Parke County, Indiana.

On 3/5  May 1867 when Harvey N was 30, he married Mary E. HARPER, F, in Parke County, Indiana. Mary E. died on 18 Dec 1893 in Parke County, Indiana.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Samuel, M.

                       ii.          Ella, F.

                       iii.          Josie, F.

                      iv.          Mary E, F. Born on 16 Jun 1872.

      249           v.          Nancy Jane, F (1874-1953)

                      vi.          Harvey, M. Born in 1878.

                     vii.          Sarah E, F. Born in 1880.

 

112. Elizabeth Susan MARRS, F. Born in Parke County, Indiana on 12 Feb 1840. Elizabeth Susan died in Parke County, Indiana on 28 Jan 1902; she was 61. Buried in Jacks Cemetery, Parke County, Indiana.

On 14 Sep 1856 when Elizabeth Susan was 16, she married William Henry JONES, M, in Parke County, Indiana. Born in Parke County, Indiana on 10 Jan 1838. William Henry died in Parke County, Indiana on 16 Jan 1886; he was 48.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Sarah Elizabeth, F. Born in 1858.

                                    Sarah Elizabeth married William CRAGUE, M.

                       ii.          Nancy Ellen, F. Born in 1864. Nancy Ellen died on 23 Nov 1907.

                                    On 8 Jan 1880 Nancy Ellen married William ELLISON, M.

                       iii.          John Henry, M. Born in 1867.

                                    John Henry married Nancy Jane MARRS, F.

                      iv.          Laura Alice, F. Born in 1868.

                                    Laura Alice married Benjamin JAMES, M.

                       v.          Ida May, F. Born in 1870.

                                    On 31 Jan 1896 Ida May married George BRUSH, M.

                      vi.          Joseph, M. Born in 1873.

                                    Joseph first married Jeannette TONEY, F.

                                    Joseph second married Anna EDWARDS, F.

                     vii.          Fannie Catherine, F. Born in 1876.

                                    Fannie Catherine first married James THOMPSON, M.

                                    On 16 Apr 1902 Fannie Catherine second married Samuel COMBS, M, in Indiana.

                     viii.          Eliza Jane, F. Born on 19 Feb 1879. Eliza Jane died on 1 Sep 1934; she was 55.

                                    Eliza Jane married Moses E THOMPSON, M.

                      ix.          Marion, M. Born in Indiana on 2 Sep 1883. Marion died in 1916 in Indiana.

Family of Jane MARRS (44) & Thomas CRAVENS

113. Juretta Frances CRAVENS, F. Born on 10 Jan 1834.

On 29 Nov 1855 when Juretta F. was 21, she first married John MARRS (47), M, son of James MARRS (13), M (14 Mar 1774-3 Feb 1834) & Mary FOLEY, F (15 Feb 1775-3 Nov 1851). Born on 20 May 1821. John died in Lexington, Kentucky on 15 Jan 1891; he was 69.

John is 28/29 in 1850 census.  Family lives in same household as mother and sisters.   Wrote sketch on the Marrs Family in 1869.

They had the following children:

i. John, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 17 Dec 1856.

 On 5 Nov 1877 John married Emma J. DAVIS, marriage by Massie Beasley at Aberdeen, Ohio.  Emma was born 26 Jun 1857.

                       ii.          Jane, F. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 6 Apr 1858. Died as an infant.

                       iii.          William Henry, M. Born on 2 Jul 1863.

      117          iv.          Theodore, M (1867-)

                       v.          Ida May, F. Born on 16 Jul 1869.

      118          vi.          Roberta, F (1877-1964)

Family of James MARRS (45) & Lucinda FOLEY

114. William MARRS, M. Born on 22 Jul 1841.

He attended the common schools of the area.  He was a farmer and a huckster and ran a small general store for twenty-five years.  In 1876 he established his residence upon his present farm and here he raised fruit and other garden items that he sold.  In 1970 he was elected county assessor and held that office for four years.  He was a member of the Providence Christian Church and was a stockholder in corporations that developed some of the turnpike roads in Kentucky.

In 1870 William married Amamda HARMON, F, daughter of Eliud HARMON, M & Catherine HARBAUGH, F. from History of Kentucky 1922. Born in 1844. Amamda died in 1887. Aged 44.

Mother of nine children when she died.  Oldest fifteen when she died and the youngest three years of age.

They had the following children:

                        i.          George, M.    Was in the insurance of real-estate business in Lexington.

                       ii.          Lulu, F.     Living in 1922 on a farm near her father.

                                    Lulu married Edward H. WEST, M.

                       iii.          Lida, F.

                                    Lida married James L. GARNETT, M. ,  of Scott County

                      iv.          Charles, M.   A prosperous farmer in Fayette County in 1922.

                       v.          Mattie, F.   Their farm was in Fayette County near Lexington in 1922.

                                    Mattie married A. L. BRUMFIELD, M.

      250          vi.          James, M (1880-)

                     vii.          Foley, M. Born aft 1880.  Farmer in Bourbon County, Kentucky

                     viii.          Clarence, M. Born aft 1880.   Farmer one-half mile from his father's home in 1922.

                      ix.          William, M.

115. Martha MARRS, F. Born ca 1843. Martha died bef 1922.

Martha married James SMITH, M, son of ? SMITH, M. James died bef 1922.

They had the following children:

                        i.          James, M.

                       ii.          Benjamin, M.

                       iii.          William, M.

                      iv.          Henry, M.

                       v.          Mary, F.

116. Annie MARRS, F. Annie died aft 1922.

Still living in Jessamine County, Kentucky in 1922

Annie married Robert SMITH, M, son of ? SMITH, M. Robert died bef 1922.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Charles, M.

                       ii.          Elmer, M.

                       iii.          Lucien, M.

                      iv.          Robert, M.

                       v.          Arthur, M.

                      vi.          Florence, F.

Family of John MARRS (47) & Juretta F. CRAVENS (113)

117. Theodore MARRS, M. Born on 6 Jan 1867.

Has grandson, Dr. Theodore Marrs, IIIinois, living in Montgomery, Alabama. per Marrs and Allied Families, 1966, by 4 sisters.

Child:

      251            i.          Theodore Clark, M (ca1890-1918)

118. Roberta MARRS, F. Born on 16 Jan 1877. Roberta died in Lexington, Kentucky on 20 Dec 1964; she was 87.

On 6 Jul 1897 when Roberta was 20, she married Henry M. GUNN, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Henry M., M. Born on 7 Jul 1898.

                                    Lives in Palo Alta, California and was head of education dept. in a college.

                       ii.          Jane, F

                                    Jane married RATCHFORD, M.

                       iii.          Bonnie Roberta, F. Born on 19 Jan 1904. Christened ca 1908. Ca four years old when she died.

Family of Robert James MARRS (48) & Amanda Jane STOUT

119. Mary Jane (Mollie) MARRS, F. Born in Mercer County, Kentucky on 16 Dec 1840.  Mary Jane (Mollie) died in Marblevale, Arkansas on 13 Aug 1891; she was 50.

On 7 Sep 1857 when Mary Jane (Mollie) was 16, she married Phillip "Jacob" ERION, M, son of Nicolaus IRION, M & Barbara MARKBACH, F. Born in Edenkoben Rheinflaz Germany on 8 Oct 1837.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Amanda, F. Born ca 1858.

                                    Amanda married PITTMAN, M.

                       ii.          Anna, F. Born ca 1860.

                       iii.          Cora, F. Born ca 1861.

                                    On 27 Feb 1884 Cora married R.  E. BARNARD, M, in Arkansas.

                      iv.          Walter, M. Born ca 1863.

                       v.          Gertie, F. Born ca 1873.

                                    On 10 Jun 1892 Gertie married Horace ELLIS, M.

                      vi.          Edna V., F. Born ca 1876.

                                    On 20 Jun 1894 Edna V. married Ben D. BRICKHOUSE, M.

      252         vii.          Bess Jareta "Bessie", F (1879-1951)

                     viii.          Robert, M.

                      ix.          Lucy, F.

                                    Lucy married BODISHBAUGH, M.

120. James Henry MARRS, M. Born in Shawnee Run, Mercer County, Kentucky on 9 Jun 1845. James Henry died in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky on 9 Aug 1926; he was 81. Buried in Peden Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky, near Fallen Timber Creek.

On 12 Nov 1872 when James Henry was 27, he first married Mary Susanna FOSTER, F, daughter of James W. FOSTER, M & Susanna HUFFMAN, F, in Barren County, Kentucky. Born in 1844. Mary Susanna died on 11 Feb 1888 in Barren County, Kentucky. Buried in Payne Cemetery, near Temple Hill,  Kentucky, on Jess Nuckols Farm.

They had the following children:

      253            i.          James Robert, M (1873-1939)

                       ii.          Amanda Susan, F. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky on 16 Nov 1875. Amanda Susan died on 25 Jun 1940; she was 64. Buried in Union #2 Cemetery.

                                    Amanda Susan married Richard Henry BACON, M.

                       iii.          Donna, F. Born ca 1876. Donna died in Fithian, Illinois.

                                    Donna married Lemuel SARTAIN, M. Occupation: Lived Fythian, Illinois Sept 1962.

                      iv.          Anna Pearl "Annie", F. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky on 17 Dec 1877/78. Anna Pearl "Annie" died in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky on 5 Aug 1965; she was 87. Buried in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.

                                    Anna Pearl "Annie" first married George GILLOCK, M.

                                    Anna Pearl "Annie" second married Thomas GRIZZLE, M.

                       v.          John, M. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky,  in Mar 1884.

                                    John married Gerti, F.

On 9 Aug 1890 when James Henry was 45, he second married Elmira C. BACON, F.

Family of Lucina MARRS (49) & Eli WILEY

121. Edward B. WILEY, M. Born in Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri ca 1829. Edward B. died ca 1863 in Civil War and before 6 May 1868.

As a result of a Suit of Partition (of the property of Edward Wiley), which Nathaniel and Susan Huskey brought against Lucy Wiley, Margaret and Charles Stephens and Dora Wiley, the sheriff sold a 57-acre parcel to John Herringtion (who became Dora Wiley's first husband).

In June 1857, Edward B. Wiley was the defendant in a Suit for Slander.

15 Jan 1856. Received patent for 220 acres, E 1/2. NE 1/4 & SW 1/4 of Sec. 35, Twp. 41N, R 3E.

Probate

On 6 May 1868, Lucy Wiley was appointed administratrix of the estate of Edward B. Wiley, deceased. She later presented inventory, appraisement, and accounts. 

Military in 1862 went to fight for the South, and never returned home. 

In the probate files was the following:

To the Honorable the County of Jefferson County, Missouri - The undersigned adminitratrix of the estate of Edward Wiley deceased would respectfully represent unto your Honorable Body that her husband said deceased left home and went South in the year 1862 and left your petitioner in charge of his personal and real estate and children to do the best she could till his return. She states that he left with her about five or six hundred dollar worth of personal property. She states that her children by Deceased were girls and were small; that she had no boys to do any-thing; that she had to hire every thing done in the way of farm work &c; that she never received definite information in regard to the fate of her husband and in the doubt she was in as to his being still alive she continued till 1868 to carry on the farm and take care of the person-al estate so far as she could under the best advice he gave her before leaving home without taking out letters of administration on his estate. She notes that before she administered upon said estate Susan Wiley one of  the heirs of said deceased married one Nathanel S. Huskey and at their marriage she gave to her a gray horse worth at the time about one hundred dollars which horse she afterwards exchanged for a chestnut sorrel horse worth about the same, both of said animals belonging to said estate. The gray horse was however raised by your petitioner but was the increase of ? belonging said estate. This horse having been given away before letters of administration were granted on said estate was not appraised nor mentioned but the chesnut sorrel horse was. Your petitioner at Susan's marriage gave her a cow & six sheep.   saddle, bridle and martingale.  She valued all this property none of which was inventoried at one hundred and forty five . 50 dollars. She states that Susan and her husband refused to give her a receipt for said property. She further states that she gave to another daughter of Deceased to wit to Margaret Ann, who married Charles S. Stevens, of property that had been inventoried  one horse valued at $80- one cow valued $25, and saddle, bridle and martingale, all of which she valued at $145.50 for which Margaret & her husband gave a receipt.  She states that the saddle & bridle and martingale given by her to Margaret were not inventoried. She states there is yet one girl at home who has to be provided for and who is to receive same amount as the others at her marriage. She states that she paid the taxes on the land and supported the family and did not let the amount of the property decrease any but she believes she had as much when she took out letters of administration as when her husband left home.  She states that she has accounted to this court for all the property of said estate since she became administratrix which will appear by her settlement. She now comes and presents this statement and petition to the court in order that court and the heirs of said Deceased may fully know what she has done. She prays this court to investigate this matter and approve of disapprove of her conduct in the premise. She asks this because Susan and her husband are some what dissatisfied with the way she has done the business.

Lucy Wiley, Administratrix

by John Shamor Atty

10 May 1872. Sheriff Deed in Partition.  In a Suit of Partition by Nathaniel S. Huskey & wife Susan against   Lucy Wiley, Charles Stephens, Margaret Stephens, and Dora Wiley, the land - the  NE quarter of Sec 35 Twp 41 R3E containing 53.57 acres - cannot be divided amongst the parties, so the land was ordered sold at public auction in May 1872. The terms of sale are 20% down, approved security for balance to bear interest of 10%. John Herrington bought the land for $1700  [John Herrington married Dora Wiley 1 Apr 1872] Deed Book 8,  p 109-111 [182]

On 10 Oct 1850 Edward B. married Lucy BAKER, F, daughter of Orson/Austin BAKER, M (ca 1788-bef 1841) & Elizabeth MOTHERSHEAD, F (ca 1792-bef 1838), in Jefferson County, Missouri. Born in Kentucky ca 1817. Lucy died aft 1880.

Her children by her first husband James McCulloch, married 29 Nov 1832, were Elizabeth born 1834, William A. born 1836, James born 1838, Charolotte born 1839, Alvin born 1844 all in Missouri.  James died in 1847.

Appointed Executor of husband James McCulloch Jr's estate 17 Mar 1847

Census

1850 Census: Lucy with father in District #42, Jefferson County, Missouri with 5 McCulloch children age 6 - 16

1860 Census: Big River Township, Morse's Mills Post Office, Jefferson County, Missouri

1870 Census: Big River Township. Jefferson County, Missouri

1880 Census with son-in-law and daughter, Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Margaret, F. Born ca 1852.

                                    On 9 Jan 1869 Margaret married Charles STEPHENS, M.

                       ii.          Susan, F. Born ca 1854.

                                    On 12 Jun 1867 Susan married Nathaniel HUSKEY, M.

      254           iii.          Dora, F (1857-1935)

122. Sampson S WILEY, M. Born in Jefferson County, Missouri on 22 Jan 1839. Sampson S died in Jefferson County, Missouri on 28 Feb 1910; he was 71.

In 1868 Sampson S married Alvilda SHELTON, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Eli, M. Born in 1869.

                       ii.          William, M. Born in 1871.

123. George W WILEY, M. Born ca 1844. George W died on 28 Oct 1922 in Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri.

In 1867 George W married Sophrenia CARVER, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Anna, F. Born in 1869.

                       ii.          Ida, F. Born in 1872.

                       iii.          Cora, F. Born in 1874.

                      iv.          Maggie, F. Born in 1877.

                       v.          Kitty, F. Born in 1880.

                      vi.          Les, ?.

Sixth Generation

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Family of Abijah WORKMAN (50) & Nancy PERRY

124. Josiah WORKMAN, M. Born in Virginia,  now West Virginia ca 1845.

Research: Wayne County, West Virginia Marriage Records & 1850 and 1860 Census

On 18 Nov 1868 Josiah married Margaret Jane TOMBLIN, F, daughter of Alexander TOMBLIN, M & Mary WORKMAN, F (ca 1811-), in Wayne, West Virginia. Born in Logan County, Virginia, now West Virgiinia ca 1849.

They had one child:

                       i.          W. H., M. Born ca 1870.

Family of Abijah WORKMAN (50) & Francis NELSON

125. Isaac WORKMAN, M. Born on 4 Jul 1858. Isaac died in Wayne, West Virgiinia on 22 May 1926; he was 67.

Wayne County, West Virginia Cemeteries Vol III 1993

Isaac married Nancy, F

They had the following children:

                        i.          Abijah, M. Born ca 1878.

                                    1880 Census

                       ii.          James, M. Born in Mar 1880.

                                    1880 Census

126. Polly Emily WORKMAN, F. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 27 Jan 1869. Polly Emily died on 4 Nov 1856 in Port Clinton, Ottawa, Ohio.

Polly's death certificate incorrectly lists Abijah Perry and Fannie Workman as her parents.

On 5 Jun 1892 when Polly Emily was 23, she married Elijah PERRY, M, son of William PERRY, M & Rebecca MARCUM, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia. (Picture on page 139, Volume 1.)

They had the following children:

      255            i.          John Quincy, M (1892-1993)

                       ii.          William Jennings, M. Born in Twelve Pole, Lincoln, West Virginia on 4 Dec 1897. William Jennings died in 1988.

                                    William Jennings married Hellen M. BOGARD, F.

                       iii.          Lula, F. Born on 28 Jul 1900.

                                    Lula married Virgil DAVIS, M.

Family of Malinda WORKMAN (52) & Josiah PERRY

127. Elizabeth PERRY, F. Born in Logan County, Virginia,  now West Virginia on 4 Mar 1846.

Hardesty History of West Virginia,  Vol. 7, p 221

On 3 Dec 1868 when Elizabeth was 22, she married Samuel PRATT, M, son of John PRATT, M & Polly PORTER, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Research: The children are all found in Hardesty History of West Virginia , Vol 7, p 221

They had the following children:

                        i.          George Hutchinson, M. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 27 Nov 1869.

                       ii.          Joseph P., M. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 20 Sep 1871.

                       iii.          Tennessee, M. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 30 Nov 1873.

                      iv.          Millard F., M. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 7 Feb 1875.

                       v.          America, F. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 14 Dec 1879.

                      vi.          Ida, F. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 26 Jan 1882.

128. Thompson PERRY, M. Born in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia ca 1853. Thompson died on 24 Mar 1918 in Wayne County, West Virginia.

1880 Census Wayne County, West Virginia death records and Wayne County, West Virginia marriage records.

On 1 Mar 1877 Thompson married Mary A. CHAMBERS, F, daughter of R CHAMBERS, M & Ella, F, in Wayne County, West Virginia.

                        i.          Robert, M. Born ca 1878.

                                  1880 Census

Family of Moses WORKMAN (53) & Polly (DEMPSEY) MULLINS

129. Cythia WORKMAN, F. Born on 11 Nov 1874. Cythia died in Logan County, West Virginia on 10 Oct 1951; she was 76. Buried in Smith/Carter Cemetery, Harts,  West Virginia.

In Apr 1893 Cythia first married Spencer MULLINS, M. They were divorced bef 1900.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Spencer, M. Born in Mar 1895. Spencer died in 1975. Occupation: Coal Miner.

                       ii.          infant, ?.

On 13 Feb 1902 when Cythia was 27, she second married Harve SMITH, M, son of Tom SMITH, M & Ann Eliza STEELE, F.

They had one child:

                        i.          Dodie Elizabeth, F.

                                  Some of this line is from her original work.

                                    Dodie Elizabeth married BROWNING, M.

Family of Jane WORKMAN (54) & James DALTON

130. Moses DALTON, M.

Ancestree  V19N2P19 by Logan County Genealigical Society

Moses married American THOMPSON, F.

They had one child:

      256            i.          John Ed., M

Family of John MARRS (55) & Cynthia MAY

131. Alexander MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 16 Dec 1834. Alexander died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 25 Dec 1892; he was 58.   He was a lawyer in Tazewell.

On 25 Dec 1865 when Alexander was 31, he first married Sophronia PERRY, F, daughter of Joseph PERRY, M (ca 1790-ca 1848) & Margaret GOSE, F (ca 1801-), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 1 Feb 1829. Sophronia died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 19 Nov 1884; she was 55.

On 16 Sep 1885 when Alexander was 50, he second married Mary Alice PABST, F, daughter of William Adolphus PABST, M (24 May 1831-) & Frederica Gaybrella ISHORN, F (10 Aug 1831-), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on 24 Sep 1865.

Her parents were both of Liepsic, Germany.

They had one child:

                        i.          May, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virgiinia on 27 Jun 1886.

132. Thomas MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 6 Feb 1836. Thomas died in Huntington, West Virginia on 30 Dec 1920; he was 84. Buried in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.

Thomas lived on a farm at Williamson, West Virginia after marriage, he then moved to Boyd County, Kentucky at Canonsburg.  In a few years he moved to Catlettsburg, Kentucky where he was manager of Warf Boats until he retired and moved to Huntington, West Virginia and lived there until his death.

On 7 Feb 1861 when Thomas was 25, he married Matilda WILLIAMSON, F, daughter of Benjamin WILLIAMSON, M (1808-) & Easter DESKINS, F, in Irontown, Lawrence County, Ohio. Born in Logan County, Virginia in 1842. Matilda died in 1910 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Matilda Williamson was the daughter of Benjamin Williamson and Easter Deskins.  Benjamin was born 1808 at the mouth of Millers Creek, on Johns Creek, Pike County, Kentucky and died on Turkey Creek opposite Williamson, West Virginia on the Kentucky side.  His wife was born on Tug River near the mouth of Big Creek in what is now Martin County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Donald A, M.

      257           ii.          Benjamine Williamson, M

                       iii.          John, M.

                                    John married Mary CHAMP, F.

      258          iv.          Francis (Fanny), F (1869-1957)

      259           v.          Belle Virginia, F (1876-1961)

133. Sarah Ann  (Sally) MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 20/22 Apr 1838. Sarah Ann  (Sally) died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 23 Oct 1911; she was 73. Buried in Harman Family Cemetery.  (Her picture and four of her children, on page 151, 152,  Volume 1.)

On 24 Aug 1858 when Sarah Ann  (Sally) was 20, she married Hezekiah Augustus (Gus) HARMAN, M, son of Hezekiah (Kiah) HARMAN, M & Nancy HARMAN, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 23 Feb 1831. Hezekiah Augustus (Gus) died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 22 Jan 1894; he was 62. Buried in Harman Family Cemetery, atop hill close to current Tazewell High School.

Confederate Soldier 8th 16th Virginia Calvary.

File # 1464-License issue August 23, 1858 by John W. Emmert clerk for marriage of Hezekiah A. Harmon and Sarah Ann Marrs, daughter of John Marrs.

Date of Marriage: August 24, 1858

Name of Groom: Hezekiah A. Harmon

Residence of Groom: Tazewell County, Virginia

Age of Groom: 25

No. marriage of Groom: 1

Birth Place of Groom: Tazewell,  Virginia

Name of Bride:  Sarah Ann Marrs

Residence of Bride:  Pike County, Kentucky

Age of Bride:  20

Birth Place of Bride:  Pike County, Kentucky

Remarks:  Present Henry May, Thos Mars.  By David Robinson, J. P.

 

They had the following children:

      260            i.          Kiah David Reuben, M (1859-1951)

      261           ii.          Shields Sidney Forrest, M (1862-1943)

                       iii.          Backside, M. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 3 May 1865. Backside died in Tazewell, Virginia on 4 Aug 1867; he was 2. Buried in the backyard of the Hezikiah Harman homeplace.

      262          iv.          Peel, M (1867-1922)

      263           v.          Alexander Marrs, M (1870-1946)

      264          vi.          Sophrona May, F (1872-1903)

      265         vii.          Dovie, F (1879-1970)

134. Henry MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 11 May 1842. Henry died in Pike County, Kentucky on 13 Sep 1882; he was 40.

Henry Marrs and his wife lived on Robinson Creek, Pike County, Kentucky.  He served in the Civil War, enlisting Sep 19, 1862, Pike County, Kentucky.   He was wounded while in service.  He served in the 10th Kentucky Calvary and was the 3rd Sgt., Company D

On 22 Aug 1872 when Henry was 30, he married Eliza Jane JOHNSON, F, daughter of Andrew JOHNSON, M & Margaret ROBINSON, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 24 Oct 1853.

They had one child:

      266            i.          Draxie Miller, F (1873-1936)

135. James P. MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 6 Jun 1844. James P. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 8 Aug 1932; he was 88. Death Cert # 041 20113/32.

James P. and Alice lived on Shelby Creek, Pike County, Kentucky for several years after marriage, at the mouth of Little Creek, and he was a schoolteacher in the Pike County Schools.  They then moved to Whitesburg, Kentucky in Letcher County, Kentucky and lived there for twelve years.  He was elected Commonwealth Attorney for four years while living there.  He then lived to Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky and lived there the remainder of his life.  He served as Police Judge in Pikeville.  He served as a private in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He enlisted September 19, 1862 into the Virginia Mounted Rifle - 10th Cavalry (Later known as the 14th Regiment Cavalry), Company D.

On 20 Oct 1871 when James P. was 27, he married Alice Minerva MAY, F, daughter of David MAY, M & Mary BICKLEY, F, in Pike County, Kentucky,  Pike County Marriage Records. Born on 11 Mar 1855. Alice Minerva died in Pike County, Kentucky on 9 May 1920; she was 65.

They had the following children:

      267            i.          Joe, M (1872-1910)

                       ii.          Charles, M. Born ca 1874. Charles died in Nov 1895 in Pike County, Kentucky.

      268           iii.          Grover C., M (1892-1967)

136. John W. MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 9 Jun 1849. John W. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 23 Aug 1940; he was 91. Death Record # 041 20269 /40.

1900 Federal Census of Pike County, Kentucky: John, h, June 1849, 50, married 25 years; Mary J., w, July 1857, 42, married 25 years, nine children and seven living; Glencel, s, Mar 1878, 22; Maggie, d, Oct 1881, 18; Huldie B., d, Jan 1885, 15; Lawrence,s, Dec 1886, 13; Etta, d, Jan 1889, 10; Gracie, d, Jan 1893, 7; and Joe, s, Dec 1894.

1910 Federal Census of Pike County, Kentucky: John h, 60, married 35; Jane, w, 53, married 35 years, nine children and five living; Esta, d, 20 D; Grace d, 17, s; Joe K, s, 15, S; Bessie B. Lewis d, 24 Ed, three children, one living and John E. Lewis g/s 8/12. They live on Caney Creek.

On 16 Sep 1874 when John W. was 25, he married Mary Jane DAMRON, F, daughter of Harvey G. DAMRON, M & Mary MAYNARD, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 25 Jul 1856. Mary Jane died in Pike County, Kentucky on 31 Mar 1944; she was 87. Kentucky Death Record Index

They had the following children:

                        i.          Alma Dorcas, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 16 Jun 1876. Alma Dorcas died in Pike County, KY on 22 Apr 1891; she was 14. Rob Damron Cemetery Inventory

      269           ii.          Glenco, M (1878-<1940)

                       iii.          Maggie, F. Born on 1 Oct 1881. Maggie died in 1903. Rob Damron Cemetery Inventory

      270          iv.          Bessie Brown, F (1885-)

                       v.          Sammie, M. Born on 22 Dec 1886. Sammie died in 1905 in Pike County, Kentucky. Rob Damron Cemetery Inventory

      271          vi.          Esta, F (1890-)

      272         vii.          Grace D., F (1892-1988)

      273         viii.          Joe Kindall, M (1894-1975)

                      ix.          Peary, F. Born on 20 Dec 1897. Peary died in Pike County, Kentucky on 5 Nov 1900; she was 2.   Rob Damron Cemetery Inventory

137. David MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 18 Oct 1851. David died in Pike County, Kentucky on 13 Aug 1896; he was 44.

David Marrs was the son of John Marrs and Cynthia May, the daughter of Thomas May, Jr.  He was born October 18, 1851 and died August 13, 1896. David first married Mary Jane Damron 28 April 1876.  He was 24 years old and she was 28.  The wedding took place at Sarah Damron's.  Mary Jane may have been the daughter of Elisha and Sarah Kinney Damron.  The 1850 Census of Pike County shows a Mary J., 2 years old in this household.  This would make her 28 in the year of 1876 and with the wedding taking place at Sarah Damron's as indicators.  Mary Jane Marrs died in 1877 and the following was recorded in the county court records. "Mary J. Marrs, 28 Years, Married, Died: 1877, Birth Place: Kentucky, Parents: Damron, Father's birth place Kentucky, Mother's birth place Kentucky."

 David then married Elizabeth Damron in 1882.  He was 30 years old and she was 23.  She and her father were born in Pike County, Kentucky and her mother was born in Wayne County, Virginia, now West Virginia.  The wedding took place at Harvey G. Damron's.  This can be found in Pike County Register 12, page 182.  The exact date of the wedding was not recorded and therefore is unknown. Elizabeth was the sister of Mary Jane Damron who had married David's brother, John Marrs, Jr.

 Polly Anna Marrs was born July 17, 1880 and has been listed as the daughter of David and Elizabeth Damron Marrs in all records that I have found.  Also Grace Marrs Brewer and Polly Anna were told that they were double first cousins.  With these facts it would appear that Polly Anna was born prior to the marriage of her parents or her birth date was later than listed.

David Marrs was appointed as postmaster of the Maltaton, Kentucky, Post Office on June 5, 1883.  He served until the office was discontinued on August 8, 1888.  Bart Belcher appointed David surveyor of the Shelby Creek Road on the 27th day of September 1892.

 On 28 Apr 1876 when David was 24, he first married Mary J DAMRON, F, daughter of Elisha DAMRON, M & Sarah KINNEY, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1852. Mary J died in 1877 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Court records "Mary J. Marrs, 28 Years, Married, Died 1877, Birth Place: Kentucky, parents Damron, Father's birth place Kentucky, Mother's birth place Kentucky."

On 20 Jun 1882 when David was 30, he second married Elizabeth DAMRON, F, daughter of Harvey G. DAMRON, M & Mary MAYNARD, F, at Harvey G. Damron's in Pike County. Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 15 Oct 1859. Elizabeth died in Pike County, Kentucky on 30 Dec 1920; she was 61.

Elizabeth's first name may be Sarah.

Elizabeth was listed in her parent's house in 1880 as follows:

    Harvey G. Damron       45            Farmer                      Ky Ky Ky

    Mary Damron               43 Wife   Keeping House          Va Ky Ky

    Elizabeth Damron        21 Dau.   At Home                     Ky Ky Va

    Caty Damron                15 Dau.   At Home                    Ky Ky Va

    Dicy Damron                12 Dau.   At Home                    Ky Ky Va

    Charles Damron           10 Son    Farm Laborer            Ky Ky Va

    Alves Damron                7 Son                                     Ky Ky Va

    Tim Damron                   4 Son                                      Ky Ky Va

    Sam Damron             6/12 Son                                     Ky Ky Va

Elizabeth Marrs was listed in the 1900 U. S. Census of Pike County as

   Elizabeth Marrs    h Oct 1859    40 Wd 4   3     Ky Va NC Farm

   George Marrs       s Dec 1892      7                  Ky Ky K

   David Marrs          s May 1895    5                   Ky Ky Ky

 The 1910 Census of Pike County had the following listing for Elizabeth Marrs:

   Elizabeth Marrs        50  Head

   George Marrs           17

   David Marrs             14

 This census also stated that Elizabeth had 4 children with 3 living.  The other child was Polly Anna Marrs who had married Edward Jackson Picklesimer. As stated earlier, Polly Anna Marrs would have been born out of wedlock if the dates given in most records were accurate.  It is known that the three living children shown in the 1900 Census were Polly Anna, George and David.  The deceased child was Printiss and he was buried on the hill behind the David Marrs house and was moved when the new US 23 highway construction was started.  Most of this family are now located in the Branham Cemetery which is located on Shelby Creek just below Caney Creek.

They had the following children:

      274            i.          Polly Anna, F (1880-1963)

                       ii.          Printiss, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 2 Jun 1885. Printiss died in Pike County, Kentucky on 20 Oct 1889; he was 4.

      275           iii.          George, M (1892-1971)

      276          iv.          David, M (1895-1965)

138. Dorcas O. MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 9 May 1854. Dorcas O. died in Clark County, Kentucky on 23 Oct 1933; she was 79. Scott Family Bible.

On 30 Jul 1872 when Dorcas O. was 18, she married Andrew Jackson SCOTT, M, son of John SCOTT, M & Mary E. HELVEY, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Scott Family Bible. Born on 4 Oct 1841. Scott Family Bible. Andrew Jackson died in Pike County, Kentucky on 26 Jul 1890; he was 48. Scott Family Bible

Andrew J. Scott was in the timber business for about twenty-five years, and then moved to Winchester, Kentucky. The 1900 Pike County Census, Caney Creek: Dorcas O Scott, head, Mar 1854, 45, two children and two living; Robert, s, Oct 1873, 26; Thomas Scott, s, June 1879, 20 and John Marrs, May 1814, 86, wd.

Andrew J. Scott was listed in the household of his father and mother, John and Polly Scott, in the 1870 U.S. Census.  Also listed in the household was a Mary E. Scott, age 2.  This would be the daughter that was listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for Andrew and Dorcas (Marrs) Scott.  Who Andrew was married to prior to Dorcas has not been determined.  Mary E. Scott was shown in the family Bible for Dorcas Marrs Scott as being Mary E. Blevins for the listing of her death.  Who she married and whether she had any living descendants has not been determined.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Robert, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 22 Oct 1873. Robert died in Clark County, Kentucky on 25 May 1939; he was 65. Death Record # 025 12028 /39

                       ii.          Thomas, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 18 Jun 1879. Thomas died in Clark County, Kentucky on 23 Jul 1966; he was 87.  Kentucky Death Record Index

                                    In Nov 1936 Thomas married Ruth DAMRON, F, in Boyd County, Kentucky.

                       iii.          baby, ?. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 7 Oct 1881. baby died on 7 Oct 1881 in Pike County, Kentucky. Buried in Pikeville City Cemetery.

 Headstone engraving shows born and died on 7 October 1881 and being the child of A. J. and Dorcas Scott.

139. William (Willie) Edgar MARRS, M. Born in Pike County,  Kentucky on 25 Sep 1860. William (Willie) Edgar died on 27 Dec 1897; he was 37.

bef 1889 William (Willie) Edgar married Mollie RIDDLE, F, daughter of Whallen RIDDLE, M (Jul 1840-). She died before 1900.

1900 Census,   Pike County Kentucky: Wallen Riddle, head, July 1840, 60, Widow;  Lina A., daughter, Jan 1880, 20, single; Bink C., grandson, Jun 1889, 11;  Edgar, grandson, Feb 1891, 9; Cintha A., grand daughter, April 1893.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Bennett, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Jun 1889.

      277           ii.          William Edgar, M (1892-1968)

                       iii.          Cynthia, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Apr 1893.

Family of Thomas Owens MARRS (56) & Mary  E. LAYNE

140. Sarepta A. MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1847.

1860 Census age 13 and 1870 Census age 23.

On 8 Jun 1876 Sarepta A. married George J. COURTNEY, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Virginia in 1851.

They had one child:

                        i.          Malinda, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1878.

(Haron H. Marrs updated December 3, 2010 from material sent by Claudia J. Claerhout-Saltz)

141. Harmon H. MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 5 Mar 1852. Harmon H. died in Prestonburg KY, on 26 Nov 1916; he was 64. age 8 in 1860 and age 18 in 1870 census.

One researcher has a Thomas H. born 8 March 1852 in Pike County, KY. His name may have been Thomas Harmon.

On 20 Apr/Aug 1876 when Harmon H. was 24, he married Mary Miranda WEDDINGTON, F in Floyd county, KY. (On official marriage record month looks like April not Aug.) Born on 2 Feb 1862. Mary Miranda died on 12 Jan 1931; she was 68.

They had the following children:

i. Bertha MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, KY, on 1 May 1877. Bertha died on 15 May 1967; she was 90. Bertha married W. R. McCOY, M. W. R. died on 12 Mar 1950.

ii. Thomas O MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, KY, on 6 Jun 1879. Thomas O died on 23 Jan 1903; he was 23. Killed by hunting accident shot in the back.

iii. Robert MARRS, M. Born in KY on 1 Sep 1882. Robert died on 9 Sep 1894; he was 12. Brain hemorrhage.

iv. Daisy MARRS, F. Born on 14 Apr 1885. Daisy died on 4 May 1965; she was 80. Daisy married Bern DANIELS, M. Bern died on 2 Apr 1996.

v. Grace A MARRS, F. Born on 5 Apr 1890. Grace A died on 12 Jan 1975; she was 84.

vi Myrtle MARRS, F. Born in Feb 1898/99. Myrtle died in 1979; she was 80. Myrtle married BROWNING, M.

vii. Emma Josephine (Emily) MARRS, F. Born on 3 Mar 1903. Emma Josephine (Emily) died on 21 Feb 1976; she was 72. On 26 Jan 1926 when Emma Josephine (Emily) was 22, she married Claude Henry DEFRAIN, M. Born on 3 Apr 1896. Claude Henry died on 27 Oct 1965; he was 69.

Family of Louisa MARRS (57) & Franklin WILLIAMSON

142. Hellin WILLIAMSON, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 1 Dec 1846. Hellin died in Pike County, Kentucky on 19 Dec 1929; she was 83.

On 26 Dec 1866 when Hellin was 20, she married Sparel B. LESLEY, M, son of Pharmer LESLEY, M & Mary BEVINS, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 1 Oct 1845. Sparel B. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 5 May 1913; he was 67.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Trimble, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1868.

                       ii.          Anna, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 31 Aug 1870. Anna died in Pike County, Kentucky.

                       iii.          John, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1874.

143. Zachariah Taylor WILLIAMSON, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 31 May 1849. Zachariah Taylor died bef 1900.

The 1900 Federal census of Pike County lists Juley, as Thomas' mother.  Juley is listed as being born Apr 1850 and being a widow.  Also listed was Hattie, born Sept 1888.  Juley was listed as having seven children and all seven were still living.

Zachariah Taylor married Julia, F. Born in Apr 1850. Julia died aft 1900.

They had the following children:

      278            i.          Thomas, M (1873-)

                       ii.          Hellen J., F. Born ca 1875.

                       iii.          Annie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1878.

                      iv.          Hattie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Sep 1888.

Family of Henry Harmon MARRS (58) & Virginia EDMONDS

144. John H. MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 25 Apr 1862. John H. died in Pike County, Kentucky on 2 Aug 1950; he was 88. Death Record # 035 17147 /50.

On 14 Apr 1885 when John H. was 22, he first married Mandy RUNYON, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

      279           i.          Leverta Lee (Bessie), F (1887-)

      280           ii.          Estie, F (1892-)

ca 1895 John H. second married Pheaby DAMRON, F, daughter of John DAMRON, M & Malinda COMPTON, F, in Pike County, Kentucky.  Born in Kentucky on 1 Mar 1871. Pheaby died in Pike County, Kentucky on 8 May 1943; she was 72. Death Record # 029 14387 /43. They were divorced in Kentucky.

They had the following children:

      281            i.          Linnie M., F (1899-)

      282           ii.          Lizzie, F (1903-)

      283           iii.          Keither Luther, M (1907-1971)

145. Laura MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 26 May 1868.

The 1900 census of Harmon Marrs' household lists Laura and a granddaughter.  Laura was listed as having born one child with one still living.  Granddaughter Ruthey is listed in the household.

Child:

      284            i.          Ruthey, F (1890-1971)

146. Nanny MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 9 Oct 1882.

Nanny married DAMRON, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          living female

                       ii.        living male

                       iii.         living male

Family of Caroline MARRS (59) & Hibbard WILLIAMSON

147. Frances Malinda H. WILLIAMSON, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 16 Aug 1858.

On 16 Mar 1876 when Frances Malinda H. was 17, she married John H HATCHER, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in 1856.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Annie, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1877.

                       ii.          Lida E., F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky ca 1878.

148. Anna Liza WILLIAMSON, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Dec 1864.

ca 1881 Anna Liza married John Atwood DILS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky in Nov 1858.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary E, F. Born in Jan 1886.

                       ii.          Carrie, F. Born in Dec 1887.

      285           iii.          Georgie, F (1890-)

      286          iv.          Hope, F (1894-)

      287           v.          Anna, F (1896-)

Family of Samuel W. MARRS Jr. (60) & Dulcena BRANHAM

149. Emma Mosaleete (Mousie) MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 2 Aug 1870. Emma Mosaleete (Mousie) died in Lawrence County, Kentucky on 27 Feb 1935; she was 64. Death Record # 010 04718 /35.

On 8 Mar 1892 when Emma Mosaleete (Mousie) was 21, she married Abram Coleman FERRELL, M, son of Elisha FERRELL, M & Nancy, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Virginia ca 1871.

They had one child:

      288            i.          Glenn Marrs, M (1895-)

Family of Sarah A. M. MARRS (61) & John FREDERICK

150. Samuel FREDERICK, M. Born in Boyd County, Kentucky on 14 Jan 1868. Samuel died in Maud, Oklahoma on 17 Feb 1956; he was 88.

In 1898 Samuel married Sidinia ADAY, F, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

They had the following children:

      289            i.          Grady, M (1902-1928)

                       ii.          Leroy, M.

                       iii.         living female

                      iv.          living female

Family of Reece Thomas MARRS (62) & Mary A. DALTON

151. Sarah Frances MARRS, F. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia on 22 Dec 1868. Sarah Frances died in Cabell County, West Virginia on 13 Nov 1946; she was 77.

On 25 Sep 1907 when Sarah Frances was 38, she married Russell T. GILLISPIE, M, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky ca 1847. They were divorced.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Wanda, F.

                       ii.          living male

152. Victoria MARRS, F. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 3 Jan 1874. Victoria died in Pike County, Kentucky on 22 Jul 1906; she was 32.

ca 1899 Victoria married John Calhoun RATLIFF, M. Born in Kentucky in Aug 1861

They had one child:

      290            i.          Hugh Broadman, M (1900-)

153. James Stewart MARRS, M. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 4 Mar 1876. James Stewart died in Pike County, Kentucky on 25 Aug 1958; he was 82. Death Record # 041 20384 /58.

On 1 Jan 1901 when James Stewart was 24, he married Savanna CLARK, F, in Pike County, Kentucky. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on 20 May 1881. Savanna died in Pike County, Kentucky on 14 Oct 1960; she was 79.

They had the following children:

      291            i.          Ruby Lynn, F (1901-1981)

      292           ii.          Clarence Graham, M (1906-1980)

Family of Henry W. MARRS (63) & Nancy

154. William B. MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia ca 1841/1844.

Have 1870 Census for them in Jeffersonville Township, Tazewell County,  Virginia.

ca 1867 William B. married Sarah J., F. Born in Virginia ca 1848.

They had one child:

                        i.          James, M. Born ca 1868.

155. Braxton Duncan MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 14 Oct 1843. (His picture on page 153,  Volume 1.)

There is an Angeline Clyburn, age 45, born Virgiinia, listed as a domestic with William L., age 12, born Virginia and James E., age 6, born Virginia,  in 1870 Census for them in Jefferson Township, Tazewell County, Virginia.

On 2 Jul 1868 when Braxton Duncan was 24, he married Harriet Tennessee McCLURE (163), F, daughter of John Renshaw McCLURE, M (ca 1791/1817-1869/1870) & Oliva MARRS (67), F (abt 1819-), in Tazewell County, VA. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 3 Jan 1845.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Emarine F., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Nov 1868.

                                    On 18 Dec 1886 when Emarine F. was 18, she married James Harve ASBURY, M, in McDowell County, West Virginia.

                       ii.          Pearis W., M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia abt 1873.

                       iii.          Nancy O., F. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia on 25 Jun 1875.

                      iv.          Alexander Dawson, M. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia abt 1878.

                                    On 26 Aug 1896 Alexander Dawson married Sarah L. NUNLEY, F, in Brewsterdale, McDowell County,  West Virginia.

156. Bluford J MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia  ca 1848/1849. (His picture on page 153, Volume 1.)

One source says Nancy Stevenson is his wife.  In the 1870 census a Louiville E. age 22 female follows his name.  Is that his wife??  There is a child John W. 11/12 born in June, which I presume to be their child.

Bluford J married Nancy STEVENSON or Louiville E. ??

They had the following children:

      293            i.         John Wesley, M (1869-1935)

                       ii.          William, M.

                       iii.          Edward, M.

                      iv.          James A., M.

                       v.          Joe, M.

                      vi.          Lilly, F.

                     vii.          Ona, F.

Family of Joseph MARRS (64) & Nancy  P.  PRESTON ??

157. Augustus Preston MARRS, M. Born in Cabell County, Virginia in 1842. Augustus Preston died aft 1912 in Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia. Occupation: Farmer in Taney County,  Missouri until he deserted his family.

Civil War records could be applied for, as he was a union soldier.  When he disappeared his wife waited seven years and then applied for his pension but she died before she got them.  It is believed that Augustus Preston was murdered.  Pension papers could determine approximate date of death.

Note:  In the fall of 1996 I sent for his pension papers, they arrived December 21, 1996.  They have proved to be quite interesting.  Information from some of these papers follows.

5 August 1890   Elizabeth J Marrs, aged 47, a resident of the town of Kirbyville, county of Taney, Missouri applies for a pension.  The names and dates of birth of children are listed.  Johnny A. born 22 Feb 1868, Wm. B. born April 27, 1871, Howard F. born Aug. 27, 1875, Lely M.  born July 23, 187? (May be a 3) and Charity E. Marrs born Feb 10 1883.

12 September 1890    A. P. Marrs, aged 47, a resident of Sheridan, West Virginia, County of Lincoln applies for invalid pension.  He states wound in the hand..., which disqualifies him from performing full labor when at work his hand pains him very bad and causes the loss of sleep.  A few months later from Cabell County, West Virginia he sends an affidavit to prove he is the one applying.

6 June 1892 Elizabeth J., widow of Augustus P. Marrs now of Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska applies again for a pension.  " My husband 'Augustus P. Marrs' left his home in Kirbyville, Taney County, Missouri Feb 22 1885 with his team and wagon to go to Mountain Grove,  Missouri for a load of household good for a family that had moved into Kirbyville, Taney County, Missouri.  When about 40 miles from his home we believe he was waylaid by a band of robbers and killed and his team and wagon & effects stolen as that was the last place he was seen.  He never arrived at Mountain Grove.  We have never been able to learn of his whereabouts "dead or alive". Every afford has been used to find him.  Our marriage relations had always been and were happy nothing to mar our happiness as I know and firmly believe that if he were alive he would have been home.  Our knowledge is based on facts surrounding the case, our relationship together, his owning a farm and farming it, his helping a neighbor by going for his goods.  The faith I have in his return if alive, on the robbers who infect that county."

30 May 1912  Young, Scioto County, Ohio.  Augustus P. Marrs aged 70 is applying for his pension.  It says he was born in Cabell County, Virginia in 1842.  It also says he lived in Grundy County, Missouri, four years; Taney County, Missouri, six years; ? County, Kansas, four years; Dallas County, Texas, seven years and West Virginia, twenty years.  Served in Company D, 10 Regiment, Kentucky Calvary and Company H, 54 Kentucky Infantry, years 1862-1865.   Records show the times he was absent without leave and when he deserted on Feb 22 1865.

It looks very much like he deserted again in 1885.  If he did not desert his family someone did a pretty good job of stealing his identity.  It also appears from the documents that Taney County, Missouri declared him dead on Feb 25, 1890.

On 24 Dec 1865 Augustus Preston married Elizabeth Jane TABOR, F, daughter of William Bartley TABOR, M (21 Feb 1816-30 Jul 1884) & Charity RUNYON, F (1 Sep 1816-1 Feb 1890), in Trenton, Missouri. Born in Tazewell, Virginia on 16 Feb 1842. Elizabeth Jane died in Jul 1892 in Nebraska. Buried in Nebraska.

She was first married to John W. Humphrey's who died in the Army, during the Civil War.  I think she also went by Betsy J. and was 9 in 1850 Tazewell County, Virginia census and Elizabeth age 18 in Grundy County, Missouri 1860 census.  In 1891 she and children Bartley, Frank and Effie went to Nebraska to mostly care for Aunt Seletha, who was afflicted with St. Vitus dance and was also blind.  They were there about eight months when she died of what the Dr. called inflamation of the bowels, we call it appendicitis, in July of 1892.  I believe that she never knew that her husband may not have been murdered, but may have deserted her.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Nancy Margaret (?), F. Born ca 1866.

                                     Nancy Margaret (?) married Newton PHILLIPS, M.

                       ii.          John A., M. Born on 22 Feb 1868. John A. died from Typhoid.

                                    He died leaving a son a week old.  The mother died three weeks later.  I am not sure what happened to the baby.

      294           iii.          William Bartley, M (1871-)

                      iv.          Lelia M., F. Born on 23 Jul 1873.

                                    They had 4 girls and 4 boys.  Mamie Sharpp of Floral, Kansas, Mary Jones of Modesto California, Minnie and Tennie Dassett of Sweet Home, Oregon.

                                    Lelia M. married Frank JACKSON, M.

                       v.          Howard Frank, M. Born on 27 Aug 1875.

                                    Father of eight children.

                                    In 1995 Howard Frank married Ella BRYANT, F.

      295          vi.          Charity Effie, F (1883-1971)

Family of James MARRS (66) & Jane Emedine HARPER

158. Arnetta B. (Netty) MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1854. Arnetta B. (Netty) died in Cheyenne, Oklahoma.

On 9 Mar 1876 Arnetta B. (Netty) married William P. MADDEN, M, in Grundy County, Missouri.  Born in Indiana in Jan 1853.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Ethel F., F. Born in Missouri in Oct 1878.

                        ii.          Hagle, M. Born in Missouri in Sep 1889.

      296           iii.          Marion P. (Perry), M (1876-)

159. Martha (Francis) MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in Feb 1855/1856. Martha (Francis) died in 1936 in Glouster, Ohio.

On 19 Jul 1879 Martha (Francis) married George H. HARPER, M, in Edinburg, Missouri. Born in Apr 1858. George H. died in 1929.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Marie, F.

                                    Marie married EDDY, M.

                       ii.          Bess, F.

                                    Bess married CAREY, M.

                       iii.          Clyde, M.

                      iv.          Maude, F.

                       v.          Nettie, F.

                                  Nettie married PALMER, M.

                      vi.          Fred, M.

160. Charles Everett (Charly) MARRS, M. Born in Grundy County,  Missouri on 15 Mar 1857/1858. Charles Everett (Charly) died in Kansas City,  Missouri on 4 Feb 1933; he was 75. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Trenton,  Grundy County,  Missouri. (Picture with brother Bill, page 185,  Volume 1.)

Research: cemetery book records

On 8 Jun 1880 when Charles Everett (Charly) was 23, he married Olive Myrtle FLESHER, F, daughter of William Henry FLESHER, M & Mary Ann BOYLAN, F, in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Zaneville, Ohio on 30 Aug 1863. Olive Myrtle died in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri on 10 Dec 1943; she was 80. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Eddie Woodson, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 19 Jun 1881. Eddie Woodson died in 1918.

                                    On 15 May 1904 when Eddie Woodson was 22, he married Enda M. WELCH, F, in Trenton, Missouri.

      297           ii.          Everett Ashwell, M (1883-1958)

                       iii.          Clarence Vern, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 10 May 1885. Clarence Vern died in Trenton, Missouri on 3 Sep 1949; he was 64.

                                    On 10 Aug 1905 when Clarence Vern was 20, he married Bessie DAWSON, F, in Trenton, Missouri.

                      iv.          Claude, M. Born on 3 Feb 1887. Claude died on 3 Feb 1887.

                       v.          Russell Lynn, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 13 Jan 1888.

                                    Russell Lynn married Ruth FIZER, F.

                      vi.          Frank Brown, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 27 Dec 1889.

                                    On 19 Dec 1913 when Frank Brown was 23, he married Grayce OWENS, F, in Trenton, Missouri.

                     vii.          John Delbert, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 13 Jul 1894. John Delbert died on 21 Dec 1943; he was 49.

                                    John Delbert married Myrtle McKISSON, F.

                     viii.          Anna Francis, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 29 Aug 1895. Anna Francis died in Kansas City,  Missouri on 31 Jan 1920; she was 24.

                                    On 20 Jul 1914 when Anna Francis was 18, she married Willard PEMBERTON, M.

Family of Oliva MARRS (67) & John Renshaw McCLURE

161. Maria S. McCLURE, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 18 Jan 1841. Maria S. died in Missouri on 3 Mar 1911; she was 70.

On 6 Sep 1860 when Maria S. was 19, she married Howard J. MATHENA, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Abbs Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia on 9 Jan 1840. Howard J. died in Missouri on 11 Feb 1902; he was 62.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Alexander W., M. Born in Virginia on 19 Sep 1861.

                                    On 26 Aug 1883 when Alexander W. was 21, he married Charity SHEETS, F, in Clark County, Missouri.

                       ii.          Eveline A., F. Born in Virginia abt 1864.

                       iii.          Mary O., F. Born in Virginia abt 1867.

                      iv.          William Edward, M. Born in Missouri abt 1870. William Edward died in 1951.

                                    On 12 Mar 1895 William Edward married Margaret (Maggie) CLIFTON, F, in Clark County, Missouri.

                       v.          Sarah A., F. Born in Missouri abt 1874.

                      vi.          Dora B., F. Born in Missouri in Mar 1879.

162. Josephine Nicatie McCLURE, F. Born in Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia on 15 Sep 1843. Josephine Nicatie died in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia on 23 Feb 1911; she was 67. Buried on 25 Feb 1911 in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia.

On 28 Nov 1861 when Josephine Nicatie was 18, she married William Thomas MATHENA, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Witten's Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia on 13 Feb 1842. William Thomas died in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia on 18 Feb 1914; he was 72. Buried on 20 Feb 1914 in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

      298            i.          William Wesley, M (1861-1949)

                       ii.          Hattie Rosella, F. Born in Tip Top, Tazewell County, Virginia on 9 Jun 1864. Hattie Rosella died on 7 Nov 1886; she was 22.

      299           iii.          John Alexander, M (1866-1936)

                      iv.          Howard Jackson, M. Born in Five Oak, Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Mar 1869. Howard Jackson died in Logan County, West Virginia on 11 Jan 1936; he was 66. Buried on 13 Jan 1936 in Logan County, West Virginia.

                                    On 3 Feb 1892 when Howard Jackson was 22, he married Rebecca NELSON, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

      300           v.          Mary Olavia (Ollie), F (1871-1945)

                      vi.          Sarah Jane (Sally), F. Born in Springville, Tazewell County, Virginia on 4 Mar 1874. Sarah Jane (Sally) died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 21 Oct 1951; she was 77.

                                    On 28 Oct 1896 when Sarah Jane (Sally) was 22, she married Andrew Claud NELSON, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                     vii.          Charles Henry, M. Born in Witten's Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia on 21 Jun 1877. Charles Henry died in Mercer County, West Virginia on 22 Mar 1955; he was 77. Buried on 24 Mar 1955 in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia

                                    On 17 Jan 1902 when Charles Henry was 24, he first married Cora PATRICK, F, in Tazewell County, Virginia.

                                    On 11 Jun 1907 when Charles Henry was 29, he second married Hattie TABOR, F, in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia.

                                    Charles Henry third married Flora PEAKS, F.

                     viii.          Susan Beckey, F. Born in Witten's Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia on 18 Jul 1879. Susan Beckey died on 6 Sep 1901; she was 22.

                                    Susan Beckey married John MEGGINNIE, M.

                      ix.          Raleigh A., M. Born in Graham District, Tazewell County, Virginia on 25 Jul 1882. Raleigh A. died in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona on 27 Apr 1965; he was 82. Buried on 1 May 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.

  On 31 Dec 1902 when Raleigh A. was 20, he first married Nettie Clara MATHENA, F, in Ingleside, Mercer County, West Virginia. Born in Tip Top, Tazewell County, Virginia on 6 Apr 1884. Nettie Clara died in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona on 2 Jan 1965; she was 80. Buried on 5 Jan 1965 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.

On 15 Nov 1938 when Raleigh A. was 56, he second married Pearl Geneva CLUFF, F, in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. They were divorced.

                       x.          Columbus Moore, M. Born in Mud Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia on 7 Mar 1890. Columbus Moore died in Tazewell County, Virginia on 3 Aug 1953; he was 63. Buried on 7 Aug 1953 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  On 4 Jun 1919 when Columbus Moore was 29, he married Nannie Frances LIPFORD, F.

                      xi.          Viola Mabel, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia. Viola Mabel died in Tazewell County, Virginia. Buried in Groseclose Cemetery, Boissevain, Tazewell County, Virginia.

  On 1 Apr 1903 Viola Mabel married Myrland Brown MATHENA, M, in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tip Top, Tazewell County, Virginia on 30 May 1879. Myrland Brown died on 29 Mar 1956; he was 76.

163. Harriet Tennessee McCLURE, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 3 Jan 1845.

On 2 Jul 1868 when Harriet Tennessee was 23, she married Braxton Duncan MARRS (155), M, son of Henry W. MARRS (63), M (ca 1811/1812-) & Nancy, F (ca 1813-), in Tazewell County, Virginia. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 14 Oct 1843.

There is an Angeline Clyburn, age 45, born Virginia, listed as a domestic with William L., age 12, born Virginia and James E., age 6, born in Virginia per  the 1870 Census for them in Jefferson Township, Tazewell County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Emarine F., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Nov 1868.

                                    On 18 Dec 1886 when Emarine F. was 18, she married James Harve ASBURY, M, in McDowell County, West Virginia.

                       ii.          Pearis W., M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia abt 1873.

                       iii.          Nancy O., F. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia on 25 Jun 1875.

                      iv.          Alexander Dawson, M. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia abt 1878.

                                    On 26 Aug 1896 Alexander Dawson married Sarah L. NUNLEY, F, in Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia.

164. Fremont Clay McCLURE, M. Born in Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia on 22 Sep 1855. (More on pages 138a-d, Volume 1.

 remont Clay married Nancy E. DANIELS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia abt 1858.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Warner Clinton, M. Born in Horsepen, Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Nov 1877.

                       ii.          Oliva Jane, F. Born in Horsepen, Tazewell County, Virginia on 13 Jun 1879.

                       iii.          Belle, F. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia in Feb 1880.

Family of Sina (Susanah) MARRS (68) & Ballard SMITH

165. David French SMITH, Jr., M. Born in Ranger, Cabell County, Virginia in 1848. David French died in 1914 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

David French Smith, son of Ballard Smith, was named after his uncle, David French Smith, son of William Claudis Smith.  "Jr." is to distinguish "Dickie" from Uncle David French Smith; Sr. The "French" middle name is taken from the maiden name of Mary FRENCH Hatfield, wife of Isaac Hatfield.  Mary French was a daughter of Matthew French of Montgomery/Giles County, Virginia.  Isaac's daughter, Sarah, married William Claudis Smith.  Mary was the grandmother of David "Dickie Dave" Smith

Abt 1875 David French married Martha Jane BRUMFIELD, F, in Lincoln, West Virginia. Born in Ranger, 14 Mile Creek, Cabell County, Virginia on 7 Jun 1856. Martha Jane died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 3 Apr 1909; she was 52. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

The parents of Martha Jane Brumfield have been found. (the Lincoln County, West Virginia 1880 Census lists Martha's middle initial as L.)  Through the efforts of Brandon Ray Kirk, a Brumfield descendant, and Wesley Guy Brumfield of Tennessee, it is now known that Martha was a daughter of William Randolph Brumfield who died, it is reported, in the Civil War.  The Logan County 1880 Census lists William as being in the Union army and records "Killed in Civil War" in the census record.  Wesley Guy and Brandon Kirk have research the Civil War Records in Charleston, West Virginia and in Washington, D.C. but have found no record.  Wesley, however, did find that the Military Archives had a record jacket for William, but there were no contents.  That indicated that he was, indeed, in the Union Army in the Civil War. 

William died about 1862 and his wife, Mary Elkins, a d/o of Marvel and Rhoda Elkins, married Joseph Fry.  Relatives and some in the household of Joseph Fry apparently raised the several children of William R. and Mary.   Thus, the children had no recollection of their father and Martha Jane Brumfield may not have known her father. 

They had the following children:

      301            i.          Roxie E., F (1876-1894)

      302           ii.          William Randolph, M (1877-1946)

      303           iii.          Richard Granvill, M (1879-1922)

                      iv.          Lovie, F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 15 Mar 1881. Lovie died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 2 Jul 1946; she was 65. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

 Abt 1915 Lovie married William Claudis "Billy" SMITH, M, in West Virginia. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 6 Oct 1870. William Claudis "Billy" died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 27 Dec 1940; he was 70. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

  Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

  William Claudis "Billy" Smith built the two-story white house at the mouth of what is called the J. B. Smith hollow today (1995).  Billy made a living by dealing in timber and farming.  He was also a game warden and was known widely for his stern enforcement of the law.   

 Billy Smith lived in the old two-story house until he died.  Lovey, a sister of Cora married Billy and lived in the old white house after Billy's death.  I, Harold R. Smith, remember when Lovey lived there with Esta.  We lived next door in the old Clarence Midkiff Store Building and could hear Lovey play the old pump Organ and we could also hear a very unusual sound about once a week--an old gasoline motor driven washing machine.  The organ playing at night gave us goose bumps, but we were not too scared for Lovey was, after all, our Great Aunt. When the C & P Telephone Co. laid the first public telephone lines up the Guyandotte River, they missed the village of Ranger, probably, because it was not there yet.  Ranger was created by the Railroad when in 1903 the RR bought land at the present site of Ranger to build a depot, sidings, a water pump station, water tank, section foreman's and hands houses, tool houses and an incline track to the river.  All this activity induced TB Hatfield to move his store from near Laurel Branch (Elisha Hatfield Hollow) to the present site of Ranger, encouraged, no doubt, by the Railroad.  When the Railroad was built and the telegraph lines were put up along the tracks Ranger still did not have a public phone.  The C&P telephone line came up the Guyandotte River to Laurel Branch and thence went up Laurel Branch bearing ever right and went through the farm of David Franch Smith, Jr., son of Ballard Smith, and continued down the other side of the hill back to the Guyandotte River at the home of what became Wayne Clarence Webb or at that time, probably the home of George Stephenson.  Where the C&P telephone line came back to the river was about 3/4 miles above (East) of Ranger.  Permission was given by the C&O Railway to the C&P Telephone Company (for a fee, no doubt) to run the public telephone line back down the river to Ranger on the C&O poles along the track.  The link between the C&P lines and the C&O lines spanned the C&O Rail Road as the C&P continued alongside the county road, Guyan River Road today and connected with the C&O telegraph line as it continued along the C&O RR Tracks.  The connecting link could be seen from the front porch of Wayne C. Webb's house.  It ran from the pole sitting just under the County Road directly across the RR Tracks to a C&O pole sitting between the RR tracks and the river just were the rock cut along the tracks begins above W. C. Webb's property. (Mouth of Shoals Branch.)

The first telephone was installed in the home of Billy Smith.  It was a pay phone.  It is said by a granddaughter of Walter L. Smith that when Walter had a fatal stroke, a family member came to call a Doctor for Walter.  Billy would not let the call be made because the caller had no dime.  Walter was Billy's brother.

      304           v.          Sampson "Samp", M (1883->1960)

                      vi.          Telia Arizona "Teelie", F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln, West Virginia on 8 Mar 1886. Telia Arizona "Teelie" died in Ohio. Without issue

  Telia Arizona "Teelie" married Wade SOUTHWORTH, M, in West Virginia. Born abt 1880.

     Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

 Telia Arizona Smith had a baby that died when she lived at the "Old Place", The David F. Smith Farm where Dale Smith now (1994) lives.  The baby was buried in the Smith Cemetery at Ranger.  Grave may be unmarked or if it is marked, no one at present time knows what the mark, initial or other, is.                           

      305         vii.          Albert F. (French?), M (1887-1950)

      306         viii.          Cora, F (1891-)

                      vi.          Dora, F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln, West Virginia in 1891. Dora died abt 1930 in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. Buried in Spencer State Hospital Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.                                

 Dora married George ELKINS, M, in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Born abt 1888.

      307           x.          Otto Durwood, M (1893-1948)

                      xi.          Minnis Arthur "Mink", M. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia in Sep 1898. Minnis Arthur "Mink" died on 15 Apr 1931 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia of TB. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

   Minnis Arthur "Mink" married Ollie ADKINS, F, in West Virginia. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia in 1902. Ollie died in 1968 in West Virginia. Buried in Adkins/Hager Cemetery, 10 Mile Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

166. Luanna SMITH, F. Born in Ranger, Cabell County, Virginia on 10 Dec 1849. Luanna died in 1943 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

Never married but had Gracy by Hansford Adkins.  The following is the text of a newspaper article saved by Opal Deering.  Paper and date unknown, but since her age was 93 at the time of printing, the article date must have been sometime in 1942.  The paper was probably either the Lincoln Republican or the Hamlin Democrat.  The article follows:  LINCOLN COUNTY WOMAN, 93, SAYS HARD WORK IS SECRET OF LONGEVITY.  "Hard Work" is the recipe for long life given by Miss Lou Ann Smith of Ranger, one of the oldest residents of Lincoln County, who is shown here seated at her spinning wheel.    

She was born 93 years ago in the same house in which she now makes her home, which house she has occupied all of her life.  She lives alone, does her own cooking over an open fireplace.  Until about three years ago, Miss Smith wove carpets and woolen blankets.  Her spinning wheel is still her constant companion.

Never at any time in her life very far from home, she has been in an automobile only a few times.  She is an ardent Democrat and "a great admirer of Franklin D. Roosevelt."  She never misses going to the polls.  Miss Smith was received into the Methodist church six years ago, when the Rev. C. C. Jarvis baptized her.

The house mentioned in the article was the old log house of her father, Ballard Smith.  The old log house stood against the hill at the foot of Baker Hill on the Guyan River Road just above Ranger.  The old log house stood there until the 1970's when it was torn down by Roy "Sonny" Baker and George McClellan.  Roy was great grandson of Aunt Lou Ann Smith.   (Volume 1, page 138 shows the house site)

When, in 1903, the Guyandotte Valley Railroad took most of the bottomland on Ballard Smith's property (Ballard inherited the bottom lands along the River from his father, William Claudis Smith), the tops of the mountain above the house were cleared and farmed.  The area is still, in 1997, called "The Wheat Field."  This Field was a pasture for Richard and Brian Baker's families when this author was growing up.  Richard and Brian married Cena and Ethel Smith, sisters of the Author's father, Jesse L. Smith, a great grandson of Ballard Smith.  Cena and Ethel Smith's children descended from Ballard Smith on both sides of their family.

Luanna never married Hansford ADKINS, M. Born in Ranger, Cabell County, Virginia on 27 Oct 1847. Hansford died in 1921 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Adkins Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County,  West Virginia.

 They had one child:

      308            i.          Gracie O., F (1869-1936)

167. Sarah Matilda SMITH, F. Born in Ranger, Cabell County, Virginia on 20 Jan 1852. by the 1860 Census year may be 1856. Sarah Matilda died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 15 Mar 1912; she was 60. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

Sarah Matilda (1870 Lincoln County Census says her name was Melvina Smith.) Sarah "Shug" had red hair.  After Hugh C. died, most of the property below the mouth of 14 Mile Creek on Guyandotte River and about 1/2 mile up 14-mile Creek fell to Sarah.  Most of this tract had been subdivided into very small lots (30 X 60 or 75 feet) and named "Adkins Addition" to Ranger.

In 1873 Sarah Matilda married Hugh Caperton ADKINS, M, in Ranger, Lincoln, West Virginia. Born in Ranger, Cabell County, Virginia, now West Virginia on 17 Apr 1853. Hugh Caperton died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 16 Jun 1915, of cholera; he was 62.   Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

Hugh Caperton "Cape" Adkins.  The following personal history appeared in Hardesty's History:

H. C. Adkins is one of the farming populations in Laurel Hill District, Lincoln County, owning 50 acres of good land on Guyan (sic) River, at the mouth of 14 Mile Creek.  The land has good improvements and a part is well timbered with poplar, pine and oak.  Mr. Adkins was born in Lincoln County, April 17, 1853.  Sarah M., daughter of Ballard and Sina (Marrs) Smith, was born in Lincoln County, January 20, 1852, and in this same county, in 1873, she became the wife of H. C. Adkins.  The children of this union are:  Rilan, born November 24, 1873; Albert W., January 25, 1878; Georgie T., October 3, 1880, Lewis B., August 11, 1883.  Mr. Adkins is a very industrious man, and is prospering in his farming  

They had the following children:

                        i.          Rosa, F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 7 Feb 1889. Rosa died on 9 Feb 1889 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.   Died as an infant,  baby/burial record not found.

                       ii.          Rilan, M. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Viriginia on 24 Nov 1875. Rilan died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 29 Aug 1886; he was 10, of typhoid. Buried in Smith Cemetery Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.   Burial record not found in indexes.

                       iii.          Ira, M. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia on 3 Sep 1874. Ira died on 1 Oct 1874 in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.   Died as an Infant.

                      iv.          Albert W., M. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 25 Jan 1878. Albert W. died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia on 22 Apr 1922; he was 44. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

      309           v.          Georgia T., F (1880-)

      310          vi.          Lewis Ballard, M (1883-)

      311         vii.          Walter French, M (1888-1943)

                     viii.          Dora Belle, F. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia in Feb 1892.

                                    Dora Belle married Charlie VANCE, M, in West Virginia. Born abt 1889.

      312          ix.          Lindsey O., M (1895-)

168. Hulda J. SMITH, F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1854. Hulda J. died abt 1874 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virgina. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, head of Hamilton's Creek near Gill, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

Hulda Smith:  The following was reported by Opal (Adkins) Deering, d/o Walter Adkins.  "Hulda Smith died young, when her first baby was about 6 weeks old.  They said that she died of what they called Milk Leg.

Buena Smith, wife of Dennie Smith, said that Hulda's baby died at birth. She may be buried in the Arnold Cemetery in the head of Nine Mile.  It is doubtful if she has a marker.

abt 1873 Hulda J. married Allen NELSON, M, in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Born in Kentucky abt 1848. Allen died aft 1900 in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Adkins Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Notes of Harold (Hal) Smith:

Hulda Smith was Allen "Al" Nelson first wife.  She died soon after the birth of her child.  Baby died also.  No Issue.  Al later married Julia Hatfield, and still later, Libbie Lovejoy.

They had one child:

                        i.          Unnamed Child of Allen, F. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1874. Unnamed Child of Allen died abt 1874 in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, head of Hamilton's Creek, near Gill, West Virginia.

169. Lorenzo Dow SMITH, M. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia ca 1858. Lorenzo Dow died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Owned farm head Laurel Branch, Later became Thacker Farm.     All info from Marion Foster Adkins's Bible

Abt 1883 Lorenzo Dow first married Regania WALLS, F, in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1862. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

They had the following children:

      313            i.          Ellen, F (~1884-)

                       ii.          Causby E., F. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia in 1884.

      314           iii.          Carrie May, F (~1885-)

      315          iv.          Delbert Clifton, M (1890-)

                       v.          Emily, F. Born abt 1892. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

                      vi.          Jesse Millard, M. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia in 1894. Jesse Millard died in 1917during WW I in Europe. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.       KIA Purple Heart

      316         vii.          Dennie Clarence, M (1896-1973)

Aft 1896 Lorenzo Dow second married Miss McNEELY, F. Born abt 1863.

170. Tolbert SMITH, M. Born in Ranger, Cabell, Virginia, now West Virginia in 1862. Tolbert died on 19 May 1933 in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia, of pneumonia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

All info from Marion Foster Adkins's Bible

Abt 1891 Tolbert married Alelia FOSTER, F, in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County,  West Virginia in 1872. Alelia died in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Buried in Smith Cemetery, Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia.

All info from Marion Foster Adkins's Bible

They had the following children:

                        i.          Chester, M. Born in West Virginia abt 1892. Chester died in West Virginia.

                                    Burial site not known

                                    Chester married Rosetta THOMPSON, F. Born abt 1895.

                       ii.          Gorden G., M. Born in West Virginia  in 1892. Gorden G. died in West Virginia.

                                    No more is known

                       iii.          Lucean, M. Born in West Virginia abt 1894. Lucean died in West Virginia.

                                    Burial site not known.

                      iv.          Effie A., F. Born in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia in 1894. Effie A. died in West Virginia.

                                    On 2 Mar 1916 Effie A. married James VASS, M, in Ranger, Lincoln  County, West Virginia. Born abt 1872.   No more known.

                       v.          LLoyd, M. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1896. LLoyd died in West Virginia.

                                    LLoyd married Gladys DEAN, F. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia abt 1900.

                      vi.          Lou Ella, F. Born in West Virginia abt 1898. Lou Ella died in West Virginia.

                                    Lou Ella married Beverly "Bev" McCOY, M. Born abt 1895.

                     vii.          Charles L., M. Born in West Virginia in 1898. Charles L. died in West Virginia.

                     viii.          William L., M. Born in West Virginia  in 1900. William L. died in West Virginia.

                      ix.          Zud E., M. Born in West Virginia in 1904. Zud E. died in West Virginia.

      317           x.          Della O., F (1907-1974)

Family of Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth MARRS (69) & Martin F.  ELKINS

171. Edward Eldridge  ELKINS, M. Born on 9 Mar 1857, in Logan County, Virginia   1870 Census said born in Missouri. Edward Eldridge died in Trout Lake, Washington on 12 Jul 1928; he was 71.

On 27 Dec 1877 when Edward Eldridge was 20, he married Margaret Elvira (Maggie) MARRS (183) , F, daughter of David Whitley MARRS (71), M (7 Dec 1825-2 Jul 1891) & Emmaline Virginia (Emerini V.) (Virgie) TABOUR, F (26 Jun 1826-26 Nov 1914), in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Apr 1860. Margaret Elvira (Maggie) died in Nov 1947 in Buena Vista, Oregon.

Live in Salem,  Oregon  in 1914.  Listed as seven years old in 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Census.  Date of birth given by a relative as Aug 1859. (Family picture on page 186,  Volume 1.)

They had the following children: (Birth record of children on page 118a, Volume 1)

                        i.          Birdie Jane, F. Born in Grundy County,  Missouri on 13 Feb 1879. Birdie Jane died on 23 Jul 1879 in Grundy County,  Missouri. Probably buried in South Evans Cemetery, beside her grandmother.

      318           ii.          Cora Celeste, F (1880-bur. ca1950)

                       iii.          George Marvin, M. Born on 9 Oct 1882. George Marvin died in May 1951/1952.

                                    George Marvin married ORA, F.

                      iv.          David Martin, M. Born on 11 May 1885. David Martin died on 23 Jun 1885. Middle name may be Marrs.

      319           v.          Albert Milo, M (1886-1985)

      320          vi.          Roy Dow, M (1889-1983)

                     vii.          Eunice May, F. Born on 31 May 1893. Eunice May died in Dec 1918.

                                    Died of influenza epidemic of 1918.

      321         viii.          Arthur Alfred, M (1895-1969)

      322          ix.          Ruby Marea, F (1900-ca1980)

                       x.          Charles Edward, M. Born on 19 Nov 1902 in Ashwood, Jefferson County, Oregon. Charles Edward died on 5 Apr 1980 in Clatsop County, Oregon; he was 77.

 On 24 Jun 1925. Charles Edward married Hilda MOORE, F. Born on 7 Dec 1909 in Washington. Hilda died in 5 Sep 1987, in Clatsop County, Oregon.

Family of Thomas MARRS (70) &  Milla Ann (Milly Ann) RUNIUN (RUNYON)

172. Causby (Cosby) Agusta MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Sep 1846. Causby (Cosby) Agusta died in Lineville, Iowa on 25 Dec 1918; she was 72. Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, over the state line in  Missouri. (Picture of Causby, Ann and Nancy plus Causby and Lewis's family group, page 170,  in Volume 1.)

Brothers marry sisters - Causby Marrs marries Louis Argo and Alden Darrow Argo marries Nancy Marrs.

Research: South Lineville Cemetery Records and Virginia Peiffer,  Clio,  Iowa notes

On 12 Apr 1866 when Causby (Cosby) Agusta was 19, she married Lewis N (Louis) (Lu) ARGO, M, son of William ARGO, M (15 Mar 1825-30 Mar 1898) & Anna Mary Catherine Judith McILVAIN, F (26 Apr 1828-30 Jun 1903), in Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri. Born in Mansfield? or Jefferson, Ohio, near Mansfield, Ohio on 29 Jul 1846. Lewis N (Louis) (Lu) died  6 1/2 mile west of Mercer, Missouri on 5 Jun 1922; he was 75. Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, Lineville, in Mercer County, Missouri. Occupation: Farmer.

 He was 74y 10m 24d old when he died.  Lewis died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Nellie Peterson.  He at age 16 became part of the Civil War being mustered in March 20, 1862, Company H, 3rd Regement and  transferred to Company L,  7th Regement and was mustered out April 12, 1866.

Research: above information from his obit

They had the following children:

                        i.          William T. (?Thomas), M. Born on 21 Feb 1867. William T. (?Thomas) died on 26 Nov 1867. Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, Mercer County,  Missouri.   A baby 9m 5d old when he died.

                       ii.          Amos Walter, M. Born on 5 Oct 1868. Amos Walter died on 27 Feb 1870.  Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri.  He was 1y 4m 22d old when he died

                       iii.          Nellie Maretta, F. Born in Mercer County,  Missouri in the Jim Donelson place on 3 Feb 1871.   Nellie Maretta died aft 1952. Education: Attended White Oak School, Mercer County,  Missouri.

Nellie was born on the Jim Donelson place, and four miles north is the place where she grew up and attended the White Oak School. In 1894 she married Leonard Peterson who died 25 years ago.  Nellie lives in the little homeplace where she and her husband started housekeeping.  Her nephew, Leonard Argo, lives with her and farms the 80 acres.... Nellie has no children.... excellent cook. Post-Telegraph Newspaper  ? where in Mercer County,  Missouri ca 1952 article under 'What's Cookin'  by Dorothy C. Price

                                    In 1894 Nellie Maretta married Leonard PETERSON, M. Leonard died ca 1928. Occupation: Farmer.

                      iv.          Millie Ann, F. Born on 28 Dec 1872. Millie Ann died on 7 Apr 1874. Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, Mercer County,  Missouri.   She was 1y 3m 9d when she died.

                       v.          Danna Webster, M. Born on 2 Mar 1875. Danna Webster died on 7 Sep 1879. Buried in South Lineville Cemetery, Mercer County,  Missouri.  He was 4y 6m 5d old when he died.

      323          vi.          Adam Winfield, M (1880-1946)

173. Rufus Regan MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 8 Feb 1847/1848. Rufus Regan died in Arnold,  Nebraska on 18 Oct 1916/1917; he was 69. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County,  Nebraska.

In the spring of 1885 Wesley Price Marrs, his family; Rufus Regan Marrs and his family along with several Tabor families migrated to Custer County, Nebraska where they homesteaded.  Almost all of the members of the Marrs-Tabor wagon train are buried in Arnold Cemetery,  Arnold,  Nebraska.  His death record lists place of birth as Foscial County, Virginia.  My maps show no such county or town in either 1840 or 1850 in either Virginia or West Virginia. (Wagon Train Story pags 130-136 , Volume 1. His picture on page 167, Volume 1.)

Research: Marriage Records of Grundy County,  Missouri 1865 - 1890

On 2 Jul 1871 when Rufus Regan was 24, he married Mary Ann Virginia BUSHONG, F, daughter of John BUSHONG, M (22 Feb 1819-12 Oct 1909) & Elizabeth NOEL, F (10 Oct 1831-30 Aug 1891), in Trenton, Grundy County,  Missouri. Born in Rockville Parke County,  Indiana on 19 May 1850/1851. Mary Ann Virginia died in Custer County, near Arnold, Nebraska on 7 Mar 1923; she was 72. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County,  Nebraska.

Have a copy of her obituary.  It says she came to Nebraska in the spring of 1885 and lived in and around Arnold.  After husbands death she lived on property south part of Arnold. (Copy of obituary, page 118, Volume 1.)

They had the following children:

      324            i.          Millie Elizabeth, F (1872-1944)

      325           ii.          Quinton (Quinn) Martin, M (1874-1919)

      326           iii.          Lucy Ann, F (1875-1956)

      327          iv.          Augusta Causby, F (1880-1939)

      328           v.          Mary Emmaline (Emma M.), F (1889-1979)

174. John Wesley MARRS, M. Born in Logan or Tazewell County, Virginia on 28 Jun 1851. John Wesley died in Falls City, Nebraska on 13 Mar 1939; he was 87. Buried in Harris Cemetery, Richardson County, Nebraska.

1870 Census, Marion Township, Mercer County, Missouri.

John Marrs, 19, male, farmer, worth $50,  born Virgini

Elizabeth Marrs, 23, female, born Kentucky

Ida Marrs, 1, born Missouri

1880 Census, Marion Township, Mercer County, Missouri

John Marrs , male, 29, farmer

Elizabeth Marrs, female, 31, wife, housewife

Ida Bell, female, eleven, daughter, at home (Some say this does not read Ida but after checking how letters are made on the page,  I believe it does say  I d a  Bell)

Louis R. , male, nine, son, at home

Falenia, female, six, daughter, at home

Robert R., male, four, son, at home

Margaret A, female, two, daughter, at home

Story from Donna Marrs as she remembers her father-in-law telling it:

John lived in his later years on an island (possibly in the Missouri River). The only way to get there was by ferry.  Later the water level rose and divided the island in half.  The Corps of Engineers came in and the island no longer exists. * It was believed that the island belonged to Nebraska.  John was a tall man and had a large tumor on his back.  (Donna's husband recalls visiting him on the island and that he was "hump-backed.")  John died in Nebraska and Donna's father-in-law attended the funeral.     * Could this have been Morehead Island? See #330

From his obit:  He was born in Logan County, Virginia.  He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Snider in Mercer County, Missouri in 1868.  His wife preceded him in death.  Mr. Marrs came to Richardson County in 1908 and lived in Barada and Falls City.  The funeral services were in the Barada Evangelical Church.  Burial in the Harris Cemetery. (Death certificate and obituary page 115, Volume 1.)

Research: 1860 Grundy County,  Missouri 1870 and 1880 Mercer County,  Missouri Census and 1900 Atchison County,  Missouri,  1877 land records  of Mercer County and 1877 plat map of Mercer County,  Missouri, Marion Township (May 16, 1877 owned 80 acres,  twp. 66, sec. 26, range 24.)

In 1868 John Wesley married Mary Elizabeth (Lib) SNYDER (SNIDER), F, daughter of James F. SNYDER (SNIDER), M (15 Feb 1817-) & Matilda HAMMOND, F (4 Apr 1821-), in Mercer County, Missouri. Born in  Louisville,  Kentucky in *Nov 1847/1849. Mary Elizabeth (Lib) died in 1909 in Tarkio, Missouri. Buried in Home Cemetery. (Picture of John and Elizabeth on page 168, Volume 1.)

*By cemetery records born in 1851.

They had the following children:

      329            i.          (Ida Bell, F (ca1869->1941)

      330           ii.          Falena "Lena", F (1869-1900)

      331           iii.          Louis Ragen, M (1871-1953)

                      iv.          Lou Ann, F. Born in Mercer County,  Missouri on 12 Oct 1872. Lou Ann died in Mercer County,  Missouri on 2 Aug 1878; she was 5. Buried in Early Cemetery, near Mercer,  Mercer County,  Missouri

      332           v.          Ira Robert (Doc), M (1875-1957)

                      vi.          Margaret A (Maggie), F. Born ca 1878.

                                    Information from 1880 Census of Mercer County,  Missouri and page 102 Marrs by Mabel Marrs.

      333         vii.          Sarah (Alta) (Twin), F (1880-1906)

                     viii.          James Alvin (Twin), M. Born in Mercer County,  Missouri on 21 Aug 1880. James Alvin died on 26 Jul 1881 in Mercer County, Missouri.  Buried in Early Cemetery, near Mercer,  Mercer County,  Missouri

      334          ix.          William Anson, M (1881-1964)

      335           x.          Mathew Israel (Matt), M (1884-1970)

                      xi.          John Hamilton, M. Born in St Deroin, Nemaha County, Nebraska on 22 Jun 1889. John Hamilton died in Bigelow,  Missouri on 3 May 1941; he was 51. Buried in Home Cemetery Tarkio, Atchison County,  Missouri.  (Obituary page 119, and picture page 181, Volume 1.)

The early part of his life was spent in Mercer County, Missouri.  He enlisted on April 25, 1917 in the US Army serving with the American expeditionary forces Company C Pvt 140 Infantry 35 Division.  While in service in France, he was wounded in the calf of the left leg.  He was discharged February 20, 1919, and at the time of his death was a member of the American Legion Post No 164.

In Aug 1932 John Hamilton married Betty E. SIMMONS, F, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Betty E. died aft 1941.  She had five sons and two daughters before she married John Hamilton.

175. Nancy Elvira MARRS, F. Born in Harrison County, Missouri on 28 Dec 1856. Nancy Elvira died four miles east of Pleasanton, Iowa on 15 Apr 1914; she was 57. Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Decatur County,  Iowa.  Occupation: Housewife.  (Her obituary, page 116, her picture with sisters page 170, Volume 1.

? Apr 1874 Nancy Elvira married Alden Darrow ARGO, M, son of William ARGO, M (15 Mar 1825-30 Mar 1898) & Anna Mary Catherine Judith McILVAIN, F (26 Apr 1828-30 Jun 1903), in ? Mercer County,  Missouri. Born in Mansfield,  Ohio on 2 Sep 1852. Alden Darrow died in Princeton, Missouri on 26 Jul 1926; he was 73. Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Decatur County,  Iowa. Occupation: Farmer-Harrison County,  Missouri and near Pleasanton, Iowa;  in the late 1800's. (Picture of their family page 171, Volume 1.)

Worked for the railroad in Tindall, Grundy County,  Missouri according to the 1910 Lincoln Township, Grundy County,  Missouri Census.  Their son William Ernest Argo was the census taker.  They sold on Feb 4, 1899 land in Decatur County, Iowa and traveled to Custer County and/or Logan County, Nebraska.  Nancy came back in  the spring of 1900 and gave her husband power of attorney to sign sale of land out there. (I have court record)

Alden D. and Anna Fuller, from Jones, Oklahoma, were married January 26, 1920 at their residence of M. V. Given Camp, Arkansas.  They had grown up together in Missouri.  He moved with his parents to Iowa and through no circumstances over which they had control they drifted apart.  She had a family of three children and lost her husband of 40 years several years before this marriage.  Was 73y 10m 24d old when he died.

Research: land records of  Decatur County, Iowa  and 1910 Census of Grundy County, Missouri.

 For More on the Argo family go to ARGO

They had the following children:

      336            i.          William Ernest, M (1875-1958)

                       ii.          Alden Thomas, M. Born on 18 Oct 1876. Alden Thomas died in Cozad,  Nebraska on 8 Jan 1963.  No Issue.  Buried in Hamilton Cemetery, near Pleasanton, Decatur County,  Iowa.   86y 2m 21d old when he died.

      On 25 Dec 1907 when Alden Thomas was 31, he married Jennie Margaret SUMMERS, F, on William's Ranch Gothenburg,  Nebraska. Born on 25 Nov 1882. Jennie Margaret died in Cozad, Nebraska on 30 May 1960; she was 77. Buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Decatur County, near Pleasanton, Iowa.

      337           iii.          Luther Harry (Lute), M (1878-1958)

      338          iv.          Wallace (Dude), M (?1880-)

                       v.          Marion O., M. Born on 16 Jan 1882. Marion O. died on 5 Mar 1883; he was 1y  1&1/2 m old.  Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township,  Decatur County,  Iowa.

      339          vi.          Lula, F (1884-)

vii. Milley A, F. Born on 14 Jun 1886. Milley A died on 31 Mar 1890; she was 3y 9m old.  Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Decatur County,  Iowa.

viii.          Grover C., M. Born on 14 Oct 1888. Grover C. died on 5 Apr 1890; he was 1y 6m old. Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Decatur County, Iowa.

                      ix.          Eva, F. Born on 15 Apr 1891. Eva died  near Pleasanton, Iowa on 9 Sep 1903; she was 12y 4m 24d old when she died. Buried in Gammill Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Decatur County, Iowa. Religion: ME.  (I have a copy of her picture,  page 169 of volume 1.)

176. Merradith  (Merida Everett) (Eliza) MARRS, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 25 Jul 1856/1858. Merradith  (Merida Everett) (Eliza) died in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado on 17 Feb 1943; he was 86. Buried on 20 Feb 1943 in Monte Vista Cemetery, Rio Grande County. Colorado.

My only record of him is in the 1860 Census of Franklin Township, Grundy County, and the 1870 Marion Township,  Mercer County Census.   Was talked about by Effie (Marrs) Worrell as living in Nebraska.  Some old letters say he went to Nebraska in ca 1885.

His descendant Betty F. Brown of Mullen, Nebraska lists his date of birth as 25 July 1856.  That would be six months before Nancy Elvira was born.  This is doubtful as Nancy is listed as four in the 1960 census and he is listed as two. (Grundy County,  Missouri Federal Census)

Research: 1860 Census of Franklin Township, Grundy County,  the 1870 Mercer County Census and the date of 25 July 1856 from Yates Publishing family group sheets.

Merradith  (Merida Everett) (Eliza) married Ida Belinda NOAH, F. Born in Bethany Harrison County, Missouri on 1 Oct 1859. Ida  Belinda died in Sargent,  Nebraska on 20 Dec 1943 (Died third week of Dec.); she was 84. Buried on 24 Dec 1943 in Monte Vista, RioGrande County, Colorado.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John Napoleon (Poly), M. Died at age fourteen.

                       ii.          Cora Etta, F. Born in Elmore, Gentry County,  Missouri on 26 Apr 1880. Cora Etta died in Logan County, Nebraska on 16 Feb 1904; she was 23. Buried in McCain Cemetery, Logan County, Nebraska.

                                    On 14 Mar 1900 when Cora Etta was 19, she married Albert Delos JOHNSON, M, in Gandy, Logan County, Nebraska, by Rev. Derryberry.    Medical: Died of milk leg.

                       iii.          Flora Effie, F. Born in Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri on 16 Apr 1882. Flora Effie died in Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska on 22 Aug 1961; she was 79. Buried in Rosehill Cemetery.   Lived In Sargent, Nebraska.

                                    Flora Effie married Dr. Charles TAYLOR, M.   He was a registered Pharmacist.

                      iv.          T. Everett, M. Born in Nebraska in Oct 1887. T. Everett died in Jun 1950 in San Diego, California.

                                    T. Everett married Goldie, F.

                       v.          Retta Jane, F. Born in Harrison County,  Missouri. on 29 May 1888. Retta Jane died in Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska on 16 Jul 1958; she was 70. Cremated and interned Omaha, Nebraska.

                                    Retta Jane first married Thomas BAKER, M.

                                    Retta Jane second married John JONES, M.

                      vi.          Della May (Mae), F. Born in Elmo, Missouri on 27 Oct 1890. Della May (Mae) died in Herman Hospital, Houston Harris County, Texas on 27 Oct 1972; she was 82. Buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, RioGrande, Colorado.

                                    Della May (Mae) married Thomas Henry COONEY, M.

                     vii.          Pearl, F. Born in Menona, Clayton County, Iowa on 13 Oct 1894. Pearl died in Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon on 7 May 1968; she was 73.

                                    Pearl first married Clifford Carl JOHNSON, M.

                                    Pearl second married W. Marion OSBORN, M.

                     viii.          Ole, F. Died as an infant in 1896

177. Milla Ann (Anna M.) MARRS, F. Born in Iowa? Missouri,  in May 1866, see notes.  Milla Ann (Anna M.) died aft 1927  probably in Picher, Oklahoma or Gothenburg, Nebraska. (Her picture,  page 170, Volume 1.

One relative has her dying in Gothenburg,  Nebraska in 1900.  Her husband's obit has his wife alive at the time of his death in 1927.   James A. King married Ann A. Marrs daughter of Thomas Marrs on 8 Oct 1882 from marriage records Grundy County,  Missouri.  Census of 1870 read Milla, census of 1880 reads Mary M. so which way is right. The census of 1900 for Grundy County, Missouri states Anna M. wife of James King born May 1866, age 34, married 18 years, three children with two living, can read and write, & post office Spickardville,  Missouri.  Someone sent me her name as Millie.  Do you think her name was Millia Ann and since the mother was also Millia Ann they called her Ann?

On 8 Oct 1882 Milla Ann (Anna M.) married James A. KING, M, in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Missouri in Feb 1858. James A. died on 29 Sep 1927 in Picher, Oklahoma. Buried in Miami, Oklahoma.

Was section foreman on the Rock Island at Tindall,  Missouri for several years before moving to Picher, Oklahoma, where he lived for ten or twelve years.  Year and month of birth from 1900 Grundy County,  Missouri Census.  Have an obituary for him.   69y 7m and a few days at time of death

They had the following children:

                        i.          Melvin, M. Born in Missouri in Jul 1883. Occupation: fireman on the railroad in Picher, Oklahoma-father's obit.  Birth date from 1900 census of Tindall in Grundy County, Missouri.

                       ii.          Arvin, M. Born in Missouri in Sep 1889. Date of birth from 1900 census of Tindall in Grundy County, Missouri.

      340           iii.          Hazel, F (1901-1993)

Family of David Whitley MARRS (71) & Emmaline Virginia (Emerini V.) (Virgie) TABOUR

178. Mary Jane MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 5 Jun 1843/1844. Mary Jane died on 5 Oct 1928; she was 85.   Lived in Grundy County, Missouri  in 1914

On 22 Mar 1865 when Mary Jane was 21, she first married A. Payton BAILEY, M.

In 1885 Mary Jane second married Casville (Coswell) SHARP, M, in Grundy County,  Missouri. Born in Ohio in May 1837.

They had one child:

                        i.          Ester, F. Born in Nebraska in Feb 1888.

179. Elgin Eldridge (E. E.) MARRS, M. Born in Virginia on 12 Aug 1847. Elgin Eldridge (E. E.) died in Kincaid, Anderson County, Kansas on 13 Jan 1932; he was 84.

Names of children taken from 1900 Grundy County Census.  Living in Westphalia,  Kansas in 19

On 6 Feb 1876 when Elgin Eldridge   (E. E.) was 28, he married Barbara HOWE, F, daughter of Ransom B. HOWE, M & Rebecca G., F. Born in Missouri  on 26 Jul 1856, 1900 Census says born in Jul 1858.

They had the following children:

      341            i.          Charles Manferd, M (1877-ca1947)

                       ii.          Rasom David, M. Born in Missouri on 6 Jul 1878,  1900 Census says Jul 1879.

                       iii.          Allen Kelly, M. Born in Missouri on 28 Jun 1879,  1900 Census says Jul 1972.

                      iv.          Carrie Ann, F. Born on 26 Jul 1880.

                                    On 25 Dec 1898 when Carrie Ann was 18, she married Henry Edward DEAN, M.

                       v.          Rosa Isabell, F. Born in Missouri on 12 Oct 1881, 1900 Census says Oct 1882.

                                    Rosa Isabell married Harry W. RETTER, M.

                      vi.          Nina (Minnie Mae), F. Born in Missouri on 10 Dec 1883. Nina (Minnie Mae) died in 1948

                                    On 15 Feb 1903 when Nina (Minnie Mae) was 19, she married Robert W. Mc LAUGHLIN, M, son of Charles McLAUGHLIN, M & Lavina, F.

180. William Pierce (Billy) MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 4 Jun 1852. William Pierce (Billy) died in Spickard, Grundy County, Missouri on 27 Jan 1936; he was 83. Buried in South Evans Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

In 1875 William Pierce (Billy) first married Emma J.  (Luemma Jane) CLYBURN, F, daughter of James CLYBURN, M & Jane BROOKS, F. Born in Virginia on 19 Sep 1855. Emma J.  (Luemma Jane) died on 10 Feb 1917; she was 61. Buried in South Evans Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri

They had the following children:

                        i.          Oscar Lewis, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 17 Mar 1881. Oscar Lewis died on 28 Feb 1857.

                                    On 26 Jun 1913 when Oscar Lewis was 32, he married Mary Elfiecle JOENS (?IVENS).

      342           ii.          Woodson T., M (1882-1927)

                       iii.          Eva June, F. Born in Missouri in Oct 1884/1885. Eva June died on 16 Apr 1912.

                                    Eva June married Howard PROCTOR, M.

                      iv.          F. Annie, F. F. Annie died on 23 Jul 1886 in Grundy County, Missouri  (4m old) (From Cemetery Records??28 Jul 1886.)  Buried in North Evans Cemetery.

                       v.          Infant, M. Infant died on 20 Jul 1888 in Grundy County,  Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery (from records).

                      vi.          E. Stella, F. Born in Missouri on 28 Jun 1890. E. Stella died on 17 Aug 1967; she was 77.

                                    In 1907 E. Stella married Herbert J. EADS, M.

William Pierce (Billy) second married Viola BAILEY, F, daughter of Pat BAILEY, M & Martha KENNEDY, F. Born in 1874. Viola died in 1964. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

Her parents taken from cemetery book.

181. Nan (Nancy J.) MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 24 Jul 1855. Nan (Nancy J.) died in 1914/1944 in Grundy County, Missouri.   Another says died Jul/1889. Buried in South Evans Cemetery.

Lived in 1914 in Grundy County, southeast of Spickard.   Dates of birth of children taken from 1900 census of Lincoln Township, Grundy County,  Missouri. (Pictures page 154,  Volume 1.)

On 27 Jun 1871 when Nan (Nancy J.) was 15, she married John Andrew WAGNER, M, son of Adam E. WAGNER, M & Julina (Julianna E.) TABOR, F (ca 1834-). Born in Virginia on 10 Jun 1854.  He died in Grundy County, Missouri in 1935.

Came to Grundy County in 1884 and purchased 40 acres.

They had the following children:

      343            i.          William P., M (ca1873-1948

                       ii.          Margaret, F. Born ca 1874.

                                    From Karen Wagner.

                       iii.          Eliza, F. Born in 1878.

                                   From Karen Wagner

      344          iv.          Oscar, M (1878-1952)  (? Vinnie E.)

                       v          Bernice (Bennie O.), F. Born in Virginia in Jul 1880.

                      vi.          Lena J., F. Born in Virginia in Jun 1881.

      345         vii.          John R.., M (1882-)

                     viii.          Joseph, M. Born in Virginia in Mar 1884.

                      ix.          James Luther, M. Born in Missouri in Sep 1887.

                       x.          Cora, F. Born in Missouri in Oct 1888.

182. Louisa (Eliza) MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Feb 1858. Louisa (Eliza) died in Grundy County, Missouri on 26 Apr 1939; she was 81. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County, Missouri.

Cemetery records provided dates for children and their spouses.

On 7 Apr 1879 when Louisa (Eliza) was 21, she married Matthais (Matt) HOWE, M, son of Ransom HOWE, M (Nov 1826-1888) & Rebecca?, F (1838-1908), in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Grundy County, Missouri in 1860. Matthais (Matt) died in Nov 1959 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Maggie, F. Born on 6 Aug 1879. Maggie died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

                                    Maggie married WHITAKER, M.

                       ii.          Marian, M. Born on 4 Mar 1881.

      346           iii.          Dale, M (1882-1972)

                      iv.          Mont, M. Born on 26 Jan 1884.

                       v.          Grant, M. Born on 25 Feb 1885. Grant died on 3 May 1897; he was 12.

                      vi.          Lottie, F. Born on 12 Aug 1886. Lottie died in McPherson, Kansas.

                                    Lottie married HEIN, M.

                     vii.          Rosa, F. Born on 26 Apr 1888. Rosa died on 3 May 1916; she was 28.

                     viii.          Elva, F. Born on 1 Jan 1890. Elva died in McPherson, Kansas.

                                    Elva married HEIN, M.

                      ix.          Gretie, F. Born on 10 Apr 1893.

                                    Gretie married John RICKETTS, M.

      347           x.          Orpha, F (1895-1983)

                      xi.          Earl G, M. Born on 5 Aug 1898. Earl G died in 1953 in Grundy County, Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery.

                                    Earl G married Dessie LYNCH, F, daughter of William S LYNCH, M & Louisa C. SELBY, F. Born on 17 Apr 1899.

                                    Her parents and her name from cemetery records.

183. Margaret Elvira (Maggie) MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Apr 1860. Margaret Elvira (Maggie) died in Nov 1947 in Buena Vista, Oregon.

Live in Salem, Oregon in 1914.  Listed as seven years old in the 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Census.  Date of birth given by a relative as Aug 1859.  (Her picture and family picture on page 186, Volume 1.)

On 27 Dec 1877 when Margaret Elvira (Maggie) was 17, she married Edward Eldridge ELKINS (171), M, son of Martin F.  ELKINS, M (4 Apr 1825-30 Oct 1859) & Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth MARRS (69), F (ca 1825/1829-10 Aug 1875), in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Logan County, Virginia, on 9 Mar 1857.  1870 Census said born Missouri.   Edward Eldridge died in Trout Lake, Washington on 12 Jul 1928; he was 71.

They had the following children: (Bible birth record found on page 118a, Volume 1.)

                        i.          Birdie Jane, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 13 Feb 1879. Birdie Jane died on 23 Jul 1879 in Grundy County, Missouri.  Probably buried in South Evans Cemetery beside her grandmother.

      318           ii.          Cora Celeste, F (1880-bur. ca1950)

                       iii.          George Marvin, M. Born on 9 Oct 1882. George Marvin died in May 1951/1952.

                                    George Marvin married ORA, F.

                      iv.          David Martin, M. Born on 11 May 1885. David Martin died on 23 Jun 1885.

      319           v.          Albert Milo, M (1886-1985)

      320          vi.          Roy Dow, M (1889-1983)

                     vii.          Eunice May, F. Born on 31 May 1893. Eunice May died in Dec 1918.

                                  Died of influenza epidemic of 1918.

      321         viii.          Arthur Alfred, M (1895-1969)

      322          ix.          Ruby Marea, F (1900-ca1980)

                       x.          Charles Edward, M. Born on 19 Nov 1902. Charles Edward died on 5 Apr 1980; he was 77.

                                    Charles Edward married Hilda, F. Born on 7 Dec 1909. Hilda died in Sep 1987.

184. Julia Ann MARRS, F. Born in Virginia in Mar 1864.

Lived in St Joseph,  Missouri in 1914.  Listed as five years old in the 1870 Tazewell County, Virginia Federal Census.

On 29 Aug 1879 Julia Ann married Robert ELLIS, M, in Grundy County,  Missouri. Born in 1864.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Bert, M. Born in Sep 1880.

                       ii.          William, M. Born in Jul 1884.

                       iii.          Charles, M. Born in Jun 1886.

                      iv.          Rhonda, F. Born in Jun 1890.

                       v.          Leota, F. Born in May 1893.

185. George M. (G. M.) MARRS, M. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 10 Oct 1868. George M. (G. M.) died in Grundy County, Missouri on 9 Feb 1922; he was 53. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

He farmed 3 miles east of Spickardville.  The 1870 Census of Tazewell County, Virginia calls him George and his is two years old.  The 1880 Franklin Township, Grundy County,  Missouri Census lists him as G. M. eleven years old.  Have picture of their stones.

On 10 Feb 1887 when George M. (G. M.) was 18, he married Eliza FLOWERS, F, daughter of Valentine FLOWERS, M & Adaline ?, F. Born in Virginia in 1865. Eliza died in 1953 in Missouri. Buried in North Evans Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

Cemetery book lists her date of birth as 1865, on page 311.  Second husband also stated on same page

They had one child:

                        i.          Lester, M. Born in Missouri in 1888.

Family of Wesley Price MARRS (73) &  Seletha Ann TABOR

186. Sarah Jane MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia, on 19 Aug 1854, *see notes. Sarah Jane died in Arnold, Nebraska on 17 Mar 1886; she was 31. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold  Nebraska.

Listed in Washington Township, Grundy County,  Missouri per 1870 Census as 16 years old.  Her obit and cemetery records say 1854 - 1886.  Five by 1860 Harrison County Census and born in Virginia.

"Mrs. Sarah J. Maxson, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Price Marrs, died at her home in Logan County, Nebraska, March 1886.  Just one year ago, the day before her death, she, in company with her family and a number of relatives, started from Missouri to seek new homes in this part of Nebraska. She had been an invalid for many years, but the special illness that caused her death was one of intense suffering, of eight days duration.  But she bore it all with patience and Christian fortitude, and died in the triumphs of a living faith, expressing herself willing to go whenever her Heavenly Father should call her home.  She was born in Virginia on August 19, 1854 and at the time of her death she was aged 31 years, six months and 29 days. At the age of 16 years, she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  On Dec 25 1873 she was married to Timothy Maxson by whom she has had six children, three having preceded their mother to the Glory Land.  The other three children and their father were left to mourn her loss, a family equally divided between earth and Heaven.  The funeral sermon for Mrs. Sarah J Maxson was preached today from Rev. 14:13 by Rev N. English (Arnold, Nebraska), in the presence of the remains and before a large gathering of friends and neighbors."

Mar 19 1886 Arnold, Nebraska newspaper and copied to the Custer County Republican Newspaper April 1, 1886, Broken Bow, Nebraska

*Notes of a Marie Crogham Bailey: " Sarah Marrs Maxson born in Tazewell County,  Virginia Aug 18, 1861; Came to Nebraska in 1885 and married 1878 and died at 31y 6m 21d.  That would have been 1892.  Mother of six children, three whom preceded her in death."

On 25 Dec 1873 when Sarah Jane was 19, she married Timothy MAXSON, M, son of Herman MAXSON, M (ca 1821-31 Mar 1893) & Drusilla BROWN, F (ca 1824-16 Jan 1899), in Grundy County,  Missouri. Born in Weston, Virginia on 30 Oct 1848. Timothy died in Arnold, Nebraska on 31 May 1935; he was 86. Buried in Arnold Cemetery,  Arnold, Nebraska.

His will leaves Dora's sons nothing.  Petition of will lists Dora's boys as Orval and Claud Argo addresses unknown. (See pages 126-127,  Volume 1.)

They had the following children:

      348            i.          Effie Agnes, F (1875-1955)

      349           ii.          Dora, F (1882-1903)

      350           iii.          Daisy Ardell, F (1884)

187. William Riley MARRS, M. Born in Harrison County,  Missouri in Aug 1859. William Riley died on 5 Nov 1892 in Arnold,  Nebraska. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

 

  10/12 in 1860 Census of Harrison County,  Missouri

William Riley married Mary Jane COLLINS, F. Born in 1860. Mary Jane died in 1931. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

They had one child:

                        i.          Walter P, M. Born in 1884. Walter P died in 1975

 

188. Grisella (Martha) Ann MARRS, F. Born in Missouri on 8 Apr 1861. Grisella (Martha) Ann died in Arnold,  Nebraska on 19 Dec 1894; she was 33. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold,  Nebraska.

She is listed as Martha A in the 1870 Census of Washington Township, Grundy County, Missouri. Some say her name is Martha Ann Grisella and some Grisella Martha Ann. Some say born in 1853 in Virginia but not listed in 1860 Census of Harrison County, Missouri.  Cemetery records say she died at age 32y 7m 23 days if you subtract that from date of death, you get date of birth as 4-8-1861.  Rev. S. B. Tabor married them at the bride's parents home.  Marriage certificate on file at Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri.; Book 2,  page 170.

On 30 Dec 1880 when Grisella (Martha) Ann was 19, she married James Wm. (Bill Dad) MAXSON, M, son of Herman MAXSON, M (ca 1821-31 Mar 1893) & Drusilla BROWN, F (ca 1824-16 Jan 1899), in Grundy County, Missouri. Born in Millstone Run of Freeman's Creek,  Lewis County,  Virginia, now West Virginia on 28 Aug 1856. James Wm. (Bill Dad) died in Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska at 9 a. m. on 2 May 1933; he was 76y 8m 14d. Buried on 4 May 1933 in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska. Occupation: Farmer, Cattle Rancher. Religion: Baptist, in youth;  later Methodist - Trustee of Arnold Methodist Church.

Was a respected member of the community, hard working, responsible, devoted to family, a man of few words.  Carol A. Kemp of California said he was nicknamed "Willie", "Bill Dad", and the "Whitehead".  He lived Millstone Run of Freeman's Creek near Jane Lew and Weston in Lewis County, Virginia, now West Virginia.  In Missorui he lived on Forks of the River near Trenton in Grundy County,  Missouri.  In Nebraska lived at Mills Valley near Arnold in Custer County,  Nebraska.  Like to play Croquet. Medical: Died of cancer of the stomach

Taken from The Custer County Chief , May 11, 1933

"James William Maxson pioneer resident of Arnold community, died early Tuesday morning following a lingering illness.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis about 4 years ago; however he partially recovered and was able to walk about.  The past few weeks he was confined to his bed at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Parsons, with whom he has made his home for the past three years.  Mrs. Ernest Cunningham of Hot Spring, South Dakota and Mrs. Nellie Temple of Northe Platte, daughters of Mr. Maxson have spent much time here with their father.  They with Mrs. Parsons and other relatives and kind friends did everything possible to make the last days of their loved one comfortable. Mr. Maxson always enjoyed to the fullest extent his family and neighbors and church.  He always gave feely of his talents and finances toward the up building of this community that has been his home for nearly fifty years.   Final rites were held from the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon. Rev. Earl Raitt delivered the sermon.  He gave a fitting eulogy to the life of Mr. Maxson.  Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery.

James William Maxson was born on August 18, 1856 in West Virginia. In 1865, he came with his parents to Clark County, Missouri.  Four years later they moved to Grundy County, Missouri where on December 15, 1880 he was united in marriage with Martha A. Marrs.  To this union were born 7 children, five of whom survive their father, Mrs. Gertie Parsons and Caddie E. both of Arnold; Mrs. Elsie Cunningham of Hot Springs, South Dakota; Mrs. Nellie Wemple of North Platte and Mrs. Bertha Montgomery of Lamar, North Dakota.  Two children died in infancy.  Mr. Maxson came with his family to Custer County, homesteading seven miles north of Arnold.  In 1894 on December 19, Mrs. Maxson was called to her final rest, leaving Mr. Maxson with the care of his children, all small at that time.  Mr. Maxson was united with the Baptist church in his youth, later transferring his membership to the Methodist Church of which he remained faithful until his passing."

They had the following children:

                        i.          Gertrude Ethel "Gertie" (Twin), F. Born on 8 Nov 1881. Gertrude Ethel "Gertie" died on 28 May 1933; she was 51.

                                    Gertrude Ethel "Gertie" married Emery D. PARSONS, M. Emery D. died in Nov 1934.

                                    Owned harness shop in Arnold.   It is said he died of a broken heart.

                                    They had three daughters: Mrs. Vera Rasmusson, Flora and Norvan. 

                       ii.          Murtle "Murtie" (Twin), F. Born on 8 Nov 1881.   Died young.

      351           iii.          Caddie  Edgar, M (1883-1962)

                      iv.          Bertha Ann, F.  1933 lived in Lamar, North Dakota.

                                    Bertha Ann married Guy MONTGOMERY, M.

                       v.          Nellie May, F.   In 1933 she lived in North Platte, Nebraska - four sons and one daughter.

                                    Nellie May married Dudley WIMPLE, M.

                      vi.          Elsie Estelle, F.

                                    In 1933 she lived in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Had two sons and two daughters.

                                                Elsie Estelle married Ernest CUNNINGHAM, M. He was a farmer near Arnold, Nebraska.

                     vii.          Clarence, M. Born in 1894. Clarence died at birth in 1894. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold,  Nebraska.

189. David C. MARRS, M. Born in Edinburg, Missouri on 13 Feb 1865. David C. died in Grundy County. Missouri on 16 Apr 1930; he was 65. Buried in Hatton Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

Have picture of stones

David C. first married Edee GOSE, F, daughter of W. D. GOSE, M & Martha WITTEN, F. Born in 1874. Edee died in 1941. Buried in Hatton Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri

On 18 Sep 1889 when David C. was 24, he second married Susie M. BLUE, F, daughter of Anna, F (19 Oct 1839-14 Dec 1927), in Arnold NE. Born in Trenton,  Missouri on 20 May 1868. Susie M. died on 30 May 1912; she was 44. Buried in Hatton Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Beula, F. Born on 13 Dec 1892. Cemetery record says she died Nov 15 1901 (8y 10m 15d) Family says she died on 14 Nov 1901.  Buried in Hatton Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County,  Missouri

                       ii.          Loren, M.

190. Ardella MARRS, F. Born in Missouri in 1867. Ardella died in 1924 in Arnold,  Nebraska. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold,  Nebraska.

Not listed in the 1870 Washington Township,  Grundy County,  Missouri so may be same person as Ardel listed in the 1870 census and child was not a male as 1870 Census states.

On 25 Dec 1887 Ardella married James K. Polk CROGHAN, M, in Grundy County,  Missouri. Born in 1851. James K. Polk died in 1923.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Raleigh E., M. Born on 9 Mar 1889. Raleigh E. died on 4 Oct 1962; he was 73. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.   unmarried

                       ii.          Herbert M, M. Born in 1908. Herbert M died in 1933, of appendicitis. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

                       iii.          Lura May, F. Born in 1891. Lura May died in 1912. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

                      iv.          C. Raymond, M. Born on 12 Feb 1898. C. Raymond died on 4 Aug 1892. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

                                    C. Raymond married E. Henrietta NELSON, F.

                       v.          Edna Sylvia, F. Born in Iowa in 1896.

                                    On 13 Sep 1922 Edna Sylvia married Montie Lee ENGLAND, M, son of Socrates ENGLAND, M & Elizabeth Ann SMITH, F, in Arnold, Nebraska by H. V. Spencer. Born in Chillicothe, Missouri and was age 38 when married.

191. Alice Mae MARRS, F. Born in Washington Township, Grundy County, Missouri in Jun 1870. Alice Mae died in California.    1/12 years old in the 1870 Census and the census was taken in July so born in June.

Alice Mae married Walter PRICE, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Earl, M.

                       ii.          Floyd, M.

192.  John Wesley MARRS, M. Born in Trenton, Missouri on 12 Sep 1872.  John Wesley died on 8 Oct 1946; he was 74.   Lived Fort Morgan, Colorado in 1942

On 10 Apr 1899 when John Wesley was 26, he married Bessie May McGUIRE, F, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Marriage Book 5, page 137 Custer County, Nebraska. Born in Hampton, Nebraska on 2 Apr 1880. Bessie May died in Longmont, Colorado on 15 Jun 1972; she was 92.

"Mrs. Bessie May McGuire MARRS - Long time pioneer resident near Arnold, Nebraska. A member of a pioneer family, Bessie May McQuire Marrs, who grew up to womanhood in Powell Canyon northeast of Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska, died on Thursday June 15, 1972 in Longmont, Colorado, after a year of failing health. Born Bessie Mae McGuire, a daughter of John Henry McGuire and Ann (nee Rutherford) McGuire, on April 2, 1880 at Hamilton,  Nebraska, she moved with her family by covered wagon in 1884 to near Arnold and Powell Canyon in Custer County, Nebraska. She attended the Normal Institute at Broken Bow, Nebraska and she taught in country schools of Custer County, Nebraska.  She was married to John W. Marrs on 10 April 1899 and the couple farmed in Nebraska until 1909, when they moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of that city and a charter member of it's Dorcas Class. She was active in the Royal Neighbors and Federated Club work. In 1961, Mrs. Marrs moved to Longmont, where she made her home with her daughter Seletha A. Brown, who survives, along with another daughter Ethel E. Snodgrass of Commerce City, a suburb of Denver, Colorado.  Mrs. Marrs has six grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Memorial Fund of the First United Methodist of Arnold."  The Arnold Sentinel, Thursday, June 22, 1972

They had the following children:

                        i.          Seletha Alice, F. Born in Arnold in Custer County, Nebraska on 28 May 1900.  Lived in 1943 in Longmont, California.

                                    Seletha Alice married BROWN, M.

iii.              Ethel Ellen, F. Born in Arnold, Nebraska on 13 Feb 1904.  Lived 1943 in Denver.  

                                    Ethel Ellen married SNODGRASS, M

193.  Bartley MARRS, M. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 2 Dec 1875.  Bartley died in Arnold,  Nebraska on 23 May 1908; he was 32. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold,  Nebraska.

Bartley Marrs was born on December 22, 1875 in Grundy County, Missouri.  In 1885, he came to Custer County, Nebraska with his parents.  On May 11 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Evelyn Simpson and two boys and one girl were born, the girl dying in infancy.  Mr. Bartley Marrs himself died on May 16, 1908 of pneumonia, at the age of but thirty-two years and six months.  In 1897, he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and in 1891 he joined the Baptist Church and has been a faithful member ever since.  He leaves to mourn his death his wife, two sons, also his father, two brothers and three sisters.  His mother, one brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska, conducted by Rev Mr. Eaton and also by Rev Mr. Barrett of the Methodist E. Church.  In spite of rain, a huge crowd attended the funeral services.  Burial was made in the cemetery at Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska.

In 1898 Bartley married Evelyn SIMPSON, F. Born in 1880. Evelyn died in 1964.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Clarence Owen, M.

                       ii.          son, M.

Family of Wesley Price MARRS (73) & Anna M. PETERSON

194. Everret L. MARRS, M. Born in 1898. Everret L. died in 1948 in Arnold, Nebraska. Buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Nebraska.

Child:

                        i.          Infant daughter, F. Born on 13 Jun 1823. Infant daughter died on 13 Jun 1823.

 

Family of Henry Harvey MARRS (74) & Lucy (Lucinda) SHRADER

195. Samuel Erastus MARRS, M. Born on 29 Oct 1854/1856. Samuel Erastus died on 24 Jul 1932; he was 77.

On 9 Jan 1877 when Samuel Erastus was 22, he married Martha Jane RILEY, F. Born in 1847. Martha Jane died in 1930.

They had the following children:

      352            i.          Robert Lee, M (1881-1929)

                       ii.          Charley Maxwell, M. Born on 24 Oct 1897.

196. Regina Melvina MARRS, F. Born in Apr 1860.

Ca 1889 Regina Melvina married Edward Alexander ROSE, M, son of Joseph ROSE, M & Anna E., F. Born in Sep 1869.

1900 Tazewell County Census House #367

Rose, Edward E, 30; Reginia M, 40; Mary J, 8; Sally L, 7; Elizabeth P, 5; and James E, 1.

Stated that Edward and Reginia had been married 11 years.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Rebecca J. (Bessie), F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in Dec 1889.

                                    Rebecca J. (Bessie) married REILEY, M.

                       ii.          Mary J, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in Jul 1891.

                                    Mary J married LEWIS, M.

                       iii.          Sally L., F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia in Mar 1893.

                                    Sally L. married BAILEY, M.

      353          iv.          Pearl Elizabeth, F (1895-1961)

                       v.          Jim Edward, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 16 Apr 1899. Jim Edward died on 11 Jun 1966; she was 67.

197. William Marion MARRS, M. Born in Virginia on 20 Jun 1863. William Marion died on 11 Nov 1938; he was 75.

Ca 1889 William Marion married Mary Ellen BURNESS, F. Born in 1865. Mary Ellen died on 22 May 1945.

They had the following children:

      354            i.          Estile Harvey, M (1890-1972)

      355           ii.          Laura Belle, F (1892-1966)

      356           iii.          Samuel Gillespie, M (1894-)

      357          iv.          Grace Beatrice, F (1896-)

      358           v.          James Arthur, M (1897-1973)

      359          vi.          Lee Ola, F (1899-1973)

      360         vii.          Rufus William, M (1901-)

      361         viii.          Robert Johnson, M (1905-)

      362          ix.          living female

198.  Mary  (Molly) E. (?) MARRS, F. Born on 12 Sep 1869.  Mary  (Molly) E. (?) died on 21 May 1967; she was 97.

On 21 Feb 1889 when Mary  (Molly) E. (?) was 19, she married John Wallace RYE, M. Born on 21 May 1867.

They had the following children:

                        i.          John Henry, M. Born on 5 Jan 1890.

                                    John Henry married Molly HARLESS, F.

                       ii.          Jesse Marvin, M. Born on 10 Sep 1891.

                       iii.          Walter Thompson, M. Born on 10 Jan 1893.

                      iv.          Ida Mae, F. Born on 20 Oct 1896.

                       v.          Wallace Casper, M. Born on 8 Mar 1898. Wallace Casper was killed In a auto accident on 31 Aug 1914; he was 16.

                      vi.          Gracie Virdinea, F. Born bef 8 Jun 1900.

                     vii.          Charley Maxwell, M. Born on 8 Mar 1903. Charley Maxwell died of cancer on 7 Jan 1968; he was 64.

                     viii.         living female

199. Henry (Mack) Maxwell MARRS, M. Born on 29 Jan 1873. Henry (Mack) Maxwell died on 11 May 1936; he was 63.

On 16 Sep 1899 when Henry (Mack) Maxwell was 26, he married Lula Dorothy BLANKENSHIP, F. Born on 15 Sep 1884. Lula Dorothy died on 24 Nov 1945; she was 61.

They had the following children:

      363            i.          Henry Joseph, M (1900-1939)

      364           ii.          Clarence James, M (1902-1972)

      365           iii.          Anna Bell, F (1904-)

      366          iv.          Lillie, F (1905-)

                       v.          Ethel Mary, F. Born on 10 Dec 1908. Ethel Mary died on 9 May 1975; she was 66.

                                    Ethel Mary married Clyde NEWMAN, M.

      367          vi.          William Otha, M (1910-1974)

      368         vii.          Ralph Ernest, M (1912-1974)

      369         viii.          living female

      370          ix.          living female

      371           x.          Oritha Elizabeth, F (1919-1974)

      372          xi.          Cecil Junior, M (1925-1972)

 

200. Patrick Frazier MARRS, M. Born on 24 Jan 1888. Patrick Frazier died on 31 Jan 1975; he was 87.

Patrick Frazier first married Mary ROSE, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          living male

                       ii.          living male

                       iii.         living female

                      iv.          living male

                       v.          living female

                      vi.          living female

                     vii.          living female

                     viii.          living

                      ix.          living female

Patrick Frazier second married Bess Ann HANNAH, F.

They had one child:

                        i.         living male

Family of Robert Whitley MARRS (75) & Rebecca Eveline BOWLING

201. William Pruett MARRS, M. Born in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia on 16 Feb 1860. William Pruett died in Mendota, Washington County, Virginia on 9 Jul 1927; he was 67. Buried in Family Cemetery, Hiltons, Scott County, Virginia.

Records on his children from grandson Joseph C. MARRS.

On 24 Feb 1892 when William Pruett was 32, he married Tabitha Katherine DORTON, F, daughter of Joseph L. DORTON, M & Louisa (Leniza) I. FLEENOR, F, in Scott County, Virginia. Gate City County Courthouse, Marriage Record Book 2,  page101,  line 36, shows 22 Feb 1892. Born in Holston, Scott County, Virginia on 14 Sep 1874. Tabitha Katherine died on 21 Apr 1925; she was 50. Buried in Family Cemetery, Hiltons, Scott County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

      373            i.          Robert Livingston, M (1893-1962)

                       ii.          Joseph Solomon, M. Born in Scott County, Virginia on 16 Mar 1895. Joseph Solomon died on 22 Dec 1958; he was 63. Buried in Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Healthy, Hamilton County, Ohio.

                                    On 10 Jun 1915 when Joseph Solomon was 20, he first married Judith Mable NEAL, F.

                                    Joseph Solomon second married Louise CAUDILL, M.

                       iii.          William Henry, M. Born in Scott County, Virginia on 3 Jun 1896. William Henry died on 25 Dec 1979; he was 83.

                                    On 28 Apr 1916 when William Henry was 19, he married Lillian Beatrice TUMLIN, F.

                      iv.          James S. Nelson, M. Born in Scott County, Virginia on 29 Nov 1899. James S. Nelson died on 7 Oct 1900. Buried in Family Cemetery, Hiltons, Scott County, Virginia.

                                  Some say name is James S. NELSON not James S. Nelson MARRS

                       v.          Edward McClellan, M. Born in Scott County, Virgina on 16 Mar 1901. Edward McClellan died on 16 Nov 1929; he was 28. Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

                                    On 17 Mar 1928 when Edward McClellan was 27, he married Anna Mary THOMPSON, F.

                      vi.          John Hagy, M. Born in Scott County, Virginia on 26 Jun 1903. John Hagy died on 20 Apr 1965; he was 61. Buried in Family Cemetery, Hiltons, Scott County, Virginia.

                                  John Hagy married Maude, F.

                     vii.          Charles Dorton, M. Born in Scott County, Virginia on 21 Oct 1905. Charles Dorton died on 3 May 1993; he was 87. Buried in Arlington Memorial Gardens, Mt. Healthy, Ohio.

                                    Charles Dorton married Agnes, F.

                     viii.          Luther Campbell, M. Born in Washington County, Virginia on 27 Aug 1910. Luther Campbell died in Myrtle Beach, Virginia on 27 Dec 1997; he was 87. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Tennessee.

                                    Luther Campbell married Juanita WILLIAMS, F.

202. Nancy Elizabeth MARRS, F. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia on 3 Oct 1861. Nancy Elizabeth died in Doniphan County, Kansas on 16 Feb 1932; she was 70.

1870 census would indicate she was born in 1858 but her delayed birth certificate says she was born 3 October 1861.

On 19 Dec 1876 when Nancy Elizabeth was 15, she married Joseph Allen McQUEEN, M, in Lee County, Virginia. Born on 8 Aug 1856. Joseph Allen died on 9 Oct 1897; he was 41.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Fora, F. Born on 7 Oct 1878. Fora died on 23 Jan 1956; she was 77.

      374           ii.          Robert Rice, M (1881-1958

Family of Mary Anna (Eliza) BROOKS (76) & Wilson BALL

203. Mary Jane (?Mary Ellen)  BALL, F. Born on 20 Mar 1854. Mary Jane died in Russell County, Virginia on 9 Jan 1942; she was 87. Buried in John Ray Cemetery, Swords Creek, Virginia.

(Have picture of them and their daughters page 155 and a feud story page 137-138,  Volume 1.)

On 21 Aug 1871 when Mary Jane was 17, she married John RAY, M, son of John RAY, M (1824-Mar 1862) & Malinda DYE, F (1826-). Born in Russell County, Virginia on 18 Aug 1850. John died on 16 Oct 1943; he was 93. Buried in John Ray Cemetery, Swords Creek, Virginia.

They had the following children:

      375            i.          Albert "Ab", M (1874-1934)

                       ii.          Thomas G, M. Born on 25 Aug 1880. Thomas G died in Russell County, Virginia on 28 Sep 1911; he was 31. Buried in John Ray Cemetery, Swords Creek, Virginia.

                                    Died of TB after being released from prison.

      376           iii.          Jonah "Jonie" Edgar, M (1883-1919)

                      iv.          King, M.

                       v.          Wilson "Wilse", M.

      377          vi.          Lula, F (1888-1984)

                     vii.          Reese, M. Reese died at about age thirteen of an aneurysm.

                     viii.          Bertha "Berthie" Ray, F.

                      ix.          Georgia, F.

Family of Evans Peery Catlett WYNNE (78) & Melvina BYRD

204. E. W. (Ned) WYNNE, M.

E. W. (Ned) married Ida MANN, F.

They had one child:

                        i.          Willa Fay, F. Born in Grundy County, Missouri on 8 Sep 1896 and died at 1y 11m 8d.

Family of James Madison MARRS (81) & Elizabeth CAMERER/CAMMERY

205. Willis MARRS Dr., M. Born in Iowa in 1839. Willis died in 1892. Buried in McGee Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri.

ca 1866 Willis married Elizabeth McGEE, F. Born in 1842. Elizabeth died on 7 Apr 1884.

She is a native of Kentucky and came with her parents to Missouri in 1856.  He was a prominent military man and was a great drillmaster and drilled soldiers for different wars.

They had the following children:

                        i.          James T, M. Born on 13 Sep 1867. James T died in 1920.

                       ii.          Ollie Morris, M. Born on 17 Apr 1869. Ollie Morris died in 1894.

      378           iii.          Lewis R., M (1871-)

                      iv.          Amanda, F. Born on 16 Oct 1972.

                                    Amanda married G. J. McGEE, M.

                                    of St. Joseph, Missouri

                       v.          Jane, F. Born on 15 Oct 1874.

                                    Jane married Sam JONES, M.    Picher, Oklahoma

                      vi.          Beulah, F. Born on 17 Mar 1876.

                                  Beulah married Hugh F. McKEE, M.

                                    Weiser, Idaho

                     vii.          Geroge, M. Born in  Died In Infancy on 7 May 1879.

                     viii.          John, M. Born on 16 Nov 1880. John died in 1883.

                      ix.          Lena, F. Born on 1 Dec 1882. Lena died on 27 Nov 1898; she was 15.

Family of David MARRS (83) & Sarah Elizabeth BROOKS

206. Abigail MARRS, F. Born in Washington County, Indiana in Dec 1840. Abigail died on 2 Apr 1912 in Decatur, Macon County, IL. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

On 26 May 1856 Abigail first married George Lock BRATTON, M, in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, ca 1829. George Lock died on 16 May 1866 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

Company F,  23rd.  Indiana Infantry,  Volunteer Union Army

They had the following children: (Updated August 3, 2001, data from Beckie Matyas)

 

i.Mary Elizabeth, F. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 16 May 1857. Mary Elizabeth died on 24 Dec 1935; she was 78.

On 30 March 1882 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, she married Thomas J CAZEL, born?? in Springfield, Illinois    No known children

                       ii.          Walter, M.  Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana ca 1858 and died bef 1870.

            Notes: 1860 Census New Albany, Floyd County, Illinois, p. 140.  On the 1860 Census the census taker wrote down the Bratton family as Spatton.

                       iii.          George William, M.  Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 8 Aug 1860. George William died in Talmage, Mendocino County, California on 28 Dec 1935; he was 75. Cremated Mendocino State Hospital: Buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Cemetery inscriptions, Richland County, Illinois 977.33 v22c buried in Greenwood Cemetery (?) Block 13,  Lot 5 1/2 259, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

  On 3 Oct 1887 in  Knox County, Indiana, he married Emma GADDY,  born 18 Feb 1865 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois and died 14 Sep 1906 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

    Children of George William BRATTON and Emma GADDY

                                                i.          George Benjamin , M.  Born on 19 Nov 1888 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri  and died on 12 Dec 1963 in Oceanside, San Diego, California  Married  Hilda and no  known children

                                                ii.          Fay Gertrude, F. Born on 2 Jul 1890 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri and died on 7 Oct 1965 in Bountiful, Davis County, Utah

                                    Married on 20 Jan 1909 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, to Horace Albert CHAPMAN,  born 30 Jun 1884 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.  Died 13 Jan 1961 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.

                                    Parents of 7 children: Mary Evelyn, Rebecca Alice, Horace Albert, Samual Nelson, Barney Bratton, Hyrum  Wesley, William George.

                                                iii.         May Ethel, F. Born on 22 Sep 1893 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois and   died on 29 Jul 1956.  Spouse: Weston B. SMALLEY  No known children

                                                iv.        Mary Bell, F.  Born on 15 Mar 1895 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois and died on 25 Aug 1951 in ?   Married on 26 Dec 1912 in ?, Orlando S. FLOYD

                                                                        No known children

                                                v.         June, F.. Born in 1897 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.  Married  Joseph, no known children

                                                vi.        Barney William, M.  Born 14 Oct 1900 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.  Diefd 14 May 1955.  No known spouse

                                                vii.        John Gaddy, M. Born 30 Jan 1906 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois  Died 16 Jul 1961.  Spouse: Marjorie MORTON,  no known children

iv.          David M, M. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 8 Jun 1863. David M died in Daviess County, Indiana  on 17 Aug 1871; he was 8.

Newspaper article: Daviess County Democrat, 19 Aug 1871, page 3, column 1. "Willie Bratton a little son of widow lady, fell through the trestlework leading from Spink, Gable and Co.'s coal bank to the railroad, Thursday, injuring himself so badly that he lived only until yesterday morning."  It was David who had fallen.  George William was with him and tradition has it that George's hair turned white over night and remained that color throughout his life.

On 15 Nov 1874 Abigail second married Alfred CHAPLIN, M, in Olney, Richland, Illinois. Born in Claremont, Ohio on 1 Sep 1831. Alfred died in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 19 Sep 1911; he was 80. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Anna Gertrude, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in Aug 1876.

                       ii.          James P., M. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois ca 1877. James P. died bef 1912.

207. James Madison MARRS (MARSE), M. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 17 Oct 1847. James Madison died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on 15 Feb 1942; he was 94. Buried in Fairlawn Cemetery. Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

On 12 Nov 1874 when James Madison was 27, he married Martha Ellen KINMAN, F, in Deer Plain, Calhoun County, Illinois.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Minnie May, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 8 Sep 1875.

                       ii.          Maud, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 26 Dec 1886.

                       iii.          Mary Grace, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 28 May 1878.

                      iv.          Elizebeth, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 17 Jan 1886.

                       v.          Amy Laura, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 30 Jan 1888.

                      vi.          Sarah Aileen, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 22 Dec 1890.

                     vii.          James Estol, M. Born in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois on 15 Feb 1896.

208. Laura A. MARRS, F. Born in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana on 14 Oct 1856. Laura A. died in Olney, Richland County, Illinois on 12 Sep 1922; she was 65. Buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

On 29 Oct 1874 when Laura A. was 18, she married Lewis Lamon LYONS, M, in Daviess County, Indiana. Born in Dayton, Tippecanoe County, Indiana in Nov 1853. Lewis Lamon died on 12 Sep 1922 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Emma, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in 1875.

                       ii.          David, M. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in Feb 1877.

                       iii.          Bert, M. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in Apr 1879.

                      iv.          Alfred, M. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in Jan 1880.

                       v.          Abbie, F. Born in Feb 1885.

                      vi.          Mary Alice, F. Born in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in Mar 1894.

Family of Harvey R. MARRS (84) & Susan Jane (Jennie) HUNT

209. George Martin MARRS, M. Born in Spencer, Iowa on 4 Aug 1868. George Martin died in Big Timber, Montana on 4 Feb 1904; he was 35.

In 1891 George Martin married Elizabeth Nancy APPLEGATE, F. d/o James APPLEGATE and Rebecca KIMBERLING.  Born in Chillicothe, Missouri on 25 Jul 1875. She remarried to William McPHEE on 27 December 1904.

They had the following children:

      379            i.          George Harvey, M (1892-1937)

                       ii.          James Henry, M. Born on 10 Sep 1894, in Yellowstone County, Montana. James Henry died on 16 Jul 1895 in Big Timber, Montana.

                       iii.          Margaret , F. Born in Big Timber, Montana on 14 Jul 1896. Margaret died in San Pablo, California on 7 May 1964/7.  She is buried in Big Timber, Montana.

                                    Margaret married first Frank G. BELL on 27 Sep 1915, Park County, Montana. and second she married a McNEIL. 

Family of Harvey R. MARRS (84) & Clarinda D. (Barr) WHITMAN

210. Ernest Harvey MARRS, M. Born in Spencer, Iowa on 15 Mar 1870. Ernest Harvey died in Flagler, Colorado on 30 May 1915; he was 45.

On 15 Feb 1909 when Ernest Harvey was 38, he married Clara Mae O'BRIEN, F, in Sturgis, South Dakota, daughter of William O'BRIEN and Hilda VROOMAN.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Hilda Jane, F. Born on 30 Dec 1909. Hilda Jane died on 10 Jan 1910 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

                       ii.          Hazel Mary, F. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 12 Mar 1912. Hazel Mary died in Sturgis, South Dakota,

                                    Hazel Mary married Mike C. WRIGHT, M.

                       iii.          George Edward, M. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 6 Dec 1913. George Edward died in Buena Vista, Colorado on 25 Jul 1989; he was 75.

                                    Had six children. Names unknown.

                                    George Edward married Marguerite (Peggy) ROBINSON, F.

                      iv.          living female

Family of James William MARRS (87) & Mary Philanda HUNT (Family picture on page 190, Volume 1)

211. Charles Albert MARRS, M. Born in Niobrara, Nebraska on 28 Jan 1881. Charles Albert died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 11 Feb 1945; he was 64.

Charles Albert first married Alice Margaret McCLURE, F, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Born in Chicago, Illinois.

They had one child:

      380            i.          Victor Geoffey, M (1907-1960)

On 8 Nov 1910 when Charles Albert was 29, he second married Edna Vivian PRIEST, F, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Born in South Dakota in 1886. Edna Vivian died on 10 Jul 1958 in Whitewood,  South Dakota.

They had the following children:

      381            i.          Vivian, F (1913-1990)

                       ii.         living female

                       iii.          Delilah (Lila), F. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 14 May 1916. Delilah (Lila) died in 1944 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

                                    Delilah (Lila) married Fritz SEPTKA, M.

      382          iv.         living male

      383           v.          living male

212. Bessie Emma MARRS, F. Born in Spencer, Iowa in 1868.

On 25 May 1886 Bessie Emma first married Thomas GREER, M, in Pleasant Valley, Meade, South Dakota. Born in South Dakota.

After they divorced, he took Thomas and Lena to California.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Thomas, M.

                       ii.          Lena, F.

In 1898 Bessie Emma second married Oscar A. RUMPFF, M, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Oscar A. died on 3 Mar 1903 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Herbert Elmo, M. Herbert Elmo died on 15 Nov 1907 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

                                    Accidentally shot by a playmate.

      384           ii.          Anna Marie, F (1898-)

                       iii.          Albert Irvin (Dutch), M. Born on 9 Dec 1902. Albert Irvin (Dutch) died in Skamania, Washington on 15 Jun 1969; he was 66.

                                    Albert Irvin (Dutch) married Aili VIENO, F. Born in Lansing, Michigan on 12 Sep 1901. Aili died in Vancouver, Washington on 6 Dec 1959; she was 58.

213. Delilah May MARRS, F. Born in Spencer, Iowa on 26 May 1870. Delilah May died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 10 Jul 1942; she was 72.

On 11 May 1893 when Delilah May was 22, she married George Edwin WHITMAN, M, son of Orlando Edgar WHITMAN, M & Clarinda BARR, F, in Whitewood, South Dakota. Born in Berlin, Michigan on 30 Jan 1862. George Edwin died in Sturgis, South Dakota on 14 Dec 1932; he was 70.

They had the following children:

                        i.          James Orlando, M. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 26 Aug 1894. James Orlando died in Renton, Washington on 8 Jan 1968; he was 73.

                                    James Orlando married Grace Madge Newcomb POTH, F. Born on 3 Mar 1878. Grace Madge Newcomb died in Everett, WA on 13 Jun 1972; she was 94.

                       ii.          Frank E., M. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 2 Mar 1897. Frank E. died in Rapid City, South Dakota on 28 Oct 1924; he was 27.

      385           iii.          Ida May, F (1901-1975)

                      iv.          Archibald, M. Born in Sturgis, South Dakota on 13 Sep 1904. Archibald died on 24 Dec 1904 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

      386           v.          Ernest Emory, M (1907-1952)

      387          vi.          Harold Walter, M (1911-1976)

Family of Richard Franklin MARRS (88) & Elizabeth GIST

214. William Levi MARRS, M. Born in Monroe County, Kentucky on 10 Apr 1854. William Levi died in Monroe County, Kentucky on 3 May 1909; he was 55.

On 24 Feb 1878 when William Levi was 23, he married Mary Ellen PAYNE, F. Born on 5 Feb 1855. Mary Ellen died in Monroe County, Kentucky on 25 Nov 1920; she was 65.

They had the following children:

      388            i.          John Frank, M (1880-1936)

                       ii.          Julia Pearl, F. Born on 4 Aug 1879. Julia Pearl died on 29 Mar 1903; she was 23.

                                    Julia Pearl married Thomas M. WEBB, M.

                       iii.          Fred Payne, M. Born on 18 May 1882.

                                    Fred Payne married Eula FRANKLIN, F.

                      iv.          William Faunis, M. Born on 17 Jul 1883. William Faunis died on 22 Jan 1919; he was 35.

                                    William Faunis married Verna Pearl DAVIS, F.

      389           v.          Lizzie Maude, F (1885-1973)

                      vi.          Mary Alice, F. Born on 28 Dec 1886.

                                    Mary Alice married Elmer McCREARY, M.

                     vii.          Pernie Glade, F. Born on 1 Aug 1890.

                                    Pernie Glade married Ralph Axton CHERRY, M.

      390         viii.          Herman Leviticus (Twin), M (1892-1962)

      391          ix.          Hetty Ellen (Twin), F (1892-1950)

Family of Isaac Newton VAUGHN (90) & Susanna A RICHARD

215. Mary Jane VAUGHN, F. Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky on 19 Apr 1869. Mary Jane died in Pasadena, Los Angles, California on 8 May 1965; she was 96.

On 8 Oct 1887 when Mary Jane was 18, she married John Oscar JOHNSON, M. Born in St Louis, Missouri on 30 May 1865. John Oscar died in Pasadena, Los Angles County, California on 17 Feb 1938; he was 72.

They had one child:

      392            i.          Ethel Adeline, F (1888-1969)

Family of William H VAUGHN (91) & Francis Elizabeth SHORT

216. Sarah Jane VAUGHN, F. Born on 23 Sep 1866. Sarah Jane died on 16 Nov 1939; she was 73. Buried in Isenberg Cemetery, Monroe County, Kentucky.

On 5 Oct 1887 when Sarah Jane was 21, she married Henry William KEY, M. Born on 20 Nov 1866. Henry William died on 16 Nov 1950; he was 83. Buried in Isenberg Cemetery, Monroe County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

      393            i.          Mallie, F

      394           ii.          Ben Harrison, M (1889-1954)

      395           iii.          Maggie, F (1891-1981)

                      iv.          Rosco, M. Born on 7 Jan 1894.

                       v.          Lonzo, M. Born on 7 Jan 1894.

                      vi.          Claudie William, M. Born on 17 Mar 1898. Claudie William died on 8 Jan 1979; he was 80. Buried in Isenberg Cemetery, Monroe County, Kentucky.

      396         vii.          Alta (Altie), F (1901-1986)

      397         viii.          livng male

Family of Barton Milton MARRS (97) & Elizabeth BRYAN

217. Sarah Elizabeth MARRS, F. Born in Ohio on 10 Dec 1843. Sarah Elizabeth died in Whitley County, Indiana on 7 Jun 1882; she was 38. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

Gravestone says died aged 38 years 5 months 28 days.

In 1870 Sarah E. (26), James C, (24), Jasper W. (19) and Ann (17) Marrs were living together in a house next to their stepmother who had remarried (1870 Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana Census.)

Sarah Elizabeth married William Henry PENTECOST, M, son of John Newell PENTECOST, M (1825-1893) & Mary Jane McCOMAS, F (1827-bef 1859). Born in Indiana on 2 Apr 1844/1849. William Henry died on 16 Sep 1906; he was 62.

They had one child:

                        i.          Della, F. Born ca 1872.

218. Jasper Newton MARRS, M. Born in Indiana on 20 Nov 1850. Jasper Newton died on 3 May 1895; he was 44. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Twp.,  Whitley County, Indiana. Occupation: farmer.

His gravestone says he died: aged 44 years 5 months 13 days.  I had my computer date calculator determine his day of birth.

Grave in the Snodgrass Cemetery, Troy Township

       Jasper Marrs

                                               Died

                                         May 3, 1895

                                             Aged

                                       44 y 5 mo. 13 d.

                                               &emdash;

                                          Belle Marrs

                                         1862 - 1951

In 1870 Sarah E. (26), James C, (24), Jasper W. (19) and Ann (17) Marrs were living together in a house next to their step-mother who had remarried (1870 Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana Census.)

Notes of Nancy Thomson follow:

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records,  Whitley County, Indiana

Sheet 2: (Back)

Estate of Jasper N. Marrs  Believed to have died 3 May 1895.   Andrew Kenner named, administrato 

Bell Marrs renounced her right to administer the estate and desired the appointment of Andrew Kenner.

Personal estate estimated to be $ 300.00  Total Estate : $ 1890.95  Harriet I. (Isabelle) Marrs paid a claim of

$562.00 in full.  Sworn and subscribed by Andrew Kenner before James S. Collins on 7 October 1896.

On 3 Mar 1883 when Jasper Newton was 32, he married Harriet Isabel "Belle" SMITH, F, daughter of John SMITH, M & Cynthia, F, in Baptist Parsonage, Columbia City, Indiana. Born in Troy Twp, Whitley County, Imdiana on 15 Mar 1862. Harriet Isabel "Belle" died in Columbia City, Indiana on 17 Mar 1951; she was 89. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township, Whitley County, Indiana.

Notes of Nancy Thomason:

The Note Books of Nellie Riley Raber

Book 3 &emdash; Marrs Family Records,  Whitley County, Indiana

Sheet 3: (Front)

Obituary of Harriet Isabelle Marrs

Died March 17, 1951 aged 89, at her home on State Road 5, ten miles northwest of Columbia City. Born in Troy Township, 15 March 1862, daughter of John and Cynthia Smith. Married Jasper Newton Marrs 8 March 1883 at the Baptist Parsonage in Columbia City by Rev. D. W. Sanders. Survivors: two daughters-in-law:  Mrs. Ruth Marrs  &  Mrs. Eliza Marrs; Two sons, Ralph and Fred Marrs are deceased. Funeral in the Troy Presbyterian Church. Burial in the Snodgrass Cemetery

They had the following children:

      398            i.          Fred L, M (1886-1948)

      399           ii.          Ralph E., M (1889-1948)

219. Eliza Ann MARRS, F. Born in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana on 14 Nov 1852. Eliza Ann died in 1931. Buried in Thorn Cemetery, Washington Township, Noble County, Indiana.

In 1870 Sarah E. (26), James C, (24), Jasper W. (19) and Ann (17) Marrs were living together in a house next to their stepmother who had remarried (1870 Troy Township,  Whitley County, Indiana Census.)

On 1 Oct 1874 when Eliza Ann was 21, she married Moses Monroe TRUMBULL, M, son of Ammi Lewis TRUMBULL, M (1821-1858). Born in Trumbull homestead, Etna Township,  Whitley County, Indiana in Feb 1847. Moses Monroe died in Nov 1926/1927 in Whitley County, Indiana. Buried in Thorn Cemetery, Washington Township, Noble County, Indiana.

"(He) was educated in the common schools and as an evidence of their real merit and favorable results, his reputation for good judgment, knowledge of values and public interests generally, is without a peer in the township, which his neighbors and friends have recognized by electing him to the responsible and important offices of assessor and trustee. In fact no family in the township is held in higher esteem that that of the Trumbulls. He is a Republican and often found in conventions. His farm of eighty acres if half of the old Trumbull homestead, where his parents begun in 1846. The farm is well drained by tile, there being over four hundred rods of drainage. "History of Whitley County, Indiana" 1907

They had the following children:

      400            i.          Roscoe Ancel, M (ca1875-)

      401           ii.          Florence (Flossie) Annjeanette (Ange), F (1876-1963)

      402           iii.          Lyman Quincy, M (1879->1942)

      403          iv.          Ora Irene, F (1881-1969)

      404           v.          Harry Gordon, M (1883-1962)

      405          vi.          Fay, F (1886-1958)

      406         vii.          Willis Dale, M (1890-1953)

      407         viii.          Ivo DeLoss, M (1895-1965)

Family of Barton Milton MARRS (97) & Lavina DEWEESE

220. Leonidas Deweese MARRS, M. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on 27 Feb 1859. Leonidas Deweese died in 1919 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Etna Township,  Whitley County, Indiana.

He first did not marry Catherine PALMER, F, daughter of Joseph Skinner PALMER, M (1826-1875) & Mary J., F. Born in Troy Township,  Whitley County, Indiana on 1 Nov 1859. Catherine died on 2 May 1934; she was 74. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

"Leonidas Marrs and Catherine Palmer met and became teen-aged friends, and then lovers. During the latter part of the year 1878 Catherine discovered that she was with child. Leonidas, being told of this, decided that he didn't want to shoulder the responsibilities of a husband and father and started thinking of ways to get himself out of this situation. Leonidas thought of his cousin Warren, age 26 and still single. Only they know how much dickering was done, but it is reported that Leonidas did offer his cousin fifty dollars if he would marry Catherine. The details were worked out, Warren did marry Catherine, and Leonidas went his own way, alone. What, if anything, Catherine had to say about this we never knew. Warren agreed to take Catherine as his wife but apparently; he did not agree to take his cousin's child into his home. All of the facts in this story indicate that Catherine went back to her mother's home to give birth to her first child, and then left her there for her mother and sisters to care for and raise. Then she went back to her husband Warren." From The Samuel and Sarah (Skinner) Palmer Family from Vermont and Ohio to Whitley County, Indiana, researched and compiled by Lewis E. Palmer and C. Virginia (Porter) Palmer.

They had one child:

      408            i.          Hallie F (1879-1946)

On 14 Apr 1881 when Leonidas Deweese was 22, he married Sarah J GOLDEN, F, in Whitley County, Indiana (V. O. Fritts, minister).

They had one child:

                        i.          Louise, F.

221. Thurza Susannah MARRS, F. Born on 6 Nov 1863. Thurza Susannah died in 1927.

Thurza Susannah married Morgan HARTSOCK, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Darwin, M.

                       ii.          Crystal, F.

                                    Crystal married Frank MARSH, M.

                       iii.          Charlie, M.

                      iv.          Mazel, F.

                                    Mazel married Dr.  HARRISON, M.

Family of William Novington MARRS (98) & Mary Melissa WOODEN

222. Charles Ellsworth MARRS, M. Born on 18 May 1871. Charles Ellsworth died in 1940 in Whitley County, Indiana. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana. Occupation: general farming.

Charles Ellsworth married Cora L GRUESBECK, F, daughter of Charles W. GRUESBECK, M (1847-1925) & Charlena Jeanette ADAMS, F (1850-). Born on 11 Sep 1871. Cora L died in Whitley County, Indiana on 18 Sep 1950; she was 79. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

They had one child:

                        i.          Mildred, F. Born in 1903. Mildred died in 1981.

223. Corwin B. MARRS, M. Born on 19 Oct 1880. Corwin B. died in Whitley County, Indiana on 6 Mar 1937; he was 56. Occupation: general farmer.

Corwin B. first married Lena May SCHUMAN, F, daughter of William C SCHUMAN, M & Sarah DAVIS, F. Born in 1885. Lena May died in 1912.

Corwin B. second married Cora SAPPINGTON, F, daughter of William SAPPINGTON, M. Born on 8 May 1879. Cora died in Whitley County, Indiana on 12 Sep 1967; she was 88.

They had the following children:

      409            i.         living female

      410           ii.          living female

      411           iii.          Raymond Ellsworth, M (1918-1984)

      412          iv.          Corwin Eugene "Gene", M (1921-1985)

Family of John MARRS (99) & Fannie GOODRICH

224. Warren MARRS, M. Born in Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana on 1 Aug 1852. Warren died on 4 Nov 1925; he was 73. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana. Occupation: Farmer, Trustee and Assessor for Troy Township.

Dessie Marrs Masters wrote:

"In the eighties the cry was "Go West Young Man" so Pa (Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Marrs) and Uncle Warren headed west in the spring of 1884. They got to Wellington and bought lots in a nearby town..." From Marrs by Mabel Marrs 1977

On 9 Jan 1879 Warren married Catherine PALMER, F, daughter of Joseph Skinner PALMER, M (1826-1875) & Mary J., F. Born in Troy Twp., Whitley County, Indiana on 1 Nov 1859. Catherine died on 2 May 1934; she was 74. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

"Leonidas Marrs and Catherine Palmer met and became teen-aged friends, and then lovers. During the latter part of the year 1878 Catherine discovered that she was with child. Leonidas, being told of this, decided that he didn't want to shoulder the responsibilities of a husband and father and started thinking of ways to get himself out of this situation. Leonidas thought of his cousin Warren, age 26 and still single. Only they know how much dickering was done, but it is reported that Leonidas did offer his cousin fifty dollars if he would marry Catherine. The details were worked out, Warren did marry Catherine, and Leonidas went his own way, alone. What, if anything, Catherine had to say about this we never knew. Warren agreed to take Catherine as his wife but apparently; he did not agree to take his cousin's child into his home. All of the facts in this story indicate that Catherine went back to her mother's home to give birth to her first child, and then left her there for her mother and sisters to care for and raise. Then she went back to her husband Warren." From The Samuel and Sarah (Skinner) Palmer Family from Vermont and Ohio to Whitley County, Indiana, researched and compiled by Lewis E. Palmer and C. Virginia (Porter) Palmer.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Clyde Arthur, M. Born in Troy Township,  Whitley County, Indiana on 19 Aug 1880. Clyde Arthur died on 20 Aug 1962/63?; he was 82/83. Buried in Meade, Kansas. Occupation: Served in the Kansas State Legislature.

                                    Clyde Arthur first married Ruth V. BROWN, F. Born on 4 Jun 1883. Ruth V. died on 7 May 1948; she was 64.

                                    Clyde Arthur second married Bea DANIELS, F.

      413           ii.          Neva, F (1883-)

                       iii.          John Logan, M. Born in 1884. John Logan died in 1981. Buried in Florida.

      414          iv.          Harley F., M (1886-1964)

                       v.          Carl Palmer, M. Born in Troy Township,  Whitley County, Indiana on 21 Nov 1889. Carl Palmer died on 20 May 1971; he was 81. Buried in San Diego, California. Occupation: carpenter.

                      vi.          Grace, F. Born in Troy Township,  Whitley County, Indiana in 1892. Grace died in 1979. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

                                    Grace first married SNODGRASS, M.

                                    Grace second married NOBLE, M.

225. Mary E. MARRS, F. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on 24 Jul 1854.

Mary E. married George D KNOX, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Raymond, M.

                                    Raymond married Ica Jeanette DEETER, F, daughter of George C DEETER, M & Helen ORCUTT, F, in Whitley County, Indiana.

                       ii.          Alva, ?.

                       iii.          Lela, F.

                      iv.          Jessie, M.

226. Benjamin Franklin "Frank" MARRS, M. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on 9 Jan 1859. Benjamin Franklin "Frank" died in Meade County, Kasnas on 15 Feb 1944; he was 85.

Dessie Marrs Masters wrote:

"In the eighties the cry was "Go West Young Man" so Pa (Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Marrs) and Uncle Warren headed west in the spring of 1884. They got to Wellington and bought lots in a nearby town. Then in May Pa received a telegram from Ma that Roscoe had passed away with Scarlet Fever. Pa left immediately for Ohio. After this Pa run a butcher shop near Larwell (sic) for about a year, but he wasn't satisfied. He wasted to make a home for his family in the West, so, in the spring of 1855 (sic), Pa and Loyal Wingard landed in Leoti. Pa filed on a Homestead two and one-half miles Northwest of Meade. He dug a half dugout, put on a roof and had one window and one door. ...He lived there a year when Ma came with two boys. They made their home their seven years. Ma would walk to Meade and work all day for 50 cents. Three girls were born here...." From Marrs by Mabel Marrs 1977

On 24 Dec 1879 when Benjamin Franklin "Frank" was 20, he married Amy Rebecca BRYAN, F, daughter of William Fielding BRYAN, M & Isabell DEWEESE, F, in Port Jefferson, Ohio. Born in Shelby County, Ohio on 10 Mar 1857. Amy Rebecca died in Meade County, Kansas on 19 Dec 1938; she was 81.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Roscoe Raymond, M. Born on 6 Jul 1880. Roscoe Raymond died on 22 May 1884; he was 3. Buried in Sidney, Ohio area.    Died of Scarlet Fever.

                       ii.          Otto Franklin, M. Born on 28 Dec 1881.

                       iii.          Ralph Lee, M. Born on 27 Feb 1885.

                      iv.          Fanny Isabell, F. Born on 24 Feb 1888.

                       v.          Dessie Del, F. Born on 11 Jan 1890.

                                    Dessie Del married MASTERS, M.

                      vi.          Edna Edith, F. Born on 6 Jan 1892.

                     vii.          Wlater Warren, M. Born on 10 Nov 1894.

                     viii.          Lela, F. Born on 28 May 1898.

                      ix.          Chester I., M. Born on 22 Mar 1900.

227. Edna MARRS, F. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on 4 Oct 1862. Edna died in Leoti, Kansas on 3 Jul 1886; she was 23.

ca 1885 Edna married Loyal E. WINGARD, M.

They had one child:

                        i.          Harry, M. Born on 7 Nov 1885.

228. Alva MARRS, M. Born on 9 Apr 1866. Alva died in 1942. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

On 16 Dec 1888 when Alva was 22, he married Jessie SPINGTON, F. Born in 1867. Jessie died in 1932.

They had the following children:

                        i.          ALva Frank, M. Born on 22 Dec 1894. ALva Frank died on 25 Feb 1959; he was 64.

                                    ALva Frank married Edna B. LEEDY, F. Born on 27 Aug 1905. Edna B. died ca 4 Jun 1989. Buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery.

                       ii.          Inez Mae, F.

                                    Inez Mae married Cleo D YOUNCE, M, son of David Franklin YOUNCE, M & Sarah M OTT, F.

                       iii.          Jake, M.

                      iv.          Lucille, F. Born on 18 Apr 1905. Lucille died on 19 Apr 1905. Buried in Adams Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana.

229. Mattie MARRS, F. Born on 7 Jan 1869. Mattie died on 29 Dec 1951; she was 82.

Mattie married Henry BRENNAMON, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Fanny, F.

                       ii.          Ruby, F.

                       iii.          Mildred Orda, F.

                      iv.          Ruth, F.

Family of Berry MARRS (100) & Sarah RUSSELL/RESSELL

230. Dennis Reeder MARRS, M. Born in Ohio on 21 Jan 1856.

His mother's obituary says he was living in Ft. Wayne in 1909.

On 27 Mar 1882 when Dennis Reeder was 26, he married Sarah Alice WILSON, F. Born on 17 Apr 1862. Date of birth calculated with computer date changer program. Sarah Alice died on 16 Sep 1891; she was 29.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Delilia Esterline, F. Born on 27 Apr 1884.

                                    Delilia Esterline married Lewis HYNDMAN, M.

                       ii.          Loren Wayne, M. Born on 26 Oct 1887.

231. Samuel Arthur MARRS, M. Born in Indiana on 13 Nov 1857. Samuel Arthur died on 15 Dec 1925; he was 68.

On 3 Feb 1891 when Samuel Arthur was 33, he married Laura Adeline GRAVES, F. Born in 1867. Laura Adeline died on 4 Mar 1956.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Mary Elizabeth, F. Born on 25 May 1897. Mary Elizabeth died on 14 Feb 1920; she was 22. Buried in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery.

                                    Mary Elizabeth married Lawrence PRESCOTT, M.

      415           ii.          Harvey/Harry L., M (1907-2000)

                                    He married Mildred SHENEFIELD and had two daughters.

Family of Josiah "Joe" MARRS (103) & Syrena "Ream" BRYAN

232. Edgar O. MARRS, M. Born on 14 May 1872.

Edgar O. married Lida WHITMAN, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Joseph Agustin, M. Born on 11 Feb 1900.

                       ii.          Mary Louise, F. Born on 13 Apr 1902.

                       iii.          Eugene C, M. Born on 21 Jan 1905.

                      iv.          Edna Avis, F. Born on 14 Apr 1907.

                       v.         male may be living

                      vi.         female may be living

Family of Greenup "Doc" MARRS (105) & Kansas WAMPLER

233. Everett Franklin MARRS, M. Born on 23 Jul 1882. Everett Franklin died in Columbus, Indiana on 27 Dec 1970; he was 88.

On 7 Oct 1906 when Everett Franklin was 24, he married Grace Delista BAXTER, F. Born on 2 May 1889. Grace Delista died on 21 Nov 1949; she was 60.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Edith Hester, F. Born on 1 Mar 1907. Edith Hester died on 7 May 1976; she was 69.

                       ii.          William Greenup, M. Born on 14 Jan 1913. William Greenup died on 28 Feb 1942; he was 29.

                       iii.          Orville Raymond, M. Born on 2 Aug 1915. Orville Raymond died on 24 Nov 1916; he was 1.

                      iv.          male may be living

                       v.          Doris Lucille, F. Born on 18 May 1922. Doris Lucille died on 10 Oct 1942; she was 20.

vi. living male

233a.  Paul Wampler Marrs , M. Born  on 12 Apr 1894/5.  Paul Wampler died in the 1950's in Florida.

On 23 Mar 1916,  Pauk Wampler,  married in Los Angeles,  Lela Rose FORD.  She was born on 21 Sep 1899 in Hamerville, Iowa. She died on 20 Oct 1969 in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California.

They had the following children:             

i.         Bertha Alice, F.  Born on 9 May 1917 in Prescott, Gila County, Arizona .  She died 12 Apr 2001 in Victorville, California.    

On  4 Jul 1937, in Los Angeles, California, Bertha Alice married  Howard Everett NELSON. He was born on 11 Apr 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He died 22 Jul 1998 in San Jacinto, Riverside County, California.

They had a son:

i.    Steven Jay, M.  Born on 8 Oct 1946 in Inglewood, California.   He died on 5 May 1996 in Walnut Creek, California

iii.          Marjorie  Rose, F.   Born on 16 Jul 1920 Prescott, Arizona.  She died  on 10 Jan 1975 Duarte, Los Angles County, California.

On 27 Sep 1948,  in  Los Angeles,  Marjorie Rose   married James Truman DUNCAN. He was born on 5 Apr 1904 Berryville, Arkansas and died  on 25 May 1986 in Duarte, California.  

  Their children are:  

 i.   Living                        

                        ii.   Living

                       iii.  Living

 iv.  Gregory Andrew.  He was  born 1 Jul 1958 in Inglewood,  California  and died 11 Oct 1987 in Monrovia, Califronia.

234. Leo Raymond MARRS, M. Born on 8 Jan 1899. Leo Raymond died on 12 Feb 1986; he was 87.

Leo came to Kansas in March 20, 1920; 80 years ago.  The family has lived in this area since that time with a short diversion to Alberta, Canada.  (Family pictures page 143. 144 and 146, Volume 1.)

Leo Raymond married Mildred MULLETT, F, daughter of William G MULLETT, M & Vela Vesta AYERS, F. Born in OH on 28 Apr 1905. Mildred died on 21 Apr 1980; she was 74.

They had the following children:

      416            i.          living male

      417           ii.          Robert Ethan "Bob", M (1925-1993)

      418           iii.          living male

      419          iv.          living male

      420           v.          living female

      421          vi.          living male

Family of Daniel MARRS (107) & Lottie MADDOCK

235. Ralph Merton MARRS, M. Born in Diller, Nebraska on 26 Feb 1883. Ralph Merton died in Dallas, Texas on 7 Aug 1960; he was 77. Occupation: Principal 31 Years, South High School, Omaha, Nebraska.  In 1963 a school in Omaha, Nebraska was named after him.

On 25 Dec 1911 when Ralph Merton was 28, he married Mary Edith WALFORD, F. Born in Iowa on 29 May 1884.

They had one child:

                        i.          living male

                                    Repeats the same story about his Scottish ancestor escaping from being tied to the tail of a wild colt.

Family of William Henry MARRS (108) & Elizabeth Ann GRISSOM

236. Ida Mae MARRS, F. Born on 28 Aug 1866. Ida Mae died on 28 Jul 1943; she was 76. Buried in Pineview Cemetery, Warren County, Ohio.

Ida Mae married William Harvey REEVES, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Pearl Ida, F.

                       ii.          Lillian, F. Born on 14 Jun 1887. Lillian died on 2 Dec 1888; she was 1.

                       iii.          Anna Idalle, F.

                      iv.          Alice Landis, F.

                       v.          Helen Thistle, F. Born on 15 Feb 1892. Helen Thistle died on 2 Dec 1920; she was 28.

                      vi.          Maude Hazel, F.

                     vii.          Milton Clifford, M.

                     viii.          Oliva Agnes, F.

                      ix.          William Joseph, M.

                       x.          Ida Mae, F.

                      xi.          Francis Hubert, M. Born on 18 Jun 1906. Francis Hubert died on 20 Dec 1906.

                     xii.          living male

                     xiii.          living male

237. Omer MARRS, M. Born in Camargo, Douglas County, Illinois on 14 Jan 1871. Omer died in Jasper County, Illinois on 7 Oct 1908; he was 37. Buried in Kerns Cemetery.

On 22 Feb 1890 when Omer was 19, he married Lillie M. JESTER, F. Born in Camergo, Douglas County, Illinois on 13 Dec 1869. Lillie M. died in Jasper County, Illinois on 2 Jul 1937; she was 67. Buried in Kerns Cemetery.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Harry, M.

                       ii.          Miriam Gladys (Viola), F.

                       iii.          John Harlan, M. Born on 24 Jan 1894. John Harlan died on 29 Dec 1962; he was 68. Buried in Kerns Cemetery in Illinois.

                      iv.          Frank Roy, M. Born ca 1896. Frank Roy died in 1918. Buried in Kerns Cemetery in Illinois.

                      v.          living female

                      vi.          living male

                     vii.          living male

                     viii.         living female

238. Frank R. MARRS, M. Born in Burlington, Kansas on 2 Feb 1873. Frank R. died in Kelliher, Minnesota on 3 Oct 1944; he was 71.

On 4 May 1902 when Frank R. was 29, he married Martha Ann WOODS, F. Born on 14 Apr 1883. Martha Ann died in Minnesota on 8 Jul 1924; she was 41.

They had the following children:

                        i.          living

                       ii.          Charles Augustus, M.   Died at age two.

                       iii.          liivng

                      iv.          living

                       v.         living

                      vi.          living

                     vii.          living

239. William Herbert MARRS, M. Born in Jasper County, Illinois on 16 Feb 1882. William Herbert died on 7 Jan 1962; he was 79. Buried in Aten Cemetery, Illinois.

William Herbert married Eva Ethel MYERS, F. Born on 14 Nov 1890. Eva Ethel died on 3 Feb 1927; she was 36. Buried in Aten Cemetery, Illinois.

They had the following children:

                     i. Bessie Edith Vesta Marrs born June 12, 1909 - death: 17 February, 1996

                     ii. Oda Herbert                     born 28 October , 1911 - death 21 March 1997

                    iii. Fredrick William               born 8 July, 1914, - death  9 January, 1984

                    iv. Omer Charles                   born 6 October 1916 - death 12 April 2002

                     v. Claude Franklin                born 20 March 1919 - death 25 October 1987

                    vi. Dave

                   vii. Oscar Dale                        born 23 September 1924 - death 27 December 1997

 

Family of William Henry MARRS (108) & Lucinda Jane MANARY

240. James Foster "Jim" MARRS, M. Born in Odin, Wright County, Missouri on 18 Oct 1897. James Foster "Jim" died on 6 May 1967; he was 69.

James Foster "Jim" first married Iva Bell? HAMILTON, F. Born in 1899. Iva Bell? Died in 1958.

They had the following children:

      422            i.          Robert William, M (1917-1965)

                       ii.          living

                       iii.          living

                      iv.          living

                       v.          living

James Foster "Jim" second married Bette ARMSTRONG, F.

Family of Preston Bramel MARRS (109) & Phebe Ann CORNELL

241. Almanza Clifton MARRS, M. Born in Kansas on 21 Mar 1875. Almanza Clifton died in Sandwich, Illinois on 15 May 1961; he was 86. Died of coronary occlusion. 

Family records (Mabel Marrs' Bible) list as being born in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Also stated to be born in Eclipse, Kansas.

On 4 Mar 1921 when Almanza Clifton was 45, he married Bessie May WELDEN, F, daughter of Samuel Dexter WELDEN, M & May Belle BIXBY, F, in Waukegan, Illinois. Born in Wheaton, Illinois on 1 Dec 1890. Bessie May died in Sandwich, Illinois on 24 Sep 1949; she was 58.   (Her picture page 156,  Volume 1.)

They had the following children:

      423            i.         living male

      424           ii.          living male

      425           iii.          living female

      426          iv.          living male (Twin)

      427           v.          living male (Twin)

      428          vi.          Mary Elizabeth, F (1931-1997)

242. Grace Myrtle MARRS, F. Born in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois on 20 Aug 1887. Grace Myrtle died in Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois on 22 Mar 1970; she was 82. Occupation: Housewife.

Grace Myrtle first married John BENSON, M.

They had one child:

                        i.          Baby, ?.

                                    Not sure if first or second husband's child.

Before 1912 Grace Myrtle second married James BENSON, M. James died bef 1916, of tuberculosis. Occupation: Railroad work.

They had one child:

      429            i.          living male

Before 1916 Grace Myrtle third married Andrew J BENSON, M. Andrew J died ca 1920.

They had the following children:

      430            i.          living female

      431           ii.          Eva Gertrude, F (1920-1986)

After 1920 Grace Myrtle fourth married Robert ALBRECHT, M.

They had the following children:

                        i.          living male

                       ii.          living male

                       iii.          living female

Family of Reuben Henry MARRS (110) & Elizaette Clestine PRATT

243. Starling Augustus MARRS, M. Born in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana on 29 Aug 1859. Starling Augustus died in Junction City, Geary County,  Kansas on 20 Mar 1929; he was 69.

On 4 Mar 1900 when Starling Augustus was 40, he married Hattie May DOWER, F, in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. Born on 21 Sep 1876. Hattie May died in Abilene, Kansas on 26 Feb 1962; she was 85.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Reuben Henry, M. Born on 20 Jul 1905.

                       ii.          living female

                       iii.          living female

244. Florence Belle MARRS, F. Born in Indiana on 21 Jul 1862. Florence Belle died in Kansas on 5 Jan 1946; she was 83.

On 24 Dec 1882 when Florence Belle was 20, she married Willard Eric CUNDIFF, M, in Dickinson County, Kansas. Born on 13 Jan 1861. Willard Eric died on 3 Apr 1932; he was 71.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Margaret, F. Born on 29 Nov 1884.

                       ii.          John Henry, M. Born on 29 Aug 1887.

245. Mary Maria MARRS, F. Born in Vigo County, Indiana on 19 Mar 1864. Mary Maria died in Dickinson County, Kansas on 23 Jan 1934; she was 69.

On 1 Feb 1882 when Mary Maria was 17, she married William T OARD, M, in Dickinson County, Kansas. Born in IN on 20 Jun 1855. William T died in Kansas on 22 May 1932; he was 76.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Charles Henry, M. Born on 2 Dec 1882.

                       ii.          Celesta, F. Born on 14 Feb 1885.

                       iii.          Roy, M. Born on 8 Aug 1888.

                      iv.          Walter, M. Born in 1890.

                       v.          Edna, F. Born on 21 Aug 1892.

                      vi.          Fred, M. Born on 13 Jul 1898.

                     vii.          John, M. Born on 1 Sep 1900.

246. Lizzie May MARRS, F. Born in Vigo County, Indiana on 9 May 1868. Lizzie May died in Dickinson County, Kansas on 25 Feb 1953; she was 84.

Lizzie May married John Wesley McPEEK, M. Born on 25 Sep. John Wesley died in Sep 1921.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Florence, F.

                       ii.          Vina, F.

                       iii.          Anna Myrtle, F.

                      iv.          Maude Ethel, F. Born on 3 Apr 1890.

                       v.          Lily May, F. Born on 8 Oct 1890.

                      vi.          Grace Alvena Eveline, F. Born on 19 Jul 1896.

                     vii.          Faith Alfreda, F. Born on 4 Dec 1900.

                     viii.          Merrill Phillip, M. Born on 17 Jun 1903.

247. David Marshall MARRS, M. Born in Parke County, Indiana on 1 Mar 1870. David Marshall died in Longford, Clay County, Kansas on 26 Aug 1910; he was 40.

DAVID MARSHALL MARRS, was Elaine Marrs Facklam's grandfather.  At the age of 9 years, he moved west with his parents to Dickinson County, Kansas.  (Family picture on page 148,  Volume 1.)

David's parents bought a farm in Cheever Township, between Manchester and Industry.

On August 25, 1895, David married Lela Falen, oldest daughter of Philip Falen and Sarah Jane Hodges-Falen.  The Falen's lived in Sherman Township.  They were married at the home of the bride; they were married by David's brother-in-law, J.  W. McPeek.

Notes of Elaine Marrs Facklam:

Dave and Lela setup housekeeping at a farm owned by Dave's father.  It was located about 2 miles west and 1/2 mile south of Industry, in Dickinson County  I believe that Harold and Stanley were born there.  Before Ralph was born, the family moved from Dickinson County to Clay County, Kansas.  They lived on a farm in the same section as the Athelstane Cemetery north of Industry. Around 1905 the family moved to a farm four miles east and a half-mile south of Longford.  David was a farmer.

Dave's life was cut short; in the summer of 1910 he was very ill with dropsy.  William Oard, Starling Marrs and crew stacked alfalfa and cut wheat for David.  He went to a doctor in Industry and also went away to Judd Springs.  But nothing helped.  David left a family of five young children and a young wife.  David died at age of 40, on August 26, 1910

David and Lela are buried at the Athelstane Cemetery in Clay County, Kansas, north of Industry.

Lela married second John Wesley Frazee, on November 26, 1912. Mr. Frazee pasted away on October 16, 1934.  Lela stayed on the farm until 1944, when she moved to Longford to make her home. Lela pasted away on July 30, 1959, in Clay Center, Kansas, at the age of 87.

On 25 Aug 1895 when David Marshall was 25, he married Lela FALEN, F, in Dickinson County, Kansas. Born in White Cloud, Brown County, Kansas on 26 Jun 1872. Lela died in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas on 30 Jul 1959; she was 87.

They had the following children:

      432            i.          Harold Elmer, M (1896-1978)

      433           ii.          Stanley Albert, M (1900-1984)

      434           iii.          Ralph Emery, M (1902-1987)

      435          iv.          Ruby Phyllis, F (1904-)

      436           v.          Clive Edward, M (1906-)

248. Hannah Lillian MARRS, F. Born on 4 Jul 1874. Hannah Lillian died on 30 Jul 1959; she was 85.

Hannah Lillian married Arthur GATCHELL, M.

They had one child:

                        i.         living male

Family of Harvey N MARRS (111) & Mary E. HARPER

249. Nancy Jane MARRS, F. Born in Parke County, Indiana on 17 Feb 1874. Nancy Jane died on 15 Apr 1953; she was 79.

Nancy Jane married John Henry JONES, M.

They had one child:

                        i.          Pearl Lucille, F. Pearl Lucille died on 9 Mar 1985.

Family of William MARRS (114) & Amamda HARMON

 250. James MARRS, M. Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on 27 Feb 1880.

Farmed with his father and attended the public schools.  He was for nearly fourteen years engaged in business at Portland, Oregon, as a contractor and builder and since that time has been associated with his father in the operations of the old home farm.

On 28 Feb 1900 when James was 20, he married Emma C STARK, F.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Alice Lucile, F.

                       ii.          James Jackson, M.

                       iii.          Evelyn Catherine, F.

Family of Theodore MARRS (117)

251. Theodore Clark MARRS II, M. Born ca 1890/99. Theodore Clark died in Sep 1918 in San Antonio, Texas.

His plane a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplane crashed during training.

Child:

      437            i.          Theodore Clark, M (1918-1990)

Family of Mary Jane (Mollie) MARRS (119) & Phillip "Jacob" ERION

252. Bess Jareta "Bessie" ERION, F. Born in Paris, Illinois on 18 Jun 1879. Bess Jareta "Bessie" died in Little Rock, Arkansas on 16 Sep 1951; she was 72. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Littler Rock, Arkansas.

On 14 Feb 1897/98 when Bess Jareta "Bessie" was 17, she married Robert E. CHAMBERS, M, son of James K "Polk" CHAMBERS, M & Martha GRIFFITH, F, in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on 24 Nov 1876. Robert E. died in Roswell, New Mexico on 13 Sep 1912; he was 35. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas.

They had the following children:

      438            i.          Lucille, F (1900-1983)

                       ii.          Thelma, F.   Died when three years old.

Family of James Henry MARRS (120) & Mary Susanna FOSTER

253. James Robert MARRS, M. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky on 3 Sep 1873. James Robert died in Henderson County, Kentucky on 3 Apr 1939; he was 65. Buried in Taylor County Municipal Cemetery, Cambellville, Taylor County, Kentucky.

In 1897 James Robert first married Lucy Della SIMMONS, F, daughter of James Marion SIMMONS, M & Sarah Catherine DENHAM, F, in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky. Born in Barren County, Kentucky on 27 Jan 1874. Lucy Della died in Temple Hill, Barren County,  Kentucky on 22 Sep 1903; she was 29. Buried in Payne Cemetery, near Temple Hill, on Jess Nuckols Farm.

They had the following children:

      439            i.          James Vashti, M (1898-1978)

      440           ii.          Lounette Mae, F (1902-1987)

                       iii.          Male, M. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County,  Kentucky in 1900. Male died in 1900 in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky. Buried in Payne Cemetery.   Lived two or three days.

On 15 Oct 1904 when James Robert was 31, he second married Lela POWELL, F, in Barren County, Kentucky. Born in Bloyds Creek, Barren County, KY on 24 Oct 1877. Lela died in Mannsville, Taylor County, Kentucky on 2 May 1921; she was 43. Buried in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glosgow, Barren County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Female, F. Born in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky in 1905. Female died in 1905 in Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky.

                                    Lived one or two days.

      441           ii.          Mary Nell, F (1907-1952)

      442           iii.          living male

      443          iv.         living female

      444           v.          living male

                      vi.          Samuel King Breeding, M. Born in Mannsville, Kentucky on 26 Jul 1916. Samuel King Breeding died on 15 Apr 1918; he was 1. Buried in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.

      445         vii.          living male

On 14 Jun 1922 when James Robert was 48, he third married Rose WRIGHT, F, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born in Taylor County, Kentucky. Rose died in Campbellville, Kentucky. Buried in Campbellville, Taylor County, Kentucky.

Family of Edward B. WILEY (121) & Lucy BAKER

254. Dora WILEY, F. Born in Morse Mill, Jefferson County, Missouri on 18 Sep 1857. or Sep 1856. Dora died in Webb Township, Reynolds County, Missouri on 4 Jan 1935; she was 77.

1860 Census: with father in Big River Township,  Morse's Mill Post Office, Jefferson County, Missouri.

1870 Census: with mother in Big River Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.

1880 Census: Big River Township, Jedfferson County, Missouri

1900 Census: Big River, Jefferson County, Missouri

1920 Census: Webb Township, Reynolds County, Missouri

On 18 Dec 1871, Dora A. Wiley chose her brother-in-law Nathaniel Huskey to be her guardian. From Jefferson County, Missouri Probate Records.

As a result of a Suit of Partition (the property of Edward Wiley) that Nathaniel and Susan Huskey brought against Lucy Wiley, Margaret and Charles Stephens and Dora Wiley, the sheriff sold a 57-acre parcel to John Herringtion (who became Dora Wiley's first husband).  From Jefferson County, Missouri, Deed Books.

10 May 1872 Sheriff Deed in Partition. In a Suit of Partition by Nathaniel S. Huskey and wife Susan against Lucy Wiley, Charles Stephens, Margaret Stephens and Dora Wiley, the land - the NE quarter of Sec 35 Twp 41 R3E containing 53.57 acres - cannot be divided amongst the parties, so the land was ordered sold at public auction in May 1872.  The terms of the sale are 20% down, approved security for balance to bear interest of 10%.  John Herrington bought the land for $1700 (John Herrington married Dora Wiley 1 apr 1872) Deed Book 8, p 109-111. 

On 1 Apr 1872 when Dora was 14, she first married John HERRINGTON, M. Jefferson County marriage records.

They had the following children:

                        i.          Ernest John, M. Born in 1874.

                       ii.          Luella, F. Born in 1876.

On 25 May 1878 when Dora was 20, she second married George W. WILEY, M. Jefferson County, Missouri Marriage Records.

 They had the following children:

                        i.          George Otto, M. Born in 1878. George Otto died in 1903.

                       ii.          Dora Effie, F. Born in 1880. Dora Effie died in 1973.

                       iii.          Arthur Steward, M. Born in 1883. Arthur Steward died in 1943.

                      iv.          Edward Orlando, M. Born in 1887. Edward Orlando died in 1972.

                       v.          James Alvin, M. Born in 1889.

                      vi.          Cecil Conway, M. Born in 1893. Cecil Conway died in 1976.

 

 

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