Thomas N. Britt1

b. 28 May 1852
Family
Father*John Britt1,2 b. 5 May 1829, d. 17 Mar 1863
Mother*Sarah Wheeler1,2 b. 1823
Birth*28 May 1852Thomas N. Britt was born on 28 May 1852 in Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Thomas Nelson Britt.2 
(Son) Death17 March 1863He was 10 years old when his father died on 17 March 1863 at age 33, leaving Thomas's mother with four young children3,4 
(Son) Marriagebefore 8 September 1870 and he was about age 16 when his mother married, before 8 September 1870, a second time to John T. Elmore, who had had nine children with his first wife, who had also died.5 
(Son) Census US 18708 September 1870Thomas was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 8 September 1870 in the household of his mother and stepfather in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 18 years old.5 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sally Britt, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 948. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Nelson Britt, Memorial# 120329165. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [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.
  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. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John T. and Sallie Elmore, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 732A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Ursula A. Britt1

b. December 1840, d. 1 January 1911
Family
Father*Benjamin Britt1 d. 25 Dec 1846
Mother*Ann Eliza Wheeler1 b. 1818
Birth*December 1840Ursula A. Britt was born in December 1840 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Ursula Ann Britt.2 
(Granddaughter) Census US 185029 August 1850Ursula A. was enumerated with her mother on the 1850 census taken on 29 August 1850 in the household of her maternal grandparents, Martha and Zachariah Wheeler, in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Ursula was 9 years old.1 
Marriage*2 October 1856She married Benjamin Britt, son of Obadiah F. Britt and Lucinda Littrell, on 2 October 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky. They were married at the home of Martha Wheeler, and signing as witnesses were Nelson Britt and Reuben Kinslow.3,2 
Census US 1880*10 June 1880Ursula and Benjamin Britt were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 10 June 1880 in Piney, Oregon County, Missouri. Benjamin was 44 years of age and a farmer, and Ursula was 36 years of age, and keeping house. She was the only one in the household who was able to read and write. All seven of the couple's surviving children were enumerated with them in 1880, and all were recorded as at home. Louisa F., Robert and Lucinda were ages 20, 18 and 15 years, respectively; Joseph and Melvina were ages 10 and 8 years, respectively; Nancy, who was enumerated as Carperna, was 3 years old; and the baby, John N., was 3 months old.4 
Census US 1900*12 June 1900Ursula and Ben Britt were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in Buffalo, Craighead County, Arkansas. Ben was 65 years of age, and Ursula was age 61. They rented their farm, had been married for 42 years, and Ursula had given birth to ten children, eight of whom were living. Enumerated with them in 1900 were three of their children and one grandchild. Their unmarried son and daughter, John N. and Mary E., were ages 20 and 17 years, respectively, and John worked as a farmer. Ben and Ursula's daughter, Nancy Lamkins, was 23 years old and a widow, and her daughter, Tillie M. Lamkins, was 1 year old.5 
(Wife) Death10 October 1910Ursula became a widow when Benjamin Britt died, possibly on 10 October 1910 at age 76. Two possible death dates were identified on Benjamin's Find a Grave memorial page. The memorial recorded his death as 10 October 1910, and a Family Group Sheet, attached to the memorial and prepared by a descendant in 1991, reported his death as 9 September 1909. We've not yet verified either date.3 
Death*1 January 1911She may have died on 1 January 1911 in Poinsett County, Arkansas, at age 70. Two possible death dates have been mentioned on Ursula's Find a Grave memorial page. The memorial recorded it as 1 January 1911, and a Family Group Sheet attached to her memorial, prepared by a descendant in 1991, reported it as 3 December 1909. We've not yet verified either date2 
Burial* and was buried in Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County.2 

Family

 Benjamin Britt b. 5 Oct 1834, d. 10 Oct 1910
Children 1.Lucy E. Britt6,2 b. 4 Aug 1857, d. 8 Aug 1874
 2.Louisa Frances Britt7,2 b. 10 Jan 1859, d. 4 Apr 1932
 3.Robert Morgan Britt8 b. 1 Jul 1863, d. 11 Sep 1935
 4.Lucinda Elizabeth Britt+9 b. 21 Nov 1864, d. 13 Aug 1944
 5.Joseph Nuckles Britt10 b. 14 Feb 1870, d. 21 May 1956
 6.Melvina J. Britt11 b. 23 Sep 1872, d. 24 Jul 1945
 7.Cintha Ann Britt12 b. 1 Nov 1875, d. 23 Sep 1876
 8.Nancy Ann Carperna Britt+13 b. 4 Oct 1876, d. 8 Oct 1950
 9.John Britt14 b. 17 Mar 1878, d. 17 Dec 1958
 10.Mary Ellen Britt12 b. 14 Nov 1882, d. 9 Dec 1944

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zachariah and Martha Wheeler, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ursula Ann (Britt) Britt, Memorial# 127830793. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin “Ben” Britt, Memorial# 127830698.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Ursula Britt, Year: 1880; Census Place: Piney, Oregon, Missouri; Roll: 707; Page: 374A; Enumeration District: 087. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ben F. and Ursula (recorded by the census taker as "Ertherly") Britt, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Craighead, Arkansas; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240055. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy E Britt, Memorial# 129588426.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa Frances “Granny” (Britt) Carver, Memorial# 112099766.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Morgan “Bob” Britt, Memorial# 105478041.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucinda Elizabeth “Dollie” (Britt) Banks, Memorial# 49929469.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Nuckles “Joe” Britt, Memorial# 50055699.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mell Vine “Melvina or Mel” Benson, Memorial# 49929660.
  12. [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."
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Ann Carperna “Annie” (Britt) Mason, Memorial# 121183027.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Britt, Memorial# 73914256.

William Britt1,2

b. 1821, d. 11 February 1855
Family
Father*John Britt1,2 b. 1782, d. 15 May 1857
Mother*Margaret Adeline Thomas1,2 b. 1793, d. 11 Feb 1854
Birth*1821William Britt was born about 1821 in Greene County, Tennessee.1,2 
(Son) Census US 185026 September 1850William was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 26 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Allen County, Kentucky. He was 28 years of age, farming, and unable to read or write.1 
Death*11 February 1855He died unmarried on 11 February 1855 in Allen County, Kentucky, at age 34.2 

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.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Britt, age 34, single, on 11 February 1855 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, born about 1821 in Greene County, Tennessee, to John and Margaret A. Britt, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

William Britt1,2

b. 28 March 1753, d. 1817
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1,2 b. 1730, d. Sep 1797
Mother*Ann Thomson1,2 b. 1730, d. 1810
Birth*28 March 1753William Britt was born on 28 March 1753 in Goochland County, Virginia,1,2 
Baptism29 September 1765 and was baptized there with his sister, Patty, on 29 September 1765.1,2 
(Son) Will3 September 1795His father prepared his will dated 3 September 1795 in Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Ann Britt, his four sons, William Britt, John Britt, Obadiah Britt and Archelus Britt, and a deceased daughter, Elizabeth Bailey. His objective was to treat all of his children equally, and appears to have specifically named the five for reasons other than inheritance. His four other daughters were very possibly also living.

The land that he then lived on he loaned to his beloved wife Ann Britt, during her life, and after her decease directed it to be sold by his executors at proper credit, and the money arising therefrom to be equally divided among his children, and the children of his deceased daughter, Elizabeth Bailey, to have one child's part, and not go into the hands of their father, John Bailey. His will directed that all the rest of his estate, real and personal, be enjoyed by his wife at the discretion of his executors, and after her decease to be sold and divided among his children as above mentioned. He constituted and ordained his sons, William Britt, John Britt, Obadiah Britt and Archelus Britt, his son Obadiah's father-in-law, Micajah Wheeler and John Buster his executors.

The will was signed and sealed by Obadiah Britt in the presence of witnesses John Buster, Micajah Wheeler, Sr. and William Smith.3 
Death*1817He died about 1817 in Logan County, Kentucky, at about age 64.2 

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. [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. [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/….

William Britt1

b. 4 September 1773
Family
Father*John Britt1 b. 1745, d. a 12 Dec 1792
Mother*Susannah Holman1 b. 1754
Birth*4 September 1773William Britt was born on 4 September 1773 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism17 October 1773 and was baptized there on 17 October 1773.1 

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 163. 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.

William Britt1

b. 29 July 1768
Family
Father*John Britt1
Mother*Winifred Conolly1
Birth*29 July 1768William Britt was born on 29 July 1768 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism4 September 1768 and was baptized there on 4 September 1768.1 

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 163, expressing confusion about William, born on 29 July 1768, and questioning whether he was the son of Winifred Conoly and John Britt or of William Britt and Hannah Conolly; until we identify further information, we have placed him with John and Winifred because William and Hannah had a son William born two years earlier who may have still been living when this William was born. 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.

William Britt1

b. 7 April 1793, d. 1864
Family
Father*John Britt1,2,3,4 b. 10 Sep 1759, d. 22 Apr 1823
Mother*Nancy Ann Adams1,2,5,4 b. 28 Dec 1763, d. 1799
Birth*7 April 1793William Britt was born on 7 April 1793 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 
(Son) Death1799He was probably about 6 years old when his mother died at about age 35, leaving William's father with five or six children ranging in age from teenagers to about age 4.6 
(Son) RelocationAfter the death of their mother, their father moved with his children to Washington County, Tennessee.7 
(Son) Marriage1806His father married a second time to Mary Ford about 1806, probably in Tennessee.6,8 
Marriage*18 December 1816He married first Nancy Waller, daughter of John Waller and Sally __?__, on 18 December 1816 on the waters of Kendrick Creek in Washington County, Tennessee.1,9 
Relocation*1818William and Nancy moved from Tennessee with their baby daughter about 1818 and settled in Barren County, Kentucky, where his uncle, Obadiah Britt, had already purchased land. It is likely they made the move together with William's brother, Benjamin, and his family.10,11 
(Son) Death22 April 1823He was 30 years of age and married with children when his father died on 22 April 1823 at age 63.1,12,9 
(Husband) Death9 February 1846William became a widower when Nancy (Waller) Britt died on 9 February 1846 at age 44, leaving him with seven children. Three were grown, including one married daughter and a second who would marry later that year, and four younger children who ranged in age from 15 to 5 years.1,9 
Marriage*27 October 1846He married second Rebecca Bailey on 27 October 1846 in Barren County, Kentucky.13,9 
Census US 185013 September 1850Rebecca and William Britt were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. William was 58 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $350, and Rebecca was 51 years of age. Neither was able to read or write. They were enumerated with five of William's children from his first marriage. Betsy was 32 years of age and not able to read or write; William was 20 years old and worked as a farmer; Polly J. was age 16; Margaret was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year; and Thomas was 11 years old. The family of William's daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Obadiah Wheeler, were enumerated in the next household on the same census page.14 
Death*1864He died in 1864 at about age 71.1,9 

Family 1

 Nancy Waller b. 20 May 1801, d. 9 Feb 1846
Children 1.Elizabeth Britt14,9 b. 18 Dec 1817
 2.Sarah Britt+9 b. 18 May 1820
 3.Nancy Britt+9 b. 22 Feb 1824
 4.William Nelson Britt+1,9 b. 19 Aug 1830, d. 8 Mar 1863
 5.Mary Jane Britt14,9 b. 6 Feb 1834
 6.Margaret Catherine Britt14,9 b. 6 Aug 1837
 7.Thomas Britt14 b. 29 May 1840, d. 10 Jan 1862

Family 2

 Rebecca Bailey b. 1799

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; 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.
  2. [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/….
  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/L4W5-8V6. 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/LHVD-SFM
  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/LQ5R-ZBV
  6. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, 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/….
  7. [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), pages 32-33, citing Albemarle County, Virginia Deed Book #15, pages 138-139, John Britt to Obadiah Britt, dated 3 November 1804, 76½ acres, lying on the waters of Moores Creek. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  8. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/26L7-G5R
  9. [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/….
  10. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William Britt, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 4; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 16. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin Britt, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 4; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 16.
  12. [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/….
  13. [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.
  14. [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.

William H. Britt1

b. 3 August 1885
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*3 August 1885William H. Britt was born on 3 August 1885 in Lucas, Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 
Marriage Bond*16 December 1909A marriage bond and license in the amount of $100 was issued to William H. Britt and his brother-in-law, Perry Bridges, in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, on 16 December 1909, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between William H. Britt and Verna Ann Childress.3 
Marriage16 December 1909He married Verna Ann Childress on or shortly after 16 December 1909 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.3 

Family

 Verna Ann Childress b. 7 Sep 1885

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.
  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, William Hershell Britt, Memorial# 112740117. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond and license issued in the sum of $100 to W. H. Britt and Perry Bridges on 16 December 1909 in Glasgow, Barren County , Kentucky, USA, the condition of the obligation being the marriage intended to be solemnized between W. H. Britt and Verna Childress, citing FHL Film# 000551017. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

William Isaac Britt1

b. 2 April 1865, d. 4 September 1948
Family
Father*Nelson Britt1,2 b. 24 May 1841, d. 12 Jan 1903
Mother*Mary T. Carver1,2 b. 18 Oct 1841, d. 22 Nov 1938
Birth*2 April 1865William Isaac Britt was born on 2 April 1865 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationHe was called Dink.1 
(Grandson) Census US 18709 September 1870William was enumerated with his parents and siblings on the 1870 census taken on 9 September 1870 in the household of his paternal grandparents, Jane and Obadiah Britt, in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. William was 5 years old.3 
Marriage*1881He married first Ellen Houchens, daughter of Samuel A. Houchens and Martha J. Wheeler, in 1881.4,1 
(Husband) Death10 May 1899William became a widower when Ella (Houchens) Britt died on 10 May 1899 at age 38.4 
Marriage*18 November 1900He married second Nora Alice Wood, daughter of James William Wood and Lucy E. Harrison, on 18 November 1900.5,1 
Death*4 September 1948He died on 4 September 1948 in Allen County, Kentucky, at about age 83.1 

Family 1

 Ellen Houchens b. 4 Jan 1861, d. 10 May 1899

Family 2

 Nora Alice Wood b. 22 Jun 1882, d. 6 May 1961

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, William Isaac “Dink” Britt, Memorial# 53176600. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Isaac Britt on 4 September 1948 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA, born on 2 April 1865 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, to Nelson Britt and Mary Carver, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Jane L. Britt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 732B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen “Ella” (Houchens) Britt, Memorial# 137026581.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nora Alice (Wood) Britt, Memorial# 53176623.

William Britt Jr.1,2

b. 9 August 1766
Family
Father*William Britt Sr.1 b. 1725
Mother*Hannah Conolly1
Birth*9 August 1766William Britt Jr. was born on 9 August 1766 in Goochland County, Virginia,1 
Baptism14 October 1766 and was baptized there on 14 October 1766.1 
Marriage*20 September 1784He married Sarah Poor, daughter of Thomas Poor, about 20 September 1784 in Goochland County, Virginia.3,2,4,5 
(3rd Son) Will4 January 1787His 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.6 

Family

 Sarah Poor

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 163. 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. [S1405] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 September 1784 in Goochland County, Virginia of Sarah Poor, daughter of Thomas Poor, and William Britt Jr., referencing FHL Film# 31650, ID# 29. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
  3. [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.
  4. [S2236] Reverend William Douglas, The Douglas Register : being a detailed record of births, marriages and deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750 to 1797, pages 12 and 82, their date of marriage recorded as 21 September 1784.
  5. [S2239] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Britt Jr and Sarah Poor on 22 September 1784 in Goochland County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1850.
  6. [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/….

William Nelson Britt1

b. 19 August 1830, d. 8 March 1863
Family
Father*William Britt1,2 b. 7 Apr 1793, d. 1864
Mother*Nancy Waller1,2 b. 20 May 1801, d. 9 Feb 1846
Birth*19 August 1830William Nelson Britt was born on 19 August 1830 in Kentucky.1,3,4,2 
(Son) Death9 February 1846He was 15 years old when his mother died on 9 February 1846 at age 44. Three of William's sisters were grown. One was married and a second would marry later that year, leaving his father with four younger children ranging in age from 5 to William at 15 years.1,2 
(Son) Marriage27 October 1846His father married a second time on 27 October 1846 to Rebecca Bailey, who would continue the record keeping in the Britt Family Bible.5,2 
(Son) Census US 185013 September 1850William was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 September 1850 in the household of his father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 20 years old and worked as a farmer.4 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Bailey.1,6,3 
Death*8 March 1863He died on 8 March 1863 at age 321,3,2 
Burial* and was buried in Poplar Log Cemetery, Freedom, Barren County, Kentucky.3 

Family

 Martha Ann Bailey b. 10 Apr 1830, d. 17 Mar 1900
Children 1.Nancy Mary Britt2 b. 5 Dec 1856
 2.Henry Allen Britt7 b. 30 Aug 1860
 3.Susan Ann Britt8 b. 30 Aug 1860
 4.William Thomas Britt1,9 b. 10 Feb 1863, d. 28 Jan 1923

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; 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.
  2. [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/….
  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, William Nelson Britt, Memorial# 101648719. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Ann (Bailey) Britt, Memorial# 166874348.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Allen Britt, Memorial# 69715449.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan Ann (Britt) Ward, Memorial# 137469337.
  9. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Thomas Britt on 28 January 1923 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, age 58, married, born on 10 February 1864 in Kentucky, to William Britt and Martha Ann Bailey, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

William S. Britt1

b. 5 March 1785, d. 16 January 1842
Family
Father*Obadiah Britt1 b. 12 Feb 1759, d. 20 Mar 1834
Mother*Mary E. Smith1
Birth*5 March 1785William S. Britt was born on 5 March 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Cowan Wallace.1 
Death*16 January 1842He died on 16 January 1842 in Perry County, Tennessee, at age 562,3 
Burial* and was buried in Denson's Landing Cemetery, Lobelville, Perry County.2,3 

Family

 Mary Cowan Wallace

Citations

  1. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 108 : 1914, Mrs. Jessie (Journey) Petty #107905, pages 292-293. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  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/LV4B-F1X. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  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, William S. Britt, Memorial# 24008751. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

William Britt Sr.1

b. 1725
Family
Father*______ Britt1
(Brother) 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.2 
Birth*1725William Britt Sr. was born about 1725, probably in Virginia.1 
Marriage*Early researchers believed he married first ______ Randolph.1 
(Husband) Death1750William became a widower when ______ (Randolph) Britt died, probably about 1750. She left him with three young children.1,3,4 
Relationship Note*William Britt Sr. and John Britt were brothers who married sisters, Hannah Conolly and Winifred Conolly.2 
Marriage*before 16 June 1752He married second Hannah Conolly, daughter of Bryant Conolly, before 16 June 1752 in Goochland County, Virginia. We feel confident they married before that date because, on that date, Hannah's father, Bryant Conolly, deeded a plantation and ninety-nine acres of land in Goochland County to his loving son-in-law, William Britt Sr., and Hannah Conolly, his wife. 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 150.4,5 
(Son-in-Law) Land Records16 June 1752In a deed dated 16 June 1752, William's father-in-law, Bryant Conolly of Goochland County, Virginia, "for diverse good causes, but more especially for the love, good will, favour and affection which Briant Conoly of the county of Goochland have and do bear towards my loving son-in-law, William Britt Sr., and Hannah Britt, his wife, have given, granted, made over and confirmed, and by these presents do give, grant, entrust and confirm unto the aforesaid William Britt and Hannah Britt, his wife, of the aforesaid county of Goochland, the plantation whereon he formally lived and ninety-nine acres of land lying convenient thereto, to them, their heirs and assigns, forever"......4 
Will*4 January 1787He 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.6 
Death*He died in Goochland County, not long after preparing his will, at about age 62.1 

Family 1

 ______ Randolph d. 1750
Children 1.John Britt+3 b. 1745, d. a 12 Dec 1792
 2.Mary Britt+3 b. 1747
 3.Hannah Britt+3 b. 1750

Family 2

 Hannah Conolly
Children 1.Elizabeth Britt3,7 b. 1754, d. 1820
 2.Obadiah Britt+8,3 b. 12 Feb 1759, d. 20 Mar 1834
 3.Jesse Britt8 b. 12 May 1761, d. b 4 Jan 1787
 4.Jeanie Britt8 b. 21 Aug 1763
 5.William Britt Jr.8 b. 9 Aug 1766

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. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, 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/….
  3. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, 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/….
  4. [S2238] Virginia. County Court (Goochland County) Virginia, Deed books (with wills, inventories, etc.), 1728-1901; general indexes to deeds, wills, etc., 1728-1969 (Goochland County, Virginia). Microfilm of original records at the Goochland County Courthouse in Goochland, Virginia. Includes general indexes, and volumes are also individually indexed. Many volumes up to around 1880 contained deeds, wills, inventories and appraisements, estate accounts, etc. After that time, they contained mainly deeds. Many pages are torn with parts missing, and in some places, handwriting has faded: Film# 31655, Digitized# 7645026, 1748-1755, Volume 6, page 204, image# 121 of 719, deed dated 16 June 1752 of Briant Conoly to his loving son-in-law William Britt and Hannah Britt, his wife; on 33 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deed books (with wills, inventories, etc.), 1728-1901; general indexes to deeds, wills, etc., 1728-1969 (Goochland County, Virginia).
  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 : 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 100 and 128; 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.
  6. [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/….
  7. [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.
  8. [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 163.

William Thomas Britt1

b. 10 February 1863, d. 28 January 1923
Family
Father*William Nelson Britt1,2 b. 19 Aug 1830, d. 8 Mar 1863
Mother*Martha Ann Bailey1,2 b. 10 Apr 1830, d. 17 Mar 1900
Birth*10 February 1863William Thomas Britt was born on 10 February 1863 in Freedom, Barren County, Kentucky.2,3 
Occupation*He was a physician in Barren County, Kentucky.3,1,4 
Marriage*23 December 1902He married Dora Bell Bertram on 23 December 1902 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.5,6,3 
Death*28 January 1923He died on 28 January 1923 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 592,3 
Burial* and was buried in FLOR 03 of Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow.3 

Family

 Dora Bell Bertram b. 27 Jan 1880, d. 10 Apr 1961

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; 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.
  2. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Thomas Britt on 28 January 1923 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, age 58, married, born on 10 February 1864 in Kentucky, to William Britt and Martha Ann Bailey, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  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, Dr William Thomas Britt, Memorial# 112740288. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. T. Brit, single, physician, Year: 1900; Census Place: Temple Hill, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240507. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 December 1902 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of William T. Britt and Dora B. Bertram, citing FHL Film# 000551015. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dora Bell (Bertram) Britt, Memorial# 112727910.

William Y. Britt1

b. 1836
Family
Father*Benjamin Britt1,2 b. 1785, d. b 15 Aug 1843
Mother*Mary __?__1,3 b. 1785
Birth*1836William Y. Britt was born about 1836 in Kentucky.1 
(3rd 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.4 
(Brother) Land Records25 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 1854.5 

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/GW1R-CNL. 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. [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).
  5. [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.

______ Britt

Family
Relationship Note*While 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 

Family
Children 1.John Britt+2
 2.Elizabeth Britt+
 3.William Britt Sr.+2 b. 1725
 4.Obadiah Britt+2 b. 1730, d. Sep 1797

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. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com, 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/…

Mary Britton1

b. 1807, d. 1835
Family
Birth*1807Mary Britton was born about 1807 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*3 March 1825She married, as his first wife, William Chiles on 3 March 1825 in Franklin County, Ohio.1,2,3 
Death*1835She died in 1835 in Auglaize County, Ohio, at about age 281 
Burial* and was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Wayne Township, Auglaize County.1 

Family

 William Chiles b. 26 Jun 1801, d. 13 Jul 1857

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, Mary (Britton) Chiles, Memorial# 145165426. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Chiles, Memorial# 23161605.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Chiles and Mary Britten on 3 March 1825 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000285142. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Nathaniel Britton1

Family
Marriage Intention*21 September 1779According to the Field source, an intention of marriage for Nathaniel Britton of Raynham and Wealthy Field was recorded on 21 September 1779. The Raynham records include births of several children born to Nathaniel Briton and his wife Wealthy beginning with a son Nathaniel born on 3 July 1780.1,2 

Family

 Wealthy Field b. c 1757, d. 10 Jan 1829

Citations

  1. [S1190] Frederick Clifton Pierce, Field Genealogy: being the record of all the Field family in America, whose ancestors were in this country prior to 1700, Volume 1, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Chicago, Illinois: Hammond Press, W.B. Conkey Company, 1901), pages 235-238. Hereinafter cited as Field Genealogy, Volume 1.
  2. [S1200] First Book of Raynham (MA) Records, 1700–1835, online at www.americanancestors.org, image page 37, original page 74. Hereinafter cited as Raynham Records, 1700-1835.

William Britton1,2

Family
Marriage*26 October 1698He married Lydia Leonard, daughter of James Leonard Jr. and Lydia Gulliver, on 26 October 1698 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,1 

Family

 Lydia Leonard b. 10 Mar 1679

Citations

  1. [S1142] Wm. R. Deane, Genealogical Memoir of the Leonard Family containing a full account of the first three generations of the family of James Leonard, who was an early settler of Taunton, MS. (Massachusetts), downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Office of the New England Historic-Genealogical Register, 1851), Genealogy, page 18. Hereinafter cited as The Family of James Leonard of Taunton.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Taunton, Volume 2, Marriages, page 294. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Sarah Broadwell1

Family
Marriage*4 November 1689She married Isaac Taylor on 4 November 1689 in Cheltenham, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.2 
Residence*Sarah and Isaac Taylor lived on land Isaac had been given by his father in Springfield, Chester County, Pennsylvania, now a part of Delaware County.1 

Family

 Isaac Taylor d. 1716
Child 1.Elizabeth Taylor1 b. 9 Jun 1705

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 156-157. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 156-157, the date written as "9 mo. 4, 1689" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was November, not September.

Anne Brock1

Family
Father*Henry Brock2
Marriage*28 July 1655She married James Fales on 28 July 1655 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,2 

Family

 James Fales
Children 1.James Fales+1 b. 4 Jul 1656, d. 5 Mar 1741/42
 2.John Fales+2,3 b. 5 Oct 1658, d. 7 Jun 1735
 3.Hannah Fales+2 b. 16 Jan 1672/73, d. 20 Apr 1711

Citations

  1. [S1336] De Coursey Fales, The Fales Family of Bristol, Rhode Island : Ancestry of Haliburton Fales of New York, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: T R Marvin & Son Printers, 1919), Second Generation, pages 23-30. Hereinafter cited as The Fales Family of Bristol, Rhode Island.
  2. [S1336] De Coursey Fales, The Fales Family of Bristol, Rhode Island, First Generation, pages 9-22.
  3. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Two, pages 9-13. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.

Henry Brock1

Family

Family
Child 1.Anne Brock+1

Citations

  1. [S1336] De Coursey Fales, The Fales Family of Bristol, Rhode Island : Ancestry of Haliburton Fales of New York, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: T R Marvin & Son Printers, 1919), First Generation, pages 9-22. Hereinafter cited as The Fales Family of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Rebecca Brock1

Family
Marriage*6 January 1848She married, as his first wife, Jeremiah Belcher, son of James Belcher and Nancy Bolling, on 6 January 1848 in Crawford County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

 Jeremiah Belcher b. 20 Dec 1821, d. 18 Sep 1905

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jeremiah Belcher, Memorial# 34844519. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2283] Indiana, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1892, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 6 January 1848 in Crawford County, Indiana, USA, of Jeremiah Belcher and Rebecka Brock, referencing FHL Film# 1377775. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1892.

George Washington Brockway1

b. 20 October 1832, d. 13 September 1903
Family
Father*Ira Brockway2
Mother*Elizabeth James2
Birth*20 October 1832George Washington Brockway was born on 20 October 1832 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*17 November 1861After obtaining their license to marry on 15 November 1861, he married Geraldine C. Sherwood, daughter of Henry Sherwood and Mary Ann Coleman, on 17 November 1861. They were married by J. S. Haldeman, Minister, at the home of Geraldine's parents, Mary Ann and Henry Sherwood, in Erie County, Ohio.3,4,5,1 
Civil War (U.S.)*1864During the Civil War, in 1864, he served as a Corporal in Company G of the 145th Ohio National Guard.1 
Death*13 September 1903He died of Typhoid Fever on 13 September 1903 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan, at age 701,2 
Burial*16 September 1903 and was buried as Corporal George Washington Brockway on 16 September 1903 in Crane Cemetery, Blissfield.1,2 
(Brother-in-Law) Probate8 November 1906The estate of George's wife's sister, Bell B. Edwards, was opened for probate on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and, as directed by her will, The International Trust Company was appointed Executor. About four months of activity on the case had occurred, however, before the Executor was officially appointed. On 12 July 1906, when The International Trust Company filed its first petition to the court, they had not yet determined the name of the sister Bell had mentioned in her will, nor had they determined if she had left any other surviving heirs at law who needed to be notified of Bell's will and probate. The International Trust Company's Supplemental and Amended petition, dated 18 August 1906, stated that the deceased left, as her sole and only surviving heirs at law, devises and legatees, the following:

The International Trust Company, of Denver, Colorado, devisee and legatee, in trust;

First Church of Christ, Scientist, legatee in trust;

Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan.

Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan;

Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, now residing at Toledo, Ohio.

In the same document, The International Trust Company itemized the estimated value of Bell's estate as $5,975.00 from her various properties in Denver and Leadville, Colorado, which produced an estimated $600.00 per annum from rents, issues and profits; and about $1,540.00 in cash, watches, jewelry, household goods and wearing apparel, with about $1,500.00 of that amount being in cash. With everything, The International Trust Company estimated the value of her estate to be $7,515 plus the annual income from her real estate.

For 33 consecutive days, from 27 September 1906 through 29 October 1906, the County Clerk for the City and County of Denver published a "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" in the Daily Journal of Denver which sent greetings from the people of the state of Colorado to Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan and Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, residing at Toledo, Ohio. The notice reviewed the contents of the Will and estimated value of the estate of their relative, Bell B. Edwards, and directed each or all to appear in the County Court of Denver on Monday, 29 October 1906 to show cause if they have, or may have reason not to open probate as directed by the Will. The probate documents do not indicate any of them appeared.

On 6 December 1906, the court appointed Allan M. Culver, George S. Van Law and John C. Gallup, all of the City and County of Denver, to inventory, value and appraise the goods, chattels and personal estate of Bell B. Edwards, deceased. Their inventory, valued at $601.80, was submitted on 15 December 1906 and approved by the court on 18 December 1906. The court approved the Executor's request, on 16 January 1907, to sell at private sale or sales, all the goods and chattels of said testatrix mentioned and described in the Appraisement Bill on file herein, for cash in hand, at not less than the appraised value of each article therein mentioned.6,7,8,9,10,11 

Family

 Geraldine C. Sherwood b. 20 Aug 1841, d. 13 Aug 1919

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, Corp George Washington Brockway, Memorial# 20834640. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Washington Brockway, age 70, married, born on 20 October 1832 in Oxford, Ohio to Ira Brockway and Elizabeth James, died on 13 September 1903 in Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan, USA, referencing File# 385, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway on 17 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954128. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license of Geraldine Sherwood and George Brockway issued on 15 November 1861 in Erie County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000954125.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Geraldine C. (Sherwood) Brockway, Memorial# 53765183.
  6. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, appointment of Executor, image# 1402 of 1606. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974.
  7. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the first Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 12 July 1906, image# 1385-1387 of 1606.
  8. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Supplemental and Amended Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 18 August 1906, image# 1388-1391 of 1606.
  9. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" dated 29 October 1906, image# 1480 of 1606.
  10. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Warrant to Appraisers", Inventory and Appraisement Bill dated 6-18 December 1906, image# 1432-1435 of 1606.
  11. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Petition to Sell Goods and Chattels of Testatrix" dated 16 January 1907, image# 1436-1438 of 1606.

Ira Brockway1

Family
Birth*Ira Brockway was born in Lima, Livingston County, New York.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth James.1 

Family

 Elizabeth James
Child 1.George Washington Brockway1 b. 20 Oct 1832, d. 13 Sep 1903

Citations

  1. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George Washington Brockway, age 70, married, born on 20 October 1832 in Oxford, Ohio to Ira Brockway and Elizabeth James, died on 13 September 1903 in Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan, USA, referencing File# 385, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.

Anna Brodnik1

b. 1881
Family
Birth*1881Anna Brodnik was born about 1881 in Austria.2 
Marriage*1900She married Joseph Lavko about 1900.1,2 

Family

 Joseph Lavko b. 1876
Child 1.Edward Lewis Lavko+1,2 b. 13 Nov 1917, d. 27 Dec 1969

Citations

  1. [S1592] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 22 February 1941 in Summit, Ohio, USA, of Edward L Lavko of Akron, Ohio, age 23, his first marriage, born on15 November 1918 in Akron, Ohio, son of Joseph Lavko and Anna Brodnik, and Vera Naomi Poole of Akron, Ohio, age 21, her first marriage, born on 17 August 1920 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Albert Poole and Grace Rodebaugh, citing Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division. Akron, Ohio, Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 84, 1940-1941. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe and Anna Lavko, (their surname transcribed as "Savko" by Ancestry), Year: 1910; Census Place: Coventry, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1232; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1375245. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Linsley B. Brokaw1,2

b. 1 January 1852, d. 10 April 1880
Family
Father*Simon Stryker Brokaw Sr.3,2,4 b. 22 Feb 1800, d. 19 Aug 1880
Mother*Ellen Bellis5,2,4 b. 7 Oct 1820, d. 18 Aug 1906
Birth*1 January 1852Linsley B. Brokaw was born on 1 January 1852 in Somerset County, New Jersey.2 
Marriage*12 March 1874He married first, as her first husband, Sarah A. Smothers on 12 March 1874 in Morrow County, Ohio.6,7,2 
Divorce*Linsley B. Brokaw and Sarah A. (Smothers) Brokaw separated, and were likely divorced, not long after their marriage. Linsley married his second wife in 1879 and Sarah didn't marry again until 1894.8,1 
Marriage*13 October 1879He married second, as her first husband, Lydia E. Coon, daughter of Samuel Coon and Phebe Jane Bramblet, on 13 October 1879 in Auglaize County, Ohio.1,9,2 
Death*10 April 1880He and Emma had been married only six months when he died on 10 April 1880 in Glynwood, Auglaize County, at age 28.2 
Burial*He was buried in Julion Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County.2 

Family 1

 Sarah A. Smothers b. 12 Mar 1853, d. 28 Jun 1948

Family 2

 Lydia E. Coon b. 1856, d. May 1900

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Miss Lidia E Coon and Linsley Brokaw on 13 October 1879 in Auglaize County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000963057. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  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, Linsley B. Brokaw, Memorial# 10503309. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Simon Stryker Brokaw Sr., Memorial# 12401693.
  4. [S2515] Elsie E. Foster, Our Brokaw-Bragaw Heritage, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Publisher name and location not identified; published about 1900), Generation Six, pages 203-204. Hereinafter cited as Our Brokaw-Bragaw Heritage.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen (Bellis) Brokaw, Memorial# 12401703.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Linsley Brokaw and Miss Sarah A. Smothers on 12 March 1874 in Morrow County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000388782.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah A (Smothers) Carr, Memorial# 64773403.
  8. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William A. Carr and Lizzie Brokaw on 23 August 1894 in Auglaize County, Ohio.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma (Coon) Morehead, Memorial# 11372482.

Simon Stryker Brokaw Sr.1

b. 22 February 1800, d. 19 August 1880
Family
Birth*22 February 1800Simon Stryker Brokaw Sr. was born on 22 February 1800 in Somerset County, New Jersey.1,2 
Marriage*24 June 1822He married first Sarah Young on 24 June 1822 in north Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey.2 
(Husband) Death12 August 1843Simon became a widower when Sarah (Young) Brokaw died on 12 August 1843 at age 42.2 
Marriage*15 June 1844He married second Ellen Bellis on 15 June 1844 at New Jersey.3,1,2 
Death*19 August 1880He died on 19 August 1880 in Craig, Burt County, Nebraska, at age 801,2 
Burial* and was buried in East Admah Cemetery, Washington County, Nebraska.1 

Family 1

 Sarah Young b. 12 Sep 1800, d. 12 Aug 1843

Family 2

 Ellen Bellis b. 7 Oct 1820, d. 18 Aug 1906
Child 1.Linsley B. Brokaw1,4,2 b. 1 Jan 1852, d. 10 Apr 1880

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, Simon Stryker Brokaw Sr., Memorial# 12401693. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2515] Elsie E. Foster, Our Brokaw-Bragaw Heritage, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Publisher name and location not identified; published about 1900), Generation Six, pages 203-204. Hereinafter cited as Our Brokaw-Bragaw Heritage.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen (Bellis) Brokaw, Memorial# 12401703.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Linsley B. Brokaw, Memorial# 10503309.

Abigail Brooke1

Family
Marriage*She married John C. Walker.1 

Family

 John C. Walker
Child 1.Nancy Hannah Walker1 b. 27 Oct 1824, d. 6 Jul 1880

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, Nancy Hannah (Walker) Phelps, Memorial# 65952293. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

J. Loring Brooke1

b. 1846, d. 1902
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*1846J. Loring Brooke was born in 1846.2 
Marriage*5 June 1873He married Lizette Heaton, daughter of Jacob Heaton and Elizabeth Potts Weaver, on 5 June 1873.1 
(Husband) Death1886J. Loring became a widower when Lizette (Heaton) Brooke died in 1886 at about age 38.3 
Death*1902He died in 1902 at about age 562 
Burial* and was buried in Old Oak, Block 20, Lot 3, Space 1, of Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa.2 

Family

 Lizette Heaton b. 10 Apr 1848, d. 1886

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 665. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, J. Loring Brooke, Memorial# 108438511. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lissette H Brooke, Memorial# 108438631.