Isaac Butner and Descendants

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1. Isaac¹ Butner⁽¹⁾ (#124) was born in maybe, Maryland before 1741.⁽²⁾ Isaac died in maybe, Madison Co, KY.

His name appeared on a tax list in Rowan County, North Carolina, as early as 1762, and again in 1770. In 1778, he was on a list of non-jurors in Rowan County. This would have been made up of those who had not yet signed an oath of allegiance to the new state government.

It is likely that his marriage took place during this time. Since posting of a marriage bond with the government was expensive, poor people usually just posted banns at the local church, and most records of those have been lost.

In 1791, he was taxed in Madison County, Kentucky, on one horse. November 13, 1792, he was taxed on four horses, and had to pay an additional poll tax for a boy of age 16-20. October 15, 1793, he and the boy had only one horse, with six cattle. By May 6, 1794, they had added another horse. He wasn't found there in the next two years, but by April 20, 1797, he and a boy were back to one horse (cattle weren't being taxed anymore.) The tax list for 1798 is lost; on May 22, 1799, the tax collector found him and a horse, with one boy 16-20 who can't have been the same one as before. The turn of the century found him on June 21 with neither a boy nor a horse; his neighbor was Wm. Butner, age 16-20, who had one horse. On May 3, 1802 he again had a boy and two horses; by April 11, 1803 they were back to only one horse, and were taxed on the same date as Adam Butner and his land on Tate's Creek.

In the years 1804 and 1805 he was in Christian County, where he participated in a land venture with Edward, Adam, and William Butner. The 1803 tax book had shown Edward as the resident on four 400 acre parcels, each one entered in the name of one of the four Butners. The 1804 tax roll named each Butner resident on his own parcel on March 29, which probably was not the actuality. The 1805 book has suffered water damage and is difficult to read. On April 10 of that year, Edward appears to have been taxed as resident on two parcels; July 19 found Isaac apparently on the other two. The syndicate ended sometime thereafter, as on June 10, 1806, Edward was taxed on a 400 acre parcel entered in his own name and a 200 acre parcel entered as William Butner's. The next line had James Harkings on 400 acres entered in the name of Isaac Butner.

May 10, 1806, found Isaac back in Madison County with two horses; his neighbors were John, over 21, and Isaac Jr., 16-20. The 1807 tax book is quite dim; there are missing parts of 1808 and 1809, and 1810 is all lost. The 1811 Madison County tax roll lists Isaac Butner Senr. and Isaac Butner Jr. adjacent, each with one horse; no watercourse identifies their location, but they may have been near Adam Butner, listed eight lines before them on Tates Creek. The last record of Isaac Butner in Madison County was in 1812, when he had 20 acres on Tates Creek, and three horses, listed between John Butner, landless, and Charles Burris with 150 acres, followed by Adam Butner with 75 acres, both on Tates Creek. Adam Butner wasn't found in the 1813 roll; in 1814 his acreage had increased to 100 acres, which could have been an approximation that included Isaac's 20.

Isaac Butner had the following children:

• + 2 i. Edward² Butner was born before 1777.

• 3 ii. William Butner (#1216) was born in probably, Rowan Co, NC before 1783.

  William first appeared on the tax list of Madison County, Kentucky, on June 21, 1800, when he was over age 16, but under 21, with one horse, next to Isaac Butner. The previous year, Isaac had a boy of that age with him. William's name was next mentioned in 1803 as a member of the four-Butner land venture in Christian County. No evidence that he lived beyond that year has been found.

  On July 8, 1803, a William Butner was taxed in Madison County as over 21, with four horses and a black slave over 16 years. Such wealth leads the author to conclude that this new William was the older man from North Carolina, the son of David Butner.

• + 4 iii. John Butner was born circa 1784.

• + 5 iv. Isaac Butner was born circa 1790.

• + 6 v. Jesse Butner was born circa 1790.

2. Edward² Butner (Isaac¹) (#2702) was born in maybe, Rowan Co, NC before 1777.⁽³⁾ Edward died of his wounds November 8, 1811 near the battle scene in Indiana, at 34 years of age.⁽⁴⁾

He married Martha (Patsy) Almon March 10, 1804 in Christian Co, KY.⁽⁵⁾ (Martha (Patsy) Almon is #2703.) Martha was born circa 1785. Martha was the daughter of Thomas Almon. Martha applied for a marriage license to wed William Steele September 24, 1813 in Gibson Co, IN.⁽⁶⁾

He may have been the Edward Butner recorded on the 1797 tax roll of Montgomery County, Kentucky, with one horse.⁽⁷⁾

On April 5, 1800, an Edward Butler was taxed in Christian County; that Butler name doen't reappear. March 30, 1801, found Edward Butner and Thomas Almon, neither with land. On July 29 and 30, 1802, they each had 400 acres on the Pond River. From 1803 to 1805, the Butner family venture of four 400 acre parcels on the Pond River was noted in the tax books. June 10, 1806, found Edward with one 400 and one 200 acre parcel of the original four. From 1807 to 1809 he had only 200 acres. The 1810 census taker found him in nearby Hopkins County, apparently with no land.⁽⁸⁾

In the 1810 Census, Edward was listed as a head of household in Hopkins Co, KY.⁽⁹⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with three girls under age 10.

By 1811 Edward moved with his father-in-law Thomas Almon to Indiana. Before Oct. 25, 1811, he had joined Capt. David Robb's company of mounted riflemen of the Indiana Militia. They marched under General William Henry Harrison's orders to Tippecanoe.

November 7, 1811 Edward was mortally wounded at the Battle of Tippecanoe in Indiana. He died the next day.

Edward's estate was probated in 1812 in Knox Co, IN.⁽¹⁰⁾

Edward Butner and Martha (Patsy) Almon had the following children:

• + 7 i. Nancy³ Butner.

• + 8 ii. Thomas Butner was born circa 1810.

• 9 iii. Elizabeth Butner⁽¹¹⁾ (#9687) was born in Hopkins Co, KY circa 1810.⁽¹²⁾ She married William Jackson April 11, 1827 in Hopkins Co, KY.⁽¹³⁾ (William Jackson is #9688.) William was born circa 1810. William was the son of Christopher Jackson.

  April 9, 1827 Elizabeth by her choice in court was named as Christopher Jackson's ward in Hopkins Co, KY.⁽¹⁴⁾

4. John² Butner (Isaac¹) (#2700) was born in probably, Rowan Co, NC circa 1784.⁽¹⁵⁾

He married twice. He married Mildred Burris circa 1816.⁽¹⁶⁾ (Mildred Burris is #2919.) Mildred was born circa 1797 in probably, Madison Co, KY. Mildred was the daughter of Charles Burris and Elizabeth Kidwell. He married Isabella (Butner) after 1843.⁽¹⁷⁾ This marriage hasn't yet been found. First wife Mildred was living in 1842. (Isabella (Butner) is #2701.)

Isabella was born circa 1791 in Kentucky.

10 May 1806 John was taxed as an adult with no property listed between Isaac Sr. and Jr. in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁸⁾ In the 1820 Census, John was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁹⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with two boys and a girl under age 10.

In the 1830 Census, John was listed as a head of household in Boone Co, KY.⁽²⁰⁾ He and his wife were in their 40s, with two boys and a girl age 10-14, a boy 5-9, and a boy and a girl under age 5.

30 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, John was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1250 in Pendleton Co, KY.⁽²¹⁾ 19 June 1860 John was listed as a household member of Hiram Blackburn's house in the Census of 1860 in Pendleton Co, KY.⁽²²⁾ In that record, John Butner owned real estate worth $700.

He is likely the father of the three young men who joined the army in Madison County to fight in the Mexican War.

John Butner and Mildred Burris had the following children:

• 10 i. Daughter of John³ Butner of Madison Co. KY (#9296) was born in Madison Co, KY between 1816 and 1820.⁽²³⁾

• 11 ii. William Butner (#3093) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1823. William died December 17, 1847 in Perste, Mexico, at 24 years of age.

• 12 iii. Martin Butner (#3094) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1824.

• 13 iv. Isaac Butner (#3095) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1825. Isaac died January 3, 1848 in Vera Cruz, Mexico, at 22 years of age.

5. Isaac² Butner (Isaac¹) (#62) was born in North Carolina circa 1790. See his father's family for more information. Isaac died 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 75 years of age. Isaac was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽²⁴⁾

He married Agnes Alexander.⁽²⁵⁾ (Agnes Alexander is #63.) Agnes was born circa 1796. See her father's family for more information. Agnes⁽²⁶⁾ was the daughter of James Alexander.

Agnes died between 1844 and 1850 in maybe, Jefferson Co, IN, at 48 years of age.⁽²⁷⁾ In James Alexander's will written November 12, 1843 in Jefferson Co, IN, Agnes Alexander was named as his daughter.⁽²⁸⁾

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.⁽²⁹⁾ 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.⁽³⁰⁾ 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.⁽³¹⁾

In the 1840 Census, Isaac was listed as a head of household in Jefferson Co, IN.⁽³²⁾ 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.⁽³³⁾ 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.⁽³⁴⁾

Isaac Butner and Agnes Alexander had the following children:

• + 14 i. Eliza Jane³ Butner was born circa 1816.

• + 15 ii. Mary Eleanor (Ellen) Butner was born September 18, 1817.

• 16 iii. Elizabeth Butner (#641) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1819.⁽³⁵⁾ 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.⁽³⁶⁾

• + 17 iv. Sarah E. Butner was born circa 1821.

• + 18 v. Sarilda Butner was born July 1827.

• + 19 vi. Agnes Butner was born circa 1830.

• + 20 vii. Marticia Butner was born circa 1832.

• 21 viii. Martha Butner⁽³⁷⁾ (#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.⁽³⁸⁾ (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.

6. Jesse² Butner (Isaac¹) (#2662) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1790.⁽³⁹⁾

He married Rebecca Burris January 9, 1825 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ (Rebecca Burris is #2663.) Rebecca was born circa 1801 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴¹⁾ Rebecca⁽⁴²⁾ was the daughter of Charles Burris and Elizabeth Kidwell.

In 1815 Jesse's name was on a tax roll in Indiana.⁽⁴³⁾ Jesse had marriage banns to Rebecca Burris published January 3, 1825 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁴⁾ In the 1830 Census, Jesse was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁵⁾ He was in his 30s. In his household was a woman in her 20s, presumably his wife, with two boys and a girl under age 10. There was also a woman in her 40s and an old woman in her 70s.

In the 1840 Census, Jesse was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁶⁾ He was in his 40s, his wife in her 30s, with two boys 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and two girls under age 5. There was also an old woman in her 90s. Two persons were engaged in agriculture.

14 Nov 1850 in the Census of 1850, Jesse was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $600 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁷⁾ 31 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Jesse was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1500 in Washington Co, KY.⁽⁴⁸⁾

Jesse Butner and Rebecca Burris had the following children:

• 22 i. Charles B.³ Butner (#2664) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1826. He married twice. He married Mary C. Bradshaw February 27, 1856 in Washington Co, KY.⁽⁴⁹⁾ (Mary C. Bradshaw is #1107.) Mary was born circa 1835 in "Missing Place" no. 1192. Mary died before 1860 in Washington Co, KY. He married Amanda Sutherland April 17, 1860 in Washington Co, KY.⁽⁵⁰⁾ (Amanda Sutherland is #2873.) Amanda was born circa 1833 in Kentucky. Amanda was the daughter of Milton Sutherland.

  28 Aug 1860 in the Census of 1860, Charles was listed as a head of household working as a school teacher in Springfield, Washington Co, KY.⁽⁵¹⁾

• 23 ii. Isaac Butner (#2666) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1827.

• 24 iii. Elizabeth Butner (#2665) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1829.

• 25 iv. Andrew J. Butner (#2668) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1831.⁽⁵²⁾ He married Susan Rutherford February 7, 1861 in Washington Co, KY.⁽⁵³⁾ (Susan Rutherford is #3081.) Susan was born circa 1835 in "Missing Place" no. 1192.

• 26 v. Sarah A. Butner (#2667) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1833.

• 27 vi. Rebecca Butner (#2669) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1836.

• 28 vii. Nancy J. Butner (#2671) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1842.

• 29 viii. Jesse Butner (#2670) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1844.

7. Nancy³ Butner (Edward², Isaac¹) (#811) was born in Kentucky.

She married Cornelius Overton May 21, 1826 in Posey Co, IN.⁽⁵⁴⁾ (Cornelius Overton is #812.) (Additional notes for Cornelius Overton⁽⁵⁵⁾)

In all of the 1830, 1840, and 1850 census records, he was close to Caleb and Ezekiel Overton, about the same age as Cornelius. In the 1830 census, nearby was Joshua Overton, age 60-69.

In the 1830 census, the family was living not far from Thomas Alman, Sr. and his presumed sons Thomas, Jr. and John. This association with her presumed grandfather is the best evidence for the identity of this Nancy Butner.

Nancy Butner and Cornelius Overton had the following children:

• 30 i. Joshua⁴ Overton (#867) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1828.

• 31 ii. James T. Overton (#868) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1831.

• 32 iii. Patsy Ann Overton (#869) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1833.

• 33 iv. Elizabeth Overton (#870) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1835.

• 34 v. Sarah Jane Overton (#871) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1837.

• 35 vi. Edith Overton (#872) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1839.

• 36 vii. Berthena Overton (#873) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1841.

• 37 viii. Nathan Overton (#876) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1843.

• 38 ix. Lydnya Overton (#877) was born in Posey Co, IN circa 1846.

8. Thomas³ Butner (Edward², Isaac¹) (#8418) was born in Indiana circa 1810.

He married Malissa (Butner). (Malissa (Butner) is #8419.) Malissa was born circa 1814 in Kentucky. 29 July 1870 in the Census of 1870, Malissa was listed as a head of household with personal estate of $150 in Stockton, Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁵⁶⁾

In the 1840 Census, Thomas was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Hopkins Co, KY.⁽⁵⁷⁾ He and his wife were in their 20s, with a girl 5-9 and a boy under age 5.

30 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, Thomas was listed as a farmer and head of household in Hopkins Co, KY.⁽⁵⁸⁾ 29 Sept 1860 in the Census of 1860, Thomas was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1200 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁵⁹⁾

Thomas Butner and Malissa (Butner) had the following children:

• + 39 i. Josephine⁴ Butner was born circa 1834.

• 40 ii. Valentine Butner (#8421) was born in Kentucky circa 1838.

• + 41 iii. Valentine or Samuel Butner was born circa 1838 or 1843.

• + 42 iv. Martha Butner was born circa 1840.

• 43 v. Samuel Butner (#8423) was born in Hopkins Co, KY circa 1843.

• + 44 vi. John Butner was born circa 1845.

• 45 vii. Nancy Butner (#8425) was born in Hopkins Co, KY circa 1847.

• 46 viii. Serena Butner (#8426) was born in Hopkins Co, KY March 1850.

• 47 ix. William J. Butner (#8427) was born in Missouri circa 1852.

14. Eliza Jane³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽⁶⁰⁾ (#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.⁽⁶¹⁾

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.⁽⁶²⁾

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

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

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

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

• 51 iv. Isaac Davis (#1568) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1843. He married Eliza Smith February 6, 1870 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶³⁾ (Eliza Smith is #1569.) Eliza was born circa 1845 in maybe, Indiana.

• 52 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.⁽⁶⁴⁾ (William Nolte is #1570.) William was born circa 1844 in maybe, Indiana. She married George Schlechter May 27, 1875 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶⁵⁾ (George Schlechter is #1574.) George was born circa 1844 in maybe, Indiana.

• + 53 vi. Martha Jane Davis was born circa 1846.

• 54 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.

15. Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹) (#643) was born in Jefferson Co, IN September 18, 1817.⁽⁶⁶⁾ Mary died January 20, 1887 in Sharp Co, AR, at 69 years of age.⁽⁶⁷⁾

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⁽⁶⁸⁾ 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:

• + 55 i. William B.⁴ Sandefer was born circa 1839.

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

• 57 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.

• + 58 iv. Cerilda Ann Sandefer was born circa 1845.

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

• 60 vi. John Sandefer (#3240) was born in Indiana circa 1850.⁽⁶⁹⁾

• 61 vii. Sarah Sandefer (#3241) was born in Indiana circa 1850.⁽⁷⁰⁾

• + 62 viii. Indiana Sandefer was born circa 1853.

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

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

• 65 xi. Elizabeth G. Sandefer (#3247) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR May 1860. Elizabeth is deceased.⁽⁷¹⁾

17. Sarah E.³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽⁷²⁾ (#275) was born in probably, Jefferson Co, IN circa 1821.⁽⁷³⁾ 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.⁽⁷⁴⁾ She married Jordan Reynolds June 4, 1850 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁷⁵⁾ (Jordan Reynolds is #274.) Jordan was born circa 1822 in Tennessee. (Additional notes for Jordan Reynolds⁽⁷⁶⁾)

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

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

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

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

• + 68 iii. Benjamin F. Reynolds was born circa 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

18. Sarilda³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽⁷⁷⁾ (#31) was born in Jefferson Co, IN July 1827. Sarilda died November 26, 1903 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 76 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁾

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⁽⁷⁹⁾ 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:

• + 74 i. Martisha Ann⁴ Waddle was born January 1850.

• 75 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.⁽⁸⁰⁾

• + 76 iii. Melissa J. Waddle was born circa 1856.

• + 77 iv. William H. Waddle was born February 1857.

• 78 v. John L. Waddle (#246) was born in Indiana July 1860.⁽⁸¹⁾ He married Melinda H. (Waddle) circa 1898.⁽⁸²⁾ (Melinda H. (Waddle) is #4058.) Melinda was born May 1871 in Kentucky.⁽⁸³⁾ Melinda died February 24, 1902 in Sandcreek Twp, Bartholomew Co, IN, at 30 years of age.⁽⁸⁴⁾

• 79 vi. Rachel H. (Esther) Waddle (#244) was born in Indiana May 1866. She married John R. Little August 17, 1902 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁸⁵⁾ (John R. Little is #2448.) John was born circa 1868 in Indiana.

19. Agnes³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹) (#645) was born in Jefferson Co, IN circa 1830.⁽⁸⁶⁾ Agnes died 1868 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 38 years of age. Agnes was buried in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁸⁷⁾

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.⁽⁸⁸⁾ 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:

• 80 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.

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

20. Marticia³ Butner (Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽⁸⁹⁾ (#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.⁽⁹⁰⁾

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:

• + 82 i. George B.⁴ Ryker was born circa 1852.

• + 83 ii. Martha A. Ryker was born circa 1855.

39. Josephine⁴ Butner (Thomas³, Edward², Isaac¹) (#8420) was born in Kentucky circa 1834.

She married James Williams. (James Williams is #9132.) James was born circa 1841 in Missouri. 29 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1860, James was listed as a head of household in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹¹⁾ 29 Sept 1860 James was listed as a neighbor of Thomas Butner in the Census of 1860 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹²⁾

Josephine Butner and James Williams had the following children:

• 84 i. Nancy C.⁵ Williams (#9133) was born in Cedar Co, MO circa 1858. 29 July 1870 Nancy was listed as a member of Malissa (Butner)'s household in the Census of 1870 in Stockton, Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹³⁾

• 85 ii. Thomas J. Williams (#9134) was born in Cedar Co, MO April 1860. 29 July 1870 Thomas was listed as a member of Malissa (Butner)'s household in the Census of 1870 in Stockton, Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁴⁾

41. Valentine or Samuel⁴ Butner (Thomas³, Edward², Isaac¹) (#9231) was born in Kentucky circa 1838 or 1843.

He married Rebecca Simmons. (Rebecca Simmons is #9232.) Rebecca was born circa 1842 in Missouri. Rebecca was the daughter of Nancy (Simmons). 22 July 1870 Rebecca was listed as a member of Nancy (Simmons)'s household in the Census of 1870 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁵⁾

Valentine or Samuel Butner and Rebecca Simmons had the following child:

• 86 i. Thomas G.⁵ Butner (#9233) was born in Missouri circa 1864. 22 July 1870 Thomas was listed as a member of Nancy (Simmons)'s household in the Census of 1870 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁶⁾

42. Martha⁴ Butner (Thomas³, Edward², Isaac¹) (#8422) was born in Hopkins Co, KY circa 1840.

She married James Simons. (James Simons is #9135.) James was born circa 1834 in Tennessee. 29 Sept 1860 in the Census of 1860, James was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1000 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁷⁾ 29 Sept 1860 James was listed as a neighbor of Thomas Butner in the Census of 1860 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁸⁾

Martha Butner and James Simons had the following children:

• 87 i. Thomas B.⁵ Simons (#9136) was born in Cedar Co, MO circa 1858.

• 88 ii. George W. Simons (#9137) was born in Cedar Co, MO Jan 1860.

44. John⁴ Butner (Thomas³, Edward², Isaac¹) (#8424) was born in Hopkins Co, KY circa 1845.

He married Sarah R. (Butner). (Sarah R. (Butner) is #9227.) Sarah was born circa 1847 in Tennessee.

21 July 1870 in the Census of 1870, John was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1950 in Cedar Co, MO.⁽⁹⁹⁾

John Butner and Sarah R. (Butner) had the following children:

• 89 i. Melissa J.⁵ Butner (#9228) was born in Cedar Co, MO circa 1867.

• 90 ii. William W. Butner (#9229) was born in Cedar Co, MO circa 1868.

• 91 iii. Francis E. Butner (#9230) was born in Cedar Co, MO Oct 1869.

53. Martha Jane⁴ Davis (Eliza Jane³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ (#1573) was born in maybe, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1846.

She married Eli Draper October 22, 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁰¹⁾ (Eli Draper is #1572.) Eli was born circa 1842 in Indiana. Eli⁽¹⁰²⁾ 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.⁽¹⁰³⁾

Martha applied for a marriage license to wed Eli Draper October 21, 1865 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁰⁴⁾

Martha Jane Davis and Eli Draper had the following children:

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

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

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

55. William B.⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ (#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:

• 95 i. Samuel F.⁵ Sandefer (#3248) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1866.⁽¹⁰⁶⁾

• 96 ii. Joseph M. Sandefer (#3530) was born in probably, Lawrence Co, AR circa 1868.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾

• 97 iii. Burrell F. Sandefer (#3531) was born in Sharp Co, AR January 1870.⁽¹⁰⁸⁾

• 98 iv. Mordecai Sandefer (#3532) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1872.⁽¹⁰⁹⁾

• 99 v. Margaret G. Sandefer (#3533) was born in Sharp Co, AR circa 1876.⁽¹¹⁰⁾

58. Cerilda Ann⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹¹¹⁾ (#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.⁽¹¹²⁾ (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:

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

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

• 102 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.

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

62. Indiana⁴ Sandefer (Mary Eleanor (Ellen)³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹¹³⁾ (#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:

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

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

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

68. Benjamin F.⁴ Reynolds (Sarah E.³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹¹⁴⁾ (#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:

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

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

74. Martisha Ann⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹) (#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.⁽¹¹⁵⁾ (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.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ 1885 Sterling was taxed for one cow and no horse and 100 acres of land valued at $200 in Laurel Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁷⁾ 1900 Sterling was listed in the 1900 Census as a head of household in Jennings Co, IN.⁽¹¹⁸⁾ 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:

• 109 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.⁽¹¹⁹⁾ 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.⁽¹²⁰⁾ 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.

• 110 ii. Malinda (Linnie) Barrett (#142) was born in Indiana circa 1876. Malinda died after 1965.⁽¹²¹⁾ She married Ulysses Grant O'Neal November 28, 1894 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹²²⁾ (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.

• 111 iii. Alta E. Barrett (#146) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN April 1880.⁽¹²³⁾ 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⁽¹²⁴⁾ 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.

• 112 iv. Rilda Barrett⁽¹²⁵⁾ (#151) was born in Kentucky April 1884.⁽¹²⁶⁾ Rilda died 1904 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 20 years of age. Rilda was buried in Burnsville, Christian Church, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹²⁷⁾ Also called Rilla, she was probably named after her grandmother, Sarilda.

• 113 v. Angus Barrett⁽¹²⁸⁾ (#152) was born in Indiana July 10, 1887.⁽¹²⁹⁾ Angus died May 1966 in Elizabethtown, Bartholomew Co, IN, at 78 years of age.⁽¹³⁰⁾ 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.)

76. Melissa J.⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹) (#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.⁽¹³¹⁾ (Additional notes for James M. Manley⁽¹³²⁾) James was employed.

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

• 114 i. James Frank⁵ Manley (#3508) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1877.⁽¹³³⁾ He married Hazel L. Ross before 1900. (Hazel L. Ross is #4051.) Hazel was born circa 1875.

• 115 ii. Alexander Manley (#3509) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN June 1879.⁽¹³⁴⁾ Alexander died December 13, 1900 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 21 years of age.⁽¹³⁵⁾ Alexander was buried in Christian Church, Burnsville, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹³⁶⁾

• 116 iii. Bertie Everts Manley (#4043) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN January 18, 1882.⁽¹³⁷⁾

• 117 iv. (son) Manley (#4044) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 4, 1884.⁽¹³⁸⁾ (son) died May 12, 1884 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at less than one year of age.⁽¹³⁹⁾

• 118 v. Daily L. Manley (#4045) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN August 6, 1885.⁽¹⁴⁰⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Daily was born August 1885 in Indiana.⁽¹⁴¹⁾

• 119 vi. Forest E. Manley (#4046) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN June 15, 1888.⁽¹⁴²⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Forest was born June 1888 in Indiana.⁽¹⁴³⁾

• 120 vii. Horace H. Manley (#4047) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN January 5, 1890.⁽¹⁴⁴⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Horace was born January 1890 in Indiana.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾

• 121 viii. Erwin Manley (#4048) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 25, 1892.⁽¹⁴⁶⁾ He married Ruth Thickston before 1918.⁽¹⁴⁷⁾ (Ruth Thickston is #4077.) Ruth was born circa 1895.

  Conflicting evidence states that Erwin was born March 1892 in Indiana.⁽¹⁴⁸⁾

• 122 ix. Melby A. Manley (#4049) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN April 11, 1894.⁽¹⁴⁹⁾ Conflicting evidence states that Melby was born April 1894 in Indiana.⁽¹⁵⁰⁾

• 123 x. (son) Manley (#4050) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN December 15, 1896.⁽¹⁵¹⁾

77. William H.⁴ Waddle (Sarilda³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹⁵²⁾ (#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.⁽¹⁵³⁾

He married Elizabeth Graham August 11, 1902 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁵⁴⁾ (Elizabeth Graham is #673.) Elizabeth was born circa 1876 in Indiana.

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

• 124 i. Freeman G.⁵ Waddle (#1444) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 24, 1905.⁽¹⁵⁵⁾ 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.

• 125 ii. Cecil Waddle (#1445) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN May 12, 1906.⁽¹⁵⁶⁾ Cecil died 1935 in Bartholomew Co, IN, at 29 years of age. Cecil was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁵⁷⁾

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

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

82. George B.⁴ Ryker (Marticia³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹⁵⁸⁾ (#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:

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

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

83. Martha A.⁴ Ryker (Marticia³ Butner, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁽¹⁵⁹⁾ (#637) was born in probably, Bartholomew Co, IN circa 1855.

She married William H. Cook July 4, 1874 in Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽¹⁶⁰⁾ (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.⁽¹⁶¹⁾

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

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

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

• 132 iii. (daughter) Cook (#4055) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN October 21, 1883.⁽¹⁶²⁾

• 133 iv. (son) Cook (#4056) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN September 3, 1887.⁽¹⁶³⁾

• 134 v. (son) Cook (#4057) was born in Bartholomew Co, IN March 6, 1891.⁽¹⁶⁴⁾

Notes and References

Index

(Butner)

(Reynolds)

(Ryker)

(Sandefer)

(Waddle)

Alexander

Almon

Armstrong

Barrett

Bradshaw

Burris

Butner

Cook

Davis

Dimmett

Draper

Gary

Graham

Howard

Jackson

Kelly

Little

Manley

Marcum

Nolte

O'Neal

Osborn

Overton

Reno

Reynolds

Robertson

Ross

Rutan

Rutherford

Ryker

Sandefer

Sasser

Schlechter

Simmons

Simons

Smith

Sutherland

Thickston

Tucker

Turner

Waddle

Williams

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