Family Tree of Kara Noble

Noble/Keeble Side - Rudloff/Kemp Side

Della Find (F)
Pedigree

Della Find is the daughter of Daniel W. Find and Annie Wangeman.

Robert Edwin Kemp (M)

b. 30 August 1899, d. 24 November 1954
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
     Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
     Descendant Chart for Adam Zumwalt
     Descendant Chart for John Woodrome
     Descendant Chart for Robert Kemp
     Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin
     Descendant Chart for Jorg Burckhardt

Robert Edwin Kemp was born on 30 August 1899 at Galveston, Texas. He was the son of Charles Milton Kemp and Caroline Wilmot Franklin. On 26 February 1924, at age 24, Robert Edwin Kemp married Little Bee Woodrome, age 24, daughter of George Houston Woodrome and Margaret Mahala Green. Robert Edwin Kemp died on 24 November 1954 at Houston, Texas, at age 55. He was buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
He was an accountant for an Oil Company in 1920.

Children of Robert Edwin Kemp and Little Bee Woodrome:: Margaret Elbie Kemp+ (living)
Caroline Frances Kemp+ (living)

Little Bee Woodrome (F)

b. 7 April 1899, d. 19 February 1980
Pedigree

Little Bee Woodrome was born on 7 April 1899 at Yoakum, Texas. She was the daughter of George Houston Woodrome and Margaret Mahala Green. On 26 February 1924, at age 24, Little Bee Woodrome married Robert Edwin Kemp, age 24, son of Charles Milton Kemp and Caroline Wilmot Franklin. Little Bee Woodrome died on 19 February 1980 at Houston, Texas, at age 80.

From Mina Mae Woodrome:
When Elbie was about a month old, she still had not been named. We have heard mama tell many times that as she and papa were talking about a name for their baby girl, Stanley Woodrome (our half-brother) came into the room and mama told him they had decided to name her Corinne LaVaunt. Mama said Stanley was displeased and said, "Please don't name her that. Everybody in town is named Co-REEN". At this very time, the baby cried. Mama said, "Well we won't name her that". We never questioned mama where she got the name. On December 26, 1977, I learned about the name Corinne LaVaunt. Mrs. Jessie Rappold of Yoakum (courtesy of Sara Lee Green Messserall) gave me a picture of GREEN'S OPERA HOUSE (Grandfather Little Berry Green owned it) and a picture of "PROGRAMME - Grand Opening - December 16, 1897". Corinne LaVaunt was the leading lady in this comedy-drama, "Braving the World" and she was listed with two others in "between acts specialties". Apparently, mama had seen the play and remembered the unusual name. They did not name her Corinne LaVaunt, so what did they name her? Little Bee - for her two grandfathers - Little Berry Green and Edmund Bee Woodrome. While in school she wroter her name L. Bee. When she went to work, she found it less confusing to spell out her initials - - Elbie, pronounced L. B. Mama's brother, John and his wife, had a daughter within a year or two of Elbie. They named her Little Bee. I don't know how they accounted for the Bee. They called their daughter Bee. Elbie maintains the scrapbook on the George Houston Woodrome family.

Children of Little Bee Woodrome and Robert Edwin Kemp:: Margaret Elbie Kemp+ (living)
Caroline Frances Kemp+ (living)

Charles Milton Kemp (M)

b. 19 September 1865, d. 20 September 1905
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
     Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
     Descendant Chart for Robert Kemp
     Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Charles Milton Kemp was born on 19 September 1865 at Alexandria, Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Edwin Kemp and Annie Alletha Buchanan. On 10 June 1890, at age 24, Charles Milton Kemp married Caroline Wilmot Franklin, age 22, daughter of Robert Morris Franklin and Sarah Frances Shields. Charles Milton Kemp died on 20 September 1905 at Galveston, Texas, at age 40. He was buried at Galveston City Cemetery, Galveston, Texas.

Children of Charles Milton Kemp and Caroline Wilmot Franklin:: Franklin Buchanan Kemp+   b. 16 Jul 1897, d. 27 Jun 1948
Robert Edwin Kemp+   b. 30 Aug 1899, d. 24 Nov 1954
Sarah Wilmot Kemp+   (living)

Caroline Wilmot Franklin (F)

b. 8 February 1868, d. 6 March 1953
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
     Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
     Descendant Chart for Robert Kemp
     Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Caroline Wilmot Franklin was born on 8 February 1868 at Galveston, Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Morris Franklin and Sarah Frances Shields. On 10 June 1890, at age 22, Caroline Wilmot Franklin married Charles Milton Kemp, age 24, son of Thomas Edwin Kemp and Annie Alletha Buchanan. Caroline Wilmot Franklin died on 6 March 1953 at Houston, Texas, at age 85. She was buried at Galveston City Cemetery, Galveston, Texas.

1900 census taken on 5 June 1900 at Avenue M, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, Census Lists:
Franklin, Robert M - Relation: Head; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: Dec 1838; Age: 61; Civil Condition: Married; Number of years of present marriage: 34; POB: South Carolina; POB of Father: Georgia; POB of Mother: South Carolina; Occupation: Lawyer; Months not employed: 0; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes; Home: Owned; Free or Mortgaged: M; Farm or House: H
-----, Sarah S - Relation: Wife; Color:W; Sex:F; Date of Birth: Dec 1845; Age: 54; Civil Condition: Married; Number of years of present marriage: 34; Mother of how many children: 8; Number of these children living: 5; POB: Kentucky; POB of Father: Kentucky; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
-----, Benjamin R - Relation: Son; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: Jun 1873; Age: 26; Civil Condition: Married; Number of years of present marriage: 2; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Occupation: Clerk Cotton House; Months not employed: 0; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
-----, Sidney J - Relation: Son; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: May 1876; Age: 24; Civil Condition: Single; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Occupation: Clerk Real Estate; Months not employed: 0; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
-----, William B - Relation: Son; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: Nov 1879; Age: 20; Civil Condition: Single; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Occupation: Stationary [?]; Months not employed: 0; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
-----, Mattie A - Relation: Daughter; Color:W; Sex:F; Date of Birth: Dec 1880; Age: 19; Civil Condition: Single; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
Kemp, Caroline F - Relation: Daughter; Color:W; Sex:F; Date of Birth: Feb 1868; Age: 32; Civil Condition: Married; Number of years of present marriage: 10; Mother of how many children: 2; Number of these children living: 2; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
-----, Franklin B - Relation: Son [of Caroline F Kemp]; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: July 1897; Age: 1; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Alabama; POB of Mother: Texas
-----, Robert E - Relation: Son [of Caroline F Kemp]; Color:W; Sex:M; Date of Birth: Aug 1899; Age: 10/12; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Alabama; POB of Mother: Texas
Franklin, Edmee D - Relation: Wife [of Benjamin R Franklin]; Color:W; Sex:F; Date of Birth: Nov 1876; Age: 23; Civil Condition: Married; Number of years of present marriage: 2; Mother of how many children: 0; Number of these children living: 0; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Texas; POB of Mother: Texas; Can read and write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes.

1920 census taken on 7 January 1920 at Houston, Harris County, Texas, Census Lists:
Kemp, Carrie F - Relation: Head; Home: Rented; Sex:F; Color:W; Age:51; Civil Condition: Widowed; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: none
-----, Franklin B - Relation: Son; Sex:M; Color:W; Age:22; Civil Condition: Single; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Virginia; POB of Mother: Texas; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Clerk; Business: Electric R[?]; Wage Worker: W
-----, Robert E - Relation: Son; Sex:M; Color:W; Age:20; Civil Condition: Single; Attended school since Sept 1, 1919: No; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Virginia; POB of Mother: Texas; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Accountant; Business: Oil Co; Wage Worker: W
-----, Sarah W - Relation: Daughter; Sex:F; Color:W; Age:19; Civil Condition: Single; Attended school since Sept 1, 1919: Yes; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Virginia; POB of Mother: Texas; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Stenographer; Business: Oil Co; Wage Worker: W.

Children of Caroline Wilmot Franklin and Charles Milton Kemp:: Franklin Buchanan Kemp+   b. 16 Jul 1897, d. 27 Jun 1948
Robert Edwin Kemp+   b. 30 Aug 1899, d. 24 Nov 1954
Sarah Wilmot Kemp+   (living)

Robert Morris Franklin (M)

b. 23 December 1838, d. 21 February 1923
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Robert Morris Franklin was born on 23 December 1838 at South Carolina. He was the son of Benjamin Cromwell Franklin and Eliza Carter Brantley. On 1 December 1865, at age 26, Robert Morris Franklin married at Livingston, Texas,, Sarah Frances Shields, age 19, daughter of Nelson Shields and Emily ?. Robert Morris Franklin was buried on 21 February 1923 at Galveston City Cemetery, Galveston, Texas. He died on 21 February 1923 at Galveston, Texas, at age 84.
He was a Lawyer between 1900 and 1920 at Galveston, Texas.

1920 census taken on 9 January 1920 at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, Census Lists:
Franklin, Robert M - Relation: Head; Sex:M; Color:W; Age: 81; Civil Condition: Married; Able to read and write: Yes; POB: South Carolina; POB of Father: Georgia; POB of Mother: South Carolina; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Attorney-at-Law; Business: General Practice; Employer, salary, wage worker, on own account: OA
-----, Sarah S - Relation: Wife; Sex:F; Color:W; Age: 74; Civil Condition: Married; Able to read and write: Yes; POB: Kentucky; POB of Father: Kentucky; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: none
-----, Martha A - Relation: Daughter; Sex:F; Color:W; Age: 39; Civil Condition: Single; Able to read and write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: South Carolina; POB of Mother: Kentucky; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Teacher; Business: Kindergarten; Employer, salary, wage worker, on own account: OA.

From materials compiled by Ben. R. Franklin, Jr.:
Succeeded his father as District Judge (#23) and in turn enjoyed a prominent family in Galveston. He was one of the builders of the famous Seawall and Jetties along todays Galveston Beach. He was very active in the Civil War serving as Major in CSA as Adjutant to General DeBray. He is buried alongside his father in Galveston.

From the book Battle of Galveston by Robert M. Franklin:
Received his degree in law at Tulane University. After his service in the Confederate Army, he remained in Galveston as a member of the law firm of Trezevant & Franklin. The well-known Texas jurist died at his home, 1920 Avenue M., Galveston on the morning of 2/21/1923 and was buried that afternoon in Galveston City Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, two daughters: Miss Mattie Franklin of Galveston and Mrs. Carrie F. Kemp of Houston, and two sons: Benjamin R. Franklin of New Orleans and William B. Franklin of California.

Saturday, 4-22-2000:
The Galveston County Historical Commision and the descendants of Robert M. Franklin and John F. Wandless dedicated and unveiled the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark commemorating the Franklin-Wandless home. 1920 Ave. M, Galveston, Texas, Built 1886

Lizabeth Noble has copies of marriage certificate and book, Battle of Galveston by Rober M. Franklin.

Children of Robert Morris Franklin and Sarah Frances Shields:: Benjamin Sidney Franklin   b. 21 Aug 1866, d. 5 May 1868
Caroline Wilmot Franklin+   b. 8 Feb 1868, d. 6 Mar 1953
Leonidas Franklin   b. 18 Sep 1869, d. 28 Sep 1869
Eliza Franklin   b. 27 Oct 1870, d. 29 Oct 1870
Benjamin Robert Franklin+   b. 24 Jun 1873, d. 1946
Sidney Johnston Franklin+   b. 1 May 1876, d. 11 Jul 1906
William Brantly Franklin   b. 8 Nov 1879, d. Jun
Martha Ann Franklin   b. 31 Dec 1880, d. Feb

Sarah Frances Shields (F)

b. 16 December 1845, d. 21 October 1925
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Sarah Frances Shields was born on 16 December 1845 at Danville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Nelson Shields and Emily ?. On 1 December 1865, at age 19, Sarah Frances Shields married at Livingston, Texas,, Robert Morris Franklin, age 26, son of Benjamin Cromwell Franklin and Eliza Carter Brantley. Sarah Frances Shields died on 21 October 1925 at Galveston, Texas, at age 79.

Children of Sarah Frances Shields and Robert Morris Franklin:: Benjamin Sidney Franklin   b. 21 Aug 1866, d. 5 May 1868
Caroline Wilmot Franklin+   b. 8 Feb 1868, d. 6 Mar 1953
Leonidas Franklin   b. 18 Sep 1869, d. 28 Sep 1869
Eliza Franklin   b. 27 Oct 1870, d. 29 Oct 1870
Benjamin Robert Franklin+   b. 24 Jun 1873, d. 1946
Sidney Johnston Franklin+   b. 1 May 1876, d. 11 Jul 1906
William Brantly Franklin   b. 8 Nov 1879, d. Jun
Martha Ann Franklin   b. 31 Dec 1880, d. Feb

Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (M)

b. 25 April 1805, d. 25 December 1873
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Benjamin Cromwell Franklin was born on 25 April 1805 at Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. He was the son of Col. Abednigo Franklin and Mary Graves Cleveland. On 31 October 1837, at age 32, Benjamin Cromwell Franklin married at Baldwin County, Georgia,, Eliza Carter Brantley, daughter of Rev. Wm. T. Brantley and Anna McDonald. Benjamin Cromwell Franklin died on 25 December 1873 at Galveston, Texas, at age 68.

From Lizabeth Ann Rudloff's Lineage for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas:
-"He served the Republic of Texas in the capacity of a Jurist and soldier in the Battle of San Jacinto. His place of residence during the Republic of Texas was Brazoria, Columbia and Galveston".
-Native of Georgia - came to Texas in April 1835 arriving at Velasco, Texas
-First Judge to serve the Rep of TX, appointed by David G. Burnett
-One of the five Judges constituting the first "Supreme Court of Texas"
-Commissioned Captain in the Army on 4/7/1836
-Official messenger of the victory of the Battle of San Jacinto to President Burnett
-Judge Franklin retired from the bench in 1839 and moved to Galveston where he practice law
-He was elected to the State Senate but died 12/25/1873 before being sworn in

From material compiled by Benjamin R. Franklin, Jr. dated 11/12/1975 (Baton Rouge, LA.):
-Franklin Street in dowtown Houston, the Franklin Mountains in West Texas and Franklin County in N/E Texas were named in his honor.
-Educated in Law at Franklin College and began practice in Macon, GA. in 1827 with his brother-in-law Charles J. McDonald.
-Returned to Milledgeville, Baldwin County Georgia and on 10/31/1837 married his long-time sweetheart, Eliza Brantley Carter.
-Shortly after he returned to Brazoria and served as elected Member of the 3rd, 5th, and 8th legislatures from Galveston County

Lizabeth Noble has copies of land grants and marriage certificate.

Children of Benjamin Cromwell Franklin and Eliza Carter Brantley:: Robert Morris Franklin+ b. 23 Dec 1838, d. 21 Feb 1923
Sidney Johnston Franklin b. Jun 1841, d. Jul 1865

Eliza Carter Brantley (F)

b. 1810, d. 26 September 1843
Pedigree

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Eliza Carter Brantley was born in 1810 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Rev. Wm. T. Brantley and Anna McDonald. On 31 October 1837, Eliza Carter Brantley married at Baldwin County, Georgia,, Benjamin Cromwell Franklin, age 32, son of Col. Abednigo Franklin and Mary Graves Cleveland. Eliza Carter Brantley died on 26 September 1843 at Galveston, Texas.

Children of Eliza Carter Brantley and Benjamin Cromwell Franklin:: Robert Morris Franklin+ b. 23 Dec 1838, d. 21 Feb 1923
Sidney Johnston Franklin b. Jun 1841, d. Jul 1865

Col. Abednigo Franklin (M)

b. 20 May 1776, d. 1817
Pedigree

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Col. Abednigo Franklin was born on 20 May 1776 at Surry County, North Carolina. He was the son of Bernard Franklin and Mary Cleveland. In 1800, Col. Abednigo Franklin married at Surry County, North Carolina,, Mary Graves Cleveland. Col. Abednigo Franklin died in 1817 at Georgia.

From materials compiled by Ben. R. Franklin, Jr.:
An influential and wealthy attorney and a founder of Franklin College at Athens, GA., now also the University of Georgia. His mother possessed much pride of character and ambition and was the first woman to own and successfully operate a gold mine in USA (GA.). Of their seven children 2 were physicians, 4 attorneys and the daughter Anne married the Govenor of GA., Charles J. McDonald.

Children of Col. Abednigo Franklin and Mary Graves Cleveland:: Anne Franklin+   b. 1801
Benjamin Cromwell Franklin+   b. 25 Apr 1805, d. 25 Dec 1873
Leonidas Franklin+   b. 1807
William H. Franklin   b. 1809
Marcus A. Franklin+   b. 1811
Robert Franklin   b. 1813
Abednego Franklin   b. 1815

Mary Graves Cleveland (F)

b. 1784, d. August 1858

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Mary Graves Cleveland was born in 1784 at Cherokee, Georgia. In 1800, Mary Graves Cleveland married at Surry County, North Carolina,, Col. Abednigo Franklin, son of Bernard Franklin and Mary Cleveland. Mary Graves Cleveland died in August 1858 at Cherokee, Georgia.

Children of Mary Graves Cleveland and Col. Abednigo Franklin:: Anne Franklin+   b. 1801
Benjamin Cromwell Franklin+   b. 25 Apr 1805, d. 25 Dec 1873
Leonidas Franklin+   b. 1807
William H. Franklin   b. 1809
Marcus A. Franklin+   b. 1811
Robert Franklin   b. 1813
Abednego Franklin   b. 1815

Bernard Franklin (M)

b. 26 May 1731, d. 2 January 1828
Pedigree

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Bernard Franklin was born on 26 May 1731 at Virginia. He was the son of Lawrence Franklin and Mary Payne. In 1751/52, Bernard Franklin married at Orange County, Virginia,, Mary Cleveland, daughter of John Cleveland and Elizabeth Coffey. Bernard Franklin died on 2 January 1828 at Surry County, North Carolina, at age 96.

From materials compiled by Ben. R. Franklin, Jr.:
Patriarchs of a fine pioneer frontier family of VA. and north-western N.C., their homestead built in 1792 is well preserved today and is a historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places; is 8 miles w. of Mt. Airy, Surry County, N.C. They were also parents of Hon. Jesse Franklin, President U.S. Senate and Govenor N.C. 1820-21 and of 12 other prominent children.

From materials from Lizabeth Noble:
The Bernard Franklin Old Homestead, Surry County, North Carolina.
Built 1792, 12 miles west of Mt. Airy, 2 miles south of Virginia line. Purchased by Surry County Historical Society and now listed on The National Register, and being restored.

Children of Bernard Franklin and Mary Cleveland:: Jeremiah Franklin+   b. 2 Sep 1754
Bernard Franklin Jr.+   b. 28 Apr 1756
Jesse Franklin+   b. 24 Mar 1760, d. 31 Aug 1823
Elizabeth Franklin   b. 10 Mar 1762
Abner Franklin+   b. 28 Apr 1764
Shadrach Franklin+   b. 20 Apr 1769
Mary Franklin+   b. 14 May 1771
Mesach Franklin+   b. 17 Sep 1773, d. 18 Dec 1839
Col. Abednigo Franklin+   b. 20 May 1776, d. 1817
Benjamin Franklin   b. 1778
Willis Franklin   b. 1780
Jane Franklin   b. 1782

Lawrence Franklin (M)

b. 1699/0, d. 1775

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Lawrence Franklin was born in 1699/0 at Abelmarle County, Virginia. On 26 May 1731, Lawrence Franklin married Mary Payne. Lawrence Franklin died in 1775.

From materials compiled by Ben. R. Franklin, Jr.:
Laurence Franklin and Mary Payne emigrated from England to very early America. Many ancestors were patriots and soldiers and participated in American Revolution.

Children of Lawrence Franklin and Mary Payne:: Mary Franklin
George Franklin
Betty Franklin
Bernard Franklin+ b. 26 May 1731, d. 2 Jan 1828
Nancy Ann Franklin+ b. c 1735/36, d. c 1818

Rev. Wm. T. Brantley (M)

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble

Rev. Wm. T. Brantley married Anna McDonald.

From materials compiled by Ben. R. Franklin:
The Rev. Brantley was a prominent Baptist Minister and Educator and President of Charleston College, S.C. and both were fine American Revolutionary families.

Child of Rev. Wm. T. Brantley and Anna McDonald:: Eliza Carter Brantley+ b. 1810, d. 26 Sep 1843

Anna McDonald (F)

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble

Anna McDonald married Rev. Wm. T. Brantley.

Child of Anna McDonald and Rev. Wm. T. Brantley:: Eliza Carter Brantley+ b. 1810, d. 26 Sep 1843

Mary Cleveland (F)

b. 26 May 1731, d. 12 November 1805
Pedigree

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Mary Cleveland was born on 26 May 1731 at Orange County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Cleveland and Elizabeth Coffey. In 1751/52, Mary Cleveland married at Orange County, Virginia,, Bernard Franklin, son of Lawrence Franklin and Mary Payne. Mary Cleveland died on 12 November 1805 at Wilkes, North Carolina, at age 74; Cancerous Sore.

Children of Mary Cleveland and Bernard Franklin:: Jeremiah Franklin+   b. 2 Sep 1754
Bernard Franklin Jr.+   b. 28 Apr 1756
Jesse Franklin+   b. 24 Mar 1760, d. 31 Aug 1823
Elizabeth Franklin   b. 10 Mar 1762
Abner Franklin+   b. 28 Apr 1764
Shadrach Franklin+   b. 20 Apr 1769
Mary Franklin+   b. 14 May 1771
Mesach Franklin+   b. 17 Sep 1773, d. 18 Dec 1839
Col. Abednigo Franklin+   b. 20 May 1776, d. 1817
Benjamin Franklin   b. 1778
Willis Franklin   b. 1780
Jane Franklin   b. 1782

Mary Payne (F)

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

On 26 May 1731, Mary Payne married Lawrence Franklin.

Children of Mary Payne and Lawrence Franklin:: Mary Franklin
George Franklin
Betty Franklin
Bernard Franklin+ b. 26 May 1731, d. 2 Jan 1828
Nancy Ann Franklin+ b. c 1735/36, d. c 1818

Jesse Franklin (M)

b. 24 March 1760, d. 31 August 1823
Pedigree

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Descendant Chart for Lawrence Franklin

Jesse Franklin was born on 24 March 1760 at Orange County, Virginia. He was the son of Bernard Franklin and Mary Cleveland. In 1794, Jesse Franklin married at Surry County, North Carolina,, Maria Perkins. Jesse Franklin died on 31 August 1823 at Surry County, North Carolina, at age 63. He was buried at Guilford Battleground near, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Children of Jesse Franklin and Maria Perkins:: Bernard Franklin+   b. c 1782
Elizabeth Franklin   b. 1784
Sarah Panil Franklin+   b. 1786
Mary Cleveland Franklin+   b. 1788
Anna P. Franklin+   b. c 1790
James Franklin+   b. 1794
Hardin Perkins Franklin+   b. 1796
Matilda Carolina Franklin+   b. c 1803, d. 1835

Lt. Col. John Will Noble (M)

b. 17 July 1929, d. 19 April 1983
Pedigree

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     Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
     Descendant Chart for James Joseph Warner
     Descendant Chart for William Keeble
     Descendant Chart for John Hidle
     Descendant Chart for Thomas Couch

Lt. Col. John Will Noble was born on 17 July 1929 at Boston, Massachussetts. He was the son of Ralph Edward Noble and Bertha Demaris Eddy. On 26 December 1953, at age 24, Lt. Col. John Will Noble married at Dallas, Texas,, Patricia Keeble, age 23, daughter of Joe Keeble and Mary Elizabeth Heidle. Lt. Col. John Will Noble died on 19 April 1983 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 53. He was buried at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

Before Adoption his name was Donald Gray.

Child of Lt. Col. John Will Noble and Patricia Keeble:: Richard Steven Noble+ (living)

Patricia Keeble (F)

b. 23 November 1930, d. 7 May 1991
Pedigree

Patricia Keeble was born on 23 November 1930 at Stone Point, Van Zandt County, Texas. She was the daughter of Joe Keeble and Mary Elizabeth Heidle. On 26 December 1953, at age 23, Patricia Keeble married at Dallas, Texas,, Lt. Col. John Will Noble, age 24, son of Ralph Edward Noble and Bertha Demaris Eddy. Patricia Keeble died on 7 May 1991 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 60; Car Accident. She was buried on 10 May 1991 at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

She had her name officially changed to Patricia Keeble.

Child of Patricia Keeble and Lt. Col. John Will Noble:: Richard Steven Noble+ (living)

Joe Keeble (M)

b. 7 April 1903, d. 13 March 1963
Pedigree

Joe Keeble was born on 7 April 1903 at Kaufman County, Texas. He was the son of William Lafayette Keeble and Permelia Ann Warner. On 22 October 1929, at age 26, Joe Keeble married at Henderson County, Texas,, Mary Elizabeth Heidle, age 24, daughter of John Carey Heidle and Emma Delilah Couch. Joe Keeble died on 13 March 1963 at Dallas, Texas, at age 59. He was buried at Laurel Land Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.

From my grandmother, Patricia Keeble (Patsy Ruth) about her father:

Occupation: Farmer and Storekeeper
Blue Eyes
Dark Brown Hair
5'8" Tall
Medium Build
Fair Complexion
Manner - Retiring
My dear sweet father - honest, hard working, kind, intelligent, unambitious.

Children of Joe Keeble and Mary Elizabeth Heidle:: Joe Wayne Keeble+   (living)
Patricia Keeble+   b. 23 Nov 1930, d. 7 May 1991
Dorothy Jeannene Keeble+   b. 5 Sep 1933, d. 19 Jun 2001
Kenneth Jerry Keeble+   (living)

William Lafayette Keeble (M)

b. 2 June 1872, d. 20 June 1946
Pedigree

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     Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
     Descendant Chart for James Joseph Warner
     Descendant Chart for William Keeble

William Lafayette Keeble was born on 2 June 1872 at Roanoake, Randolph County, Alabama. He was the son of John Houston Keeble and Martha Caroline Muldrew. On 22 August 1894, at age 22, William Lafayette Keeble married at Meredith's Camp Ground, Texas,, Permelia Ann Warner, age 16, daughter of John Calhoun Warner and Louisa Matilda Smith. William Lafayette Keeble died on 20 June 1946 at Mabank, Texas, at age 74. He was buried at Mabank Texas Cemetery, Mabank, Texas.

1930 census taken on 10 April 1930 at Mabank, Kaufman County, Texas, Census Lists:
Keeble, William L - Relation: Head; Home: Owned; Value of Home: 2500; Radio Set: R; Sex:M; Color:W; Age:58; Civil Condition: Married; Age at first marriage: 22; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Alabama; POB of Father: Tennessee; POB of Mother: Alabama; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: None; Veteran: No
-----, Permelia A - Relation: Wife; Sex:F; Color:W; Age:52; Civil Condition: Married; Age at first marriage: 16; Able to Read and Write: Yes; POB: Texas; POB of Father: Texas; POB of Mother: Texas; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: none.

From my grandmother, Patricia Keeble (Patsy Ruth) about her grandfather:

He lived at Mabank, Texas where he owned a shoe and harness repair shop. He is buried at Mabank.

Blue Eyes and Brown Hair
6 foot 2 or 3 inches tall
Over 200 lbs.
"Intelligent, hard working, saving, good, loving but hard."

Children of William Lafayette Keeble and Permelia Ann Warner:: Samuel Houston Keeble   b. 6 Jun 1896, d. 21 Feb 1944
Homer Preston Keeble+   b. 10 Aug 1898, d. 12 Jun 1963
Willie Fae Keeble+   b. 25 Dec 1900
Joe Keeble+   b. 7 Apr 1903, d. 13 Mar 1963

John Houston Keeble (M)

b. February 1845, d. September 1882
Pedigree

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble
Descendant Chart for William Keeble

John Houston Keeble was born in February 1845 at Blount County, Tennessee. He was the son of James H. Keeble and Mary A. Sneed. Circa 1868, John Houston Keeble married at Randolph County, Alabama,, Martha Caroline Muldrew, daughter of John David Muldrew and Martha Caroline Baker. John Houston Keeble married Amarinthia Susan Muldrew, daughter of John David Muldrew and Martha Caroline Baker. John Houston Keeble died in September 1882 at Athens, Henderson County, Texas, at age 37. He was buried at Old Sand Flat Cemetery, Athens, Texas.

He was wounded in the right foot at the Battle of Franklin in Tennessee on 11-30-1864.
He was captured on 12-17-1864 when Federal troops overran the Confederate rear guard and captured the wounded as Southern troops retreated from their defeat at Nasheville. He was forwarded to Louisville, Kentucky where he remianed a prisoner until his release on 6-17-1865 after he pledged his allegiance to the US gov. His family, whose farm was located near Chattanooga, lost all their belongings when a fire swept the battlefield killing Confederate and Yankee troops alike. He was released to Rock Mills in Randolph County, Alabama, where the family had relocated in his absence. There, he married Martha Caroline Muldrew.

She died of pneumonia in Alabama in 1875. John married her widowed sister and they moved to Henderson County in 1878. John is buried in an unmarked grave at Old Sand Flat Cemetery. Amarinthia Susan provided for all 5 children by operating an apple mill in Henderson County. All of his children grew up and married in Henderson County.

Children of John Houston Keeble and Amarinthia Susan Muldrew:: Samuel Keeble (living)
Georgia Houston Keeble+ b. 30 Sep 1882, d. 23 Apr 1911

Children of John Houston Keeble and Martha Caroline Muldrew:: James Taylor Keeble+   b. 12 Feb 1869, d. 20 May 1923
John David Keeble+   b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 14 Jun 1897
William Lafayette Keeble+   b. 2 Jun 1872, d. 20 Jun 1946
Mary Caroline Keeble+   b. 9 Jul 1874, d. 7 Oct 1957

James H. Keeble (M)

b. 4 December 1824, d. June 1886
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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

James H. Keeble was born on 4 December 1824 at Blount County, Tennessee. He was the son of Thomas Keeble and Elizabeth Smith. On 25 February 1844, at age 19, James H. Keeble married at Blount County, Tennessee,, Mary A. Sneed, age 23, daughter of Taylor Sneed and Francis ?. James H. Keeble died in June 1886 at Rock Mills, Randolph County, Alabama, at age 61. He was buried at Wehadker Cemetery, Rock Mills, Randolph County, Alabama.

Tombstone says he was born in September.

Children of James H. Keeble and Mary A. Sneed:: John Houston Keeble+   b. Feb 1845, d. Sep 1882
Elizabeth Keeble+   b. 20 Nov 1847, d. 23 May 1898
Taylor S. Keeble+   b. 23 Dec 1849, d. 4 Aug 1917
Sarah Keeble+   b. 1850
William Taylor Keeble+   b. 1852, d. Nov 1900
Mahalia Keeble+   b. 1857
James W. Keeble+   b. 1858
Adella Keeble+   b. 13 Feb 1861
Athella Keeble+   b. 13 Feb 1861, d. 19 Dec 1919
Joe Morris Keeble+   b. 11 Dec 1862, d. 17 Apr 1925

Thomas Keeble (M)

b. 31 July 1800, d. 25 August 1873
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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

Thomas Keeble was born on 31 July 1800 at Blount County, Tennessee. He was the son of William Keeble and Mary White Keeble. On 14 October 1823, at age 23, Thomas Keeble married at Blount County, Tennessee,, Elizabeth Smith, age 18, daughter of Joseph Smith and Margaret McCutcheon. On 16 February 1847, at age 46, Thomas Keeble married at Blount County, Tennessee,, Nancy Ann Cannon, daughter of John Cannon and Nancy ?. Thomas Keeble died on 25 August 1873 at Blount County, Tennessee, at age 73.
He was Farmer in 1850.

1850 census taken in 1850 at Blount County, Tennessee, Census Lists:
Age: 50 Reel No. M432-871 Sheet No. 108B.

In William's will he states: "it is my will that my executors in the space of 7 months after my death will take the horse that Thomas Keeble now has in his possession and make sale of said horse and divide the proceeds amongst my three daughters."

Children of Thomas Keeble and Elizabeth Smith:: James H. Keeble+   b. 4 Dec 1824, d. Jun 1886
William McCutchen Keeble+   b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 9 May 1895
Joseph H. Keeble   b. 4 Jan 1829
Thomas J. Keeble   b. 16 Feb 1831
Mary Keeble   b. 4 Mar 1833, d. 14 Sep 1895

Children of Thomas Keeble and Nancy Ann Cannon:: Eliza Jane Keeble   b. 15 Feb 1848, d. 11 Aug 1931
Robert Marion Keeble   b. 25 Sep 1850, d. bt 1860 - 1870
John Anderson Keeble   b. 17 Jul 1853, d. 21 Nov 1922
Alfred Henry Keeble   b. 7 Nov 1855, d. 21 Mar 1906

Mary White Keeble (F)

b. 29 February 1784, d. 15 June 1855
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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

     Mary White Keeble was born on 29 February 1784 at Fauquier County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. On 17 December 1799, at age 15, Mary White Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, William Keeble, age 44, son of ? Keeble. Mary White Keeble died on 15 June 1855 at Blount County, Tennessee, at age 71. She was buried at Keeble Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
     She was Farmer in 1850.

A Keeble before and after marriage. We don't know if they were blood kin.
She was 15 yrs. old and he was 44 yrs. old at the time of their marriage.

In Mary's will (dated 6-15-1855) she bequeaths one counter pain to her grand daughter Mary Kerr (?) Dunlap. She appointed Solomon Farmer (Rebecca's husband) the executor of her estate.

Mary Keeble's Bible:
Stereotyped by A. Chandler
FOR THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY 1830.
In the front cover is written "Mary Keeble, her book, Rote in 1843."
On the last two fly leaves is recorded:
William Keeble, born May 23rd, 1755
Mary Keeble, born Feb. 29, 1784
Thomas Keeble born July 31, 1800
Samuel Keeble born March 2nd, 1802
Hannah Stamps Keeble, born March 12th 1805
Manly Keeble, born July 3rd, 1807
Rebecca Keeble, born Jan. 9th 1810
Richard Keeble, born May 19, 1811
Harriett Keeble born February 13, 1813
Polly Banks Keeble born Dec. 14th 1817
Charlotte White Keeble, born May 21st 1819
Jane Henry Keeble, born Jan. 12th 1821
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Walter Harrison Keeble, born about 1815, was ommitted.
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On 1850 Blount Co., TN lists:
LN HN FN Last      First Age Sex Occ Birthplace
10 1586 1586 Keeble Mary 65 F F No Car
11 1586 1586 Keeble John 25 F Ten
12 1586 1586 Keeble Mary 18 F Ten

Who are John and Mary?
Is John a child born after Jane? Mary White Keeble would have been 41 when she had him. Then who is Mary (age 18)? Child or wife of John? Or they could have been family members helping Mary with the farm?

Children of Mary White Keeble and William Keeble:: Thomas Keeble+   b. 31 Jul 1800, d. 25 Aug 1873
Samuel Keeble   b. 2 Mar 1802, d. Sep 1869
Hannah Stamps Keeble+   b. 12 Mar 1805
Manley Keeble+   b. 3 Jul 1807, d. 1 Jan 1882
Rebecca Keeble+   b. 9 Jan 1810, d. 14 Oct 1881
Richard Porter Keeble+   b. 19 May 1811, d. 23 Apr 1894
Harriot Keeble   b. 13 Feb 1813
Walter Harrison Keeble+   b. 14 Nov 1815, d. 25 Apr 1897
Mary Banks Keeble+   b. 14 Dec 1817
Charlotte White Keeble+   b. 21 May 1819, d. 9 Oct 1847
Jane Henry Keeble   b. 12 Jan 1821

Hannah Stampe (F)

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Hannah Stampe married Richard Keeble. Hannah Stampe was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Thomas Stampe and Lydia Duncan.

Children of Hannah Stampe and Richard Keeble:: Charlotte Keeble
Fanny Keeble
Charles G. Keeble   d. 22 Apr 1868
Thompson Keeble
Harriot Keeble   d. bt 1835 - 1836
Mary White Keeble+   b. 29 Feb 1784, d. 15 Jun 1855

Lydia Duncan (F)

d. between 1811 and 1816
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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble

Lydia Duncan was the daughter of Joseph Duncan and Lydia ?. Lydia Duncan married Col. John O'Bannon. Lydia Duncan married Thomas Stampe, son of Thomas Stampe and Mary Rose. Lydia Duncan died between 1811 and 1816.

John (her husband) bequethed to her the plantation whereon they lived, the following slaves: Gabrill, Jess, Solomon, Katharine, Fencer and Bett. He also bequethed to her the stock consisting of one colted Drummer, mare named Fancy, one named Pall, a small black horse and another bay horse called Gilbert and a bay mare which she used for her riding mare; 5 milch cows, 20 head of hogs, 10 head of sheep. Also 2 feather beds, one half of all his house hold furniture. The Codecil was that the whole of his slaves shall continue on the plantation until the present crop is finished and that the expense to be paid out of his estate.

Children of Lydia Duncan and Col. John O'Bannon:: Joseph O'Bannon   b. 1759, d. 1824
James O'Bannon   b. 1764, d. 1850
Jemima O'Bannon   b. 1767, d. 1786
Isham O'Bannon   b. 9 Apr 1769, d. 1 Mar 1845
Elias O'Bannon   b. Oct 1771, d. 3 Jul 1828
Elizabeth O'Bannon   (living)
John O'Bannon Jr.   b. 1773, d. 1811
William O'Bannon   b. 1773

Children of Lydia Duncan and Thomas Stampe:: Hannah Stampe+
Molly Stampe

Molly Stampe (F)

Pedigree

Molly Stampe was born. She was the daughter of Thomas Stampe and Lydia Duncan. On 27 December 1788, Molly Stampe married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Simon Matthew.

Simon Matthew (M)

On 27 December 1788, Simon Matthew married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Molly Stampe, daughter of Thomas Stampe and Lydia Duncan.

Thomas Stampe (M)

d. 1756
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Thomas Stampe was the son of Thomas Stampe and Mary Rose. Thomas Stampe died in 1756 at Prince William County, Virginia. Thomas Stampe married Lydia Duncan, daughter of Joseph Duncan and Lydia ?.

Children of Thomas Stampe and Lydia Duncan:: Hannah Stampe+
Molly Stampe

Col. John O'Bannon (M)

b. 1734/35, d. April 1797

Col. John O'Bannon was born in 1734/35. Col. John O'Bannon married Lydia Duncan, daughter of Joseph Duncan and Lydia ?. Col. John O'Bannon died in April 1797.

849 acres to be divided among his wife and children.

Children of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan:: Joseph O'Bannon   b. 1759, d. 1824
James O'Bannon   b. 1764, d. 1850
Jemima O'Bannon   b. 1767, d. 1786
Isham O'Bannon   b. 9 Apr 1769, d. 1 Mar 1845
Elias O'Bannon   b. Oct 1771, d. 3 Jul 1828
Elizabeth O'Bannon   (living)
John O'Bannon Jr.   b. 1773, d. 1811
William O'Bannon   b. 1773

Richard Keeble (M)

d. between 1811 and 1812

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Pedigree for Kara Alle Noble

Richard Keeble married Hannah Stampe, daughter of Thomas Stampe and Lydia Duncan. Richard Keeble died between 1811 and 1812 at Fauquier County, Virginia.

In his will dated 10-18-1811 he bequeths the following slaves:
Ben, Fanny, Ephraim, Thornton and Susannah to his wife, Hannah and his children, Thompson, Charles and Harriet.
5 shillings sterling to William Keeble, in the Tennessee State, who married Molly (Mary).
5 shillings sterling to Wilson White, in the Tennessee State, who married Charlotte, deceased.
5 shillings sterling to Humphrey Davis, who married Fanny, deceased.

The will was opened on 4-28-1812.

Children of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe:: Charlotte Keeble
Fanny Keeble
Charles G. Keeble   d. 22 Apr 1868
Thompson Keeble
Harriot Keeble   d. bt 1835 - 1836
Mary White Keeble+   b. 29 Feb 1784, d. 15 Jun 1855

Isham O'Bannon (M)

b. 9 April 1769, d. 1 March 1845
Pedigree

Isham O'Bannon was born on 9 April 1769. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. Isham O'Bannon died on 1 March 1845 at age 75.

Moved to Kentucky to live on lands from John O'Bannon's will.

Elias O'Bannon (M)

b. October 1771, d. 3 July 1828
Pedigree

Elias O'Bannon was born in October 1771. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. Elias O'Bannon died on 3 July 1828 at age 56.

Moved to Kentucky to live on land from John O'Bannon's will.

Joseph O'Bannon (M)

b. 1759, d. 1824
Pedigree

Joseph O'Bannon was born in 1759. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. Joseph O'Bannon died in 1824.

Given land in Kentucky from John O'Bannon's will, but remained in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Elizabeth O'Bannon (F)

Pedigree

Elizabeth O'Bannon is the daughter of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan.

James O'Bannon (M)

b. 1764, d. 1850
Pedigree

James O'Bannon was born in 1764. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. James O'Bannon died in 1850.

Vol 1 #4 p.89 says he died at the age of 9 on 11-28-1855
He was given land in Fauquier from John O'Bannon's will.
No. 3 allotted to James containing 283 acres on Feb 1816.

Jemima O'Bannon (F)

b. 1767, d. 1786
Pedigree

Jemima O'Bannon was born in 1767. She was the daughter of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. Jemima O'Bannon died in 1786.

How is it possible that she died in 1786 when a negro was given to her in her father's will dated 2-21-1797?

John O'Bannon Jr. (M)

b. 1773, d. 1811
Pedigree

John O'Bannon Jr. was born in 1773. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan. John O'Bannon Jr. died in 1811.

Vol 1 #4 says John O'Bannon, Jr. was born in 1783
John was given land in Fauquier from John O'Bannon's will
O.G. Vol 1 #4 p. 88 says John died in 1811 (will bk 5 p. 217), but Vol 2 #3 says he died in 1816???
283 acres alloted to Francis O'Bannon, widow of John O'Bannon.

William O'Bannon (M)

b. 1773
Pedigree

William O'Bannon was born in 1773. He was the son of Col. John O'Bannon and Lydia Duncan.

Vol 1 #4 p. 89 says William was born in 1773
William moved to Kentucky although he was given land in Fauquier from John O'Bannon's will.
283 acres.

(?) Francis (F)

Charlotte Keeble (F)

Pedigree

Charlotte Keeble was the daughter of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. On 25 September 1802, Charlotte Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Wilson White. Charlotte Keeble died at Blount County, Tennessee. She was buried at Keeble Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

From materials compiled by Albert W. Dockter p. 103:
Moved to East Tennessee and apparently lived with, or close to, Mary and William. I am told she was dying with TB and requested that she be buried under a large fir tree on the hill which was plainly visible from William's home. She was buried where she requested and she became the first person buried in what is now known as the Keeble Graveyard next to Keeble Chapel on Coldsprings Road, Blount County, Tennessee.

Fanny Keeble (F)

Pedigree

Fanny Keeble was the daughter of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. On 20 February 1802, Fanny Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Humphrey Davis.

Charles G. Keeble (M)

d. 22 April 1868
Pedigree

Charles G. Keeble was the son of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. On 10 January 1816, Charles G. Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Nancy Selman. Charles G. Keeble died on 22 April 1868 at Paducah, Kentucky.

No direct heirs at time of death : Will April 22, 1868.

Thompson Keeble (M)

Pedigree

Thompson Keeble was the son of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. On 3 February 1817, Thompson Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Sarah Ford.

Harriot Keeble (F)

d. between 1835 and 1836
Pedigree

Harriot Keeble was the daughter of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. Harriot Keeble died between 1835 and 1836 at Fauquier County, Virginia.

Never married.
Left her estate to her mother Hannah and her brothers and sisters as attested by Will Book 14 in Fauquier Co.
Will written November 21, 1816
Probated June 27, 1836.

William Keeble (M)

b. 23 May 1755, d. 30 December 1834
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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

William Keeble was born on 23 May 1755 at Fauquier County, Virginia. He was the son of ? Keeble. On 17 December 1799, at age 44, William Keeble married at Fauquier County, Virginia,, Mary White Keeble, age 15, daughter of Richard Keeble and Hannah Stampe. William Keeble died on 30 December 1834 at Blount County, Tennessee, at age 79. He was buried at Keeble Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

Moved to East Tennessee in the Spring of 1800. Settles on 160 acres of land available to him as a result of his Revolutionary War service (Bounty Land Warrant # 14518-160-55). He enlisted in Fauquier Co., VA in the Company of Capt. James Scott in a Regiment commanded by Colonels Toliver & Stephens and Maj. Thomas Marshall for 1 year as a private soldier, and was at the Battle of Long Bridge, VA and subsequently was honorably discharged. Then in August 1777 he again enlisted in Fauquier Co. under Capt. Elias Edmonds Co. of the Artillery of Col. Thomas Marshall's Regiment of the Virginia Line. He served as a Bombadier and was discharged in Richmond, VA on 8/22/1780. In 1781 he was in the Militia Service at the Siege of York and the capture of Lord Cornwallis (it was on this field of battle that he picked up a musket which he brought home - the musket is kept by the descendants of Manley Keeble). In 1781, just before Christmas, he enlisted in Capt. Beverly Ray's Company and marched to Savannah, GA where he was in the battle at the defeat of "Old King Sago - the Indian Chief". In the fall of 1782 they were marched back to Cumberland Old Courthouse, VA where he was again honorably discharged.

According to the County Court Records of Blount County, in December of 1817 there is a William Keeble, an orphan boy now of the age of 7 years, that is bound to William Keeble, Sr. until he arrives at the age of 21 years. We have no idea who this child belonged to, or from whence he came to live with William and Mary.

In April 1829, William Keeble applied for a gov. pension based on his war service. The claim was granted and pension commenced 1-3-1830. William Keeble made out his will on 12-27-1834. In his will he mentions that he is very ill and knows he is about to die. He did die 3 days later. His widow, Mary continued to draw the pension until her death, 6-15-1855, also in Blount County, Tennessee. Both are buried in the Keeble Cemetery by Keeble Chapel.

In William's will he states that "information says to me that there is a legacy yet remaining from my fathers and mothers estate". He also states that "it is my will at the death of my wife, my black woman Sarah shall have the privilege of making choice of a home to live at."

Several Family Traditions Repeated Numerous Times:
1) William Keeble came from Scotland. One branch of the family even states that his middle name was McDonald.
2) William Keeble and George Washington played together as youngsters. Hardly possible since GW was born in 1732 and WK was born in 1755. However, it is possible that William's father was also named William and the elder William knew George Washington. There was a William Keeble, Jr. and Sr. in Fauquier County in the 1790's.
3) William Keeble had two brothers: Cumberland and Alfonzo. The 3 brothers were said to have fashioned log rafts at Saltville, VA, loaded the rafts with salt and made their way to the frontier where they sold their wares and returned overland by foot to Saltville where they repeated their venture. One branch of the family says these men were one generation younger than our William.
4) William Keeble sired 22 children. We can account for 15 of them with our records. It is quite possible that they may have been still-births or infant deaths.

We do know:
1) There were Keebles on the American shores as early as the 1650's. Kibbles were landowners in Somerset County, Maryland in the early 1700's.
2) A William Keeble wrote a will in 1727 and the names of his children sound for all the world like our William Keeble.
3) A William Keeble, Sr., Planter of Somerset County, Maryland made his will in 1770.

Children of William Keeble and ? ?:: John Keeble   (living)
William Keeble   (living)
Sally Keeble   (living)
Nancy Keeble   (living)

Children of William Keeble and Mary White Keeble:: Thomas Keeble+   b. 31 Jul 1800, d. 25 Aug 1873
Samuel Keeble   b. 2 Mar 1802, d. Sep 1869
Hannah Stamps Keeble+   b. 12 Mar 1805
Manley Keeble+   b. 3 Jul 1807, d. 1 Jan 1882
Rebecca Keeble+   b. 9 Jan 1810, d. 14 Oct 1881
Richard Porter Keeble+   b. 19 May 1811, d. 23 Apr 1894
Harriot Keeble   b. 13 Feb 1813
Walter Harrison Keeble+   b. 14 Nov 1815, d. 25 Apr 1897
Mary Banks Keeble+   b. 14 Dec 1817
Charlotte White Keeble+   b. 21 May 1819, d. 9 Oct 1847
Jane Henry Keeble   b. 12 Jan 1821

Samuel Keeble (M)

b. 2 March 1802, d. September 1869
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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

Samuel Keeble was born on 2 March 1802 at Blount County, Tennessee. He was the son of William Keeble and Mary White Keeble. Samuel Keeble died in September 1869 at in the William McCutchin Keeble home, Sevier County, Tennessee, at age 67. He was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Hannah Stamps Keeble (F)

b. 12 March 1805
Pedigree

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Descendant Chart for William Keeble

Hannah Stamps Keeble was born on 12 March 1805 at Blount County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Keeble and Mary White Keeble. On 14 October 1824, at age 19, Hannah Stamps Keeble married at Blount County, Tennessee,, Joseph Anderson Dunlap.

Children of Hannah Stamps Keeble and Joseph Anderson Dunlap:: James Dunlap
Samuel Dunlap
Hayne Dunlap
Caroline Dunlap+

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