John L. Funk1

b. 1 May 1834, d. 2 August 1915
Father*Nimrod Funk1 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib1 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Burial* and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas.1 
Birth*1 May 1834John L. Funk was born on 1 May 1834.1 
(Son) Census US 185011 October 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in the household of his parents in Morgan County, Illinois. He was 17 years old, worked as a farmer, and had attended school within the year.2 
Marriage*27 October 1853He married first Ann Allenson on 27 October 1853 in Morgan County, Illinois.3,1,4 
(Husband) Death23 March 1873John became a widower when Ann (Allenson) Funk died on 23 March 1873 at age 36.1,4 
Marriage*5 February 1878He married second Mary Scott on 5 February 1878 in Sangamon County, Illinois.5,1,6 
Death*2 August 1915He died on 2 August 1915 at age 81.1 

Family 1

Ann Allenson b. 29 Dec 1836, d. 23 Mar 1873

Family 2

Mary Scott b. 4 Sep 1853, d. 18 Dec 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, John L. Funk, Memorial# 25261276. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1689] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, John L. Funk and Ann Allenson, Morgan County, 27 October 1853, citing that the record may be found at the Morgan County Court Records, Films # 1317641 - 1317643. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ann Funk, Memorial# 77360288.
  5. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, John L. Funk and Mary Scott, Sangamon County, 5 February 1878. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Funk, Memorial# 25261288.

June Funk1

b. 10 June 1908
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,2 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,3 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*10 June 1908June Funk was born on 10 June 1908 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.1 

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, June (Funk) Edmonds, Memorial# 131566715. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.

Lula May Funk1

b. 10 October 1886, d. 13 November 1894
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,3 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,2 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*10 October 1886Lula May Funk was born on 10 October 1886 in Hurdland, Knox County, Missouri,1 
Death*13 November 1894 and died there of croup on 13 November 1894 at age 8.1 
Burial*She was buried in Novelty Cemetery, Novelty, Knox County, Missouri.1 

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, Lula May Funk, Memorial# 55008767. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.

Madison Leib Funk1,2

b. July 1819, d. 18 December 1843
Father*Nimrod Funk1,3 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib3,2 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Birth*July 1819Madison Leib Funk was born in July 1819.3 
Marriage*He married Alma Caldwell.3 
Death*18 December 1843He died on 18 December 1843 at age 241 
Burial* and was buried in Gillham Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois.3 

Family

Alma Caldwell

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, Nimrod Funk, Memorial# 5093302. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eve (Leib) Funk, Memorial# 5093308.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Madison Leib Funk, Memorial# 5575750.

Marion Francis Funk1

b. 26 January 1835, d. 17 August 1899
Father*Jacob Funk2,1 b. 7 Sep 1808, d. 27 Mar 1886
Mother*Emily Mildred Hassler3 b. 11 Mar 1811, d. 22 Jun 1892
Birth*26 January 1835Marion Francis Funk was born on 26 January 1835 in Illinois.1 
Marriage*23 February 1860He married Hannah J. Campbell, daughter of William Lusk Campbell and Nancy Reeder, on 23 February 1860 in Scott County, Illinois.4,1,5 
Death*17 August 1899He died on 17 August 1899 at age 641 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 34 of Waverly East Cemetery, Waverly, Scott County, Illinois.1 

Family

Hannah J. Campbell b. 20 Oct 1838, d. 25 Oct 1909

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, Marion Francis Funk, Memorial# 107197278. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacob Funk, Memorial# 5572189.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emily Mildred “Millie” (Hassler) Funk, Memorial# 5572193.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, "Merion" F. Funk and Hannah J. Campbell, Scott County, 23 February 1860. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah J. (Campbell) Funk, Memorial# 107197276.

Martha Funk1

b. 29 May 1832, d. 4 March 1903
Father*Nimrod Funk1 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib1 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Birth*29 May 1832Martha Funk was born on 29 May 1832.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185011 October 1850Martha was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in the household of her parents in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 18 years old and had attended school within the year.2 
Marriage*27 October 1850She married Abraham Markillie on 27 October 1850 in Morgan County, Illinois.3,4,1 
(Wife) Death15 March 1898Martha became a widow when Abraham Markillie died on 15 March 1898 at age 71.4 
Death*4 March 1903She died on 4 March 1903 at age 701 
Burial* and was buried in Kincaid Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois.1 

Family

Abraham Markillie b. 15 Mar 1827, d. 15 Mar 1898

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, Martha (Funk) Markillie, Memorial# 64973394. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Abraham "Markly" and Martha Funk, Morgan County, 27 October 1850. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Abraham Markillie, Memorial# 64973382.

Martin Cordell Funk1

b. 30 April 1807, d. 17 September 1845
Father*Samuel Funk1,2 b. 3 Aug 1768, d. 4 Jan 1836
Mother*Elizabeth Cordell1,3 b. 11 Mar 1773, d. 1 Jan 1853
Birth*30 April 1807Martin Cordell Funk was born on 30 April 1807.1 
Marriage*25 November 1829He married, as her first husband, Jane Leib, daughter of John Leib and Rosey __?__, on 25 November 1829 in Morgan County, Illinois.4,5,1 
Death*17 September 1845He died on 17 September 1845 at age 381 
Burial* and was buried in Gillham Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois.1 

Family

Mariah Jane Leib b. 5 Dec 1812, d. 13 Jun 1876

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, Martin Cordell Funk, Memorial# 20528873. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Funk, Memorial# 5093313.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Cordell) Funk, Memorial# 5093318.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Martin Funk and Jane Leib, Morgan County, Illinois, 25 November 1829. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mariah Jane (Leib) Kemp, Memorial# 38047240.

Milton Philip Funk1

b. 24 April 1838, d. 19 July 1919
Father*Nimrod Funk1 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib1 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Birth*24 April 1838Milton Philip Funk was born on 24 April 1838 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois.1 
(Son) Census US 185011 October 1850Milton was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in the household of his parents in Morgan County, Illinois. He was 12 years old and had attended school within the year.2 
Marriage*14 July 1861He married first Mary Ann Stines on 14 July 1861 in Scott County, Illinois.3,4,1 
(Husband) Death1879Milton became a widower when Mary Ann (Stiles) Funk died in 1879 at about age 36 or 37.4 
Marriage*7 April 1880He married second Evaline Scovell on 7 April 1880 in Champaign County, Illinois.5,6,1 
Death*19 July 1919He died on 19 July 1919 in Urbana, Champaign County, at age 811 
Burial* and was buried in Section 5, Lot 23B in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County.1 

Family 1

Mary Ann Stines b. 1842, d. 1879

Family 2

Evaline Scovell b. 1855, d. 1942

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, Milton Philip Funk, Memorial# 54334874. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Milton P. Funk and Mary Ann Stiles, Scott County, 14 July 1861. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Stines) Funk, Memorial# 54334875.
  5. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Milton P. Funk and Eva Scovell, Champaign County, 7 April 1880.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Evaline (Scovell) Funk, Memorial# 54334879.

Myrtle Funk1,2

b. 10 April 1910, d. 30 April 1952
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,2,3 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,2,4 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*10 April 1910Myrtle Funk was born on 10 April 1910 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.1,2 
Marriage*24 July 1928She married first, as his second wife, Melvin J. Walker, son of Elza Ackert Walker and Bertha Etta Coffey, on 24 July 1928 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 193015 April 1930Myrtle, who had been married two years earlier, was enumerated as Myrtle Funk on the 1930 census taken on 15 April 1930 in the household of her parents in Protection, Comanche County, Kansas. She was 20 years old, recorded as single, was able to read and write, and worked for wages as a housekeeper in a private home. Her husband, Melvin J. Walker, who was enumerated in the household of his brother in Omaha, Nebraska, was recorded as married.5 
Divorce*before August 1932Myrtle (Funk) Walker and Melvin J. Walker were permanently separated, and probably divorced, before August 1932 when Melvin died. No wife was included among the survivors listed in his obituary and they were recorded living separately as early as April 1930.6,5,7 
Marriage*She married second, as his first wife, Lloyd Thomas Hopkins, son of Thomas R. Hopkins and Hester Jarnagin.8,2 
Census US 1940*9 April 1940Myrtle and Tommy Hopkins were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 9 April 1940 on Walnut Street, Protection, Comanche County, Kansas. Tommy, who was enumerated as L. T., was 29 years of age, had completed his education through the 4th year of high school, and worked for wages as a mechanic in a privately owned garage, and Myrtle was 30 years of age, had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, and worked at home doing housework. Tommy's income the previous year had been $1,040, they rented their home, which was not on a farm, for $8.00 per month, and had both lived in the same place, but not the same house, on 1 April 1935. Their daughter, Karen Jo, who was 2 years old, was enumerated with them.9 
Census US 1950*10 May 1950Myrtle and Tommy Hopkins were enumerated on the 1950 census taken on 10 May 1950 in Protection, Comanche County, Kansas. Tommy was 39 years of age, worked as an implement mechanic in the machine industry and had worked 60 hours the week before the census was taken, and Myrtle was 40 years of age and did not work outside the home. They did not live on a farm, and their two surviving children were enumerated with them in 1950. Karen Jo was 12 years old and Lloyd T. Jr. was age 5.10 
Death*30 April 1952She died on 30 April 1952 in Protection, Comanche County, Kansas, at age 42, leaving her husband and two young children1,2 
Burial* and was buried in Protection Cemetery, Protection.2 

Family 1

Melvin J. Walker b. 27 Nov 1904, d. 25 Aug 1932

Family 2

Lloyd Thomas Hopkins b. 18 Dec 1910, d. 12 Aug 1994
Children 1.Karen Jo Hopkins11,2 b. 30 Oct 1937
 2.Richard Le Roy Hopkins12,2 b. 5 Dec 1940, d. 5 Dec 1940
 3.Nancy Lee Hopkins13,2 b. 11 May 1943, d. 11 May 1943
 4.Lloyd Thomas Hopkins Jr.14,2 b. 17 Aug 1944

Citations

  1. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Melvin Walker of Omaha, Nebraska, age 23, his second marriage, born in Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri, son of E A Walker and Bertha Coffer, married Myrtle Funk of Omaha, Nebraska, age 19, her first marriage, born in Yelton, Harper County, Oklahoma, daughter of H E Funk and Hulda McCoy, married on 24 July 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  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, Myrtle (Funk) Hopkins, Memorial# 21551963. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of H. E. and Huldah Funk, Year: 1930; Census Place: Protection, Comanche, Kansas; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340432. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Martin and Hazel Walker, Year: 1930; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2341009.
  7. [S2178] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 25 August 1932 in Albany, Gentry County, Missouri, USA, of Melvin James Walker, single, garage man, age 28 years, 8 months, 29 days, born on 27 November 1903 in Gentry County, Missouri to E. A. Walker and Bertha Coffey, both born in Missouri, death a result of mural thrombosis caused by mitral endocarditis contributed by malaria; informant Martin Walker, Omaha, Nebraska, burial in Jennings Cemetery, citing Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Jefferson City, Missouri, Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, Certificate# 25894. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lloyd Thomas “Tommy” Hopkins, Memorial# 21551936.
  9. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of L. T. and Myrtle Hopkins, Year: 1940; Census Place: Protection, Comanche, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01225; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17-9. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Tommy and Myrtle Hopkins, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Protection, Comanche, Kansas; Roll: 1390; Sheet Number: 76; Enumeration District: 17-10. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Karen Jo (Hopkins) Norton, Memorial# 15119160.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Richard Le Roy Hopkins, Memorial# 21552006.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Lee Hopkins, Memorial# 21551972.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lloyd Thomas "Hoppy" Hopkins Jr., Memorial# 8300950.

Nellie Bird Funk1

b. 2 December 1891
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,2 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,3 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*2 December 1891Nellie Bird Funk was born on 2 December 1891 in Hurdland, Knox County, Missouri.1 

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, Nellie Bird (Funk) Hosier, Memorial# 21552090. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.

Nimrod Funk1

b. 23 October 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Father*Samuel Funk2,3 b. 3 Aug 1768, d. 4 Jan 1836
Mother*Elizabeth Cordell4,2 b. 11 Mar 1773, d. 1 Jan 1853
Birth*23 October 1794Nimrod Funk was born on 23 October 1794 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.2,5 
Marriage*1818He married Eve Leib, daughter of John Leib and Catherine Saddler, in 1818.2,6,1 
Census US 1850*11 October 1850Eve and Nimrod Funk were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in Morgan County, Illinois. Nimrod was 56 years of age, recorded as 36, and a farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Eve's age was recorded as 32, although she was actually 52. Seven of their children were enumerated in their parents' household in 1850, along with a granddaughter, a future son-in-law, and a farm worker. Their daughter Rosa was 34 years of age although she was recorded as 4, Martha was 18, son John was 17 years old and working as a farmer, Hannah was 14, Milton was 12, and Henry 10. The couple's widowed daughter, Sarah Campbell, was 20 years old and her daughter Margaret Campbell was 1. Also enumerated in the Funk household was John Gordon, 23 years old and a merchant who would later that year marry the Funk's widowed daughter Sarah Campbell. The twelfth member of the household was a farm worker recorded as S. Sellen, age 22 and born in Tennessee. All of the Funk children had attended school within the year.1 
(Husband) Death1875Nimrod became a widower when Eve (Leib) Funk died in 1875 at about age 77.6 
Death*25 May 1879He died on 25 May 1879 in Illinois at age 842 
Burial* was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.2 

Family

Eve Leib b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Children 1.Madison Leib Funk2,7 b. Jul 1819, d. 18 Dec 1843
 2.Catherine Louisa Funk2,8 b. 8 Jan 1824, d. 3 Oct 1870
 3.Rosa Jane Funk9,2 b. 19 Jan 1829, d. 15 Mar 1910
 4.Sarah P. Funk+1,10,2 b. 1830, d. 10 Sep 1873
 5.Martha Funk11 b. 29 May 1832, d. 4 Mar 1903
 6.John L. Funk12 b. 1 May 1834, d. 2 Aug 1915
 7.Hannah Minerva Funk13 b. 30 Nov 1836, d. 24 Apr 1923
 8.Milton Philip Funk14 b. 24 Apr 1838, d. 19 Jul 1919
 9.Henry Benton Funk15 b. 1 Jun 1840, d. 1911

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. 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, Nimrod Funk, Memorial# 5093302. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Funk, Memorial# 5093313.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Cordell) Funk, Memorial# 5093318.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248, although recording his age incorrectly as 36 in 1850 for an estimated year of birth as 1814.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eve (Leib) Funk, Memorial# 5093308.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Madison Leib Funk, Memorial# 5575750.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine Louisa (Funk) Gray, Memorial# 23926132.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rosa Jane (Funk) Gray, Memorial# 23958826.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah P. (Funk) Gordon, Memorial# 29237850.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Funk) Markillie, Memorial# 64973394.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John L. Funk, Memorial# 25261276.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah Minerva (Funk) Ellis, Memorial# 93983078.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Milton Philip Funk, Memorial# 54334874.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Benton Funk, Memorial# 43141766.

Presley Cordell Funk1

b. 4 August 1810, d. 25 August 1900
Father*Samuel Funk1,2 b. 3 Aug 1768, d. 4 Jan 1836
Mother*Elizabeth Cordell3,1 b. 11 Mar 1773, d. 1 Jan 1853
Birth*4 August 1810Presley Cordell Funk was born on 4 August 1810 in Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*14 November 1837He married Polly Ann Leib, daughter of John Leib and Catherine Saddler, on 14 November 1837 in Jacksonville, Morgan County.4,5,1 
(Husband) Death3 August 1870Presley became a widower when Polly Ann (Leib) Funk died on 3 August 1870 at age 51.5 
Death*25 August 1900He died on 25 August 1900 in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, at age 901 
Burial* and was buried in Gillham Cemetery, Winchester.1 

Family

Polly Ann Leib b. 30 Aug 1818, d. 3 Aug 1870
Child 1.Emeline A. Funk1,6 b. 21 Aug 1843, d. 18 Dec 1861

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, Presley Cordell Funk, Memorial# 5547863. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Funk, Memorial# 5093313.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Cordell) Funk, Memorial# 5093318.
  4. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, Presley Funk and Maryann Leib, Morgan County. 14 November 1837, referencing the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm: 1317641. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Polly Ann (Leib) Funk, Memorial# 5547870.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emeline A (Funk) Campbell, Memorial# 5547875.

Rosa Jane Funk1

b. 19 January 1829, d. 15 March 1910
Father*Nimrod Funk1,2 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib1,3 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Birth*19 January 1829Rosa Jane Funk was born on 19 January 1829.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185011 October 1850Rosa was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in the household of her parents in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 34 years of age although she was recorded as only 4.4 
Marriage*1851She married John Newland Gray, son of George Gray and Margaret McKinney, in 1851.1,5 
Death*15 March 1910She died on 15 March 1910 at age 811 
Burial* and was buried in Wrights Grove Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.1 

Family

John Newland Gray b. 20 Sep 1829, d. 26 Aug 1911

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, Rosa Jane (Funk) Gray, Memorial# 23958826. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nimrod Funk, Memorial# 5093302.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eve (Leib) Funk, Memorial# 5093308.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Newland Gray, Memorial# 23958817.

Samuel Funk1,2

b. 3 August 1768, d. 4 January 1836
Birth*3 August 1768Samuel Funk was born on 3 August 1768 in Germany.2 
Marriage*7 July 1791He married Elizabeth Cordell on 7 July 1791 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia.2,3 
Death*4 January 1836He died on 4 January 1836 in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, at age 672 
Burial* and was buried in Gillham Cemetery, Winchester.2 

Family

Elizabeth Cordell b. 11 Mar 1773, d. 1 Jan 1853
Children 1.Nimrod Funk+1,2 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
 2.Martin Cordell Funk4,2 b. 30 Apr 1807, d. 17 Sep 1845
 3.Jacob Funk+5,2 b. 7 Sep 1808, d. 27 Mar 1886
 4.Esau Funk2,6 b. 7 Sep 1808, d. 24 Mar 1879
 5.Presley Cordell Funk+7,2 b. 4 Aug 1810, d. 25 Aug 1900
 6.Eliza MaryAnn Funk+8,2 b. 12 Jun 1812, d. 9 Dec 1905

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, Nimrod Funk, Memorial# 5093302. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Funk, Memorial# 5093313.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Cordell) Funk, Memorial# 5093318.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martin Cordell Funk, Memorial# 20528873.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacob Funk, Memorial# 5572189.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Esau Funk, Memorial# 5572180.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Presley Cordell Funk, Memorial# 5547863.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza MaryAnn (Funk) Gillham, Memorial# 18936938.

Sarah P. Funk1,2

b. 1830, d. 10 September 1873
Father*Nimrod Funk3,4,5 b. 23 Oct 1794, d. 25 May 1879
Mother*Eve Leib4,6,3 b. 2 Mar 1798, d. 1875
Birth*1830Sarah P. Funk was born about 1830 in Illinois.4,3 
Marriage*28 September 1848She married first Green Berry Campbell, son of James Campbell and Margaret Berry, on 28 September 1848 in Morgan County, Illinois.2,4 
(Wife) Death14 December 1849Sarah became a widow when Green Berry Campbell died on 14 December 1849 at age 28.7,4 
(Daughter) Census US 185011 October 1850Sarah appeared as Sarah Campbell on the 1850 census taken on 11 October 1850 in the household of her parents in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 20 years old, a widow, and was with her one-year-old daughter, Margaret. Also enumerated in Sarah's parents' household in 1850 was John Gordon, who would become Sarah's husband later that year.3 
Marriage*22 December 1850She married second John Gordon, son of William E. Gordon and Nancy Berry, on 22 December 1850 in Morgan County, Illinois.1,4,8 
Census US 1860*23 June 1860Sarah and John Gordon, their surname transcribed as "Jordon", appeared on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. John was 35 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $13,200 and a personal estate valued at $4,100. Sarah was 30. Enumerated in their parents' household in 1860 were Sarah's daughter Margaret who was 10, and John and Sarah's children, Laurabelle 7, Lilla 5, Louis 3, and Edgar was 7 months. The two older children, Margaret and Laurabelle, had attended school within the year. Also residing in the Gordon household in 1860 were three farm workers. John's mother, Nancy Heaton, was enumerated with some of John's younger siblings in the next household on the same census page.9 
Census US 1870*29 July 1870Sarah and John Gordon were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. John was 46 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and a personal estate valued at $60,000. Sarah was 40 and keeping house. Seven of the couple's children resided with their parents in 1870. Virginia B. was 16, Lillie 14, Louise 12, William E. 11, Jessie 9, John 7 and Frank, who was enumerated as "David", was 4. All except the two youngest had attended school within the year. Two farm hands were also enumerated in their household in 1870. John's mother Nancy Heaton was enumerated as the head of her own household immediately following John's on the same census page, and his brother Samuel Washington Heaton with his wife Maggie (Campbell) Heaton, Sarah's daughter, was enumerated immediately following their mother's.10 
Death*10 September 1873She died on 10 September 1873 at about age 43.4 

Family 1

Green Berry Campbell b. 2 Dec 1821, d. 14 Dec 1849
Child 1.Margaret Campbell+3,4 b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 23 Jun 1939

Family 2

John Gordon b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
Children 1.Virginia B. Gordon11 b. 1853, d. 1940
 2.Lilly E. Gordon9 b. 15 Nov 1855, d. 4 Sep 1912
 3.Louise Gordon12 b. 3 May 1858, d. 19 Jan 1946
 4.Edgar Lincoln Gordon10,9 b. 15 Oct 1859, d. Mar 1950
 5.Jessie B. Gordon10 b. 8 Aug 1861, d. 6 Jun 1923
 6.John Benton Gordon+10 b. Oct 1864, d. 2 Sep 1933
 7.Frank T. Gordon+10,9 b. 18 May 1867, d. Jan 1967

Citations

  1. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Sarah P. Campbell and John Gordon, Morgan County, Illinois, 22 December 1850. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  2. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Sarah P. Funk and Green B. Campbell, Morgan County, Illinois, 28 September 1848.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nimrod and Eve Funk, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 290A; Image: 248. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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, Sarah P. (Funk) Gordon, Memorial# 29237850. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nimrod Funk, Memorial# 5093302.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eve (Leib) Funk, Memorial# 5093308.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Green Berry Campbell, Memorial# 139582014.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Gordon, Memorial# 29237777.
  9. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, their surname transcribed as "Jordon" by Ancestry.com, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Virginia (Gordon) Vasey, Memorial# 29283945.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louise G. Agee, Memorial# 29283258.

Sylvia Lee Funk1

b. 11 October 1896
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,2 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,3 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*11 October 1896Sylvia Lee Funk was born on 11 October 1896 in Hurdland, Knox County, Missouri.1 

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, Sylvia Lee (Funk) Metzger, Memorial# 21219703. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.

Verna L. Funk1

b. 11 April 1904
Father*Hiram E. Funk1,2 b. 18 Feb 1859, d. 11 Jul 1942
Mother*Huldah McCoy1,3 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 19 Jun 1946
Birth*11 April 1904Verna L. Funk was born on 11 April 1904 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.1 

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, Verna L. (Funk) Williams, Memorial# 116127829. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Elijah Funk, Memorial# 21564600.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Huldah (McCoy) Funk, Memorial# 21564607.

William Funk1

ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Amy Eaton, daughter of Dan Eaton and Naomi Hill.1 

Family

Amy Eaton b. 3 Jan 1815, d. 4 Aug 1888

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 7, page 245. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Mary Furgason1

b. 1786, d. 1830
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Samuel Furgason1
Mother*Elizabeth Blue1
Birth*1786Mary Furgason was born about 1786 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*12 June 1806She married, as his first wife, Daniel Heaton, son of Ebenezer Heaton and Joannah Sutton, on 12 June 1806 in Preble County, Ohio.1 
Children*Mary and Daniel Heaton were reported to have had eleven children.3 
Death*1830She died about 1830 in Hamilton County, Indiana,4,5 
Burial* and was probably buried in Farley Cemetery, Carmel, Howard County.5 

Family

Daniel Heaton b. 27 Aug 1780, d. 14 Jan 1863

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 10, pages 429-431. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  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, Mary (Furgason) Heaton, Memorial# 92331428, noting her place of birth as Pennsylvania and estimating the year of her birth as 1786. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Colonel Daniel Heaton, Memorial# 11286147 with newspaper article attached.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, pages 429-431, noting her date of death as before 1830.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Furgason) Heaton, Memorial# 92331428, estimating the year of her death as 1829.

Samuel Furgason1

Marriage*He married Elizabeth Blue.1 

Family

Elizabeth Blue
Child 1.Mary Furgason1 b. 1786, d. 1830

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 10, pages 429-431. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Anky Furlong1,2

b. 1786
Father*John Furlong2,3,4
Mother*Jean Emmerson2,3,4
Birth*1786Anky Furlong was born about 1786 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*She married Joel Wheeler, son of Joel Wheeler and Frances Burnett.1 
(Sister) Will3 July 1814Anky's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.2 
Census US 1850*7 September 1850Anky and Joel Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Joel was 74 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $800, and Anky was 64 years of age. Neither of them could read or write. They were enumerated with four children in 1850. Lucinda was 26 years of age; Vincent R. was age 24 and a farmer with his father; Leanna S. was age 20; and Helen M. was 17 years old. Reuben Kinslow and his family were enumerated in the next household on the same census page.1 

Family

Joel Wheeler b. 1776
Children 1.Lucinda Wheeler1 b. 1824
 2.Vincent R. Wheeler1 b. 1826
 3.Leanna S. Wheeler1 b. 1830
 4.Helen Mariah Wheeler1 b. 8 Sep 1831, d. 25 Feb 1922

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel and Anky Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 360a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  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. [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.

Elizabeth Furlong1

d. before 26 May 1814
Father*John Furlong2,3,4
Mother*Jean Emmerson2,3,4
Marriage*29 May 1798She married, as his first wife, Pleasant Emmerson, son of Henry Emmerson Sr., on 29 May 1798 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 
Death*before 26 May 1814She died, leaving her husband with six young children, before 26 May 1814, the date her husband married a second time.2,5 
(Deceased) Will3 July 1814Elizabeth's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.2 

Family

Pleasant Emmerson b. 1773, d. b Oct 1839
Children 1.Amy Emmerson2
 2.Henry Emmerson2
 3.Eliza Emmerson2
 4.Mahala Emmerson+2 b. 1806
 5.Jesse Emmerson2

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  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. [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.
  5. [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.

Fountain Furlong1

b. 1813, d. 6 April 1853
Father*Hubbard Furlong1 b. 13 Jun 1768
Mother*Martha Armstrong1
Birth*1813Fountain Furlong was born about 1813 in Tennessee.1 
Death*6 April 1853She died of consumption on 6 April 1853 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, at age 40.1 

Citations

  1. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Fountain Furlong on 6 April 1853 in Kentucky, USA, married, farmer, born about 1813 in Tennessee to Hubbard and Martha Furlong, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1910, Film# 994033: Daviess, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fayette. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Hannah Furlong1

b. 1823, d. 15 December 1857
Father*Hubbard Furlong2 b. 13 Jun 1768
Mother*Martha Armstrong2
Birth*1823Hannah Furlong was born about 1823 in Tennessee.1 
Marriage Bond30 January 1837A marriage bond was issued to Micajah Wheeler and his nephew, John Matthews, in Barren County, Kentucky, on 30 January 1837, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage between Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong. A marriage license was issued and Hannah's mother, Martha Furlong, signed her consent for Micajah Wheeler to marry her daughter.2 
Marriage*2 February 1837She married Micajah Wheeler, son of Joel Wheeler and Frances Burnett, on 2 February 1837 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.1,3 
Census US 1850*20 August 1850Hannah and Micajah Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Micajah was 54 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $750, and Hannah was 27 years of age and not able to read or write. Seven children were enumerated with their parents in 1850. Robert, Edmund, Martha F. and Trina J. were ages 11, 10, 8 and 7 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; Marshall C. and Irene E. were ages 6 and 4 years, respectively, and the baby, Luza Ann, was ten months old.1 
Death*15 December 1857She died on 15 December 1857 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 37.4 

Family

Micajah Wheeler b. 1795
Children 1.Robert Wheeler1 b. 1839
 2.Edmond Wheeler1 b. 1840
 3.Martha F. Wheeler1 b. 1842
 4.Trina J. Wheeler1 b. 1843
 5.Marshall C. Wheeler1 b. 1844
 6.Irene E. Wheeler1 b. 1846
 7.Luza Ann Wheeler1 b. 1850
 8.George H. Wheeler5,6 b. 5 Sep 1851
 9.Benjamin Franklin Wheeler5,7 b. 2 Sep 1853

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah and Hannah Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 344a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license issued on 30 January 1837 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah Wheeler and John Matthews in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage to be solemnized between Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong, her mother, Martha Furlong signing her consent for Micajah Wheeler to marry her daughter, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 648 of 1020. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage of Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong on 2 February 1837 Glasgow, in Barren County, Kentucky, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 5552462, image# 74 of 346.
  4. [S2253] Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death on 15 December 1857 in Barren County, Kentucky, of Hannah Wheeler, married, about age 42, cause not known, born in Tennessee, daughter of Hubbard Furlong, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 4003312, image# 236 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Micajah Wheeler, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 924. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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, George H. Wheeler, Memorial# 87399962. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S1697] Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960, online at www.familysearch.org, birth of B. F. Wheeler in September 1853 in Barren County, Kentucky, son of Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 4003312, image# 74 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960.

Hubbard Furlong1,2,3

b. 13 June 1768
Father*John Furlong4,3
Mother*Jean Emmerson4,3
Birth*13 June 1768Hubbard Furlong was born on 13 June 1768 in Goochland County, Virginia,4,3 
Baptism20 August 1768 and was baptized there on 20 August 1768.4,3 
Marriage*He married Martha Armstrong, daughter of Samuel Armstrong.1 
(Brother) Will3 July 1814Hubbard's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.5 

Family

Martha Armstrong
Children 1.Samuel Furlong6,2,1,7 b. 1805
 2.Fountain Furlong6 b. 1813, d. 6 Apr 1853
 3.Martha Furlong+7 b. 3 Jul 1820, d. 30 Jan 1891
 4.Hannah Furlong+1 b. 1823, d. 15 Dec 1857

Citations

  1. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond and license issued on 30 January 1837 in Barren County, Kentucky, to Micajah Wheeler and John Matthews in the amount of £50, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage to be solemnized between Micajah Wheeler and Hannah Furlong, her mother, Martha Furlong signing her consent for Micajah Wheeler to marry her daughter, citing FHL Film# 209753, Digital# 5552450, image# 648 of 1020. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  2. [S2253] Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death on 15 December 1857 in Barren County, Kentucky, of Hannah Wheeler, married, about age 42, cause not known, born in Tennessee, daughter of Hubbard Furlong, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 4003312, image# 236 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970.
  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. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Fountain Furlong on 6 April 1853 in Kentucky, USA, married, farmer, born about 1813 in Tennessee to Hubbard and Martha Furlong, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1910, Film# 994033: Daviess, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fayette. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  7. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).

Hudson Furlong1

Father*John Furlong1
Mother*Jean Emmerson1
(Brother) Will3 July 1814Hudson's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.1 

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.

James Furlong1

Father*John Furlong1
Mother*Jean Emmerson1
(Brother) Will3 July 1814James's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.1 

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.

John Furlong1

Marriage*17 October 1766He married Jean Emmerson on 17 October 1766 in Goochland County, Virginia.2 

Family

Jean Emmerson
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.

John Furlong1

Father*John Furlong1
Mother*Jean Emmerson1
(Brother) Will3 July 1814John's brother, Robert Furlong, was in a low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, when he left a will dated 3 July 1814 in Smith County, Tennessee. His will first gave and bequeathed his soul unto God, whom he described as the author of his existence and his Redeemer, and his body to the dust from whence it was taken, wishing his Executors, named later in the will, to have him buried as they thought proper. Secondly, he desired his Carpenters tools and his horses to be sold as his Executors thought proper and that they then discharge all the just debts he may have left unsettled.

Thirdly, he desired the balance of his property, after the payment of his debts, to be equally divided between his brothers, Hubbard Furlong, John Furlong, James Furlong, Samuel Furlong, Martin Furlong and Hudson Furlong, and sisters, Susanna Furlong, Meredith Furlong and Anky Wheeler, all of whom were named in his will, and also desired that Amy Emmerson, Henry Emmerson, Eliza Emmerson, Mahala Emmerson and Jesse Emmerson, the five children and heirs of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Emmerson, each one to receive an equal part of their mother's portion of his estate.

His will appointed his brothers, Martin and Samuel Furlong, his Executors, and Robert signed and sealed his will with his X mark in the presence of witnesses, John McGee and Thomas Douglas.1 

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.

Martha Furlong1

b. 3 July 1820, d. 30 January 1891
Father*Hubbard Furlong2 b. 13 Jun 1768
Mother*Martha Armstrong2
Birth*3 July 1820Martha Furlong was born on 3 July 1820 in Tennessee.1,3 
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 1838She married Joel E. Emmerson, son of Pleasant Emmerson and Polly Wheeler, on 15 November 1838 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,5,3 
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 
Death*30 January 1891She died on 30 January 1891 at age 701 
Burial* and was buried in Emerson Cemetery #3, Rocky Hill, Barren County.1 

Family

Joel E. Emmerson b. 22 May 1815, d. 30 Sep 1902
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. [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, Martha (Furlong) Emerson, Memorial# 125240262. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  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 Joel and Martha Emmerson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 349b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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, Joel E. Emerson, Memorial# 125239164.
  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.