Henrietta Emmerson1,2

b. 1829
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson2 b. 1777
Mother*Mary Matthews2 b. 1800
Birth*1829Henrietta Emmerson was born about 1829 in Virginia.2 
(Daughter) Census US 18505 August 1850Henrietta was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 5 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 21 years old.2 
Marriage*18 January 1854She married Micajah J. Coleman, son of Joseph Coleman and Elizabeth Wheeler, on 18 January 1854 in Barren County, Virginia.1,3 

Family

 Micajah J. Coleman b. 1826

Citations

  1. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter III, Descendants of Micajah Wheeler, Fourth Generation, 253. Micajah J. Coleman, page 40. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Polly Emmerson Sr., Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 328b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Henrietta (Emerson) Coleman, Memorial# 155465846. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Henry Emmerson1

b. 1777
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.1 d. 1807
Birth*1777Henry Emmerson was born about 1777 in Virginia. His father's first wife, Henry's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, his father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.2,3 
(Son) Will14 November 1807His father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,4 
Marriage*He married Mary Matthews.5 
Census US 1850*5 August 1850Polly and Henry Emmerson were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 5 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Henry was 73 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $250, and Polly was 50 years of age. Their daughter, Henrietta, was enumerated with her parents and was 21 years old.5 

Family

 Mary Matthews b. 1800
Child 1.Henrietta Emmerson5 b. 1829

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 328b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  4. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Polly Emmerson Sr., Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 328b.

Henry Emmerson1

Family
Father*Pleasant Emmerson1 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Mother*Elizabeth Furlong1 d. b 26 May 1814
(Heir) Will3 July 1814The five children of Elizabeth Emmerson, deceased, Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, were named as beneficiaries in the will of their uncle, Robert Furlong, their mother's brother, dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. Robert's will divided the balance of his estate, after any debts had been paid, between his brothers and sisters, and directed that the children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, were each to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.1 
Marriage Bond*30 November 1829A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to Henry Emmerson and H. T. Curd in Barren County, Kentucky, on 30 November 1829, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Henry Emmerson and Lucinda Turner.2 
Marriage1 December 1829He married, as her second husband, Lucinda Turner, daughter of John Mayfield, on 1 December 1829 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky. They were married by the Reverend Jacob Lock.3 

Family

 Lucinda Mayfield

Citations

  1. [S2257] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Robert Furlong dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee, referencing Smith County Original Wills, 1803-1896, image# 152-153 of 430. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond issued on 30 November 1829 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, to Henry Emmerson and H. T. Curd, the obligation being the marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Henry Emmerson and Lucinda Turner, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage on 1 December 1829 of Henry Emmerson and Lucinda Turner in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, by the Reverend Jacob Lock, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 58 of 346. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.

Henry Emmerson Sr.1,2

d. 1807
Family
Marriage* His first wife and mother of his children has not been identified. The bequests in the will of his second wife, Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.1 
Marriage*He married, as his second wife, Elizabeth Fitz Garrell, daughter of ______ Fitz Garrell.1,3 
Will*14 November 1807He prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,4 
Death*1807He died in 18071 
Probate*December 1807 and his will was proved during the Probate Court session of December 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 

Family 1
Children 1.Zachariah Emmerson+1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
 2.Pleasant Emmerson+1,5 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
 3.Mary Emmerson+2
 4.Henry Emmerson+1 b. 1777
 5.William Emmerson1 b. 1779
 6.Jesse Emmerson1 b. 1781
 7.Elizabeth Emerson+1 b. 1783, d. 15 Feb 1853
 8.Judith Emmerson+6 b. 1792

Family 2

 Elizabeth Fitz Garrell d. b 2 Mar 1812

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Micajah "Baptist" Wheeler, page 12 and Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  3. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  4. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  5. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15.
  6. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).

Jean Emmerson1

Family
Marriage*17 October 1766She married John Furlong on 17 October 1766 in Goochland County, Virginia.2 

Family

 John Furlong
Children 1.Hubbard Furlong+1,3 b. 13 Jun 1768
 2.John Furlong4
 3.James Furlong4
 4.Samuel Furlong4,3,1
 5.Elizabeth Furlong+4,3,1 d. b 26 May 1814
 6.Martin Furlong4
 7.Susanna Furlong4
 8.Meredith Furlong4
 9.Hudson Furlong4
 10.Anky Furlong+4,3,1 b. 1786
 11.Robert Furlong4 d. Aug 1814

Citations

  1. [S2236] Reverend William Douglas, The Douglas Register : being a detailed record of births, marriages and deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750 to 1797 : an index of Goochland wills, notes on the French-Huguenot refugees who lived in Manakin-town, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Transcribed and edited by W. Mac. Jones. (Richmond, Virginia: J.W. Fergusson & Sons, 1928), page 197. Hereinafter cited as The Douglas Register : being a detailed record of births, marriages and deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750 to 1797.
  2. [S2236] Reverend William Douglas, The Douglas Register : being a detailed record of births, marriages and deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750 to 1797, page 62.
  3. [S2254] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, birth and baptism of Hubbard Furlong, son of John Furlong and Jean Emmerson, born on 13 June 1768 in St James Northam Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States and baptized on 20 August 1768 in St James Northam Parish, Goochland, Virginia, British Colonial America, referencing Book# 975.5455 V2d, citing "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRR4-BDK: 28 January 2020), Hubbard Furlong, 1768. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917.
  4. [S2257] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Robert Furlong dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee, referencing Smith County Original Wills, 1803-1896, image# 152-153 of 430. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008.

Jesse Emmerson1

b. 1781
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.1 d. 1807
Birth*1781Jesse Emmerson was born about 1781 in Virginia. His father's first wife, Jesse's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, his father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.1,2 
(Son) Will14 November 1807His father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  3. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.

Jesse Emmerson1

Family
Father*Pleasant Emmerson1 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Mother*Elizabeth Furlong1 d. b 26 May 1814
(Heir) Will3 July 1814The five children of Elizabeth Emmerson, deceased, Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, were named as beneficiaries in the will of their uncle, Robert Furlong, their mother's brother, dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. Robert's will divided the balance of his estate, after any debts had been paid, between his brothers and sisters, and directed that the children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, were each to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.1 
(Son) Will25 June 1838His father prepared his will dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Polly, although she was transcribed incorrectly as "Molly", two sons, Joel E. Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson and a daughter, Susan Emmerson. Pleasant's will appointed no executors, and he signed and sealed his name. It was witnessed by Hudson Martin and Elijah Williams.2 

Citations

  1. [S2257] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Robert Furlong dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee, referencing Smith County Original Wills, 1803-1896, image# 152-153 of 430. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008.
  2. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Pleasant Emmerson dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, citing image# 96 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.

Joel E. Emmerson1,2

b. 22 May 1815, d. 30 September 1902
Family
Father*Pleasant Emmerson1 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Mother*Polly Wheeler1 b. 1777
Birth*22 May 1815Joel E. Emmerson was born on 22 May 1815 in Kentucky.1,2 
(Son) Will25 June 1838His father prepared his will dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Polly, although she was transcribed incorrectly as "Molly", two sons, Joel E. Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson and a daughter, Susan Emmerson. Pleasant's will appointed no executors, and he signed and sealed his name. It was witnessed by Hudson Martin and Elijah Williams.3 
Marriage Bond10 November 1838A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to Joel E. Emmerson and Robert M. Armstrong in Barren County, Kentucky, on 10 November 1838, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Joel E. Emmerson and Martha Furlong. Martha's mother, also named Martha Furlong, signed her authorization for the County Clerk to issue a license for Joel Emmerson to marry her daughter.4 
Marriage*15 November 1838He married Martha Furlong, daughter of Hubbard Furlong and Martha Armstrong, on 15 November 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky.5,2,1 
Census US 1850*27 August 1850Martha and Joel E. Emmerson were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 27 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Joel was 35 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $500, and Martha was 29 years of age. Four children were enumerated with their parents in 1850. Elizabeth F. was 10 years old; Judson was age 7; Hayden was 3; and Thomas H. was 1 year old. Joel's widowed mother, Polly (Wheeler) Emmerson, was also enumerated with the family in 1850. She was 73 years of age.6 
(Husband) Death30 January 1891Joel became a widower when Martha (Furlong) Emmerson died on 30 January 1891 at age 70.5 
Death*30 September 1902He died on 30 September 1902 at age 872 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Emerson Cemetery #3, Rocky Hill, Barren County.2,5 

Family

 Martha Furlong b. 3 Jul 1820, d. 30 Jan 1891
Children 1.Elizabeth F. Emerson6 b. 1840
 2.Judson Emerson6 b. 1843
 3.Hayden Emerson6 b. 1847
 4.Thomas H. Emerson6 b. 1849

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Martha Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Joel E. Emerson, Memorial# 125239164. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Pleasant Emmerson dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, citing image# 96 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  4. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 10 November 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Joel Emmerson and Robert M. Armstrong in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Joel Emmerson and Martha Furlong, her mother, Martha Furlong, signing her authorization for the county clerk to issue a license to Joel Emmerson to marry her daughter, Martha Furlong, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 911 of 1020. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Furlong) Emerson, Memorial# 125240262.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Martha Emerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b.

John S. Emmerson1

b. 11 September 1797, d. 21 October 1855
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*11 September 1797John S. Emmerson was born on 11 September 1797 in Virginia.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was John Southerland Emmerson.2 
Marriage*10 December 1818He married Nancy K. Holman on 10 December 1818 in Barren County, Kentucky.3,2,4 
(2nd Son) Will25 July 1850His father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 
(Husband) Death11 January 1852John became a widower when Nancy K. (Holman) Emmerson died on 11 January 1852 at age 51.3 
Death*21 October 1855He died on 21 October 1855 at age 582 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Old Warrensburg Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri.2 

Family

 Nancy K. Holman b. 26 Apr 1800, d. 11 Jan 1852
Children 1.Susan Ann Emerson5 b. 28 Apr 1822, d. 6 Jun 1857
 2.Zachariah Henry Emerson6 b. 15 May 1824
 3.Dianna Elizabeth Emerson7 b. 15 Apr 1826
 4.Martha D. Emerson8 b. 3 Jan 1831
 5.Mary Jane Emerson9 b. 24 Nov 1837
 6.John Sutherland Emerson Jr.10 b. 2 Apr 1842, d. 5 Dec 1855

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Sutherland Emerson Sr., Memorial# 13745365. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy K. “Anna” (Holman) Emerson, Memorial# 13745366.
  4. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 December 1818 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of John Emmerson and Nancy Holman. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan Ann Emerson, Memorial# 13745367.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Zachariah Henry Emerson, Memorial# 78552559.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dianna Elizabeth (Emerson) Skaggs, Memorial# 38054798.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha D. (Emerson) Beard, Memorial# 64570264.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Emerson) Gilkeson, Memorial# 84289205.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Sutherland Emerson Jr., Memorial# 15294411.

Judith Emmerson1

b. 1792
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.2 d. 1807
Birth*1792Judith Emmerson was born about 1792 in Virginia. Her father's first wife, Judith's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, her father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.3,4,2 
Name VariationShe was called Judy.3 
(Youngest Daughter) Will14 November 1807Her father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.5,6 
Census US 1820*7 August 1820Judith Emmerson was enumerated as the head of her household on the 1820 census taken on 7 August 1820 in Barren County, Kentucky. Her household consisted of 1 Free White Male between the ages of 26 thru 44, 1 Free White Female between the ages of 10 thru 15, 1 Free White Female between the ages of 16 thru 44 and 5 Slaves. Judith would have been the older female. On the 1850 census, taken on 7 September, she was recorded as 58 years of age and on the 1860 census, taken on 30 July, she was recorded as 72 years of age. So, she was probably born between 1788 and 1792, making her age in 1820 somewhere between 28 and 32 years.7 
Marriage Bond14 January 1823A marriage bond and license were issued to Reuben Kinslow and John Grayson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 14 January 1823 in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Reuben Kinslow and Judith Emmerson.8 
Marriage*14 January 1823She married, as his second wife, Reuben Kinslow, son of Conrad Kinslow and Rachel Barlow, on 14 January 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky. Judith was an aunt of Reuben's first wife, and they were married by Zacharias Emmerson.1,9 
Census US 1850*7 September 1850Judy and Reuben Kinslow were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Reuben was 61 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $700, and Judy was 58 years of age. They were enumerated with three sons, all of them who worked on the family farm with their father, and a daughter-in-law in 1850. John M. was single and 24 years of age; Richard H., who had married within the year, was age 21, and his new wife, Juliann, was age 20; and Robert J. was 18 years old. Joel Wheeler and his family were enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.3 
(Mother) Census US 186030 July 1860Judith was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 30 July 1860 in the household of her son and daughter-in -law, Rhonda Ann and John M. Kinslow, in District 2, Glasgow Post Office, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 72 years of age.10 

Family

 Reuben Kinslow b. 4 Mar 1789
Children 1.John M. Kinslow+3 b. 4 Mar 1825, d. 9 Mar 1909
 2.Richard H. Kinslow3 b. 1829
 3.Robert J. Kinslow3 b. 1832

Citations

  1. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 January 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Reuben Kinslow and Judith Emerson. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  2. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Reuben and Judy Kinslow, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 360a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  5. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  6. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  7. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Judith Emmerson, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 10; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 22. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license were issued in the amount of £50 to Reuben Kinslow and John Grayson on 14 January 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Reuben Kinslow and Judith Emerson, citing FHL Film# 209750, Digital# 005552447, image# 1250 of 1278. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  9. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage of Reuben Kinslow and Judith Emmerson on 11 January 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing List of Marriages by Zacharias Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 209750, Digital# 005552447, image# 81 of 1278.
  10. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. Kinslow, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 944. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Judith Emmerson1

b. 1809, d. before 10 June 1870
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1809Judith Emmerson was born about 1809 in Virginia.2 
Marriage Bond*4 March 1833A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to William E. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 4 March 1833, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William E. Wheeler and Judith Emmerson, Zachariah's daughter.3 
Marriage7 March 1833She married William E. Wheeler, son of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Emerson, on 7 March 1833 in Glasgow, Barren County.4,5 
(Daughter) Will25 July 1850Her father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 
Census US 1850*26 August 1850Judy and William E. Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. William was 43 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $2,100, and Judy was 41 years of age. Their seven children were enumerated with them in 1850. John H. was 16 years old, working as a farmer, and had attended school within the census year; Dianna, Elizabeth and Susan were ages 14, 12 and 9 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; and the younger three boys, Zachariah, William and Micajah, were ages 7, 5 and 3 years, respectively. The family of William's brother, Micajah B. Wheeler, who had married Judy's sister, Mary (Emmerson) Wheeler, were enumerated in the next household on the same census page.5 
Death*before 10 June 1870She died before 10 June 1870, the date her husband was enumerated without her on the 1870 census and was residing in the home of his son, Zack E. Wheeler in Barren County.6 
Burial*She was buried in Wheeler Cemetery #1, Rocky Hill, Barren County.2 

Family

 William E. Wheeler b. 1807, d. 1871
Children 1.John H. Wheeler5 b. 1834
 2.Dianna Wheeler5 b. 1836
 3.Elizabeth E. Wheeler7 b. 18 May 1838
 4.Susan M. Wheeler8 b. 1841
 5.Zachariah E. Wheeler9 b. 21 Jul 1843
 6.William Joseph Wheeler10 b. 1845
 7.Micajah T. Wheeler11 b. 1847

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Judith (Emerson) Wheeler, Memorial# 118524289. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license issued on 4 March 1833 in Barren County, Kentucky, to William E. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William E. Wheeler and Judy Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 209752, Digital# 5552449, image# 1034 of 1255. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  4. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage on 7 March 1833 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky of William E. Wheeler and Judy Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 66 of 346.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William E. and Judy Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 348b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zack E. and Frances Wheeler, Year: 1870; Census Place: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 553A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth E. (Wheeler) Downing, Memorial# 106106871.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan M. “Susie” (Wheeler) Bostick, Memorial# 118525963.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Zachariah Emerson “Zack” Wheeler, Memorial# 118524087.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Joseph Wheeler, Memorial# 118527295.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Micajah T. Wheeler, Memorial# 118524914.

Mahala Emmerson1

b. 1806
Family
Father*Pleasant Emmerson1 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Mother*Elizabeth Furlong1 d. b 26 May 1814
Birth*1806Mahala Emmerson was born about 1806 in Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Patsy.2 
(Heir) Will3 July 1814The five children of Elizabeth Emmerson, deceased, Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, were named as beneficiaries in the will of their uncle, Robert Furlong, their mother's brother, dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. Robert's will divided the balance of his estate, after any debts had been paid, between his brothers and sisters, and directed that the children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, were each to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.1 
Marriage Bond*18 January 1830A marriage bond was issued in the sum of £50 to Ambrose Kinslow and Pleasant Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 18 January 1830, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Pleasant Emmerson's daughter, Mahala Emmerson, and Ambrose Kinslow. A license to marry was issued to the couple on the same day.3 
Marriageafter 18 January 1830She married, as his second wife, Ambrose Kinslow, son of Conrad Kinslow and Rachel Barlow, on or shortly after 18 January 1830 in Barren County.3,2,4 
Census US 1850*28 August 1850Patsy and Ambrose Kinslow were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Ambrose was 72 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $400, and Patsy was 44 years of age and unable to read or write. Their three children were enumerated with them in 1850. William was 19 years old and working as a farmer; Ferdinand was 15 years old, and Frances J. was age 11. Also enumerated with the family in 1850 was [:Relative], who had been born in Virginia, was 77 years of age and was unable to read or write. Her relationship to the family has not yet been identified.2 

Family

 Ambrose Kinslow b. 13 Feb 1778
Children 1.William Kinslow2,4 b. 1831, d. 20 Aug 1904
 2.Ferdinand Kinslow2 b. 1835
 3.Frances J. Kinslow2 b. 1839

Citations

  1. [S2257] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Robert Furlong dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee, referencing Smith County Original Wills, 1803-1896, image# 152-153 of 430. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ambrose and Patsy Kinslow, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond and license issued in the sum of £50 on 18 January 1830 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, to Ambrose Kinslow and Pleasant Emmerson, the condition of the obligation is such that a marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above Ambrose Kinslow and Mahaley Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Kinslow on 20 August 1904 in Kentucky, USA, age 73, married, born about 1831 in Kentucky to A Kinslow, born in Virginia, and M Kinslow, born in Kentucky, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Martha Emmerson1

b. 1805
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1805Martha Emmerson was born about 1805 in Virginia.2 
(Daughter) Will25 July 1850Her father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zachariah Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 347b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Mary Emmerson1,2

Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.2 d. 1807
Birth*Mary Emmerson was born in Virginia. Her father's first wife, Mary's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, her father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.2,3 
Name VariationShe was called Molly.4 
Marriage*24 November 1786She married Micajah Wheeler Jr., son of Micajah Wheeler and Sarah Martin, on 24 November 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,5 
(Eldest Daughter) Will14 November 1807Her father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.6,7 

Family

 Micajah Wheeler Jr. b. 2 Oct 1758, d. 1836
Children 1.Joshua Wheeler+4 b. 24 Apr 1789, d. 21 Apr 1882
 2.Micajah E. Wheeler+8,9 b. 1807, d. b 17 Feb 1851

Citations

  1. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Wheeler, pages 342-343. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Micajah "Baptist" Wheeler, page 12 and Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  3. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  4. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett, Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Micajah "Baptist" Wheeler, page 12.
  5. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Micajah Wheeler and Mary Emerson on 24 November 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  6. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  7. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  8. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ85-T91. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  9. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L71T-VXZ

Mary Emmerson1

b. 1814
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1814Mary Emmerson was born about 1814 in Kentucky.2 
Marriage Bond28 July 1847A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 28 July 1847, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, daughter of Zachariah Emmerson.3 
Marriage*1 August 1847She married Micajah B. Wheeler, son of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Emerson, on 1 August 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky.2,1,4 
(Daughter) Will25 July 1850Her father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 
Census US 1850*26 August 1850Mary and Micajah B. Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah was 34 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $500, and Mary was 36 years of age. Their son, Zachariah J., was 1 year old. A blacksmith, William Lemings, who was 21 years old, was also enumerated with the couple in 1850. The family of Micajah's brother, William E. Wheeler, who had married Mary's sister, Judy (Emmerson) Wheeler, was enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.2 

Family

 Micajah B. Wheeler b. 1816
Child 1.Zachariah J. Wheeler2 b. 1849

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah B. and Mary Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 348b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond issued on 28 July 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 August 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Micajah B. Wheeler Mary Emerson, citing FHL Film# 000209756.

Pleasant Emmerson1

b. 1773, d. before October 1839
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.1,2 d. 1807
Birth*1773Pleasant Emmerson was born about 1773 in Virginia. His father's first wife, Pleasant's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, his father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.3,4,5,1 
Marriage*29 May 1798He married first Elizabeth Furlong, daughter of John Furlong and Jean Emmerson, on 29 May 1798 in Albemarle County, Virginia.6 
(Son) Will14 November 1807His father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,7 
(Husband) Deathbefore 26 May 1814Pleasant became a widower when Elizabeth Furlong died, leaving him with six young children.8,9 
Marriage*26 May 1814He married second Polly Wheeler, daughter of Joel Wheeler and Frances Burnett, on 26 May 1814 in Barren County, Kentucky.9 
(Brother-in-Law 1) Will6 February 1821Pleasant signed as one of three witnesses to the will of his brother-in-law, John Wheeler, on 6 February 1821 in Barren County, Kentucky. The other two witnesses were John's brother, Bond Wheeler, and another brother-in-law, Joseph Coleman, husband of John's sister, Elizabeth.10 
(Brother-in-Law) ProbateMay 1823On the oaths of Pleasant Emmerson and Joseph Coleman, two of the subscribing witnesses, the will of John Wheeler was proved in the Barren County Court of May 1823 and ordered to be recorded as the true Last Will of the said John Wheeler, deceased.10 
(Bride's Father) Marriage Bond18 January 1830A marriage bond was issued in the sum of £50 to Ambrose Kinslow and Pleasant Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 18 January 1830, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Pleasant Emmerson's daughter, Mahala Emmerson, and Ambrose Kinslow. A license to marry was issued to the couple on the same day.11 
Will*25 June 1838He prepared his will dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Polly, although she was transcribed incorrectly as "Molly", two sons, Joel E. Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson and a daughter, Susan Emmerson. Pleasant's will appointed no executors, and he signed and sealed his name. It was witnessed by Hudson Martin and Elijah Williams.12 
Death*before October 1839He died before October 1839, probably in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 6612 
Probate*October 1839 and his will was proved during the Probate Court Term of October 1839 in Barren County, Kentucky.12 

Family 1

 Elizabeth Furlong d. b 26 May 1814
Children 1.Amy Emmerson8
 2.Henry Emmerson8
 3.Eliza Emmerson8
 4.Mahala Emmerson+8 b. 1806
 5.Jesse Emmerson8

Family 2

 Polly Wheeler b. 1777
Children 1.Joel E. Emmerson+13 b. 22 May 1815, d. 30 Sep 1902
 2.Susan Emmerson12

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  3. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 48, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Elizabeth Emmerson dated 31 October 1811 and proved 2 March 1812, citing page 190 of Will Book# 5, image# 81 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  4. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pleasant Emmerson, Year: 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 120; Family History Library Film: 0007812. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pleasant Emmerson, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 9; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 21. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Pleasant Emmerson and Elizabeth Furlong on 29 May 1798 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  7. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  8. [S2257] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Robert Furlong dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee, referencing Smith County Original Wills, 1803-1896, image# 152-153 of 430. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008.
  9. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 May 1814 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Polly Wheeler and Pleasant Emmerson. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  10. [S2268] Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Mixed probate records, 1799-1884; general index to wills, 1798-1960. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky. Contains wills, inventories, appraisements, sale and settlements of estates, and administrator bonds. Includes index in each volume: will of John Wheeler dated 6 February 1821 and proved at the Barren County Court of May 1853, FHL Film# 209740, Digital# 4818752, Volume 2, 1817-1829, pages 256-257, image# 433 of 626; on 5 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Barren County, Kentucky, Mixed probate records, 1799-1884.
  11. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond and license issued in the sum of £50 on 18 January 1830 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, to Ambrose Kinslow and Pleasant Emmerson, the condition of the obligation is such that a marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above Ambrose Kinslow and Mahaley Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  12. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Pleasant Emmerson dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, citing image# 96 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  13. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Martha Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Pleasant Emmerson1

b. 1800
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1800Pleasant Emmerson was born about 1800 in Virginia.2 
(Son) Will25 July 1850His father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pleasant Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 347b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Susan Emmerson1

b. 1802, d. 16 July 1842
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1802Susan Emmerson was born about 1802.2 
Marriage*28 April 1825She married John C. Emerson on 28 April 1825 in Barren County, Kentucky.3,2,4 
Death*16 July 1842She died on 16 July 1842 at about age 402 
Burial* and was buried in Emerson Cemetery #2, Finney, Barren County.2 

Family

 John C. Emerson b. 7 Mar 1803, d. 2 Jun 1857
Children 1.William Henry Emerson1,5,2 b. 8 Feb 1826
 2.Zacharias Joseph Emerson1,6,2 b. 1830

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan M. (Emerson) Emerson, Memorial# 111348362. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Cosby Emerson, Memorial# 111348298.
  4. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 April 1825 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of John C. Emmerson and Susanna Emmerson. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Henry Emerson, Memorial# 125235266.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Zacharias Joseph “Joe” Emerson, Memorial# 111409630.

Susan Emmerson1

Family
Father*Pleasant Emmerson1 b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Mother*Polly Wheeler1 b. 1777
Birth*Susan Emmerson was born in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Will25 June 1838Her father prepared his will dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Polly, although she was transcribed incorrectly as "Molly", two sons, Joel E. Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson and a daughter, Susan Emmerson. Pleasant's will appointed no executors, and he signed and sealed his name. It was witnessed by Hudson Martin and Elijah Williams.1 

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Pleasant Emmerson dated 25 June 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, citing image# 96 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.

William Emmerson1

b. 1779
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.1 d. 1807
Birth*1779William Emmerson was born about 1779 in Virginia. His father's first wife, William's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth Fitz Garrell, his father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.1 
(Son) Will14 November 1807His father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.

William Emmerson1

b. 1796, d. July 1869
Family
Father*Zachariah Emmerson1 b. 1771, d. b May 1851
Birth*1796William Emmerson was born about 1796 in Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Marriage Bond6 May 1835A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to William Emmerson and Micajah Wheeler in Barren County, Kentucky, on 6 May 1835, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William Emmerson and Jane Wheeler, Micajah's sister.5 
Marriage*14 May 1835He married Jane Wheeler, daughter of Joel Wheeler and Frances Burnett, on 14 May 1835 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.3,6 
(Son) Will25 July 1850His father prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.1 
Census US 1850*3 August 1850Jane and William Emmerson were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 3 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. They were both recorded as 58 years of age, William was a farmer with real estate valued at $300, and neither was able to read or write.3 
Census US 1860*14 September 1860Jane and William Emmerson were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 September 1860 in District 2, Glasgow Post Office, Barren County, Kentucky. William was recorded as 68 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $200, and Jane was recorded as 70 years of age.2 
Death*July 1869He died of consumption in July 1869 in Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 75. His wife, Jane, died of dropsy of the heart, also in July 1869.4,7 

Family

 Jane Wheeler b. 1790, d. Jul 1869

Citations

  1. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Jane Emerson, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 1042. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Jane Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 327b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1691] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Emerson from Consumption in July 1869, age 75, Married, farmer, born about 1794 in Virginia, USA, referencing the 1870 Mortality Census for Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, USA, Line 7, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Archive Collection: T655, Roll Number: 15, census year 1869, Rocky Hill, Barren, Kentucky, page 31. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.
  5. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 6 May 1835 in Barren County, Kentucky, to William Emmerson and Micajah Wheeler in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William Emmerson and Jane Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 27 of 1020. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  6. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage on 14 May 1835 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, of William Emmerson and Jane Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 72 of 346.
  7. [S1691] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Jane Emerson, from Dropsy of the Heart in July 1869, age 70, Married, born about 1799 in Kentucky, USA, referencing the 1870 Mortality Census for Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, USA, Line 8, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Archive Collection: T655, Roll Number: 15, census year 1869, Rocky Hill, Barren, Kentucky, page 31.

Zachariah Emmerson1

b. 1771, d. before May 1851
Family
Father*Henry Emmerson Sr.1 d. 1807
Birth*1771Zachariah Emmerson was born about 1771 in Virginia. His father's first wife, Zachariah's mother, has not been identified. The bequests in the will of Elizabeth (Fitz Garrell) Emmerson, his father's second wife, which did not included any of the Emmerson children, proved to us that she was not the mother of any of Henry Emmerson Sr.'s children.2 
Marriage*5 December 1795He married Dianna Sutherland, daughter of Joseph Sutherland and Judith Appleberry, on 5 December 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia.3,4,5 
(Brother-in-Law) Will6 May 1798His brother-in-law, Christopher Myers, prepared his will dated 6 May 1798 in St. Ann Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Susannah Myers, and three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers. His will appointed his wife Susannah, John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, his brother-in-law, as Executrix and Executors, respectively. What follows is our transcription of Christopher's will.

In the name of God Amen, I Christopher Myers of the County of Albemarle and Parish of St. Ann, being in a low state of health though in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in following manner and form.

First, my will is that all my just debts be paid.

Secondly, I lend unto my loving wife Susannah Myers all my estate, real and personal, during her natural life (with this exception) provided she continues in a state of widowhood. But should she marry, my will is that the whole of my estate should be taken out of her hands by my Executors hereafter mentioned, and by them kept for the benefit of my three children hereafter mentioned.

Thirdly, my will is that at the death or marriage of my said wife the whole of my estate of every description whatsoever to be equally divided between my three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife Susannah Myers my Executrix, and John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, my Executors to this my last will and testament, ratifying this and no other to be my last will hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and testaments by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May 1798, and the will was signed and sealed by Chirstopher Myers in the presence of Samuel Murrel, William Reynolds and Mark Leake.6 
(Executor) CodicilHis brother-in-law, Christopher Myers, prepared an undated codicil to his will dated 8 May 1798 which contained additional instructions. The codicil appointed his brother, Jacob Myers, as a specific-purpose Executor, and mentioned his father, John Myers, his paternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth (Keppler) Meyer Bittenbender, and his grandmother's second husband, Christopher Bittenbender. Below is our transcription of Christopher's codicil.

Item. My will is further that whereas I conceive I am justly intitled to 50 acres land more or less left me by my late grandmother who died in or about the month of May 1792 who was formerly wife to my grandfather Myers who was father to my father John Myers who lives at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, and which said grandmother after the death of my grandfather Myers intermarried with a certain Christopher Bittenbender and which land lays as well as my recollection serves me is about 25 or 30 miles from Philadelphia and whereas I have for some time past resided in the State of Virginia and not having it fully in my power since I have arrived at the age of discretion to go forward in order to establish my claim to said land being now weak but in perfect memory do constitute my brother Jacob Myers one of my Executors for the express purpose of going forward to establish my just right (hoping he will be assisted by my father’s connections and funds on the express condition that he puts my estate to no trouble or cost for which services I bequeath him the one half of the said land when obtained or the one half of whatever he may sell the same for in money, the other half of the money to be paid by him to my other Executrix and Executors, and by them disposed of in the same manner that my other estate, by my above will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ratifying this to be a part of my last will and testament in as full a manner as if it had been before wrote and desire it may be annexed to my will of the 8th of May 1798. [Underlined before signed: who died in or about the month May 1792]

Christopher Myers signed and sealed his codicil in the presence of witnesses, J. A. Lewis, Robert Kempton and John Phillips, who signed with his X mark.6 
(Son-in-Law) Will7 March 1801His father-in-law, Joseph Sutherland Sr., prepared his will dated 7 March 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Juda Sutherland, and only two of their children, his widowed daughter, Susannah Myers, and his only son, Joseph Sutherland. As his Executors, he appointed his son Joseph and his son-in-law, Zachariah Emmerson, husband of his daughter Dianna, who, along with his other daughters, was not named. What follows is our transcription of Joseph Senior's will:

In the name of God Amen, I Joseph Sutherland Sr. of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia, being in a low state of health but of perfect mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament. First of all I do commit my body to the earth, to be buried in a decent manner and my Soul to God who gave it in hope of a glorious Resurrection. Touching my worldly property after the paying out of my just debts, I dispose of that in the following manner.

It is my will that my wife Juda Sutherland be in peaceable possession of all my estate during her natural life and that my daughter Susanna Myers and her children live with her mother, and have a maintenance, as long as she remains a widow, and no longer.

It is my will that on the decease of my wife, what of my estate remains, whether lands, stock, household furniture, etc. be sold and equally divided amongst my children, counting in what any one of them may have received, and here I take the opportunity to mention that my son Joseph Sutherland has already received £37 3s and one hogshead of tobacco which I sold to Mr. A. Hart at $7 per hundred which he has to account for. I further mention that James Claybrook has had a bed and a house extraordinary which he is to account for at the price of £25.

I do appoint my son Joseph Sutherland and Zachariah Emberson (sic) as the Executors of this my last will.

That this is my last will and testament, witness my hand and seal this 7th day of March in the year of our Lord 1801, and his will was signed with the X mark of Joseph Sutherland and sealed in the presence of witnesses, William Irvin, Robert Garland and John Wilkinson.7,8 
(Executor) Probate5 October 1801The will of Joseph Sutherland Sr., deceased, was produced in court and proved on 5 October 1801 by the oaths of Robert Garland and John Wilkinson, two of the subscribing witnesses, and Zachariah Emmerson and Joseph Sutherland, as named in the will, were appointed Executors and gave bond and security according to law.8,7 
(Eldest Son) Will14 November 1807His father prepared his will dated 14 November 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Elizabeth Emmerson, his sons, Zachariah Emmerson, Pleasant Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, William Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, his daughter, Betsy Wheeler, and a grandson, Henry Emmerson. He appointed his eldest son, Zachariah Emmerson, and Micajah Wheeler his Executors, although we are not sure if he appointed his son-in-law, Micajah Wheeler Jr., the husband of his daughter Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, who was not named in the will, or his close friend and neighbor, Micajah Wheeler, who was his son-in-law's father, and also the grandfather of Henry's daughter Betsy's husband, John Wheeler. In two places in his will, Henry made reference to the monies from the sale of land and property to "be equally divided amongst all my children". We note that in addition to his daughter, Mary (Emerson) Wheeler, his youngest daughter, Judith Emmerson, was also not mentioned by name. His will was witnessed by John Field, Solomon Wood and Cornelius Gillum.1,9 
(Bride's Father) Marriage Bond4 March 1833A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to William E. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 4 March 1833, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William E. Wheeler and Judith Emmerson, Zachariah's daughter.10 
(Bride's Father) Marriage Bond28 July 1847A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in Barren County, Kentucky, on 28 July 1847, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, daughter of Zachariah Emmerson.11 
Will*25 July 1850He prepared his will dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, directing first that his land was to be divided by running a line, beginning at the top of the knoll on the Wheeler line, down by the apple orchard, passing by the spring on the north side, down the spring branch to a sugar tree below the fence, up a hollow or valley to the line of A. C. Kinslow, so as to leave 100 acres of land between the aforesaid line and the line between his, Zachariah's, tract and that of A. C. Kinslow, and between the aforesaid line and that of the Wheeler tract. His will then gave the 100 acres of land created by the division to his son William Emmerson, and the other half of his land, not given to William Emmerson, including his dwelling house and all the other buildings, to his daughter Martha, to be a home for her as long as she should live.

His will then made additional bequests and named all of his surviving heirs, his sons, John S. Emmerson, William Emmerson and Pleasant Emmerson, daughters, Martha Emmerson, Judith Wheeler and Mary Wheeler, his deceased daughter, Susan (Emmerson) Emerson, her two sons, William Henry Emerson and Zacharias Joseph Emerson, and their father, with whom they lived, John C. Emerson.

His will also directed that his property was not to be appraised because he considered it a useless expense.

He appointed his son, John S. Emmerson, his son-in-law, William E. Wheeler, and his grandson, William Henry Emerson, as his Executors.

His will was witnessed by his uncle, Joshua Wheeler, and Edmund Davis.12 
Death*before May 1851He died before May 1851 at about age 8012 
Probate*May 1851 and his will was proved in Probate Court during the May 1851 session in Barren County, Kentucky.12 

Family 1

 Dianna Sutherland

Family 2
Children 1.William Emmerson12 b. 1796, d. Jul 1869
 2.John S. Emmerson+12 b. 11 Sep 1797, d. 21 Oct 1855
 3.Pleasant Emmerson12 b. 1800
 4.Susan Emmerson+12 b. 1802, d. 16 Jul 1842
 5.Martha Emmerson12 b. 1805
 6.Judith Emmerson+12 b. 1809, d. b 10 Jun 1870
 7.Mary Emmerson+12 b. 1814

Citations

  1. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 30, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Henry Emmerson dated 14 November 1807 and probated during the December Court of 1807, citing page 314 of Will Book# 4, Digital# 7644653, image# 63 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zachariah Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 347b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dianna Southerland and Zacharias Emmerson on 5 December 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Sutherland Emerson Sr., Memorial# 13745365. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2261] Dennis Wheeler, The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett : of Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky whose descendants came to Missouri : with a genealogy of the grandfather of William Wheeler, Micajah Wheeler of Albemarle County, Virginia, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Compiled with the assistance of Irvin Wheeler and Ruth La June Standiford Wheeler. Micajah Wheeler (ca. 1725-1809) was possibly born in England and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia with his wife, Sarah. His descendant, William Wheeler, was born between 1776 and 1784. He married Nancy Puckett in 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He died ca. 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky and his wife died after 1860 in Lincoln County, Missouri. Descendants lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, and elsewhere. Includes index. (Jackson, Missouri: D. Wheeler, 1996), Chapter I, Micajah Wheeler, Grandfather of William Wheeler, The Children of Immigrant Micajah Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, pages 13-15. Hereinafter cited as The life and times of William Wheeler & Nancy Puckett.
  6. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will of Christopher Myers dated 6 May 1798 and proved in the September Court of 1798, Will Book 4, pages 11-12, FHL Film# 30213, Digital# 7643847, images# 17-18 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  7. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820": page 10, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Joseph Sutherland dated 7 March 1801 and probated on 5 October 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia, citing page 98 of Will Book# 4, Film# 850108, Digital# 7644653, image# 43 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1.
  8. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930": will dated 7 March 1801 of Joseph Sutherland of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, page 98, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 81 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels.
  9. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930": will dated 14 November 1807 of Henry Emmerson of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, pages 314-315, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 189 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels.
  10. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license issued on 4 March 1833 in Barren County, Kentucky, to William E. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William E. Wheeler and Judy Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 209752, Digital# 5552449, image# 1034 of 1255. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  11. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond issued on 28 July 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah B. Wheeler and Zachariah Emmerson in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between Micajah B. Wheeler and Mary Emmerson, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  12. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed abstract of the will of Zachariah Emmerson dated 25 July 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, proved during May Term 1851, referencing pages 139-140, Barren County Will Books, page 331, images 280-281 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.

______ Emmerson1

Family
Marriage*He married Mary Armstrong, daughter of Samuel Armstrong.1 

Family

 Mary Armstrong

Citations

  1. [S2256] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, typed copy of will of Samuel Armstrong dated 26 August 1809 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, referencing Abbeville County Index and Will Books, Volume 1, 1787-1815, image# 580-581 of 725. Hereinafter cited as South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980.

Patricia Emmert1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Marriage*28 September 1955She married, as his first wife, Donald Raymond Heaton, son of Raymond Sickles Heaton and Emma Elsie Rose, on 28 September 1955.1 

Family

 Donald Raymond Heaton b. 27 Oct 1930

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 657-661. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Margaret Emmett1

b. 1873
Family
Birth*1873Margaret Emmett was born about 1873 in County Dublin, Ireland.2 
Marriage*She married Simon O'Connell.1 
Census Ireland 1901*31 March 1901Margaret and Simon O'Connell, their surname recorded as "Connon", were enumerated on the 1901 census taken as of the night of 31 March 1901 at 58 Finglas, Finglas, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Simon was 36 years of age and an agricultural laborer, and Margaret was 28 years of age. Their three young children were enumerated with them in 1901. James was 5 years old, Margaret was 3, and the baby Simon was 4 months old. Neither of the children's parents could read or write.2 

Family

 Simon O'Connell b. 1865
Children 1.James O'Connell2 b. 1896
 2.Margaret Adelaide Mary O'Connell1 b. 28 Mar 1898
 3.Simon O'Connell2 b. 1901

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth of Margaret O'Connell on 28 March 1898 at Finglas, County Dublin, registered on 23 April 1898 in the registration district of Dublin North, daughter of Simon O'Connell, laborer, of Finglas, and his wife Margaret (Emmett) O'Connell, the mother, Margaret O'Connell, present at her birth, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Simon and Margaret O'Connell, their surname recorded as "Connon", house 58 in Finglas, Finglas, County Dublin. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.

Elizabeth Emory1

Family
Marriage*She married Milton Garrett.1 

Family

 Milton Garrett
Child 1.David J. Garrett+1 b. 30 Nov 1869, d. 24 May 1947

Citations

  1. [S2318] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John David Garrett on 24 May 1947 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 77, laborer, married to Cindy Thomas, born on 30 November 1869 to Milton Garrett and Elizabeth Emory, burial on 26 May 1947 in Ashbury Cemetery, referencing FHL Film# 2137385. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965.

John Endicott1

b. 1588, d. 15 March 1655
Birth*1588John Endicott was born in 1588 in Dorchester, Dorset County, England.1 
Biographical Info*John Endicott, whose name was also spelled Endecott or Endicot, was a colonial magistrate, soldier, and governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. He had arrived in New England in 1628 and resided for many years in Salem, Massachusetts before his relocation to Boston where he lived for only a few years near the end of his life. He was one of the original patentees of the Massachusetts grant and acted as Governor until John Winthrop and his large group arrived. Endicott was once chosen Governor while Winthrop lived, and after Winthrop's death was elected chief magistrate for fourteen out of fifteen years. In his religious views, he was bigoted, but no doubt conscientious and sincere. He despised the Quakers and perceived them as a threat to the state religion (Puritanism) and to the community. Several Quakers were hanged while he was Governor, with other penalties pronounced including ears or tongues cut off, public lashings, and bread and water diet jail sentences. He was very popular among his constituents and a zealous defender of civil rights in the Colony.2 
(Magistrate) Marriage1660Governor John Endicott performed the marriage ceremony of John Hayden and Hannah Ames in 1660.3 
Death*15 March 1655He died on 15 March 1655 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1 
Burial*He was buried in Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2 

Citations

  1. [S837] Famous Americans, online at www.famousamericans.net. Hereinafter cited as Famous Americans.
  2. [S838] Celebrate Boston, online at www.celebrateboston.com/biography. Hereinafter cited as Celebrate Boston.
  3. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Ames, pages 98-104. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.

Anne C. Engel1

b. 20 July 1845, d. 7 April 1899
Family
Father*Daniel Engel2 b. 10 Apr 1811, d. 16 Mar 1883
Mother*Anna Marie Weltz2 b. 10 Aug 1814, d. Apr 1900
Birth*20 July 1845Anne C. Engel was born on 20 July 1845.1 
Name VariationShe was often called Catherine.2 
Marriage*15 September 1864She married Franklin Perkins, son of Elijah Perkins and Sarah Riffle, on 15 September 1864 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1,3,4 
Death*7 April 1899She died on 7 April 1899 in Braxton County, West Virginia, at age 531,2 
Burial* and was buried in Perkins Cemetery, Braxton County, West Virginia.1 

Family

 Franklin Perkins b. 14 Feb 1844, d. 2 Aug 1915

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Anne C (Engel) Perkins, Memorial# 226319602. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Catherine Perkins on 7 April 1899 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 52, born about 1847, married, daughter of D. Engle and M. Engle, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Franklin Perkins, Memorial# 159378982.
  4. [S2532] Family History Library, West Virginia, County marriage records : COLLECTION RECORD, 1776-1971. Marriage records, available online, compiled from abstracts, transcriptions, and originals of West Virginia county marriage records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed: marriage on 15 September 1864 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, of Franklin Perkins, age 22, born about 1842, and Ann C Engle, age 19, born about 1845, referencing "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPTS-YX5N: 9 November 2021), Franklin Perkins, 1864; digital images, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, County marriage records : COLLECTION RECORD, 1776-1971.

Daniel Engel1,2,3

b. 10 April 1811, d. 16 March 1883
Family
Birth*10 April 1811Daniel Engel was born on 10 April 1811 in Germany.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Anna Marie Weltz.1,2,3,4 
Death*16 March 1883He died on 16 March 1883 in Braxton County, West Virginia, at age 713 
Burial* and was buried in Engel Cemetery, Braxton County, West Virginia.3 

Family

 Anna Marie Weltz b. 10 Aug 1814, d. Apr 1900
Child 1.Anne C. Engel1 b. 20 Jul 1845, d. 7 Apr 1899

Citations

  1. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Catherine Perkins on 7 April 1899 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 52, born about 1847, married, daughter of D. Engle and M. Engle, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Daniel and Ann M. Engle, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 375; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel Engel, Memorial# 127095830. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Marie (Weltz) Engel, Memorial# 127095855.

Clara M. Engle1

b. 16 January 1856, d. 9 October 1931
Family
Birth*16 January 1856Clara M. Engle was born on 16 January 1856 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*She married John E. Duffield.1,2 
(Wife) Death1920Clara became a widow when John E. Duffield died in 1920 at about age 65.2 
Death*9 October 1931She died on 9 October 1931 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 751 
Burial* and was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 John E. Duffield b. 1855, d. 1920
Child 1.Esther Thompson Duffield+1,3,4 b. 1 Jan 1890, d. 11 Jun 1979

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Clara M (Engle) Duffield, Memorial# 149748489. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John E Duffield, Memorial# 149748483.
  3. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; baptism of Esther Thompson Duffield, child of John E and Clara M. Duffield, baptized on 24 March 1907 at Boehm's Reformed Church (United Church of Christ), Blue Bell, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel# 669. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
  4. [S1730] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Esther Duffield Heaton, born on 1 January 1890 at Three Tuns N, Pennsylvania, child of John E Duffield and Clara M Engle, died in June 1979, agency notes: 12 Jul 1972: Name listed as ESTHER DUFFIELD HEATON; 29 Dec 1987: Name listed as ESTHER HEATON. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.