Maternal; Eliza Ann Reed (16 Sep 1818 - 14 Mar 1893)

Name: Eliza Ann Reed ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ Reed and _____ _____ ^{Notation 3}
Birth: 16 September 1818
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 14 March 1893 ^{Source 6, 7 & 8}
Death Location: Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Spouses: Blaney Palmer, Sr. ^{Source 1}
Marriage Date: 18 November 1847 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Mary Elizabeth Palmer (Brown) ^{Notation 4}, Jane Palmer (Welsh), Mariah Palmer, John Palmer ^{Notation 4}, Isabell Palmer (Tyler/Connerley), Blaney Palmer, Jr. ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Anna Eliza Palmer (Wagner) ^{Notation 4}

Eliza Ann Reed's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 2x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, "Plenny Parmer and Eliza Ann Reed" 18 October 1847, Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States.
Source 2. 1850 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 9 October 1850, Otter Creek Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. 1860 United States Federal Census, "Bleny Palmer" 19 June 1850, Post Office: Osgood, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. 1870 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 11 July 1870, Post Office: Versailles, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 5. 1880 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 3 June 1880, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Her middle name is shared as Ann on the 1847 marriage record. Some share her middle name being Alma, but I have not come across any paper records (i.e. Census, a birth record, a death record, newspaper mention, et al) that share Alma being her middle name. I went with "Eliza Ann Reed" as shared on her marriage record - only a FindAGrave memorial page, which - as sidenote - her middle name is not shared on her headstone, and some online trees share Alma as a middle name.
Notation 2: Was Eliza Reed a sibling of an Alven Reed, who married a Mary Jane Graham in 1849 in neighboring Ross Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States? There are shared DNA matches with descendants of Alven Reed's children, but his wife was a child of a Hannah "Fanny" Palmer Graham (who was also born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) ... which Hannah "Fanny" could been a sibling, or perhaps a cousin, of Blaney Palmer, Sr. so the DNA matching through the Palmers? There is also a William Reed who lived in Ohio that is of interest as a possible sibling, or close in age relation, to Alven Reed - so possibly also Eliza.
Notation 3: There were two Eliza Reeds who was born about 1817-1819 and lived in Ohio. One is the Eliza A. Reed who married Blaney Palmer, Sr. The other is a child of Thomas "Tom" Reed and Mary Russell, the latter being a child of Charles Russell. The latter Eliza Reed married a John Grey/Guy in Gallia county, Ohio and is recorded in the 1850 census, for Gallia county of Ohio, with her husband and a couple of her Russell cousins in the same household. By the 1850, Blaney Palmer and his wife and oldest child are recorded being in Ripley County, Indiana. Someone, on Ancestry.com's site, shared a PDF file about Charles Russell's will, which mentions his granddaughter - Eliza Reed - in it, and so they titled the PDF file as to being about/for "Eliza Reed, wife of Blaney Palmer" as to being the Eliza Reed mentioned when it was the other Eliza Reed who was Charles Russell's granddaughter. Undoubtedly the titling of the PDF file, pointing to being for the incorrect Eliza Reed, has lead some people to incorrectly cite/include that will as a source for Blaney Palmer, Sr's wife. Currently, on my side of the researching, Eliza Ann Reed Palmer's parents remain as unknown.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 13 Aug 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Blaney Palmer, Sr. (15 Sep 1820 - 1 Oct 1899)

Name: Blaney Palmer, Sr.
Parents: David Palmer and Mary Campbell ^{Notation 1, 2 & 3}
Birth: 15 September 1820
Birth Location: County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death: 1 October 1899 ^{Source 6, 7 & 8}
Death Location: Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer in Osgood, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 3, 4, 6 & 8}
Spouses: Eliza Ann Reed ^{Source 2}
Marriage Date: 18 November 1847 ^{Source 2}
Marriage Location: Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States ^{Source 2}

Children: Mary Elizabeth Palmer (Brown) ^{Notation 4}, Jane Palmer (Welsh), Mariah Palmer, John Palmer ^{Notation 4}, Isabell Palmer (Tyler/Connerley), Blaney Palmer, Jr. ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Anna Eliza Palmer (Wagner) ^{Notation 4}

Blaney Palmer, Sr.'s Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 2x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850, "Blaney Palmer", 31 May 1842, Ship "Rob Roy".
Source 2. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, "Plenny Parmer and Eliza Ann Reed" 18 October 1847, Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States.
Source 3. 1850 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 9 October 1850, Otter Creek Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. 1860 United States Federal Census, "Bleny Palmer" 19 June 1850, Post Office: Osgood, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 5. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, "Blary Parmer", June 1863, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 6. 1870 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 11 July 1870, Post Office: Versailles, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 7. Civil Order Book: Decatur. Court Orders December 1878–September 1879, "Estate of James Cravens v Blaney Palmer", change of venus, 24 February 1879, Decatur County, Indiana, United States.
Source 8. 1880 United States Federal Census, "Blaney Palmer" 3 June 1880, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 9. Batesville Independent Record (Batesville, Indiana), "COURT REPORTS", 18 May 1893, Thursday, Page 6.
Source 10. Batesville Democrat Herald (Batesville, Indiana), "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS", 4 October 1894, Thursday, Page 1.
Source 11. Batesville Tribune (Batesville, Indiana), "COMMISSIONERS' ALLOWANCE", 24 September 1896, Thursday, Page 8.
Source 12. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, "Blaney Palmer", 2 October 1899, Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 12. Osgood Journal (Osgood, Indiana), "Gone Home", 12 October 1899, Thursday, Page 5.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Basing this relationship thought upon DNA matches with a) my own Ancestry DNA test, b) my sister's Ancestry DNA test, c) one of my maternal 1st cousins' Ancestry DNA test and d) one of my children's Ancestry DNA test. If David Palmer is not the father, as I speculate him to possibly being, then he could been a paternal uncle.
Notation 2: Found Mary Campbell's name, as the wife of David Palmer, through Elizabeth Palmer Grames' Indiana death certificate. The above mentioned DNA tests, in Notation 1, have DNA matches with known descendants of Elizabeth Palmer Grames' children.
Notation 3: Some trees share a Sanford Palmer [Sr.] and Mary Ann Davies as the parents of a "William James Palmer" and attach Blaney, Sr. and John Palmer being children of "William James Palmer" of County Cork and-or County Antrim. However there are issues with this (i.e. certain dates conflict/don't match up/are changed around by users or that blank name's line records said to be for "William James Palmer"/to create a set of twins) and that at one time "William James Palmer" was listed as a twin of another child, Sanford Palmer, Jr., to have 1 Christening record cover 2 children ... then it was changed to having "William James" be the couple's oldest child (perhaps as a way to try to "explain" why he, as the oldest, may not have a Christening record/that it was "lost", but all the other known children of the couple do have one. Another recent event, to try to help have "William James Palmer" kind of work for the father thought/to have one of their children born in Country Antrim to use a County Antrim birth record for a child named John Palmer, is to have Blaney Palmer, Sr. become the younger brother despite John Palmer's estimated birth year, in United States records, being consistent and share him being younger than Blaney Palmer, Sr. There is also that there are no DNA matches shared with any descendants of Sandford Palmer, Sr. and Mary Ann Davies's known children [Mary Ann, Hannah, Jonathan Tanner, Simon Davies and Sanford Palmer, Jr.] whereas there are several DNA matches with the descendants Elizabeth Palmer and Margory/Margery Palmer's children [and both women, in at least one record, shared being born in County Tyrone, Ireland to a David Palmer]. On my side, the DNA matching - as well the lack thereof - is hard to ignore.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 08 Aug 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Elizabeth Thompson (About 1775 - After 1840)

Name: Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson^{Citation 1}
Parents: Samuel Thompson and Susannah Grayson ^{Citation 1}
Birth: About 1775
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
Death: After 1840
Death Location: Possibly Smyth Wythe County, United States

Spouses: 1. Martin Staley and 2. George W. Killinger, Sr..
Marriage Dates: 1. 7 Jan 1811 ^{Source 1 & 2} and 2. 2 August 1827
Marriage Locations: 1. Wythe County, Virginia, United States ^{Source 1 & 2} and 2. Washington County, Virginia, United States

Children: [none].

Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: 2nd Spouse of Paternal Side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, "Martin Staley" and "Betsey Thompson", 7 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 2. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, "Martin Staley and Betsey Thompson", 6 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Find a Grave Index, "Elizabeth Betsey Thompson Killinger", Unknown, Burial Details Unknown.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Elizabeth Betsey Thompson", About 1775 - After 1840 [ KGS9-D2P ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1:

Post's Update History:

Original Publish Date: 6 Aug 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering (4 Aug 1743 - Before Jan 1811)

Name: Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering ^{Citation 1}
Parents: Johann Adam Kettering and Anna Magdalena Gampfer
Birth: 1743
Birth Location: today's Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: Before January 1811 ^{Source 2}
Death Location: today's Wythe County, United States ^{Source 2}

Spouse: Martin Staley ^{Source 2 & 3}.
Marriage Date: __ __ ____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Valentine Staley, John Staley, Margaret Elizabeth Staley, Abraham Staley, Christina Staley (Steffy) ^{Notation 4 & 5}.

Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal Side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950, "Maria Margaretha Kittring", 1743, Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Annville Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Source 2. Find a Grave Index, "Maria Catherine Catron", 1811, Aker-Staley Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Maria Catherine Margaretha Kettering", 4 August 1743 - 1811 [ KGS9-DR3 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: She is sometimes listed with the maiden surname of Catron or Katron as well as Kettring.
Notation 2: Variations of married surname include Staehle, Stehle, Steely and Starly.>

Notation 3: She passed before January 1811 as Martin Staley married Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson on 7 January 1811 in Wythe County, Virginia. She may have been buried in the same cemetery that Martin Staley is said to been buried in, but that is not confirmed either per my research.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:

Original Publish Date: 1 August 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Martin Staley (1735 - 25 Feb 1826)

Name: Martin Staley ^{Citation 1; Notation 1}
Parents: Johannes Ulrich Staehli and Anna Maria Germann
Birth: 1735
Birth Location: today's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States ^{Citation 1; Notation 2}
Death: 25 February 1826
Death Location: today's Wythe County, United States

Spouses: 1. Maria Catherine Margaret Kettering and 2. Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson ^{Source 2 and 3}.
Marriage Dates: 1. __ __ ____ and 2. 7 January 1811 ^{Source 2 & 3}
Marriage Locations: 1. _____ and 2. Wythe County, Virginia, United States ^{Source 2 & 3}

Children: Valentine Staley, John Staley, Abraham Staley, Margaret Elizabeth Staley (Staley), Christina "Teney" Staley (Steffy) ^{Notation 3 & 4}.

Martin Staley's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal Side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1810 United States Federal Census, "Martin Steely", 6 Aug 1810, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, "Martin Staley" and "Betsey Thompson", 7 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 3. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, "Martin Staley and Betsey Thompson", 6 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States
Source 4. 1820 United States Federal Census, "Martin Starly", 7 Aug 1820, Evensham, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Find a Grave Index, "Martin Staley", 25 Feb 1826, Aker-Staley Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Martin Staley", 1735 - 25 February 1826 [ KGS9-DR3 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Variations of surname include Staehle, Stehle, Stehley, Staily, Steely and Starly.
Notation 2: Martin Staley is reportedly said to been born in Lebanon County or Lancaster County, Pennsylvania area. However, there are some questions on my side about this as his father would've immigrated to the United States/American Colonies before 1735 for that to happen, whereas many online trees cite sources where he married Anna Maria Germann in 1734 in Switzerland and Johannes Ulrich Jacob Staehli immigrating in the 1750s, not in 1734 or even 1735. If the 1750s immigration date is correct, then Martin Staley would been born in another country, not in Lebanon or Lancaster county area of Pennsylvania.
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 4: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:

Original Publish Date: 30 July 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Louisa Simmons (1832 - Jul 1879)

Louisa Simmons
Parents: Maston Elmore Simmons and Emily T. Howell
Birth: 1832
Birth Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States
Death: Jul 1879
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: James Lawson
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1848 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Paulina Lawson (Worrall), Emily Laura Lawson (Patterson), Catherine Caroline Lawson (Whewell), Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Lawson (Baker)

Louisa Simmon's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "James Lawson and Louisa Simmons", 14 Dec 1848, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1860; "Louisa Lauson in household of James Lauson", 6 Jul 1860, Page 127, Post Office: Winchester, Township 14 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. 1870 United States Federal Census; "James Lawson", 29 Jun 1870, Sheet 10, Post Office Jacksonville, Jacksonville Election Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois, United States,
Source 4 Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 2. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 28 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; James Lawson (22 Jan 1832 - 19 Dec 1884)

James Lawson ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: 22 Jan 1832
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 19 Dec 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer ^{Source 3, 4 & 5}
Spouse: Louisa Simmons
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1848 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Paulina Lawson (Worrall), Emily Laura Lawson (Patterson) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Catherine Caroline Lawson (Whewell), Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Lawson (Baker)

James Findley Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "James Lawson and Louisa Simmons", 14 Dec 1848, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. Illinois, State Census, 1855; "James Lawson", 1855, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "James Lauson", 6 Jul 1860, Page 127, Post Office: Winchester, Township 14 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States Civil War Draft Registration, 1863-1865; "James Lawson", Jun 1863, Sandy Precinct, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. 1870 United States Federal Census; "James Lawson", 29 Jun 1870, Sheet 10, Post Office Jacksonville, Jacksonville Election Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois, United States,
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Often shared by others with the middle name of Findley. I have not yet come across a record for him sharing a middle name or an initial.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 23 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Jane Thompson (About 1797 - Deceased)

JANE THOMPSON (Carol's paternal-maternal great-great-great-grandmother) was born about 1797, in North Carolina, United States, to John F. Thompson and Margaret _____.

Jane had the following entries on United States federal censuses:
  · In 1850, aged about 53, in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States, August 10, in the household of Robert Curry ^{Source 2}.

She died after 1850, when older than 53, possibly in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

Jane married Robert Curry 21 October 1831 in Vigo County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1}.

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Name: Jane Thompson
Parents: John F. Thompson and Margaret _____
Birth: About 1797
Birth Location: North Caroline, United States
Death: After Aug 1850
Death Location: Possibly Sullivan County, Indiana, United States

Spouse: Robert Curry
Marriage Date: 21 Oct 1831 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Vigo County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: John Fletcher Curry, Sr. ^{Noation 5 & 6}

Jane Thompson's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Robert Curry and Jane Thompson", 21 Oct 1831, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. 1850 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 10 Aug 1850, Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Jane Thompson is with Robert Curry in the 1850 US Census. Her relationship has been transcribed as "implied" relationship of a daughter named Jane aged 33 years. The particular census taker's handwriting had their "3"'s being pretty similar to how they wrote their number "5"'s, however Jane's line lists her birthplace as North Carolina which hints this is Jane Thompson, aged 53/55 years in age in the household with Robert.
Notation 2: The Robert Curry, who married Jane Thompson in 1832, in Vigo county, Indiana, is not the same Robert Curry who married Artimesia Hill, in 1834 in Mercer county, Kentucky. Jane is still alive and in same household with Robert Curry in the 1850 US Census and looks as though, given the names in the 1850 household, she may have had only one child with Robert Curry. The Robert Curry, who married "Polly" Skinner in 1811 in Mercer County, Kentucky, had a daughter named Artimesia Curry who married in Mercer county, Kentucky and later died in Kentucky, which tilts the scales - in my mind - to her father was not the Robert Curry who married Jane Thompson in 1831. It appears that the Robert Curry, who is in Sullivan county's 1850 US census, did have a prior marriage that resulted in at least 3 children, as their birth estimates predate his marriage to Jane Thompson, but I don't know "who", "when" and/or "where".
Notation 3: At this time, I haven't located an 1860 or 1870 US census with Robert Curry and/or Jane Thompson Curry appearing in it. I also have not come across any death notices, estate/probate adverts, death/burial records for either one of the two. In terms of Mary, Robert B., and Eliner/Eleanor Curry - I can only find censuses for Robert B. Curry and his later burial but nothing for Mary or Eliner/Eleanor Curry after the 1850 US Census. Robert B. Curry doesn't appear to have ever married.
Notation 4: Included as part of my research - but only due to show "yes, I looked there, and yes - I saw it". The information shared by this source either conflicts with itself and/or lacks sources to help back some/any of it up with. For example, the Find A Grave pages sharing Robert and Jane Thompson were buried in Mercer County, Kentucky but "Burial details unknown" and no mention of any sources to help share they were buried there versus in Indiana or that Jane or having the children listed on those pages ... and the FamilySearch one world tree page for Robert Curry currently has him listed with 2 different sets of parents and 3 wives, [also currently] has him listed to passing in 1851 but having children up to 1856 with Artimesia Hill - so conflicts with the later children's birth years and/or him being in Sullivan County, Indiana in 1850 and also with him and Jane being together in that 1850 census/her stated to passing later in 1874?
Notation 5: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 6: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 18 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Robert Curry (About 1786 to 1790 - Deceased)

ROBERT CURRY (Carol's paternal-maternal great-great-great-grandfather) was born about 1786 to 1793, in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Robert's parents currently unknown.

Robert had entries in the following United States federal censuses:
  · In 1820 in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 2} [or in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 1}].
  · In 1830 in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 3}.
  · In 1840 in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 6}.
  · In 1850, aged about 67, in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States, on August 10, with the occupation of farmer ^{Source 7}.

Robert died after 1850, when older than 64, in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

The following information is also recorded for Robert: Court Record on 25 January 1832, aged about 45, in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 5}.

Robert married twice. He was married to _____ _____, date and location not known, and Jane Thompson 21 October 1831 in Vigo County, Indiana^{Source 4} .

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Name: Robert Curry
Parents: _____ Curry and _____ _____
Birth: About 1786 - 1793
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
Death: After Aug 1850
Death Location: Possibly Sullivan County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: 1. ______ _____ and 2. Jane Thompson
Marriage Date: 1. __ _____ 18__ and 2. 21 Oct 1831 ^{Source 4}
Marriage Location: 1. _____, United States and 2. Vigo County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 4}

Children: Marriage 1: Mary Curry, Robert B. Curry, Eliner/Eleanor Curry, Marriage 2: John Fletcher Curry, Sr. ^{Noation 6 & 7}

Robert Curry's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1820 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 1820, Page 89, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. ^{Notation 2}
Source 2. 1820 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 1820, Page 110, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. ^{Notation 2}
Source 3. 1830 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 1830, Page 186, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Robert Curry and Jane Thompson", 21 Oct 1831, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
Source 5. Mercer. Deeds 1830–1834; "Robert Curry [of Sullivan County, Indiana] and Francis Truly", Land Transfer, 25 Jan 1832, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 6. 1840 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 1840, Sheet 73 [137 and 138], Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 7. 1850 United States Federal Census; "Robert Curry", 10 Aug 1850, Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "A History of Sullivan County, Indiana: Closing of the First Century's History of the County, and Showing the Growth of Its People, Institutions, Industries and Wealth, Volume 1", Print Publication, 1909, p. 43-4.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Robert B. Curry", 4 Feb 1786 - 1851 [ LL9M-T49 ].
Citation 3. "Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications: Abstracted, Volumes 25-28*quot;, Print Publication, 1976, "CURRY, JAMES", pp. 3-4.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: I have not been able to narrow down his parents. James Curry and Ann Curry, who married in Rockingham County, Virginia and died in Mercer County, Kentucky are one couple he is sometimes listed, in other trees, as to being a child of as they did have a son named Robert [but he was the Robert who married Artimesia Hill?]. There are three other couples he can sometimes be listed as a child of: William Curry and Sarah Bingham, Edward Curry and Lucy Cook and James Curry and Margaret Ann Garner.
Notation 2: Jane Thompson is with Robert Curry in the 1850 US Census. Her relationship has been transcribed with an "implied" relationship of a daughter named Jane aged 33 years. The particular census taker's handwriting had their "3"'s being pretty similar to how they wrote their number "5"'s, however Jane's line lists her birthplace as North Carolina which hints this is Jane Thompson, aged 53/55 years in age in the household with Robert.
Notation 2: There are two Robert Curry censuses, both with having young children in the household - one has 3 and the other has 4, in "places of interest" of my research: Mercer County, Kentucky and Sullivan County, Indiana. Included both since I am not sure if either is for "my" Robert Curry ... or not.
Notation 3: The Robert Curry, who married Jane Thompson in 1832, in Vigo county, Indiana, is not the same Robert Curry who married Artimesia Hill, in 1834 in Mercer county, Kentucky. Jane is still alive and in same household with Robert Curry in the 1850 US Census and appears, given the names shared for the 1850 household, she may have had only one child with Robert Curry. The Robert Curry, who married "Polly" Skinner in 1811 in Mercer County, Kentucky, had a daughter named Artimesia Curry who married in Mercer county, Kentucky and later died in Kentucky, which tilts the scales - in my mind - to her father was not the Robert Curry who married Jane Thompson in 1831 so he was also not her father. It appears that the Robert Curry, who is in Sullivan county's 1850 US census, did have a prior marriage that resulted in at least 3 children, as their birth estimates predate his marriage to Jane Thompson, but I don't know "who", "when" and/or "where".
Notation 4: At this time, I haven't located an 1860 or 1870 US census with Robert Curry and/or Jane Thompson Curry appearing in it. I also have not come across any death notices, estate/probate adverts, death/burial records for either one of the two. In terms of Mary, Robert B., and Eliner/Eleanor Curry - I can only find censuses for Robert B. Curry and his later burial but nothing for Mary or Eliner/Eleanor Curry after the 1850 US Census. Robert B. Curry doesn't appear to have ever married.
Notation 5: Included as part of my research - but only due to show "yes, I looked there, and yes - I saw it". The information shared by this source either conflicts with itself and/or lacks sources to help back some/any of it up with. For example, the Find A Grave pages sharing Robert and Jane Thompson were buried in Mercer County, Kentucky but "Burial details unknown" and no mention of any sources to help share they were buried there versus in Indiana or that Jane or having the children listed on those pages ... and the FamilySearch one world tree page for Robert Curry currently has him listed with 2 different sets of parents and 3 wives, [also currently] has him listed to passing in 1851 but having children up to 1856 with Artimesia Hill - so conflicts with the later children's birth years and/or him being in Sullivan County, Indiana in 1850 and also with him and Jane being together in that 1850 census/her stated to passing later in 1874?
Notation 6: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 7: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 13 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Hannah Radley (2 Oct 1802 - 1850)

HANNAH RADLEY (Carol's maternal-paternal great-great-great-grandmother) was born on 2 October 1802, in Ripley County, Indiana, United States, to John Radley and Sarah Jones.

She died in 1850, aged about 47, in Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Hannah married Andrew Hamilton 2 Sep 1824 in Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1, 2 & 3}.

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Name: Hannah Radley
Parents: John Radley and Sarah Jones
Birth: 2 Oct 1802
Birth Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States
Death: 1850
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Spouse: Andrew Hamilton
Marriage Date: 2 Sep 1824
Marriage Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Children: Nancy Jane Hamilton (Hess) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Isaac Newton Hamilton ^{Notation 1}, John Benjamin Hamilton, Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton (McWethy) ^{Notation 1}

Hannah Radley's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:

Sources:
Source 1. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "The Connector of the Hamilton National Genealogical Society" Print Publication, 1995, "HAMILTON-McWETHY", Page 56.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Hannah Bradley", About 1800 - Before 1850 [ LCZ2-Z66 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 1: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.
Notation 3: Some online trees share her with a maiden name of Bradley. However, per my own research, it appears that her maiden name was Radley.
Notation 4: Some attribute her to being a daughter of Ichabod Radley and his wife, Hannah Bush. However, my research doesn't help support that connection. Ichabod Radley may been related, as an uncle perhaps, but what I found for him doesn't help support the thoughts of him and his wife having a child being born, or later marrying, in Ripley County, Indiana. I am not 100% certain about John Radle and Sarah Jones, whom I've attributed to being Hannah's parents, but about 70-75%. Would like to find a bit more information about Hannah Radley Hamilton.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 11 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Andrew Hamilton (11 Oct 1802 - Sep 1838)

ANDREW HAMILTON (Carol's maternal-paternal great-great-great-grandfather) ^{Citation 1 & 2} was born on 11 October 1802, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States, to Benjamin A. Hamilton Jr. and Nancy _____.

He was recorded in the federal census in 1830, aged about 27, in Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 4}.

He died in September 1838, aged 35, in Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Andrew married Hannah Radley 2 Sep 1824 in Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1, 2 & 3}.

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Name: Andrew Hamilton
Parents: Benjamin A. Hamilton and Nancy _____
Birth: 11 Oct 1802
Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
Death: Sep 1838
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Hannah Radley
Marriage Date: 2 Sep 1824
Marriage Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Children: Nancy Jane Hamilton (Hess) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Isaac Newton Hamilton ^{Notation 1}, John Benjamin Hamilton, Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton (McWethy) ^{Notation 1}

Andrew Hamilton's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "Andrew Hamilton and Hannah Radley", 2 Sep 1824, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. 1830 United States Federal Census; "Andrew Hamilton", Sheet 21, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "The Connector of the Hamilton National Genealogical Society" Print Publication, 1995, "HAMILTON-McWETHY", Page 56.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Andrew Hamilton", About 1800 - Sep 1838 [ KNDC-FT5 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 1: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 9 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Mary Barbara Swift (Jan 1831 - 11 Nov 1905)

MARY BARBARA SWIFT (Carol's paternal-maternal great-great-great-grandfather's 2nd wife; indirectly related) ^{Citation 1} was born in January 1831, in Franklin County, Indiana, United States, to Noah Swift and Sarah Manwaring.

Mary had entries on the following United States federal censuses:
  · In 1880, aged about 49, in Jackson Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States on June 1 in the household of William Johns ^{Source 2}.

She died 11 November 1905, aged 74, in Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States.

Mary married three times. She first married to William L. Cummins about 1849 in Indiana, United States. Mary then married William Wallace McKinney on 6 June 1866 in Sillivan County, Indiana, United States. She later married William Johns on 24 January 1879 in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1}

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Name: Mary Barbara Swift^{Citation 1}
Parents: Noah Swift and Sarah Manwaring
Birth: Jan 1831
Birth Location: Franklin County, Indiana, United States
Death: 11 Nov 1905
Death Location: Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Spouses: 1. William L. Cummins 2. William Wallace McKinney, 3. William Johns
Marriage Dates: 1. About 1849, 2. 6 Jun 1866, 3. 24 Jan 1879 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Locations: 1. Indiana, United States, 2. Sullivan County, Indiana, United States, 3. Sullivan County, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: William Cummins

Mary Barbara Swift's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Indirect; 2nd wife of paternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "William Johns and Mary B McKinney", 24 Jan 1879, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1880; "Barbara Johns in household of William Johns", 1 Jun 1880, Sheet 421C, Page 17, Enumeration District 313, Jackson Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Mary Barbara Swift", Jan 1831 - 11 Nov 1905 [ L2XG-11C ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1:

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 04 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Elizabeth Pittman (About 1815 - 27 Dec 1876)

ELIZABETH PITTMAN (Carol's paternal-maternal great-great-great-grandmother) ^{Citation 1} was born about 1815, in Kentucky, United States, to Samuel Pittman and Mary Mugg.

Elizabeth had entries in the following United States federal censuses:
  · In 1850, aged about 35, in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States on October 23 in the household of William Johns ^{Source 1}.
  · In 1860, aged about 45, in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States on July 12 in the household of William Johns ^{Source 2}.
  · In 1870, aged about 54, in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States on June 20 in the household of William Johns ^{Source 3}.

She died on 27 December 1876, aged about 61, and was buried at Johns Cemetery in Pimento, Vigo County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 4}.

Elizabeth married William Johns 3 June 1833 in Owen County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 4}.

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Name: Elizabeth Pittman
Parents: Samuel Pittman and Mary "Polly" Mugg
Birth: About 1815
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
Death: 27 Dec 1876
Death Location: Pimento Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Spouse: William Johns
Marriage Date: 3 Jun 1833
Marriage Location: Owen County, Indiana, United States

Children: Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Johns (McCoskey) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, William Allen Johns , Nancy Jane Johns (Swift), Rebecca Ann Johns (Johnson) , John J. Johns, George F. Johns, Henry C. Johns, Sarah Martha Johns (Thompson)

Elizabeth Pittman's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. United States, Census, 1850; "Elizabeth Johns in household of William Johns", 23 Oct 1850, Linton Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1860; "Elizabeth Jahns in household of William Jahns", 12 Jul 1860, Sheet 105, Post Office Pimento, Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1870; "Elizabeth Johns in household of William Johns", 30 Jun 1870, Page 22, Post Office Ascension, Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Pittman Johns", Memorial ID 98299291, Johns Cemetery, Pimento, Vigo, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Elizabeth Pittman", 10 Feb 1815 - 26 Dec 1876 [ GLZ5-HC7 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 2: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.
Notation 3: At the time I came across Elizabeth Pittman's entry on FamilySearch's one world tree, shared as a Citation here, she was mistakenly listed with an additional spouse, also with the surname of Johns, and set of children with that additional spouse. However, the person, who added this addtional spouse and set of children, didn't factor in location and dates - as the marriage to the additional spouse as well as the birth of 'their' children took place in England and also 3 to 4 decades before Elizabeth Pittman's birth in Kentucky, United States. Another reminder to look over online trees, individual or one world style, with a skeptical eye and not a 'convenient resource' to just simply copy from.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 2 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; William Johns (15 Nov 1810 - 10 Apr 1898)

WILLIAM JOHNS (Carol's paternal-maternal great-great-great-grandfather) ^{Citation 1} was born on 15 November 1810, in Kentucky, United States, to George Johns and Sarah "Sallie" O'Neal.

William had entries in the following United States federal censuses:
  · In 1850, aged about 39, in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States on 23 October with an occupation of farmer ^{Source 1}.
  · In 1860, aged about 49, in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States on July 12 with the occupation of farmer ^{Source 2}.
  · In 1870, aged about 59, in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States on June 30 with an occupation of famer ^{Source 3}.
  · In 1880, aged about 69, in Jackson Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States on June 1 with the occupation line blank ^{Source 5}.

He died on 19 April 1898, aged 87, in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 7}, and was buried at Johns Cemetery in Pimento, Vigo County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 8}.

The following information is also listed for William: mentioned within a paternal uncle's autobiographical sketch published in 1880 ^{Citation 2} and a Farmersburgh, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States local newspaper mention on 3 February 1898 ^{Source 6}.

William married twice. He was first married to Elizabeth Pittman 2 Jun 1833 in Owen County, Indiana, United States. William later married Mary Barbara Swift 24 Jan 1879 ^{Source 4} in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.

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Name: William Johns ^{Citation 1}
Parents: George Johns and Sarah "Sallie" O'Neal
Birth: 15 Nov 1810
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
Death: 10 Apr 1898
Death Location: Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: 1. Elizabeth Pittman and 2. Mary Barbara Swift
Marriage Date: 1. 3 Jun 1833 and 2. 24 Jan 1879 ^{Source 4}
Marriage Location: 1. Owen County, Indiana, United States and 2. Sullivan County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 4}

Children: Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Johns (McCoskey) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, William Allen Johns , Nancy Jane Johns (Swift), Rebecca Ann Johns (Johnson) , John J. Johns, George F. Johns, Henry C. Johns, Sarah Martha Johns (Thompson)

William Johns's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1850 United States Federal Census; "William Johns", 23 Oct 1850, Linton Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. 1860 United States Federal Census; "William Jahns", 12 Jul 1860, Sheet 105, Post Office Pimento, Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. 1870 United States Federal Census; "William Johns", 30 Jun 1870, Page 22, Post Office Ascension, Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2019; "William Johns and Mary B McKinney", 24 Jan 1879, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 5. 1880 United States Federal Census; "William Johns", 1 Jun 1880, Sheet 421C, Page 17, Enumeration District 313, Jackson Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
Source 6. Farmersburg Progress [Farmersburg, Indiana]; "Personals", 3 Feb 1898, Thu, Page 1.
Source 7. Sullivan Democrat [Sullivan, Indiana]; "Farmersburg", 29 Apr 1899, Fri, Page 7.
Source 8. Find A Grave, "William Johns", Memorial ID 98299398, Johns Cemetery, Pimento, Vigo, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "William Johns", 15 Nov 1810 - 19 Apr 1898 [ GMHV-T3R ].
Citation 2. "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana: Giving an Account of the Early Settlement of Each Locality, Church Histories, County and Township Officers from the First Down to 1886 ... Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Women"; Print Publication, "JACOB JOHNS, SR.", pp. 309-311.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
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Notation 1: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 27 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Telitha Prewitt (16 Sep 1795 - 1 Nov 1855)

Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: 16 Sep 1795
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 1 Nov 1855
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Joshua Lawson
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Telitha Prewitt's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen her first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 25 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Joshua Lawson (15 Feb 1788 - 1 Mar 1844)

Joshua Lawson
Parents: John Lawson and Ann Lawson
Birth: 15 Feb 1788
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States
Death: 1 Mar 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Joshua Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen his wife's first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 20 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Elizabeth Stephan (7 Dec 1738 - 16 Feb 1807)

Name: Elizabeth Stephan ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Johanns Ulrich Steffey and Anna Maria Schirmer
Birth: 7 Dec 1738
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 16 Feb 1807
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Elizabeth Stephan
Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1758
Marriage Location: Quittopehille, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elisabetha Wampler, John R. Wampler , Mary Margaret Wampler (Killinger) ^{Notation 3}, AGeorge Wampler , Katherine "Caty" Wampler (Kintzer), Anna Magdalena Wampler (Stanger), Joseph Steffen Wampler, Henry Steffan Wampler, Jacob Wampler

Elizabeth Stephan's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Stephan Wampler", Memorial ID 41408871, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. . .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Steffen, Steffy, Steffey and another variant or two; I used the spelling from the marriage record..
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 28 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Hans George Wampler (1736 - 8 Aug 1815)

Name: Hans George Wampler
Parents: Hans Peter Wampfler and Anna Veronica Lung
Birth: 1736
Birth Location: Hinsingern, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death: Before 8 Aug 1815
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Elizabeth Stephan
Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1758
Marriage Location: Quittopehille, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elisabetha Wampler, John R. Wampler , Mary Margaret Wampler (Killinger) ^{Notation 3}, AGeorge Wampler , Katherine "Caty" Wampler (Kintzer/Kinser), Anna Magdalena Wampler (Stanger), Joseph Steffen Wampler, Henry Steffan Wampler, Jacob Wampler

Hans George Wampler's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Hans George Wampler, Sr.", Memorial ID 41408872, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Wampler. Wampfler, with the "f" in the middle, is said to been the original spelling/surname and the "f" dropped after immigrating to the United States in mid-1700s.
Notation 2. Was part of Germany when born?
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 4: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 13 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Isabelle Lawson {About 1812 - 8 Aug 1884)

Isabelle Lawson
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: About 1812
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 8 Aug 1884
Death Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Maston Elmore Simmons
Marriage Date: 15 May 1842 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Joshua Simmons, Nancy Ann Simmons (Allen), Samuel Thomas Simmons, Susan Ellen Simmons, John W. Simmons, David Simmons, Maston Elmore "Matt" Simmons, Isabelle Simmons, Calvin Simmons, Ester Simmons

Isabelle Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Aunt; 2nd wife of maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Mastin E. Simmons and Isabella Lawson", 15 May 1842, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1850; "Maston E Simmons", 10 Oct 1850, Pages 51 and 52, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "Marston E Simons", 31 Jul 1860, Page 199, Post Office Winchester, Township 11 Range 13, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States, Census, 1870; "Maston Simmons", 3 Jun 1870, Page 16, Post Office Manchester, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. United States, Census, 1880; "Maston Simmons", 12 Jun 1880, Page 20, Enumeration District 234, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Isabelle Lawson", 1812 - 8 aug 1884 [ LKDS-SV4 ]. < /p>

Maternal; Emily T. Howell (About 1805 - 1841)

Emily T. Howell
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: About 1805
Birth Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States
Death: 1841
Death Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Maston Elmore Simmons
Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1829 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: William M. Simmons, Louisa Simmons (Lawson) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, James J.Simmons, Tabitha L. Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons (Eubanks), Phoebe Ann Simmons (Brown)

Emily T. Howell's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Maston Simmons and Emily T. Howell", 12 Feb 1829, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Emily T. Howell", about 1805 - 1841 [ LL4H-CHN ]. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 2. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 06 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky