John D. Sights
M, b. 1862, d. 1902
John D. Sights|b. 1862\nd. 1902|p2141.htm#i5767|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=November 16, 2004
John was born in 1862 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2 He was the son of George Albert Sights and Nancy J. McClarney. John was married to Laura B. Liles Wednesday, September 10, 1884 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 John died in 1902 at age 40 years.1 His body was interred after 1902 in Sights Cemetery Pruitt-Agnew Rd., Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
John 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.4 John was listed as a son living with George Albert Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 185, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John was listed as the head of a family with his wife Laura on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6
John 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.4 John was listed as a son living with George Albert Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 185, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John was listed as the head of a family with his wife Laura on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6
Children of John D. Sights and Laura B. Liles
- Maudie Sights b. Jul 1889
- Della Sights+ b. 31 Jul 1892, d. 5 May 1975
- Myrtle Sights+ b. Jan 1895
- Eza B. Sights b. 1902
Citations
- [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.
- [S840] Personal research of Jane Sellers McBroom, e-mail address, (http://www.kyseeker.com/gedcoms/Wkydbase/Wkydbase.html).
- [S301] John D. Sights to Laura Liles Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 018, Page Number 507, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Sights, J. D. to Liles, L. Marriage Record.
- [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.
- [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.
John David Sights
M, b. November 29, 1837, d. May 25, 1905
John David Sights|b. November 29, 1837\nd. May 25, 1905|p2141.htm#i5746|Preston Green Sights|b. October 2, 1811\nd. December 4, 1892|p2148.htm#i5368|Elizabeth Jane Brown|b. August 9, 1818\nd. April 25, 1907|p208.htm#i5745|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=July 1, 2005
John was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1837 in Kentucky, USA.1,2 He was the son of Preston Green Sights and Elizabeth Jane Brown. John, age 23, was married to Lucy Ann McClarney, age 22 Tuesday, November 26, 1861 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 John, age 38, was married to Elizabeth Jane Hoggard, age 23, daughter of Joseph P. Hoggard and Martha Hearin, Wednesday, November 1, 1876 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 John died on Thursday, May 25, 1905 at age 67 years, 5 months and 26 days.1,2 His body was interred after May 25, 1905 in Agnew Cemetery (Hickory Grove Road), Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
John (age 12) was listed as a household member living with Preston Green Sights on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 170, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John (age 22) was listed as a household member living with Preston Green Sights on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 27, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John David Sights was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1870 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. John (age 32) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Lucy (age 30) on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 135, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 John was listed as a neighbor of Andrew White Hancock on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 136, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Phebe Virginia Sights and William Konsler Wednesday, October 29, 1879 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 John was listed as a neighbor of Preston Green Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 130, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 John David Sights was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1880 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. John (age 42) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (age 27) on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 131, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 John was listed as a neighbor of George M. Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 132, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Addie J. Sights and Robert H. Kelly Thursday, December 28, 1882 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.10 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Hattie Sights and Thomas Lee Denton Wednesday, November 29, 1893 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.11 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Mary F. Sights and Luther B. Denton Thursday, December 12, 1895 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.12 John (age 62) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (age 47) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 441, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.13
John (age 12) was listed as a household member living with Preston Green Sights on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 170, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John (age 22) was listed as a household member living with Preston Green Sights on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 27, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John David Sights was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1870 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. John (age 32) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Lucy (age 30) on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 135, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 John was listed as a neighbor of Andrew White Hancock on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 136, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Phebe Virginia Sights and William Konsler Wednesday, October 29, 1879 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 John was listed as a neighbor of Preston Green Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 130, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 John David Sights was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1880 in Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. John (age 42) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (age 27) on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 131, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 John was listed as a neighbor of George M. Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 132, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Addie J. Sights and Robert H. Kelly Thursday, December 28, 1882 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.10 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Hattie Sights and Thomas Lee Denton Wednesday, November 29, 1893 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.11 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Mary F. Sights and Luther B. Denton Thursday, December 12, 1895 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.12 John (age 62) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (age 47) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 441, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.13
Children of John David Sights and Lucy Ann McClarney
- Addie J. Sights+ b. 29 Sep 1862, d. 18 Apr 1940
- Charles Lee Sights+ b. 18 Oct 1865, d. 2 Dec 1928
- Ella L. Sights b. c 1867
- Chiney Sights b. c 1869
- Harry H. Sights b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 10 Oct 1919
- Hattie Sights+ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 14 Jun 1896
Children of John David Sights and Elizabeth Jane Hoggard
- Mary F. Sights+ b. 31 Aug 1877, d. 15 Mar 1964
- David Ray Sights b. 9 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jul 1955
- Owen Sights b. 15 Mar 1889, d. 6 Dec 1961
Citations
- [S152] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, 1982), Page 2. 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 2. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S255] John D. Sights to Lucy A. McClarney Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 005, Page Number 271, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Siths, J. D. to McClarney, L. A. Marriage Record.
- [S252] John D. Sights to Elizabeth J. Hoggard Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 014, Page Number 601, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Sights, J. D. to Hoggard M. J. Marriage Record.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S924] William Konsler to Jennie Sights Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 016, Page Number 117, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Konsler, W. to Sights, J. Marriage Record.
- [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.
- [S667] Robert H. Kelly to Addie J. Sights Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 017, Page Number 603, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Kelly, R. H. to Sights, A. J. Marriage Record.
- [S456] T. L. Denton to Hattie Sights Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 024, Page Number 543, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Denton, T. L. to Sights, H. Marriage Record.
- [S458] L. B. Denton to Mary F. Sights Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 026, Page Number 081, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Denton, L. B. to Sights, M. F. Marriage Record. Married at John D. Sights' house.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
John Eblen Sights
M, b. November 19, 1861, d. October 26, 1915
John Eblen Sights|b. November 19, 1861\nd. October 26, 1915|p2141.htm#i5875|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=December 6, 2007
John was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1861 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2 He was the son of James Jeffries Sights and Ann Russell Sandefur. John, age 21, was married to Martha Jane Conaway, age 22 Sunday, April 1, 1883 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 John died on Tuesday, October 26, 1915 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 53 years, 11 months and 7 days.1,2 His body was interred after October 26, 1915 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Pleasant Valley Christian Church), Pleasant Valley, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
John (age 8) was listed as a household member living with James Jeffries Sights on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 62, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 John (age 18) was listed as a son living with James Jeffries Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 97, Tillotson District, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John (age 38) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Martha (age 39) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 431, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John was listed as a neighbor of James Madison Crowder on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 432, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John (age 48) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Martha (age 49) on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 14, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 John Eblen Sights was listed as the informant on James Jeffries Sights's Death Certificate on Sunday, April 5, 1914 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8,2
John (age 8) was listed as a household member living with James Jeffries Sights on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 62, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 John (age 18) was listed as a son living with James Jeffries Sights on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 97, Tillotson District, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 John (age 38) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Martha (age 39) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 431, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John was listed as a neighbor of James Madison Crowder on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 432, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 John (age 48) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Martha (age 49) on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 14, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 John Eblen Sights was listed as the informant on James Jeffries Sights's Death Certificate on Sunday, April 5, 1914 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8,2
Children of John Eblen Sights and Martha Jane Conaway
- Alva Sights+ b. 11 Jan 1884, d. 20 Aug 1963
- Annie Sights b. Jul 1885
- Charles Sights b. 7 Feb 1888, d. 7 Feb 1888
- John Eblen Sights , Jr. b. Jan 1890
- Amanda Caroline Sights+ b. 25 May 1893, d. 25 Jan 1984
- Hiram J. Sights b. Aug 1896
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 157. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [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.
- [S289] John E. Sights to Martha J. Conaway Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 018, Page Number 043, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Sights, J. E. to Conaway, M. J. Marriage Record. Married at J. J. Sights' house.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
John Eblen Sights , Jr.
M, b. January, 1890
John Eblen Sights , Jr.|b. January, 1890|p2141.htm#i11732|John Eblen Sights|b. November 19, 1861\nd. October 26, 1915|p2141.htm#i5875|Martha Jane Conaway|b. August 4, 1860\nd. September 2, 1926|p334.htm#i5879|James J. Sights|b. May 29, 1839\nd. April 5, 1914|p2140.htm#i5750|Ann R. Sandefur|b. 1837\nd. 1927|p2031.htm#i5874|||||||
Relationship=3rd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Relationship=3rd cousin 1 time removed of Sallye Kaye Herndon.
Last Edited=December 6, 2007
John was born in January, 1890 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of John Eblen Sights and Martha Jane Conaway.
John (age 10) was listed as a son living with John Eblen Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 431, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 John (age 20) was listed as a son living with John Eblen Sights on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 14, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 John Eblen Sights , Jr. was listed as the informant on John Eblen Sights's Death Certificate on Tuesday, October 26, 1915 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3,4
John (age 10) was listed as a son living with John Eblen Sights on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 431, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 John (age 20) was listed as a son living with John Eblen Sights on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 14, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 John Eblen Sights , Jr. was listed as the informant on John Eblen Sights's Death Certificate on Tuesday, October 26, 1915 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3,4
Citations
- [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.
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 157. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [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.
John M. Sights
M, b. circa 1884
Last Edited=October 13, 2008
John was born circa 1884. John was married to Anna Book, age 20, daughter of Thomas B. Book and Julia Anna Lockett, Friday, June 2, 1905 in Kentucky, USA.





