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.