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     Andrew Francisco married Joann Christy.² Andrew Francisco was born on 3 January 1808 at Kentucky.¹ He died on 2 February 1868 at Elmwood, Saline County, Missouri, at age 60; Burial: Pisgah Cemetery, Saline County, Missouri.¹

     William Nathaniel Craighill was born on 26 January 1808 at Jefferson County, West Virginia.^3,4 He was the son of William P. Craighill.² William Nathaniel Craighill married Sarah Elizabeth Brown, daughter of James Brown and Eleanor Rutherford.¹ William Nathaniel Craighill and Sarah Elizabeth Brown appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 in District 28, Jefferson County, Virginia.⁵ William and Sarah appeared on the census of 5 September 1860 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁶ William and Sarah also appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 in Grant, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁷ William Nathaniel Craighill was recorded in the census of William Price Craighill II and Mary Ann Elizabeth Morsell on 9 July 1870 at Gerogetown, Washington, D. C..⁸ They last appeared together on the census of 7 June 1880 in Charles Town, West Virginia.⁹ William Nathaniel Craighill died on 6 September 1887 at age 79.^3,4

     Caroline J Aristide was born on 4 February 1808 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was the daughter of Dr Philip Aristide and Catharine Meck.³ Caroline J Aristide married Israel Daniel Rupp, son of George Rupp and Christiana Boeshor, on 19 July 1827.^1,3 Caroline J Aristide and Israel Daniel Rupp appeared on the census of 10 June 1850 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Caroline J Aristide died on 25 August 1872 at age 64.³

     Anna Bruns was born on 23 February 1808 at Germany.¹ She married Johann Frederick Herren. Anna Bruns and Johann Frederick Herren appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin.² Anna Bruns and Johann Frederick Herren appeared on the census of 10 August 1870 in Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.³ Anna Bruns was recorded in the census of Johanna Herren and August A. Fromann on 15 June 1880 at Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.⁴ Anna Bruns died on 2 September 1881 at Wisconsin at age 73.¹

     Richard Brown was born before 16 May 1808 at King & Queen County or Westmoreland County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of John Corbin Brown and Ann Murphy "Nannie" Sandy.¹ Richard Brown married Sarah Ann McCammon, daughter of John Henry McCammon and Margaret Spangler, on 12 April 1841 at Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio.² Richard and Sarah A. Brown appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 in Jackson, Pickaway County.³ Richard Brown died on 24 March 1853 at Hancock County, Ohio.³

     Richard Cox Shreve married Elizabeth Earl.¹ Richard Cox Shreve married Jane Elizabeth Whittaker.¹ Richard Cox Shreve was born on 22 May 1808 at New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Charles Shreve and Rebecca Pitman Cox.¹ Richard Cox Shreve married Rebecca Jenks (?) before 26 July 1850.¹ Richard Cox Shreve appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 in Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.² He died on 18 April 1896 at age 87.¹

     Mary Dickerson was born on 7 June 1808 at Russell County, Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of Griffith Dickerson and Rebecca Flanary.¹ Mary Dickerson married Col. - Gen Jonathan Richmond on 2 August 1828 at Scott County, Virginia; Posted at Find-A-Grave: "Daughter of Griffith Dickenson and Rebecca Flanary Dickenson. Griffith died at his home in Jackson County, Missouri on Sept. 30, 1855 at the age of 80. No marker is known to exist. Griffith and Rebecca left Virginia around 1836, moving first to Floyd County, Kentucky and later to Jackson County, Missouri. Mary and her sister Elizabeth Dickenson Newberry were already married and stayed behind in Virginia. These two daughters have been left off of many listings of Dickenson descendants. - Wife of General Jonathan Richmond, married Scott County, VA, Aug 2, 1828".⁴ Mary Dickerson and Col. - Gen Jonathan Richmond appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 in Lee County, Virginia; The 1850 cenus included Willia A (25) and Joseph A Jones (23) Labourers.⁵

     Penina Hinshaw was born on 18 June 1808 at Overton County, Tennessee.^1,3 She was the daughter of Mary (?)² Penina Hinshaw married Stephen Webb on 10 December 1824.¹ Stephen and Pinina Webb appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 in Horn Grove, McLean County, Illinois.⁴ Penina Hinshaw and Stephen Webb appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 in Dry Grove, McLean County, Illinois; This census included Mary Hinshaw, age 87, Pennina's mother. It also included Alice Ewing(17.)⁵ Penina Hinshaw and Stephen Webb appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 in Dry Grove, McLean County, Illinois.⁶ Penina Hinshaw died on 28 October 1971 at McLean County, Illinois, at age 163.³

     Juliane Grüenling was born on 20 June 1808 at Dumersheim, Baden, Germany.² She was the daughter of Johann Gruenling and Catherine Ebertin.² Juliane Grüenling married Barthel Speck circa 1836 at Germany.¹

     Henry McElfish was born on 3 September 1808.^1,2 He married Lydia Ann Alden, daughter of Daniel Alden and Anne Brooks, circa 1834 at Iowa.¹ Henry McElfish and Lydia Ann Alden appeared on the census of 29 July 1850 in Scott, Marion County, Ohio.³ Henry and Lydia appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 in Tarido, Page County, Iowa.⁴ He died on 14 April 1895 at Missouri at age 86; Burial: Good Spring Cemetery, Marshfield, Missouri.²

     Joseph Steele was born on 15 September 1808 at Wythe County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Edmund Steele and Rebecca Baird.¹ Joseph Steele married Susannah Hart in 1832.¹ Joseph Steele and Susannah Hart appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 in Williamsburg P.O., Whitley County, Kentucky.² Joseph Steele and Susannah Hart appeared on the census of 29 August 1870 in Wats Creel, Rockholds P.O., Whitley County, Kentucky.³ Joseph Steele and Susannah Hart appeared on the census of 6 June 1880 in District 113, Whitley County, Kentucky; This census included their son Physician Ed. H. Steele.⁴ Joseph Steele died on 17 April 1889 at Whitley County, Kentucky, at age 80; Posted at Find-A-Grave "Son of Edmond Steele and Rebecca Beard or Baird.
Parents of Joseph Martin Steele, born July 07, 1837-April 18, 1874, Whitley County Kentucky".¹

     Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter was born on 26 October 1808 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Capt Philip Pendleton Slaughter and Margaret " Peggy" French Strother.¹ Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter married Anna Sophia Semmes, daughter of Thomas Semmes and Sophia Wilson Potts, before 1830.² Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter and Anna Sophia Semmes appeared on the census of 8 August 1860 in Culpeper Court House, Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter and Anna Sophia Semmes appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 in Salem, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁴ Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter and Anna Sophia Semmes appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in Cedar Mountain, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁵ Rev Philip Clayton Slaughter died on 20 June 1890 at Culpeper, California, at age 81; Posted at Find-A-Grave (from Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, VIII--Prominent Persons): "Philip Slaughter, clergyman, was born at "Springfield", near Slaughter Mountain (Cedar Mountain) in Culpeper, Virginia, October 26, 1808; son of Capt. Philip Slaughter, of the Eleventh Continental Regiment, Army of the Revolution. He was educated at the University of Virginia and was selected to read the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1826, the day that Jefferson died. Philip was educated privately and at the academy at Winchester, Virginia; studied at the University of Virginia, 1825-1826; issued a license to practice law in Culpeper and practiced there from 1828 to 1832. He entered the Episcopal Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia, 1833; was ordained deacon in Trinity Church, Staunton, 1834, and priest in St. Paul's Church, Alexandria, 1835. He was rector at Dettingen, Virginia; of Christ Church, Georgetown, District of Columbia, 1836-1840; of the parishes of Meade and Johns, 1840-1843, and St. Paul's Church, Petersburg, Virginia, 1843-1848. On account of ill health he spent 1848-1849 in foreign travel. In 1856 he erected a church on his own land in Culpeper County, and officiated there without remuneration until the Federal Army destroyed it in 1862. He then preached in
his own house, in camps and hospitals. In 1874 he received the degree of D. D. from William and Mary College. The church convention made him historiographer of the diocese of Virginia. He edited "The Virginia Colonizationist" (1850); "The Army and Navy Messenger"; "The Southern Church" (1865); and is the author of: "St. George's Parish History" (1847); "Man and Woman" (1860); "Life of Randolph Fairfax" (1862); "A History of St. Mark's Parish" containing much genealogy about Culpeper County (1877); "Life of Col. Joshua Fry" (1880); "Historic Churches of Virginia" (1882); "Life of Hon. William Green" (1883); "Views from Cedar Mountains" (1884); "The Colonial Church of Virginia" (1885); "Christianity the Key to the Character and Career of Washington" (1886); and an "Address to the Minute-Men of Culpeper" (1887). Toward the end of his life, he served as rector at Emmanuel Church, Rapidan, Va. He died in Culpeper County, Virginia, June 12, 1890. He was buried at Calvary Church, which had been rebuilt in Mitchells, Va., but after it burned, he was re-buried at All Saints, the site of his original church on the eastern slope of Cedar Mountain

Among others, he was the cousin of William Bank Slaughter, who organized the state of Wisconsin".¹

     Mary Reynolds was born on 1 November 1808 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Reynolds and Martha Wills.¹ Mary first married David McCamish circa 1827 at Illinois. They had at least two children.^2,3 She then married Preston Ishmael, son of Thomas Ishmael, on 15 January 1831 at Schuyler County, Illinois; Recorded, VR, Schuyler Co Courthouse and reported in the Combined History of Schuyler and Brown Co, Il, W. R. Brink and Co.^4,3 Mary Reynolds and Preston Ishmael appeared on the census of 1840 in Brown County, Illinois.⁵ They appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 in District 24, Grant County, Wisconsin.⁴ A widowed Mary Ishmael appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 in Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin.⁶ She married John Cull/Call, son of John Cull/Call and Anna (?), on 11 July 1869 at Grant County, Wisconsin.³ Mary Reynolds and John Cull/Call appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin.⁷ On 17 September 1891 Mary died at Beetown at age 82.⁸ Mary was mentioned as mother in the death report for son Alonzo V. Ishmael on 22 January 1895 at Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin; Occupation: Landlord, Father: Preston, Mother: Mary; Wife: Rhoda Ann.⁹ Mary was mentioned in the death of her son,Thomas Jefferson Ishmael, on 3 June 1898 at Cassville, Grand County, Wisconsin.^10,11

     John Peyton Brown was born on 22 November 1808 at Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of James Brown and Eleanor Rutherford.^1,2 John Peyton Brown married Mary Elizabeth Fulton, daughter of Robert Fulton and Margaret (Peggy) Brown, before 1 May 1839 at Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.³ John Peyton Brown and Mary Elizabeth Fulton appeared on the census of 10 July 1850 in Charlestown, Jefferson County, Virginia.⁴ John and Mary appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 in Jefferson County, Virginia.⁵ They are recorded on the census of 19 July 1870 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁶ John and Mary are also recorded on the census of 14 June 1880 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁷ He died on 10 June 1892 at Charles Town at age 83.¹

     George Douglas Strain was born on 17 December 1808 at Tennessee; Find-A-Grave gives the state of birth as Georgia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Wood, daughter of John Wood and Aevas Beard, circa 1831 at Arkansas.¹ George and Mary Strain appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 in White River, Washington County, Arkansas.¹ George Douglas Strain and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Wood appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in Richland, Washington County, Arkansas.³ George Douglas Strain and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Wood appeared on the census of July 1870 in Prairie, Washington County, Arkansas.⁴ George Douglas Strain died in 1880 at Arkansas; Burial: Strain Cemetery, Strain, Washington County, Arkansas.²

     Elizabeth "Betsey" Newberry was born circa 1809.^3,4 She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Newberry II and Eunice Emma Powers.² Betsey married Reuben Steele, son of Rev. Samuel Steele and Jerusha Powers, on 7 June 1827 at Coeburn, Wythe County, Virginia.^2,3 Elizabeth "Betsey" Newberry and Reuben Steele appeared on the census of 1830 in Wythe County, Virginia; Free Whit Persons - Males: U5(1),30-39(1); Females: U5(2), 20-29(1). One of the daughters under 5 unknowen.⁵ Elizabeth "Betsey" Newberry died circa 1837 at near Coeburn, Wythe, Virginia.^1,3

     Clarissa Louisa Peery was born circa 1809 at Western District, Tazewell County, Virginia.³ She married Reuben Steele, son of Robert Steele and Rebecca Oury, on 24 March 1825 at Tazewell County, Virginia.^1,4 Clarissa Louisa Peery and Reuben Steele appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 in Louisa P.O., Lawrence County, Kentucky.²

     Eliza (?) was born circa 1809 at North Carolina.¹ She married Lewis Evans circa 1830.¹

     Winston Whitescarver was born circa 1809 at Virginia.² He married Susan Frances Bragg, daughter of Evans Bragg and Lucy (?), circa 1842 at Virginia.^1,3 Winston Whitescarver and Susan Frances Bragg appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 in Rappahannock County, Virginia.³ Winston Whitescarver and Susan Frances Bragg appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 in Rappahannock County, Virginia.² Winston Whitescarver died before 18 December 1865.¹

     Cilia (?) was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married Elijah Flanary, son of Isaac Flanary and Rachel Todd, circa 1828 at Virginia.^1,2 Cilia (?) and Elijah Flanary appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 in Western District, Scott County, Virginia.²

     John R. Gray was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of John (?) Gray.¹ John R. Gray married Elizabeth (?) circa 1830 at Virginia.¹ John and Elizabeth Gray appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 in Western District, Scott County, Virginia.¹

     John Shifflett was born circa 1809 at Virginia.³ He was the son of Thomas Shifflett.² John Shifflett married Nancy W. Meadows on 10 June 1879.²

     Mary (?) was born circa 1809 at Tennessee.¹ She married Green Cantrell, son of Isaac Cantrell and Nancy (?), circa 1830 at Tennessee.¹ Mary (?) was included in the census of Green Cantrell on 9 November 1850 at District 5, DeKalb County, Tennessee; This census included Malissa Centrel (10)?¹ Mary (?) was included in the census of Green Cantrell on 4 July 1860 at Smithville P.O., DeKalb County, Tennessee; This census included a Mary Cantrell, age 21.²

     Grace McDonald was born circa 1809 at Lanark, Scotland.¹ She married James White Knox on 30 December 1831 at Renfrew, Scotland.¹ Grace McDonald died in November 1869 at Glasgow, Lannark, Scotland.¹

     Rachel (?) was born circa 1809 at North Carolina.¹ She married Rolin McKinney circa 1824 at Alabama.¹ Rachel (?) and Rolin McKinney appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 in Milman & Wiliamson, Milam County, Texas.¹ Rachel (?) and Rolin McKinney appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 in Port Sillarin, Milman County, Texas.²

     Joseph B. Jocelyn was born circa 1809 at New York.¹ He married Mary A. (?) circa 1841 at New York.¹ Joseph B. Jocelyn appeared on the census of 17 August 1850 in Rockland, Sullivan County, New York.² He appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 in Rocland, Sullivan County, New York.¹ He and Mary A. (?) appeared on the census of 21 August 1870 in Rockland, Sullivan County, New York.³

     William Groom was born circa 1809 at England.³ He married Susan Coleman on 9 November 1831 at Tivetshall St Mary & St Margaret, Norwich, Norfolk, England.³ William Groom and Susan Coleman appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Tivetshall St Margaret, Depwade, Norfolk, England.⁴ William Groom and Susan Coleman appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 in District 24, Grant County, Wisconsin.³

     Rebecca (?) was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married (?) Waldron/Walden circa 1840.² Rebecca (?) Walden married David Williford on 17 August 1845 at Washington County, Tennessee.^2,3 David and Rebecca Williford appeared on the census of 4 December 1850 in Prairie, Washington County, Arkansas.³ David and Rebecca also appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 in Prairie, Arkansas.⁴

     Martha Bettis Cooper was born circa 1809 at North Carolina.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas.³ She was included in the census of Martin A. Bettis and Ann Eliza "Eliza" Vanaman on 1 June 1880 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas.¹

     Margaret Tayler was born circa 1809 at Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ Probably his second wife, Margaret Tayler married Richard Harrison after 1826 at Cambridgeshire, England.¹ Margaret Tayler and Richard Harrison appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England.³ Margaret Tayler and Richard Harrison appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ Margaret Tayler married George Miner before 7 April 1861 at Cambridgeshire, England.⁴

     Susannah Hart was born circa 1809 at Virginia.² She married Joseph Steele, son of Edmund Steele and Rebecca Baird, in 1832.¹ Susannah Hart and Joseph Steele appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 in Williamsburg P.O., Whitley County, Kentucky.² Susannah Hart and Joseph Steele appeared on the census of 29 August 1870 in Wats Creel, Rockholds P.O., Whitley County, Kentucky.³ Susannah Hart and Joseph Steele appeared on the census of 6 June 1880 in District 113, Whitley County, Kentucky; This census included their son Physician Ed. H. Steele.⁴

     C(yrus). H(enry). Ober was also known as Cennus H. Ober ?⁴ He was born in 1809 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Peter Stauffer Ober ? and Hannah Browers ?^3,2 C(yrus). H(enry). Ober married Eilzabeth W. Moore before 1835.^3,5 C(yrus). H(enry). Ober appeared on the census of 30 November 1850 in Placerville and its Vicinity., El Dorado County, California.⁶ He and Eilzabeth W. Moore appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 in Elkhorn, San Joaquin County, California.⁷ C(yrus). H(enry). Ober died on 17 December 1861 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; DIED -- in this city, on Tuesday, 17th inst., Dr. Cyrus H. OBER, in the 53d year of his age. [The funeral of the deceased will take place today from the residence of Wm. H. GEDDES, in this city. The remains will be conveyed hence to Woodbridge, where they will be taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity of that place and interred. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.] "DEATH FROM ACCIDENTAL POISONING -- Dr. Cyrus H. OBER, who died in this city at 2p.m. yesterday, met he death in the following manner: On Wednesday morning, the 11th, having returned to his office from a professional visit before daylight, he took from his table a bottle which he supposed to contain wine, but which really contained a mixture of corrosive sublimate. The draught which he took contained some 15 grains of the poison, which was quite enough to have caused his death in a few hours; but the stomach pump was applied half an hour afterward and all the contents of the stomach ejected. Still the corrosion had taken fatal hold, and as was predicted by his physician, he died within a week after taking the poison. Deceased was aged 52 years, 6 months, and had been a resident of the county for several years. His remains will be taken from the residence of Wm. H. GEDDES at 10a.m. today and conveyed to Woodbridge, where the Masonic Fraternity will take charge of and bury them. The friends of deceased are respectfully invited to attend the funeral."⁸ The relationship between Cyrus and Isaac certainly is not conclusive. That they are brother is based mostly on circumstantial evidence including their age, Pennsylvania birth, there migration to Iowa(Des Moines County), El Dorado County, California and their ultimate destination of Stockton, California. Their actual relationship may well require DNA investigations to establish conclusive proof.⁹

     Hugh Davidson was born in 1809 at Scotland.¹ He was the son of Joseph Davidson and Isabel Crawford.^1,2 Hugh Davidson married Jane Hamilton on 4 March 1838 at Parish of Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland.^3,4,5 Hugh Davidson and Jane Hamilton appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; This census included a Catherine Davidson, age 25 who's listed occupation is F.S.⁶ Jane and Hugh appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 in Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin.¹ They appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 in Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin.⁷ They also appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 in Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin.⁸ He and Jane Hamilton last appeared together on the census of 24 June 1880 in Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin.⁹ Hugh Davidson died on 26 July 1895 at Walworth County, Wisconsin.¹⁰

     Rebecca S. McNut was born in 1809 at Maine.¹ She married Aaron Mann, son of Fisher Mann, on 21 March 1835.² Rebecca S. McNut and Aaron Mann appeared on the census of 11 August 1850 in Casco, Cumberland County, Maine.¹ Rebecca S. McNut and Aaron Mann appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 in Casco, Cumberland County, Maine.³

     Laura Goodrich was born in 1809.¹ She died on 21 April 1870.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married John W. Broadus circa 1825 at Virginia.¹ John and Elizabeth Broaddus appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 in Eastern District, Amherst County, Virginia.¹

     Susan Skaggs was born in 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married Samuel Withrow on 4 January 1829 at Nicholas County, Virginia.^1,2 Susan Skaggs and Samuel Withrow appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 in District 14, Fayette County, Virginia.¹ They appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 in District 3, Fayette County, Virginia.³ Susan Skaggs and Samuel Withrow appeared on the census of 21 July 1870 in Mountain Cove, Fayette County, West Virginia.⁴

     Richard Luttrell Posted on Find A Grave: "(Encyclopedia of A Biography, Vol 4, edited by Lyon Gardiner Tyler, 1915, pg 404)" " Richard Luttrell, son of Burrell and Hannah (Button) Luttrell, married Elizabeth Bywaters of Culpeper County, Virginia. He was a great fox hunter and always owned a large pack of hounds. His wife died when very young and he being let alone devoted a great portion of his time to hunting. So much was he known for this favorite sport that he became familiarly known as "Dick Luttrell, the fox hunter." It was his custom during the hunting season to rise early and rouse the neighbors to join him in the chase. After the day's sport they would return to his house where he was accustomed to dispense the lavish Southern hospitality of ante bellum times in Virginia.¹ He was born on 6 January 1809 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Burrell Luttrell and Hannah Button.¹ Richard Luttrell married Mary/Maria Elizabeth Bywaters, daughter of Edmund Bywaters and Mary Payne, on 15 January 1838 at Culpeper County, Viginia.^2,3 Richard Luttrell and Mary/Maria Elizabeth Bywaters appeared on the census of 28 October 1850 in Not Stated, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁴ Richard Luttrell and Mary/Maria Elizabeth Bywaters appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 in Rural, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁵ They appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁶ Richard Luttrell died on 11 February 1874 at Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 65.¹

     James Twyman Hill was born on 20 January 1809 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Ambrose Powell Hill and Frances "Fannie" Twyman.¹ James Twyman Hill married Mariah T (?) circa 1836 at Virginia.² James Twyman Hill died on 4 February 1851 at Livingston, Sumter County, Virginia, at age 42; Inscription: Sacred to the Memory of James Twyman Hill; Son of Ambrose P. & Frances Hill; He was born in Culpepper County Virginia on the 20th of January A.D. 1809
And departed this life in Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama on the 4th of February A.D. 1851 Aged 42 years & 15 days; In all the relations of life he sustained the character of an honest man. Burial: Myrtlewood Cemetery, Livingston, Sumter County, Alabama.¹

     Antonius Fritz married Apolonia Kassel, daughter of Johannes Kassel and Theresia Kastner, on 15 November 1830 at Wuermersheim Katholiche Kirche, Durmersheim, Baden, Germany.³ Antonius Fritz was born on 13 February 1809 at Durmersheim, Baden, Germany.^3,2 He was the son of Simone Fritz and Magdalena Kassel.² Antonius Fritz married Creszentia Heck, daughter of Wilhelm Heck and Anastasia Kassel, on 26 January 1835 at Durmersheim, Baden, Germany.^1,4,5,3

     Henry Donhost was also known as Henry Douhas.¹ He was born on 16 February 1809 at Hanover, Germany.^1,2 He married Mary (?) circa 1847.¹ Henry and Mary Donhost appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 in Wayne, Bartholomew County, Indiana.³ Henry Donhost, obviously a widower, appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 in Wayne, Indiana.⁴ He was recorded in the census of Son, Louis and daughter-in-law on 16 June 1880 at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁵

     Jarrett Wood was born on 27 February 1809 at Greene County, Tennessee.^1,3 He was the son of John Wood and Aevas Beard.² Jarrett Wood married Jane Martha Catherine Strain circa 1822.⁴ Jarrett Wood married Catherine Fincher, daughter of Hiram Fincher and Harriett (?), between 1847 and 1849 at Washington County.⁵ Jarrett Wood died on 28 November 1855 at Washington County, Arkansas, at age 46.³

     Sarah Pleasants Webster was born on 4 April 1809.^1,2 She married John Hord Slaughter, son of Col. Gabriel Slaughter and Sarah Elizabeth Hord, before 1850.¹ Sarah Pleasants Webster and John Hord Slaughter appeared on the census of 20 September 1850 in District #2, Woodford County, Kentucky.³ Sarah Pleasants Webster and John Hord Slaughter appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 in DeWitt County, Texas.⁴ Sarah Pleasants Webster appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 in Pracinct No. 1, DeWitt County, Texas.⁵ She died on 2 February 1899 at Richmond City, Virginia, at age 89; Burrial: Hollywood Cemetery. From and obituary posted on Find-A-Grave: "SLAUGHTER
Mrs. Sarah F. Slaughter, aged ninety years, died last Friday, in Richmond, Va. She was the widow of Col. John P. Slaughter, a native of this county and a son of Governor Gabriel Slaughter. She was a native of Richmond, Va., but lived in Mercer county with her husband until after the death of his father, 1830. She leaves only one child, Miss Susie Slaughter, who lives in Richmond, Va.(Semi-Weekly Sayings, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co, Ky, Wed Feb 8, 1899.¹)"

     Emily Emma Steele was born on 27 April 1809 at Kentucky.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Steele and Anne Robinette.³ Emily Emma Steele married Zachariah Mitchell, son of William Wilson Mitchell and Mary Virginia Jane Dowis, on 26 March 1839.^1,3 Emily Emma Steele and Zachariah Mitchell appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 in Williamsburg P.O., Whitley County, Kentucky.¹ Emily Emma Steele died on 19 June 1895 at Whitley County, Kentucky, at age 86.³

     Allen Graham was born on 10 May 1809 at Warren County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Graham and Charity Hart.¹ Allen Graham married Juliet Hester Clark circa 1842 at Arkansas.^2,3 Allen Graham and Juliet Hester Clark appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 in Granby, Newton County, Missouri.³ Allen and Harriet appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 in Westralia, Montgomery County, Kansas.⁴ Allen Graham died on 1 February 1895 at Bowler Flat, Carbon County, Montana, at age 85; Burial: Bowler Cemetery, Bowler, Carbon County, Montana.¹

     Benjamin Mitchell Yancey was born on 25 May 1809 at Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Yancey and Sarah Mitchell.² Benjamin Mitchell Yancey married Catherine Jane Banks, daughter of William Tunstal BAnks and Pamela Somerville Harris, on 26 February 1839 at Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,3 Benjamin and Catherine Young (Yancey) appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 in Unstated, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Benjamin and Catherine Yancey appeared on the census of 15 July 1860 in Culpeper County, Virginia.⁴ Benjamin, a widower, appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 in Catlapa, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁵ A widower, Benjamin appeared with his daughter Sallie on the census of 2 June 1880 in Catalpa, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁶ Benjamin died on 6 June 1901 at Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 92.²

     Elizabeth Roos was also known as Elizabeth Ross.² She was born after 1 June 1809 at Hes Darm?, Prussia.¹ She married Carl Coester circa 1835 at Germany.^1,3 Carl and Elizabeth Coester first appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 in German Flatts, Herkimer County, New York.³ Carl and Elizabeth Coester appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.⁴ They also appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bridgeport.⁵

     Mary Lavinia Slaughter was born on 30 June 1809 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Colman Slaughter and Nancy Hynes.¹ Mary Lavinia Slaughter married Alfred Sturgeon on 2 October 1828.¹ Mary Lavinia Slaughter died on 19 April 1844 at Larue County, Kentucky, at age 34; Posted on find-a-grave "Consort of Alfred Simpson Sturgeon. Mother to 7 children before she died".²

     Thomas Conway Armstrong was called "Conway" in the H.E. Burke Jr. family genealogy.¹ He was born on 25 July 1809 at Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia; Dodd's "Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850", indiactges that this marriage took place in Chesterfield County.^1,3 He was the son of John Armstrong and Cynthia Davenport Spilman.¹ Thomas was included in the census of his father John Armstrong in 1810 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia; Their census was recorded as Free White Males: U10(1),16-25(2),26-44(1); Free White Females: 16-25(1),26-44(1). The 1810 Census includes 1 other free person and 3 slaves.^4,5 He was listed as a male 20 to 30 in the census of his father in 1830 at Culpeper County, Virginia; "The John Armstrongs census record was "Free White Males: U5(1), 5-9(1), 10-14(1), 20-29(1), 50-59(1); Free White Females: 10-14(1), 50-59(1). The census includes 10 slaves".⁶ Thomas Conway Armstrong married Sarah Ann Elizabeth Button, daughter of Frederick Button and K(C)atherine Wayman, on 21 June 1841 at Chesterfield County, Virginia.^2,7,8 Thomas and Sarah appeared on the census of 25 October 1850 in Culpeper County.⁹ Thomas and Sarah also appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 in Culpeper County.¹⁰ Thomas Conway Armstrong died on 22 February 1862 at Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 52; Transcript of grave marker - "Thomas C. Armstrong; Born 25 Jul 1809; Died Feb. 22, 1862."^11,12

     William Riley Cantrell was born on 28 July 1809 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Cantrell and Mary Adkins.¹ William Riley Cantrell married Constance Maude Magness, daughter of Perry Green Magness and Mary Polly Cantrell, on 15 November 1815 at Warren County, Tennessee.¹ William Riley Cantrell and Constance Maude Magness appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 in Civil District 6, DeKalb County, Tennessee.² William Riley Cantrell and Constance Maude Magness appeared on the census of 4 July 1860 in District 6, De Kalb County, Tennessee.³ William and Constance also appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 in Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.⁴ They also appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in District 6, DeKalb County, Tennessee.⁵ William Riley Cantrell died on 5 February 1885 at Kaltonburg, Dekalb County, Tennessee, at age 75.¹

     David James was born on 18 August 1809 at Mississippi.¹ He married Mary Caroline Phelps circa 1830.² David James died on 28 November 1878 at Green Valley, DEnton County, Texas, at age 69.¹

     Cutler Salmon was born on 25 August 1809 at New York.² He was the son of Henry Salmon and Mary (?)¹ Cutler Salmon married Janet "Jane" Reynolds, daughter of Richard Reynolds and Martha Wills, on 19 October 1829 in Grant County, Wisconsin.³ Cutler Salmon appeared on the census of 1840 in Western Division, Grant County, Wisconsin Territory.^4,5 He and Janet "Jane" Reynolds appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 in District No 24., Grant County, Wisconsin.⁶ In 1853, Cutler Salmon organized to guided a Wagon Train from Wisconsin to San Joaquin County, California; From a History of San Joaquin County, under the entry for Edward Reynolds: Fallowing are excerpts from a letter written by Cutler Salmon and dated at French Camp, Cal., October 30, 1853. "I landed at Hangtowin on September 8. I found no difficulty in crossing the plains". - "We started with twenty men in the company and we stood guard every night and day from the time we left Missouri till we got to Hangtown. Had no trouble with the Indians nor nobody else. My son, James Salmon, stoped at Hangtown".⁷ He was granted or patented 160 acres of land in San Joaquin County California from the Government for his participation in the Black Hawk War in Wisconsin.⁸ Cutler and "Jane" appeared on the census of 9 June 1860 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.⁹ They appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 in Dent, San Joaquin County, California.¹⁰ He and Janet "Jane" Reynolds appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California; Also in house Ellen Gliddins, Niece.¹¹ Cutler Salmon died on 24 January 1893 at San Joaquin County, California, at age 83.² He and Janet "Jane" Reynolds Jane Salmon filed as a widow of Cutler for his service in the Black Hawk War which was referenced in the Brice Co. Iowa Mtd Vols. on 24 February 1894.¹² Cutler Salmon From An Illistrated Jostpru pf Sam Kpaqiom County, California, Page 579. Lewis Pub. Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890 as transccribed by Jeanne Sturgis Taylor. CUTLER SALMON a farmer of Castoria Township, was born in New York in 1809. His father, John Salmon, was a native of New Jersey, and of German descent; and his mother’s maiden name was Sarah Skellinger. The family moved to Ohio in 1814, locating in Coshocton County. John Salmon died in Indiana, where he first moved. In 1825 the subject of this sketch went to Kentucky, and two years later to New Orleans, and in 1828 to Wisconsin, which State he left in April, 1853, for California, being six months on the journey. Mr. Salmon did all the cooking for the party on the way, except three meals. The trip was very enjoyable; their route was by Fort Laramie, Fort Bridger and Salt Lake. Mr. Salmon located on the place which he still occupies. It now consists of 1,006 acres. The celebrated gas well, 1,250 feet deep, which Mr. Salmon has been using for all domestic purposes, was discovered in 1883, while boring for water. It was on the 17th day of August, that year, that he took the augers out of the well, and the flowing of gas created great excitement in the neighborhood, as it was the first in the State to be utilized for domestic purposes, and it created a great gas boom in the San Joaquin valley. At a depth of 280 feet the augers passed through a mass of drift-wood; the bark was identified as that of redwood.

Mr. Salmon married Miss Jane Reynolds, who was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, and a daughter of Richard, a native of South Carolina, who emigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Salmon have ten children, of whom only four are now living, viz: Glendora P., James, Mary and Elizabeth.¹³

     Caroline C. Stephenson was born on 7 October 1809 at Eastport, Washington County, Maine.^1,4 She was the daughter of Jesse Loring Stephenson and Elizabeth Lilly.³ Caroline C. Stephenson married Jedediah Dwelley, son of Joseph Dwelley and Hannah Seavey, before 1833 at Maine.¹ Caroline C. Stephenson and Jedediah Dwelley appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 in Crawford, Washington County, Maine.⁵ Caroline C. Stephenson and Jedediah Dwelley appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in Crawford, Washington County, Maine.¹ Caroline Dwelly, by then a widow, appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 in Crawford, Washington County, Maine.⁶ Caroline appeared a widowed head of house on the census of 7 June 1880 in Crawford, Washington County, Maine.⁷

     Joseph Pratt was born before 28 October 1809 at Leverington, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He was the son of Uriah Pratt and Mare Wiseman.¹ The 1841 Census indicates that Joseph was born circa 1811.² Joseph married Charlotte Harley on 10 May 1833 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.^2,3 Joseph Pratt married Ann Carbutt, daughter of Jane (?), between 1 October 1846 and 1 January 1847 at Cambridgeshire, England.⁴ Joseph Pratt and Ann Carbutt appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Leverington, Cambridgeshire, England.⁵

     Alpha Yeager was born on 10 November 1809 at Mercer County, Kentucky.^1,3 She was the daughter of Joshua Yeager and Mary Wayland.² Alpha Yeager married Wedon/Wheaton Smith, son of Asa Smith and Barbara Yager, before 1832 at Kentucky.¹ Alpha Yeager and Wedon/Wheaton Smith appeared on the census of 5 August 1850 in District 2, Boyle County, Kentucky; In the household for this census, Mary Yeager, age 55, born in Kentucky. Alpha's sister or mother?⁴ Alpha Yeager and Wedon/Wheaton Smith appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 in Division Thirty Five, Jaclkson County, Missouri; Included in the household for this census was Mary Yager, age 60, born in Kentucky. Alpha's sister?¹ Alpha Yeager died on 22 October 1867 at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 57; Posted at Find A Grave by Bev Golden: "Alpha was daughter of Joshua Yager and his wife Mary Wayland, both born in Culpeper Co., VA, descendants of settlers from the old Germanna colony; Sometime between 1794 and 1802, her parents moved their large family out west to the Kentucky frontier for the same reason everyone else went, to find affordable land for their children as they grew up and married; Alpha married her first cousin, Wedon Smith, in Mercer Co., KY on 18 Nov 1828".²

     Michael Surface was born on 24 November 1809 at Montgomery County, Virginia.¹ He married Margret Harless before 1833 at Virginia.^1,2 Michael Surface and Margret Harless appeared on the census of 1 August 1850 in White River, Johnson County, Indiana.² Michael Surface married Rachael Campbell on 26 June 1853 at Clark County, Illinois.³ Michael Surface and Rachael Campbell appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in White River, Johnson County, Indiana.⁴ Michael Surface and Rachael Campbell appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 in Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.^5,6 Michael Surface died on 4 December 1889 at Jackson County, Missouri, at age 80.¹ He There are two 1870 census records for M and Rachel Surface. The was recorde on 1 August and the other on 26 August. The second record records the two Surface children still at home as Percy and Maline.
The August 20 record is either an error or there are two M. and Rachel Surface's living in Sni-A-Bar.⁶ He Posted at Find A Grave: The Franklin Republican, Friday, December 13, 1889, Volume 45, Number 50, page 1 & 8; Uncle Michael was married to Margaret Harlis in Virginia and moved to Indiana in 1829, moved to Illinois in 1850, where his first wife died. After which he married Mrs. Rachel Campbell and then returned to Indiana, where he continued to reside until the winter of 1869, when he moved to Missouri, bought a farm and settled upon it, and remained there until he died." Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry.¹

     Alexander Coon was born on 5 December 1809 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of George S. Coon and Christina Moore.¹ Alexander Coon married Eliza (--?--) circa 1836 at Ohio.² Alexander and Elisa Coon appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio; This census recorded included Hannah Owen, age 70, Elisa's mother?² They appeared on the census of 14 July 1860 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.³ Alexander and Eliza also appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.⁴ Alex and Eliza then appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.⁵

     Caleb Burnley was also known as Caleb Barnsley. The name is hard to read in 1860 U.S. Census.² He was born on 23 December 1809.¹ He married Lucy Elizabeth Spilman, daughter of Conway Spilman and Nancy Fishback Mason, on 4 February 1839 at Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,3 Caleb Burnley and Lucy Elizabeth Spilman appeared on the census of 18 October 1850 in Culpeper, Virginia.⁴ Caleb and Lucy also appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 in Jeffersonton, Culpeper County.⁵ Caleb Burnley died on 1 April 1863 at Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 53; Buried in the Jeffersonton Baptist Churchard. Incription - "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."⁶

     William Burke was born before 1810 at Probably the Kingdom of Hannover, Germany.² Herman's father and other siblings died circa 1840 at The Kindom of Hanover, Germany. His wife died shortly there after! The H. D. Burke side of the family believe that the father, "William" died of injuries sustained in a military action of some kind. The surviving member of the family left for the United States shortly there after.^3,4 William's son Herman Daniel Burke died when his son Harry Eugene Burke was 10 years old and left his children little of his heritage. His father's given name was obtained from his other son Henry's Death Certificate. If the European traditions for naming sons were fallowed, both sons would have named their oldest son William. However, Herman's oldest son was named Harry after himself while he did name his second son William. Henry named his oldest son Edward. The fallowing essay was written by Herman's grandson to his daughter-in-law.

"A FAMILY ORIGIN" as written by H.E. Burke, Jr.:

"Great grandfather Herman is supposed to have come from Hanover Germany when he was about seven. It must have been some trip for a kid that age. Imagine crossing the Atlantic in a sail boat. Particularly after his father and older brothers had been killed and his mother recently dead. Probably he came with a brother who had not been killed. The story sounds as if he had at least four brothers. Of course he spoke German and, according to grandpa (H.E. Burke, Sr.), never spoke very good English.

Because he came from Germany, many of the family feel that the name cannot be Irish. However, this is not necessarily true. The Irish were always great for fighting the English and would join up in droves with anyone who would lead the way. There were Irish brigades under Napoleon and I dare say a few fighting with the Germans against Marlborough. Some of these soldiers probably stayed on the continent and could easily have settled in Hanover.

However, many Burkes in the US are of direct Irish extraction but I have observed a number of other roots from all over Europe.

For Instance:
Irish           Burke
French          Bourque
Polish           Burkowitz(son of)
Russian           Burkovsky(son of)
Serbian           Burkovici(son of)
Jewish           Birk
Turkish          Burk

I suspect that in spite of a phonetic similarity that these names originated from a number of different root words. I have identified at least three to my satisfaction:
Burg, borg, berg German for mountain
Bejörke Old Norse for Birch tree
Burko Sheepskin Jacket Slav?

Take your pick. Because blue eyes run so strongly in the family, and that is supposed to be a recessive trait, I would opt for a Norse root myself. But that is pretty tenuous.

Actually as people move around from country to country, the phonetics of a particular word will undergo many changes. Then when an individual settles down in a new environment he will very often take a local name which is phonetically close to his own. In this way a name can undergo profound changes and ultimately sound like something it was not originally.

Perhaps the real root is: Berserk! (Old Norse)

The Irish are great at publishing family trees and I have enclosed one such listing a few of the famous of that name. They sell these to gullible Americans in search of a phony past. Of course there were a few famous Burkes. Burke and Fox where two of the English members of parliament who did the most for the Colonys before the Revolutionary War.

At the same time I have run into a few disreputable Burkes from time to time. According to Winston Churchill, one Burke emasculated a grandson of William the Conqueror. (The operation was not a success as the poor fellow died.) And then Quisling's Lt. in Norway during the German occupation was named Burke. This didn't do the name Burke much good in Norway. Then, too, there was a well know body snatcher in Scotland who became impatient standing around cold grave yards at night. As a result, 'to burke' is a verb meaning to smother to death!" - By Harry Eugene Burke Jr.⁵ He

     So, is the family name really Burke. The remaining family does not appear on online searchable immigrant indexes. The New Orleans Passenger Lists for 23 Dec 1844 list a family of 4 named "Dierke". The oldest was a Henry born in c 1826, then Catherine born c 1830, John born c 1836 and Herman born c 1840. The ages are fairly close what we think would be the ages of Henry and Herman in 1844. They came aboard the "Astracan" from Bremin, Germany. We know that in 1900, Henry indicated that he came to the U.S. about 1845. Other records indicate that he entered through New Orleans. A search of he New Orleans passenger lists during the period 1840-1850 do not contain a Henry or Heinrich Burke Could this Dierke family really be our family Burke? Custom officials were notorious for changing foreign names to something that made more sense to them and could Dierke sound like Burke? Certainly a reach but could it be? Probably not. Perhaps we will never know?
     Son Henry's oldest daughter, Sophia, married Herman Vonstrohe who was born in Engter, Kingdom of Hanover. Although a reach, Perhaps the Vonstorhe's and Burke's were associated before coming to the United States. If so, Engter might be a place to start searching for the the Burke family.^6,2

     John Marshall Ball was born before 1810 at Virginia.² He was the son of William Ball and Mary Rensdell.² John Marshall Ball married Eliza McNeale, daughter of John B. McNeale and Isabella Farrow, before October 1834.¹ John Marshall Ball died before 1850.¹