Generation No. 1

1.  John1 Givens was born 1727 in Ireland, and died 1794 in Lincoln Co., Ky.. 
 He married Rebecca Brown in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

 Children of John Givens and Rebecca Brown are:
+ 2. i. John "Jack"2 Givens
+ 3. ii. Eleazer Givens


Generation No. 2

2.  John "Jack"2 Givens (John1) was born 1757 in Rowan Co., NC.  He married 
Mary Thompson.

 Child of John Givens and Mary Thompson is:
+ 4. i. John Thompson3 Givens

3.  Eleazer2 Givens (John1) was born August 11, 1770 in Mechlenberg Co. NC, 
and died August 25, 1833 in Smithland, Ky.  
He married (1) Mary Campbell 20 January 1794 in Lincoln Co., Ky. and they had 
one child Mary Givens (no dates) 
He married (2) Jane Robertson, daughter of James Robertson and Margaret Poage, 
August 27, 1796 in Lincoln Co., Ky., 
He married (3) Mary Evelyn Savage, daughter of Joseph Savage and Jane Murray, 
January 25, 1820 in Ky.


 Children of Eleazer Givens and Jane Robertson are:
+ 5. i. Martha "Patsy"3 Givens
+ 6. ii. Margaret Poage Givens
+ 7. iii. Rebecca Brown Givens
+ 8. iv. Isabella Givens
+ 9. v. Jane "Jennie" Givens

 Children of Eleazer Givens and Mary Savage are:
+10. vi. Harriet Newell3 Givens
+11. viii. Frances America S. Givens
ix. Virginia Eveyln Givens, b. 1828, Ky.; d. 1854; 
1850 Hopkins County census listing
 x. Joseph Robert Givens, b. Abt 1830, Ky.; married Martha Ross
1850 Hopkins County census listing
 xi. Helen Mar Givens, b. 1833, Ky.; d. 1858, Tx.
1850 Hopkins County census listing 
+12. xii. Hannah Ann Givens.


Generation No. 3

4.  John Thompson3 Givens (John "Jack"2, John1) was born May 08, 1795 
and died September 03, 1840.  He married Isabella Givens, daughter of Eleazer 
Givens and Jane Robertson, March 08, 1824 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)

 Children of John Givens and Isabella Givens are:
+13. i. Robert A.4 Givens
+14. ii. Eliazer S. Givens
+15. iii. William Douglas Givens
+16. iv. John Thompson Givens, JR.
v. Jane R. Givens, b. Abt 1832, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
vi. Thomas Givens, b. Abt 1833, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing 
+17. vii. Mary E. Givens
viii. Jerome Givens, b. Abt 1837, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing 
1860 Webster Co census listing

5.  Martha "Patsy"3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born May 29, 1797 in Lincoln 
Co., Ky.  and died August 29, 1884 in  Hopkins Co., Ky.  
(Whittinghill Cemetery).  She married John Allen Givens, son of Thomas Givens and 
Elizabeth Kerr. May 23, 1816 in Hopkins Co., Ky.  1850 Hopkins Co census listing

 Children of Martha Givens and John Givens are:
i. Eliza Jane4 Givens, b. March 31, 1817; 
d. November 23, 1846; married John Fredrick Dobyns, February 27, 1834.
+18. ii. Eleazer M. Givens
iii. Margaret R. Givens, b. December 25, 1820; d. August 20, 1835.
iv. James Givens, b. February 20, 1823; d. September 07, 1844.
+19. v. Thomas P. Givens
vi. Mary Ruth Givens, b. October 30, 1827; d. February 16, 1852; 
married Thomas E. Rice, July 13, 1849, Hopkins Co., Ky..
+20. vii. John Weir Givens
+21. viii. Robert R. Givens
ix. Alexander K. Givens, b. Abt 1835, Ky. 
1850 Hopkins Co census listing
1860 Webster Co census listing

6.  Margaret Poage3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born 1800.  She married 
James Kerr Givens, son of Thomas Givens and Elizabeth Kerr, January 15, 1818 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)

 Children of Margaret Givens and James Givens are:
+22. i. Thomas Karr4 Givens
+23. ii. Eleazar Robertson Givens

7.  Rebecca Brown3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born January 27, 1802 in Lincoln Co. Ky. 
She married Samuel Montgomery, son of John Montgomery and Mary Thomas. August 31, 1820 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family

 Children of Rebecca Givens and Samuel Montgomery are:
 i. Margaret4 Montgomery, b. Abt 1824, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family 
+24. ii. John Montgomery
+25. iii. Thomas Givens Montgomery
+26. iv. William Fountain Montgomery
 v. Samuel Montgomery, b. Abt 1837, Ky. 
 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family 
vi. Louis Montgomery, b. Abt 1839, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family 
vii. Frances Montgomery,(F), b. Abt 1843, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family 

8.  Isabella3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 1805 in Ky.  
She married John Thompson Givens, son of John Givens and Mary Thompson, March 08, 1824 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records)
John Thompson Givens died 3 Aug 1840 and is buried in Whittinghill Cemetery.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing
1860 Webster Co census listing
She is also listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
Isabella Givens died 15 Aug 1896; her obituary can be read online
Another article about Isabella Givens can be read online

 Children of Isabella Givens and John Givens are:
+ 13. i. Robert A.4 Givens
+14. ii. Eliazer S. Givens
+15. iii. William Douglas Givens
+16. iv. John Thompson Givens, Jr
v. Jane R. Givens, b. Abt 1832, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
vi. Thomas Givens, b. Abt 1833, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
+17. vii. Mary E. Givens
viii. Jerome Givens, b. Abt 1837, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
1860 Webster Co census listing

9.  Jane "Jennie"3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born March 11, 1809.  
She married Nathaniel K. Givens, son of Thomas Givens and Elizabeth Kerr, 
April 14, 1828 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins Co census listing

 Children of Jane Givens and Nathaniel Givens are:
i. Thomas C.4 Givens, b. Abt 1829, Ky. Farmer. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing 
+27. ii. Usibia "Sibbie" Givens
iii. James Karr Givens, b. Abt 1835, Ky.; married Mary Elvia Lacy.  1850 Hopkins Co census listing
+28. iv. Martha J. Givens, 
+29. v. Elizabeth Karr Givens 
 vi. Dickson Givens, b. Abt 1842, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing 
+30. vii. Frances B. "Fannie" Givens


10.  Harriet Newell3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 1823 in Ky.  
She married George A. Ruby September 13, 1838 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family

 Children of Harriet Givens and George Ruby are:
 i. Mary Ann4 Ruby, b. Abt 1840, Ky.  1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family
 ii. James F. Ruby, b. Abt 1842, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family 
 iii. Winfred E. Ruby, b. Abt 1844, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family 
 iv. Martha Ruby, b. Abt 1846, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family 
 v. Joseph Ruby, b. Abt 1849, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family 
 vi. Jake Augustus Ruby, b. January 24, 1851 (Source:  1921-27 Vital Stats); 
   d. October 09, 1927, (Odd Fellows Cemetery); married Lillian E. Snow.
  1850 Hopkins Co census listing of the Ruby family



11.  Frances America S.3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 1827 in Ky. 
 She married Dr. James Bassett, son of John Bassett and Jane Rogerson, 
November 13, 1844 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co., Marriage Records)
James and Frances Bassett's 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
James and Frances Bassett's 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Child of Frances Givens and James Bassett is:
 i. Henriett Parke4 Bassett.

12.  Hannah Ann3 Givens (Eleazer2, John1).  She married William S. Wetzel.

 Child of Hannah Givens and William Wetzel is:
31. i. Virginia F.4 Wetzel, b. October 30, 1842, Of Providence, Ky.; d. January 20, 1871.


Generation No. 4

13.  Robert A.4 Givens (John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born 
December 30, 1824 in Ky. Farmer.  He married Mary (Martha?) Frances Givens 
February 18, 1849 in Hopkins Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Robert Givens and Mary Givens are:
 i. Sarah5 Givens, b. Abt 1829, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
+32. ii. James T. Givens
 iii. Fanny B. Givens, b. Abt 1854, Ky.  1860 Webster Co census listing
 iv. Sarah M. Givens, b. Abt 1856, Ky.   1860 Webster Co census listing
 v. Samuel W. Givens, b. Abt 1858, Ky.   1860 Webster Co census listing

14.  Eliazer S.4 Givens (John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born Abt 
1826 in Ky.  He married Mary Jane Head July 22, 1846 in Hopkins Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Child of Eliazer Givens and Mary Head is:
 i. Alice E.5 Givens, b. June 09, 1854, Ky. 1860 Webster Co census listing 

15.  William Douglas4 Givens (John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born 
February 02, 1828 in Ky.; and died November 03, 1910; buried Pleasant Valley Cemetery 
(Source: Cemetery records).  He married Perlina Ann "Lina" Wyatt 
June 24, 1873 in Webster Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing

 Children of William Givens and Perlina Wyatt are:
 i. Bailey5 Givens.
 ii. Betty Lee Givens, b. April 18, 1874; d. April 05, 1904.
 iii. Thomas Kerney Givens, b. November 22, 1875; d. June 20, 1964; 
 buried Pleasant Valley Cemetery  (Source:  Cemetery records).
 iv. Myrtle Lena Givens, b. March 25, 1880; d. December 19, 1948, Evansville, In. 
 (Odd Fellows Cemetery); married William Fickas, April 25, 1900.
33. v. Charles Henry Givens, b. August 06, 1881; d. August 29, 1964, Webster Co., Ky. 
(Pleasant Valley Cemetery).
34. vi. Karrie Ruth Givens, b. October 09, 1900, Providence, Webster Co., Ky.; 
d. December 25, 1989, Providence, Webster Co., Ky..

16.  John Thompson4 Givens, Jr. (John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was 
born 1829 in Ky.; and died 1890 (Pleasant Valley Cemetery) (Source:  Cemetery Records)  
He married Martha A. Brown, daughter of John Brown and Mildred Bruce, 
December 20, 1870 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins Co census listing. He is also listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.

 Children of John Givens and Martha Brown are:
+35. i. Mary Frances5 Givens
ii. Isabell Laffoon Givens, b. February 20, 1872.
iii. Geroam G. Givens, b. May 04, 1874, Ky.  Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
iv. Thompson Brown Givens, b. 1877, Ky.; d. 1960, (Pleasant Valley Cemetery); 
marr Dema Brown, January 14, 1900.  Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
v. Minnie B. Givens, b. Abt 1879, Ky. Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
vi. Everett Laffoon Givens, b. June 21, 1887; d. 1972, Webster Co., Ky. 
(Pleasant Valley Cemetery); he married Edna Cullen, June 21, 1922.
+36. vii. Rose Emily Givens

17.  Mary E.4 Givens (John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born Abt 1835 
in Ky. She married (1) Fnu Bruce in 1st marriage.  
She married (2) Vinson B. Simpson August 18, 1864 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing
She is also listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census

 Children of Mary Givens and Vinson Simpson are:
 i. Sarah A.5 Simpson, b. Abt 1865, Ky. Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
 ii. Mary V. Simpson, b. Abt 1868, Ky. Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.
 iii. BILL G. Simpson, (F), b. Abt 1875, Ky. Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.

18.  Eleazer M.4 Givens (Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born February 
04, 1819 in Ky., and died August 07, 1857.  He married Elizabeth G. Gist,
daughter of Thomas Gist and Anna Barbour, February 12, 1845 in Hopkins Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing

 Children of Eleazer Givens and Elizabeth Gist are:
i. John T.5 Givens, b. Abt 1845, Ky.   1850 Hopkins Co census listing
ii. Ann Givens, b. Abt 1847, Ky. 1850 Hopkins Co census listing
+37. iii. Martha Frances Givens
iv. Edgar Givens, b. Abt 1851; d. 1885; married Ada T. Payne, April 12, 1876, Hopkins Co., Ky..

19.  Thomas P.4 Givens (Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born October 
06, 1825.  He married (1) Frances Gist, daughter of Thomas Gist and Anna Barbour 
January 25, 1847 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records).  
He married (2) Rachel Taylor Rice, daughter of Edward Rice and Macy Nichols, 
November 30, 1854 in Hopkins Co., Ky.

 Children of Thomas Givens and Rachel Rice are:
 i. Frances J.5 Givens, b. March 08, 1856; d. June 27, 1860.
+38. ii. Macy Janette Givens
 iii. Martha J. Givens, b. February 17, 1859; d. August 13, 1860.
 iv. Sallie T. Givens, b. 1860; d. 1880.

20.  John Weir4 Givens (Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born February 
04, 1830 in HopkinsCo., Ky. He married (1) Judith W. R. Weir, daughter of 
William Weir and Amelia Green December 19, 1853 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co., Marriage Records).  
He married (2) Maggie Ross, daughter of Charles Ross and Charlotte Ashby, April 27, 1866
1860 Webster County census listing; 
Read John W. Givens' Perrin's Biography


 Children of John Givens and Judith Weir are:
i. Amelia R.5 Givens, b. Abt 1855, Ky. 1860 Webster County census listing 
ii. John W. Givens, b. Abt 1859, Ky. 1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of John Givens and Maggie Ross are:
+39. iii. ROSS5 Givens
 iv. James M. Givens
 v. Stewart Givens

21.  Robert R.4 Givens (Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born July 22, 
1832   He married Martha (Matte) Melvina Parker, daughter of Benjamin Parker 
and Mary Jennings February 01, 1855 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing
Read the 1863 Webster Co will of Robert Givens

 Children of Robert Givens and Martha Parker are:
i. Mary A.5 Givens, b. February 17, 1856, HopkinsCo., Ky.; d. July 30, 1871, Webster Co., Ky..
+40. ii. Rosanna V. Givens
iii. James B. Givens, b. August 08, 1859; married Ann H. Scott, October 05, 1879.
+41. iv. Thomas Dudley Givens

22.  Thomas Karr4 Givens (Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was born January 
24, 1819 in HopkinsCo., Ky., and died December 07, 1897.  
He married (1) Margaret Hunter January 12, 1841.  
He married (2) Judith Gist October 29, 1846 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing
Read Thomas K. Givens' Perrin's Biography


 Children of Thomas Givens and Judith Gist are:
+42. ii. Maria Ann Givens
+43. iii. Henry Gist Givens
iv. John Givens, b. 1852, Ky.; d. 1871. 1860 Webster Co census listing 
v. Grace Givens, b. 1853, Ky.; d. 1943. 1860 Webster Co census listing
vi. Eliza Louisa Givens, b. 1855, Ky.; d. 1922. 1860 Webster Co census listing
+44. vii. Sarah Cecil Givens
viii. Margaret Givens, b. 1859, Ky.; d. Sept. 17, 1943. 1860 Webster Co census listing 
+45. ix. Thomas Nathaniel Givens
 x. Dixie Givens, b. 1863; d. 1892; married Sam T. Miles, December 15, 1885, 
Webster Co., Ky..

Note: living with the family in the 1850 Hopkins census is Isaac Tanner


23.  Eleazar Robertson4 Givens (Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 
January 03, 1821.  
He married Martha Ann Parker, daughter of Richard Parker and Mary Davis.

 Children of Eleazar Givens and Martha Parker are:
i. Mary Helen5 Givens, b. 1854; d. 1854.
ii. Mary Elizabeth Givens, b. Abt 1855; married Maxwell McCann.
iii. Ella Givens, b. Abt 1858; married John Franklin Dawson.
iv. Thomas Curtis Givens, b. 1862; d. 1892.

24.  John4 Montgomery (Rebecca Brown3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1) was born 
October 04, 1828 in Ky., and died 1908. 
He married (1) Linda Mira Parker, daughter of Benjamin Parker and Mary Jennings, 
January 05, 1858 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records)  
He married (2) Myra A. Woodward December 20, 1871 (Source:  HHP Book).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family
Read the Perrin's biography of John Montgomery, Jr.

 Children of John Montgomery and Linda Parker are:
i. Joseph Givens5 Montgomery, b. Abt 1859, Webster Co., Ky.; d. 1936.
ii. Rosa L. Montgomery, b. Abt 1859.
+46. iii. James Fountain Montgomery

25.  Thomas Givens4 Montgomery (Rebecca Brown3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1) 
was born June 26, 1831 in Ky., and died September 19, 1900.  
He married Martha E. Hunter, daughter of Joseph Hunter and Bethany Harmon, 
November 30, 1853 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins co census listing

 Children of Thomas Montgomery and Martha Hunter are:
i. John5 Montgomery, b. Abt 1853.
ii. Mary Montgomery, b. Abt 1858.
iii. Eveline Montgomery, b. Abt 1859.
+47. iv. Ella C. Montgomery

26. William Fountain4 Montgomery (Rebecca Brown3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1) 
was born Abt 1834 in Ky.   He married Fannie Carrie Simpson. 
1850 Hopkins Co census listing of Samuel Montgomery family 

 Child of William Montgomery and Fannie Simpson is:
+48. i. Joseph Franklin5 Montgomery

27. Usibie "Sibbie"4 Givens (Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 
1832 in Ky. She married (1) James Monroe Rice, son of Edward Rice and Macy Nichols,  
November 16, 1850 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
She married (2) Richen Price, son of James Price and Mary Earley, April 28, 1879 
in Webster Co., Ky.
 1850 Hopkins Co census listing;  1860 Webster Co census listing of James M. Rice family.

 Children of Usibia Givens and James Rice are:
i. Thomas Kearney5 Rice, b. 1853, Ky.; d. 1933. 
1860 Webster Co census listing of James M. Rice family.
ii. Wade Hampton Rice.
iii. Jennie Frances Rice.
iv. Nathaniel Rice, b. Abt 1856, Ky. 
1860 Webster Co census listing of James M. Rice family.
v. Edward Rice, b. Abt 1858, Ky.; married Ella Margaret Hart.
1860 Webster Co census listing of James M. Rice family.


 Child of Usibia Givens and Richen Price is:
vi. Grace5 Price.

28.  Martha J.4 Givens (Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 1838 in 
Ky., and died May 1860.  She married James Lawrence Rice, son of James Rice and 
Eliza Nichols, September 30, 1853 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source: Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Martha Givens and James Rice are:
i. Elizabeth5 Rice, b. Abt 1855, 1860 Webster Co census listing
ii. Lolo M. Rice, b. Abt 1860, 1860 Webster Co census listing

29.  Elizabeth Karr4 Givens (Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 
1839 in Ky.  She married Joseph N. Rice, son of Edward Rice and Macy Nichols, 
March 01, 1855 in Hopkins Co. Ky. 
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Elizabeth Givens and Joseph Rice are:
 i. Macy M.5 Rice, b. Abt 1857, Ky.;  married (1) William ASHER, December 24, 1877; 
married (2) Edd M. Price, April 19, 1896, Webster Co., Ky.  1860 Webster Co census listing
+49. ii. Jenny T. Rice
+50. iii. DR. Edward Nathaniel Rice
iv. Kate C. Rice, b. March 12, 1876; d. September 23, 1928; married Thomas H. Wallace, 
January 24, 1894, Webster Co., Ky..
v. Mary K. Rice, married George MCLain Baker, April 04, 1883, Webster Co., Ky..

30.  Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens (Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 
November 06, 1849 in HopkinsCo. and died September 24, 1899 in Lisman, Webster 
Co., Ky. (Big Hill Cem).  
She married William Thomas Baker, son of James Baker and Sarah Price, May 09, 1865 
in Webster Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing, 
In 1860 Frances is living with sister Usibia and her husband James Monroe Rice.  

 Children of Frances Givens and William Baker are:
+51. i. Lena Elizabeth5 Baker
+52. ii. Eusibia Orr "Sibbie" Baker
+53. iii. Sarah Jane Baker
+54. iv. Ima Lee Baker
v. Flora Baker, b. June 28, 1879; d. February 13, 1904, Howell, In.; 
married Curtis Elsworth Lane, May 19, 1897, Springfield, Tn..
+55. vi. Nancy Macy Baker
vii. Frances Baker, b. December 12, 1884; d. September 18, 1964, 
Owensboro, Ky.; married Alvie Clifton Nunn, December 12, 1924, Webster Co., Ky..
viii. Willie Wynn Baker, b. February 29, 1888, Lisman, Ky.; d. October 12, 1965, 
Lexington, Ky.; married Herman Lisman McGaw.
ix. Helen James Baker, b. April 26, 1890, Lisman, Ky.; d. September 24, 1971, 
Louisville, Ky.; married Edward Weindl.

31.  Virginia F.4 Wetzel (Hannah Ann3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1) was born 
October 30, 1842 in Providence, Ky., and died January 20, 1871.  She married 
DR. John Amos Bassett, son of Elijah Bassett and Mary Pearl, December 31, 1868.

 Child of Virginia Wetzel and John Bassett is:
+56. i. Frances Wetzel5 Bassett



Generation No. 5

32. James T.5 Givens (Robert A.4, John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was 
born Abt 1850 in Ky.  He married Mariah Susan (last name unknown). 
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing
He is also listed in the 1900 Webster County census.

 Children of James Givens and Mariah (last name unknown) are:
i. Lillian6 Givens, b. November 1877, Ky.; Listed in the 1880 & 1900 Hopkins Co census.
ii. Sallie Givens, b. April 1881, Ky.; Listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co census.
iii. Thomas Givens, b. April 1884, Ky.; Listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co census
iv. Ora Givens, b. March 1887, Ky.; Listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co census
v. George Givens, b. August 1889, Ky.; Listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co census

33. Charles Henry5 Givens (William Douglas4, John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, 
John1) was born August 06, 1881, and died August 29, 1964 in Webster Co., Ky. 
(Pleasant Valley Cemetery).  
He married (1) Emily Clancey 
He married (2) Josie Foster 
He married (3) Margaret Trammer 

 Child of Charles Givens and Emily Clancey is:
i. Joseph6 Givens.

34. Karrie Ruth5 Givens (William Douglas4, John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, 
John1) was born October 09, 1900 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky., and died 
December 25, 1989 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky.  
She married Richard Marion Childress July 15, 1918 in Shawneetown, Il.


35. Mary Frances5 Givens (John Thompson4, John Thompson3, John "Jack"2, 
John1) was born Abt 1872 in Ky., and died 1962.  
She married Thomas Fredrick Wyatt October 23, 1889.
She is listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.

 Children of Mary Givens and Thomas Wyatt are:

+57. ii. Lester Givens Wyatt
+58. iv. Rose Lillian Wyatt
 

36.Rose Emily5 Givens (John Thompson4, John Thompson3, John "Jack"2,
John1) was born February 06, 1883 in Ky., and died October 15, 1968 in Webster Co., 
Ky. (Pleasant Valley Cem).  She married Benjamin Skinner, son of Robert Skinner and 
Delaney Curry, February 06, 1904.


 Children of Rose Givens and Benjamin Skinner are:
 
 iii. Helen Beatrice Skinner, b. 1908; d. 1909, Webster Co., Ky. (Pleasant 
Valley Cemetery).
 
 
37.  Martha Frances5 Givens (Eleazer M.4, Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) 
was born February 16, 1850 in Ky.  and died March 31, 1938 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky. 
(Big Hill Cemetery).  
She married Dr John Amos Bassett, son of Elijah Bassett and Mary Pearl, 
November 13, 1872 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins Co census listing


 Children of Martha Givens and John Bassett are:
i. John Thomas6 Bassett.
ii. James Gustavis Bassett, married LIL Dowling.
iii. Maurice Kirby Bassett.
iv. Edgar Barbour Bassett, b. 1891.

38. Macy Janette5 Givens (Thomas P.4, Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was 
born September 08, 1857, and died December 20, 1937.  
She married Charles Peter Whittinghill, son of David Whittinghill and 
Margaret Phillips, November 01, 1882 in Hopkins Co., Ky 
(Source:  Hopkins Co Marriage Records).

 Children of Macy Givens and Charles Whittinghill are:
i. Marguerite6 Whittinghill, b. February 25, 1887; d. January 1949.
ii. Rachel Rice Whittinghill, b. September 18, 1899; d. March 08, 1979, 
Providence, Webster Co., Ky. (Lakeview Cemetery).
She married Orville Gooch Withers.

39. Ross5 Givens (John Weir4, Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 
February 02, 1867 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky., and died November 02, 1954 
in San Antonio, Tx.  
He married Lenore Givens 1903, daughter of Henry Givens and Agness Rice.


40.  Rosanna V.5 Givens (Robert R.4, Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was 
born December 20, 1857.  
She married James H. Gordon, son of Calvin Gordon and Poran Frazer, 
December 03, 1873 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
Listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co census.

 Children of Rosanna Givens and James Gordon are:
i. Given6 Gordon, b. August 23, 1874; d. May 23, 1877, 
Olive Branch Cem.  (Source: Cemetery Records)
ii. Olie L. Gordon, (F), b. Abt 1875, Ky.
Listed in 1880 Hopkins Co census.
iii. ROY Gordon, b. May 04, 1878; d. June 16, 1878, (Olive Branch Cemetery).

41.  Thomas Dudley5 Givens (Robert R.4, Martha "Patsy"3, Eleazer2, John1) was 
born December 30, 1861, and died March 10, 1885.  He married Annie Ledia 
Jones, daughter of Thomas Jones and Lucretia Ashby, February 22, 1882 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. 

 Child of Thomas Givens and Annie Jones is:
i. Robert Herman6 Givens, b. April 16, 1883.

42. Maria Ann5 Givens (Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was 
born September 28, 1847 in Ky. and died November 05, 1935.  She married 
William Shakespear Coleman, son of John Coleman and Martha Oates, 
December 28, 1871 in Webster Co., Ky..
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Maria Givens and William Coleman are:
i. John G.6 Coleman.
ii. William C. Coleman.

43. Henry Gist5 Givens (Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was 
born April 06, 1849 in Ky. and died April 07, 1924.  He married (1) Agness Rice, 
daughter of Kerney Rice and Ann Wynns, December 26, 1876 in Webster Co., Ky.  
He married (2) Byrde (Pike) Murphy, Mrs. January 01, 1884.
1850 Hopkins Co census listing; 1860 Webster Co census listing
Read Henry Givens' Perrin's Biography

 Children of Henry Givens and Agness Rice are:
+59. i. Lenore6 Givens.
 ii. Virgil Givens.
 iii. Kerr Givens.

 Child of Henry Givens and Byrde Murphy is:
iv. Ruth6 Givens.

44.  Sarah Cecil5 Givens (Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) 
was born 1857 in Ky. and died 1930.  
She married Shelby Hicks, son of James Hicks and Anne Peed, December 26, 1883 
in Webster Co., Ky. 1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Sarah Givens and Shelby Hicks are:
+60. i. Robert Roy6 Hicks, b. 1884.
 ii. Thomas Rupert Hicks, b. 1887.
 iii. Raymons Givens Hicks, b. 1895.

45.  Thomas Nathaniel5 Givens (Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, 
John1) was born January 17, 1861, and died February 05, 1914.  He married 
Mary James Pierson, daughter of William Pierson and Sue Brooks.
1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Thomas Givens and Mary Pierson are:
i. Wright Pierson6 Givens, b. 1885; d. 1965; married LOUISA MCGRAW, 
December 20, 1908.
+61. ii. Thomas Karr Givens, II
iii. Judith Cary Bell Givens, b. 1889; d. 1967.
+62. iv. John Lenard Givens

46. James Fountain5 Montgomery (John4, Rebecca Brown3 Givens, Eleazer2, 
John1) was born 1864.  He married May Humphrey.

 Children of James Montgomery and May Humphrey are:
i. Joe G.6 Montgomery.
ii. Thula Jane Montgomery.
iii. Linda Myra Montgomery.
iv. Annie SUE Montgomery.

47.  Ella C.5 Montgomery (Thomas Givens4, Rebecca Brown3 Givens, Eleazer2, 
John1) was born January 1860 in Ky.  
She married John Henry Barnhill, son of John Barnhill and Nancy James, 
December 29, 1880 (Source:  Bio. Sketches Battle-Perrin-Kniffin)
This famiy is listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co census.

 Children of Ella Montgomery and John Barnhill are:
i. Mattie E.6 Barnhill, b. February 1882, Ky. 
ii. Thomas K. Barnhill, b. July 1883, Ky. 
iii. Jimmie C. Barnhill, b. January 1886, Ky. 
iv. Jessie M. Barnhill, (F), b. April 1888, Ky. 
v. Owen C. Barnhill, b. November 1889.
vi. John L. Barnhill, b. January 1894, Ky. 
vii. EVA A. Barnhill, b. January 1894, Ky. 

48.  Joseph Franklin5 Montgomery (William Fountain4, Rebecca Brown3 Givens, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born Abt 1881, and died August 04, 1934 (Traylor Cemetery). 
He married Ella Brown, daughter of William Brown and Lucy (last name unknown), 
February 09, 1908 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records).


49.  Jenny T.5 Rice (Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) 
was born Abt 1860 in Ky. She married William L. Baker. 
1860 Webster Co census listing

 Children of Jenny Rice and William Baker are:
i. Dessie M.6 Baker, b. 1885.
+64. ii. Mattie G. Baker
iii. Joseph Herman Baker, b. 1888.
iv. Vaiden M. Baker, b. July 22, 1891; d. June 17, 1963, Providence, Webster 
Co, (Union Cemetery); married Ralph Edwin Cardwell.
v. Clyde Baker, b. 1895.
+65. vi. Nathaniel Baker

50. Edward Nathaniel5 Rice, Dr. (Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born January 24, 1867, and died April 27, 1923 in 
Providence, Webster Co., Ky. (Lakeview Cemetery).  
He married Lounette "Nettie" Baker, daughter of Isaac Baker and Nancy Lynn, 
February 20, 1889 in Webster Co., Ky.

 Children of Edward Rice and Lounette Baker are:
+66. i. Karrie6 Rice
ii. Nathaniel Givens Rice, b. July 01, 1894; d. February 27, 1975; 
married Leota Forsythe.

51.  Lena Elizabeth5 Baker (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born November 09, 1868, and died July 04, 1905 
in Palestine, Tx.  She married Henry Dolored Mitchell, son of James Mitchell 
and Mary Bourland, November 07, 1886 in Shawneetown, Il.

 Children of Lena Baker and Henry Mitchell are:
i. Blanche6 Mitchell, b. January 21, 1889.
ii. FANNIE Mary Mitchell.
iii. EARNEST Baker Mitchell.
+67. iv. Effie Rice Mitchell
v. FLORA Mitchell.

52.  Eusibia Orr "Sibbie"5 Baker (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Jane 
"Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born February 18, 1871, and died 1928.  
She married Edward John Fugate, son of Vincent Fugate and Narcissa Bourland, 
September 26, 1888 (Source:  Charlie Bourland File)

 Children of Eusibia Baker and Edward Fugate are:
i. William Baker6 Fugate, b. 1889; d. 1966.
ii. Clyde Lee Fugate, b. 1892; d. 1959.
iii. Lloyd Givins Fugate, b. 1894.
 

53.  Sarah Jane5 Baker (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born February 08, 1873.  
She married Davis Whittinghill Payne June 15, 1893 in Nashville, Tn..


 Child of Sarah Baker and David Payne is:
i. James6 Payne.

54.  Ima Lee5 Baker (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, 
John1) was born February 24, 1876.  
She married Dr. Roland Lee Martin April 15, 1896 in Webster Co., Ky..

 
55.  Nancy Macy5 Baker (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born June 05, 1882, and died September 01, 1961 
in Skokie, Il.  She married James Payne Bassett, son of Gustavus Bassett 
and Misher Cunningham, September 25, 1906 in Nashville, Tn.


56.  Frances Wetzel5 Bassett (Virginia F.4 Wetzel, Hannah ANN3 Givens, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born January 14, 1871, and died September 19, 1949 
in Carbondale, Il. (Big Hill Cemetery).  
She married Robert Lee Price, son of Richen Price and Sarah Nichols, 
May 15, 1895 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky.


Notes:
Frances Bassett Price and Robert L. Price
Frances Bassett Price was born in Providence and is the only surviving child 
of Dr. John A. Bassett and his first wife, Virginia Wetzel.

She was educated at the Boys and Girls Home School, the M. and F. Academy, 
and Bethel Female College in Hopkinsville. She has been a member of the First 
Baptist Church in Providence since childhood.

She was married to Robert L. Price in Providence on May 15, 1895.

Robert L. Price, the youngest son of Richen Price and Jane Nichols Price, was 
born at the family home three miles north of Providence. He came to 
Providence with his father in 1885 to reside.

He was in the mercantile business for a number of years. He represented the 
county in the General Assembly of Kentucky in 1904-05 where he voted to retain 
the capital at Frankfort, and also for the appropriation for the new Capital. 
He is a charter member of the Presbyterian church and has been a ruling elder 
since 1895. He has been in the insurance business since 1913.

Children of Mr. and Mrs. Price are John Bassett Price, Washington, D.C.; 
Robert L. Price, Jr., Carbondale, Ill.; Alan Wetzel Price, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. 
John Gip Hancock, Waverly, Ky.; and Mrs. Evelyn Price Nolan, St. Louis, Mo.


 Children of Frances Bassett and Robert Price are:
+68. i. John Bassett6 Price
ii. Robert L. Price, JR., married Virginia Rose Gullett.
iii. Alan Wetzel Price, married Flossie Martin.
iv. Washington D. C. Price.
+69. v. Virginia Price.
vi. Evelyn Byrd Price, married Ernest Nolan.


Generation No. 6

57.  Lester Givens6 Wyatt (Mary Frances5 Givens, John Thompson4, John 
Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born April 06, 1906 in Ky., and died May 
31, 1999 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Pleasant Valley Cenetery-Providence).  He married 
Virginia Regine (Jean) GOLD.


Notes

Obituary of Lester G. Wyatt

Providence, Ky. - Lester G. Wyatt, 93 of Providence, died at 7:05 p.m. 
Monday, May 31, 1999, at Reginal Medical Center in Madisonville, Ky. 

He was bron April 6, 1906. He was a veteran of World War ll and was a 
lifetime member of the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence, where 
he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for several years. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Wyatt, in 1992. He is survived by 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David (Barbara) Wilcox, and Mr. 
and Mrs. Danny (Kathy) Ford, both of Providence; four granddaughters; and one 
great grandson. 

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 
Church in Providence, with the Rev. Morris Brown and the Rev. Laddie Pride 
officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Providence. 

Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Melton Funeral Home in 
Providence, and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Memorial 
contributions may take the form of donations to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery 
Association. 

The Messenger
June 2, 1999 



58.  Rose Lillian6 Wyatt (Mary Frances5 Givens, John Thompson4, John 
Thompson3, John "Jack"2, John1) was born August 10, 1898, and died October 24, 1990 in 
Webster Co., Ky. (Pleasant Valley Cemetery).  
She married Charles William Curry, son of John Curry and Nancy Dilback.


59. Lenore6 Givens (Henry Gist5, Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, Eleazer2, 
John1).  
She married Ross Givens 1903, son of John Givens and Maggie Ross.

 
60. Robert Roy6 Hicks (Sarah Cecil5 Givens, Thomas Karr4, Margaret Poage3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born 1884.  
He married Ruby Mason.

 
61. Thomas Karr6 Givens, LL (Thomas Nathaniel5, Thomas Karr4, Margaret 
Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 1887, and died February 28, 1950 in Louisville, 
Ky. (Cave Hill Cemetery).  He married Virginia Bransford January 05, 1910 
in Owensboro, Ky..


62.  John Lenard6 Givens (Thomas Nathaniel5, Thomas Karr4, Margaret 
Poage3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 1898.  He married Grace Coleman.

 
64.  Mattie G.6 Baker (Jenny T.5 Rice, Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Jane 
"Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 1887.  
She married James Marion Hukphrey, son of James Humphrey and 
Parthenia Ramsey.

 

65.  Nathaniel6 Baker (Jenny T.5 Rice, Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Jane 
"Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born 1896.  He married Audrey Lewis.

 
66.  Karrie6 Rice (Edward Nathaniel5, Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, 
Eleazer2, John1) was born September 16, 1890, and died May 11, 1978.  She 
married Louis Jefferson.

 

67.  Effie Rice6 Mitchell (Lena Elizabeth5 Baker, Frances B. "Fannie"4 
Givens, Jane "Jennie"3, Eleazer2, John1) was born June 16, 1895 in Lisman, 
Webster. Co Ky., and died August 15, 1947 in Washington DC.  
She married John Bassett Price January 18, 1919, son of Robert Price and 
Frances Bassett.

 
68.  John Bassett6 Price (Frances Wetzel5 Bassett, Virginia F.4 Wetzel, 
Hannah Ann3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1) was born April 07, 1896, and died March 02, 
1982.  
He married (1) Catherine Cissel.  
He married (2) Effie Rice Mitchell, daughter of Henry Mitchell and Lena Baker, 
January 18, 1919

 
69. Virginia6 Price (Frances Wetzel5 Bassett, Virginia F.4 Wetzel, Hannah 
Ann3 Givens, Eleazer2, John1).  
She married John Gibson Hancock.