Heartland Genealogy

Have you ever seen a name in a deed or court document and thought to yourself, 'Hey, I've seen that name before?' Well that was my situation when I was looking at tax records for Barren County, Kentucky. Since I found James Crawford with 200 acres of land on the Marrowbone listed on the 1800 tax list for Barren County, KY , I started looking for other people owning land on the Marrowbone. That's when I found Moses Dooly Junr also owning 200 acres of land on the Marrowbone. Not only was Moses Dooly Junr in Barren County, but so was his father and brothers.

The will of James Crawford, husband of Martha Knight, was entered into court records on 12 February 1834 in the Probate Court of Warren County, Indiana. Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1789-1999, James Crawford, 5 Sep 1931; database with images, Ancestry.com www.ancestry.com : viewed online March 2019. page 11

Last week's '52 Ancestors' prompt was '12' Based on that prompt, I decided to try and figure out what 12th generation ancestors I had identified. I have 7 generations identified on all lines. However, do I have any 12 generation ancestors.

Preble County, Ohio Wills V.1, B-C 1808-1854 FS Film 564860 DGS 5868427 Image 555 page 389

Pension File of Washington Marion Crawford Officer’s Certificate of Disability of Soldier Invalid Pension Pension Office - Circular No. 6 - Act of July 14, 1865 Army of the United States To All whome It May Concern It is hereby Certified, that (1) Washington M Crawford late a Private of Captain [Jame] Irvin Company H of the 2nd Regiment of (2) New York, Cavalry vols, in the War of 1861 was enrolled into the service of the United States at Washington DC in the State of ___________________________ on the 3rd day of August A.D. 1861 to serve for a period of 3 years, and was honorably discharged at New York City in the State of New York on or about the 8 day of April A.D. 1865 by reason of (3) ________________________

The following affidavit by James H. Miller is part of the pension file for Washington Marion Crawford. State of Il County of Macon I James (H) Miller a resident of Decatur County of Macon State of Illinois late Private of Company H of the 2nd Regiment of N.y. Cavalry vols; on oath depose and say that I was well acquainted with Washington M Crawford lad a sergeant of Comp any H of the 2nd Regiment of New York Cavalry Vols. in the war of 1861 and while in the military service of the United States in the line of his duty and without fault or improper conduct of his own while confined in Andersonville prison in the State of Georgia from March 1864 to the 9th day of September same year said Soldier contracted disease induced by starvation and exposure which was usually  termed scurvy and rheumatism but having no technical knowledge of such diseases can only say that he was affected very much as a great many others were by extreme loss of flesh and delib itated c...

Do you ever look at your genealogy information in a different way -- just for the fun of it? I find that doing Randy Seaver's  'Saturday Night Genealogy Fun' blog posts helps me see my data in a different way -- even though I'm just doing it to participate in a fun activity. This week's challenge, should you accept it: Pick one of your ancestral lines -- any one -- patrilineal, matrilineal, zigzag, from a famous ancestor, etc. Pick a long one if you can. Tell us which position in the birth order that your ancestor was in each generation. For example "third child, first son." Also list how many children were born to these parents. Share your Birth Order work with the community on your own blog post, in a comment to Randy's original post , or in a comment on Facebook, et. I thought about doing my Germanna line (Briles) but switched to my DAR line.

While obtaining a digital image of a deed, I decided to re-do my research of land records in Warren County, Indiana for the Crawford surname. Not only does my ancestor, Nelson G. Crawford, and his descendants have land records in Warren County, but also the James Crawford married to Martha Knight and his descendants have land records in Warren County. One of the finds (or re-finds) from this deed research was a deed identifying the heirs of James Crawford and Martha Knight. Warren County Indiana Deeds Book 8 - Deed records, v. 8-9, 1844-1848 FS film 1977053 Image 174 Page 282

General Affidavit State of Indiana County of Warren In the matter of the original invalid pension claim of Washington M. Crawford Personally came before me, a Henry C. Johnson, Clerk WCC, in  and for aforesaid County and State, Washington M. Crawford, West Lebanon, Ind. aged 41 years, well known to me to be a reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows:

To all whom it may concern Know ye, That Washington M. Crawford a Sergeant of Captain Company (H) 2nd Regiment of New York Cav. Volunteers who was enrolled on the third day of August one thousand eight Hundred and sixty one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby Discharged from the service of the United States this eight day of April 1865, at New York City by reason of Expiration of term of service. No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist. Said Washington M. Crawford was born in Warren County in the State of Indiana, is twenty six years of age five feet ten inches high fair complexion, grey eyes sandy hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a farmer. Given at New York City, this Sixth day of May 1865 Henry [Allen] Capt 12/3 U.S. Infnt [Must] Off

Affidavit from Washington Marion Crawford's Pension File State of Indiana Warren County SS Before me the undersigned authority personally appeared Washington M Crawford who being by me first duly sworn says  my age is 46 years.

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 2 1785-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 A suit against George Douglass for ejectment was discontinued. Image 339 June Court 1785

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 2 1785-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 John Crawford served on a jury during the February 1785 Court in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Image 325 February Court 1785

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 2 1785-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 William Crawford served on a jury in the Lincoln County, Court during the February 1785 term. Image 321 February Court 1785 John Seekright of the Demise of John Parks [?ale] an Infant by his Guardians John Cowan and Joseph Davis Plt ag John Kincaid In Ejectment for one [messuage] one tenement and 1000 acres of land Situate in the County of Lincoln and Parish of Kentucky

Have you used the new Ancestry DNA match filters? Thanks to these new filters, I've been looking at my NEW matches who may share a common ancestor with me. In the past, I would click on the match's tree to see if I could figure out how we connected. When the match's tree only has a few people, that becomes a challenge. Today, I tried clicking on the shaky leaf and discovered that Ancestry is doing some of the work for me. Clicking on that shaky leaf opens a screen comparing our DNA that also suggests a common ancestor. This suggested common ancestor is based on shared matches. At this point, this is just a clue. However, it is a clue that helps focus research to figure out how we are connected.  Since I have added descendants for many of my lines, I can sometimes figure out how we might connect. In this case, I haven't done enough forward research to have a clue how our lines connect. Either way, I can message the match with a link to that section ...

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 1-2 1781-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 Image 227

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 1-2 1781-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 Image 168 February Court 1784 John Cowan Pltf against William Crawford Deft In Tx over By consent of the parties, it is ordered that all matters in difference between them relative to this first be referred to the arbitration and determination of James Speed and Joseph Davies and their award or the award of such persons as they shall choose for umpire in case they disagree to be made the judgement of the court

Have  you ever found people of the same surname in a census record and later wondered whether they were an unknown sibling? If so, then you understand when I wonder whether Alexander Crawford could be a sibling to the other Crawfords who married in Lincoln County, Kentucky prior to 1800? Alexander Crofford is listed on the 1789 tax list for Lincoln County, Kentucky . Even though I have been researching other Crawford families in this area, I had ignored Alexander Crofford because other researchers have identified Alexander Crawford as a descendant of Alexander Crawford and Mary McPheeters. However, when I found Alexander Crawford on the Pulaski County, Kentucky tax lists along with William Crawford, I began to research Alexander Crawford. Adams Crawford Land Adams Will The will of Thomas Adams identified the wife of Alexander Crawford as Margaret McElwee, niece of Thomas Adams. Since Alexander Crawford married Margaret McElwee in Lincoln County, Kentucky in 1788, I beli...

Have you ever suspected that there were two men of the same name in a community but lacked the proof? Once I discovered John Crawford owning land on the Hanging Fork of Dix River, I've wondered about the possibility of two John Crawfords. Thanks to the help of other researchers, I've placed two brothers, James and William living along Paint Lick Creek. We've suspected that their brother's (John) widow was Rebecca Crawford who purchased land from George Douglass. The deeds found for the John Crawford land on Hanging Fork do not support his being the father of the Sarah and Mary Crawford who married William and James Sellers in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Thus, it is unlikely that he is the husband of Rebecca Crawford. As I was reading the Lincoln County Court Order book for 1783, I came across verification of TWO John Crawfords living in the area at that time. These records also show that William and James Crawford were also living in that vicinity at that time. ...

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 2 1785-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 A suit against George Douglass for ejectment was discontinued. Image 339 June Court 1785

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 2 1785-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 John Crawford served on a jury in the February 1785 court for Lincoln County, Kentucky Image 325 February Court 1785

Garrard County Kentucky Deed Book A page 690 - 691 This Indenture made this 21st day of January 1803 between Richard Cave & Elizabeth his wife of the county of Woodford and Common wealth of Kentucky of the one part and Feathergill Adams of the county of Garrard and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Richard Cave and Eliza beth his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds current money of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to them in hand paid by the said Feather Gill Adams, the receipt where of they do hereby acknowledge and they themselfes fully satisfyed an content therewith and for themselves and their heirs de freely clearly and absolutely bargain and sell unto the aforesaid Feathergill Adams and unto his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract dividend or parcel of land containing by

Lincoln County Kentucky Court Order Books 1781-1919 Vols. 1-2 1781-1786 FS Film 192253 - DGS 7763893 Image 115 August Court 1783 James Logan Plt against Jane McElwee Deft In Ejectment for One [Ucssuage] ten acre of arable land situate in the county of Lin coln and Parish of Kentucky

KY-Lincoln-Marriages 1793-1841 Loose Papers, files 1-6 1781-1809 FS Film 192262 - DGS 007899121 Image 190

The Topeka Genealogical Society Annual Conference is coming. Have you registered yet? Michael J. Hall, a Kansas native, will be the featured speaker on Saturday. Mr. Hall has an extensive background in genealogy, including his current position as Deputy Chief Genealogical Officer at FamilySearch. Mr. Hall will present four sessions on Saturday. Over the Flint Hills and Over the Plains: The Value of Military Records and Newspapers Inspring Family Stories: Finding the Grain of Truth Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the Stars Through Difficulty): Kansas Land Records A Little of This and a Little of That: Effectively Using FamilySearch.org On Friday afternoon, there will be breakout sessions Breakout Session 1: 12:30 - 1:20 PM Doughboys of World War I - Dr Richard Faulkner Observer - Brick Wall Consultation - Michael J. Hall Breakout Session 2: 1:30 - 2:20 pm Fraternal Organizations for Research - Danni Altman-Newell Observer - Brick Wall Consultation - Michael J. Hall ...

Since the deed for Adams Crawford's purchase of land was from the estate of Thomas Adams, I decided to try and locate a probate record or will for Thomas Adams. I was able to locate an 1808 will for Thomas Adams in Pulaski County. Pulaski County, Kentucky Wills 1801-1838 FS FIlm 598753 DGS 4820049 Page 46 Image 37 Pulaski County Kentucky Adam Thomas

From my research in the Pulaski County, Kentucky tax records, I knew that Adams Crawford owned land in Pulaski County. In order to try and figure out whether Adams Crawford might be related to my Crawford Research, I tracked down the deed where Adams Crawford purchased land. Pulaski County Kentucky Deeds Vol. 3 FS Film  DGS 007896972 Page 229 - Image 397 Deed where Adams Crawford purchases land.

I love it when I find a deed listing heirs! Do you? I thought I was going to learn the heirs of Alexander Crawford of Pulaski County, Kentucky when I found the following in the Pulaski County, Kentucky Grantor Index 1843 Crawford et al Alex C -- Martha Crawford -- Book 13, page 330 Unfortunately, this wasn't a deed for the Alexander Crawford I found in the Pulaski County, Kentucky tax lists. However, this deed does identify the HEIRS of John Crawford. If you have a Crawford family in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, then this deed might break down some walls. Pulaski County Kentucky Deeds, 1799-1901; index to deeds 1799-1934 Deeds, V. 13 1846-1850 FS Film 804601 DGS 8193855 Page 330, 331 Image 176

Well, I'm chasing those Crawfords thru another set of Kentucky tax lists. This time, I'm looking in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Another Crawford researcher told me that the William Crawford found in the Madison County, Kentucky tax lists moved to Pulaski County prior to moving to Missouri. On the off chance that I would find some of the other Crawford families in Pulaski County, I read the 1799-1822 tax lists. In addition to William Crawford,  I found an Alexander Crawford who may be the same Alexander Crawford on the 1792 Madison County, Kentucky tax list. The information I found regarding William Crawford shows that he paid taxes in Pulaski county for 1799-1802. William also owned 400 acres of land in Pulaski County. Since William does not appear on the Garrard County, KY tax lists after 1797, the Pulaski County information fills in the gaps between Garrard County and his arrival in Ste. Genevieve. However, I need to locate additional records to confirm this is the same Wil...

Last week, My Heritage announced their new DNA tool, Theory of Family Relativity . When I first looked at the Theories for my DNA kit, I was a little disappointed. I only had a few. Then some greater voice in the genealogy world reminded me why I only had a few. My tree is basically a U.S. tree. The majority of DNA testers on My Heritage are European. Thus, I won't have as many matches on My Heritage and thus will have fewer Theories. When I re-looked at one of those theories, I discovered a major clue -- not in the DNA itself -- but in the Theory paths. I hadn't noticed that a theory could have different paths.

Do you have a private tree on Ancestry? If so, I would like to convince you to make it searchable -- especially if you have a DNA test attached to that tree. (See AncestryDNA ThruLines FAQ) Ancestry's new DNA ThruLines tool is helping me figure out how I connect with my multitude of DNA matches. The clues provided on my James Crawford ThruLines have helped me identify another granddaughter, Matilda Caroline Stoner.

I'm in love with how ThruLines is helping me learn more about my DNA matches. I wanted to show my husband how helpful this tool is. Unfortunately, when I went to his DNA test to look at his ThruLines, the screen indated he didn't have any.

Have you experimented with Ancestry ThruLines yet? If not, you have to check it out! As I posted earlier, ThruLines suggested that Matilda Caroline Stoner was a granddaughter of James and Sally (Smith Duggins) Crawford. Based on the family tree suggested by ThruLines, I was able to research the family of Matilda Caroline Stoner and William Harrison Fields. Thru that research I was able to follow descendants to my suggested DNA matches.

Gowns, Petticoats and Silver Spoons Have you ever seen a court case ordering the sale of the household goods -- including the gowns and petticoats -- to pay a debt? I admit I haven't looked at a lot of court records - but this one is new to me. I found the court case when looking for documents relating to CRAWFORD family members in Madison County, Kentucky. The index for the Court of Quarter Sessions case files led me to Case #588 for William Crawford vs William Cox.

Have you ever discovered an obituary in a location that you never imagined? While searching for an obituary on a collateral line, I stumbled across a brief obit in a 'Mustered Out' column in the National Tribune (Washington, D.C.) Since I had never encountered this type of obit before, I was curious to see if I could find an ancestor in a similar "Mustered Out" column. Thus, I searched for my great-great grandfather, Washington Marion Crawford who died in 1889. And - I found it!