William Russell (1732-1793) and Tabitha Adams (?-1776)

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1. William¹ Russell, son of William Russell and Mary Henley, was born in Virginia circa 1732. William died January 14, 1793 in Shenandoah Co., VA, at 60 years of age.

He married twice. He married Tabitha Adams in Culpeper Co., VA, 1755. Tabitha was born in Charles Co., MD ca 1738. Tabitha was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Charity Courts. Tabitha died 1776 in Virginia, at 38 years of age. Tabitha became the mother of Arthelia Russell in Culpeper Co., VA. Tabitha became the mother of Katherine Russell in Culpeper Co., VA. At 18 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Henry Russell in unknown, 1756. At 19 years of age Tabitha became the mother of William Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, March 6, 1758. At 22 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Mary Henley Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1760. At 23 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Robert Spotswood Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, March 28, 1762. At 26 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Tabitha Adams Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1764. At 30 years of age Tabitha became the mother of John Coates Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1768. At 32 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Samuel Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1770. At 33 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Celah Russell in on Clinch River, VA, April 2, 1772. At 36 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Henley Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1774. At 38 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Chloe Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1776. The surname of Charity Courts is also spelled Coates in some family genealogies.

He married Mrs. Elizabeth Henry Campbell in VA, circa 1783. Mrs. was the daughter of John Henry and Sarah Winston. Mrs. died March 18, 1825 in VA. Mrs. became the mother of Henry Winston Russell in Aspenville, VA, 1784. Mrs. became the mother of Elizabeth Henry Russell in unknown, September 15, 1785. Mrs. became the mother of Patrick Henry Russell in unknown, May 31, 1788. Mrs. became the mother of Jane Robertson Russell in unknown, May 31, 1788. She was a sister of Patrick Henry.

William became the father of Arthelia Russell in Culpeper Co., VA. William became the father of Katherine Russell in Culpeper Co., VA. At 24 years of age William became the father of Henry Russell in unknown, 1756. At 25 years of age William became the father of William Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, March 6, 1758. At 28 years of age William became the father of Mary Henley Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1760. At 29 years of age William became the father of Robert Spotswood Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, March 28, 1762. At 32 years of age William became the father of Tabitha Adams Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1764. At 36 years of age William became the father of John Coates Russell in Culpeper Co., VA, 1768. At 38 years of age William became the father of Samuel Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1770. At 39 years of age William became the father of Celah Russell in on Clinch River, VA, April 2, 1772. At 42 years of age William became the father of Henley Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1774. At 44 years of age William became the father of Chloe Russell in on Clinch River, VA, 1776. At 52 years of age William became the father of Henry Winston Russell in Aspenville, VA, 1784. At 53 years of age William became the father of Elizabeth Henry Russell in unknown, September 15, 1785. At 55 years of age William became the father of Patrick Henry Russell in unknown, May 31, 1788. At 55 years of age William became the father of Jane Robertson Russell in unknown, May 31, 1788. William Russell was educated at William and Mary College. He led the first attempt to settle Kentucky in September, 1773. The party was ambushed by Indians and his eldest son and the eldest son of Daniel Boone were killed. The party became discouraged and turned back. He was a Justice of Fincastle County, Virginia. He participated in the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1775. He was promoted to Colonel in 1776. He was captured by the British and held prisoner after the fall of Charleston in 1780. He was exchanged and rejoined the Continental Line. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781. Col. Russell was brevetted to the rank of Brigadier General. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati and was serving in the Virginia legislature at the time of his death. Russell County, Virginia is named for him.

William Russell and Tabitha Adams had the following children:

2 i. Arthelia² Russell was born in Culpeper Co., VA. Arthelia died as a child.

3 ii. Katherine Russell was born in Culpeper Co., VA. Katherine died as a child.

4 iii. Henry Russell was born in unknown 1756. Henry died October 10, 1773 in Powell's Mountain, Virginia, at 17 years of age. Henry Russell was massacred in Powell's Valley October 110, 1773.

+ 5 iv. William Russell was born March 6, 1758.

+ 6 v. Mary Henley Russell was born 1760.

+ 7 vi. Robert Spotswood Russell was born March 28, 1762.

+ 8 vii. Tabitha Adams Russell was born 1764.

+ 9 viii. John Coates Russell was born 1768.

+ 10 ix. Samuel Russell was born 1770.

+ 11 x. Celah Russell was born April 2, 1772.

12 xi. Henley Russell was born in on Clinch River, VA 1774. Henley died 1839 in Sumner Co., TN, at 65 years of age. Henley Russell lived for many years at Russellville, KY on land he inherited from his father. He never married.

+ 13 xii. Chloe Russell was born 1776.

William Russell and Mrs. Elizabeth Henry Campbell had the following children:

14 xiii. Henry Winston Russell was born in Aspenville, VA 1784. Henry died 1784 in VA, at less than one year of age. Died in infancy.

15 xiv. Elizabeth Henry Russell was born in unknown September 15, 1785. Elizabeth died October 10, 1804 at 19 years of age. She married Francis Smith January 10, 1804.

16 xv. Patrick Henry Russell was born in unknown May 31, 1788. Patrick died 1788 in unknown, at less than one year of age. Died in infancy.

+ 17 xvi. Jane Robertson Russell was born May 31, 1788.

5. William² Russell (William¹) was born in Culpeper Co., VA March 6, 1758. William died July 3, 1825 in Fayette Co., KY, at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Mt. Brilliant, Fayette Co., KY.

He married Nancy Price in Fayette Co., KY, December 25, 1786. Nancy became the mother of Eliza Price Russell in Fayette Co., KY, September 14, 1787. Nancy became the mother of Tabitha Adams Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 11, 1789. Nancy became the mother of Maria Russell in Fayette Co., KY, October 5, 1790. Nancy became the mother of Matilda D. Russell in Fayette Co., KY, March 24, 1792. Nancy became the mother of William Russell in Fayette Co., KY, October 17, 1793. Nancy became the mother of Samuel Price Russell August 16, 1795. Nancy became the mother of Caroline Evaline Russell in Fayette County, KY, June 16, 1797. Nancy became the mother of Isabella C. Russell in Fayette County, KY, January 16, 1799. Nancy became the mother of Mary Henley Russell in Fayette Co., KY, May 5, 1800. Nancy became the mother of Miriam B. Russell in Fayette County, KY, December 22, 1801. Nancy became the mother of Catherine Roberts Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 29, 1803. Nancy became the mother of Henry Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 13, 1805. Nancy became the mother of Robert H. Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 3, 1807. Nancy became the mother of Felix Grundy Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 16, 1809. Nancy became the mother of Ann Maria Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 25, 1811. Nancy became the mother of Sarah Virginia Russell in Fayette County, KY, October 9, 1813.

At 29 years of age William became the father of Eliza Price Russell in Fayette Co., KY, September 14, 1787. At 30 years of age William became the father of Tabitha Adams Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 11, 1789. At 32 years of age William became the father of Maria Russell in Fayette Co., KY, October 5, 1790. At 34 years of age William became the father of Matilda D. Russell in Fayette Co., KY, March 24, 1792. At 35 years of age William became the father of William Russell in Fayette Co., KY, October 17, 1793. At 37 years of age William became the father of Samuel Price Russell August 16, 1795. At 39 years of age William became the father of Caroline Evaline Russell in Fayette County, KY, June 16, 1797. At 40 years of age William became the father of Isabella C. Russell in Fayette County, KY, January 16, 1799. At 42 years of age William became the father of Mary Henley Russell in Fayette Co., KY, May 5, 1800. At 43 years of age William became the father of Miriam B. Russell in Fayette County, KY, December 22, 1801. At 45 years of age William became the father of Catherine Roberts Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 29, 1803. At 47 years of age William became the father of Henry Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 13, 1805. At 49 years of age William became the father of Robert H. Russell in Fayette County, KY, April 3, 1807. At 50 years of age William became the father of Felix Grundy Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 16, 1809. At 52 years of age William became the father of Ann Maria Russell in Fayette County, KY, February 25, 1811. At 55 years of age William became the father of Sarah Virginia Russell in Fayette County, KY, October 9, 1813. William Russell was a Colonel in the War of 1812 and was active in Kentucky politics. Russell County, Kentucky is named for him. The biography of William Russell from The Kentucky Encyclopedia follows: RUSSELL, WILLIAM. William Russell, soldier and statesman, was born March 6, 1758, to Gen. William and Tabitha (Adams) Russell in Culpeper County, Virginia. In 1774 he joined one of Daniel Boone's expeditions into Powell's Valley against the Shawnee. He served in the Revolutionary War as an aide to Col. William Campbell, fighting at King's Mountain, Whitsell's Mills, and Guilford Court House. In 1783 Russell moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, and settled on land his father had received for military service. He participated in several expeditions under Gens. James Wilkinson, Charles Scott, and Anthony Wayne against the Indians in 1791 and 1794 on the Wabash and Maumee rivers in the Northwest Territory. Russell was a member of the Virginia legislature that passed the act separating Kentucky from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He served in the Kentucky House in 1792, 1796-1800, 1802-7, and 1823. In 1808 President James Madison appointed Russell colonel of the 7th Infantry Regiment in the regular army. He fought in the November 7, 1811, Battle of Tippecanoe against the Shawnee. After Gen. William Harrison was appointed to supreme command of the Army of the Northwest on September 17, 1812, Russell replaced him as commander on the Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri frontiers. In October 1812 Russell and Illinois Gov. Ninian Edwards executed a successful expedition against the Kickapoo and Peoria Indians. Russell held command of the 7th Regiment until the end of the War of 1812, when it was partially disbanded and reorganized. He returned to Fayette County, retiring to his farm. In 1824 he ran for governor but Joseph Desha defeated him, 38,278 to only 3,900. Russell married Nancy Price on December 25, 1786. They had sixteen children. He died at his home on July 3, 1825, where he was buried. In 1825 Russell County, Kentucky's eighty-first, was named in his honor. See Anna Russell Des Cognets, William Russell and His Descendants (Lexington, Ky., 1884).

William Russell and Nancy Price had the following children:

18 i. Eliza Price³ Russell was born in Fayette Co., KY September 14, 1787. Eliza died March 23, 1857 at 69 years of age. She married Daniel Bradford in Fayette Co., KY, February 12, 1807. Daniel was the son of John Bradford. Daniel died December 3, 1850.

19 ii. Tabitha Adams Russell was born in Fayette County, KY February 11, 1789. Tabitha died October 25, 1826 at 37 years of age. She married Robert Wiley in Fayette Co., KY, February 7, 1821.

20 iii. Maria Russell was born in Fayette Co., KY October 5, 1790. Maria died May 15, 1794 in Fayette Co., KY, at 3 years of age.

21 iv. Matilda D. Russell was born in Fayette Co., KY March 24, 1792. Matilda died June 3, 1824 at 32 years of age.

22 v. William Russell was born in Fayette Co., KY October 17, 1793. William died August 17, 1830 at 36 years of age. He married Eugenia McTire.

23 vi. Samuel Price Russell was born August 16, 1795. Samuel died December 28, 1838 in New Orleans, LA, at 43 years of age. He married Eliza Theresa Davenport.

24 vii. Caroline Evaline Russell was born in Fayette County, KY June 16, 1797. Caroline died August 14, 1875 at 78 years of age. She married twice. She married Thomas P. Dudley. She married Carter Henry Harrison in Fayette Co., KY, January 31, 1822. The biography of Carter Henry Harrison from the Biographical Directory of the American Congress follows: HARRISON, Carter Henry, 1825-1893

HARRISON, Carter Henry, a Representative from Illinois; born near Lexington, Fayette County, Ky., February 15, 1825; educated by private tutors; was graduated from Yale College in 1845; traveled and studied in Europe 1851-1853; was graduated from the law department of Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky., in 1855; was admitted to the bar in 1855 and commenced practice in Chicago, Ill.; also engaged in the real estate business; unsuccessful candidate in 1872 for election to the Forty-third Congress; member of the board of commissioners of Cook County 1874-1876; elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1879); was not a candidate for renomination in 1878; mayor of Chicago 1879-1887 and declined a renomination; unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Illinois in 1884; delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1880 and 1884; owner and editor of the Chicago Times 1891-1893; again elected mayor of Chicago in 1893 and served until his death in Chicago by assassination October 28, 1893; interment in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.

Bibliography

DAB; Harrison, Carter Henry. Stormy Years: The Autobiography of Carter H. Harrison, Five Times Mayor of Chicago. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Co., 1935; Johnson, Claudius Osborne. Carter Henry Harrison I, Political Leader. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1928.

25 viii. Isabella C. Russell was born in Fayette County, KY January 16, 1799. Isabella died August 12, 1823 at 24 years of age.

26 ix. Mary Henley Russell was born in Fayette Co., KY May 5, 1800. Mary died January 19, 1883 at 82 years of age. She married Edward Joseph Wilson in Fayette Co., KY, January 29, 1822. Edward was born March 5, 1798. Edward was the son of Robert Wilson and Celah Russell. Edward died August 29, 1878 at 80 years of age.

27 x. Miriam B. Russell was born in Fayette County, KY December 22, 1801. Miriam died January 18, 1803 in Fayette County, KY, at 1 year of age.

28 xi. Catherine Roberts Russell was born in Fayette County, KY April 29, 1803. Catherine died March 17, 1829 at 25 years of age. She married William Whitehead in Fayette Co., KY, January 8, 1828.

29 xii. Henry Russell was born in Fayette County, KY April 13, 1805. Henry died 1807 in Fayette County, KY, at 2 years of age.

30 xiii. Robert H. Russell was born in Fayette County, KY April 3, 1807. Robert died July 5, 1863 at 56 years of age. He married Elizabeth R. Todd 1837. Elizabeth is the daughter of Charles S. Todd.

31 xiv. Felix Grundy Russell was born in Fayette County, KY February 16, 1809. He married Mary Dudley in Fayette Co., KY, October 13, 1831. Mary died September 4, 1881.

32 xv. Ann Maria Russell was born in Fayette County, KY February 25, 1811. Ann died July 3, 1867 at 56 years of age. She married Abraham F. Dudley in Fayette Co., KY, March 26, 1833.

33 xvi. Sarah Virginia Russell was born in Fayette County, KY October 9, 1813. Sarah died February 20, 1877 at 63 years of age. She married James W. Dudley in Fayette Co., KY, December 15, 1831.

6. Mary Henley² Russell (William¹) was born in Culpeper Co., VA 1760. Mary died 1815 in Cumberland Co., TN, at 55 years of age.

She married William Bowen in unknown, 1778. William was the son of John Bowen and Lily McIlhaney. William died 1804 in Cumberland Co., TN. William became the father of Tabitha Adams Bowen in Virginia, 1778. William became the father of John Henry Bowen in Washington Co., VA, September 1780. William became the father of Catherine Bowen March 17, 1785. William became the father of Samuel Adams Bowen December 25, 1790. William became the father of Celia Wilson Bowen August 25, 1792.

At 18 years of age Mary became the mother of Tabitha Adams Bowen in Virginia, 1778. At 20 years of age Mary became the mother of John Henry Bowen in Washington Co., VA, September 1780. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of Catherine Bowen March 17, 1785. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of Samuel Adams Bowen December 25, 1790. At 32 years of age Mary became the mother of Celia Wilson Bowen August 25, 1792.

Mary Henley Russell and William Bowen had the following children:

34 i. Levisa³ Bowen. She married James Saunders.

35 ii. William Bowen. He married twice. He married Mary Rankin. He married Mary McCall.

36 iii. Mary Bowen. Mary Bowen died in childhood.

37 iv. Samuel Bowen. Samuel Bowen died in childhood.

38 v. Tabitha Adams Bowen was born in Virginia 1778. Tabitha died August 14, 1855 in Smith Co., TN, at 77 years of age. She married Armstead Moore.

39 vi. John Henry Bowen was born in Washington Co., VA September 1780. John died September 25, 1822 in Cherokee Co., TN, at 42 years of age. He married Eliza Allen. The biography of John H. Bowen from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress follows: BOWEN, John Henry, 1780-1822

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BOWEN, John Henry, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Washington County, Va., in September 1780; attended the schools of Lexington, Ky.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Gallatin, Tenn.; elected as a Republican to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813-March 3, 1815); engaged in the practice of law in Gallatin, Cherokee County, Tenn., until his death there September 25, 1822.

40 vii. Catherine Bowen was born March 17, 1785. Catherine died March 19, 1868 at 83 years of age. She married David Campbell. David was born March 4, 1781. David died June 18, 1841 at 60 years of age.

41 viii. Samuel Adams Bowen was born December 25, 1790. Samuel died November 2, 1852 at 61 years of age. He married Amanda Warren Stone September 5, 1821.

42 ix. Celia Wilson Bowen was born August 25, 1792. Celia died April 23, 1857 at 64 years of age. She married Barton W. Stone October 31, 1811. Barton died November 9, 1844.

He married Deborah Montgomery Allen in Shenandoah Co., VA, May 29, 1787. Deborah was born in Shenandoah Co., VA September 27, 1766. Deborah was the daughter of Thomas Allen and Abigail Millar. Deborah died June 11, 1842 in Callaway Co., MO, at 75 years of age. At 21 years of age Deborah became the mother of Abigail Millar Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, June 22, 1788. At 23 years of age Deborah became the mother of Tabitha Adams Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, June 16, 1790. At 25 years of age Deborah became the mother of Elizabeth Van Meter Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, May 7, 1792. At 27 years of age Deborah became the mother of Thomas Allen Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, February 5, 1794. At 28 years of age Deborah became the mother of Catherine Branson Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, April 5, 1795. At 31 years of age Deborah became the mother of Rebecca Williamson Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, May 16, 1798. At 33 years of age Deborah became the mother of Deborah Montgomery Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, June 17, 1800. At 36 years of age Deborah became the mother of William Henry Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, October 9, 1802. At 38 years of age Deborah became the mother of Mary Anne Bowen Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, September 25, 1805. At 41 years of age Deborah became the mother of Robert Spotswood Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, October 27, 1807. At 43 years of age Deborah became the mother of Miriam Malvina Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, March 20, 1810. An obituary of Deborah Montgomery Allen Russell follows: Columbia Patriot, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, June 25, 1842:

OBITUARY

Departed this life on the 11th inst. At her son-inlaws Jefferson Garth Esq. in this vicinity, Mrs. DEBORAH RUSSELL, widow of the late Gen. ROBERT S. RUSSELL, in the 76th year of her age. It is but a few months since this amiable lady followed her companion, with whom she had lived some 55 years to the grave. She had been separated from him but for a short time, and as she left the world in the triumph of christian faith and hope --- it is pleasing to believe they are again united and happy with the saved in heaven.--- The deceased was the daughter of the late Col. Thomas Allen of Shenandoah county Va. --- She has left seven children, and a number of relations and acquaintances to mourn her loss, all of whom she was greatly endeared for her amiable disposition, kind heart, benevolent soul, and christian meekness. R.

Note: Deborah Montgomery Allen Russell was the wife of Robert Spotswood Russell and they lived at the family estate, “Poplar Hill”, on the Russell Cave Pike near Lexington, Kentucky from 1792 until 1835 when they moved to Callaway County, Missouri.

At 26 years of age Robert became the father of Abigail Millar Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, June 22, 1788. At 28 years of age Robert became the father of Tabitha Adams Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, June 16, 1790. At 30 years of age Robert became the father of Elizabeth Van Meter Russell in Shenandoah Co., VA, May 7, 1792. At 31 years of age Robert became the father of Thomas Allen Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, February 5, 1794. At 33 years of age Robert became the father of Catherine Branson Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, April 5, 1795. At 36 years of age Robert became the father of Rebecca Williamson Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, May 16, 1798. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of Deborah Montgomery Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, June 17, 1800. At 40 years of age Robert became the father of William Henry Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, October 9, 1802. At 43 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Anne Bowen Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, September 25, 1805. At 45 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Spotswood Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, October 27, 1807. At 47 years of age Robert became the father of Miriam Malvina Russell in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, March 20, 1810. Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. In the 1810 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky, Robert Russell had 2 white males under 10, 2 16-26, 1 over 45, 2 white females under 10, 2 10-16, 3 16-26, and 1 26-45.

Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. Robert Spotswood Russell is listed in the 1820 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky with 1 male white 10-15, 1 16-18, 1 over 44, 1 white female under 10, 1 10-15, 1 16-25, 1 over 44, 1 male black under 14, 2 14-25, 3 26-44, 4 black females under 14, 2 14-25, 2 26-44, and a total of 6 persons engaged in agriculture.

Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. Robert Spotswood Russell was listed in the 1830 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky with 1 white male under 5, 1 30-40, 1 60-70, 1 white female under 5, 1 20-30, 2 30-40, 1 60-70, 1 male slave under 10, 2 24-36, 2 36-55, 5 female slaves under 10, 3 10-24, 1 24-36, and 2 36-55.

Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Callaway County, Missouri. Robert Spotswood Russell is listed in the 1840 Census for Callaway County, Missouri in Cote Sans Dessein Township with 1 white male 70-80, 2 white females 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 40-50, 1 70-80, 4 male slaves under 10, 3 10-24, 1 55-100, 5 female slaves under 10, 4 10-24, 2 24-36, 1 36-55, and 1 55-100 for a total of 21 slaves. Five persons were engaged in agriculture. Robert S. Russell, age 79, is listed as a pensioner for Revolutionary or Military services. Robert Spotswood Russell moved to Fayette County, KY in 1793 where he took up residence at his estate known as "Poplar Hill" on the Russell Cave Pike. He served in the state legislature, was a Sheriff of Fayette County, and was Brig. General in the state militia. He moved to Callaway County, MO in 1835. His biography from William Russell and His Descendants by Anna Russell des Cognets (Lexington, Ky., 1884) follows: ROBERT SPOTSWOOD RUSSELL, third son of Gen. William and Tabitha Adams Russell, was born in Culpeper county, Va., on March 28th, 1762. He was named in affectionate remembrance of ROBERT, the youngest son of Sir Alexander Spotswood, who was killed by Indians in 1755, while in Washington's command. He was eight years of age when his father removed from Culpeper to southwestern Virginia, where he settled on Clinch river. While yet a boy he was actively engaged in defense of the frontier of Virginia against the hordes of Indians that constantly menaced all the settlements. When his father was called to take command of all the troops in western Virginia, he, with his elder brother William, assumed the charge of the family of motherless children. Their services, however, were soon needed in the field, and from feelings of strong patriotism, they both volunteered under Col. William Campbell, who was then about to march in pursuit of a large body of tories. While on the march Robert was detached from the regiment by Col. Campbell, with a guard sufficient to protect the western settlements from the incendiary movements of the tories; which was the cause of his not taking part in the engagement at. King's Mountain. His Indian campaigns were numerous and hazardous. When eighteen years of age, he and his brother William, with a company of twenty or thirty men, went to Tennessee, then a part of North Carolina, and gave protection to the first white men who raised corn on Stone's river above Nashville. Owing to the unsettled condition of the country at that time, and his youth being spent in active military service, his educational advantages, as well as those of his elder brother, were of necessity limited. They were both, however, endowed with fine natural understandings, which, with their practical sense and correct judgment, combined with their experience in their country's service, marked them as no common men. Reared in the storm and trained to self-reliance, they were well prepared to set out as pioneers on the great Wilderness road to plant their homes in Kentucky. He was of an ardent and impulsive nature, and possessed a personal magnetism which made every one his friend. In disposition he was affectionate and demonstrative. Tall and commanding in appearance, he bore strong resemblance to his father; and was remarkable for his great physical strength and activity, which he retained to the end of his life. After the close of the Revolution, he was occupied the greater part of several years in surveying and entering lands for his father in Kentucky and Tenneasee. Early in the year of 1787, he spent some time with his relatives in Culpeper and Shenandoah, and while on that visit, made the acquaintance of the family of Col. Thomas Allen, one of the earliest settlers of the Shenandoah Valley. On the 29th of May, 1787, he was united in marriage with Deborah Montgomery, the eldest daughter of Col. Allen. The paternal grandparents of Deborah were Robert and Deborah Montgomery Allen, who came from Armagh, Ireland, and sattled in tbe Valley, about 1732. Her mother was Abigail Millar, daughter of William and Catherine Du Bois Millar, who were of German descent, and early settlers in the Valley. Col. Allen's residence was in Shenandoah county (now Warren county), and on the Shenandoah river. After the marriage of Robert and Deborah, they lived in or near the town of Front Royal, which was laid out in 1788, and it is found that "Robert S. Russell was one of its trustees," as was also Col. Allen. His settlement in Shenandoah was temporary, as it was his intention to remove to the tract of land given him by his father in Kentucky, which contained one thousand acres, and was known as a part of "Russell's military survey,'' only a small portion of which he had sold. In 1788, he found it necessary to go to Kentucky to look after his interests there, and on his way he tarried a few days with his father's family at Aspenville. The following letter, written to his wife, gives some idea of the danger of such a journey at that period.

ASPENVILLE, October 5th, 1788. MY DEAR WIFE: I write you a few lines to let You know that I am very well, and ready to proceed on my journey. I intend to set out for Kentucky in about four hours from this time. I hope there will be no trouble in the Wilderness. As there are a number of people traveling the road this fall, the Indians are not so troublesome as heretofore. I think constantly of you and my sweet little Abby, and trust that God will protect you both till my return, which I hope will be by the time appointed when I left. Papa and mamma send their best wishes to you and to your honored parents. With my love to you and my little daughter, I remain, your most affectionate, ROBERT S. RUSSELL.

Mrs. DEBORAH M. RUSSELL, Shenandoah, Va.

The reluctance of his wife's relatives to part with her had delayed his removal to Kentucky several years, but in the spring of 1793 he prepared to set out. with his family for his future home. At this time they had three little daughters, and having negroes and stock as well as household goods to remove, the journey was indeed an arduous undertaking. It was, however, accomplished with safety, and upon their arrival on the banks of "Elkhorn," they were warmly greeted and cordially welcomed by his brother's family and by other friends who had preceded them. As soon as practicable they commenced building, and within two years completed a most substantial and comfortable house, built of stone and ornamented with panelings and wood carvings, which still remain in good condition. It was at that time one of the finest houses in the country, the builders having come from Virginia. Many persons came from quite a distance to see it as a specimen of fine workmanship. The site selected for the house was quite elevated, and shaded by a grove of poplars; and they gave it the name of "Poplar Hill." The fine spring which gushed through the limestone at the foot of the hill, was as highly prized as the famous one at Russell's Cave, and its basin in solid rock is the same to-day as then. At "Poplar Hill" their large family of ten children were reared, and from it they all married, branched out, and began life for themselves. Within a radius of a few miles were the homesteads of Mr. Robert C. Harrison at "Elk Hill," Mr. John Breckinridge at "Cabell's Dale," Col. Samuel Meredith at "Winton," Maj. Robert Wilson at "Cedar Grove," and Col. William Russell at "Mount Brilliant," which formed quite a little colony of Virginians. These families afforded a large society of young people, who made it a gay neighborhood. Their social gatherings were frequent, and were enlivened by impromptu dances and other amusements. Many interesting stories have been told of the exploits of the belles and beaux of that day. At all these places upon which large families were reared, very little remains to recall those prosperous and happy days. Time has laid his hand upon all. "Poplar Hill is now owned by Mr. Hart Boswell, who has greatly improved and modernized it, and is kept in fine repair. Gen. Russell cared little for public life. He served as Sheriff of Fayette county, and occasionally as a Representative in the Legislature. He, however took great interest in the military organization of the State, which at that time was regarded as of much importance, and prior to 1810 he was appointed General of the 3d Brigade of Kentucky militia. The following "General Orders," have been found among his papers, and are here given as of interest. They are in the hand-writing of Colonel Daviess, then acting as Aid to Gen. Calmes:

General Orders, 5th Division. The Major General orders that, at the ensuing Regimental Musters, the regiments be paraded at 10 o'clock, or as soon thereafter as possible, and to this end he orders that the field officers be on the ground at half an hour after nine o'clock, and each Major is to receive the Captains of his battalion as they arrive, and conduct them to a place where he may chose to draw up his battalion, when he may order them to ground or stack their arms and be dismissed, till they are ordered to parade and march to the field. The Colonels are ordered to see that no hucksters, or sutlers, or idle people come so near as in any wise to incommode the service. It is the intention of the General, unless circumstances should prevent, to form the officers and non-commissioned officers into a corps in front of the line, and have them exercised in the complete system of field evolutions and maneuvers. The Brigadier Generals will communicate this without delay to the field officers of their respective brigades. By order of the Major General CALMES, JOSEPH HAMILTON DAVIESS, Aid extraordinary to the Major General. September 23d, 1810. N. B. General Robert S. Russell and the officers of his suite are requested to come to General Calmes's house the evening before the muster in Versailles.

General. Russell and Col. Joseph Hamillton Daviess were intimate and warmly attached friends. One of the gold epaulettes which Col. Daviess wore when he was killed, was given as a souvenir to Gen. Russell, who preserved it as a cherished memento. The following letter of Governor Shelby, found among the papers of General Russell, shows that he had still the desire to serve his country in a military capacity.

FRANKFORT, August 12th, 1813. DEAR SIR:--I have been favored by the receipt of your letter of this date, and feel highly gratified by some of the information which it contains; but that the second Regiment of Cavalry should turn out so poorly is indeed strange. I had expected a more patriotic spirit to exist in that corps, which by their organization are selected from the great body of the militia, with more than ordinary privileges. I still hope that they will signalize themselves on this occasion. The Volunteers will not be organized until we arrive at headquarters, unless some event shall require their whole force to concentrate short of that point, and of course it would be improper for me to enter partially into any arrangement. I do not know what General Officers will accompany me, but in any arrangements I shall pay great respect to seniority. When I directed my public address to you, it was under the recollection of your former letters to me, requesting to be employed in the service of your country's cause. All, therefore, that I can say on that score is, that I shall be well pleascd if it suit your convenience to go with me and that I shall be happy in an opportunity at all times to find you co-assistant with the public good and the rights of others, and take pleasure in acknowledging your merits and services to your country. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, · Yr. ob. servant, ISAAC SHELBY. Brigadier General ROBERT S. RUSSELL, Fayette co.

The expedition referred to in this letter was that of Gev. Shelby to the Canada frontier, and whether Gen. Russell accompanied him, or not, cannot be found. After spending forty-three years of his life at Poplar Hill, and at the age of seventy-three years, he again set out as an emigrant. His children felt that their interests demanded that they should go farther west, where good investments could be made. All had either gone or were going, except his eldest son, and the devoted parents felt that they must follow. In the fall of 1835, "Poplar Hill" was sold, and accompanied by three of their children with their families, they once more turned their faces towards the setting sun. It was with full hearts and overflowing eyes that they bade farewell to their beloved home around which clustered so many fond associations and hallowed memories. The trees which they had planted at their first coming, now had branches which sheltered their children and grandchildren. From their advanced years they knew they could not return, and that it was their last adieu. Once upon their way they recovered their cheerfulness, and bore the journey with as little fatigue as their grandchildren who accompanied them. After several weeks they reached Calloway county, Mo., where they found a comfortable home awaiting them. Here they lived, well pleased with the new country yet in its early settlement. From their own doors they frequently saw the wild deer bounding past, and they seemed to live over again their early life in Kentucky. Their children all lived within easy distance of them, and they were happy and contented. Their only grief was that their eldest and dearly loved son remained in Kentucky, but frequent visits from him gladdened their hearts. A few years later the strength of both began to fail, and they deemed it best to give up the cares of house-keeping and divide their remaining days among their children, which they did in 1840. They had both in early life made their profession of Christianity, and their whole lives had been consistent with their faith and declaration; and now that they were full of years, and the "sere and yellow leaf" upon them, they were not afraid, being at peace with all the world and with God. While at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Freeland, Gen. Russell died on the 16th of January, 1842, aged eighty years. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." His aged and afflicted widow seemed as one lost, and could not be comforted. On the 11th of June, 1842, after a few days of sickness, she passed away at the age of seventy-five years. Her remains were buried by the side of her husband in the graveyard at Judge Freeland's, where a plain stone tells that ROBERT S. and DEBORAH M. RUSSELL sleep beneath. Their children were eleven in number.

Two obituaries of Robert Spotswood Russell follow: From the February 12, 1842 issue of the Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Kentucky.

OBITUARY.

Departed this life on Sunday, the 16th of January, 1842, in Calloway county, Missouri, Gen. ROBERT SPOTSWOOD RUSSELL, near 80 years of age, whose loss is deeply regretted, by an afflicted widow, and numerous offspring of children, as well as by a most numerous circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances – indeed, there was none that knew him but was his friend - he had no enemy. He was born in Culpeper county, Va. on the 28th of March 1762, and in early life emigrated with his father and family to the neighborhood of Abingdon, in the western part of Virginia. Here the subject of these remarks, in connection with his elder brother William, had charge of a large and then motherless family of children – their father, General Wm. Russell, having been called to the command of all of the troops in Western Virginia – who subsequently was transferred to the Continental army, and with his regiment ordered to Charleston, S. C. Here he was made a prisoner of war, with the army there assembled, when captured by the British. These two brothers, under the influence of the same patriotic feeling, volunteered their services under Col. Campbell, then about to march in pursuit of a large body of tories -- On the march, Robert, the younger brother, was detached from the regiment by Col. Campbell, with a sufficient guard to protect the Western settlement from the threatened incendiary movements of the tories – and hence was not in the battle of King’s mountain. His Indian campaigns were numerous and hazardous. When a youth, he, with 20 or 30 others in company, were the first white men that ever raised corn on Stone’s river, above Nashville, Tenn. He married in Shenandoah county, Va., and with his family moved, in 1792, to Kentucky, and settled on a military survey in Fayette county, granted his father for his services as Captain in the British army, under Gov. Braddock, against the French and Indians --- Here he resided for 43 years, rearing a large family, and in the full enjoyment of the confidence and friendship of his fellowmen. During this period, he was 20 years one of the County Court Magistrates, high Sheriff of the county, Commanding General of the 3d Brigade, and whenever a candidate, a Representative in the State Legislature.

In 1835, with all his family and children’s families, (with one exception) he emigrated to Missouri, where he enjoyed uninterrupted good health, until a few days previous to his death. At the age of 30, he embraced religion, and warmly and devoutly, by word and example, sustained the cause of Christianity for 50 years. He died in the full confidence of the promises of his Lord and Savior. His earthly remains now lay in the Far West, and we entertain no doubt his soul rests in Heaven. “Our loss is his eternal gain.” R. Jan. 31st, 1842.

Obituary from The Columbia Patriot, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, January 22, 1842.

OBITUARY

Departed this life on the 16TH instant, at the residence of his son-in-law, Judge Freeland, in Callaway county, Missouri, Gen’l. ROBERT S. RUSSELL, in the 80th year of his age.

The subject of this notice, although as a mere youth, performed valuable, and distinguished service in our glorious struggle for freedom: He afterwards served several sessions, as a member of the popular branch of the Virginia Legislature. About fifty years ago, he emigrated from his native State of Virginia, and settled near Lexington, Fayette county, Kentucky; where he continued to reside, until the fall of 1835, when, with most of his numerous family, he moved to Missouri.

In Kentucky, Gen. Russell is favorably known, as having filled many important civil, and military stations; and is believed to have enjoyed as large a share of the affection and confidence of the people, as any other citizen in that patriotic State. He died the only surviving child of Gen. Wm. Russell known as a gallant and efficient officer, at the desperate battle of Point Pleasant, and subsequently as the Commandant of one of the Virginia Regiments, during the Revolution.

He left an aged companion, the mother of all of his children, with whom he lived 55 years.

As a husband, father, neighbor, and citizen, it is impossible, that any man could have better sustained these several relationships, as the deep feeling consequent upon his death abundantly testify.

He died as he had long lived, a worthy member of the church of Christ, in the full hope of a blessed immortality. A.

Robert Spotswood Russell and Deborah Montgomery Allen had the following children:

43 i. Abigail Millar³ Russell was born in Shenandoah Co., VA June 22, 1788. Abigail died September 14, 1849 in Missouri, at 61 years of age.

+ 44 ii. Tabitha Adams Russell was born June 16, 1790.

+ 45 iii. Elizabeth Van Meter Russell was born May 7, 1792.

+ 46 iv. Thomas Allen Russell was born February 5, 1794.

47 v. Catherine Branson Russell was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY April 5, 1795. Catherine died April 9, 1798 in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY, at 3 years of age.

+ 48 vi. Rebecca Williamson Russell was born May 16, 1798.

+ 49 vii. Deborah Montgomery Russell was born June 17, 1800.

+ 50 viii. William Henry Russell was born October 9, 1802.

+ 51 ix. Mary Anne Bowen Russell was born September 25, 1805.

+ 52 x. Robert Spotswood Russell was born October 27, 1807.

+ 53 xi. Miriam Malvina Russell was born March 20, 1810.

8. Tabitha Adams² Russell (William¹) was born in Culpeper Co., VA 1764. Tabitha died 1806 at 42 years of age.

She married William Campbell ca 1784. William was the son of Patrick Campbell and Miss Steele. William died 1799 in Fayette County, KY. William Campbell and his wife settled at Caney Station in Muhlenburg County, KY.

Tabitha Adams Russell and William Campbell had the following children:

54 i. Tabitha Russell³ Campbell. She married Alney McLean.

55 ii. Mary Campbell. She married Ephraim M. Brank. Ephraim died ca 1874.

56 iii. Nancy Campbell. She married Charles F. Wing.

57 iv. Eliza Campbell. Eliza died May 30, 1809. She married Barton W. Stone July 2, 1801. Barton died November 9, 1844.

58 v. Jane Campbell.

59 vi. Samuel Campbell. He married Cynthia Campbell.

9. John Coates² Russell (William¹) was born in Culpeper Co., VA 1768. John died November 17, 1822 in Butler Co., KY, at 54 years of age.

He married twice. He married Sarah Allen. Sarah became the mother of Jane E. Russell July 30, 1794. Sarah became the mother of Tabitha Adams Russell June 3, 1796. Sarah became the mother of Mary G. Russell April 12, 1800. Sarah became the mother of Lavinia Green Russell April 14, 1803. Sarah became the mother of Cynthia Ann Russell August 13, 1811. He married Anne Clay in Chesterfield Co., VA, October 26, 1793. Anne was the daughter of Eleazer Clay. Anne died November 3, 1817.

At 26 years of age John became the father of Jane E. Russell July 30, 1794. At 27 years of age John became the father of Tabitha Adams Russell June 3, 1796. At 31 years of age John became the father of Mary G. Russell April 12, 1800. At 34 years of age John became the father of Lavinia Green Russell April 14, 1803. At 43 years of age John became the father of Cynthia Ann Russell August 13, 1811.

John Coates Russell and Sarah Allen had the following children:

60 i. Jane E.³ Russell was born July 30, 1794. Jane died January 10, 1861 at 66 years of age. She married Claiborne Duval October 16, 1816.

61 ii. Tabitha Adams Russell was born June 3, 1796. Tabitha died 1862 at 66 years of age. She married Lucius C. Duval August 1, 1818.

62 iii. Mary G. Russell was born April 12, 1800. Died in infancy.

63 iv. Lavinia Green Russell was born April 14, 1803. Lavinia died 1874 at 71 years of age. She married William B. Dozier.

64 v. Cynthia Ann Russell was born August 13, 1811. Cynthia died July 27, 1867 at 55 years of age.

10. Samuel² Russell (William¹) was born in on Clinch River, VA 1770. Samuel died October 23, 1835 in Muhlenburg Co., KY, at 65 years of age.

He married Lucy Roberts in unknown, February 13, 1794. Lucy was the daughter of William Roberts and Jane Johnston. Lucy died 1851 in Muhlenburg Co., KY.

Samuel Russell and Lucy Roberts had the following children:

65 i. Jane³ Russell. Jane died 1821. She married Henley Moore.

66 ii. Henley C. Russell. He married Hannah Patterson.

67 iii. Tabitha Adams Russell. She married twice. She married William Crumbaugh. She married Pleasant Hines.

68 iv. Catherine Russell. She married Richard Jones.

69 v. Eliza Russell. She married Wing Kincheloe.

70 vi. Mary Russell. She married Lewis R. Richards.

71 vii. Samuel Russell. Died aged 18 years.

72 viii. Robert Spotswood Russell. Robert died 1873 in Paris, TN. He married Celia McLean. Celia was the daughter of Robert D. McLean. Celia died 1873 in Paris, TN.

11. Celah² Russell (William¹) was born in on Clinch River, VA April 2, 1772.

She married Robert Wilson in Fayette Co., KY, May 1790. Robert was born in Maryland January 28, 1764. Robert was the son of Edward Wilson and Rebecca Freeland. At 27 years of age Robert became the father of Rebecca Adams Wilson March 9, 1791. At 29 years of age Robert became the father of Russell Frisbie Wilson May 11, 1793. At 31 years of age Robert became the father of Sarah Frisbie Wilson August 29, 1795. At 34 years of age Robert became the father of Edward Joseph Wilson March 5, 1798. At 36 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Freeland Wilson July 11, 1800. At 39 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Reynolds Wilson July 25, 1803. At 43 years of age Robert became the father of Celia Russell Wilson February 24, 1807. At 46 years of age Robert became the father of Tabitha Campbell Wilson March 8, 1810. At 49 years of age Robert became the father of Chloe Catherine Wilson September 13, 1813.

At 18 years of age Celah became the mother of Rebecca Adams Wilson March 9, 1791. At 21 years of age Celah became the mother of Russell Frisbie Wilson May 11, 1793. At 23 years of age Celah became the mother of Sarah Frisbie Wilson August 29, 1795. At 25 years of age Celah became the mother of Edward Joseph Wilson March 5, 1798. At 28 years of age Celah became the mother of Robert Freeland Wilson July 11, 1800. At 31 years of age Celah became the mother of Mary Reynolds Wilson July 25, 1803. At 34 years of age Celah became the mother of Celia Russell Wilson February 24, 1807. At 37 years of age Celah became the mother of Tabitha Campbell Wilson March 8, 1810. At 41 years of age Celah became the mother of Chloe Catherine Wilson September 13, 1813.

Celah Russell and Robert Wilson had the following children:

73 i. Rebecca Adams³ Wilson was born March 9, 1791. She married Robert D. McLean.

74 ii. Russell Frisbie Wilson was born May 11, 1793. Died unmarried.

75 iii. Sarah Frisbie Wilson was born August 29, 1795. Sarah died January 11, 1853 at 57 years of age. She married Robert Wilson.

76 iv. Edward Joseph Wilson was born March 5, 1798. Edward died August 29, 1878 at 80 years of age. He married Mary Henley Russell in Fayette Co., KY, January 29, 1822. Mary was born in Fayette Co., KY May 5, 1800. Mary was the daughter of William Russell and Nancy Price. Mary died January 19, 1883 at 82 years of age.

77 v. Robert Freeland Wilson was born July 11, 1800. Died unmarried.

78 vi. Mary Reynolds Wilson was born July 25, 1803. Mary died 1804 at less than one year of age.

79 vii. Celia Russell Wilson was born February 24, 1807. Celia died 1867 at 60 years of age. She married Jeremiah Rowland.

80 viii. Tabitha Campbell Wilson was born March 8, 1810. Tabitha died ca 1840. She married Richard Keene.

81 ix. Chloe Catherine Wilson was born September 13, 1813. Chloe died ca 1845. She married Alexander Shackelford.

13. Chloe² Russell (William¹) was born in on Clinch River, VA 1776. Chloe died 1850 in Sumner Co., TN, at 74 years of age.

She married Rev. Hubbard Saunders in Virginia, December 2, 1792. Rev. died 1828 in Sumner Co., TN. Rev. became the father of Nancy A. Saunders September 18, 1793. Rev. became the father of Elizabeth Henry Saunders September 8, 1795. Rev. became the father of Maria Roberts Saunders June 15, 1797. Rev. became the father of Sally Edmonds Saunders September 13, 1799. Rev. became the father of Minerva Saunders September 29, 1801. Rev. became the father of Clara Saunders October 23, 1803. Rev. became the father of Addie Saunders August 8, 1805. Rev. became the father of Chloe Russell Saunders January 14, 1807. Rev. became the father of William Russell Saunders June 8, 1810. Rev. became the father of Tabitha Turner Saunders April 6, 1812. Rev. became the father of Catherine M. J. Saunders December 26, 1814. Rev. became the father of Thomas Saunders December 16, 1816. Rev. became the father of Adaline Celia Saunders December 16, 1816. Rev. became the father of Hubbard Henley Saunders May 5, 1819.

At 17 years of age Chloe became the mother of Nancy A. Saunders September 18, 1793. At 19 years of age Chloe became the mother of Elizabeth Henry Saunders September 8, 1795. At 20 years of age Chloe became the mother of Maria Roberts Saunders June 15, 1797. At 23 years of age Chloe became the mother of Sally Edmonds Saunders September 13, 1799. At 25 years of age Chloe became the mother of Minerva Saunders September 29, 1801. At 27 years of age Chloe became the mother of Clara Saunders October 23, 1803. At 29 years of age Chloe became the mother of Addie Saunders August 8, 1805. At 30 years of age Chloe became the mother of Chloe Russell Saunders January 14, 1807. At 33 years of age Chloe became the mother of William Russell Saunders June 8, 1810. At 35 years of age Chloe became the mother of Tabitha Turner Saunders April 6, 1812. At 38 years of age Chloe became the mother of Catherine M. J. Saunders December 26, 1814. At 40 years of age Chloe became the mother of Thomas Saunders December 16, 1816. At 40 years of age Chloe became the mother of Adaline Celia Saunders December 16, 1816. At 42 years of age Chloe became the mother of Hubbard Henley Saunders May 5, 1819.

Chloe Russell and Rev. Hubbard Saunders had the following children:

82 i. Nancy A.³ Saunders was born September 18, 1793. She married Robert Harper 1816.

83 ii. Elizabeth Henry Saunders was born September 8, 1795. She married John A. Walker ca 1817.

84 iii. Maria Roberts Saunders was born June 15, 1797. She married James L. Gray.

85 iv. Sally Edmonds Saunders was born September 13, 1799. She married twice. She married Peter Byson. She married Hugh Joyner.

86 v. Minerva Saunders was born September 29, 1801. Minerva died 1844 at 42 years of age. Died unmarried.

87 vi. Clara Saunders was born October 23, 1803. She married Samuel D. Read.

88 vii. Addie Saunders was born August 8, 1805. Died in infancy.

89 viii. Chloe Russell Saunders was born January 14, 1807. Chloe died 1839 at 32 years of age. She married Alexander Ewing 1825.

90 ix. William Russell Saunders was born June 8, 1810. William died August 20, 1864 in near Winona, MS, at 54 years of age. He married Ann H. Mills.

91 x. Tabitha Turner Saunders was born April 6, 1812. She married W. H. Moore.

92 xi. Catherine M. J. Saunders was born December 26, 1814. She married Payton Randall Bosley. Payton died May 1836 in Coushatta, LA.

93 xii. Thomas Saunders was born December 16, 1816. He married Elizabeth Letitia Breckinridge. Elizabeth is the daughter of William Trigg Breckinridge and Deborah Montgomery Russell.

94 xiii. Adaline Celia Saunders was born December 16, 1816. She married Alexander Graham. Alexander died 1857.

95 xiv. Hubbard Henley Saunders was born May 5, 1819. Hubbard died October 23, 1879 at 60 years of age. He married Elizabeth Bondurant June 22, 1848.

17. Jane Robertson² Russell (William¹) was born in unknown May 31, 1788.

She married William Patton Thompson 1808.

Jane Robertson Russell and William Patton Thompson had the following children:

96 i. John Henry³ Thompson.

97 ii. Elizabeth Henry Thompson. Elizabeth died 1857 in St. Louis, MO. She married William Williams.

98 iii. Mary Ann Patton Thompson. Mary died April 1861 in St. Louis, MO. She married David R. McNally.

44. Tabitha Adams³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Shenandoah Co., VA June 16, 1790. Tabitha died March 16, 1864 in Independence, MO, at 73 years of age.

She married Richard Pickett Long in Fayette Co., KY, May 25, 1810. Richard was born in Culpeper Co., VA. Richard died in Independence, MO.

Tabitha Adams Russell and Richard Pickett Long had the following children:

99 i. Deborah Allen⁴ Long. She married Thomas J. Wilson.

100 ii. Mary Catherine Long. She married twice. She married James R. Ward. She married Joseph H. Reynolds.

101 iii. Elizabeth H. Long. She married twice. She married William C. Moore. She married James C. Bean.

102 iv. Robert Nicholas Long. He married Fanny Monroe.

103 v. Anne Russell Long. She married Isaac Campbell.

104 vi. Thomas Allen Long.

105 vii. Tabitha Adams Long. She married William Lucas.

45. Elizabeth Van Meter³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Shenandoah Co., VA May 7, 1792. Elizabeth died August 19, 1857 in Callaway Co., MO, at 65 years of age.

She married Joseph Freeland in Fayette Co., KY, January 9, 1820. Joseph was born in Calvert Co., MD ca 1772. Joseph was the son of Jacob Freeland and Diana Dare. Joseph died December 14, 1854 in Callaway Co., MO, at 82 years of age.

Elizabeth Van Meter Russell and Joseph Freeland had the following children:

106 i. Deborah Allen⁴ Freeland. She married John Curd.

107 ii. Robert Spotswood Freeland. Died in early manhood.

108 iii. Diana Freeland. Died at age 15.

109 iv. Thomas Russell Freeland. Died in early manhood.

46. Thomas Allen³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY February 5, 1794. Thomas died July 20, 1846 in Fayette Co., KY, at 52 years of age.

He married twice. He married Anne Mastin Allen in Fayette Co., KY, February 5, 1816. Anne was born in Shenandoah Co., VA. Anne became the mother of Robert Spotswood Russell in Fayette County, KY, October 25, 1818. Anne became the mother of Sarah Meredith Russell in Fayette County, KY, August 15, 1820. He married Sarah Lewis Garrard June 17, 1829. Sarah was born June 20, 1810. Sarah was the daughter of James Garrard. Sarah died September 4, 1881 at 71 years of age. Sarah became the mother of Nancy Garrard Russell in Fayette County, KY. Sarah became the mother of Laura Virginia Russell in Lexington, KY. Sarah became the mother of Mary Elizabeth Russell in Fayette County, KY, ca 1834.

Thomas became the father of Nancy Garrard Russell in Fayette County, KY. Thomas became the father of Laura Virginia Russell in Lexington, KY. At 24 years of age Thomas became the father of Robert Spotswood Russell in Fayette County, KY, October 25, 1818. At 26 years of age Thomas became the father of Sarah Meredith Russell in Fayette County, KY, August 15, 1820. Thomas became the father of Mary Elizabeth Russell in Fayette County, KY, ca 1834.

Thomas Allen Russell and Anne Mastin Allen had the following children:

110 i. William⁴ Russell. Died in infancy.

111 ii. Rebecca Russell. Died in infancy.

112 iii. Anne Russell. Died in infancy.

113 iv. Robert Spotswood Russell was born in Fayette County, KY October 25, 1818. Robert died September 24, 1852 at 33 years of age. He married Louisa J. Matson.

114 v. Sarah Meredith Russell was born in Fayette County, KY August 15, 1820. Sarah died February 24, 1879 at 58 years of age. She married Edward A. Dudley March 28, 1838. Edward died April 11, 1879.

Thomas Allen Russell and Sarah Lewis Garrard had the following children:

115 vi. Anna Russell. She married Hypolite des Cognets May 8, 1856. Hypolite died March 3, 1862 in Lexington, KY.

116 vii. James Garrard Russell. Died in infancy.

117 viii. Margaret Tabitha Russell. She married Alexander G. Morgan.

118 ix. Nancy Garrard Russell was born in Fayette County, KY. Died in infancy.

119 x. Laura Virginia Russell was born in Lexington, KY. She married William Jason Hawkins. William died July 14, 1878 in Fayette County, KY.

120 xi. Thomas Allen Russell. Thomas died April 3, 1863. He died of wounds received in a battle at Milton, TN while serving in the Confederate Army under Gen. John Hunt Morgan.

121 xii. Mary Elizabeth Russell was born in Fayette County, KY ca 1834. Mary died October 18, 1852 at 18 years of age.

48. Rebecca Williamson³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY May 16, 1798. Rebecca died September 13, 1850 in Boone Co., MO, at 52 years of age.

She married Thomas Millar Allen in Fayette Co., KY, March 23, 1818. Thomas was born in Shenandoah Co., VA 1797. Thomas died October 10, 1871 in Boone Co., MO, at 74 years of age.

Rebecca Williamson Russell and Thomas Millar Allen had the following children:

122 i. William Henry⁴ Allen.

123 ii. Mary Elizabeth Allen. She married Robert Millar Allen. Robert died October 10, 1871 in Boone Co., MO.

124 iii. Anne Rebecca Allen. Anne died 1855. She married Henry Slack.

49. Deborah Montgomery³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY June 17, 1800. Deborah died October 6, 1830 in Vicksburg, MS, at 30 years of age.

She married William Trigg Breckinridge in Fayette Co., KY, January 9, 1820. William was born in Fayette Co., KY February 10, 1799. William was the son of Preston Breckinridge and Elizabeth Trigg. William died June 12, 1838 in Vickburg, MS, at 39 years of age.

Deborah Montgomery Russell and William Trigg Breckinridge had the following children:

125 i. Elizabeth Letitia⁴ Breckinridge. She married Thomas Saunders. Thomas was born December 16, 1816. Thomas was the son of Rev. Hubbard Saunders and Chloe Russell.

126 ii. Eglantine Breckinridge. She married Enoch Hooton.

127 iii. Mary A. Breckinridge.

128 iv. Orlando Breckinridge. Died in childhood.

He married Zaenett Freeland in Calvert Co., MD, March 11, 1824. Zaenett was born in Calvert Co., MD October 22, 1805. Zaenett was the daughter of Robert Freeland and Priscilla Gover Sewall. Zaenett died September 29, 1880 at 74 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY. Zaenett became the mother of Robert Eugene Russell in Kentucky, ca 1825. Zaenett became the mother of Egbert Freeland Russell in Kentucky, ca 1827. Zaenett became the mother of Frederick William Russell in Kentucky, ca 1830. Zaenett became the mother of Thomas Allen Russell in Kentucky, ca 1832. Zaenett became the mother of Henry Clay Russell in Callaway Co., MO, ca 1834. At 30 years of age Zaenett became the mother of Josephine Deborah Russell in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, December 7, 1835. Zaenett became the mother of George Washington Russell in Callaway Co., MO, ca 1838. Zaenett was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Jackson County, Missouri. Zaenett Russell is listed in the 1860 Census for Jackson County, Missouri as 53 and born in Maryland with real estate valued at $2,000.00 and personal property valued at $5,000.00. Also at the hotel is her daughter, Josephine, and son-in-law, Eugene Erwin. Eugene Erwin is listed as 26 and born in Kentucky, Josephine as 24 and born in Missouri, Lucretia as 5 and born in Missouri, Nettie as 3 and born in Missouri. Eugene Erwin is listed with real estate valued at $6,500.00 and personal property worth $15,000.00.

Zaenett was listed as the owner of slaves on the 1860 Census of Slave Inhabitants in Jackson County, Missouri. Zaenett Russell is listed on the 1860 slave schedule for Jackson County, Missouri with 1 female black age 37, 1 female black 16, 1 male black 17, 1 male black 15, 1 female black 10, 1 female black 6, and 1 male black 3.

William's occupation: Attorney. William became the father of Robert Eugene Russell in Kentucky, ca 1825. William became the father of Egbert Freeland Russell in Kentucky, ca 1827. William became the father of Frederick William Russell in Kentucky, ca 1830. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Nicholas County, Kentucky. William Henry Russell is listed in the 1830 Census for Nicholas County, Kentucky with 2 white males under 5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40, 1 white female 30-40, 1 50-60, 1 male slave under 10, 1 10-24, 1 female slave under 10, 1 10-24, and 1 24-36.

William became the father of Thomas Allen Russell in Kentucky, ca 1832. William became the father of Henry Clay Russell in Callaway Co., MO, ca 1834. At 33 years of age William became the father of Josephine Deborah Russell in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, December 7, 1835. William became the father of George Washington Russell in Callaway Co., MO, ca 1838. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Callaway County, Missouri. William Henry Russell is listed in the 1840 Census for Callaway County, Missouri in Fulton Township with 2 white males under 5, 1 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 30-40, 1 white female 5-10, 1 30-40, 1 50-60, 2 males slaves under 10, 2 10-24, 2 24-36, 1 36-55, 3 females slaves under 10, and 4 10-24 for a total of 14 slaves. Six persons were engaged in agriculture.

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Jackson County, Missouri. William Henry Russell is listed in the 1850 Census for Jackson County, Missouri in Blue Township with himself listed as a lawyer 45 years of age born in Kentucky, Zaenett is 44 born in Maryland, Eugene is 26 born in Maryland, Frederic is 20 born in Kentucky, Thomas A. is 18 born in Kentucky, Josephine is 17 born in Missouri, Harry is 15 born in Missouri, and George W. is 12 born in Missouri. Harry and George W. attended school in the previous year. His biography from William Russell and His Descendants by Anna Russell des Cognets (Lexington, Ky., 1884) follows: WILLIAM HENRY RUSSELL, born October 9th, 1802. Some account of his public life and services is given in the following letter of Hon. Robert J. Walker to President Andrew Johnson.

Washington, D. C., May 9th, 1867. To his Excellency, The President of the United States:

I am prompted to this act by my knowledge of the eminent fitness of Col. Russell for the position, and my conviction that his appointment would secure the faithful and intelligent discharge of the duties of a responsible position. Col. Russell is a native of Favette county, Ky. He was a member of the Legislature of that State in 1830; and was mainly instrumental in securing the election of Mr. Clay, an old political opponent, to the U. S. Senate in 1831; so acknowledged by Mr. Clay himself. In the fall of 1831, Col. Russell emigrated to Missouri; and in the summer of 1832 was Judge-Advocate of a regiment in the Black Hawk war. In 1838 and '40, he was a member of the Legislature from Ca!loway county of that State; serving in 1839 as a member of the Harrisburg Convention, and urging with consistent zeal Mr. Clay for the Presidency. In 1844, he was appointed, by President Harrison, Marshal of Missouri - comprising at that time Missouri proper, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska. In 1846, he went to California at the head of a large emigration. On his arrival there he was appointed, by Commodore Stockton, Secretary of State, while Fremont was acting Governor. In 1848, he was a member of the Philadelphia Convention that nominated General Taylor, but withdrew before the nomination was made, because he opposed that of Gen. Taylor and regarded the Whig party as having degenerated into a mere personal party. In 1849, Col. Russell returned to California, where he was made an honorary member with Gov. Waller of the Convention that framed the State Constitution. In 1851, he was appointed Collector of Customs at Monterey, which position he held until his successor was appointed by Mr. Pierce. He practiced law with the late Senator Baker and Edward Stanley of North Carolina, in San Francisco, Cal. In 1861, he was appointed by Mr. Lincoln, U. S. Consul at Trinidad de Cuba, which office he held until after the assassination, receiving the plaudits of all for the faithful manner in which he discharged his duties, especially for his successful effort to rescue the Joseph Maxwell from the claims of the Spanish government, she being a prize of the Confederate steamer "Sumpter". His record is spotless, and I most earnestly commend him to your favorable consideration. Yours very respectfully, R. J. WALKER.

Col. Russell died in Washington, D. C., October 13th, 1873, and was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Georgetown, D.C. He married in early life Miss Zanette Freeland, of Baltimore. The biography of William Henry Russell from the Dictionary of American Biographyy (New York, 1935) follows (note that he was actually born in Fayette County, KY but practiced law in Nicholas County, KY): RUSSELL, WILLIAM HENRY (Oct. 9, 1802-Oct, 13, 1873), politician, California pioneer, was born in Nicholas County, Ky., the son of Robert Spotswood and Deborah (Allen) Russell and grandson of Gen. William Russell. He practised law in his native county and in 1830 represented it in the legislature; about this time he married Zanette Freeland of Baltimore. He early came to the attention of Henry Clay, who befriended him, and it is said that for a time he was Clay's secretary. In 1831 he emigrated to Callaway County, Mo., and in the following year served in the Black Hawk War; in 1841 he was appointed United States marshal of the District of Missouri, which included the Indian Country. He had by this time acquired the courtesy title of "colonel." His term ended in 1845, and in May 1846, near Independence, Mo., he joined a wagon-train of California emigrants, among whom was Edwin Bryant, later the author of What I Saw in California (1848), in which Russell figures. He was elected captain of the company but near Fort Laramie was displaced. With Bryant and seven others he continued the journey on muleback by way of Fort Bridger to the site of the future Salt Lake City and then across the Great Salt Desert, the first to follow Fremont's track of the year before. Arriving at Sutter's Fort on Sept. 1, and proceeding to Yerba Buena and Monterey, Russell joined Fremont's California Battalion with the rank of major and was one of the peace commissioners who framed the treaty of Cahuenga, Jan. 13, 1847. Fremont [q.z:] a few days later appointed him secretary of state. On the downfall of the Fremont administration in March, Russell left for the east by way of Santa Fe, reaching the Missouri settlements in July and thence going to Washington; he was one of Fremont's principal witnesses in the court-martial, which began in November. In 1849 he returned to California and practised law at San Jose and elsewhere until at least 1854. Later he went east again and in 1861 was appointed consul at Trinidad, Cuba. By 1865 he was back in the United States, and two years later sought vainly to get the post of consul-general at Havana. He died in Washington and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Russell appears as "Col. R___"in one passage in Parkman's The California and Oregon Trail (1849, ch. x) and in many passages in other Western books of the time. He was a large man, expansive in manner, boastful and bombastic in speech. His egotism sometimes made him the sport of his companions. In a story often told about him, he is said to have mistaken the chorus of "tu-whoo's" from a flock of owls for a challenge of "Who are you?" and to have thundered back, "Col. William H. Russell, of Kentucky--a bosom friend of Henry Clay!" Ever after he was known as "Owl" Russell. He was, however, a man of many substantial and endearing qualities, and was widely popular. He is sometimes confused with William Hepburn Russell [q.v.], the founder of the Pony Express. [Anna Russell des Cognets, William Russell and His Descendants ( 1884) ; W. H. Davis, Seventy-Five Years in California (1929); H. H. Bancroft, Hist. of California, vol. V (1886); L. H. Garrard, Wah-To-Yah and the Taos Trail (1850), chs. xxm-xxv; Appletons' Ann. Cyc., 1878; Daily Nat. Republican (Washington, D. C.), Oct. 14, 1873; information from Ludie J. Kinkead and Mrs. Jouett T. Cannon, Frankfort, Ky.] W.J.G.

His obituary from the Daily National Republican newspaper of October 14, 1873, Washington, DC: The death of Colonel William H. Russell is announced as having occurred yesterday at his residence, 1211 I street, in this city, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, aged sixty-nine years. Colonel Russell was formerly private secretary to Henry Clay, with whose family he was connected by the marriage of one of his daughters to a son of Mr. Clay. Colonel Russell was a man of superior attainments and refined cultivation, who filled several official positions with honor to himself and usefulness to his country. He was at one time United States marshall of the State of Missouri, and later was appointed by the late President Lincoln as consul at Trinidad, Cuba. His funeral will take place to-morrow at 3 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, and remains will be interred at Oak Hill.

William Henry Russell and Zaenett Freeland had the following children:

129 i. Robert Eugene⁴ Russell was born in Kentucky ca 1825.

+ 130 ii. Egbert Freeland Russell was born ca 1827.

131 iii. Frederick William Russell was born in Kentucky ca 1830.

132 iv. Thomas Allen Russell was born in Kentucky ca 1832. Thomas died April 1859 in Harrisonville, MO, at 26 years of age. DEATH RECORDS FROM MISSOURI NEWSPAPERS, JANUARY 1854-DECEMBER 1860 by Lois Stanley, George F. Wilson, Maryhelen Wilson; Southern Historical Press, Greenville, SC. 1990. ISBN 0-89308-444-1. page 201 "RUSSELL, Thomas Allen son of Col. W. H., formerly of Independence, in a fight in Harrisonville with E.C. Haskell, who was subsequently acquitted. [Columbia Weekly Statesman 29 Apr & 05 May 1859.]"

+ 133 v. Henry Clay Russell was born ca 1834.

+ 134 vi. Josephine Deborah Russell was born December 7, 1835.

135 vii. George Washington Russell was born in Callaway Co., MO ca 1838.

51. Mary Anne Bowen³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY September 25, 1805. Mary died September 11, 1882 in Boone Co., MO, at 76 years of age.

She married Jefferson Garth in Fayette Co., KY, January 4, 1827. Jefferson was born in Scott Co., KY. Jefferson died after 1884 in Boone Co., MO.

Mary Anne Bowen Russell and Jefferson Garth had the following children:

136 i. Robert Russell⁴ Garth. Robert died before 1885.

137 ii. Thomas Allen Garth. Thomas died before 1885.

138 iii. William Garth. He married Kate Berry.

139 iv. Elizabeth Garth. She married Thompson Worley.

140 v. Samuel A. Garth. He married Clara Craig.

141 vi. Henry A. Garth. He married Phoebe Turner.

142 vii. James M. Garth. He married Emma Spence.

143 viii. Walter Garth. He married Eva Samuels.

52. Robert Spotswood³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY October 27, 1807. Robert died August 30, 1840 in Callaway Co., MO, at 32 years of age.

He married Sally Ware. Sally was born in Bourbon Co., KY. Sally died after 1884.

Robert Spotswood Russell and Sally Ware had the following children:

144 i. Sarah⁴ Russell. She married Joseph Wasson.

145 ii. Robert Thompson Russell. He married Mrs. Cox.

146 iii. Mary E. Russell. Mary died 1855. She married Charles W. Innes. Charles died 1883.

147 iv. Elizabeth Russell. She married twice. She married Mr. Eggleston. She married Mr. Alnutt.

148 v. Catherine Russell. Catherine died 1864. She married Thomas Hays.

53. Miriam Malvina³ Russell (Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in "Poplar Hill", Fayette Co., KY March 20, 1810. Miriam died October 23, 1844 in Boone Co., MO, at 34 years of age.

She married Dr. Matthew R. Arnold in Fayette Co., KY, September 23, 1828. Dr. was born in Nicholas Co., KY. Dr. died after 1835 in Boone Co., MO.

Miriam Malvina Russell and Dr. Matthew R. Arnold had the following children:

149 i. Elizabeth⁴ Arnold.

150 ii. Lewis Arnold. Died in childhood.

151 iii. Maria Arnold. She married B. A. Jones.

152 iv. Robert Russell Arnold. He married Miss Morris.

153 v. Thomas Allen Arnold. Thomas died December 5, 1878. He married May Triplett.

130. Egbert Freeland⁴ Russell (William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Kentucky ca 1827. Egbert died in Texas.

He married Sarah Lykins in LaFayette Co., MO, March 25, 1850. Sarah was born in Missouri 1826. At 26 years of age Sarah became the mother of Zanette Russell in Missouri, 1852. At 32 years of age Sarah became the mother of Julia Russell in Missouri, 1858. At 38 years of age Sarah became the mother of Theodora Russell in Missouri, 1864. At 41 years of age Sarah became the mother of Cornelia Victoria Russell in Missouri, May 9, 1868.

At 25 years of age Egbert became the father of Zanette Russell in Missouri, 1852. At 31 years of age Egbert became the father of Julia Russell in Missouri, 1858. At 37 years of age Egbert became the father of Theodora Russell in Missouri, 1864. At 40 years of age Egbert became the father of Cornelia Victoria Russell in Missouri, May 9, 1868.

Egbert Freeland Russell and Sarah Lykins had the following children:

154 i. Mattie⁵ Russell. Mattie Russell died in infancy.

155 ii. William Russell. William Russell died in infancy.

156 iii. Effie Russell.

157 iv. Zanette Russell was born in Missouri 1852. She married H. J. Boyce. H. was born in OH 1845.

158 v. Julia Russell was born in Missouri 1858. She married S. S. Barnhill. S. was born in IL 1853.

159 vi. Theodora Russell was born in Missouri 1864.

160 vii. Cornelia Victoria Russell was born in Missouri May 9, 1868. She married Isaac Newton Brown.

133. Henry Clay⁴ Russell (William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Callaway Co., MO ca 1834. Henry died 1886 at 52 years of age.

He married Jennie "Fanny" Basey in LaFayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, 1863. Jennie was the daughter of James Basey and Elizabeth. Jennie was divorced from Henry Clay Russell in Indianapolis, IN, 1885.

Henry was divorced from Jennie "Fanny" Basey in Indianapolis, IN, 1885.

Henry Clay Russell and Jennie "Fanny" Basey had the following children:

161 i. Eugene⁵ Russell.

162 ii. Henry Russell.

163 iii. Clarence Russell.

134. Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell (William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO December 7, 1835. Josephine died March 29, 1920 in Fayette Co., KY, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married twice. She married Andrew Eugene Erwin in Callaway Co., MO, July 10, 1853. Andrew was born in Lexington, KY October 1830. Andrew was the son of James Erwin and Anne Brown Clay. Andrew died June 25, 1863 in Battle of Vicksburg, MS, at 32 years of age. At 23 years of age Andrew became the father of Lucretia Clay Erwin in Independence, MO, June 12, 1854. At 26 years of age Andrew became the father of Nettie Russell Erwin 1857. Andrew was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Jackson County, Missouri. Eugene Erwin is listed in the 1860 Census for Jackson County, Missouri living in the Jones Hotel with himself listed as 26 and born in Kentucky, Josephine as 24 and born in Missouri, Lucretia as 5 and born in Missouri, Nettie as 3 and born in Missouri, and Zaenett Russell as 53 and born in Maryland. Eugene Erwin is listed with real estate valued at $6,500.00 and personal property worth $15,000.00. Zaenett is listed with real estate worth $2,000.00 and personal property worth $5,000.00.

Andrew was listed as the owner of slaves on the 1860 Census of Slave Inhabitants in Jackson County, Missouri. The slave schedules for 1860 in Jackson County, Missouri list Eugene Erwin as owning one black female age 13.

At 30 years of age Andrew became the father of Mary Webster Erwin in Jackson Cnty, Mo, February 5, 1861. At 33 years of age Andrew became the father of Eugenia Erwin January 26, 1864. His biography from History of Kentucky by Judge Charles Kerr (Chicago and New York, 1922) follows: Col. Eugene Erwin was a soldier whose record of action and high character entitles him to all the honors paid a military career in every age of the world. He was born at Woodlands, adjoining Lexington, then the home of his father, James Erwin, whose wife was the favorite child of Henry Clay. Eugene Erwin lived for several years in Missouri. He was in Missouri when the war broke out between the North and South, and immediately offered his services to the Confederacy. His military career of about two years was most brilliant. He was a magnetic leader, was idolized by his soldiers, and until his heroic death he was almost constantly at posts of danger. He was commissioned major by the commander of the State Guards of Missouri, and participated in the battles of Wilson's Creek, Lexington and Sugar Creek, also Springfield and Elkhorn Tavern. Then on leaving Missouri and joining the forces east of the Mississippi he was made lieutenant colonel and given command of a battalion. He led the assault upon the attack of Iuka, after which he was commissioned colonel and assigned to the command of a regiment. He and his regiment were also assigned prominent places in the advance upon Corinth, and after that ill-starred attack, only thirty members of his regiment were able to answer roll call. His regimental flag carried in that and many subsequent engagements was never captured, and is now in the possession of his grandson Eugene Erwin Simpson of Lexington. Colonel Erwin himself was severely wounded at Corinth, but in a month had rejoined his command. At the beginning of the battle in front of Port Gibson, May l, 1863, he was ordered to re-enforce the left wing of the Confederate command, and after a forced march of eight miles made in 2 1/2 hours brought his command on the ground at a critical moment, when the entire left of the Confederates was threatened with defeat. To save the day he advanced the head of his column to a position within twenty yards of the enemy, and for an hour and a half his solitary regiment sustained the shock of the entire Federal attack. He went into the battle with 520 men, as the official report shows, lost in killed and wounded eighty-three, and by a remarkable skill in maneuvering and in deflective strategy fought and held his position until almost surrounded, and then under heavy fire made good his withdrawal, his individual command alone standing between an overwhelming defeat of the entire left wing of the Confederate army. Then followed the siege of Vicksburg, during which the Sixth Regiment of Missouri Infantry with its commander, Colonel Erwin, was assigned to emergency duty within the city, re-enforcing points against which the heaviest attack of the enemy was delivered. The climax of Colonel Erwin's career as a soldier came on the afternoon of the 25th of June, 1863. Ordered with his regiment to support some hard pressed Louisianans, who were defending a portion of the fortifications where the Federals had exploded a mine and were crowding through the shattered parapet, Colonel Erwin, shouting "Follow me, boys" rushed forward to lead the charge. Three musket balls passed through his body. At his fall his men with a hoarse, hungry roar of rage sprang out among the enemy. Then and there occurred the bloodiest fight of that memorable siege. When the paroled army passed out of surrendered Vicksburg only twenty-five of the Sixth Missouri were able to pass out with it. The brigadier-general's commission sent to Richmond to Colonel Erwin arrived too late--it had been canceled by death. Thereafter the Sixth Missouri as an individual unit lost its identity. Colonel Erwin was not only the idol of his own men, but his exploits commanded the admiration of his enemies. After he was wounded at Corinth special permission was granted Mrs. Erwin to come South through the lines, and after the surrender of Vicksburg General Grant furnished her with a pass and transportation to return to her home.

His obituary from The Daily Citizen, Vickburg, Mississippi issue of June 30, 1863 follows: OBITUARY COL. EUGENE ERWIN. Another brave and noble spirit has fallen. On Thursday evening, June 24th, Col. Eugene Erwin of the 6th Regiment Missouri Vols. was killed while mounted upon the works with a view to leading a charge against the enemy. He was struck with a minnie ball which passed through his body, killing him instantly. For several weeks previous to his death his health had been delicate, and at times compelled his absence from the field. During the siege of this place, he had more than once been driven to his bed, and on the day of his death he was out contrary to the advice and urgency of his friends, feeling, as he said, that it was his duty, so long as he could stand, to stand at his post. No one felt more than he did the importance of every man's discharging his duty - no one did more to discharge it. Col. Erwin, at the first outbreak of the war, left his home and family and offered himself a willing sacrifice upon the altar of his country's liberty. He has borne deprivation and hardships of [the duty?]. Throughout the campaigns of Gen. Price in Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi, and this without a murmur, he has ever shown himself an excellent soldier and a gallant officer. More than a half dozen battlefields - Elk Horn, Corinth and Port Gibson included - hear testimony to his coolness and daring bravery. He was strict in discipline, yet generous, kind and true, possessing the confidence and esteem of all his men and officers. He esteemed religion highly, and did all in his power to promote its interests. Those who knew him best loved him most; for the more intimate the acquaintances, the brighter shown the excellence of his character. But he has fallen - fallen at his post defending the cause of justice and truth. At midnight's hour amid the roar of cannon and the whistling of enemy's balls, we bore him gently and laid him in the soldier's humble grave, where he shall rest in peace till he is called forth to his reward in the resurrection morn.

He by his example speaks --

"'Twere sweet to live, yet I can die, And in the grave forgotten lie, To know I have my duty done, And nobly life's last triumph won. Know ye my comrades in the field, I die a freeman's death; Cease not to wield the battleshield With life's last lingering breath - The banner which we bore on high, Still bid it all their hosts defy - For where the war tide wild shall wave, So fit to be a soldier's grave."

He leaves a wife and three sweet little girls to mourn his loss. May our Heavenly Father sustain and comfort them in their bed of bereavement and grant them all a happy reunion in .... [remainder unintelligible].

She married John Morrison Clay in Fayette Co., KY, July 7, 1866. John was born in Fayette Co., KY February 21, 1821. John was the son of Henry Clay and Lucretia Hart. John died August 10, 1887 in Fayette Co., KY, at 66 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. John M. Clay is listed in the 1880 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky as a farmer, age 59, born in Kentucky. Also listed is Josephine, age 45 born in Missouri; Mary W. Erwin, 19, born in Missouri; and Nettie R. Erwin, 23, born in Missouri. John M. Clay owned and operated a horse farm on the outskirts of Lexington known as the Ashland Stud. He died without issue. Josephine was first married to Andrew Eugene Erwin, a grandson of Henry Clay who was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863.

At 18 years of age Josephine became the mother of Lucretia Clay Erwin in Independence, MO, June 12, 1854. At 21 years of age Josephine became the mother of Nettie Russell Erwin 1857. At 25 years of age Josephine became the mother of Mary Webster Erwin in Jackson Cnty, Mo, February 5, 1861. At 28 years of age Josephine became the mother of Eugenia Erwin January 26, 1864. Josephine was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. Josephine Clay is listed on the 1910 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky as a farmer, age 75, born in Missouri. Also listed is Lucretia Simpson, daughter, 55, born in Missouri; Minor Simpson, son-in-law, 73, born in Kentucky; Josephine Simpson, granddaughter, 31, born in Kentucky; Eugene Simpson, grandson, electrical engineer, 30, born in Kentucky; and Henry C. Simpson, 13, born in Kentucky. Her obituary from the Lexington Herald, March 30, 1920: Mrs. John Morrison Clay died Monday morning at her home, Ashland-on-the Tates Creek Pike. She was 85 years old and had been ill all winter, but not in a serious condition until with the last few weeks. Mrs. Clay was the widow of John Morrison Clay, the youngest son of Kentucky's famous statesman, Henry Clay. She was Miss Josephine D. Russell, the daughter of Col. and Mrs. William H. Russell, and was born in Fulton, Missouri. Her father was a well known man in public life, a jurist and statesman and the devoted friend of Henry Clay. She was twice married, her first husband having been Col. Eugene Erwin, the grandson of Henry Clay, who was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg, and Mrs. Clay's two daughters surviving her are the children of that marriage, Mrs. Minor Simpson, of Ashland-on-the Tates Creek Pike, and Mrs. M. W. Anderson of Kansas City who came several days ago called by her mother's illness. She leaves also five grandchildren, Eugene Erwin Simpson, Miss Josephine Simpson, Henry Clay Simpson, Henry Clay Anderson, and Matthew William Anderson. The funeral of Mrs. Clay will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Christ Church Cathedral and the burial will be in the family lot at the Lexington Cemetery. In the passing of Mrs. Clay, Lexington loses perhaps the most remarkable woman of her generation, a writer of prose and poetry, a successful business woman, fearless and intrepid in spirit, brilliant in mind and admired for beauty, wit and all the womanly graces as well. She was engaged in activities which won for her a national fame, having been the world's most noted and successful woman owner and breeder of fine thoroughbred horses. At the death of her husband, Mr. John Morrison Clay, August 10, 1887, she succeeded to his business of rearing and racing thoroughbreds and under the Ashland colors, yellow and blue, won several of the classics of the turf. From an illustrated article which appeared in one of the magazines several years ago called "The World's Most Noted Woman" the following is quoted: "With scarcely half a dozen brood mares in her possession, Mrs. John M. Clay, proprietor of the famous Ashland Stud in Kentucky, has had more great horses than a number of the famous stock farms in which thousands of dollars are invested." Mrs. Clay strolls among her mares and horses at will. They all seem to know her and have learned to appreciate the tender care with which she guards them. Of all persons interested in breeding and rearing the thoroughbred horse in America there are none as picturesque as this Kentucky authoress who, in spite of this and other business cares, finds time to give the public popular stories, her latest novel, "Uncle Phil," being now in its second edition. The life of Mrs. Clay was closely interwoven with the Henry Clay family as her first husband, Col. Erwin, whom she met while on a trip to California, was the son of Henry Clay's fifth child, Anne Clay, his father being James Erwin of New Orleans. Being brilliant and accomplished her father took special pride in her and she was said to be more like him in intellect than any of his eleven children. Col. Erwin was an officer of the Sixth Regiment of Missouri Volunteers and was killed while leading a charge against the enemy at the battle of Vicksburg. He had been a leader on half a dozen battlefields where he was noted for his coolness, daring and bravery. After his death Mrs. Erwin and her children came to live at the home which was part of the original tract of land settled by Henry Clay more than 100 years ago and several years later was married to Mr. John Morrison Clay, the youngest son of the Sage of Ashland and the namesake of the founder of Morrison Chapel. Of the pioneer and aristocratic lineage on all sides it seemed the birthright of Mrs. Clay to perform unusual duties and to meet with success in her undertakings. While a girl she read the works of the world's greatest writers and with her observations on many trips with her father she was thus splendidly equipped. An article says of her that she first appeared in print against her will. She had been on a trip to Mexico and as they came through California she was asked to write of some of their experiences. She refused the requests, but her father required her to comply and after writing the article she added as a postscript, "my father made me write this". The editor was very much amused at this and when the article appeared it was widely read and copied in the other California papers. Mrs. Clay took great pride in her old home and its many valuable Clay relics. It was there that the wife of Henry Clay, Lucretia Hart, died. Among the most noted of the writings of Mrs. Clay were: "John Logan" dedicated to Henry Clay; "Some Little of the Angel Still Left," "Uncle Phil" and her last work, "The Sport of Kings," a group of racing stories. A patriot, a suffragist, a musician and a scientific gardener were some of the other qualifications of this wonderful Kentucky woman. During the Civil war she devoted a great deal of time to work for the soldiers and when the United States went to war with Germany she recalled her accomplishment of knitting and made more than 100 pairs of socks. She had not finished her self-imposed quota when the armistice was signed and she sent many of the pairs to Belgium to be presented to the common soldiers of that country who had won her admiration. She said that in all her life nothing had given her more pleasure than this knitting she had done for the soldiers. At a meeting of the International Conference of Women, held at Toronto, Canada, a few years ago. Mrs. Clay was asked to make all address. She could not be present but wrote the address and sent it to be read at the conference. Her subject was "Women and the Professions." After expressing her opinion that women could succeed in all the professions, Mrs. Clay tells in the address of her experience as a horse breeder. She says that she sold one yearling for $8,200, which won three of the Kentucky Derby honors and the rich Realization stake at $41,000. The address was printed in the Kansas City Star and in several other newspapers. Private funeral services will be held for Mrs. Clay at Christ Church Cathedral Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Very Rev. Robert K. Massie, dean of the Cathedral, officiating. The pallbearers will be Dr. Thomas Bullock, Thomas H. Shelby, W. K. Berry, James A. Todd, Colonel C. D. Clay, Captain T. J. Clay, Prof. Walter Patterson, Louis des Cognets. Burial services will be private.

Josephine Deborah Russell and Andrew Eugene Erwin had the following children:

+ 164 i. Lucretia Clay⁵ Erwin was born June 12, 1854.

165 ii. Nettie Russell Erwin was born 1857. Nettie died January 7, 1889 Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, at 31 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. She married Howard H. Gratz September 26, 1887. Howard's occupation: Publisher.

+ 166 iii. Mary Webster Erwin was born February 5, 1861.

167 iv. Eugenia Erwin was born January 26, 1864. Eugenia died 1864 at less than one year of age.

164. Lucretia Clay⁵ Erwin (Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Independence, MO June 12, 1854. Lucretia died 1929 in Lexington, KY, at 75 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married Minor Simpson in Fayette Co., KY, February 5, 1876. Minor was born in Fayette Co., KY November 17, 1836. Minor died 1921 in Fayette Co., KY, at 84 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. Minor's occupation: Farmer. At 40 years of age Minor became the father of John M. Clay Simpson 1877. At 42 years of age Minor became the father of Josephine Clay Simpson 1879. At 43 years of age Minor became the father of Eugene Erwin Simpson 1880. At 59 years of age Minor became the father of Henry Clay Simpson May 27, 1896.

At 23 years of age Lucretia became the mother of John M. Clay Simpson 1877. At 25 years of age Lucretia became the mother of Josephine Clay Simpson 1879. At 26 years of age Lucretia became the mother of Eugene Erwin Simpson 1880. At 41 years of age Lucretia became the mother of Henry Clay Simpson May 27, 1896.

Lucretia Clay Erwin and Minor Simpson had the following children:

168 i. John M. Clay⁶ Simpson was born 1877. John died 1895 in Lexington, KY, at 18 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

169 ii. Josephine Clay Simpson was born 1879. Josephine died 1961 Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

170 iii. Eugene Erwin Simpson was born 1880. Eugene died 1969 in Lexington, KY, at 89 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. He married Marguerite E. Grimmer 1940. Marguerite was born ca 1896. Marguerite died 1979 at 83 years of age.

+ 171 iv. Henry Clay Simpson was born May 27, 1896.

166. Mary Webster⁵ Erwin (Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Jackson Cnty, Mo February 5, 1861. Mary died December 28, 1931 in Lexington, KY, at 70 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

She married Matthew William Anderson in Hamilton Co., OH, September 3, 1890. Matthew was born in Jackson Co., MO December 20, 1836. Matthew was the son of George W. Anderson and Sally Stewart. Matthew died January 21, 1906 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Independence, MO. Matthew's occupation: Banker. Matthew became the father of Kate B. Anderson in Jackson Co., MO. Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Jackson County, MO. Matthew William Anderson is listed in the 1860 Census of Jackson County, Missouri in Blue Township in the house hold of his mother, Sally, as a farmer, age 22, with real estate worth $500 and personal property worth $900.

Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Jackson County, MO. Matthew William Anderson is listed in the 1870 Census for Jackson County, Missouri as a deputy sheriff, age 33, born in Missouri with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $1,000. Also listed are wife Julia, age 29, born in Missouri, and daughter Katie, age 9, born in Missouri.

At 42 years of age Matthew became the father of Nellie Anderson in Independence, MO, 1879. At 54 years of age Matthew became the father of Henry Clay Anderson in Independence, MO, 1891. Matthew became the father of George Anderson in Independence, MO, circa 1893. At 58 years of age Matthew became the father of Matthew William Anderson in Independence, MO, June 24, 1895. His biography from Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri, Vol. 1, Howard L. Conard, Editor, 1901, follows: Anderson, Matthew William, banker, was born December 20, 1836, on the farm of his father, four miles from Independence, Missouri. His parents were George W. and Sally (Stewart) Anderson, both of whom were natives of Kentucky and members of splendid Southern families, whose records for thrift and integrity are spotless. They were married in Kentucky and removed to Missouri in 1836, the year M. W. Anderson was born. They located on the acres that composed the old homestead for so many years, near Independence, and played no small part in the wonderful transformation which caused Western Missouri to blossom from a pioneer wilderness into luxurious cultivation during their years. The son was left upon his own resources early in life, on account of the death of his father, but proved equal to the stern task before him. He received a common school education in the schools of Jackson County, and had a good, practical preparation for the numerous undertakings which were to combine in making his life successful. In 1860 he was elected constable of Blue Township, in Jackson County, defeating six opponents in a race that was hotly contested. In those days the office of constable was equally renumerative with the office of sheriff. It was ably filled by the young man until the edict went forth that officeholders must take the "Gamble oath." That order having been promulgated and Mr. Anderson being unwilling to swear against convictions which came from Southern blood, he gave up the office. In 1862 he went to New Mexico and engaged in the business of overland freighting, in the employ of Irvin, Jackman & Co. He followed that line of work for about six months. After returning to Missouri he became deputy sheriff of Jackson County, in 1868, under Charles Dougherty, and served in that capacity until 1870. Between the time of his return from New Mexico and his acceptance of the office of deputy sheriff he engaged in farming in Jackson County. The Democratic party nominated him for collector of Jackson County, but his first race was followed by defeat, James L. Gray being elected. His second candidacy was successful, however, and in 1872 he was elected collector by a large majority. The oath of office was taken in 1873 and he served as collector four years. During this time, having prospered in financial affairs, he was a silent partner in the banking house of Brown, Hughes & Co., paid considerable attention to the raising of fine stock and looked after a large ranch which he had purchased in New Mexico. When the Anderson-Chiles Banking Company of Independence was organized he was made president of the concern, and for several years it was one of the strongest private banking houses in western Missouri. In 1889 this bank was nationalized and Mr. Anderson was chosen president. Since that time he has been president of this strong establishment, which is known as the First National Bank, and his reputation as a careful, successful business man is firmly established. Mr. Anderson has large property holdings which require much attention, and not all of his time is devoted to the banking business. He is one of the most prominent dealers in fine cattle in Missouri, and his splendid herd of Bates shorthorns which graze on the pastures of his four hundred acre farm near Independence is considered the standard of its kind. In addition to the office of county collector Mr. Anderson received other honors from the people of his community, serving for eighteen years as a member of the city council of Independence. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and holds the office of senior warden in Trinity Church, Independence. He was married, in 1861 to Miss Julia Daniel, of Jackson County, Missouri. To them two children, daughters, were born. Mrs. Anderson died in 1888. The husband was the second time married in 1892, his bride being Miss Mary W. Ervin, daughter of Colonel Eugene Ervin, of Lexington, Kentucky. Colonel Ervin was a grandson of the distinguished Kentucky statesman, Henry Clay, and of such noble ancestry Mrs. Anderson and her two bright sons, Henry Clay and Matthew William, have reason to be proud.

At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of Henry Clay Anderson in Independence, MO, 1891. Mary became the mother of George Anderson in Independence, MO, circa 1893. At 34 years of age Mary became the mother of Matthew William Anderson in Independence, MO, June 24, 1895. Her obituary from the Lexington Herald: Mrs. Mary W. Anderson, widow of Matthew William Anderson, died at her apartmen in Wellington Arms at 5:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness. She was the daughter of Eugene and Josephine Russell Erwin and was a great granddaughter of Henry Clay. She is survived by two sons, Matthew William Anderson of Lexington and Henry Clay Anderson of Miami Fla., and three granddaughters, Lucy, Mary W. and Sarah Anderson of Lexington. Funeral servivces will be conducted at the grave in the family lot in the Lexington cemetery at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The Rt. Rev. H. P. Almon Abbott, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Eugene Simpson, Lawrence Simpson, Clay Simpson, Burt V. Halbert, Jr., Howard Evans, and David T. Eastin.

Mary Webster Erwin and Matthew William Anderson had the following children:

172 i. Henry Clay⁶ Anderson was born in Independence, MO 1891. Henry died July 21, 1959 in Coral Gables, FL, at 68 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. He married Ellyn Gilbert. Ellyn died in Coral Gables, FL. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

Henry's occupation: Teacher.

173 ii. George Anderson was born in Independence, MO circa 1893. George died before 1901 in Independence, MO.

+ 174 iii. Matthew William Anderson was born June 24, 1895.

171. Henry Clay⁶ Simpson (Lucretia Clay⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born May 27, 1896. Henry died 1986 in Lexington, KY, at 90 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

He married Louisiana Gibson Wood June, 1937. Louisiana was born September 16, 1910. At 27 years of age Louisiana became the mother of Henry Clay Simpson in Lexington, KY, 1938. At 30 years of age Louisiana became the mother of Word Wood Simpson 1941. At 35 years of age Louisiana became the mother of Josephine Russell Simpson 1946.

At 42 years of age Henry became the father of Henry Clay Simpson in Lexington, KY, 1938. At 45 years of age Henry became the father of Word Wood Simpson 1941. At 50 years of age Henry became the father of Josephine Russell Simpson 1946.

Henry Clay Simpson and Louisiana Gibson Wood had the following children:

175 i. Henry Clay⁷ Simpson was born in Lexington, KY 1938. He married K. Merer.

176 ii. Word Wood Simpson was born 1941.

177 iii. Josephine Russell Simpson was born 1946.

174. Matthew William⁶ Anderson (Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Independence, MO June 24, 1895. Matthew died May 23, 1967 in Lexington, KY, at 71 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

He married Lucy Alexander Humphreys Chenault in Lexington, KY, September 26, 1916. Lucy was born in Richmond, KY January 17, 1897. Lucy was the daughter of Christopher David Chenault and Sarah Gibson Humphreys. Lucy died December 28, 1975 in Lexington, KY, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. 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.

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.

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

+ 178 i. Lucy Chenault⁷ Anderson was born November 29, 1917.

+ 179 ii. Mary Webster Anderson was born January 17, 1920.

+ 180 iii. Sarah Gibson Anderson was born February 20, 1922.

178. Lucy Chenault⁷ Anderson (Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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:

181 i. Edward Harold⁸ 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.

182 ii. William Chenault Jones. William's occupation: Engineer.

179. Mary Webster⁷ Anderson (Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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:

183 i. William Anderson⁸ 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.

+ 184 ii. Mary Ellyn LaBach was born October 2, 1940.

+ 185 iii. James Parker LaBach, Jr. was born January 16, 1943.

180. Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson (Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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 August 2, 1923. Louis was the son of Louis William List and Maurine. Louis died February 16, 1972 in Lexington, KY, at 48 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery. Louis's occupation: Civil Engineer. At 20 years of age Louis became the father of Sarah Anderson List Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, June 17, 1944. At 21 years of age Louis became the father of Louis William List III Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 23, 1945. At 26 years of age Louis became the father of Henry Clay Anderson List in Lexington, KY, 1950. At 29 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:

+ 186 i. Sarah Anderson⁸ List was born June 17, 1944.

+ 187 ii. Louis William List III was born July 23, 1945.

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

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

+ 189 iv. David Anthony List was born November 22, 1952.

184. Mary Ellyn⁸ LaBach (Mary Webster⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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 in Boston, MA, 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 in Boston, MA, 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:

+ 190 i. Mary Rebecca⁹ Hutton was born January 23, 1965.

+ 191 ii. John Stafford Hutton was born December 21, 1967.

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

185. James Parker⁸ LaBach, Jr. (Mary Webster⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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:

193 i. Virginia Kathryn⁹ LaBach was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY May 19, 1972.

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

186. Sarah Anderson⁸ List (Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born Lexington, Fayette Co., KY June 17, 1944.

She married Sidney Harrel Hulette Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, July 2, 1966. Sidney was born in Evansville, IN June 18, 1941. He resides in Morganfield, KY. Sidney's occupation: Attorney. At 26 years of age Sidney became the father of William Sidney Anderson Hulette March 28, 1968. At 28 years of age Sidney became the father of Margaret Young Hulette June 24, 1969. At 28 years of age Sidney became the father of Sarah List Hulette June 24, 1969.

She resides in Morganfield, KY. At 23 years of age Sarah became the mother of William Sidney Anderson Hulette March 28, 1968. At 25 years of age Sarah became the mother of Margaret Young Hulette June 24, 1969. At 25 years of age Sarah became the mother of Sarah List Hulette June 24, 1969.

Sarah Anderson List and Sidney Harrel Hulette had the following children:

+ 195 i. William Sidney Anderson⁹ Hulette was born March 28, 1968.

+ 196 ii. Margaret Young Hulette was born June 24, 1969.

+ 197 iii. Sarah List Hulette was born June 24, 1969.

187. Louis William⁸ List III (Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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. At 25 years of age Kathleen became the mother of Louis William List IV in Lexington, KY, January 25, 1974. At 27 years of age Kathleen became the mother of Lucia Devereaux List in Paducah, KY, March 10, 1976.

At 28 years of age Louis became the father of Louis William List IV in Lexington, KY, January 25, 1974. At 30 years of age Louis became the father of Lucia Devereaux List in Paducah, KY, March 10, 1976.

Louis William List III and Kathleen Berry Angelucci had the following children:

198 i. Louis William⁹ List IV was born in Lexington, KY January 25, 1974.

199 ii. Lucia Devereaux List was born in Paducah, KY March 10, 1976.

189. David Anthony⁸ List (Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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: Teacher. At 35 years of age Deborah became the mother of Alexandra Farley Anderson List in Lexington, KY, February 27, 1987. At 37 years of age Deborah became the mother of Anne Hagan Rye List in Lexington, KY, February 10, 1989.

He resides in Lexington, KY. At 34 years of age David became the father of Alexandra Farley Anderson List in Lexington, KY, February 27, 1987. At 36 years of age David became the father of Anne Hagan Rye List in Lexington, KY, February 10, 1989.

David Anthony List and Deborah Stone had the following children:

200 i. Alexandra Farley Anderson⁹ List was born in Lexington, KY February 27, 1987.

201 ii. Anne Hagan Rye List was born in Lexington, KY February 10, 1989.

190. Mary Rebecca⁹ Hutton (Mary Ellyn⁸ LaBach, Mary Webster⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born in Boston, MA 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:

202 i. Kevin Thomas¹⁰ Fink was born in Tipp City, OH July 30, 1991.

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

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

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

191. John Stafford⁹ Hutton (Mary Ellyn⁸ LaBach, Mary Webster⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) 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:

206 i. Astrid Snow¹⁰ Gross-Hutton was born in Cincinnati, OH March 3, 1998.

195. William Sidney Anderson⁹ Hulette (Sarah Anderson⁸ List, Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born March 28, 1968.

He married Terri Leigh Cecil in Fayette Co., KY, November 25, 1995. Terri was born March 5, 1968. Terri is the daughter of John Cecil and Mary Frances. At 32 years of age Terri became the mother of Matthew William Hulette in Fayette Co., KY, May 11, 2000. At 33 years of age Terri became the mother of John Talbot Hulette in Fayette Co., KY, January 2, 2002.

At 32 years of age William became the father of Matthew William Hulette in Fayette Co., KY, May 11, 2000. At 33 years of age William became the father of John Talbot Hulette in Fayette Co., KY, January 2, 2002.

William Sidney Anderson Hulette and Terri Leigh Cecil had the following children:

207 i. Matthew William¹⁰ Hulette was born in Fayette Co., KY May 11, 2000.

208 ii. John Talbot Hulette was born in Fayette Co., KY January 2, 2002.

196. Margaret Young⁹ Hulette (Sarah Anderson⁸ List, Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born June 24, 1969.

She married Carroll Lewis Borders February 27, 1999. Carroll was born August 27, 1970. At 30 years of age Carroll became the father of Clay York Preston Borders January 17, 2001.

At 31 years of age Margaret became the mother of Clay York Preston Borders January 17, 2001.

Margaret Young Hulette and Carroll Lewis Borders had the following child:

209 i. Clay York Preston¹⁰ Borders was born January 17, 2001.

197. Sarah List⁹ Hulette (Sarah Anderson⁸ List, Sarah Gibson⁷ Anderson, Matthew William⁶, Mary Webster⁵ Erwin, Josephine Deborah⁴ Russell, William Henry³, Robert Spotswood², William¹) was born June 24, 1969.

She married Craig Christman Dilger August 7, 1993. Craig was born February 11, 1969. At 31 years of age Craig became the father of Oxford Sidney Christman Dilger March 2, 2000.

At 30 years of age Sarah became the mother of Oxford Sidney Christman Dilger March 2, 2000.

Sarah List Hulette and Craig Christman Dilger had the following child:

210 i. Oxford Sidney Christman¹⁰ Dilger was born March 2, 2000.

Index

Adams

Allen

Alnutt

Anderson

Angelucci

Arnold

Barnhill

Basey

Bean

Berry

Bondurant

Borders

Bosley

Bowen

Boyce

Bradford

Brank

Breckinridge

Brown

Byson

Campbell

Canada

Cecil

Chenault

Clay

Cox

Craig

Crumbaugh

Curd

Davenport

des Cognets

Dilger

Dozier

Dudley

Duval

Eggleston

Erwin

Ewing

Fink

Freeland

Garrard

Garth

Gilbert

Graham

Gratz

Gray

Grimmer

Gross

Gross-Hutton

Harper

Harrison

Hawkins

Hays

Hines

Hooton

Hulette

Hutton

Innes

Jones

Joyner

Keene

Kincheloe

LaBach

List

Long

Lucas

Lykins

Matson

McCall

McLean

McNally

McTire

Merer

Mills

Mitchell

Monroe

Moore

Morgan

Morris

Patterson

Poore

Price

Rankin

Read

Reynolds

Richards

Roberts

Rowland

Russell

Samuels

Saunders

Shackelford

Simpson

Slack

Smith

Spence

Stone

Thompson

Todd

Triplett

Turner

Walker

Ward

Ware

Wasson

Whitehead

Whitehouse

Wiley

Williams

Wilson

Wing

Wood

Worley

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