Delia E. Bewley1,2

b. 8 October 1855
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1,2 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1,2 b. 1815
Birth*8 October 1855Delia E. Bewley was born on 8 October 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Delila E on 8 October 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Nathan Buley and Mary McGinnis. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Bewley1

b. 29 March 1868, d. 9 May 1920
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley2,1
Birth*29 March 1868Elizabeth Bewley was born on 29 March 1868 in Kentucky.2 
Name VariationShe was called Bettie.2 
Marriage*25 September 1884She married William A. Kinslow, son of Adam Kinslow and Juliette Ann Britt, on 25 September 1884 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.1,2,3 
Census US 1900*26 June 1900Elizabeth and William Kinslow were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 26 June 1900 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky. William was 33 years of age and a farmer, and Elizaeth was 30 years of age. She was able to read and write, although William could do neither. They had been married for 16 years, rented their farm, and Elizabeth had given birth to eight children, all of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Clarence was 14 years old, could read and write, had attended school for one month of the census year, and worked with his father as a laborer on the family farm; Emma was 12 years old, could read and write, and had attended school for two months of the census year; Addie was 10 years old, could read and write, and had attended school for three months of the census year; Myrtie, Lizzie, Warner and Garland were ages 8, 6, 4 and 2 years, respectively; and the couple's baby son, who had not yet been named and was enumerated as "Babe", was one month old. Also enumerated with the family in 1900 was William's cousin, Luther Kinslow, who was 13 years old, could read but not write, had attended school for one month of the census year, and worked as a farm laborer.4 
Death*9 May 1920She died on 9 May 1920 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 522 
Burial* and was buried in Kinslow Cemetery #1, Haywood, Barren County.2 

Family

 William A. Kinslow b. 5 Dec 1866, d. 12 Feb 1950
Children 1.Clarence Kinslow4 b. Feb 1886
 2.Emma Kinslow4,5,2 b. 16 Jan 1888
 3.Addie Kinslow4,6,2 b. 24 Apr 1890
 4.Myrtie Kinslow4 b. Feb 1892
 5.Lizzie Kinslow4,7,2 b. 2 Jan 1895
 6.Warner Kinslow4,8,2 b. 11 Feb 1896
 7.Garland Kinslow4 b. Feb 1898
 8.Morton Goebel Kinslow9,2 b. 8 Apr 1900, d. 4 Aug 1966
 9.Browner R. Kinslow10,2 b. 20 Apr 1906

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 September 1884 in Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, USA, of William A. Kinslow and Elizabeth Bewley, conditioned by Marriage Bond with surety of $100 the joint responsibility of William A. Kinslow and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000551012. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  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, Elizabeth “Bettie” (Bewley) Kinslow, Memorial# 100198094. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Adam Kinslow, Memorial# 35211157.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Kinslow, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240507. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma Alice (Kinslow) Borders, Memorial# 144304633.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Addie Byrd (Kinslow) Woodcock, Memorial# 130983683.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Kinslow) McConnell, Memorial# 113457579.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Warner Thomas Kinslow Sr., Memorial# 100286744.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morton Goebel Kinslow, Memorial# 100277714.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Browner R. Kinslow, Memorial# 127947550.

Enoch Bewley1

b. 1850
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1850Enoch Bewley was born in 1850 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Enoch was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was two months old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Isaac Bewley1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell1 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*1842Isaac Bewley was born about 1842 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Deathbefore 21 December 1848He was about 5 years old when his mother died at about age 32, leaving Isaac's father with six children under the age of 14 years.2 
(Son) Marriage21 December 1848His father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.2 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Isaac was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 8 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

James L. Bewley1

b. 1850
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Caroline Evaline Wood1 b. 1814
Birth*1850James L. Bewley was born about 1850 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850James was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was eight months old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jane Bewley1

b. 1834
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley2 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges2 b. 1808
Birth*1834Jane Bewley was born about 1834 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,3 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Jane was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 19 years old, and Francis M. Rigdon, whom Jane would marry soon after the census was taken, was also enumerated in her parents' home. He was 21 years of age and a farmer.2 
Marriage*1850She married Francis M. Rigdon in 1850.1,3 

Family

 Francis M. Rigdon b. 1833
Child 1.Elizebeth Rigdon1 b. 1855

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of F. M. and Jane Rigdon, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 979. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 31 May 1911 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, of Thomas Rigdon, age 45, born about 1866, son of F. M. Rigdon and Jane Bewley, and Ida (McGinnis) Tinsley, age 28, born about 1883, daughter of Andy McGinnis, the second marriage for each, citing FHL Film# 000978022. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Jane Bewley1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1842Jane Bewley was born about 1842 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Jane was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 8 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Bewley1

Family

Family
Child 1.Elizabeth Bewley+1,2 b. 29 Mar 1868, d. 9 May 1920

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, Elizabeth “Bettie” (Bewley) Kinslow, Memorial# 100198094. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 September 1884 in Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, USA, of William A. Kinslow and Elizabeth Bewley, conditioned by Marriage Bond with surety of $100 the joint responsibility of William A. Kinslow and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000551012. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Jesse Bewley1

b. 1813
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley Sr.2,3 b. 1783
Mother*Mary Huckaby2,3 b. 1780
Birth*1813Jesse Bewley was born about 1813 in Kentucky.3 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the BEWLEY surname found in our research was Buley.3,1 
Marriage*after 30 December 1833He married first Elizabeth C. Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell and Essenith Tinsley, shortly after 30 December 1833, the date their marriage license was issued, in Barren County, Kentucky.4 
(Husband) Deathbefore 21 December 1848Jesse became a widower when Elizabeth C. (Powell) Bewley died at about age 32, leaving him with six children under the age of 14 years.1 
Marriage*21 December 1848He married second Evaline Wood, daughter of James Wood and Sarah Britt, on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Census US 1850*25 September 1850Evaline and Jesse Bewley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Jesse was 37 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $100 and Evaline, who could neither read nor write, was 36 years of age. They were enumerated with seven children in 1850, six from Jesse's first marriage and one from the couple's marriage together. Jesse's married daughter, Mary Jane Wheeler, was recorded with her father's surname "Buley", and was 17 years old. She was also enumerated one month earlier with her husband, Benjamin Wheeler, and baby son, Zachariah, in their own household, also in Division 1, Barren County. Jesse's other five children from his first marriage were all single. Cena was 13 years old; Isaac and Thomas were ages 8 and 7 years, respectively; and Martha and Jesse were ages 5 and 3 years, respectively. Jesse and Evaline's son, James L., was 8 months old. Jesse's parents, Mary and Jesse Bewley Sr., along with Jesse Jr.'s family, and his brothers, Thomas Bewley and Nathan Bewley, with their wives and children, were all enumerated in 1850 in their own households, on either side of their parents. The four households of the extended Bewley family were clustered together and spanned two consecutive census pages.3 
(Grandson-in-Law) Codicil4 January 1858His grandfather-in-law, Obadiah Britt, prepared a codicil to his will dated 4 January 1858 in Barren County, Kentucky, adding a bequest of $100 to his granddaughter, Caroline Evaline (Wood) Bewley, who was identified, not by name, but only as the wife of Jesse Bewley and an heir of his deceased daughter, Sarah Wood.5 
(Father) Marriage Bond26 October 1868A marriage bond was issued in the sum of $100 to Obadiah Bewley and his father, Jesse Bewley, on 26 October 1868 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Obadiah Bewley and Matilda A. Carver.6 

Family 1

 Elizabeth C. Powell b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Children 1.Mary Jane Bewley+3 b. 1834
 2.Asenath Bewley3 b. 4 Aug 1836, d. 25 Feb 1917
 3.Isaac Bewley3 b. 1842
 4.Thomas Bewley3 b. 1843
 5.Martha Bewley3 b. 1845
 6.Jesse Bewley3 b. Nov 1845

Family 2

 Caroline Evaline Wood b. 1814
Children 1.James L. Bewley3 b. 1850
 2.Obadiah Bewley7 b. 1851

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse Sr. and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b.
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond dated 30 December 1833 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, between Jesse Buley and Obadiah Brit Jr. regarding the intended marriage of Jesse Buley and Elizabeth C. Powell, permission for the marriage given by Essenith Powell and Obadiah Britt, citing FHL Film# 000209752.
  5. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 12 April 1849 of Obadiah Britt in Barren County, Kentucky, with codicil dated 4 January 1858, both proved on 5 August 1862, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, pages 138-140, digital images 329-330 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  6. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 26 October 1868 to Obadiah Bewley and Jesse Bewley in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Obadiah Bewley and Matilda Ann Carver, citing FHL Film# 209766, Digital# 005552461, image# 156 of 514. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Caroline Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Bewley1,2

b. November 1845
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell1 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*November 1845Jesse Bewley was born in November 1845 in Kentucky.2,1 
(Son) Deathbefore 21 December 1848He was an infant when his mother died at about age 32, leaving Jesse's father with six children under the age of 14 years.3 
(Son) Marriage21 December 1848His father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.3 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Jesse was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 3 years old.1 
Marriage1863He married Delia J. Carver, daughter of James Carver and Malinda Bridges, in 1863, probably in Barren County, Kentucky.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Delia Bewley, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rocky Hill Station, Edmonson, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240518. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Jesse Bewley1

b. 1837
Family
Father*William Bewley1 b. 1804
Mother*Elizabeth Bridges1 b. 1798
Birth*1837Jesse Bewley was born about 1837 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185027 September 1850Jesse was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 27 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 13 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 386a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Bewley Sr.1

b. 1783
Family
Birth*1783Jesse Bewley was born about 1783 in Virginia.1 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the BEWLEY surname found in our research was Buley.1,2 
Marriage*25 September 1802He married Molly Huckaby on 25 September 1802 in Bedford County, Virginia.1,2 
(Father) Marriage Bond5 October 1822A marriage bond was issued in the amount of £50 to William Bewley and Thomas Bridges on 5 October 1822 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between William Bewley and Thomas's daughter, Elizabeth Bridges. William's father, Jesse Bewley Sr., sent a written note to the County Clerk asking that a license be given to William to marry Elizabeth "and oblige a friend." His written request was witnessed by Joseph Huckaby.3 
(Neighbor) Land RecordsAugust 1828Jesse Buley was identified as a neighbor whose land bordered the estimated 75 acres of land sold by John Carver and his wife, Elizabeth Carver, on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, to John's brother, Elisha Carver, in August 1828.4 
Land Records*2 August 1831Jesse Bewley, and his wife Mary, sold about 23 acres of land on Barren County, Kentucky, to Elisha Carver, being the land upon which Elisha then resided, on 2 August 1831. Our transcription of the deed follows:

This indenture made and entered this 2nd day of August 1831 by and between Jesse Bewley and Mary, his wife, of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky of the one part and Elisha Carver of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Jesse Bewley and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $100 to them in hand paid by the said Elisha Carver at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, granted, sold and conveyed, and do by these presents bargain, grant, sell and convey unto the said Elisha Carver one certain tract or parcel of land lying on Peters Creek in the County and State aforesaid, being the land whereon said Carver now resides and bounded as follows, viz:

Beginning at a beech and sugar tree on the South bank of said Creek, thence due S 74 poles to a beech and elm in the old line with the same, S 78½ E 25 poles crossing a branch to a hickory, N 66½ E 45 poles to a beech, N 27¼ W 44 poles to a beech at a small spring, N37 W43 poles to a sugar tree and the bank of the creek down the same with the meanders 17 poles to the Beginning, containing 23 acres more or less, to have and to hold the said land aforesaid with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, and the said Jesse Bewley and Mary his wife to covenant and agree that they will for themselves and their heirs forever warrant and defend the said land and premises in fee simple unto the said Elisha Carver, his heirs and assigns. In witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals the same day and date above written.

The signatures of both Jesse and Mary Bewley were sealed in the presence of Asa Young and James Frazier, who signed their names as witnesses. The deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 1 August 1832.5 
Census US 1850*25 September 1850Mary and Jesse Bewley Sr. were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Jesse was 67 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $100, and Mary was 70 years of age and recorded as unable to read or write. The couple's sons, Thomas Bewley, Jesse Bewley Jr. and Nathan Bewley, were all enumerated in 1850 with their wives and children, in their own households, on either side of their parents. The four households of the extended Bewley family were clustered together and spanned two consecutive census pages.1 

Family

 Mary Huckaby b. 1780
Children 1.William Bewley+6 b. 1804
 2.Thomas Bewley+1 b. 1805
 3.Jesse Bewley+1,7 b. 1813
 4.Nathan Bewley+8 b. 1814

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse Sr. and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Molly Huckaby and Jesse Buley on 25 September 1802 in Bedford County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued in the amount of £50 to William Bewley and Thomas Bridges on 5 October 1822 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between William Bewley and Elizabeth Bridges, and a license issue, signed and sealed by William Bewley and Thomas Bridges; written request to the Clerk of Barren County attached requesting to please give William Bewley license to marry Elizabeth Bridges and oblige a friend, given under the hand of, and signed and sealed by, Jesse Bewley, dated 5 October 1822 and witnessed by Joseph Huckaby, citing FHL Film# 209759, Digital# 005552447, image# 975 of 1278. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  4. [S2249] Kentucky. Circuit Court (Barren County), Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931. Microfilm of originals in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index. FHL catalog warns that years are mixed and instructs to look up name in index, find bundle number, and look through bundle number until name is found: Film# 218713, Digital# 8685854, Case# 1472 filed 10 February 1846, Martin and Emily J. Wood vs. other heirs of Elisha Carver (1801-1842), image# 172-208 of 765, deed dated August 1828, recorded January 1830, John and Elizabeth Carver to Elisha Carver, image# 181-182 of 765; on 144 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931 (Barren County, Kentucky Circuit Court).
  5. [S2249] Kentucky. Circuit Court (Barren County), Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931 (Barren County, Kentucky Circuit Court): Film# 218713, Digital# 8685854, Case# 1472 filed 10 February 1846, Martin and Emily J. Wood vs. other heirs of Elisha Carver (1801-1842), image# 172-208 of 765, deed dated 2 August 1831, recorded on 1 August 1832, Jesse and Mary Bewley to Elisha Carver, image# 187-188 of 765; on 144 microfilm reels.
  6. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued in the amount of £50 to William Bewley and Thomas Bridges on 5 October 1822 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between William Bewley and Elizabeth Bridges, and a license issue, signed and sealed by William Bewley and Thomas Bridges; written request to the Clerk of Barren County attached requesting to please give William Bewley license to marry Elizabeth Bridges and oblige a friend, given under the hand of, and signed and sealed by, Jesse Bewley, dated 5 October 1822 and witnessed by Joseph Huckaby.
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b.
  8. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b.

John Bewley1

b. 1840
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1840John Bewley was born about 1840 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 10 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

John Bewley1

b. 1836
Family
Father*William Bewley1 b. 1804
Mother*Elizabeth Bridges1 b. 1798
Birth*1836John Bewley was born about 1836 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185027 September 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 27 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 14 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 386a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Mahulda Bewley1

b. 1843
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley1 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges1 b. 1808
Birth*1843Mahulda Bewley was born about 1843 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Mahulda was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 7 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Martha Bewley1

b. 1845
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell1 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*1845Martha Bewley was born about 1845 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 21 December 1848She was about 2 years old when her mother died at about age 32, leaving Martha's father with six children under the age of 14 years.2 
(Daughter) Marriage21 December 1848Her father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.2 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Martha was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 5 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Martha Bewley1

b. 1844
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley1 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges1 b. 1808
Birth*1844Martha Bewley was born about 1844 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Martha was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 6 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Mary Bewley1

b. 1838
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley1 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges1 b. 1808
Birth*1838Mary Bewley was born about 1838 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Mary was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 12 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Mary Jane Bewley1

b. 1834
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley2 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell2 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*1834Mary Jane Bewley was born about 1834 in Kentucky.3,2 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the BEWLEY surname found in our research was Buley.1,4 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 21 December 1848She was about 13 years old when her mother died at about age 32, leaving Mary Jane's father with six children under the age of 14 years.5 
(Daughter) Marriage21 December 1848Her father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.5 
Marriage*3 May 1849She married Benjamin Wheeler, son of Zachariah Wheeler and Martha Britt, on 3 May 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky.6,3 
Census US 1850*29 August 1850Mary J. and Benjamin Wheeler were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 29 August 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Benjamin was 27 years of age and a farmer, and Mary Jane was 16 years old. They were enumerated with their baby son Zachariah, who was four months old. Benjamin's parents, Martha and Zachariah Wheeler, were enumerated with four of Benjamin's siblings in the first previous household on the same census page and one month later Mary Jane was enumerated in the household of her father and stepmother, Evaline and Jesse Bewley, who also lived in Division 1, Barren County, and with whom she was likely visiting.3 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Mary Jane (Bewley) Wheeler was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Barren County, Kentucky. She was recorded with her father's surname "Buley", and was 17 years old. She was likely visiting because she was also enumerated one month earlier with her husband and baby son in their own household, also in Division 1, Barren County.2 

Family

 Benjamin Wheeler b. 1824, d. 20 Sep 1887
Child 1.Zachariah Wheeler3 b. Feb 1850

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 May 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Mary Jane Buley and Benjamin Wheeler, citing FHL Film# 000209757. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Mary J. Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352a.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Bewley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756.
  6. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 May 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Benjamin Wheeler and Mary Jane Buley, citing FHL Film# 000209757.

Matilda Bewley1

b. 1844
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1844Matilda Bewley was born about 1844 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Matilda was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 6 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Bewley1

b. 1837
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1837Nancy Bewley was born about 1837 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Nancy was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 13 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Bewley1

b. 1828
Family
Father*William Bewley1 b. 1804
Mother*Elizabeth Bridges1 b. 1798
Birth*1828Nancy Bewley was born about 1828 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185027 September 1850Nancy was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 27 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 22 years of age.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 386a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Nathan Bewley1

b. 1814
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley Sr.1 b. 1783
Mother*Mary Huckaby1 b. 1780
Birth*1814Nathan Bewley was born about 1814 in Kentucky.1 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the BEWLEY surname found in our research was Buley.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary McGinnis.3,1,2 
Census US 1850*25 September 1850Mary and Nathan Bewley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Nathan was 36 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $300, and Mary was 35 years of age. Nathan was not able to read or write. Six children were enumerated with the couple in 1850. Nancy, Seth and John were ages 13, 12, and 10 years, respectively; Jane and Matilda were ages 8 and 6 years, respectively; and baby Enoch was two months old. Nathan's parents, Mary and Jesse Bewley Sr., along with Nathan's family, and his brothers, Thomas Bewley and Jesse Bewley Jr., with their wives and children, were all enumerated in 1850 in their own households, on either side of their parents. The four households of the extended Bewley family were clustered together and spanned two consecutive census pages.1 

Family

 Mary McGinnis b. 1815
Children 1.Nancy Bewley1 b. 1837
 2.Seth Bewley1 b. 1838
 3.John Bewley1 b. 1840
 4.Jane Bewley1 b. 1842
 5.Matilda Bewley1 b. 1844
 6.Enoch Bewley1 b. 1850
 7.Palestine Bewley2 b. 1853
 8.Delia E. Bewley3,2 b. 8 Oct 1855

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Delila E on 8 October 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Nathan Buley and Mary McGinnis. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.

Obadiah Bewley1

b. 1851
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Caroline Evaline Wood1 b. 1814
Birth*1851Obadiah Bewley was born about 1851 in Kentucky.1 
Marriage Bond26 October 1868A marriage bond was issued in the sum of $100 to Obadiah Bewley and his father, Jesse Bewley, on 26 October 1868 in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Obadiah Bewley and Matilda A. Carver.2 
Marriage*October 1868He married Matilda A. Carver, daughter of James Carver and Malinda Bridges, on October 1868 in Glasgow, Barren County.3 

Family

 Matilda A. Carver b. 1854

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Caroline Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued on 26 October 1868 to Obadiah Bewley and Jesse Bewley in Barren County, Kentucky, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between Obadiah Bewley and Matilda Ann Carver, citing FHL Film# 209766, Digital# 005552461, image# 156 of 514. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  3. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online at www.familysearch.org, marriage in October 1868 of Obadiah Bewley and Matilda A. Carver in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, citing FHL Film# 209767, Digital# 005552462, image# 197 of 346.

Palestine Bewley1

b. 1853
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1853Palestine Bewley was born about 1853 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Rebecca Bewley1

b. 1828
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley2 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges2 b. 1808
Birth*1828Rebecca Bewley was born about 1828 in Kentucky.3 
Marriage*12 December 1848She married Elisha Carver, son of Jonathan Carver and Betsey Rainey, on 12 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Rebecca was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was who was age 21, had married two years before and was also enumerated with her husband and baby son three days after being enumerated in her parents’ home.2 
Census US 1850*28 September 1850Rebecca and Elisha Carver were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 28 September 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky. Elisha was 28 years of age and a farmer, and Rebecca was age 22. Neither of them was able to read or write. Enumerated with them in 1850 was their son William, who was six months old. Three days earlier, Rebecca had also been enumerated with her siblings and parents in their household. Elisha's brother and sister-in-law, Malinda and James Carver, with their children, and Elisha's parents, Elizabeth and Jonathan Carver, with another brother, John P. Carver, were enumerated on either side, and immediately next to, Elisha and Rebecca on the 1850 census.3 

Family

 Elisha Carver b. 1822
Child 1.William Carver3 b. Dec 1849

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Elisha Carver and Rebecca Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elisha and Rebecca Carver, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 388a.

Seth Bewley1

b. 1838
Family
Father*Nathan Bewley1 b. 1814
Mother*Mary McGinnis1 b. 1815
Birth*1838Seth Bewley was born about 1838 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Seth was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 12 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nathan and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Bewley1

b. 1843
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley1 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell1 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*1843Thomas Bewley was born about 1843 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Deathbefore 21 December 1848He was about 4 years old when his mother died at about age 32, leaving Thomas's father with six children under the age of 14 years.2 
(Son) Marriage21 December 1848His father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.2 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Thomas was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 7 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Thomas Bewley1

b. 1805
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley Sr.2 b. 1783
Mother*Mary Huckaby2 b. 1780
Birth*1805Thomas Bewley was born about 1805 in Kentucky.1 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the BEWLEY surname found in our research was Buley.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Bridges, daughter of Thomas Bridges.1 
Census US 1850*25 September 1850Martha and Thomas Bewley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Thomas was 45 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $300, and Martha was 42 years of age. Neither of them were able to read or write. They were enumerated with their seven children and a future son-in-law in 1850. Their eldest daughter, Rebecca, who was age 21, had married two years before and was also enumerated with her husband and baby son three days after being enumerated in her parents’ home; Thomas and Martha's second daughter, Jane, was 19 years old and Francis M. Rigdon, whom Jane would marry soon after the census was taken, was 21 years of age and a farmer; Thomas and Martha's other five children were William, Mary, Mahulda, Martha and Christopher, ages 15, 12, 7, 6 and 5 years, respectively. Thomas's parents, Mary and Jesse Bewley Sr., along with Thomas's family, and his brothers, Jesse Bewley Jr. and Nathan Bewley, with their wives and children, were all enumerated in 1850 in their own households, on either side of their parents. The four households of the extended Bewley family were clustered together and spanned two consecutive census pages.1 

Family

 Martha Bridges b. 1808
Children 1.Rebecca Bewley+1 b. 1828
 2.Jane Bewley+1 b. 1834
 3.William Bewley1,3 b. 1835
 4.Mary Bewley1 b. 1838
 5.Mahulda Bewley1 b. 1843
 6.Martha Bewley1 b. 1844
 7.Christopher Bewley1,4 b. 17 Sep 1844

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse Sr. and Mary Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b.
  3. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Bewley on 16 June 1911 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, age 75, married, born in 1836 in Kentucky, to Thomas Bewley and Martha Bridges, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  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, Thomas Christopher “Creed” Bewley, Memorial# 128901807. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

William Bewley1

b. 1835
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley1,2 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges1,2 b. 1808
Birth*1835William Bewley was born about 1835 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850William was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 15 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Bewley on 16 June 1911 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, age 75, married, born in 1836 in Kentucky, to Thomas Bewley and Martha Bridges, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.