JAMES THOMAS FELIX was born September 27, 1831, in
the northeast part of Ohio County, Ky.; in 1844 removed with his parents to
Hopkins County, where he grew to manhood; in 1854 returned to Ohio County, and
purchased the place where he now resides, upon which he placed his mother and
her orphaned children, taking the place of his father in providing for their
wants. His father, Charles Felix, a native of Woodford County, removed in
childhood with his parents to Ohio County; was a stonemason, farmer and trader,
and died in 1852, aged fifty-five years; he was the son of John, of Virginia. Charles married Mary R., daughter of Thomas
and Elizabeth (Bell) Sullenger, of Grayson County; she died in 1856, aged
fifty-five years. Their offspring are Sarah E. (Herring and Byers), Nancy J.
(Wright), James Thomas, Martha H. A. (Hoover), Francis M., William H., and
Charles B. B. James T. Felix obtained
but a limited education in his youth, but is taking a great interest in the
education of his children. He has been twice married; first, October 37, 1857,
to Elizabeth, daughter of Frank and Jane (Mason) Lendrum, of Grayson County;
she was born in 1838, and died in 1858. Their union was blessed with one son,
Frank Lendrum (Felix), now superintendent of schools for Ohio County. Mr. Felix was
next married, December 6, 1862, to Mary B., daughter of William and Matilda
(Stateler) Duke, of Ohio County; she was born April 9, 1837; this union has
also been blessed with one son, Charles William (Felix). Mr. Felix is a successful
farmer and stock-raiser, owning 300 acres of productive and well-improved land,
in a high state of cultivation. He is a Democrat and a Cumberland Presbyterian;
his wife is a Methodist.
Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G.
C. KNIFFIN 1895
Note: James Thomas Felix died 6 November 1915 in Ohio County.
CHARLES B. B. FELIX, Ohio
County, was born March 25, 1847, in Hopkins County, Ky., and
in 1854 removed with his mother to Ohio
County, where he has
since resided. He is the son of Charles and Mary R. (Sullenger) Felix. Charles B. B. Felix, in childhood, procured
such an education as the schools of the time afforded. He was married November
10, 1870, to Nancy J., daughter of Elias and Mary J. (Shearer) Walker, of
Breckinridge County, born December 9, 1851, and to them have been born Mary Rouin,
Bertha May, Ximena (deceased), Elias (deceased), Sarah Elizabeth, and Susan.
Mr. Felix's occupation is that of farming; he owns 250 acres of fine land, in
good condition and in a high state of cultivation. He also engages in running
lumber from Rough Creek during the rafting season. In politics, he is identified
with the Democratic party.
Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G.
C. KNIFFIN 1895
Note: Charles Burch Felix died December 1932 in Ohio County. He is buried in the Sullenger Graveyard in Ohio County.
FRANK L. FELIX was born September 29, 1858, in Ohio County,
and is a son of James T. and Elizabeth Felix. He was reared on his father's
farm and attended the district schools until he was eighteen years old, when,
having obtained some means by dealing in stock, he attended Salem College, in
Meade County, four months. He next attended school at Canmer, Hart Co., Ky.,
and finally graduated in scientific course from Hartford College in 1882, and the same fall was appointed by
the county court as school commissioner, and in 1884 was elected county school
superintendent, his present position, by the largest majority ever given to any
candidate for that position in the county. Mr. Felix's natural ability and
thorough education, together with the universal esteem in which he is held
bespeak for him other positions of trust and honor.
Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN
1895
Note: Frank L. Felix married Jeanette M. "Nettie" Duncan; he died April 1959 in Miami, Florid at the age of 100.
