Unconnected Butners of Kentucky

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1. Ancestor of early¹ Butner residents of Kentucky, son of Adam Butner and Mrs._Adam (Butner), (#829) was born in maybe, Maryland circa 1745. See his father's family for more information.

This is a convenience to stand for the father of those Butners who went to Kentucky. He may be one or more of James, Jesse, Isaac, or Peter, or he could be the Adam given as his son, noting that the Adam of the 1755 generation was either skipped or undetected.

Ancestor of early Butner residents of Kentucky had the following children:

• + 2 i. Adam² Butner of Kentucky was born circa 1770.

• + 3 ii. Edward Butner was born circa 1783.

• 4 iii. Nelly Butner (#2691) was born in probably, North Carolina probably before 1785. See Unconnected Butners of Kentucky for more information. She married John Alexander May 23, 1803 in Madison Co, KY. (John Alexander is #2690.) John was born probably before 1783. See Some Unconnected Kentucky Alexanders for more information. John was the son of Collector Alexander of Madison Co. KY.

• 5 iv. Rachel Butner (#2693) was born in probably, North Carolina circa 1785. She married Isaac Bradley March 13, 1806 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁾ (Isaac Bradley is #2692.) Isaac was born circa 1785.

• 6 v. Mary Butner (#2695) was born in probably, North Carolina circa 1789. She married Elisha Bradley March 31, 1810 in Montgomery Co, KY.⁽²⁾ (Elisha Bradley is #2694.) Elisha was born circa 1785.

• 7 vi. Sally Butner (#2705) was born circa 1790. She married Samson Murdock June 18, 1809 in Christian Co, KY.⁽³⁾ (Samson Murdock is #2704.) Samson was born circa 1785. He seems to have vanished after the 1809 marriage. Not in AIS Search 1 (1810) or 2 (1820). Not on Christian Co. or Hopkins Co. KY Tax Lists in 1809 - 1812. The only other Butner known to reside in Christian Co., or even in Western KY, in 1809 is Edward. Isaac was taxed in 1805, but returned to Madison Co. in 1806. If he deceased, she might have gone to older brother.

• 8 vii. Nancy Butner (#2697) was born in probably, North Carolina circa 1791. She married Moses Pullem May 27, 1812 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁾ (Moses Pullem is #2696.) Moses was born circa 1790.

• + 9 viii. Son of Kentucky Ancestor Butner was born probably before 1797.

2. Adam² Butner of Kentucky (Ancestor of early¹) (#2606) was born in probably, Rowan Co, NC circa 1770. Adam died circa 1830 in Madison Co, KY.

He married Keziah Pinkston circa 1795.⁽⁵⁾ (Keziah Pinkston is #2607.) Keziah was born circa 1775 in probably, North Carolina. Keziah⁽⁶⁾ was the daughter of Edward Pinkston and Rachel (Pinkston). In the 1830 Census, Keziah was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁷⁾ She was in her 30s, with a boy and a girl age 10-14 and a boy 5-9.

Kiziah Butner in the 1830 Madison Co. KY census claimed to be age 30-39. The wife of Adam in the 1810 census was then age 26-44. Either Keziah was celebrating her 39th birthday often, or Adam had two wives, or the 1830 decedent Adam was Adam Jr.

Keziah was granted dower of 1/4 to 1/3 of Adam Butner's land 28 Oct 1830; a map is on p.103 of Will Book vol.E.

29 July 1800 Adam's name was on a tax roll in Pulaski Co, KY. In the 1810 Census, Adam was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁸⁾ He was age 26-44. In his household was another man 26-44, a woman 26-44, a boy and a girl 10-14, and a boy and three girls under age 10.

Madison Co. Will Book Vol.E p.61, Inventory 20 Feb 1830, returned 5 Apr. Vol. E p. 103, Keziah - dower from Adam 28 Oct 1830. Vol. E p. 194, 2 Aug 1831, sale bill - items sold to Keziah, Edward, William Butner, among others. Vol. E p. 198, 29 Aug 1831, settlement with admin. William Butner. Cash estate debt to adm. $19.52. Deed Book X p. 79, 5 Jun 1837, commisioner conveys 83 acres on Tates Creek where Adam resided at death. Acts for surviving heirs Dice Roberts formerly Dice Butner, Nathan Roberts, Viney Roberts, Betsey Tyree, Alexander Tyree, Talitha Pullum, Thomas Pullum, Thenia Hughes, Turner Hughes, Wm Butner, Nancy Butner Senr, Rebecca, Ginnetta, Elizabeth, Nancy Butner Jur, Keziah, and Louisa Butner.

Adam Butner of Kentucky and Keziah Pinkston had the following children:

• 10 i. Adam³ Butner Jr. of Kentucky (#2686) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1799. Presumed to be the eldest son, the boy age 10-14 in 1810 census. Madison County Court Order Book F p.219, Feb 1, 1830, notes petition from Keziah Butner, proved by Adam Butner Jr., to appoint William Butner as adm'r of estate of Adam Butner, decd.

• 11 ii. Dicy Butner (#2623) was born in maybe, Madison Co, KY circa 1800. She married NotNathan Roberts September 15, 1822 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁹⁾ (NotNathan Roberts is #2622.) NotNathan was born circa 1800 in maybe, Madison Co, KY. Madison Co. Will Book F p.109, July 17, 1835, admin settlement of estate of Meshack Butner, records Dicy Roberts as one of heirs (and also Viney Roberts). 1810 census of Adam Butner shows 3 girls age 0-9.

• + 12 iii. Vina Butner was born circa 1801.

• + 13 iv. William Butner was born February 10, 1802.

• + 14 v. Elizabeth Butner was born circa 1809.

• 15 vi. Meshack Butner (#2620) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1814. Meshack died 1835 in Madison Co, KY, at 21 years of age. Madison Co, KY Court Order Book F p.232-3 records Meshack Butner, orphan of Adam, choosing William Butner as his guardian, being over 14, Apr 5, 1830. Will Book F p.79 has inventory of his estate; p.109 has adm. settlement, Dicy and Viney Roberts are each one of his several unnamed heirs.

• 16 vii. Talitha Butner (#2687) was born in Madison Co, KY before 1816. She married Thomas Pullum April 28, 1831 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁾ (Thomas Pullum is #2688.) Thomas was born circa 1810. Madison Co, KY Court Order Book F p.232 records Filatha Butner, orphan of Adam, choosing William Butner as her guardian, she being aged over 14.

• + 17 viii. Lena (Serena) Butner was born after 1816.

3. Edward² Butner (Ancestor of early¹) (#2618) was born in probably, Rowan Co, NC circa 1783.⁽¹¹⁾ Edward died 1834 in Madison Co, KY, at 51 years of age.

He married Nancy Arnette June 22, 1818 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹²⁾ (Nancy Arnette is #2619.) Nancy was born circa 1798 in North Carolina. She had marriage banns published June 22, 1818 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹³⁾ In the 1840 Census, Nancy was listed as a head of household in Sullivan Co, IN.⁽¹⁴⁾ She was in her 40s, with a man and woman in their 20s, a girl 15-19, two girls 10-14, and a boy and two girls 5-9. One person was engaged in agriculture. The girls match the 1830 census and the will. The male age 20 may be Bluford Arnett.

15 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Nancy was listed as a head of household with real estate of $200 in Turman Twp, Sullivan Co, IN.⁽¹⁵⁾

The evidence that Nancy Butner of Sullivan County, Indiana, is the widow of Edward Butner is strong: the 1840 Indiana census ages of daughters match the 1830 Kentucky census and the will; in the 1850 Indiana census she resides next to Bluford Arnett and his wife Jennett, she of appropriate age to match Ginnetta of the will. The only loose ends are the boys, one age 5-9 in each of the 1830 and 1840 censuses. He of 1830 was not in the will; he of 1840 might be Edward's posthumous child.

Edward had marriage banns to an unknown person published June 22, 1818 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁶⁾ In the 1830 Census, Edward was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Jessamine Co, KY.⁽¹⁷⁾ He was age 26-44, with a woman 16-25 and no children.

In the 1830 Census, Edward was listed as a head of household in Jessamine Co, KY.⁽¹⁸⁾ He was in his 30s, with another man in his 30s, a woman in her 30s, a girl 10-14, a boy and two girls 5-9, and two girls under age 5.

Edward Butner wrote his will 11 June 1834 in Madison Co, KY.⁽¹⁹⁾ He left all "to my wife Nancy; at her death to be divided among my children namely Rebecah Ginnetta, Elizabeth, Nancy Kesiah, Louisa and Viny Butner."

Edward's estate was probated 6 Oct 1834 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁰⁾

Madison Co. KY Will Book F p.27 has will dated 11 June 1834, prob. 6 Oct 1834. Leaves all to wife Nancy; at her death to be divided among my children namely Rebecah Ginnetta, Elizabeth, Nancy Kesiah, Louisa and Viny Butner. Exr:Squire Million. Wit:Turner & James Pinkston. (Are there 7 daughters, or 5?)

Edward Butner and Nancy Arnette had the following children:

• 18 i. Rebecah³ Butner (#2603) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1820.

• 19 ii. Ginnetta Butner (#2621) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1822.

• 20 iii. Elizabeth Butner (#2681) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1824.

• 21 iv. Nancy Butner (#2682) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1826.

• 22 v. Kesiah Butner (#2683) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1828.

• 23 vi. Louisa Butner (#2684) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1831.

• 24 vii. Viny Butner (#2685) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1833.

9. Son of Kentucky Ancestor² Butner (Ancestor of early¹) (#9302) was born probably before 1797.

This is a collector for unconnected Kentucky Butners of the next generation.

See also William Butner of Tennessee, who was born in Kentucky about 1815.

Son of Kentucky Ancestor Butner had the following children:

• + 25 i. Matilda³ Butner was born in 1817.

• + 26 ii. Jesse Butner was born circa 1817.

• + 27 iii. Sidney Butner was born circa 1820.

• + 28 iv. Wesley Butner was born circa 1823.

12. Vina³ Butner (Adam², Ancestor of early¹)⁽²¹⁾ (#2625) was born in maybe, Madison Co, KY circa 1801.⁽²²⁾

She married Nathan Roberts February 12, 1824 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²³⁾ (Nathan Roberts is #2624.) Nathan was born circa 1800 in maybe, Madison Co, KY. Nathan died 1834 in Madison Co, KY, at 34 years of age. Nathan had marriage banns to an unknown person published February 9, 1824 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁴⁾ An inventory of Nathan's estate was taken 31 Dec 1834 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁵⁾

She had marriage banns published February 9, 1824 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁶⁾ 30 Oct 1850 in the Census of 1850, Vina was listed as a head of household with real estate of $280 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁷⁾ 30 Oct 1850 Vina was listed as a neighbor of William Butner in the Census of 1850 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁸⁾ 13 June 1860 in the Census of 1860, Vina was listed as a head of household with real estate of $300 in Madison Co, KY.⁽²⁹⁾ 26 June 1880 Vina was listed in the 1880 Census as a head of household widowed and keeping house in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁰⁾

Vina Butner and Nathan Roberts had the following children:

• 29 i. Malinda⁴ Roberts (#2673) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1831.

• 30 ii. Nathan Roberts (#2672) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1833.

• + 31 iii. Twyman Roberts was born circa 1836.

13. William³ Butner (Adam², Ancestor of early¹) (#2656) was born in Madison Co, KY February 10, 1802.⁽³¹⁾ The parents of this man are guessed because he named his children Adam & Kizziah. William died February 1860 in Madison Co, KY, at 58 years of age.⁽³²⁾

He married twice. He married Nancy Lowery February 15, 1821 in Madison Co, KY.⁽³³⁾ (Nancy Lowery is #2811.) Nancy was born circa 1800 in maybe, Madison Co, KY. Nancy died before 1845 in maybe, Madison Co, KY. The date of this marriage matches the 1830 census record with 2 children 5-9 and 2 ch. 0-4 for the William Butner who is not Sr. or Jr. Against the connection of this marriage with the son of Adam and the 1846 mar. to Foster are the lack of any other mention of this family, and the naming of the Foster children, Adam & Keziah, although the latter could be renamings if the first family perished in an epidemic or accident (or war).

He married Catherine (Jane) Foster March 24, 1846 in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁴⁾ (Catherine (Jane) Foster is #2657.) Catherine was born circa 1829 in Madison Co, KY. 13 June 1860 in the Census of 1860, Catherine was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁵⁾

It's a stretch to suggest that Catherine, bride of William, has metamorphosed into Jane, widow of Whatsisname, son of Adam Butner. However, no marriage of another Butner to Jane Foster is recorded, and Kizziah's age is right for the marriage date. Could it be that Jane is a second wife from Missouri, keeping John Foster's grandchildren Kizziah and Adam?

William had marriage banns to Nancy Lowery published February 10, 1821 in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁶⁾ In the 1830 Census, William was listed as a head of household in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁷⁾ He and his wife were in their 20s, with two boys age 5-9 and two girls under age 5.

30 Oct 1850 in the Census of 1850, William was listed as a head of household working as a stone mason in Madison Co, KY.⁽³⁸⁾ At the time of his death his occupation was recorded in the census mortality schedule as a shoemaker in Madison Co, KY.

William Butner and Nancy Lowery had the following children:

• 32 i. Harlan⁴ Butner (#864) was born in Madison Co, KY July 6, 1825.⁽³⁹⁾

• 33 ii. Unnamed Son Butner (#861) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1829.⁽⁴⁰⁾

• 34 iii. Nancy Jane Butner (#863) was born in Madison Co, KY August 6, 1834.⁽⁴¹⁾

• 35 iv. Lucy Ann Butner (#862) was born in Madison Co, KY July 4, 1840.⁽⁴²⁾

William Butner and Catherine (Jane) Foster had the following children:

• 36 v. Kizziah Butner (#2659) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1847.

• 37 vi. Adam Butner (#2658) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1850.

• 38 vii. James P. Butner (#2660) was born in Missouri circa 1852.

14. Elizabeth³ Butner (Adam², Ancestor of early¹) (#2699) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1809.⁽⁴³⁾

She married Anderson Tyree December 29, 1826 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁴⁾ (Anderson Tyree is #2698.) Anderson was born circa 1804 in Kentucky. 18 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Anderson was listed as a head of household in Mercer Co, KY.⁽⁴⁵⁾ 7 Aug 1860 in the Census of 1860, Anderson was listed as a head of household in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁴⁶⁾

Elizabeth Butner and Anderson Tyree had the following children:

• + 39 i. Adam⁴ Tyree was born circa 1830.

• 40 ii. William Tyree (#2932) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1834.

• 41 iii. Andrew Tyree (#2936) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1844.

17. Lena (Serena)³ Butner (Adam², Ancestor of early¹) (#2689) was born in Madison Co, KY after 1816.

She married Turner Hughes April 20, 1834 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁷⁾ (Turner Hughes is #2810.) Turner was born circa 1810 in maybe, Madison Co, KY. 2 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Turner was listed as a head of household working as a constable in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁴⁸⁾

5 April 1830 Lena being a minor under 14 was named as William Butner's ward in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁴⁹⁾

Lena (Serena) Butner and Turner Hughes had the following children:

• 42 i. Elizabeth⁴ Hughes (#2951) was born in maybe, Estill Co, KY circa 1838.

• 43 ii. William P. Hughes (#2940) was born in Estill Co, KY circa 1841. He married twice. He married Sarah E. Smythe December 28, 1866 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁵⁰⁾ (Sarah E. Smythe is #2943.) Sarah was born circa 1840 in probably, Tennessee. Sarah died in b4 1881, probably, EstillCo.. He married Sarah B. Williams January 6, 1881 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁵¹⁾ (Sarah B. Williams is #2941.) Sarah was born circa 1861 in Estill Co, KY.

• 44 iii. Dudley Hughes (#2944) was born in Estill Co, KY circa 1843. He married Callie Estes April 3, 1879 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁵²⁾ (Callie Estes is #2945.) Callie was born circa 1860 in Estill Co, KY.

• 45 iv. Edward Hughes (#2942) was born in Estill Co, KY circa 1846.

• 46 v. Kisiah Jane Hughes (#2949) was born in Estill Co, KY circa 1847. She married John Best April 12, 1864 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁵³⁾ (John Best is #2948.) John was born circa 1836 in Kentucky.

• 47 vi. Samuel Hughes (#2946) was born in Estill Co, KY March 1850. He married Ann Dugan November 19, 1873 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁵⁴⁾ (Ann Dugan is #2947.) Ann was born circa 1850 in Estill Co, KY.

25. Matilda³ Butner (Son of Kentucky Ancestor², Ancestor of early¹) (#9297) was born in Madison Co, KY in 1817.⁽⁵⁵⁾ She might possibly be the unidentified daughter of John Butner found in the census of 1820 and 1830.

She married twice. She married Mr. Robinson.⁽⁵⁶⁾ (Mr. Robinson is #9298.) Mr. Robinson was born perhaps before 1809. She married Stephen R. Pebworth.⁽⁵⁷⁾ (Stephen R. Pebworth is #9301.) Stephen was born maybe around 1817.

Matilda Butner and Mr. Robinson had the following child:

• 48 i. Squire⁴ Robinson (#9299) was born in Madison Co, KY 1829.⁽⁵⁸⁾ He married Emerine Tincher.⁽⁵⁹⁾ (Emerine Tincher is #9300.) Emerine was born maybe around 1830.

26. Jesse³ Butner (Son of Kentucky Ancestor², Ancestor of early¹) (#9306) was born in Kentucky circa 1817.

He married Elizabeth (Butner). (Elizabeth (Butner) is #9307.) Elizabeth was born circa 1818 in Kentucky.

5 Dec 1850 in the Census of 1850, Jesse was listed as a head of household with real estate of $100 in Batesville, Independence Co, AR.⁽⁶⁰⁾ He was working as a sawyer.

Jesse Butner and Elizabeth (Butner) had the following child:

• 49 i. Mary E.⁴ Butner (#9308) was born in Kentucky circa 1846.

27. Sidney³ Butner (Son of Kentucky Ancestor², Ancestor of early¹) (#6116) was born in Kentucky circa 1820.

He married Mary Jane (Butner). (Mary Jane (Butner) is #6103.) Mary was born circa 1827 in Indiana.

1 Nov 1850 in the Census of 1850, Sidney was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $200 in German Twp, Bartholomew Co, IN.⁽⁶¹⁾ 4 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Sidney was listed as a head of household working as a cooper in Edinburgh, Johnson Co, IN.⁽⁶²⁾

Sidney Butner and Mary Jane (Butner) had the following child:

• 50 i. Lucinda⁴ Butner (#6056) was born in Indiana circa 1846.

28. Wesley³ Butner (Son of Kentucky Ancestor², Ancestor of early¹) (#9303) was born in Kentucky circa 1823.

He married Ellen (Butner). (Ellen (Butner) is #9304.) Ellen was born circa 1826 in Illinois.

11 Oct 1850 in the Census of 1850, Wesley was listed as a head of household in Hannibal, Marion Co, MO.⁽⁶³⁾

Wesley Butner and Ellen (Butner) had the following child:

• 51 i. Elizabeth⁴ Butner (#9305) was born in Missouri circa 1847.

31. Twyman⁴ Roberts (Vina³ Butner, Adam², Ancestor of early¹) (#2674) was born in Madison Co, KY circa 1836.

He married Wife of Twyman (Roberts) before 1874 in probably, Madison Co, KY. (Wife of Twyman (Roberts) is #9309.) Wife was born maybe around 1837 in Kentucky. Wife died before 26 June 1880 in probably, Madison Co, KY, at approximately 43 years of age.

13 June 1860 Twyman was listed as a member of an unknown person's household in the Census of 1860 in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Twyman was listed as Vina Butner's widower son in the 1880 Census in Madison Co, KY.⁽⁶⁵⁾

Twyman Roberts and Wife of Twyman (Roberts) had the following child:

• 52 i. Mary F.⁵ Roberts (#9310) was born in Kentucky circa 1874.

39. Adam⁴ Tyree (Elizabeth³ Butner, Adam², Ancestor of early¹)⁽⁶⁶⁾ (#2930) was born in probably, Madison Co, KY circa 1830.

He married Esther Walden Aug 1852 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁶⁷⁾ (Esther Walden is #2931.) Esther was born circa 1835 in probably, Tennessee. Esther⁽⁶⁸⁾ was the daughter of James Walden and Rutha (Walden). 18 Aug 1870 in the Census of 1870, Esther was listed as a head of household in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁶⁹⁾

7 Aug 1860 in the Census of 1860, Adam was listed as a head of household in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁷⁰⁾ 7 Aug 1860 Adam was listed as a neighbor of Anderson Tyree in the Census of 1860 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁷¹⁾

His parents presumed because of adjacent residence in 1860 census and probability of naming a son after wife's father.

Adam Tyree and Esther Walden had the following children:

• 53 i. Elizabeth⁵ Tyree (#2933) was born in Estill Co, KY circa 1855. She married William Osborne Nov 1871 in Estill Co, KY.⁽⁷²⁾ (William Osborne is #6488.)

• 54 ii. Green Tyree (#2934) was born in maybe, Estill Co, KY circa 1857.

• 55 iii. Ruth Ellen Tyree (#2935) was born in probably, Estill Co, KY April 1860. She married Thomas T. Cope.⁽⁷³⁾ (Thomas T. Cope is #6489.)

• 56 iv. Nancy Tyree (#6484) was born in Kentucky circa 1864. She married E. Northcutt.⁽⁷⁴⁾ (E. Northcutt is #6490.)

• 57 v. James Tyree (#6485) was born in Illinois circa 1866.

Notes and References

Index

(Butner)

(Roberts)

Alexander

Arnette

Best

Bradley

Butner

Cope

Dugan

Estes

Foster

Hughes

Lowery

Murdock

Northcutt

Osborne

Pebworth

Pinkston

Pullem

Pullum

Roberts

Robinson

Smythe

Tincher

Tyree

Walden

Williams

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