1860 Webster County census

Post Office, Wisemill, Ky. By P.D. Clayton, Ass't. Marshal
Page 44, 23 June, 1860

House-
hold #		 Surname Family
member		 Age/
sex		 Occupation Real estate/
personal estate		 State
of
birth		 Data from records of
Webster County researchers
308/304 Hankins Barney 35 m farmer $  600
$  700		 KY Barney Hankins, the son of Houston Hankins, married Agnes Shelton 8 Oct 1845 Henderson Co KY. According to his son Thomas Marshall Hankins' biography, Barney Hankins was killed at Blues Pond near Morganfield in Union Co KY during his Confederate Civil War service. There may have been another son, Barney Hankins Jr., who was born after his father's death and died shortly thereafter. Barney Hankins is buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery and the date of death on his stone reads 2 Aug 1862. Some of the information on this family came from Tina Hall.
Anges [sic] 34 f domestic
NC Agnes Shelton was the daughter of Josiah C. Shelton and Elizabeth Orran household 205/201 of this census. She was born 17 Jun 1828 in Rockingham Co NC. Agnes' sister Sarah, wife of Reuben Anderson Melton, is living at the next household. According to the family genealogy written by Agnes' brother, John Shelton, Agnes and Barney had another child, Lee Wright b. 1862, who died the following year. Agnes Shelton Hankins died 25 Jul 1866, shortly after her husband's death; she, too, is buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Martha J. 13 f
KY Martha Jane Hankins, born 12 Sep 1848, married John A. Turpin, son of William Turpin & Catherine Phipps at household 160/158 of this census, about 1863. In the 1870 Webster census, three of Martha's orphaned siblings are living with she and John Turpin. Martha and John had at least three children: William Grant, Decatur A., and D. Belle. Martha died 5 Oct 1937 and is buried at Springdale Cemetery in Sebree.
William H. 11 m
KY William H. Hankins married Sarah Ashley 15 Jun 1865 Webster Co KY. His uncle, John Shelton, reports William was married to an Ann Oakley. William Hankins, 24, and wife Sarah, 28, are listed in the 1870 Webster census with two children: Elizabeth, 4 and Robert, 2. In the 1880 Webster census, Elizabeth Hankins is further identified as Jamima E., age 12, and Robert as Robbie, age 11.
Josiah C.   8 m
KY Isaiah Chisten Hankins, born 26 Apr 1855, married Martha Ann Turpin, daughter of William Turpin & Catherine Phipps at household 160/158 of this census, 29 Oct 1873 Webster Co KY. They became the parents of six children: Samantha Abagil; Lee Right; Edger S.; Acry W.; Delie Bell; and Fred. He died 4 Sep 1892.
Thomas M.   2 m
KY Thomas Marshall Hankins, born 6 Dec 1859, married Mary E. Brooks, b 14 Sep 1856, and the dau of William Brooks, 7 Oct 1877 and they became the parents of 5 children. In his 1942 obituary it says he was a former vice-president of Sebree Deposit Bank. Read his Kerr biography . John Shelton's writings say Thomas Marshall Hankins was also a Webster Co sheriff. Their children were: Nelly May; Mary J.; Florence; Roland; Effie; and Kate. T.M. Hankins died 19 May 1943; he and his first wife are buried at Petersburg Cemetery in Webster Co. T.M. Hankins' obituary can be read online
Phraney E. 3/12 f
KY Sarah E. Hankins, born 14 Apr 1860, married Hardin N. Turpin, son of William Turpin & Catherine Phipps at household 160/158 of this census, 28 Dec 1876 Webster Co KY. They became the parents of 8 or 9 children. Sarah died 1 Oct 1934; she is buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, as is her husband, who died 23 May 1932. According to the family genealogy written by John W. Shelton, Sarah had red hair. He names their children as: James Otho; Norena; Emma J.; Minnie & Luther (both died young); Bessie; Boyd; and Maud E.
309/305 Melton R.A. 38 m farmer $1930
$  600		 KY Reuben Anderson Melton, the son of Jesse Melton, married Sarah Shelton 30 Dec 1841 Henderson Co KY and they became the parents of 13 children. R.A. Melton died 2 May 1878 and is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery. Read his son James Melton's Perrin's biography here. Some of the information on this family came from Tina Hall.
Sarah 33 f domestic
NC Sarah A. "Sally" Shelton, born 6 Nov 1825 in Rockingham Co NC, was the daughter of Josiah C. Shelton and Elizabeth Orran at household 205/201 of this census. Sarah and Reuben Melton had four more children: Thomas, b 4 Feb 1862; Lee (male) b 15 May 1864; Sarah b 13 May 1866, d 21 Mar 1948; and Reuben A. b 13 May 1866, d 1936. Sarah & Reuben A. were twins. Sarah Melton died 5 May 1883.
John W. 17 farming
KY John Wesley Melton married Elizabeth "Betty" Mabery 13 May 1867 Gallatin Co IL. John liked to hunt and fish according to the family genealogy written by his uncle John W. Shelton. John and Elizabeth were the parents of 12 children: Buckner; Dixie; Margie; Lucrise; Tildon; John H.; Daniel M. ; James; George A.; Robert; Elisabeth; and Evaline (twins). John W. Melton died 29 Jan 1916; he is buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Floyd C. 15 m farming
KY Floyd Cosby Melton, b 28 Feb 1845, married Esther A. Thompson, dau of William Thompson & Rebecca Campbell, 1 Mar 1866 Webster Co KY and they became the parents of 8 children: John T.; Sarah (died young); Clarice E.; Bitmer R.; a boy who died young; Leoney; another child who died young; and Julie C.
Mary E. 13 f
KY Mary E. Melton married Abner David Ezell, son of William E. Ezell & Susan Jane Griffin household 1078/1072 of this census, 5 Feb 1863 Webster Co KY. They became the parents of 5 children:Virginia; Lorenzo A.; Castella P.; Delia M.; and Lula.
James W. 12 m
KY James W. Melton, b 19 Jan 1849, married (1) Catherine Mabery in 1870 and they had three children; he married (2) Mary C. Mitchell in 1878 and they were the parents of 7 children, three of whom died very young. Read his Perrin's biography here
David J. 10 m
KY David J. Melton, b 19 Feb 1850, married Amelia J. Monroe, b 1860 KY, 2 Dec 1875. Pearlene Melton Johnson. They had at least 7 children: Idy Bell; Louise C. (died young); John; William; Mary Lee (died young); Mattie; and Archie. Amelia is called "Mealy Monroe" in the family genealogy written by John W. Shelton.
Louisa C.  8 f
KY Louisa Clementine Melton, b 10 Feb 1853 Henderson Co KY, m. Samuel Frasier 8 Jan 1882. They had at least 2 children: Finley C. (died young); and Virgil.
Larkin W.   6 m
KY Larkin W. Melton married Louisa Stinnett 12 Jun 1877 Webster Co KY. Louisa Stinnett was the dau of Labon Stinett and Mary Melton at household 394/390 of this census. Larkin and Louisa had at least three children: Donna L.; Sherman L.; and Clarra M. Melton. Larkin W. Melton died 16 Sep 1916 and is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Jessee J.   2 m
KY Jesse James Melton married Mary O. Polley 16 May 1880 Webster Co KY. They had at least 3 children: McDonald, an infant that died young, and Andrew E. Jesse James Melton died 5 Oct 1933 and is buried at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson Co KY.
Jo 5/12 m
KY Louis A. Melton, born 16 Jan 1860, married Permelia Bell Marks, dau of Thomas Marks and Margara Jane Higginson at household 302/298 of this census, 30 Apr 1884 Webster Co KY. Louis and Mealie Melton became the parents of 11 children: Otha; Ethel; Oma; Queenie; Vessie; Kitty; Cecil Alva; Cordie; Verna M.; Stanley A.; and Frank Winstead Melton.
310/306 Gentry A.H. 25 m farming
$  200		 KY Asa H. Gentry was the son of Samuel Gentry & Elizabeth Newkirk at household 418/414 of this census.
Elin 30 f housekeeper
KY
Mary E. 3/12 f
KY
Eaton Allice 10 f
KY
311/307 Gentry Fountain 22 m farming
$  300		 KY Fountain Gentry was the son of Samuel Gentry & Elizabeth Newkirk at household 418/414 of this census. He married Caroline Mooney 31 Mar 1857 Henderson Co KY.
Olla C. 25 f domestic
KY
Adolphus   1 m
KY
312/308 Lively John 59 m farmer $1500
$1000		 NC Stanhope Lively at household 313/309 of this census is their son.
Some of the information on the Lively family came from Tina Hall.
Phebe 53 f housekeeper
NC
Manda F. 14 f
GA Mandy Lively married John Dayberry 7 Nov 1871 Webster Co KY.
Frazer Macdonald   7 m
KY Donna Langston Milstead. Webster Co KY Guardians 1860-1864: 7 Dec 1860. John C Lively appointed guardian to McDonald Fraser, minor of Alexander Fraser dec'd.
313/309 Lively Stanhope 30 m farmer $  400
$  200		 NC Stanhope Lively was the son of John C. Lively and Phoebe at household 312/308 of this census. Stanhope Lively died in Apr 1898 and is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bordley, Union Co KY.
Martha J. 30 f domestic
NC Martha Jane Shelton, b 5 Mar 1830 in Rockingham Co NC, was the daughter of Josiah C. Shelton and Elizabeth Orran at household 205/201 of this census. Martha & Stanhope Lively had at least 8 children. Those not listed here are: John C. b 22 Mar 1862; Stanhope Vertruse b 24 Apr 1865; George C. b 19 Jun 1867; and William Noah b 17 Oct 1869. Martha Jane died before 1903.
Ranson N.   7 m
KY Ransom Newton Lively, b 27 May 1853, marr. Elisebeth Grayson 8 Dec 1875. They had at least 3 children: Lila; Daisy; and Leillean.
Josiah C.   5 m
KY Josiah C. Lively, 27 Mar 1855 - 20 Mar 1893, is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bordley, Union Co KY.
Amy M.   3 f
KY Amy Malissa Lively, b 5 May 1857 KY, marr James Hicks. They had at least 7 children: James S.; Millie; Frances; Rosa; and 3 children who died very young.
Margery L. 9/12 f
KY Louise Margery Lively, b 28 Aug 1859 KY, married John Louis Oakley, son of Walter Oakley & Elizabeth Anderson at household 533/528 this census, 22 Dec 1879 Webster Co KY. Margery & John Oakley had at least 9 children: Elzada; Josiah; Mary Jane; Sarah E.; Edward D.; Martha B.; Lesley David; Allice; and Viona.
314/310 Holtsclaw William 35 m carpenter
$  100		 OH William Holtsclaw was b 13 Aug 1820; he marr Amy Shelton 14 Oct 1858 Henderson Co KY.
Ama 19 f domestic
KY Amy Shelton, b 2 Apr 1840 in Henderson Co KY, was the daughter of Josiah C. Shelton and Elizabeth Orran at household 205/201 of this census. Amy and William Holtsclaw had 7 more children after 1860: an infant who died very young; Lucretia; Samuel T. (died young); John W. (died young); Andrew Lee (died young); Mary; and Lilly.
Albert H. 3/12 m
KY Albert H. Holtsclaw, b 4 Mar 1860 marr Sally Lambert about 1880. They had at least 2 children: Essie Florance; and an infant who died young.
315/311 Crowley Benjamin 46 m farmer $1570
$1480		 KY Benjamin Harrison Crowley, the son of William Crowley and Mary "Polly" Elder, married Henrietta C. McClendon 24 Oct 1833. They were the parents of 14 children. Marriage date from Magalene Winstead of Clay. Benjamin Crowley died 6 Dec 1873. Read his will online; it was probated 15 Dec 1873 in Webster Co KY.
Ridda C. 44 f domestic
KY Henrietta C. McClendon, the daughter of John M. McClendon and Sarah Pratt, was born in Christian Co KY. She died 3 Aug 1903.

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