One Barnett Harrod Family

Barnett Harrod, Sr.was born about 1800, most likely in Orange County, Virginia.  As a small child he was brought to Kentucky by his parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth "Betsey" Blair Harrod.  Benjamin and Betsey had married a few years earlier on April 20, 1796 in Orange County and by 1806, with their young family, had settled in Henry County, Kentucky. The family moved to Franklin County sometime after 1820. Barnett had the following known siblings:

John Harrod, born about 1797, probably in Orange County, Virginia. He married Mary Gordon, daughter of Lawrence Gordon. Lawrence gave his consent, as Mary's father, on their marriage bond dated May 4, 1818.  John and Mary were married on May 7, 1818, by Isaac Malin:

Barnett Harrod, Sr., born about 1800, probably in Orange County, Virginia.

Jane Harrod, born sometime before 1801, in Virginia married Thomas Long on December 20, 1822.  Their marriage bond is dated December 16, 1822 and located in Franklin County, Kentucky.  Jane was under age and consent was given by her parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Harrod. Thomas and Jane appear on the 1850 & 1860 Henry County, Kentucky census.  Nothing more is known at this time.

James A. Harrod, was born on March 25, 1805 in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Frances "Fanny" Witherspoon, daughter of Robert and Sarah Johnson Witherspoon.  Their marriage was performed on October 21, 1828, by James D. Black.  Fanny was under age at the time of her marriage to James.  Their marriage bond located in Franklin County is dated October 18, 1828 and consent was given, by her father John Hough. Fanny's mother had remarried John Hough, so actually, he was her step-father. Fanny and James are buried in the Harrod Cemetery at Polsgrove about 1 mile from the Henry-Franklin County line.

Benjamin Harrod, Jr., most likely born between 1808-1822.  His exact birth date is unknown.  A marriage bond is located in Franklin County, dated February 27, 1837 for Benjamin Harrod, Jr. to Lucinda Harrod.

Elizabeth "Eliza" Harrod was born July 25, 1814 in Kentucky. Elizabeth married Harrison Harrod, son of Richard and Johanna Arnold Harrod. Their marriage bond is located in Franklin County, Kentucky dated October 20, 1829.  Father, Benjamin Harrod, gave consent for his daughter, Eliza to marry. Harrison, Eliza and their three children; Moses, Benjamin and Elizabeth are listed on the 1850 census for Henry County, Kentucky.  The family migrated to Harrison Township, Howard County, Indiana and are listed on the 1860 census there.  Eliza died on February 11, 1876 from typhoid fever in Alto, Howard County, Indiana.  Her tombstome reads:  Elizabeth, wife of Harrison Herod, born July 25, 1814, died February 11, 1876.  On the back side of the stone it read:  Harison Herod, born March 14, 1808, no death date. Harrison Harrod, after the death of Eliza, relocated to Kansas.  Information for this family submitted by:  Marla Andrus

William Harrod, Jr, was born May 1, 1822.  He married Nancy Jane Scott, daughter of Daniel and Susannah Witherspoon Scott.  Their marriage bond is located in Franklin County and dated October 1, 1844. William died young on June 17, 1863.  He is buried, along with many of his children, at the Harrod Cemetery, at O'Nan's Bend, in Franklin County.

Barnett Harrod, Sr., son of Benjamin and Elizabeth "Betsy" Blair Harrod, was born about 1800, most likely in Orange County, Virginia. Barnett married first in Henry County, Kentucky on March 16, 1824 to Charity Grugin.  Barnett and Charity had three known children:

James Harrod, born between 1824-1827, is believe to be the oldest child.

Silas Harrod, born about 1827 married Sarah A. Hampton in Franklin County, marriage bond dated August 24, 1850.  The young couple were living with Barnett and his second wife, Narcissa on the 1850 Franklin County census.

Nancy Harrod, born about 1829 married an Abrams sometime prior to the 1870 census.  She was listed in the household of her father, Barnett and his second wife, Narcissa on the 1870 Franklin County census.

On March 7, 1837 in Franklin County, Barnett married second to Narcissa Calvert Windom, the widow of Amos Windom and daughter of Thomas Calvert. Barnett and Narcissa are buried at the Harrod Cemetery, Flat Creek, Franklin County, Kentucky. Five known children were born to Narcissa and Barnett:

Barnett Harrod, Jr. born about 1840 in Henry County, Kentucky

George Vandorn Harrod was born January 29, 1842, in Franklin County, Kentucky.  He married Mildred America Warren, daughter of John Warren and Malinda Chism.  The ceremony was performed on August 14, 1860, by Reverend Rucker, minister of the Baptist church. George and Mildred are buried at the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Lebanon Road in Franklin County, Kentucky.

John Harrod, born 1845 according to census records.

Charity Harrod, born 1847.

Elizabeth Harrod, born 1851 according to census records.  Elizabeth married Barnett Harrod, son of Barnett and Catherine Long Harrod. Their marriage bond is located in Franklin County dated March 6, 1866.

Barnett Harrod, Jr. son of Barnett  and Narcissa Calvert Harrod, was born about 1840 in Henry County, Kentucky, according to the death certificate of his son, Forrest Harrod. The marriage bond for Barnett Harrod and Elizabeth Rowdon is located in Franklin County, dated June 30, 1858.  They had the following children:

George W. Harrod, born Franklin County on June 13, 1859, Vital Statistics, state mother, Elizabeth Raden.  George was the father of Georgia, Frank and Onie Harrod.  The name of his wife is unknown. Georgia Harrod Kindred, according to census, was born 1881 in Missouri and the widow of Philip Kindred.  She was the mother of two girls; Beulah Kindred, born 1902 in Missouri and Alice Kindred, born November 13, 1904, in Clinton, Missouri.  She was living in Franklin County in 1910 and was listed on census.  Her brother, Frank Harrod, was living with her and her two girls.  In 1920, Alice Kindred, was living in Jefferson County, Kentucky at the Kentucky Children's Home. Onie Harried, born September 1887, in Kentucky was living in the household of Van D. Harrod and wife, Jennie on the 1900 Franklin County census. Records for Alice Kindred, May 16, 1904, indicate her mother was destitute and could not care for her. This was acknowledged by Van D. Harrod and Forrest Harrod. Listed as relatives were uncles, Frank Harrod, of Frankfort, Kentucky and Onie Harrod, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Information for this family submitted by:  Ronald Miller. 

Van Doran Harrod, born June 21, 1867, in Franklin County.  He married Jennie Webber, who died November 5, 1931. According to his death certificate August 7, 1938, his wife was Stella Estill.  Van D. and Jennie are buried at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Flat Creek Road, Franklin County.  Buried beside Van D. and Jennie is a Frank Harrod, born August 2, 1883 and died January 14, 1969 World War I, marker.  If or what relation to Van and Jennie is not known.

Forrest Harrod, was born September 3, 1869 in Franklin County and married Emmer Hoover.  They are both buried at Harvieland Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin County.  His death certificate, dated February 26, 1940 state his parents, Barnett Harrod and Eliza Rowdon.

Sources:
Franklin County Church and Family Graveyards
Franklin County Marriage Bonds
Franklin County, Kentucky census, 1810-1920
Kentucky Death Certificates
Harrod Surname File, KHS

Check out the HARROD FAMILY for additional information on the Harrod families of Franklin County.

Information submitted by: Anne H. Lee

There are Barnett Harrod's in Franklin County in an abundance.  Some are born in the same year; many are buried in various cemeteries throughout Franklin County, with no death data available.  Harrod research in Franklin County can be very difficult and confusing.  Over the years I have collected a lot of data on various Harrod families in the county.  This one although not directly related to my personal genealogy, intertwines through my line on occasion, as do most of the old Bald Knob families.  I have arranged some of my Harrod material and have posted information on this family in hopes that it can be of benefit to other Harrod researchers.

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