Charles Nelson Britt1

b. 28 November 1867
Family
Father*Robert Britt1,3 b. 14 Sep 1842, d. 3 Jul 1921
Mother*Eliza J. Wood1,2 b. 9 Oct 1847, d. 23 Mar 1942
Birth*28 November 1867Charles Nelson Britt was born on 28 November 1867 in Kentucky.1,4 
(Son) Census US 18709 September 1870Charles was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 9 September 1870 in the household of his parents in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 2 years old.4 

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, Charlie Nelson Britt, Memorial# 37090054. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Jane (Woods) Britt, Memorial# 37089591.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Britt, Memorial# 37089607.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Eliza J. Britt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 733A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Cintha Ann Britt1

b. 1 November 1875, d. 23 September 1876
Family
Father*Benjamin Britt1 b. 5 Oct 1834, d. 10 Oct 1910
Mother*Ursula A. Britt1 b. Dec 1840, d. 1 Jan 1911
Birth*1 November 1875Cintha Ann Britt was born on 1 November 18751 
Death*23 September 1876 and died on 23 September 1876 at the age of 10 months and 22 days.1 

Citations

  1. [S2273] Nellie Stanley, compiler, "Benjamin Franklin Britt and Ursula Ann Britt Family Group Sheet", prepared on16 June 1990 (Rt. 9, Box 110-A, Jonesboro, Arkansas). Downloaded from the Find a Grave (www.findagrave.com) Memorial# 49929469 for Lucinda Elizabeth "Dollie" (Britt) Banks. Hereinafter cited as "Benjamin Franklin Britt and Ursula Ann Britt Family Group Sheet."

Daniel Britt1

b. 14 August 1760
Family
Father*John Britt1
Mother*Winifred Conolly1
Birth*14 August 1760Daniel Britt was born on 14 August 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism28 September 1760 and was baptized there on 28 September 1760.1 

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 162. 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.

David Britt1

b. 1824
Family
Father*John Britt1 b. 1782, d. 15 May 1857
Mother*Margaret Adeline Thomas1 b. 1793, d. 11 Feb 1854
Birth*1824David Britt was born about 1824 in Tennessee.1 
(Son) Census US 185026 September 1850David was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Allen County, Kentucky. He was 26 years of age, farming, and unable to read or write.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and E. Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Kentucky; Roll: 190; Page: 178b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

David W. Britt1

b. April 1889
Family
Father*John F. Britt1 b. Nov 1858, d. 11 May 1934
Mother*Elizabeth M. Wheeler1 b. 3 Jun 1855, d. 16 Dec 1914
Birth*April 1889David W. Britt was born in April 1889 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Elizabeth M. Britt, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240507. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Elijah Britt1,2

b. 1868
Family
Father*Lloyd Britt1,2 b. 1807, d. b 1 Jun 1880
Mother*Julia Bailey1,2 b. 8 Jan 1823, d. 3 Jun 1909
Birth*1868Elijah Britt was born about 1868 in Tennessee.1,2 
(Son) Census US 187011 August 1870Elijah was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 11 August 1870 in the household of his parents in District 11, Laurel Gap Post Office, Greene County, Tennessee. He was 3 years old.2 
(Brother-in-Law) Census US 188010 June 1880Elijah was enumerated with his widowed mother on the 1880 census taken on 10 June 1880 in the household of his half-sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robert. Evans, in District 16, Greene County, Tennessee. Elijah was 12 years old and not able to read or write.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Margaret Evans, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 252B; Enumeration District: 057. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd and Julia Britt, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1531; Page: 289B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 29 April 1813
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1 b. 15 Mar 1763, d. 1 Aug 1862
Mother*Sarah Wheeler1 b. 10 Feb 1763, d. 15 Jul 1855
Birth*29 April 1813Elizabeth Britt was born on 29 April 1813 in Virginia.1 
Name VariationShe was called Ann Eliza1,2 
Name Variation and also Eliza.3 
Marriage*31 July 1834She married Thomas G. Powell, son of Thomas Powell and Essenith Tinsley, on 31 July 1834.1,2 
(Wife) Death31 March 1846Elizabeth became a widow when Thomas G. Powell died on 31 March 1846 at about age 41.1,4 
(Daughter) Will12 April 1849Her father prepared his will dated 12 April 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Sarah Britt, his five surviving daughters, Patsy Wheeler, Susanna Grayson, Eliza A. Powell, Mary Ann Matthews and Frances Houchens, his three sons, Obadiah Britt, John W. Britt and Joel W. N. Britt, a granddaughter, Sarah Barrick, a daughter of his deceased daughter, Mildred (Britt) Colvin, and mentioning the heirs of his deceased daughter, Sarah Wood.3 
(Daughter) Census US 185028 August 1850Eliza A. was enumerated with her six children on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 47 years of age and a widow. Her son, James A., was 15 years old and working as a farmer; Huldah A. was age 13; Robert was age 12; and the three youngest boys, Nelson T., William J. and John V. were ages 10, 7 and 5 years, respectively.5 

Family

 Thomas G. Powell b. 1805, d. 31 Mar 1846
Children 1.James A. Powell5 b. 1835
 2.Huldah A. Powell5 b. 1837
 3.Robert Powell5 b. 1838
 4.Nelson T. Powell5 b. 1840
 5.William J. Powell5 b. 1843
 6.John V. Powell5 b. 1845

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond dated 28 July 1834 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, for the marriage of Ann Eliza Britt, daughter of Obadiah Britt, and Thomas G. Powell, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  3. [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.
  4. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 29 April 1831, d. 20 April 1909
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt Jr.1,2,3 b. 13 Apr 1799, d. a 15 Oct 1872
Mother*Jane L. Powell1,2,4 b. 11 Jan 1807, d. 2 May 1883
Birth*29 April 1831Elizabeth Britt was born on 29 April 1831 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Betsy.2 
Marriage*26 December 1848She married William Nelson Houchens, son of Robert Houchens and Frances Jane Britt, on 26 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,5,2,6 
(Daughter) Will15 October 1872Identifying himself as Obadiah Britt Sr., probably because his nephew, Obadiah S. Britt, resided nearby, Elizabeth's father prepared his will dated 15 October 1872 in Barren County, Kentucky. He named his only surviving son, Nelson Britt, his three surviving daughters, Sally Britt, Elizabeth (Britt) Houchens and Jane (Britt) Bewley, a grandson, John W. Woodcock, who was the son of his deceased daughter Ann Eliza (Britt) Woodcock, and a granddaughter, Artelia Britt, a daughter of his deceased son John Britt. Obadiah also mentioned his wife, Jane L. (Powell) Britt, although he did not name her, and mentioned Louisa (Harrison) Carver, the widowed mother of his daughter-in-law, Mary T. (Carver) Britt, wife of his son Nelson. He also named two neighbors with land adjacent to his, James H. Houchens, who was his grandnephew, and John Devasher. Signing as witnesses were John T. Rogers and Obadiah's brother, John W. Britt. Regarding his land, Obadiah made several mentions of a "creek", and we note that he was referring to Peter's Creek in Barren County, Kentucky.

To his son Nelson Britt, he gave all of his tract of land "on this side of the creek" including his residence, and the bottom field on the other side of the creek next to John Devasher, to have the land on the top of the bluff. He also gave his son Nelson the interest he owned in the dower land of Mrs. Carver, reserving to his wife her dower in the same. To his daughter Sally he gave the room in his house that he then occupied, and directed that his son Nelson pay for her support out of the land during her life, and at her death to go to Nelson. To his grandson, John W. Woodcock, he gave 60 acres of the tract over the creek to be laid off next to James Houchens. To his daughters, Elizabeth Houchens and Jane Bewley, he gave them each $400 in the land over the creek, and directed that if the land should be purchased by his son, he was to have his own time in paying for it and was not to be harassed by law. To his granddaughter, Artelia Britt, he gave a cow, a bed and bed clothing. He also gave to his wife during her life, his household and kitchen furniture and, if there was a surplus of his personal property after paying his debts, and also a surplus arising from the sale of the land over the creek, said surplus was to be divided between Nelson Britt, Elizabeth Houchens, Jane Bewley and his daughter, Sally Britt. He appointed his daughter, Jane Bewley, executrix of his last will and testament, further directing that he wanted no appraisement of his property. Obadiah Britt signed and dated his will on 15 October 1872, with his brother, John W. Britt, and John T. Rogers signing as witnesses. Jane Bewley was interviewed before signing, and made her X mark.7,8,9,10 
Death*20 April 1909She died on 20 April 1909 in Glasgow, Barren County, at age 772 
Burial* and was buried in Houchens Cemetery, Lucas, Barren County.2 

Family

 William N. Houchens b. 9 Jan 1825, d. 21 Dec 1911
Child 1.William S. Houchens2,11 b. 1862, d. 14 Sep 1875

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 105, Family Group Sheet for Jane L. Britt nee Powell and Obadiah Britt, Jr. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  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 “Betsy” (Britt) Houchens, Memorial# 100372879. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Obadiah F. Britt III, Memorial# 46452996.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane Lee Tinsley (Powell) Britt, Memorial# 46458474.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of William N. Houchens and Elizabeth Britt, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Nelson Houchens, Memorial# 100372092.
  7. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed transcription of will dated 15 October 1872 of Obadiah Britt Sr. in Barren County, Kentucky, and proved on 19 October 1872, referencing Barren County Will Books, pages 185-186, digital images 57-58 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  8. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209724, Digital# 7899153, Book K, pages 118-119, image# 376 of 541; Obadiah Britt, grantee, from the estate of John P. Finnie, grantor, 485 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  9. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209725, Digital# 7899154, Book L, page 232, image# 123 of 584; Obadiah Britt Jr., grantee, from Joseph and Polly Huckabee, grantors, 105 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  10. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209728, Digital# 8192154, Book R, pages 408-409, image# 241-242 of 601; Obadiah Britt Jr., grantee, from Obadiah Britt Sr., grantor, 50 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William S Houchens, Memorial# 39470079.

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 1853
Family
Father*George W. Britt2 b. 1820, d. 10 May 1874
Mother*Emily Wheeler2 b. 1823, d. Mar 1861
Birth*1853Elizabeth Britt was born about 1853 in Kentucky.2 
Name VariationShe was called Betty.2 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 July 1860Betty was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in the household of her parents in Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky. She was 7 years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John C. and Francis Bridges, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 716A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and E. J. Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky; Page: 331. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Britt

Family
Father*______ Britt
(Sister) Relationship NoteWhile we believe it certain that these three men, Obadiah Britt, John Britt and William Britt Sr., were closely related, we cannot be certain they were brothers. The primary source of our information is from correspondence of an earlier researcher, Cheyene Britt Conner Zink, with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr., and from copies of his 1974 manuscript, The Willaim Britt Family. Colonel Britt wrote that during the period from 1750 to the latter part of that century, these three Britt men, Obadiah, John and William, all appeared to have been contemporaries in western Goochland and Albemarle Counties, Virginia. John and William married Conolly sisters, Winifred and Hannah, respectively, and Obadiah married Ann Thomson, all in Goochland County. William died in 1787 in Goochland County and left a will naming his children. Obadiah died in Albemarle County in 1797 and also left a will naming his children. Considering the English "naming rules" and the similarity of the names among the children of Obadiah and William, we are convinced they were from the same family. Colonel Britt believed that John Britt was also a member of that family. His research indicated that John moved away from the area about the time of the revolution, and we have no will for him and don't know the names of all of his children. Of the six baptised in Goochland County between 1756 and 1768, though, the naming pattern of John's children appears to be somewhat different from the children of Obadiah and William, and the "new" names may have been common names in his wife's family. Whatever their actual relationships, Colonel Britt wrote, "It is almost an inescapable conclusion that the three men were related in some way and came from the same place. To locate the origins of one should lead to the others."

From our own research, based upon the 1759 date of her marriage, we have added Elizabeth Britt to this group of "closely related" Britts whose origins we haven't identified.1 
Marriage*before 7 March 1759She married Josias Pierce about a year before 7 March 1759 in Goochland County, Virginia. They very likely married about a year before that date because, unfortunately, the marriage date reported for them in The Douglas Register is incorrect, and is actually the date of birth of the oldest of their children found in the birth and baptism section of the Register starting on page 150.2 

Family

 Josias Pierce
Child 1.Susannah Pierce3 b. 7 Mar 1759

Citations

  1. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; page titled William Britt, page 5, from correspondence with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr. and copies of his 1974 manuscript on the William Britt Family; originally shared by cczink on 02 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/87177724/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  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 : 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), pages 115 and 126; with a caution statement dated 13 September 1994 by the Family History Library warning that the dates shown for couples on pages 98-149 are not marriage dates, but are "presumptive" marriage dates, and are actually the birth dates of the oldest child of the couple as found in the birth and baptism section starting on page 150 of the Register. 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.
  3. [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 274.

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 20 January 1761, d. before 3 September 1797
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1,2 b. 1730, d. Sep 1797
Mother*Ann Thomson1,2 b. 1730, d. 1810
Birth*20 January 1761Elizabeth Britt was born on 20 January 1761 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism1 March 1761 and was baptized there on 1 March 1761.1 
Marriage5 August 1786She married John Bailey on 5 August 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia.3,4,2 
(Deceased Daughter) Will3 September 1795Her father prepared his will dated 3 September 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia, specifically including the children of his deceased daughter, Elizabeth Bailey, and directing that her children's inheritance was not to go into the hands of their father, John Bailey.4 
Death*before 3 September 1797She died before 3 September 1797, the date her father prepared his will and described her as his deceased daughter Elizabeth. She would probably have been in her very early 30s.4 

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 162. 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. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; a Family Group Sheet for Obadiah Britt and Ann Thomson prepared on 25 August 1985 by Nellie Stanley, Jonesboro, Arkansas; shared originally by dorothywigg1 on 29 July 2013, viewed on 20 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/46250030/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  3. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Bailey and Elizabeth Britt on 5 August 1786 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  4. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, a transcription of Obadiah Britt’s 1795 will, Albemarle County Court House, Charlottesville, Virginia, proved October Court 1797, Will Book 3, page 330; originally shared by cczink on 03 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/46250030/….

Elizabeth Britt1,2

b. 17 January 1784
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1,3,4 b. 12 Feb 1759, d. 20 Mar 1834
Mother*Mary E. Smith1,4,5
Birth*17 January 1784Elizabeth Britt was born on 17 January 1784 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism30 May 1784 and was baptized there with her younger sister Mary on 30 May 1784.1,6 
Marriage21 December 1797She married Archelus Britt, son of Obadiah Britt and Ann Thomson, on 21 December 1797 in Albemarle County, Virginia. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.2 

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 162. 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. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Archelus Britt and Elizabeth Britt on 21 December 1797 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVHS-CCT. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L4H2-534
  5. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LV4B-8CL
  6. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9K9N-FM2

Elizabeth Britt1,2

b. 1754, d. 1820
Family
Father*William Britt Sr.1,2 b. 1725
Mother*Hannah Conolly2,1
Birth*1754Elizabeth Britt was born about 1754 in Goochland County, Virginia.2 
Marriage*1774She married Elijah Christian, son of Charles Christian and Mary Leake, about 1774 in Goochland County, Virginia.1,2 
(3rd Daughter) Will4 January 1787Her father prepared his will dated 4 January 1787 in Goochland County, Virginia, naming his beloved wife, Hannah Britt, and his seven surviving children, John Britt, Mary (Britt) Wilkerson, Hannah (Britt) Longmyre, Elizabeth Britt, Obadiah Britt, Jeanie Britt, and William Britt Jr..

Of the land distributed by his will, his wife, Hannah Britt, was bequeathed, during her life or widowhood, 100 acres of land being part of the tract he had purchased from John Page, Sr., which was described as lying on the west side of the Creek, including the dwelling and office houses. And, in the event of her death or marriage, the said land was to fall to his youngest son, William Britt.

To his son, John Britt, he bequeathed 125 acres of land, part of the tract of land purchased from Neil Campbell, an agent representing Glasgow merchants, the land described as lying in Rock Castle Neck and bounded by the lines of Thomas Bolling and Thomas Randolph, Esq., Benjamin Clapton, Meshack Hicks and John Philpot, the part here meant being that corner lying between the lines of Thomas Bolling and Meshack Hicks.

He bequeathed to his son, Obed Britt, the remainder part of the aforesaid tract of land in Rock Castle Neck, supposed to consist of 400 acres.

To his son, William Britt, he bequeathed the tract of land whereon he was then living, being the tract of land he had purchased from John Page, Sr., and described as lying on one of the branches of Licking Hole Creek and consisting of 250 acres, more or less, but with this reserve: his wife, Hannah Britt, was to possess and enjoy 100 acres thereof as aforesaid during her natural life or widowhood. He also bequeathed to his son, William Britt, one other tract of land containing 100 acres, more or less, and described as lying in the fork of Byrd Creek and bounded by the lands of Colonel Robert Lewis, Colonel John Hopkins, and Bryant Conolly.

He bequeathed gifts to his daughters, Jenny Mitchell and Elizabeth Christian and also ratified and confirmed former gifts he had made to his daughters, Mary Wilkerson and Hannah Longmire.

It was his will and desire that the remainder of his real and personal estate be equally divided amongst his children, To Wit: John Britt, Mary (Britt) Wilkerson, Hannah (Britt) Longmyre, Elizabeth Britt, Obadiah Britt, Jeanie Britt, and William Britt Jr., my sons and daughters, to them and their heirs, forever.

He constituted and approved his beloved sons, John Britt, Obed Britt and William Britt, his Executors to his last will and testament.

The will was signed and sealed by William Britt in the presence of witnesses John Perkins and Samuel Cosby.3 
Death*1820She died about 1820 in Madison County, Georgia, at about age 66.2 

Family

 Elijah Christian b. 1748

Citations

  1. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; the children of William Britt (d. 1787), from correspondence with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr. and copies of his 1974 manuscript on the William Britt Family; originally shared by cczink on 02 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/87177724/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  2. [S2229] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, online at www.ancestry.com, record for Elizabeth Britt, born in 1754 in Goochland County, VA, to William Britt and Hannah Connally, married Elijah Christian in 1774 in Goochland County, VA, died in Madison County, GA in 1820. Hereinafter cited as Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  3. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, the will of William Britt, dated January 4, 1787, recorded February 19, 1787, citing Goochland County Deed Book 14, 1784-1788, Reel 5, pages 373-375, from correspondence with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr. and copies of his 1974 manuscript on the William Britt Family; originally shared by cczink on 02 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/87177724/….

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 18 December 1817
Family
Father*William Britt2,1 b. 7 Apr 1793, d. 1864
Mother*Nancy Waller2,1 b. 20 May 1801, d. 9 Feb 1846
Birth*18 December 1817Elizabeth Britt was born on 18 December 1817 on Kendrick Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Betsy.2 
(Daughter) Death9 February 1846She was 28 years old and living with her parents when her mother died on 9 February 1846 at age 44. One of Betsy's sisters was already married and a second would marry later that year, leaving her father with four younger children ranging in age from 15 to 5 years.3,1 
(Daughter) Marriage27 October 1846Her father married a second time on 27 October 1846 to Rebecca Bailey, who would continue the record keeping in the Britt Family Bible.4,1 
(Daughter) Census US 185013 September 1850Betsy was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 32 years of age and was unable to read or write.2 

Citations

  1. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; a page titled “Britt Bible” transcribed from the Rebecca Britt Bible and obtained from Gladys B. Wilson, a board member of the Southcentral Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 24 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/25473979/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Rebecca Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 367b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, from the Rebecca Britt Bible, a summary prepared by Gladys S. Wilson of Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/46250030/…
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 27 October 1846 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, of William Britt and Rebecca Bailey, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Elizabeth Britt1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Lloyd Britt1 b. 1807, d. b 1 Jun 1880
Mother*Nancy Ford1 b. 1807, d. b 12 Feb 1864
Birth*1842Elizabeth Britt was born about 1842 in Tennessee.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18509 December 1850Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 9 December 1850 in the household of her parents in Division 9, Greene County, Tennessee. She was 8 years old.1,2 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 12 February 1864Her mother died leaving Elizabeth's father with children ranging in age from grown and married to under 6 years.3 
(Daughter) Marriage12 February 1864Her father married a second time to Julinda Parker on 12 February 1864.3 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd and "Macka" Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Margaret Tunnell, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a.
  3. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 February 1864 in Greene County, Tennessee, USA, of Loyd Britt and Julia Ann Parker. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.

Frances Britt1

b. 1812
Family
Father*Benjamin Britt2,1 b. 1785, d. b 15 Aug 1843
Mother*Mary __?__3,4,2,1 b. 1785
Birth*1812Frances Britt was born about 1812 in Tennessee.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Pardue.1,2 
(Eldest Daughter) Land Records15 August 1843This indenture was made and entered into on 15 August 1843 between the nine heirs of Benjamin Britt, deceased, who were his widow, Mary Britt Sr., and his children, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, who was a widow, Joseph Pardue, who was the husband of Benjamin's daughter, Frances (Britt) Pardue, Mary Britt Jr., William Henry Pardue, who was the husband of Benjamin's daughter, Rebecca (Britt) Pardue, George W. Britt, Eliza Britt, and William Y. Britt, of the one part, and Robert Taylor of the other part, all of Barren County, Kentucky.

Witnesseth that the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, for and in consideration of $50 to them in hand, the receipt is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey unto the said Robert Taylor, a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Barren County on little Glovers Creek adjoining Picken's Mill and bounded as follows: Beginning at a stooping poplar, thence North 56 poles to a poplar and dogwood, South 53 degrees East 88 poles to a white oak, saw wood and dogwood on a hillside South 47 degrees West 24 poles to a small poplar at Tinsley corner, then on the Tinsley's line South 83 degrees West 34 poles to a white oak, South 59 degrees West 52 poles to a white oak and South 79 degrees West 42 poles to a hickory and three dogwoods at Tinsley's corner on road, thence North 49¼ degrees East 72 poles to the beginning, containing 25 acres more or less. To have and to hold unto the said Robert Taylor, his heirs and assigns forever.

And the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, and William H. Pardue, for themselves and their heirs and for George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, and for George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, for themselves and their heirs, do all of them, severally and individually, hereby covenant and agree to warrant and forever defend the aforesaid premises with all its appurtenances and improvements unto the said Robert Taylor, his heirs and assigns forever, free from and against the claims of themselves and against the claims of themselves and against the claims of George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt and against the claim or claims of all or any person or persons whomsoever.

In testimony whereof, the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written.

X marks were made and sealed by Mary Britt senior, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, all on 15 August 1843.

The successor clerk of Barren County added his note that the deed of Mary Britt senior, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, and William H. Pardue, was proven on 19 September 1843 before his predecessor by the oath of Samuel Perkins, a subscribing witness thereto, to be the act and deed of the grantors, and on 19 August 1844 was fully proven before said predecessor by the oath of Joseph Stephens, another subscribing witness thereto, to be the act and deed of said grantors. Wherefore the deed and certification were recorded on 23 June 1853 in Barren County, Kentucky.2 

Family

 Joseph Pardue b. 1812
Child 1.John G. Pardue5 b. 1 Aug 1852

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Frances Pardue, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 372a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Book V, pages 412-413, image# 211 of 336; Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt Jr., William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt, and William Y. Britt, grantors, to Robert Taylor, grantee; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTQZ-XN7. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTQZ-CTN
  5. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of John G Pardue on 1 August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, son of Joseph Pardue and Frances Britt. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.

Frances Jane Britt1,2

b. 1796, d. 22 November 1850
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1,3 b. 15 Mar 1763, d. 1 Aug 1862
Mother*Sarah Wheeler1,3 b. 10 Feb 1763, d. 15 Jul 1855
Birth*1796Frances Jane Britt was born about 1796 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1,3,4 
Name VariationShe was called Frankie.5 
Marriage*12 June 1814She married Robert Houchens on 12 June 1814.1,3 
(Daughter) Will12 April 1849Her father prepared his will dated 12 April 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky, naming his wife, Sarah Britt, his five surviving daughters, Patsy Wheeler, Susanna Grayson, Eliza A. Powell, Mary Ann Matthews and Frances Houchens, his three sons, Obadiah Britt, John W. Britt and Joel W. N. Britt, a granddaughter, Sarah Barrick, a daughter of his deceased daughter, Mildred (Britt) Colvin, and mentioning the heirs of his deceased daughter, Sarah Wood.6 
Death*22 November 1850She died on 22 November 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 54.1,3 

Family

 Robert Houchens b. 1786
Children 1.William N. Houchens+5 b. 9 Jan 1825, d. 21 Dec 1911
 2.Micajah B. Houchens3,4,7 b. 9 Oct 1829, d. 28 Feb 1922
 3.Samuel A. Houchens+3,4 b. 10 Jun 1832, d. 29 Jul 1903
 4.John R. Houchens3,4 b. 1836
 5.Benjamin F. Houchens3,4,8 b. 6 Nov 1839, d. 11 Sep 1912

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  3. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, page 80, Family Group Sheet for Frances Britt and Robert Houchens.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Frances Houchens, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 347a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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, William Nelson Houchens, Memorial# 100372092. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [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.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Micajah Britt “Cage” Houchens, Memorial# 100377197.
  8. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Benjamin Franklin Houchens on 11 September 1912 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, born on 6 November 1839 in Kentucky, to Robert Houchens and Frankie Britt, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Francis Britt1,2,3

b. 1842, d. before 15 January 1920
Family
Father*George W. Britt1 b. 1820, d. 10 May 1874
Mother*Emily Wheeler1 b. 1823, d. Mar 1861
Birth*1842Francis Britt was born about 1842 in Kentucky.1,3 
Name VariationShe was called Fannie.3,2,1 
(Daughter) Census US 185026 September 1850Fannie was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Allen County, Kentucky. She was 7 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 July 1860Fannie was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in the household of her parents in Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky. She was 18 years old and her occupation was spinning.2 
Marriage*She married John Calvin Bridges, son of William Bridges and Nancy Britt.4,3 
Death*before 15 January 1920She died before 15 January 1920, the date her husband was enumerated as a widower in the household of their widowed daughter-in-law, Lula (Hargis) Bridges, in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.3,5 
Burial* The location of her burial is not known.3 

Family

 John Calvin Bridges b. 17 May 1840, d. 17 May 1927
Children 1.John William Bridges6,3 b. 23 Apr 1866, d. 17 Feb 1913
 2.Perry Bridges7,3,8 b. 24 Jun 1879, d. 13 Oct 1918

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Emily Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Kentucky; Roll: 190; Page: 178b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and E. J. Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky; Page: 331. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Francis Fannie (Britt) Bridges, Memorial# 132396022. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Calvin Bridges, Memorial# 108437458.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lula Bridges, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: T625_558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John William Bridges, Memorial# 11924536.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Perry Bridges, Memorial# 32828539108437458.
  8. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Perry Bridges on 13 October 1918 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, born on 26 June 1879 in Kentucky to John C Bridges and Fannie Britt, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Frederick Britt1

b. 1841
Family
Father*Lloyd Britt1 b. 1807, d. b 1 Jun 1880
Mother*Nancy Ford1 b. 1807, d. b 12 Feb 1864
Birth*1841Frederick Britt was born about 1841 in Tennessee.1 
(Son) Census US 18509 December 1850Frederick was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 9 December 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 9, Greene County, Tennessee. He was 9 years old.1,2 
(Son) Deathbefore 12 February 1864His mother died leaving Frederick's father with children ranging in age from grown and married to under 6 years.3 
(Son) Marriage12 February 1864His father married a second time to Julinda Parker on 12 February 1864.3 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd and "Macka" Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Margaret Tunnell, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a.
  3. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 February 1864 in Greene County, Tennessee, USA, of Loyd Britt and Julia Ann Parker. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.

George F. Britt1

b. 15 March 1855, d. 6 October 1937
Family
Father*John W. Britt1 b. 11 Nov 1805, d. 14 Dec 1882
Mother*Laurenda Ann Stephens1 b. 27 Aug 1820, d. 4 Aug 1870
Birth*15 March 1855George F. Britt was born on 15 March 1855 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Name VariationHis full name was George Felix Britt.1 
Marriage*He married first Eliza Catherine Devasher, daughter of Alexander L. Davasher and Catherine B. Lewis.2,1 
(Husband) Death30 September 1899George became a widower when Eliza Catherine (Devasher) Britt died on 30 September 1899 at age 43.2 
Death*6 October 1937He died on 6 October 1937 in Lucas, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 821 
Burial* and was buried in Devasher Cemetery, Austin, Barren County.1 

Family

 Eliza Catherine Devasher b. 31 Aug 1856, d. 30 Sep 1899

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, George Felix Britt, Memorial# 109790238. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Catherine (Devasher) Britt, Memorial# 109790359.

George W. Britt1,2

b. 1820, d. 10 May 1874
Family
Father*John Britt3,4 b. 1782, d. 15 May 1857
Mother*Margaret Adeline Thomas3,4 b. 1793, d. 11 Feb 1854
Birth*1820George W. Britt was born about 1820 in Tennessee.4 
Name VariationHis full name was George Washington Britt.2 
Marriage*1840He married Emily Wheeler, daughter of Zachariah Wheeler and Martha Britt, in 1840 in Kentucky. They were 2nd cousins.1,5,4 
Census US 1850*26 September 1850Emily and George W. Britt were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 September 1850 in Allen County, Kentucky. George was 30 years of age and farming, and Emily was 27 years of age. Neither George nor Emily could read or write. They were enumerated with their four children in 1850, and the census taker recorded all the children with initials rather than names. We have been able to identify all except their eldest daughter, who was enumerated as M. Britt, was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year. The other children, Fannie, George W. Jr., and Martha D., were ages 7, 5 and 3 years old, respectively. George's parents, Margaret Adeline (Thomas) and John Britt, were enumerated with George's seven siblings in the first previous household on the same census page.4 
Census US 1860*23 July 1860Emily and George W. Britt were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky. George was 40 years of age and farming with a personal estate valued at $100, and Emily was 38 years of age and a housewife. They could neither read nor write and were enumerated with seven children in 1860. Fannie was 18 years old and her occupation was spinning; George W. Jr. and Martha were ages 11 and 10 years, respectively, and had attended school within the census year; and M. J., Betty, Adeline and Susanna were ages 8, 7, 3 and 1 year, respectively. Also enumerated in the Britt household in 1860 was W. B. Burton who was 17 years old and a student with a personal estate valued at $1,000.6 
(Husband) DeathMarch 1861George became a widower when Emily (Wheeler) Britt died in March 1861 at about age 38.7 
Death*10 May 1874He may have been the George W. Britt who died on 10 May 1874. If so, he was about age 54.8 

Family

 Emily Wheeler b. 1823, d. Mar 1861
Children 1.M. Britt4 b. 1841
 2.Francis Britt+4 b. 1842, d. b 15 Jan 1920
 3.George W. Britt4,2 b. 3 Feb 1846, d. 27 Sep 1916
 4.Martha D. Britt4 b. 1847
 5.M. J. Britt6 b. 1852
 6.Elizabeth Britt6 b. 1853
 7.Lucinda Adeline Britt9 b. 9 Jun 1855, d. 1 Aug 1943
 8.Susanna Britt6 b. 1859

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 65, Family Group Sheet for Martha (Patsy) Britt and Zachariah Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Washington Britt on 27 September 1916 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, single, farmer, born on 3 February 1846 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, to George Washington Britt and Emily Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and E. Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Kentucky; Roll: 190; Page: 178b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Emily Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Kentucky; Roll: 190; Page: 178b.
  5. [S1612] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Emily Wheeler and George Britt in 1840 in Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and E. J. Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky; Page: 331. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emily Britt in March 1861 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, born about 1821 to Z. and Patsy Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
  8. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  9. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lucinda Adeline Woodcock on 1 August 1943 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, born in Barren County, Kentucky, USA to George W Britt and Emily Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.

George W. Britt1,2

b. 3 February 1846, d. 27 September 1916
Family
Father*George W. Britt1,2 b. 1820, d. 10 May 1874
Mother*Emily Wheeler1,2 b. 1823, d. Mar 1861
Birth*3 February 1846George W. Britt was born on 3 February 1846 in Allen County, Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was George Washington Britt Jr.2 
(Son) Census US 185026 September 1850George W. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Allen County, Kentucky. He was 5 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 186023 July 1860George was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 July 1860 in the household of his parents in Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky. He was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 
Death*27 September 1916He died on 27 September 1916 in Allen County, Kentucky, at age 702 
Burial* and was buried in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Amos, Allen County.4 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Emily Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Kentucky; Roll: 190; Page: 178b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Washington Britt on 27 September 1916 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, single, farmer, born on 3 February 1846 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, to George Washington Britt and Emily Wheeler, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and E. J. Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky; Page: 331. Hereinafter cited as 1860 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, George Washington Britt, Memorial# 65320422. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

George W. Britt1

b. 4 June 1824, d. 9 January 1889
Family
Father*Benjamin Britt1,2 b. 1785, d. b 15 Aug 1843
Mother*Mary __?__1,3 b. 1785
Birth*4 June 1824George W. Britt was born on 4 June 1824 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,4 
(2nd Son) Land Records15 August 1843This indenture was made and entered into on 15 August 1843 between the nine heirs of Benjamin Britt, deceased, who were his widow, Mary Britt Sr., and his children, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, who was a widow, Joseph Pardue, who was the husband of Benjamin's daughter, Frances (Britt) Pardue, Mary Britt Jr., William Henry Pardue, who was the husband of Benjamin's daughter, Rebecca (Britt) Pardue, George W. Britt, Eliza Britt, and William Y. Britt, of the one part, and Robert Taylor of the other part, all of Barren County, Kentucky.

Witnesseth that the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, for and in consideration of $50 to them in hand, the receipt is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey unto the said Robert Taylor, a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Barren County on little Glovers Creek adjoining Picken's Mill and bounded as follows: Beginning at a stooping poplar, thence North 56 poles to a poplar and dogwood, South 53 degrees East 88 poles to a white oak, saw wood and dogwood on a hillside South 47 degrees West 24 poles to a small poplar at Tinsley corner, then on the Tinsley's line South 83 degrees West 34 poles to a white oak, South 59 degrees West 52 poles to a white oak and South 79 degrees West 42 poles to a hickory and three dogwoods at Tinsley's corner on road, thence North 49¼ degrees East 72 poles to the beginning, containing 25 acres more or less. To have and to hold unto the said Robert Taylor, his heirs and assigns forever.

And the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, and William H. Pardue, for themselves and their heirs and for George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, and for George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, for themselves and their heirs, do all of them, severally and individually, hereby covenant and agree to warrant and forever defend the aforesaid premises with all its appurtenances and improvements unto the said Robert Taylor, his heirs and assigns forever, free from and against the claims of themselves and against the claims of themselves and against the claims of George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt and against the claim or claims of all or any person or persons whomsoever.

In testimony whereof, the said Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written.

X marks were made and sealed by Mary Britt senior, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt and William Y. Britt, all on 15 August 1843.

The successor clerk of Barren County added his note that the deed of Mary Britt senior, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt junior, and William H. Pardue, was proven on 19 September 1843 before his predecessor by the oath of Samuel Perkins, a subscribing witness thereto, to be the act and deed of the grantors, and on 19 August 1844 was fully proven before said predecessor by the oath of Joseph Stephens, another subscribing witness thereto, to be the act and deed of said grantors. Wherefore the deed and certification were recorded on 23 June 1853 in Barren County, Kentucky.5 
Marriage*10 August 1846He married Nancy N. Simmons, daughter of Jordan H. Simmons and Susanah Edna Rush, on 10 August 1846 in Barren County, Kentucky.6,1 
Land Records*24 September 1853 On 24 September 1853, for the sum of $60, Robert Taylor sold the 25 acres of land he had purchased in 1843 from George W. Britt, his mother and the other heirs of his father, Benjamin Britt, deceased, back to George W. Britt.7 
Land Records*25 June 1854An indenture was made on 25 June 1854 in Barren County, Kentucky, between George W. Britt and his wife Nancy, Rebecca (Britt) Pardue, wife of William Henry Pardue, and William Y. Britt of the first part, and William F. Austin of the second part.

Witnesseth that for the consideration of $100 in hand paid to said George W. Britt, the parties of the first part have bargained and sold and hereby convey to said Austin, a certain tract of land lying in Barren County, Kentucky on the waters of little Glovers Creek containing 25 acres, and being the same that the widow and heirs of Benjamin Britt, deceased, conveyed to Robert Taylor and said Taylor conveyed back to said George W. Britt. The said Rebecca not having joined in said deed to said Taylor as one of the heirs of said Benjamin Britt, and the said William Y. being under 21 years of age, they, for the consideration expressed in said deed to said Taylor, joined in the deed to said Austin, said William Y. being now 21 years of age.

Said 25 acres hereby sold is bounded as follows viz: beginning at a stooping poplar, thence North 56 poles to a poplar and dogwood, South 53 degrees East 88 poles to a white oak, saw wood and dogwood on a hill side, South 47 degrees West 24 poles to a small poplar at Tinsley corner, thence with Tinsley’s line South 83 degrees West 34 poles to a white oak, South 59 degrees West 42 poles to a white oak, South 79 degrees West 42 poles to a hickory and three dogwoods, Tinsley’s corner on road, thence North 49¼ degrees East 72 poles to the beginning, containing 25 acres more or less.

To have and to hold unto said Austin, his heirs and assigns forever, the said parties of the first part convey and agree to forever defend said tract of land to said Austin, his heirs and assigns, forever to be free from and against the claims of all persons whomsoever.

In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereto set their hands and seals the date above written.

G. W. Brit signed and sealed his name and X marks were made and sealed by Nancy Britt, William Y. Britt and Rebecca Pardue, all on 26 June 1854.

The clerk of Barren County certified that the deed from George W. Britt and his wife Nancy, William Y. Britt and Mrs. Pardue to William F. Austin was produced by them and acknowledged by the said grantors to be their act and deed. Whereupon the deed and certification were recorded on 27 June 1854.8 
Census US 1870*13 September 1870Nancy and George W. Britt were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 13 September 1870 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky.9 
Death*9 January 1889He died on 9 January 1889 in Barren County at age 641,4 
Burial* and was buried in the George Britt Graveyard, Tracy, Barren County.1,4 

Family

 Nancy N. Simmons b. 15 Sep 1822, d. 8 Jan 1916
Children 1.Susan Jane Britt+10 b. 1847, d. bt 28 Jun 1880 - 8 Dec 1885
 2.Mary I. Britt+9,11,12 b. 1855, d. b 28 Jun 1900

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KHXX-J1Z. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTQZ-CTN
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTQZ-XN7
  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, George W. Britt, Memorial# 106968098, reporting his birth date as 4 August 1824 and his date of death as 27 Jan 1888. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Book V, pages 412-413, image# 211 of 336; Mary Britt, John Britt, Nancy Bridges, Joseph Pardue, Mary Britt Jr., William H. Pardue, George Britt, Eliza Britt, and William Y. Britt, grantors, to Robert Taylor, grantee; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  6. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KZ5T-DSD
  7. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): deed dated 24 September 1853 and registered on 8 March 1854, Film# 209731, Digital# 008568122, Deed Book W, pages 116-117, image# 62 of 618; Robert Taylor, grantor, of the first part, and George W. Britt, grantee, of the other part; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  8. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209731, Digital# 8568122, Book W, page 409, image# 209 of 618; George W. Britt, his wife Nancy, Rebecca Pardue, wife of William H. Pardue and late Rebecca Britt, and William Y. Britt, grantors, to William F. Austin, grantee; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  9. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Geo W. and Nancy Britt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 737B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George W. and Nancy Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 381a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Isabella (Britt) Steenbergen, Memorial# 160810580.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George W. Britt, Memorial# 106968098.

Grant Britt1

b. 1 March 1834, d. 22 January 1919
Family
Father*Lloyd Britt1 b. 1807, d. b 1 Jun 1880
Mother*Nancy Ford1 b. 1807, d. b 12 Feb 1864
Birth*1 March 1834Grant Britt was born on 1 March 1834 in Tennessee.1,2 
(Son) Census US 18509 December 1850Grant was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 9 December 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 9, Greene County, Tennessee. He was 16 years old.1,3 
(Son) Deathbefore 12 February 1864His mother died leaving Grant's father with children ranging in age from grown and married to under 6 years.4 
(Son) Marriage12 February 1864His father married a second time to Julinda Parker on 12 February 1864.4 
Death*22 January 1919He died on 22 January 1919 in Monroe County, Kentucky, at age 84.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd and "Macka" Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Grant Britt on 22 January 1919 in Monroe County, Kentucky, USA, born on 1 March 1834 in Tennessee, to Lloyd Britt and "Nankey" Ford, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Margaret Tunnell, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a.
  4. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 February 1864 in Greene County, Tennessee, USA, of Loyd Britt and Julia Ann Parker. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.

Hannah Britt1

b. 1750
Family
Father*William Britt Sr.1 b. 1725
Mother*______ Randolph1 d. 1750
Birth*1750Hannah Britt was probably born about 1749 or 1750.1 
Marriage*2 January 1768She married William Longmyre on 2 January 1768 in Goochland County, Virginia.1,2,3 
(2nd Daughter) Will4 January 1787Her father prepared his will dated 4 January 1787 in Goochland County, Virginia, naming his beloved wife, Hannah Britt, and his seven surviving children, John Britt, Mary (Britt) Wilkerson, Hannah (Britt) Longmyre, Elizabeth Britt, Obadiah Britt, Jeanie Britt, and William Britt Jr..

Of the land distributed by his will, his wife, Hannah Britt, was bequeathed, during her life or widowhood, 100 acres of land being part of the tract he had purchased from John Page, Sr., which was described as lying on the west side of the Creek, including the dwelling and office houses. And, in the event of her death or marriage, the said land was to fall to his youngest son, William Britt.

To his son, John Britt, he bequeathed 125 acres of land, part of the tract of land purchased from Neil Campbell, an agent representing Glasgow merchants, the land described as lying in Rock Castle Neck and bounded by the lines of Thomas Bolling and Thomas Randolph, Esq., Benjamin Clapton, Meshack Hicks and John Philpot, the part here meant being that corner lying between the lines of Thomas Bolling and Meshack Hicks.

He bequeathed to his son, Obed Britt, the remainder part of the aforesaid tract of land in Rock Castle Neck, supposed to consist of 400 acres.

To his son, William Britt, he bequeathed the tract of land whereon he was then living, being the tract of land he had purchased from John Page, Sr., and described as lying on one of the branches of Licking Hole Creek and consisting of 250 acres, more or less, but with this reserve: his wife, Hannah Britt, was to possess and enjoy 100 acres thereof as aforesaid during her natural life or widowhood. He also bequeathed to his son, William Britt, one other tract of land containing 100 acres, more or less, and described as lying in the fork of Byrd Creek and bounded by the lands of Colonel Robert Lewis, Colonel John Hopkins, and Bryant Conolly.

He bequeathed gifts to his daughters, Jenny Mitchell and Elizabeth Christian and also ratified and confirmed former gifts he had made to his daughters, Mary Wilkerson and Hannah Longmire.

It was his will and desire that the remainder of his real and personal estate be equally divided amongst his children, To Wit: John Britt, Mary (Britt) Wilkerson, Hannah (Britt) Longmyre, Elizabeth Britt, Obadiah Britt, Jeanie Britt, and William Britt Jr., my sons and daughters, to them and their heirs, forever.

He constituted and approved his beloved sons, John Britt, Obed Britt and William Britt, his Executors to his last will and testament.

The will was signed and sealed by William Britt in the presence of witnesses John Perkins and Samuel Cosby.4 

Family

 William Longmyre
Child 1.John Longmyre5 b. 6 Apr 1769

Citations

  1. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; the children of William Britt (d. 1787), from correspondence with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr. and copies of his 1974 manuscript on the William Britt Family; originally shared by cczink on 02 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/87177724/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  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 : 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), pages 111 and 126; with a caution statement dated 13 September 1994 by the Family History Library warning that the dates shown for couples on pages 98-149 are not marriage dates, but are "presumptive" marriage dates, and are actually the birth dates of the oldest child of the couple as found in the birth and baptism section starting on page 150 of the Register. 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.
  3. [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, pages 12 and 56, his surname transcribed as "Birkmyre."
  4. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, the will of William Britt, dated January 4, 1787, recorded February 19, 1787, citing Goochland County Deed Book 14, 1784-1788, Reel 5, pages 373-375, from correspondence with Colonel Albert S. Britt, Jr. and copies of his 1974 manuscript on the William Britt Family; originally shared by cczink on 02 August 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/87177724/….
  5. [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 240.

Henry Allen Britt1

b. 30 August 1860
Family
Father*William Nelson Britt1 b. 19 Aug 1830, d. 8 Mar 1863
Mother*Martha Ann Bailey1 b. 10 Apr 1830, d. 17 Mar 1900
Birth*30 August 1860Henry Allen Britt was born on 30 August 1860 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Relationship Note*Henry Allen Britt and Susan Ann Britt were twins.2,1,3 

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, Henry Allen Britt, Memorial# 69715449. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan Ann (Britt) Ward, Memorial# 137469337.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William N. and Martha Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 893. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Isaac Britt1

b. 24 June 1836, d. 9 January 1853
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt Jr.1 b. 13 Apr 1799, d. a 15 Oct 1872
Mother*Jane L. Powell1 b. 11 Jan 1807, d. 2 May 1883
Birth*24 June 1836Isaac Britt was born on 24 June 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 185030 August 1850Isaac was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 29 and 30 August 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 14 years old and had attended school within the year2 
Death*9 January 1853 and died on 9 January 1853 in Barren County at age 16.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 105, Family Group Sheet for Jane L. Britt nee Powell and Obadiah Britt, Jr. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Jane L. Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  4. [S2253] Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death of Isaac Britt of fever on 9 January 1853 in Barren County, Kentucky, age 17, single, farmer, born in Barren County, Kentucky, son of Obadiah Britt, citing FHL Film# 216816, Digital# 004003312, image# 208 of 529. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970.

Isaac Britt1

b. 1845
Family
Father*Lloyd Britt1 b. 1807, d. b 1 Jun 1880
Mother*Nancy Ford1 b. 1807, d. b 12 Feb 1864
Birth*1845Isaac Britt was born about 1845 in Tennessee.1 
(Son) Census US 18509 December 1850Isaac was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 9 December 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 9, Greene County, Tennessee. He was 5 years old.1,2 
(Son) Census US 186028 June 1860Isaac was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 28 June 1860 in the household of his parents in District 17, Graysburg Post Office, Greene County, Tennessee. He was 14 years old.3 
(Son) Deathbefore 12 February 1864His mother died leaving Isaac's father with children ranging in age from grown and married to under 6 years.4 
(Son) Marriage12 February 1864His father married a second time to Julinda Parker on 12 February 1864.4 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd and "Macka" Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Margaret Tunnell, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258a.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Loyd, (transcribed by Ancestry as "Tayrd"), and Nancy Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 17, Greene, Tennessee; Page: 357. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 February 1864 in Greene County, Tennessee, USA, of Loyd Britt and Julia Ann Parker. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.

James Britt1

b. 9 July 1758
Family
Father*John Britt1
Mother*Winifred Conolly1
Birth*9 July 1758James Britt was born on 9 July 1758 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism20 August 1758 and was baptized there on 20 August 1758.1 

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 162. 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.

James Britt1

b. 1813
Family
Father*John Britt1 b. 10 Sep 1759, d. 22 Apr 1823
Mother*Mary Ford2 b. 1785, d. b 1 Jun 1850
Birth*1813James Britt was born about 1813 in Tennessee.3 
(Son) Death22 April 1823He was about 10 years old when his father died on 22 April 1823 at age 63.4,5,6 
(Son) ResidenceAfter the death of his father, James continued to live in Greene County, Tennessee, with his mother and with his wife, after his marriage.7,8 
Marriage*27 December 1832He married Nancy Ford on 27 December 1832 in Washington County, Tennessee.9 

Family

 Nancy Ford b. 1810

Citations

  1. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/26L7-G5R. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Nancy Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 91b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; from the Rebecca Britt Bible, a summary prepared by Gladys S. Wilson of Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 18 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/46250030/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  5. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, a photo copy of a page from the Rebecca Britt Bible obtained from Gladys B. Wilson, a board member of the Southcentral Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 24 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/25473979/….
  6. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, a page titled “Britt Bible” transcribed from the Rebecca Britt Bible and obtained from Gladys B. Wilson, a board member of the Southcentral Kentucky Genealogical & Historical Society, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 31 July 2009, viewed on 24 July 2021, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/25473979/….
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, households of Thomas and Eliza Jackson, Archibald and Nancy Britt and James and Elizabeth Jackson, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258b.
  8. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Archibald and Nancy Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 9, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 258b.
  9. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 27 December 1832 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA, of James Britt and Nancy Ford. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.