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Unknown Browning married Nell Goodloe, daughter of Marion Goodloe and Ruby Wilson, circa 1939.2

     Children of Unknown Browning and Nell Goodloe:

Alan Browning   d. c 1967
Caroline Browning   (living)

Citations

1. [S178] Interviews with Nell Browning (Railroad Street, Earlington, Hopkins County, Kentucky), by Michael E. Moore. Information gained from interviews I had with Nell Browning, Ruby Goodloes's daughter., November 2002.
2. [S178] Interviews, Nell Browning, November 16, 2002.

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Nell Goodloe died.1 She was born circa 1919.1 She was the daughter of Marion Goodloe and Ruby Wilson.1 Nell Goodloe married Unknown Browning circa 1939.1       As of circa 1939,her married name was Browning.1 Nell Goodloe lived on 16 November 2002 in Railroad Street, Earlington, Hopkins County, Kentucky; I interviewed Nell at her home.1

     Children of Nell Goodloe and Unknown Browning:

Alan Browning   d. c 1967
Caroline Browning   (living)

Citations

1. [S178] Interviews with Nell Browning (Railroad Street, Earlington, Hopkins County, Kentucky), by Michael E. Moore. Information gained from interviews I had with Nell Browning, Ruby Goodloes's daughter., November 16, 2002.

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Alan Browning was the son of Unknown Browning and Nell Goodloe.1 Alan Browning was buried circa 1967 in Hopkins County, Ketucky. I attended his funeral when I was approximately 10 years old.1 He died circa 1967 in Germany.1      He was in the military circa 1966 to 1967 in Germany, He died while in Germany. He and some other military personnel were sliding down stairway banisters on the 4th floor of a building and he slipped and fell off and fell to his death.1

Citations

1. [S178] Interviews with Nell Browning (Railroad Street, Earlington, Hopkins County, Kentucky), by Michael E. Moore. Information gained from interviews I had with Nell Browning, Ruby Goodloes's daughter., November 16, 2002.

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Caroline Browning is the daughter of Unknown Browning and Nell Goodloe.

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William A. Sims was born from 1800 to 1810 in Kentucky.1 He married Catherine Woodburn, daughter of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins, on 27 December 1825 in Christian County, Kentucky.2 William A. Sims died from July 1842 to January 1845.      William and Catherine appeared on the census of 1830 in Christian County, Kentucky.3 William and Catherine appeared on the census of 1840 in Christian County, Kentucky.4 William A. Sims had James Overton, age 10, train under him. The following is from court records of Christian County: Indenture between Abraham Stites, Clerk of Christian County Court of the first part and William A. Sims of the other part, by order of July 1842 term of court, bound out James Overton about ten years of age, infant son of Benjamin Overton, to learn the art, trade and mystery of a farmer until he arrives to the age of twenty one years. He is also to be taught to read and write and common arithmetic including the rule of three. At the expiration of his apprenticeship he is to be paid three pounds ten shillings lawful money of Kentucky and a decent suit of new clothes. Recorded 4th July 1842.5 The following next few paragraphs concern the sale of William's estate after his death. This information came from Court House Records in Christian County, Kentucky: Christian County court to Wit January 6, 1845. On motion of John W. Grissam admin of William A. Sims deceased is ordered that D. R. ? Dobbins - Amos Atkinson, John Knight and John Harkins or any three of them being first-sworn to appraise in current money the personal estate and slaves if any of said deceased and return an inventory thereof to Court. Attest: Abraham Stites. Christian County ? - Personally appeared before me ? wittness named Amos Atkinson, John Harkins and John Knight and was this day duly sworn in compliance with the wittness order as appraisers - January 10th 1845. Signed: M. Wilson Justice of the Peace. Commonwelath of Kentucky. County of Christian, to wit: Abraham Stites the Cleark of the County Court of Christian County afore said do certify that this inventory of William A. Sims deceased was on this day produced in Court and having been examined was approved of and ordered to be recorded whereupon the said inventory together with the foregoing certificate hath been duly admitted to record in my office - given under my hand the 2nd day of June 1845. Attest: signed Abram Stites. Bill of appraisment of the personal estate of William A. Sims lately deceased. In pursurance of an order of the County Court of Christian County, Kentucky, appraising John W. Grissam his administrator and Amos Atkinson and John Hawkins, D R D Dobbins and John Knight - appraided after first being duly sworn do appraise said property as follow (to wit): $8.00 One Bed and furniture of bedstand (exempt) 5.00 One feather bed and furniture (exempt) 5.00 One feather bed and furniture 5.00 One dozen Windsor chairs (exempt) 2.00 One dining table 5.00 One cherry book case 1.00 3 common chairs 1.00 One small book case 8.00 One clock 2.00 One small family bible .50 One Walkins small dictionary .25 One lot small books 2.00 One small table 8.00 One cherry ? .50 One check reel(?) 2.00 One lot cupboard ware .75 Crock and one jar .75 One water bucket 1.13 2 tin pans, 1 bucket candle moulds & strainer 1.13 One ? kettle and oven .13 One ? pot hooks .25 One ? iron and fire shovel .75 One small pot and skillet 2.00 2 cracked kettles 1.50 One iron pot rack .50 One large oven without a lid .13 2 old barrels 10.00 One ladies saddle 6.00 One ladies saddle 3.00 One mans saddle 1.00 One fi? 1.00 One ? saddle bags .50 One foot ? 1.00 One hand saw .13 One small pot .13 One grindstone .75 One cow bell 1.50 One ? harness, bridle and horse collar 4.00 One plough & gear & 1 bridle single tree & ? 1.00 One hoe and 1 mattock .50 One hoe single ? and Cle? .75 One ax .25 One iron wedge .50 One ax 1.00 One small lot tools 9.00 One rifle gear and shot pouch 1.00 One small lot of sheeting plank 1.00 One cutting knife and box .75 One double tree(?) and single tree .50 One wooden ? 16.50 One lot hogs 4.00 3 stacks of fodder 1.00 One piece of a stack of oats 40.00 One Bay mare 20.00 One Black mare (allowed to the widow) 27.00 One lot of corn supposed to be 27 1/2 Barrolls .75 One ? slidyards(?) 8.00 One Brown Bell cow (allowed to the widow) 8.00 One red cow 18.00 One yoke of oxen and yoke 7.00 One red white backed cow 7.00 One red white ? cow 4.00 One pale red hiefer 4.00 One red white Muler heifer 2.50 One black and white Muler yearling The following is a description of the sale of William's estate after his death. This is transcribed from Christian County records: ? Black and White ? ?. John Harkins, Amos Atkinson and John Knight - appraisers of the estate of William A. Sims deceased after first being duly sworn do hereby certify that the foregoing is our bill of appraisment of said estate including the property exempt by law to the widow of deceased and her family to the best of our knowledge - given under our hands this 20th day of January 1845. Signed: John Knight, Amos Atkinson, John Harkins - appraisers. Christian County Court to wit, January 6, 1845. Bill of sales of the estate of William A. Sims deceased .50 Catherine Sims One bed and furniture .50 Catherine Sims One falling leaf table 1.50 Catherine Sims One cherry book case .25 John Ma? One small book case 4.00 A. Dublin One clock .0625 Catherine Sims One family bible etc. $31.25 $110.77 1/4 Total amount $4.31 $106.46 1/4 This amt of four dollars and 31 cts was sold of the exempt property to the Widow and was set down on this bill which leaves the amount of sale bill as above $106.46 1/4. January 20th 1845, signed John W. Grissam admin. Commonwealth of Kentucky, County of Christian, to wit, of the County Court of Christian County aforesaid do certify that this amount of sales of the estate of William A. Sims deceased was on this day returned to said Court and having been examined was approved of and ordered to be recoreded whinceupon the said account of sales together with the foregoing certificate hath been duly admitted to record in my office - Given under my hand the 2nd day of June 1845. attest: signed Abram Stites.6 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for William A. Sims. Census. Census Comparison - Side by Side. 1830. 1840. Death; Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 1) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 2) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 3) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 4) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 5) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 6) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 7) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 8) Bill of sale of his estate after his death (page 9) Bill of sale of his estate after his death January 1845 - TYPED FORMAT. Marriage ; Marriage Certificate of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn Marriage License of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn Marriage Consent of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn signed by Catherine's father, James Woodburn Marriage License, Certificate, and Consent of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn in typed format.

     Children of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn:

Amanda Melvina Sims+   b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 29 May 1917
Jane A. Sims   b. c 1830
Elizabeth A. Sims   b. c 1831
Mary A. Sims   b. c 1833
Angelina Z.(?) Sims   b. c 1836
Catherine Sims   b. c 1840
Rachael Sims   b. c 1842

Citations

1. [S184] Amanda Wilson, Volume 29, Certificate no. 14119, Death year 1917, unknown repository address . Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Wilson, Amanda.
2. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: Sims, William A. and Catherine Woodburn, 27 Dec 1825, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.
3. [S198] William Simms household, 1830 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 16; National Archives micropublication.
4. [S197] William Sims household, 1840 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 233; National Archives micropublication.
5. [S196] , Court Records - Christian County, Kentucky (State of Kentucky), William A. Sims, page 115-116-117.
6. [S189] , Appraisements - Christian County, Kentucky (State of Kentucky), William A. Sims, book M, page 92 - 95, January 6, 1845.

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Catherine Woodburn was born circa 1804 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins.1 Catherine Woodburn married William A. Sims on 27 December 1825 in Christian County, Kentucky.2 Catherine Woodburn died after 1860.      She (an unknown value). Her married name was Sims Catherine. Catherine and William appeared on the census of 1830 in Christian County, Kentucky.3 Catherine and William appeared on the census of 1840 in Christian County, Kentucky.4 Catherine appeared on the census of 1850 in Christian County, Kentucky.5 Catherine appeared on the census of 1860 in Hopkinsville Post Office, Christian County, Kentucky.6 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. Census Comparison - Side by Side. 1830. 1840. 1850. 1860. Marriage ; Marriage Certificate of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn Marriage License of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn Marriage Consent of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn signed by Catherine's father, James Woodburn Marriage License, Certificate, and Consent of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn in typed format.

     Children of Catherine Woodburn and William A. Sims:

Amanda Melvina Sims+   b. 2 Feb 1827, d. 29 May 1917
Jane A. Sims   b. c 1830
Elizabeth A. Sims   b. c 1831
Mary A. Sims   b. c 1833
Angelina Z.(?) Sims   b. c 1836
Catherine Sims   b. c 1840
Rachael Sims   b. c 1842

Citations

1. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: Sims, William A. and Catherine Woodburn, Dec 27, 1825, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.
2. [S192] Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky: Sims, William A. and Catherine Woodburn, 27 Dec 1825.
3. [S198] William Simms household, 1830 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 16; National Archives micropublication.
4. [S197] William Sims household, 1840 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 233; National Archives micropublication.
5. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.
6. [S167] Catherine Sims household, 1860 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, Hopkinsville Post Office, page 94, dwelling 644, family 644; National Archives micropublication.

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James Woodburn was born on 6 May 1771 in Ireland.1 He married Mary Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins Sr. and Elizabeth White, circa 1797. James Woodburn died on 4 September 1854 at age 83.       James Woodburn also went by the name of Jimmie.2 James and Mary appeared on the census of 1790 in Orangeburgh County, South Carolina.3 He was granted land 155 acres of land south of the Green River in Christian County on 10 Jun 1807.4,5 The Christian County, Kentucky 1809 Tax List shows: James Woodburn, 1 male over 21, owned 1 horse, owned 155 acres on the West Fork of Pond River.6 James and Mary appeared on the census of 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky.7 James and Mary appeared on the census of 1820 in Hopkinsville Township, Christian County, Kentucky. James and Mary appeared on the census of 1830 in Christian County, Kentucky.8 James and Mary appeared on the census of 1840 in Christian County, Kentucky; Woodburn, James, 1 white male age 10-15, 1 white male 60-69, 1 white female 30-39, 1 white female age 60-69.9 James and Mary appeared on the census of 1850 in District No. 2, Christian County, Kentucky.1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for James Woodburn. Census. Census - Comparison of years side by side. 1790. 1810. 1820. 1830. 1830. 1840. 1840. 1850. Land; Kentucky Land Grant, Christian County, 10 June 1807 from Ancestry.com. Misc.; Article in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book.

     Children of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins:

John W. Woodburn   b. c 1798
Ann Woodburn   b. c 1799, d. 17 Apr 1854
James Talyor Woodburn+   b. c 1801, d. 23 Jun 1854
Catherine Woodburn+   b. c 1804, d. a 1860
Alexander Woodburn+   b. c 1809

Citations

1. [S186] James Woodburn household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District No. 2, page 414, dwelling 792, family 841; National Archives micropublication.
2. [S194] Unknown author, Muhlenburg County,Ky - book - still need more info (n.pub.), Woodburn-Wilkey article, page 294.
3. [S202] James Woodburn household, 1790 U. S. Census, Orangeburgh County, South Carolina, free schedule, page 100; National Archives micropublication.
4. [S200] The Kentucky Land Grants 1797 - 1866 (n.p.: Genealogical Publishing Company), Volume 1, Part 1, Book 24, Christian County, Kentucky, Chapter IV Grants South of the Green River, page 441. Hereinafter cited as The Kentucky Land Grants 1797 - 1866.
5. [S193] James Woodburn entry, Tax List - 1809 Christian County, Kentucky, Christian County; Christian County, Hopkinsville, Kentucky Public Library, Christian County - Hopkinsville Public Library, 1101 Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Tax List - 1809 Christian County, Kentucky.
6. [S193] Tax List - 1809 Christian County, Kentucky, Christian County, page 227.
7. [S199] James Woodburn household, 1810 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 79; National Archives micropublication.
8. [S198] James Woodburn household, 1830 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 36; National Archives micropublication.
9. [S197] James Woodburn household, 1840 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 223; National Archives micropublication.

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Mary Wilkins was born on 16 June 1775 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of John Wilkins Sr. and Elizabeth White. Mary Wilkins married James Woodburn circa 1797. Mary Wilkins died circa 1854 in Todd County, Kentucky.      She (an unknown value). Mary and James appeared on the census of 1790 in Orangeburgh County, South Carolina.1 As of circa 1799,her married name was Woodburn. Mary and James appeared on the census of 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky.2 Mary and James appeared on the census of 1820 in Hopkinsville Township, Christian County, Kentucky. Mary and James appeared on the census of 1830 in Christian County, Kentucky.3 Mary and James appeared on the census of 1840 in Christian County, Kentucky; Woodburn, James, 1 white male age 10-15, 1 white male 60-69, 1 white female 30-39, 1 white female age 60-69.4 Mary and James appeared on the census of 1850 in District No. 2, Christian County, Kentucky.5 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Mary Wilkins. Census. Census - Comparison of years side by side. 1790. 1810. 1820. 1830. 1830. 1840. 1840. 1850. Misc.; Article in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book.

     Children of Mary Wilkins and James Woodburn:

John W. Woodburn   b. c 1798
Ann Woodburn   b. c 1799, d. 17 Apr 1854
James Talyor Woodburn+   b. c 1801, d. 23 Jun 1854
Catherine Woodburn+   b. c 1804, d. a 1860
Alexander Woodburn+   b. c 1809

Citations

1. [S202] James Woodburn household, 1790 U. S. Census, Orangeburgh County, South Carolina, free schedule, page 100; National Archives micropublication.
2. [S199] James Woodburn household, 1810 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 79; National Archives micropublication.
3. [S198] James Woodburn household, 1830 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 36; National Archives micropublication.
4. [S197] James Woodburn household, 1840 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 223; National Archives micropublication.
5. [S186] James Woodburn household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District No. 2, page 414, dwelling 792, family 841; National Archives micropublication.

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Article from Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book concerning Woodburn-Wilkey      James Talyor Woodburn was born circa 1801 in South Carolina or Christian County, Kentucky.1,2,3 He was the son of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins. James Talyor Woodburn married Amelia Higgins on 6 December 1827 in Christian County, Kentucky.4 James Talyor Woodburn died on 23 June 1854 in Christian County, Kentucky.2,1,3 He was buried after 23 June 1854 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.1      He (an unknown value). He (an unknown value). He was the sheriff of Christian County under the old constitution.3 He left a will on 22 June 1854 in Christian County, Kentucky; The following is a description of the sale of his estate after his death. This is transcribed from Christian County records: In the name of God Amen. I James Woodburn of the County of Christian and State of Kentucky -- Being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldy state as is hath pleased God to ? ? me with. I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say first I desire that a sufficient amount of my personal property be sold after my deceased to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. Secondly I give to my son Benjamin W. Woodburn my ? Horse saddle and Bridle upon the condition the he remains with his mother and afsits her in providing for the children until he is twenty one years of age. Thirdly, after the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses I give and bequesth to my wife Amelia Woodburn all the rest of my estate both real and personal of what nature and knd ? it maybe ? herin before particularity(?) disposed of to have and to hold forever as her absoulte property and that John A. Woodburn is hereby appointed Trustee for said Amelia Woodburn with full power to sell and convey ? property both real and personal for the use and benefit of ? Amelia Woodburn. And lastly, I do herby constitute and appoint Joan A. Woodburn executor of this my will and testament hereby ?ing all other former wills or testaments by me heretofore made. In witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 22nd day of June in the year 1854. Signed, sealed, published, declared and acknowledged as ? for the last will and testament of the above named James, Woodburn. Signed James Woodburn, James M. Wilson, and Henry N. Mclean. State of Kentucky, Christian County. John S. Boyan Clerk of the County Court do certify that ?5 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for James Talyor Woodburn. Death; Will of 22 Jun 1854 (page 1) Will of 22 Jun 1854 (page 2). Marriage ; Marriage License of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins Marriage Certificate and Marriage Consent of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins Marriage Certificate, License, and Consent of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins in typed format. Misc.; Article in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book.

     Children of James Talyor Woodburn and Amelia Higgins:

John A. Woodburn+   b. 5 Jan 1829, d. 13 Jan 1929
William H. Woodburn+   b. 1 Jun 1831, d. 10 Jan 1874
Anna Woodburn+   b. 28 Dec 1832, d. 25 Feb 1912
Dr. Benjamin W. Woodburn+   b. 7 May 1834, d. 24 Feb 1906
Theresa Adeline Woodburn+   b. 1836
Charity Woodburn+   b. 6 Mar 1841, d. 6 Apr 1926
Isabelle Woodburn   b. 1843, d. 1911
America Jane Woodburn+   b. 1846, d. 1915
Hester Woodburn   b. 1847
Dr. J. T. Woodburn+   b. 28 Dec 1848, d. 2 Nov 1914

Citations

1. [S194] Unknown author, Muhlenburg County,Ky - book - still need more info (n.pub.), Woodburn-Wilkey, page 294.
2. [S190] Vital Statistics 1852 - 1861, Births - Marriages - Deaths, Christian County, Kentucky, (2016 Butler Road, Hopkinsville, Kentucky: Shirley West Cain), Woodburn, James, page 183. Hereinafter cited as Vital Statistics 1852 - 1861, Christian County, Kentucky.
3. [S195] Unknown author, The History of Kentucky (Battle, Perrin, and Kniffin), Dr. Benjamin W. Woodburn, Biographical Sketches, page 115.
4. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: Woodburn, James and Permelia Higgins, 3 Dec 1827, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.
5. [S186] James Woodburn, 22 Jun 1854, Will book P, page 42, probated 20 Nov 1855, executor: John A. Woodburn, Heirs : widow, Amelia Woodburn and son, Benjamin W. Woodburn, witness: James M. Wilson - Henry N. McLean, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule; National Archives micropublication.

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Amelia Higgins was born in 1808. She married James Talyor Woodburn, son of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins, on 6 December 1827 in Christian County, Kentucky.1 Amelia Higgins died after 1851.2       As of 6 December 1827,her married name was Woodburn. Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Amelia Higgins. Marriage ; Marriage License of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins Marriage Certificate and Marriage Consent of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins Marriage Certificate, License, and Consent of James Woodburn and Permilia Higgins in typed format. Misc.; Article in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book.

     Children of Amelia Higgins and James Talyor Woodburn:

John A. Woodburn+   b. 5 Jan 1829, d. 13 Jan 1929
William H. Woodburn+   b. 1 Jun 1831, d. 10 Jan 1874
Anna Woodburn+   b. 28 Dec 1832, d. 25 Feb 1912
Dr. Benjamin W. Woodburn+   b. 7 May 1834, d. 24 Feb 1906
Theresa Adeline Woodburn+   b. 1836
Charity Woodburn+   b. 6 Mar 1841, d. 6 Apr 1926
Isabelle Woodburn   b. 1843, d. 1911
America Jane Woodburn+   b. 1846, d. 1915
Hester Woodburn   b. 1847
Dr. J. T. Woodburn+   b. 28 Dec 1848, d. 2 Nov 1914

Citations

1. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: Woodburn, James and Permelia Higgins, 3 Dec 1827, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.
2. [S194] Unknown author, Muhlenburg County,Ky - book - still need more info (n.pub.), Woodburn-Wilkey, page 294.

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John Wilkins Sr. was born in 1752. He married Elizabeth White circa 1769. John Wilkins Sr. died on 6 March 1824 in Todd County, Kentucky.

     Child of John Wilkins Sr. and Elizabeth White:

Mary Wilkins+   b. 16 Jun 1775, d. c 1854

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Elizabeth White was born on 9 April 1752. She married John Wilkins Sr. circa 1769. Elizabeth White died in 1847 in Wilkins-Mobley Cemetery, Fairview, Christian County, Kentucky.       As of circa 1769,her married name was Wilkens.

     Child of Elizabeth White and John Wilkins Sr.:

Mary Wilkins+   b. 16 Jun 1775, d. c 1854

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Matthew Wilson was born circa 1770 in South Carolina.1,2 He married Mary Campbell, daughter of James Campbell, on 27 April 1803 in Christian County, Kentucky.1,3 Matthew Wilson died in 1853 in Christian County, Kentucky.1      Matthew was partly reared in North Carolina, but for sometime resided in South Carolina. He and his mother then came to Kentucky in about 1794 and settled in what was then Logan County, in that portion from which Christian County was afterward formed.1 He was for many years a surveyor ; for a long time he was a member of the County Court.1 Matthew owned approximately 1652 acres in Christian County according to the Kentucky Land Grant Database. Following is the actual survey description found in the Christian County records for one of the pieces of land that was surveyed by Matthew on 19 Sep 1799. : Survey for Matthew Wilson 200 acres of land by virtue of the Commifsioner Certificate is (3825) lying in Christian County on the water of the Blue ? fork of Pond River. Bounded as follows, ? beginning on two post oaks. Black oak and White oak on ? N. W. line running north 35 west 120 polde to two Sy? White on David Campbells line ? south 55 west 200 poles to four post oaks. Then south 35 east 194 poles to a White oak ? 55 east 108 poles to Walnut ? on the line. Then with this line north 35 west 74 poles to two White oaks on ? West corner. Then north 55 east 92 poles with this line to the beginning. Sept the 19th 1799. Signed: Wm Strode Sen and Wm Strode Jun. Also signed M. Wilson for ?.4,5 He was was sheriff from 1801 to 1803 in Christian County, Kentucky.6 He was State Representative from 1809 to 1811 in Christian County, Kentucky.6 Matthew and Mary appeared on the census of 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky.7 Matthew Wilson was State Senator from 1816 to 1820 in Christian County, Kentucky.6 Matthew and Mary appeared on the census of 1820 in Christian County, Kentucky.8 Matthew Wilson was also sheriff between 1824 and 1826 in Christian County, Kentucky.6 Matthew and Mary appeared on the census of 1830 in Christian County, Kentucky.9 Matthew and Mary appeared on the census of 1840 in Christian County, Kentucky.10 Matthew appeared on the census of 1850 in District 2, Christian County, Kentucky.2 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Matthew Wilson. Census. Census - Side by Side Comparisons. 1810. 1820. 1830. 1840. 1850. Marriage ; Marriage License and Marriage Consent for Matthew and Mary in typed format Marriage License for Matthew and Mary Marriage License (backside) for Matthew and Mary Consent to Marriage for Matthew and Mary from the father James Campbell. Career; Christian County, Kentucky Sheriff Listing Christian County, Kentucky State Senator Listing Christian County, Kentucky State Representative Listing. Land; Land Survey Sept 19, 1799 (page 1) Land Survey Sept 19, 1799 (page 2) Land Grants in Christian County, Kentucky. Misc.; Article on Capt. James M. Wilson mentioning Matthew and Mary Wilson Article from 'History of Christian County Kentucky - from Oxcarts to Airplanes.

     Children of Matthew Wilson and Mary Campbell:

William Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Lemuel C. Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Narcissa M. Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Louisa Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Ann E. Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Catherine Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
Hester E. Wilson   b. bt May 1803 - 1833
John B. C. Wilson+   b. 17 Mar 1814, d. 16 Mar 1884
Matthew H. Wilson   b. c 1820
Captain James M. Wilson+   b. 13 Jan 1821, d. a 1876
Amelia Wilson   b. c 1827
Sarah Wilson   b. c 1830

Citations

1. [S191] William Henry Perrin, editor, County of Christian, Kentucky Historical and Biographical (Chicago and Louisville: F. A. Battey Publishing Company, 1884), Biographical Sketches, Capt. James M. Wilson, http://www.kyseeker.com/christian/perrin/wilson.html. Hereinafter cited as County of Christian, Kentucky Historical and Biographical.
2. [S186] Matthew Wilson household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District 2, page 414, dwelling 839, family 889; National Archives micropublication.
3. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: 27 Apr 1803, Matthew Wilson and Mary Campbell, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.
4. [S185] Land Surveyor, Land Survey Christian County, Kentucky (State of Kentucky), Matthew Wilson, 19 Sep 1799, page 304 and 305.
5. [S200] The Kentucky Land Grants 1797 - 1866 (n.p.: Genealogical Publishing Company), Christian County, Matthew Wilson: book 3, survey date 3-13-1805; book 4, survey date 10-16-1806; book 6, survey date 4-25-1800 and 10-16-1806; book 7, survey date 4- 4-1807 and 3-13-1805; book 12, survey date 5-25-1808; book 14, survey date 12- 4-1812,; book 17, survey date 6-10-1800; book 29, survey date 5-13-1803; book 10, survey date 6- 2-1842. Hereinafter cited as The Kentucky Land Grants 1797 - 1866.
6. [S204] Charles Mayfield Meacham, editor, A History of Christian County Kentucky from Oxcart to Airplane (Nashville, Tennessee: Marshall and Bruce Company, 1930), Chapter IV, http://www.kyseeker.com/christian/meacham/index.html. Hereinafter cited as A History of Christian County Kentucky from Oxcart to Airplane.
7. [S199] Matthew Wilson household, 1810 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 66, roll M252_9; National Archives micropublication.
8. [S203] M. Willson household, 1820 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, Hopkinsville Township, page 27, roll M33_20; National Archives micropublication.
9. [S198] Matthew Wilson household, 1830 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 30, roll M19_35; National Archives micropublication.
10. [S197] Matthew Willson household, 1840 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, page 234, roll M704_107; National Archives micropublication.

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     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Jane A. Sims was born circa 1830 in Kentucky.2 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.3      Jane A. Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .3 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule; National Archives micropublication.
2. [S186] 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule.
3. [S186] 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843.

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     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Elizabeth A. Sims was born circa 1831 in Kentucky.1 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.1      Elizabeth A. Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.

Appears on Charts:
     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Mary A. Sims was born circa 1833 in Kentucky.1 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.1      Mary A. Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.

Appears on Charts:
     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Angelina Z.(?) Sims was born circa 1836 in Kentucky.1 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.1      Angelina Z.(?) Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.

Appears on Charts:
     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Catherine Sims was born circa 1840 in Kentucky.1 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.1      Catherine Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.

Appears on Charts:
     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn
     Descendant Chart for William A. Sims

Rachael Sims was born circa 1842 in Kentucky.1 She was the daughter of William A. Sims and Catherine Woodburn.1      Rachael Sims appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Catherine Woodburn in Christian County, Kentucky, .1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for Catherine Woodburn. Census. 1850.

Citations

1. [S186] Catherine Sims household, 1850 U. S. Census, Christian County, Kentucky, free schedule, District #2, page 414, dwelling 794, family 843; National Archives micropublication.

Appears on Charts:
     Descendant Chart for Elizabeth White
     Descendant Chart for Mary Wilkins
     Descendant Chart for James Woodburn

Ann Woodburn was born circa 1799 in South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of James Woodburn and Mary Wilkins.1 Ann Woodburn married James D. Johnson on 30 November 1826 in Christian County, Kentucky.2 Ann Woodburn died on 17 April 1854 in Christian County, Kentucky. She died of consumption according to the Vital Statistics of Christian County.1      Her married name was Johnson.1 Click links below to view supporting documents, photos, etc. for James Talyor Woodburn. Marriage ; Marriage License and Certificate for James D. Johnson and Ann Woodburn Marriage Consent for James D. Johnson and Ann Woodburn Marriage License, Certificate, and Consent in typed format. Misc.; Article in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky book.

Citations

1. [S190] Vital Statistics 1852 - 1861, Births - Marriages - Deaths, Christian County, Kentucky, (2016 Butler Road, Hopkinsville, Kentucky: Shirley West Cain), Ann Johnson (Woodburn), died 17 Apr 1854, page 157. Hereinafter cited as Vital Statistics 1852 - 1861, Christian County, Kentucky.
2. [S192] Marriage License - Christian County, Kentucky: Johnson, James D. and Ann Woodburn, 27 Nov 1826, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License from Christian County, Kentucky.

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