Christopher Harris (1725-1794) and Agnes McCord (1740-after February 20, 1791)

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1. Christopher¹ Harris, son of Robert Harris and Mourning Glenn, was born in probably Louisa Co., VA February 1725. Christopher died 1794 Madison Co., KY, at 69 years of age.

He married twice. He married Mary Dabney in Virginia, February 22, 1745. Mary is the daughter of Cornelius Dabney and Sarah Jennings. Mary became the mother of Dabney Harris December 25, 1745. Mary became the mother of Sarah Harris June 11, 1747. Mary became the mother of Robert Harris August 24, 1749. Mary became the mother of Tyre Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 24, 1751. Mary became the mother of Elizabeth Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, May 9, 1752. Mary became the mother of Mourning Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 4, 1754. Mary became the mother of Christopher Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, July 21, 1755. Mary became the mother of Mary Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 10, 1757. He married Agnes McCord in Albemarle Co., VA, 1762. Agnes was born in Albemarle Co., VA December 21, 1740. Agnes was the daughter of John McCord and Isabella. Agnes died after February 20, 1791 Madison Co., KY, at approximately 50 years of age. At 19 years of age Agnes became the mother of Benjamin Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, November 28, 1760. At 22 years of age Agnes became the mother of Jane Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, September 18, 1763. At 24 years of age Agnes became the mother of John Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, March 14, 1765. At 27 years of age Agnes became the mother of William Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, November 12, 1768. At 29 years of age Agnes became the mother of James Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, 1770. At 31 years of age Agnes became the mother of Margaret Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, 1772. At 34 years of age Agnes became the mother of Isabella Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, April 9, 1775. At 36 years of age Agnes became the mother of Samuel Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, September 1, 1777. At 38 years of age Agnes became the mother of Barnabus Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, October 1, 1779. At 41 years of age Agnes became the mother of Overton Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, October 25, 1782.

At 20 years of age Christopher became the father of Dabney Harris December 25, 1745. At 22 years of age Christopher became the father of Sarah Harris June 11, 1747. At 24 years of age Christopher became the father of Robert Harris August 24, 1749. At 26 years of age Christopher became the father of Tyre Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 24, 1751. At 27 years of age Christopher became the father of Elizabeth Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, May 9, 1752. At 29 years of age Christopher became the father of Mourning Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 4, 1754. At 30 years of age Christopher became the father of Christopher Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, July 21, 1755. At 32 years of age Christopher became the father of Mary Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, June 10, 1757. At 35 years of age Christopher became the father of Benjamin Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, November 28, 1760. At 38 years of age Christopher became the father of Jane Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, September 18, 1763. At 40 years of age Christopher became the father of John Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, March 14, 1765. At 43 years of age Christopher became the father of William Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, November 12, 1768. At 45 years of age Christopher became the father of James Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, 1770. At 47 years of age Christopher became the father of Margaret Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, 1772. At 50 years of age Christopher became the father of Isabella Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, April 9, 1775. At 52 years of age Christopher became the father of Samuel Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, September 1, 1777. At 54 years of age Christopher became the father of Barnabus Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, October 1, 1779. At 57 years of age Christopher became the father of Overton Harris in Albemarle Co., VA, October 25, 1782. Christopher Harris came to what is now Madison County, Kentucky from Albemarle County, VA in 1786. Will of Christopher Harris of Madison County, KY taken from Will Book A-page 54, 55. It was transcribed by Eileen Niederkorn. CHRISTOPHER HARRISS WILL - Will Book A-pg 54, 55 In the name of God Amen. I Christopher Harris being through the abundant mercy and goodness of God tho weak in body yet of perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my last will & Testament and desire it should be reviewed by all as such. Imprimis that I will & Desire that my first Children (Viz) Dabney Harris, Sarah Martin, Robert Harriss, Mourning Jones, Christopher Harrifs, & Mary Jones should have the following negroes (excepting thirty pounds out of my son Dabneys Legacy which is to be paid by the Executors of this Part of my Will for the use & Benefit of my wife and Other Children) (Viz) Ritter and her Children, Pomp, Moses, Allice, George, Betty, Lucy and Delphy the above Negores to be Divided Agreeable to Cornelias Dabneys Seniors Will and I do appoint Foster Jones, and Christoph Harrifs as Executors of the above part of this will and as to the Ballance of my Estate I Direct that first my Debts shall be paid out of what money I have by or is owing to me the house where I live I Direct should be finished which together with the tract of land whereon I live, I leave to my Dear & loving wife during her life and at ther death to son Overton Harrifs as to the Ballance of my Negroes (David, Cate, Fanny, Stephen, and Eddy together with my House hold furniture Stock of every kind and Plantation utensels I desire that my wife may have the whole Benefit of them during her life or widowhood and if she should Marry the whole to be sold and Equally Divided amongst her & her children as to my Lands on Muddy Creek I will and Bequeath them as follows, the Drowning Creek Tract of land I will and Bequeath to my son John Harrifs the Sycamore Spring Tract to my son Benjamin Harris the tract on which my son Wm. has Built to my son Harris and the Tract Clalled the Holly Tract to my son Barnabas Harrifs and my land in Albemarle County together with the Stock that is thereon I direct shall be sold and that my sons James and Samuel Harris shall Receive of the money as much as Col John Miller & Robert Rodes shall Judge the land to be worth that I will’d to my Other sons Viz to be made Equal to them, as to my three Daughters Viz Jane Gentry-Margret Harris, and Isabel Harris my will and Desire is that Jean Gentry should Receive ten pounds and Margret and Isbel Harris to have fifty pounds apeice out of the Ballance of what my Albermarld land and the Proffits arising from that place and if that should not be Sufficient that It shall be made up to htem out of any of Personal Estate that my wife and Executors after nemtioned shall think best as to my lands on Sinking Waters my will is that if they are obtained it should be sold and Wqually divided amongst my last Set of Children and I do appoint my dear & loveing wife with John Sappington and John Harris to execute that part of my will that respects my wife and her Children as witnefs my hand & seal this twentyeth day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. Witnefs-Hartly Sappington Christopher Harrifs Rich’d Sappington Joseph Wells At a Court held for Madison County on Tuesday the 15th day of March 1794 This Will was proved to be the last will & testament of Christopher Harris by the oath of Joseph Wells, Hartly & Richard Sappington witnefses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste Will Irvine CMC Typed as spelled in will. The following is some research on Christopher Harris done by my cousin Evelyn W. Wallace: Preparer: Evelyn W. Wallace, southern California Edited 2/2000 CHRISTOPHER HARRIS. (ca. 1725 VA-1794 KY). WIR00050 An entry in DAR LINEAGE BOOK, V. 80, p. 353 reads: "Christopher Harris (1725-94) served in the Kentucky Militia, 1780. He was born in Albemarle County, VA; died in Madison County, KY. ... Christopher Harris and Agness McCord (b. 1740), his wife, m. 1762." (Mrs. Mary Allen Mathews, No. 79960). As with many older DAR applications, this, too, has flaws. We deduce from the following deeds that Christopher's date of birth as given is approximately correct. He was of age by 1753. However, his more likely birthplace was Hanover Co., VA, the parent county of Louisa Co., which was formed 1742 from Hanover Co. Later. "the western portion of Louisa County was annexed to Albemarle County 1 May 1761," according to Rosalie Edith Davis, who has transcribed or abstracted many deeds and vestry records of both Louisa and Albemarle Cos. In Vol. 7 of the Lineage Book of the Daughters of the American Colonists, p, 277, Christopher Harris (1725-94) is said to have married Mary Dabney in 1745. No documentation is presented. (Lineage of Mrs. Virginia Field Walton Brooks, born in Jonesboro, Arkansas.) (Lineage Books were at Santa Monica PL, 369.12 D263). However, Christopher's 1794 will makes reference to Cornelius Dabney, who MAY have been his brother-in-law rather than his father-in-law. Another source states the marriage probably took place at Brown's Cove. This place may be in reference to the family of Benjamin Brown, who were neighbors of the Harrises. Christopher Harris probably was named for a relative of another generation. This name is found in a list of processioners ca. 1718, Hanover Co., VA, along with other surnames associated with the family of Robert Harris "the immigrant," i.e., Overton, Glenn, Garland, Grubbs. From The Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover Co., VA 1706-1786, as transcribed and edited by C. G. Chamberlayne [Richmond: 1940], p. 266: "p. [206]" "The lands of Edw Garland, Jas. Overton, Xpher Harris, Jno Glenn, Saml Reynolds, Henry Farmer, Robt Jennings & Abra: Venable being one precinct of which Edwd Garland and Jas Overton were Overseers who made this return, the within Order executed in presence of James Glenn, Saml Reynolds, Abra: Venable, Henry Farmer, Mr. Robt Jennings did not appear, for his Land and Saml Reynolds is all in one pattent and no Division." Another in St. Paul's Parish with whom the Harris family was associated was David Crawford. One of the daughters of Robert Harris and Mourning [Glenn], Frances or Nancy Harris was to marry Joel Crawford (qv), to whom David Crawford probably was related. (More reseach is needed on the Crawford family.) In 1746/47 Christopher Harris patented land. Patent Bk 28: Christopher Harris, 350 acs. Louisa Co., under the foot of ragged Mountains and on both sides of a West fork of Rockey Cr. on the Goochland Co. Line [N65 degrees W] on a ridge, adj. Mosias Jones & James Merideth; 12 Jan 1746/47, p. 25. 1 pd. 15 shillings (D. R. Hudgins, CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, V. V, [Richmond, VA: Virginia Genealogical Society, 1994] p. 304) From Louisa Co. DB B. P. 500-501. 27 Mary 1753 Robert Harris of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co., Gent., and Mourning, his wife, to William Keaton of same. For and in consideration that sd. Keaton and Margaret, his wife, shall by deed make over to Christopher Harris (Son of afsd. Robert) for fee simple estate, 331 acres of land and plantation of William Keaton's; bounded as in a patent granted sd. Keaton in City of Williamsburg 12 Jan. 1747. Sd. Harris have sold to sd. Keaton 400 acres and plantation of sd. Robert Harris on both sides of Rockey Creek, being land whereon sd. Keaton now lives, bounded as by patent granted sd. Harris in City of Williamsburg 15 Sept. 1752. Robert Harris Mourning Harris Wit: John Hawkins, David Watts, John (X) McCauley. 27 Mar 1752 acknowledged by Robert Harris and Mourning, his wife. (Mourning Harris, Robert's wife, is said to have been was the former Mourning Glenn. Refer to her biography.) P. 501-502. 27 Mar 1753 William Keaton of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co., and Margaret, his wife, to Christopher Harris of same. In consideration that Robert Harris of Louisa Co., and Mourning, his wife, shall by deed make over to William Keaton 400 acres and plantation, bounded as in a patent granted sd. Harris in 1752, land whereon William Keaton now lives. Have sold to sd. Christopher Harris 331 acres on both sides of the south fork of Rocky Creek whereon sd. Christopher Harris now lives; bounded as in a patent granted sd. Keaton in the City of Williamsburg 12 Jan. 1747. William (M) Keaton Margaret (X) Keaton Wit: John Hawkins, David Watts, John (X) McCauley 27 Mar. 1753 acknowledged by William Keaton. George II to Mosias Jones, David Milles, Gentlemen Justices of Louisa Co. Power granted to take acknowledgment of Margaret Keaton, who is so impotent that without great Danger of her body she cannot travel to the Court of our County. 3 Apr 1753. James Littlepage, Clk. 20 Apr. 1753 By virtue of this writ we have examined sd. Margaret, wife of William Keaton, who acknowledgted her right of dower. Mosias Jones, David Mills (Rosalie Edith Davis, LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS A AND B, 1742-1759 [Bellevue, WA 1976] p. 84) (To be continued) E.W.Wallace(hdanw@aol.com) This is a continuation of the biographical sketch of Christopher Harris (the elder) of Madison Co., KY. A Virginia land patent of Tully Choice, Pat. Bk 31-711 indicates that his land is on the Branches of Rockey Creek and the Albemarle Co. Line [N50W] and adjoins Christopher Harris, William Keatton, Patrick Wood & William Owens. Christopher Harris's Marriages Christopher's first wife, according to Hazel Spraker in THE BOONE FAMILY, ("Harris Family" by Bess Hawthorne, a Harris descendant) was Mary Dabney. In Christopher's will (1794, Madison Co., KY), cited below, he mentions bequest of Cornelius Dabney, probably Mary's father or possibly brother. The bequest was to Harris's oldest children, implying that these were his children by Mary Dabney. A Cornelius Dabney was in King William Co. ca. 1723, but also in Hanover Co. 1733-34 (Hanover Co. Court Records), and in Louisa Co., VA as late as 1782. The latter Cornelius Dabney would have been contemporaneous with Christopher Harris but possibly predeceasing him. It is known there were several men by this name of succeeding generations. The Dabneys were neighbors in Albemarle Co. in 1768 as evidenced by the following deed, DB-5, pp. 37-38: William Dabney & his wf. Jane of Albemarle Co. to William Shelton for 200 pds. current money of VA, a tract of land on Mechams River, adj Wm. Wallace. (s) Wm. Dabney Wit: Thomas Grubbs, Elizabeth Jones, Christopher Harris, Robert Harris, Tyre Harris. 2 Jun 1768; delivery of deed acknd by witnesses on same date. Rec. Nov Ct 1768 (Tyre or Tyree Harris, brother of Christopher, found in some Louisa Co. records, later removed to Orange Co. NC from which Caswell Co. was formed in 1777. William Shelton married into the Harris family. He had a son named Tyree and so did Christopher Harris.) Louisa County VA Records Christopher Harris was a witness in Louisa Co. 24 Nov 1750 to Martin's improvements, apparently an appraisal by three men (by order of Louisa Court Oct 1750). An indication of the approximate location of the land of Christopher Harris in Louisa Co. is found in this entry in Fredericksville Parish Vestry Book: P. 35: [ca 28 Nov 1750] "Ordered that Mosias Jones and Christopher Harris do procession all the lands on the up[p]er side of Buck mountain Creek and a Cross Moormans river to the Coty. Line and up the Same to the Ragged Mountains and under them to Brown's road and down the Same to Buck Mountain Creek." (Rosalie Edith Davis, FREDERICKSVILLE PARISH VESTRY BOOK, 1742-1787, VOL. I [Manchester, MO: privately printed, 1978], p. 38 "Pursuant to an Order of Court Dated ye 24th Day of June 1752," an almost identical order was issued to Moisas Jones Gent. and Christopher Harris. (p. 51) Also living in Fredericksville Parish at the same time were Christopher's father, Robert Harris "Gent." and brother Tyree Harris. Tyree succeeded his father Robert as vestryman, but he later migrated to North Carolina. Jeremiah Glen, no doubt a relative of Christopher and Tyree's mother, Mourning Glen, was a resident in the parish also. (Mourning's father is believed to have been James Glen, but the exact identity of Mourning's parents is in dispute among contemporary genealogists.) Much later, Christopher was again ordered to procession: P. 81 [ca 1767] "Ordered that Xtopher Harris & Daniel Maupine Junr. do procession all the lands above (a hole in the page) ... res Meeting House between Moreman's river and Woods Road up to the top of the Great Mountain." (Davis, op. cit., p. 85) A William Dabney appears in the orders. He was to procession between Wood's and Rhodes Road & the River and Ivy Creek. Albemarle Co. Records Albemarle Co., VA was formed 1744 from Louisa and Goochland Cos. In Albemarle Co., there is this deed: DB A?-p158: 13 May 1762 Christopher Harris to Saml. Karr, Augusta [Co.] for 65 pds., 331 acres both sides S fork Rockey Creek adj. Henry Bunch, Mosias [transcribed as Morias but other records show Mosias] Jones. (Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, THE DEEDS OF AMHERST COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1761-1807 AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1748-1763, p. 54) This parcel of 331 acres seems to be the same which Keaton had sold to Christopher Harris nine years earlier and which Robert Harris, Christopher's father, had earlier sold to Keaton with proviso that it was to be later transferred to Christopher. (This type of conveyance usually occurred between an older man to a younger relative or a trusted friend when the son of the grantor was underage. The relationship of Keaton to the Harris family is unknown. Perhaps he was a brother-in-law of Robert Harris.) From Albemarle Co., VA court papers 1744-1783: 1770 [p. 32] Promissory note: Philip Thurman of Albemarle Co. to Christopher Harris, dated 10 Mar 1770, witnessed by Robert Harris and Benjamin Thurman. (On back "To Mr. Robert Harvey: Sir, please pay this bond. Signed Philip Thurman.) (Comment: This may be the younger Robert Harris, Christopher's brother or perhaps Christopher's son of the same name.) (Benjamin B. Weisiger III, ALBEMARLE CO., VA COURT PAPERS 1744-1783, SLC film 1,697,895 Item 9) To be continuedPart 3 (Two other parts of the biography of Christopher Harris have already been posted. This is a continuation.) The following deeds of Louisa Co. make reference to Albemarle Co. line: Deed Bk. B-136-137 makes mention of Christopher Harris's land. The deed is dated 14 Jul 1756 is from Tully Choice of Halifax Co., grantor, to James Ennis of Louisa Co....on branches of Rockey Creek...Christopher Harris and William Keaton's corner...Patrick Woods line...Williams Owens line, corner in Albemarle Co. line...Christopher Harris' corner in the County line. Deed Bk. B-300 also makes reference to land of Christopher Harris. James Ennis & wife of Louisa to James Read of same...on branches of Rockey Creek.. Christopher Harrises and William Keaton's corner...Patrick Wood's line...William Owens line to Owen's corner oak in Albemarle Co. line...Christopher Harris' corner in Co. line. (Rosalie Edith Davis, LOUISA COUNTY, VA DEED BOOKS A AND B, 1742-1759 [Bellevue, WA, 1976]) More Albemarle Co., VA Records DB Bk 3-171 3 Apr 1762, Christopher Harris was a witness to a deed Ro. Harris, planter, to son Ro., Jr., love - on Blue Ridge, Doyle River, pat. of 521 acres 6 Dec 1753. Other witnesses were Jas. Harris and Wm. Brown. On 3 Apr 1762, DB 3-175 Benj. Brown deeded property to his daughter, Lucretia Harris. The witnesses were Jas. & Christopher Harris, Wm. Brown, and Benj. Thurman. (Of interest is the fact that Benj. Brown a few months earlier had deeded land on Doyle River [in Albemarle Co.] to Benjamin Brown [Jr.] of Hanover. But he is not specified as Benj. Brown, Jr.. Hanover Co. was the former home of the Harrises. Hazel A. Spraker in THE BOONE FAMILY states that Brown Sr.'s wife was Sarah Dabney. Lucretia Brown, a daughter of Benjamin Brown, (grantor in above deed), married Robert Harris, Jr. Refer to the biography of Robert Harris, Jr., who is inferred from DB 3-264 to have been the husband of the above Lucretia [Brown] Harris. Christopher again witnessed that deed.) (Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, THE DEEDS OF AMHERST COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1761-1807 AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1748-1763, Easley, SC, 1979) Christopher Harris appears on the personal property tax list of Albemarle Co., VA, 1782. He is shown with 9 slaves, 27 cattle, 4 horses, paying a tax of 5 pounds, 14 shillings, and 9 pence. Two other Harrises are shown as proprietors in District 3: James and Thomas. Harris's first wife, Mary Dabney, must have died before 1769 as on that date, Agnes (McCord) appears as Harris's wife in Albemarle Co. deeds. Two other McCords are shown in District 3: Jane, probably a widow, and William. (Thomas Jefferson, Esq., is shown in District 2 on the 1782 tax list of Albemarle Co.. He counted 2 males over 21; 129 slaves; 106 net cattle; 23 horses; 6 "wheels for riding carriages," paying a tax of 70 pounds, 12 shillings, and 6 pence.) In Augusta Co. VA, Deed Bk 22-p. 395 indicates that Christopher Harris and Agness (--) executed a deed, 17 Nov 1778. Details were not given by Lyman Chalkley, CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTTISH-IRISH SETTLEMENT, V. 3. Chalkley abstracted many documents of what was then Augusta Co., VA. Land office records in Virginia Archives show the following Virginia land patents or grants for Christopher Harris in Albemarle Co., VA: 1. 15 Aug 1764 - 164 A on Gingsang br. in Millstone Bottom, Patents No. 36, 1764-67, p. 624 2. 17 Aug 1770 - 234 A on the side of one of the Mountains in the Blue Ridge called Bucks Elbow. Patent No. 39, 1770-71, p. 10 Christopher's father Robert Harris also patented land in Albemarle Co. in 1751. From Albemarle Co. Deed Bk 5: 14 Nov 1771 Christopher Harris and his wife Agnes Albemarle County of one part and William Crawford of the said County for .. pounds current money of Virginia 350 A.in Albemarle Co. under the foot of the Ragged Mountains and both sides of a West Fork of Rock Creek .. in Mosias Jones's line, adj James Merridiths line to a corner in Goochland Co. line, West Fork of Rockey Creek to the first station. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Bennet Henderson Robert Miller. Christopher Harriss Thomas Maupin Minian Mills Agness Harriss Recd of the within named William Crawford the sum of Forty pounds current money of Virginia which is the consideration money in this Deed mentioned Received per me. Christor. Harriss At Albemarle June Court 1772 This indenture and Receipt were acknowledged by Christopher Harris and Agnes his Wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded. In 1785, in Albemarle Co., Christopher Harris was surety at marriage of John Harris to Margaret Maupin, daughter of John Maupin. The 1787 Albemarle County Personal Property Tax, List A, shows Christopher Harris as "self" charged with tax; 2-3-5-4-8. The first column indicates number of white males above 16 and under 21. Cols. 2 and 3 indicate slaves and their age brackets; Col. 4 is number of horses, etc.; Col. 5 indicates number of cattle. The same tax list shows the following McCords: Wm., Jr., Samuel and Wm. Sr. Other related families are shown: Maupin, Rodes. (Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florine Love, THE 1787 CENSUS OF VIRGINIA, V. 2, p. 140.) Revolutionary War Service Hamilton J. Eckenrode in VIRGINIA SOLDIERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, V. I (VA State Library & Archives, 1989) lists "Harris, Christopher (Kentucky m.) Fx. Coms. 1780." No verification of this could be located at the Virginia State Library Oct 1995. Christopher Harris qualifies for "patriotic service" by virtue of the fact that he furnished an item or items of value during the Revolution. His name appears in "Public Service Claims, Albemarle County Court Booklet," unnumbered page. The number beside his name is 154: "for 572 do taken by the Wh for State use." The preceding person's payment was for items taken by militia for State use, and the "WH" in Harris's claim may be an abbreviation for militia. He was paid 4 pds., 9 shillings, and 6 pence. Virginia State Library enclosed the following paper pertaining to Christopher Harris, not all of which is legible: No. 29 I do hereby certifie that I have Received of Christopher Harris for public uses agreable to an Act of Assembly for procuring a supply provisions and other necessary [torn] in the uss of the army four Hundred & thirty seven [torn] at five pounds ... amounting to two thousand and six hundred & eighty five pounds as witness my hand this 18 October 1781. L 2685 - 537 89.6 John Key C. P. ? 537 - a 3 d 46.14.3 for Albemarle County Removal to Kentucky By 1780, Christopher Harris was beginning to make his move to Kentucky. A land grant for Christopher Harris has been recorded as follows: Original survey no: 8551 Name: Christopher Harris Acreage: 1,200 County: Fayette Watercourse: Hinkston Fk., Licking Survey Date: 1-20-1786 Original Bk & Page: 10-412 Grantee: Same & heirs Grant Date: 1-25-1792 Original Bk & Page: 14-385-386 (Joan E. Brookes-Smith, MASTER INDEX VIRGINIA SURVEYS AND GRANTS 1774-1791 [Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Historical Society, 1976], p. 84) (Note: In 1786, one Francis Eppes Harris was granted land on the same watercourse, same county. Whether there is a relationship is unknown. None has been discovered.) Jefferson Land Entries show on 17 May 1780, Christopher Harris entered 1200 A on Licking [River], North Fork, Bk. A-66 It is unclear whether this is Christopher Harris the father or his son, Christopher Harris. If correct, this date precedes the 1786 survey date mentioned above. Recent perusal of Madison Co. deeds reveals there was a deed involving this acreage, of which his heirs seemed unaware. At the time of the deed of some of the heirs, the land was then in Bourbon Co. By 1788, Christopher Harris is listed as a tithable in Madison Co., KY: 1-0-2 first col. is no. of tithables; Col 2. is blacks over 16; Col. 3 is horses and cattle. (It is unclear whether this is the older Christopher Harris or his son. However, this seems to belie the story that Christopher Harris and a large group of kinsman moved to Kentucky with many slaves. They may have sent back to Virginia for slaves, but there appears only one black over 16 in 1787.) Christopher Harris himself appears on the 1787 tax list as taxable, 1 black over 16, 3 horses, 5 cattle. Christopher Harris, appears on 1792 tax list of Madison Co., KY. He had 9 blacks, 15 horses, 43 cattle, and 700 acres of land. (Excerpt from REGISTER of the Kentucky State Historical Society). Other Harrises on same tax list: William Harrias (?) (no land or slaves); Richmd Harris (no land or slaves); Sherwood Harris (80 acres); Benj. Harris (no land or slaves). Other Harrises listed by Joan Colbert Gioe in her tax abstracts for Madison Co. were David, Andrew, James [2X], John [2X], Samuel, Thomas, Mary and Wm. Whether they were related, we do not know. Except for John Harris, these do not seem to be the heirs named in Christopher's will. Perhaps other documents would show relationships. Madison Co. deed indexes show that Christopher Harris was the grantee (buyer) in these deeds: DB A-109, Tract Muddy ?? [incomplete copy], grantor: Wallace Estill, Nov 4, 1788; recorded Jun 2, 1789 DB B-360, 200 A Calloway ?, grantor: Caleb Callaway & wf, Oct 6, 1790, recorded Dec 7, 1790 Submitted by: Evelyn W. Wallace hdanw@aol.com

Christopher Harris and Mary Dabney had the following children:

2 i. Dabney² Harris was born December 25, 1745. The following is some research of Evelyn W. Wallace: Submitted by E.W.Wallace hdanw@aol.com DABNEY HARRIS. WIR2020 Little is known of Dabney Harris, who appears to the be the son of the elder Christopher Harris of early Madison Co., KY. His birthdate of 15 Dec 1745, apparently unconfirmed, is taken from DAR application 598925. Those of his siblings and most of the marriages are given, indicating the applicant MAY have used a Bible record. He died after Apr 1795, according to Surry Co., NC records. In Nov 1774 he was witness in Albemarle Co., VA to a will of one William Blackwell, written 23 Nov 1774, proved Mar court 1775. Other witnesses were Philip Thurmon and James Gardner. (J. Estelle Stewart King, ABSTRACTS OF WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA 1748-1800 [Beverly Hills, CA, 1940], p. 22) Dabney apparently moved to Surry Co., NC.(1) His name appears in Madison Co., KY Grant Deed Index. Dabney Harris, grantor; Christopher Harris, grantee; C-381, 9 Mar 1795; recorded 5 May 1795; power of attorney. "Know all men by these presents that I Dabney Harris of Surry County, North Carolina for sundry [reasons?] etc do constitute and appoint my son and Friend Christopher Harris of the said county & state my true & lawfull attorney to act demand sue for recover & ... of Christopher Harris & Foster Jones of Madison County & in the State of Kentucke Exrs to the Estate of my Deceased Father all such Legacys as may be due to me on that behalf? hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said Attorney may do in and touching Premises in as full and Ample manner as though I were personally present in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this ninth (?] day of March one Thousand seven hundred and ninety four. /s/ Dabney Harris Teste Reuben Canterbury, John Canterbury, J. P. ----" A Dabney Harris is listed in the 1820 census of Kentucky as being in Pulaski Co., but we have no idea whether he is the son of Christopher, decd, of Madison Co., KY. A Christopher Harris is also listed in Pulaski Co.; possibly he is the son of Dabney Harris. More research is needed. (1) On Family Tree Maker CD ROM CENSUS INDEX: COLONIAL AMERICA 1607-1789, he is listed in ... North Carolina, Hardin's District. I welcome additional information. Parentage of Dabney Harris is suspected to be son of Christopher Harris, Sr. of Albemarle Co., VA and later of Madison Co., KY. Note he names a son Christopher Harris. If he is the son of the elder Christopher Harris, then his mother was reportedly Mary Dabney. Mary Dabney's parentage unknown, although Christopher Harris the elder in his Madison KY will makes reference to the will of Cornelius Dabney. Was Cornelius Dabney Mary's father? If so, does anyone know where Dabney's will is recorded? Evelyn W. Wallacesouthern California The following is a responsive e-mail from Glenn E. Harris: From: "Glenn E. Harris" Subject: [MADKY-L] Dabney Harris, s/o Christoper Harris In reference to the message posted below from Evelyn W. Wallace, I too am interested in the family of Dabney Harris born 15 Dec. 1745 in VA. I suspect him to be the father of Solomon Harris of Surry Co., NC who is my direct line. Solomon married Nancy Blackwell of Surry NC abt 1797. Nancy is the dau of David Blackwell and Sarah Harris of Surry NC. Sarah's father, Robert Harris is brother to the elder Christopher Harris mentioned below who moved from Albemarle Co., VA to Madison Co., KY and of course Dabney is the eldest son of Christopher and was grown and most likely married when he moved to Surry Co., NC where he lived in Wilkes and Surry counties in NC near his uncle Robert. It is interesting to note that Solomon Harris and wife Nancy with children moved to Garrard Co., KY in 1804 which is next to Madison Co and Christopher Harris. I have found little solid info on Dabney Harris but below is some notes I have collected, mostly from Surry Co., NC records. 1. Dabney must have died after 1800, not 1795 as stated below, as he is on the 1800 Surry, NC census, Dabney Harris, 02101-0110100. 2. Dabney apparently lived in both Wilkes and Surry counties. Found Dabney Harris on Wilkes Co., NC, Hardins District, pg 002, 1787 state census. 3. 1790 Federal census for Wilkes Co., NC; Dabney Haris (Harris), 2M 16+, 3M 16-, 6Fem, 0 slaves. (Dabney, wife, 5 sons, 5 dau) 4. Dabney Harris is on 1782 Surry Tax list; Capt. Humphries District: Dabney has one horse, 2 cows and 100 acres. (No location given). 5. From William Harris Millier's History and Genealogies, 1907 version, pgs 278-9. - "By his first wife, Mary Dabney, Christopher Harris had...Dabney Harris, who was a resident of Surry County, North Carolina on May 5th 1795, and whose son Christopher Harris at that time being a man of maturity, came to Madison County, Ky,. from North Carolina with a power of attorney from his father (Dabney Harris) authorizing his said son to receipt for his (Dabney Harris) part of his fathers estate, and from this it is known that Dabney Harris had one child but as to any other children no history is at hand." (parentheses as in original)..............Although this info is from a book I had not been able to confirm it. The power of attorney, submitted by Evelyn below, appears to be the source of this book info and indicates that Dabney did indeed have a son named Christopher. 6. From Surry Co., NC abstracts: deed books D, E and F (1779-1797) - 6 Aug 1793, Dabney Harris to John Personate, for 75 pounds, 95 acres adjacent Jesse Franklin and Mark Kenned(a)y. Wits: (X) James Franklin, Thomas Ross, William Snow. Signed Dabney Harris. (this land was most likely on Butler creek) 7. Extracted from McNeil, George F.: Abstracts of North Carolina. Land Grant Files of Grants Issued for Land in Wilkes County; Published, 1994 by Wilkes Genealogical Society, North Wilkesboro, NC. - Pg 73, Vol 1, 1778-1798, File #727. Dabney Harris received grant #724, 22 Sep 1785 for 150 acres, both sides of Glade creek of the Little river, adjoining Young Edwards. Based on Warrent/entry #1160 dated 2 Jan 1785. Grant is recorded in Book 59, pg 332. Chain carriers: Edward Franklin, Jno. Edwards. Surveyed by William Johnson. This land was in present day Alleghany Co., adj Greyson Co., VA border. However Dabney appears to have actually lived on Butler creek, on the south fork of the Mitchell river, next door to David Austin..............According to Austin family researchers, Benjamin Austin, son of David Austin above, married a Sarah Harris who is suppose to be a daughter of Dabney Harris. However I can find no one who can prove this to me. I do not have the notes with me but I believe Sarah Harris and Benjamin Austin moved to Kentucky also. 8. I am aware of the Dabney Harris and Christopher Harris names in Pulaski Co., KY but am not sure who either were or how they may be connected. I had thought that Dabney may be the son of Dabney or his grandson or the son of one of Dabney's many brothers who moved to Madison KY with their father Christopher. Could the Christopher found there be the son of the elder Christopher? 9. My info is that Mary Dabney was the first wife of the elder Christopher Harris and Dabney Harris was their eldest son. The parents of Mary were Cornelius Dabney and Sarah Ann Jennings of Hanover county VA. Their son John Dabney supposedly married Anna Harris, the sister of Christopher Harris. Hope this all helps and maybe someone out there can add to or correct this info. Glenn E. Harris

3 ii. Sarah Harris was born June 11, 1747. She married James Martin in Albemarle Co., VA. James died 1799 Madison Co., KY.

4 iii. Robert Harris was born August 24, 1749. He married Nancy Grubbs.

5 iv. Tyre Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA June 24, 1751.

6 v. Elizabeth Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA May 9, 1752.

7 vi. Mourning Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA June 4, 1754. She married Foster Jones.

8 vii. Christopher Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA July 21, 1755. He married Elizabeth Grubbs.

9 viii. Mary Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA June 10, 1757. She married George Jones. George is the son of Mosias Jones.

Christopher Harris and Agnes McCord had the following children:

10 ix. Benjamin Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA November 28, 1760. He married twice. He married Miss Jones. He married Nancy Burgin Madison Co., KY, June 14, 1792. Nancy was the daughter of Dennis Burgin and Jane. Nancy died after 1833.

11 x. Jane Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA September 18, 1763. She married Richard Gentry.

12 xi. John Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA March 14, 1765. He married Margaret Maupin. Margaret was born 1767. Margaret was the daughter of John Maupin and Frances Dabney. Margaret died 1859 at 92 years of age.

+ 13 xii. William Harris was born November 12, 1768.

14 xiii. James Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA 1770. James died ca 1798 Madison Co., KY. He married Susannah Gass. Susannah was the daughter of David Gass and Sarah.

15 xiv. Margaret Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA 1772. Margaret Harris never married.

16 xv. Isabella Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA April 9, 1775. She married John Bennett Madison Co., KY, October 2, 1794.

17 xvi. Samuel Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA September 1, 1777. He married Nancy Wilkerson.

18 xvii. Barnabus Harris was born in Albemarle Co., VA October 1, 1779. He married Elizabeth Oldham 1803. Elizabeth was born ca 1787. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard 'Ready Money' Oldham and Ursley Duke Williams. Elizabeth died after 1836.

+ 19 xviii. Overton Harris was born October 25, 1782.

13. William² Harris (Christopher¹) was born in Albemarle Co., VA November 12, 1768.

He married Anna Oldham in Madison Co., KY, February 4, 1790. Anna is the daughter of Jesse Oldham and Elizabeth Simpson.

William Harris and Anna Oldham had the following children:

20 i. Jesse³ Harris.

21 ii. Agnes M. Harris. She married Milton Oldham in Madison Co., KY, February 3, 1831. Milton was born in Madison Co., KY. Milton is the son of Richard 'Ready Money' Oldham and Patsey Reid.

22 iii. Richard M. Harris.

19. Overton² Harris (Christopher¹) was born in Albemarle Co., VA October 25, 1782. Overton died October 10, 1827 Madison Co., KY, at 44 years of age. His body was interred Madison Co., KY.

He married Nancy Oldham Madison Co., KY, April 10, 1810. Nancy was born Madison Co., KY December 27, 1791. Nancy was the daughter of Richard 'Ready Money' Oldham and Ursley Duke Williams. Nancy died September 28, 1858 Madison Co., KY, at 66 years of age. Her body was interred Madison Co., KY. At 26 years of age Nancy became the mother of Tillitha Harris Madison Co., KY, October 13, 1818. At 29 years of age Nancy became the mother of Christopher C. Harris 1821. At 35 years of age Nancy became the mother of Ursula Nancy Harris January 28, 1827.

At 35 years of age Overton became the father of Tillitha Harris Madison Co., KY, October 13, 1818. At 38 years of age Overton became the father of Christopher C. Harris 1821. At 44 years of age Overton became the father of Ursula Nancy Harris January 28, 1827.

Overton Harris and Nancy Oldham had the following children:

23 i. John Franklin³ Harris.

24 ii. Solon Harris. He married Sallie Ann Miller July 25, 1837.

25 iii. Lucien Harris. He married Sallie F. Bush December 8, 1832.

26 iv. Sidney Harris. He married twice. He married Mrs. Elizabeth Brookin. He married Mrs. Mary Jane (Addison) Miller April 4, 1844.

27 v. Overton Harris.

28 vi. Elizabeth Harris. She married Joseph Tevis.

29 vii. Carlisle Harris. She married Michael L. Stoner May 4, 1843.

+ 30 viii. Tillitha Harris was born October 13, 1818.

+ 31 ix. Christopher C. Harris was born 1821.

32 x. Ursula Nancy Harris was born January 28, 1827. Ursula died February 23, 1841 in Georgetown, KY, at 14 years of age.

30. Tillitha³ Harris (Overton², Christopher¹) was born Madison Co., KY October 13, 1818. Tillitha died November 3, 1893 Madison Co., KY, at 75 years of age. Her body was interred in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KY.

She married Waller Chenault Madison Co., KY, October 30, 1833. Waller was born Madison Co., KY September 17, 1803. Waller was the son of William Chenault and Susanna Phelps. Waller died September 20, 1861 Madison Co., KY, at 58 years of age. His body was interred in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KY. At 40 years of age Waller became the father of Carlisle Chenault Madison Co., KY, February 28, 1844. At 42 years of age Waller became the father of Christopher David Chenault Madison Co., KY, May 22, 1846. At 46 years of age Waller became the father of Nancy Chenault in Madison Co., KY, May 12, 1850. At 48 years of age Waller became the father of Overton Harris Chenault August 20, 1852.

At 25 years of age Tillitha became the mother of Carlisle Chenault Madison Co., KY, February 28, 1844. At 27 years of age Tillitha became the mother of Christopher David Chenault Madison Co., KY, May 22, 1846. At 31 years of age Tillitha became the mother of Nancy Chenault in Madison Co., KY, May 12, 1850. At 33 years of age Tillitha became the mother of Overton Harris Chenault August 20, 1852.

Tillitha Harris and Waller Chenault had the following children:

+ 33 i. William O.⁴ Chenault.

34 ii. Elizabeth Chenault. She married Joseph Brinker July 12, 1855.

35 iii. Joseph Chenault. Joseph died 1863 in Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

36 iv. Susannah Chenault. She married William Miller. William is the son of Samuel Miller.

+ 37 v. Waller Chenault.

+ 38 vi. Laura Chenault.

+ 39 vii. Ella Chenault.

40 viii. David Chenault. He married Betty Bronston.

+ 41 ix. Carlisle Chenault was born February 28, 1844.

+ 42 x. Christopher David Chenault was born May 22, 1846.

+ 43 xi. Nancy Chenault was born May 12, 1850.

+ 44 xii. Overton Harris Chenault was born August 20, 1852.

31. Christopher C.³ Harris (Overton², Christopher¹) was born 1821. Christopher died 1904 at 83 years of age.

He married Frances J. Adkins July 26, 1853. Frances was born 1835. Frances died 1885 at 50 years of age. Frances became the mother of Malvry A. Harris Madison Co., KY.

Christopher became the father of Malvry A. Harris Madison Co., KY.

Christopher C. Harris and Frances J. Adkins had the following child:

45 i. Malvry A.⁴ Harris was born Madison Co., KY. She married Giles W. Clardy.

33. William O.⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) birth date unknown.

He married twice. He married Lucy Gilbert. He married Caledonia Miller May 11, 1856. Caledonia was born in Madison Co., KY September 28, 1838.

William O. Chenault and Caledonia Miller had the following children:

46 i. Callie⁵ Chenault. She married Daniel Bates Shackelford.

47 ii. Mattie Chenault. She married Clarence E. Woods.

48 iii. Lizzie Chenault. She married Daniel Harber.

49 iv. Mary Chenault. She married James W. Smith.

37. Waller⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) birth date unknown.

He married Sallie Webb.

Waller Chenault and Sallie Webb had the following child:

50 i. Waller⁵ Chenault, Jr..

38. Laura⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) birth date unknown.

She married P. H. Eastin.

Laura Chenault and P. H. Eastin had the following child:

51 i. David⁵ Eastin.

39. Ella⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) birth date unknown.

She married William D. Watts February 10, 1880.

Ella Chenault and William D. Watts had the following children:

52 i. Alline⁵ Watts.

53 ii. Lillian Watts. She married unknown Smith.

54 iii. Ethel Watts. She married Harry Blanton.

41. Carlisle⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born Madison Co., KY February 28, 1844. Carlisle died January 14, 1923 in "Hillcrest", Madison Co., KY, at 78 years of age.

She married Thomas Douglas Chenault Madison Co., KY, April 19, 1864. Thomas was born in Madison Co., KY November 28, 1840. Thomas was the son of Harvey Chenault and Ann McCord Douglas. Thomas died May 13, 1907 in Richmond, KY, at 66 years of age. At 24 years of age Thomas became the father of John Blackwell Chenault July 20, 1865. At 28 years of age Thomas became the father of Harvey Chenault in Madison Co., KY, May 22, 1869. At 30 years of age Thomas became the father of Ann Chenault in Madison Co., KY, January 31, 1871. At 32 years of age Thomas became the father of Thomas Douglas Chenault, Jr. May 28, 1873. At 43 years of age Thomas became the father of Carlisle Chenault in Richmond, KY, 1884. At 44 years of age Thomas became the father of Eleanor Chenault in Richmond, KY, July 14, 1885.

At 21 years of age Carlisle became the mother of John Blackwell Chenault July 20, 1865. At 25 years of age Carlisle became the mother of Harvey Chenault in Madison Co., KY, May 22, 1869. At 26 years of age Carlisle became the mother of Ann Chenault in Madison Co., KY, January 31, 1871. At 29 years of age Carlisle became the mother of Thomas Douglas Chenault, Jr. May 28, 1873. At 40 years of age Carlisle became the mother of Carlisle Chenault in Richmond, KY, 1884. At 41 years of age Carlisle became the mother of Eleanor Chenault in Richmond, KY, July 14, 1885.

Carlisle Chenault and Thomas Douglas Chenault had the following children:

55 i. Lila M.⁵ Chenault. She married Nelson P. Gay.

56 ii. John Blackwell Chenault was born July 20, 1865. John died October, 1922 in Maysville, KY, at 57 years of age. He married twice. He married Lena Jennings. He married Lida Joshua Burgess November, 1899. Lida was born in Fern Leaf, Mason Co., KY November 7, 1867. Lida died February 14, 1946 in Maysville, KY, at 78 years of age.

57 iii. Harvey Chenault was born in Madison Co., KY May 22, 1869. Harvey died October 2, 1922 at 53 years of age. He married Mary Hume.

58 iv. Ann Chenault was born in Madison Co., KY January 31, 1871. Ann died November, 1937 at 66 years of age. She married Albert Kirk McCown in Madison Co., KY, December 5, 1894. Albert was born in Virginia January 31, 1871. Albert died October, 1942 in Versailles, KY, at 71 years of age.

59 v. Thomas Douglas Chenault, Jr. was born May 28, 1873. Thomas died May, 1982 in Lexington, KY, at 108 years of age. He married twice. He married Katherine Hart. Katherine was born in Bowling Green, KY October 24, 1888. Katherine died May, 1982 in Lexington, KY, at 93 years of age. He married Laura Moss Walker in Madison Co., KY, September 6, 1896. Laura was born June 9, 1879. Laura died September 17, 1905 in Richmond, KY, at 26 years of age.

60 vi. Carlisle Chenault was born in Richmond, KY 1884. Carlisle died January 5, 1917 in Cincinnati, OH, at 32 years of age. She married Hugh M. Bates in Richmond, KY.

61 vii. Eleanor Chenault was born in Richmond, KY July 14, 1885. Eleanor died September 29, 1927 in Catonsville, MD, at 42 years of age. She married Waldo Emerson Gwynne in "Cumberland View", Madison Co. KY, April 26, 1911. Waldo was born in Bullitt Co., KY July 14, 1884. Waldo died July 11, 1962 in Lexington, KY, at 77 years of age.

42. Christopher David⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born Madison Co., KY May 22, 1846. Christopher died April 24, 1925 in Lexington, KY, at 78 years of age.

He married twice. He married Florence Dillingham Madison Co., KY, August 1, 1872. Florence was born Madison Co., KY June 27, 1855. Florence died February 10, 1889 Madison Co., KY, at 33 years of age. Her body was interred in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KY. At 17 years of age Florence became the mother of Margaret Dillingham Chenault in Richmond, KY, June 24, 1873. At 21 years of age Florence became the mother of Joseph Chenault in Richmond, KY, February 22, 1877. At 26 years of age Florence became the mother of Kittie Chenault January 10, 1882. He married Sarah Gibson Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, March 30, 1892. Sarah was born in Woodford Co., KY March 21, 1858. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Humphreys and Sarah Thompson Gibson. Sarah died February 23, 1930 in Lexington, KY, at 71 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. At 35 years of age Sarah became the mother of Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault in Richmond, KY, March 25, 1893. At 38 years of age Sarah became the mother of Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault in Richmond, KY, January 17, 1897. The resolution honoring her by the Booneborough Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution follows: Resolution - Madam Regent and Members of the Boonesborough Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution: Again this body is called upon to mourn the departure of a member - Mrs. Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault entered upon the life eternal at her residence 416 North Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday evening, February 23rd, 1930, at 7:30 o'clock, after an illness of seven months, surrounded by her devoted family - She was the widow of Col. Christopher D. Chenault, who she survived five years. Mrs. Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault was born at "Sumner's Forest", Woodford Co., Kentucky, March 21st, 1858. "Sumner's Forest" was a grant to her pioneer ancestor of several thousand acres and included in its boundaries as fine land as is to be found in the Blue Grass Region of Kentucky. It continues in the family today. The mansion is of sun dried brick and it was erected for the most part, in the 1700s. The window seats show the walls to be three feet thick. A library room of magnificent proportions was added to the house by the father of Mrs. Chenault - Joseph Alexander Humphreys, who was a scholarly gentleman, and traveled extensively in Europe and the Orient, in search of health, bringing home with him valuable works of art, of which may be mentioned a banquet service of red Bohemian glass of many hundred pieces. The mahogany furnishings and the massive silver plate which entered into the making of this ancestral home were not surpassed by any other home of the Blue Grass. Mrs. Chenault was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Humphreys and his wife, Miss Sarah Gibson who was educated at Madame Segoyne's School of Philadelphia, famous a century ago as a school for young ladies. On the paternal side, she was a lineal descendant of the celebrated Dr. Alexander Humphreys of Staunton, Va. Dr. Humphreys was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, the most renowned school of medicine in the English speaking world, when he was a student there in the 1700s - and during the century following. Mrs. Robert S. Todd, the stepmother of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln was a Miss Humphreys and a great aunt of Mrs. Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault. Mrs. Chenault was also a lineal descendant of Col. Wm. Preston, Capt. John McKinley, Capt. Nathaniel Hart and Capt. Matthew Scott of the Revolutionary period, as the records of the Boonesborough Chapter bear testimony. These were among the first to preempt lands in this halcyon country, known as the Blue Grass Region of Kentucky. Capt. Nathaniel Hart was President of the Transylvania Co., for which Fort Boonesborough was erected in 1775. He was killed by Indians and he and his wife are buried near the Site of Fort Boonesborough. Through all of these lines of ancestry she was related to families who were leaders in the making of the early history of this Commonwealth - the Harts, the Scotts, the Prestons, the Humphreys, and the Gibsons. On thc maternal side the Gibsons were an influential and wealthy family in the vicinity of Lexington, during the past century - and gave to the country - the Hon. Randall Gibson, U. S. Senator from Louisiana - a brother of Mrs. Chenault's mother, Mrs. Sarah Gibson Humphreys, who was herself a remarkably gifted woman of her day. Mrs. Chenault was educated in the schools of Versailles, Ky.; at Sayre College, Lexington, Ky.; and at the Boston Conservatory of Music. After completing her education, and with an enviable record of distinguished ancestory, reaching back into Virginia's most brilliant Colonial period, and beyond - she entered upon a brilliant social career; entertaining distinguished guests at "Sumner's. Forest" with the lavish hospitality of ante-bellum days; traveling extensively; and spending seasons at a time at the home of her uncle, Senator Gibson, in Washington City; at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Humphreys Dye in New Jersey where she added to the social diversions, elective courses at Rutgers College - and at the home of her uncle Senator Gibson, in New Orleans-. During these years, possessing a certain executive gift, inherited direct from her ancestors, she took over the management of her landed estate, which she conducted in both an able and profitable manner; thus adding to the interest of her delightful home and the exceptional family life at "Sumner's Forest." On March 30th, 1892, she was married to Col. Christopher D. Chenault of Richmond Ky. The wedding was celebrated at the Episcopal Charch in Versailles in the evening--and was a brilliant event. Col. Chenault was, President at this time of the R. N. I. and B. R. R. and many friends from Richmond went over for the wedding in his private car. During the ten years following their marriage their home in Richmond, the superb old colonial mansion on Main St. now known as the Gibson Hospital, was the scene of constant and elegant entertaining. Here, in these beautiful parlors, with the shadows from the open fires falling across the rare pieces of mahogany and valuable family portraits and in the soft light on many candles - the Boonesborough Chapter was organized in the Spring of 1896 - by Mrs. Chenault. She became its first Regent in which capacity she served from 1896 to 1905. I love to think of her not only as our first Regent - but as the Founder of our Boonesborough Chapter, for to her is wholly due, the organization of the Chapter, and that enthusiasm and vision which steered the Chapter thru the first years and placed it on the firm foundation which has led on to usefulness. It was Mrs. Chenault who not only gave to the Boonesborough Chapter a notable position in the National Body of the D.A.R. but who also gave prestige to the D.A. R. of the Commonwealth of Ky., drawing into the organlzation ladies of like prominence and talent as herself. She belonged first to the National Society D.A.R. - her number 7789. She was elected State Regent of the D.A.R. of Ky., in 1907, having been nominated at the State Convention at Paris by Mrs. A. R. Burnam - and served until 1909. Here her executive ability was manifest and she made an excellent State Regent. The organization was greatly strengthened during her term of three years. She also filled out the unexpired term of Mrs. Samuel J. Shackelford who died in office 1919-20. In 1921 she was elected Vice-President General of the N. S. D.A. R., her term expiring 1924. She greatly enjoyed her association with the members of the National Organization and upon her visits to Washington to attend the Board Meetings she was much feted by her relatives and friends, among them Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Ex-President General, N.S.D.A.R., who entertained in her honor at her distinguished home in Washington on several occasions. Not the least of Mrs. Chenault's cherished remembrances of her service were two silver loving cups, beautifully inscribed and presented to her upon her retirement as State Regent of Kentucky and Vice-President General N. S.D.A.R. In 1901, Col. and Mrs. Chenault took up their residence in Lexington, Ky., where they owned and occupied the superb home at 461 North Limestone, known as the Brand Place [better known now as "Rose Hill"]. Here the Boonesborough Chapter was entertained by Mrs. Chenault on several occasions - our last visit being on June 5th, 1925 when Lexington celebrated its Sequi-Centennial and the Boonesborough Chapter represented by two magnificent floats, having taken part in the great Parade, spread its elegant luncheon the beautiful terrace of her residence at her invitation. In all of her work and she was identified througout life with many civic and educational movements, for the betterment of mankind, in addition to her interest in the D.A.R. - She had the cordial assistance of her husband, Col. Chenault. - She always espoused the cause of the weak - she therefore early espoused the cause of equal rights and suffrage for women. She was an officer in the Humane.Society of Lexington and saw that dumb animals were kindly treated. She was on the side of every movement for Civic uplift. She was an opener of doors of opportunity to others. It would be interesting to know how many through the kindliness and influence of this gentlewoman passed through doors opened by her to lives of more extended usefulness. These beneficiaries of her gracious thoughtfulness, many of them, have in turn delighted to do her honor. She had a great capacity for friendship. Her hospitality was always delightful - and her entertaining both at the home in Richmond, and at the home in Lexington, both. houses so much alike that they must have been designed by the same architect - has added much to the social annals of the State. The weddings of her two daughters, celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral, and followed by receptions at the home in Lexington, were most beautiful occasions - never to be forgotten. She filled all relations of life with fine courage. The militant strain was very pronounced in her make-up. A daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a friend; - a Christian, a patrician, a patriot; - a D.A.R.; a Colonial Dame; an Episcopalian! She knew the light of social acclaim and she received homage of which the world was perhaps ignorant. "Let me grow lovely, growing old; so many things to do; Laces and ivory and gold; and silks need not be new; And. there is healing in old trees - old streets a glamor hold; Why may not I , as well. as these, grow lovely growing old?" Lovely in youth, mature years found her even lovelier.Her name will ever be hallowed to all who knew the radiance of her exceptional nature. We would place upon the records of the Boonesborough Chapter, this tribute of our respect and affection for our Founder and first Regent - Mrs. Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault - and also send copies to the daughters; Mrs. Davis Buckner and Mrs. Wm. Anderson of Lexington; and to her sister, Mrs. Lewis Johnstone and her brother, Mr. Joseph A. Humphreys of "Sunmer's Forest". (Signed) - Katherine Phelps Caperton (Chairman) Jennie W. Parkes Sarah Burnam Greenleaf Sallie Yates McKee Mariawillie Smith Phelps Mary Neale Thompson Miss Maude Gibson Mrs. Grant E. Lilly Mrs. Charles A. Keith Anne Chenault McCown Louise Bright Kellogg Kitty Hart Chenault Alice Phelps Tribble Annie Field White Mary Chenault Smith. Richmond, Kentucky. March 14th, 1930.

At 27 years of age Christopher became the father of Margaret Dillingham Chenault in Richmond, KY, June 24, 1873. At 30 years of age Christopher became the father of Joseph Chenault in Richmond, KY, February 22, 1877. At 35 years of age Christopher became the father of Kittie Chenault January 10, 1882. At 46 years of age Christopher became the father of Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault in Richmond, KY, March 25, 1893. At 50 years of age Christopher became the father of Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault in Richmond, KY, January 17, 1897. The biography of Christopher David Chenault from History of Kentucky, Vol. III, (S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928) follows: Lexington is a monument to the combined efforts of many men of determination, enterprise and ability and in this classification belonged Christopher David Chenault, who was long numbered among the city's leading financiers. He was a railroad builder as well, and a recognized leader in political circles of Kentucky. He was a man of resourceful nature, varied talents and pronounced public spirit, and his was a successful career in the highest sense of the term. Mr. Chenault was born May 22, 1846, in Madison county, Kentucky, and was a member of one of the oldest families of the south. He was a descendant of Stephen Chenault, who was a follower of John Calvin and owing to religious persecution left his home in southern France about 1700 in company with his wife. He was the founder of the family in America and was one of the colony of two hundred Huguenots who received from the colonial government of Virginia a grant of land in Monikin Town, then in Powhattan county, but now included within the boundaries of Goochland county. From that original seat they and others of the same extraction have spread to all parts of the country, winning respect and honor wherever they have gone. Among the children of Stephen Chenault was Hugo, whose son, Hugo, Jr., married a Miss Dabney or D'Aubigne. They were the parents of William Chenault, who chose Elizabeth Mullins as his wife, and their son, William, Jr., married Susanna Phelps. They became the parents of Waller Chenault, who was joined in wedlock to Talitha Harris, and to their union was born a son, Christopher David Chenault. Talitha Harris was a daughter of Overton and Nancy Harris. When Henry Clay made his famous speech on home industries while a member of the United States senate he wore a suit of jeans, fashioned for him by Nancy Harris. They were composed of wool sheared from sheep presented to her by Senator Clay, and she spun the wool, wove the cloth and made the suit. When but five years old Mr. Chenault received instruction from Governor McCullough, and his studies were continued under John L. Waller at Green Hill Academy, a school located on the home farm and built especially by his father, General C. M. Clay, Samuel Bennett and Joseph Chenault for the education of their children. He was next taught by William and Jason W. Chenault and completed his education at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, at the age of fifteen. The Civil war was then in progress and the battle of Richmond had been won by Kirby Smith. Having resolved to enter the Confederate army as a member of Chenault's Brigade, he went as far as Richmond at the time of the retreat from Kentucky, but was persuaded by his brother, Captain Joe Chenault, to return home and care for his mother and the fanlily of six younger children. After the southern army retreated the federal authorities ordered his arrest and, acting on information given him by his cousin, John Bennett, Mr. Chenault left immediately for Ohio. He completed a course in bookkeeping and banking at the Bartlett Commercial College in Cincinnati and as soon as it was safe returned home. He took charge of the books of Burton & Holloway, owners of a large dry goods establishment in Richmond, but the work proved uncongenial and he returned to the farm. He abandoned agricultural pursuits in 1870 and entered the Madison National Bank at Richmond in the capacity of bookkeeper. His worth was soon recognized and at the end of two years he was promoted to the responsible position of cashier, which he filled for about thirty years. In 1902 he brought his family to Lexington and soon afterward became cashier of the National Exchange Bank, which was subsequently merged with the Central Bank. The new organization started with a capital of six hundred thousand dollars and adopted the name of the Lexington Bank & Trust Company, of which Mr. Chenault was chosen cashier. He gave to the corporation the services of an expert and his connection with the institution brought to it additional prestige. Subsequently the business was consolidated with that of the Phoenix National Bank under the style of the Phoenix Third National Bank, which is now one of the largest and strongest financial institutions in the state. On August 1, 1872, Mr. Chenault married Miss Florence Dillingham, who died in February, 1890, leaving a family of four children: Margaret, Joe, Florrie and Kittie. On March 30, 1892, Mr. Chenault was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Gibson Humphreys, who is a member of one of the first families of Woodford county, and resides in their attractive home at 461 North Limestone street, Lexington. Like most of his family, Mr. Chenault was a strong adherent of the Baptist faith and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday school of his church at Richmond, also acting as moderator of the Tates Creek Association at the old Gilberts Creek church. In politics he was a stalwart democrat and never wavered in his allegiance to the party. He was chairman of the Madison county democratic committee and during the entire term of Congressman James B. McCreary was chairman of the eighth congressional district. He was made financial commissioner of Madison county and was largely instrumental in building the railroad from Paris to Livingston, also the line from Versailles to Beattyville, becoming its president. He was an executive of more than average capacity and about twenty years of his life were devoted to the development of railroad facilities that transformed Estill and Lee counties into two of the most prosperous in the state. He gave his best efforts to every task that he undertook and the spirit of progress actuated him at all points in his career. He had the welfare of his community deeply at heart and was ever ready to further plans for its improvement. He possessed that high sense of honor which constitutes the vital essence of the gentleman, and his death on April 23, 1925, deprived Lexington of one of its most valuable and best loved citizens.

Christopher David Chenault and Florence Dillingham had the following children:

62 i. Florence⁵ Chenault. Florence died February 10, 1950. She married Keats Speed 1907. Keats was born September 23, 1879. Keats died March 1, 1952 at 72 years of age.

63 ii. Margaret Dillingham Chenault was born in Richmond, KY June 24, 1873. Margaret died November 14, 1959 in Richmond, KY, at 86 years of age. She married James S. Crutcher. James was born in Richmond, KY July, 1872. James died November, 1924 in Richmond, KY, at 52 years of age.

+ 64 iii. Joseph Chenault was born February 22, 1877.

+ 65 iv. Kittie Chenault was born January 10, 1882.

Christopher David Chenault and Sarah Gibson Humphreys had the following children:

+ 66 v. Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault was born March 25, 1893.

+ 67 vi. Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault was born January 17, 1897.

43. Nancy⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Madison Co., KY May 12, 1850. Nancy died October 19, 1890 at 40 years of age.

She married George W. Evans April 30, 1867. George was born February 5, 1843. At 26 years of age George became the father of George W. Evans, Jr. December 12, 1869. At 34 years of age George became the father of Leslie Peter Evans December 28, 1877. At 37 years of age George became the father of Joe Asby Evans January 1, 1881. At 40 years of age George became the father of Overton Chenault Evans February 27, 1883. At 42 years of age George became the father of Mary Evans April 2, 1885. At 44 years of age George became the father of William Evans May 29, 1887. At 44 years of age George became the father of Harry Evans May 29, 1887.

At 19 years of age Nancy became the mother of George W. Evans, Jr. December 12, 1869. At 27 years of age Nancy became the mother of Leslie Peter Evans December 28, 1877. At 30 years of age Nancy became the mother of Joe Asby Evans January 1, 1881. At 32 years of age Nancy became the mother of Overton Chenault Evans February 27, 1883. At 34 years of age Nancy became the mother of Mary Evans April 2, 1885. At 37 years of age Nancy became the mother of William Evans May 29, 1887. At 37 years of age Nancy became the mother of Harry Evans May 29, 1887.

Nancy Chenault and George W. Evans had the following children:

68 i. Waller⁵ Evans.

69 ii. Lettie Evans.

70 iii. Peter Evans.

71 iv. Miller Evans.

72 v. George W. Evans, Jr. was born December 12, 1869. He married twice. He married Maud Ellen McKinley January 24, 1810. He married Minerva Crutcher November 9, 1898.

73 vi. Leslie Peter Evans was born December 28, 1877. Leslie died August 8, 1921 at 43 years of age. He married Laura Elinor Lynn September 18, 1901. Laura was born May 11, 1875. Laura died June 3, 1936 at 61 years of age.

74 vii. Joe Asby Evans was born January 1, 1881. Joe died March 3, 1956 at 75 years of age. He married Minnie Elizabeth Williams March 27, 1910. Minnie was born October 10, 1884. Minnie died November 22, 1966 at 82 years of age.

75 viii. Overton Chenault Evans was born February 27, 1883. Overton died June 27, 1953 at 70 years of age.

76 ix. Mary Evans was born April 2, 1885. Mary died March 8, 1959 at 73 years of age. She married Thomas Henry Pickles December 29, 1903. Thomas was born 1879. Thomas died October 7, 1944 at 65 years of age.

77 x. William Evans was born May 29, 1887. William died January 2, 1925 at 37 years of age.

78 xi. Harry Evans was born May 29, 1887. Harry died August, 1887 at less than one year of age.

44. Overton Harris⁴ Chenault (Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born August 20, 1852. Overton died 1925 at 72 years of age.

He married Lida McCann June 15, 1892. Lida was born October 27, 1864. Lida died June 20, 1920 at 55 years of age. At 28 years of age Lida became the mother of Elizabeth McCann Chenault April 20, 1893. At 30 years of age Lida became the mother of Talitha Harris Chenault in Lexington, KY, January 29, 1895. At 33 years of age Lida became the mother of Sarah Elmore Chenault in Lexington, KY, April 20, 1898.

At 40 years of age Overton became the father of Elizabeth McCann Chenault April 20, 1893. At 42 years of age Overton became the father of Talitha Harris Chenault in Lexington, KY, January 29, 1895. At 45 years of age Overton became the father of Sarah Elmore Chenault in Lexington, KY, April 20, 1898.

Overton Harris Chenault and Lida McCann had the following children:

79 i. Elizabeth McCann⁵ Chenault was born April 20, 1893. Elizabeth died November 11, 1981 at 88 years of age. She married Charles Nicholas Cavanaugh April 16, 1924. Charles was born in Lawrenceburg, KY February 13, 1892. Charles died October 29, 1955 in Lexington, KY, at 63 years of age.

+ 80 ii. Talitha Harris Chenault was born January 29, 1895.

81 iii. Sarah Elmore Chenault was born in Lexington, KY April 20, 1898. Sarah died July 31, 1988 in Paris, KY, at 90 years of age. She married James William Ferguson Thompson December 8, 1917. James was born in Paris, KY October 16, 1897. James died December 31, 1965 at 68 years of age.

64. Joseph⁵ Chenault (Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Richmond, KY February 22, 1877. Joseph died January 31, 1910 at 32 years of age.

He married Bessie Spears February 16, 1899. Bessie was born January 10, 1879. Bessie died January 12, 1974 at 95 years of age.

Joseph Chenault and Bessie Spears had the following children:

82 i. Margaret⁶ Chenault. She married Nelson Flynn.

83 ii. Henry Chenault.

84 iii. Joe Chenault.

65. Kittie⁵ Chenault (Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born January 10, 1882. Kittie died October 24, 1939 in Lexington, KY, at 57 years of age.

She married J. O. Harrison Simerall. J. was born April 29, 1877. J. died July 31, 1934 at 57 years of age.

Kittie Chenault and J. O. Harrison Simerall had the following children:

85 i. Florence Chenault⁶ Simerall.

86 ii. Harrison Simerall, Jr..

87 iii. Kittie Simerall.

66. Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault (Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Richmond, KY March 25, 1893. Sarah died October 9, 1983 in Lexington, KY, at 90 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married Garrett Davis Buckner in Lexington, KY, October 29, 1914. Garrett died in Lexington, KY. Garrett became the father of Sarah Buckner in Lexington, KY, March 10, 1924. Garrett became the father of Garrett Davis Buckner, Jr. in Lexington, KY, September 14, 1927. Garrett became the father of Mary Buckner in Lexington, KY, September 14, 1927.

At 30 years of age Sarah became the mother of Sarah Buckner in Lexington, KY, March 10, 1924. At 34 years of age Sarah became the mother of Garrett Davis Buckner, Jr. in Lexington, KY, September 14, 1927. At 34 years of age Sarah became the mother of Mary Buckner in Lexington, KY, September 14, 1927.

Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault and Garrett Davis Buckner had the following children:

+ 88 i. Sarah⁶ Buckner was born March 10, 1924.

+ 89 ii. Garrett Davis Buckner, Jr. was born September 14, 1927.

+ 90 iii. Mary Buckner was born September 14, 1927.

67. Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault (Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Richmond, KY January 17, 1897. Lucy died December 28, 1975 in Lexington, KY, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married Matthew William Anderson in Lexington, KY, September 26, 1916. Matthew was born in Independence, MO June 24, 1895. Matthew was the son of Matthew William Anderson and Mary Webster Erwin. Matthew died May 23, 1967 in Lexington, KY, at 71 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. Matthew's occupation: Land Developer. At 22 years of age Matthew became the father of Lucy Chenault Anderson in Lexington, KY, November 29, 1917. At 24 years of age Matthew became the father of Mary Webster Anderson in Lexington, KY, January 17, 1920. At 26 years of age Matthew became the father of Sarah Gibson Anderson in Lexington, KY, February 20, 1922. His obituary from the Lexington Herald: Matthew William Anderson, 71, a pioneer in the subdivision development of Lexington and an apartment house owner, died yesterday morning at his home, 220 Chenault Road. Mr. Anderson was a great-great.grandson of Henry Clay and one of the first developers of Chevy Chase subdivision, once part of the original Clay estate. He was a noted Fayette County sportsman and bred and raced his own horses. Born in Independence, Mo., he was a son of the late Matthew William and Mary Webster Erwin Anderson. He was a graduate of Culver Military Academy and the University of Kentucky. Mr. Anderson was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and the Keeneland Club. He and his wife -- Mrs. Lucy Chenault Anderson -- had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary last September after 50 years of marriage. Besides his wife, survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edward H. Jones, Mrs. Mary A. LaBach and Mrs. Louis W. List Jr.; nine grandchildren, William Anderson LaBach, James Parker LaBach, Mrs. John Hutton, Edward H. Jones Jr., William Chenault Jones, Mrs. Sidney Hulette, Louis W. List III, Henry Clay List and David A. List, all of Lexington, and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Lexington Cemetery by the Rev. Giles E. Lewis. Friends may call at the W. R. Milward Mortuary --Broadway after noon today.

At 20 years of age Lucy became the mother of Lucy Chenault Anderson in Lexington, KY, November 29, 1917. At 23 years of age Lucy became the mother of Mary Webster Anderson in Lexington, KY, January 17, 1920. At 25 years of age Lucy became the mother of Sarah Gibson Anderson in Lexington, KY, February 20, 1922. Obituary from the Lexington Herald-Leader: Mrs. Lucy Chenault Anderson, 78, a descendant of one of the first settlers of Boonesborough, Nathaniel Hart, died Sunday. Mrs. Anderson, of 220 Chenault Road, was the widow of Matthew William Anderson, who was a great-great-grandson of Henry Clay. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Christopher David and Sarah Humphreys Chenault. She attended the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., Sayre College, and Miss Ella Williams' School. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Christ Church Episcopal, the Keeneland Club, Madison County Historical Society, Lexington Rose Society and Blue Grass Iris Society. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary A. La Bach, Mrs. Edward H. Jones and Mrs. Louis W. List, Jr; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Chenault Buckner, all of Lexington; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery.

Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault and Matthew William Anderson had the following children:

+ 91 i. Lucy Chenault⁶ Anderson was born November 29, 1917.

+ 92 ii. Mary Webster Anderson was born January 17, 1920.

+ 93 iii. Sarah Gibson Anderson was born February 20, 1922.

80. Talitha Harris⁵ Chenault (Overton Harris⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY January 29, 1895. Talitha died April 1, 1986 in Lexington, KY, at 91 years of age.

She married John George Stoll July 26, 1919. John was born in Lexington, KY September 7, 1878. John was the son of Richard Pindell Stoll and Elvina. John died August 26, 1959 in Lexington, KY, at 80 years of age. At 22 years of age John became the father of Elvina Stoll in Lexington, KY, November 23, 1900. At 23 years of age John became the father of Margaret Stoll in Lexington, KY, August 11, 1902. John became the father of Helen Stoll in Lexington, KY, ca 1913. At 42 years of age John became the father of Lida Chenault Stoll in Lexington, KY, March 20, 1921. John was divorced from Talitha Harris Chenault in Fayette Co., KY, 1931.

At 26 years of age Talitha became the mother of Lida Chenault Stoll in Lexington, KY, March 20, 1921. Talitha was divorced from John George Stoll in Fayette Co., KY, 1931.

Talitha Harris Chenault and John George Stoll had the following child:

94 i. Lida Chenault⁶ Stoll was born in Lexington, KY March 20, 1921. Lida died July 23, 1981 in Louisville, KY, at 60 years of age. She married twice. She married Grover B. Sanders, M.D. June 14, 1942. She married Harlowe F. Dean April 11, 1975. Harlowe was born in Lexington, KY December 3, 1916.

Lida participated in the Divorced event December 3, 1916 in Lexington, KY.

88. Sarah⁶ Buckner (Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY March 10, 1924.

She married Robert Eugene Morrison in Lexington, KY, August 13, 1944. Robert was born February 3, 1920. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia. Robert's occupation: Col., USAF, retired. At 26 years of age Robert became the father of Sarah Chenault Morrison in Lexington, KY, August 6, 1946. At 28 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Buckner Morrison in Guam, September 9, 1948. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of David Forsythe Carlisle Morrison in Denver, CO, July 22, 1957.

She resides. At 22 years of age Sarah became the mother of Sarah Chenault Morrison in Lexington, KY, August 6, 1946. At 24 years of age Sarah became the mother of Robert Buckner Morrison in Guam, September 9, 1948. At 33 years of age Sarah became the mother of David Forsythe Carlisle Morrison in Denver, CO, July 22, 1957.

Sarah Buckner and Robert Eugene Morrison had the following children:

95 i. Sarah Chenault⁷ Morrison was born in Lexington, KY August 6, 1946. She married Mickey D. Lilly.

96 ii. Robert Buckner Morrison was born in Guam September 9, 1948. He married Helen Vale Tysa in Alexandria, VA, April 21, 1979. Helen was born in U.S. Army Hospital, Munich, Germany July 19, 1954.

97 iii. David Forsythe Carlisle Morrison was born in Denver, CO July 22, 1957. David died October 29, 1977 in Orlando, FL, at 20 years of age.

89. Garrett Davis⁶ Buckner, Jr. (Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY September 14, 1927. Garrett died August 26, 1985 in Lexington, KY, at 57 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington, KY.

He married Joan Cowen. Joan was born in Spring Lake, NJ August 11, 1930. At 23 years of age Joan became the mother of Garrett Davis Buckner III in Ft. Lee, VA, January 30, 1954. At 27 years of age Joan became the mother of Alice Cowen Buckner in Ft. Campbell, KY, March 21, 1958. At 32 years of age Joan became the mother of Clayborn Chenault Buckner in Montgomery, AL, May 18, 1963.

Garrett's occupation: Col., U.S. Army. At 26 years of age Garrett became the father of Garrett Davis Buckner III in Ft. Lee, VA, January 30, 1954. At 30 years of age Garrett became the father of Alice Cowen Buckner in Ft. Campbell, KY, March 21, 1958. At 35 years of age Garrett became the father of Clayborn Chenault Buckner in Montgomery, AL, May 18, 1963.

Garrett Davis Buckner, Jr. and Joan Cowen had the following children:

98 i. Garrett Davis⁷ Buckner III was born in Ft. Lee, VA January 30, 1954. Garrett died March 14, 1980 in Alexandria, VA, at 26 years of age.

99 ii. Alice Cowen Buckner was born in Ft. Campbell, KY March 21, 1958.

100 iii. Clayborn Chenault Buckner was born in Montgomery, AL May 18, 1963. He married Maura Buckley June 18, 1988. Maura was born in Toledo, OH October 16, 1962.

90. Mary⁶ Buckner (Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY September 14, 1927. Mary died June 10, 1984 in Lexington, KY, at 56 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY.

She married three times. She married Richard Ratliff French. Richard was born Winchester, KY March 7, 1928. Richard was the son of James Hay French and Jennie Ratliff. Richard died August 25, 1998 Winchester, KY, at 70 years of age. At 26 years of age Richard became the father of Richard Buckner French in Lexington, KY, December 15, 1954. At 28 years of age Richard became the father of Christopher Chenault French in Lexington, KY, August 8, 1956. She married William N. Branch. He resides in Boise, Idaho. William became the father of Alexander Humphreys Branch in Lexington, KY, May 5, 1958. She married Houston Thomas. Houston became the father of William Buckner Thomas May 17.

Mary became the mother of William Buckner Thomas May 17. At 27 years of age Mary became the mother of Richard Buckner French in Lexington, KY, December 15, 1954. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of Christopher Chenault French in Lexington, KY, August 8, 1956. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of Alexander Humphreys Branch in Lexington, KY, May 5, 1958.

Mary Buckner and Houston Thomas had the following child:

101 i. William Buckner⁷ Thomas was born May 17,. He resides in Lexington, KY.

Mary Buckner and Richard Ratliff French had the following children:

102 ii. Richard Buckner French was born in Lexington, KY December 15, 1954.

+ 103 iii. Christopher Chenault French was born August 8, 1956.

Mary Buckner and William N. Branch had the following child:

+ 104 iv. Alexander Humphreys Branch was born May 5, 1958.

91. Lucy Chenault⁶ Anderson (Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY November 29, 1917.

She married Edward Harold Jones in Lexington, KY, May 10, 1941. Edward was born in Kentucky September 20, 1919. Edward died March 3, 1996 in Lexington, KY, at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY. Edward Harold "Harry" Jones was a career officer in the United States Navy and served as a naval pilot in World War II. After retirement he lived in Lexington, Kentucky where he worked as a stockbroker and Realtor.

She resides in Lexington, KY.

Lucy Chenault Anderson and Edward Harold Jones had the following children:

105 i. Edward Harold⁷ Jones, Jr.. He married Brenda Whitehouse. She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Brenda's occupation: Decorator.

He resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Edward's occupation: Builder.

106 ii. William Anderson Jones. He resides. William's occupation: Engineer.

92. Mary Webster⁶ Anderson (Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY January 17, 1920. Mary died February 1, 1998 in Lebanon, OH, at 78 years of age.

She married James Parker LaBach in Jeffersonville, IN, February 5, 1938. James was born in Lexington, KY December 10, 1918. James is the son of James Oscar LaBach and Mary Shepherd Parker. He resides in Spruce Pine, NC. At 20 years of age James became the father of William Anderson LaBach in Lexington, KY, December 29, 1938. At 21 years of age James became the father of Mary Ellyn LaBach in Lexington, KY, October 2, 1940. At 24 years of age James became the father of James Parker LaBach, Jr. Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, January 16, 1943. James was divorced from Mary Webster Anderson in Fayette Co., KY, July 9, 1949. At 38 years of age James became the father of Frederick Avery LaBach August 17, 1957. Parker received his undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky and later earned a Ph.D. degree at Syracuse University. As an educator he has taught students from the kindergarten through doctorate programs. As a composer he has written numerous art songs and compositions for small ensembles. He specializes in theory and literature of music. He is now retired from the faculty of Kent State University.

At 18 years of age Mary became the mother of William Anderson LaBach in Lexington, KY, December 29, 1938. At 20 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary Ellyn LaBach in Lexington, KY, October 2, 1940. At 22 years of age Mary became the mother of James Parker LaBach, Jr. Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, January 16, 1943. Mary was divorced from James Parker LaBach in Fayette Co., KY, July 9, 1949. Obituary of Mary Webster Anderson written by my sister, Mary Ellyn Hutton: Mary Webster Anderson LaBach, native and long-time resident of Lexington, died Sunday, February 1, in Lebanon, Ohio. Mrs. LaBach, 78, managed rental property in Chevy Chase before moving to Ohio in 1995. An avid gardener, she was an officer and consulting rosarian for the Lexington Rose Society and a member of the Hemerocallis and Iris Societies. She was a member of the Lexington Kennel Club, the Keeneland Club and was a breeder of Shi-Tzu and Maltese dogs, including several champions. Mrs. LaBach was the daughter of Matthew William and Lucy Chenault Anderson of Lexington and a great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Clay. She attended Sayre School, Henry Clay High School and was a member of Christ Church Episcopal. She is survived by two sons, William Anderson LaBach of Lexington and Dr. James Parker LaBach, Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas; a daughter, Mary Ellyn LaBach Hutton of Cincinnati; five grandchildren, Mary Rebecca Hutton Fink of Tipp City, Ohio; John Stafford Hutton of Cincinnati, Elizabeth LaBach Hutton of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Virginia Kathryn LaBach of Los Angeles and Elaine Parker LaBach of Lawrence, Kansas; and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Lucy Anderson Jones of Lexington. Interment will be at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. Memorials to the University of Cincinnati Foundation Geriatics Fund, P.O. Box 670544, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0544.

Mary Webster Anderson and James Parker LaBach had the following children:

107 i. William Anderson⁷ LaBach was born in Lexington, KY December 29, 1938. He married Karen Eugenia Mitchell in Fayette County, KY, February 11, 1999. Karen was born in Lexington, KY August 23, 1950. Karen is the daughter of Sidney Eugene Mitchell and Catherine Delores Stewart.

He resides in Fayette Co., KY. William's occupation: Attorney. Bill is a graduate of Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky and received his A.B. degree from Transylvania College in 1959. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics from the University of Illinois in 1963 and 1965. He specialized in differential topology and wrote his dissertation under Prof. Stewart Scott Cairns who was Chairman of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois for many years. Bill held faculty positions at the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, Florida State University, Stetson University and the University of Kentucky. In 1968-69 he was a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, NJ where he served as research assistant to Prof. Marston Morse. Bill received his J.D. (law) degree from the University of Kentucky in 1975 and has practiced law in Lexington, Kentucky since October, 1975. Bill has served as President of the Lexington Rose Society, Bluegrass Hemerocallis Society, Fayette County Genealogical Society, Kentucky Genealogical Society, and the Chenault Family Association in Kentucky and as a national officer in the Society of Descendants of Washinton's Army at Valley Forge. He is a life member of the Society of the Cincinnati, Sons of the Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Jamestowne Society and is a member of numerous other patriotic, historical and family history organizations.

+ 108 ii. Mary Ellyn LaBach was born October 2, 1940.

+ 109 iii. James Parker LaBach, Jr. was born January 16, 1943.

93. Sarah Gibson⁶ Anderson (Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY February 20, 1922. Sarah died August 19, 1982 in Lexington, KY, at 60 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married Louis William List in Anniston, AL, May 1, 1943. Louis was born in Paducah, KY 1921. Louis was the son of Louis William List. Louis died February 1972 in Lexington, KY, at 50 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. Louis's occupation: Civil Engineer. At 22 years of age Louis became the father of Sarah Anderson List Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, June 17, 1944. At 24 years of age Louis became the father of Louis William List III Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 23, 1945. At 29 years of age Louis became the father of Henry Clay Anderson List in Lexington, KY, 1950. At 31 years of age Louis became the father of David Anthony List in Lexington, KY, November 22, 1952.

At 22 years of age Sarah became the mother of Sarah Anderson List Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, June 17, 1944. At 23 years of age Sarah became the mother of Louis William List III Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 23, 1945. At 28 years of age Sarah became the mother of Henry Clay Anderson List in Lexington, KY, 1950. At 30 years of age Sarah became the mother of David Anthony List in Lexington, KY, November 22, 1952.

Sarah Gibson Anderson and Louis William List had the following children:

110 i. Sarah Anderson⁷ List was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY June 17, 1944. She married Sidney Harrel Hulette Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 2, 1966. Sidney was born June 18, 1941. He resides in Morganfield, KY. Sidney's occupation: Attorney.

She resides in Morganfield, KY.

111 ii. Louis William List III was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 23, 1945. Louis died November 19, 1998 in Lexington, KY, at 53 years of age. He married Kathleen Berry Angelucci March 20, 1970. Kathleen was born August 2, 1948. She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

112 iii. Henry Clay Anderson List was born in Lexington, KY 1950. He married Gloria Canada.

He resides in Lexington, KY. Henry's occupation: Lobbyist.

113 iv. David Anthony List was born in Lexington, KY November 22, 1952. He married Deborah Stone in Lexington, KY, August 31, 1985. Deborah was born April 27, 1951. She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Deborah's occupation: Secretary.

He resides in Lexington, KY.

103. Christopher Chenault⁷ French (Mary⁶ Buckner, Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY August 8, 1956.

He married Raelyn Loveland in Lexington, KY, 1982. Raelyn became the mother of Danielle French Sandy, UT, January 25, 1990.

At 33 years of age Christopher became the father of Danielle French Sandy, UT, January 25, 1990.

Christopher Chenault French and Raelyn Loveland had the following child:

114 i. Danielle⁸ French was born Sandy, UT January 25, 1990.

104. Alexander Humphreys⁷ Branch (Mary⁶ Buckner, Sarah Gibson Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY May 5, 1958.

He resides in Lexington, KY. At 32 years of age Alexander became the father of Ryan Seth McKinley Combs May 2, 1991.

Alexander Humphreys Branch and Tracy Combs Collins had the following child:

115 i. Ryan Seth McKinley⁸ Combs was born May 2, 1991.

108. Mary Ellyn⁷ LaBach (Mary Webster⁶ Anderson, Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY October 2, 1940.

She married John James Hutton in Lexington, KY, June 13, 1964. John was born July 24, 1936. He resides in Hamilton Co., OH. John's occupation: Physician. At 28 years of age John became the father of Mary Rebecca Hutton January 23, 1965. At 31 years of age John became the father of John Stafford Hutton in Lexington, KY, December 21, 1967. At 43 years of age John became the father of Elizabeth LaBach Hutton Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 27, 1979.

She resides in Hamilton Co., OH. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary Rebecca Hutton January 23, 1965. At 27 years of age Mary became the mother of John Stafford Hutton in Lexington, KY, December 21, 1967. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of Elizabeth LaBach Hutton Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 27, 1979. Mary Ellen received he undergraduate education from the University of Kentucky and earned an M.A. degree in Music from Yale University where she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. She received a law degree from the University of Kentucky. She is a musician and music critic.

Mary Ellyn LaBach and John James Hutton had the following children:

+ 116 i. Mary Rebecca⁸ Hutton was born January 23, 1965.

+ 117 ii. John Stafford Hutton was born December 21, 1967.

118 iii. Elizabeth LaBach Hutton was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 27, 1979.

109. James Parker⁷ LaBach, Jr. (Mary Webster⁶ Anderson, Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY January 16, 1943.

He married Donna Poore Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, August 2, 1969. Donna was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY February 11, 1943. She resides in Overland Park, KS. At 29 years of age Donna became the mother of Virginia Kathryn LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, May 19, 1972. At 32 years of age Donna became the mother of Elaine Parker LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 26, 1975.

He resides in Overland Park, KS. James's occupation: Physician. At 29 years of age James became the father of Virginia Kathryn LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, May 19, 1972. At 32 years of age James became the father of Elaine Parker LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 26, 1975. Parker received his undergraduate education from the United States Military Academy at West Point and at the University of Kentucky where he received a degree in Biochemistry. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Kentucky and is now a pathologist in Kansas City.

James Parker LaBach, Jr. and Donna Poore had the following children:

119 i. Virginia Kathryn⁸ LaBach was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY May 19, 1972.

120 ii. Elaine Parker LaBach was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 26, 1975.

116. Mary Rebecca⁸ Hutton (Mary Ellyn⁷ LaBach, Mary Webster⁶ Anderson, Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born January 23, 1965.

She married Thomas Michael Fink December 30, 1989. He resides in Tipp City, OH. Thomas's occupation: Engineer. Thomas became the father of Kevin Thomas Fink in Tipp City, OH, July 30, 1991. Thomas became the father of Michele Alexandra Fink in Dayton, OH, June 21, 1993. Thomas became the father of Laura Elizabeth Fink in Dayton, OH, September 27, 1999. Thomas became the father of Stephanie Clarice Fink in Dayton, OH, December 28, 2000.

She resides in Tipp City, OH. Mary's occupation: Nurse. At 26 years of age Mary became the mother of Kevin Thomas Fink in Tipp City, OH, July 30, 1991. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of Michele Alexandra Fink in Dayton, OH, June 21, 1993. At 34 years of age Mary became the mother of Laura Elizabeth Fink in Dayton, OH, September 27, 1999. At 35 years of age Mary became the mother of Stephanie Clarice Fink in Dayton, OH, December 28, 2000.

Mary Rebecca Hutton and Thomas Michael Fink had the following children:

121 i. Kevin Thomas⁹ Fink was born in Tipp City, OH July 30, 1991.

122 ii. Michele Alexandra Fink was born in Dayton, OH June 21, 1993.

123 iii. Laura Elizabeth Fink was born in Dayton, OH September 27, 1999.

124 iv. Stephanie Clarice Fink was born in Dayton, OH December 28, 2000.

117. John Stafford⁸ Hutton (Mary Ellyn⁷ LaBach, Mary Webster⁶ Anderson, Lucy Alexander Humphreys⁵ Chenault, Christopher David⁴, Tillitha³ Harris, Overton², Christopher¹) was born in Lexington, KY December 21, 1967.

He married Sandra Lee Gross. Sandra became the mother of Blythe Alexandra Reese Gross-Hutton in Cincinnati, OH, December 22, 1992. Sandra became the mother of Astrid Snow Gross-Hutton in Cincinnati, OH, March 3, 1998.

At 30 years of age John became the father of Astrid Snow Gross-Hutton in Cincinnati, OH, March 3, 1998.

John Stafford Hutton and Sandra Lee Gross had the following child:

125 i. Astrid Snow⁹ Gross-Hutton was born in Cincinnati, OH March 3, 1998.

Index

Adkins

Anderson

Angelucci

Bates

Bennett

Blanton

Branch

Brinker

Bronston

Brookin

Buckley

Buckner

Burgess

Burgin

Bush

Canada

Cavanaugh

Chenault

Clardy

Combs

Cowen

Crutcher

Dabney

Dean

Dillingham

Eastin

Evans

Fink

Flynn

French

Gass

Gay

Gentry

Gilbert

Gross

Gross-Hutton

Grubbs

Gwynne

Harber

Harris

Hart

Hulette

Hume

Humphreys

Hutton

Jennings

Jones

LaBach

Lilly

List

Loveland

Lynn

Martin

Maupin

McCann

McCord

McCown

McKinley

Miller

Mitchell

Morrison

Oldham

Pickles

Poore

Sanders

Shackelford

Simerall

Smith

Spears

Speed

Stoll

Stone

Stoner

Tevis

Thomas

Thompson

Tysa

Walker

Watts

Webb

Whitehouse

Wilkerson

Williams

Woods

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