Josephine Potter1

Female, #52261
FatherHarvey Thomas Potter1 b. Jul 23, 1880, d. Nov 17, 1966
MotherLula Kate Sherrard1 b. Jan 2, 1884, d. May 9, 1916
RelationshipJosephine Potter is a descendent of a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Josephine is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth - no infoI have no information on the date or place of birth for Josephine Potter.  
UnmarriedJosephine never married.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Josephine's death. 
ResidenceShe resided in St Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
Last EditedOct 30, 2008

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Walter Potter1

Male, #52262, b. September 27, 1909, d. June 6, 1984
FatherHarvey Thomas Potter1 b. Jul 23, 1880, d. Nov 17, 1966
MotherLula Kate Sherrard1 b. Jan 2, 1884, d. May 9, 1916
RelationshipWalter Potter is a descendent of a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Walter is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
BirthSeptember 27, 1909Walter was born September 27, 1909 in Hardin County, Kentucky.1 
Death of MotherMay 9, 1916His mother, Lula, died on May 9, 1916 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
Death of FatherNovember 17, 1966His father, Harvey, died on November 17, 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
DeathJune 6, 1984Walter died June 6, 1984 in an unknown place at age 74.1  
BurialHis body was buried in Chenoweth Run Cemetery.1 

Family 1

Child 1.(given name not known) Potter1
Note-ShackelfordWalter Potter The Wright Family Tree
Entries: 11384 Updated: Tue Aug 12 07:03:05 2003 Contact: JeanéBolton

1. Raymond Potter. He was the son of 2. Harve Potter and 3. Lula KateSherrard.

Children of Lula Kate Sherrard and Harve Potter are:
i. Josephine Potter.

ii. Raymond Potter.
iii. Arthur Potter.
iv. Louie Potter.
v. Walter Potter was born 27 SEP 1909 in Hardin County, Ky, and died6 JUN 1984 in buried Chenoweth Run Cemetery. He married Martha Brown 7AUG 1943, daughter of Walter R. Brown and Pearl Haag. She was born 21 DEC1922.1 
Last EditedOct 27, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Arthur Potter1

Male, #52263, d. June 6, 1984
FatherHarvey Thomas Potter1 b. Jul 23, 1880, d. Nov 17, 1966
MotherLula Kate Sherrard1 b. Jan 2, 1884, d. May 9, 1916
RelationshipArthur Potter is a descendent of a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Arthur is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Birth - no dateArthur was born on an unknown date in Hardin County, Kentucky.1 
Death of MotherMay 9, 1916His mother, Lula, died on May 9, 1916 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
Death of FatherNovember 17, 1966His father, Harvey, died on November 17, 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
DeathJune 6, 1984Arthur died June 6, 1984 in an unknown place .1  
BurialHis body was buried in Chenoweth Run Cemetery.1 
Note-ShackelfordArthur Potter Info on this family from:
The Wright Family Tree On World Connect
Entries: 11384 Updated: Tue Aug 12 07:03:05 2003 Contact: Jeané Bolt.1 
Last EditedOct 31, 2008

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Walter R Brown1

Male, #52264
RelationshipWalter R Brown is an ancestor of a non-related spouse of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Walter R is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 

Family

Pearl Haag
Child 1.Martha Hagg Brown+1
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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(given name not known) Reynolds1

Male, #52265
Relationship(given name not known) Reynolds is a non-related spouse of a non-related spouse of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because (given name not known) is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Louise McDonald1

Female, #52266
FatherCharles P McDonald1
MotherMyrtle Riddle1 b. Sep, 1892, d. Jul, 1939
RelationshipLouise McDonald is a descendent of an ancestor of a non-related spouse of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Louise is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth - no infoI have no information on the date or place of birth for Louise McDonald.  
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Louise's death. 
Last EditedJul 28, 2013

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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(given name not known) Potter1

Female, #52267
FatherRaymond Edward Potter Sr1 b. Mar 11, 1916, d. Mar 14, 1996
MotherMay Ester Hilton1 b. Mar 25, 1915
Relationship(given name not known) Potter is a descendent of a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because (given name not known) is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Last EditedOct 31, 2008

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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John William Stivers1

Male, #52268, b. October 17, 1835, d. December 15, 1916
FatherWilliam J Stivers1 b. about 1814, d. between 1860 and 1870
MotherNancy J Shuck1 b. May 15, 1816, d. Sep 17, 1900
RelationshipJohn William Stivers is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because John William is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
BirthOctober 17, 1835John was born October 17, 1835 in Henry County, Kentucky.1 
MarriageJanuary 10, 1861He married Nancy J Harrod, daughter of William Harrod Jr and Sidney Brewer, January 10, 1861 in Franklin County, Kentucky.1  
Birth of DaughterOctober 23, 1861His daughter Martha was born on October 23, 1861.1 
Birth of SonJuly 21, 1863His son William was born on July 21, 1863 in Flat Creek, Franklin County, Kentucky.1 
MarriageAugust 9, 1865He married Lucinda Brewer August 9, 1865 in Franklin County, Kentucky.1  
Birth of DaughterMay 29, 1866His daughter Caroline was born on May 29, 1866 in Kentucky.1 
Death of DaughterJune 7, 1866His daughter, Martha, died on June 7, 1866.1 
Birth of SonMarch 1, 1869His son John was born on March 1, 1869 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1873His daughter Sally was born about 1873 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of Sonabout 1876His son James was born about 1876 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of SonMarch 8, 1889His son Grover was born on March 8, 1889 in Harper Ferry, Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage of SonFebruary 26, 1891His son, John C Stivers, married Christine Frain on February 26, 1891 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of DaughterFebruary, 1892His daughter Nannie was born in February, 1892 in Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of DaughterMay, 1892His daughter Icey was born in May, 1892 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
MarriageOctober 2, 1892He married Mary Catherine Peyton, daughter of Benjamin Peyton and America Frances Downey, October 2, 1892 in New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky.1  
Birth of SonJuly 1, 1894His son Franklin was born on July 1, 1894 in Defoe, Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage of Sonabout 1895His son, James Stivers, married Gertrude Watkins about 1895.1 
Birth of SonMay 2, 1896His son Hampton was born on May 2, 1896 in Henry County, Kentucky.1,2 
Birth of SonApril, 1898His son Bailey was born in April, 1898 in Kentucky.1 
Death of MotherSeptember 17, 1900His mother, Nancy, died on September 17, 1900 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of DaughterOctober 18, 1901His daughter Betras was born on October 18, 1901 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1902His daughter Martha was born about 1902 in Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1906His daughter Amanda was born about 1906 in Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of SonMarch 16, 1907His son Alonzo was born on March 16, 1907 in Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of DaughterFebruary 28, 1908His daughter Corrine was born on February 28, 1908 in Kentucky.1 
Marriage of SonJune 11, 1910His son, Grover Cleveland Stivers, married Sallie Purvis on June 11, 1910 in New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Birth of SonJuly 1, 1913His son Owen was born on July 1, 1913 in Kentucky.1 
DeathDecember 15, 1916John died December 15, 1916 in West New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky at age 81.1  
BurialDecember 17, 1916His body was buried on December 17, 1916 in Defoe Cemetery ( on Route 1922 near Henry County line), Shelby County, Kentucky.1 

Family 1

Nancy J Harrod b. 30 Mar 1839
Children 1.Martha Stivers1 b. Oct 23, 1861, d. Jun 7, 1866
 2.William Joseph Stivers Sr1 b. Jul 21, 1863, d. Jun 27, 1947
 3.Nanny Stivers1

Family 2

Lucinda Brewer b. a 1835
Children 1.Caroline Stivers1 b. May 29, 1866
 2.John C Stivers+1 b. Mar 1, 1869, d. Aug 31, 1932
 3.Luther Stivers1
 4.Sally J Stivers1 b. about 1873, d. Mar 19, 1956
 5.James Stivers1 b. about 1876, d. Jul 30, 1952

Family 3

Mary Catherine Peyton b. a 1870
Children 1.Grover Cleveland Stivers+1 b. Mar 8, 1889, d. Aug 12, 1949
 2.Nannie Belle Stivers+1 b. Feb, 1892, d. May 22, 1982
 3.Icey Ann Stivers+1 b. May, 1892, d. Mar 15, 1972
 4.Franklin Pierce Stivers+1 b. Jul 1, 1894, d. Dec, 1968
 5.Hampton Stivers+1 b. May 2, 1896, d. May 11, 1963
 6.Bailey Stivers+1 b. Apr, 1898, d. Aug 29, 1951
 7.Betras Stivers1 b. Oct 18, 1901
 8.Martha Jane Stivers1 b. about 1902, d. Feb, 1964
 9.Amanda Stivers1 b. about 1906, d. Apr 16, 1970
 10.Alonzo Stivers+1 b. Mar 16, 1907, d. Oct 17, 1942
 11.Corrine Stivers+1 b. Feb 28, 1908, d. Nov, 1972
 12.Owen C Stivers+1 b. Jul 1, 1913, d. Jul 5, 1974
Event-Death infoJohn William Stivers was Type: Marital Status at Death Married .1 
Event-Death infoHe was Type: Death Cert. # Cert # 30354 .1 
Note-ShackelfordHe 1850 Henry Co.,Ky. Census

W.J. Stivers, 38, $1000, Ky (1812)
Nancy, 35, Ky (maiden Shuck--1815
**John, 13, Ky**(1837) John Wm. with parents
Jas, 12, Ky
Sally, 8, Ky
Jane, 6, Ky (this is the dau who died)
Joseph, 2, Ky
S.C., 0/12, male, Ky( son who died)

Note: Nancy said she had 6 children 4 living in 1900 Census.
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1860 Shelby Co.,Ky. Census--Christianburg

Wm. J. Stivers, 45, Farmer, $2500, $3290, Ky
Nancy, 46, Ky
**John, 24, Laborer, $900, Ky** with parents
James, 22, $4000, $200, Ky
Sarah A., 17, Ky
Joseph, 12, Ky
Franklin P., 8, Ky
====================
1870 Shelby Co.,Ky. Census--Jacksonville Pct.

John Stevers, 34, Farmer, $3000, $1000, Ky (1835)
Lucinda, 35, Ky
Joseph, 6, Ky (1864)
John, 1, Ky (1869)
Lucy, Servant
=====================
1880 United States Census

John STIVERS Self M Male W 45 KY Farmer KY KY
Lucinda STIVERS Wife M Female W 44 KY Keeping House KYVA
Johnny STIVERS Son S Male W 11 KY KY KY (son by 1stwife Nancy)
Wm. M. STIVERS Son S Male W 16 KY Farm Laborer KY KY(son by 1st wife Nancy)
Sally STIVERS Dau S Female W 7 KY KY KY
James STIVERS Son S Male W 4 KY KY KY
Elijah HOPPER Other S Male W 22 KY Farm Laborer KY KY
Mary E. WENTWORTH Other S Female W 15 KY Housekeeper KY KY

Source Information:
Census Place District 190, Shelby, Kentucky
Family History Library Film 1254442
NA Film Number T9-0442
Page Number 310C
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1900 Shelby Co.,Ky.-Christianburg

John Stivers, head, Oct 1835, 64, marr'd 13 yrs, Ky x3, Farm laborer,rents house
Mary, wife, Aug 1851, 48, marr'd 13 yrs, 7 children, 6 living, Ky x3
Grover C., son, Jan 1890, 10, Ky
Isaiah, son, May 1892, 8, Ky
Manrie B., dau, Feb 1893, 7, Ky
Frank P., son, Jan 1895, 5, Ky
Hampton, son, 1896, 4, Ky
Baily, son, April 1898, 2, Ky
========================
Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index Record

Name: John Stivers
Birthplace: Kentucky
County: Henry
Relatives: Wife Mary 39, Kentucky
Son Cleveland 21, Kentucky
Son Burce 15, Kentucky
Son Hampton 13, Kentucky
Son Bailie 12, Kentucky
Daughter Veatris 10, Kentucky
Daughter Jane 08, Kentucky
**Son Lonzo 06, Kentucky**
Daughter Manda 04, Kentucky
Daughter Corinne 01, Kentucky

Enumeration District: 0066
Visit: 0032
Color: W
Age: 76
======================
Birth, death, cemetery location verified by cemetery records.
Researcher: Valerie Ernst Locke, Stigers, Haydon, Hulett, Sheets,descendant.
Shelby Co.,Ky. Library--Genealogy Sect.
---------------------------------------------
Ky Death Record

STIVERS, JNO
Age: 081
Place: HENRY
DOD: 12-15-1916
Vol: 061
Cert # 30354
Death Vol: 1916
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Death Certificate Info

Stivers, Jno
Certificate # 30354
White, Male. Married
Born: Oct. 17, 1835, Ky
Age: 81 years, 1 month, 30 days
Occupation: Farmer
Date and place of death: Dec 15, 1916, West New Castle, Henry Co.,Ky.
Cause of death: Cerebral Hemorhage
Father's name: William Stivers born Ky
Mother's maiden name: Nancy Shuck born Ky
Informant: Mrs. Jno. Stivers, Eminence, Ky.
Buried: Dec 17, 1916, Defoe Cemetery
Funeral director: McCarty & Ricketts, Eminence, Ky.
Submitted by: Phyllis Shackelford Hedges.1 
Event-Death infoHe was Type: Death Cert Age 81 yrs old .1 
OccupationJohn William Stivers's occupation was Frarmer .1 
Event-Death infoHe was Type: Informant/ Death Cert. in Mrs John Stivers, Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky.1 
Note-ShackelfordHe and Lucinda Brewer
Married: 9 AUG 1865 in Flat Creek Franklin County Kentucky
Note: John and Lucinda were married in the home of Lucinda's sisterSidney Brewer who was the mother of John's first wife Nancy Harrod.Lucinda was Nancy's aunt. Witnesses were, James Brewer, William Harrod,Tarlton Lee and William Dearinger. The 1870 census shows John and Lucindawith children Joseph age 6, and John age 1, and Lucy Reeves 19, adomestic servant. There is no mention of Nanny

Source: Gedcom on World Connect by Unknown.1 
Note-ShackelfordJohn William Stivers and Mary Catherine Peyton Source: Gedcom on World Connect by Unknown

Married: 2 OCT 1892 in New Castle, Henry County Ky
Note: The exact location of the marriage is not known but it is believedto be the County Court House. Mary Payton was living in the home of JohnStivers as a housekeeper and tending the children of John's previous wifeLucinda. She cared for Lucinda before her death. In those days, youngerwomen living in the house with older unmarried men. When a neighbor andfriend warned John of the neighborhood feelings, he told Mary to getready to go to New Castle to get married. It is unclear is she hadanything to say in the matter. She wore a print house dress over longhandle underwear that showed beneath the hem of her dress. She wore whitehose ruffled at the ankle and black patent leather shoes with goldbuckles. She was twelve years old.1 
Event-MiscJohn William Stivers and Nancy J Harrod were Type: Witnesses John Harrod, Dennis O'Nan, Wm Gordon, W H Hodges .1 
Note-ShackelfordJohn William Stivers and Nancy J Harrod
Married: 10 JAN 1861 in Franklin Co. Home of Nancy's father
Note: They were married in the home of Nancy's parents.
Witnesses: Dennis Onan, John Harrod, William Gordon and W.H. Hodges

Source: Gecom on World Connect by Unknown
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Franklin County, Kentucky
Marriage Bond Index
1861-1865

STIVERS, John TO: HARROD, Nancy ON: January 7, 1861
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Franklin County, Kentucky
Vital Statistics
Marriages 1861

January 10, 1861 - John STIVERS - resident of Shelby County, KY - 26 -first marriage - Farmer - born Henry County, KY - father, born ShelbyCounty, KY - mother, born Franklin County, KY to Nancy HARROD - residentof Franklin County, KY - 22 - first marriage - born Franklin County, KY -father, born Kentucky - mother, born Kentucky.1 
Last EditedDec 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.
  2. [S4923] World Wide Web, Find a Grave, this source may be viewed at www.findagrave.com,.

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James Bledsoe Wright1

Male, #52269, b. April 13, 1845, d. September 20, 1920
FatherCrittenden Wright1 b. Jun 20, 1820, d. Apr 3, 1909
MotherElizabeth F Hord1 b. Apr 17, 1816, d. Oct 29, 1901
RelationshipJames Bledsoe Wright is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because James Bledsoe is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
BirthApril 13, 1845James was born April 13, 1845 in Franklin County, Kentucky.1 
Marriageabout 1868He married Rebecca S Johnson about 1868 in an unknown place .1  
Birth of Daughterabout 1871His daughter Mollie was born about 1871 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1874His daughter Jennie was born about 1874 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1877His daughter Maggie was born about 1877 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1880His daughter Rebecca was born about 1880.1 
Birth of SonJuly 19, 1888His son Robert was born on July 19, 1888 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughter1893His daughter Della was born in 1893 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Death of MotherOctober 29, 1901His mother, Elizabeth, died on October 29, 1901 in Bagdad, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Death of FatherApril 3, 1909His father, Crittenden, died on April 3, 1909 in Bagdad, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
DeathSeptember 20, 1920James died September 20, 1920 in Shelby County, Kentucky at age 75.1  
BurialHis body was buried in Beech Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 

Family

Rebecca S Johnson b. 1852, d. 6 Oct 1934
Children 1.Mollie Wright1 b. about 1871
 2.Jennie Frances Wright+1 b. about 1874, d. 1953
 3.Maggie Wright1 b. about 1877
 4.Rebecca Wright1 b. about 1880
 5.Robert J Wright1 b. Jul 19, 1888, d. Jun 10, 1951
 6.Della B Wright+1 b. 1893, d. Jun 21, 1986
Note-ShackelfordJames Bledsoe Wright 1850 Franklin Co.,Ky. Census--Dist 2

Crittenden Wright, 25, farmer, $600, b. Ky
Elizabeth, 35, b. Ky
**Bledsoe, 5, b. Ky**
Jane, 3, b. Ky
=====================
1860 Franklin Co.,Ky. Census--Dist 2

Crittenden Wright, 39, farmer, $550, $200, b. Ky.
Elizabeth, 42, b. Ky
**James B., 15, laborer, b. Ky
Jane, 12, b. Ky
John, 8, b. Ky
Joseph Kelly, 45, laborer, b Ireland
=====================
Confederate Enlistments in Grant County, Kentucky
Source: Confederate Kentucky Volunteers War 1861-65 - Kentucky Roster C
Transcribed by Bonnie Snow

Wright, J. B.
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private in Company A, 5th Kentucky Regiment September 16,1862 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Deserted October 28, 1862
------------------------------------------WHICH SOLDIER WAS JAS. BLEDSOEWRIGHT?
American Civil War Soldiers

Name: James B Wright ,
Enlistment Date: 06 October 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Kentucky
Unit Numbers: 754 754 754
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 October 1861
Enlisted in Company A, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 13 December 1861.
Reenlisted in Company A, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 15 February 1864
Mustered out Company A, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 19 July 1865 inMcDougall Genl Hosp, NY Harbor
------------------------------------------
1880 United States Census

Bledsoe WRIGHT Self M Male W 35 KY Farmer KY KY
Rebecca WRIGHT Wife M Female W 30 KY Housekeeper KY KY
Mollie WRIGHT Dau S Female W 9 KY At Home KY KY
Jennie WRIGHT Dau S Female W 6 KY At Home KY KY
Maggie WRIGHT Dau S Female W 3 KY At Home KY KY
Rebecca WRIGHT Dau S Female W 3M KY KY KY
John BERGE Other Male W 23 KY Laborer KY KY

Source Information:
Census Place Hardinsville, Shelby, Kentucky
Family History Library Film 1254442
NA Film Number T9-0442
Page Number 298A
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1910 Shelby Co.,Ky.Census--Hardinsville--April 25-28th

James B. Wright, head, m,w, 65, marr'd 42 yrs, Farmer/ Home
Rebecca Wright, wife, f,w, 58, marr'd 42 yrs, 13 children, 6 living, bKyx3
Della Wright, f,w, 17, single, b Ky (makes b abt 1893)
Andrew J. Mitchell, 53, Wd., b Kyx3, Farm Laborer
====================
1920 Kentucky SHELBY HARDINSVILLE Series: T625 Roll: 598Page: 124

Beechridge Road

James B. Wright, head, owns farm, m,w, 75, marr'd, b Kyx3
Rebecca S. Wright, wife, f,w, 67, marr'd, b Kyx3
====================
Ky Death Records

WRIGHT, JAMES B. 075, SHELBY

Died: 09-20-1920 Vol: 052 Cert # 25976 Death Vol: 1920
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Source: Birth, Death, and burial location verified by book, Church &Family Graveyards of Franklin Co.,Ky.
Resource: Shelby Co., Library, Shelbyville, Ky
Researcher: Valerie Ernst Locke, Stigers, Haydon, Hulett, Sheets,descendant
----------------------------------------
Add'l Source: FRANKFORT 200 CELEBRATION 1786 - 1986
Author: Frankfort's 200th Birthday Historical ResearchCommittee
Submitted by: Thelma G. Stigers
Published: 1987
Researcher: Valerie Ernst Locke, October, 2004
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
----------------------------------------------.1 
Event-Death infoHe was Type: Death Cert.Age 75 yrs old .1 
Event-Death infoHe was Type: Death Cert. # Vol: 052 Cert # 25976 .1 
Census 1880-partial1880He appeared in the 1880 census in Hardinsville, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Census 1910-partial1910He appeared in the 1910 census in Hardinsville, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Census 1920-partial1920He appeared in the 1920 census in Beechridge Rd, Hardinsville, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Last EditedNov 24, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Rebecca S Johnson1

Female, #52270, b. 1852, d. October 6, 1934
RelationshipRebecca S Johnson is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Rebecca S is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth1852Rebecca was born 1852 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Marriageabout 1868She married James Bledsoe Wright, son of Crittenden Wright and Elizabeth F Hord, about 1868 in an unknown place .1  
Birth of Daughterabout 1871Her daughter Mollie was born about 1871 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1874Her daughter Jennie was born about 1874 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1877Her daughter Maggie was born about 1877 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughterabout 1880Her daughter Rebecca was born about 1880.1 
Birth of SonJuly 19, 1888Her son Robert was born on July 19, 1888 in Kentucky.1 
Birth of Daughter1893Her daughter Della was born in 1893 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Death of SpouseSeptember 20, 1920She was widowed when her husband, James, died on September 20, 1920 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
DeathOctober 6, 1934Rebecca died October 6, 1934 in Shelby County, Kentucky.1  
BurialHer body was buried in Beech Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 

Family

James Bledsoe Wright b. 13 Apr 1845, d. 20 Sep 1920
Children 1.Mollie Wright1 b. about 1871
 2.Jennie Frances Wright+1 b. about 1874, d. 1953
 3.Maggie Wright1 b. about 1877
 4.Rebecca Wright1 b. about 1880
 5.Robert J Wright1 b. Jul 19, 1888, d. Jun 10, 1951
 6.Della B Wright+1 b. 1893, d. Jun 21, 1986
Event-Death infoRebecca S Johnson was Type: Death Cert.Age 82 yrs old .1 
Event-Death infoShe was Type: Death Cert # Vol: 054 Cert # 26512 .1 
Note-ShackelfordShe
1910 Shelby Co.,Ky.Census--Hardinsville--April 25-28th

James B. Wright, head, m,w, 65, marr'd 42 yrs, Farmer/ Home
Rebecca Wright, wife, f,w, 58, marr'd 42 yrs, 13 children, 6 living, bKyx3
Della Wright, f,w, 17, single, b Ky (makes b abt 1893)
Andrew J. Mitchell, 53, Wd., b Kyx3, Farm Laborer
=============================
1920 Kentucky SHELBY HARDINSVILLE Series: T625 Roll: 598Page: 124

Beechridge Road

James B. Wright, head, owns farm, m,w, 75, marr'd, b Kyx3
Rebecca S. Wright, wife, f,w, 67, marr'd, b Kyx3
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1930 United States Federal Census

Name: Rebecca Wright
Age: 78 years
Estimated birth year: 1851
Relation to Head-of-house: Mother
Home in 1930: Clay, Shelby, Kentucky
Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Clay, Shelby, Kentucky;
Roll: T626_778; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 0211.

Robert J. Wright, head, owns, m,w, 46, Divorced, b Kyx3, Laborer/ Farm
**Rebecca Wright, Mother, f,w, 78, Wd., b Ky., b. Va., b. Ky **
Beulah M. Childs, Housekeeper, f,w, 31, marr'd at 24, b.Illinois, b.Illinois, b. Ky.
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Ky Death Records

WRIGHT, REBECCA J. 082, SHELBY

Died: 10-06-1934 Vol: 054 Cert # 26512 Death Vol: 1934
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Source: Birth, Death, and burial location verified by book, Church &Family Graveyards of Franklin Co.,Ky.
Resource: Shelby Co., Library, Shelbyville, Ky
Researcher: Valerie Ernst Locke, Stigers, Haydon, Hulett, Sheets,descendant
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Add'l Source: FRANKFORT 200 CELEBRATION 1786 - 1986
Author: Frankfort's 200th Birthday Historical ResearchCommittee
Submitted by: Thelma G. Stigers
Published: 1987
Researcher: Valerie Ernst Locke, October, 2004
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
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Census 1910-partial1910She appeared in the 1910 census in Hardinsville, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Census 1920-partial1920She appeared in the 1920 census in Beechridge Rd, Hardinsville, Shelby County, Kentucky.1 
Census 1930-partial1930She appeared in the 1930 census in Clay Village, Shelby County, Kentucky, in son's household.1 
Last EditedNov 26, 2007

Citations

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Constantine Perkins1

Male, #52271, b. 1682, d. 1770
FatherNicholas Perkins1 b. 1647, d. 1712
MotherSarah Childers1
RelationshipConstantine Perkins is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Constantine is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Birth1682Constantine was born 1682 in Henrico County, Virginia.1 
Marriage - no infoHe married Ann Pollard. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Death of Father1712His father, Nicholas, died in 1712 in Henrico, Virginia.1 
Birth of Son1722His son William was born in 1722 in Virginia.1 
Death1770Constantine died 1770 in Goochland, Virginia.1  

Family

Ann Pollard
Child 1.William Perkins+1 b. 1722
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Ann Pollard1

Female, #52272
RelationshipAnn Pollard is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Ann is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Marriage - no infoShe married Constantine Perkins, son of Nicholas Perkins and Sarah Childers. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Birth - no infoI have no information on the date or place of birth for Ann Pollard.  
Birth of Son1722Her son William was born in 1722 in Virginia.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Ann's death. 

Family

Constantine Perkins b. 1682, d. 1770
Child 1.William Perkins+1 b. 1722
Last EditedFeb 19, 2009

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Nicholas Perkins1

Male, #52273, b. 1647, d. 1712
FatherNicholas Perkins1 b. 1614, d. 1664
MotherMary Burton1 b. 1618
RelationshipNicholas Perkins is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Nicholas is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Birth1647Nicholas was born 1647 in an unknown place .1 
Marriage - no infoHe married Sarah Childers. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Death of Father1664His father, Nicholas, died in 1664 in Charles City, Virginia.1 
Birth of Son1682His son Constantine was born in 1682 in Henrico County, Virginia.1 
Death1712Nicholas died 1712 in Henrico, Virginia.1  

Family

Sarah Childers
Child 1.Constantine Perkins+1 b. 1682, d. 1770
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Sarah Childers1

Female, #52274
RelationshipSarah Childers is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Sarah is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Marriage - no infoShe married Nicholas Perkins, son of Nicholas Perkins and Mary Burton. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Birth - no infoI have no information on the date or place of birth for Sarah Childers.  
Birth of Son1682Her son Constantine was born in 1682 in Henrico County, Virginia.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Sarah's death. 

Family

Nicholas Perkins b. 1647, d. 1712
Child 1.Constantine Perkins+1 b. 1682, d. 1770
Last EditedFeb 18, 2009

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Nicholas Perkins1

Male, #52275, b. 1614, d. 1664
FatherAden Perkins1 b. Jul 22, 1582
MotherMary (surname not known)1 b. 1582
RelationshipNicholas Perkins is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Nicholas is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Birth1614Nicholas was born 1614 in Goochland, Virginia.1 
Marriage - no infoHe married Mary Burton. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Birth of Son1647His son Nicholas was born in 1647.1 
Death1664Nicholas died 1664 in Charles City, Virginia.1  

Family

Mary Burton b. 1618
Child 1.Nicholas Perkins+1 b. 1647, d. 1712
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Mary Burton1

Female, #52276, b. 1618
RelationshipMary Burton is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Mary is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth1618Mary was born 1618 in Charles City, Virginia.1 
Marriage - no infoShe married Nicholas Perkins, son of Aden Perkins and Mary (surname not known). I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 
Birth of Son1647Her son Nicholas was born in 1647.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Mary's death. 

Family

Nicholas Perkins b. 1614, d. 1664
Child 1.Nicholas Perkins+1 b. 1647, d. 1712
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Aden Perkins1

Male, #52277, b. July 22, 1582
FatherRichard Parkyns1 b. 1541, d. Jul 3, 1603
MotherElizabeth Beresford1 b. 1544
RelationshipAden Perkins is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Aden is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
BirthJuly 22, 1582Aden was born July 22, 1582 in Bunny Park, North, England.1 
Marriage - no dateHe married Mary (surname not known) in Nottinghamshire, England. I have no information on the date of the marriage.1 
Birth of Son1614His son Nicholas was born in 1614 in Goochland, Virginia.1 
Death - no dateAden died on an unknown date in Corsthorpe, North, England.1 

Family

Mary (surname not known) b. 1582
Child 1.Nicholas Perkins+1 b. 1614, d. 1664
Last EditedMar 31, 2009

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Mary (surname not known)1

Female, #52278, b. 1582
RelationshipMary (surname not known) is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Mary is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth1582Mary was born 1582 in an unknown place .1 
Marriage - no dateShe married he, son of Richard Parkyns and Elizabeth Beresford, in Nottinghamshire, England. I have no information on the date of the marriage.1 
Birth of Son1614Her son Nicholas was born in 1614 in Goochland, Virginia.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Mary's death. 

Family

Aden Perkins b. 22 Jul 1582
Child 1.Nicholas Perkins+1 b. 1614, d. 1664
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Richard Parkyns1

Male, #52279, b. 1541, d. July 3, 1603
FatherRichard Parkyns1
MotherAnne Tywnborrowe1 b. about 1500
RelationshipRichard Parkyns is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Richard is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him.
 
Birth1541Richard was born 1541 in Madresfield, Worcestershire, England.1 
Marriage1573He married Elizabeth Beresford 1573 in an unknown place .1  
Birth of SonJuly 22, 1582His son Aden was born on July 22, 1582 in Bunny Park, North, England.1 
DeathJuly 3, 1603Richard died July 3, 1603 in an unknown place .1  

Family

Elizabeth Beresford b. 1544
Child 1.Aden Perkins+1 b. Jul 22, 1582
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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Elizabeth Beresford1

Female, #52280, b. 1544
RelationshipElizabeth Beresford is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Elizabeth is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her.
 
Birth1544Elizabeth was born 1544 in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, England.1 
Marriage1573She married Richard Parkyns, son of Richard Parkyns and Anne Tywnborrowe, 1573 in an unknown place .1  
Birth of SonJuly 22, 1582Her son Aden was born on July 22, 1582 in Bunny Park, North, England.1 
Death - no infoI have no information on the date and place of Elizabeth's death. 

Family

Richard Parkyns b. 1541, d. 3 Jul 1603
Child 1.Aden Perkins+1 b. Jul 22, 1582
Last EditedSep 8, 2007

Citations

  1. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),.

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