David Sights
M, b. August 30, 1790, d. February 18, 1867
David Sights|b. August 30, 1790\nd. February 18, 1867|p2131.htm#i2616|Jacob Sights|b. July 4, 1755\nd. 1845|p2139.htm#i7264|Mary Elizabeth Preston|b. 1759\nd. January, 1833|p1880.htm#i7265|Peter Seitz|||Barbara (?)|||||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandfather of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=3rd great-grandfather of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=March 1, 2005
David was born on Monday, August 30, 1790 in North Carolina, USA.1,2 He was the son of Jacob Sights and Mary Elizabeth Preston. David, age 20, was married to Margaret Sellers, age 19, daughter of Isham H. Sellers and Eunice Vann, Tuesday, December 25, 1810 in Livingston Co., Kentucky, USA. David died on Monday, February 18, 1867 in Kentucky, USA, at age 76 years, 5 months and 16 days.1,2 His body was interred after February 18, 1867 in Sights Cemetery Pruitt-Agnew Rd., Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
David (age 29) was listed as the Head of the Family on the 1820 Census, on August 7, 1820 in Household No. 448, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. David (age 39) was listed as the Head of the Family on the 1830 Census, on June 1, 1830 in Union Co., Kentucky, USA.3 He was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1850 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. David (age 59) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Margaret (59) on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 155, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David was listed as a neighbor of Obadiah Brown on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 156, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David (age 69) was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 116, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 He was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1860 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.
David (age 29) was listed as the Head of the Family on the 1820 Census, on August 7, 1820 in Household No. 448, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. David (age 39) was listed as the Head of the Family on the 1830 Census, on June 1, 1830 in Union Co., Kentucky, USA.3 He was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1850 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. David (age 59) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Margaret (59) on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 155, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David was listed as a neighbor of Obadiah Brown on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 156, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David (age 69) was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 116, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 He was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1860 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.
Children of David Sights and Margaret Sellers
- Matilda Ann Sights+ b. a 1811
- Henry Sights b. a 1811
- Preston Green Sights+ b. 2 Oct 1811, d. 4 Dec 1892
- Mary J. Sights b. 1816
- Marion Dorcas Sights+ b. 1820, d. 13 Jun 1902
- Leonard Jackson Sights b. 1821
- Isabella Unus Sights b. 1826
- George Albert Sights+ b. 14 Feb 1828, d. 25 Dec 1906
Citations
- [S152] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, 1982), Page 239. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982.
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 233. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S761] Rootsweb Worldconnect Project/Ancestry Records, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com or http://Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb/Ancestry.
- [S550] James L. Blue, 1850 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1850 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
David M. Sights
M, b. September 16, 1860, d. March 24, 1861
David M. Sights|b. September 16, 1860\nd. March 24, 1861|p2131.htm#i6873|James Jeffries Sights|b. May 29, 1839\nd. April 5, 1914|p2140.htm#i5750|Ann Russell Sandefur|b. 1837\nd. 1927|p2031.htm#i5874|Preston G. Sights|b. October 2, 1811\nd. December 4, 1892|p2148.htm#i5368|Elizabeth J. Brown|b. August 9, 1818\nd. April 25, 1907|p208.htm#i5745|||||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=August 28, 2004
David was born on Sunday, September 16, 1860 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 He was the son of James Jeffries Sights and Ann Russell Sandefur. David died on Sunday, March 24, 1861 at age 6 months and 8 days.1 His body was interred after March 24, 1861 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Pleasant Valley Christian Church), Pleasant Valley, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 152. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
David Ray Sights
M, b. January 9, 1880, d. July 23, 1955
David Ray Sights|b. January 9, 1880\nd. July 23, 1955|p2131.htm#i11726|John David Sights|b. November 29, 1837\nd. May 25, 1905|p2141.htm#i5746|Elizabeth Jane Hoggard|b. February 7, 1853\nd. December 30, 1935|p1194.htm#i5747|Preston G. Sights|b. October 2, 1811\nd. December 4, 1892|p2148.htm#i5368|Elizabeth J. Brown|b. August 9, 1818\nd. April 25, 1907|p208.htm#i5745|Joseph P. Hoggard|b. August 24, 1826\nd. April 19, 1909|p1195.htm#i10901|Martha Hearin|b. circa 1830|p1124.htm#i10905|
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=December 16, 2004
David was born on Friday, January 9, 1880 in Kentucky, USA.1 He was the son of John David Sights and Elizabeth Jane Hoggard. David was married to Ruth Verble Melton, daughter of Andrew Jackson Melton and Lydia Jane Sellers, circa 1915. David died on Saturday, July 23, 1955 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 75 years, 6 months and 14 days.1 His body was interred on Thursday, July 28, 1955 in Fairmont Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
David was listed as a son living with John David Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 131, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 David (age 20) was listed as a son living with John David Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 441, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David (age 30) was listed as a son living with Elizabeth Jane Hoggard on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 289, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 David was listed as a neighbor of Samuel Ernest Galloway on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 314, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 David (age 39) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Ruth (age 25) on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 313, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 David was listed as a neighbor of Elijah Andrew Denton on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 81, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 David was listed as a neighbor of Samuel T. Busby on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 79, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 David (age 50) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Ruth (age 35) on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 80, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7
David was listed as a son living with John David Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 131, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 David (age 20) was listed as a son living with John David Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 441, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 David (age 30) was listed as a son living with Elizabeth Jane Hoggard on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 289, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 David was listed as a neighbor of Samuel Ernest Galloway on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 314, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 David (age 39) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Ruth (age 25) on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 313, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 David was listed as a neighbor of Elijah Andrew Denton on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 81, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 David was listed as a neighbor of Samuel T. Busby on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 79, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 David (age 50) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Ruth (age 35) on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 80, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7
Citations
- [S657] James L. Blue & Donald L. Hazelwood, Historical & Genealogical Records of Henderson County, Kentucky, Death Records 1911-1992 (Evansville, Indiana: Evansville Bindery, Inc., 1998), Page 696. Hereinafter cited as Henderson Co., KY Death Records 1911-1992.
- [S201] Interment Records for City of Henderson, Kentucky , Page 116, Lot 240, Space 4. Hereinafter cited as City of Henderson Burial Records.
- [S548] James L. Blue, 1880 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1880 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S576] Ancestry.com, 1910 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1910 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S549] James L. Blue, 1920 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1920 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S748] Ancestry.com, 1930 Henderson County, Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1930 Henderson Co. Census.
Della Sights
F, b. July 31, 1892, d. May 5, 1975
Della Sights|b. July 31, 1892\nd. May 5, 1975|p2131.htm#i5931|John D. Sights|b. 1862\nd. 1902|p2141.htm#i5767|Laura B. Liles|b. 1863\nd. 1946|p1440.htm#i5900|George A. Sights|b. February 14, 1828\nd. December 25, 1906|p2135.htm#i5371|Nancy J. McClarney|b. October 22, 1828\nd. May 29, 1870|p1551.htm#i5738|||||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=April 22, 2003
Della was born on Sunday, July 31, 1892 in Kentucky, USA.1,2 She was the daughter of John D. Sights and Laura B. Liles. Della was married to Thomas C. Eblen, son of James Davis Eblen and Annie E. Cates, circa 1905. Della died on Monday, May 5, 1975 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 82 years, 9 months and 5 days.1,2 Her body was interred after May 5, 1975 in Eblen Cemetery (Pruitt-Agnew Road Hwy 1217), Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
Della (age 7) was listed as a daughter living with John D. Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of circa 1905, her married name was Eblen. Della (age 17) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 335, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Della (age 27) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 339, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Della (age 37) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 50, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 Della Sights was listed as the informant on Thomas C. Eblen's Death Certificate on Sunday, November 18, 1945 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
Della (age 7) was listed as a daughter living with John D. Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of circa 1905, her married name was Eblen. Della (age 17) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 335, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Della (age 27) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 339, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Della (age 37) was listed as Thomas C. Eblen's wife on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 50, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 Della Sights was listed as the informant on Thomas C. Eblen's Death Certificate on Sunday, November 18, 1945 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
Children of Della Sights and Thomas C. Eblen
- Catherine Eblen b. c 1907
- Lucy B. Eblen b. c 1910
- Eula Mae Eblen b. c 1912
- Ezra Davis Eblen b. c 1915
- Thomas C. Eblen , Jr.+ b. 17 Jan 1917, d. 25 Oct 2001
- Annie Laura Eblen b. a 1920
Citations
- [S152] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, 1982), Page 77. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982.
- [S657] James L. Blue & Donald L. Hazelwood, Historical & Genealogical Records of Henderson County, Kentucky, Death Records 1911-1992 (Evansville, Indiana: Evansville Bindery, Inc., 1998), Page 228. Hereinafter cited as Henderson Co., KY Death Records 1911-1992.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S576] Ancestry.com, 1910 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1910 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S549] James L. Blue, 1920 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1920 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S748] Ancestry.com, 1930 Henderson County, Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1930 Henderson Co. Census.
Denecia Sights
F, b. circa 1860
Denecia Sights|b. circa 1860|p2131.htm#i5772|George Albert Sights|b. February 14, 1828\nd. December 25, 1906|p2135.htm#i5371|Nancy J. McClarney|b. October 22, 1828\nd. May 29, 1870|p1551.htm#i5738|David Sights|b. August 30, 1790\nd. February 18, 1867|p2131.htm#i2616|Margaret Sellers|b. March 15, 1791\nd. March 17, 1853|p2086.htm#i2617|||||||
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=March 21, 2002
Denecia was born circa 1860 in Kentucky, USA. She was the daughter of George Albert Sights and Nancy J. McClarney. Denecia was married to James M. Craig Sunday, June 4, 1876 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Denecia was listed as a household member living with George Albert Sights on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 306, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Denecia was listed as a household member living with George Albert Sights on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 147, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of Sunday, June 4, 1876, her married name was Craig.
Denecia was listed as a household member living with George Albert Sights on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 306, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Denecia was listed as a household member living with George Albert Sights on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 147, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of Sunday, June 4, 1876, her married name was Craig.
Citations
- [S300] James M. Craig to Denicia Sights Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 014, Page Number 479, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Craig, J. M. to Sights, D. Marriage Record. Married at George A. Sights' house.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S546] James L. Blue, 1870 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1870 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.





