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; 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; 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

Maternal; Maston Elmore Simmons (12 Feb 1802 - 6 Mar 1887)

Maston Elmore "Martin" Simmons
Parents: William Jackson Simmons and Easter Stice
Birth: 12 Feb 1802
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Death: 6 Mar 1887 ^{Source 8, 9 & 10}
Death Location: Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 8}

Occupation: Farmer.
Spouse: 1. Emily T. Howell 2. Isabelle Lawson
Marriage Date: 1. 12 Feb 1829 ^{Source 1} 2. 15 May 1842 ^{Source 3}
Marriage Location:1. Morgan County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1} 2. Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 3}

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

Maston Elmore Simmon's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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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.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1840; "Maston Simmons", Jun 1840, Page 155, Winchester, Scott County, IIllinois, United States.
Source 3. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Mastin E. Simmons and Isabella Lawson", 15 May 1842, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States, Census, 1850; "Maston E Simmons", 10 Oct 1850, Pages 51 and 52, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. 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 6. United States, Census, 1870; "Maston Simmons", 3 Jun 1870, Page 16, Post Office Manchester, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 7. 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.
Source 8. United States, Census, 1880; "Maston Simmons", 12 Jun 1880, Page 20, Enumeration District 234, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 8. Illinois, Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999; "Masten E Simmons", Burial, 7 Mar 1881, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 9. Find a Grave Index; "Masten Elmore Simmons", 6 Mar 1881, Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 10. Find a Grave; "Maston Elmore Simmons", Memorial ID 58512222, Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", JAMES SIMMONS, pp 132-3.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Maston Elmore Simmons", 1796 - 6 Mar 1881 [ LW6N-TMY ]. < /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: 04 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Nancy _____ (About 1760 - Deceased)

Nancy _____
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: About 1760
Birth Location: United States
Death:
Death Location: orobably Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Benjamin A. Hamilton, Jr.
Marriage Date: About 1789
Marriage Location: possibly Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

Children: Benjamin Hamilton, Joseph Hamilton, William H. Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton (Wilson), Stephen W. Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton ^{Notation 2}, Nancy Hamilton (Blair)

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

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Sources::

Citations: < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Maiden name of wife is uncertain. Some people list her as Nancy Wallace and others list her as Nancy Jones.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.

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

Maternal; Benjamin A Hamilton, Jr. (11 Oct 1760 - 6 Jun 1832)

Benjamin A. Hamilton, Jr.
Parents: Benjamin A. Hamilton and Sarah Morrison
Birth: 11 Oct 1760
Birth Location: Warrick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 6 Jun 1832 ^{Citation 1 & 2}
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Citation 1 & 2}

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Nancy _____
Marriage Date: About 1789
Marriage Location: possibly Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

Children: Benjamin Hamilton, Joseph Hamilton, William H. Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton (Wilson), Stephen W. Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton ^{Notation 2}, Nancy Hamilton (Blair)

Benjamin Hamilton, Jr.'s Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. United States, Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1966, "Benjamin Hamilton", 21 Aug 1775, Warwick Company, Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Source 2. 1830 United States Federal Census, "Benjamin Hamilton", 1930, Sheet 16, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. United States. Bounty Records 1800-1900, "Benjamin Hamilton", File Number S 16400.
Source 4. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application, "Benjamin Hamiltion", 11 Feb 1838, File S. 16400, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana", Print Publication, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1938, "RIPLEY COUNTY", Page 25-6.
Citation 2."Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana", Print Publication, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1938, "HAMILTON, BENJAMIN, Ripley County", Page 172.
Citation 3. Family Search One World Tree; "Benjamin Hamilton Jr.", 11 Oct 1760 - 6 Jun 1832 [ LHXB-FX2 ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Maiden name of wife is uncertain. Some people list her as Nancy Wallace and others list her as Nancy Jones.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 21 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Anna Louisa Phebe _____ (2 Jun 1748 - Before 1830)

Name: Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy, Louvisa" _____ ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ ______ and _____ _____^{Notation 1}
Birth: 2 Jun 1748
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States ^{Notation 2}
Death: Before 1830
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Heinrich "Henry" Steffy
Marriage Date: About 1768
Marriage Location: Possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elizabeth Steffy (Wampler), John Christian Steffy, Maria Catherine Steffy (Pickel), Mary Louisa Steffy (Fox), Peter Steffy, Henry B. Steffy ^{Notation 3 & 4}, Christina B. Steffy (Buck) ^{Notation 3}, Joseph Steffy, Abraham Steffy

Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy7quot; _____'s relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes, Heinrich/Henry Steffey", pp.55-8.
Citation 2. "My Steffy Family" Gerald Steffy, 1990, "Henry and Louisa Steffy", pp.13-4.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Maiden name is 'technically' unknown. Some theorize it may been Phillippe/Philippe, and may also list her in their trees that way. I have not found any records, at this point in time, to help tilt the scale so I have left it as unknown in my tree.
Notation 2: Uncertain about birth date. I shared what I have noted in my tree, which came from other trees, but no records to help 'confirm' it.
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: 16 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Heinrich Steffy (2 Jun 1747 - 22 Aug 1838)

Name: Heinrich "Henry" Steffy
Parents: Johanns Ulrich Steffey and Anna Maria Schirmer
Birth: 2 Jun 1747
Birth Location: Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 22 Aug 1838 ^{Source 3, Notation 3}
Death Location: Knox County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 3}

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy" _____
Marriage Date: About 1768
Marriage Location: Possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elizabeth Steffy (Wampler), John Christian Steffy, Maria Catherine Steffy (Pickel), Mary Louisa Steffy (Fox), Peter Steffy, Henry B. Steffy ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Christina B. Steffy (Buck) ^{Notation 4}, Joseph Steffy, Abraham Steffy

Heinrich "Henry" Steffy's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1820 United States Federal Census; "Henry Steffey", Sheet 224, Evensham Township, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 2. 1830 United States Federal Census; Henry Steffey, 1830, Sheet 355, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 3. "The Western Sun and General Advertiser", Vincennes, Indiana, "DIED", 1 Sep 1838, Page 3.
Source 4. Find A Grave; "Henry Steffy", Memorial ID 39010526, Royal Oak Cemetery, Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes", pp.25-8.
Citation 2. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes, Heinrich/Henry Steffey", pp.55-8.
Citation 2. "My Steffy Family" Gerald Steffy, 1990, "Henry and Louisa Steffy", pp.13-4.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname spelling can also be shared as Steffey.
Notation 2: Spouse's maiden name is 'technically' unknown. Some theorize it may been Phillippe/Philippe, and may also list her in their trees that way. I have not found any records, at this point in time, to help tilt the scale so I have left it as unknown in my tree.
Notation 3: Date of death, in the newspaper death notice, shares he died on 23 Aug 1838. His headstone shares a death date of 22 Aug 1838.
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: 14 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Sarah "Sally" O'Neal (About 1786 - 6 Jan 1863)

Name: Sarah "Sally" O'Neal ^{Notation 1}
Parents: William O'Neal and Sarah "Sally" _____
Birth: About 1786
Birth Location: Virginia, United States ^{Notaton 2}
Death: 6 Jan 1863
Death Location: Owen County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: George Johns ^{Notation 3}
Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1805 ^{Source 3 4. 5, 5 & 7}
Marriage Location: Shelby County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 3 4. 5, 5 & 7}

Children: John Johns, Charity Johns (Dunkin), Renny Woodson Johns, Henry M. Johns, William Johns ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Mary Johns (Vest), Harden W. Johns (Peters), Elizabeths, Lucy Johns (Alloway), Valentine Johns, Nancy Johns (Richardson), George W. Johns, Jr.

Sarah "Sally" O'Neal's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1850 United States Federal Census; "George Johns", 17 Aug 1850, Sheet 22, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. 1860 United States Federal Census; "George Johns in household of James A. Richardson", 20 Jun 1860, Sheet 9, Marion Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "Jorge Johns & Salley Oneal", 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 4. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "George Johns & Sally Oneal", 26 Oct 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 6. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "George Johns & Sally O Neal", 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 6. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "George Johns & Sally O Neal", 26 Oct 1805, Kentucky, United States.
Source 7. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "George Johns & Sally Oneal", 26 Oct 1805, Kentucky, United States.
Source 16. Find A Grave; "Sarah O'Neal Johns", Memorial ID 56098500, Dunkin Cemetery, Quincy, Adams County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Sarah 'Sally' Oneal", 19 Sep 1786 - 6 Jan 1863 [ L4Q7-PTP ].
Citation 2. Family Search One World Tree; "Sarah Oneal" [ ] - 10 Nov 1808 [ G2F1-3D7 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Have seen Sarah "Sally"'s surname shared as Oneal. I went with O'Neal in my family tree.
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 3: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 02 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; George Johns (23 Sep 1783 - 8 Dec 1869)

Name: George Johns ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Henry and Charity Nix
Birth: 23 Sep 1783
Birth Location: Saint Augustine, Saint John County, Florida, United States ^{Notaton 2}
Death: 8 Dec 1869
Death Location: Owen County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Sarah "Sally" O'Neal ^{Notation 3}
Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1805 ^{Source 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11}
Marriage Location: Shelby County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11}

Children: John Johns, Charity Johns (Dunkin), Renny Woodson Johns, Henry M. Johns, William Johns ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Mary Johns (Vest), Harden W. Johns (Peters), Elizabeths, Lucy Johns (Alloway), Valentine Johns, Nancy Johns (Richardson), George W. Johns, Jr.

George W. Johns'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; "George Johns", Sheet 211, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 2. 1820 United States Federal Census; "George Jones"; Sheet 50, Harrison County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. 1830 United States Federal Census; "George John", Sheet 264, Montgomery Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States.
Source 4. 1840 United States Federal Census; "George Johns", Sheet 129, Montgomery Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States.
Source 5. 1850 United States Federal Census; "George Johns", 17 Aug 1850, Sheet 22, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States.
Source 6. 1860 United States Federal Census; "George Johns in household of James A. Richardson", 20 Jun 1860, Sheet 9, Marion Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States.
Source 7. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "Jorge Johns & Salley Oneal", 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 8. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "George Johns & Sally Oneal", 26 Oct 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 9. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "George Johns & Sally O Neal", 1805, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 10. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "George Johns & Sally O Neal", 26 Oct 1805, Kentucky, United States.
Source 11. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "George Johns & Sally Oneal", 26 Oct 1805, Kentucky, United States.
Source 12 U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "George Johns", 10 Jul 1823, 66.80 Acres, State Volume Patent, Indiana, United States
Source 13. U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "Wesley Gaither & George Johns", 25 Mar 1825, 160 Acres, State Volume Patent, Indiana, United States.
Source 14. U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "George Johns" 3 Jan 1828, 66.80 Acres, State Volume Patent, Indiana, United States.
Source 15. U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "George Johns", 10 Nov 1840, 40 Acres, State Volume Patent, Indiana, United States.
Source 16. Find A Grave; "George Johns", Memorial ID 14642958, Dunkin Cemetery, Quincy, Owen County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "George Johns", 23 Sep 1783 - 8 Dec 1869 [ L4Q7-P1N ].
Citation 2. ""History of Vigo County, Indiana", 1891; "JOHN ALLEN PETERS", pp. 894-5.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Often listed with having the middle name of Washington, but that hasn't been confirmed. The youngest son, also named George, has shared a middle initial of "W" and is listed by many as "Jr.", however this isn't enough to confirm the elder George's middle name being Washington or even starting with a "w" as I've come across other "Jr"s that only shared their father's first names and not also sharing the same middle names.
Notation 2: Often listed with birth place being Florida, or even - more precisely - Saint Augustine, Saint John County, Florida. Reason I've seen shared for the East Florida location is due to banishment of the parents, and other Loyalists, from South Carolina area due to a Confiscation Act in 1782. Another location I've seen shared for him is Florida, Montgomery County, New York, United States. I went with the majority thought of the current state of Florida.
Notation 3: Have seen Sarah "Sally"'s surname shared as Oneal.
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: 30 Apr 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Elizabeth Wood (About 1786 - 22 Sep 1845)

Elizabeth Wood
Parents: ______ Wood and ______ ______
Birth: 1786
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
Death: 22 Sep 1845 ^{Source 3}
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Alexander Howard'
Marriage Date: 7 Jan 1800 ^{Source 1 & 2}
Marriage Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States ^{Source 1 & 2}

Children: Reason Elizabeth Howard (Silvey) ^{Notation 1}, James Howard, Mary Ann Howard (Patterson) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, John T. Howard, Leticia/Lucretia Howard

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

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Sources:
Source 1. Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 2. Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 3. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Howard", 24 Jun 1880, Memorial ID 55889187, Canatsey Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Elizabeth Wood", Circa 1786 - 22 Sep 1845 [ GQVX-415 ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 2: Known Direct Ancestors on paternal side of Carol's family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 07 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Alexander Howard (About 1782 - 11 Apr 1858)

Alexander Howard
Parents: _____ Howard and ______ ______
Birth: About 1782
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
Death: 11 Aor 1858
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Notation 1}

Occupation: Farmer in Scott County, Illinois, United States.^{Source 1 &2}
Spouse: Elizabeth Wood
Marriage Date: 7 Jan 1800 ^{Source 4 & 5}
Marriage Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States ^{Source 4 & 5}

Children: Reason Elizabeth Howard (Silvey), James Howard, Mary Ann Howard (Patterson) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, John T. Howard, Leticia/Lucretia Howard

Alexander Howard's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. United States, Census, 1840; "Alxd Howard", Jun 1840, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1850; "Alexander Howard in household of John Howard", Jun 1850, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; "Alexander Howard", 20 Feb 1852, Militiary Warrant, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
Source 5. Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950; "Alexander Howard & Elizabeth Wood", 7 Jan 1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Alexander Howard", Circa 1780 - Circa 1870 [ MP7Y-GSR ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Most often listed, without sources, as to passing in Roane County, Tennessee, United States or Tennessee, United States. However, given his children, post-marriage, resided in, and around, Scott County, Illinois, United States area in with the 1850 U.S. Census has him listed being in the household of one of his sons, plus receiving a Military Warrant in 1852 for 80 acres of land in Scott County, it leans more toward, after his wife's death in 1845, that Alexander Howard remained, and passed away, in Illinois, United States. Also there's a probate record for an Alexander Howard filed in Scott County, Illinois. I have not come across info for his burial location, but it may be he was also buried in Canatsey Cemetery and his grave was unmarked or his headstone is too damaged/missing?
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Known Direct Ancestors on maternal side of Carol's family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 05 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Hannah Sarah _____ (Between 1760-1770 - 1858)

Name: Hannah Susan _____
Parents: _____ and _____
Birth: Between 1760-1770
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States
Death: 1858
Death Location: Lima, Fayette County, Iowa, United States

Spouse: Daniel Eller
Marriage Date: _____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Mary "Polly" Eller (Hess) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Daniel Eller, Peter O. Eller ^{Notation 1}, Rebecca Eller (Peterman) ^{Notation 1}

Hannah Sarah _____'s Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother ^{Notation 1}

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Sources:

Citations:

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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.
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 2: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 05 Feb 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Daniel Eller (1770 - 1850)

Name: Daniel Eller
Parents: _____ and _____
Birth: About 1770
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Death: 1850
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer.
Spouse: Hannah Sarah _____
Marriage Date: _____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Mary "Polly" Eller (Hess) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Daniel Eller, Peter O. Eller ^{Notation 2}, Rebecca Eller (Peterman) ^{Notation 2}

Daniel Eller's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather^{Notation 1}

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Sources:
Source 1. 1840 United States Federal Census, "Daniel Eller", Ripley County, Indiana, Page 81

Citations:

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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.
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree..

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 31 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Nancy Little (About 1768 - 13 Sep 1813)

Name: Nancy Little ^{Citation 1 & 2, Notation 1}
Parents: _____ and _____
Birth: About 1768
Birth Location: Providence Ulster, County Down, Northern Ireland
Death: 13 Sep 1813
Death Location: Honey Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States

Spouse: John Joseph McCoskey
Marriage Date: _____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: John Little McCoskey, James Monroe McCoskey ^{Notation 3}, Mary "Polly" McCoskey (Stucker) ^{Notation 3}, Nancy McCoskey (Bratton) ^{Notation 3}, Elizabeth "Betsy" McCoskey (Armstrong) ^{Notation 3}, Samuel Young McCoskey, Robert M. McCoskey, Sarah "Sallie" McCoskey (Telford), Jenny McCoskey, Margaret Jane "Peggy" McCoskey (Young), Thomas Campbell McCoskey, Joseph Robert Little McCoskey ^{Notation 3 & 4}, Ann McCoskey

John Joseph McCoskey's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:

Citations:
Citation 1. "History of Vigo County, Indiana", Henry C. Bradsby, 1891, pp. 833-4.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Nancy Little", [ LHKL-95T ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname I have seen shared by some as McCraskey, McCroskey, or similar variants [such as without the last "e"].
Notation 2: Uncertain about birth year. Some print sources say she lived to being over 110 years in age.
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 4: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 29 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; John Joseph McCoskey (1 Jan 1760 - 13 Sep 1813)

Name: John Joseph McCoskey ^{Citation 1, 2 & 3, Notation 1}
Parents: _____ and _____
Birth: About 1 Jan 1760
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States
Death: 13 Sep 1813
Death Location: Franklin County, Kentucky, United States

Occupation: ______
Spouse: Nancy Little
Marriage Date: _____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: John Little McCoskey, James Monroe McCoskey ^{Notation 2}, Mary "Polly" McCoskey (Stucker) ^{Notation 2}, Nancy McCoskey (Bratton) ^{Notation 2}, Elizabeth "Betsy" McCoskey (Armstrong) ^{Notation 2}, Samuel Young McCoskey, Robert M. McCoskey, Sarah "Sallie" McCoskey (Telford), Jenny McCoskey, Margaret Jane "Peggy" McCoskey (Young), Thomas Campbell McCoskey, Joseph Robert Little McCoskey ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Ann McCoskey

John Joseph McCoskey's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1: United States, Census, 1810, "John McCrosky", Page 145, Franklin, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States
Source 2: Find A Grave, "John Joseph McCroskey", Memorial ID 208773807

Citations:
Citation 1. "The Pound and Kester Families: Containing an Account of the Ancestry of John Pound (born in 1735) and William Kester (born in 1733) and a Genealogical Record of All Their Descendants and Other Family Historical Matter", database, Google Books (https://books.google.com : accessed 01 Aug 2022), Robert Eddy Hunt, 1904, pp. 375-384.
Citation 2. "History of Vigo County, Indiana", Henry C. Bradsby, 1891, pp. 833-4.
Citation 3. Family Search One World Tree, "John McCoskey" [ 2MRC-D5R ]

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname I have seen shared, by some, as McCraskey, McCroskey, or similar variants [such as without the last "e"].
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Known Direct Ancestor on paternal side of family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 24 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky