James Alexander of Jefferson Co. IN

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1. James¹ Alexander (#126) was born between 1760 and 1770. Age 60s in 1830 census; 45+ in 1820. James died November 30, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, at 83 years of age. James was buried at Craig Cemetery (reloc to Fairmount Cem.) in Monroe Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁾

He married Mrs. James (Alexander). (Mrs. James (Alexander) is #127.)

The author believes that this may be Mary Trotter, who was called daughter Mary Alexander in the 1794 will of her father John Trotter of Scott County, Kentucky, and in the 1822 will of her mother Agnes Trotter of Jefferson County, Indiana. Note that James Alexander has children named John, Agnes, and Polly (Mary), as well as Joseph, which is the name of Mary Trotter's brother.

If indeed his wife was Mary Trotter, James may have been one of those several of his name who appear on the 1790 tax roll of Fayette County, Kentucky, where Mary's presumed grandfather James was listed. Scott County, where Mary's father John died, was formed from an offshoot of Fayette County. See Some Unconnected Kentucky Alexanders for more information.

December 21, 1813 James entered in the tract book 160 acres of SE qtr of Sec 24 of Twp 5 N Range 9 E in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²⁾ In the 1820 Census, James was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽³⁾ He and his wife were age 45+, with a man and woman 26-45, a boy 10-15, and two boys and a girl under age 10. There was one foreigner not naturalized, and two persons engaged in agriculture.

He may have been associated with William B. Alexander who also was listed in the 1820 Census in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁴⁾ In the 1830 Census, James was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁵⁾ He and his wife were in their 60s, with a boy and a girl 10-14.

He may have been associated with James Alexander who also was listed in the 1830 Census in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁶⁾ James Alexander wrote his will November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁷⁾ He left to his son William a mare and saddle, and named son Joseph. He left a horse to daughter Nancy, and named daughters Polly Hopper, Nancy Boon, and Agnes Butner, and granddaughter Agnes Butner. His executors were John Burns, Sr., Robert Williams, and Jonathan Hill.

James's estate was probated December 19, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁸⁾

A Biographical Sketch of Elder James Alexander is online.

James Alexander and Mrs. James (Alexander) had the following children:

• 2 i. William² Alexander (#9660) was born around 1795. William died after 1843. In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, William was named as his son.⁽⁹⁾

• 3 ii. Joseph Alexander (#9661) was born around 1795. Joseph died after 1843. In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Joseph was named as his son.⁽¹⁰⁾

• 4 iii. Nancy Alexander (#9662) was born around 1795. In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Nancy was named as his unmarried daughter.⁽¹¹⁾

• 5 iv. Polly Alexander (#9663) was born around 1795. Polly died after 1843. She married Mr. Hopper. (Mr. Hopper is #9666.) He was born maybe around 1795.

  In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Polly Alexander was named as his daughter.⁽¹²⁾

• + 6 v. Sarah Alexander was born around 1795.

• + 7 vi. Agnes Alexander was born circa 1796.

6. Sarah² Alexander (James¹) (#9664) was born around 1795. Sarah died after 1846.

She married twice. She married Willis Boon. (Willis Boon is #9665.) Willis was born March 8, 1795.⁽¹³⁾ Willis died February 6, 1844 in Jefferson Co, IN, at 48 years of age. Willis was buried at Craig Cemetery (reloc to Fairmount Cem.) in Monroe Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁴⁾ In the 1830 Census, Willis was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁵⁾ He and his wife were in their 30s, with a boy 10-14, a boy and two girls 5-9, and a boy and two girls under age 5.

In the 1840 Census, Willis was listed as a head of household in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁶⁾ He was in his 40s, his wife in her 30s, with a girl 15-19, a boy and a girl 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and two boys and a girl under age 5. One person was engaged in agriculture and one in manufacturing or trade.

Willis Boon wrote his will June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁷⁾ He named his wife, Sarah Boon, and mentioned land SE 24-5-9, as well as another sixty acres deeded by James Alexander to him, and five acres SE 24-5-9. He named his three oldest children, Mary Orrill, Isaiah Boon, and Nancy Rose. Seven minor children were named, Leven C., Martha, Perlina, James A., Willis, Melinda, and Thomas Boon.

She married Joseph Hensley September 17, 1846 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽¹⁸⁾ (Joseph Hensley is #9686.) Joseph was born probably around 1800.

In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Sarah was named as his wife.⁽¹⁹⁾ In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Sarah Alexander was named as his daughter.⁽²⁰⁾

Sarah Alexander and Willis Boon had the following children:

• 8 i. Mary³ Boon (#9667) was born in 1815.⁽²¹⁾ Mary died in 1906 in Jefferson Co, IN, at 91 years of age. Mary was buried at Springdale Cemetery in Madison, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²²⁾ She married Thomas B. Orrill March 15, 1836 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²³⁾ (Thomas B. Orrill is #9677.) Thomas was born July 25, 1814 in King & Queen Co, VA.⁽²⁴⁾ Thomas died April 8, 1885 in Madison, Jefferson Co, IN, at 70 years of age. Thomas was buried at Springdale Cemetery in Madison, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²⁵⁾

  In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Mary Boon was named as his daughter.⁽²⁶⁾

• 9 ii. Isaiah Boon (#9668) was born before 1820. He married Caroline Brocas May 17, 1840 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²⁷⁾ (Caroline Brocas is #9682.) Caroline was born probably before 1822.

  In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, he was called "my elder son Isaiah".⁽²⁸⁾

• 10 iii. Leven C. Boon (#9670) was born after June 1822. He married Sohironia Goldsborough or Goldsbury March 20, 1844 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽²⁹⁾ (Sohironia Goldsborough or Goldsbury is #9683.) Sohironia was born probably before 1826.

  In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Leven was named as his son, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁰⁾

• 11 iv. Martha Boon (#9671) was born after June 1822. She married Evan T. Blankenship April 11, 1844 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽³¹⁾ (Evan T. Blankenship is #9684.) Evan was born probably before 1824.

  In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Martha was named as his daughter, not yet of legal age.⁽³²⁾

• 12 v. Perlina Boon (#9672) was born after June 1822. She married George L. Jones September 26, 1849 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽³³⁾ (George L. Jones is #9685.) George was born probably before 1829.

  In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Perlina was named as his daughter, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁴⁾

• 13 vi. James A. Boon (#9673) was born after June 1822. In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, James was named as his son, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁵⁾

• 14 vii. Willis Boon (#9674) was born after June 1822. In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Willis was named as his son, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁶⁾

• 15 viii. Thomas Boon (#9676) was born after June 1822. In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Thomas was named as his son, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁷⁾

• + 16 ix. Nancy Boon was born circa 1826.

• 17 x. Melinda Boon (#9675) was born circa 1837. October 24, 1850 Melinda was listed as a member of an unknown person's household in the Census of 1850 in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽³⁸⁾

7. Agnes² Alexander (James¹)⁽³⁹⁾ (#63) was born circa 1796. See her father's family for more information. Agnes died between 1844 and 1850 in maybe, Jefferson Co, IN, at 48 years of age.⁽⁴⁰⁾

She married Isaac Butner.⁽⁴¹⁾ (Isaac Butner is #62.) Isaac was born circa 1790 in North Carolina. See his father's family for more information. Isaac was the son of Isaac Butner.

Isaac died 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 75 years of age. Isaac was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁴²⁾ He probably spent his boyhood in Madison County, Kentucky, where he appeared as a 16 year old in the tax book of 1807, with his father, Isaac Sr., and his brother John.

In 1811 Isaac was taxed for himself and one horse in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴³⁾ By 1812, he had come to Jefferson County, Indiana, where he would reside until his retirement. On Sept. 12, 1812, he enlisted as a private in Capt. Benjamin Miller's company of the 6th regiment of the Indiana militia, but apparently didn't get into any fighting. After 1815, he began raising his family.

In the 1830 Census, Isaac was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁴⁴⁾ He and his wife were in their 30s, with three girls 10-14, a girl 5-9, and two girls under age 5.

On March 8, 1833, he bought 135 acres on Big Creek, near Dunlop in the northern part of Jefferson County. On the 15th of the same month, he sold off two small pieces of his new land, 25 acres to Peter Smith and 10 acres to Jacob Nichols Jr. His wife, Agnes, signed the two sales deeds.⁽⁴⁵⁾

In the 1840 Census, Isaac was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁴⁶⁾ He was in his 50s, his wife in her 40s, with a boy and two girls 10-14, two girls 5-9, and a girl under age 5.

In 1850 in the Census of 1850, Isaac was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1200 in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁾ Only his youngest daughter, Martha, was at home.

In 1854, he sold his land to George Pepper; an 1870s map at the Jefferson County Library in Madison identifies George Pepper's farm. Isaac retired to live with his daughter Sarilda's family in Bartholomew County.⁽⁴⁸⁾

In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Agnes Alexander was named as his daughter.⁽⁴⁹⁾

Agnes Alexander and Isaac Butner had the following children:

• + 18 i. Eliza Jane³ Butner was born circa 1816.

• + 19 ii. Mary Eleanor (Ellen) Butner was born September 18, 1817.

• 20 iii. Elizabeth Butner (#641) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1819.⁽⁵⁰⁾ She married Samuel Sandefer August 15, 1837 in Jefferson Co, IN. (Samuel Sandefer is #1484.) Samuel was born circa 1810 in maybe, Jefferson Co, IN. Samuel was the son of Samuel B. Sandefer and Anna Richardson. He may be the brother of William, who married Elizabeth Butner's sister on the same wedding day. This is likely since William's father is named Samuel. He was not found as any of the four Samuel Sand(ei)fers in the 1850 Indiana census index.

  Elizabeth applied for a marriage license to wed Abraham Wootten September 19, 1863 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁵¹⁾

• + 21 iv. Sarah E. Butner was born circa 1821.

• + 22 v. Sarilda Butner was born July 1827.

• + 23 vi. Agnes Butner was born circa 1830.

• + 24 vii. Marticia Butner was born circa 1832.

• 25 viii. Martha Butner⁽⁵²⁾ (#276) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1836. Martha died circa 1868. She married Joseph Robertson September 6, 1856 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵³⁾ (Joseph Robertson is #650.) Joseph died circa 1868 in perhaps, Indiana.

  Final distribution of the probate of her father's estate says that she and her husband both died after she received preliminary disbursement of $100. She left two children, whose names were unknown to the administrator of the estate. $10 was paid into court for these children.

16. Nancy³ Boon (Sarah² Alexander, James¹) (#9669) was born circa 1826.⁽⁵⁴⁾

She married John Ross May 12, 1842 in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁵⁵⁾ (John Ross is #9678.) John was born circa 1820. October 24, 1850 in the Census of 1850, John was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $600 in Lancaster Twp, Jefferson Co, IN.⁽⁵⁶⁾

In Willis Boon's will written June 6, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Nancy Boon was named as his daughter.⁽⁵⁷⁾

Nancy Boon and John Ross had the following children:

• 26 i. Willis⁴ Ross (#9679) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1843.

• 27 ii. William E. Ross (#9680) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1846.

• 28 iii. John E. Ross (#9681) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1849.

18. Eliza Jane³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁵⁸⁾ (#639) was born in Jefferson Co, IN circa 1816. Eliza died 1876 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 60 years of age. Eliza was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁵⁹⁾

She married Isaac E. Davis October 8, 1833 in Jefferson Co, IN. (Isaac E. Davis is #638.) Isaac was born circa 1811 in Kentucky. Isaac died 1851 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 40 years of age. Isaac was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶⁰⁾

Eliza Jane Butner and Isaac E. Davis had the following children:

• 29 i. Marthias⁴ Davis (#1566) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1836.

• 30 ii. Melinda Davis (#1567) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1840.

• 31 iii. Elenora Davis (#1565) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1841.

• 32 iv. Isaac Davis (#1568) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1843. He married Eliza Smith February 6, 1870 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶¹⁾ (Eliza Smith is #1569.) Eliza was born circa 1845 in maybe, Indiana.

• 33 v. Sarah Jane Davis (#1571) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1844. She married twice. She married William Nolte April 5, 1871 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶²⁾ (William Nolte is #1570.) William was born circa 1844 in maybe, Indiana. She married George Schlechter May 27, 1875 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶³⁾ (George Schlechter is #1574.) George was born circa 1844 in maybe, Indiana.

• + 34 vi. Martha Jane Davis was born circa 1846.

• 35 vii. Eliza Jane Davis (#1579) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1848. She married James Sasser February 8, 1870 in Bartholomew Co, IN. (James Sasser is #1578.) James was born circa 1848 in maybe, Indiana.

19. Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹) (#643) was born in Jefferson Co, IN September 18, 1817.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Mary died January 20, 1887 in Sharp Co, AR, at 69 years of age.⁽⁶⁵⁾

She married John William Sandefer August 15, 1837 in Jefferson Co, IN. (John William Sandefer is #642.) John was born February 4, 1813 in Indiana. John⁽⁶⁶⁾ was the son of Samuel B. Sandefer and Anna Richardson. John died circa 1860 in Lawrence Co, AR. He was presumably the brother of Samuel Sandifer, who married Eleanor Butner's sister on the same wedding day.

Mary Eleanor (Ellen) Butner and John William Sandefer had the following children:

• + 36 i. William B.⁴ Sandefer was born circa 1839.

• 37 ii. Eliza J. Sandefer (#3249) was born in Indiana circa 1842.

• 38 iii. Samuel B. Sandefer (#3238) was born in Indiana circa 1844. Lawrence Co. AR Court Record Book F contains a list of families of Confederate soldiers Feb-Apr 1863 : Sandefer, Samuel B.; Richwoods Twp.; Steen's Regt.; Ellen 44 mother; Sirelda 16, Mary 14, Sarah 12, John 12, Indiana 10, James 7, Franklin 5, sisters & brothers.

• + 39 iv. Cerilda Ann Sandefer was born circa 1845.

• 40 v. Mary Sandefer (#3239) was born in Indiana circa 1848.

• 41 vi. John Sandefer (#3240) was born in Indiana circa 1850.⁽⁶⁷⁾

• 42 vii. Sarah Sandefer (#3241) was born in Indiana circa 1850.⁽⁶⁸⁾

• + 43 viii. Indiana Sandefer was born circa 1853.

• 44 ix. James Sandefer (#3244) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1856.

• 45 x. Franklin Sandefer (#3246) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1858.

• 46 xi. Elizabeth G. Sandefer (#3247) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR May 1860. Elizabeth is deceased.⁽⁶⁹⁾

21. Sarah E.³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁷⁰⁾ (#275) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1821.⁽⁷¹⁾ Sarah died October 18, 1869 in probably, Nodaway Co, MO, at 48 years of age.

She married twice. She married Edward B. Osborn December 7, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN. (Edward B. Osborn is #722.) Edward was born circa 1820. Edward died circa 1847 in maybe, Brown Co, IN.⁽⁷²⁾ She married Jordan Reynolds June 4, 1850 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁷³⁾ (Jordan Reynolds is #274.) Jordan was born circa 1822 in Tennessee. (Additional notes for Jordan Reynolds⁽⁷⁴⁾)

Sarah E. Butner and Edward B. Osborn had the following child:

• 47 i. Alrilda⁴ Osborn (#3285) was born in maybe, Brown Co, IN circa 1844.

Sarah E. Butner and Jordan Reynolds had the following children:

• 48 ii. Ann E. Reynolds (#2243) was born in Indiana circa 1854.

• + 49 iii. Benjamin F. Reynolds was born circa 1856.

• 50 iv. Mary C. Reynolds (#629) was born in probably, Nodaway Twp, MO circa 1858.

• 51 v. Henry W. Reynolds (#630) was born in maybe, Nodaway Twp, MO circa 1861.

• 52 vi. Ellen Reynolds (#631) was born in maybe, Nodaway Twp, MO circa 1862.

• 53 vii. Octavia Reynolds (#632) was born in maybe, Nodaway Twp, MO circa 1863.

• 54 viii. Hannah E. Reynolds (#649) was born in maybe, Nodaway Twp, MO circa 1864. She married Richard Reno. (Richard Reno is #648.)

22. Sarilda³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁷⁵⁾ (#31) was born in Jefferson Co, IN July 1827. Sarilda died November 26, 1903 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 76 years of age.⁽⁷⁶⁾

She married James Waddle August 5, 1847 in Jefferson Co, IN. (James Waddle is #30.) James was born circa 1827 in Ripley Co, IN. James⁽⁷⁷⁾ was the son of John Waddle and Dorcas White. James died 1867 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 40 years of age. She was a brave pioneer woman who raised her family by her own efforts after the early death of her husband. She is probably the source of the family rumor that the Waddles or the Butners were Quakers, but if she were one, she must have come to that faith late in her life, after her son William married a Quaker woman. None of her other children were married in the Society of Friends.

Sarilda Butner and James Waddle had the following children:

• + 55 i. Martisha Ann⁴ Waddle was born January 1850.

• 56 ii. Sarah Elizabeth Waddle (#687) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1852. Sarah died July 17, 1886 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 34 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁾

• + 57 iii. Melissa J. Waddle was born circa 1856.

• + 58 iv. William H. Waddle was born February 1857.

• 59 v. John L. Waddle (#246) was born in Indiana July 1860.⁽⁷⁹⁾ He married Melinda H. (Waddle) circa 1898.⁽⁸⁰⁾ (Melinda H. (Waddle) is #4058.) Melinda was born May 1871 in Kentucky.⁽⁸¹⁾ Melinda died February 24, 1902 in Sandcreek Twp, Bartholomew Co, IN, at 30 years of age.⁽⁸²⁾

• 60 vi. Rachel H. (Esther) Waddle (#244) was born in Indiana May 1866. She married John R. Little August 17, 1902 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁸³⁾ (John R. Little is #2448.) John was born circa 1868 in Indiana.

23. Agnes³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹) (#645) was born in Jefferson Co, IN circa 1830.⁽⁸⁴⁾ Agnes died 1868 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 38 years of age. Agnes was buried in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁸⁵⁾

She married James Howard November 16, 1847 in Jefferson Co, IN. (James Howard is #644.)

In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Agnes was named as his grandchild.⁽⁸⁶⁾ Probate of Isaac Butner's estate gives one share to grandchildren William J. Howard sen (hard to read) Agnes Howard, for whom Samuel Stuckey is guardian. Disbursements show Isaac M. Howard $100 (the amount of preliminary distribution to Martha Robinson) and W.J. Howard $13.70 (balance of one full share).

Agnes Butner and James Howard had the following children:

• 61 i. William J.⁴ Howard (#646) was born in probably, Indiana circa 1848. He is listed as recipient of $13.70 distributed from his grandfather Isaac Butner's estate; balance of his mother's share, $100, paid to his and his sister's guardian. It may be inferred that he became age 21 during the probate.

• 62 ii. Agnes Howard (#647) was born in probably, Indiana circa 1850.

24. Marticia³ Butner (Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁸⁷⁾ (#635) was born in Jefferson Co, IN circa 1832. Marticia died circa 1918 in Bartholomew Co, IN. Marticia was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁸⁸⁾

She married Henry C. Ryker March 28, 1850 in Bartholomew Co, IN. (Henry C. Ryker is #634.)

Marticia Butner and Henry C. Ryker had the following children:

• + 63 i. George B.⁴ Ryker was born circa 1852.

• + 64 ii. Martha A. Ryker was born circa 1855.

34. Martha Jane⁴ Davis (Eliza Jane³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁸⁹⁾ (#1573) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1846.

She married Eli Draper October 22, 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁹⁰⁾ (Eli Draper is #1572.) Eli was born circa 1842 in Indiana. Eli⁽⁹¹⁾ was the son of David F. Draper and Priscilla (Draper). Eli applied for a marriage license to wed Martha Jane Davis October 21, 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁹²⁾

Martha applied for a marriage license to wed Eli Draper October 21, 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁹³⁾

Martha Jane Davis and Eli Draper had the following children:

• 65 i. Ida E.⁵ Draper (#1575) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1870.

• 66 ii. Frank Draper (#1576) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1872.

• 67 iii. Emry V. Draper (#1577) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1874.

36. William B.⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽⁹⁴⁾ (#3236) was born in Indiana circa 1839.

He married Catherine (Sandefer). (Catherine (Sandefer) is #3237.) Catherine was born circa 1845 in Arkansas.

William B. Sandefer and Catherine (Sandefer) had the following children:

• 68 i. Samuel F.⁵ Sandefer (#3248) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1866.⁽⁹⁵⁾

• 69 ii. Joseph M. Sandefer (#3530) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1868.⁽⁹⁶⁾

• 70 iii. Burrell F. Sandefer (#3531) was born in Sharp Co, AR January 1870.⁽⁹⁷⁾

• 71 iv. Mordecai Sandefer (#3532) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1872.⁽⁹⁸⁾

• 72 v. Margaret G. Sandefer (#3533) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1876.⁽⁹⁹⁾

39. Cerilda Ann⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ (#2841) was born in Indiana circa 1845. Cerilda died in maybe, Bowie Co, TX.

She married Thomas Joseph Turner circa 1867 in probably, Sharp Co, AR.⁽¹⁰¹⁾ (Thomas Joseph Turner is #2840.) Thomas was born circa 1842 in Memphis, TN. Thomas died 1914 in Bowie Co, TX, at 72 years of age. Thomas was employed.

Cerilda Ann Sandefer and Thomas Joseph Turner had the following children:

• 73 i. William L.⁵ Turner (#3230) was born in probably, Sharp Co, AR circa 1868.

• 74 ii. Matilda W. Turner (#3231) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1870.

• 75 iii. Samuel M. Turner (#2842) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1872. He married Sarah Lee Armstrong. (Sarah Lee Armstrong is #2843.) Sarah was born circa 1875. Dau of David & Margaret Ritchie, dau of Thos & Joanna Carter. (See Sandefer) His parents, wife, daughters from query in Ansearchin' News v.31 p.47 (1984) from Lucille Stewart Krisch. Claims grandparents were Samuel Sandefer and Eleanor Butner; no evidence offered.

• 76 iv. James F. Turner (#3232) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1874.

43. Indiana⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁰²⁾ (#3235) was born in Indiana circa 1853.

She married Andrew J. Tucker. (Andrew J. Tucker is #3234.) Andrew was born circa 1849 in Arkansas. Andrew was the son of Louisa (Knighton).

Indiana Sandefer and Andrew J. Tucker had the following children:

• 77 i. John H.⁵ Tucker (#3242) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1873.

• 78 ii. Alabama Tucker (#3243) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1876.

• 79 iii. Mary B. Tucker (#3245) was born in Sharp Co, AR January 1880.

49. Benjamin F.⁴ Reynolds (Sarah E.³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁰³⁾ (#628) was born in Indiana circa 1856.

He married Sarah (Reynolds). (Sarah (Reynolds) is #1580.) Sarah was born circa 1860 in "Missing Place" no. 1202.

Benjamin F. Reynolds and Sarah (Reynolds) had the following children:

• 80 i. Olive⁵ Reynolds (#1581) was born in maybe, Gentry Co, MO circa 1875.

• 81 ii. William Reynolds (#1582) was born in maybe, Gentry Co, MO circa 1877.

55. Martisha Ann⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹) (#15) was born in Elizabethtown, Bartholomew Co, IN January 1850. Martisha died 1925 in Norcatur, KS, at 75 years of age.

She married Sterling Tucker Barrett November 13, 1873 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ (Sterling Tucker Barrett is #14.) Sterling was born January 1847 in probably, Yancey Co, NC. See his father's family for more information. Sterling was the son of John Barrett and Malinda Arrowood.

Sterling died 1943 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 96 years of age. A family tradition says he drove a commissary wagon in the Civil War, and that six of his brothers also served in the war. The records of two of them, and of a brother in law, have been identified, on the Union side.

1880 Sterling was listed in the 1880 Census as a head of household in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ 1885 Sterling was taxed for one cow and no horse and 100 acres of land valued at $200 in Laurel Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁶⁾ 1900 Sterling was listed in the 1900 Census as a head of household in Jennings Co, IN.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ He was renting a farm there.

In the early 1900s he was living near his daughter, Lessie, near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. In the early 1920s, he was again near Lessie outside of Paoli, Colorado. By 1925, he had settled near his son Angus around Norcatur, Kansas; it was there that Martisha died and was buried. He ended his days with his daughter Linnie, in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Martisha Ann Waddle and Sterling Tucker Barrett had the following children:

• 82 i. Melessa (Lessie) Belle⁵ Barrett (#7) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN September 8, 1874. Her given name may come as something of a surprise to those who only knew her as Lessie, but the 1880 census of her father's family shows her named "Malessa." Lessie died July 19, 1965 in Friend, Saline Co, NE, at 90 years of age. She married William Sherman Marcum October 20, 1892 in Bartholomew Co, IN. (William Sherman Marcum is #6.) W. S. was born October 7, 1869 in Bartholomew Co, IN. W. S. was the son of John Marcum and Amelia (Milley) M. O'Neal. W. S. died December 23, 1955 in Friend, Saline Co, NE, at 86 years of age. 13 June 1900 W. S. was listed in the 1900 Census as a head of household working as a farm laborer in Seward Co, NE.⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ 25 April 1910 W. S. was listed in the 1910 Census as a head of household renting a farm in Beaver Crossing, Seward Co, NE.⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ His son Sherman, in an autobigraphical sketch, described W. S. as "a strong 190 lb., six foot father." He related that they moved to Foraker, Oklahoma in January, 1913, and back to Nebraska in May. While farming a few miles west of the town of Friend, the family acquired its first automobile - a red Buick with no top. Bessie recalled that her mother used to dress in full driving regalia - a smart cap, tied on with a scarf, and a full duster coat. W.S. never learned to drive - Loyd was the chauffeur.

  After the world war, the family moved to Colorado. A letter from his mother-in-law, Martisha Barrett, Feb. 11, 1923, said he was living in Haxtun, Colorado. After five years in Colorado, the family returned to Nebraska, and shortly thereafter moved to Carthage, Missouri, which Sherman said "was my dad's birthplace." From the middle of the 1930s, he spent the remainder of his life in Friend, Nebraska.

• 83 ii. Malinda (Linnie) Barrett (#142) was born in Indiana circa 1876. Malinda died after 1965.⁽¹¹⁰⁾ She married Ulysses Grant O'Neal November 28, 1894 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹¹¹⁾ (Ulysses Grant O'Neal is #214.) Ulysses was born September 1868 in Indiana. Ulysses was the son of Andrew O'Neal and Ann Burns. Although she was known by the name "Linnie," the 1880 census of S.T.Barrett's family shows her with the name "Malinda," presumably after her grandmother.

• 84 iii. Alta E. Barrett (#146) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN April 1880.⁽¹¹²⁾ Alta died 1936 at 56 years of age. She married Thomas Jefferson Gary circa 1901. (Thomas Jefferson Gary is #145.) Thomas was born October 1869 in Jennings Co, IN. Thomas⁽¹¹³⁾ was the son of Thomas J. Gary and Rebecca Jane Oliver. Thomas died 1957 at 87 years of age. He hasn't been located in the 1900 census. In 1910, the census recorded that he had been married two times, presently for nine years. The family was living in a rented house in Beaver Township, in York County, Nebraska, in 1910. In 1920, they were residing on a farm in West Blue Township.

• 85 iv. Rilda Barrett⁽¹¹⁴⁾ (#151) was born in Kentucky April 1884.⁽¹¹⁵⁾ Rilda died 1904 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 20 years of age. Rilda was buried in Burnsville, Christian Church, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ Also called Rilla, she was probably named after her grandmother, Sarilda.

• 86 v. Angus Barrett⁽¹¹⁷⁾ (#152) was born in Indiana July 10, 1887.⁽¹¹⁸⁾ Angus died May 1966 in Elizabethtown, Bartholomew Co, IN, at 78 years of age.⁽¹¹⁹⁾ He married twice. He married Maude Kelly circa 1911. (Maude Kelly is #153.) Maude died 1922. He married Myrtle Dimmett circa 1936. (Myrtle Dimmett is #157.)

57. Melissa J.⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹) (#633) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1856.

She married James M. Manley December 10, 1876 in Bartholomew Co, IN. (James M. Manley is #2306.) James was born July 20, 1837 in Rockingham Co, NC.⁽¹²⁰⁾ (Additional notes for James M. Manley⁽¹²¹⁾) James was employed.

Melissa J. Waddle and James M. Manley had the following children:

• 87 i. James Frank⁵ Manley (#3508) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1877.⁽¹²²⁾ He married Hazel L. Ross before 1900. (Hazel L. Ross is #4051.) Hazel was born circa 1875.

• 88 ii. Alexander Manley (#3509) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN June 1879.⁽¹²³⁾ Alexander died December 13, 1900 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 21 years of age.⁽¹²⁴⁾ Alexander was buried in Christian Church, Burnsville, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹²⁵⁾

• 89 iii. Bertie Everts Manley (#4043) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN January 18, 1882.⁽¹²⁶⁾

• 90 iv. (son) Manley (#4044) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 4, 1884.⁽¹²⁷⁾ (son) died May 12, 1884 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at less than one year of age.⁽¹²⁸⁾

• 91 v. Daily L. Manley (#4045) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN August 6, 1885.⁽¹²⁹⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Daily was born August 1885 in Indiana.⁽¹³⁰⁾

• 92 vi. Forest E. Manley (#4046) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN June 15, 1888.⁽¹³¹⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Forest was born June 1888 in Indiana.⁽¹³²⁾

• 93 vii. Horace H. Manley (#4047) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN January 5, 1890.⁽¹³³⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Horace was born January 1890 in Indiana.⁽¹³⁴⁾

• 94 viii. Erwin Manley (#4048) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 25, 1892.⁽¹³⁵⁾ He married Ruth Thickston before 1918.⁽¹³⁶⁾ (Ruth Thickston is #4077.) Ruth was born circa 1895.

  Conflicting evidence states that Erwin was born March 1892 in Indiana.⁽¹³⁷⁾

• 95 ix. Melby A. Manley (#4049) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN April 11, 1894.⁽¹³⁸⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Melby was born April 1894 in Indiana.⁽¹³⁹⁾

• 96 x. (son) Manley (#4050) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN December 15, 1896.⁽¹⁴⁰⁾

58. William H.⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁴¹⁾ (#247) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN February 1857. William died 1928 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 71 years of age. William was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁴²⁾

He married Elizabeth Graham August 11, 1902 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁴³⁾ (Elizabeth Graham is #673.) Elizabeth was born circa 1876 in Indiana.

William H. Waddle and Elizabeth Graham had the following children:

• 97 i. Freeman G.⁵ Waddle (#1444) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 24, 1905.⁽¹⁴⁴⁾ Freeman died May 25, 1980 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 75 years of age. He married Velma Rutan December 31, 1929 in Bartholomew Co, IN. (Velma Rutan is #2567.) Velma was born circa 1905.

• 98 ii. Cecil Waddle (#1445) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN May 12, 1906.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾ Cecil died 1935 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 29 years of age. Cecil was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁴⁶⁾

• 99 iii. Flavius Waddle (#1446) (living status unknown).

• 100 iv. Ida Leora Waddle (#4042) (living status unknown).

63. George B.⁴ Ryker (Marticia³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁴⁷⁾ (#636) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1852.

He married Lyda (Ryker). (Lyda (Ryker) is #1200.) Lyda was born circa 1851 in Indiana.

George B. Ryker and Lyda (Ryker) had the following children:

• 101 i. John B.⁵ Ryker (#1201) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1876.

• 102 ii. Minnie Ryker (#1202) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN November 1879.

64. Martha A.⁴ Ryker (Marticia³ Butner, Agnes² Alexander, James¹)⁽¹⁴⁸⁾ (#637) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1855.

She married William H. Cook July 4, 1874 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁴⁹⁾ (William H. Cook is #2536.) William was born circa 1849 in Indiana. William died May 27, 1891 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 41 years of age.⁽¹⁵⁰⁾

Martha A. Ryker and William H. Cook had the following children:

• 103 i. James C.⁵ Cook (#2538) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1875.

• 104 ii. William R. Cook (#2539) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1878.

• 105 iii. (daughter) Cook (#4055) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN October 21, 1883.⁽¹⁵¹⁾

• 106 iv. (son) Cook (#4056) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN September 3, 1887.⁽¹⁵²⁾

• 107 v. (son) Cook (#4057) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 6, 1891.⁽¹⁵³⁾

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