Josiah Marcum and Descendants

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1. Josiah¹ Marcum (#258) was born in Chesterfield Co, VA 2 May 1759.⁽¹⁾

He married twice. He married Eda McDonald. (Eda McDonald is #5885.) Some say that Eda McDonald was the mother of only the first four children of Josiah. The author infers from Marcum correspondents that the name McDonald is a family tradition, undocumented.

He married Polly Belcher.⁽²⁾ (Polly Belcher is #6888.)

In 1763 or 1764 Josiah moved with his family to Prince Edward Co, VA.⁽³⁾ While still young, he later moved again to Bedford County.

In Bedford Co, VA 4 Jan 1776 Josiah Markham was bound to Thomas Markham for apprenticeship.⁽⁴⁾

He was a resident of Bedford Co, VA when he enlisted for service in the Revolution with the Virginia Line.⁽⁵⁾

In 1782 and 1783 Josiah's name was on a tax roll in Washington Co, VA.⁽⁶⁾ Josiah bought from John Marcum of Henry Co. VA 170 acres in Henry Co, VA.⁽⁷⁾ 1785 Josiah's name was on a tax roll in Henry Co, VA.⁽⁸⁾ 20 Nov 1785 Josiah of Henry County sold 125 acres of land in Franklin County. The land originally was in Henry County.⁽⁹⁾

Montgomery Co, VA Court Order Book 1, page 252, recordes a suit, Markham vs. Farler, 29 March 1786.⁽¹⁰⁾ In 1787 Josiah Markum defended a suit brought by Henry McDonald.⁽¹¹⁾ Josiah was recorded on the tax rolls of Montgomery Co, VA in March 1788 and May 1789.⁽¹²⁾

That date of 1789 is not inconsistent with the presumption that he resided in that portion of Montgomery County which was spun off to form Kanawha County in 1788, as land records for Kanawha County exist only from 1790. It may well be that Josiah was a resident of Kanawha County until 1809, when a portion of Kanawha County was spun off to create Cabell County.

Hardesty's History of Wayne County describes the Lincoln District as "the most southern in the county ... bounded on the ... south by Logan county, and west by the State of Kentucky, from which it is separated by the Tug river."⁽¹³⁾ Hardesty says the first cabin was built in 1799, and was joined by a number of others in 1800. "In the next ten years many other cabin homes appeared along the valleys and upon the hills of this region. Among those who assisted in establishing them were ... Jacob Marcum, William Crum, John Marcum, Josiah Marcum, Moses Marcum ..."⁽¹⁴⁾

From 1809 to 1818 Josiah's name was on a tax roll in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁵⁾ Hardesty's History of Wayne County says, "The first blacksmith shop ever erected within what is now Lincoln district was that of Josiah Marcum, who was the first son of Vulcan, so far as known, who wielded the sledge on the bank of Tug river. He erected his shop and began business in 1811. It was located at the base of Bull mountain, near the river, and a short distance below where William Crum now resides."⁽¹⁶⁾ The W V Heritage Encyclopedia says, "He was an expert gunsmith and blacksmith and acquired the nickname 'The Vulcan of the Big Sandy Valley'."⁽¹⁷⁾

In 1818, Josiah, with son Moses, received a grant of 75 acres of land in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁸⁾

From 1820 to 1822 Josiah's name was on a tax roll in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁹⁾ 1820 US Census probably enumerates Josiah at 61 years of age as a resident of the household of John C. Marcum in Cabell Co, VA.⁽²⁰⁾ In 1822 Josiah received a grant from the state of 40 acres in Cabell Co, VA.⁽²¹⁾ In 1823, and from 1825 to 1828 Josiah's name was on a tax roll in Cabell Co, VA.⁽²²⁾ In the 1830 Census, Josiah was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽²³⁾ He was in his 60s, his wife in her 50s, with another woman in her 30s and a boy and a girl 15-19.

He applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service 2 Nov 1832 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽²⁴⁾

Josiah moved to Ohio in 1845.⁽²⁵⁾

Josiah Marcum and Eda McDonald had the following children:

• + 2 i. Jacob (Jingo Jake)² Marcum was born 24 Feb 1780.

• + 3 ii. Son of Josiah Marcum was born in the early 1780s.

• + 4 iii. Stephen Marcum was born 31 Jan 1783.

• + 5 iv. Moses Marcum was born between 1781 and 1790.

• 6 v. Joseph Marcum (#8196) was born between 1791 and 1800. In the 1830 Census, Joseph was listed as a head of household in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽²⁶⁾ He was in his 30s. In his household were two women in their 30s, with a boy 10-14, two boys and a girl 5-9, and two boys and a girl under age 5.

• + 7 vi. James Marcum was born circa 1792.

Josiah Marcum and Polly Belcher had the following children:

• 8 vii. William Marcum⁽²⁷⁾ (#5890) was born between 1781 and 1790. He married Lydia (Edy) (Marcum) 1809. (Lydia (Edy) (Marcum) is #6887.) Lydia filed for divorce from William Marcum 22 Oct 1823 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽²⁸⁾ Lydia stated in her plea that "she was married to Wm. Marcum in 1809 and for some years lived in happiness. He, however, became morose and cruel toward her and treated her very harshly." She said that in April he "drove her from her home and she was forced to seek refuge in the home of her parents." Later "she found him living openly with another woman." He was keeping her from her eight children, and refused to allow her to take them. He "threw at her a huge rock which hit her head and from which she suffered a fracture of the skull."

  Lydia was divorced from William Marcum 1825 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽²⁹⁾

  In the 1820 Census, William was listed as a head of household in Floyd Co, KY.⁽³⁰⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with a girl 10-15 and four boys and three girls under age 10.

  In the 1830 Census, William was listed as a head of household in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽³¹⁾ He was in his 40s. In his household were two young women 15-19, three boys and a girl 5-9, and a boy and a girl under age 5.

• 9 viii. Randall Marcum⁽³²⁾ (#6889).

• + 10 ix. John C. Marcum was born circa 1798.

• 11 x. Rebecca Marcum⁽³³⁾ (#5893). She married James Copley 20 Feb 1817 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽³⁴⁾ (James Copley is #5896.)

• 12 xi. Clara Marcum⁽³⁵⁾ (#5894). She married John Kirk 26 Sept 1821 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽³⁶⁾ (John Kirk is #5895.)

Josiah Marcum had the following child:

• 13 xii. Joshua Marcum (#5892). He married Frances Stephens 16 March 1821 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽³⁷⁾ (Frances Stephens is #5901.)

2. Jacob (Jingo Jake)² Marcum (Josiah¹) (#5887) was born in Washington Co, VA 24 Feb 1780.⁽³⁸⁾ Jacob died 29 Jan 1872 in Wayne Co, WV, at 91 years of age.⁽³⁹⁾

He married twice. He married Rachel Martin. (Rachel Martin is #8195.) He married Rhoda Saddler 20 Feb 1817 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ (Rhoda Saddler is #5897.) Rhoda was born 18 July 1787 in Washington Co, VA.⁽⁴¹⁾ 12 July 1860 Rhoda was listed as a household member of Moses Dee Marcum's house in the Census of 1860 in Logan Co, VA.⁽⁴²⁾

Jacob moved to the Wayne County region in 1803.⁽⁴³⁾ In the 1820 Census, Jacob was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁴⁴⁾ He was age 26-44, his wife was 16-25, with a boy 10-14 and two boys and a girl under age 10.

In the 1830 Census, Jacob was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁴⁵⁾ He was in his 50s, his wife in her 30s, with a boy 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and two girls under age 5.

12 July 1860 Jacob was listed as a household member of Moses Dee Marcum's house in the Census of 1860 in Logan Co, VA.⁽⁴⁶⁾

Jacob (Jingo Jake) Marcum and Rachel Martin had the following child:

• 14 i. Jacob³ Marcum (#8194) was born in Virginia circa 1810. In the 1830 Census, Jacob Marcum was living alone age 20-29 in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁴⁷⁾

Jacob (Jingo Jake) Marcum and Rhoda Saddler had the following children:

• + 15 ii. Jacob M. Marcum was born 24 March 1824.

• + 16 iii. Moses Dee Marcum was born circa 1833.

3. Son of Josiah² Marcum (Josiah¹) (#8197) was born in the early 1780s.

Son of Josiah Marcum had the following children:

• + 17 i. Joseph³ Marcum was born circa 1807.

• 18 ii. Thomas Marcum⁽⁴⁸⁾ (#6890) was born between 1801 and 1810. In the 1830 Census, Thomas was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁴⁹⁾ He was in his 20s, his wife 15-19, and there was a girl under age 5.

• + 19 iii. William C. Marcum was born circa 1810.

• + 20 iv. Stephen S. Marcum was born circa 1811.

• 21 v. John Marcum (#8206) was born in Virginia circa 1815. 2 Sept 1850 John was listed as a member of Joseph Marcum's household in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁵⁰⁾

• + 22 vi. Moses Marcum was born circa 1819.

• + 23 vii. Gideon P. Marcum was born circa 1825.

• 24 viii. Johnathan Marcum (#8207) was born in Kentucky circa 1826. 2 Sept 1850 Johnathan was listed as a member of Joseph Marcum's household in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁵¹⁾

• 25 ix. Margaret Marcum (#8314) was born in Virginia circa 1827.

• + 26 x. Moses M. Marcum was born circa 1835.

• 27 xi. Zurilda Marcum (#8223) was born in Kentucky circa 1836. 22 Aug 1850 Zurilda was listed as a member of Stephen M. Marcum's household in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁵²⁾

• + 28 xii. Grandson of Josiah Marcum was born around 1840.

• 29 xiii. Harrison Marcum (#8297) was born in Virginia circa 1848. 1 Aug 1860 Harrison was listed as a household member of Lewis Brewer's house in the Census of 1860 in Logan Co, VA.⁽⁵³⁾

4. Stephen² Marcum (Josiah¹) (#5886) was born in Washington Co, VA 31 Jan 1783.⁽⁵⁴⁾ Stephen died 6 May 1838 in Lawrence Co, KY, at 55 years of age.⁽⁵⁵⁾

He married Elizabeth Sadler.⁽⁵⁶⁾ (Elizabeth Sadler is #5902.) Elizabeth was born 19 June 1778.⁽⁵⁷⁾ Elizabeth died 31 July 1861 at 83 years of age.⁽⁵⁸⁾ 1850 Elizabeth was listed as a member of James H. Marcum's household in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁵⁹⁾ 1860 Elizabeth was listed as a member of James H. Marcum's household in the Census of 1860 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁶⁰⁾

In the 1820 Census, Stephen was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with a boy and two girls age 10-14 and a boy and four girls under age 10.

In the 1830 Census, Stephen was listed as a head of household in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁶²⁾ He was in his 40s. In his household were a young man in his 20s, a young woman 15-19, a boy 10-14, and two boys 5-9.

In Lawrence Co, KY in 1833 Stephen made an affidavit in support of his father's application for Revolutionary War pension.⁽⁶³⁾

Stephen Marcum and Elizabeth Sadler had the following children:

• 30 i. Nancy³ Marcum⁽⁶⁴⁾ (#6872). She married Alfred Jones 16 Jan 1823 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁶⁵⁾ (Alfred Jones is #6873.)

• 31 ii. Swenda Marcum⁽⁶⁶⁾ (#6874). She married Mr. Skaggs. (Mr. Skaggs is #6875.)

• + 32 iii. Stephen M. Marcum was born 8 Aug 1818.

• + 33 iv. William Welcome Marcum was born circa 1820.

• 34 v. James H. Marcum (#6876) was born about 1820. He married Sarah Thompson.⁽⁶⁷⁾ (Sarah Thompson is #6877.) Sarah was born around 1820 in Kentucky.

  1850 in the Census of 1850, James was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ 1860 in the Census of 1860, James was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁶⁹⁾

5. Moses² Marcum (Josiah¹) (#5888) was born between 1781 and 1790.

He married twice. He married Sarah (Marcum). (Sarah (Marcum) is #8238.) Sarah was born circa 1814 in Kentucky. He married Edy Bryant 11 June 1819 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁷⁰⁾ (Edy Bryant is #5900.)

In the 1820 Census, Moses was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁷¹⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with a boy 10-14 and a boy and five girls under age 10.

In the 1830 Census, Moses was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁷²⁾ He was in his 40s, his wife in her 30s, with two young women 15-19, three girls 10-14, two boys 5-9, and two girls under age 5.

19 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, Moses was listed as a farmer and head of household in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁷³⁾

Moses Marcum and Sarah (Marcum) had the following children:

• 35 i. Carter³ Marcum (#8239) was born in Virginia circa 1829. There is no male child age 0-4 in the 1830 census record of Moses Markum in Cabell Co. VA.

• 36 ii. Moses Marcum (#8240) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1834.

• 37 iii. James Marcum (#8241) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1835.

• 38 iv. Harvey Marcum (#8242) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1837.

• 39 v. Watson A. Marcum (#8243) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1839. Watson died of pneumonia 30 March 1864 in Camp Chase, Ohio, at 24 years of age.⁽⁷⁴⁾ He enlisted 31 Dec 1862 in Company A of the 1st Virginia Cavalry Regiment. He was arrested in Wayne County 28 Feb 1864 and charged with being a guerilla and horsethief. He was sent to Louisville, KY and then to Camp Chase, Ohio.⁽⁷⁵⁾

• 40 vi. Ekinah Marcum (#8244) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1841.

• 41 vii. Stephen Marcum (#8245) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1846.

• 42 viii. John Marcum (#8246) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1848.

7. James² Marcum (Josiah¹) (#5891) was born in Virginia circa 1792.

He married Dicy Chapman 19 Feb 1817 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁷⁶⁾ (Dicy Chapman is #5898.)

In the 1820 Census, James was listed as a head of household in Floyd Co, KY.⁽⁷⁷⁾ He was age 26-44, his wife 16-25, with a boy and a girl under age 10.

In the 1830 Census, James was listed as a head of household in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁷⁸⁾ He and his wife were in their 30s, with a girl 10-14, three boys 5-9, and a boy and two girls under age 5.

23 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, James was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $8000 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁷⁹⁾

James Marcum and Dicy Chapman had the following children:

• 43 i. Alfred³ Marcum (#6878) was born in Kentucky circa 1820.

• + 44 ii. Fleming Marcum was born circa 1824.

• 45 iii. Rebecca Marcum (#6879) was born in Lawrence Co, KY circa 1832.

• 46 iv. Nancy Marcum (#6880) was born in Lawrence Co, KY circa 1834.

• 47 v. Cynthia Marcum (#6881) was born in Lawrence Co, KY circa 1838.

• 48 vi. Jane Marcum (#6882) was born in Lawrence Co, KY circa 1840.

• 49 vii. Dicy Marcum (#6883) was born in Lawrence Co, KY circa 1843.

10. John C.² Marcum (Josiah¹)⁽⁸⁰⁾ (#5889) was born in Virginia circa 1798.

He married twice. He married Clerinda (Marcum). (Clerinda (Marcum) is #8308.) Clerinda was born circa 1803 in Virginia. He married Cloe Stephens 18 March 1819 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽⁸¹⁾ (Cloe Stephens is #5899.)

In the 1820 Census, John was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁸²⁾ In the household were a man age 45+, a young man 18-25, a young woman 16-25, and a boy under age 10. Because of the single child, and the fact that John was married in 1819, the author believes that the younger man was John, head of household, and the older man must have been his father, Josiah.

In the 1830 Census, John was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽⁸³⁾ He was in his 30s, his wife in her 20s, with a boy 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and a boy and two girls under age 5.

2 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, John was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $800 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁸⁴⁾

John C. Marcum had the following children:

• 50 i. Van³ Marcum (#8309) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1830.

• 51 ii. Naoma Marcum (#8310) was born in probably, Cabell Co, VA circa 1834.

• 52 iii. Mary J. Marcum (#8311) was born in probably, Cabell Co, VA circa 1836.

• 53 iv. Rebecca Marcum (#8312) was born in Ohio circa 1839.

• 54 v. Martha J. Marcum (#8313) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1848.

15. Jacob M.³ Marcum (Jacob (Jingo Jake)², Josiah¹) (#8271) was born in Cabell Co, VA 24 March 1824.⁽⁸⁵⁾

He married three times. He married Evelina Brewer 8 June 1843.⁽⁸⁶⁾ (Evelina Brewer is #8299.) Evelina was born 29 May 1829.⁽⁸⁷⁾ Evelina died 6 Dec 1846 at 17 years of age.⁽⁸⁸⁾ He married Polly Ann Peck 14 July 1847.⁽⁸⁹⁾ (Polly Ann Peck is #8300.) Polly died July 1848.⁽⁹⁰⁾ He married Elizabeth Hatfield 11 Feb 1849 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽⁹¹⁾ (Elizabeth Hatfield is #8272.) Elizabeth was born 8 Aug 1829 in Floyd Co, KY.⁽⁹²⁾ Elizabeth⁽⁹³⁾ was the daughter of Samuel Hatfield and Mary Ann Franklin.

12 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Jacob was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $800 in Logan Co, VA.⁽⁹⁴⁾

Jacob M. Marcum and Evelina Brewer had the following children:

• 55 i. Isaac⁴ Marcum (#8273) was born in Virginia 1 Feb 1844.

• 56 ii. Joseph M. Marcum (#8274) was born in Virginia 3 Dec 1845.

Jacob M. Marcum and Elizabeth Hatfield had the following children:

• 57 iii. Rhoda Marcum (#8275) was born in Virginia 8 July 1852.

• 58 iv. Mary Ann Marcum (#8276) was born in Virginia 5 April 1854.

• 59 v. Andrew Marcum (#8277) was born in Virginia 15 Jan 1856.

• 60 vi. Martha Jane Marcum (#8278) was born in Virginia 20 Feb 1858.

• 61 vii. William Anderson Marcum (#8279) was born in Logan Co, VA Oct or Nov 1859.⁽⁹⁵⁾ Conflicting evidence states that William was born 28 Oct 1860.⁽⁹⁶⁾

• 62 viii. Jacob N. Marcum (#8303) was born in Virginia 18 Oct 1861.⁽⁹⁷⁾

• 63 ix. Elizabeth Marcum (#8304) was born in Virginia 1 March 1863.⁽⁹⁸⁾

• 64 x. Rebecca Nunnery Marcum (#8305) was born in West Virginia 13 Feb 1865.⁽⁹⁹⁾

• 65 xi. Allen J. Marcum (#8306) was born in West Virginia 10 Feb 1867.⁽¹⁰⁰⁾

• 66 xii. Sarah Ann Marcum (#8307) was born in West Virginia 17 Feb 1872.⁽¹⁰¹⁾ Sarah died 24 Sept 1876 at 4 years of age.⁽¹⁰²⁾

16. Moses Dee³ Marcum (Jacob (Jingo Jake)², Josiah¹)⁽¹⁰³⁾ (#8284) was born in Virginia circa 1833.

He married twice. He married Susannah Collins.⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ (Susannah Collins is #8285.) Susannah was born in 1822 in Virginia.⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ Susannah⁽¹⁰⁶⁾ was the daughter of Unknown Collins and Elizabeth Morgan. Susannah died in 1897 at 75 years of age. Susannah was buried at the Press/Fryly Cemetery in Wayne Co, WV.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ In the 1860 census of Logan Co, VA Susannah was in the household of Moses Marcum, age 33, with real estate of $130 and personal estate of $80. There were six children - the oldest age 8. It seems likely that she was Moses's wife, but the estate may indicate she was previously widowed.⁽¹⁰⁸⁾

He married Margaret Lucy Justice Shannon.⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ (Margaret Lucy Justice Shannon is #9424.) Margaret was born probably before 1853.

12 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Moses was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $400 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹¹⁰⁾

Moses Dee Marcum and Susannah Collins had the following children:

• 67 i. Elizabeth⁴ Marcum (#8286) was born in Wayne Co, VA 19 Aug 1852. Elizabeth died 12 June 1942 at 89 years of age. Elizabeth was buried at the Press/Fryly Cemetery in Wayne Co, WV.⁽¹¹¹⁾ She married Joshua Pack in 1873.⁽¹¹²⁾ (Joshua Pack is #9417.) Joshua was born in 1853.⁽¹¹³⁾ Joshua⁽¹¹⁴⁾ was the son of Sam Pack and Elizabeth (Pack).

• 68 ii. James Harrison Marcum (#8287) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1854. He married Margaret Nelson in 1878.⁽¹¹⁵⁾ (Margaret Nelson is #9421.) Margaret was born about 1855 (if same age as spouse).

• 69 iii. Anna Marcum (#8288) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1856.

• 70 iv. Nancy Marcum (#8289) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1856. She married Isaac (Ike) Pack.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ (Isaac (Ike) Pack is #9418.) Isaac was born about 1856 (if same age as wife).

• 71 v. Solomon Marcum (#8290) was born in Wayne Co, VA 21 March 1858.⁽¹¹⁷⁾ Solomon died 3 July 1910 at 52 years of age.⁽¹¹⁸⁾ Solomon was buried at the Press/Fryly Cemetery in Wayne Co, WV.⁽¹¹⁹⁾ He married Perlina Pack in 1878.⁽¹²⁰⁾ (Perlina Pack is #9422.) Perlina was born in 1863.⁽¹²¹⁾ Perlina was the daughter of J. H. Pack.

• 72 vi. Polly Marcum (#8291) was born in Logan Co, VA April or May 1860.

Moses Dee Marcum and Margaret Lucy Justice Shannon had the following children:

• 73 vii. Margaret Marcum⁽¹²²⁾ (#9435). She married Lark Lowe.⁽¹²³⁾ (Lark Lowe is #9436.) Lark was born maybe around 1870.

• 74 viii. Rhoda Marcum (#9437) was born in 1870.⁽¹²⁴⁾ She married twice. She married Creek Pack.⁽¹²⁵⁾ (Creek Pack is #9438.) Creek was born maybe about 1870 (if same age as wife). She married Philmore Copley.⁽¹²⁶⁾ (Philmore Copley is #9439.) Philmore was born maybe about 1870 (if same age as wife).

• 75 ix. Cassel Marcum (#9440) was born in 1873.⁽¹²⁷⁾ He married twice. He married Melissa Nelson.⁽¹²⁸⁾ (Melissa Nelson is #9441.) Melissa was born about 1873 (if same age as spouse). He married Lucy Workman.⁽¹²⁹⁾ (Lucy Workman is #9442.) Lucy was born about 1873 (if same age as spouse).

• 76 x. Nevada Marcum (#9443) was born 2 Aug 1876.⁽¹³⁰⁾ Nevada died in childhood.⁽¹³¹⁾

• 77 xi. George Marcum (#9429) was born in 1878.⁽¹³²⁾ He married Rebecca Jude.⁽¹³³⁾ (Rebecca Jude is #9430.) Rebecca was born about 1878 (if same age as spouse).

• 78 xii. Bethana Marcum (#9444) was born in 1880.⁽¹³⁴⁾

• 79 xiii. Moses Dee Marcum (#9431) was born in 1883.⁽¹³⁵⁾ He married Ida Belle Simmons.⁽¹³⁶⁾ (Ida Belle Simmons is #9432.) Ida was born about 1883 (if same age as spouse). Ida⁽¹³⁷⁾ was the daughter of Fred Simmons and Polly Mills.

• 80 xiv. Lewis Marcum (#9425) was born in 1886.⁽¹³⁸⁾ He married Mary Copley. (Mary Copley is #9426.) Mary was born about 1886 (if same age as spouse). Mary⁽¹³⁹⁾ was the daughter of J. S. Copley and Martha (Copley).

17. Joseph³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8193) was born in Virginia circa 1807.

He married Polly (Marcum). (Polly (Marcum) is #8215.) Polly was born circa 1804 in Virginia.

In the 1830 Census, Joseph was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁰⁾ He and his wife were in their 20s; there were no children in the household.

In the 1840 Census, Joseph was listed as a head of household in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁴¹⁾ He was in his 30s. In his household were a woman and two men in their 20s, with two boys 5-9 and a boy and two girls under age 5. Three persons were engaged in agriculture.

2 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Joseph was listed as a head of household with real estate of $1000 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽¹⁴²⁾

Joseph Marcum and Polly (Marcum) had the following children:

• 81 i. Jacob⁴ Marcum (#8208) was born in Kentucky circa 1831.

• 82 ii. John Marcum (#8209) was born in Kentucky circa 1834.

• 83 iii. Sylvester Marcum (#8210) was born in Kentucky circa 1836.

• 84 iv. Maranda Marcum (#8211) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1838.

• 85 v. Martha Marcum (#8212) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1840.

• 86 vi. Eliza Marcum (#8213) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1842.

• 87 vii. James Marcum (#8214) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1843.

19. William C.³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8232) was born circa 1810.

He married Lucinda (Marcum). (Lucinda (Marcum) is #8233.) Lucinda was born circa 1822 in Virginia.

27 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, William was listed as a farmer and head of household in Wayne Co, VA.⁽¹⁴³⁾

William C. Marcum and Lucinda (Marcum) had the following children:

• 88 i. Ambrose⁴ Marcum (#8234) was born in Virginia circa 1842.

• 89 ii. James H. Marcum (#8235) was born in Virginia circa 1844.

• 90 iii. Jane Marcum (#8236) was born in Virginia circa 1846.

• 91 iv. Son Marcum (#8237) was born in Virginia circa 1848.

20. Stephen S.³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8224) was born circa 1811.

He married Sarah (Marcum). (Sarah (Marcum) is #8225.) Sarah was born circa 1820 in Virginia.

29 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, Stephen was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $500 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁴⁾

Stephen S. Marcum had the following child:

• 92 i. Surrilda⁴ Marcum (#8226) was born in Virginia circa 1831.

Stephen S. Marcum and Sarah (Marcum) had the following children:

• 93 ii. William C. Marcum (#8227) was born in Virginia circa 1838.

• 94 iii. Stephen P. Marcum (#8228) was born in Kentucky circa 1840.

• 95 iv. Bartin Marcum (#8229) was born in Virginia circa 1842.

• 96 v. Fisher Marcum (#8230) was born in Virginia circa 1844.

• 97 vi. Thompson Marcum (#8231) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1848.

22. Moses³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8263) was born in Virginia circa 1819.

He married Maria (Marcum). (Maria (Marcum) is #8264.) Maria was born circa 1827 in Virginia.

6 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Moses was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $300 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾ 11 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Moses was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $500 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁶⁾

Moses Marcum and Maria (Marcum) had the following children:

• 98 i. James W.⁴ Marcum (#8265) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1846.

• 99 ii. Mary A. Marcum (#8266) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1847.

• 100 iii. Eliza Marcum (#8267) was born in Logan Co, VA March or April 1850.

• 101 iv. Richard Marcum (#8268) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1853.

• 102 v. Clara Marcum (#8269) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1856.

• 103 vi. Pemia Marcum (#8270) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1858.

23. Gideon P.³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8260) was born in Virginia circa 1825.

He married Jane (Marcum). (Jane (Marcum) is #8261.) Jane was born circa 1831 in Virginia.

6 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Gideon was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $400 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁷⁾ 11 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Gideon was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $2312 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁸⁾

Gideon P. Marcum and Jane (Marcum) had the following children:

• 104 i. Eda⁴ Marcum (#8262) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1848.

• 105 ii. Jinsy Marcum (#8292) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1850.

• 106 iii. Henry Marcum (#8293) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1852.

• 107 iv. Polly Marcum (#8294) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1854.

• 108 v. Wade Marcum (#8295) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1857.

• 109 vi. Minerva Marcum (#8296) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1859.

26. Moses M.³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8280) was born in Virginia circa 1835.

He married Martha (Marcum). (Martha (Marcum) is #8281.) Martha was born circa 1839 in Virginia.

12 July 1860 in the Census of 1860, Moses was listed as a farmer and head of household with personal estate of $30 in Logan Co, VA.⁽¹⁴⁹⁾

Moses M. Marcum and Martha (Marcum) had the following children:

• 110 i. Meekin⁴ Marcum (#8282) was born in Logan Co, VA circa 1858.

• 111 ii. Andrew J. Marcum (#8283) was born in Logan Co, VA May or June 1860.

28. Grandson of Josiah³ Marcum (Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8248) was born around 1840.

Grandson of Josiah Marcum had the following child:

• + 112 i. Watson L. (Watt)⁴ Marcum was born May 1865.

32. Stephen M.³ Marcum (Stephen², Josiah¹) (#6856) was born 8 Aug 1818.⁽¹⁵⁰⁾ Stephen died 24 July 1893 in Wayne Co, WV, at 74 years of age.⁽¹⁵¹⁾

He married Jane Damron. (Jane Damron is #6857.) Jane was born 27 Jan 1822.⁽¹⁵²⁾ Jane was the daughter of Moses Damron. Jane died 31 Dec 1906 at 84 years of age.⁽¹⁵³⁾

22 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, Stephen was listed as a head of household with real estate of $600 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽¹⁵⁴⁾

Stephen M. Marcum and Jane Damron had the following children:

• + 113 i. Thomas D.⁴ Marcum was born 17 Dec 1840.

• 114 ii. James H. Marcum (#6860) was born in Virginia 14 Sept 1842.⁽¹⁵⁵⁾ The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his brother James residing in Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.⁽¹⁵⁶⁾

• 115 iii. William W. Marcum (#6861) was born in Virginia 12 Dec 1844.⁽¹⁵⁷⁾

• 116 iv. Elizabeth F. Marcum (#6862) was born in Virginia 12 May 1847.⁽¹⁵⁸⁾ She married Mr. Cahill. (Mr. Cahill is #9346.) Mr. was born about 1847 (if same age as wife).

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his sister Elizabeth residing in New York.⁽¹⁵⁹⁾

• 117 v. Pembroke Marcum (#6863) was born in Wayne Co, VA 29 May 1849.⁽¹⁶⁰⁾

• 118 vi. John S. Marcum (#6864) was born 14 July 1851.⁽¹⁶¹⁾ The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his brother John residing in Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.⁽¹⁶²⁾

• 119 vii. Lazarus (Lace) Marcum (#6865) was born 24 June 1853.⁽¹⁶³⁾ The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his brother Lazarus residing in Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.⁽¹⁶⁴⁾

• 120 viii. Mrs. Morgan Baker (#9347) was born after 1854. She married Morgan Baker. (Morgan Baker is #9348.) Morgan was born probably after 1854.

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his sister Mrs. Morgan Baker residing in Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.⁽¹⁶⁵⁾

• 121 ix. Mrs. John Dotson (#9349) was born after 1854. She married John Dotson. (John Dotson is #9350.) John was born probably after 1854.

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his sister Mrs. John Dotson residing in Fort Gay, WV.⁽¹⁶⁶⁾

• 122 x. Mrs. R. L. Simpkins (#9351) was born after 1854. She married R. L. Simpkins. (R. L. Simpkins is #9352.) R. was born probably after 1854.

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his sister Mrs. R. L. Simpkins residing in War, WV.⁽¹⁶⁷⁾

• 123 xi. Ann Marcum (#6866) was born 13 April 1855.⁽¹⁶⁸⁾

• 124 xii. Eliza J. R. Marcum (#6867) was born 12 July 1857.⁽¹⁶⁹⁾ Eliza died 18 Aug 1858 at 1 year of age.⁽¹⁷⁰⁾

• 125 xiii. Nannie S. Marcum (#6868) was born 13 Aug 1859.⁽¹⁷¹⁾

• 126 xiv. Eunice Victoria Marcum (#6869) was born 26 Feb 1866.⁽¹⁷²⁾

33. William Welcome³ Marcum (Stephen², Josiah¹) (#6870) was born in Virginia circa 1820. William died 13 Oct 1897 in Wayne Co, WV, at 77 years of age.⁽¹⁷³⁾

He married Nancy Crum 8 July 1837 in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽¹⁷⁴⁾ (Nancy Crum is #6871.) Nancy was born around 1820 in Kentucky.

In the 1840 Census, William was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Cabell Co, VA.⁽¹⁷⁵⁾ He and his wife were in their 20s, with two boys under age 5.

30 Aug 1850 in the Census of 1850, William was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $200 in Wayne Co, VA.⁽¹⁷⁶⁾

William Welcome Marcum and Nancy Crum had the following children:

• 127 i. Randolph⁴ Marcum (#8200) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1838.

• 128 ii. Doctor L. Marcum (#8201) was born in Cabell Co, VA circa 1840.

• 129 iii. Isom Marcum (#8202) was born in Kentucky circa 1843.

• 130 iv. Kelly Marcum (#8203) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1846.

• 131 v. Martha A. Marcum (#8204) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1847.

• 132 vi. Rachel Marcum (#8205) was born in Wayne Co, VA circa 1848.

44. Fleming³ Marcum (James², Josiah¹) (#6884) was born in Kentucky circa 1824.

He married Elizabeth (Marcum). (Elizabeth (Marcum) is #6885.) Elizabeth was born circa 1828 in Kentucky.

23 Sept 1850 in the Census of 1850, Fleming was listed as a head of household in Lawrence Co, KY.⁽¹⁷⁷⁾

Fleming Marcum and Elizabeth (Marcum) had the following child:

• 133 i. Dicy⁴ Marcum (#6886) was born in Lawrence Co, KY Dec 1849 or Jan 1850.

112. Watson L. (Watt)⁴ Marcum (Grandson of Josiah³, Son of Josiah², Josiah¹) (#8249) was born in West Virginia May 1865. He might be named for Watson Marcum, who died as a prisoner of war in March, 1864. That's too early to have been his father, but perhaps he was named for his late uncle. His parents are a mystery, but from the 1870 and 1880 census records, it appears that clues might be revealed in the marriage records of Logan County.

He married Mary (Marcum) circa 1887. (Mary (Marcum) is #8250.) Mary was born Sept 1871 in West Virginia.

16 Aug 1870 Watson was listed as a member of Thomas Clark's household in the Census of 1870 in Logan Co, WV.⁽¹⁷⁸⁾ Yes, the surname in the census listing shows the name Watson White, but after all, he's a boarder with a 79 year old man who might have been a bit careless with the enumerator. The connection is drawn from the adjacent dwelling of Samuel Runyon and because of the baby, Calumba White, in the 1880 household, and the fact that Julian White is not found then in Logan County. Just how Watson Marcum might have come to be in this household is anyone's guess, but no other Marcum of about age 5, with first initial W, not accounted for in the 1880 census, is to be found in Logan County in 1870.

16 Aug 1870 Watson was listed as a neighbor of Samuel Runyon in the Census of 1870 in Logan Co, WV.⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Watson was listed as Samuel Runyon's nephew in the 1880 Census in Logan Co, WV.⁽¹⁸⁰⁾ Watson's mother might be a sister of Samuel Runyon. Or, Samuel's second wife, Lethey, might be a Marcum, sister of Watson's father. Or, perhaps more likely in that vein, Samuel's first wife Martha (see the 1870 census) might be the Marcum sister. But, no candidate of the appropriate age for either woman is known from the census records, so the Runyon mother seems the most likely possibility.

27 June 1900 Watson was listed in the 1900 Census as a head of household renting a farm in Mingo Co, WV.⁽¹⁸¹⁾

Watson L. (Watt) Marcum and Mary (Marcum) had the following children:

• 134 i. Wallace⁵ Marcum (#8251) was born in Logan Co, WV Feb 1888.

• 135 ii. Harmon Marcum (#8252) was born in Logan Co, WV Sept 1889.

• 136 iii. Anna Marcum (#8253) was born in Logan Co, WV July 1892.

• 137 iv. Sallie Marcum (#8254) was born in Logan Co, WV March 1895.

• 138 v. Julia Marcum (#8255) was born in Mingo Co, WV June 1899.

113. Thomas D.⁴ Marcum (Stephen M.³, Stephen², Josiah¹) (#6859) was born in Lawrence Co, KY 17 Dec 1840.⁽¹⁸²⁾ Thomas died after an illness of one week 23 Nov 1921 at his home on Broadway in Catlettsburg, at 80 years of age.⁽¹⁸³⁾

He married Mary Bromley 19 Jan 1865.⁽¹⁸⁴⁾ (Mary Bromley is #9340.) Mary was born about 1840 (if same age as spouse). Mary died in 1910 at 70 years of age.⁽¹⁸⁵⁾

He served in the Union Army during the Civil War as Captain of Company K, 14th Kentucky Infantry.⁽¹⁸⁶⁾

Thomas was elected registrar of lands, in 1875 in Kentucky. Between 1885 and 1888 during the first Cleveland administration Thomas was appointed to the position of inspector of Indian lands.⁽¹⁸⁷⁾

According to his obituary, "For thirty-one years prior to his death he had been general agent for the New York Life Insurance Company. He was active in business until the day before his last illness compelled him to keep his bed.

"Captain Marcum was a thirty-second degree Mason, an Elk, and a member of the Baptist church."⁽¹⁸⁸⁾

Thomas D. Marcum and Mary Bromley had the following children:

• 139 i. J. F.⁵ Marcum (#9341) was born after 1865. The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his son J. residing in South Point, OH.⁽¹⁸⁹⁾

• 140 ii. Mrs. Alonzo Mims (#9342) was born after 1865. She married Alonzo Mims. (Alonzo Mims is #9343.) Alonzo was born probably after 1865.

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his daughter Mrs. residing in Catlettsburg.⁽¹⁹⁰⁾

• 141 iii. Mrs. E. C. Walton (#9344) was born after 1865. She married E. C. Walton. (E. C. Walton is #9345.) E. was born probably after 1865.

  The 24 Nov 1921 obituary of Thomas D. Marcum mentioned his daughter Mrs. residing in Catlettsburg.⁽¹⁹¹⁾

Notes and References

Index

(Marcum)

Baker

Belcher

Brewer

Bromley

Bryant

Cahill

Chapman

Collins

Copley

Crum

Damron

Dotson

Hatfield

Jones

Jude

Justice Shannon

Kirk

Lowe

Marcum

Martin

McDonald

Mims

Nelson

Pack

Peck

Saddler

Sadler

Simmons

Simpkins

Skaggs

Stephens

Thompson

Walton

Workman

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