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Index to Kentucky Wills to 1851, The Testators
[Plus some wills not found in this index.]
x Howard, Benjamin Madison F 76 1835
x Benjamin Fayette C 389 1815
Sarah " E 531 1822
x Thomas Madison G 485 1841
Fayette Co., KY Probate Records
Fayette Co., KY Will Book C 10//1813-4//1816 (SLFHL 0008967)
p387. Will of Benjamin Howard 9/8/1813, codicil 9/9/1813,
prb. 1//1815; Nephew Benjamin Howard Payne; Wife deceased; Mother-
in-law Mrs. Mary Mason, her son Colo Armstead Mason; mentions Mr.
+ Mrs. Moore, relationship not stated; Brother-in-laws Robert
Wickliff(Mickliff?) + John T. Mason, Jr. excrs.
p395. Inventory + Appraisal of Estate of Benj. Howard; no names mentioned.
Madison Co., KY Will Book A 1787-1813 (SLFHL 0183266)
p39. 6/13/1792 rec. 7/3/1792; Inv. of the personal estate of James Howard,
dec'd.
p64. 11/4/1794; Allotment of dower of Hannah Taylor late widow of James
Howard, dec'd.
Madison Co., KY Will Book F 1834-1838 (SLFHL 0183268)
p44. Inventory of estate of Joseph Howard 10/6/1834; Thomas C. Howard
mentioned.
p76. Last Will + Testament of Benjamin Howard 9/23/1825 chgd 5/1/1827,
1/7/1829, 9/19/1831 prb. 5/4/1835; Wife Rebecca Howard; Sons Matthew,
Benjamin; Daughters Polly, Viney, Nancy. Viney m. Isaac --arnes; Dau.
Katherine Grubbs; Son Thomas; Daughters Patsy Detherage, Nelly Black, +
Becca(Beckey) Tolston; Excrs: son Benjamin Howard + John Burgin; Witn:
Thomas C. Howard.
p106. Sale Bill for Benjamin Howard 8/31/1835; Mentions Benjamin Howard,
Bird Detherage, James Howard.
Madison Co., KY Will Book G 1838-1841 (SLFHL 0183268)
p485. Last Will + Testament of Thomas C. Howard 10/5/1837 prb. 10/4/1841;
Wife Amitie; Brother George Howard; Sister Ellen Christopher; Excrs:
brother George Howard, Richard White, + Thomas H. Irvine.
Madison Co., KY Court Order Books
A 1786-1791; B 1791-1800 (SLFHL 0183274)
A/116. 8/27/1788; Wits: Edward Moss to pay James Howard 2 days ads.
Robertson.
A/199. 8/4/1789; James Howard on a jury.
A/307. 5/4/1790; Jas. Howard on a jury.
B/75. 6/5/1792; On motion of Hanah Howard, widow of James Howard, dec'd,
said Hanah Howard, with William Howard + Robert Baker her securities,
granted letters of admr.
B/81. 7/3/1792; An inventory and appraisement of the Estate of James Howard,
dec'd, being returned and ordered to be recorded.
B/222. 8/5/1794; On motion of William Howard sec. for Hannah Howard, admx
of James Howard, dec'd, Thomas Taylor, Hannah Taylor ... entered into and
acknowledged their bond.
B/239. 11/4/1794; Thomas Taylor apptd gdn of Ignatius, Elizabeth, Sarah,
+ James Howard orphans of James Howard, dec'd, whereupon the said Thomas
together with Hannah Taylor, ... entered into and acknowledged their bond.
Owen Co., KY Will Book E 1856-1869 (SLFHL 0272765)
p163. Last Will + Testament of Vincent Howard not dated
prb. 1//1860; Wife Lusinas.
Owen Co., KY Will Book F (Copied at the Owen Co., KY courthouse)
p150. 11/5/1886 prb. 12/27/1886; Last Will + Testament of Rebecca Jane
Howard; Son Taylor Howard, daughters Josephine + Sarah Bell named;
Land lying in Grant Co., KY on the waters of Three Forks of Eagle Cr.;
Wit: J.W. Simpson, Olive Wood.
Madison Co., KY Index to Court
Records 1787-1852
(SLFHL 1534019)
General Cross Index to Civil + Criminal Case Files 1787-1852
Supreme Court for the Dist. of KY 1787-1792
County Court for Madison Co., VA 1787-1792
Court of Quarter Sessions 1792-1802
Circuit Court 1803-1852
1787-1800 1/2 Howard, James als. Jno. Campbell
1806-1807 48/24 Howard, T.C. + @ vs. Evan Watkins + @
1808-1809 59/30 Howard, Jas. + @ vs. J. Jones + @ (2)
1810-1811 83/42 Howard, Jas. vs. John Farr
1815-1816 124/62 Howard, Jas. vs. Wm. Roberts
1824-1825 200/100 Howard, Jas. vs. J. McWilliams + @
1839-1840 370/? Howard, Jas. vs. Z. Browning
x 1850-1851 484/242 Howard, Elizabeth vs. Green Lea <see \gen\stalker>
Owen Co., KY Deeds Book G (SLFHL 0272757)
p29. 12/19/1837 rec. 2/3/1840; Charles J. Dupont + Dorcas his wife, Saml
F. Dupont + Sophia his wife, Amelia E. Dupont, and Irvine Shulrick + Julia
his wife by their atty in fact Cadwalider C. Moore to James Howard 2nd of
Madison Co., KY; $200 for 56 acres on Eagle Cr. in Owen Co., KY.
Owen Co., KY Deeds from Owen County Clerk
Land Book A, p222. Jan 1877, rec. Feb 1877; Division of land in accord with
court case Thos. Howard+@ vs. Sarah Howard+@; Bounds of whole tract:
Beginning at a stone corner to Thos. Howard then with his line S 57 W 150
poles to an elm and walnut in Hammons line thence N 17 3/4 W 202 poles to an
elm and beech on a drain thence N 69 1/2 E 143 poles to a stone corner to
Robert Howards thence S 19 E 173 3/5 poles to the Beginning, containing
171 acres; Lot 1, 13 acres 2 roods, to Thos. Howard; Lot 2, 20 acres,
to Napolean Howard, Marion Howard, Lafayette Howard, Angeline Howard, and
Elijah Howard heirs of E.K. Howard, dec'd; Lot 3, 20 acres, to Thomas
Roberts, Sarah Roberts, and Leetta(?) Roberts<rel. not stated>; Lot 4,
18 acres, to John Howard, Jasper Howard, and W. Howard heirs of Wm. Howard,
dec'd; Lot 5, 13 acres 3roods and 20 poles, to John Hendron, Sarah Hendron,
and William Hendron<rel. not stated>; Lot 6, 17 acres 3 roods and 20 poles,
to Ann Eliza Cnatzer(?), Paulina Neeley, Mary Hothman, Belle Stocker, Aletha
Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, and Malinda Perkins heirs of Mary Perkins, dec'd;
Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 54 acres 1 rood and 1 pole to Willis Alexander being the
shares of John Howard, Sy--- M. Howard, Polly Perkins, and Mahala Perkins
for which Willis Alexander hold title bonds; Lot 11, 13 acres 2 roods, to
James Howard.
Book 28, p554. 12/24/1880; Oliver Jackson + Sarah Jackson his wife, City
of Lexington, KY to J.H. Alexander, Owen Co., KY; $100 for their entire
interest which they have by inheritance in the lands of Jas. Howard,
dec'd; Said land on Hammons Cr. in Owen Co., 1/3 part of a tract of 16
acres + 2 rods and adjoining the lands of Thos. Howard's heirs and Wm.
Howard's heirs and said Alexander; Signed O.F. Jackson + Sarah Jackson.
Madison Co., KY Index to Deeds, Grantors A-K 1787-1899
(SLFHL 0183279; SJFHC 5601)
Grantor Grantee Inst bk pg dt. inst. dt. rec. acres Location
Howard, William+Mary William Roberts deed D 556 2/5/1799 2/5/1799 86.5 Tates Cr.
" Thomas Taylor,Sr. " D 557 2/4/1799 2/5/1799 82 Tates Cr.
" James Howard Hrs al deed G 405 5/26/1810 5/2/1810 Lot Richmond
Thomas C.+Henry Barton to Grimes G 405
Thomas C.+wf Amelia William Chinalt " G 453 9/9/1810 9/9/1810 158.25 Drowning Cr.
x Ignatius+James Hrs Thomas Taylor " K 558 6/3/1815 6/3/1815 43 Tates Cr.
Thomas C. Hrs William Holloway ComrD 1 265 9/7/1843 9/21/1843 23/25 Otter Cr.
Madison Co., KY Index to Deeds, Grantees A-J 1787-1899
(SLFHL 0183281; SJFHC 5603)
Grantee Grantor Inst bk pg dt. inst. dt. rec. acres Location
Howard, Benjamin Higgason Grubbs+wf deed B 197 10/3/1791 6/5/1792 80 Tates Cr.
" William Noland+wf " B 248 6/5/1792 6/5/1792 82 Tates Cr.
Howard, William Joseph Craig " D 257 6/5/1797 8/1/1797 200 Silver Cr.
Howard, (Hannah,Eliz.,James Hrs.,James,Sary) from William Howard + wife
deed D(G?) 408 5/26/1810 5/2/1810 Lot Richmond
Howard, James Thomas P. Taylor+wf " V 104 9/13/1833 9/14/1833 Tract Tates Cr.
" C.M. Clay+wf " X 312 2/12/1835 6/21/1836 25 Silver Cr.
Madison Co., KY Deeds Book K 1814-1815 (SLFHL 0183288)
p558. 5/1/1815 rec. 5/1/1815; Joseph Taylor + Elizabeth Taylor his wife, and
Ignatius Howard, Groom Taylor and Sarah Taylor his wife heirs of James
Howard, dec'd of Madison Co. + St. of KY of one part; Thomas
Taylor of Co. + St. aforesaid of the other part; $100 for 43 acres on
Tates Creek; All signed by marks Ignatius Howard, Joseph Taylor,
Elizabeth Taylor, Grooms Turner<sic>, + Sarah Taylor.
Madison Co. Deeds Book 4 1848-1849 (SLFHL 0183297)
p9. 1/20/1848; James Howard and Rebecca Jane Howard his wife to Richard
Foster; The deed is not actually recorded here -- just the fact that it was
produced to the clerk in Owenton, Owen Co., KY Deed in Book AA p10 Owen Co.
Bio. of Robert S. Howard
Portrait + Bio. Album of McLean Co., IL, Chapman, 1887.
Robert S. Howard, of Leroy, has been a resident of IL since 1858. He
is a native of Madison Co., KY and was born 6/15/1827. His father was
Ignatius Howard, a native of the same state and his grandfather was one of
the earlist pioneers of the Blue Grass region. He was a soldier in the Rev.
and died on the battlefield. His death left a widow and two small chn, the
father of the subject being but 3 or 4 years old when his father died. The
mother subsequently marr. Thomas Taylor of Madison Co., KY. Ignatius Howard
was reared on the farm of his stepfather, and lived there until a few years
before his death in Owen Co. He and his only brother, James served as
soldiers in the War of 1812. The maiden name of the mother of the subject
was Elizabeth Stalker. She was also a native of Madison Co., KY and died at
the home of her husband in Owen Co. The parental household consisted of 8
chn.
Robert S. Howard was the 6th child and 3rd son of his parents. In 1848
he started in business on his own account in Jessamine Co., KY. In 1858 he
moved to IL. Mr. Howard was marr. 12/27/1848 to Miss Lavina Sageser, a native
of Jessamine Co., KY and born 12/17/1830. Her father was Henry Sageser.
Old Kentucky Entries and Deeds, Jillson, "Fayette Entries"
acres book page date Watercourse notes
Howard, James 900 1 275 12/25/1782 Hingston+Stoners Fk. Surveyed
Old Kentucky Entries and Deeds, Jillson, "Fayette Entries"
acres warrant service date
Howard, James 200 4268 During war soldier Virginia line 4/5/1787
The KY Gazette 1787-1800
Vol. III, #XXXII, 4/5/1790
Benj. Howard at Lydia's Mount in list of letters left in printing
office.
VA Rev. War Bounty Warrants Index (SLFHL 0029850)
Howard, Ignatius; soldier, army.
Cert. -- Wm. McKie, late Capt.
Cert.(2) -- Jas. McNutt, late Lieut.
See papers Lt. Jas. Thompson
1807-09(crossed out) 1800
VA Rev. War Pensions (SLFHL 0029858)
Pen. 202; Howard, Ignatius -- soldier, Capt. Matthew Arbuckle's Company
Militia; Greenbrier Co.; Widow Sarah (3 chn) 1786-1789
Sarah Howard, widow of Ignatius Howard who was a private in Capt. Arbuckle's
Company + died in the service of the U.S., is entitled to the sum of 12 pounds
yearly to commence from the 1st day of Jan. 1786; Rec. 11/15/1786 P. Henry.
Sarah Howard (widdow of Ignatius Howard a soldier in Capt. Mathew Arbuckle's
Comp. on state service who died with the smallpox in the year 1777) with her
3 chn be recommand as pensioners in need of assistance of government and that
the former allowance made her ought to be continued; Copy teste John Stuart, C.
At a Court held for Greenbrier Co. 7/28/1789.
Ordered that the sherif pay to Sarah Howard widow of Ignatius Howard, dec'd
12 pounds a year for 3 years + four months viz 1786, 1787, 1788, + until
4 April 1789 out of the publick Tax in his hands for her pention allowed her
by Order of Council; Copy teste John Stuart
Paid till 4 April '89 when the pensioner died as informed by the sheriff.
The within mentioned widow Howard is a neighbor I expect about 60 years of age
+ was left when her husband died in the service with 3 chn which she had to
raise without any estate but her own industry + the charity of her neighbors.
The oldest of her chn was a son who has now left her. She is now very frail
and has nothing to support her and her 2 little daus., but is totally depen-
dent on what the girls get by their labor -- statement by Jas. Henderson on
11/15/1786.
8/16/1789 -- rec'd of Robt. Renick 40 pounds the amount of the within order;
Signed Mary Howard, her mark; At a court held for Greenbrier Co. 5/26/1790.
Mary Howard made sufficient proof to the court that she is the lawful heir of
Sarah Howard, dec'd who was the widow of Ignasius Howard; Teste John Stuart, C.
VA Rev. War Warrants (SLFHL 0029847)
Papers of Jas. Thompson
I do certify that Ignatius Howard and John Shull were enlisted in the company
of Capt. ----- Arbuckle on 9/12/1775 and continued in his company until the
winter of 1777 when they ---- ---- deceased with the small pox, in the said
service given under my hand this 12/20/1799; Signed Jas. McNutt, Lt. 12th ---.
VA State Land Office Military Certificates No. 2 [3229-6051]
(SLFHL 0029636)
No. 4268. James Howard is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a
private of the continental line who enlisted for the war... A warrant
issued to James Howard for 200 acres, 4/5/1787
No. 4984. The representatives of Ignatius Howard is entitled to the pro-
portion of land allowed a private of the continental line for three years
service, 1/16/1801; Warrant No. 4984 for 100 acres issued the 2/17/1801
to Ignatius Howard and deliv'd to John Hutchison.
Greenbrier Co., WV Court Orders 1780-1850, Helen S. Stinson, Moorpark,
CA, pub. by author, 1988.
Court of Thursday 5/20/1784:
Ordered James Alexander Gent. to take deposition of Sarah Howard to prove
that Henry Howard is the eldest son and heir at law of Ignatius Howard dec'd,
her late husband, and that said Ignatius died intestate.
Court of Wednesday 4/29/1789: Nimrod Tackett came into court and made oath
that Sarah Howard, dec'd, a pensioner of this state, widow of Agnasius Howard,
departed this life the 4th day of this month, and that she left a dau. an
object [of charity?], which is recommended to the consideration of the Execu-
tive.
Consent note for Sarah Howard to marry Groomes Taylor from Hannah Taylor
dated 10/1/1811 (Madison Co., KY)
Sir, Pleas to Esue Mr. Grooms Taylor a Lisence to Marry my daughter
Sarrah Howard the daughter of James Howard Decest she being of full age
and I have agreed for her to marry the said Grooms Taylor. Your
Complyance will much obblige yours, -- Signed Hannah Taylor
Parent of the above Named Sarah Howard. To the Clarke of Madison
County Court Kentucky. Test Ignatieus Howard, Doven Hendon October 1,1811
Last Will + Testament of Hannah Taylor
Will Book F p280, Madison Co., KY; made 8/10/1835 prb. 4/3/1837
In the name of Amen I Hannah Taylor of the County of Madison and
State of Kentucky do make this my last Will and Testament not knowing
when it may please the Lord to call me home. It is my wish and desire
that my four sons should have thirty dollars each out of my estate,
namely, Ignatius Howard, James Howard, John Taylor and Thomas Taylor.
I wish him to have fifty dollars, twenty dollars more than his other
three brothers. It is my wish that my daughter Sarah Taylor, Grooms
Taylors wife should have twenty five dollars. It is my wish that my
daughter Elizabeth Taylor should have twenty five dollars. It is my wish
that my Grandson Samuel Taylor should have of my estate fifty dollars,
also twenty dollars more which is in Thomas Taylors hands it being for a
colt which he sold which I gave to him. I also him <sic> to have one bed
and under bed and stead, four sheets one flax, one flax and cotton, and
t-- ones, one white and one checked twilled blankets, two bed quilts, one
cotton and one yarn ones. Three are gentlemans fancy the rising sun,
true lovers knot figured counterpanes, one double wove counterpane one
knotted and turfed one blue and white checked home made Two pillars
and two pillar slips. I also wish wish <sic> Hannah Hadon to have fifty
dollars, also two beds and bed cloathing to her and her two daughters.
I also wish balance of my property household kitchen furniture and other
property to be equally divided between Hannah Hadon and Samuel Taylor. I
also wish Hannah Hadon to take care of Samuel Taylors bed and all his
others - until he comes of age and if he should depart this life before he
becomes of age, I wish her hold what she has in her hands. I also wish
the overplus of money to be equally divided between all named in the will
if there be any. I wish my cloathes to be equally divided between my four
daughters. I also wish Thomas L. Wright to act as guardian for Samuel
Taylor until he becomes of age. I wish his money to be kept on interest.
Sealed and read in presence of us. August the 10th 1835.
Thomas L. Wright her
Meredith Cosby Hannah x Taylor
State of Kentucky mark
Madison County Sct