Husband James Clark McFarland
Born: 1 Oct 1792 - Haverhill, Massachusetts 1310
Died: 9 Nov 1864 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1310,1706
Buried:
Father: James Clark McFarland (Bef 1770- )
Mother:
Married: 6 Mar 1828 - Richmond City, Virginia 39
Other Spouse: Alethe Reynolds (Bef 1803-Bef 1824) 1310 - 20 May 1819 1310
Other Spouse: Dulce Chaddock ( - ) 1310 - 4 Jan 1824 - Kanawha County, Virginia 1310,1563
Other Spouse: Mariah Hall (Abt 1801-1874) - 3 Apr 1847 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 1820 - Kanawha Co, VA #14-27
• Census, 1840 - Kanawha Co, VA #21-10
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #1992-2042
• Census, 1860 - Kanawha Co, VA #1137
• Residence 1310, After 1813 - Kanawha County, Virginia
Wife Lucy W. Greenhow
Born: Bef 1800 - Virginia 180
Died: 28 Aug 1842 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2134
Buried:
Father: Dr. James W. Greenhow ( -Bef 1842) 2134
Mother:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1840 - Kanawha Co, VA #21-10
Children
1 M James Robert McFarland
Born: Abt 1828 41
Died: 4 Apr 1859 - South Carolina 1310
Buried:
2 F Annie K. McFarland
Born: Abt 1830 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Charles B. Cecil ( - )
Marr: 16 Aug 1851 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2
3 F Ellen McFarland
Born: Abt 1837 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: James Ruffner (1807-1867)
Marr: 11 Sep 1866 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2
Spouse: John A. Houser (Abt 1840- )
Marr: 23 Oct 1871 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
4 U Baby McFarland
Born: Bef 1847 41
Died: - Died In Infancy 1310
Buried:
Husband's General Notes
1820 Kanawha Co, VA census: 1 male 45+; 1 male 26-45; 1 female16-26; 1 male 16-18; 1 female 0-10; and 3 slaves.
1830 Kanawha Co, VA census: 1 male 30-40; 1 male 20-30; 3 females 20-30; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 5-10- 1 female 0-5; and 1 male 0-5; and 5 slaves.
1840 Kanawha Co, VA census: 1 male 50-60; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 15-20; 1 female 10-15 (Annie); 1 male 10-15 (James R.); 1 female 0-5 (Ellen); and 11 slaves.
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From WV Newspapers Obituaries, 1822-1899, Vol. 1, pg. 89:
The West Virginia Journal
Wednesday, November 16, 1864
McFARLAND
Died at his residence in this place Wednesday evening, the 9th inst., James C. McFarland, Esq., one of the oldest citizens of Charleston.
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From The Journal of the Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Fall 2000, pg. 59-61: [Items in brackets annotations added by MAMc]
Will of James Clark McFarland
I James Clark McFarland of Kanawha being of sound mind and memory, sensible of the shortness and uncertainty of this life do after commending my sole(sic) to that Almighty Being who hath hertherto preserved and blessed me, and to whom through his son Jesus Christ I look for eternal life and salvation, make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form to wit:
First, I will and desire that all my just debts and funeral charges to be paid to that end, I desire so much of my personal estate (except slaves) be sold as will be required to discharge the same.
Second, The residue of my estate, both real and personal after the payment of all my just debts I desire to be divided as the Law prescribes, between my beloved wife and my children. No prefenances(sic) beiing made, the children to hame any equal share subject however to the following general bequests...... To John Welch in trust for the benefit of the children of Henry D. McFarland deceased [how related?apparenty a brother.] Six hundred dollars, to Julia [McFarland] Welch wife of said John Welch [sister of J.C. McF.] Five hundred dollars and to Susan S. McFarlend [sister]Five hundred dollars in ... she shall marry after my decease, but if she shall not marry then it is my desire that she be comfortably supported out of my estate during life. These several bequests I desire to be paid of practicable out of my personal estate not including Slaves.
Third, In regard to the division of my estate whether the same shall consist of realty, stocks or personal property, Slaves included, let the whole be appraised and after providing for the legacies above named set off one third for my wife during her natural life and let the residue be divided into as many parts as there shall be children to inherit it, the said parts to be drawn for by lots and as it may be impractiable to make an equal division without subdividing certain property, let such heir or heirs as may draw an excessive share in amount account in money or its equivalent to my heir or heirs as may have drawn a share of shares of less value, so that the whole may be made as near equal as possible.
J C McFarland
Fourth, My children now living are Marian [Mirian M.], Rauena [Dulce Rowenna], James R., Annie and Ellen. Accounts have heretofore been opened and sealed in my ledger against the four first named; these accounts must be considered as advances and such as shall thereafter be made and charged as above must be considered and as so much distributed to those who have received or may receive them. The accounts of the same have been thus far accurate kept in my own hand writing. The amount charged to my Elder Daughter Marian [Miriam M.] is much larger than any other child has received, it is my desire that if the final distribution of my estate her amount as it shall then appear shall not be equal to her distribution share, the residue yet coming to her shall not be paid over to or fall into the hand of her husband but to remain in the hands of my executors in trust for the benefit and support of herself and her son James, my grandson for whose education I hereby provide from my estate.
Fifth, In regard to my Slaves (if any I may have) It is not my desire that any of them be sold unless at their express request, and not even then unless they shall chose their Master or Masters (this clause herein shall not apply to any who may be guilty of any gross offence or offences against the law) but it is my wish they remain in the family and be at liberty to make the choice of the child or children whom they or either of them may wish to... and if under the operation of this rule one or more of my children shall obtain an unequal proportion of such property such child or children shall account to the other or others for such inequality by allowing a fair equivalent and I do hereby enjoin upon my heirs in the most solumn (sic) manner to treat my Slaves (should I have any) affectionately and humanely and if any there shall be who have long and faithfully served by my family I shall become old and infirm they shall be comfortably provided for out of my estate during life.
J C McFarland
Sixth, In addition to the several bequests hereinbefore made, I give to iether or all of the following females who may survive me... To my half sisters Abegail, Julia, Susan, my cousins Mariah, Elizae, Sally and Ann McFarland and to my sister in law Cora Ellis, a morning jewel of the value of twenty dollars. These little bequests are not made for their in...[intrinsic?] worth or value, but as memorial of the affection and esteem I have bourn towards them, all whom save one [probably the sister -in-law], I have known from their earliest infancy.
Seventhly, I do hereby appoint my son James Robert McFarland (when he shall have obtained the age of twenty one years) together with my friends George W. Summers and Samuel Hanna Esquires of Kanawha (or either of the two... if both decline to act) Executors of this my last will and testament (revoking all others) the same being written with my own hand hereby releasing and clearing the said Executors from giving the usual bond in such cases, their character and honor being a sufficient pledge of fidelity in the execution of the trust herby reposed.
In Witness Whereof I have unto set my hand and seal (having also signed the 1st and 2nd pages of this sheet) this 17th of September AD 1847.
J C McFarland
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Codicil April 14th, 1854
James ....[Orville?] Grant my grandson having become by the death of his father and mother an orphan I desire the sum of $3,000 to be set apart from my personal estate (except Slaves) for the support and education of my said grandson an accurate account to be kept on account of all disbursements from said fund & any balance, that may be left let be paid over to him when he shall have arrived at the age of 21 years.... August 29, 1861. The above sum to be paid in full unless after wise hereafter directed.
James C McFarland
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[Codicil] September 9th 1859
My son James R. McFarland and my valued friend Samuel Hanna both named as executors of this Will having departed this life... the former on the 4th day of April and the latter on the 30th day of July, the present year, thereby appoint my son in law Charles B. Cesil [Cecil] of Wheeling in conjunction with George W. Summers Esq my sole executors who will please consider themselves as trustees and carry out the clause by which my friend John Welch decd appointed Trustee for the benefit of the children of Henry D. McFarland decd , the said [John] Welch having departed this life in April, 1856.
James C McFarland
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Kanawha Circuit Court Tuesday the 13th day of December 1864
This day a paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James C. McFarland decd late of this County having date the 17th day of September 1847 with a codicil thereto annexed and... Bearing date of the 14th
day of April 1854 and with a further codicil in like manner... and annexed to said paper, writing bearing date on the 9th day of September 1859 was this day presented in court for probate on behalf of Mrs. Maria McFarland the widow of the said James C. McFarland decd and a desire under the said will and thereupon the following witnesses were sworn and examined in open court... the execution of the said paper... to wit: Benjamin W. Smith, Fayette A. Lowell, and John Slack... each of which said witness testified that he had been long familiar with the hand writing of said James C. McFarland and that the paper aforesaid as well as the body of said will and each codicil thereto annexed and under written as the signature to each and the signature as the bottom of each page thereof is in the proper hand writing of the said James C. McFarland decd. Therefor on the motion of the said Maria McFarland widow and de... as aforesaid the said paper writing together with the codicils aforesaid are admitted to record and ordered to be recorded as and for the last will and testament of the said James C. McFarland decd.
teste John Slack Clk
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Wife's General Notes
from West Virginia Newspapers Obituaries 1822-1899 Vol.1, pg 70:
The Kanawha Republican
September 3, 1842
Died on Sunday the 28th ult., at the Blue Sulphur Springs, Mrs. Lucy W. McFarland, wife of James C. McFarland Esq. of this place and daughter of the late Dr. James W. Greenhow of Richmond.
General Notes for Child James Robert McFarland
Per his father's will, James R. was not yet 21 when James C.'s will was written in 1847 after his 1847 new marriage. James R. was listed as his father's 3rd surviving child.
Husband Nicholas Rhodes
Born: 1854 - (Now) West Virginia
Died:
Buried:
Father: Lewellen Rhodes (1833- )
Mother: Cynthia J. Litton (1832- )
Married: 18 Jan 1877 - Not On Cd #241
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth 1, Alt. Birth, May 1856 - (Now) West Virginia
• Occupation, 1900 - Day Laborer
• Census, 1900 - Kanawha Co, WV Chas. Dist. (Ed-43) #150-154
Wife Mary A. Greenleaf
Born: 1847 - (Now) West Virginia
Died:
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth 1, Alt. Birth, May 1848 - (Now) West Virginia
• Census, 1900 - Kanawha Co, WV Chas. Dist. (Ed-43) #150-154
Children
1 M Henry Rhodes
Born: Apr 1877 - West Virginia 1
Died:
Buried:
2 F Nora M. Rhodes
Born: 1880
Died:
Buried:
3 F Mattie M. Rhodes
Born: Dec 1881 - West Virginia 1
Died:
Buried:
4 F Myrtle D. Rhodes
Born: May 1866 - West Virginia 1
Died:
Buried:
5 M John (Step-Son[?]) Rhodes 1
Born: Jul 1873 - West Virginia 1
Died:
Buried:
Husband (Unknown) Greenlee
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Married: - Not On Cd #229
Wife Nancy Kimberling
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Husband Charles Greenlee
Born: Abt 1840 - Virginia 109
Died:
Buried:
Married: - Not On Cd #241
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1870 - Sawmill Worker
• Census, 1870 - Putnam Co, WV Buffalo Dist. #103-101
Wife Susan (Unknown) Greenlee
Born: Abt 1845 - Virginia 109
Died:
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1870 - Putnam Co, WV Buffalo Dist. #103-101
Children
1 M George Greenlee
Born: Abt 1867 - West Virginia 109
Died:
Buried:
Husband Ed Greenlee 82
Born: Bef 1815 41
Died:
Buried:
Married:
Wife Sarah (Unknown) Greenlee 82
Born: Bef 1818 41
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Christopher C. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1834 - Indiana 82
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Jane Burns (Abt 1841- )
Marr: 7 Feb 1867 - Putnam County, West Virginia 82
Husband George A. Greenlee
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Married: 8 Apr 1868 - Mason County, West Virginia 3
Wife Rachel McDermitt
Born: Abt 1847 - Virginia 103
Died:
Buried:
Father: Calvin McDermitt (Abt 1818- )
Mother: Mahala (Unknown) McDermitt (Abt 1822- )
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1850 - Mason Co, VA #815-826
Husband William Greenlee
Born: Abt 1813 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
Married: - Not On Cd #229
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1850 - Manager
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #827-831
Wife Harriet (Unknown) Greenlee
Born: Abt 1823 - Ohio 5
Died:
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #827-831
Children
1 F Ann E. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1841 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
2 F Mary F. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1844 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
3 M John W. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1846 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
4 M Andrew F. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1848 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
5 F Julia G. Greenlee
Born: Abt 1849 - Virginia 5
Died:
Buried:
Husband Alfred T. Sullivan 2106
Born: 1842 - Mason County, West Virginia 2106
Died: 29 Dec 1906 2106
Buried:
Married: 3 Mar 1869 - Mason County, West Virginia 13
Wife Nancy Caroline Greenlee 2106
Born: - Mason County, West Virginia 2106
Died: - Mason County, West Virginia At Age 48 2106
Buried:
Children
1 M Frank T. Sullivan
Born: Jul 1875 - Mason County, West Virginia 2106
Died: 2 Dec 1909 - Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia 2106
Buried:
Spouse: Virginia Caroline Eastwood (Abt 1867- )
Marr: 16 Oct 1899 - Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia 2105
General Notes for Child Frank T. Sullivan
A major subject of the Laidley Book, pgs. 686-687.
Husband Burnett Greenwood
Born: Abt 1828 - Hanover 17
Died:
Buried:
Married:
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1860 - Tailor
• Census, 1860 - Kanawha Co, VA #950
Wife Mary (Unknown) Greenwood
Born: Abt 1832 - Hanover 17
Died:
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1860 - Kanawha Co, VA #950
Children
1 M Justus Greenwood
Born: Abt 1851 - Hanover 17
Died:
Buried:
Husband Charles E. Greer 433
Born: Abt 1870 - Jackson County, West Virginia 2
Died:
Buried:
Married: 22 Feb 1891 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
Wife Minnie L. Sisson
Born: Abt 1872 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 19
Died:
Buried:
Father: James M. Sisson (1839-1874)
Mother: Clarissa M. Atkinson (1833-1899)
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1880 - Kanawha County, WV Poca District Pg32