The Mefferds and Their KinBy Margerite E. Robinson

In Memory of my belovedGrandmother, Susan Jane

(Mefferd) Lindsey

Published May 1977

(This version has notes and updates by David L. Mefford. Changes and additions have been noted and/or italicized.)

(Photo of Susan Mefford Lindsey)

The FranksThe name assumed in the third century, A.D. by a Confederation of German tribes. It was divided by the 4th century into three groups, The Catti, the Ripurain Franks (dwelling near Cologne) and the Salian Franks (dwelling along the lower Rhine). The Merovingian monarchy of the Salian Franks was established in north Gaul under Clovis (481-511).

The Mefferts were of Frankish extraction.1

1 (There is some new research that may indicate that the Mefferts were actually French and went by the name Meffard. They would have migrated from western France into the Rhine River area prior to the birth of Johannes Heinrich Meffert in 1634. -dlm)

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Maps of Wachenbuchen and Oberdorfelden

(Mrs. Robinsons map was difficult to read or reproduce. I have substituted the follow maps to show the location of Wachenbuchen and Oberdorfelden, Germany. dlm)

Map of east-central Germany showing Frankfurt and the surrounding area.

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Map showing Wachenbuchen, just north of Strasse 66, between Frankfurt and Hessen.Oberdorfelden is the town to the right of Niederdorfelden.

City map of Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

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Table of Contents

The Franks.......................................................................................................................iiMaps of Wachenbuchen and Oberdorfelden..................................................................iiiTable of Contents.............................................................................................................vEditor’s Note................................................................................................................viiiIntroduction......................................................................................................................1Parish Records, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Generations........................................................................2Will and Estate of Andreas Mefford and Descendants....................................................5

Account of the Estate of the late Andrew Mefford......................................................5Tax lists – Chester Co.1747-63...................................................................................6Account of the Estate of the late Andrew Mefford, #2................................................7Will of Magdalene Mefford Grouse............................................................................8Court Judgment in Favor of Casper Mifford...............................................................9

Parish Records, 4th Generation.......................................................................................10Translation of Names From German to English........................................................10Records referring to William Mefford or Mifford.....................................................12

Parish Records, 5th Generation, Descendents of Johannes Meffert, Son of Andreas. . .135th Generation - Jacob, son of John (Johannes) Meffert and Suzanne.......................13Pension Application of Jacob Mefford from Revolutionary War.............................135th Generation - Phillip, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and Suzanne...................14Census Record of 1830 for Phillip Mefford..............................................................14Marriages of Franklin Co. Ky....................................................................................145th Generation- Andrew, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and Suzanne..................15Court Orders Regarding the Estate of Andrew Mifford............................................155th Generation- Thompson, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and Suzanne..............155th Generation- David, son of John (Johannes) and Suzanne,....................................16Court Orders Regarding the Estate of David Mifford...............................................165th Generation- Abraham, son of Johannes (John) and Suzanne Mefford.................16

Parish Records, 6th, 7th & 8th Generations, Descendents of David Mifford..................176th Generation- David, son of David and wife...........................................................176th Generation- Thomas, son of David Mifford and wife..........................................177th Generation- Elias, son of Thomas Mifford (Mefford) and Peggy Rush...............178th Generation- Joseph Quincy, son of Elias Mefford and Zeralda Baker.................18

Meffords in Grainger Co. Tenn.....................................................................................19Marriages for Grainger Co. Tenn..............................................................................19Census Records..........................................................................................................19Additional Mefford Marriages...................................................................................20

Descendents of Casper Meffert, Son of Andreas Meffert.............................................21Short history of the life of Casper Meffert................................................................21Will of Casper Mefford.............................................................................................224th Generation – Casper, son of Andreas Meffert, and Magdalene Haas...................23Old Frieden’s Church record.....................................................................................23

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5th Generation- John, son of Casper Meffert and Mary Seigler.................................24John Mefford and his Gun Powder Factory...............................................................25Pension application of John Mefford.........................................................................26Land purchases of John and George Mefford............................................................266th Generation- George, son of John Mefford and Mary Lemon...............................287th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of George Mefford and Anna Hudlow...........318th Generation- George W. son of Andrew J. Mefford and Catherine Mefford.........319th Generation- French, son of George W. Mefford and Amanda Hardison..............319th Generation- Labo, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear.....................329th Generation- Elmo, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear....................328th Generation- George Bennett, son of John Mefford and Faithy Arendell.............328th Generation- William W. son of John Mefford and Faithy Arendell.....................339th Generation- Azro, son of George Bennett Mefford and Cordelia Hunt...............3410th Generation- Beulah Louise, daughter of Azro Mefford and E. Vivian Proctor..34

Jacob Mefford and his wife, Susanna Hudlow, and their descendents..........................35Land sale by Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow...................................................356th Generation- Jacob, son of John Mefford and Mary Lemon..................................36Emancipation writ for John (18 yrs) and George (17 yrs) Mefford..........................367th Generation- John, son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow............................378th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of John Mefford and Sarah Arnold................379th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Susan Henson......389th Generation- Fletcher, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Susan Henson...................388th Generation- William McDowell, son of John Mefford and Sarah Arnold...........399th Generation- Earl Riley, son of Wm. McDowell Mefford and Rebecca Pettit......39

George W Mefford and Susanna Hudlow and their Descendents.................................407th Generation- George W. son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow...................40Will of George Mefford.............................................................................................418th Generation- William Grandison, son of George Mefferd & Elizabeth Hunt........428th Generation- Nathaniel, son of George Mefferd and Ellizabeth Hunt...................428th Generation- Virgil Jacob, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt................439th Generation- George William, son of Susan Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey...........439th Generation- Electa Jane, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey..........449th Generation- Irene Cora, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey...........449th Generation- Susan, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey...................449th Generation- Zena Rosella, dau of Susan Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey...............45Information on Nathan Lindsey and Susan Jane Mefferd.........................................458th Generation- Lemuel, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt........................468th Generation- Cena, dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt...........................468th Generation- Mary Elizabeth dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt............468th Generation- John, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt............................478th Generation- Eliza Ellen, dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt..................478th Generation- Emanuel, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt......................477th Generation- Elizabeth, dau of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow....................488th Generation- Daniel, son of James Grant and Elizabeth Mefferd..........................489th Generation- Sophronia, dau of Daniel Grant and Sarah A. Jenkins.....................487th Generation- William Ewing, son of Jacob Mefferd and Susanna Hudlow...........49

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8th Generation- William Jasper, son of William Ewing Mefford & Lucinda Arendell...................................................................................................................................499th Generation- John Milton, son of William J. Mefferd and Leanna Graves...........508th Generation- Jacob, son of William Jasper Mefferd and Lucinda Arendell..........507th Generation- Chole Ann, dau of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow.................517th Generation- Jacob son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow...........................517th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of Jacob Mefford and Susan Hudlow............518th Generation- Rouseau, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Peletha Ann Mefford......526th Generation- Catherine, dau of John Mefford and Mary Lemon...........................53Orphan Court Record of Thomas Ewing...................................................................537th Generation- Mary, dau of John Ewing and Catherine Mefford............................547th Generation - Levy, son of John Ewing and Catherine Mefford............................545th Generation- Casper, son of Casper Sr. Mefford and Marie Seigler......................556th Generation- John David, son of Casper Jr. Mefford and Katherine Jones...........557th Generation- Eli, son of John D. Mefford and Naomi Richards............................555th Generation- Magdalene, dau of Casper Meffert and Mary Seigler......................566th Generation- Mefford, son of Thomas Hannah and Magdalene Mefford..............577th Generation- Jesse Harrison, son of Mefford Hannah and Margaret Flick............578th Generation- Joseph Austin, son of Jesse Hannah and Virginia Mathenney.........587th Generation- Edith Lenore dau of Mefford Hannah and Edith Harrison...............588th Generation- Sarah Elizabeth, Daughter of Edith Lenore Hannah and Charles W. Queen.........................................................................................................................589th Generation- Edith Lenore dau of Jasper N. Bright and Sarah Elizabeth Queen...596th Generation- Thomas Hannah, Jr. son of Thomas Hannah Sr, and Magdalene Mefford......................................................................................................................597th Generation - Thomas J. Hannah, son of Thomas Hannah and Elizabeth Hudlow608th Generation- John Jefferson Hannah, son of Thomas Hannah & Mary A. Holman Funk...........................................................................................................................60

The Lemon Family.......................................................................................................61John Lemon...............................................................................................................612nd Generation- George Lemon, son of John Lemon and Ann Maria........................61

The Koch Family of Wachenbuchen..........................................................................63Johann Phillip Koch...................................................................................................632 Generation - Anna Margarethe Koch, dau of Johann Phillip Koch & Anna Magarethe..................................................................................................................63

The Haas Family of Germany....................................................................................64Johannes Haas............................................................................................................642nd Generation - Wilhelm Jost Haas, son of Johannes Haas and Elisabeth................642nd Generation - Hans Haas, son of Johannes Haas and Elisabeth.............................64

Other Meffords............................................................................................................65Index..............................................................................................................................66

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Editor’s Note

Every effort has been made to replicate Margerite Robinson’s book as close to the original as possible. There were some restrictions or mistakes in the original work that I chose to correct. Any additions by me are in italic and are my responsibility.

Many pages had little or no paragraph breaks. Many of the legal documents contained lengthy run-on sentences. These were not only impossible to understand, but in a lot of instances, the initial reading created a different impression than was received after a second or third examination.

I therefore chose to make the following changes to open up the layout and make the bookmore inviting to read, as well as to clarify some of the information it contains.

1. Added paragraph and page breaks between sections. This increased the number of pages in the book, but made it much easier to read.

2. Included a detailed Table of Contents.

3. Added footnotes to explain the definitions of words not commonly used today or to give insight to the time period or situations.

4. Inserted obvious words that were left out, misspelled or were apparent omissions by the original author.

5. Punctuation was added, especially to lengthy legal documents, to clarify the intent of the authors.

6. Added an index of names to allow researchers to find their specific ancestors.

I have tried very hard to ensure that these changes have not destroyed the intent of the book. I have never supposed to profit from Margerite Robinson’s work or glory. She did the research for this volume of work as well as all the original layout and publication.

As an Editor, I have only tried create a more reader friendly work and make the information available to as many people as possible, using tools and opportunities not available to Betty in 1985, namely word processors and the Internet.

This work should not be sold. It is to be distributed freely as a family history research tool.

David L. Mefford2002

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IntroductionThis is the story of Andreas Meffert, his ancestors in Germany and some of his descendents in America.

Many people came from Germany, between 1700-75, driven by economic depression and religious wars, and during the time when King Louis of France, desecrate the Rhineland.

The trip from Germany to Pennsylvania, fell into three parts: The first part, down the Rhine to Rotterdam, or some other port, was by no means the easiest. The boats down the Rhine, Hellborn to Holland, had to pass twenty-six custom houses and were examined by the officials at their convenience. Hence, the trip often lasted from four to six weeks.

They began the trip from Holland to England. Most of the ships called at Cowes on the Isle of Wright. In England another delay of one or two weeks, waiting for favorable winds. Then the ships weighed anchor and the real difficulty began. Often the ships sailed eight or twelve weeks before reaching Philadelphia. Many of the emigrants died from disease and hunger.

Ships docks at the Delaware River upon reaching Philadelphia. All the new arrivals were led in a procession to the City Hall. All males over sixteen were required to sign the oath of Allegiance to England’s Ruler.

Announcements were then published in the newspapers, stating how many had arrived and the ships became the market place for any passenger would could not pay their passes.

These emigrants became “Indentured servants”, and were required to serve a given number of years to whomever paid their passage.

Lists edited by Dr. W.H. Egle, from the Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. XIVII, of the second series, contain lists of these German emigrants and the name of the ship on which they came. “Pennsylvania German Pioneers” published by Strassburger, contain and index and signatures of these German Pioneers and the name of the ship on which they came. There are three vols.

List 136C – At the court house, Tuesday 26 Sept. 1749; Ship: Ranier – Capt: Henry Browning, from RotterdamWhole freights, 277, from Hanau, Wuerttemberg, Darnstadt and Isenburg.Signers: Andreas Meffert

Johannes Meffert

This was a father and son signing the Oath of Allegiance. The ship’s Captain had listed the names of the passengers and the general area from which they came. This meant I had to locate the exact Parish from which they came.

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Parish Records, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Generations

After more than a year of searching, the exact Parish was found. The old church books were examined and this is what they contained.

1st Generation –Hans Henrich Meffert, the Smidt, b. 1634. d. 10 June 1704, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Prussia,

mar 25 Nov. 1659 Ann Margareth Emmel b. d. 24 Nov. 1680, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Prussia.

Children:Anna Maria, b. 15 Nov. 1660, Wachenbuchen,Johann, b. 20 Oct. 1661, Wachenbuchen d. 24 Nov. 1728,

mar 27 Aug, 1685 Anna HesseAnton, b.14 Feb. 1664, Wachenbuchen, d. 25 Mar. 1666John Conrad, b. 1666 d. 22 July 1731, Wachenbuchen,

mar. 1st Ann Maria Glinder, 2nd, Magdalene Hertz, 3rd, Ann Maria Koch

Elizabeth, b. 17 June 1669, Wachenbuchen.Esther, b. 20 Dec. 1677

Hans Henrich Meffert, the Smidt, mar 2, 5 May 1681, Wachenbuchen

2nd Juliana Zehn, b. 1656 Killianstadten, Hessen, Prussia, d. 4 Oct. 1722, Wachenbuchen

Children:Anna Maria, b. 12 Mar. 1682, WachenbuchenJohann Henrich, b. 24 Jan. 1684, WachenbuchenJohann Daniel, b. 16 Aug. 1686, WachenbuchenJohann Mathes, b. 31 July 1692, WachenbuchenJohann Jacob, b. 1694, mar 3 Nov. Barbara Schmidt, 1718.

2nd Generation – John Conrad Meffert, son of Hans Henrich Meffert and Ann Margareth Emmel.

John Conrad Meffert, b. 1666, d. 22 July 1731, Wachenbuchen, mar 1st 26 Jan. 1691

Anna Maria Glinder, b. 7 Sept. 1651, Wachenbuchen, d. 9 Feb. 1702 dau. Abraham Glinder,

Children: John George, b. 9 June 1691, Wachenbuchen, d. 9 Feb. 1694.Ann Otillia, b. 25 Oct. 1694, WachenbuchenAnn Katherine, b. 13 Feb. 1697, Wachenbuchen

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John Conrad, mar 2nd, Magdalene Hertz, who died within the year.

John Conrad mar. 3rd, 25 Feb. 1706, Anna Maria Koch, b. 9 July 1682, Wachenbuchen, dau. of John Phillip Koch, d. 19 July 1745, Wachenbuchen

Children:Andreas, b. 2 Jan. 1707, Wachenbuchen, d. Will Prob. Chester Co. Penna.

13 Aug. 1760, mar in Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Prussia, Magdalene Haas.

Johann Casper, b. 29 Apr. 1708, Wachenbuchen,mar Christine Jost.

Maria Elisabeth, b. 20 Mar 1710, WachenbuchenBarbara Elizabeth, b. 28 Feb. 1712 Wachenbuchen, d. 30 Jan 1717.Margareth Elisabeth, b. 19 Nov. 1713, Wachenbuchen, d. 17 Oct. 1794.John Conrad, Jr, b. 23 June 1716, WachenbuchenEva Catherine, b. 26 Dec. 1720, d. 20 Apr. 1727John Baltasar, b. 15 Nov. 1726, d. 1 Aug. 1783

2nd Generation - Johann, son of Hans Henrich Meffert and Anna Margarethe EmmelJohann Meffert, b. 20 Oct. 1661, Wachenbuchen

mar.Anna Margarethe Hesse, b.1664, Bruckobel, Hessen, Germany, d. 1 June 1729,

Wachenbuchen, dau. Johann Hesse

Children;Elisabeth, b 16 Sept. 1686 WachenbuchenRachel, b. 10 Jan. 1690, WachenbuchenEster, b. 1 June 1695, WachenbuchenJohann Peter, b. 12July 1696, WachenbuchenJohann Henrich, b. 20 Oct. 1698, WachenbuchenEgidius (Giles), b. 21 Apr. 1701 WachenbuchenA child, b. and d. 30 July 1703 WachenbuchenJohn Valentine, b. 19 Feb. 1705 Wachenbuchen

3rd Generation - Johann Casper, son of John Conrad Meffert and Anna Maria KochJohan Casper Meffert, b 29 April. 1708,

mar. 28 May 1744 WachenbuchenChristine Margarethe Jost, b. 4 Aug. 1709 Wachenbuchen

Children;Otto Friedrich, b. 11 Apr. 1745, Wachenbuchen,

mar. Anna Maria MankelJohann Henrich, b. 13 Mar. 1748, Wachenbuchen

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3rd Generation - Johann Baltasar, son of John Conrad Meffert and Anna Maria KochJohann (John) Baltasar Meffert, b, 15 Nov. 1726, Wachenbuchen,

mar. 11 Jan. 1758,Anna Margarethe Stein, b. 1737, Wachenbuchen, d. 27 Dec, 1811

Children;Johann Friedrich, b. 14 Jan. 1759, Wachenbuchen, d. 29 Jan. 1759Johannes, b. 29 Apr. 1760, Wachenbuchen, d. 17 Sept. 1778Johan Friedrich, b. 9 June 1763, WachenbuchenJohann Baltasar, b. 30 Sept, 1767, Wachenbuchen, d. 6 Oct. 1835

3rd Generation - Margarethe Elisabeth, dau. of John Conrad Meffert and Anna Maria Koch

Margarethe Elisabeth Meffert, b. 19 Nov. 1713, Wachenbuchen, d. 17 Oct. 1794mar. 1 Jan. 1737,

Kasper Will, b. 23 Oct. 1715, Wachenbuchen, d. 24 Dec. 1747

Children;Johann Casper, b. 6 Jan. 1740, WachenbuchenJohann Baltasar, b. 3 Sept, 1743, Wachenbuchen, d. 3 July 1745Marie Katherine, b. 9 July 1747, Wachenbuchen, d. 23 may 1748

The first three generations belong to all descendents of Andreas Meffert (Mefford) of Germany and America. After Andreas, the families will belong to his three children and their descendants.

3rd Generation – Andreas Meffert, son of John Conrad and Anna Maria KochAndreas Meffert, b. 2 Jan 1707, Wachenbuchen, d. will proved 13 Aug. 1760 Chester Co. Penna.

mar 2 Feb. 1730, in Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany.Magdalene Haas, b. 4 July 1708, Oberdorfelden, Hessen Germany, d. May 1765,

Fredericks Co. Md. mar. 2nd Dr. Jacob Grouse

Children;Maria Margaret, b. 6 Dec. 1730, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany, d. May 1809,

Germantown, Pa. mar 28 Jan. 1750, William Dauber, in 1st German Reformed Church of Philadelphia. bur Hood Cemetery or Lower burying ground.

Johannes, b. 24 Jan. 1732, Oberdorfelden, d. Scott Co. Ky. 1797 (Scott Co. tax records.) mar. Penna. Suzanne Kuntz

Casper, b. 27 Aug. 1741, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany. d. 6 Dec. 1805, Rockingham Co. Va. mar. in Philadelphia, Pa. 30 May. 1763, Mary Seigler. by Rev. Henry M. Muhlenberg.

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Will and Estate of Andreas Mefford and Descendants

Will of Andreas Mefford, pr 13 Aug. 1760, Chester Co. Pa. will no. 313, year 1760, Orphan’s court. Registered in the County of Philadelphia, Pa.

“In the name of God amen, I, Andrew Mefford of Coventry township, Chester Co. Pa. and province of Penna., yeoman, being of sound mine and good memory----I order that all my estate be equally divided between my dear wife, Magdalene, and my two sons John and Casper ---- and my daughter Magdalene Dauber shall have ten pounds. bk.L, pg. 495

Wife, Magdalene and John are the executors

Tax lists – Chester Co, Penna. 1747-63.1753, Andrew Mefford, Coventry Township1754,1754,1758,1760, John Mefford 1762, John Mefford

Account of the Estate of the late Andrew Mefford

25 Aug. 1762, Chester Co. Penna.

Balance of £1271, in the hands of the accomptants to be divided agreeable to the will.To the widow 42.8To John Mefford, the eldest son, 42.8To Casper Mefford, the youngest son, 42.8

Will of Andreas Mefford, 31 May 1760, pr 13 Aug. 1760, Chester Co. Pa. “In the name of God Amen, I Andrew Mefford, yeoman, with wife Magdalene and children: Margaret Dauber, John and Casper Mefford, Executors – Wife Magdalene and son John. Will No. 373, Orphan’s court.

WitnessesJacob LightCharles Hickman signed Andrew Mefford

1 The “₤” sign is the English symbol for pound, the monetary unit used in America prior to the Revolutionary War. For a more complete description of English money, you can refer to http://home.clara.net/brianp/money.html.

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Tax lists – Chester Co.1747-63

1753 Andrew Mefford Coventry Township1754 Andrew Mefford Coventry Township1756 1757 Andrew Mefford Coventry Township

17581760 John Mefford1761 John Mefford.

Will mentions the estate and that sons and wife are to each have equal parts and daughter Margaret is to have ten pounds.

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Account of the Estate of the late Andrew Mefford, #2

Settled 25th day of Aug. 1762, Chester Co. Penna.Balance of £127, in the hands of the accomptants to be divided agreeable to the will.To the widow £42.8.To John Mefford £42.8To Casper Mefford £42.8

SignedMagdalene X Grouse, Inst.

John Mefford.

“Dr. Jacob Grouse, Magdalene Grouse and John Mefford, executors of Andrew Mefford, deceased, 1762, to the amount of the debit side, brot over ₤426.13.31.

The Accomptants charge themselves with the further sum of ₤2.10.15. Received for some goods belonging to the said estate and not mentioned in the Inventory. Inventory of the estate, last of Andrew Mefford, dec’d, 11 Aug. 1760:

A bay mare, a marza saddle, a mawl, wedges, a wagon, a timber chair, three pair of hames, and traces, two gores, and two collars, two rakes, two cows, three yearlings, a bullock, a heifer, two calves and a cow. Seven hogs, two hind and a sheep, four hives of bees and twelve hives of bees, a plow, and single trees, a harrow, four hundred feet of popular boards, a spinning wheel, 33 yards of flax linen, fourteen bushels of wheat.

“The account of Jacob Grouse and Magdalene, his wife, formerly the widow and relict of Andreas Mefford, dec’d and John Mefford, the executors, of the last will and Testament of Andrew Mefford, dec’d, as well of all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of ye deceased, and which came to their hands possession or knowledge as of the several payments and disbursements made out of the same as follows:

“Dr. Jacob Grouse, Magdalene Grouse and John Mefford, executors of the estate of Andrew Mefford, deceased, 1762, to the amount of the debit side, brot over ₤426.13.3The accomptants charge themselves with the further sum of ₤2.10.15. received for some goods belonging to the said estate and not mentioned in the Inventory.

Inventory of the estate, late Andrew Mefford, deceased, 11 Aug. 1760, wearing apparel, horses, saddle and bridle, cash ₤20.16 a bay mare, a Marza saddle, a mawl and wedges, a wagon and a timber chair, three pair of hames and traces, two gores, and two collars, two rakes. Two cows, three yearlings, a bullock, a heifer, tow calves and a cow. Four hives

1 The “₤” sign is the English symbol for pound, the monetary unit used prior to the Revolutionary War. This amount would read; 426 pounds, 13 shillings, 3 pence, plural for penny.

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of bees, twelve hives of bees. A plow and single trees, a harrow, four hundred feet of poplar boards, a spinning wheel, 33 yards of flax linen, fourteen bushels of wheat.

“The account of Jacob Grouse and Magdalene, his wife, the widow and relick of Andrew Mefford, deceased, and John Mefford, the executors of the last will and testament of Andrew Mefford, dec’d, as well as of all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights, hands, possessions or knowledge as of the several payments and disbursements made out of the same as follows:

To William Daubert, a Legacy ₤10.001

To Peter Wenger, a Legacy ₤20.00To Frederick Daubert, a Legacy ₤15.16.6To Casper Meffert ₤3.0.0To John Meffert ₤1.40.0To Jacob Grouse, a Legacy ₤20.0.0To Jacob Grouse, 3 bonds ₤55.0.0

In May of 1764, I find John and Casper and their mother Magdalene, living in Fredericks Co. Md. Jacob Grouse Sr, had passed on.

Liber J. folio 1237. Deeds of Fredericks, Co. Md.

Will of Magdalene Mefford Grouse

“Know all men by these presents that I, Magdalene Grouse of Fredericks, Co. Md. aforesaid, presents that I, Magdalene Grouse, for the love and consideration which I hold for my children, namely John Mefford, Casper Mefford and my daughter, Margaret Dauber. Hath given, granted and doth freely give and grant unto the aforesaid, their heirs forever, one strawberry roan gilding about eight years old, one young cow about one year old, one copper bucket, one copper kettle and all of my portion of Jacob Grouses estate in the hands of John Crouse (John Grouse?) and Jacob Null; administrators of the said Jacob Crouse, to be equally divided by the said John Mefford, between my three children to have and to hold the said goods and chattels, their heirs and assigns forever,

signed, sealed and deliveredMagdalene X Crouse

Her mark.

1 The “₤” sign is the English symbol for pound, the monetary unit used in America prior to the Revolutionary War. For a more complete description of English money, you can refer to http://home.clara.net/brianp/money.html.

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Court Judgment in Favor of Casper Mifford

Court records of Fredericks Co. Md.

10 Nov. 1764,

At Register of Casper Mifford.

“To whit” You, Jacob Null and John Weaver, do confess judgments unto Casper Mifford, for the sum of one pound 5 shillings, five pence currency, which was recovered by the said Casper Mifford, against Jacob Null on 2 Sept. 1764, by me as a supervisor and this is leveyed against you for the goods and chattels, land and tenements for the use of the said Casper Mifford in case Jacob Null shall not pay.

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Parish Records, 4th Generation

4th Generation - Maria Margaret, dau of Andrew Mefford and Magdalene HaasCalled Margaret Mefford, b.6 Dec. 1730, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany, d. 22 May 1809,

Germantown, Pa. bur. Hood Cemetery, mar. 28 Jan 1750, in 1st German Reformed Church in Philadelphia,

William Dauber, b. 1722 Baumholder, Palatinate, Germany, d. 4 July 1770, bur. Hood Cemetery.

Children;Andrew, b. 1751m North Liberty Lands, Philadelphia. Served in the Revolution

War of 1776, Enl. 8 Jan. 1776, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, 16 Nov. 1776, exchanged 25 Nov. 1780, died 12 Dec. 1831, Philadelphia. File 92, Admin. O, pg 15, Pension appl. S42172

Anna Maria, b. 8 Oct. 1752, North Liberty Lands, d. 15 Nov. 1827, bur Hood Cemetery. mar Capt Jacob Sommers, who also served in the Revo. War. Can be found listed in the S. A. R.s.

John, b. 1755, North Liberty lands, also served in the War of 1776, 1st Lieut. Of the 4th Penna. Btt. 3 Jan. 1777. Died 18 Mar. 1821, Philadelphia. mar 1st Mary Nice, at the Swedes Church on Philadelphia. mar 2nd Lititia Steward. Admn. File 96, bk M. pg 264, Pension appl. S42177

Magdalene, b. June 1756, North Liberty Lands,Maria Margaret, b. 30 Oct. 1758, Liberty Lands,

Births were taken from 1st German Reformed Church of Philadelphia

Translation of Names From German to EnglishThe English changed the German t’s, to d’s, the b’s. to v’s. The name was first spelled Tauber, then changed to Dauber, and eventually to Dover. Service records for John and Andrew will be found under the name change of Dover.

You will notice that the name Meffert is spelled in various ways throughout this works. Meffert was the original spelling. But officials spelled it as it sounded to them. The sound of an E in the German language is of an A.

Occasionally the name was found to be spelled Mifford, Mafford, Mefferd, Mefford and in one place I found it spelled Malford.

Also see heading to Index on page 66.

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4th Generation - John (Johannes) son of Andreas Meffert (Mefford) and Magdalene HaasJohn Meffert, b. 24 Jan 1732, Oberdorfelden, Hessen. Germany. d. Scott Co. Ky. 1797

(Tax records for Scott Co.) mar. in Chester Co. Pa. 1st.

Suzanne, b. 1735, Prussia, d. Fredericks Co. Md. Before 1788.

Children:John, b. 1758, Chester Co. PA. served in the Revolution War 1781. Went to

Baltimore. MD., after the war. No other information.William, b. 9 Apr 1760, Chester Co. PA. also served in the war of 1781, from

Fredericktown, MD. Pension appl. R-7098. mar. 9 Apr 1805, in Fayette co. PA. Rachel Holton, b.

John mar 2nd : Fredericks Co. Md., Catherine (Luttz) Trout, a widow. Liber 1, folio 464, 1793, General Land Office, Annapolia, MD.

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Records referring to William Mefford or Mifford

Pension Application of William Mefford from Revolutionary War

“On the 7th of Apr. 1835, personally appeared in open court, in the county of Fayette and state of Pennsylvania, William Mefford, a resident of said county, ages 75 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth make the following declaration in order to benefit from the act of Congress----enl in the month of December 1781, and was called out in the Maryland Militia from Frederickstown, in a company commanded by Capt. John Ickes from whence he was marched in said company to guard some British prisoners taken from Gen. Cornwallis army.-----He afterwards entered the Naval service in the city of Philadelphia, sometime in the month of April, and went on board a vessel, he believed was called the Philadelphia, which was commanded by Thomas Lollard, then put out to sea and was captured by the British frigate “Rotterdam”, of 50 guns, where he was taken as prisoner of war to Charleston, So. Carolina. He was exchanged on the 5th day of Febr. 1783, and sailed on board a vessel for Maltimore (Baltimore?) where he arrived on the 10th of March following. He states he never received a discharge.

He states he was born the 9th of Apr. 1760, that he took his birth from “my father’s Bible.” I was a resident of Frederickstown when I was called into the service. I resided in Burlington Co, NJ after my discharge from the service for about eight years and then in 1796, settled in Fayette Co. Penna.

“We Daniel Rogers and Caleb Trevor, residents of Fayette Co. Pa. hereby testify that we are acquainted with William Mefford, who had sworn to the above declaration, and we believe him to be seventy-five and a soldier of the Revolution.

signed,Caleb TrevorDaniel Rogers

Deeds of Fayette Co. Pa. referring to William MiffordDeeds of Fayette Co. Pa M1 (Atreement)William Mifford to Aechariah Connel, 9 Apr 1809.William Mifford, to John Latta, 21 Feb. 1809.

1810 Census of Fayette Co. PA.1810 Census of Fayette Co. PA.William Mifford.1 male under 16, 1 male over 16, 3 females.

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Parish Records, 5th Generation, Descendents of Johannes Meffert, Son of Andreas

5th Generation - Jacob, son of John (Johannes) Meffert and SuzanneJacob, b. 7 May 1763, Chester Co. PA d. 14 Dec 1844, Campbell. Co. Ky.

mar in Scott Co. Ky. 20 Aug 1793, (Court house burned and no records)Ellenor, b. 1776 d. 2 mar 1848, Lawrence Co. Ind.

Children:Polly, b. 1794 Ky, mar Henry Roach.Elizabeth, b. 1796 Campbell Co. Ky. Mar 3 Feb 1815, Daniel StewardJohn, b. 1798, Campbell Co. mar. 14 Apr 1827, Mary Parker.Ellen, b. 1800, Campbell Co.mar. 9 Nov. 1820, John Cady, lived Lawrence Co. Ind.Thompson, b. 1803, Campbell co. d. will 26 May 1845, prob. Nov 1850, mar Nancy.Nancy, b. 1808, Campbell Co.William, b. 1810, Campbell Co.James (A), b. 1813, Campbell Co.Jackson, b. 1816, Campbell Co.Malissa, b. 1818, Campbell Co. Ky. mar 29 Dec. 1838, Henry Parker.

Pension Application of Jacob Mefford from Revolutionary War

Jacob Mefford, also served in the Revolution 1781, from Frederickstown, MD. Pension appl. W-9562

Pension appl.“Since writing you it has occurred to my mind----- I enl in Frederickstown, Md. And Capt. Lemon as me how long I wanted to enlist for, and I said three years – I thought three years entitled me to land---He fell to writing and measured me by the standard, five feet and five inches high and fair complexion then had me qualified to be true to my trust by Squire Young. Gave me bounty money and a suit of clothes and told me where to go to my station --- For about three years after the war ceased I went to south western Kentucky. And from there to --- and came home to my father’s house and then sold my horse and went to Baltimore where my brother John was. We was both musketmen together, my brother William was a seaman. My father had but one brother and he had many sons old enough to be in the Revolution.”

Jacob stated in his pension appl. He had ten children. Eight of them living with him. “My eldest daughter is called Polly, and is twenty-six years of age. My second child is a daughter aged 20, called (Ellen) . my third child is a son called Thompson, aged 17 years. My fourth child is a daughter called Nancy and my 5th child is a son called

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William, age 10, my sixth child is a son James aged eight, my 7th child is a son called Jackson aged 4, and my 8th child is a daughter called Malissa, aged 2.

5th Generation - Phillip, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and SuzannePhillip b. 25 Jan. 1766. Frederickstown, Md. (birth record from Evangelical Lutheran

church records from Frederickstown, MD.)

Phillip went with his father and stepmother, Catherine to Scott Co, Ky. and settled in Harrison Co, 1st, then to Franklin Co, after the death of his father. Phillip moved to Franklin Co. Ky in 1810. Tax records show Phillip with 1000 acres of land, near Frankfort, Ky. Census records show Phillips with 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 2 males 26-45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 26-45. In 1827, Phillip was having some court trouble with some people from Virginia who had squatted on his land and he was trying to evict them. Circuit court order Bk,U, pg 222. He stopped paying taxes and there is no other record of him after 1822.

In 1812, Benjamin began paying taxes, Joseph in 1813. Jacob began paying taxes in 1814. Each with one hundred acres of land. All on the Elkhorn river.

Census Record of 1830 for Phillip MeffordIn the 1830 Census, I find in Franklin Co. Dist no 1, Joseph Mefford, 3 males under 5, 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 30-34, 1 female under 10, one female 30-40. 1860 Census dist. No 1, I find a Phillips Mefford, age 41 b. Ky wife Caroline, b. Ky. Age 34, Caroline, age 18, William age 17, Angeline age 17, Letitia age 7, Mary age 2.

In an old account book for Franklin Co., I find Henry b. 30 march 1857, d. age 5 days parents were Phillip and Caroline Mefford.

In old auditor’s book, I find:Mary C. Mefford, d. April 1855, age 3, b. Franklin Co.

Parents were: Jacob Mefford and Sarah. D. Shelby Co. Mo. Julia A. Mefford, b. Scott Co, Ky age 27, d. 3 Oct. 1859,

Parents were L. and Elizabeth Wash.

Marriages of Franklin Co. KyJacob Mefford to Polly Tucker, 17 Sept, 1817.Elizabeth Mefford to John Gardner, 15 Dec. 1832, bondsman was Phillip Mefford.Eliza Mefford to James Rush, 18 July 1820Rebecca Mefford to Fred Hackensmith, 21 May 1805,

This has to be a daughter of John and Suzanne. One daughter was Eliza Mefford who married Jonathan Huling.

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5th Generation- Andrew, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and SuzanneAndrew b. 1768, Fredrickstown, Md, d. in the war of 1812, at the Battle of the Raisin

River. He settled in Fayette Co. Ky.

Court Orders Regarding the Estate of Andrew MiffordCourt Order bk.c. pg 71. “Inventory of the estate of Andrew Mifford, dec’d, was procured and ordered to be recorded.

Court order bk. C. pg. 303, Aug. 1815. “Elizabeth Mifford, widow of the said Andrew Mifford, made oath that her said husband, Andrew Mifford, went out under Capt. Hamilton and was supposed killed at the Battle of Raisin River. Eliza Huling, sister of said Mifford, made oath that the said Elizabeth was married to her said brother, Andrew Mifford who was killed at the Battle of Raisin River.

Ct. Order bk. C pg. 13.“On motion of Elizabeth Mifford who took oath as the law directs and gave bond in the sum of $400, with Benjamin and Joseph Mefford, as the law directs. And she is given her share and granted what is due her from the estate of Andrew Mifford, dec’d, for her security.

“Frenchtown was 35 miles away on the Raisin River, near the south end of Lake Erie. Six hundred and fifty Kentuckians were guarding Frenchtown. On Jan 22, the British with 8000 Wyandotts (Indians) led by Roundhead, struck the fort before dawn. The Kentuckians were cut to pieces and fled across the Raisin River and into the woods on the south bank, and hid until dark. How many Kentuckians were killed has never been ascertained. The best estimates were at least 400. ‘Remember the Raisin’, rang loudly across every battlefield in which Kentuckians fought in the war of 1812.”

From the history of the Raisin River

5th Generation- Thompson, son of John (Johannes) Mefford, and SuzanneThompson, b. 1770, Frederickstown, Md, d. in Fayette Co. Ky

Court order bk. 1 pg. 368. Administrations: “On motion of Mary Thomas who came to court and gave bond and made oath according to law to admin. on the estate of Thompson Mefford.1806.

No mention of wife or children, unless this is a remarried widow or married daughter.

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5th Generation- David, son of John (Johannes) and Suzanne,David, b. 1772, Frederickstown, MD. Settled in Scott, Co. Ky. with father and stepmother, Catherine (Luttz) Trout Mefford.

Mar in Scott Co.(court house burned and all marriage records) no mention of wife in admn bonds.

Court Orders Regarding the Estate of David MiffordAmn Admn, bl A, David d. 1802, Court order bk. 10 June 1803.“In conforming to an order of the county and court of Scott, we have this day procured and proceeded to the letter with Robert Thompson for administration, on the estate of David Mifford, dec’d, and find a balance unaccounted for in the amount of £52.11.3. We have not charged for David Mifford’s funeral expenses, there is a deduction of £3.6.9 for articles said and remains in said Thompson’s hands. The orphans are entitled to interest from this point to June 1804. This settlement made with Robert Thompson Adm. Of David Mifford, dec’d. and settlement is returned to court to be recorded

clerk – John Hawkins

Court order bk.D-E, pg 266, Scott Co.The condition and obligation of Robert Thompson and his heirs and assigns shall truly pay and deliver to Sally Mifford, David and Thomas Mifford, orphans of David Mifford, dec’d all such estate as is or hereafter due to said orphans when they shall attain their legal age. Acknowledged in open court, Robert Thompson, Sr and Jr. And they are bound in the sum of $300 current money of Kentucky. Examined and administered and sealed this 24th day of June 1805. No wife Mentioned.

The above mentioned Sally Mifford, mar. John Sames, 1 July 1813, Fayette Co. KY. Bondsman was Jacob Kiger. (This Jacob Kiger was the 3rd husband of Catherine(Luttz) Trout Mefford.)

5th Generation- Abraham, son of Johannes (John) and Suzanne MeffordAbraham, b. 1775, Fredrickstown, MD. Lived for a time in Rockingham Co. Va. After 1810, went to Grainger Co. Tenn. d. Admn. 21 Nov. 1815, Grainger Co. Tenn.

Abraham “Mafford”, served on the Jury, 18 Aug. 1812.

Deed bk, 8, pg. 425, Abraham Mafford to Joseph Croft. Abraham Mafford to David Profitt.

Deed bk C, pg 268.John Bell took over the polls and taxes for One John Mefford, 18 Aug 1814.

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Parish Records, 6th, 7th & 8th Generations, Descendents of David Mifford

6th Generation- David, son of David and wife.David, b. 1802. Scott Co. Ky. d.

mar. Martha, b. 1801 Ky. d.

Children:Mary, b. 1831, Ky. 1850 Census for Scott Co. Ky.Leonidas, b. 1833, Ky.Eliza, b. 1835, Ky.Cordelia, b. 1837, Ky.William, b. 1841, KyJames D. b. 1842 Ky.Martha, b. 1844, Ky.

6th Generation- Thomas, son of David Mifford and wife.Thomas, b. 1800, Ky. D. Scott Co. Ky.mar. Peggy Rush, b. Owen Co. Ky. d.

Children:Elias, b. 1837, Scott Co. d. 1909,

mar Zeralda Baker of Owen Co. Ky.Phillip, b. 1839,Joseph, b. 1841 Scott Co. Joseph was constable at one time and was killed while

arresting a criminal.William, b. 1843.

7th Generation- Elias, son of Thomas Mifford (Mefford) and Peggy Rush.Elias, b. 1837, d. 1909, Scott Co. Ky. mar.Zerelda Baker, b. 1836, Owen Co. Ky. d.

Children:John, b. 1857, d.

mar. Prascilla ChurchJoseph Quincy, b. 1867, d. 1944

mar. Rhoda Hancock.William Jesse, b. 1846, d.

mar. Delia Wash.Ernest, b. 1877 d.

mar. Betty DaileyContinued next page

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Emma Kate, b. d. mar. Chester Baldwin

Carrie, b. 1869, d. mar. Chester Baldwin

Ella, b. 1875 d. mar. Wm. Baldwin.

Lena, b. d.Launa Margaret, b. d.

mar. John House

8th Generation- Joseph Quincy, son of Elias Mefford and Zeralda Baker.Joseph, b. 1867 d. 1944

mar.Rhoda Hancock.

Children:Roy, b. d. youngPaul

mar. Helen StofelMattie

mar. Paul KarrickMay

mar . Adelaine PlummerSilas

mar. Mildred MillerStephen

mar. Marth Lee PlumerEmma Valeria

mar. James C. PrewillJohn William

mar. Frances Jones

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Meffords in Grainger Co. Tenn

Marriages for Grainger Co. Tenn.John Bealor to Anna Mefford, 24 Feb. 1823.Elizabeth Mefford to John Rubble, 5 Feb. 1827Selburn Mefford to Retty Rice, 2 Mar. 1835.

Census RecordsThere was a migration from Grainger Co. Tenn. to Monroe Co. Ind.The 1850 census for Monroe Co. Ind. shows:

Ann Mefford, b. Va. Age 46Peter Mefford, age 10, b. Tenn.Ann Bealor, age 75, b. VAJohn Mefford age 50 b. Va.Jacob Mefford age 50, b. VA.

1850 Census for Grainger Co. Tenn:

Marion Mefford b. 1821, Tenn.Roenna, b. Tenn. 1826Sarah b. 1849 Tenn.Rufus, b. 1820 Tenn.Nancy, b. 1820, Tenn.Betsy, b. 1848, Tenn.Edward, 7/12, 14 Aug. Tenn.

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Benjamin, son of John (Johannes and Catherine (Luttz) Trout, Benjamin, Liber 1, folio 464, 1793, General Land Office, Annapolis, Md.

He went to Jefferson Co. Ind. and I find him there in the 1850 census.married in Franklin Co, Ky. 29 July 1810,

Frances Witherspoon.

Additional Mefford MarriagesCatherine (Luttz) (Trout) Mefford, mar. for her 3rd husband, 2 Feb. 1802, Jacob Kiger in Harrison Co. She and John’s son, Phillip, settled 1st in Harrison Co. Ky after the death of John and I find them in the tax list for that county. These Kigers (Kygers) came from Rockingham Co. Va.

The Meffords had inter-married with the Hudlow family in Rockingham. Two Hudlow sisters had married two sons of John Mefford and his wife Mary Lemon, of Rockingham Co. Two more Hudlow sisters married two sons of Thomas Hannah, Sr. and Magdalene Mefford, and Magdalene was a daughter of Casper Mefford, in Rockingham Co.Va.

John (Johannes) Mefford and Suzanne, had at least one known daughter, Eliza who married Jonathan Huling, and I believe the Rebecca Mefford who married Fred Hockensmith in Franklin Co. 21 May 1805, had to be another daughter. John was deceased and I find that a Hockensmith was the bondsman for this marriage.

Also Rebecca could not have been a daughter of anyone else because of her age.

These pages have concluded the information about two children of Andrew (Andreas Meffert) Mefford and Magdalene Haas. The following pages will be of the descendents of his youngest son, Casper Mefford and his wife Maria Seigler.

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Descendents of Casper Meffert, Son of Andreas Meffert

Short history of the life of Casper Meffert

From the Journal of Henry M. Muhlenberg, pg 613, year 1763.

“March 30, Wednesday, Christopher Beyer, reported that Henrich Hoffman had passed away at Paul Cover’s last night, between eleven and twelve, born at Itlinger, Palatinate, Germany. I preached Psalms 39-5-9, as my funeral text.”

“Further I married Casper Meffert, unmarried, of New Hannover and Maria Seigler, unmarried, of Northern Liberties. They were married by authority of a license from the Governor, dated 31 Mar. 1763. I received seven shillings and gave them a marriage certificate.”

The Reverend Muhlenberg performed less than a dozen marriages, so this must have been a special ceremony. The Rev. Muhlenberg was also an Episcopalian minister in order to be able to function in Virginia.

Casper moved his family from Pennsylvania to Fredericks Co. Maryland in 1764. In 1766, I found the birth date of his daughter, Magdalene, in the Evangelical Lutheran church records of Frederickstown, Md.

About 1778, Casper moved his family from Fredericks Co. Md. to Rockingham Co. Va.

Deed: For Casper Meffert from Henry and Jane Reburn of Rockingham co. Va. 24 Dec. 1778. 100 acres on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. See Chalkley’s History of Augusta, Co.Va.

Surveys and Land Owners of Rockingham Co. Va.Survey 41 acres of land of Rockingham Co. for Casper Mefford. Assignee of Robert Pollard, Exchange warrant No. 1425, dated 28th day of 1793, Bounded as follows: Beginning at a pine and small white oak in Henry Mace’s corner and running to a line to the corner of Whitmore and Samuel Miller’s line and back to Henry Mace’s corner and line.

Survey 85 acres of land in Rockingham Co. Va. For Thomas Hannah, assignee of Casper Mifford, assignee of Robert Pollard, exchange warrant for 400 acres of land, N520, dated 29 May 1783, and bounded as follows:Beginning at a chestnut, corner of Henry Mace’s line and 396 poles west and --- in Henry Mace’s line and 66 poles to a branch west and --- in Henry Mace’s line and 66 poles to a branch of Dry Run and back to Henry Mace’s corner (Thomas Hannah was Casper Mifford’s son-in-law. He married Magdalene Mefford.)

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Rockingham Co. Court Records, for Rockingham Co. Va.4 Aug. 1770, in the 4th year of our commonwealth of Virginia came Casper Meffert, complaining of assault and battery by Joseph Thompson, that he was beaten by clubs and staves, that the said Thompson did beat and wound him so that his life was despaired of. Casper Meffert does ask for damaged and up to £200, through his Lawyer, Gabriel Jones. He was awarded damages and court costs. (Thompson was a land agent.)

Will of Casper MeffordAugusta County Court records by Lyman Chalkly, pg. 199.Casper, alias Gasper Mefford, made his will 28 Nov. 1805 and died 6 Dec. 1805, Rockingham Co. Va., leaving a widow, Mary and children; George, Ben, Cate, John, Casper and Magdalene Hannah, widow of Thomas Hannah.

“Mary, my wife, to have the home plantation as long as she shall live. Benjamin, my son, shall live with her on the plantation. And after my wife’s decease, my daughter Caty Kile is to have my black woman, Rachel. Magdalene, widow of Thomas Hannah, is to have my black woman Hannah, if she lives. As for my son John, it is my wish that his son George have his part. And as for my son Casper, he shall have $1.”

Another son mentioned but not by name. John had a son George and George had a son George.

The Shenandoah Valley is on the most beautiful part of Virginia. It is protected by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghenies on the west. So the climate is free from extremes of temperatures.

If you would like four distinct seasons metered out, a short winter with a beautiful spring and a summer that is not to hot, a long glorious fall, then the heart of the Shenandoah is just for you.

The Tenth Legion, included the present day counties of Rockingham, Shenandoah and Page, and stood solidly for Jefferson and Democracy. The population was predominately German and many descendents still live there.

Casper’s two older sons served in the Revolution in 1781. John, the eldest, applied for his pension from Logan Co. Ky. Casper, Jr. settled in Ohio.

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4th Generation – Casper, son of Andreas Meffert, and Magdalene Haas.Casper, b. 27 Aug. 1741. Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany, d. 6 Dec. 1805,

Rockingham Co. VA. mar 31 Mar. 1763, in Philadelphia, PA

Mary Seigler, b. 1745, d. 16 Apr. 1816, Rockingham Co. VA.

Children:John, b. 8 Oct. 1764, Fredericks Co. MD. D. 18 Apr. 1842, Logan Co. Ky.

mar. Mary Lemon, dau of George Lemon, In VA.Casper, b. 1765, Fredericks Co. MD. D. Clark’s Co. Ohio. Also served in

war of 1781, from VA.mar. in VA. Katherine Jones.

Magdalene, b. 1 May 1766, Frederickstown, Md. (Evangelical Lutheran church record.)mar. in VA. Thomas Hannah d. 18 Mar. 1833, Rockingham Co. VA. admn. bond.

Catherine, b. 1769, Fredericks Co. MD. mar. in Rockingham Co. Jacob Kyle.

George, b. 1771, Fredericks Co. Md. Went to Scott Co. VA (Chancery Court records of Augusta Co. VA) 1816.mar. Sarah.

Benjamin, b. 1779, Rockingham Co. VA.mar. 25 Apr 1802, Nancy Saxton.Went to Woodford Co. Ky. d. Frankfort Ky., after 1850

Anna Maria, b. 6 Mar. 1786, Rockingham Co. VA (Old Frieden’s church record) no further record.

Old Frieden’s Church record:Parents Child SponsorsCasper Meffert Anna Maria ParentsAnna Maria 6 May 1786

George Meffert Sara g. parentsand wife 8 Aug. 1786

George Meffert Polly g. parentsSarah 23 Oct. 1803

George Meffert Benjamin g. parentsSara 9 Jan 1805

Kasper Meffert, Jr. Johannes David parentsKatherine Jones 28 Feb. 1804

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5th Generation- John, son of Casper Meffert and Mary Seigler.John, b. 8 Oct 1764, Fredericks Co. Md. D. 18 Apr 1842, Logan Co. Ky.

mar. 8 Jan 1787, Rockingham Co. Va.Mary Lemon, b. 1767, Fredericks Co. Md. (Old marriage bond states she was daughter of

George Lemon.)

Children:Mary Jane, b. 12 Nov 1781, Rockingham Co. Va.

mar. in Peldleton Co. VA. Leonard SimmonsGeorge, b. 11 Jan. 1789, Rockingham Co. Va. d. 24 Oct 1877, Butler Co. Ky.

bur Old Midway Cemetery.mar. in VA, Anna Hudlow.

Jacob, b. 11 May 1790, Rockingham Co. Va. d. estate damn, Oct. 1835, Muhlenberg Co. Ky.

mar. in VA, Susanna Peters. Sister of the above Anna Hudlow.Catherine, b. 3 Apr. 1793, Rockingham Co. Va. d. 26 Aug. 1844, Muhlenberg Co.

Orphan Court record bk 4, pg 394, mar. in Va. John Ewings.

John and Mary (Lemon) Mefford, lived in Pendleton Co. Va. for several years, now Highland Co.

Mortons History of Pendleton Co., bs 5, page 273, 31 Aug. 1810.John “Mafford” and wife Mary, of Rockingham Co. Va. Sold land to Aaron Key of Pendleton Co. Va., joining Col. Peter Hull, George Rimer, Henry Wymer and Jacob Pentzell, 96 acres.

John Mefford applied for his pension after he settled in Logan Co. Ky R-7097.

Soon after 1810, a company was formed in Rockingham Co.Va., in which was John Mefford and his two married sons, George and Jacob, and his married daughter, Catherine, and her husband John Ewings. There was also George Hudlow and his family, John Hudlow and his family. William Hannah and his wife, Mary Hudlow and another Hudlow sister, Elizabeth who married Thomas Hannah, Sr. These two Hudlow sisters were sisters to Anna and Susanna Hudlow who had married the Mefford brothers. John Hudlow as a brother to these four Hudlow sisters and George Hudlow was an uncle to these other Hudlows. There was also William Trobaugh, who had been a guardian to some of the Hudlow sisters. I expect there were also others in the company who journeys to this new land of Kentucky. George Hudlow went on into Tennessee and settled in Williamson co. John Hudlow eventually went elsewhere, also.

John Hudlow and his four sisters were the children of Jacob Hudlow and his wife Susanna Peters, from Shenandoah Co. and Rockingham Co. Va.William and Thomas Hannah, Jr. were the sons of Thomas Hannah, Sr. and Magdalene Mefford.

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John Mefford and his Gun Powder FactoryBk F, pg 306, Deed: This Indenture made the 22 day of July 1813, between Joseph Payne of the county of Robertson and the sate of Tenn., of one part and John Mefford of the county of Logan and state of Kentucky of the other part for the sum of $440 to him in hand paid by the said John Mefford. Sold to John Mefford a certain sulphur cave, being and lying in the county of Robertson and state of Tenn., on the north side of the creek above Gideon Payne, also this Mefford is to have a stand of timber joining the cave, except for the sugar trees. Also ground sufficient to carry on his work. And to have the aforesaid cave with all and sundry belongings to the cave for the proper use of the said Mefford.

Signed Joseph Payne,Nov. Term 1813, John Mefford.

John Mefford was a powder maker and the old mill was something like two miles from the old home of Fairfax Washington, a cousin of George Washington.

Before Mr. Mefford’s time the old cave was used by the outlaw, John Murrel, as a hideout for the gang, but he was finally caught and killed in Missouri. Initials and dates were carved on the walls of the old cave which dated in the late 1700s.

The old cave was on Whipporwill creek, quite near its confluence with the Red River. Before the great flood of 1865, one could drive a team of horses into the entrance of the cave. Now there are great boulders blocking the entrance of the cave.

There were three Moulding forts nearby and also old Fort Logan. And Mr. Mefford made powder for the settlers in the area of these forts.

A Mr. Rogers now lives on the old farm of Fairfax Washington. Mr. Rogers said he knew where the tomb of Fairfax was. It was a box type one and he remembers seeing it when a boy. The later buyers took up the headstone and used it for a doorstep.

One old cemetery in the Red River community was destroyed by a farmer who buried the stones and tilled the soil over the graves. Another farmer piled the stones to one side and people tried to find them.

Old Traughber Cemetery is in the Red River community. It is something like three miles from Adarsville, three miles east on the State highway. Buried there, are some of the Meffords.

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Pension application of John MeffordPension Appl. R-7097, Logan Co. Ky. John Mefford.

Personally appeared before me, one John Mefford, this 28th day of December 1840. a resident of Logan Co. Ky., age 76, on the 8th of October last, who first being duly sworn, states he enlisted in the army of the United States as a substitute for his father, Gasper Meffert, in the year 1781, in which Cornwallis was taken. And he went out with Guy Hamilton as a Major and the Lieut. was a Cuggar, who took sick and Thomas Lewis took his place.

A man by the name of Campbell was a General and also Anthoney Wayne. He was in the service two months and then returned home and got his discharge about four months later.

Court order bk.10, page 164, Monday, 28 Dec. 1840.

Declaration of John Mefford, a Revolutionary soldier, this day appeared in open court and swore to the truth of the same as required by law, which is ordered to be certified and is in the following words ----- And the said court does hereby declare in their opinion that the above applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states.He was denied the pension because he had not served six months.

John Mefford died Apr. 1842. Logan Co. Ky.

Mrs. Robinson had inserted at this point a flyer from the Old Red River Presbyterian Meeting House. It had no references to any one listed in the boo. I chose to omit it.

Land purchases of John and George MeffordBk Y, pg. 137, 138. Logan Co. Ky.“This Indenture made and entered into this 12th day of Oct. 1841, Between John Mifford of the county of Logan and state of Kentucky, of on part and William Traughber of the same county and state of Kentucky of the other part, witnesseth that the said John Mifford for and in consideration of the sum of $125, for a certain parcel of land situated, lying and being in the county of Logan and on the middle fork of the Red River and bounded as follows: to wit: Beginning at 2 black oaks formerly in Jacob Grows corner running to Jacob Smith’s corner and to a persimmon formerly Jacob Grow’s corner – containing 18 acres of land conveyed to William Traughber from John Mifford. 24 Dec. 1841.

Signed, sealed and delivered and Oath testified to by Jacob Grow, 18 Apr. 1842.

Standing at the southwest corner of Sixth and Main Streets in Russelville, is a two story brick building which was at one time the largest bank in Kentucky. The lot was

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purchased in 1810 from Preslu Edwards, by William Harrison. George W. Norton acquired the property in 1837 and used part of it as his residence. The Southern Bank of Kentucky was chartered in 1839 with Norton as its first president.

Russelville was at one time the third largest city in Ky. And this was the largest bank. In 1863, the bank was liquidated in Kentucky statutes and became the Nimron Long and Company Bank.

In 1868, Jesse James and a group of five companions, arrived in town, posing as a group of cattle buyers. On the afternoon of March 20, they shocked the townspeople by robbing the bank of $9000 and wounding its president, before fleeing into Tennessee. Jesse’s father had received a loan from this very bank which enabled him to attend Georgetown College to become a Baptist Minister.

The old Southern Bank building is now used as the Logan co. Public Library at Russelville.

When George and his brother, Jacob Mefford moved from Logan, Co., in the 1830’s, George settled in Butler Co. and Jacob settled over the line into Muhlenberg Co.

Bk. 6, pg 454, Court Records of Logan Co. Ky. “This Indenture made the 19th day of Sept. 1814, Between George Mefford and Ann, his wife, late Hudlow, of Logan Co., State of Kentucky, and Jacob Kyger (Kiger) of the one part of the county of Rockingham and State of Virginia, witnesseth that the said George Mefford and Anna, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $1 lawful money paid in hand, by the said Jacob Kiger, the receipt whereof is acknowledged, hath bargained and sold land to the said Jacob Kyger. All the rights and interest in their undivided one ninth portion of the 260 acres of land lying and being in the county of Rockingham and state of Virginia, on the north east side of the north fork of the Shenandoah, which descended unto the children by the death of the father, Jacob Hudlow, there being nine of them, which land was devised to the said Jacob Hudlow by the will of his father, Andrew Hudlow.

Signed,George MeffordAnna X Mefford

Her mark.

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6th Generation- George, son of John Mefford and Mary Lemon.George, b. 11 Jan. 1789, Rockingham Co. Va. d. 24 Oct. 1877, Butler Co. Ky.

bur Midway cemeterymar in Va

Anna Hudlow, b. Oct 1793, Rockingham co. Va. d. 19 Nov 1859 Butler Co. Ky. bur Midway cemetery

Children:John, b. 5 May 1813, Adairsville, Ky. d. 18 Apr 1862, Huntsville, Ky.

mar. Faithy Arendell.Andrew Jackson, b. 25 Feb 1817, Adairsville, d.

mar. 10 July 1839, Catherine Mefford, cousin, bur Old Hamilton cemetery.George, b. 16 Nov 1819, Adairsville,Elisabeth, b. 10 Feb 1825, Adairsville, Peletha Ann, b. 24 Apr. 1831, Butler Co.

mar Andrew Jackson Mefford, cousin (nephew). bur. Old Hamilton cemetery.

7th Generation- John, son of George Mefford and Anna Hudlow.John, b. May 1813, Adairsville, d. 18 apr 1862, Huntsville.

mar. 30 Nov 1836Faithy Arendell, b. 10 Feb 1818, Butler Co. d. 28 July 1878, Butler Co. KY. bur Midway

cemetery. Dau of Bennett Arendell and Cary Cooper of N.C. Bennett Arendell, b. 22 Dec 1777, N.C. d. 12 Sep 1860, Butler Co. bur Midway cemetery. The name was interchangeable with Arnold.

Children:Andrew Jackson, b. 6 Dec. 1837, Huntsville,

mar. Louisa Brashear, dauMary Ann, b. 30 May 1842, Huntsville. D. 29 Nov 1862.Jane, b. 1 May 1844, Huntsville. d. 29 Nov. 1930

mar. Thomas P. Brown, son of George W. Brown and Nancy Jenkins, dau of Joel, Sr.

Sarah, b. 12 Mar. 1847, Huntsville. d. 17 July 1911, mar. Joel G. Hunt,bur Old Hamilton cemetery.

Eliza, b. 30 May 1849. Huntsville. d. July 1864.George Bennett, b. 9 June 1851, Huntsville. d. 22 May 1917,

mar. 1st Cordelia Hunt, 2nd Minnie C. JenkinsWilliam, b. 2 June 1853, Huntsville. d. 5 Apr 1931,

mar. 1st Virginia Grubb. dau of Oliver Grubb, 2nd (Jenkins) Hope, widow of Squire Hope.

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8th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of John Mefford and Faithy Arendell.Andrew, b. 6 Dec 1837, Huntsville, d. 9 Mar 1917, bur Methodist cemetery,

mar. 3 Sept. 1870Louisa Brashear, b. 3 Sept. 1848, Butler co. KY d. 11 Sept. 1918. Huntsville, dau of Asa

Brashear of No. Carolina, who d. Huntsville, bk 6, pg. 163.

Children:Alfonzo, b. 28 Sept. 1871, Huntsville. d. 8 Oct. 1956,

mar. Cordelia Hope.Annie, b. 1 Dec 1872, Huntsville, d. 2 May 1956, Cleveland, Ohio,

mar. George BunchHomer, b. 22 Feb 1847, Huntsville, d. 4 Nov 1957,

mar. Pearl Sweazy.John, b. 3 Dec 1875, Huntsville, d. 21 Oct 1952, Huntsville.

mar. Artie Arnold.Jacob, b. 1878, Huntsville, d. 13 Apr 1957, Charleston, or Jefferson

Indiana.mar. Minnie C. Vaughn, 6 Dec 1904.

Labo, b. 15 Sept 1883, Huntsville, d. 7 July 1921, Morgantown,mar. 3 Jan 1908, Laura Ward.

Elmo, b. 1 Dec 1885, Huntsville. d. 2 Sept. 1955, Morgantown.mar. 21 Mar. 1913, Lora Neely.

Lucian, b. 3 Aug 1888, Huntsville. d. 4 Aug 1903, Huntsville, KY.

9th Generation- Alfonzo, son of Andrew Jackson Mefford and Louisa Brashear.Alfonzo, b. 28 Sept. 1871, Huntsville, d. 8 Oct 1956, Huntsville,

mar. 24 Sept. 1895Cordelia Hope, b. 29 Jan 1872, Huntsville, d. 16 Feb 1942, Hope cemetery in Muhlenberg Co. KY.

Children:Raymond, b. 18 July 1896, Huntsville.Alexander, b. 26 Dec 1897, Huntsville, d. 18 June 1961, bur Beech Creek cemetery.Son, b. and d. 24 Dec 1898, Huntsville.Burley, b. 20 Oct 1900 HuntsvilleJohn Beckman, b. 17 Dec 1903, Huntsville

mar. Pearl CookJoyce Pride, b. 16 Sept. 1906, Huntsville,

mar. 1st, Fannie McDonald.Son b. and d. 12 Apr 1916, Huntsville

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9th Generation- Annie, dau of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear.Annie, b. 1 Dec 1872, Huntsville. d. 2 May 1956, Cleveland, Ohio.

mar. 18 Feb 1891George J. Bunch, b. 5 Oct 1862, Butler Co., d. 24 July 1932, bur Rochester, KY.

Children:Imogene, b. KY.

mar. Savil Justis Manley, bro Edward ManleyPrestonWilliamAndrew Jackson, b. 18 June 1896, Butler Co. d. 28 Aug 1924, Rochester, KY.FrankMantaHenry, b. KY. d. Sept. 1954, Cleveland, Ohio.LucianNanie, b. 1905. d. 1932. mar. H. Mohon.BessieMarionWorralMyrlFanny

9th Generation- Homer, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear.Homer, b. 22 Feb. 1874, Huntsville. d. 4 Nov. 1957, Huntsville

mar. 24 Dec 1899Pearl Sweazy, b. 30 Dec 1880, Springfield, Tenn. d. 7 Nov 1953, Huntsville KY.

Children:Eulah, b. 20 July 1903, Huntsville. d. 5 Dec 1919.Anna, b. Sept. 1905 HuntsvilleHomer, Jr. b. 1 Nov 1917, Huntsville

9th Generation- John, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa BrashearJohn, b 3 Dec. 1875, Huntsville d 20 Oct 1951, Huntsville

mar. 12 Nov 1912Artie Arnold, b 19 June 1892, Huntsville, KY

Children:Andrew Jackson, b. 6 Mar. 1916, HuntsvilleEthel Hazel, b. 24 Apr 1919, HuntsvilleRobert Thomas, b. 9 Nov 1921, HuntsvilleAnnie Laurie, b. 3 May 1924, HuntsvilleNancy Lou, b. 26 Nov. 1925, HuntsvilleJames Lucian, b. 14 Jan 1931, Huntsville

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7th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of George Mefford and Anna HudlowAndrew Jackson, b. 25 Feb 1817, Huntsville, KY

mar. 10 July 1839Catherine Mefford, b. 28 Jan. 1817, Adairsville, d. 26 Aug. 1855. dau Jacob Mefford and

Susanna Hudlow. bur. Old Hamilton cemetery.

Children:Caroline, b. 10 Apr 1840, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. 4 Feb. 1864, Joseph E. Webb.Eliza Ann Frances, b. 1841, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. 10 Jan. 1864, Jacob Hardison.Jacob, b. 1846, Muhlenberg Co.George w. b. 1848, Muhlenberg Co

mar. 19 Mar. 1868, Amanda Hardison.Frank, b. 1853, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. in Ohio Co. KY., 27 Aug. 1876, Louisa Campfield.

8th Generation- George W. son of Andrew J. Mefford and Catherine Mefford.George W. b. 1848, Muhlenberg Co. d. 28 Aug. 1953,

mar, 19 Mar 1868Amanda Hardison, b. 14 Dec 1848, Logan Co. KY, dau of John and Anna Hardison of

Logan Co. KY.

Children:Cordelia, b. 25 Sept 1871, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. Robert Zeck.Hazel, b. 1870, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. Fleming.French, b. 2 Apr 1873, Muhlenberg Co. d. 24 Apr 1955, Louisville, KY.

mar. 10 Feb. 1898, Lillie Turner.Morton, b. 29 Nov. 1879, Muhlenberg Co.

9th Generation- French, son of George W. Mefford and Amanda HardisonFrench, b. 2 Apr 1873, Muhlenberg Co. d. 24 Apr 1955, Louisville, KY.

mar. 10 Feb 1898Lillian Turner, b. 23 Nov 1879

Children:Clinton, b. 1903, Muhlenberg Co.d. 3 Oct 1965, Browder

mar. Edith Mae Martin.Geneva and Janetta, twins b. 28 Nov. 1912.

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9th Generation- Labo, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear.Labo, b. 15 Sept. 1833. Huntsville. d. 7 July 1921, Morgantown, KY.

mar. 3 Jan 1908,Laura Ward, b. 10 Apr 1884, d. 14 Feb 1965, Morgantown.

Children:Esther, b. 19 Sept. 1903, Morgantown, Ky. d. 28 Oct 1910.Pauline, b. 3 Dec. 1910, Morgantown, Ky.Irene, b. 24 Dec 1913, Morgantown, Ky.

9th Generation- Elmo, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Louisa Brashear.Elmo, b. 1 Dec 1885, Huntsville, d. 2 Sept. 1955,

mar. 21 Mar. 1913,Lora Neeley, b. 30 Jan 1898, Huntsville.

Children:Ruth Evelyn, b. 30 Oct. 1913, Butler Co.George Fentress, b. 17 Aug. 1920, Huntsville, d. 21 June 1944. WWIIVida Lou, b. 3 Apr. 1923, Huntsville.Samuel Carson, b. 17 Oct. 1926, Butler Co. Majored in Elementary Education and

received his B.S. degree from Western college, May 1957.

8th Generation- George Bennett, son of John Mefford and Faithy Arendell.George Bennett, b. 9 June 1851 Huntsville, KY. d. 22 May 1917,

mar. 19 Nov 1971,Cordelia Hunt, b. 7 July 1854, Huntsville, KY. dau Wm. H. Hunt, gdau John Hunt and

Ann Jenkins.

Children:Azro, b. 8 July 1874, Huntsville, d. 23 Mar. 1964, Louisville, KY.

mar. E. Vivian Proctor.Jodie Rosie, b. 13 Dec 1876, Huntsville, KY. d. 24 Feb. 1962,

mar. Bayless Gaines.Adelaine, b. 7 Sept. 1878, Huntsville, KY. d. Jan. 1928,

mar. Elmore Bradley.

George Bennett, mar. 2nd, 7 Jan 1887, Minnie C. Jenkins.

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8th Generation- William W. son of John Mefford and Faithy ArendellWilliam W Mefford, b. 2 June 1853, Huntsville, KY. d. 5 Apr 1931,

mar. 1st Virginia Grubb, b. dau Oliver Grubb.

Children:MerieErieBinnie

mar. Daniel HuntFaithy

mar. Henry Wester.Needy, b. 11 Aug. 1886, bur Ebenezer Cemetery, d. 17 Mar. 1945.Winnie

mar. Henry Smith

William mar 2nd, Mary Catherine (Jenkins) Hope, widow of Squire Hope, 26 Mar 1925.

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9th Generation- Azro, son of George Bennett Mefford and Cordelia HuntAzro, b. 8 July 1874, Huntsville, KY. d. 23 Mar 1964, Louisville, KY.

mar. 11 Dec 1904.E. Vivian Proctor, b. 14 Apr 1889, Logan Co. KY.

Children:Beulah Louise, b. 22 Apr. 1906, Homer, Logan Co. Ky.

mar. George Fortney and lived Browder. Ky.Dovie, b. 18 June 1907, Homer, Logan Co., d. 5 Aug 1907George Proctor, b. 2 July 1908, Huntsville, Ky.William Forest, b. 9 Mar. 1910 Huntsville, Ky.Jessie, b. 5 Nov. 1912, Huntsville, Ky.Grace, b. 27 May 1916, Huntsville, Ky.Cassie, b. 7 Aug. 1919, Huntsville, Ky.

10th Generation- Beulah Louise, daughter of Azro Mefford and E. Vivian Proctor.Beulah Louise, b. 22 Apr 1906, Homer, Logan Co. KY.

mar. George Fortney, b.

Children:Ray Foley, b. 3 Nov. 1925, Butler Co. KY. d. 30 Mar 1945, W.W.IIAnna Doria, b. 6 Dec 1926, Butler Co. KY. d. 4 Apr 1929.William, b. 16 Aug. 1931, Butler Co. KY. d. 22 May 1933.Joseph Kendrick, b. 24 Aug 1937, lives Louisville, KY.

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Jacob Mefford and his wife, Susanna Hudlow, and their descendents

The next chapter will be devoted to Jacob Mefford and his wife, Susanna Hudlow, and their descendents.

Land sale by Jacob Mefford and Susanna HudlowBurnt deed bk 2, pg. 109, Rockingham Co.Va.“This Indenture made the 9th day of Aug. in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, between Jacob Mefford and Susanna, his wife, late Hudlow, of the county of Rockingham and state of Virginia, of the one part, witnesseth that the said Jacob Mefford and Susanna his wife, for and in consideration of one dollar lawful money of the state of Virginia, paid in hand by the said Jacob Kyger – doth grant and bargain and sell all their rights, interest and in one ninth part of two hundred and sixty acres of land, being and lying in the county of Rockingham and state of Virginia and the North river, a branch of the Shenandoah, which descended unto the late Jacob Hudlow, by the will of his father Andrew Hudlow and Jacob Hudlow, father of the said nine children, deceased, will 13 Mar. 1785, all of which may more fully appear in the county court of Rockingham and state of Virginia----unto the said Jacob Hudlow. To the proper use of the said Jacob Kyger and his heirs. In witness whereof the said Jacob Mefford and Susanna, his wife, hath hereunto set their hands and seals this day and year written above.

Signed, sealed and deliveredIn the present of John MeffordJacob Seck, Gideon Payne of Logan Co. Ky.

Signed Jacob MeffordSusanna X Mefford

Her mark

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6th Generation- Jacob, son of John Mefford and Mary Lemon.Jacob, b. 11 May 1790, Rockingham Co. VA d. Oct. 1835, Muhlenberg Co. KY. Exers and admn.

mar. in VA 21 Dec 1807,Susanna Hudlow, b. 1792, Rockingham Co. VA d. Apr 1836, estate admn. Bk 4, pg 12 and 236.

Children:John, b. 1809. Rockingham Co. VA d. 1849 Muhlenberg Co. KY

mar. Sarah Arnold.George, b. 11 May 1810, Logan Co. KY. d. 12 Feb 1896, Woodbine, IA.

mar. in KY Elizabeth Hunt. Dau of John Hunt, Jr. and Jane Coates of North Caro. gdau of John Hunt, Sr. a Revolutionary soldier and wife Charity Hunt.

Elizabeth b. 1815, Adairsville, d. Ohio Co. KY. mar. 1833, James Grant.

Catherine, b. 28 Jan 1817, Adairsville. d. 26 Aug. 1855, Muhlenberg Co. KY.mar cousin, Andrew Jackson Mefford.

William Ewing, b. 28 Nov. 1819, Adairsville, KY. d. 18 Jan 1875, Stephenville, Texas.mar. Lucinda Arendell.

Rachel, b. 18 Oct. 1821, Adairsville, KYSusan, b. 18 Sept. 1823, Adairsville, KY.

mar. 9 Jan 1845 William B. Williams.Jacob, b. 27 July 1826, Adairsville, KY, d. 7 Jan 1907, Logan Co. KY

mar Witaker Sarah.Chole Ann, b. 22 Feb 1829, Adairsville, KY., d. 18 Aug 1908, Stephenville, TX

mar. 1st Leonard Marks, 2nd William Cook.Andrew Jackson, b. 3 Aug. 1830, Muhlenberg Co. KY. d. 22 Dec 1918, Muhlenberg Co.

mar. Peletha Ann Mefford dau. George Mefford and Anna Hudlow.

Emancipation writ for John (18 yrs) and George (17 yrs) MeffordEmancipation writ” deed bk. 6, pg 414. Muhlenberg, Co. Ky.“Know all men by these presents that I, Jacob Mefford, of the county of Muhlenberg, and state of Kentucky, placing special confidence and for the good cause unto me made known of my two sons, John and George Mefford, of the county and state of Ky., are minors, do appoint, nominate, authorize and empower them to act if they were 21 years old, either in buying or selling at home or in foreign parts, and they can be sued or sue, plead or be impleaded, give, grant, bargain and possess – that all instruments that they may assign, that they shall make, in no wise be binding on me, in no case whatsoever: and that all acts that they have committed before signing this instrument is on them. And this power shall be to you, the said John and George, is for your so doing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 15th day of Apr. in the year of our Lord, 1827.

SignedJoseph MeffordMuhlenberg Co. Clerk,Charles F. Wing

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7th Generation- John, son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow.John, b. 1809, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 1849, Muhlenberg Co.

mar.Sarah Arnold, b. 1818, Logan Co. KY., d. Hagamon, IL..

Children:Henry, b. 1831, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Frank, b. 1837, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Samuel, b. 1839 Muhlenberg Co. KY.Andrew Jackson, b. 1841, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 1933, Carlinville, IL.

mar. 1st a Martin, 2nd Susan Henson.Rachel, b. 1845, Muhlenberg Co. KY.William McDowell, b. 6 Mar 1848, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 6 Apr 1925, Hagamon, IL.

mar. Rebecca Pettit.

8th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of John Mefford and Sarah Arnold.Andrew Jackson, b. 1841, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 1933, Carlinville, IL.

mar. 1st

? Martin

Child:Evie, b.

mar. G. Doll Smith

Andrew Jackson Mefford, mar. 2nd

Susan Henson, B. 1843.

Children:Andrew Jackson, b. Carlinville, IL., d. Oct 1951.

mar 1st Nellie Braley, 2nd Ella Jones.Fletcher, b. Carlinville, IL. d. Mar 1952 Carlinville, IL.

mar. Gussie McGuireIda, b. Carlinville, IL., d. 1947,

mar. John Pinkerton.Ollie, b. Carlinville, IL.,

mar. Wm. Shipley.

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9th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Susan Henson.Andrew Jackson, b. d. Oct. 1951, Carlinville, IL.

mar. 1st

Nellie Braley, 2nd Ella Jones,

Children:LeoFrankAlmaLowell, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. Phillip DanielsOscar

9th Generation- Fletcher, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Susan Henson.Fletcher Mefford, b. Carlinville, IL., Mar 1952

mar.Gussie McGuire

Children:Mabel, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a Journey.Marvin, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a HartMildred, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a LoveWilma, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a CooperNanie, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a ClarkMaurice, b. Carlinville, IL.

mar. a Carrol

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8th Generation- William McDowell, son of John Mefford and Sarah Arnold.William, b. 6 Mar 1848, Muhlenberg Co KY., d. 6 Apr 1925, Macoupin Co. IL.

mar.Rebecca Pettit

Children:Homer Judson, b. 14 Sept. 1880, Carlinville, IL.William Austin, b. 1882, Carlinville, IL.Mary Frances, b. 14 Feb 1884, Carlinville, IL.Earl Riley, b. 14 Feb 1888, Carlinville, IL.Clyde Otto, b. 1890, Carlinville, IL.Rose Belle, b. 1894, Carlinville, IL.

9th Generation- Earl Riley, son of Wm. McDowell Mefford and Rebecca Pettit.Earl, b. 14 Sept 1888, Carlinville, IL.

mar. Mary Jane Lee, b. 7 Nov 1892 Carlinville, IL., d. 29 Aug. 1959.

Children:Evelyn Rebecca, b. 23 July 1917 Carlinville, IL., d. 29 July 1938.George William, b. 1 Feb 1919, Carlinville, IL.Lawrence Earl, b. 14 Sept. 1920, Carlinville, IL.Dorothy Rose, b. 6 Mar 1923, Carlinville, IL.Ruby Ellen, b. 14 Mar 1928, Carlinville, IL.

Letter from Earl Mefford, Carlinville, Ill.“Sarah Arnold Mefford, was my grandmother and she made her home with my father. She died near Hagamon, Ill., a small town in western mount township. It is about 60 miles north of St. Louis.

“One of Sarah’s sons died in the Civil war and she was paid by insurance. When she received the money she bought each of her sons a cow. Sarah was crippled and sat in a wheel chair mostly. ”

John was the eldest son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow. And the past pages were of his descendents. My great grandfather was the second child of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow, born in Kentucky. And the following pages will be about his descendents.

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George W Mefford and Susanna Hudlow and their Descendents

7th Generation- George W. son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow.George, b. 11 May 1810, Logan Co KY. near Adairsville, d. 12 Feb 1896, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 17 July 1832 in Kentucky, Muhlenberg Co.Elizabeth Hunt, b. 27 Aug. 1815, Huntsville, KY., d. 20 Feb 1889, Woodbine, IA. dau of

John Hunt Jr. and Jane Coate, from Rowan Co. N.C. gdau of John Hunt Sr. and his wife Charity. John Hunt Sr. was a Revolutionary War soldier 1776, in Rowan

Co. N.C.: Applied for pension 1832, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

Children:William Grandison, b. 20 May 1833, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 3 June 1906, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 1st Martha.Nathaniel, b. 5 Sept 1834, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 21 Apr 1907, Woodbine IA.

mar. Melissa DeEtta Dewey.Virgil Jacob., b. 6 Aug 1837, Muhlenberg Co. KY, d. 21 Mar. 1900, Woodbine IA.

mar. Mary Jan Vallier.Susan Jane, b. 10 Oct. 1838, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 12 May 1931 Independence, MO.

mar. Nathan Lindsey, in Woodbine, IA.Samuel, b. 8 Oct 1840, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. Woodbine IA.Lemuel, b. 17 Oct 1842, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 3 Sept 1922, Woodbine

mar. Mary Rosella Richmond, dau of Mary Jane Vallier and Mr. Richmond.Cenia Ann, b. 6 Apr. 1844, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 30 Jun 1931, Mapleton, KA.

mar. John Springer.George, b. 13 May 1846, Muhlenberg Co. KY., killed Aug. 1868, Woodbine, IA.

by a man by the name of Mecham. (In the early days anyone interested in homesteading land plowed around the piece of land they desired. George had plowed around the piece he desired and Mecham also desired the same piece, so in the disagreement, shot George.)

Mary Elizabeth, b. 20 Feb 1849, Woodbine, IA., d. 6 June 1887, mar. Thomas Lumley.

Nancy Emeline, b. 19 June 1851, Woodbine, IA., d. 9 Feb. 1931, Woodbine, IA. never married.

John, b. 20 July 1853, Woodbine, IA., d. 12 Oct 1916, Woodbine, IA.mar. Lucinda Jones.

Eliza Ellen, b. 24 Nov. 1855, Woodbine, IA., d. 1914, Omaha, NE.mar. William Clark Marsh

Emanuel, b. 4 Apr 1858, Woodbine IA., d. 2 Mar 1940, Woodbine, IAmar. Libbie V. Harris.

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Will of George Mefford

County Clerk’s office, Woodbine, Ia. 1 Nov. 1888.Will of George Mefferd, of Harrison Co. state of Iowa.Being of sound mind and of full age, do hereby make and ordain this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me made.

First: I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Elizabeth all my estate both real and personal in whatsoever it may consist or whereof situation during her natural life, precisely the same as I, myself, might do if living.

Second: What so ever remains of my estate at the time of my wife’s decease, I hereby do give and bequeath to my children in equal shares to have share and share alike.

Third: It is my will that I should outlive my wife, Elizabeth, that my property both real and personal, after my death shall be equally divided between my children including the children of my daughter Elizabeth Lumley, whose children are to have one share the same as their mother would have if living.

Fourth: It is my will and order that after my decease all my debts, including my last illness and funeral expenses shall first be full paid.

Fifth: It is my will that J.R. Burkholder shall be executor of this my last will and Testament.

Executed at Woodbine, IA. Harrison Co. this first day of Nov. 1888

Signed George Mefford

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8th Generation- William Grandison, son of George Mefferd & Elizabeth Hunt.William Mefferd, b. 5 May 1833, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 3 June 1906, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 1st

Martha, b. 1 July 1836, IL. d. 1 June 1881, Woodbine, IA.

Children:Nancy, b. 22 June 1855, Woodbine, IA. d. 20 Sept. 1915, Woodbine,

mar. Barnhart Earlewine.Andrew John, b. 1858, Woodbine, IA.George, b. 5 Sept. 1860, Woodbine, IA.Mary Rosella, b. 1862, Woodbine, IA.Amanda, b. 1863, Woodbine, IA.William, b. 7 Mar. 1865, Woodbine, IA., d. 6 May 1865, Woodbine, IA.

8th Generation- Nathaniel, son of George Mefferd and Ellizabeth Hunt.Nathaniel, b. 5 Sept. 1834, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 21 apr. 1907, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 30 Apr 1883Melissa DeEtta Dewey, b. 8 Mar. 1850, Madison Co. N.Y., d. 10 Nov. 1898, Woodbine, IA.

Child:Henry Clay, b. 20 May 1885, Woodbine, IA., d. 9 Jan 1952, Los Angeles, CA.

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8th Generation- Virgil Jacob, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.Virgil Jacob Mefferd, b. 6 Aug 1837, Muhlenberg, IA.

mar.Mary Jane Vallier, b. 10 Apr. 1839, Canada East, d. 6 Apr 1911, Woodbine, IA.

Children:Charles Edwin, b. 12 Feb. 1867, Woodbine, IA., d. 2 Apr 1868, Woodbine, IA.

bur Purcell cemetery.George William, b. 14 Feb 1868, Woodbine, IA., d. 12 Sept. 1944, Milwaukee, Wis.

mar. Anna Oldis.Electa Jane, b. 24 Mar 1869, Shelby Co. IA.

mar. 30 Aug 1890, William Emerson, son of Sylvester M. Emerson and Eliza Gray.Emil Melville, b. 3 Feb 1871, Shelby Co. IA., d. 1871, Shelby Co. IA.Edwin Carleton, b. 16 Oct. 1872, Woodbine, IA., d. 15 Oct 1940. Chicago, IL.

never married.Irene Cora, b. 26 Feb 1875, Woodbine, IA., d. 16 Apr. 1933, Independence, MA.

mar. Ernest E. Stone.Susan, b. 2 Apr. 1879, Manteno, IA., d. 13 Sept 1957, Wichita, Kans.

mar. 1st John J. Toye, 2nd ? Baldwin, 3rd William Purdy.Anna, twin, b. 2 Apr. 1879, Manteno, Ia., d. as an infant.Floyd Myrtle, b. 14 Mar 1877, Manteno IA., d. as an infant.Rosa Viola, b. 8 Mar. 1878, Manteno IA., d. as an infant.Zena Rosella, b. 20 May 1880, Onawa, IA., d. Mar. 1947.

mar. Elmer Davis.Lena C. b. 7 Dec 1881, Onawa, IA., d. after 1960, Los Angeles, CA.

9th Generation- George William, son of Susan Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey.George called William , b. 14 Feb 1868, Woodbine IA, d. 12 Sept 1944, Milwaukee, Wis.

marAnna Oldis, b. d. Milwaukee, Wis. Children:

Hazel, b. North Dakota, d. Independence, MA (MO)mar. ? Covey.

Charles Moroni, b. North Dakota.Everett, b. North Dakota., d. CA.

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9th Generation- Electa Jane, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey.Electa, b. 24 Mar 1869, Shelby co. IA., d. Mar 1907.

mar 30 Aug. 1890, Onawa, IA.William Emerson, b. 30 June 1860, Winneshiek, or Cresco, Co IA., son of Sylvester

Emerson and Eliza Gray. D. Oct 1918, Sioux City, IA.

Child:(This is the author of this record.)Marguerite Winifred, b. 4 Nov. 1904, Onasa, IA.

mar. 10 Jan 1938, Wm J. Robinson, Jr.

9th Generation- Irene Cora, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey.Irene, called Rene, b. 26 Feb. 1875, Woodbine, IA., d. 16 Apr 1933, Independence, MO.

mar.Ernest Stone, b. 26 Mar. 1860, IA., d. 4 June 1936, Independence, MO.

Children:Pearl, b. 2 June 1900, Castana, IA., d. 17 Jan, 1931, Independence, MO.Genevieve Ellen, b. 13 Sept. 1908, Castana, IA., d. 13 Sept. 1908.Margaret Mildred, b. 26 Dec. 1909, Castana, IA.Martha Evelyn, b. 2 July 1913, Independence, MO.

9th Generation- Susan, dau of Susan Jane Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey.Susan, b. 2 Apr, 1879, Manteno, IA., d. 13 Sept. 1957, Wichita, Kans.

mar. 1st

John J. Toye, b. d. 1902, Onawa, IA.

Children:Violet Mabel, b. 25 May 1899, Onawa, IA.

mar. E. S. Skanes, lives Miami, FL.Grace, b. 1900 Onawa, IA., d. 1901, Onawa.Jeanette Ruth, b. 17 Feb. 1902, Onawa, IA.

mar. ? Tellis, lives Wichita, Kans.

Susan, mar. 2nd ? Baldwin.

Children:Alice, b. 1904, Omaha, NE.

mar. Roy Jennings, lives Wichita, KAHarold

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9th Generation- Zena Rosella, dau of Susan Mefferd and Nathan Lindsey.Zena Rosella Lindsey, b. 20 May 1881, Onawa, d. Mar 1947,

mar. Elmer Davis

Children:Annabelle, b. Feb. 1902, Onawa, IA.AndrewCharles Both boys were burned to death in a fire about 1911.

Information on Nathan Lindsey and Susan Jane MefferdNathan Lindsey, husband of Susan Jane was elected Judge in Onawa, 15 Nov. 1900. He had also served as Superintendent of schools in Shelby co. and had been a pioneer teacher for many years.

“Obituary in Monona Gazette”

Nathan Lindsey dies at his home in Onawa.

Nathan Lindsey died at his home in Onawa, born 28 Oct. 1832, in southern Ill. and died at his home 3 Feb. 1912. His childhood was spent in Northwestern Ill. and northeastern Iowa. In 1859, he crossed the trackless wastes of Iowa and settled in Shelby Co. He married Miss Susanna Mefferd in Woodbine, Ia. He spent the prime of his life in Shelby and Harrison Counties, and retired in his declining years to Onawa. He is survived by his wife and seven children. The funeral was conducted from his home, Tuesday after by Elder D.A. Hutchings of Little Sioux. Internment was in the city cemetery.Attending the funeral were, G.W. Lindsey of Sentinel Butte, N.D. E.C. Lindsey of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Susan Baldwin of Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. Ernest Stone and Miss Lena Lindsey, the latter from Omaha.

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8th Generation- Lemuel, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.Lemuel Mefferd, b. 17 Oct. 1842, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 3 Sept. 1922, Woodbine, IA.,

mar.Mary Rosella Richmond, b. 3 Jan 1854, Utah, d. 2 Apr 1911, Woodbine, IA.

Children:George, b. 27 Feb 1870 Woodbine, IA., d. 5 Feb 1945,

mar. Minnie ElyArthur, b. 2 Dec 1822, Woodbine, IA., d. Nov 1954, CA.

mar. Fay Hollister.Fred, b. 9 June 1876, Woodbine, IA., d. 21 May 1961,

mar. 26 Jan 1892, Olive Norton.Mary Isabelle, b. 20 Dec 1871, Woodbine, IA., d. 25 June 1945.

mar. Charles BrewsterReuben, b. 17 Sept 1888, Woodbine, IA., d. Apr 1963, Colorado Springs, CO.

mar. 20 July 1910, Edna Fogelsong.Lillian Pearl, b. 24 Nov 1897, Woodbine, IA.

mar. Carl Henry.Pearl Elizabeth, b. 7 Oct 1880, Woodbine, IA., d. 21 Aug. 1894, Woodbine, IA.

8th Generation- Cena, dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth HuntCena Mefferd, b. 6 Apr 1844, Muhlenberg Co. KY, d. 30 June 1931, Mapleton, IA.

mar. 6 Sept 1866,John Springer, b. 7 Oct 1846, Indiana, d. 11 Mar 1928, Mapleton, IA.

Children:Elizabeth, b. 1867, Woodbine, IA.Lillian, b. 1869, Woodbine, IA.Viola, b. 1871, Woodbine, IA.Stella, b. 1873, Woodbine, IA.

8th Generation- Mary Elizabeth dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.Mary, b. 20 Feb 1848, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 6 June 1887, Woodbine, IA.

mar 19 June 1876 at Woodbine, IA.Thomas Lumly, b. 1839, England

Children:Albert Andrew, b. 1879, Woodbine, IA.Francis, b. 1882, Woodbine, IA.John Jacob, b. 1884, Woodbine, IA.

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8th Generation- John, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.John, b. 20 July 1853, Woodbine, IA., d. 12 Oct 1916, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 13 Sept 1882.Lucinda Jones, b. 12 Sept 1860, Marysville, Nodaway, MO., d. 29 Sept. 1930, Woodbine, IA.

Children:Eliza Adaline, b. 14 Oct. 1883, Woodbine, IA., d. 1955, Woodbine, IA.

mar. Ellison.Walter, b. 26 Sept. 1885, Woodbine, IA., d. 15 Oct 1924,

mar. 30 Apr 1910, Nellie Hicks.

8th Generation- Eliza Ellen, dau of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.Eliza, called Ellen, b. 24 Nov. 1855, Woodbine, IA., d. 1914, Omaha, NE

mar.William Clark Marsh, b.

Children:Paul, b. 1876, Woodbine, IA. lived Omaha, NE. 1914.Dora, b. 1878, Woodbine, IA. also lived Omaha, Nebr.Leonard, b. 1880, Woodbine, IA.

8th Generation- Emanuel, son of George Mefferd and Elizabeth Hunt.Emanuel, b. 4 Apr. 1858, Woodbine, IA., d. 2 Mar. 1940, Woodbine, IA.

mar. 24 Oct. 1878Libbie V. Harris, b. 4 Mar 1856, New York, d. 1932, Woodbine, IA.

Child:Elizabeth, b. 3 Dec 1880, Woodbine, IA. d. as an infant.

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7th Generation- Elizabeth, dau of Jacob Mefford and Susanna HudlowElizabeth, b. 1815, Adairsville, Logan co. KY.,

mar.James Grant, b. 1815, KY.

Children:Jacob, b. Oct. 1833, Muhlenberg Co. KY.William, b. 1838, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Susan, b. 1840, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Alexander, b. 1842, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Daniel, b. 13 Dec. 1845, Muhlenberg Co. KY. d. Ennis, KY. bur Union Chapel,

Civil War veteran, Co. I, 11th KY. Inf.mar. Sarah A. Jenkins

Duff Green, b. 1854, Ohio Co. KY. Rachel, b. 1850, Ohio Co.

8th Generation- Daniel, son of James Grant and Elizabeth MefferdDaniel, b. 13 Dec 1845, Muhlenberg Co. KY

mar.Sarah A. Jenkins, b. 10 Mar. 1864, Butler co.

Children:Sophronia, b. Ohio Co, KY. d. 1905, Rochester, KY.RoseLillianElbert, b. 21 Apr. 1884, Ohio Co. KY.

9th Generation- Sophronia, dau of Daniel Grant and Sarah A. JenkinsSophronia, b. Ohio Co. KY. d. 1905, Rochester, KY.

mar.Luther Barbee

Child:Daniel Barbee, b. 6 Feb. 1896, Rochester, KY.

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7th Generation- William Ewing, son of Jacob Mefferd and Susanna HudlowWilliam, b. 28 Nov. 1819, Adairsville, KY., d. 18 Jan 1875, Stephenville, TX,

mar. in KY 28 Nov. 1839Lucinda Arendell, b. 14 Oct. 1820, Butler Co. KY., d. 13 Dec. 1884, Stephenville, TX.

Children:William Jasper , b. 31 Oct. 1842, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 18 Jan. 1918.Stephenville, TX.

mar. Leanna GravesMary Ann Kentucky, b. Muhlenberg Co. KY.Jacob, b. 19 Aug. 1854, Stephenville, TX, d. 20 Jan 1909, Stephenville TX.

mar. cousin, Ann Marks, dau Leonard Marks and Chole Ann Mefford.Naomi,

mar. a HancockGeorge

mar. a PickardMartha

mar a SalmonSamuel, b. d. 1866Thomas, b. 20 Oct 1866, d. 9 Nov. 1866John, b. d. an infantGrace

mar. a Clagg

8th Generation- William Jasper, son of William Ewing Mefford & Lucinda ArendellWilliam Jasper Mefford, b. 31 Oct. 1842, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 18 Jan 1918 Stephenville

mar. 19 Sept 1866Leanna Graves, b. 5 Dec 1847, Alabama, d. 1936, Stephenville, TX.

bur Oakdale cemetery.

Children:Lucy Caroline, b. 23 July 1867, Stephenville, d. 11 Jan. 1949

mar. John LockhartJohn Milton, b. 1 May 1872, Stephenville, d. 6 Sept. 1923 Stephenville TX.

mar. 1st Arra Carver, 2nd Mattie Knight.Luther Martin, b. 13 Mar 1876, Stephenville TX., d. 22 Sept. 1939, Stephenville

TX.Jasper Franklin, b. 26 Dec. 1880, Stephenville TX., d. 25 Dec. 1951.

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9th Generation- John Milton, son of William J. Mefferd and Leanna GravesJohn, b. 1 May 1872, Stephenville TX., d. 6 Sept. 1923, Stephenville TX.

mar Arra Carver

Children:Roy Balfour, b. 29 Dec. 1892, Stephenville TX. d. Stephenville TX.

mar. Delfa Russel 26 Jan 1919.Lillian Mae, b. Jan 1894, Stephenville TX.

mar. Homer Rogers

John Milton mar. 2nd Mattie Knight

ChildrenWilliam, b 13 Mar 1899, Stephenville TX.John b. 18 June 1903, Stephenville TX.BirdieMyrtleJasper, b. 21 Nov. 1910George, b. 1917R. Elmo, b. 1921Leslie Bell

8th Generation- Jacob, son of William Jasper Mefferd and Lucinda ArendellJacob, b. 19 Aug 1854, Stephenville TX. d. 20 Jan. 1909, Stephenville TX.

mar. cousinAnn Marks, b. 1850, Stephenville TX., d. 1928, Stephenville TX.

Children:Susan, b. Stephenville TX., d. 1932, Stephenville TX.

mar. a DeforePinkCharles, b. d. 1936Dora, b. d. 1963, Stephenville TX.Lucy, b. d. 1963

mar. a GriffinOscar, b. Stephenville TX., d. 1951

mar. Ollie May Stanford

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7th Generation- Chole Ann, dau of Jacob Mefford and Susanna Hudlow.Chole Ann Mefford, b. 22 Feb. 1829, Adairsville, d. 18 Aug. 1908, Stephenville TX.

mar. in KY.Leonard Marks, b. 5 Mar 1812, KY., d. June 1850, Stephenville TX.

Children:Ann, b. d. 1928,

mar. cousin, Jacob MefferdEmma, b. d. 1929,

mar. 1st a Hook, 2nd William CookElizabeth, b. d. 1926

mar. James Defore

7th Generation- Jacob son of Jacob Mefford and Susanna HudlowJacob, b. 27 July 1826, Adairsville, KY. d. 7 Jan. 1901, Adairsville, KY.

mar. in Logan Co. KY. 25 Sept 1865Sarah Whitlock, b. 12 May 1827, KY., d. 31 Mar 1883, Logan Co. KY.

Child:James (Bud) b. 15 Nov. 1850, Logan Co. K., d. 8 Aug. 1914, Logan Co. KY.,

these three bur, in Old Traughber Cemetery near Kentucky, Tenn. border.

7th Generation- Andrew Jackson, son of Jacob Mefford and Susan HudlowAndrew b. 3 Aug. 1830, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 22 Dec. 1918, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

mar.Peletha Ann Mefford, b. 24 Apr. 1831, Butler Co. KY., d. 11 Dec 1921, Butler Co. both

bur Union Chapel. Peletha was dau of George Mefford and Anna Hudlow, and Andrew was son of Jacob, younger bro. of George and his wife, Susanna, was a sister of Anna Hudlow. Thus Peletha and Andrew were double cousins before their marriage.

Children:Susan Ann, b. 26 May 1855, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 1956, over one hundred years

old, at Prentis, KY. Received a card from President Eisenhower on her birthday.

mar. George Leach, son of John Leach.John Granton, b. 13 Jan. 1861, Muhlenberg Co. KY.George, b. 29 Aug. 1858, Muhlenberg Co. KY.James Rossey, b. 13 Oct. 1863, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 14 Jan 1948,

mar. 1st Theodisia Buchannon, 2nd Dora Brashear, 3rd Mollie Taylor, in Logan Co. KY. 28 Feb 1906.

Faithy Adaline, b. 17 Dec. 1865, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

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Andrew Jackson, b. 11 May 1868, Muhlenberg Co. KY.(Continued next page)

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Parlee, b. 18 July 1870, Muhlenberg Co. KY.mar. 7 June 1891, ? Taylor, and went to Madison, TN.

Rouseau, b. 12 Mar 1873, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 28 July 1911,mar. Etta Howeston

Peletha Margaret, b. 29 Dec 1875, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 9 Feb 1952, ochester, KYmar. Rev. W.J. Gates

8th Generation- Rouseau, son of Andrew J. Mefford and Peletha Ann Mefford. Rouseau Mefford, b. 12 Mar 1873, Muhlenberg Co. KY., d. 28 July 1911

mar. Etta Elizabeth Howeston, b. 17 Oct. 1876, Butler Co. KY., d. 8 Dec 1946,

Children:Odus Judson, b. 8 Oct 1908, Butler Co. KY.Ozra, b. 10 Dec 1909, Butler Co. lived Beech Creek, KY.

mar. Dealy Ann Smith.Children:

John Rouseau, b. 17 Oct. 1932, Beech Creek, KY.Frances Elizabeth, b. 10 June 1936, Beech Creek KY.Naomi, b. 12 Feb. 1949, Beech Creek KY.

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6th Generation- Catherine, dau of John Mefford and Mary Lemon.Catherine Mefford, b. 3 Apr. 1793, Rockingham Co. VA., d. Orphan’s court record,

Muhlenberg Co. KY., 26 Aug. 1844.mar. in VA., 1808

John Ewing, b. VA., d. Orphan’s court record, June 1847.

Children:Mary b. 1809, Rockingham Co. VA., d. KY.

mar. Willaford Arendell, son of Bennett and Carey (Cooper) Arendell, bur Green Hill Cemetery. d. June 1847.

Thomas, b. Aug 1829, Logan Co. KY.Levy, b. Dec. 1838, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

mar. 28 Sept. 1862, Mary A. Latham, lived near Silver City, KY. 4, pg 394, Muhlenberg Co. KY., June 1847.

Orphan Court Record of Thomas Ewing“Thomas Ewing, orphan of Catherine Ewing, deceased shall dwell with George Mefford, until said Thomas Ewing becomes of age or 21 years, he being 11 years of age, Aug. 1840. and now in his 15th year.

Signed Charles T. Wind --- Clerk

Bk. 4 pg. 301, 26 Mar. 1838 Muhlenberg Co. Ky.“On motion of Solomon Rhodes, ordered that Catherine Ewing be summoned to appear here at the next court and show cause if any why her children may not be bound out as the law directs.”

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7th Generation- Mary, dau of John Ewing and Catherine Mefford. Mary Ewing, b. 1809, Rockingham Co. VA

mar.Willaford Arendell, b. 3 Jan 1810, KY., d. 21 June 1847, Huntsville, bur Old Green Hill Cemetery.

Children:ElizabethMarthaCarey

mar. J.E. Gardner.BennettAbner

mar. Mary Elizabeth House.Sally

mar. John McPherson.LeviJohnLydia John and Lydia were twins.

7th Generation - Levy, son of John Ewing and Catherine Mefford Levy Ewing, b. Dec 1838, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

mar.Mary A. Latham, b. 1840, VA.

Children:John M. b. 1865, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Alice, b. 1867, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Bayless, b. 1870, Muhlenberg Co. KY. (Became a Judge)Charles, b. 1871, Muhlenberg Co. KY.James, b. 1872, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Levi, b. 1873, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Rufus, b. 1876, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Mary, b. 1878, Muhlenberg Co. KY.Henry, b. 1880, Muhlenberg Co. KY.

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5th Generation- Casper, son of Casper Sr. Mefford and Marie Seigler.Casper Mefford, b. 1765, Fredericks Co. MD., d. Clark Co. Ohio.

mar. 4 June 1803, in Rockingham Co. VA.Katherine Jones

Children:John David, b. 28 Feb. 1804, Rockingham Co. VA (Old Frieden’s church record)

d. 1855, Clark Co Ohio.mar. Namoi Richards.

Mary Jonesmar. Amos Byrd.

Jane Givvonsmar. Wm. Donnels.

Andrew Hodge

6th Generation- John David, son of Casper Jr. Mefford and Katherine Jones.John David Mefford, b. 28 Feb 1804, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 1855, Clark Co. Ohio.

mar. 2 June 1831.Naomi Richards, b. 1814, Ohio.

ChildrenAndrew, b. 1 Feb 1837, Clark Co. Ohio, d. 24 Nov 1913,

mar 16 Nov 1864, Sarah Smith.Elizabeth, b. 1840, Clark Co. OhioEli, b. 16 Sept. 1842, Clark Co. Ohio, d. 24 Nov 1912

mar. 24 Jan 1863, Malinda Jones,Amos Byrd, b. 1845, Clark Co. Ohio

mar. 22 Apr. 1864, Jennie Austin.George, b. 1850, Seneca Co. OhioJohn David, b. 1856, Cedar Rapids, IA.

7th Generation- Eli, son of John D. Mefford and Naomi Richards.Eli, b. 16 Sept. 1842, Seneca Co. Ohio, d. 25 Nov. 1912, Cedar Rapids, IA

mar. 24 Jan 1863,Malinda Jones, b. 23 May 1845, Cook Co. IL. d. 29 Apr. 1920, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Children:Levi, b. 24 Feb. 1864, Cedar Rapids, IA.Martin Eli, b. 19 Oct 1866, Cedar Rapids, IA., d. Jan 1911,

mar. 19 Oct 1887, Ida Mae Perrigo.George, b. 13 June 1870, Cedar Rapids, IA.Charles, b. 3 July 1873, Cedar Rapids, IA., d. 25 June 1900.(Continued on next page)

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Mary, b. 31 Aug. 1875, Cedar Rapids, IA., d. 6 Nov 1849, mar. Harry Gauman.

Julia, b. 4 Oct 1877, Cedar Rapids, IA.mar. ? Metz.

Louis, b. 25 Jan. 1879, Cedar Rapids, IA., d. 23 Jan 1933.Herbert, b. 23 Mar. 1884, Cedar Rapids, IA.

5th Generation- Magdalene, dau of Casper Meffert and Mary Seigler.Magdalene Meffert, b. May 1766, Fredericks Co. MD., d. 18 Mar. 1833, Est. Admn. and

will, Rockingham Co. VA.mar. 1785, in VA

Thomas Hannah, Sr., b. 1755, d. 1808, will pr. Rockingham Co. VA., son of Joseph Hannah.

Children:William, b. 21 Jan 1786, Rockingham Co. VA.

mar. Mary Hudlow, dau of Jacob Hudlow and wife, Susanna Peters. went to Robertson Co. TN.

Thomas Jr., b. 11 Sept 1787, Rockingham Co. VA., d. near Brownsville, OR.mar. Elizabeth Hudlow

Joseph, b. 3 Feb 1789, Rockingham Co. VA.John, b. 18 Feb. 1791, Rockingham Co. VA.Magdalene, b. 22 Feb 1795, Rockingham Co. VA.

mar. William Bailey.Elizabeth Kathryn, b. 30 Mar 1797, Rockingham Co. VA.

mar. John Andrew or Andres.Mefford, b. 1 July 1799, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 18 Oct 1884, bur Peck’s Run

cemetery, W. VA. see “Settlers by the Long Grey Trail:, by J. Houston Harrison.mar. 1st Edith Harrison, 2nd Susan Depoy, 3 Margaret Flick

David, b. 14 May 1801, Rockingham Co. VA.Margaret, b. 27 June 1804, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 13 Dec. 1846,

mar. Amos Scott 16 Oct. 1832.Mary, b. 15 Mar. 1806, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 28 Jan 1864, Jefferson Co. IA.

mar. 2 Sept. 1830, William Taylor.

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6th Generation- Mefford, son of Thomas Hannah and Magdalene Mefford Mefford Hannah, b. 1 July 1799, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 18 Oct 1884, bur Peck’s Run, W. VA.

mar 1st

Edith Harrison, b. d. 1836, Near Rockbridge, VA.

Children:Nathaniel, b. 5 Mar. 1824, Natural Bridge, VA. d. 6 July 1863,John, b. 4 Oct. 1828, Natural Bridge, VA., d. 2 Dec 1911Margaret Magdalene, b. 23 Nov. 1826, Natural Bridge, VA.Mary, b. 16 Apr. 1830, Natural Bridge, VA.Lucretia, b. 22 Aug. 1831, Natural Bridge, VA.Edith, b. 29 Sept. 1833, Natural Bridge, VA., d. 10 Apr 1905.Elizabeth Catherine, b. 7 Apr 1836, Natural Bridge, VA. d. 17 Oct 1903, Colusa,CA.

Mefford Hannah, mar. 2nd, Susan Depoy

Mefford Hannah, mar 3rd, Margaret Flick, b. d. Pecks Run W. VA.

Children:Edith

mar. Charles W. Queen, 5 Apr. 1857, Upshur Co. VA.Thomas Harrison, b. 28 Nov. 1842, Harrisonburg. VA.Jesse Harrison, b. 28 Sept 1845, Harrisonburg. VA.Reuben, b. 20 July 1847, Harrisonburg. VA.Samuel, b. 29 Apr. 1849, Harrisonburg. VA.Phillip Depoy, b. 9 Mar. 1852, Buckhannon, Upshur Co. VA.Lydia Ann, b. 20 Dec 1854, Buckhannon, Upshur Co. VA.

7th Generation- Jesse Harrison, son of Mefford Hannah and Margaret Flick.Jesse Harrison Hannah, b. 28 Sept. 1845, Rockingham Co.

mar. 4 Jan. 1872, Virginia Mathenney,

Children: William, b. 1873, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 1886.Infant twins, b. 1874, d. 1875.Joseph Austin, b. 10 Aug. 1875, d. Sept. 1957, Rockingham Co. VA.Eva Bell, b. 8 Mar. 1877, Rockingham Co. VA.Infant b. and d.Infant, b. and d.Eustace, b. 1886, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 19 Sept 1928.

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8th Generation- Joseph Austin, son of Jesse Hannah and Virginia Mathenney.Joseph, b. 10 Aug 1875, Rockingham Co. VA., d. Sept 1957, Akron, Ohio.

marDaisy

Children:PhillipLile VermontBonnieRandall

7th Generation- Edith Lenore dau of Mefford Hannah and Edith Harrison.Edith Lenore Hannah, b. 29 Sept. 1833, Virginia, d. 10 Apr 1905, VA.

mar. 5 Apr. 1857, Upshur Co. VA.Charles W. Queen, b. 18 May 1839, Peel Tree, Harrison, VA., d. 21 Nov. 1913,

Johnstown, Harrison, VA. son of Rezin Queen and Sarah Westfall.

Children:James Reason Erastus Monroe Queen, b. 7 July 1858, Peel Tree VA., d. 28 Jan

1935.mar. 5 Oct 1880, Ida Lorentz.

Sarah Elizabeth, b. 26 Mar. 1861, Johnstown, VA., d. 20 July 1934.mar. 19 Sept 1878. Jasper Newton Bright.

Charlie Mafford Queen, by. 18 Sept 1869,mar. 24 Jan 1894, Alice Blair.

8th Generation- Sarah Elizabeth, Daughter of Edith Lenore Hannah and Charles W. Queen.Sarah Elizabeth, b. 26 Mar. 1861, Johnstown, VA., d. 20 July 1934, Geary Okla.

mar. 19 Sept. 1878, Peel Tree, VA.Jasper Newton Bright, b. 5 Oct 1856, Lewis co. VA., d. 28 May 1944, Hydro, Caddo, OK.

Children:June, b. 29 June 1879, Harrison, W. VA., d. 21 Feb 1952,

mar. Fannie Deremer.Myrtle, b. 23 mar 1881, Braxton, W. VA., d. 26 Feb 1958.Charlie Newton, b. 22 Dec. 1882, Braxton, W. VA., d. 24 Sept. 1963.

mar. Mary Lou Breckinridge.Cottie Lee, b. 29 July 1884, Braxton, d. 13 Dec. 1972,

mar.1st Charles Cox, 2nd Davidson, and 3rd Hursh.Edith Lenore, b. 3 Apr. 1887, Latham, Kans.

mar. Marshall Dixon.Iola Mildred, b. 14 Jan 1891, Latham, Kans. d. 1893.(Continued on next page)

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Fred Stevenson, b. 9 Jan. 1894, Latham, Kans., d. 11 June 1965,mar. Julie Frost.

Mary Hope, b. 16 Dec 1895, Latham, Kans., d. 1895.Nina Elizabeth, b. 15 Nov. 1897, Latham, KansBaby unnamed, b. Apr 1899, Geary, Okla. d. 1899.

9th Generation- Edith Lenore dau of Jasper N. Bright and Sarah Elizabeth Queen.Edith Lenore Bright, b. 3 Apr 1887, Latham, Kans,

mar 14 Feb. 1906, El Reno, Ohio.Marshall Dixon, b. 22 Nov. 1877, Union Co. IA., d. 2 Dec 1927, Delano, CA.

Children:Odessa L. Dixon, b. 22 Jan 1907, Hydro, Okla., d. 10 May 1962.

mar. Clarence K. Bosman.Alice L. b. 27 Apr. 1910, Hydro, OK.

mar. Marion C. Curfman.Owande, L. b. 17 Feb, 1917, Hydro, OK

mar. 1st Gilbert Sproul, 2nd Julian Cantelmi.

6th Generation- Thomas Hannah, Jr. son of Thomas Hannah Sr, and Magdalene Mefford. Thomas Hannah Jr., b. 11 Sept. 1787, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 7 May 1861, Brownsville, OR.

mar.Elizabeth Hudlow, b. 26 June 1797, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 24 Oct. 1872, both bur.

Sand Ridge cemetery. Dau of Jacob Hudlow and Susanna Peters of Shenandoah Co. VA. (See :Hudlows in America:, New York City Public Library or Genealogical library in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Children:Minerva Tennessee, b. 1826, Robertson co. TN.Percelia Ann, b. 10 Aug. 1828, Robertson co. TN.Margaret, b. 1830 Robertson co. TN.Thomas Jackson, b. 8 Mar 1832/33, Robertson co. TN., d. 1914

mar. 22 Jan. 1865, Mary Ann (Holman) Funk.America, b. 1835, IL.Sarah, b. 1841, IL.

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7th Generation - Thomas J. Hannah, son of Thomas Hannah and Elizabeth HudlowThomas J. Hannah b. 8 Mar. 1832, Robertson co. TN., d. 6 Oct 1914, Lebanon, Ore.

mar.Mrs. Mary Ann (Holman) Funk, b. 12 Mar. 1832, Ray Co. MO., d. 3 May 1926,

Lebanon, Ore. dau of Thomas D. Holman and Elizabeth Welch.

Children:Thomas Berdwell, b. 17 Apr. 1866. Scio. OR., d. 1934, Lebanon, OR.Florine, b. 30 Aug. 1867, Scio, OR, d. 28 Feb 1931, Lebanon, OR. John Jefferson, b. 22 Apr 1869, Scio, d. 7 May 1919, Salem OR.

mar. Nora Crocket.

8th Generation- John Jefferson Hannah, son of Thomas Hannah & Mary A. Holman FunkJohn Jefferson Hannah, b. 22 Apr 1869, Scio. OR, d. 7 May 1919, Salem, OR.

mar. 4 Sept. 1901, Albany, OR.Nora Susan Bell Crocket, b. 14 Jan 1877, Stayton, Ore., d. 29 Apr. 1921, Lebanon, OR.

dau of Thomas David Crocket and Sarah Smit.

Child:Reta Elene, b. 24 Nov. 1902, Scio, OR. lives Eugene, OR.

mar. C. Ross Oakes.

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The Lemon FamilyJohn LemonJohn Lemon, b. 1705, Rhineland, Germany, d. after June 1764, Fredericks Co. MD

mar. in GermanyArian (Anna Maria) b. Germany, d. between 1753-59, Fredericks Co. MD.

Children:Louisa, b. 1722, Germany, d. 1790 York Co. Penna.

mar. 12 Feb. 1744, George SponsellerLenora, b. 1725, GermanyMargaret, b. 1728, GermanyCatherine, b. 1730, Germany

may have married Leonard Miller.John, b. 22 Apr. 1734, GermanyGeorge, b. 1735, Germany, d. will Mar. 1807, Botetourt Co. VA.

mar. Mary Elizabeth Young

sources:Rev. Stover’s records, pg. 9 Deeds of Fredericks Co. ME., mentions Arian as wife of John Lemon. Deed of June 1764, Fredericks Co. MD. vol. 2, pg. 305, mentions George as son of John Lemon.

2nd Generation- George Lemon, son of John Lemon and Ann Maria.George Lemon, b. 1735, Found first in Fredericks Co. MD., d. Mar 1807,

bk B. pg. 141-142.Botetourt Co. VA.mar.

Mary Elisabeth Young.

Children:Frederick, b. 1759, Fredericks Co. MD. d. 17 Dec 1832, Botetourt Co. VA

mar. 6 Nov 1781, Mary Sea.Jacob, b. 7 May 1762/3, Fredericks Co. MD., d. 8 Nov 1843, Botetourt Co. VA.

Served in Revolutionary war from Augusta Co. VA. County court records, by Lyman Chalkly.mar. 3 Jan 1797, Jane Gilleland

George, b. 1764, Fredericks Co. MD., d. 13 Jan. 1852, Allegheny Co. VA. Also served in the Revolutionary War.

Mary, b. 1767, Fredericks Co. MD., d. Logan Co. after 1840 in Kentucky.mar 8 Jan 1787 Rockingham Co. VA. John Mefford, (Old Mar. bond) dau George Lemon.(Continued on next page)

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Conrad, b. 18 Mar. 1770, Fredericks Co. MD., d. 27 June 1843, Allegheny Co. VA. will pr.

mar. 14 Apr. 1801, Nancy Gilleland.Andres, b. 1772, Rockingham co. VA.

mar. 16 Mar 1804, Marth BowlerJonathan, b. 2 Mar. 1776, Rockingham co. VA (birth from Peaked Mt. church) left VA.Elizabeth, b. 1777, Rockingham Co. VA., d. 4 Jan 1855, Fayette Co. W. VA.

mar 26 Jan 1796, John Phillips.

Sources:Deeds of Fredericks Co. W. VA. wills of Botetourt Co. VA. also tax records of Augusta Co. VA. Botetourt County was included in with the area of Augusta Co. in their tax records before Botetourt Co. was formed.

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The Koch Family of Wachenbuchen

Johann Phillip KochJohann Phillip Koch, b. 1652, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany., d. 14 Mar. 1724,

Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germanymar.

Anna Margarethe, b. 1665, d. 8 Feb. 1705, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

Children:Johann Phillip, b. 14 Mar. 1678, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

mar. 16 Feb. 1708, Anna Mariea Koster.Johann, b. 8 Feb. 1681, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, GermanyAnna Maria, b. 9 July 1682, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany, d. 19 July 1745.

mar 25 Feb. 1706, John Conrad Meffert.Anna Margarethe, b. 24 Feb. 1686, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

d. 6 Nov 1739,mar. 9 June 1701, Henrich Jost.

Maria Elisabeth, b. 31 July 1687, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, GermanyAnna Barbara, b. 14 Feb. 1689, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, GermanyAnna Catharina, b. 28 Aug 1690, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germanychild, b. 4 Mar. 1694, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

2 Generation - Anna Margarethe Koch, dau of Johann Phillip Koch & Anna MagaretheAnna Margarethe Koch, b. 24 Feb. 1686, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

d. 6 Nov. 1739, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germanymar. 9 June 1701

Henrich Jost, b. 1679, Dorheim, Hessen, Germany, d. 1757, son of Caspar Jost

Children:Johan Henrich Jost, b. 19 Apr. 1703, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

d. 30 Apr. 1775.Nicholas Jost, b. 19 Nov. 1705, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, GermanyAnna Margareth Jost, b. 4 Aug. 1709, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

mar. 28 May 1744, Johann Caspar Meffert.Johann Phillip Jost, b. 12 Nov. 1711, Wachenbuchen, Hessen, Germany

Anna Maria Koch and Anna Margarethe Koch, were sisters. The record of Anna Maria and her family will be found with the Mefferts.

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The Haas Family of GermanyJohannes HaasJohannes Haas, b. 1633, d. 30 Jan 1695, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany

mar.Elisabeth, b. 1648, d. 15 Mar 1711, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany

Children:Wilhelm Jost, b. 1668, Kleindorfelden, Hessen, Germany

mar. 23 Sept. 1700, Anna Maria Webler.Hans, b. 1670 Kleindorfelden, Hessen, Germany

mar. Agethe Elisabeth ?

2nd Generation - Wilhelm Jost Haas, son of Johannes Haas and ElisabethWilhelm Jost Haas, b. 1668, Kleindorfelden, Hessen, Germany

mar 23 Sept. 1700, Kilianstadten, Hessen, Germany.Anna Maria Webler, b. 6 Feb 1667 Kilianstadten, Hessen, Germany, d. 16 Mar. 1741,

Kilianstadten, Hessen, Germany

known child:Agathe Elisabeth Haas, b. 13 Oct, 1701, Kilianstadten, Hessen, Germany.

2nd Generation - Hans Haas, son of Johannes Haas and ElisabethHans, b. 1670 Kleindorfelden, Hessen, Germany

mar Agethe Elisabeth, b. 1785, d. 8 sept. 1735, Oberdorfelden, Hessen, Germany

Children:Anna Catharina, b. 7 June 1705, Oberdorfelden, d. 6 May 1708.Magdalene, b. 4 July 1708, d. May 1765, Fredericks Co. MD.

mar. 2 Feb. 1730, Andreas MeffertJohannes, b. 8 Mar. 1711, Oberdorfelden, d. 10 Nov 1713.Anna Clara, b. 11 May 1714, Oberdorfelden, d. 22 Jan. 1718.

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Other Meffords

There were several heads of Meffert families who entered the part of Philadelphia, Penna., at various times before the Revolutionary wards.

Egidius (Giles) and John Peter Meffert came from Rotterdam on the British Ship “Two Brothers”, and arrived 15 Sept. 1748. John Peter commonly called Peter, settled in Berks Co. Penn. A Meffert of Berks Co., served in the Revolutionary war. He lived in Berks Co., as early as 1767 and died before 1785, for in that year his estate was taxed in Douglas Township. Peter had a daughter who was born in 1750 and who married John Fischer, born in 1746.

I find at Faulkner’s Swamp church, 1775, a Peter and Ann Maria Mefferd and children; Magdalene, John, Elisabeth, Maria and Catherine. This could have been the John Peter who arrived on the ship “Two Brothers.”

A George Conrad Meffert arrived from Rotterdam on the ship “Two Brothers”, 16 Sept. 1761. I believe he was the father of the George Mefford who settled Maysville, Ky.

The descendents of that George said, George and his father made guns for the Revolutionary war. It was sure that George was a Patriot for this is evidenced by the National Society of the D.A.R. No. 431610 and 431811. These lines were accepted by them 7 Dec. 1955. Data was compiled by Lulu Reed Boss of Maysville, Ky. That George was accepted for Frontier service was proven by deposition of John Riggs, his brother-in-law, and is recorded in Will bk, A, pg. 323. Mason Co. Court records.

George is said to have been born about 1757, and have a brother John, another brother Jacob and a sister Elisabeth. John settled in Brown Co. Ohio.

George and his wife Malinda (Masters) Mefford were the parents of 13 children.

Index of Wills and Accounts in Washington Co. Penna.

Estate records for 1781-96 compiled by Raymond Martin Bell, for Washington and Jefferson College, 1965, lists the foregoing; File can be found in the Orphan Court records. The heirs were; John, Jacob, George and Elisabeth Meffert, John Administered on the will.

Penna. Archive – pg. 177, 202 lists George Mefford, 4th class under Capt. Hopkins, Washington Co. MilitiaJohn, pg, 183, 203 8th class, 5th Batt.

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IndexIt should be noted that in this book, there are multiple entries and multiple spellings of names that appear in the index. Examples:

Andreas and Andrew Mefford appear on the same pages, and are the same person, just spelled differently. There are also numerous Andrew Meffords, Casper Meffords, John Meffords and Magdalene Meffords. Some are the same person and many of them are different people. You will need to compare birth and death dates to make a positive identification of an individual.

Generally speaking, if a person was born in Germany, their name was Meffert. The children born in America became Mefford. Other mutations in the spelling occurred over subsequent generations, as in Mifford and Mefferd. Many of these errors are from Census and Court records and the changes stuck. The assumption is made that many of our early ancestors could not read or write English. They were therefore left to the devises of those who could read to spell their names. See the note on Page 10.

1830 Census, 201st German Reformed Church in

Philadelphia, 14Adairsville, KY, 50, 70, 74Andres

John Andres, 82Andrew

John Andrew, 82Arendell

Abner, 78Bennett, 77, 78Bennett Arendell, 39Carey, 78Elizabeth, 78Faithy Arendell, vii, 39, 41, 46, 47John, 78Levi, 78Lucinda Arendell, ix, 50, 70, 72Lydia, 78Martha, 78Sally, 78Willaford Arendell, 77, 78

Arian (Anna Maria), 91Arnold

Artie Arnold, 41, 44Sarah Arnold, viii, 50, 51, 52, 54

Augusta Co. VA, 32, 91, 93Austin

Jennie Austin, 80Bailey

William Bailey, 82Baker

Zeralda Baker, vii, 25, 26Zerelda Baker, 25

BaldwinAlice, 63Chester Baldwin, 26Harold, 63Wm. Baldwin, 26

BarbeeDaniel Barbee, 69Luther Barbee, 69

Battle of Raisin River, 22Baumholder, Palatinate, 14Bealor

Ann Bealor, 27John Bealor, 27

Beech Creek, KY, 76Blair

Alice Blair, 86Bosman

Clarence K. Bosman, 87

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Botetourt Co. VA, 91, 93Bowler

Marth Bowler, 93Bradley

Elmore Bradley, 46Braley

Nellie Braley, 52, 53Brashear

Asa Brashear, 41Dora Brashear, 75Louisa Brashear, vii, 39, 41, 43, 45,

46Braxton, W. VA, 86Breckinridge

Mary Lou Breckinridge, 86Brewster

Charles Brewster, 65Bright

Baby unnamed, 87Charlie Newton, 86Cottie Lee, 86Edith Lenore, 86Edith Lenore Bright, 87Fred Stevenson, 87Iola Mildred, 86Jasper Newton Bright, 86June, 86Mary Hope, 87Myrtle, 86Nina Elizabeth, 87

BrownGeorge W. Brown, 39Thomas P. Brown, 39

Brownsville, OR., 82, 87Bruckobel, 5Buchannon

Theodisia Buchannon, 75Buckhannon, Upshur Co. VA., 84Bunch

Andrew Jackson, 43Bessie, 43Fanny, 43Frank, 43George Bunch, 41George J. Bunch, 43Imogene, 43

Lucian, 43Manta, 43Marion, 43Myrl, 43Nanie, 43Preston, 43William, 43Worral, 43

Butler Co. KY, 39, 48, 70, 74, 76Byrd

Amos Byrd, 80Cady

John Cady, 19Campbell Co, 19Campbell Co. Ky, 19Campfield

Louisa Campfield, 44Cantelmi

Julian Cantelmi, 87Carlinville, IL, 51, 52, 53, 54Carver

Arra Carver, 71, 72Catti, iiCedar Rapids, IA, 80, 81, 82Census, vi, vii, 18, 20, 25, 27Chester Co. Pa, 7, 8, 16Chester Co. Penna, 4, 7, 8, 10Chicago, IL, 60Church

Prascilla Church, 25Clagg

Grace, 70Clark Co. Ohio, 80Clovis, iiCoates

Jane Coates, 50Colorado Springs, CO, 65Colusa,CA, 84Cook

Pearl Cook, 42William Cook, 50, 74

CooperCarey Cooper, 77Cary Cooper, 39

Cowes, 1Cox

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Charles Cox, 86Crocket

Nora Crocket, 89Nora Susan Bell Crocket, 89Thomas David Crocket, 89

CurfmanMarion C. Curfman, 87

DaileyBetty Dailey, 26

DanielsPhillip Daniels, 53

Darnstadt, 1Dauber

Andrew, 14Anna Maria, 14John, 14Magdalene, 14Magdalene Dauber, 7Margaret Dauber, 8, 12Maria Margaret, 14William Dauber, 7, 14

DaubertFrederick Daubert, 11William Daubert, 11

Davidson, 86Davis

Andrew, 64Annabelle, 64Charles, 64Elmer Davis, 60, 64

Defore, 72James Defore, 74

Delano, CA, 87Depoy

Susan Depoy, 83, 84Deremer

Fannie Deremer, 86Dewey

Melissa DeEtta Dewey, 56, 59Dixon

Marshall Dixon, 86, 87Dixson

Alice, 87Odessa, 87Owande, 87

Donnels

Wm. Donnels, 80Earlewine

Barnhart Earlewine, 59Eisenhower

President Eisenhower, 75El Reno, Ohio, 87Ely

Minnie Ely, 65Emerson

Sylvester Emerson, 62Sylvester M. Emerson, 60William Emerson, 60, 62

EmmelAnn Margareth Emmel, 3, 4Anna Margarethe Emmel, 5

EmmersonMarguerite Winifred, 62

Ennis, KY, 68Ewing

Alice, 78Bayless, 78Charles, 78Henry, 79James, 78John Ewing, ix, 77, 78John M, 78Levi, 78Levy, 77Levy Ewing, 78Mary, 77, 79Mary Ewing, 78Rufus, 78Thomas, 77Thomas Ewing, ix, 77

EwingsJohn Ewings, 34

Faulkner’s Swamp church, 98Fayette Co. Ky, 22Fischer

John Fischer, 98Fleming, 45Flick

Margaret Flick, x, 83, 84, 85Fortney

Anna Doria, 48Esther, 45

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George Fortney, 48Irene, 45Joseph Kendrick, 48Pauline, 45Ray Foley, 48William, 48

Frankfort Ky, 32Franks, iiFredericks Co. MD, 32, 80, 82, 91, 92,

93, 96Fredericks Co. Md., 7, 11, 13, 16, 29,

32, 34Frederickstown, Md, 19, 20, 22, 29, 32Frenchtown, 22Frost

Julie Frost, 87Gaines

Bayless Gaines, 46Gardner

J.E. Gardner, 78John Gardner, 21

GatesRev. W.J. Gates, 76

GaumanHarry Gauman, 82

Geary, Okla, 87German Reformed Church of

Philadelphia, 7, 14Germantown, Pa, 7, 14Gilleland

Jane Gilleland, 92Nancy Gilleland, 93

GlinderAbraham Glinder, 4Ann Maria Glinder, 3Anna Maria Glinder, 4

Grainger Co. Tenn, vii, 24, 27Grant

Alexander, 68Daniel, 68Duff Green, 68Elbert, 68Jacob, 68James Grant, ix, 50, 68Lillian, 68Rachel, 68

Rose, 68Sophronia, 68Susan, 68William, 68

GravesLeanna Graves, ix, 70, 72

GrayEliza Gray, 60, 62

Green Hill Cemetery, 77Griffin, 73Grouse

Dr. Jacob Grouse, 7, 10Jacob Grouse, 10, 11John Crouse, 12Magdalene Crouse, 12Magdalene Grouse, 10, 11

GrousesJacob Grouses, 12

GrubbOliver Grubb, 40, 47Virginia Grubb, 40, 47

Gun Powder Factory, vii, 35Haas

Agathe Elisabeth Haas, 96Anna Catharina, 96Anna Clara, 97Hans, 96Johannes, 97Johannes Haas, x, 96Magdalene, 96Magdalene Haas, vii, 4, 7, 14, 16, 28,

32Wilhelm Jost, 96Wilhelm Jost Haas, x, 96

HackensmithFred Hackensmith, 21

Hagamon, IL, 51Hagamon, Ill, 54Hanau, 1Hancock

Naomi, 70Rhoda Hancock, 26

HannahAmerica, 88Bonnie, 85David Hannah, 83

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Edith, 84Edith Lenore Hannah, x, 85, 86Elizabeth Catherine, 84Elizabeth Kathryn, 82Eustace, 85Eva Bell, 85Florine, 89Infant, 85Infant twins, 85Jesse Hannah, x, 85Jesse Harrison, 84Jesse Harrison Hannah, 85John, 82, 84John Jefferson, 89John Jefferson Hannah, x, 89Joseph, 82, 85Joseph Austin, 85Joseph Hannah, 82Lile Vermont, 85Lucretia, 84Lydia Ann, 84Magdalene, 82Margaret, 83, 88Margaret Magdalene, 84Mary, 83, 84Mefford Hannah, x, 83, 84, 85Minerva Tennessee, 87Nathaniel, 84Percelia Ann, 88Phillip, 85Phillip Depoy, 84Randall, 85Reta Elene, 89Reuben, 84Samuel, 84Sarah, 88Thomas Berdwell, 89Thomas Hannah, x, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35,

82, 84, 87, 89Thomas Hannah Jr, 82Thomas Hannah, Sr, 28, 35, 82Thomas Harrison, 84Thomas J. Hannah, x, 89Thomas Jackson, 88William, 35, 82, 85William Hannah, 35

HardisonAmanda Hardison, vii, 44, 45Jacob Hardison, 44John, 44

HarrisLibbie V. Harris, 57, 67

HarrisonEdith Harrison, x, 83, 84, 85

Harrison Co, 28, 58Harrisonburg. VA, 84Hellborn, 1Henry

Carl Henry, 65Henson

Susan Henson, viii, 51, 52, 53Hertz

Magdalene Hertz, 3, 4Hesse

Anna Hesse, 3Anna Margarethe Hesse, 5Johann Hesse, 5

Hessen, iv, v, 3, 4, 5, 7, 14, 16, 32, 94, 95, 96

HicksNellie Hicks, 66

HockensmithFred Hockensmith, 28

Holland, 1Hollister

Fay Hollister, 65Holman

Mary Ann (Holman) Funk, 88, 89Thomas D. Holman, 89

HoltonRachel Holton, 16

Hood Cemetery, 7, 14Hook, 74Hope

Cordelia Hope, 41Squire Hope, 40, 47

HouseJohn House, 26Mary Elizabeth House, 78

HowestonEtta Elizabeth Howeston, 76Etta Howeston, 76

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HudlowAndrew Hudlow, 38, 49Anna, 35Anna Hudlow, vii, 34, 39, 44, 51, 74Elizabeth, 35Elizabeth Hudlow, x, 82, 87, 89George Hudlow, 34, 35Jacob Hudlow, 35, 38, 49, 82, 87John Hudlow, 34, 35Mary Hudlow, 35, 82Susan Hudlow, ix, 74Susanna Hudlow, viii, ix, 35, 44, 49,

50, 51, 55, 56, 68, 70, 74Huling

Eliza Huling, 22Jonathan Huling, 21, 28

HuntCharity Hunt, 50Cordelia Hunt, vii, 40, 46, 48Daniel Hunt, 47Elizabeth, 58Elizabeth Hunt, viii, ix, 50, 56, 59, 60,

65, 66, 67Joel G. Hunt, 40John Hunt, 46, 50, 56Wm. H. Hunt, 46

Huntsville KY, 43Huntsville, Ky, 39, 48Huntsville, KY, 41, 44, 46, 47, 48, 56Hursh, 86Hydro, OK, 87Hydro, Okla, 87Independence, MO, 56, 62Isenburg, 1Isle of Wright, 1James

Jesse James, 38Jenkins

Ann Jenkins, 46Joel (Jenkins) Sr, 39Mary Catherine (Jenkins) Hope, 47Minnie C. Jenkins, 40, 46Nancy Jenkins, 39Sarah A. Jenkins, ix, 68

JenningsRoy Jennings, 63

Johnstown, Harrison, VA, 86Johnstown, VA, 86Jones

Ella Jones, 52, 53Frances Jones, 26Katherine Jones, ix, 32, 33, 80Lucinda Jones, 57, 66Malinda Jones, 80, 81

JostAnna Margareth Jost, 95Caspar Jost, 95Christine Jost, 4Christine Margarethe Jost, 5Henrich Jost, 94, 95Johann Phillip Jost, 95Nicholas Jost, 95

KarrickPaul Karrick, 26

KigerJacob Kiger, 23, 28, 38

KnightMattie Knight, 71, 72

KochAnn Maria Koch, 3Anna Barbara, 94Anna Catharina, 94Anna Margarethe, 94Anna Margarethe Koch, x, 94, 95Anna Maria, 94Anna Maria Koch, 4, 5, 6, 95child, 94Johann, 94Johann Phillip Koch, x, 94John Phillip Koch, 4Maria Elisabeth, 94

KosterAnna Mariea Koster, 94

KuntzSuzanne, 16Suzanne Kuntz, 7

KygerJacob Kyger, 38, 49

KyleJacob Kyle, 32

LathamMary A. Latham, 77, 78

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Latham, Kans, 86, 87Lawrence Co. Ind, 19Leach

George Leach, 75John Leach, 75

Lebanon, OR, 89Lebanon, Ore, 89Lee

Mary Jane Lee, 54Lemon

Andres, 93Catherine, 91Conrad, 93Elizabeth, 93Frederick, 91George, 91, 92George Lemon, x, 32, 34, 91, 92Jacob, 91John, 91John Lemon, x, 91Jonathan, 93Lenora, 91Louisa, 91Margaret, 91Mary, 92Mary Lemon, vii, viii, ix, 28, 32, 34,

39, 50, 77Lindsay

Charles Moroni, 61Electa Jane, 62Everett, 61Hazel, 61

LindsayGeorge William, 61

LindseyE.C. Lindsey, 64G.W. Lindsey, 64Irene Cora, 62Lena Lindsey, 64Nathan Lindsey, viii, 56, 61, 62, 64Susan, 62Zena Rosella Lindsey, 64

Logan Co, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38, 44, 48, 49, 50, 51, 56, 74, 75, 77, 92

Logan Co KY, 56Logan Co. Ky, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38, 48, 49

Logan Co. KY, 44, 48, 50, 51, 74, 75, 77Lorentz

Ida Lorentz, 86Los Angeles, CA, 59, 60Lumley

Elizabeth Lumley, 58Thomas Lumley, 57

LumlyAlbert Andrew, 66Francis, 66John Jacob, 66Thomas Lumly, 66

LuttzCatherine (Luttz) (Trout) Mefford, 28Catherine(Luttz) Trout Mefford, 23

Macoupin Co. IL, 54Mafford

Abraham “Mafford”, 24John “Mafford”, 34

MankelAnna Maria Mankel, 5

ManleyEdward Manley, 43Savil Justis Manley, 43

Mapleton, IA, 65Mapleton, KA, 56Maps, iiiMarks

Ann, 74Ann Marks, 70, 72Elizabeth, 74Emma, 74Leonard Marks, 50, 70, 74

MarshDora, 66Leonard, 67Paul, 66William Clark Marsh, 57, 66

MartinEdith Mae Martin, 45

Marysville, Nodaway, MO, 66Masters

Malinda (Masters), 98Mathenney

Virginia Mathenney, x, 85McGuire

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Gussie McGuire, 52, 53McPherson

John McPherson, 78Mefferd

Amanda, 59Andrew John, 59Ann Maria Mefferd, 98Anna, 60Arthur, 65Birdie, 72Catherine, 98Cena Mefferd, 65Charles, 72Charles Edwin, 60Dora, 73Edwin Carleton, 60Electa Jane, 60Elisabeth, 98Eliza Adaline, 66Eliza Ellen, 66Elizabeth, 67Ellen, 66Emanuel, 67Emil Melville, 60Floyd Myrtle, 60Fred, 65George, 59, 65, 70, 72George Mefferd, viii, ix, 58, 59, 60,

65, 66, 67George William, 60Grace, 70Henry Clay, 59Irene Cora, 60Jacob, 70, 72Jacob Mefferd, ix, 70, 74Jasper, 72Jasper Franklin, 71John, 66, 70, 72, 98John Milton, 71, 72Lemuel Mefferd, 65Lena, 60Leslie Bell, 72Lillian Mae, 72Lillian Pearl, 65Lucy, 73Lucy Caroline, 70

Luther Martin, 71Magdalene, 98Maria, 98Martha, 70Mary Ann Kentucky, 70Mary Elizabeth, 66Mary Isabelle, 65Mary Rosella, 59Myrtle, 72Nancy, 59Naomi, 70Nathaniel, 59Oscar, 73Pearl Elizabeth, 65Pink, 72R. Elmo, 72Reuben, 65Rosa Viola, 60Roy Balfour, 72Samuel, 70Susan, 60, 72Susan Jane, 64Susanna Mefferd, 64Thomas, 70Virgil Jacob Mefferd, 60Walter, 66William, 59, 72William Ewing, 70William Jasper, 70William Mefferd, 59Zena Rosella, 60

MeffertA child, 5Andreas, 4Andreas Meffert, vii, 1, 6, 7, 16, 28,

29, 32, 97Ann Katherine, 4Ann Otillia, 4Anna Maria, 3Anton, 3Barbara Elizabeth, 4Casper, 7Casper Meffert, vii, x, 11, 29, 30, 32,

34, 82Egidius (Giles), 98Elisabeth, 5, 98

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Elizabeth, 3Ester, 5Esther, 3Eva Catherine, 4Gasper Meffert, 37George Meffert, 33Hans Henrich Meffert, 3, 4, 5Jacob, 98Johan Casper Meffert, 5Johan Friedrich, 6Johann, 3Johann (John) Baltasar Meffert, 6Johann Baltasar, 6Johann Caspar Meffert, 95Johann Casper, 4Johann Daniel, 3Johann Friedrich, 6Johann Henrich, 3, 5Johann Mathes, 3Johann Meffert, 5Johann Peter, 5Johannes, 6, 7Johannes Meffert, 1John, 16, 98John Baltasar, 5John Conrad, 3, 4John Conrad Meffert, 4, 5, 6, 94John George, 4John Meffert, 11, 16John Peter Meffert, 98Kasper Meffert, Jr, 33Magdalene Meffert, 82Margareth Elisabeth, 4Margarethe Elisabeth Meffert, 6Maria Elisabeth, 4Maria Margaret, 7Otto Friedrich, 5Rachel, 5William, 16

MeffordAbraham, 24Adelaine, 46Alexander, 41Alfonzo, 41Alma, 53Amos Byrd, 80

Andreas Mefford, vi, 7, 8, 10Andrew, 22, 80Andrew Hodge, 80Andrew J. Mefford, vii, viii, ix, 43,

44, 45, 46, 53, 76Andrew Jackson, 39, 41, 44, 50, 51,

52, 53, 74, 75Andrew Jackson Mefford, 39, 41, 50,

52Andrew Mefford, vi, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

14Angeline, 20Ann Mefford, ix, 27, 70, 74, 76Anna, 43Anna Maria, 32Anna Mefford, 27Annie, 41, 43Annie Laurie, 44Azro, 46, 48Ben, 30Benjamin, 28, 32, 33Betsy, 27Beulah Louise, 48Binnie, 47Bud, 74Buela Louise, 48Burley, 42Caroline, 20, 44Casper, 32Casper Mefford, vii, 8, 10, 11, 28, 29,

30, 80Casper, Jr, 31Cassie, 48Cate, 30Catherine, 32, 34, 50Catherine Mefford, vii, ix, 39, 44, 77,

78Cenia Ann, 56Charles, 81Chole Ann, ix, 50, 70, 74Clinton, 45Clyde Otto, 54Cordelia, 45David, 23Dorothy Rose, 54Dovie, 48

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Earl Mefford, 54Earl Riley, 54Edward, 27Eli, 80, 81Elisabeth, 39Eliza, 28, 40Eliza Ann Frances, 44Eliza Ellen, 57Eliza Mefford, 21Elizabeth, 19, 50, 68, 80Elizabeth Mefford, 21, 27Ellen, 19Ellenor, 19Elmo, 41, 46Emanuel, 57Emma Valeria, 26Erie, 47Ethel Hazel, 44Eulah, 43Evelyn Rebecca, 54Evie, 52Faithy, 47Faithy Adaline, 75Fletcher, 52Fletcher Mefford, 53Frances Elizabeth, 76Frank, 44, 51, 53French, 45Gasper Mefford, 30Geneva, 45George, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 44, 50, 56,

75, 80, 81George Bennett, 40, 46George Fentress, 46George Mefford, vii, viii, 37, 38, 39,

44, 51, 58, 74, 77, 98, 99George Proctor, 48George W, 44, 56George William, 54Grace, 48Hazel, 45Henry, 21, 51Herbert, 82Homer, 41, 43Homer Judson, 54Ida, 52

Jackson, 19Jacob, 19, 34, 41, 44, 50, 74Jacob Mefford, vi, viii, ix, 19, 21, 27,

38, 44, 49, 51, 55, 56, 68, 74James, 74James (A), 19James Lucian, 44James Rossey, 75Jane, 39Jane Givvons, 80Janetta, 45Jessie, 48Jodie Rosie, 46John, 19, 21, 30, 31, 32, 34, 39, 41,

43, 50, 51, 57John (Johannes) Mefford, vi, 20, 22,

28John Beckman, 42John David, 80John David Mefford, 80John Granton, 75John Mefford, vii, viii, ix, 8, 9, 10, 11,

12, 24, 27, 28, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 77, 92

John Rouseau, 76John William, 26Joseph, 26Joseph Mefford, 20, 22, 51Joyce Pride, 42Julia, 82Julia A. Mefford, 21Labo, 41, 45Lawrence Earl, 54Lemuel, 56Leo, 53Letitia, 20Levi, 81Louis, 82Lowell, 53Lucian, 41Lucinda Jones, 57Mabel, 53Magdalene, 7, 32Magdalene Hannah, 30Magdalene Mefford, vi, x, 11, 28, 30,

35, 84, 87

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Malissa, 19Margaret Mefford, 14Maria, 14Marion Mefford, 27Martin Eli, 81Marvin, 53Mary, 20, 82Mary Ann, 39Mary C. Mefford, 21Mary Elizabeth, 57Mary Frances, 54Mary Jane, 34Mary Jones, 80Mattie, 26Maurice, 53May, 26Merie, 47Mildred, 53Morton, 45Nancy, 19, 27Nancy Emeline, 57Nancy Lou, 44Nanie, 53Naomi, 76Nathaniel, 56Needy, 47Odus Judson, 76Ollie, 52Oscar, 53Ozra, 76Parlee, 76Paul, 26Peletha Ann, 39Peletha Ann Mefford, 51Peletha Margaret, 76Peter Mefford, 27Phillip, 20, 28Phillip Mefford, vi, 20, 21Phillips Mefford, 20Polly, 19, 33Rachel, 50, 51Raymond, 41Rebecca Mefford, 21, 28Robert Thomas, 44Roenna, 27Rose Belle, 54

Rouseau, 76Rouseau Mefford, 76Roy, 26Ruby Ellen, 54Rufus, 27Ruth Evelyn, 46Samuel, 51, 56Samuel Carson, 46Sara, 33Sarah, 27, 40Selburn Mefford, 27Silas, 26Son, 41Stephen, 26Susan, 50Susan Ann, 75Susan Jane, 56Thompson, 19, 22twins, 45Vida Lou, 46Virgil Jacob, 56William, 19, 20, 40William Austin, 54William Ewing, 50William Forest, 48William Grandison, 56William Jasper Mefford, 70William McDowell, 51, 54William Mefford, vi, 17William W Mefford, 47Wilma, 53Winnie, 47

Merovingian, iiMetz, 82Miami, FL, 63Mifford

Andrew Mifford, vi, 22Carrie, 26Casper Mifford, vi, 13, 29, 30Cordelia, 25David, 25David Mifford, vi, vii, 23, 25Elias, 25Eliza, 25Elizabeth Mifford, 22Ella, 26

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Emma Kate, 26Ernest, 26James D, 25John, 25John Mifford, 37Joseph, 25Joseph Quincy, 26Launa Margaret, 26Lena, 26Leonidas, 25Martha, 25Mary, 25Phillip, 25Sally Mifford, 23Thomas, 25Thomas Mifford, vii, 23, 25William, 25William Jesse, 26William Mifford, 17, 18

MillerLeonard Miller, 91Mildred Miller, 26

MohonH. Mohon, 43

Morgantown, Ky, 45Morgantown, KY, 45Muhlenberg

Henry M. Muhlenberg, 7, 29Rev. Henry M. Muhlenberg, 7

Muhlenberg Co, 34, 38, 41, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 59, 65, 66, 68, 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

Muhlenberg Co. Ky, 34, 77Murrel

John Murrel, 35Natural Bridge, VA, 84Neeley

Lora Neeley, 46Neely

Lora Neely, 41Nice

Mary Nice, 14Niederdorfelden, ivNorthern Liberties, 29Norton

Olive Norton, 65

NullJacob Null, 12, 13

Oakdale Cemetery, 70Oakes

C. Ross Oakes, 89Oberdorfelden, iii, iv, vi, 4, 7, 14, 16, 32,

96, 97Ohio Co. KY, 44, 50, 68Old Frieden’s church, 32, 80Old Green Hill Cemetery, 78Old Midway Cemetery, 34Old Traughber Cemetery, 36, 74Oldis

Anna Oldis, 60, 61Omaha, NE, 57, 63, 66Onawa, IA, 60, 62, 63, 64Owen Co. Ky, 25Parker

Henry Parker, 19Mary Parker, 19

Peck’s Run Cemetery, 83, 84Peel Tree, Harrison, VA, 85Perrigo

Ida Mae Perrigo, 81Peters

Susanna (Hudlow?) Peters, 34Susanna Peters, 35, 82, 87

PettitRebecca Pettit, viii, 52, 54

Philadelphia, 1, 7, 14, 17, 32, 98Philadelphia, Pa, 7Phillips

John Phillips, 93Pickard, 70Pinkerton

John Pinkerton, 52Plumer

Marth Lee Plumer, 26Plummer

Adelaine Plummer, 26Pollard

Robert Pollard, 29, 30Prewill

James C. Prewill, 26Proctor

E. Vivian Proctor, vii, 46, 48

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Prussia, 3, 4, 16Purcell cemetery, 60Purdy

William Purdy, 60Queen

Charles W. Queen, x, 84, 85, 86Charlie Mafford Queen, 86James Reason Erastus Monroe Queen,

86Rezin Queen, 86Sarah Elizabeth, 86

Rhineland, 1Rice

Retty Rice, 27Richards

Namoi Richards, 80Naomi Richards, ix, 80, 81

RichmondMary Rosella Richmond, 56, 65

RiggsJohn Riggs, 98

RoachHenry Roach, 19

Robertson co. TN, 87, 88, 89Robertson Co. TN, 82Robinson

Wm J. Robinson, Jr, 62Rochester, KY, 43, 68, 69Rockingham Co. VA, 32, 50, 51, 77, 78,

80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 92, 93Rockingham Co. Va., 7, 24, 28, 29, 30,

34, 35, 39Rockingham Co.Va, 28, 34, 49Rogers

Homer Rogers, 72Rotterdam, 1Rowan Co. N.C, 56Rubble

John Rubble, 27Rush

James Rush, 21Peggy Rush, vii, 25

RusselDelfa Russel, 72

Salem OR, 89Salian, ii

SalmonMartha, 70

SamesJohn Sames, 23

Sand Ridge cemetery, 87Sarah, 32Saxton

Nancy Saxton, 32Scio. OR, 89Scott

Amos Scott, 83Scott Co. Ky, 7, 16, 19, 25Scott, Co. Ky, 23Sea

Mary Sea, 91Seigler

Maria Seigler, 28, 29Mary, 30Mary Seigler, vii, x, 7, 32, 34, 82

Seneca Co. Ohio, 80, 81Shenandoah Co. VA, 29, 30, 31, 35, 38,

49, 87Shenandoah Valley, 30Shipley

Wm. Shipley, 52Ships

Ranier, 1Two Brothers, 98

Silver City, KY, 77Simmons

Leonard Simmons, 34Sioux City, IA., 62Skanes

E. S. Skanes, 63Slaves

Hannah, 30Rachel, 30

SmitSarah Smit, 89

SmithDealy Ann Smith, 76G. Doll Smith, 52Henry Smith, 47Sarah Smith, 80

SommersCapt Jacob Sommers, 14

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SponsellerGeorge Sponseller, 91

SpringerElizabeth, 65John Springer, 56, 65Lillian, 65Stella, 65Viola, 65

Springfield, Tenn, 43Sproul

Gilbert Sproul, 87Stanford

Ollie May Stanford, 73Stayton, Ore, 89Stein

Anna Margarethe Stein, 6Stephenville TX, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74Stephenville, TX, 50, 70Steward

Daniel Steward, 19Lititia Steward, 14

StofelHelen Stofel, 26

StoneErnest E. Stone, 60Ernest Stone, 62, 64Genevieve Ellen, 62Margaret Mildred, 62Martha Evelyn, 62Pearl, 62

SweazyPearl Sweazy, 41, 43

Swedes Church, 14Taylor, 76

Mollie Taylor, 75William Taylor, 83

ThompsonJoseph Thompson, 30Robert Thompson, 23

ToyeGrace, 63Jeanette Ruth, 63John J. Toye, 60, 62Violet Mabel, 62

TraughberWilliam Traughber, 37

TrobaughWilliam Trobaugh, 35

TroutCatherine (Luttz) Trout, 16, 23, 28

TuckerPolly Tucker, 21

TurnerLillian Turner, 45Lillie Turner, 45

twin, 60twins, 78Union Chapel, 68, 74Union Co. IA, 87Upshur Co. VA, 84, 85Valentine

John Valentine, 5Vallier

Mary Jane Vallier, 56, 60Vaughn

Minnie C. Vaughn, 41Wachenbuchen, iii, iv, v, vi, x, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 94, 95Ward

Laura Ward, 41, 45Wash

Delia Wash, 26Elizabeth Wash, 21

WashingtonFairfax Washington, 35, 36George Washington, 35

WeaverJohn Weaver, 13

WebbJoseph E. Webb, 44

WeblerAnna Maria Webler, 96

WelchElizabeth Welch, 89

WengerPeter Wenger, 11

WesterHenry Wester, 47

WestfallSarah Westfall, 86

WhitlockSarah Whitlock, 74

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Wichita, KA, 63Wichita, Kans, 60, 62, 63Will

Johann Baltasar, 6Johann Casper, 6Kasper Will, 6Marie Katherine, 6

WilliamsWilliam B. Williams, 50

WingCharles F. Wing, 51

WitakerSarah, 50

WitherspoonFrances Witherspoon, 28

Woodbine, IA, 50, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 65, 66, 67

Wuerttemberg, 1York Co. Penna, 91Young

Mary Elisabeth Young, 91Mary Elizabeth Young, 91

ZeckRobert Zeck, 45

ZehnJuliana Zehn, 3

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