John Markham of Wayne Co. KY

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1. John¹ Markham of Wayne Co. KY was born around 1755.

He married Sarah Brown.⁽¹⁾ (Additional notes for Sarah Brown⁽²⁾)

In the 1810 Census, John was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³⁾ He was over age 45, with a young man 16-25 and two boys 10-15. There were no females in the household.

John Markham of Wayne Co. KY and Sarah Brown had the following children:

• + 2 i. Son of John² Markham of Wayne Co. KY.

• + 3 ii. Father Marcum of Clinton Co. KY.

• + 4 iii. Thomas Marcum was born 1793 or 1794.⁽⁴⁾

• + 5 iv. James Marcum of Wayne Co. KY was born before 1795.

John Markham of Wayne Co. KY had the following children:

• 6 v. Susannah Markham was born in Virginia around 1775. She married John White after 29 July 1796 (bond date) in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽⁵⁾ John was born around 1775. John took out a bond to marry Susannah Markham 29 July 1796 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽⁶⁾

  Susannah was named as the intended bride in a marriage bond applied for by Stephen Wilson 5 Oct 1793 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽⁷⁾ Susannah was named as the intended bride in a marriage bond applied for by John White 29 July 1796 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽⁸⁾

• + 7 vi. Archibald Markham was born between 1776 and 1780.⁽⁹⁾

• + 8 vii. Major Marcum was born before 1780.

• + 9 viii. Edmund Markham was born between 1781 and 1784.⁽¹⁰⁾

• + 10 ix. Marvel Marcum was born circa 1783.

• 11 x. Judy Marcum was born in Virginia around 1784. She married Ezekial Farley after 4 Feb 1804 (bond date) in Montgomery Co, VA. Ezekial was born around 1780. Ezekial took out a bond to marry Judy Marcum 4 Feb 1804 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽¹¹⁾

  Judy was named as the intended bride in a marriage bond applied for by Ezekial Farley 4 Feb 1804 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽¹²⁾

• 12 xi. Josiah Marcum was born between 1791 and 1800. He married Anna Shearall 12 Jan 1822 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹³⁾ Anna was born after 1800.

  In the 1830 Census, Josiah was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁴⁾ He was in his 30s, his wife in her 20s, and there was a boy 5-9 and a boy and a girl under age 5.

2. Son of John² Markham of Wayne Co. KY (John¹) birth date unknown.

This is a collector for those younger generation Marcums found in the marriage records and in the 1850 census of Wayne County, KY. All of these children may be presumed to belong to Archibald and his brothers.

Son of John Markham of Wayne Co. KY had the following children:

• 13 i. Reuben A.³ Marcum was born in Virginia before 1803. He married Elizabeth Dabney 6 March 1823 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁵⁾ Elizabeth was born before 1806.

• + 14 ii. John T. Marcum was born circa 1804.

• + 15 iii. William Marcum was born circa 1805.

• + 16 iv. Elisha Marcum was born circa 1807.

• 17 v. Andrew J. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY before 1819. He married Judy Ann Franklin 7 March 1839 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁶⁾ Judy was born before 1822.

  Andrew took out a bond to marry Martha Hartt 31 March 1838 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁷⁾

• 18 vi. Hiram Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY before 1821. He married Frances Dean or Dane 15 July 1841 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁸⁾ Frances was born around 1823. Frances was the daughter of James Dean or Dane.

• + 19 vii. Francis Marion Marcum was born circa 1827.

• 20 viii. John W. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY before 1828. He married Frances Young 20 June 1848 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁹⁾ Frances was born around 1830. Frances was the daughter of Washington Young.

• 21 ix. John W. Marcum was born in Kentucky circa 1840. He was listed as a household member of William Marcum's house in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽²⁰⁾

3. Father² Marcum of Clinton Co. KY (John¹ Markham) birth date unknown.

Father Marcum of Clinton Co. KY had the following children:

• + 22 i. Marvel³ Marcum was born circa 1821.

• + 23 ii. Pleasant Marcum was born circa 1824.

• 24 iii. James Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1824. He was listed as a household member of Peter Stockton's house in the Census of 1850 in Clinton Co, KY.⁽²¹⁾

4. Thomas² Marcum (John¹ Markham) was born in North Carolina or Virginia 1793 or 1794.⁽²²⁾ Thomas died 5 Sept 1858 in Wayne Co, KY, at age 65.⁽²³⁾

He married Polly Smith 11 Sept 1816 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽²⁴⁾ Polly was born circa 1797 in Virginia.

In the Census of 1850, Thomas was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽²⁵⁾

Thomas Marcum and Polly Smith had the following children:

• 25 i. Chrissey³ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1820.

• + 26 ii. William R. Marcum was born circa 1826.

• 27 iii. Sarah J. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1839.

5. James² Marcum of Wayne Co. KY (John¹ Markham) was born in Virginia before 1795.

He married Polley (Marcum). Polley was born circa 1801 in Virginia.

James took out a bond to marry Rebeckah Guffey 15 Aug 1815 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽²⁶⁾ In the 1820 Census, James was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY. In the Census of 1850, James was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽²⁷⁾

James Marcum of Wayne Co. KY and Polley (Marcum) had the following children:

• + 28 i. Alexander³ Marcum was born around 1820.

• + 29 ii. Wilson Marcum was born circa 1827.

• 30 iii. Louisa M. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1831.

• 31 iv. Catharine Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1833.

7. Archibald² Markham (John¹) was born between 1776 and 1780.⁽²⁸⁾

He married Nancy Kelley after 25 Aug 1800 (bond date) in Montgomery Co, VA. Nancy was born circa 1783 in Virginia. Nancy was the daughter of George Kelley and Milly (Kelley). 24 May 1845 in Wayne Co, KY Nancy made an affidavit that Elijah Marcum should be allowed to marry.⁽²⁹⁾ She was listed as a household member of Jeremiah Pate's house in the Census of 1850 in Johnson Co, MO.⁽³⁰⁾

Archibald took out a bond to marry Nancy Kelley 25 Aug 1800 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽³¹⁾ In the 1810 Census, Archibald was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³²⁾ He and his wife were age 26-44, with three boys and two girls under age 10.

In the 1820 Census, Archibald was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³³⁾ There were a lot of people in his household. He and two other men were age 26-44, with a young man and woman age 16-25, a boy 16-17, a boy and two girls 10-15, and four boys and a girl under 10.

In the 1830 Census, Archibald was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³⁴⁾ He was in his 50s, his wife in her 40s, with two young women in their 20s, two young men and a young woman 15-19, a boy 10-14, and two boys and two girls 5-9.

Archibald Markham and Nancy Kelley had the following children:

• + 32 i. Artemia³ Marcum was born circa 1821.

• + 33 ii. Elijah Marcum was born after 1824.

8. Major² Marcum (John¹ Markham) was born in Virginia before 1780. Major died before 1810 at age unknown.

He married Rachel Kelly after 28 Sept 1800 (bond date) in Montgomery Co, VA. Rachel was born around 1780.

Major took out a bond to marry Rachel Kelly 28 Sept 1800 in Montgomery Co, VA.⁽³⁵⁾

Major Marcum and Rachel Kelly had the following child:

• 34 i. Sarah Brown³ Marcum.

9. Edmund² Markham (John¹) was born between 1781 and 1784.⁽³⁶⁾

He married Hannah Kelley.⁽³⁷⁾ Hannah was born circa 1787 in Virginia. Hannah was the daughter of George Kelley and Milly (Kelley). In the Census of 1850, Hannah was listed as a head of household with real estate of $1000 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³⁸⁾

In the 1810 Census, Edmund was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽³⁹⁾ He was age 26-44, his wife was 16-25, and there were a boy and two girls under age 10.

In the 1820 Census, Edmund was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He and his wife were 26-44, with a boy and two girls 10-15 and two boys and three girls under age 10.

He was listed as a neighbor of Archibald Markham in the 1820 Census in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴¹⁾ There were a lot of people in his household. He and two other men were age 26-44, with a young man and woman age 16-25, a boy 16-17, a boy and two girls 10-15, and four boys and a girl under 10.

In the 1830 Census, Edmund was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴²⁾ He and his wife were in their 40s, with a young man in his 20s, another youth and two young women 15-19, a boy and a girl 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and a boy and two girls under age 5.

Edmund Markham and Hannah Kelley had the following children:

• + 35 i. Elizabeth³ Marcum.

• + 36 ii. William Marcum was born circa 1809.

• + 37 iii. General Jackson Marcum was born 18 Jan 1832.

10. Marvel² Marcum (John¹ Markham) was born in Virginia circa 1783. Marvel died before 1860 in Tennessee, at age unknown.

He married Mary (Polly) Watts after 5 Nov 1808 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Mary was born circa 1784 in Virginia. In the Census of 1860, Mary was listed as a head of household in Putnam Co, TN.⁽⁴³⁾

Marvel took out a bond to marry Polly Watts 5 Nov 1808 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴⁴⁾ In the 1810 Census, Marvel was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴⁵⁾ He was age 16-25, his wife was 26-44, and there were three boys under age 10.

18 Dec 1828 in Wayne Co, KY Marvel was surety for the marriage bond of John Marcum and Sally Henry.⁽⁴⁶⁾ In the 1830 Census, Marvel was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴⁷⁾ He was in his 40s, his wife in her 30s, and there were three young men and two young men in their 20s, a young man and two young women 15-19, and a boy and two girls 10-15.

In the Census of 1850, Marvel was listed as a head of household in Jackson Co, TN.⁽⁴⁸⁾

Marvel Marcum and Mary (Polly) Watts had the following children:

• 38 i. John³ Marcum was born before 1808. He married Sally Henry after 18 Dec 1828 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Sally was born around 1810. Sally was the daughter of Hannah (Henry).

  John took out a bond to marry Sally Henry 18 Dec 1828 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁴⁹⁾

• + 39 ii. Son of Marvel Marcum was born circa 1812.

• + 40 iii. Major Marcum was born circa 1813.

14. John T.³ Marcum (Son of John² Markham, John¹) was born in Virginia circa 1804.

He married Delilah Marcum 1822 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁵⁰⁾ Delilah was born circa 1805 in Virginia.

In the Census of 1850, John was listed as a head of household in Johnson Co, MO.⁽⁵¹⁾ He was a neighbor of Jeremiah and Artemia Pate, where also resided Artemia's mother, Nancy Marcum.

John T. Marcum and Delilah Marcum had the following children:

• 41 i. Sarah A.⁴ Marcum was born in Missouri circa 1837.

• 42 ii. Benton W. Marcum was born in Missouri circa 1840.

15. William³ Marcum (Son of John² Markham, John¹) was born in Tennessee circa 1805.

He married Mary (Polly) Whitaker 10 Oct 1833 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁵²⁾ Mary was born circa 1810 in Kentucky.

In the 1840 Census, William was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵³⁾ He was in his 40s, his wife in her 30s, with two girls under age 5.

In the Census of 1850, William was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $400 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵⁴⁾ In the Census of 1860, William was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $350 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵⁵⁾

William Marcum and Mary (Polly) Whitaker had the following children:

• 43 i. Hannah J.⁴ Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1836.

• 44 ii. Elizabeth Ann Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1838.

• 45 iii. Nancy A. Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1848.

16. Elisha³ Marcum (Son of John² Markham, John¹) was born in Tennessee circa 1807.

He married Elizabeth Popperwill 28 June 1832 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁵⁶⁾ Elizabeth was born circa 1814 in Kentucky. Elizabeth died before 1860 at age unknown.

In the 1840 Census, Elisha was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵⁷⁾ He was in his 30s. In his household were two women in their 20s, a girl 5-9, and two boys and a girl under age 5.

In the Census of 1850, Elisha was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $800 in Brown Co, IN.⁽⁵⁸⁾ In the Census of 1860, Elisha was listed as a farmer and head of household with real estate of $1578 in Linn Co, MO.⁽⁵⁹⁾ A 21 year old woman named Susanah Marcum was living in his household.

Elisha Marcum and Elizabeth Popperwill had the following children:

• 46 i. Elizabeth⁴ Marcum was born in Kentucky circa 1833.

• 47 ii. William J. Marcum was born in Kentucky circa 1836.

• 48 iii. Nancy E. Marcum was born in Kentucky circa 1838. She married William H. Norvell 8 Sept 1859 in Linn Co, MO.⁽⁶⁰⁾ William was born circa 1833 in Kentucky. In the Census of 1860, William was listed as a laborer and head of household with personal estate of $75 in Linn Co, MO.⁽⁶¹⁾

• 49 iv. Sovreign A. Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1839.

• 50 v. Mary Ann Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1841. She married Jesse Johns 16 March 1865 in Linn Co, MO.⁽⁶²⁾ Jesse was born probably around 1840.

• 51 vi. Martha Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1841.

• 52 vii. Louisa Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1842.

• 53 viii. Marvel S. Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1844.

• 54 ix. Elisha L. Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1846.

• 55 x. Isaac N. Marcum was born in Brown Co, IN circa 1849.

• 56 xi. Thomas Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1854.

• 57 xii. Sarah Marcum was born in Indiana circa 1856.

19. Francis Marion³ Marcum (Son of John² Markham, John¹) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1827.

He married Nancy Jane Bell 23 Aug 1848 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁶³⁾ Nancy was born circa 1830 in Kentucky. Nancy was the daughter of William Bell and Elizabeth (Bell).

Francis took out a bond to marry Nancy Jane Bell before 23 Aug 1848 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁶⁴⁾ In the Census of 1850, Francis was listed as a head of household in Dodge Co, MO.⁽⁶⁵⁾ He was listed as a neighbor of William Bell in the Census of 1850 in Dodge Co, MO.⁽⁶⁶⁾ In the Census of 1860, Francis was listed as a head of household in Putnam Co, MO.⁽⁶⁷⁾ He was listed as a neighbor of Lewis Bell in the Census of 1860 in Putnam Co, MO.⁽⁶⁸⁾

Francis Marion Marcum and Nancy Jane Bell had the following children:

• 58 i. Sarah Elizabeth⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY Dec 1849 or Jan 1850.

• 59 ii. Minerva Marcum was born in Putnam Co, MO circa 1852.

• 60 iii. William R. Marcum was born in Putnam Co, MO circa 1856.

• 61 iv. Louisa C. Marcum was born in Putnam Co, MO circa 1859.

22. Marvel³ Marcum (Father², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1821.

He married Mary M. (Marcum). Mary was born circa 1826 in Kentucky.

In the Census of 1850, Marvel was listed as a head of household in Clinton Co, KY.⁽⁶⁹⁾

Marvel Marcum and Mary M. (Marcum) had the following children:

• 62 i. Pleasant⁴ Marcum was born in maybe, Clinton Co, KY circa 1843.

• 63 ii. James Marcum was born in maybe, Clinton Co, KY circa 1845.

• 64 iii. Rebecca Marcum was born in maybe, Clinton Co, KY circa 1846.

• 65 iv. Louisa J. Marcum was born in maybe, Clinton Co, KY circa 1847.

• 66 v. Labra J. Marcum was born in maybe, Clinton Co, KY circa 1848.

• 67 vi. Isaac T. Marcum was born in Clinton Co, KY Nov or Dec 1849.

23. Pleasant³ Marcum (Father², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1824.

He married Narcissa Jane Marcum 16 May 1847 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁷⁰⁾ Narcissa was born circa 1826 in Kentucky.

Before 23 Aug 1848 in Wayne Co, KY Pleasant was surety for the marriage bond of Francis Marion Marcum and Nancy Jane Bell.⁽⁷¹⁾ In the Census of 1850, Pleasant was listed as a head of household in Clinton Co, KY.⁽⁷²⁾

Pleasant Marcum and Narcissa Jane Marcum had the following child:

• 68 i. William R.⁴ Marcum was born in Clinton Co, KY circa 1848.

32. Artemia³ Marcum (Archibald² Markham, John¹) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1821.

She married Jeremiah Pate after 17 Jan 1843 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Jeremiah was born circa 1822 in Kentucky. Jeremiah was the son of Isaac Pate. Jeremiah took out a bond to marry Artemia Marcum 17 Jan 1843 in Johnson Co, MO.⁽⁷³⁾ In the Census of 1850, Jeremiah was listed as a head of household in Johnson Co, MO.⁽⁷⁴⁾

Artemia Marcum and Jeremiah Pate had the following children:

• 69 i. John C. H.⁴ Pate was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1845.

• 70 ii. Shelby T. Pate was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1846.

• 71 iii. Jane E. Pate was born in Johnson Co, MO circa 1849.

33. Elijah³ Marcum (Archibald² Markham, John¹) was born in Wayne Co, KY after 1824. He was a minor in marriage bond 24 May 1845.

He married Mary Burchett after 24 May 1845 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Mary was born around 1825.

Elijah took out a bond to marry Mary Burchett 24 May 1845 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁷⁵⁾ In the Census of 1850, Elijah was listed as a head of household in Johnson Co, MO.⁽⁷⁶⁾

Elijah Marcum and Mary Burchett had the following children:

• 72 i. Rinthy⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1846.

• 73 ii. Lewis Marcum was born in Johnson Co, MO circa 1848.

• 74 iii. Mary Marcum was born in Johnson Co, MO Nov or Dec 1849.

35. Elizabeth³ Marcum (Edmund² Markham, John¹)⁽⁷⁷⁾ birth date unknown.

She married Thomas Oakes 26 April 1830 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁷⁸⁾

Elizabeth Marcum and Jacob Moulden had the following child:

• + 75 i. George Kelley⁴ Marcum was born 29 March 1828.⁽⁷⁹⁾

36. William³ Marcum (Edmund² Markham, John¹) was born in Virginia circa 1809.

He married Susannah Oakes after 9 Feb 1828 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁰⁾ Susannah was born circa 1812 in Kentucky. Susannah was the daughter of William Oakes.

In the 1830 Census, William was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸¹⁾ He and his wife were in their 20s, with a girl under age 5.

He was listed as a neighbor of Edmund Markham in the 1830 Census in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸²⁾ He and his wife were in their 40s, with a young man in his 20s, another youth and two young women 15-19, a boy and a girl 10-14, a boy and a girl 5-9, and a boy and two girls under age 5.

In the Census of 1850, William was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸³⁾

William Marcum and Susannah Oakes had the following children:

• 76 i. Jaba⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1830.

• 77 ii. Jane Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1831.

• 78 iii. Francis Marion Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1833. He married Elizabeth Fox after 6 Sept 1860 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Elizabeth was born before 1843.

  Francis took out a bond to marry Elizabeth Fox 6 Sept 1860 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁴⁾

• 79 iv. Edmund Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1835. He married Martha Daws 1859 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁵⁾ Martha was born circa 1838 in Pulaski Co, KY. She resided in Pulaski Co, KY at the time of her marriage.

• 80 v. Polly S. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1839.

• 81 vi. Fanny Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1841.

• 82 vii. Amanda W. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1849.

37. General Jackson³ Marcum (Edmund² Markham, John¹) was born in Wayne Co, KY 18 Jan 1832. General died 23 Feb 1900 at age 68. His body was interred at Conley Bottom Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁶⁾

He married Mary Ann Twiford 27 March 1851 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁷⁾ Mary was born 5 Jan 1827. Mary died 8 Jan 1897 at age 70. Her body was interred at Conley Bottom Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁸⁾

He was listed as a household member of Hannah Kelley's house in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽⁸⁹⁾

General Jackson Marcum and Mary Ann Twiford had the following children:

• 83 i. James C.⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 28 Jan 1852.⁽⁹⁰⁾

• + 84 ii. Angeline L. Marcum was born 31 Dec 1853.⁽⁹¹⁾

• 85 iii. Malinda M. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 16 Dec 1855.⁽⁹²⁾

39. Son of Marvel³ Marcum (Marvel², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1812.

He married Holly (Marcum). Holly was born circa 1812. She was listed as a household member of Marvel Marcum's house in the Census of 1850 in Jackson Co, TN.⁽⁹³⁾ She was listed as a household member of Mary (Polly) Watts's house in the Census of 1860 in Putnam Co, TN.⁽⁹⁴⁾

Son of Marvel Marcum and Holly (Marcum) had the following children:

• 86 i. James⁴ Marcum was born in Kentucky or Tennessee circa 1835.

• 87 ii. Green Marcum was born in Kentucky or Tennessee circa 1839.

• 88 iii. Martin Marcum was born in Kentucky or Tennessee circa 1843.

• 89 iv. Jamima Marcum was born in Kentucky or Tennessee circa 1845.

• 90 v. William Marcum was born in Kentucky or Tennessee 1849. He was listed as a household member of Mary (Polly) Watts's house in the Census of 1860 in Putnam Co, TN.⁽⁹⁵⁾

40. Major³ Marcum (Marvel², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1813. Major died before 1860 at age unknown.

He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Horsey. Elizabeth was born circa 1814 in North Carolina. In the Census of 1860, Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in Putnam Co, TN.⁽⁹⁶⁾

In the Census of 1850, Major was listed as a head of household in Jackson Co, TN.⁽⁹⁷⁾

Major Marcum and Elizabeth (Betsy) Horsey had the following children:

• + 91 i. William H.⁴ Marcum was born circa 1834.

• 92 ii. Cissula Marcum was born circa 1837.

• 93 iii. Catherine Marcum was born circa 1838.

• 94 iv. Polly Marcum was born circa 1839.

• 95 v. Sarah Emily Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 14 Feb 1841.⁽⁹⁸⁾ Sarah died 14 June 1922 in Colby, Thomas Co, KS, at age 81.⁽⁹⁹⁾ She married William Herren 8 Feb 1862 in Putnam Co, TN.⁽¹⁰⁰⁾

• 96 vi. Juda A. Marcum was born circa 1843.

• 97 vii. Robert Marcum was born circa 1844.

• 98 viii. Felix Marcum was born circa 1848.

• 99 ix. Pinkney Wilson Marcum was born circa 1851. Pinkney died 30 March 1923 in Benton Co, MO, at age 71.⁽¹⁰¹⁾ He married Frances Hodge 8 Aug 1875 in Phelps Co, MO.⁽¹⁰²⁾

26. William R.³ Marcum (Thomas², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1826.

He married Dorothy Butram 4 Nov 1852 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰³⁾ Dorothy was born circa 1829 in Wayne Co, KY.

William R. Marcum and Dorothy Butram had the following child:

• 100 i. Nancy E.⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 4 April 1855.⁽¹⁰⁴⁾

28. Alexander³ Marcum (James², John¹ Markham) was born around 1820.

He married Lucinda City 12 Nov 1840 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ Lucinda was born circa 1822 in Virginia. In the Census of 1850, Lucinda was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁶⁾ She was listed as a neighbor of James Marcum of Wayne Co. KY in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾

Alexander Marcum and Lucinda City had the following children:

• 101 i. James W.⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1843.

• 102 ii. Jacob Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1846.

• 103 iii. Charles Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1849.

29. Wilson³ Marcum (James², John¹ Markham) was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1827.

He married Mary (Polly) Ann Clark after 7 Oct 1846 (bond date) in Wayne Co, KY. Mary was born circa 1828 in Kentucky. Mary was the daughter of Jesse Clark.

Wilson took out a bond to marry Mary (Polly) Ann Clark 7 Oct 1846 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ In the Census of 1850, Wilson was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ He was listed as a neighbor of James Marcum of Wayne Co. KY in the Census of 1850 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁰⁾

Wilson Marcum and Mary (Polly) Ann Clark had the following children:

• 104 i. Charlotte⁴ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY circa 1847.

• 105 ii. William H. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY Jan or Feb 1850.

• 106 iii. Nancy B. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 7 Dec 1856.⁽¹¹¹⁾

75. George Kelley⁴ Marcum (Elizabeth³, Edmund² Markham, John¹)⁽¹¹²⁾ was born in Wayne Co, KY 29 March 1828.⁽¹¹³⁾ George died 1903 at age 75. His body was interred at Alexander Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁴⁾

He married Mary Jones McBeath 30 Nov 1849 in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁵⁾ Mary was born 18 Aug 1827 in Fentress Co, TN.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ Mary⁽¹¹⁷⁾ was the daughter of John McBeath and Sarah Jones. Mary died 9 June 1914 at age 86. Her body was interred at Alexander Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁸⁾

In the Census of 1850, George was listed as a head of household in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹¹⁹⁾

George Kelley Marcum and Mary Jones McBeath had the following children:

• 107 i. Sarah E.⁵ Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 22 Oct 1852.⁽¹²⁰⁾

• 108 ii. Irene C. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 1 Nov 1854.⁽¹²¹⁾

• 109 iii. John W. Marcum was born in Wayne Co, KY 2 Dec 1858.⁽¹²²⁾

• 110 iv. Ephraim Thomas Marcum was born after 1865.

  Ephraim is the grandfather of researcher Rosemary Shields.⁽¹²³⁾

84. Angeline L.⁴ Marcum (General Jackson³, Edmund² Markham, John¹) was born in Wayne Co, KY 31 Dec 1853.⁽¹²⁴⁾ Angeline died 11 Sept 1895 at age 41. Her body was interred at Conley Bottom Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹²⁵⁾

She married J. F. Riddle.

Angeline L. Marcum and J. F. Riddle had the following child:

• 111 i. Toy⁵ Riddle was born 22 April 1881. Toy died 10 Nov 1899 at age 18. Her body was interred at Conley Bottom Cemetery in Wayne Co, KY.⁽¹²⁶⁾

91. William H.⁴ Marcum (Major³, Marvel², John¹ Markham) was born circa 1834.

He married Nancy A. Brewington 9 Jan 1852 in DeKalb Co, TN.⁽¹²⁷⁾ Nancy was born circa 1835.

In the Census of 1860, William was listed as a head of household in Putnam Co, TN.⁽¹²⁸⁾

William H. Marcum and Nancy A. Brewington had the following children:

• 112 i. Pazetta⁵ Marcum was born in Jackson Co, TN circa 1852.

• 113 ii. Josephine Marcum was born in Tennessee circa 1854.

• 114 iii. Mary J. Marcum was born in Putnam Co, TN circa 1859.

Notes and References

Index

(Marcum)

Bell

Brewington

Brown

Burchett

Butram

City

Clark

Dabney

Daws

Dean or Dane

Farley

Fox

Franklin

Henry

Herren

Hodge

Horsey

Johns

Kelley

Kelly

Marcum

Markham

McBeath

Norvell

Oakes

Pate

Popperwill

Riddle

Shearall

Smith

Twiford

Watts

Whitaker

White

Young

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