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 1748 - 1777 (29 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Ellinipsico Cornstalk was born 1748, Shawnee Nation, OH; died 10 Nov 1777, Point Pleasant, VA, Now WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 98170BCFB04C44DE85D1496261BAF2792E7E
Notes:
Claim made in Shawnee Heritage By Don Greene. This is a fraud.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Shawnee_Heritage_Fraud
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This is what is known about him.
He was the youngest son of Cornstalk ans was described as being over six feet tall. He spoke some English. He participated in the Cornstalk War in 1765, the Pontiac War in 1766 with raids into the the Little Kanawha and Big Sany River Valleys. He was an emmissary for Cornstalk to Point Pleasant in 1775, and became a chief in 1777. He and his father were murdered at Point Pleasant.
According to James Red Wolf, after Chief Cornstalk and his son, Elinipsico were murdered at Point Pleasant, his children were adopted by the Long Hunters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornstalk
From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE 3 April 1778
By HIS Excellency PATRICK HENRY Governor, or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of VIRGINIA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS a most barbarous murder was on the tenth day of November last committed by a number of persons belonging to a detachment of the militia of this state an Indian chief called CORNSTALK, his son, and two other Indians at Fort Randolph on the Ohio, although the said Indians had been convicted of no hostile act or purpose, and were at that time under the pl ghted (sic) protection of the garrison of the place, whereby a deep wound has been given to the honor and faith of this country, the laws of the state have been most flagrantly violated, and the vengeance of a cruel enemy provoked on the innocent inhabitants of the western frontiers, as well as a dangerous example given to licentious and bloodthirsty men wantonly to involve their country in the horrours of a savage war; and whereas it appears from sundry depositions transmitted to me that James Hall of the county of Rockbridqe, and Malcolm McCown of Augusta, Adam Barnes of Greenbrier, William Roane of Rockbridge and Hugh Galbreath of Rockbridge were deeply concerned in promoting and perpetrating the said outrage, I do by and with the advice of the Council of State issue this my proclamation strictly requiring the citizens of this commonwealth, more especially all officers civil and military, to use the most vigorous exertions to bring these seperate offenders to the punishment due their guilt. And as an encouragement thereto, as well as a proof of the public abhorrence of such detestable crimes, I do offer to such person or persons as shall secure any of the offenders so that they be brought to justice the following rewards that is for James Hall 200 dollars, for Malcolm McCown 150 dollars, for Adam Barnes, William Roane and Hugh Galbreath i00 dollars each.
Given under my hand at the Council Chamber in the city of Williamsburg this 27th day of March in the second year of the commonwealth, Anno Dom 1778
There is a lot of discussion on the Christian family forums on Rootsweb, Ancestry, and Genealogy.com about this possible parentage of Thomas Bailey Christian and Rachel Skaggs.
There has been no definitive proof on this, although Mr. Red Wolf alludes to "proof" in the Virginia State Archives, but has not shared any proof beyond oral history from one part of the Christian and Skaggs families.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=adkinsfam&id=I19526
Another source:
http://dahnmonwhittgenealogy.com/individual.php?pid=I14685&ged=Dahnmon-Whitt%20Family
Died:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornstalk
In the fall of 1777, Cornstalk made a diplomatic visit to Fort Randolph, an American fort at present-day Point Pleasant, seeking as always to maintain his faction's neutrality. Cornstalk was detained by the fort commander, who had decided on his own initiative to take hostage any Shawnees who fell into his hands. When, on November 10, an American militiaman from the fort was killed nearby by unknown Indians, angry soldiers brutally executed Cornstalk, his son Elinipsico, and two other Shawnees.
Ellinipsico married Standing Deer Bailey. Standing was born 1755, North Carolina; died 1775, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
Ellinipsico married Mary See 1763. Mary (daughter of Frederick Michael See and Catherine Vanderpool) was born ca 1748, Augusta Co. VA; died 1823, Clear Creek Township, Warren Co. OH. [Group Sheet]
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| 2. | Hezekiah N. (Low Hawk) Whitt  (1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1760; died Sept 3 1817, Tazewell Co. VA. Notes:
Given his date of birth it is likely that he had a different mother than Standing Deer Bailey.
He was adopted by Thomas Mastin and said to have been named for Hezekiah Whitt, who was a friend of his adoptive father, Thomas Mastin.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS
Whitt, Hezekiah. Revolutionary War Pension Application. (Tazewell County, Virginia: National Archives, 27 March 1844).
Exercpt: In addition to the certificate given by this affiant, he would state that this affiant was raised from childhood (being Left an orphan) by Captain Thomas Ma(s)rtin, whom he has often heard say, that Hezekiah Whit, the applicant for a pension in the foregoing declaration, was a soldier under him in the Cherokee Expedition into Tennessee. This affiant knew the said Whit at that time and has known him ever since. This affiant knows nothing of any other service stated by the said Whit, but he believes them to have been performed as stated. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written in open court. (signed) Thomas Christian
WILL
In the name of God, Amen, June 21, 1815. I, Hezekiah N. Whitt, of the County of Tazewell, being in perfect health and mind do hereby make testimony. It is my will that all just debts and funeral charges in full be paid.
I leave to my brother, Thomas B. Christian, all my apparel, both linen and woolen, and my horses and oxen. I leave to my sister, Sarah Adkins, £70, to be paid by my brother Thomas B. Christian, and two silver salt cellars and pots.
It is also my will that my burying place be for ever kept and be appropriated for that use and none other, and I hereby devise the said burying ground, containing three acres and 1/2, for as to be the burying place for all my descendants, and my wife Hannah shall allow to be there buried.
Last be known it, I leave to my wife, Hannah Whitt, 1/2 of two lots lying at Indian Creek, in Tazewell County, on the south side of the River, and now in occupation of Moses Christian; also all my estate at Sinking Waters, while she remains my widow, and she is to pay all my just debts and funeral charges. "I leave to my brother, Thomas B. Christian, my gold ring and my morters, and to him £100, he paying to the Patron or Lord of the Manor 5 bushels of wheat". I leave to my brother, Thomas B. Christian, after my wife's death or marriage, all the rest of the farm, and he is to pay to my sister, Sarah Adkins, £50, and to all my nephews and nieces, £5, and to the Patron or Lord of the Manor 5 bushels of wheat.
I make my wife executor.
Hezekiah N. Whitt
In the witness of William Davis & Thomas B. Christian
Will was executed September 18, 1817, 15 days after the death of said Hezekiah Whitt.
Signed in authority of the State of Virginia by Leonard S. Harper
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| 3. | Rachel SKAGGS (1.Ellinipsico1) was born Abt 1761, Shawnee Nation, Ohio; died Abt 1846, Indian Creek Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitt-Lowe Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: E37C4527F4F6420BA154254A65E347655A02
Notes:
Waiting for DNA results to prove her ancestry. The information below has been proved.
As with Hezekiah N. (Low Hawk) Whitt, her supposed older brother, Rachel's mother most likely is not Standing Deer Bailey given her date of birth.
Rachel Skaggs is thought to be Shawnee/Cherokee Indian, daughter of Chief Cornstalk, born 1709 Western PA, died 10 Oct 1777 in Point Plesant, VA. Now WV.
She was given her white name in honor of William Skaggs who led an expedition that Hezekiah and Richard Whitt were part of.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=adkinsfam&id=I19526
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107008885
Rachel married Hezekiah WHITT 1782, Montgomery Co. VA. Hezekiah (son of Rev. Richard WHITT and Susanna SKAGGS) was born 29 Mar 1761, SC; died 29 Mar 1846, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitt-Lowe Ceme. Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. James WHITT was born 28 Oct 1782, Cedar Grove, Wythe Co., VA; died 19 Sep 1866, Tazewell, County, VA.
- 8. Griffith WHITT was born 1787, Wythe County, VA; died 23 Aug 1853, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO.
- 9. Richard Nelson (Devil Dick) WHITT was born 1791, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Sep 1855, Carter Co. KY.
- 10. Johh Bunyan WHITT was born 1794, Wythe County, VA; died Aug 1867, Floyd Co., KY.
- 11. Rebecca WHITT was born 1795, Wythe County, VA.
- 12. Susannah WHITT was born 1796, Wythe County, VA; died 1865.
- 13. Jonas WHITT was born 1 Jan 1797, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Jul 1865, Truittsville, Big White Oak Creek, Greenup Co. KY..
- 14. Jonathan F. WHITT was born 1799; died 1889.
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| 6. | Margaret "Peggy" Cornstalk (1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1764, Shawnee Nation, OH; died Aft 1800. Notes:
Claim made in Shawnee Heritage By Don Greene. This is a fraud.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Shawnee_Heritage_Fraud
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Generation: 3
| 7. | James WHITT (3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 28 Oct 1782, Cedar Grove, Wythe Co., VA; died 19 Sep 1866, Tazewell, County, VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 0A442729035249988DF58E4D84DE35723A25
Notes:
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/individual.php?pid=I94&ged=Whitt
Will
James Whitt
Will Book 3
Page 192
Tazewell County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen I James Whitt of the county of Tazewell, and State of Virginia, Taking into the consideration the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this as my last Will and testament revoking all others.
1st I give and bequeath unto my father, Hezekiah Whitt the sum of ten dollars.
2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy Whitt all the residue of my Estate both real and personal and all such Real and Personal Estate as I may hereafter acquire and lastly I hereby appoint my wife Nancy Whitt my executor to this my last will and testament and direct that she in the first place shall pay all my just debts. In testimony where of I have hereinto affixed my hand and seal this 12th day of August in the year of Christ 1842.
James Whitt
In the County of Tazewell State of Virginia in Sept 1855. The last will and Testament of James Whitt was presented in Court and proved according to law by the oath of Bird Lockart and John M. Lockart subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
James married Nacy SKAGGS Abt 1808. Nacy (daughter of Jeremiah SKAGGS and Hannah LESTER) was born 1789, Tazewell Co VA; died 23 Oct 1868, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
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| 8. | Griffith WHITT (3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1787, Wythe County, VA; died 23 Aug 1853, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO. Other Events:
- _UID: 58A5802F781B41C192C8D7BB4FA3684DD4A5
Notes:
Source: http://dahnmonwhittgenealogy.com/individual.php?pid=I100&ged=Dahnmon-Whitt%20Family
Bible of Patty Scaggs Whitt: (Griffy Whitt deceased the 28th of August the year 1853 on Sabbath) Listed on Muster Roll CO A, 122th Reg. 2nd.Batt. of light Infantry militia, commanded by John Cecil of Tazewell Co. Va. Jan. 18, 1810. Helped start the Baptist Church in Coon Creek, Missouri Dec. 1844. Bought 130 acres on Reedy Ridge from his father Hezekiah in 1808. Left Virginia 1844, and traveled to Missouri on horse back.
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8914191
Griffith married Martha (Patty) SKAGGS 21 Mar 1807. Martha (daughter of Jeremiah SKAGGS and Hannah LESTER) was born 2 Aug 1791, Russell Co. VA; died 22 Apr 1855, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Timothy WHITT was born 2 Nov 1808; died 1862.
- 16. Shone WHITT was born 25 Dec 1810, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Cherokee Co. KS.
- 17. Assena WHITT was born 19 Feb 1813, Tazewell Co. VA; died 8 Jul 1882, Harrison Co. MO; was buried , Mitchell Cemetery, Melbourne, Harrison Co, MO.
- 18. Cinthia WHITT was born 9 Dec 1815; died Aft 1880.
- 19. Olivia Mary WHITT was born 24 Aug 1818.
- 20. Noah B. WHITT was born 19 Apr 1820.
- 21. Jeremiah WHITT was born 10 Nov 1822; died 1 Aug 1862.
- 22. Richard WHITT was born 13 May 1826; died 10 Mar 1867.
- 23. John WHITT was born 24 Aug 1833; died 5 Aug 1862.
- 24. Griffith (Griffy) WHITT was born 16 Aug 1836, Tazewell Co VA; died 5 Aug 1862, MS.
- 25. Jonas WHITT was born 17 Aug 1837; died 29 Jan 1900.
- 26. Hannah WHITT was born 16 May ; died 13 Sep 1861.
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| 9. | Richard Nelson (Devil Dick) WHITT (3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1791, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Sep 1855, Carter Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: B62B3E8E07794241AE0471790A16A68193A9
Notes:
Place of birth also includes Cedar Grove, Was Montgomery Co. VA
Richard Whitt was a very strong man, a blacksmith, along with being a farmer. Thought to have died on a visit back to Lee County, Va. No marker on grave beside of his wife. Richard was first cousin to wife.
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/aqwn43.htm#95
Richard married Rachel (Rebecca) WHITT. Rachel (daughter of Edmund Price WHITT and Hannah LESTER) was born 1803; died 25 Mar 1884. [Group Sheet]
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| 10. | Johh Bunyan WHITT (3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1794, Wythe County, VA; died Aug 1867, Floyd Co., KY. Other Events:
- _UID: CE782C9DBA1E4A49938067DB1FC4DF5EEF6D
Notes:
and Grant No. 109, P. 15; 250 A. on Waters of Indian Creek,Tazewell Co., Va. 01 Sep 1853 Carpenter lived in Floyd Co., Ky. 1850 Census.
Name-sake most likey from famous Christian writer John Bunyan that wrote the book Pilgrams Progress.
http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/aqwg09.htm#97
Johh married Anna SHACKLEFORD. [Group Sheet]
Johh married Hannah SARLES 11 Feb 1815, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Johh married Sarah ONEY 2 Oct 1833, Floyd Co., KY. Sarah was born Abt 1790. [Group Sheet]
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| 13. | Jonas WHITT (3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1 Jan 1797, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Jul 1865, Truittsville, Big White Oak Creek, Greenup Co. KY.. Other Events:
- _UID: 18B533371D984004B8D64B04F31728D918E2
Notes:
Jonas married his first cousin Susannah Whitt, daughter of Archibald Whitt. Archibald was the brother of Hezekiah Whitt, father of Jonas. Jonas Followed his father Hezekiah Whitt to Tazewell county after David Crockett Whitt was born, around 1837.
After Susannah died about 1839, (probably in child birth with Hannah) Jonas took his son David Crockett, and Moved to Greenup County Kentucky. This trip of about 200 miles had to be hard. Jonas went to KY. to build a grist mill on Big White Oak Creek Farm, for Dr.Samuel Truitt, The Post Master of Truittsville. How this Job and move come about I have not found out.(Most likely through Richard Nelson "Devil Dick" Whitt, his brother who lived the next county over from Greenup, Carter County Kentucky) Samuel Truitt had a daughter named Milred who Married Jonas on 08 Feb.1848.
I visited the cemetery on a bluff overlooking Big White Oak Creek where Jonas is buried. I was shown the trace where Jonas dug for the mill. It is grown up with brush and briars now. David Crockett Whitt son of Jonas and Susannah was a young boy when he went to Ky. with his father Jonas. Crockett was born in 1836 and Jonas remarried in 1848, makeing David Crockett about 12 at the time.
David Crockett Whitt moved back to Virigina sometime between 1848 and 1859 where He married Arminda Robinett. D.C. Whitt's family lived in Tazewell and Russell County VA.
Jonas married Susannah WHITT. Susannah (daughter of Archibald WHITT and Hannah LOWE) was born Abt 1794, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1839, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Jonas married Mildred (Millie) TRUITT. Mildred was born 20 Mar 1824, Truittville, Greenup Co, KY; died 1907, Greenup Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
| 16. | Shone WHITT (8.Griffith3, 3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 25 Dec 1810, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Cherokee Co. KS. Other Events:
- _UID: 9F8A20DFA9CB498AB900BA1927C132112667
Notes:
William Harrison, Tazewell, Va. (1802-1871), buried at Mt. Pleasant No. I, Brimson. Mo., was married to Shone Whitt, a one-half Cherokee. 9.11-1827. Their children were Alexander, (Griff). Austin, Thomas, Jem, James Crockett, and Martha. They came to Missouri and lived in a small log cabin half-quarter mile north of Willis Chapel and Cemetery, north of Brimson. Mo.
James Crockett Harrison (1849-1924), buried at Mt.Pleasant No. 1. married Nancy Ellen Elder (1859-1950), buried at Willis Chapel. Her family had come to Missouri from Cumberland County. Illinois in 1865. They were divorced and she later married Jake Haun. The Harrison children were Carson, buried Springer Chapel, Jerry and Alexander, buried Christian Union. Dee buried near Seneca. Mo, Arvilla (Usher), buried Willis Chapel, Emily (Hoaglan) buried near Paola, Kansas. Golda (Cummings), lives in Gilman City, Mo., and John (1891-1955). buried Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Mo? m Tressie Opal McLey.
Children of John and Tressie Harrison are Carmaleta, b. 1922 m James H. Medlin (1919-1970) buried Pherigo Cemetery. Unionville, Mo.. Mary Leah. b. 1927 m. Lyle C McKinny, children, Charles b. 1952, John b. 1953. James b. 1955. Steven b. 1957 and Warren b. 1961, Loree b. 1930 m. Carl W. Slaughter, one child Carl W. II. m. Theresa Provin. Children Carl William Jason III. Joanell. b 1935. m. Bill Daniels, one child. Steven, divorced and m Edward Mullins, children. Charles and David
source: Harrison County Bicentennial History, 1976
transcribed by: Melody Beery
Source: http://genealogytrails.com/mo/harrison/biographies_h.html
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Shone Harrison
Age in 1860: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Harrison, Missouri
Gender: Female
Post Office: Bolton
Household Members:
William Harrison 57
Shone Harrison 50
Greffey Harrison 21
Thomas Harrison 15
Jeremiah Harrison 12
James C Harrison 10
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Shone Harrison
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1811
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Lowell, Cherokee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home
Household Members:
Martha Harrison 39
Hendersen Harrison 14 [grandson]
Shone Harrison 69
Michael Wile 43 [miner]
LAND RECORDS
U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
Name: Shone Harrison
Issue Date: 5 May 1859
Acres: 360
Meridian: 5th PM
State: Missouri
County: Harrison
Township: 63-N
Range: 26-W
Section: 14
Accession Number: MO4810__.179
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Plattsburg
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 21444
Shone married William Harrison 11 Sep 1827, Tazewell Co. VA. William was born 15 Mar 1801, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Mar 1871, Brimson, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Cat Creek Cemetery, Gilman City, Harrison Co. MO. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 70. Alexander Harrison was born ca 1828, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Nov 1864, Jefferson City, St. Louis Co. MO; was buried , Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis Co. MO.
- 71. Griffin Harrison was born ca 1829, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 72. Austin Harrison was born ca 1838, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 73. Martha Harrison was born Dec 1839, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 74. Thomas Harrison was born ca 1842, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 75. Jeremiah (Jem) Harrison was born ca 1844, Grundy Co. MO.
- 76. James Crockett Harrison was born Dec 1847, Grundy Co. MO.
- 77. John Harrison was born 1850, Harrison Co. MO; died Bef 1860, Harrison Co. MO.
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| 17. | Assena WHITT (8.Griffith3, 3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 19 Feb 1813, Tazewell Co. VA; died 8 Jul 1882, Harrison Co. MO; was buried , Mitchell Cemetery, Melbourne, Harrison Co, MO. Other Events:
- _UID: C1A506BAA4D24B6B93F376BDA3BCED287F5C
Notes:
Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, portrait, and biography:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73392274
Assena married John Vandyke 01 Mar 1835, Tazewell Co. VA. John was born 1810, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 Jun 1863, St. Louis Co. MO; was buried , Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis Co. MO. [Group Sheet]
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| 53. | John Bunyan WHITT (13.Jonas3, 3.Rachel2, 1.Ellinipsico1) was born 1818, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aug 1860, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F1F22291A91546889BDBA07D6FBA9D25A01D
John married Catherine BEAVERS 4 Apr 1842, Tazewell, Va.. Catherine (daughter of Alexander BEAVERS, Jr. and Sarah RICE) was born 1819, Tazewell, Co. VA; died 08 Jun 1855, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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