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George Brown was born before 1695 at England. He married Mary Stevenson, daughter of Edward Stevenson and Mary (?), circa 1714 at Maryland. George Brown died circa 1770 at Pipe Creek, Frederick Co., MD.

     Children of George Brown and Mary Stevenson:

Edward Brown+
Nancy Brown+   b. c 1723, d. b 1766
Colonel Richard Brown+   b. 1739, d. 8 Feb 1811

John Wells was born circa 1764. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. John Wells married Mary Musser on 10 February 1798 at Lancaster County. John Wells died on 25 May 1828.

Richard Wells Jr. was also known as (?) Tidley. He was born in 1752 at Baltimore, Frederick County, Maryland. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. Richard Wells Jr. lived in 1763 at Somerset County, Pennsylvania.1 He married Honour Holmes, daughter of William M Holmes and Honour Wells, circa 1771. Richard Wells Jr. was a member between 1771 and 1772 at First Board of County Assessors for Bedford County, PA. He lived in 1774 at Panhandle section of Virginia (now Brooke County, Wv). He married Jane Brown, daughter of Edward Brown and Margaret Durbin, on 15 February 1781 at St. Charles County (Pike County created 1818 from St. Charles County Mo), Missouri. Richard Wells Jr. left a will on 1 February 1814 at St Charles County (Pike County), Missouri; WILL OF RICHARD 'TIDLEY' WELLS, JR. St. Charles County, Missouri Land Records Book D, Pages 338-340 L.D.S. Film #968,514 I, Richard Wells, of the County of St. Charles & Missouri Territory and now at the time in the County of Madison & State of Kentucky, do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills of every nature whateverheretofore by me made. Item the First: My will and desire is that all my just and lawful debts of every nature be paid off by my Executors to be hereafter named. 2nd: My will and desire is that my daughter Ruth receive of my executors a three year old sorrel mare and coalt, a Fether Bed, and Furniture & Saddle & Bridle, a cow and calf, a spinning wheel which Property is all Known in my Family to be called Ruth's with the addition of a clame she has on some Hogs if the(y) can be found. 3rd: My will and desire is that my beloved wife Jane who is now with me and in my presence goe to that Country and there take full possession of my estate both Real and Personal and enjoy it during her natural life and that she keep my children To Wit, George, John, Patience, and Joshua in my usual way. That she pay to my son Edward one dollar, to my son Thomas one dollar, to my daughter Mary Oaldham one dollar, to my son Nicholas one dollar, to my son Richard one dollar, to my son Hugh one dollar, to my son James one dollar, to my son Alexander deceasts daughter Susanna one dollar. That if it should so turn out that through necessity of the Enemy enfecting the Country in such a way that her safety of Living will be thought Dangerous that in that case she is at Liberty to remove to Kentucky or elsewhere with her Living or otherwise dispose of it to the best advantage and bring the proceeds and enjoy the same as if no such removal had taken place. That at her decease the balance of my estate if such decease should take place before my small children is raised that so much of it as is necessary to the raising of them and schooling of them shall be appropriated to that uce and the balance equally divided amongst my children those before portioned of by me giveing credit for what they have received, Edward & Thomas excepted who may come in as if they had received nothing. That if my wife should like to raise them that the balance of my estate shall be equally divided amongst my children those that have received of my estate shall have credit except Edward and Thomas who shall be allowed to come in as if they had not received anything. My will and desire is that my wife Jane be my Executrix and that son James be my Executor. That he receive a reasonable compensation for his trouble necessary to the business. My will is that in case my wife who is now very low and infirm should she depart this Life before she goes to that Country that my whole executorship devolve on my son James. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal in the presence of the subscribing witnesses, this the first day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fourteen, 1814. Test. Sylvester Sappington Lucy Sappington James Sappington Richard Wells - his mark t State of Kentucky This day Sylvester Sappington and James Sappington, the two subscribing Madison County witnesses to the foregoing will appeared before us, Joseph Barnett and David C. Irvine, the assistant Judges for the Circuit Court in said County and made oath that they knew? the above named Richard Wells, acknowledged the above to be his Last Will and Testament and that he was at that time in sound mind and perfect memory and signed the same in their presence. Given under our hands and seals this 4th. day of April, 1814. Joseph Barnett David C. Irvine Kentucky Madison County I, William Irvine, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid, certify that Joseph Barnett & David C. Irvine who have within certifyed the proof of the Will of Richard Wells, deceased, are assistant Judges of said court and highest Judicial officers in said County, and that true faith and credit is and ought to be given to all their attestation as such. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered the seal of my office. Will. Irvine Recorded the 17th July, 1817 Wm. Christy Jr., Ex Officio Recorder.2 He died on 4 April 1814 at Madison County, Kentucky.3

     Children of Richard Wells Jr. and Honour Holmes:

Elizabeth Wells   b. c 1771
Honor Wells   b. c 1778, d. 1854
Alexander Wells   b. b 1780, d. b 1814
Mary Wells   b. b 1780

     Children of Richard Wells Jr. and Jane Brown:

Edward Wells   b. 8 Mar 1782, d. bt 1814 - 1817
Thomas Wells   b. 15 Apr 1783, d. b 1830
Nicholas Wells   b. 29 Oct 1784, d. Feb 1844
Richard Wells III+   b. 28 Mar 1786, d. 15 Jan 1849
Hugh Wells   b. 3 Nov 1787, d. bt 1830 - 1846
John Wells   b. bt 1788 - 1789
Colonel James Wells+   b. 20 Apr 1791, d. 1 Feb 1857
Ruth Wells+   b. 5 Nov 1793, d. 3 Dec 1851
Elizabeth Wells   b. 16 Oct 1795
George Wells   b. 5 Apr 1797, d. 23 Sep 1849
John Wells+   b. 10 Dec 1799, d. 15 Apr 1876
Patience Wells   b. 1 May 1801
Joshua Wells   b. 3 May 1805

1. [S40] Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn, Somerset County by William H. Welfley and Under the Editorial supervision of Hon. William H. Koontz, History of Bedford and Somerset Counties Pennsylvania.
2. [S70] Letter, Robert L. Wells to Lori Humphrey.
3. [S52] Letter, Laurie Wells Garvin to unknown recipient.

Zantha Shade married John Hamilton Hallmark, son of John Cummings Hallmark and Elizabeth Love. Zantha Shade was born on 28 January 1861 at Pulaskiville, Morrow Co, OH.

Nathaniel Stinchcomb married Hannah Randall.

     Children of Nathaniel Stinchcomb and Hannah Randall:

Captain John Stinchcomb+
Helen Stinchcomb+   b. 1702, d. a 1784

Patience Wells married Peter Sapp at Francis Watts, J.P. Patience Wells was born on 1 May 1801. She was the daughter of Richard Wells Jr. and Jane Brown. Patience Wells was born on 24 December 1802. She married Peter Sapp on 22 November 1831 at Pike County, Missouri.

Peter Sapp married Patience Wells, daughter of Richard Wells Jr. and Jane Brown, at Francis Watts, J.P. Peter Sapp married Patience Wells, daughter of Richard Wells Jr. and Jane Brown, on 22 November 1831 at Pike County, Missouri.

Nancy Sappington married Nicholas Wells, son of Richard Wells Jr. and Jane Brown, on 19 December 1809 at Madison County, Kentucky.1

1. [S70] Letter, Robert L. Wells to Lori Humphrey.

George A Wells married Ann Huff. George A Wells was born in 1745 at Baltimore, Maryland.1 He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. George A Wells married Elizabeth Holmes circa 1768. George A Wells died on 9 October 1831.

     Child of George A Wells and Ann Huff:

William Wells   b. 10 Feb 1765, d. 1852

     Child of George A Wells and Elizabeth Holmes:

Honour Wells   b. 9 Jan 1782, d. 9 Oct 1869

1. [S11] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families 1659-1759, p 673.

Mary Wells was born on 19 September 1748 at Baltimore, Maryland.2 She was the daughter of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. Mary Wells married Reverend John Doddridge on 23 December 1767. Mary Wells died on 30 November 1776 at age 28.

1. [S11] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families 1659-1759, p 673.
2. [S11] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families 1659-1759, p 673, Only states the year of birth, 1748.

Thomas Wells began military service as private under Capt. Kemp, Lieut.-Col. Marshall, Pennsylvania Line.2 He was born on 10 January 1758 at Frederick County, Maryland.2 He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. Thomas Wells married Sarah Scott in 1780 at Baltimore, Maryland.3 Thomas Wells married Ann Davis on 20 February 1794. Thomas Wells died in 1839 at Mason County, Kentucky.3

     Children of Thomas Wells and Sarah Scott:

Alexander Wells   b. 1783, d. 1877
Thomas B Wells   b. 1789, d. 1847

     Child of Thomas Wells and Ann Davis:

Patience Wells   b. 1798, d. 1859

1. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes, Volume 155.
2. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes.
3. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes, Volume 67
   DAR ID Number: 66548.

Patience Wells was born on 24 September 1759. She was the daughter of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Nancy Brown. Patience Wells married Reverend James Kerr II in 1775 at Pennsylvania. Patience Wells died on 20 October 1799 at Near St. Louis, Missouri, at age 40.

     Children of Patience Wells and Reverend James Kerr II:

Mary Kerr+   b. 2 Feb 1777
Nancy Kerr   b. 10 Jan 1779, d. 1779
Margaret Kerr   b. 26 Mar 1781, d. 3 Apr 1861
Patience Kerr+   b. 23 Nov 1784, d. Jan 1845
John Kerr+   b. 7 Nov 1786, d. 26 May 1812
Elizabeth Kerr   b. 20 Dec 1788, d. 1858
James Kerr   b. 24 Sep 1790
Richard Kerr+   b. 12 Feb 1793, d. 7 Dec 1852
William Kerr   b. 29 Jun 1795
Thomas Kerr   b. 5 Aug 1797

Elijah Tompkins married Sarah Barker. Elijah Tompkins was born in 1762.1 He was the son of Jonathan Griffin Tompkins and Sarah Hyatt. Elijah Tompkins died on 8 January 1814 at Greenburgh, Westchester Co., New York.1

     Child of Elijah Tompkins and Sarah Barker:

Stephen B Tompkins   b. 1796, d. 1847

1. [S62] Unknown author, New York Weekly Museum 1788-1817.

Lydia Knickerbocker married Aaron Tompkins, son of Aaron Enoch Tompkins and Lucretia Husted. Lydia Knickerbocker was born between 1799 and 1835.

Joseph Wells was born on 25 October 1766 at Cumberland/Bedford County, PA. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson. Joseph Wells married Mary Scott in 1786. Joseph Wells died on 6 February 1852 at age 85.

Elizabeth Wells was born after 1766. She was the daughter of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Nicholas Wells was born after 1766. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Hugh Wells was born after 1766. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Joshua Wells was born after 1766. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Charles Wells was born after 1766. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Nancy Wells was born after 1766. She was the daughter of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Ruth Wells was born after 1766. She was the daughter of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson.

Basil Wells was born in 1767. He was the son of Captain Richard Wells Sr. and Mary Stevenson. Basil Wells married Mary Rowton on 31 December 1835 at Pike County, Illinois.

Some records of births and deaths of their children appear in St. Pauls Church in Baltimore. One record stated he lived at Gwinn's Falls, MD and died in 1771 at the age of 93. Another record stated he served in the French and Indian War between France and England in the U.S. between 1754 and 176?. He is called "General James Wells" on his tombstone, but it is not found in the records that he held such a position. It was perhaps an honorary title, which often occurred in those days. _____________________________________________________________________________________ James Wells (2) is the proven founder of the "Little Wells" line and that he himself may have been an original immigrant, OR alternately he was a 2nd generation North American the son to the 1669 immigrant. Migrated from England to America and settled in Maryland.(Not proven) The names of children are as recorded in the record of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland Volume 1, page 56. General James Wells II was born in 1672.2 He was the son of James Wells I. General James Wells II married Ann Thornborough between 1707 and 1708.1 General James Wells II died before July 1771 at Baltimore, Maryland.

     Children of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough:

Unknown Wells   d. b 1771
Thomas Wells+   b. 1709, d. 20 May 1804
Patience Wells   b. 1711
James Wells III+   b. 27 Jan 1715/16, d. 1804
Prudence Wells   b. 16 Mar 1719/20
Captain Richard Wells Sr.+   b. 15 Mar 1721/22, d. 12 Sep 1816
Honour Wells+   b. Oct 1724, d. 28 Mar 1816
Captain Alexander Wells+   b. 12 Mar 1726/27, d. 9 Dec 1813
Ann Wells   b. 17 Feb 1728/29

1. [S80] Harold Henry & Nadine Hull Arnold, The Little Wells Family.
2. [S18] Claude Emerson Wells, "Claude Emerson Wells," e-mail to Lori Humphrey.

Ann Thornborough Last name maybe Stevenson. She married General James Wells II, son of James Wells I, between 1707 and 1708.3 Ann Thornborough died in 1763.3

     Children of Ann Thornborough and General James Wells II:

Unknown Wells   d. b 1771
Thomas Wells+   b. 1709, d. 20 May 1804
Patience Wells   b. 1711
James Wells III+   b. 27 Jan 1715/16, d. 1804
Prudence Wells   b. 16 Mar 1719/20
Captain Richard Wells Sr.+   b. 15 Mar 1721/22, d. 12 Sep 1816
Honour Wells+   b. Oct 1724, d. 28 Mar 1816
Captain Alexander Wells+   b. 12 Mar 1726/27, d. 9 Dec 1813
Ann Wells   b. 17 Feb 1728/29

1. [S88] Marjorie Waterford, "Wells Family Group Sheets".
2. [S69] Unknown author, Revolutionary Patriots of Baltimore 1775-1783.
3. [S80] Harold Henry & Nadine Hull Arnold, The Little Wells Family.

James Wells III May be the James Wells, Jr. listed in the 1750 Debt Book as owning James Fancy and 50 acres Hickory Bottom. He married Honora Unknown. James Wells III married Elizabeth Unknown. James Wells III was born on 27 January 1715/16.2 He was the son of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough. James Wells III died in 1804 at Balto Co, Maryland.3

     Child of James Wells III and Elizabeth Unknown:

Richard Wells+   b. 1742, d. 1831

1. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, Vol I, p. 56.
   Baltimore, MD, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.
2. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.
3. [S11] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families 1659-1759, p 673.

Prudence Wells was born on 16 March 1719/20.1 She was the daughter of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough.

1. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.

Honour Wells Honor Wells first married Wm. M. Holmes, founder of family of that name. She later married Col. Richard Brown, Nov 17, 1759 in Ohio. (See Pioneer Period & People of Fairfield Co., Ohio by C.M.L. Wiseman-1901). She was born in October 1724 at Baltimore, Maryland.1 She was the daughter of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough. Honour Wells married William M Holmes on 15 August 1738 at Baltimore, Maryland. Honour Wells married Colonel Richard Brown, son of George Brown and Mary Stevenson, on 17 November 1759 at Ohio.2 Honour Wells died on 28 March 1816 at West Virginia, at age 91.

     Child of Honour Wells and William M Holmes:

Honour Holmes+   b. 4 Apr 1755, d. bt 1780 - 1781

     Child of Honour Wells and Colonel Richard Brown:

Rachel Brown+   b. 1760, d. 1813

1. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, 56, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.
2. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes, Volume 128.

Captain Alexander Wells The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 57 page 318 [p.318] Mrs. Maria Hemming Moore. DAR ID Number: 56917 Born in Carroll County, Ohio. Wife of William Henry Moore. Descendant of Alexander Wells. Daughter of William Hemming and Helen Wells, his wife. Granddaughter of Bazeleel Wells and Maria Porter, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Richard Wells and Helen Wells, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Alexander Wells and Leah Owings (b. 1727), his wife, m. 1815. Alexander Wells built and maintained a stockade mill-fort during the Revolution. He was born in Baltimore, Md; died in Brooke County, W. Va. He was born on 12 March 1726/27 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,2 He was the son of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough. Captain Alexander Wells married Leah Owings, daughter of Henry Owings and Helen Stinchcomb, on 12 July 1753 at Baltimore, Maryland.2 Captain Alexander Wells died on 9 December 1813 at Brooke Co, West Virginia, at age 86.3

     Children of Captain Alexander Wells and Leah Owings:

Henry Wells   b. 7 Sep 1754, d. 1814
Alexander Wells   b. 1756
Ann Wells   b. 1758
Michal Wells+   b. 12 Mar 1759
Bazaleel Wells   b. 28 Jan 1763
Helen Wells+   b. 1775

1. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, 56, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.
2. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes.
3. [S54] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books 152 Volumes, 318, Volume 57
   [p.318] Mrs. Maria Hemming Moore.
   DAR ID Number: 56917
   Born in Carroll County, Ohio.
   Wife of William Henry Moore.
   Descendant of Alexander Wells.
   Daughter of William Hemming and Helen Wells, his wife.
   Granddaughter of Bazeleel Wells and Maria Porter, his wife.
   Gr-granddaughter of Richard Wells and Helen Wells, his wife.
   Gr-gr-granddaughter of Alexander Wells and Leah Owings (b. 1727), his wife, m. 1815.
   Alexander Wells built and maintained a stockade mill-fort during the Revolution. He was born in Baltimore, Md.; died in Brooke County, W. Va..

Ann Wells was born on 17 February 1728/29.1 She was the daughter of General James Wells II and Ann Thornborough. Ann Wells married John Williams circa 15 March 1785 at Baltimore County, Maryland.

1. [S74] 1710-1789 Births, 1716-1787 Marriages and 1722-1787 Deaths, Volume One, 56, St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Records, 1710-1935.

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Thomas Jefferson Rouse was Farmer and Stock raiser.1 He , per Vera-- moved to Oklahoma and after he died his family eventually moved to Glendora, CA. Thomas Jefferson Rouse was also known as (?) Jeff. He was born in February 1840 at Brown County, Illinois.1,2 He was the son of George Clinton Rouse and Martha Tompkins. Thomas Jefferson Rouse married Isabella Miranda Larkin, daughter of Abel Larkin and Adaline Lucinda Hadley, on 1 April 1875 at Brown Co., Illinois.3 Thomas Jefferson Rouse appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Illinois; Ridinghour, Grant, age 13, Works On Farm, born Indiana.4 He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Buffalo, Newton County, Missouri.2

     Children of Thomas Jefferson Rouse and Isabella Miranda Larkin:

Mary I. Rouse   b. 1876
Florence A Rouse   b. Nov 1878
Charles W. Rouse   b. Nov 1881

1. [S43] History of Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois, 387.
2. [S197] June 1, 1900; 1900 U.S. Census, Newton County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Buffalo, enumeration district [ED] 102, supervisor's district [SD] 13, sheet 1a, dwelling 6, family 6, http://www.us-census.org/.
3. [S122] Illinois Marriage Index, online http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/marriage.html, Vol C /115
   License #1851.
4. [S189] June 19, 1880; 1880 U.S. Census, Brown County, Illinois, population schedule, town of Mt. Sterling, enumeration district [ED] 37, supervisor's district [SD] 6, sheet 35, dwelling 346, family 346, Provo, Utah.

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Stephen Rouse was also known as (?) Steve. He was born in 1831 at Canada. He was the son of George Clinton Rouse and Martha Tompkins. Stephen Rouse married Barbary A Lambert on 28 October 1855 at Brown, Illinois.1,2 Stephen Rouse appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 at Dayton, Bourbon County, Kansas.3

     Children of Stephen Rouse and Barbary A Lambert:

George D Rouse   b. 1857
Ella Rouse   b. 1860

1. [S59] Versailles Genealogical & Historical Society, Marriages of Brown County, Illinois 1839-1861, 27, entry #466.
2. [S122] Illinois Marriage Index, online http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/marriage.html, Volumes A&B
   License #466.
3. [S201] August 18, 1860; 1860 U.S. Census, Bourbon County, Kansas, population schedule, Dayton post office, page 76, dwelling 855, family 855, Provo, Utah.

Almira Tompkins was the daughter of Enos Tompkins. Almira Tompkins died in 1857.

Noah Bird Comstock was born between 1790 and 1793 at Warren, Conneticut. He was the son of Daniel Comstock and Mehitabel Miles. Noah Bird Comstock married Catherine Tompkins, daughter of Stephen Tompkins Jr, in 1810 at Duchess Co. or Watertown, NY. Noah Bird Comstock married Sophia Maun in 1825. Noah Bird Comstock died in 1853 at Blissfield, Lenawee Co., Michigan.

     Children of Noah Bird Comstock and Catherine Tompkins:

Noah Bird Comstock Jr   b. 30 Oct 1815, d. 3 Jun 1869
Daniel Comstock   b. 1816, d. b 1867
John Comstock   b. 1818, d. b 1867
Sylvia Ann Comstock+   b. 4 Sep 1819, d. 9 May 1887
Henry Paige Tompkins Comstock   b. 1820, d. 27 Sep 1870

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Sarrah E. Rouse lived and died in Eskridge, Kansas. She had a bible she kept all the births and deaths in. After she died, John Walker remarried. When he died, the family lost track of the bible. Died at the age of 62 of a stroke while setting out tomato plants. She was born on 31 October 1837 at Toronto, Canada. She was the daughter of George Clinton Rouse and Martha Tompkins. M; Sylvia Ann Comstock-Clark, was the daughter of Noah Bird & Catherine Tompkins Comstock. A possible cousin to Sarah Rouse.1 Sarrah E. Rouse married John S. Walker in October 1875 at Eskridge, Kansas.2 Sarrah E. Rouse died on 9 June 1903 at Eskridge, Kansas, at age 65 of a stroke.3

1. [S200] August 15, 1850; Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, page 219, Provo, Utah.
2. [S162] Arleen Bayless, Wilma Stadler Jill Herzog, Wabaunsee County Cemeteries.
3. [S63] Obituary.

John S. Walker was born on 26 May 1826.1 He married Sarrah E. Rouse, daughter of George Clinton Rouse and Martha Tompkins, in October 1875 at Eskridge, Kansas.1 John S. Walker died in 1921 at Eskridge, Kansas.

1. [S162] Arleen Bayless, Wilma Stadler Jill Herzog, Wabaunsee County Cemeteries.

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Martha Tompkins was born on 6 April 1803 at Quebec, Canada. As of 20 May 1826,her married name was Rouse. She married George Clinton Rouse, son of Casper Rouse and Catherine Ripson, on 20 May 1826 at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Bellville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada.1 Martha Tompkins was buried on 11 March 1845 at Ripley Cemetary, Ripley, Brown, Illinois. She died on 11 March 1845 at Ripley, Brown, Illinois, at age 41.

     Children of Martha Tompkins and George Clinton Rouse:

Unknown Rouse
Schuyler Rouse+   b. 8 Jan 1830, d. 1892
Stephen Rouse+   b. 1831
Mary Frances Rouse   b. 1833
Sarrah E. Rouse   b. 31 Oct 1837, d. 9 Jun 1903
Thomas Jefferson Rouse+   b. Feb 1840
Martha Luzena Rouse+   b. 15 May 1842, d. 4 Apr 1906

1. [S133] Letter, Diocesan Archival Technician Lisa Russell to Lori Humphrey, 18 June 1999, Letter from the Diocese of Ontario verifying the marriage entry in my possession..

Elizabeth Love married John Cummings Hallmark, son of Richard H Hallmark and Mary Ann Prewitt, in 1850 at (Bastrop) TX.

     Child of Elizabeth Love and John Cummings Hallmark:

John Hamilton Hallmark+   b. 8 Apr 1859

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Frank Rouse was born after 1845. He was the son of George Clinton Rouse and Hannah Jones.

Elynor Smoghe married James Tomkyns, son of William Tomkyns, circa 1538 at Monington, Herefordshire, Eng.

     Children of Elynor Smoghe and James Tomkyns:

Margaret Tomkyns   b. c 1520
William Tomkyns   b. 1522, d. 21 Jun 1582
Elizabeth Tomkyns   b. c 1524
Elynor Tomkyns   b. c 1526
Alyne Tomkyns   b. c 1528
Anne Tomkyns   b. c 1530

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Charles Corbin was born on 12 April 1886 at Lawrence, Kansas. He was the son of William Burton Corbin and Martha Luzena Rouse. Charles Corbin died on 1 January 1945 at Lawrence, Kansas, at age 58.

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Ella M. Corbin was born in 1869. She was the daughter of William Burton Corbin and Martha Luzena Rouse. Ella M. Corbin died in 1939; 18 months of age.

Hamilton Corbin was also known as (?) Ham. He was born on 12 September 1838 at Kentucky. He was the son of Thomas L. Corbin and Burnica Stapp. Hamilton Corbin married Phoebe O'Bannion on 13 November 1856 at De Kalb Co., MO. Hamilton Corbin died on 21 November 1879 at age 41; Inflammation of the stomach.

George Wright Corbin was born on 5 May 1834 at Kentucky. He was the son of Thomas L. Corbin and Burnica Stapp. George Wright Corbin married Margurite Burris on 13 September 1855 at Dekalb County, Missouri. George Wright Corbin died on 1 February 1876 at Cherokee Co. Kansas, at age 41.

Julia Comstock was born on 11 April 1803 at Adams, NY.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Comstock and Mehitabel Miles.1 Julia Comstock died on 13 July 1872 at age 69.

1. [S140] Dr. John Adams Comstock, The Comstock Family in America.

Mildred Corbin was also known as (?) Milley. She was born circa August 1849. She was the daughter of Thomas L. Corbin and Burnica Stapp.

Elizabeth Brooks married Stephen Tompkins, son of Stephen Tompkins and Susannah Franklin, in 1791. Elizabeth Brooks died in 1872.

     Children of Elizabeth Brooks and Stephen Tompkins:

Mary Tompkins   b. 1792, d. 1853
John Tompkins+   b. 1795, d. 1884
James Tompkins+   b. 28 Jun 1798, d. 9 May 1864

Thomas L. Corbin Was a slave holder in Virginia. Source -- Letters from Jessie Corbin of California to Doris Buckner and Katie Youngren granddaughters of Mary Emma Corbin-Thompson, in 1957. He was ordained at Birth maybe 21 Aug 1813. He was born on 21 June 1813 at Kentucky. He was the son of James Corbin and Milly Wright. Thomas L. Corbin married Burnica Stapp, daughter of Joseph Stapp Sr. and Sarah Barnes, on 18 September 1831 at Russell County, Kentucky. Thomas L. Corbin died on 25 October 1883 at Cherokee Co. Kansas, at age 70.

     Children of Thomas L. Corbin and Burnica Stapp:

George Wright Corbin   b. 5 May 1834, d. 1 Feb 1876
Hamilton Corbin   b. 12 Sep 1838, d. 21 Nov 1879
William Burton Corbin+   b. 31 Dec 1840, d. 2 Apr 1917
Eliza Ellen Corbin   b. 1841, d. 1886
James H. Corbin   b. 1843
Danphin Corbin   b. 1846, d. 1853
Mildred Corbin   b. c Aug 1849
Thomas Hardin Corbin   b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 13 Jan 1921
Little Dolly Corbin   b. a 1857

Leslie Glenn Hallmark was buried at Clinton cemetery, Section 4, Lot S108, Clinton, Douglas County, Kansas.1 He was born on 15 August 1925.1 He was the son of Elmer Burton Hallmark. Leslie Glenn Hallmark served in the military during WWII in the U.S. Navy, GM 1 circa 1942.1

1. [S164] Douglas Co. Cemetery Inscriptions for Clinton Cemetery, online http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/douglas/cemeteries/clinton.htm.

Nancy Hammond married Aaron Land.

     Children of Nancy Hammond and Aaron Land:

Mellissa Ocie Land+   b. c 1817, d. 1 Nov 1869
Thomas Hammond Land   b. 1818, d. 1905

         

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