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     John M. Garnett was born circa 1820 at Virginia.³ He married Ann E. Hancock, daughter of Hannah (?), circa 1842 at Virginia.^2,3 John M. Garnett and Ann E. Hancock appeared on the census of 6 September 1860 in King and Queen Court House P.O., King and Queen County, Virginia.³ John M. Garnett and Ann E. Hancock appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 in Newtown, King and Queen County, Virginia.⁴ John and Ann also appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Newtown, King and Queen County, Virginia.⁵

     George Davis Attorney General of the Confederacy and a highly successful Lawyer.¹ He was born circa 1820 at North Carolina.² George and Mary Davis appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.³ George and Mary also appeared on the census of July 1860 in Wilmington, North Carolina.⁴ He married Monimia F. (?) circa 1870 at North Carolina.⁵ George Davis and Monimia F. (?) appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 in Wilmington, North Carolina.⁶ George Davis and Monimia F. (?) appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 in Wilmington.⁵

     Levi Gibson was born circa 1820 at Kentucky.² He married Elizabeth Goble, daughter of Thomas Baldwin Goble and Rachel Case, on 20 November 1856 at Blackford County, Indiana.¹ Elizabeth and Elizabeth Goble appeared on the census of 29 July 1860 in Harrison, Blackford County, Indiana.² Levi Gibson and Elizabeth Goble appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 in Marion, Daviess, Missouri.³

     William Huckleberry was born circa 1820 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Peter Huckleberry and Nancy (?)¹ William Huckleberry married Sarah (?) circa 1846 at Indiana.¹ William Huckleberry and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 9 November 1850 in Gibson, Washington County, Indiana; This cenesus included George Cash(9), Betsey Brant (17) and Daniel Crocket (17). either Betsey or Daniel could be Sarah's sibling.¹

     Jonathan Purdy was born circa 1820 at New York.¹ He married Harriett (?) circa 1841 at New York.¹ Jonathan Purdy and Harriett (?) appeared on the census of 3 October 1850 in Jasper, Steuben County, New York.¹ Jonathan Purdy appeared on the New York State Census of 15 June 1875 in Jasper, Steuben County, New York.² Jonathan Purdy and Harriett (?) appeared on the census of 16 July 1960 in Jasper, New York.³

     Cynthia Ann Stroup was born circa 1820 at Ohio.¹ She married John D. Pulse circa 1839 at Ohio.¹ Cynthia Ann Stroup and John D. Pulse appeared on the census of 20 August 1850 in Dodson, Highland County, Ohio.¹ Cynthia, likely a widow, appeared as head of house, on the census of 19 June 1860 in Dodson, Ohio.³

     Elvira Henshow was born circa 1820 at Virginia.¹

     James Watson was born circa 1820 at North Carolina.² He married Nancy Neeley circa 1842 at Orange County, North Carolina.³ James Watson married Mary S Holloway, daughter of Nathaniel Holloway and Nancy P Woodward, circa 1853 at Orange County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 James Watson and Mary S Holloway appeared on the census of 27 August 1860 in Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina.² James Watson died before 1870.¹

     Rachael Campbell was born circa 1820 at Ohio.² She married Michael Surface on 26 June 1853 at Clark County, Illinois.¹ Rachael Campbell and Michael Surface appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in White River, Johnson County, Indiana.³ Rachael Campbell and Michael Surface appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 in Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.^2,4

     Josiah Jones was born circa 1820 at Kentucky.¹ He was the son of James Jones.² Josiah Jones married Lockey (?) before 1857.¹

     Nancy (?) was born circa 1820 at Tennessee.¹ She married Jessee Keele after 1830 at Tennessee; The difference in his first two childern, William and Penelope, and the next four (Martha, Marion, Mellville, and Samuel) suggest that this marriage was his second and that it likely took place after 1840.¹

     Isaac George Keesling was born circa 1820 at Virginia.¹ He married Malinda Groseclose circa 1840 at Virginia.^3,1,4,5 Isaac George Keesling married Elizabeth Newland, daughter of James Newland and Mary Deckards, in 1859 at Wythe County, Virginia.⁶ Isaac George Keesling appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in District 68, Wythe County, Virginia.³ He and Elizabeth Newland appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 in Speedwell, Wythe County, Virginia.⁷

     James Madison Gray was born circa 1820 at Tennessee.² He married Sarah "Elizabeth?" Cox, daughter of Tobias Cox and Fanny (?), on 25 August 1840 at Scott County, Virginia.³ James Madison Gray and Sarah "Elizabeth?" Cox appeared on the census of 3 September 1850 in West Liberty?, Morgan County, Kentucky; What is likely Elizabeth's parents, Tobias and Fanny Cock, are living next door.^4,5 James Madison Gray married Elizabeth Humphrey circa 1856 at Kentucky.⁶

     William B Nutt was born circa 1820 at North Carolina.² He married Sinah J Hylton, daughter of William Hylton and Rhoda Kimbrough, on 22 September 1857 at Grimes County, Texas.^1,3 William B Nutt and Sinah J Hylton appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 in Precinct 2, Brazos County, Texas; In addition to their daughter Arminta, this census included Sina's brother Thomas and a boarder one Hazel W. McKee, age 40 from North Carolina.² William B Nutt died before 1880.¹

     Nancy J. Sperry was born in 1820 at Wisconsin.³ Nancy married James T. Salmon, son of Cutler Salmon and Janet "Jane" Reynolds, on 2 October 1857 at San Joaquin County, California.^1,4 Nancy J. Sperry and James T. Salmon appeared on the census of 9 June 1860 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.⁵ Nancy J. Sperry and James T. Salmon appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.³ Nancy J. Sperry and James T. Salmon appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.⁶ Nancy J. Sperry and James T. Salmon appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.⁷ A widowed Nancy Salmon appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 in Castoria, California; Nancy had a boarder, Mary Hopper, age 60, Widdow.⁸

     Harriet A. Wells was born in 1820 at England.¹ She married Edward Darby, son of An Un-known Darby, circa 1838.¹ Harriet A. Wells and Edward Darby appeared on the census of 8 April 1860 in Vernon, Lake County, Illinois.¹ Harriet A. Wells was recorded in census of Thomas Darby on 11 August 1870 at Vernon, Lake County, Illinois.² Harriet A. Wells was recorded in census of Thomas Darby and Anna B (?) on 11 June 1880 at Vernon, Lake County, Illinois.⁴

     Eave Slager was born in 1820 at Germany.¹ She married Charles Merkle, son of (?) Merkle, in 1846 at Chillicothe, Ohio.² Eave Slager and Charles Merkle appeared on the census of 13 September 1860 in Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois.³ Eave Slager and Charles Merkle appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois.¹ Eave Slager and Charles Merkle appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in Embarrass, Eagar County, Illinois.⁴

     Thomas Scott was born in 1820 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of ? Scott and Anna (?)^2,3 Thomas Scott married Narcissa (?) circa 1840.² Thomas Scott and Narcissa (?) appeared on the census of 4 October 1850 in District 10, Butler County, Missouri.² Thomas and Narcissa (?) Scott appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 in Fremont, Santa Clara County, California.⁴ Thomas Scott married Sarah Elizabeth "Auntie Scott" Tower, daughter of Levi Tower and Mary A. McLauchlin, on 20 August 1877 at Santa Clara County, California.^5,6 Thomas and Sarah appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in Fremont, Santa Clara County, California.⁵ Thomas Scott died after 7 May 1892 at Santa Clara County, California.⁷

     Sarah M. Edley was born in 1820 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of David R. Edley.² Sarah M. Edley married Joseph V. Hobson circa 1842 at Virginia.¹ Sarah M. Edley and Joseph V. Hobson appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virgina.¹

     Isabel C. (?) was born in 1820 at Maine.¹ She married Henry S.(L) Crowell, son of (?) Crowell, before 1845 at Maine.¹ Isabel C. (?) was recorded inthe census of Jesse Gould and Eliza A. Crowell on 17 August 1850 at Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine.² Isabel C. (?) and Henry S.(L) Crowell appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 in Sonora, Tuolumne County, California.¹

     Benjamin L. Blanchard was born in 1820 at New York.¹ He was the son of Elijah Blanchard and Roxana Mitchell.² Benjamin L. Blanchard married Catharine Brown, daughter of (?) Brown, circa 1843 at New York.¹
     Benjamin L. Blanchard and Catharine Brown appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 in Huron, Wayne County, New York; Because of the fallowing: 1) Joseph, Mary and William were living with Benjamin and Catherine Blanchard in 1850; 2) Both Catherine and Joseph were born in England; 3) Their ages are certainly close enough to be brother and sister. It is possible that Catherine Blanchard and Joseph brown were brother and sister. If not Brother and Sister they may be related in some way! For that reason, Catherine Blanchard is inclued as Catherine Brown in this text.¹ Benjamin and Catherine also appeared on the census of 29 September 1860 in Huron, New York.³ They appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 in Huron, Wayne County, New York.⁴ They last appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in Huron, Wayne County, New York.⁵

     John Proctor was born in 1820 at Kentucky.¹ He was the son of William Proctor and Sarah (?)¹ John was included in the census of his parents on 17 July 1860 at District 1, Fleming County, Kentucky; This census also include Hanah E. Hunt (25) an dughter Allice Hunt (2).¹

     Juliet Elizabeth Clement was born in 1820 at Virginia.^4,3 She married Charles Darwin Slaughter, son of John Ppoindexter Slaughter and Martha "Patsy" Armistead, on 31 July 1834 at Campbell County, Virginia.^1,2 Juliet Elizabeth Clement and Charles Darwin Slaughter appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.⁴ Juliet Elizabeth Clement and Charles Darwin Slaughter appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 in Danville P.O., Pittsylvania County, Virginia.⁵ Juliet Elizabeth Clement died in 1892.³

     Mary Davis was born in 1820 at Ohio.¹ She married Eli Hoover, son of Jesse Hoover and Rebecca Yount, circa 1840.¹ Mary Davis died in 1840.¹ She and Eli Hoover appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in Union, Miami County, Ohio.² Mary Davis died after 2 February 1852 at Ohio.³ She Mary Davis Hoover was the paternal grandmother of US President Herbert Hoover. After her death, her husband Eli took their children and moved to Iowa.⁴

     Mariann Hills was born after 1820 at Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Hills and Catherine (?)¹ Mariann Hills and Richard Goshawk appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in St Giles, Cambridge, England.³ Mariann Hills married Richard Goshawk before July 1841 at Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England.^1,3,4 Mariann Hills and Richard Goshawk appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Cambridge, England.⁵ Mariann Hills died before 1860 at Cambridgeshire, England.¹

     John W Bethel was born on 11 January 1820 at Liberty, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Tillman Bethel and Sarah Root (Sally) Dougherty.¹ John W Bethel married Sarah J. Bass, daughter of Archamac Bass, circa 1845 at Tennessee.¹ John W Bethel and Sarah J. Bass appeared on the census of 2 July 1850 in District 2, De Kalb County, Tennessee.³ John W Bethel appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 in Liberty P.O., De Kalb County, Tennessee.¹ John and Sarah also appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 in Liberty P.O., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 11 September 1878 at Liberty, Tennessee, at age 58.²

     George Vinsonhaler was born on 14 January 1820 at Ross County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Vinsonhaler and Nancy Mc Donald.¹ George Vinsonhaler was recorded in the census of Jacob Vinsonhaler and Nancy Mc Donald on 21 October 1850 at District No. 64, Nodaway County, Missouri.³ George Vinsonhaler married Sarah Rea on 13 November 1853 at Nodaway County, Missouri.^4,2 George Vinsonhaler and Sarah Rea appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 in Graham, Nodaway, Nodaway County, Missouri.⁵ George Vinsonhaler died on 12 May 1912 at Little Rock, Little Rock County, Arkansas, at age 92.²

     John W(H) Armstrong was born on 20 January 1820 at Delaware.^1,3 He married Martha M. ? On 8 March 1841.^1,3 John and Martha Armstrong also appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey.² He appeared on the census of 10 August 1870 in Kelsey, El Dorado County, California.⁴ John and Martha also appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in Gerogetown, El Dorado County, California.¹ He died on 22 December 1893 at Georgetown, El Dorado County, at age 73; Burial: Georgetown Pioneer Cemetery.^5,3

     Angelina H. Corbin was born on 4 February 1820.¹ She was the daughter of Mitcham Corbin and Nancy Ann Bywater.¹ Angelina H. Corbin married John R. McCormick on 19 December 1836.² Angelina H. Corbin and John R. McCormick appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 in Northern Division, Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Angelina H. Corbin appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁴ She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁵

     Judith Steptoe Keith was born on 5 February 1820 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ She married John Woodville Payne circa 1840 at Virginia.¹ A widow, Judith Steptoe Keith Payne appeared on the census of 14 October 1850 in Culpeper County, Virginia; Included on the census were Fanny(24) and Richie(12) Keith. Sister and brother?² She also appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 in Culpeper County, Virginia; Included during this census were Thos Kemper (12) and Geo Albert (10).³ She died on 3 March 1867 at Virginia at age 47.¹

     Levi Murphee was born on 26 February 1820 at Walker County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Ransom Murphree and Mary M. Walker.¹ Levi Murphee married Phoebe Ann Brown, daughter of Nancy (?), before 1839 at Mississippi.^1,2 Levi Murphee and Phoebe Ann Brown appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.² Levi Murphee and Phoebe Ann Brown appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 in Cherry Hill P.O., Calhoun County, Mississippi.³ Levi Murphee and Phoebe Ann Brown appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in Beat 2, Calhoun County, Mississippi; This census include Nancy Brown, age 80, probably Phoebe's mother.⁴ Levi Murphee died on 24 October 1887 at Calhoun County, Mississippi, at age 67.¹ He and Phoebe Ann Brown Listed as a son and a daughter, John (10) and Dora (6) would have been born after Phoebe turned 47 which, though not impossible , might indicated that they were infact grandchildren of Levi and Phoebe.⁴

     Robert Lawrence Brown was born on 8 March 1820 at Nelson County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Alexander Brown and Lucy Shands Rives.¹ Robert Lawrence Brown married Sarah C. Calloway on 6 April 1842 at Nelson County, Virginia.² Robert Lawrence Brown appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 in Nelson County, Virginia.³ He married Margaret B. Cabell on 27 September 1853 at Livingston, Nelson County, Virginia.^4,5 Robert Lawrence Brown and Margaret B. Cabell appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia.⁴ Robert Lawrence Brown and Margaret B. Cabell appeared on the census of 26 June 1870 in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia.⁶ Robert Lawrence Brown died on 8 June 1880 at Nelson County, Virginia, at age 60; Burial: Union Hill Cemetery, Nelson County, Virginia.⁷ Robert, a widower, has moved to Nelson County and appeared on the census of his son William, of 21 June 1880 in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia.⁸

     Juliet Hester Clark was born on 15 March 1820.¹ She married Allen Graham, son of Joseph R. Graham and Charity Hart, circa 1842 at Arkansas.^1,2 Juliet Hester Clark and Allen Graham appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 in Granby, Newton County, Missouri.² Allen and Harriet appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 in Westralia, Montgomery County, Kansas.³ Juliet Hester Clark died on 7 October 1899 at age 79; Burial: Bowler Cemetery, Bowler, Carbon County, Montana.¹

     Benjamin Franklin Washington was born on 7 April 1820 at Jefferson County, West Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of John Thornton Augustine Washington and Elizabeth Conrad Bedinger.¹ Benjamin Franklin Washington married Georgianna Hite Ranson, daughter of James Lackland Ranson and Frances Madison Hite, on 22 October 1845 at Charles Town, West Virginia.^2,3 Benjamin Franklin Washington and Georgianna Hite Ranson appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 in San Francisco, California; This census included Eareka Washington (Color: Ind?), and Dane Mullen (age 30) nephew.⁴ Benjamin Franklin Washington died on 22 January 1872 at San Francisco, California, at age 51.¹

     Minerva Blakesley Alvord was born on 9 April 1820 at Homer, Cortland County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Luman Alvord and Mary Polly Bower.¹ Minerva Blakesley Alvord married Andrew McDowell Frisbie on 15 November 1843 at Homer, New York.¹ Minerva Blakesley Alvord and Andrew McDowell Frisbie appeared on the census of 12 October 1850 in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.² Minerva Blakesley Alvord and Andrew McDowell Frisbie appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 in Pittsfield, Warren County, Pennsylvania.³ Menerva and Andrew appeared on the census of 6 August 1870 in Pittsfield, Warren County, Pennsylvania.⁴ They appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in Conneaut, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.⁵ Minerva Blakesley Alvord died on 23 February 1901 at Conneaut, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.¹

     Arthur Vickery was born on 9 April 1820 at North Molton, County Devon, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Vickery and Mary Kingdom.² Arthur Vickery married Mary Rogers Glaze, daughter of John Glaze and Eliza Rogers ?, before 12 June 1880 at Utah.¹ Arthur Vickery and Mary Rogers Glaze appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in Holdon, Millard County, Utah.¹ Arthur Vickery died on 18 August 1897 at Summit County, Utah, at age 77.² He From a biography posted at Find-A-Grave. Arthur Vickery married 4 times (twice in England) having children by 3 of the 4. His last wife was Mary Rogers Glaze Beecroft.²

     John Anderson was born on 14 April 1820 at Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Anderson and Maria Thomas.² John Anderson married Mary Caroline Bissell, daughter of Titus Lucretius Bissell and Claudia Eliza Bennett, circa 1860 at South Carolina.¹ John Anderson and Mary Caroline Bissell appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 in Greenville, South Carolina.¹ John Anderson and Mary Caroline Bissell appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 in Charleston, South Carolina; This Census included "Kate's" sister, Emma L. Bissell, age 37.³ John Anderson died on 30 June 1886 at Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, at age 66.²

     Calvin M. McClung was born on 14 May 1820 at St. Louis, Missouri.³ He married Kitty Morgan, daughter of Calvin Morgan and Henrietta Hunt, on 14 June 1855 at Christ Curch, Lexington, Kentucky.^1,2 Calvin M. McClung died on 19 February 1857 at Kentucky at age 36.^1,3

     George J. Coon was born on 26 May 1820 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of George S. Coon and Christina Moore.¹ George J. Coon married Juliet Decoursey, daughter of Abraham DeCoursey Sr and Margaret Pearce/Pierce, on 22 March 1842 at Allen County, Ohio.^2,3 George and Julist Coon appeared next door to his brother, Alexander Coon, on the census of 12 September 1850 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.² G and J Coon appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 in Amanda, Allen County, Ohio; Children's initials and ages match to George and Julia.⁴ Geore and Juliet then moved to Kansas and appeared on the census of 29 July 1870 in Valley Brook, Osage County, Kansas.⁵

     Anne Coffman was born on 12 July 1820 at Rockingham County, Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Wallace, son of John Wallace and Elizabeth Hooe, before 1846.¹ Anne Coffman and Thomas Wallace appeared on the census of 26 June 1860 in Stafford Court House P.O., Stafford County, Virginia; This census included Gertrude Mason (22), Teacher andEliza Honey (45) seamstress.² Thomas and Ann C. Wallace appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 in Hartwood, Stafford County, Virginia.³ Anne Coffman and Thomas Wallace appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in Hartwood, Stafford County, Virginia.⁴ Anne Coffman died on 29 July 1889 at Stafford County, Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Eli Hoover was born on 17 July 1820 at Ohio.^3,4 He was the son of Jesse Hoover and Rebecca Yount.² Eli Hoover married Mary Davis circa 1840.⁴ Eli Hoover and Mary Davis appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in Union, Miami County, Ohio.⁵ Eli Hoover married Hannah L Leonard on 17 August 1854.^4,6 Eli Hoover died on 24 July 1892 at Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, at age 72.⁴ He Eli Hoover was the paternal grandfather of US President Herbert Hoover.⁴

     Nelson Joshua Meeker is the son of Martin Meeker and Lydia Harrington.¹

     Isaac Ober was born before 8 August 1820 in at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Peter Stauffer Ober ? and Hannah Browers ?^2,3 Isaac Ober appeared on the census of 17 November 1850 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; Occupation Drayman.⁴ He married Elizabeth Herrill, daughter of Coleman Herrill and Mary Long, on 18 December 1851 in at Des Moines County, Iowa.⁵ Isaac and Elizabeth appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California.⁶ They appeared again on the census of 8 August 1870 in Placerville, California.⁷ Isaac Ober must have died shortly after the 1870 census as Elizabeth married John Luce circa 1872.¹ 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.³ He Other Possible realitives: Davis County Iowa in the Western Gazette from BloomField, "In July, 1855 A. J. Dickerhoff became editor and proprietor, and C. P. Ober, printer, and the name was changed to WESTERN RADIATOR, and it announced itself as 'Independent and exclusive in politics.' Late in 1855 or early in 1856 Harry Ober became the editor and proprietor and changed the name to OBER'S TRUE FLAG. It seems to have been discontinued late in 1856. (Files in Hist., Mem. and Art. Dept. of Ia. at Des Moines: July 26-Dec. 13, 1856.)" "An Keosauqua, Iowa order providing citizenship to one Pehr Dahlberg included the testimonyh of one C. H. Ober in open court."⁸

     Samuel Green Steele was born on 12 August 1820 at Knox County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Steele and Jerusha Powers.¹ Samuel Green Steele married Mary Catherine "Polly" Underwood on 20 February 1845 at Whitley County, Kentucky.^1,3,4 Samuel Green Steele and Mary Catherine "Polly" Underwood appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 in District 2, Whitley County, Kentucky.⁵ Samuel and Polly Steele appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 in Wild Cat P.O., Whitley, Whitley County.⁶ They appeared on the census of 29 August 1870 in Wats Creek, Whitley County.⁷ S.G. and Polly last appeared together on the census of 6 July 1880 in District 113, Whitley County, Kentucky.⁸ Samuel Green Steele died on 24 December 1896 at Whitley County, Kentucky, at age 76; Burial: Steele Cemetery, Faber, Whitley County, Kentucky, USA.^1,2

     Solomon Charles Boston was born on 23 August 1820 at Shelitown, Somerset County, Maryland.¹ He married Mary Ann Marshall on 31 March 1846 at Somerset County, Maryland.¹ Solomon Charles Boston died on 15 June 1887 at Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland, at age 66.¹

     Elvira (?) was born in September 1820 at Virginia.¹ She married Hazel (Keziah?) Fleming before 1839.¹ Elvira (?) and Hazel (Keziah?) Fleming appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 in District No. 2, Logan County, Kentucky.³ Elvira (?) Fleming appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in Benton P.O., Franklin County, Illinois.² She was included in the census of her son and daughter-in-law, Franklin and Amanda Fleming on 26 June 1880 at Cave, Franklin County, Illinois.⁴ She was included in the census of Nancy E. Fleming on 16 June 1900 at Benton, Franklin County, Illinois.¹

     Sarah Caroline Lowe was born on 22 September 1820 at New Jersey.^3,2,4 She married Tunis Albert Lane Vroom at New York?^3,2 Sarah Caroline Lowe and Tunis Albert Lane Vroom appeared on the census of 27 July 1870 in Salt Spring, Randolph County, Missouri.³ Sarah Caroline Lowe and Tunis Albert Lane Vroom appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 in Salt Spring, Randolph Couinty, Missouri.⁵ Sarah Caroline Lowe died on 19 January 1886 at Huntsville, Randolph County, Missouri, at age 65.²

     James A. Blackshear was born in October 1820 at Georgia.^3,4 He married Caroline ? Circa 1840 at Georgia.² He appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 in 16th District, Sumter County, Georgia.⁵ James A. and Caroline Blackshear appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 in Americus P.O., Sumter County, Georgia.⁶ James and Caroline also appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.² James and Caroline ("R.O.C.") appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 in Malitia Distric 1007, Sumter County, Georgia.⁴ James was included in the census of his grandson, Perry Beacham on 3 May 1910 at Militia District 1007, Sumter County, Georgia.⁷

     James Salmon was born on 17 October 1820 at Ohio.^1,3 He was the son of Henry Salmon and Mary (?)^1,2 James Salmon married Lucy Ann Phillips.¹ James Salmon and Lucy Ann Phillips appeared on the census of 8 June 1860 in Castoria, San Joaquin County, California.⁴ James Salmon died on 10 October 1864 at San Jauquin County, Califronia, at age 43; Bruial: East union Cemetery, Manteca, California. Head stone Inscription: "Aged 44 yrs 11 mos 25 Days.³

     Jane (?) was born in November 1820 at North Carolina.^1,2 She married John Cash, son of Simpson Cash and Edith "Edee" Flanary, circa 1844 at Tennessee.¹ Jane (?) was included in the census of John Cash on 18 September 1850 at District 10, White County, Tennessee.¹ Jane (?) was included in the census of John Cash on 28 July 1860 at Falling Water P.O., White County, Virginia.³ Jane (?) was included in the census of John Cash on 10 August 1870 at Falling Water P.O., White County, Tennessee.⁴ Jane (?) was included in the census of John Cash on 2 June 1880 at 9th Civil District, White County, Tennessee.⁵ Jane (?) was included in the census of Robert V. Cash on 20 June 1900 at District 9, White County, Tennessee; This census includes Robert's mother, Jane Cash, age 78.²

     Shadrach Shade Steele was born on 4 December 1820 at Tazewell County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Ricard Steele and Elliner Marlow.³ Shadrach Shade Steele married Martha Elizabeth Blankenship on 5 June 1845 at Tazewell County, Virginia.^1,4 Shadrach Shade Steele married Ellen Asbury circa 1857 at Virginia.⁴ Shadrach Shade Steele and Ellen Asbury appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 in Maiden Spring, Tazewell County, Virginia.¹ Shadrach Shade Steele began military service on 13 August 1863 at Tazewell County, Virginia; Inlisted as a private in Co. I, Bowens regiment (22nd) of Mounted Riflmen.⁵ They appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 in Maiden Spring, Taxwell County, Virginia.⁶ Sadrach adn Ellen also appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Maiden Spring, Tazewell County, Virginia.⁷ A twice widowed Shadrach appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Maiden Spring District, Tazewell County, Virginia.⁸ He died on 4 November 1901 at Tazewell County, Virginia, at age 80.³ He Shadrach appears to have had a brother named Meshach. He also served with the 22nd Regt. Va. Cav. during the Civil War.⁹

     Martha Wells Jones was born on 9 December 1820 at Kentucky.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Elven Jones and Elizabeth Dean.² Martha Wells Jones married Jarvis J. Kimbrough, son of Moses Kimbrough and Nancy Jones, circa 1839 at Randolph County, Missouri.^1,2 Martha Wells Jones married Washington Philemon Conner in 1846 at Missouri.² Martha Wells Jones appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 in Prairie, Randolph County, Missouri.¹ She died on 26 May 1891 at Missouri at age 70; From a biography posted on Find-A-Grave: "Martha was daughter of Jesse Elven Jones (1795-1844) and Elizabeth (Dean) Jones (1798-1830) who were both born in Kentucky and died in Missouri; Martha first married J. J. Kimbrough in Randolph County, Missouri in 1839. They had 3 known children: Ann Elizabeth (Kimbrough) Conner 1840-1928, Susan Nancy Kumbrough 1841-, Martha Zerelda Kimbrough 1843-1887".²

     Uriah Pratt was born on 12 December 1820 at Cambridgeshire, England.³ He was the son of Uriah Pratt and Elizabeth Wolfe.^1,2 Uriah Pratt was baptized on 22 December 1820 at the Parish of March, Cambridgeshire, England.⁴ He was baptized again as a non-conformist on on 23 September 1823 at Wesleyan Methodist Church, St. Mary's Parish, Ely.^1,5 He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Church Gate, Whaplode, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.⁶
     On 6 January 1851Uriah Pratt married Anne Jane Laurison Harper, daughter of William Laurison, at Parsonstown, Offaly County, Ireland.^7,8,9 Not long after their marriage, on 7 April 1851 they immigrated to New York, New York; They traveled aboard the Vessel Franchise, embarking from Liverpool. They were registered as Uriah Pratt (30) and Ann Jane Pratt (30), their Native Country being Great Britain.^10,11
     Listed as a Farmer, Uriah Pratt and Anne Jane Laurison first appear in the United States on the census of 19 July 1860 in Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan.¹² They also appeared on the census of 24 August 1870 in Walker Township.¹³ On 30 October 1879 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, During Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the Western Michigan Agricultural and Industrial Moeiety, Uriah was awarded a 3 dol. Premium in Section F. -Farm and Garden Produce and Manufactured Products, Class 32, -Grains and Seeds.¹⁴ Still Farming and still living in in Waker Township Uriah and Anne are also recorded on the census of 25 June 1880.¹⁵ They are recorded on the Michigan State Census of 1884 in Walker; Michigan State Census.
     Uriah Pratt died on 15 April 1891 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 70; From an obituary posted in the Evening Leader: In the town of Walker, of Hart desease, Uriah Pratt, on the morning of the 15th of April, at his residence, aged 71 years and 1 months.^16,17,18" He was buried at River Bend Cemetery, corner of Riverbend and Wilson Ave., Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan.¹⁹
     How did Uriah end up marring Anne Laurison in County Offaly, Ireland and eventually settling in Kent County, Michigan? The explanation may lie in their ties to the non-conformist Wesleyan Methodist religion to which this Pratt family belonged. There may be an explanation. Uriah and brother William were baptised as Wesleyan Methodists. Anne, probably born in Norther Ireland (Belfast?), the daughter of English parents could also have been a Wesleyan Methodist. If Anne's parents were Wesleyans, they could have become aquainted with the Pratts through the Church before they settled in Ireland. To accommodate a growing Methodist congregation following the preaching of John Wesley in the late 18th century, a Methodist Church known as Wesley Chapel was built in 1820 on Emmett Street in Birr (formerly called Parsonstown), County Offlay Ireland. That well could have been the church that Anne and Uriah were married in before leaving for the New World. "The Wesleyan Methodist Curch in the United States was organized on May 14, 1841. The first secessions in 1841 took place in Michigan although the new church group was formalized in Utica, New York". The Uriah and William Pratt Wesleyan families traveled from Great Britain through Wayne County, New York to Kent County, Michigan.^20,21
     Interestingly, there was another Uriah Pratt who married a Sarah (probably Alcock) in the 1st quarter of 1840 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire and who christened a son Charles in Holbeach in the 3rd quarter of 1840. How ever, That Uriah was included in the 1841 census at North Terrace, Wisbech St. Peter, Cambridgeshire. He was born in 1806. This Uriah was born in 1820. Since this Uriah's brother William also shows up in Holbeach in 1841, it seems likely they are from the Uriah Pratt and Elizabeth Wolfe family.²²

     Martha E Gibson was born circa 1821 at Virginia.¹ She married John Walker at Virginia.³ Martha E Gibson and John Walker appeared on the census of 27 September 1850 in Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Martha E Gibson appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 in Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ She was listed in the census of John Walker and Annie E Graves on 30 June 1880 at Stevensberg, Culpeper County, Virginia; Annie was recorded as an invalid.⁴

     Eleanor "Ellen" Decoursey was also known as Eleanor DeCamsey.⁴ She was born circa 1821 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham DeCoursey Sr and Margaret Pearce/Pierce.³ Eleanor "Ellen" Decoursey It is also possible that Eleanor may have been the daughter of Abraham Decourcy who is listed on the 1840 census for Shawnee, Allen County. in 1840 at Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.⁵ She married Tobias M Coon, son of George S. Coon and Christina Moore, on 26 October 1843 at Allen County, Ohio; Tobias and Ellen were married by the Rev. John Alexander Jr.^1,6,4 Ellen and Tobias Coon appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.⁷ They appeared on the census of 3 July 1860 in Shawnee, Allen County, Ohio.⁸ They also appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 in Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan.¹ They appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 in Tallmadge, Ottawa County, Michigan.⁹

     Caroline Schwenka was also known as Carolina Schwanco.³ She was born circa 1821 at Ulzen Hamburg, Hanover, Germany.² She died on 3 October 1893 at Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan; Buried in Lot N5-4.²

     Samuel Hannah was born circa 1821 at Kentucky.² He married Sarah Mankins, daughter of Peter Mankins, circa 1845 at Washington County, Arkansas.¹ Samuel Hannah and Sarah Mankins appeared on the census of 6 November 1850 in White River, Washing County, Arkansas.²

     Baines Powell Pratt was born circa 1821 at Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Pratt and Patience Powell.¹ Baines Powell Pratt was included in the census of William Pratt and Patience Powell on 6 June 1841 at Wisbeck, Cambridgeshire, England; Census included a laborer, John Twite.¹ Baines married Sarah Sutherby, daughter of John Sutherby, on 13 May 1842 at Cambridgehire, England.³ Baines Powell Pratt appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Clenchwarton, Norfolk, England; This census included Baines son-in-Law Edward Horspole.⁴ He and Sarah Sutherby appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Gedney Hill, Holbeach, Lincolnshire; This census included Sarah's grandson Baines Horsepool, age 4.⁵ Baines Powell Pratt died between 1 January 1869 and 1 April 1869 at Holbech, Lincolnshire, England.²

     Susan Ruth Coons was born circa 1821.¹ She was the daughter of William Coons and Elizabeth (?)³ Susan Ruth Coons married Robert Columbus Brown, son of Daniel Brown and Lucy Powell, on 6 June 1843 at Chesterfield County, Virginia.^1,4 Susan Ruth Coons and Robert Columbus Brown appeared on the census of 15 October 1850 in Culpeper County, Virginia; They are living between what appears to be Susans brother Robertson and her mother Elizabeth.⁵ Susan Ruth Coons and Robert Columbus Brown appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in Norther Division, Homeland P.O., Culpeper County, Virginia.⁶ Susan Ruth Coons Brown appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in Jefferson, Virginia.⁸ She died circa 1892.¹

     Edward Eaton was born circa 1821 at March, Cambridgeshire, England.² He married Sarah G. Goodman, daughter of Samuel/Simon Grounds Goodman and Phebe Smith, before 1 January 1845.¹ Edward and Sarah Eaton appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in March, Cambridgeshire, England; This census included James Goodman, age 7, Nephew.² Edward Eaton and Sarah G. Goodman appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in March, Cambridgeshire, England; This census also included nephew James Gooman (17.)³ They also appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in March, Cambrigeshrie, Englan.⁴ Edward and Sarah also appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in March, Cambridgeshire, England.⁵ Edward Eaton died before April 1882 at North Witchford District, Cambridgeshire, England.⁶