Ann Louise Brothers was born on May 26, 1956 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly. Ann married Richard Carl Bush on Dec 16, 1978 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

      David Wayne Brothers was born on Apr 17, 1961 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was the son of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly. David married Rebecca Ann Frederick on Oct 18, 1986 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

      Robert William Brothers was born on Jul 29, 1959 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was the son of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly. Robert married Janice Lynn Hebberts, daughter of (Unknown) Hebberts and (Unknown) Patterson, on Sep 12, 1987 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

      Richard Carl Bush was born on May 19, 1957 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Richard married Ann Louise Brothers, daughter of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly, on Dec 16, 1978 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

     (Unknown) married Charles Hedges, son of Joseph E Hedges Sr. and Sarah Biggs. (Unknown) Mathews died in 1809 at Kentucky.
     She was also known as Catherine Tate.

      James Hedges was born in 1800 at Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews. James married Nancy White on Aug 12, 1822 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

      Thomas Hedges was born in 1805 at Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews. Thomas married Matilda Horn on Jul 6, 1824 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

      William Hedges was born in 1806 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews. William married Nancy Hardesty on Dec 8, 1826 at Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. William Hedges died in 1839 at Shelby County, Kentucky.
     He was also known as William John Hedges.

     Nancy married James Hedges, son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews, on Aug 12, 1822 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

     Matilda married Thomas Hedges, son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews, on Jul 6, 1824 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

      Nancy Hardesty was born in 1807 at Fayette County, Kentucky. Nancy married William Hedges, son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews, on Dec 8, 1826 at Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Nancy Hardesty died in 1893 at Shelby County, Kentucky.

      Andrew Hunter Bush was born on Jul 10, 1986 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was the son of Richard Carl Bush and Ann Louise Brothers.

      Rebecca Ann Frederick was born on Jan 1, 1962 at Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio. Rebecca married David Wayne Brothers, son of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly, on Oct 18, 1986 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

      Janice Lynn Hebberts was born on Nov 23, 1958 at Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. She was the daughter of (Unknown) Hebberts and (Unknown) Patterson. Janice married Robert William Brothers, son of Robert Brothers and Virginia Freda O'Reilly, on Sep 12, 1987 at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

      Absolom Hedges III was born in 1817 at Ohio. He was the son of Absolom Hedges Jr. and Mary Ann Julien.

      Reason Coffman was born circa 1805 at Belmont County, Ohio. Reason married Lavinia Green on Feb 14, 1828 at Belmont County, Ohio. Reason Coffman died in Jun, 1837 at York, Belmont County, Ohio.
      In 1900 census Eugene Webb said Mother Born in W Va.
Marrage to Webb Belmont county Ohio book 5, page 18. #165 LDS Film #
Reason Coffman and Laninia Green married Feb. 14, 1828 Belmont County
Ohio marriage record book 2, page 173
Lavinia death record Monroe County Ohio book 1 page 6 shows she died dec.
10.1869 at age 60 years 7 months
Reason Coffman and Lavinia Green were married Febuary 14, 1828 Belmont County
Ohio marriage Record Book 2, Page 173. Their marriagelicense showsðVìŒ7 that both
parties were residents of York Township. This license also shows that, " The
Certicate of consent of Jane Green on file, the mother of Lavinia duly proved
and the age and consent of Coffman proved by an affidavit on file". This
stateðVìŒ7ment suggests that Lavinia was under 18 years of age. Lavinia's death
record "Monroe County, Ohio Records Book 1, Page 6" shows she died 19/Dec/1869
at age 60 years 7 months. The death record is under Lavinia Brothers.

      Frances Webb was born at Kentucky. Frances married Lavinia Green on Sep 15, 1838 at Belmont County, Ohio.
      Marrage Belmont Co O. Marr. Book 5 Pg 18
Marr Record for Frances to Elizabeth Martin Feb. 26 1832
Census 1840 Monroe Co O. Adams Twp 4 females one 10 - 15
In 1900 census Eugene Webb said Mother Born in W Va.
Marriage to Webb Belmont county Ohio book 5, page 18. #165 LDS Film #
Reason Coffman and Lavinia Green married Feb. 14, 1828 Belmont County
Ohio marriage record book 2, page 173
Lavinia death record Monroe County Ohio book 1 page 6 shows she died dec.
10.1869 at ageðVìŒ7 60 years 7 months
Reason Coffman and Lavinia Green were married Febuary 14, 1828 Belmont County
Ohio marriage Record Book 2, Page 173. Their marriagelicense shows that both
parties were residents of York Township. This license also shows that,ðVìŒ7 " The
Certicate of consent of Jane Green on file, the mother of Lavinia duly proved
and the age and consent of Coffman proved by an affidavit on file". This
statement suggests that Lavinia was under 18 years of age. Lavinia's death
record "MonðVìŒ7roe County, Ohio Records Book 1, Page 6" shows she died 19/Dec/1869 at age 60 years 7 months.
The death record is under Lavinia Brothers.

      John C. Adams was born circa 1837 at Ohio. John married Mary Jane Brothers, daughter of Stephen Brothers and Lavicia Bennett.

     David married Rebecca M Brothers, daughter of Stephen Brothers and Lavicia Bennett, on Feb 26, 1860 at Monroe County, Ohio.

      Elizabeth Neale was born circa 1790 at Kentucky. Elizabeth married Charles Hedges, son of Joseph E Hedges Sr. and Sarah Biggs, in 1814 at Clark County, Kentucky.

      Preston B. Hedges was born on Mar 8, 1808 at Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews. Preston married Martha Estes, daughter of Abraham Estes and Beulah Schooler, on Aug 7, 1833 at Clark County, Kentucky. Preston married Elizabeth Balenger. Preston B. Hedges died on Jan 19, 1894 at Kentucky at age 85.

      Martha Estes was born circa 1818 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Abraham Estes and Beulah Schooler. Martha married Preston B. Hedges, son of Charles Hedges and (Unknown) Mathews, on Aug 7, 1833 at Clark County, Kentucky. Martha Estes died on Jun 8, 1859.
     In the census on Sep 2, 1850 Martha Estes was named Patsy M. Estes.

     Anna Hedges died at Boone County, Missouri. She was born in 1815 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale. Anna married William H Northcutt on Sep 3, 1832 at Bourbon County, Kentucky.

      Catherine Hedges was born in 1818 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale. Catherine married John C New.

     Josephine married James K Brothers, son of Stephen Brothers and Lavinia Green, on Mar 4, 1902.

      Ryland Dillard Hedges was born in 1825 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale. Ryland married Mary E Marshall on Mar 13, 1850 at Boone County, Kentucky.
     In the census on Aug 11, 1850 Ryland Dillard Hedges was named Ryal D. Hedges.

      Sarah Ellen Hedges was born in 1834 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale. Sarah married Peter Burrus Dunbar. Sarah Ellen Hedges died in 1914 at Purcell County, Oklahoma.

     William married Anna Hedges, daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale, on Sep 3, 1832 at Bourbon County, Kentucky.

     John married Catherine Hedges, daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale.

      Mary E Marshall was born circa 1831 at Kentucky. Mary married Ryland Dillard Hedges, son of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale, on Mar 13, 1850 at Boone County, Kentucky.

     Peter married Sarah Ellen Hedges, daughter of Charles Hedges and Elizabeth Neale.

      John McCray was born on May 25, 1800. He was the son of Samuel McCray and Rebecca Hedges. John married Susan Judy.
     John McCray was also known as James McCray.

     Susan married John McCray, son of Samuel McCray and Rebecca Hedges.

     Fannie married James William Hedges, son of Joseph E Hedges Jr. and Margaret Goulden, on Dec 30, 1835 at Bourbon County, Kentucky.

      Dorcas Hedges was born on Jul 28, 1806 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Hedges and Amy Foreman. Dorcas married Abram Banta in 1828 at Bourbon County, Kentucky.

     Abram married Dorcas Hedges, daughter of James Hedges and Amy Foreman, in 1828 at Bourbon County, Kentucky.

      Greenberry Reid was born on Mar 1, 1816 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. He was the son of William S Reid and Jeminia Hedges. Greenberry married Amanda Langston on Aug 15, 1837 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. Greenberry Reid died after 1882.
     

CAPT. GREENBERRY REID, [18] farmer; P. O. Paris; born March 1, 1816, on the banks of the Stoner; son of William S. Reid, who was born in Virginia, 1779; a farmer by occupation, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1804, and the year following he became the husband of Jemima Hedges, who born him eleven children, of whom our subject was the sixth in order of birth. Mr. Reid died Aug. 21, 1839. Jemima was born in Maryland, 1790, daughter of Joseph Hedges and Sarah Biggs, who emigrated to this country in 1792, locating at Stony Point, and raised a family of nine children, Jemima being the eighth. Joseph Hedges was a captain of the war of 1812, and was a good citizen of the commonwealth. Greenberry Reid was brought up to farming, remaining at home until his majority. Aug. 15, 1867, he married Amanda Langston, who was born May 16, 1815, on the farm now owned by John B. Kennedy. Her parents were Abraham and Isabella (Clark) Langston. Mr. Langston was born about 1779, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1796, and located near where J. B. Kennedy now lives. He died in 1865--his wife in 1836. They raised a family of ten children. For four years after Mr. Reid's marriage he was engaged an Overseer. In 1842 he purchased land near Paris, upon which he resided until 1856, when he moved to Pleasant View, two miles north of Paris, having a farm of 108 acres, where he has since lived. He has two children: George W. and Amanda. Geo. W. married Mary E. Robison, daughter of Johnson and Polly (Langston) Robison; he has one daughter, Ruth Clark. Amanda is the wife of Frank Isgrig. Religiously, Mr. Reid is not a member of any church--but a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Blue Lodge and Chapter. Has always been Republican in principle. In November, 1861, he was commissioned U. S. Deputy Marshall, in which capacity he served until 1863, when he recruited a company of 80 men, Co. H. 40th Reg. Mounted Infantry, and was mustered into service Sept. 28, 1863, and served until Dec. 30, 1864; was in several different engagements. The following year, in April, he raised a company of State troops, Co. "A" and was mustered out in December, same year. Mrs. Reid died of pneumonia, February, 6, 1882.

      Amanda Langston was born on May 16, 1815 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. Amanda married Greenberry Reid, son of William S Reid and Jeminia Hedges, on Aug 15, 1837 at Bourbon County, Kentucky. Amanda Langston died on Feb 6, 1882 at age 66.

      Elizabeth Francis Irish was born in 1859 at Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois. Elizabeth married John Wesley Brothers, son of Stephen Brothers and Lavinia Green, on Sep 18, 1878 at Denison, Lawrence County, Illinois.

      Alice Phelps was born in 1874. Alice married Josiah Brothers, son of Benjamin Brothers and Margaret Ellen Westbrook. Alice Phelps died in 1949 at Pleasants County, West Virginia.

     Andrew married Deborah Brothers, daughter of Benjamin Brothers and Margaret Ellen Westbrook.

      John Stanley Hagstrand was born in 1939. John married Janet Lou Brothers, daughter of Gerald Ernest Brothers and Alta Lucille Pfile.

      Pamela Ann White was born in 1958. Pamela married Jeffery A. Christian, son of Jerry Allen Christian and Janet Lou Brothers.

      Jeremy Ryan Summers was born on Oct 30, 1990. He was the son of Gerald Neil Summers and Jennifer Christian.

      Jessica Lee Summers was born on Aug 17, 1992. She was the daughter of Gerald Neil Summers and Jennifer Christian.

      Ashley N. Christian was born on Nov 21, 1987. She was the daughter of Jeffery A. Christian and Cynthia Ann Hundley.

      Jay Allen Christian was born on May 30, 1985. He was the son of James Arvin Christian and Theresa Williams.

     Anne married Jacob Stille Jr., son of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer, on Feb 5, 1760 at Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

     John married Lydia Stille Lady, daughter of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer, in 1755 at Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

      Elizabeth Ogle was born in 1729. Elizabeth married John Stille, son of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer, on Sep 26, 1754 at Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

     John married Rebecca Stille, daughter of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer, in 1744 at Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

     Matthias married Margareta Stille, daughter of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer, circa 1754.

     (?) married Elizabeth Stilley, daughter of Jacob Stille and Rebecca Chalesdotter Springer.

      Mary E Kirkbride was born on Mar 21, 1877. Mary married Jacob Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, in Oct, 1899. Mary E Kirkbride died in May, 1948 at age 71.

      William Bates was born on May 13, 1851. William married Belinda Brothers, daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms, on Jun 7, 1877 at Noble County, Ohio. William Bates died on Feb 13, 1911 at age 59.

      Rosa White was born on Jul 15, 1886. Rosa married Isaac Blaine Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, on Apr 2, 1905. Rosa White died on Jun 4, 1970 at age 83.

      John C Adams was born on Oct 15, 1855 at Iowa. He was the son of John C. Adams and Mary Jane Brothers. John C Adams died on Aug 28, 1895 at age 39.

      Ida May Adams was born on Sep 17, 1862 at Appanoose County, Iowa. She was the daughter of John C. Adams and Mary Jane Brothers. Ida married Benjamin Lore Irelan, son of Elijah Simon Irelan and Ann Eliza Whittmer, on Aug 29, 1880 at Appanoose County, Iowa. Ida May Adams died on Feb 14, 1920 at age 57.

      Eleanor Sidney Adams was born on Jun 5, 1867. She was the daughter of John C. Adams and Mary Jane Brothers.

      Luther Martin Adams was born on May 16, 1870. He was the son of John C. Adams and Mary Jane Brothers.
     Luther Martin Adams was also known as Martin Luther Adams.

      Jesse R Brothers Sr. was born in 1808 at Belmont County, Ohio. He was the son of John Brothers Sr. and Mary Polly Hedges. Jesse married (Unknown) Leander. Jesse married Lucy (Unknown).

      Stephen Brothers was born circa 1811 at York, Belmont County, Ohio. He was the son of John Brothers Sr. and Mary Polly Hedges. Stephen married Lavicia Bennett on Aug 20, 1837 at York, Belmont County, Ohio. Stephen married Amy Jones on Aug 28, 1870 at Monroe County, Ohio. Stephen married Lavinia Green. Stephen Brothers died on Oct 10, 1879 at Cameron, Monroe County, Ohio.
      Deed 9-May-1841 to Robert Cree from Stephen & Lavicia land in Monroe Co
Stephen purchased Land orginal patent.

1820 1830 Census Belmont County, Ohio.

     Lavicia married Stephen Brothers, son of John Brothers Sr. and Mary Polly Hedges, on Aug 20, 1837 at York, Belmont County, Ohio.

      Lavinia Green was born in May, 1809 at Pennsylvania. Lavinia married Reason Coffman on Feb 14, 1828 at Belmont County, Ohio. Lavinia married Frances Webb on Sep 15, 1838 at Belmont County, Ohio. Lavinia Green died on Dec 10, 1869 at Monroe County, Ohio, at age 60. Lavinia married Stephen Brothers, son of John Brothers Sr. and Mary Polly Hedges.
      In 1900 census Eugene Webb son of Frances Webb and Lavina Webb said Mother Born in West Virginia

Reason Coffman and Lavinia Green married 14-Feb-1828 Belmont County
Ohio marriage record book 2, page 173

Their marriage license shows that both parties were residents of York Township. This license also shows that, " The Certicate of consent of Jane Green on file, the mother of Lavinia duly proved and the age and consent of Coffman proved by an affidavit on file". This statement suggesðVìŒ7Éts that Lavinia was under 18 years of age.

Frances Webb and Lavina Coffman married 15-Sep-1838 Belmont county Ohio book 5, page 18. #165 LDS Film #

Stephen Brothers and Lavina Webb married 1841 Belmont County, Ohio

Lavinia Brothers death recðVìŒ7Éord Monroe County Ohio book 1 page 6 shows she died 10-Dec-1869 at age 60 years 7 months.

      Nancy Brothers was born in 1841 at Monroe County, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Nancy married George A Wentworth on Jul 7, 1856 at Noble County, Ohio. Nancy Brothers died on Mar 6, 1928 at Noble County, Ohio.

      Benjamin Brothers was born in 1842 at Monroe County, Ohio. He was the son of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Benjamin married Margaret Ellen Westbrook on Dec 20, 1862 at Noble County, Ohio. Benjamin Brothers died at Pleasants County, West Virginia.
      1880 Census Horseneck, WV Willow Island , WV.

      Sarah J Brothers was born in 1843 at Monroe County, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms.

      Mary Ann Brothers was born on Sep 28, 1845 at Ohio. She was the daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Mary married Theodore James Matheny on Nov 2, 1865 at Noble County, Ohio. Mary Ann Brothers died on Mar 7, 1898 at Noble County, Ohio, at age 52.
      Had three set of twins 11 & 12 Died at birth.

      Isaiah Brothers was born on Jan 19, 1848. He was the son of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Isaiah married Margaret Anna Oliver on Dec 30, 1882 at Noble County, Ohio. Isaiah Brothers died on Sep 9, 1924 at age 76.

      Mary Eleanor Brothers was born on May 27, 1849. She was the daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Mary married Henry P Bates on Dec 6, 1879 at Noble County, Ohio. Mary Eleanor Brothers died on Feb 1, 1923 at Noble County, Ohio, at age 73.

      Belinda Brothers was born on Dec 10, 1850. She was the daughter of John Brothers Jr. and Deborah Helms. Belinda married William Bates on Jun 7, 1877 at Noble County, Ohio. Belinda Brothers died on Jun 9, 1928 at age 77.

     Amy married Stephen Brothers, son of John Brothers Sr. and Mary Polly Hedges, on Aug 28, 1870 at Monroe County, Ohio.

      John Kennedy Jr. was born on Oct 16, 1742 at Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. He was the son of John Kennedy and Elizabeth Owen. John married Esther Stille, daughter of Peter Stille Sr. and Mary (Unknown), circa 1770. John Kennedy Jr. died on Jun 26, 1781 at age 38; on board British prison ship Jersey.
     He was captured by the British at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina on Mar 15, 1781.

In 1776 John Kennedy, Jr., son of Dr. John Kennedy, Sr., his brother, Joseph and brother, Thomas, and John Kennedy, son of his half brother, Daniel, with others making a party of 18, set out from Frederick Town (Frederick, MD) to establish Fort Boonsborough in Kentucky. Joseph lived at Frederick, and probably several others. They arrived at Fort Boonsborough on April 1, 1776. Trustees for the townsite of 640 acres were Daniel Boone and John Kennedy among others. This was about 1779. ("Boonesborough" by Ranck, page 111). Moved to Bedford, Virginia and entered the Revolutionary War from Bedford, Virginia as a volunteer as a private in General Nathaniel Green's division, was captured and taken prisoner at the battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina, March 15, 1781; put on a British prison ship, "Jersey", off the Virginia Capes and died of starvation. He was interred at the Eastern Shore Chapel, Prince Ann County, Virginia. ("Collins History of Kentucky", Vol II, Page 71).



John Kennedy, Jr., is listed in the D.A.R. Patriots Index as follows: “John Kennedy, born 10-16-1742, died 6-21-1781, married Esther Stilly.” John lived in Maryland until he moved to Bedford, County, Virginia, perhaps in the 1770s. A John Kennedy was a buyer at the estate sale of Charles Ewing there on July 15, 1772. He was also a buyer at an estate sale of Adam and Elizabeth Beard on March 26, 1778. He bought land in Bedford County in 1779. He and his brothers, Thomas and Joseph, had plans to buy land in Kentucky. This was during the Revolutionary War years, and as seen in Jesse Kennedy’s history, John was called to duty. Just before he went off to war he wrote the following letter to his brother, Thomas Kennedy in Kentucky. The letter was published in Virginia Appalachian Notes, Vol. 11, No. 4, 1987:

Bedford County, Virginia, 16th Day of February 1781

Dear Brother:

I have the happiness to write to you by David Crews, who is my particular friend, and who will either, I hope, deliver my letter or send it safely to you. I send by him a quire of paper for you and Mr. Constant, which you must divide. I would have sent you a quire apiece, but Mr. Crews has many things of his own to carry. My family are well. I had a letter from brother Joseph a little while before Christmas. He was in health, so was Mother and all the friends there. I saw a man that lodged at brother Joseph’s, in January, who brings me word that he been to see brother Hugh, who had moved to Shando, near Cunningham’s Mill, in Virginia, and that was he very sick and likely to die, and had, when Joseph left him, not taken any nourishment for fifteen days; consequently we may expect he is gone to the world of spirits, where we are all hastening. I expect brother Joseph here in the next month. He is mightly desirous, I learn by his letter, to move to Kentucky, and indeed, I have a great mind to venture in a short time myself, and I wish I knew what was best. Times are exceedingly troublesome here, our taxes are so high. But I should not, I think, be worsted, if I had not such a parcel of girls. When we drafted for regular soldiers in August last, it was every fifteenth man; if it falls to my lot again, it is hard luck indeed. Col. Morgan has lately taken five or six hundred British prisoners, which are now passing though this country; but notwithstanding this little piece of good luck of ours, you may depend, I have of late, been very much afraid we should become a conquered people.

I have of late heard from those families who were taken from Martin’s and Ruddle’s station. Three young men have lately made their escape from Detroit, and bring word they are comfortably settled in that neighborhood, except those who were butchered by the savages before they reached there. Col. Bird, they say, is very kind to them, etc. I have not seen the men, but one of my acquaintances tells me it is a fact. If you do not live in great fear, I think you live in more satisfaction than we do here. I would be glad to have the lands surveyed and the works made ready for the grants as soon as it may be done with safety; but I am not able to get anymore warrants till brother Joseph comes out with cash; besides, you may depend, it appears to me to be a great risk at present, whether we can support our independence or not: so that I am unwilling to borrow money if I could get to venture. Several able people that were to have been joined with me in getting warrants to send to Kentucky, to Mr. Constant, have all fell back. Some think they cannot pay their taxes without the money they had intended for that use. However, if brother Joseph brings cash, I indend to lay it out in warrants, if things don’t get worse. It is expected the seat of the war will be in Virginia next summer. Mr. Crew tells me that if our warrants are located wrong in the surveyors book, we can locate them over again, provided no other location interferes. If so perhaps those warrants Duncan located may be altered. You did not inform me in your letter of the 21st of November, wether you were likely to raise any hogs. Pray remember me in kindest manner to Mr. Constant and Couchman, and all acquaintances in the Fort.

Do not let any, except a particular acquaintance, know that I think our country is in a bad way, because it is only my private opinion, and would fain hope I am mistaken. I wish you many blessings and above all, a constant and grateful sense of God’s almighty goodness.. This is the ardent wish of your affectionate brother.

John Kennedy

P.S. My wife joins me in love to you and the children. Since writing the above, we are all bodily summoned to meet the English,who are within a day’s ride of us, we learn, with a considerable force. What the issue will be, time will determine. In less than three hours I am to leave my family and go in defense of my country.

J.K.

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John never returned from the war. He was captured by the British at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, on March 5, 1781, and died of starvation aboard the prison ship, Jersey, on June 26. (Perrin’s History of Fayette County, Kentucky, page 803)

The infamous prison ship, Jersey, was permanently docked on the shore of Long Island during the war. Ebenezer Fox was a prisoner for a time and later told of his experience in his book, The Revolutionary Adventures of Ebenezer Fox of Roxbury, Massachussets, published in 1838. Fox recalled his first impressions upon being lowered into the hatch which housed the inmates:

Here was a motley crew, covered with rags and filth; visages pallid with disease, emaciated with hunger and anxiety, and retaining hardly a trace of their original appearance. Here were men, who had once enjoyed life while riding over the mountain wave or roaming through pleasant fields, full of health and vigor, now shriveled by a scanty and unwholesome diet, ghastly with inhaling an impure atmosphere, exposed to contagion and disease, and surrounded with the horrors of sickness of death.

The diet on board the Jersey, according to Fox, consisted of moldy bread filled with worms and meat that had been cooked in salt water fouled by human excrement. Prisoners passed their time by picking at their lice. Estimates of fatalities on board the ship range in the thousands. No one knows for sure. But one we know is John Kennedy.

John’s will was proven in Bedford County, Virginia, on September 24, 1781. It was written earlier that same year, February 22, 1781, right after he wrote the above letter, and before he went off to war. Omitting the introduction about his health, etc., here is the text as found in Will Book 1, pages 401-402:

Whereas in the course of the Winter 1780 while I was in Kentucky I found it likely to be to the united advantage of my brother Joseph Kennedy of Maryland and myself to contract with Mr. James Rucker and Reuben Coward to clear out and procure the Grants to us for two tracts, being preemptive rights of 1000 acres each, one of which grants in the name of Joseph Kennedy and the other in my own name. After they are obtained Joseph Kennedy and myself, or some person for us, to take first choice of these two tracts of land, which first choice must in a fair and equal manner be divided - one half to Joseph Kennedy his heirs and assigns and the other half to my heirs. I do therefore hereby empower my Executors and I do hereby require them to comply in all respects on my part with the agreement to said Rucker and Coward and also that they or either of them deal by Joseph Kennedy or his heirs according to these instructions and what may appear to be just by referring to the said agreement in writing dated Janurary 1780. In case the said Joseph Kennedy or his heirs do ratify and confirm the said agreement with said Rucker and Coward with regard to the tract of land they are to have in case it be the one whose grant is obtained in his name or divided with my Executors for the use off my heirs (making rights, etc.) as the case may be according to these instructions and what appears just by the said agreement. In that case, my will is that as soon as Grants are obtained for three following Warrants that is to say one of 750 acres and two Warrants of 10000 each all dated the 16th of October 1779, that my Executors lay off unto Joseph Kennedy and his heirs 1000 acres of the lands obtained by the said Warrants and also unto Peter Kelly 750 acres of the said lands to be laid off to each of them in one body or more bodies according to justice and equity so as to render the lands most valuable to all persons concerned they paying to my heirs Major Daniel Boons charge for locating land surveying the said Warrants. The remaining part of what property I am possessed of except a negro call Jane, I give and dispose of a follows.

After paying all my just debts and my wife having her thirds according to Law, to be equally divided among all my children.

Unto Esther my well beloved wife a negro called Jane during her life and afterwards to all my children.

My Executors to sell all the lands I have a right to in Bedford County in such manner as they think best.

Executors: my trusty and well beloved friend Thomas Logwood and Esther my beloved wife.

Witnesses: Thomas Williams, John Hardwick, John Hardwick, Jr.

John's estate was inventoried and appraised on January 24, 1782, and among the things of value were “Negroes Beck, Joe, and Jane,” household furnishings, livestock, farm equip- ment and “18 window lights.” Appraisers were Julius Hatcher, William Miller and John Wheat.

The division of the estate was entered into the court record on April 14, 1791. It was not completed until September 22, 1794. (Wills, Inventories & Accounts, pp. 139-140) The document is of interest, for it lists the heirs.

Perrin’s history of Bourbon County, page 477, gives some biographical sketches of some Kennedy descendants, and includes this comment: “John Kennedy...entered land upon the Kennedy’s Creek, which bears his name; he never came to Kentucky to live. He had two sons Eli and Washington, who located on the land.”

As noted above, John Kennedy, Jr., married Esther Stilly, daughter of Peter and Mary Stilly. Mary’s will of September 30, 1784, in Frederick County, Maryland, named “my daughter, Esther Kennedy, wife of John Kennedy (deceased)...” The Stillys were of Swedish ancestry. (See chapter on the Stillys) According to L.V. Hagan, Jr., Esther was born on January 14, 1745, in Frederick County, Maryland; and died on October 20, 1820, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Apparently after the death of her husband in 1781, Esther and the children stayed for a time in Bedford County, Virginia, for she is listed on the tax rolls of 1782-1787. They probably remained until the estate was finally settled in 1794. Then they moved to Bourbon County to live on land patented to them. Kentucky Land Grants by W.R. Jilson notes that 400 acres were surveyed on Kennedy Creek for John Kennady on December 27, 1782.

The Bourbon County Minute Book of 1794-1796 includes these items of interest:

March 1795. Infant orphans of John Kennedy, Eli Kennedy and Sophia Kennedy came into court and made choise of Josiah Ashurst as their Guardian, who is to enter bond in the Clerk’s office with Joseph Kennedy, his surety under penalty of L1000 according to Law.

March 1795. Guardians to Ary Kennedy and Washington Kennedy, Infants of John Kennedy, dec’d, upon his entry into Bond with Joseph Kennedy and Penn his sureties in the sum of L500 in the clerk’s office.

May 1795. Josiah Ashurst having been chosen Guardian to Eli Kennedy & Sophia Kennedy orphans of John Kennedy. Alex Brown & Samuel Hatcher Bondsmen. Bond L1200.

May 1795. Washington Kennedy and Ary Kennedy orphans of John Kennedy Surety. Bond L1200.

August 1795. On motion of Esther Kennedy, widow of John Kennedy dec’d. to appoint Commissioners to set apart her Dower in the lands whereof the said John Kennedy died seised (sic) to having withdrawn the said motion. Ordered that James Duncan recover his cost for defending the same including an attorneys fee.

In the October Court of 1799, the heirs of John Kennedy, Jr., divided the land left to them in Bourbon County. Here is an abstract of that record:

John Kennedy’s Hrs. Division of Land. On motion of Zachariah Wheat and Nicholas Talbott, ordered that Jno. Boyd and Jas Duncan, commrs., divide between Zachariah Wheat and Elizabeth; Josiah Ashurst and Rebeckah; Samuel Hatcher and Julia; Eli Kennedy; Joshua Rawlings and Sophia; Nicholas Talbott and Ary, and Washington Kennedy, hrs. of John Kennedy, dec’d., two tracts of 1000 a. each patented in name of John Kennedy, so of John Kennedy. Eli Kennedy apptd. gdn. of Washington Kennedy. Esther Kennedy, widow of John Kennedy, assigned her dower.

      Mary Jane Brothers was born circa 1838 at Cameron, Monroe County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Stephen Brothers and Lavicia Bennett. Mary married John C. Adams. Mary Jane Brothers died between 1870 and 1879 at Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa. She died at Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa.
      Mary Jane pre-deceased her father.

      Elizabeth Anna Devolld was born in 1862. Elizabeth married Daniel Webster Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, on Nov 30, 1882. Elizabeth Anna Devolld died on Jun 16, 1930.

      Deborah Jane Bates was born on Sep 28, 1863. She was the daughter of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers. Deborah Jane Bates died on Jul 25, 1864.

     Margaret married John Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, in 1892. Margaret Harper died in 1894.

      Nancy Stevens was born on Nov 27, 1873. Nancy married John Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, in 1900. Nancy Stevens died in 1923.

      Rebecca M Brothers was born on Jan 22, 1840 at Belmont County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Stephen Brothers and Lavicia Bennett. Rebecca married David Samuel Hurd on Feb 26, 1860 at Monroe County, Ohio. Rebecca M Brothers died on Aug 27, 1913 at Wood County, West Virginia, at age 73.

      Nancy J Moore was born in 1871. Nancy married Isaiah Hayes Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers. Nancy J Moore died in 1931.

      Earnest Theodore Moore was born on Apr 22, 1867. Earnest married Mary Jane Bates, daughter of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, on Jan 1, 1889. Earnest Theodore Moore died on May 18, 1934 at age 67.

      Effie Rebecca Moore was born on Aug 4, 1872. Effie married William Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, on Nov 23, 1893. Effie Rebecca Moore died on Aug 13, 1956 at age 84.

      Louisa A Rogers was born on Sep 29, 1881. Louisa married Martin Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers. Louisa A Rogers died on Aug 22, 1977 at age 95.

      Violet Hague was born on Feb 6, 1885. Violet married Joseph Henry Bates, son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers. Violet Hague died on Oct 28, 1958 at age 73.

      Hayes Carter was born on Mar 19, 1877. Hayes married Deborah Bates, daughter of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers, on Aug 19, 1898. Hayes Carter died on Aug 21, 1959 at age 82.

     Miltilda married Daniel B Wentworth, son of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers.

      Rachel Robinson was born on Sep 16, 1884. Rachel married John B Wentworth, son of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers, on May 9, 1891 at Ohio. Rachel Robinson died on Oct 6, 1962 at age 78.

      Jemina G Stevens was born in 1873. Jemina married Thomas J Wentworth, son of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers. Jemina G Stevens died in 1929.

      Charles William Bates was born in 1871. Charles married Deborah Wentworth, daughter of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers.

     Harley married Angelina Wentworth, daughter of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers.

     Anna married James Garfield Wentworth, son of George A Wentworth and Nancy Brothers, on Dec 14, 1912.

      Vesta M Delane was born on Sep 26, 1867. Vesta married Andrew Jackson Matheny, son of Theodore James Matheny and Mary Ann Brothers, in 1899. Vesta M Delane died on Mar 13, 1913 at age 45.

      Dora Dove was born on Apr 11, 1893. Dora married Andrew Jackson Matheny, son of Theodore James Matheny and Mary Ann Brothers. Dora Dove died on Nov 2, 1935 at age 42.

      Thomas Riley Harper was born in 1867. Thomas married Mary Ellen Matheny, daughter of Theodore James Matheny and Mary Ann Brothers, on Jan 7, 1887 at Noble County, Ohio. Thomas Riley Harper died on Feb 19, 1933.

      Benjamin F Brothers was born circa 1843 at Monroe County, Ohio. He was the son of Stephen Brothers and Lavicia Bennett. Benjamin F Brothers died after 1923 at Lawrence County, Illinois.
      Benjamin pre-deceased his father.

      Daniel Webster Bates was born on Oct 18, 1860. He was the son of Isaac Bates Sr. and Rachel Brothers. Daniel married Elizabeth Anna Devolld on Nov 30, 1882. Daniel Webster Bates died on Nov 20, 1930 at age 70.