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1	I have placed Davidson Sansom (bc1833) as a son of Davidson Sansom, but this has not been proven. He is the son of Ruth Starr.	Family: F700
2	Links and Photographs Leslie's headstone photograph	Leslie Abbott
3	I am not sure how this family fits in with the rest of the Lovejoys; if Cynthia was a Lovejoy or married to a Lovejoy. If you can shed some light on these relationships let me know.	Cynthia E Adkins
4	I am not sure if/how William Adkins connects with the rest of the Adkins in the region.	William Adkins
5	I have not proven that Joseph is the father of John and Eliza, but John is enumerated right next to Joseph in the 1810 Garrard, KY census. We know Eliza is the sister of John from her marriage record and would be about six years old in 1810 and Joseph has three females in this age group in the 1810 census. Finally the only other possible Ballew in Garrard county in 1810 is Stewart Bolew who is also over 45 years old, but has no daughters in Eliza's age range.	Joseph Bellew
6	This placement of Andrew with Isam is tentative and need proven.	Andrew Blankenship
7	Beverly is tentatively placed under Isam; not proven.	Beverly Blankenship
8	This placement of Joel with Isam is tentative and need proven.	Joel S Blankenship
9	Mary & Joshua were enumerated nearby to Andrew Blankenship in 1820 and was married in Gallia like him.	Mary Blankenship
10	This entry is here to allow me to organize data on the southeastern Ohio Blankenships where I don't have any indication of who their parents are. I believe that most of these will be related to Lodewick Blankenship Sr., from whom I am descended.	Ohio Blankenship
11	Ralph Blankenship was born about 1662, in that he deposed on April 2, 1695 that he was thirty-three years old. He was like born in England. He came to Virginia sometime before 1690 when Richard Kennon claimed 8,000 acres of land for importing of ninety white persons, including Ralph Blankenship. He died about 1714 in Henrico, Virginia as his estate was inventoried on April 14th of that year.	Ralph Blankenship
12	Matilda was living with Isaac and Elizabeth Brewer, and listed as a Brewer. Clay's History of Logan county calls her a daughter of Isaac, who married Moses Ferrell. However, the marriage and death records of several of her children with Moses Ferrell list her maiden name as Maitilda SANSOM. Is Matilda really a Brewer or a Sansom, a daugher of Isaac or Brewer of perhaps a granddaughter???	Matilda Sansom Brewer
13	It is unclear if Margaret is the daughter of Richard Brooks or his second wife??	Margaret Brooks
14	Bishop of Lichfield Appointed Lord Bishop of Exeter, but died before taking seat	John Cary
15	Knight of Cockington	William Cary
16	Sheriff of Brisol 1599 Mayor of Bristol, 1611	William Cary
17	Sheriff of Bristol in Somerset, 1532 Mayor of Bristol in 1546	William Cary
18	This may be the William Asbury Chaffin who moved to Texas and is found in the following census records. If you have any information on this please let me know. 1900 Kaufman, TX, Prec. 8, ED82, sh13a Chaffin, Will, head, Dec1875, 24, M?/12, KY KY KY, farmer ", Dalla, wife, Jul1880, 19, M?/12, 1-0, TX FL FL 1920 Dallas, TX, Prec. 4, ED95, sh6a Chaffin, Will, head, 49, KY KY KY, farmer - general farm ", Della, wife, 39, TX GA GA ", Taylor, son, 15, TX KY TX ", Mary, daughter, 12, TX KY TX ", Charlie, son, 6, TX KY TX ", Lottie, daughter, 3-2/12, TX KY TX 1930 Wood, TX, Prec. 4, ED200-14, sh3b Chaffin, Will A, head, 54, M25, KY KY KY, farmer - general farm ", Della, wife, 49, M20, TX GA FL ", Charlie L, son, 16, TX KY TX ", Lotta A, daughter, 13, TX KY TX ", Billie B, son, 9, TX KY TX	William Asbury Chaffin
19	Founder of the city of Cleveland, Ohio.	Moses Cleaveland
20	Research Notes The relationships between David Cochran, Catherine Ann White, Francis Cochran and Valentine White Cochran have not been proven, but there is circumstantial evidence. First, a marriage bond for the marriage of a David Cochran and a Ketty Ann White is found in Bath county for a marriage occuring January 1, 1798. A permission note is written by Jamima White (perhaps for her husband) indicating that Ann Catherine White (Ketty Ann) is the daughter of Valentine White and that he grants permission for her to marry David Cochran. (I'm still trying to get copies of the originals of these). The obvious possibility that Valentine White Cochran was named for his grandfather made this a very interesting record. In the early Bath, VA tax records there are two David Cochrans in the early records - one consistently enumerated in the same district as the "Cochran clan" of Bath county and the other consistently in the same list as Valentine White. I suspect that the later is the more likely to be the son in law of Valentine White. The birthplace of Francis/Frank Cochran is given as Bath county, VA in the biography of Edgar Cochran found in the History of Charleston and Kanawha County. This biography says that Francis is the son of a Francis Sr. who moved to Jackson, OH and that Francis (Jr.) moved later to WV. In his death record, Caleb Cochran's (son of Valentine White Cochran) birthplace is given as Jackson, OH. Hence, both Francis and Valentine have a link to Jackson, OH, though census records indicate they were born in VA. So, I turned my search to Jackson, OH. The only Cochran I find in early Jackson, OH is one Catherine Ann/ Anna Catherine Cochran. She is the 1820 census and in the 1826 & 1827 personal property tax lists. There were no personal property tax records for 1820-1825 (only land records, which she wasn't found in). I believe that this is the same Catherine Ann that married David Cochran, but again, this is still circumstantial. Also in 1820 census, enumerated right beside Catherine is a David Gibson. A marriage record for a Hester Cochran to David Cochran is found in 1819 in Jackson county. This is the only early (pre-1840) Cochran marriage I found in that county and Catherine is the only Cochran is the early records, so I suspect Hester is her daughter. In the 1820 census of Anna you will notice that there are 7 boys in the household. I'd hoped to find some record of them paying taxes in Jackson county, but none of them do and Anna disappears by 1827. I don't know if she died, moved to another county or moved in with a older child. This record also matches up reasonably well with the 1810 census for a David Cochran in Bath county: 1810 David Cochran Children: 4 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16 1820 Anna Cochran Children: 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-28, 3 males 16-26 3 females 0-10 yrs, 2 females 10-16 yrs Valentine could be a son age 0-10 in 1810 and 10-16 in 1820. Francis could be the son 0-10 yrs old in 1820. Now my attention moved back to Kanawha county. When did Valentine and Francis end up there? I did a search of personal property tax records again here and found that they both appeared for the first time in 1834. This is probably about the time Francis came of age/married, but Valentine would have already had 4 or 5 children, so where the heck was he from 1824-1834? I haven't been able to figure that out yet. Records Searched: Bath County VA Personal Property Tax lists (FHS 2024469), 1791-1816 - found is some years Pocahontas County VA Probate Index, 1822-1969 (FHS 0802392) - no entry for David Cochran found Pocahontas County VA Personal Property Tax Lists (FHS 1905686), 1822-1850	David (Francis?) Cochran
21	Research Notes The relationships between David Cochran, Catherine Ann White, Francis Cochran and Valentine White Cochran have not been proven, but there is circumstantial evidence. First, a marriage bond for the marriage of a David Cochran and a Ketty Ann White is found in Bath county for a marriage occuring January 1, 1798. A permission note is written by Jamima White (perhaps for her husband) indicating that Ann Catherine White (Ketty Ann) is the daughter of Valentine White and that he grants permission for her to marry David Cochran. (I'm still trying to get copies of the originals of these). The obvious possibility that Valentine White Cochran was named for his grandfather made this a very interesting record. In the early Bath, VA tax records there are two David Cochrans in the early records - one consistently enumerated in the same district as the "Cochran clan" of Bath county and the other consistently in the same list as Valentine White. I suspect that the later is the more likely to be the son in law of Valentine White. The birthplace of Francis/Frank Cochran is given as Bath county, VA in the biography of Edgar Cochran found in the History of Charleston and Kanawha County. This biography says that Francis is the son of a Francis Sr. who moved to Jackson, OH and that Francis (Jr.) moved later to WV. In his death record, Caleb Cochran's (son of Valentine White Cochran) birthplace is given as Jackson, OH. Hence, both Francis and Valentine have a link to Jackson, OH, though census records indicate they were born in VA. So, I turned my search to Jackson, OH. The only Cochran I find in early Jackson, OH is one Catherine Ann/ Anna Catherine Cochran. She is the 1820 census and in the 1826 & 1827 personal property tax lists. There were no personal property tax records for 1820-1825 (only land records, which she wasn't found in). I believe that this is the same Catherine Ann that married David Cochran, but again, this is still circumstantial. Also in 1820 census, enumerated right beside Catherine is a David Gibson. A marriage record for a Hester Cochran to David Cochran is found in 1819 in Jackson county. This is the only early (pre-1840) Cochran marriage I found in that county and Catherine is the only Cochran is the early records, so I suspect Hester is her daughter. In the 1820 census of Anna you will notice that there are 7 boys in the household. I'd hoped to find some record of them paying taxes in Jackson county, but none of them do and Anna disappears by 1827. I don't know if she died, moved to another county or moved in with a older child. This record also matches up reasonably well with the 1810 census for a David Cochran in Bath county: 1810 David Cochran Children: 4 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16 1820 Anna Cochran Children: 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-28, 3 males 16-26 3 females 0-10 yrs, 2 females 10-16 yrs Valentine could be a son age 0-10 in 1810 and 10-16 in 1820. Francis could be the son 0-10 yrs old in 1820. Now my attention moved back to Kanawha county. When did Valentine and Francis end up there? I did a search of personal property tax records again here and found that they both appeared for the first time in 1834. This is probably about the time Francis came of age/married, but Valentine would have already had 4 or 5 children, so where the heck was he from 1824-1834? I haven't been able to figure that out yet.	Francis C Cochran
22	Research Notes The relationships between David Cochran, Catherine Ann White, Francis Cochran and Valentine White Cochran have not been proven, but there is circumstantial evidence. First, a marriage bond for the marriage of a David Cochran and a Ketty Ann White is found in Bath county for a marriage occuring January 1, 1798. A permission note is written by Jamima White (perhaps for her husband) indicating that Ann Catherine White (Ketty Ann) is the daughter of Valentine White and that he grants permission for her to marry David Cochran. (I'm still trying to get copies of the originals of these). The obvious possibility that Valentine White Cochran was named for his grandfather made this a very interesting record. In the early Bath, VA tax records there are two David Cochrans in the early records - one consistently enumerated in the same district as the "Cochran clan" of Bath county and the other consistently in the same list as Valentine White. I suspect that the later is the more likely to be the son in law of Valentine White. The birthplace of Francis/Frank Cochran is given as Bath county, VA in the biography of Edgar Cochran found in the History of Charleston and Kanawha County. This biography says that Francis is the son of a Francis Sr. who moved to Jackson, OH and that Francis (Jr.) moved later to WV. In his death record, Caleb Cochran's (son of Valentine White Cochran) birthplace is given as Jackson, OH. Hence, both Francis and Valentine have a link to Jackson, OH, though census records indicate they were born in VA. So, I turned my search to Jackson, OH. The only Cochran I find in early Jackson, OH is one Catherine Ann/ Anna Catherine Cochran. She is the 1820 census and in the 1826 & 1827 personal property tax lists. There were no personal property tax records for 1820-1825 (only land records, which she wasn't found in). I believe that this is the same Catherine Ann that married David Cochran, but again, this is still circumstantial. Also in 1820 census, enumerated right beside Catherine is a David Gibson. A marriage record for a Hester Cochran to David Cochran is found in 1819 in Jackson county. This is the only early (pre-1840) Cochran marriage I found in that county and Catherine is the only Cochran is the early records, so I suspect Hester is her daughter. In the 1820 census of Anna you will notice that there are 7 boys in the household. I'd hoped to find some record of them paying taxes in Jackson county, but none of them do and Anna disappears by 1827. I don't know if she died, moved to another county or moved in with a older child. This record also matches up reasonably well with the 1810 census for a David Cochran in Bath county: 1810 David Cochran Children: 4 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16 1820 Anna Cochran Children: 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-28, 3 males 16-26 3 females 0-10 yrs, 2 females 10-16 yrs Valentine could be a son age 0-10 in 1810 and 10-16 in 1820. Francis could be the son 0-10 yrs old in 1820. Now my attention moved back to Kanawha county. When did Valentine and Francis end up there? I did a search of personal property tax records again here and found that they both appeared for the first time in 1834. This is probably about the time Francis came of age/married, but Valentine would have already had 4 or 5 children, so where the heck was he from 1824-1834? I haven't been able to figure that out yet. Records checked Pocahontas, Virginia personal property tax lists (FHS 1905686), 1822-1845 - was not found. Jackson, Ohio tax records (1820 onward) - not found Kanawha, VA/WV personal property tax lists (1798-) - found beginning in 1834	Valentine White Cochran
23	He was a Coal Miner.	James Blaine Cook
24	John Cook served in the war of 1812	John Cook, II
25	John Served in the Revolution and received a land Grant in Greenbrier, for his Service.On 12 May 1798 John Cook received a grant for 184 acres on south side of Muddy Creek Mountain in Greenbrier , . In 1803 John and Mary Cook purchased 50 acres in Rich Hollow from Moses and Samuel Fleshman and in 1824 they sold this 50 acres to William and Royal ALTHARE. In 1824 John and Mary Cook sold 145 acres on Muddy Creek Mtn. to William and Royal ALTHARE and 39 acres to Mose SHUCK. In May 1828 a deed for 100 acres from John FLESHMAN and wife to Thomas COOK is recorded. In 1850 Mary COOK, age 84, is listed with Archibald CAMPBELL, preacher, age 89 and Sarah CAMPBELL , age 40.	John Cook
26	He was a Coal Miner	John Preston Cook
27	William Cooke was born about 1560, probably near Crediton, England. He took his B.A. degree on November 3, 1582 and his M.A. on July 22, 1587, both at Magdalen College in Oxford, England. He began his work as a minister and appears to have been a Nonconformist. In 1589 he became Praelector of Hebrew at Magdalen and records show payments to him for 1589 through 1595. On October 14, 1591 he was given a leave of absence to preach the Gospel before the Coucil of Wales. However the leave was withdraw on October 27 with no reason given. Cooke appears to have had strong opinions during his days at Magdalen College. On November 2, 1583 he was deprived of college benefits for two weeks for having slandered the college vice-president, James Bisse, and on Janaury 28, 1592 he and the Dean of Divinity were both deprived of benefits for one and two weeks respectively, for quarreling with each other and using hurtful words. William Cooke was recommended as vicar preacher of Crediton on September 20, 1595, replacing the former preacher Peter Duncan. On February 4, 1596 the college granted Cooke a year's grace, but he appears to have resigned by 1598 as fellows were not allowed to be married. On February 10, 1596 he was licensed to preach and on March 5 was admitted to the vicarage of Crediton. William Cooke was the second vicar of Crediton. Henry VIII had dissolved the religious communites in the 1300s. The townspeople paid 300 pounds for consideration and Edward VI granted a charter for twelve governors to maintain a parish. Peter Duncan had been the first vicar and was one of the twelve governors who approved Cooke as his replacement. William Cooke was paid 30 pounds for a half year's service in 1596 and they leased a tenement from Sir Robert Chicchester for Cooke's use. The parish paid for repairs on this vicarage and it seemed to be in constant need of repair. In 1612 William purchased the tenement was Robert Chicchester and from then on he was paid the rent from the parish. On December 8, 1596 the twelve governors supplemented his income with an annuity of 30 pounds. William married Martha White on April 27, 1597 in Stockton, Wiltshire, England, where her brother-in-law was the rector. On February 4, 1603, William became one of the twelve governors of the parish, as his predecessor had been. Two children were born to William and Martha before this time: Nathaniel and Elizabeth. A son, Samuel was baptized Janaury 13, 1604/5 at Crediton. Susanna and Nathaniel were baptized June 18, 1609. A daughter, probably Mary, was baptized in July of 1611. A daughter Martha was baptized February 7, 1614 at Crediton. William continued his capacity as vicar until his death. His will was dated February 7, 1614/15 and it was proved on June 26, 1615. Cooke's predecessor was instituted on April 4, 1615, so he died sometime between February and April. Will of William Cooke To son Nathaniel fifty pounds at age twenty-one ? and all my bookes that are not bequeathed and given by me hereafter ? to Elizabeth Cooke my daughter fifty pounds [at twenty-one or marriage] yf shee be ruled and have the consent therein of her mother, But yf my said Daughter doe marrye contrary to her mothers likinge, before such tyme as shee shall accomplish the age of one and Twentie years ? she shall have no benefytt by this will nor bequests upon her, but the porcion meant to be gyven unto her shall remayne to the Residue of my Children, equally amongst them to be Devided; [also] a book entitled Mr. Gifford upon the Apocalips ? to Susan my daughter [subject to the same conditions as those governing Elizabeth's bequest] fifty pounds and Perkins upon the Creed ? to Mary my daughter [similarly conditioned] fifty pounds and a Bible ? to Martha my daughter [similarly conditioned] fifty pounds and a Bible ? yf any of my said Children shall happen to Dye ? before they or either of them shalbe Married or come to the age of one and Twentie yeares ? the porcion ment to be given ? unto that Childe shall remayne ? to all the residue of my Children that shalbe then lyvinge ? my wyfe shalbe at the charge of the education of all my said Children, untill theire severeall ages of one and Twentie yeares ? myne Executrix hereafter named shall before the probate ? put in sufficient securitie and give good assurance unto my Overseers ? for her true payment of all the several sommes of money and other legacies ? And the better to enable her so to Doe, I ? Devise and bequeath unto my wellbeloved wife Martha Cooke ? those ? lands I lately purchased of Sir Robert Chichester knight, being that howse ? wherein I nowe ? Dwell, which performing all the severeall legacies and bequests aforesaid shee maye either sell or keepe at her owne pleasure ? to my wife that hundred pounds which remayneth in the hands of Mr. John White my father in lawe and was promised me in mariage with her, as parte of her mariage porcion ? All the rest of my leases goods and Chattells ? unto my said well beloved wife (the better also to enable her to paye the aforesaid legacies to my said Children) whome I ? make my sole Executrix ? my brother in lawe Mr. John White preacher of Gods word at Dorchester with myne olde friend Mr. Wilton schoolmaster of Credyton to be my Overseers Witnesses: George Trowbridge, Josias Hale, and John Tucker.	William Cooke
28	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	D.E. Cooper
29	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	H.L. Cooper
30	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	W. Cooper
31	Research Notes Records Searched Alleghany, VA Death Records, 1853-1897 (book) - no death record found Placement of Margaret as a daughter of William Uriah is tentative based on her birth year and location. It is possible that she could be a granddaughter however.	Margaret Mary Cottle
32	Research Notes Records Searched Bath County VA Personal Property Tax lists (FHS 2024469), 1791-1816 - found is some years Greenbrier County, (West) Virginia records, by Shuck, Larry G, Volumes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 A register of the marriages celebrated in Greenbrier County (West) Virginia, 1781-1849, by Evans, Norma Pontiff Greenbrier, W. Va. court orders, 1780-1850 : transcribed and indexed from the original records, by Stinson, Helen S (1988)	Benjamin Cotton
33	Research Notes Enoch Cotton first appears in tax lists in 1795 in Bath, Virginia, beside Benjamin Cotton, who is the only Cotton enumerated in the previous three years. Benjamin also has 2 tithables for these and later years indicating older sons. Records Searched Bath County VA Personal Property Tax lists (FHS 2024469), 1791-1816 - found is some years Alleghany, VA Death Records, 1853-1897 (book) - no death record found Greenbrier County, (West) Virginia records, by Shuck, Larry G, Volumes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 A register of the marriages celebrated in Greenbrier County (West) Virginia, 1781-1849, by Evans, Norma Pontiff Greenbrier, W. Va. court orders, 1780-1850 : transcribed and indexed from the original records, by Stinson, Helen S (1988)	Enoch Cotton
34	Research Notes Michael Cotton was not found in the 1850 census, but was mentioned in the will of his father-in-law John Hardy written in April of 1857.	Michael G Cotton
35	Notes I am not completely convinced that this James Curry is the correct one for this family. There is also a James H Curry (b. ca1807) who could be son of Isaiah Curry. He also appears in the 1850 Hancock, Indiana census. He married Rebecca Anderson and appears in the 1850 census as follows: Hancock, IN, p. 205 Curry, James H, M43, farmer, VA ", Rebecca, F40, VA ", Samuel F, M17, farmer, VA ", Stephen S, M14, VA ", Margaret J, F11, IN ", William V, M4, IN If you have evidence showing which James is the son of Isaiah Curry, please let me know.	James Curry
36	19th Virginia Cavalry during the civil war	Marshall M. Dent
37	Delegate to Virginia secession convention, 1861	Marshall Mortimer Dent
38	Mahala is listed as a child of John & Frances but France's age is a bit old for having children when Mahala is born. She may be a grandchild.	Mahala Dixon
39	John is placed as a child of William & Phoebe because he lives close to William in 1850 and Phoebe is several houses away in 1870. He could perhaps be the youngest brother to William however.	John Dotson
40	What is the relationship between Rebecca Dotson and William Dotson (b. c1801)? William's widow, Phoebe, is living with Rebecca's family in 1870.	Rebecca Dotson
41	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	E.C. Estep
42	Scott County VA Deed Book 9, page 483 (transcribed by Becky Falin from microfilm) This Deed, made this 11th day of May, 1852 between Andrew Falin, trustee of Wilson Duncan, in a deed of trust dated the 4th day of June in the year of ... and of record in the county court clerk's office of Scott county Va, of the one part, and Wm B Neil and Hezekiah P neil, Exec. of Ginnes Neil deceased, of the other part Witnesseth. That for and in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt where is hereby acknowledged, the said Andrew Falin, trustee as aforesaid, doth grant unto the said Wm B Neil and Hezekiah P neil, executors as aforesaid, a certain tract or parcel of land, being the same embraced in the deed of trust aforesaid, and containing fifty acres lying on the North side of Clinch River adjoining the state line on the river or crossing the river, joining the lands of William Church, To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land as executors as aforesaid, to the full extent of the rights and title possessed by the said Wilson Duncan, and the said Andrew Falin trustee as aforesaid covenants that he will warrant the said land to the full extent of the right and title possessed by the said Wilson Duncan and as against himself that he will warrant the same especially. In testimony whereof, witness this signature and seal. Andrew Falin, his mark - seal trustee of Wilson Duncan Virginia, Scott County Court, 11th May 1852 This deed for land from Andrew Falin Trustee to Wm B and Hezekiah P Neil, Exec. of Ginnes Neil, deceased, was acknowledged in court by the said Falin to be his act and deed and ordered to be recorded. teste J A Wood	Andrew J Falin
43	Scott Conty Virgina Deed (transcribed from microfilm by Becky Falin) This indenture made and entered into this eleventh day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty eight by and between William Lewis senior of the county of Hancock and state of Tennessee of the one part, and John Falin of the county of Scott and state of Virginia, of the other part, witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hath this day bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell to the said John Falin a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Scott and state of Virginia on the waters of Clinch river in the valley of ..., the place where the said John Falin now lives and is bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at a sasafras, mulberry and a .. on the north side of Clinch Mountain near the cuts of the same thence near a direct course crossing the valley and up the upper ridge to the second line ... to the cedar bluff to a .. black gum tree thence east with before mentioned beeches... a stake .... and thence south with said line to the second ... of Clinch Mountain and thence west with said ... to the Beginning containing two hundred and fifty acres to be the same more or less to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all its appertanances thereupon belonging ... appertaining to the sale .. and .. of him the said John Falin and his heirs forever and the said William Lewis for himself and his heirs to covenant to .. with the same John Falin and his heirs, that he the said William Lewis, senior and his heirs will warrant and forever defend against all claim or claims whatsoever, claiming in or through or by me. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my name and offer my seal this day and date above written. William Lewis, his mark - seal Virginia, Scott County, 11th December 1848 This Indenture of bargain and sale for land from William Lewis senr. to John Falan was acknowledged in open court by the said William Lewis senr. to be hs act and deed and ordered to be recorded upon the payment of the tax imposed him on by law. Teste: J O Wood The tax imposed hereon by law being paid this deed is admitted to record. Given under my hand this 7th day of January, 1854 J H Morison	John Falin
44	Martin S Falin was born in Scott, Virginia in 1843. It is not yet known who his parents were or where he lived prior to 1863. According to family tradition, Martin's father died when Martin was a very young child. It is said that he went out into the hills hunting with his dogs. That evening the dogs returned, but Martin's father did not. No clue as to his fate was ever found. According to the story, Martin's mother moved to Kentucky with Martin and a daughter. Every spring she would pack a bag and travel on foot back to Virginia to see if there was any word about her husband. Because of the scarcity of records during this time period, this story has not been verified, however, it is known that Martin was from Scott, Virginia. He reported this in the death records of two of his young children. Research in Scott Co. records indicates that the Scott Co. Falins were probably all descended from Thomas Falin. The details of exactly how and why our Martin Falin ended up in Kentucky on the Union side of the Civil War, while his Falin kin remained in Virginia on the Confederate side, have yet to be discovered. On September 26, 1863, Martin enlisted to serve in the Union army during the Civil War and mustered into the 40th Regiment, Company C of the Kentucky Mounted Infantry at Grayson, Carter Co. Kentucky. He served for 1 year and 3 months. This company served in the scouting of eastern Kentucky during the end of 1863 and the beginning of 1864. In April of 1864, Rebel troops were reported coming into Kentucky through Pound Gap. The 40th Regiment along with the 11th Michigan met the Confederate troops and routed them at Paintsville, Kentucky on April 14th. The 40th returned to scouting duty after this battle and continued until June when Confederate troops again entered Kentucky. Confederate General Morgan managed to push past the Union scouts and move towards Mt. Sterling Kentucky, reaching Mt. Sterling on June 11, 1864. The 40th Regiment, along with Kentucky 39th, 37th and 52nd Regiments followed on Morgan's tracks, meeting him at Cynthiana. There they routed the Confederate troops and chased them through the mountains, out of Kentucky and into Virginia. This was known as the Battle of Cynthiana. The 40th remained on active duty in eastern Kentucky until they were mustered out at Catlettsburg on December 30, 1864. After the end of the Civil War, Martin settled in Carter, Kentucky where he worked as a farmer and coal miner. He married Malinda Matilda Evans on April 5, 1869 at the house of Mrs. Falin, presumably his mother, although her name is not known. Malinda was born November 8, 1847 in Greenup Co. to Henry Jefferson Evans and Elizabeth Campbell. She was the first child of Henry & Elizabeth and it is said that her mother gave her the name "Malinda Matilda Lou Eleanor Jane". Her father Henry had also served in the 40th Regiment, Company C of the Kentucky Infantry during the Civil War. It is not known if this is how Martin and his future father-in-law became acquainted or if they had known each other before the war. Martin and Malinda continued to reside in Carter Co. in the towns of Denton and Willard throughout their married lives. In 1889, Martin applied for and received a small pension for his service in the Civil War. He reported that he suffered from rheumatism in his back. The applications indicate that Martin was 5'4" tall with dark hair, dark brown eyes and a dark complexion. Malinda was said to be "fair". On March 27, 1891, while working at the Mary Coal Mine in Denton, Kentucky, Martin was crushed in the abdomen and hips by a slate fall. He died on March 30, 1891 at home in Denton at about the age of forty-six. His son Grant Falin and neighbor John Arms (future father-in-law of his daughters Dovie and Elisabeth) were reported as "somewhat bruised" in the accident.	Martin S Falin
45	Rhoda has been reported by another researcher as a Falin and likely daughter of Isaac Horton. If anyone has proof, please let me know.	Rhoda Falin
46	Phineas Fiske was born about 1610 at Laxfield, England and married Sarah --- there in 1638. He removed to Salem, Massachusetts by 1641 and became a freeman on May 18, 1642. He removed to Wenham, Massachusetts in 1644. Sarah died in 1659 and Phineas married secondly Elizabeth Eaterick in June 1660 in Wenham. He was the Captain of the Militia in Wenaham and also Wenham's first constable in 1644. He was a Representative to the General Court in 1653 and was appointed Commissioner to End Small Causes in 1654. He died on June 7, 1673.	Phineas Fiske
47	Robert Fiske was born about 1522 and was a wheelwright by trade. He married Mrs. Sybilla Barbor. Robert fled the Laxfield region during the reign of Queen Mary to avoid persecution for his religion. He married second Joan ---. He died before July 1602 at St. James, South Elham, Suffolk, England. The Will of ROBERT FISKE of the parish of St. James in Southelmam, "whelewright", 10 April 1590. "Trusting and stedfastlie beleiving to be saved by the death and precious bloudshedding of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ". To my eldest son William Fiske my tenement called Hoves in the parish of St. James according to the custom of the manor, he paying to my daughter Elizabeth, now the wife of Robert Barnard, or to the said Robert, in the dwelling house of my said tenement called Hoves, £18 (in instalments). To my son Eliezar and to Elizabeth, his wife, all my freehold lands in St. James, Elmham, [they] paying yearly to my son William 2½d., for their lives, and paying to my son Thomas Fiske, at the dwelling house of the said tenement called Hoves, £8, as follows. £4 within one month of my decease and £4 at the end of a year following that payment. The free lands are to pass to my son Thomas, if Eliezar and Elizabeth fail to be bound for the above payment. On the death of Eliezar and Elizabeth (and of Thomas, if tenant of the free lands) the free lands are to pass to my son William, he paying to my son Thomas £3, in consideration thereof, one month after my decease. To the poor of St. James 10s., out of my moveables, after my decease, and 10s. more to such other godly poor people as shall be thought most needful and charitable by my executors, at such times as to them shall seem most convenient. To my "bedchildren" [belchildren, or godchildren] 40s., to be equally divided among them and paid into the hands of their parents. To Nicholas Barbor of Chepenell Greene 30s., for him to divide equally among his children. My executors are to have those houses, parcel of the said tenement, which are now in my own hands and occupying, for one month after my decease. To my executors 6s. 8d. each. The residue of my estate is to be equally divided among my children then living, by agreement, or by the appointment of John Laurance the Elder, gent., and he is to have 6s. 8d. Executors: my sons Jefferie Fiske and Eliezar Fiske. Witnesses: Robert Lawter, Thomas Starke. Proved at Metfield [Suffolk], 28 July 1602 by the executors.	Robert Fiske
48	Simon Fiske is thought to be the Simon who's will was proved in 1549 in Heckingham, Norfolk, England. Will of Symon Fiske of Hekynham, being hole of mynde, November 8, 1549. My soul to God, and my body to be buried in Heckingham [Norfolk] church. To breaking the ground there 6s. 8d. To the high altar 12d. To Robt. Fiske, my son, a plow and cowlter [coulter] and share, with collars and trace and one "yren swyllwythe" and all other things necessary to a plow. Also four geldings or else £4 for them, four combs of wheat, twenty ewes with those that he hath of his own all ready to be delivered to him. To Anne, my daughter, 5 marks, two yearing [yearling] calves, and ten ewes. To Johan, my daughter, 5 marks, two cow calves, and ten ewes. To Elizabeth, my daughter, 5 marks, two cow calves, and ten ewes. If it happen Thos., my son, to depart this life seized of lands and tenements in Whenhaston [Wenhaston, Suffolk] and without heirs and on whose death shall descend to Robert Fiske, my son, then said Robert shall pay to Anna, his sister, £3, and to Joan, his sister, £2, and to Elizabeth, his sister, £3. All the rest of my goods to my wife Elizabeth, sole executrix, for God's pleasure and the performance of this will. Supervisor: Robert Fyske, my son, and to him 10s. for his pains. Witnesses: John Wrythocke, John Fyske, John Pratte, Wyllm Buxton, Phyllipe Haryson. Proved 8 December 1549.	Simon Fiske
49	Simon Ffyske was born about 1399 in Studhaugh and married first to Susannah Smyth and second to Katherine Crispie. He was a wheelwright. Will of Simon Fysk, December 22, 1463 To be buried in Laxfeld church, whereof I am a parishioner. To the high alter 3s. 4d. To the stipend of the chaplain of the Gild of St. Mary in Laxfeld 6s. 8d. yearly, for sixteen years. For the health of my soul and for my friends' souls I will that a chaplain shall celebrate in Laxfeld church for one year. For three trentals for my soul 30s. To the new bells in Laxfeld 20s. To my wife Katherine my utensils and moveables live and dead. To each of my three daughters £10 within a year of marriage; but if any of them remain single, she shall enjoy her portion. To my son William 40s. To my son Geoffrey 40s. To my elder son John 40s. To my daughter Margeret Devsing 40s. To my son Edmund 40s. If any of my sons bring action against my executors for lands in Laxfeld and Eston Bavent (Easton-Bavent, Suffolk), he shall lose his portion of 40s. Residuary legatees and executors: my wife Katherine, my younger son John, John Noloth, and Nicholas Noloth. To my wife Katherine lands in Laxfeld for life, with remainder to my younger son John, except 2 acres called Semams to my wife absolutely. If my younger son John be disturbed, he shall compensate himself from my lands in Eston Bavant. After his mother's decease he shall give my executors £30. For the health of my soul 10 marks. Proved at Laxfeld 26 February 1463/4 by the widow and John Fysk, the younger son.	Symond Fiske
50	Simon Fyske was born about 1462 at Laxfield, England. He was a yeoman. He married twice, but his second wife's name is not know. His first wife was Margery. He died at Laxfield in June of 1538. Will of Simonde Fyske, July 10, 1536. My soul to "god allmyghtie to our ladye Saynt Marye & all the blyssed company of hevyn." To be buried in the churchyard of All Saints, Laxfeld, "at the Chauncells ende ther next my father."* To the high altar there, for tithes negligently forgotten and not paid, 20d. To the reparation of Laxfeld church 20d. To the three houses of friars in Dunwich and Orford [Suffolk], to each 3s. 4d., to have a trental of masses sung for my soul and my friends' souls as shortly as may be after my decease. To priests, clerks, and poor people at my burial day, £6. 13s. 4d. To my son Robert Fyske my tenement in Laxfeld wherein now I dwell, with all my lands, meadows, feedings, rents, and services in Laxfeld, now "in the occupyeng and menuryng" of the same Robert, according to such bargain as I have made with him by indenture of 1 January, 25 Henry VIII [1 January 1533/4], he to pay £40, viz., (a) £6. 13s. 4d. to my executors, at the day of my burial; (b) to my son William Fyske 5 marks a year for three years, said William to discharge my executors of a bond of 20 marks wherein I am bound that he shall leave his wife Elizabeth, at his death, lands or moveables worth 20 marks, (c) to my son Symond Fyske, in the fourth year after my decease, £3. 6s. 8d.; (d) to my daughters Johan Jerelon and Olyve Warne £3. 6s. 8d., in the fifth year; (e) to my daughter Margerye £3. 6s. 8d., in the sixth year; (f ) to my son Jafferye, £3. 6s. 8d., in the seventh year, and £3. 6s. 8d., in the eighth year; (g) to Johan, my younger daughter, £3. 6s. 8d., in the ninth year; (h) to Agnes, my younger daughter, £3. 6s. 8d., in the tenth year. If my younger children, viz., Jaffery, Margery, Johan the Younger, and Agnes the Younger die before being paid, their share is to be divided among the same my four younger children. My son Robert is to be bound to pay the above. My son Robert is to have the utensils, implements, and household stuff which I have not given or sold at the day of my decease. Residuary legatees and executors: John Goodynche, vicar of Laxfeld, Henry Smyth of Laxfeld, and John Noloth of Walpole [? Suffolk], to dispose to the pleasure of God and the health of my soul and my friends' souls. Supervisor: John Fyske of Holton [Suffolk]. Witnesses: James Lane, "balye" of Laxfeld, John Fyske of Holton the Younger, Nicholas Stannard of Laxfeld. Proved July 15, 1538 by the executors.	Symond Fiske