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TIP#127 - KY TOWNS - BOWLING GREEN THROUGH BROAD BOTTOM

Posted by Sandi Gorin on Thu, 26 Feb 1998, at 4:46 a.m.

Surname: Moore, Agin, Coleman, Boyd, Maxwell, Metcalfe, Sullivan, Norton, Bradford, Howard, Bradley, Pickett, Squires, Brandenburg, Martin, Brasfield, Breeding, Shaver, Bennett, Sutherland, Nunnery, Robb, Brien, Yancey, Short, Ewing, Taylor, Funk

TIP#127 – KY TOWNS – BOWLING GREEN THROUGH BROAD BOTTOM

Brassfield: Madison Co. No po exists here, the community was on KY 499 about 8 miles ESE of Richmond. The po opened 31 Aug 1893 and the first post master was David G. Martin, named for his grandfdather – James Eli Brasfield who was a pioneer settler from Virginia.


Died:
Must be error, because he is shown living with his daughter (Amelia) in the 1880 Census

James married MOBERLY, Tabitha on 29 May 1806 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. Tabitha (daughter of MOBERLY, John and JENKINS, Nancy) was born on 25 Jan 1785; died on 20 Sep 1858 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married CULVER, Jonathan Segur on 17 Aug 1848 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA. Jonathan (son of CULVER, Oliver Belden and HOLCOMB, Elizabeth) was born on 13 Apr 1821 in Stockholm, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 9 Jan 1874 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hi Michael, While I have the sampler off the wall, I think I will transcribe the back for you. I am no photographer, but I took some pictures of the sampler. I hope they come out. If they are not legible, I will at least transcribe it, but most of it is practicing making the letters. One the back, Marguerite Wallace Kennedy has written: Sampler - done by Elzira M. Brasfield when she was 11 years olf. Born in Madison County, Kentucky, March 28, 1815 Given to daughter - Mary Elizabeth Hocker - Williams Then to her daughter - Louise Marion Williams - Wallace Then to her daughter - Marguerite Wallace - Kennedy Then to her cousin - Nancy Lowrie - Wright in 1971 (great grandaughter of Mary Elizabeth Hocker - Williams) I tried to get some pictures of the back of the sampler also, I don't know how they will turn out. There is some glass on the front of the sampler, every place I put it, I could see myself reflected in the glass. I hope I will have some pictures that don't show my reflection too. I will mail those pictures as soon as I get them developed. Nancy tewright [tewright@cajun.net] 10/17/2001

Elzira married HOCKER, Joseph Ellison on 5 Dec 1831 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. Joseph (son of HOCKER, Nicholas and ELLISON, Nancy) was born on 23 Apr 1805 in Lebanon, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married ROSS, Letitia Irvine on 2 Jul 1843 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Letitia (daughter of ROSS, Presley and WALLACE, Deborah) was born on 11 Nov 1823 in Tremont City, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 31 Oct 1905 in Auburn, Clark, Illinois, USA; was buried in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married CULVER, Sarah on 15 Feb 1849 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Sarah was born on 20 Jul 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1879 History of Menard & Mason Counties
Chicago
Published by: O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers
186 Dearborn Street
http://www.iltrails.org/menard/1879pg737tb.html

T.H. BRASFIELD, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. Sweetwater; was born in Madison Co., Ky., Dec. 4, 1829; son of James E. and Tabitha (Moberly) Brasfield; the former was a native of Virginia and the latter of South Carolina; they were the parents of thirteen children, ten of whom are now living; they removed to Menard Co. in 1834, and settled near Athens; the father departed this life in 1864, and the mother in 1858. T.H. Bransfield passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm and received a good common-school education. He was united in marriage with Laura F. Camp Feb. 13, 1856; she died Aug. 22, 1865; he was married, Sept. 19, 1876, to Miss Cynthia Camp; from this union there is one child - John E., born March 10, 1879. Son after his first marriage, he came to Sugar Grove Precinct, where he has since resided; he owns 320 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Bransfield is a stanch Republican and an earnest advocate of its principles; his sympathies were always warmly enlisted in the cause of Antislavery.

Thomas married CAMP, Laura F. on 13 Feb 1856. Laura was born on 1 Jul 1833 in Riggston, Morgan County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married CAMP, Cynthia M on 19 Sep 1876. Cynthia was born on 3 Mar 1848 in Fullton County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1932 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried in Athens, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louisa married STOUT, Philamon on 26 Oct 1856 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA. Philamon was born on 19 Apr 1822 in Georgetown, Scott, Kentucky, USA; died on 1 Oct 1910 in Ball, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married EDES, Wesley T. on 16 Jun 1842 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Wesley was born in 1817 in Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amelia married KINCAID, Archibald on 17 Oct 1837 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Archibald (son of KINCAID, Andrew and UNKNOWN, Wife) was born on 25 Mar 1810 in Kentucky, USA; died on 9 Jan 1901 in Menard, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Subject: Samiramus BRASSFIELD m. David MARTIN Posted by: Judith Message: I'm looking for information on Samiramus Brassfield who m. David Martin KY about 1830.

Samiramus married MARTIN, David Gentry on 18 Nov 1824. David (son of MARTIN, William and GENTRY, Winifred) was born on 25 Dec 1802 in Madison, Kentucky, USA; died on 1 Oct 1875 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married KINCAID, Lee on 20 Feb 1883 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA. Lee was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Sep 1928 in Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married JOHNSON, Iona on 14 Feb 1883 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illionois. Iona was born on 12 Sep 1862 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois; died on 25 May 1953 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married HALE, Cynthia on 19 Feb 1885. Cynthia was born on 11 Mar 1866 in Menard County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1939 in Menard County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married KINCAID, John Henry on 20 Feb 1878 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois. John was born on 9 Jul 1848 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1927 in Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married RICE, Mary Jane on 19 Feb 1878. Mary was born on 5 Jul 1859 in Morgan County, Illinois; died on 22 Nov 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married LIPSCOMB, Humphrey Joseph on 27 Oct 1853 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. Humphrey (son of LIPSCOMB, William S. and JONES, Mary) was born about 1827 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married WILLIAMS, Leander Almansin on 5 Apr 1872 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. Leander was born on 4 Oct 1834 in Monkton, Vermont; died on 17 Jul 1884 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thank you for sharing such a nice web site. I am related to the Brasfield family through my Great Grandmother, Laura Hocker Griffen. She is the daughter of Nicholas Hocker (son of Joseph Ellison Hocker and Elizabeth Brasfield) and Elizabeth Ann Jones (Mass, 1845). I am new to genealogy, but the Hocker family in Arizona is fascinating. My previous information indicated that Nicholas was born in Kentucky. That is what he indicated in the 1870 Census in Arizona. However, I have found many inconsistencies in the census files. I am fascinated by this branch of the family. I have many writings from Laura Bell about growing up as a pioneer in Arizona. I was most impressed that her parents would migrate a hundred miles or more to make sure their children received a good education. There are many documented accounts of their moves to find schools for their children. Nicholas apparently was not in good health. Perhaps that was part of his motivation to go to the dry climate in Arizona. My grandmother s account indicate that Nicholas brother, James, also had a farm in Arizona. Even with failing health, the Hockers were hard working, very religious, and successful farmers. They were highly respected pioneers and many of their offspring are still in the cattle business in Arizona. I moved further west to California. Could you provide me with your source for Nicholas birth? Thank you. Judy Armer jarmer@pacbell.net 1/19/2003 ************************************************** I saw your entry for Nicholas Hocker and I believe he may be the same gentleman who lived near Seneca in Nemaha County Kansas in 1864-65. My g-g-grandfather, Rev. James Sayre Griffing, a Methodist Circuit Rider, was stationed in Seneca during that period of time and mentioned Nicholas a few times in his letters to his absent wife. One letter, written, in January 1865 mentions the birth of a child to Nicholas Hocker and his wife, Elizabeth. I see that Nicholas's mother died near Seneca in 1862. If you'd like to check out these letters, you'll find them posted at www.griffingweb.com under the Civil War Years. William Griffing [griffing@fnal.gov] 12/22/2003

Family/Spouse: JONES, Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth was born about 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married LIVINGSTON, Nancy Alice on 15 Mar 1877 in Mohave County, Arizona. Nancy was born about 1857. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married MOBERLY, Thomas Shelton Jr. on 28 Sep 1876 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Thomas (son of MOBERLY, Thomas Shelton and LIPSCOMB, Nancy) was born on 18 Jul 1855; died on 7 Aug 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married MASON, Martha Caroline on 30 May 1872 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Martha (daughter of MASON, Noah and NUCKOLLS, Martha) was born on 11 Apr 1849 in Auburn, Clark, Illinois, USA; died on 9 Oct 1923 in Auburn, Clark, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married STOUT, Samuel J. on 30 Jul 1871 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Samuel was born on 22 Aug 1849. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHN E. BRASFIELD, who throughout his entire life has followed farming and stock-raising, was born in Menard county March 10, 1879. His father, Thomas H. Brasfield, was a native of Madison county, Kentucky, born on the 4th of December, 1829. During his boyhood days he remained at home and through the winter months attended school, while in the summer seasons he assisted in the work of the fields. After leaving school he engaged in farming with his father until twenty-five years of age. He had accompanied his parents to Illinois in 1834, the family home being established near Athens in Menard county and he continued under the parental roof until 1854. His father had purchased land patents whereby he secured three hundred and twenty acres of land and upon a part of this land Thomas H. Brasfield began farming and stock-raising for himself, devoting the greater part of his attention, however, to the latter pursuit. He generally fed a carload of cattle each winter, also many hogs, and likewise raised horses enough to do his own farm work. He built a comfortable and commodious home after burning the tall prairie grass from a patch of land sufficient to enable him to have a clear space on which to pile his lumber. That pioneer home is still standing and is one of the landmarks in the neighborhood. It is surrounded with fine maple, ash and elm trees that were planted by Mr. Brasfield, and he also set out a catalpa grove and a black walnut grove. He made his farm one of the finest developed and improved places of his locality and successfully carried on general agricultural pursuits for many years. He acted as a school trustee for twenty years and was a school director at the time of his death. Public interests that had for their object the welfare and progress of his community received his earnest endorsement and hearty co-operation and he was known as one of the prominent and influential residents of Menard county. He married Miss Cynthia M. Camp, who was born in Fulton county, Illinois, March 3, 1848. The marriage was celebrated September 19, 1876, and after traveling life's journey together for about twenty-four years Thomas Brasfield was called to his final rest on the 31st of December, 1900. His widow is still living and makes her home in Eureka, Illinois. They were the parents of four children: John E., of this review; Henry H., who died in boyhood; Laura C., who is now living in Eureka, Illinois, with her mother; and Bryant L., also with his mother. John E. Brasfield acquired his early education in the public schools and afterward supplemented his preliminary knowledge by study in the Springfield Business College. He worked with his father upon the old home farm until the latter's death and then took charge of the property, which he managed for three years, at the end of which time he began farming on his own account. He has also carried on stock-raising and he has now several head of registered cattle. He also raises high grade horses and by improving his stock and thereby advancing prices he has added to the prosperity of the entire community. He operates two hundred and forty acres of land, most of which is used for pasturage purposes, and in addition to this he owns one hundred and fifty acres, which he rents. On the 2d of September, 1903, Mr. Brasfield was married to Miss Aurelia Davis, a daughter of George F. and Lizzie D. (Layman) Davis. Her father was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, August 21, 1848, and the mother in Botetourt county, Virginia, October 19, 1855. They now reside near Auburn, in Sangamon county, Illinois. During his boyhood he lived at home and worked with his father, aiding in the labors of the fields all through the summer months, while in the winter seasons he acquired his education in the public schools. He has always carried on farming and stock-raising since attaining adult age and is an enterprising and progressive farmer of his community. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and both he and his wife hold membership in the Court of Honor. He was married October 13, 1881, to Miss Lizzie D. Layman, and they became the parents of three children: Mrs. Brasfield, who was born November 3, 1882, in Auburn township, Sangamon county, Illinois; Hugh, who was born March 7, 1887, and died January 23, 1904; and Gerald, born September 11, 1898. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brasfield hold membership in the Christian church and he gives his political support to the Republican party. He is a young man, possessing the enterprising spirit which has dominated the west and been an important factor in its substantial upbuilding. He has already achieved creditable prosperity, which will doubtless increase for him as the years go by. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/menard/1905bios/brasfield_je.html

John married DAVIS, C Aurelia on 2 Sep 1903. C (daughter of DAVIS, George F. and LAYMAN, Lizzie D.) was born on 3 Nov 1882 in Auburn, Illinois; died in 1959; was buried in Auburn, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bryant married PERSINGER, Marie on 16 Oct 1918 in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, USA. Marie was born on 18 Aug 1894 in Rockville, 111; died on 4 Jan 1986 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho, USA; was buried in Boise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Suicide by revolver according to newspaper.

Family/Spouse: BARKER, Archie Wilson. Archie was born on 4 May 1867 in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America; died on 4 Dec 1941 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried on 6 Dec 1941 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joab married SAWIN, Ida Frank on 15 Sep 1886 in Coles County, Illinois. Ida was born on 14 Aug 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OLDHAM, Sallie Elizabeth. Sallie (daughter of OLDHAM, Thomas Moberly and HARRIS, Sarah Overton) was born on 20 Apr 1852; died on 9 Jan 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OLDHAM, Temperance Chambers. Temperance was born about 1829. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married LIPSCOMB, Henrietta Simpson on 18 Oct 1860 in Madison, Kentucky, USA. Henrietta was born about 1841; died on 10 Feb 1940 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CROSS, Unknown. Unknown was born about 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married SELKINGHAUS, Francis Theodore on 23 Apr 1904 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. Francis was born on 18 Jan 1869 in Paris; died on 20 Jan 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married VON TROTHA, Charlotta O. on 11 Jun 1902 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA. Charlotta was born about 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married WALLACE, James about 1890. James was born about 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRIFFEN, Unknown. Unknown was born about 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shelton married AMSDEN, Jean on 20 Jun 1900. Jean was born about 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN, Moyner B.. Moyner was born about 1891 in Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married STUDEBAKER, Oscar Walter on 27 Aug 1901. Oscar was born about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married ARMAN, Sadie S. on 24 Dec 1896 in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Sadie was born about 1875; died on 15 Dec 1908 in Auburn, Clark, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married LONGEST, Maud Elizabeth on 18 Aug 1909. Maud was born about 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florence P. Florence was born about 1911 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAUENSTEIN, Edward Emil. Edward (son of HAUENSTEIN, Emil and ROTH, Catheren) was born on 20 Jul 1917 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; died on 6 Feb 2000 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America; was buried in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN, Wife. Wife was born about 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]