1. Samuel1 Demaree, son of David Demarest and Matie DeBaun, was born in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ ca January, 1707. Samuel died ca 1798 in Shelby Co., KY.
He married twice. He married Antie Losier ca 1728. Antie is the daughter of Nicholas Losier and Tryntie Slot. Antie became the mother of Davidt Demaree in Hackensack, NJ, ca 1729. Antie became the mother of Niclaes Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1730. He married Leah Demarest in Schraalenburg, NJ, September 16, 1732. Leah was born in Hackensack, NJ August 30, 1713. Leah was the daughter of Peter Demarest and Maretie Meet. Leah died before February 16, 1799 in Kentucky, at approximately 85 years of age. Leah became the mother of Antjin "Annie" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1733. Leah became the mother of Maria "Mary" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1735. Leah became the mother of Petrus "Peter" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1737. Leah became the mother of Elizabeth Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1739. Leah became the mother of Sarah Demaree in Hampton, Bucks Co., PA, ca 1741. At 30 years of age Leah became the mother of Rachel Demaree in Schrallenburg, NJ, November 19, 1743. Leah became the mother of John Demaree in Berkeley Co., VA, ca 1745. Leah became the mother of Tryntie "Catherine" Demaree in New York, New York, ca 1748. Leah became the mother of Lea Demaree in New York, New York, ca 1752.
He was christened in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ, February 1, 1707. Samuel became the father of Davidt Demaree in Hackensack, NJ, ca 1729. Samuel became the father of Niclaes Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1730. Samuel became the father of Antjin "Annie" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1733. Samuel became the father of Maria "Mary" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1735. Samuel became the father of Petrus "Peter" Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1737. Samuel became the father of Elizabeth Demaree in Schraalenburg, NJ, ca 1739. Samuel became the father of Sarah Demaree in Hampton, Bucks Co., PA, ca 1741. At 36 years of age Samuel became the father of Rachel Demaree in Schrallenburg, NJ, November 19, 1743. Samuel became the father of John Demaree in Berkeley Co., VA, ca 1745. Samuel became the father of Tryntie "Catherine" Demaree in New York, New York, ca 1748. Samuel became the father of Lea Demaree in New York, New York, ca 1752. One source says Samuel and Leah Demaree emigrated to Mercer County, KY from Washington Co., Pennsylvania in 1784 with other family members and relatives.
Samuel Demaree and Antie Losier had the following children:
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Davidt2 Demaree was born in Hackensack, NJ ca 1729. He was
christened in Hackensack, NJ, June 3, 1729. Davidt Demaree must have predeceased his father leaving no descendants.
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Niclaes Demaree was born in Schraalenburg, NJ ca 1730. He was christened in Schraalenburg, NJ,
September 3, 1730. Niclaes Demaree must have predeceased his father leaving no descendants.
Samuel Demaree and Leah Demarest had the following children:
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Antjin "Annie" Demaree was born in Schraalenburg, NJ ca 1733. Antjin died 1809 in Pleasureville, Henry
Co., KY, at 76 years of age. She married Henry Banta in New York, New York, January 24,
1751. Henry was born in Hackensack, NJ December 9, 1718. Henry was the son of Hendrick Hendrickse Banta and
Gertrude Terheune. Henry died October 14, 1805 in Shelby Co., KY, at 86 years of age.
She was christened in Schraalenburg, NJ, December 23, 1733.
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Maria "Mary" Demaree was born in Schraalenburg, NJ ca 1735. She married
Jacobus Westervelt in Schraalenburg, NJ, November 5, 1754. Jacobus was born in Schraalenburg, NJ October 19,
1735. Jacobus was the son of James Westervelt and Debora Van Schywen. Jacobus died 1781 in Kentucky, at 45 years
of age. Jacobus Westervelt was killed by Indians. This was probably at the Long Run Massacre. He was also referred to by the surname
Westerfield.
She was christened in Schraalenburg, NJ, October 19, 1735.
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Petrus "Peter" Demaree was born in Schraalenburg, NJ ca 1737. Petrus died ca 1818. He married Mary Allen in New York, New York, September 30, 1759. Mary died before February 16,
1799.
He was christened in Schraalenburg, NJ, November 20, 1737.
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Elizabeth Demaree was born ca 1739.
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Sarah Demaree was born in Hampton, Bucks Co., PA ca 1741. Sarah died after June 2, 1800 at approximately
58 years of age. She married twice. She married Benjamin Lock. Benjamin died before February 16,
1799. She married George Admire in Shelby Co., KY, June 2, 1800. George was born ca 1730.
George died 1804 in Henry Co., KY, at 74 years of age.
She was christened in Hampton, Bucks Co., PA, September 16, 1741.
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Rachel Demaree was born November 19, 1743.
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John Demaree was born in Berkeley Co., VA ca 1745. He married Nancy. John
Demaree apparently predeceased his father leaving no descendants.
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Tryntie "Catherine" Demaree was born in New York, New York ca 1748. Tryntie died ca 1825 in near
Hanover, IN. She married Jacob Smock in New York, New York, 1773. Jacob was born in
Raritan, Somerset Co., NJ May 20, 1740. Jacob was the son of Jan Smock and Leah Fonteyn. Jacob died 1818 in
Hanover, Jefferson Co., IN, at 78 years of age.
She was christened in New York, New York, May 25, 1749.
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Lea Demaree was born in New York, New York ca 1752. She married Abraham Van
Buskirk in New York, New York, ca 1772. Abraham was born in New York, New York ca 1748.
She was christened in New York, New York, August 12, 1752. Lea Demaree apparently predeceased her father leaving no descendants.
7. Elizabeth2 Demaree (Samuel1) was born in Schraalenburg, NJ ca 1739. Elizabeth died after February 16, 1799 at approximately 59 years of age.
She married Daniel Harris ca 1759. Daniel was born in Dutchess Co., NY 1737. Daniel died 1821 Switzerland Co., IN, at 84 years of age.
She was christened in Schraalenburg, NJ, May 13, 1739.
Elizabeth Demaree and Daniel Harris had the following children:
9. Rachel2 Demaree (Samuel1) was born in Schrallenburg, NJ November 19, 1743. Rachel died 1814 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN, at 70 years of age.
She married twice. She married Gerardus Ryker in NY, November 20, 1762. Gerardus was born in Closter, NJ November 16, 1740. Gerardus was the son of John Rycken and Geertie Wiltsee. Gerardus died September 15, 1781 in "Long Run Massacre", Eastwood, KY, at 40 years of age. At 23 years of age Gerardus became the father of John Ryker January 18, 1764. At 25 years of age Gerardus became the father of Leah Ryker November 28, 1765. At 26 years of age Gerardus became the father of Gerardus Ryker, Jr. November 4, 1767. At 28 years of age Gerardus became the father of Samuel Ryker in Closter, NJ, November 4, 1769. At 30 years of age Gerardus became the father of Geertie Ryker August 6, 1771. At 32 years of age Gerardus became the father of Rachel Ryker in Tappan, NY, June 19, 1773. At 36 years of age Gerardus became the father of Deborah O. Ryker January 23, 1777. Gerardus became the father of Charity Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1780. Gerardus Ryker was listed as a cordwainer at the time of his marriage in New York in 1762. He immigrated to Kentucky in 1780 from Berkeley Co., VA and was part of the "Low Dutch Colony" in Shelby and Henry Counties in Kentucky. He was killed by Indians in the Long Run Massacre, also known as Floyd's Defeat, September 15, 1781 near Eastwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky. From The Kentucky Encyclopedia edited by John E. Kleber (University Press of Kentucky, 1992): LONG RUN MASSACRE. The Long Run massacre was a major incident in the series of battles in which early settlers in Kentucky fought Indians and their British allies on the western frontier during the Revolutionary War. Long Run is located near Eastwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky. In September 1781 Maj. Bland Ballard discovered Indian signs near Squire Boone's Painted Stone Station, near what is now Shelbyville. He warned the settlers there and at Beargrass Station to move to Lynn Station, which was a more secure area. For unknown reasons, Boone's and several other families delayed moving for two days. When they finally left the station on September 14, 1781, they were surrounded at Long Run Creek by a large party of Indians reinforced by British soldiers under the command of Capt. Alexander McKee. An estimated sixty people were killed by the Indians; only a handful, including Squire Boone, escaped. See Lou Catherine Ciore, "Long Run Massacre,'' Register 10 (Jan. 1912): 75-6.
She married John Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1783. John was born in New Brunswick, Monmouth Co., NJ 1739. John was the son of Aaron Van Cleave and Rachel Schenk. John died May 12, 1812 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 72 years of age. At 23 years of age John became the father of Rachel Van Cleave in Mocksville, Rowan Co., NC, October 25, 1762. At 26 years of age John became the father of John (Big John) Van Cleave in Rowan Co., NC, 1765. At 28 years of age John became the father of Mary Leah Van Cleave in Rowan Co., NC, 1767. At 29 years of age John became the father of Aaron Van Cleave in Mocksville, Rowan Co., NC, March 5, 1769. At 31 years of age John became the father of Benjamin Van Cleave in Mocksville, Rowan Co., NC, January 20, 1771. At 34 years of age John became the father of Elizabeth Van Cleave in Rowan Co., NC, 1773. At 40 years of age John became the father of Sally Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, March 14, 1780. At 40 years of age John became the father of Nancy Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, March 14, 1780. At 46 years of age John became the father of Peter Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1785. At 47 years of age John became the father of David Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, March 24, 1787. John was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census in Shelby County, Kentucky. In the 1810 Census for Shelby County, Kentucky, John Van Cleave is listed with 1 white male over 45, 1 white female under 10, and 1 white female over 45.
She was christened in Hampton, Bucks Co., PA, April 1, 1744. At 20 years of age Rachel became the mother of John Ryker January 18, 1764. At 22 years of age Rachel became the mother of Leah Ryker November 28, 1765. At 23 years of age Rachel became the mother of Gerardus Ryker, Jr. November 4, 1767. At 25 years of age Rachel became the mother of Samuel Ryker in Closter, NJ, November 4, 1769. At 27 years of age Rachel became the mother of Geertie Ryker August 6, 1771. At 29 years of age Rachel became the mother of Rachel Ryker in Tappan, NY, June 19, 1773. At 33 years of age Rachel became the mother of Deborah O. Ryker January 23, 1777. Rachel became the mother of Charity Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1780. At 41 years of age Rachel became the mother of Peter Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1785. At 43 years of age Rachel became the mother of David Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, March 24, 1787. After the death of Gerardus Ryker, Rachel married John Van Cleave.
Rachel Demaree and Gerardus Ryker had the following children:
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Jacob3 Ryker. He married Polly Galloway June
28, 1788.
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John Ryker was born January 18, 1764. John died November 22, 1848 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 84 years of
age. He married twice. He married Mary Van Cleave June 16, 1784. He married
Amelia Littlejohn in Jefferson Co., IN, July 31, 1838.
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Leah Ryker was born November 28, 1765. Leah died November 24, 1844 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 78 years of
age. She married twice. She married Emanuel Meddick in Kentucky, March, 1787. She married James Crockett May, 1829.
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Gerardus Ryker, Jr. was born November 4, 1767. Gerardus died January 7, 1839 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 71
years of age. He married twice. He married Mary Leah Van Cleave. Mary was born in Rowan Co.,
NC 1767. Mary was the daughter of John Van Cleave and Mary Shepherd. He married Leah
Smock in Mercer Co., KY, May 5, 1791.
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Samuel Ryker was born November 4, 1769.
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Geertie Ryker was born August 6, 1771. She married Vincent Robbins December 22, 1787.
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Rachel Ryker was born in Tappan, NY June 19, 1773. Rachel died October 28, 1861 in Wapello Co., IA,
at 88 years of age. Her body was interred in Mars Hill Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA. She married three times. She married Henry Houghland in Shelby Co., KY, January 5, 1791. Henry Houghland was killed by Indians
before December 13, 1793.
She married William Robbins December 13, 1793. William Robbins was killed by Indians before November 8, 1797.
She married Samuel Smock in Shelby Co., KY, November 18, 1797. Samuel was born in Berkeley Co., VA October 7, 1776. Samuel died July 5, 1833 in Madison, IN, at 56 years of age. Samuel V. Smock was born Berkeley County, Va., Oct 7, 1776. He married Rachel Ryker November 8, 1797 in Shelby County, Ky. Rachel Ryker had been married first to Henry Hoagland,who was killed by Indians. She then married William Robins, who was also killed by Indians. Both husbands left her with small children. The family of Samuel V. Smock and Rachel Ryker Smock moved from Shelby Co. Ky in 1805, to an area about three miles southwest of Hanover, In. The area became known as Smock's Big Springs. There was only one family of whites living nearer than 14 miles, but were lots of Indians. The white family was Mason Watt's. Samuel V. Smock was the first Justice of the Peace and first commissioned Postmaster within the present bounds ofJefferson County. He was a Lieutenant Colonel of Militia in the war of 1812. He was a farmer and lawyer, and one of the founders of the town of Hanover, and of Hanover College. He was a delegate to Corydon, Indiana in 1816 for the writing of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. He died on July 5, 1833, in Madison, Indiana. Rachel Ryker Smock was born June 19, 1773, in Tappan, New York and died Oct 28, 1861 in Wappelo County, Iowa. From Articles Titled "Reminiscences of JOHN SMOCK, of Hanover Township, and appearing in The Madison Courier from Jun 28, 1874 through Jul 3, 1874. John Smock was the son of Samuel Smock and Rachel Ryker.
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Deborah O. Ryker was born January 23, 1777.
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Charity Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1780.
Rachel Demaree and John Van Cleave had the following children:
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Peter Van Cleave was born 1785.
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David Van Cleave was born March 24, 1787.
27. Samuel3 Ryker (Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Closter, NJ November 4, 1769. Samuel died 1833 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 63 years of age. His body was interred in family cemetery near Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN.
He married twice. He married Barbara Fullenwider in Jefferson Co., KY, May 5, 1790. Barbara was born 1771. Barbara was the daughter of Henry Fullenwider and Barbara. Barbara died June 19, 1829 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 57 years of age. Her body was interred in Jefferson Co., IN. At 19 years of age Barbara became the mother of Peter Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, June 28, 1791. Barbara became the mother of William Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1792. At 21 years of age Barbara became the mother of Rachel Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, February 12, 1793. Barbara became the mother of John J. Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1795. Barbara became the mother of Anna Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1797. Barbara became the mother of Martha Jane Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1799. Barbara became the mother of Jacob Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1802. Barbara became the mother of Deborah Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1804. At 34 years of age Barbara became the mother of Samuel Ryker, Jr. in Shelby Co., KY, February 7, 1806. At 37 years of age Barbara became the mother of Amy Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, July 2, 1808. He married Margaret Corrothers in Jefferson Co., IN, May 4, 1830. Margaret was born ca 1769. Margaret became the mother of Elizabeth Holton ca 1802. At 36 years of age Margaret became the mother of Margaret Kincaid Holton Buncombe Co., NC, October 26, 1805. Margaret Holton moved to Ripley Co., IN about 1820. She receeived 80 acres from the U.S. government there in 1821.
At 21 years of age Samuel became the father of Peter Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, June 28, 1791. Samuel became the father of William Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1792. At 23 years of age Samuel became the father of Rachel Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, February 12, 1793. Samuel became the father of John J. Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1795. Samuel became the father of Anna Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1797. Samuel became the father of Martha Jane Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1799. Samuel became the father of Jacob Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1802. Samuel became the father of Deborah Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, ca 1804. At 36 years of age Samuel became the father of Samuel Ryker, Jr. in Shelby Co., KY, February 7, 1806. At 38 years of age Samuel became the father of Amy Ryker in Shelby Co., KY, July 2, 1808. Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census in Shelby County, Kentucky. In the 1810 Census for Shelby County, Kentucky, Samuel Ryker was listed with 3 white males under 10, 3 16-26, 1 26-45, 3 white females under 10, and 2 white females 10-16.
Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Samuel Ryker is in the 1820 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana with 1 white male 10-15, 1 19-25, 1 over 44, 1 white female under 10, 1 10-15, and 1 over 44. Two persons were engaged in agriculture.
Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Samuel Ryker, Sr. is listed in the 1830 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana with 1 white male 60-70 and 1 white female 60-70.
Samuel Ryker and Barbara Fullenwider had the following children:
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Peter4 Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY June 28, 1791. Peter died
January 22, 1875 in Ripley Co., IN, at 83 years of age. His body was interred Bethel Cemetery, Jennings Co., IN. He married
three times. He married Susanna Caplinger. Susanna died July 10, 1825. He married Sarah Lewis. Sarah died July 6, 1856. He married Mary
(Lewis) Willson.
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William Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1792.
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Rachel Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY February 12, 1793. Rachel died March 12, 1831 in Jefferson Co.,
IN, at 38 years of age. She married John Weatherford in Shelby Co., KY, February 28, 1811.
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John J. Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1795. John died ca 1824 in Indiana. He married Nancy Ledgerwood in Jefferson Co., IN, March 2, 1816. Nancy died 1836.
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Anna Ryker was born ca 1797.
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Martha Jane Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1799. Martha died before October, 1832. She married Samuel Caplinger September 18, 1817.
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Jacob Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1802. Jacob died before October, 1832. He married Mary Jane Bergen in Jefferson Co., IN, June 7, 1821.
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Deborah Ryker was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1804. Her body was interred in Old Round Pairie Cemetery,
Yellow Springs Twp., Lee Co., IA. She married George W. Bergen 1818.
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Samuel Ryker, Jr. was born February 7, 1806.
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Amy Ryker was born July 2, 1808.
30. Deborah O.3 Ryker (Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born January 23, 1777.
She married Mason Watts in Shelby County, KY, June 18, 1793. Mason became the father of Lydia B. Watts May 4, 1794. Mason became the father of Sarah Watts February 4, 1796. Mason became the father of Rachel Watts 12, 1796. Mason became the father of Mary Watts January 27, 1799. Mason became the father of Rhoda Watts December 28, 1800. Mason became the father of David Watts December 8, 1802. Mason became the father of Margaret Watts January 15, 1807. Mason became the father of John Watts February 13, 1808. Mason became the father of Charity Watts November 6, 1809. Mason became the father of Thomas B. Watts December 1, 1811. Mason became the father of Deborahann Watts June 7, 1813. Mason became the father of Mason Watts November 5, 1815. Mason became the father of Peter Watts May 13, 1818.
At 17 years of age Deborah became the mother of Lydia B. Watts May 4, 1794. At 19 years of age Deborah became the mother of Sarah Watts February 4, 1796. At 19 years of age Deborah became the mother of Rachel Watts 12, 1796. At 22 years of age Deborah became the mother of Mary Watts January 27, 1799. At 23 years of age Deborah became the mother of Rhoda Watts December 28, 1800. At 25 years of age Deborah became the mother of David Watts December 8, 1802. At 29 years of age Deborah became the mother of Margaret Watts January 15, 1807. At 31 years of age Deborah became the mother of John Watts February 13, 1808. At 32 years of age Deborah became the mother of Charity Watts November 6, 1809. At 34 years of age Deborah became the mother of Thomas B. Watts December 1, 1811. At 36 years of age Deborah became the mother of Deborahann Watts June 7, 1813. At 38 years of age Deborah became the mother of Mason Watts November 5, 1815. At 41 years of age Deborah became the mother of Peter Watts May 13, 1818.
Deborah O. Ryker and Mason Watts had the following children:
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Lydia B.4 Watts was born May 4, 1794.
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Sarah Watts was born February 4, 1796.
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Rachel Watts was born 12, 1796.
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Mary Watts was born January 27, 1799.
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Rhoda Watts was born December 28, 1800.
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David Watts was born December 8, 1802.
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Margaret Watts was born January 15, 1807.
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John Watts was born February 13, 1808.
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Charity Watts was born November 6, 1809.
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Thomas B. Watts was born December 1, 1811.
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Deborahann Watts was born June 7, 1813.
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Mason Watts was born November 5, 1815.
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Peter Watts was born May 13, 1818.
32. Peter3 Van Cleave (Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Shelby Co., KY 1785. Peter died June 1829 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 43 years of age.
He married twice. He married Ann Kennedy in Shelby Co., KY, March 20, 1808. He married Elizabeth Woodfill in Jefferson Co., IN, July 25, 1816.
Peter Van Cleave and Ann Kennedy had the following child:
Peter Van Cleave and Elizabeth Woodfill had the following children:
33. David3 Van Cleave (Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Shelby Co., KY March 24, 1787. David died November 18, 1852 Boone Co., IN, at 65 years of age.
He married Rachel Swerengen in Shelby Co., KY, February 16, 1809. Rachel was born in Shelby Co., KY August 22, 1791. Rachel died August 24, 1851 Boone Co., IN, at 60 years of age. At 18 years of age Rachel became the mother of Talitha P. Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1810. At 20 years of age Rachel became the mother of John Squire Van Cleave in Shelby Co. KY, 1812. At 22 years of age Rachel became the mother of Charles Stull Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1814. At 25 years of age Rachel became the mother of Drucilla Van Cleave in Bedford, Trimble Co., KY, August 27, 1816. At 27 years of age Rachel became the mother of Rachel Amanda Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, October 25, 1818. At 29 years of age Rachel became the mother of Van Swearington Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1821. At 30 years of age Rachel became the mother of Catherine Thorne Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, August 31, 1821. At 31 years of age Rachel became the mother of Aramintha Van Cleave in Shelby Co., IN, 1823. At 33 years of age Rachel became the mother of Susannah Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1825. At 35 years of age Rachel became the mother of Peter Cameron Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, May 25, 1827. At 37 years of age Rachel became the mother of Matilda Hester Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, 1829. At 39 years of age Rachel became the mother of David Samuel Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, November 15, 1830. At 41 years of age Rachel became the mother of Jesse James Cardwell Van Cleave Boone Co., IN, September 11, 1832. At 42 years of age Rachel became the mother of William Harmon Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, February, 1834. At 45 years of age Rachel became the mother of Benjamin Thomas Van Cleave in Madison, IN, March 16, 1837.
At 23 years of age David became the father of Talitha P. Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1810. At 25 years of age David became the father of John Squire Van Cleave in Shelby Co. KY, 1812. At 27 years of age David became the father of Charles Stull Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1814. At 29 years of age David became the father of Drucilla Van Cleave in Bedford, Trimble Co., KY, August 27, 1816. At 31 years of age David became the father of Rachel Amanda Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, October 25, 1818. At 34 years of age David became the father of Van Swearington Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1821. At 34 years of age David became the father of Catherine Thorne Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, August 31, 1821. At 36 years of age David became the father of Aramintha Van Cleave in Shelby Co., IN, 1823. At 38 years of age David became the father of Susannah Van Cleave in Shelby Co., KY, 1825. At 40 years of age David became the father of Peter Cameron Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, May 25, 1827. At 42 years of age David became the father of Matilda Hester Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, 1829. At 43 years of age David became the father of David Samuel Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, November 15, 1830. At 45 years of age David became the father of Jesse James Cardwell Van Cleave Boone Co., IN, September 11, 1832. At 46 years of age David became the father of William Harmon Van Cleave in Decatur Co., IN, February, 1834. At 49 years of age David became the father of Benjamin Thomas Van Cleave in Madison, IN, March 16, 1837.
David Van Cleave and Rachel Swerengen had the following children:
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Talitha P. Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY 1810. Talitha died 1865 in Missouri, at 55 years
of age. She married Nelson P. Thompson in Decatur Co., IN, September 20, 1833. Nelson was
born in Kentucky 1814.
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John Squire Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co. KY 1812. He married Frances
Harlow in Decatur Co., IN, August 30, 1832. Frances was born in Ohio January 7, 1808. Frances died July 8, 1891
in Emporia, KS, at 83 years of age.
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Charles Stull Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY 1814. Charles died 1850 in Iowa, at 36 years of
age. He married Margaret Hamilton in Decatur Co., IN, March 24, 1835. Margaret was born in
Kentucky. Margaret died Boone Co., IN.
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Drucilla Van Cleave was born in Bedford, Trimble Co., KY August 27, 1816. Drucilla died May 24, 1897 Boone
Co., IN, at 80 years of age. She married George Washington Williams in Greensburg, Decatur Co.,
IN, December 25, 1832. George was born in Kentucky November 28, 1812. George died March 3, 1890 Boone Co.,
IN, at 77 years of age.
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Rachel Amanda Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY October 25, 1818. Rachel died December 22, 1875 in
Olpe, Lyon Co., KS, at 57 years of age. She married Dickson G. Welch Boone Co., IN, November
23, 1837. Dickson was born in Pennsylvania January 25, 1816. Dickson died December 22, 1842 Boone Co., IN, at 26
years of age.
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Van Swearington Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY 1821. Van died February 22, 1888 in Ottumwa,
IA, at 66 years of age. He married Lucinda Stallings in Jefferson Co., IN, November 9, 1843.
Lucinda was born in North Carolina 1822. Lucinda died in Ottumwa, IA.
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Catherine Thorne Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY August 31, 1821. Catherine died July 8, 1887 in
Parke Co., IN, at 65 years of age. She married twice. She married Ephraim Hayward Boone Co.,
IN, April 2, 1842. Ephraim was born 1823. Ephraim died 1855 in Indiana, at 32 years of age. She married William S. Gilmore Boone Co., IN, November 4, 1857.
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Aramintha Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., IN 1823. Aramintha died 1836 Boone Co., IN, at 13
years of age.
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Susannah Van Cleave was born in Shelby Co., KY 1825. She married Harvey Harris
in Montgomery Co., IN, January 6, 1846. Harvey was born in Indiana 1827. Harvey was the son of James Harris and
Elizabeth Brush. Harvey died after 1860.
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Peter Cameron Van Cleave was born in Decatur Co., IN May 25, 1827. Peter died September 17, 1889 in
Jefferson Co., KS, at 62 years of age. He married Mary Louise King Boone Co., IN, October
12, 1848. Mary was born in Indiana May 8, 1830. Mary died May 3, 1857 Boone Co., IN, at 26 years of age.
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Matilda Hester Van Cleave was born in Decatur Co., IN 1829. Matilda died May 1, 1899 in Nexperce,
ID, at 69 years of age. She married twice. She married John Lowry Jolly Boone Co., IN,
November 13, 1851. John was born in Lawrence Co., IN 1828. John died November 2, 1862 in Indianapolis, IN, at 34
years of age. She married Joseph Austin Boone Co., IN, October 22, 1866. Joseph was born in
Michigan 1826. Joseph died 1876 at 50 years of age.
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David Samuel Van Cleave was born in Decatur Co., IN November 15, 1830. David died December 22, 1881 in
Greene Co., IA, at 51 years of age. He married Charlotte Perkins Boone Co., IN, June 28,
1853. Charlotte was born in Rush Co., IN August 6, 1838. Charlotte died April 19, 1919 in Greene Co., IA, at 80
years of age.
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Jesse James Cardwell Van Cleave was born Boone Co., IN September 11, 1832. Jesse died October 10, 1908 in
St. John, KS, at 76 years of age. He married Sarah Ann Anderson in Davis Co., IA, March 3,
1859. Sarah was born in Lexington, KY July 22, 1843. Sarah died July 10, 1887 in Lyon Co., KS, at 43 years of
age.
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William Harmon Van Cleave was born in Decatur Co., IN February, 1834. William died April 21, 1906 in
Havana, Yell Co., AR, at 72 years of age. He married Louisa C. Emery in Holt Co., NE,
October 29, 1888. Louisa was born in Johnson Co., IA October 9, 1853. Louisa died April 4, 1936 in Holt Co., NE,
at 82 years of age.
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Benjamin Thomas Van Cleave was born in Madison, IN March 16, 1837. Benjamin died November 26, 1925 in Iowa
City, IA, at 88 years of age. He married Talitha C. Willhite in Washington Co., IA, April
22, 1855. Talitha was born in Des Moines, IA July 23, 1837. Talitha died November 26, 1896 in Washington Co.,
IA, at 59 years of age.
38. Anna4 Ryker (Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Shelby Co., KY ca 1797. Anna died ca 1820.
She married George Washington Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, August 12, 1816. George was born in Shelby Co., KY January 8, 1795. George was the son of George Eli Benefiel and Mary Buchanan. George died April 14, 1854 New Market, IN, at 59 years of age. At 22 years of age George became the father of James Harvey Benefiel 1817. At 24 years of age George became the father of Samuel Ryker Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, February 21, 1819. At 31 years of age George became the father of Sarah Ann Benefiel 1826. At 32 years of age George became the father of Martha Jane Benefiel September 1, 1827. At 34 years of age George became the father of Mary Buchanan Benefiel 1829. At 36 years of age George became the father of Martha Jane Benefiel 1831. At 37 years of age George became the father of Elizabeth S. Benefiel in IN, November 20, 1832. At 39 years of age George became the father of Eliza Ellen Benefiel 1834. At 41 years of age George became the father of William Henry Benefiel November 7, 1836. At 43 years of age George became the father of Lydia Benefiel 1838. At 46 years of age George became the father of Amanda Hester Benefiel 1841. At 48 years of age George became the father of Julia Eastman Benefiel 1843. At 50 years of age George became the father of George Washington Benefiel 1845. At 52 years of age George became the father of Harriet Newell Benefiel 1847.
At 20 years of age Anna became the mother of James Harvey Benefiel 1817. At 21 years of age Anna became the mother of Samuel Ryker Benefiel in Jefferson Co., In, February 21, 1819.
Anna Ryker and George Washington Benefiel had the following children:
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James Harvey5 Benefiel was born 1817. James died 1887 at 70 years of age.
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Samuel Ryker Benefiel was born in Jefferson Co., In February 21, 1819. Samuel died June 4, 1819 at less
than one year of age.
42. Samuel4 Ryker, Jr. (Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Shelby Co., KY February 7, 1806. Samuel died June 24, 1843 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 37 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Co., IN.
He married Margaret Kincaid Holton in Jefferson Co., IN, September 15, 1825. Margaret was born Buncombe Co., NC October 26, 1805. Margaret was the daughter of Joseph Holton and Margaret Corrothers. Margaret died September 6, 1887 in Linneus, MO, at 81 years of age. Her body was interred in Bethel Church Cemetery, west of Linneus, MO. At 20 years of age Margaret became the mother of Joseph Holton Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, October 8, 1826. At 22 years of age Margaret became the mother of John Franklin Ryker in Canaan, IN, September 25, 1828. At 25 years of age Margaret became the mother of Mary Ellen Ryker March 22, 1831. At 27 years of age Margaret became the mother of William H. Ryker in Jefferson County, IN, October 15, 1833. At 30 years of age Margaret became the mother of Sarah Anne Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, February 10, 1836. At 33 years of age Margaret became the mother of Amanda Jane Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 12, 1839. At 35 years of age Margaret became the mother of Margaret Caroline Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 1, 1841. Margaret was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Margaret Ryker is listed in the 1850 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana, Shelby Township, with herself listed as a white female 44 born in North Carolina with $1,770 worth of real estate. Also listed are William H. Ryker, age 16 (farmer); Sarah A. Ryker, 14 (attended school within the year); Amanda J. Ryker 11 (attended school within the year); Margaret C. Ryker, 9; Joseph H. Ryker, age 23 (farmer); Eliza S. Ryker, 20; and Robert S. Ryker 9/12. All were born in Indiana except Margaret Ryker who was born in North Carolina.
Margaret was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Jefferson Co., IN. Margaret Holton Ryker is listed on the 1860 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana, Shelby Township, as age 55, born in North Carolina, with personal property worth $150.
Samuel's occupation: Physician. At 20 years of age Samuel became the father of Joseph Holton Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, October 8, 1826. At 22 years of age Samuel became the father of John Franklin Ryker in Canaan, IN, September 25, 1828. Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Samuel Ryker, Jr. is listed in the 1830 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana with 2 white males under 5, 1 20-30, and 1 white female 15-20. The 1 white female 15-20 must have been a mistake as it should read 20-30.
At 25 years of age Samuel became the father of Mary Ellen Ryker March 22, 1831. At 27 years of age Samuel became the father of William H. Ryker in Jefferson County, IN, October 15, 1833. At 30 years of age Samuel became the father of Sarah Anne Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, February 10, 1836. At 32 years of age Samuel became the father of Amanda Jane Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 12, 1839. Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Samuel Ryker, Jr. was listed in the 1840 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana in Shelby Township with 1 white male 5-10, 2 10-15, 2 white females under 5, 1 5-10, and 1 20-30. Two persons were engaged in agriculture.
At 35 years of age Samuel became the father of Margaret Caroline Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 1, 1841.
Samuel Ryker, Jr. and Margaret Kincaid Holton had the following children:
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Joseph Holton5 Ryker was born October 8, 1826.
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John Franklin Ryker was born in Canaan, IN September 25, 1828. John died January 19, 1892 in Cedar Rapids,
IA, at 63 years of age. He married Ann Rebecca Mitchell in Cedar Rapids, IA, October 11,
1849.
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Mary Ellen Ryker was born March 22, 1831. Mary died 1890 at 59 years of age. She
married George W. McLaughlin January 17, 1850.
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William H. Ryker was born in Jefferson County, IN October 15, 1833. William died March 3, 1880 in
Montgomery Co., IN, at 46 years of age.
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Sarah Anne Ryker was born in Jefferson Co., IN February 10, 1836. Sarah died March 16, 1880 in Linneus,
MO, at 44 years of age. She married John W. Benefiel December 4, 1856.
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Amanda Jane Ryker was born January 12, 1839.
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Margaret Caroline Ryker was born in Jefferson Co., IN August 1, 1841. Margaret died September 6, 1887 at
46 years of age. She married Samuel A. McClelland in Jefferson Co., IN, January 24, 1860.
43. Amy4 Ryker (Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Shelby Co., KY July 2, 1808. Amy died July 13, 1845 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 37 years of age.
She married Robert Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, May 12, 1831. Robert was born in Kentucky November 29, 1787. Robert was the son of George Eli Benefiel and Mary Buchanan. Robert died April 8, 1860 in Jefferson Co., IN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Jefferson Church Cemetery. At 27 years of age Robert became the father of Ruthann Benefiel 1815. At 29 years of age Robert became the father of George W. Benefiel 1817. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of John Benefiel January 18, 1820. At 34 years of age Robert became the father of Clark Benefiel 1822. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of Robert N. Benefiel 1825. At 41 years of age Robert became the father of William B. Benefiel December 8, 1828. At 44 years of age Robert became the father of Nancy Esther Benefiel July 25, 1832. At 45 years of age Robert became the father of Jesse Baxter Benefiel 1833. At 48 years of age Robert became the father of Amanda Jane Benefiel 1836. At 50 years of age Robert became the father of Margaret Eliza Benefiel 1838. At 55 years of age Robert became the father of Barbara Ann Benefiel 1843. At 57 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Benefiel June 17, 1845. At 57 years of age Robert became the father of Sarah Benefiel June 17, 1845.
At 24 years of age Amy became the mother of Nancy Esther Benefiel July 25, 1832. At 24 years of age Amy became the mother of Jesse Baxter Benefiel 1833. At 27 years of age Amy became the mother of Amanda Jane Benefiel 1836. At 29 years of age Amy became the mother of Margaret Eliza Benefiel 1838. At 34 years of age Amy became the mother of Barbara Ann Benefiel 1843. At 36 years of age Amy became the mother of Mary Benefiel June 17, 1845. At 36 years of age Amy became the mother of Sarah Benefiel June 17, 1845.
Amy Ryker and Robert Benefiel had the following children:
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Nancy Esther5 Benefiel was born July 25, 1832. Nancy died August 20, 1832
at less than one year of age.
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Jesse Baxter Benefiel was born 1833. Jesse died 1908 at 75 years of age.
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Amanda Jane Benefiel was born 1836.
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Margaret Eliza Benefiel was born 1838.
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Barbara Ann Benefiel was born 1843. Barbara died 1862 at 19 years of age.
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Mary Benefiel was born June 17, 1845. Mary died July 3, 1845 at less than one year of age.
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Sarah Benefiel was born June 17, 1845. Sarah died July 3, 1845 at less than one year of age.
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He married Eliza Stuart McLelland in Jefferson Co., IN, November 2, 1848. Eliza was born in Jefferson Co., IN April 9, 1830. Eliza was the daughter of Robert McLelland and Esther Campbell Benefiel. Eliza died April 16, 1918 in near Hanover, IN, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN. At 19 years of age Eliza became the mother of Robert Samuel Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, November 19, 1849. At 22 years of age Eliza became the mother of Cornelia Esther Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, December 11, 1852. At 25 years of age Eliza became the mother of William Edward Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 7, 1855. At 28 years of age Eliza became the mother of Charles Albert Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 21, 1859. At 31 years of age Eliza became the mother of John Newton Ryker in Indianapolis, IN, April 8, 1862. At 34 years of age Eliza became the mother of Margaret Emma Ryker in California, MO, December 4, 1864. At 40 years of age Eliza became the mother of Clifton James Ryker October 23, 1870.
At 23 years of age Joseph became the father of Robert Samuel Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, November 19, 1849. Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Jefferson County, Indiana. Joseph H. Ryker is listed in the 1850 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana, Shelby Township, as a farmer, age 23. Also listed in the same househiold were Margaret Ryker listed as a white female 44 born in North Carolina with $1,770 worth of real estate, William H. Ryker, age 16 (farmer); Sarah A. Ryker, 14 (attended school within the year); Amanda J. Ryker 11 (attended school within the year); Margaret C. Ryker, 9; Eliza S. Ryker, 20; and Robert S. Ryker 9/12. All were born in Indiana except Margaret Ryker who was born in North Carolina.
At 26 years of age Joseph became the father of Cornelia Esther Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, December 11, 1852. At 28 years of age Joseph became the father of William Edward Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, August 7, 1855. At 32 years of age Joseph became the father of Charles Albert Ryker in Jefferson Co., IN, January 21, 1859. Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Jefferson Co., IN. Joseph Holton Ryker was listed on the 1860 Census for Jefferson County, Indiana, Shelby Township, as a farmer, age 34, born in Indiana with real estate worth $600 and personal property worth $2,700. Also listed were his wife, Eliza, age 30, born in Indiana; Robert S., age 10; Cornelia E., age 8; William E., age 5; and Charles A., age 1. All persons listed were born in Indiana.
At 35 years of age Joseph became the father of John Newton Ryker in Indianapolis, IN, April 8, 1862. At 38 years of age Joseph became the father of Margaret Emma Ryker in California, MO, December 4, 1864. At 44 years of age Joseph became the father of Clifton James Ryker October 23, 1870. His biography written by my father, Parker LaBach: Joseph Holton Ryker, the son of Samuel Ryker, Jr. and Margaret Kincaid Holton, was born on the family farm near Canaan, Indiana, Oct. 8, 1826. Joseph Holton Ryker attended Hanover College, at Hanover, Indiana for a time in 1840 but had to withdraw to help his father who died in 1843, and take care of his mother and younger members of the family. He married Eliza Stewart McLeland, the daughter of Robert McLeland and Esther Benefiel, Nov. 2, 1848. After his marriage he remained on the family farm in the Canaan neighborhood until in 1878 he puchased the home on Ryker's Point across the valley south of the college. The Ryker's Point farm which he purchased near Hanover was across a deep ravine below Crowe Falls, and south of the college campus, in Sec. 13, T3N, R9E. Original patent to part of this land was issued to Christopher Harrison by the land office at Jeffersonville on Aug. 13, 1812. A patent to the SO 1/4 of Sec. 13 was issued to George Shannon at Jeffersonville on Dec. 30, 1815. Christopher Harrison sold his part to Capt. George Logan in 1817 and moved to Salem. The old brick house occupied by the Logan family for many years stood a short distance from the Ryker home. The Ryker house was a large brick English Colonial two story structure built by Prof. S. Harrison Thomson, of the Hanover College faculty, who surveyed the first "pike" from Madison to Hanover. The Ryker farm home, located on "Ryker's Point" was noted for having one of the most beautiful views of river and hills anywhere along the Ohio river. Most of the present Hanover cemetery was acquired from the western end of the Ryker farm. Joseph Holton Ryker bought the Ryker's Point farm with the expectation that he could also acquire some good river bottom land adjoining it, but this deal fell through. He found it necessary to spend a good deal of time away from home engaged in the timber buying business in order to support his family. He served in the 55th Indiana volunteers during the Civil War. He served mostly on guard duty in Kentucky, and saw no actual combat service; but exposure and other hadships of army life were too much for his none too rugged constitution and he remained in rather poor health for the remainder of his life, although he continued to work. Joseph Holton Ryker died in 1880. After his death, his widow supplemented her income from the farm by providing rooming accomodations for many Hanover College students, the last being her grandson, Carey Ryker Macdonnell, who stayed at the home on Ryker's Point during one year of preparatory work in the Academy and three of his four years of college, between 1908-1912.
Joseph Holton Ryker and Eliza Stuart McLelland had the following children:
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Robert Samuel6 Ryker was born in Jefferson Co., IN November 19, 1849.
Robert died March 24, 1922 at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN.
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Cornelia Esther Ryker was born December 11, 1852.
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William Edward Ryker was born in Jefferson Co., IN August 7, 1855. William died January 24, 1925 in Ripley
Co., IN, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN.
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Charles Albert Ryker was born in Jefferson Co., IN January 21, 1859. Charles died June 20, 1914 in
Wichita, KS, at 55 years of age. His body was interred E. Side Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. He
married Amy Emaline Dickinson in Burlington, KS, May 9, 1883.
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John Newton Ryker was born in Indianapolis, IN April 8, 1862. John died April 7, 1928 in St. Paul,
MN, at 65 years of age.
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Margaret Emma Ryker was born in California, MO December 4, 1864. Margaret died May 13, 1948 in Galena,
MO, at 83 years of age. Her body was interred in New City Cemetery, California, MO. She
married Thomas Meade Macdonnell in Hanover, IN, July 31, 1889.
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Clifton James Ryker was born October 23, 1870. Clifton died in Biloxi, MS. He
married Elizabeth Cooter in Hutchinson, KS, May 11, 1902.
92. Amanda Jane5 Ryker (Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born in Jefferson Co., IN January 12, 1839. Amanda died January 27, 1911 Medicine Lodge, KS, at 72 years of age.
She married William Harvey Benefiel in Jefferson Co., IN, February 18, 1858. William was born Boone Co., IN December 17, 1837. William was the son of Samuel M. Benefiel and Elizabeth Caldwell. William died November 27, 1913 Medicine Lodge, KS, at 75 years of age.
Amanda Jane Ryker and William Harvey Benefiel had the following children:
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William Samuel6 Benefiel.
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Elizabeth Ellen Benefiel.
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Margaret Jane Benefiel.
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She married James Mayer LaBach in Jefferson Co., IN, June 23, 1870. James was born in Chambersburg, PA June 6, 1845. James was the son of Samuel Harrison Laubach and Anna Catherine Mayer. James died November 1, 1919 in Madison, IN, at 74 years of age. His body was interred in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, IN. James's occupation: Minister. At 25 years of age James became the father of James Oscar LaBach in Newcastle, IN, April 22, 1871. At 27 years of age James became the father of Paul Mayer LaBach in Leavenworth, IN, October 3, 1872. At 30 years of age James became the father of Anna LaBach in Amboy, IL, February 18, 1876. James Mayer LaBach served in the Union Army from Pennsylvania during the Civil War with the rank of Sergeant and participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, South Mountain, Chancellorsville and others. After the Civil War he became a Presbyterian minister and served churches in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. He was the Pastor of the Crittenden Presbyterian Church in Grant County, Kentucky around the turn of the century. After the Civil War he changed the spelling of his name from Laubach to LaBach for reasons not now known. Copy of obituary notice. Publication and date unknown. Clipping in papers of Paul Mayer LaBach.
DEATHS IN THE MINISTRY
Rev. James M. LaBach, D.D., of Hanover, Ind., died on Nov. 1st, after several years of invalidism, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. He was born in Chambersburg, Pa., June 6, 1845, graduated at Lane Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1870 by the Presbytery of Whitewater. His charges were at Leavenworth, Ind., Morris, Ill., Amboy, Ill., Burlington, Kan., Geneva, O., Knoxville, Tenn., Crittenden, Ky., Cincinnati North Church, Cleves, O., and Montgomery, O. He married Miss Cornelia Riker, of Hanover, Ind., who, with two sons and a grandson, survives him. A few years since they went to Hanover to make their home, where, being disabled by a fall, he was laid aside from further active service. He was a lovable, evangelical, useful man and minister, held in high esteem for his faithful and successful labors, and beloved by all who knew him.
At 18 years of age Cornelia became the mother of James Oscar LaBach in Newcastle, IN, April 22, 1871. At 19 years of age Cornelia became the mother of Paul Mayer LaBach in Leavenworth, IN, October 3, 1872. At 23 years of age Cornelia became the mother of Anna LaBach in Amboy, IL, February 18, 1876.
Cornelia Esther Ryker and James Mayer LaBach had the following children:
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James Oscar7 LaBach was born April 22, 1871.
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Paul Mayer LaBach was born in Leavenworth, IN October 3, 1872. Paul died October 24, 1957 in Los Angeles,
CA, at 85 years of age. His body was interred in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. Paul's occupation:
Engineer. Paul graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and later joined the Army. He served in the Spanish-American War. While
serving in World War I he was responsible for providing water supplies for railroads in France. He later worked as a civil engineer for the
Rock Island Railroad.
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Anna LaBach was born in Amboy, IL February 18, 1876. Anna died September 27, 1878 in Burlington, KS,
at 2 years of age.
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He married Mary Shepherd Parker in Asheville, NC, October 10, 1917. Mary was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY October 1, 1880. Mary was the daughter of Watts Parker and Bettie Burgin. Mary died March 19, 1973 Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, at 92 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of James Parker LaBach in Lexington, KY, December 10, 1918. At 40 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, October 24, 1920. Obituary from the Lexington Herald: LaBach, Mrs. Mary Shepherd Parker of 128 South Ashland Avenue, widow of Prof. James Oscar LaBach, died 8 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a life long resident of Lexington, daughter of the late Judge Watts and Bettie Burgin Parker, received her education at Sayre College and Nazareth College, was a member of Christ Church Episcopal and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors are a son, Dr. James Parker LaBach, Spruce Pine, N. Carolina; a daughter, Mrs. John H. Kerr Jr, Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Parker Hopkins, Lexington; seven grandchildren, Dr. William Anderson LaBach, Mrs. John J. Hutton, James Parker LaBach Jr., Frederick Avery LaBach, John Hervey Kerr III, Mary Shepherd Kerr and Bettie LaBach Kerr; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ Church Espiscopal, by Rev. Moutrie McIntosh and Rev. Franklin O. Johnson officiating, burial in Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.
At 47 years of age James became the father of James Parker LaBach in Lexington, KY, December 10, 1918. At 49 years of age James became the father of Mary LaBach Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, October 24, 1920. Copy of obituary notice, Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 1, 1922.
DR. J.O. LA BACH PASSES TO REST Director Of Experiment Station Public Service Laboratories Had Been Ill A Month
Dr. James Oscar LaBach, director of public service laboratories at the Kentucky Experiment Station, with which he had been connected since 1901, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home, 128 South Ashland avenue, after a month's illness.
Dr. LaBach is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mary Shepherd Parker of Lexington; two children; his mother Mrs. Cornelia LaBach, and a brother, Major Paul LaBach.
Professor LaBach was born in Newcastle, Ind., April 22, 1871, a son of Dr. James Mayer and Mrs. Cornelia Ryker LaBach. He was a graduate of Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., and the University of Tennessee, where he received the degree of Master of Science. He was assistant chemist in food nutrition work at the University of Tennessee from 1895 to 1897.
In 1897, Professor LaBach became chemist for the Proctor and Gamble Company in Cincinnati and remained in their employ until 1901. In that year he became chief chemist of the Kentucky Food and Drug Control Laboratories with headquarters at the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Kentucky.
Professor LaBach became head of the food and drug control department in 1916, holding this position until 1918. Since 1918 he has been director of laboratories of the Kentucky State Board of Health.
Professor LaBach was a Democrat in politics, a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was author of numerous reports and bulletins published by the State of Kentucky and by the United States Government.
The funeral services will take place at the residence, 128 South Ashland Avenue, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. T.L. Settle officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in the Lexington Cemetery.
RESOLUTION OF EXPERIMENT STATION COUNCIL:
The Experiment Station council adopted the following reolutions at a called meeting Friday: "The Experiment Station staff learns with regret of the death of Professor James Oscar LaBach, for many years chief chemist of the Kentucky food and drug control laboratories and later director of the public service laboratories of the Experiment Station.
"Professor LaBach inherited from his Huguenot ancestors qualities of heart and mind which gave direction to life, endeared him to his associates and won for him an enviable position in his chosen profession. Gifted with unusual mentality, he possessed an inexhaustible fund of chemical knowledge which was at all times at the service of his associates. Well chosen reading combined with broad intelligence, a disposition of great amiability and the gift of imparting information readily and clearly made him valuable to all seeking his assistance.
"The Experiment Station staff expresses its sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and family.
DANIEL J. HEALY ALFRED M. PETER MARY L. DIDLAKE J.D. TURNER E.S. GOOD
James Oscar LaBach and Mary Shepherd Parker had the following children:
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James Parker8 LaBach was born December 10, 1918.
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Mary LaBach was born October 24, 1920.
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He married twice. He married Mary Webster Anderson in Jeffersonville, IN, February 5, 1938. Mary was born in Lexington, KY January 17, 1920. Mary was the daughter of Matthew William Anderson and Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault. Mary died February 1, 1998 in Lebanon, OH, at 78 years of age. 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.
He married Patricia Anne Avery in Syracuse, NY, November 20, 1951. Patricia was born in Syracuse, NY September 7, 1920. Patricia died August 10, 2001 in Spruce Pine, NC, at 80 years of age. At 36 years of age Patricia became the mother of Frederick Avery LaBach August 17, 1957.
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.
James Parker LaBach and Mary Webster Anderson had the following children:
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William Anderson9 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.
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Mary Ellyn LaBach was born October 2, 1940.
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James Parker LaBach, Jr. was born January 16, 1943.
James Parker LaBach and Patricia Anne Avery had the following child:
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Frederick Avery LaBach was born August 17, 1957. He married Sharon Lucile Pigott January
9, 1988.
115. Mary8 LaBach (James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY October 24, 1920.
She married John H. Kerr Jr. Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, May 17, 1947. John was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY October 9, 1921. He resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. John's occupation: Funeral Director. At 27 years of age John became the father of John Hervey Kerr, III Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 30, 1949. At 29 years of age John became the father of Mary Shepherd Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, September 30, 1951. At 34 years of age John became the father of Bettie LaBach Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, October 25, 1955.
She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of John Hervey Kerr, III Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 30, 1949. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary Shepherd Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, September 30, 1951. At 35 years of age Mary became the mother of Bettie LaBach Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, October 25, 1955.
Mary LaBach and John H. Kerr, Jr. had the following children:
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John Hervey9 Kerr, III was born July 30, 1949.
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Mary Shepherd Kerr was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY September 30, 1951. She married
Larry Edward Jude in Fayette Co., KY, January 7, 1989.
She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Mary's occupation: Paralegal.
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Bettie LaBach Kerr was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY October 25, 1955. She resides Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY.
117. Mary Ellyn9 LaBach (James Parker8, James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) 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:
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Mary Rebecca10 Hutton was born January 23, 1965.
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John Stafford Hutton was born December 21, 1967.
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Elizabeth LaBach Hutton was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 27, 1979.
118. James Parker9 LaBach, Jr. (James Parker8, James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) 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:
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Virginia Kathryn10 LaBach was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY May 19, 1972.
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Elaine Parker LaBach was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 26, 1975.
120. John Hervey9 Kerr, III (Mary8 LaBach, James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 30, 1949.
He married Emilie Alston Montgomery August 20, 1977. Emilie was born April 4, 1954. She resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Emilie's occupation: Retailer. At 30 years of age Emilie became the mother of John Hervey Kerr IV Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, March 19, 1985. At 32 years of age Emilie became the mother of Virginia Downman Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 8, 1986.
He resides in Fayette Co., KY. At 35 years of age John became the father of John Hervey Kerr IV Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, March 19, 1985. At 36 years of age John became the father of Virginia Downman Kerr Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 8, 1986.
John Hervey Kerr, III and Emilie Alston Montgomery had the following children:
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John Hervey10 Kerr IV was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY March 19, 1985.
He resides Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.
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Virginia Downman Kerr was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY July 8, 1986. She resides Lexington, Fayette Co.,
KY.
123. Mary Rebecca10 Hutton (Mary Ellyn9 LaBach, James Parker8, James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) 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:
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Kevin Thomas11 Fink was born in Tipp City, OH July 30, 1991.
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Michele Alexandra Fink was born in Dayton, OH June 21, 1993.
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Laura Elizabeth Fink was born in Dayton, OH September 27, 1999.
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Stephanie Clarice Fink was born in Dayton, OH December 28, 2000.
124. John Stafford10 Hutton (Mary Ellyn9 LaBach, James Parker8, James Oscar7, Cornelia Esther6 Ryker, Joseph Holton5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Rachel2 Demaree, Samuel1) 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:
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Astrid Snow11 Gross-Hutton was born in Cincinnati, OH March 3, 1998.
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