CHARLES L. FIELD

CHARLES L. FIELD, Esq., was born in Buford, Ohio Co., Ky., August 11, 1852. In the common schools, at home and in the college at Hartford, he received a fair English education. December 27, 1876, he was united in marriage to Miss Lara A. Eden, a native of Paducah, Ky., born August 28, 1854. She received a liberal education in the public schools and in the College of the Sisters of Charity of the same city. His grandfather was William Field, born in Daviess County, Ky., in 1790, an extensive land owner and high sheriff of the county of Daviess for several years, also one of the earliest settlers in Ohio County. He lived to see all his children, to the number of ten, buried. He died in 1876. The father of our subject, Col. Benjamin Field, was the eldest of the family, and was born in Buford Precinct, Ohio County, in 1829, and died November 8, 1873. His mother was Josephine Austin, born near Hartford, Ky., in 1832. There were six children, of whom our subject is the eldest; the others are Henry, born August 14, 1854, married Carrie Rowe (they reside at Hartford, Ky.); Laura A. born August 31, 1856, married J. E. Magan, 1875; Edwin D., born November 17, 1858, educated at the South Carrollton Institute, unmarried; Benjamin L., born in 1862, a merchant and tobacconist, at Buford; James J., born in 1866. Our subject is a justice of the peace and his home is a large and commodious brick — one of the finest in the county— the home of his ancestors. The farm consists of 132 acres of improved land. His mother is now the wife of the Rev. James S. Coleman, a well known clergyman of the Baptist Church.

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

Note:  Mr. Field died in 1929 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Hartford.

Thomas Sanders

Thomas Sanders (1838-1914) of Stoke-Upon-Trent,

Staffordshire, England

and of

Ohio County, Kentucky

(Brother of Charles, George, and John Sanders)

Photo received from Virginia Beth (Howard) Hudgins

Hartford, KY in 2010

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Notes on Life of Thomas Sanders

Thomas Sanders was the fourth son of John Sanders, Sr. and his wife, Sarah (Smith), who raised a family of nine respectable children.  Tom was born at Penkhull, a village and township within  the district of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. 

John and Sarah Sanders were found in the 1841, 1851, and 1861 census records of Staffordshire.  In 1851 census, Thomas, age 12, was listed as a scholar.  In 1861, Thomas was listed in the census as age 22 and unmarried.  His occupation was "Tailor” (journeyman) "born Penkhull.”

On November 12, 1863, he married Charlotte Beardmore in England.  The marriage  record was solemnized at Parish Church in the Parish of St. George, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, in the County of Stafford.  Page: 109, Entry No. 217:   Ref No. C21/3/217.  

"Thomas Sanders. 23. Bachelor.  Tailor.  Residence at the time of Marriage: Boundary Street.  Father, John Sanders.  Tailor."

"Charlotte Beardmore. 18. Spinster.  Residence at the time of Marriage: Castle Street.  Father, William Beardmore, Tailor.” 

After Banns.  Wm. Callis, Curate.  Both signed their own names.  Witnesses: William Beardmore and Louisa Chell.  Both signed their own names."  Louisa Chell was the sister of Thomas; William Beardmore was the brother of Charlotte.

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Tom first came to America in 1856.  He later returned to England where he married Charlotte Beardmore.  It was reported by family members that he brought his wife, Charlotte, and their first child, a daughter about three years old, back to America.  This was Tom’s second trip to America, according to family tradition.   Thomas left England from Liverpool to New York –

ten weeks by sail.

In the 1870 census Vanderburgh County, Indiana,  Thomas Sanders was listed as age 30, a peddler, born England, with his wife, Charlotte, 22, born England, and a son, William 3, born England.  The immigration year was given as 1856 for Tom and Charlotte (Beardmore) Sanders on the 1910 census record.

In 1880, Thomas Sanders, 41, was enumerated in the Ohio County, Kentucky census, and was listed as a farmer.  Charlotte was shown as 37, with children William T. age 12, Mary A. age 7 and Fedella, age 3.  By that time, his brother, Charles Sanders, was already living in Ohio County.  Another place that Thomas lived at one time was Friedaland, Ohio County, Kentucky.

In the 1900 census, the Thomas Sanders family was living in Horse Branch, Ohio Co. Tom was age 62 and gave his birthdate as July 1838; Charlotte was 63, and said they had been married 34 years.  Charlotte also said she was born in Ireland, as were both her parents.  She also reported that they got married in 1866 – which is wrong by three years since they got married in November 1863.  Living in the home were three daughters, Lula 27, Hattie 17, and Laura A. Sanders, 17.  Also, William Ford, a boarder, who did farm labor, probably worked for Tom who did general farming.

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From the Hartford Herald - issue of July 8, 1908, image 7 - FRIEDALAND:

"Uncle Tom Sanders was 70 years old last Saturday.  His children gave him a nice

 dinner.  All his children and all his grandchildren except one who lives in Oklahoma.

There was a large crowd of his neighbors and friends present and there was plenty of

 everything good to eat and lots left.   All had an enjoyable day." 

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Ten years later in April 1910 when the census was taken, it appears the family moved from Horse Branch and were living in Olaton.  Tom’s age was given as 71; and Charlotte’s age as 68.  Lula was the only child left living at home – she was 29.  

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In 1914, January 28 – Thomas died.  His will is recorded in Book E, Page 41, dated March 2, 1909, recorded March 2, 1914.

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Obituary - quoted from the Hartford Herald, p. 5, column 4, Wed. 4 Feb 1914:

Esq. Thomas Sanders Dead

   "Mr. Thomas Sanders, aged 75, died last Wednesday at his residence near Olaton, this county, after a brief illness of pneumonia.  His remains were interred in the Cane Run church burying grounds Thursday.

   "Mr. Sanders was elected and served as Justice of the Peace of his district from January 1, 1914 to January 1, 1919.  He is survived by his widow, one son and four daughters."

Another write-up in the Hartford Herald, issue of Feb. 11, 1914, pg. 4, column 4, said:

                           

Was Born in England, Died in Ohio County

            "Mr. T. H. Sanders, deceased, was born in the town of Stoke, Staffordshire county, England, July 6, 1838.  He came to the United States when quite a young man and returned to England about two years later and married.  He then came to Friedaland, this county, where his wife and five children, who are all married, survive him.

He was born and raised a Catholic, but as there was no Catholic church near his home, he joined the Methodist church at Salem several years ago.

 "Uncle Tommy," as he was generally known, was an honest and upright man.  He realized from the beginning of his illness, which only lasted about four days, that his time on earth was short and he talked beautifully of his going away.  He said, "I have lived out my usefulness and am ready to meet my Master." 

He was laid to rest in Cane Run cemetery, January 28, 1914.

            “The pall-bearers were: W. P. Miller, C. C. Christian, C. D. Bean, W. T. Jamison, L. S. Hoover, Wesley Raley, all of whom were past seventy years of age." 

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A third obituary in The Hartford Republican , dated Friday, January 30, 1914, had a bit of additional information: 

"Esquire Thomas Sanders Dead."

        "Thomas Sanders, for four years a member of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, died at

        his home near Cane Run church, 3 miles from Olaton, Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.

        He had been ill only a few days with pneumonia when the end came.  He was buried

        yesterday at Cane Run burying ground in the presence of a large number of friends.

       Esquire Sander's term as a magistrate in Sulphur Springs district ended with the year

      1913.  He was a good citizen and will be greatly missed in the community."

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Death Certificate

Charlotte Sanders:  Mention was made in the Hartford Herald newspaper, Wed. 1 April 1914, pg. 4, that:

        "Mrs. Sanders of the late Esq. Thomas Sanders, has appendicitis and is expected to live but a short time." 

However, Charlotte did live a little more than one-and one-half years after her husband's death.  She died June 2, 1915 and was laid to rest beside her husband at the Cane Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Friedaland, Ohio Co., KY. The known children of Thomas and Charlotte (Beardmore) Sanders were:

            William Thomas Sanders        b 4-24-1867 md. (1)  Alberta “Birdie” Hoover, Oct 9, 1891

                                                                                 md. (2)  Ida Beulah Miller, Mar 18, 1900           

            Mary Agnes Sanders               b 7-19-1872  md. Joseph Elmer Miller, Dec 31, 1890

            Fidelia “Della” Sanders          b Abt 1875    md. Robert T. Miller, Jan 8, 1896

            Louise Sanders                        b 1880           Died young.

            Hattie Sanders                         b 3-8-1883     md. George Cooper, Dec 24, 1904

            Laura                                       b 6-4-1885     md. Nathaniel G. Boswell, Mar 7, 1903

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In 1974 all of Tom’s children had died except Laura (Sanders) Boswell, who lived in Horse Branch, Ohio Co. Kentucky.   She celebrated her 101^st birthday and there is a newspaper clipping of this celebration.  Laura was the proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was a post mistress for ten years at Horse Branch. She later died in a nursing home.

Submitted by Janice Cox Brown

FELIX

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.

WILLIAM LOGAN FELIX

WILLIAM LOGAN FELIX was born October 10, 1828, in Ohio County, Ky.; at the age of ten years removed with his parents to Hopkins County, and in 1848 returned to Ohio County, where he has since resided. His father, Philip Felix, was born in 1802, probably in Franklin County, Ky.; was a stone mason: assisted in the construction of the penitentiary wall at Frankfort, and died in 1866. He was the son of John Felix, a German, from Virginia. John's children were Isaac, William, Charles, Philip, Josiah, Hannah (Bannon), Betsey (Carter), Susan (Christian), Mahala (Morris), Sallie (Howard) and Jane (Howard). Philip married Judith, daughter of Josiah and Judith (New) Haynes, of Ohio County, born in 1806, and still living. Their children are Emeline (Herring and Kelley), Josiah, William L., Sally (Johnson), James R., Artelia A. (Heverin), Mahala F. (Boswell), John L., Henry C. and Burch B.  Mr. Felix was first married September 7, 1853, to Susan V., daughter of Frank and Nancy (Thompson) Black, of Ohio County; she was born September 7, 1828, and died May 24, 1860, and from their union sprang Antoinette E. (deceased) and Catherine J.  Mr. Felix was next married, February 13, 1861, to Hannah A., daughter of Farmer and Nancy (Haynes) Deweese, of Grayson County, born February 3, 1843, and to them have been born Philip O., James C., Emeline H. (deceased), and Frances A. Mr. Felix is a farmer, having 136 acres of good land in a high state of cultivation. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and in politics a Republican.

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

Note:  Mr. Felix died 17 April 1894 in Ohio county.  He is buried in the Black Cemetery, Hartford.  The Black Cemetery of Ohio County, Kentucky is located on the old John Brown farm now owned by a Mr. Webb. From Hartford, go out Highway 69 toward Dundee. Turn right on Hamlin Chapel Road. Go beyond Hamlin Chapel Church (now a Clubhouse) a short distance. Turn left on gravel road where an old two-story frame house is on the right side of the road and a brick house just beyond where you turn back from road on left.  These directions are courtesy of A. E. "Buddy" Holmes & were found on Findagrave.com. No photos of the grave marker were found.

Grandmother Gets Homesick

Grandmother Gets Homesick

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From a tape recording interview made on Oct 10 1977 with my grandmother, Eva Caroline (Smith) Cox when she recalled various memories and the following story about her own grandmother Fidella (Porter) Sanders.  She wanted to spend the night with her grandparents who lived less than a mile from her house.

Grandmother:  “Oh, I don’t know how old I was.  But I wanted to go over there and stay all night and they let me go.  And I don’t know…I just got so homesick…and I wanted to go home.  I had stayed one night.  And I thought, well, the next day I’ll go home, but I didn’t go.” 

When the next night began to come on, oh, I got so homesick.  I began to cry.  I could hear them all hollering over there at home …and talking and laughing in the yard.  And I said I wanted to go home, and grandma said, “No, you can’t go tonight…cause we have no phone, and you might fall.  It’s too late, and there’s a big snow on.  I would never know if you got over there or not.” 

“Well, I just set into squalling.  (Laughs.)  But I set to crying…and she finally give up…about dark.  And there was a big snow that night…up to your knees.  And it was nearly night time, and she couldn’t do nothing with me.  But I remember enough that she got a pair of grandpa’s wool socks and pulled them up over my shoes and fixed them where they wouldn’t fall down, and she let me go.  Laughing)  And there I went.  In the snow, walking.”

Jerri:  “What did your mother say when you got home?”

“And I come in, and Mother was so surprised.  All of them.  They had the lights on… lamps… and they hadn’t eaten their supper …they always ate late.  And grandpa eat early…about 4:30 in the wintertime.  So I had already had my supper.  And I really wanted to go home, and I was so happy when I got there.  There wasn’t any wind blowing.” 

Jerri:  “Were you as big as Amy?”  (My daughter was about six or seven.)

Grandmother:  “Probably was.  Probably larger.  But I was homesick.  And I wanted to go home.  I just would not stay that night.  I could hear their voices…hear them all talking, carrying in the wood, I guess.  I imagined everything.  And the more I listened, the more homesick I got. 

And it wasn’t but a mile.  But they didn’t know.  I could have fell and froze to death.  And nobody wouldn’t have known it.  It’s the wonder my grandmother let me go, but I guess she thought she would have to sit up with me all night.”  (Laughing) 

“Well, I was going.  I had made up my mind.  I was homesick.  Yes, I was.”

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Snowy winter scene – Ohio County, Kentucky

 – my grandmother walks home.

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Submitted by Janice Cox Brown

JAMES EUDALEY and WILLIAM J. EVERLY

JAMES EUDALEY was born in Jefferson County, east Tenn., October 24, 1827, and is a son of David and Sarah (Baldwin) Eudaley, both of whom were natives of North Carolina and of English descent. David Eudaley was educated and married in his native State. Soon after his marriage he removed to east Tennessee, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred at the ripe old age of eighty-nine or ninety years. He was for several years a magistrate, and was a veteran in the war of 1812, having ranked as orderly sergeant, and served at Norfolk, Va. He and wife are life-long members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in which for many years he was a class leader, exhortor and superintendent of the Sunday-school. James Eudaley received a common school education in youth and also attended a high school for a time. He was employed on his father's farm until he attained his majority, after which he was employed as a salesman in a general store at Old Monroe, Overton Co., Tenn., for about two years. He then engaged in farming in the same county, which he continued until the breaking out of the late civil war, when, in conse-quence of his Union sentiments, he was obliged to leave Tennessee. He moved to Greenville, Muhlenburgh Co., where he was engaged at various pursuits for one year, He then removed to Daviess County, Ky., where he farmed for about three years. In the latter part of 1864 he removed to Ohio County, Ky., to his farm near Centretown, upon which he remained until the fall of 1884, when he sold out and bought the farm of 180 acres on Green River, near Ceralvo, known as the Baker Farm, upon which he now resides. In early life he commenced to learn the saddler's trade, but was compelled to abandon the same on account of failing health. About a year before the war he made a trip South, visiting Mobile and other Southern cities. In the early spring, just before the breaking out of the late war, he started for California, but abandoned the trip in consequence of the beginning of hostilities, remaining in Kansas and Missouri about six months. He was first married October 6, 1853, to Matilda J. Smith, a native of Overton County, Tenn. To this union were born one son and one daughter; David A. and Sarah A., both of whom are living and reside in Texas. Mrs. Matilda J. Eudaley departed this life February 27, 1858. She was a devoted member of the Christian Church. Mr. Eudaley next married, February 2, 1865, Elizabeth C. Render, a native of Ohio County. Eight children were the fruit of this union, seven of whom — six daughters and one son — are now living, viz.: Martha B., Orlena E., Robert E., Alice, Susan M., Launa and Adella L. Mrs. Eudaley is a member of the United Baptist Church; Mr. Eudaley belongs to no church, but is a zealous Christian worker, and holds to the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the K. of H., and was a member formerly of both the S. of T. and the P. of H. In politics he is identified with the national Greenback party.

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

Note:  Mr. Eudaley died 23 January 1905 in Centertown, Ohio County, KY and is buried in the West Providence Baptist Cemetery.

WILLIAM J. EVERLY, Ohio County, was born in what is now McLean County, Ky., May 15, 1827, and is the son of Simeon and Elizabeth (Everly) Everly, the former of whom was a native of Virginia and the latter of McLean County, Ky.; both were of German descent. Simeon Everly received his early education in his native State. When a young man, in about 1822, he removed to Muhlenburgh County, Ky., now McLean County. Here he was married, and soon after that event his father-in-law gave him sixty-five acres of wild land, which he subsequently improved, and to which he added from time to time, owning, at the time of his death, a well-improved farm of 165 acres. His death occurred Mav, 1855. He and wife were, in early life, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. William J. Everly received such an education as could be obtained at the old schools of the time. He was employed on the home farm, remaining with his mother after the death of his father until he was thirty-three years of age. He then bought a part of the old homestead farm, upon which he resided for some twelve years. In January, 1872, he moved on to a farm of some 200 acres near Point Pleasant, Ohio County, which he had bought the year before. Here he has since been extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married March 25, 1860, to Nancy J. Bennett, also a native of McLean County, Ky. Five children — three sons and two daughters — have blessed their union, all of whom are living. Mr. Everly and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. In politics he is a Republican.

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

Mr. Everly died 7 December 1897 in Ohio County, KY and is buried in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.

ALEXANDER C. ELLIS & HENRY M. ESKRIDGE

ALEXANDER C. ELLIS is the eldest child of Joel and Jane (Mason) Ellis. Joel Ellis was born November 17, 1784, in what is now Fayette County, Ky. His father, John Ellis, was a native of Virginia, born January 29, 1749; his father came from England and his mother from Wales. John Ellis came to Kentucky about 1780, and located near the present site of Lexington, where he died January 15, 1794, leaving twelve children, of whom subject's father was the seventh. Joel Ellis was bound out to the carpenter's trade, but upon coming of age gave his attention to farming, in Gallatin County, Ky.; he afterward moved to Henry County, and in 1839 he bought a large tract of land in Ohio County, with a view to stock raising, but owing to the undeveloped condition of the country, this was a failure, and he lost heavily by this venture and by the war. He possessed, however, a good competence at his death, in August, 1871. He was a man of great force of character, and held many responsible positions of trust, among which were those of magistrate and sheriff of Gallatin County. He was twice married; his first wife, Polly Smith, died February 21, 1841, leaving twelve children. His second wife, who died January 24, 1882, bore him four children, of whom Alexander C. is the eldest child, and was born July 27, 1842, in this county. He attended the district school, and afterward took a thorough course at the Hartford Seminary. When seventeen years of age he began teaching, which he followed during the winter months for nine years. March 31, 1868, he married Mrs. Mary E. Hill, nee Stevens, daughter of John B., and Jane (Baird) Stevens, and has since been trading, dealing in tobacco and farming. For two years he was deputy sheriff of this county, and in 1884 received the nomination for sheriff, but declined to make the race. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Their children are Bennett S., Pearla, Charles H., Ernest and Everett (twins), Howard B., Z. Wayne and Samuel H.

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

HENRY M. ESKRIDGE, Ohio County, was born January 25, 1861, in Hardinsburgh (sic), Breckinridge Co., Ky., where he grew to manhood. In 1880 he located at McHenry, Ohio County, and in 1883 at Echols, where he now resides. His father, Elijah E. Eskridge, was born September 19, 1812, in Grayson County; was a judge in Breckinridge County, and is still living. He is the son of Capt. George Eskridge, of Virginia, a Revolutionist, who suspected and abused Benedict Arnold, and died in 1824, aged over eighty years. The family are of Irish extraction. Elijah R. married Elizabeth, daughter of James W. and Sarah (Morris) Taylor, of Breckinridge County. She was born in 1813 and died in 1874, and to them were born Letitia (Haswell), James G., Morris, Mamie (Butler), Roscoe, Alfred, Jennie (Williams), Melville and Henry M. The last named attended the common schools and the high school at Hartford, improved his opportunities, and secured a good education. He is superintendent of the McHenry-Rockport Company's store at Echols, and in politics is a Republican.

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

Note:  Henry McHenry Eskridge died 11 October 1915. He is buried at Hardinburg.