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Henry is listed on the 1810 Pendleton Co., Ky census page 108, line 7. 2 males age under age 10, 1 male 26-45 (Henry). 2 females under age 10 and 1 female 26-45 (his unkn 1st wife).
Henry appears in the 1830 census of Hickman Co., Ky., age 50. Tombstone states he was born in 1784, born Pennsylvania, by census. Henry is listed with 6 sons in 1830. He served in the Kentucky Cornstalk Brigade as an Ensign, 21st regimentg 20, 1808, Pendleton co., Ky. He was in Campbell Co., Ky between 1795 and 1806, in Pendleton Co., Ky after 1806. He received a land grant of 160 acres about 1825 in Hickman Co., Ky, which became Fulton Co., Ky after 1845. Henry is buried in the woods northwest of Jordan, Fulton co., Ky. Tombstone still legible.

Henry Polsgrove, by Kent Forbis

Henry, the eldest, after serving in the Cornstalk Brigade, Ky Militia, 21st reg. as an Ensign (ca 1808) stayed for awhile in the area of Polsgrove Landing at the junction of Flatt Creek and the Kentucky River, about 10 miles north of Frankfort, Ky. There his brothers Jacob & George established a small business shipping local farmers produce downriver on flat boats to Louisville, Ky. The community that grew up around them was called Polsgrove Landing and later Polsgrove, Ky. When the Jackson Purchase was ratified by the U.S. Congress, Henry was given (actually bought for $1.00 per acre) a land grant, just north of Jordan, Ky. His land grant was for the NE Qtr Section 36 Township one, Range 4 West.

In 1825, Henry and four related families (Huffman, Brown, Lewis & Wilson) left Polsgrove Landing on flattop riverboats, coming down the Kentucky River to the Ohio, down the Ohio to the Mississippi to the port of Hickman, Ky and thense upstream on the Bayou de Chien to the port of Moscow. Henry's land just a short distance overland from there.

An interesting bit of family history tied to actual historical fact during this time.

In 1779-80, Dr. Walker had surveyed the boundary line to separate the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. His line failed to establish the true parallel of 36 degrees 30 minuets, his line falling from 6-10 miles north of the true parallel. After disputes between the states involving this area, an agreement was reached in 1820, by which these lands were to be given to Kentucky. That is why the boundary line between the Tennessee River west to the Mississippi River is farther south than the boundary line in east of the Tennessee River.

In the Polsgrove family all records show a daughter of Henry born in 1825, as born in Tennessee. Obviously, the information had not spread to such rural areas at this time, and would not have been of much importance to farming people. Therefore, Henry's farm was in Tennessee he thought in 1825 and when the census was taken in 1830 and thereafter, it was recorded that Emeline had been born in Tennessee in 1825. In legal terms and from then on, his farm would stay in Kentucky.

Henry and the related families, all very closely connected, all had land grants or purchased lands adjoining one another, or close by, mainly along the western side of what is now Route#166. Henry and James Lewis, his father-in-law had 320 acres each. James Lewis also had 18 slaves. He would have considered a moderately wealthy man in his time. This "Plantation" comprised 1440 acres of prime agricultural land.

In 1837 Phillip Huffman, Henry's brother-in-law, appears to have wanted to liquidate and move on. First on Mar 18, 1837 he mortgaged his land for $672.00 to John Hanna, agent for Caldwell Hanna & Co. a firm of lawyers based in Louisville, Ky a an and Hickman, Ky., although John Hanna lived near by in the area. The mortgage was for one year. On Oct. 21, 1827, Phillip Huffman sold this same land to David James for $800.00, with the following notation on the deed...."with the excepeptioion of a lot sold off to Ryan Fisher including Larks of ole tan yard." On Nov. 6, 1837, Phillip Huffman to Rilan Fisher for $150.00..."a certain lot of land...containing 8 acres more or less and being the NE corner of quarter section 29 Twp One, Range 4 West, all that east of the Spring branch to include Larky old tan yard." A tan yard is place were animal skins are processed to make leather.

David James took possession of the land he had bought and had his family established there for the 1840 census, Hickman Co., Ky with 8 members in his household. Rilan or Rylan Fisher was not recorded in any document before or after the land sale deed and he appears on no census.

In a history of Franklin Co., I came across this item..."Coleman settled south of Franklin about 1806 and established a tan-yard near a spring known then as Brown's Spring, named for Hezikiah Brown who lived adjacent."

In 1845, William Locke Alexander moved to the Jordan, Ky area and purchased land. Part of this land was the SW Qtr Section 25m Twp One Range 4 West where my great-great-great grandfathers grave site is located. When he purchased this tract, he could not get a clear title. He had to bring suit against Thomas M. Smith, Stephen Hanna, Charles Hanna, Charles Irvine and Elizabeth Irvine. All heirs of the deceased partners in Caldwell Hanna & Co.

On Oct 28, 1846, the Fulton County Circuit Court awarded Alexander the entire and complete quarter section in question. The Fulton County Court Clerk could not find the records on this suit, nor the deed when originally sold to Alexander. Thihhis court proceeding took place during the transition when Fulton County split off from Hickman County in 1845, and must have been misplaced or lost. However, in looking at the deed involved originally, the lot sale. The Court Clerk had made an error, writting section 29 and not section 25. Also, Rilan Fisher seems to have just disappeared. There is also the possibility that the mortgage of 1837 had never been paid off.

Whatever transpired at the time may never be known, but the fact is that William Locke Alexander was awarded the property and built his home close by the wooded area and called it "Pleasant Green".

Henry was buried in 1842 on this lot which may never have been farmed. It is a pleasant, wooded area, possibly with a spring at that time, on a slight ridge, overlooking Henry's "Plantation". I am grateful and pleased that William Locke Alexander's descendants and relatives have been aware of an preserved my ancestors tombstone and probable grave site.

Kent Forbis - Aug. 21, 2001

Polsgrove, Henry (I679)

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Jacob is listed on the 1810 Pendleton Co., Ky census and is also on the 1829 Franklin Co., Ky tax list. Purchased land in Jordan, Fulton Co., Ky 1835.

Franklin Co., Kentucky, Will Book 3 1855-1880

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I, Jacob Polsgrove, of the county of Franklin and Commonwealth of Kentucky, being weak in body, but sound of mind and calling to mind the certainty of death and uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament in words following towit:
After my deceased, I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid out of any of my estate. 2nd. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses , I will and bequeath to my sons, B.F. and T. J. Polsgrove the farm on which I now reside to them and their heirs and assigns forever provided the said B.F. and T.J. Polsgrove is to support my beloved wife, Nancy Polsgrove, my daughter, Mary Polsgrove and my slave Jane during their natural lives.
3rd. I will and bequeath to my said wife and daughter, Mary Polsgrove, all my household and kitchen furniture during their natural lives and at their death, I desire that the same may be sold and the money arising therefrom equally divided between my four children namely; G.W. Polsgrove, Susan Wilson, W.H. Polsgrove, and A.W. Polsgrove.
4th. I desire as soon after my deceased as may be convenient that all my stock and farming utentsiles be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my four children children G.W. Polsgrove, Susan Wilson, W.H. Polsgrove and A.W. Polsgrove.
5th. After the death of my wife, Nancy Polsgrove and daughter, Mary Polsgrove, I desire that all my slaves be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my four children, G.W. Polsgrove, Susan Wilson, W.H. Polsgrove and A.W. Polsgrove.
6th. I desire that all my slaves remain with my wife and daughter, Mary Polsgrove, during the lifetime of said wife and daughter provided my executor herein after named think it to their advantage.
7th. I give to my son John Polsgrove one dollar having heretofore given him his portion of my estate and he is hereby released from all claims against him by me.
Lastly, I do hereby appoint my son W.H. Polsgrove, executor of this my last will and testament hereby revolking all other wills or testaments by me heretofore made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of December 1861

Jacob Polsgrove

signed sealed in presents of
Dennis Onan
George Polsgrove

State of Kentucky
Franklin County Court, January Term 1862
A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jacob Polsgrove, deceased was this day produced in Court and was proved by the oaths of Dennis Onan and George Polsgrove the subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded which is truly done.
A.H. Rennick, CFCC

Polsgrove, Jacob II (I685)

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Served in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Markley's Pennsylvania Militia.

Polsgrove, George II (I705)

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The father of Maria's son Jacob was John William Wertman.

Polsgrove, Maria Barbara (I708)

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1880 Census from Kentucky lists her as wife of William Polsgrove - listed as 25 yrs. old in 1880

Letter from Aunt Jeanette or Rozella to Vickie Payton Christopher states that Anna Virginia Wolf died April 1888.

Lynn Hulette Harding's (Grand-daughter of America Polsgrove) research found Christening information on Anna Virginia Wolf. Anna was christened at St. John Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver St., York, Pennsylvania - phone 868-4849. It stated that Anna was born on September 22, 1853 and christened on May 14, 1854.

Wolf, Anna Virginia (I720)

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According to Rosella Clark, Terri's mother, in a letter - Terri lives in Mt. Carmel Illinois with her family.

Tinsley, Terrie Lynn (I486)

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Anna Jewel is listed on the 1850 Census in Harrison county, District 45, Indiana - living in the same home with
Jonathan Miller and Dicy. Her age is 58 in 1850.

Tuell, Anna Jewel (I475)

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Lynn Hulette Harding (America Polsgrove's Great-grandaughter) noted in her research that in reasearching marriage records in Franklin County Kentucky 1864 - 1879, Bk 4 p 106, a bond was signed on September 21, 1868 between William Polsgrove and Anna Wolf. (we believe this is a promise to marry).

Family: William Henry Polsgrove / Anna Virginia Wolf (F243)

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Occupation was listed as Chairmaker in the 1850 Census , Harrison County, District 45, Indiana
His name is listed as the father on Louisa "Eliza" Payton's death Certificate.
He is also listed in the book "The Farnsley's of Kentuckiana" as the father of Louisa "Eliza" Payton.

Miller, Jonathan (I85)

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Robert Duane Payton remembers when Burnice died, they had the wake in their house (home of Raymond Payton) on Division Street in Evansville. He remembers having to pass her coffin on way to the stairs that lead up to the bedroom.

Payton, Burnice (I32)

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This information is from 1850 census, Farmer Kentucky...has a William Polsgrove the same age as our grandfather.
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Also listed in this household on the 1850 Franklin Co., Ky census is a John Franklin age 38, born Kentucky. Is his last name also Polsgrove?

Polsgrove, Jacob (I497)

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This name was given as Bessie's Father in a letter sent to Vickie Payton Christopher from Aunt Janette or Rosella. She also gave birth date as April 2, 1837 and death date as April 1, 1917.

We also have Death Certificate of William Henry Polsgrove, (which Lisa Horton copied in Kentucky) -
William Henry Polsgrove died on March 31, 1917 and his birth date is listed as April 1, 1837. It also listed his parents as Jacob Polsgrove and Janice Harrod ---this certificate was completed by Mrs. H.R. Lewis ( we believe this to be America Polsgrove who was married to Hugh Rodman Lewis).

His occupation is listed as a retired Farmer on death certificate. Cause of death looks to be Emphesyma.

Buried at Frankfort Cemetery.

In 1850 Census, Farmer, Kentucky - William Polsgrove is listed as 10 years old and 1 of 4 children of Jacob Polsgrove and Jane.

In 1880 Census William Polsgrove is listed as 40 yrs. old (which means a birth date appros. 1838) in Kentucky, married to Anna Virginia (Wolf). They also have children, one a daughter named America. (too early for Bessie to be born yet). Soundex p. 426 KY vol 9, sheet 31 line 42, Red Knob Dist. 5

Research by Lynn Hulette Harding (America Polsgrove's great grandaughter) shows :
1)A William Polsgrove applied for pension May 6, 1912
He enlisted in Confederate Army August 1862 in 4th Kentucky Calvary, under command of
Colonel George Jesse and Capt. Warren Movefort.
He was imprisoned for a year at Camp Morton, Indiana; paroled at Camp Morton in 1865.
(No estate, no business or earnings, wife dead.)

2)Power of attorney given from William Polsgrove to William Coble 1888
Bk 26 p. 298, Franklin co., Kentucky, bill of sale, Settlement bk

3)1882 Annie V. and William Polsgrove to Jim Meriweather - Deed bk 23 p. 204
3/4 acre on Flat Creek

4)1883 Annie V. and William Polsgrove to Henry Polsgrove, Deed bk 20, p. 329
44 acres in Franklin Co., Kentucky

Polsgrove, William Henry (I715)

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After arriving in Licking County Ohio in 1833-34, the family homesteaded near an area known as Lost run, which is just east of St. Louisville, OH.

Horton, Robert Drayton (I372)

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Clara's family moved to Covina, CA. They lived near Virgil and Leola Horton who lived at 515 N. First St.

Horton, Clara Victoria (I102)

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Her nickname was "Boots".

Smith, Mary (I379)

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Bessie Polsgroves' mother died from complications with the child birth of Bessie in 1888. Bessie was so small at birth that they carried her around in a pillow. There is eighteen years difference in her and the closest sister. When Bessie wanted to marry " Skip" Payton her family disowned her. They seem to have come around because we have pictures of her and her sisters.

Polsgrove, Bessie (I28)

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Indexed in partnership with the Indiana Genealogical Society. Name index of marriages recorded in the Indiana Territory and in the state of Indiana between 1811 and 1959. This collection includes searchable index data for marriage records from all Indiana counties except Howard, Johnson, and Montgomery. This is an ongoing project, so additional records will be added as indexing is completed. New images are being added as they become available. Images of some marriage records included in the index cannot be viewed online due to various contract restrictions. In instances where digital images are not available, microfilm copies of the original records are available at the Family History Library and through family history centers.

Source (S56)

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John Payton was a good man. He enjoyed playing baseball and was very good at it in his younger days. He had a great sense of family and took on the responsibility for his brothers children after they died.
He loved his wife very much and showed it all the time. He would hug and kiss her until she would laugh and tell him to stop. He always had time for his children. He would play baseball out in the street with them. He loved to watch the Friday Night fights on television. Laurel and Hardy, Jerry Lewis were some of his favorite entertainers. He tried to enlist during World War ll, but was turned down. Too many children and a bad heart keep him out. He would drive around town to find servicemen who didn't have a place to stay and would bring them home to stay with us. He was a hard drinking and fighting man. He would on occasion come home drunk and pass out on the floor.
On June 21,1954, Monday he went to work and never came home. He had a heart attack while starting to work. They said he had blood clot in the heart. He died instantly. His Funeral was the biggest I have ever seen . There must have been about 500 people there. They were standing out side because there was no room in the service.

Payton, John Edward (I18)

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Lula L. Horton passed away March 16,1993 in Covina. She was born December 27, 1910 in Greenfield Missouri and has been an area resident for 60 years. Lula is survived by her sons Ray Horton, of Turlock, John Horton of Modesto; daughters Ann Nevitt, Redlands, June Lopez, Monrovia, Jeanie Simon, McFarland Kansas, Alice Roy, Covina; sisters Letha Jennings, Visalia, Ruby Guest, Covina, Elsie Seagers, Hesperia, Aliena Daniels, West Covina, Eppie Jarvis, Perris; 20 grandchildren and 32 greatt- grandchildren. Sevices will be held Saturday at 11:30 A.M. in the Custer Christeansen Mortuary Chapel, Covina. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the City of Hope. Services under the direction of Custer Christiansen Mortuuary, Covina. Phone ( 818 ) 331-8231.

Glenn, Lula Leola (I17)