GRAVE MARKERS - 1

 Various photos of grave markers.

 I have almost 100 photos of grave markers from Ohio County.  Some of these I made on cemetery visits and some were sent to me by other researchers.  I will post all of these as they might be helpful to someone.  I am sorry that I cannot give you the cemetery locations of the photos – just that they are in Ohio County.

Fielder Acton

Clay and Ethel Baird

Augustus Baker

Nobel Bean

Catharine Borah

William Rumsey Chapman and wife Mattie Mason

Archie Chick

C. V. Christian and wife Mary E.

W. S. Cole and wife M. L.

Lorenzo D. Cooper

Bartemus Acton and daughter, Susannah Caroline Acton

As a followup to last week's post, my good friend Janice Brown from Tyler, Texas sent me her "Notes" about Mr. Acton (Bartemus Acton is in her Family Tree) and about his oldest daughter, Susannah Caroline:

According to family tradition, Bartemus Acton, of English descent, did not move from Charles County, Maryland to Ohio County, Kentucky until 1831, when he was about 32 years old, six years after he had married Sarah Ann Robey.   Three children were born in Charles County, and six were born after they moved to Kentucky.   One Ohio County deed to him is dated February 26, 1831.  After Sarah died when she was just 40 years old, Bartemus, at age 52, married two years later, Eliza (Statler) Taylor on October 30, 1851.  Of course he needed a mother for his children, who ranged in age at that time from twenty-five to five years old.  Three of his oldest children had already married before he married Eliza in 1851.

The first known deed of Bartemus Acton in Ohio County, Kentucky is dated February 26, 1831, in which Bartemus Acton purchased an unspecified amount of land on Hall Creek, a branch of Rough Creek, for $280.  According to this deed, Bartemus and Sarah left Charles County Maryland sometime between Nov. 8, 1830 and February 26, 1831, at which time they purchased their first property, using Sarah's inheritance from her Grandfather Robey.   This couple had three small children when arrived in Ohio County, Susannah, Mary Jane and Thomas Washington.

Bartemus Acton was a large land owner in Ohio County, Kentucky until his death, March 31, 1868.

In the 1850 U S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, Bartemus Action owned 8 slaves, - 5 females and 3 males.   Henry Acton owned 2 slaves - male and female.

Some of the information on Bartemus Acton was shared with my aunt, Gladys Altman, who went to Ohio County in 1973 to do research for me by various persons she visited, one being Mrs. Alpha Smith, Narrows, Kentucky.  Another was my grandfather's niece, Loretta (Cox) Westerfield.  Loretta, a retired teacher in Ohio County, and I worked on Ohio County ancestors together for about ten years until her death on New Year's Day, 1985 in Ohio County, Kentucky.

Susannah Caroline (Acton) Mitchell

April 8, 1826 – September 8, 1878

of Charles County, MD and Ohio County, KY

Wife of Joseph Martin “Mart” Mitchell

Susannah Caroline Acton was born in the spring time, April 8, 1826, at Port Tobacco, the first county seat of Charles County, Maryland.  She was the first and oldest of nine children born to her parents, Bartemus Acton and Sarah Ann “Sallie” (Robey).  Susannah’s brother and sister, Mary Jane and Thomas Washington, were also born in Maryland. 

Sometime after the 1830 census was taken in Port Tobacco, when Susannah was about four, her parents migrated from Maryland with their three small children and moved to Ohio County, Kentucky, a distance of about 700 miles.  Upon arrival, they settled on a farm near Hall’s Creek, a branch of Rough Creek, where a deed shows that Bartemus purchased an unspecified number of acres of land on February 26, 1831 from Absalom Albin and his wife, Piety, for $280.00.

On August 24, 1843, when she was seventeen, Susannah married Joseph Martin Mitchell, son of Robert Mitchell and Judith Benson who moved to Ohio County in 1825, formerly of Shelby County, Kentucky.  Joseph Martin Mitchell, called “Mart,” was born March 19, 1822 in Shelby County. 

Over the next twenty years – 1844 to 1864 – Susannah had nine children of which seven grew to maturity.  The Mitchells were hardworking people and expected their children to do likewise.  For Susannah, chores centered on raising her children and keeping them healthy, cooking for her household, sewing and mending, working in the family garden, and tending the farm yard.

It is reported that Mart Mitchell was a farmer and a stone mason, a person who cuts and shapes native stone into various shapes for building chimneys, flues, doorsteps, walkways and fences.  Mart and his son, Joseph shaped the rocks and built one of the abutments to the bridge at Barrett's Ferry on Rough River in 1892.  That bridge was eventually replaced by a concrete bridge, but the stones of the old bridge abutments still remain in place to this day.

Joseph and Susannah lived on Cane Run between Olaton and New Baymus Church of Christ near Barrett's Ferry, about two miles from Dundee (formerly called Hines Mill) and Sulphur Springs.   In the 1860 census the couple was living in the Briggs Mill area of the Caney District of Ohio County, Kentucky. 

Susannah was 52 when she died Sep 8, 1878.  Joseph Martin Mitchell was said to have married twice after her death, first to Mary Hushon Bishop on May 21, 1881, and second to Mattie Wickliffe, Oct 18, 1892, both of whom he outlived.  He died Nov 27, 1904 at age 82.  Joseph and Susannah are said to be buried at McCord Cemetery on Hall’s Creek Road, not far from Rosine.   They had nine children, all born Ohio County.

1)            Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (my ancestor) – Born June 1, 1844; married  1st James William Cox on Aug 4, 1860 and they had 14 children – all born in Ohio County; she died Feb 7, 1903, in Obion County, TN.  He died Sep 30, 1931, Ohio County.

2)            Ellen Boatman Mitchell – Born Dec 15, 1845; married 1st George W. Ezell on Oct 17, 1860; she died May 29, 1890, Ohio County.

3)            Anthony T. Mitchell – Born Mar 11, 1847; died July 19, 1847, Ohio County.

4)            Sarah Ann “Sallie” Mitchell - Born Apr 15, 1849; married 1st William Neighbors on Jan 15, 1867; died Nov 2, 1939, Ohio County.

5)            Corella Evelyn Mitchell – Born Oct 5, 1850; married Robert H. Daniel on Nov 5, 1870; died Oct 26, 1939, Ohio County.

6)            Martha Benson Mitchell – Born Aug 15, 1852; married Calvin W. Daniel on Mar 14, 1870; died Jan 4, 1897, Ohio County.

7)            Robert B. Mitchell – Born Aug 10, 1855; died Aug 21, 1855, Ohio County.

8)            Joseph Gabriel Mitchell – Born Sep 25, 1858; married 1st Henrietta A. Hurt on Sep 3, 1878; died Apr 29, 1912, Ohio County.

9)            Allison Pierce Mitchell – Born Dec 11, 1864; married 1st Viola V. Mills Jun 21, 1887, Ohio Co.; died May 12, 1950, Ellis County, Texas.

Sulphur Springs – Editor:

       The Hartford Herald, September 12, 1878

Mrs. Mart Mitchell dropped from her chair on the 8th instant,

and expired before her husband who was in the same room,

could reach her.

       The Hartford Herald, September 18, 1878

Mrs. J. Martin Mitchell, living near Barrett’s Ferry, this county, died

very suddenly last Sunday evening week.  She had been in declining

health for several months, but was not thought to be in any danger

at the time of her death.

Mrs. Mitchell was an exemplary lady, an excellent neighbor, a devoted

wife and a loving affectionate mother.    The deceased was a daughter

of Bartemus Acton,  deceased, and  sister to Mrs. G. J. Bean, of this place.

Sources:

•             Ohio Co., Kentucky Marriage and Death Certificates

•             Ohio Co. KY Census Records (various years) and Deed Records

•             The Hartford Herald, Ohio County, KY

•             Family records of Hoyt Wilson; Sue (Acton) Gregory; Terry Acton; Glenda Potts      Thacker; and David Arthur Myers

•             Family records researched in 1973 by Gladys Altman for Janice Brown, shared by Mrs. Alpha Smith, Narrows, KY; Bessie K. Rowe, Louisville; and Loretta (Crowder) Westerfield, Rosine.

   

See Find A Grave Memorial #111745763

Contributed by Janice Cox Brown, Coppell, TX

Bartemus Acton

Bartemus Acton was one of the early settlers of Ohio County.  For more information about him and his family see my post dated 27 May 2013.

Albert M. Acton

Hartford Republican, 5 Feb 1909

WILLIAM HENRY ACTON

WILLIAM HENRY ACTON was born November 4, 1834, in Ohio County, Ky., where he   has always resided. His father, Bartemus Acton, a native of Charles County, Md., removed toKentucky about 1825, and died in 1867, at the age of sixty-five years. He was the son of         Oscar Acton, of Maryland. Bartemus married Sarah Robey, of Maryland, who died in 1850,  and their children are Susanna C. (Mitchell), Mary J. (Bean), Thomas W., Gabriel, Chloe A. E.(Bean), William Henry, Fielder W., Martha A. (Crawford) and Eveline (Davis). Jan. 24,      1856, William Henry Acton married Martha J., daughter of Hugh C. and Rebecca (Foreman) Crawford, of Nelson County, Ky.; she was born April 28, 1838, and to them have been born William M., Stephen S., Sarah P. (deceased), Amanda E., Hugh C., Rebecca E., Robert B.,      and Ira W.  Mr. Acton is a farmer, owning 240 acres of fine land in a good state of                 cultivation. In religion he is a Methodist, and in politics a Democrat. 

Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN  1895

Susannah Caroline (Acton) Mitchell

Susannah Caroline (Acton) Mitchell

April 8, 1826 – September 8, 1878

of Charles County, MD and Ohio County, KY

Wife of Joseph Martin “Mart” Mitchell

Susannah Caroline Acton was born in the spring time, April 8, 1826, at Port Tobacco, the first county seat of Charles County, Maryland.  She was the first and oldest of nine children born to her parents, Bartemus Acton and Sarah Ann “Sallie” (Robey).  Susannah’s brother and sister, Mary Jane and Thomas Washington, were also born in Maryland. 

Sometime after the 1830 census was taken in Port Tobacco, when Susannah was about four, her parents migrated from Maryland with their three small children and moved to Ohio County, Kentucky, a distance of about 700 miles.  Upon arrival, they settled on a farm near Hall’s Creek, a branch of Rough Creek, where a deed shows that Bartemus purchased an unspecified number of acres of land on February 26, 1831 from Absalom Albin and his wife, Piety, for $280.00.

On August 24, 1843, when she was seventeen, Susannah married Joseph Martin Mitchell, son of Robert Mitchell and Judith Benson who moved to Ohio County in 1825, formerly of Shelby County, Kentucky.  Joseph Martin Mitchell, called “Mart,” was born March 19, 1822 in Shelby County. 

Over the next twenty years – 1844 to 1864 – Susannah had nine children of which seven grew to maturity.  The Mitchells were hardworking people and expected their children to do likewise.  For Susannah, chores centered on raising her children and keeping them healthy, cooking for her household, sewing and mending, working in the family garden, and tending the farm yard.

It is reported that Mart Mitchell was a farmer and a stone mason, a person who cuts and shapes native stone into various shapes for building chimneys, flues, doorsteps, walkways and fences.  Mart and his son, Joseph shaped the rocks and built one of the abutments to the bridge at Barrett's Ferry on Rough River in 1892.  That bridge was eventually replaced by a concrete bridge, but the stones of the old bridge abutments still remain in place to this day.

Joseph and Susannah lived on Cane Run between Olaton and New Baymus Church of Christ near Barrett's Ferry, about two miles from Dundee (formerly called Hines Mill) and Sulphur Springs.   In the 1860 census the couple was living in the Briggs Mill area of the Caney District of Ohio County, Kentucky. 

Susannah was 52 when she died Sep 8, 1878.  Joseph Martin Mitchell was said to have married twice after her death, first to Mary Hushon Bishop on May 21, 1881, and second to Mattie Wickliffe, Oct 18, 1892, both of whom he outlived.  He died Nov 27, 1904 at age 82.  Joseph and Susannah are said to be buried at McCord Cemetery on Hall’s Creek Road, not far from Rosine.   They had nine children, all born Ohio County.

1)      Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (my ancestor) – Born June 1, 1844; married  1^st James William Cox on Aug 4, 1860 and they had 14 children – all born in Ohio County; she died Feb 7, 1903, in Obion County, TN.  He died Sep 30, 1931, Ohio County.

2)      Ellen Boatman Mitchell – Born Dec 15, 1845; married 1^st George W. Ezell on Oct 17, 1860; she died May 29, 1890, Ohio County. 

3)      Anthony T. Mitchell – Born Mar 11, 1847; died July 19, 1847, Ohio County.

4)      Sarah Ann “Sallie” Mitchell - Born Apr 15, 1849; married 1^st William Neighbors on Jan 15, 1867; died Nov 2, 1939, Ohio County.

5)      Corella Evelyn Mitchell – Born Oct 5, 1850; married Robert H. Daniel on Nov 5, 1870; died Oct 26, 1939, Ohio County.

6)      Martha Benson Mitchell – Born Aug 15, 1852; married Calvin W. Daniel on Mar 14, 1870; died Jan 4, 1897, Ohio County.

7)      Robert B. Mitchell – Born Aug 10, 1855; died Aug 21, 1855, Ohio County.

8)      Joseph Gabriel Mitchell – Born Sep 25, 1858; married 1^st Henrietta A. Hurt on Sep 3, 1878; died Apr 29, 1912, Ohio County.

9)      Allison Pierce Mitchell – Born Dec 11, 1864; married 1^st Viola V. Mills Jun 21, 1887, Ohio Co.; died May 12, 1950, Ellis County, Texas.

Sulphur Springs - Editor:

       The Hartford Herald, September 12, 1878

Mrs. Mart Mitchell dropped from her chair on the 8th instant, and expired before her husband who was in the same room, could reach her.

       The Hartford Herald, September 18, 1878

Mrs. J. Martin Mitchell, living near Barrett’s Ferry, this county, died  very suddenly last Sunday evening week.  She had been in declining health for several months, but was not thought to be in any danger at the time of her death.

Mrs. Mitchell was an exemplary lady, an excellent neighbor, a devoted wife and a loving affectionate mother.    The deceased was a daughter of Bartemus Acton,  deceased, and  sister to Mrs. G. J. Bean, of this place.

  

                                                                                            ~ by Janice Cox Brown

                                                                                                          Tyler, TX

                                                                                            

Sources

·         Ohio Co., Kentucky Marriage and Death Certificates

·         Ohio Co. KY Census Records (various years) and Deed Records

·         Family records of Hoyt Wilson; Sue (Acton) Gregory; Terry Acton; Glenda Potts Thacker; and David Arthur Myers

·         Family records researched in 1973 by Gladys Altman for Janice Brown, shared by Mrs. Alpha Smith, Narrows, KY;  Bessie K. Rowe, Louisville; and Loretta (Crowder) Westerfield, Rosine.

Fielder Wemmes Acton

Fielder Wemmes Acton

1837 – 1912

Of Ohio County, Kentucky

Son of Bartemus Acton and Sarah Ann Robey

and

Grandson of Osborn Acton and Elizabeth (?)

of Charles County, Maryland

FIELDER WEMMES ACTON - Born March 24, 1837, he was named for an uncle by the same name in Charles County, Maryland.  Fielder grew up on his father’s farm near Hall’s Creek, and was seventeen when he joined the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in 1854.  He married Elizabeth Wade Hines on January 28, 1858.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Simeon Walton Hines and Elizabeth Wade.

On July 1, 1863, Fielder, age 26, and three of his brothers, Gabriel, age 31; Thomas W., age 34; and William H., age 29, all registered for the U. S. Civil War Draft. All four brothers gave their occupations as “farmer.”  Captain John R. Grissom was the registrar.  Fielder also served in the Ohio County Home Guards, and is listed in the U. S. Civil War Pension Index, because he filed for a pension on January 23, 1893.  He became eligible because his home guard unit was activated and called out to help the 17^th Kentucky Infantry by order of Col. McHenry. 

According to his death certificate, he died from pneumonia the day after his birthday at age seventy-five on Mar 25, 1912.  His obituary was published Mar 27, 1912.  Fielder’s headstone is inscribed with date of Mar 24, 1911, which is in error.  Fielder and Elizabeth are buried in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Sulfur Springs.   They had eight children listed in their family Bible.

Both photos above are of Fielder Wemmes and Elizabeth (Hines) Acton.

The children of Fielder and Elizabeth Hines Acton were:

1.       Margaret May Acton, born January 14, 1859 and married William M. Potts on December 7, 1876.  She died February 4, 1904 and is buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Ohio County.

2.      Enoch Crow Acton, born October 2, 1860 and married Julia Ann Brown on December 15, 1885.  He died December 29, 1947 and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Daviess County, KY.

3.      Sara Jane Acton, born December 2, 1862 and married Orrin Duke on January 12, 1881.  She died August 25, 1955 and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Daviess County.

4.      Martha Taylor Acton, born January 17, 1864 and married James B. York on January 27, 1881.  She died February 5, 1941 and is buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Ohio County.

5.      Ida Elizabeth Acton, born December7, 1866 and married William Virgil Duke on May 21, 1884.  She died August 16, 1942 and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Daviess County.

6.      Eva Wade Acton, born December 15, 1869 and married D.C. Burton on March 11, 1891.  She died May 9, 1932 and is buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Ohio County.

7.      Tinie F. Acton, born September 22, 1873 and married Thomas P. Wilson on December 22, 1898.  She died December 7, 1913 and is buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Ohio County.

8.      Maude B. Acton, born April 26, 1880 and she married John Daniel on August 15, 1900.  She died October 11, 1962 and is buried in Olaton Cemetery, Ohio County.

Fielder and Elizabeth Hines Acton’s Obituaries:

The Hartford Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1912 

F. W. Acton Dead 

     Mr. F. W. Acton, one of Ohio county’s well known citizens, died at his residence ten miles northeast of Hartford last Monday morning at 4 o’clock.

     “Uncle Fielder” as he was commonly known, had been in feeble health for the past few years and was stricken with pneumonia about two weeks ago and gradually grew worse until the end came.  His remains were interred in the Mt. Vernon Church cemetery at 1 o’clock p. m. yesterday, after funeral services by the local pastor.  The deceased, who was 75 years old last Sunday, leaves surviving him a widow and several children—all grown and married—among whom is Mrs. J. A. Daniel, of Hartford, who was at his bedside for several days before his demise.

Hartford Herald, Wednesday, June 15, 1921

Elizabeth Acton

     Mrs. Elizabeth Acton, widow of F. W. Acton, died last Monday evening at 9:30 o’clock of diseases incident to old age.  Although she had been in ill health for some time her condition had not been serious until the previous Wednesday.  She had reached the ripe old age of a little more than 81 years.  She was living with her daughter, Mrs. James B. York and Mr. York, of near Sulphur Springs at the time of her death.

     She was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon M. E. Church South and a splendid type of womanhood.  Her friends were numbered by those who had the blessing of her acquaintance.

     She is survived by six sons and daughters as follows:  E. C. Acton, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Sarah J. Duke, wife of O. T. Duke, Owensboro; Mrs. Ira Duke, Owensboro; Mrs. Maud Daniel, wife of John Daniel Beaver Dam; Mrs. Eva Burton, wife of Dock Burton, near Sulphur Springs and Mrs. Martha York, wife of J. B. York, near Sulphur Springs.  A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband preceded her to the grave about ten years ago.

     Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. S. Gillette, at Mt. Vernon church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.  The bereaved ones have our sincerest sympathy.

Sources

·         Kentucky Marriage Certificates

·         Kentucky Death Certificates

·         The Hartford Herald

·         A Chick And Kin Book, Volume 2, by Eula Eunice Park Mitchell

·         The Families of Sarah Ann (Mitchell) Neighbors Landrum Peters by David Arthur Meyers

·         Family records of Janice Cox Brown

·         Family records of Betty York Tichenor and Ruth York Bennett

·         Family records of Hoyt Wilson

·         Family records of Glenda Potts Thacker

      This genealogical biography was furnished by Terry Acton, a direct descendant of Fielder Acton.  We thank her for her contribution to this blog.