History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, pp. 277-78.       [Fairview Precinct]

BARNET McCOLPIN, farmer, was born October 22, 1820, in Todd County, Ky.,
and is the youngest of seven children born to John and Phebe (Franklin)
McColpin, natives of South Carolina.  Subject's mother died October 22,
1820; his father about the year 1846.  Subject's early educational
advantages were not good, though he learned to read and write; he lived
on a farm with his uncle and aunt, Joseph and Nancy (Franklin) McColpin,
natives of South Carolina, till [sic] he became of age, when he began
life for himself.  He was married November, 1843, to Nancy Black, of Todd
County, daughter of William and Margaret (Armstrong) Black, by whom he
had five children:  William W., Martha H. (now Carpenter), Mary E. (now
Rolston), Margaret Ann and Jsoephine L.  Subject and wife were both
members of the Baptist Church.  Mrs. McColpin died in March, 1855, and
in the fall of 1858 subject married Sarah Hill, of Todd County, daughter
of John and Margaret (Gibbs) Hill, by whom he had four children: Nancy J.,
Sarah R., John D. and Fannie B.  Mrs. McColpin is a member of the Baptist
Church.  Subject owns 206 acres of land in a fair state of cultivation,
improved with a comfortable residence and outbuildings.  His only ally
has been his wife.  He has made all his property by careful management
and perseverance; he has always enjoyed good health and bids fair to
live many years in the community, where he is highly respected.

McColpin Franklin Black Armstrong Carpenter Rolston Hill Gibbs
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