Generation Four

19. WILLIAM4 HITT (3012) (John3, John2, Peter1) was born on 17 Oct 1784 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth Bailey (6434), daughter of Stephen Bailey (2763) and Susannah Lunceford (6435), on 31 Aug 1810 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; Nancy Chappelear & John K. Gott, Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds & Returns.

Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Book 3. He died between 1840 and 1850 at Shols, Martian Co., Indiana.He ******************************************************************************1. William is listed as a tithable with his father's family in 1801 which indicates that he was bornabout 1784/1785.2. On February 1803, John Piller leased to William Hitt, both of Culpeper, 69 7/8 acres boughtof John Counts, adjacent to John Bright, Peter Kemper. The lease was for the lifetime ofWilliam Hitt and his wife Liddy. Witnesses: Nathaniel Duff, Edmund Martin, William Whalin,Rhody Pett ???. (Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book Y, p. 85).3. William and his family moved to Martin County, Indiana about 1813;31,32

28 Nancy Chappelear & John K. Gott, Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds & Returns.29 Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Book 3.30 Nancy Chappelear & John K. Gott, Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds & Returns.31 Heitman, Heitman's Register, Continental Army.32 B. C. Holtzclaw, Germanna Record No. 1.

This Note from the files of Earl J. Hitt.**************************************************************************.Children of William4 Hitt (3012) and Elizabeth Bailey (6434) were as follows:

      i.   MARY5 (6443) was born circa 1811. She married Thomas Manning (6444).

 

      ii.   CHARLES (6436) was born on 22 Jun 1812 at Warrenton, Virginia. He married Mary Force (6437). He died on 3 Mar 1869 at Clay, Illinois, at age 56.

 

      iii.   SARAH (6441) was born circa 1815. She married Mason I. Sherman (6442); 2nd marriage. She married Sergius Shannon (7698); 1st marriage.

 

    48.  iv.   WILLIAM C (6438), born circa 1817 at Martian Co., Indiana; married Hannah Way (6445).

 

      v.   JOHN (6439) was born between 1817 and 1818. He married Jane Snider (6440) on 20 Jun 1850.

 

      vi.   ELIZABETH (7699) was born circa 1830.

 

20. STEPHEN4 HITT (524) (John3, John2, Peter1)15,16 was born in 1788. He married Hannah Bailey (529), daughter of Stephen Bailey (2763) and Unknown (--?--) (2764), on 18 Dec 1809 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.17 He married Sarah Low (526) on 31 Dec 1817 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.18,19 He died circa 1841 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.Reference: 543.There were no children of Stephen4 Hitt (524) and Hannah Bailey (529).

Children of Stephen4 Hitt (524) and Sarah Low (526) were as follows:

      i.   ELIZABETH5 (530) died. Reference: 549.

 

    49.  ii.   SARAH (531), married Stephen Julious Fletcher (535).

 

      iii.   JUDITH 'JUDY' (532) died. Reference: 551.

 

      iv.   . MARSHALL (533). Reference: 552.

 

      v.   MARTIN (534) died. Reference: 553.

 

21. PRESLEY RUSSELL4 HITT (6049) (Peter3, John2, Peter1)20,21 was born on 6 Apr 1784 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Asenath Cotenay Smoote (2719), daughter of Edward Smoote (2804) and Susan Hitch (2772), on 22 Jan 1809 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.22,23 He died circa 1866 at Vinton Co., Ohio (52,53); 52 Nancy Chappelear & John K. Gott, Fauquier County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds & Returns.53 B. C. Holtzclaw, Germanna Record No. 1, p. 22.He Some information about the descendants of Presley Hitt from records of J. B. Hitt II of Louisville , Kentucky, and from the records of Earl J. Hitt Jr. of Chesterfield, Missouri. And Roy M. Hitt of Wheatland, Wy. And David A. Hitt of Lake Oswego,Oregon a grandson of Russell T. Hitt

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1. Presley is listed with his father, Peter Hitt, in the 1800 Tax List for Fauquier County,Virginia.542. In 1809, shortly after their marriage, Presley and Asenath moved to Perry County, Ohio.3. In 1812, Presley enlisted in McConnel's Regiment of the Ohio Militia as a private. Twelvedays later Presley returned to farming in Perry County. Presley's enlistment record, dated 29August 1812, shows that he was discharged 9 September 1812, but did not report the reasonfor his discharge.554. In about 1840, Presely and his family moved to Hocking County, Ohio where Presley was aland owner5. The 1850 Federal Census for Washington Township, Hocking County, Ohio lists: Presley age66, farmer, born in Virginia; wife Asenath age 61 born in Virginia; and two sons: PresleyR.,Jr. age 24, laborer, born in Ohio; and Lunsford age 18 born in Ohio. Also listed with thefamily was an infant: Adelia Pool age 6 months born in Ohio.(Most likely a grandchild ofPresley and Asenath)The will and estate record for Presley Russel Hiit can be found in Vinton County, Ohio.56(6)Probate Court File, 1866 Box; Will and Estate Records, Vinton County, Ohio. -Earl J. Hitt-. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Census; 1850 Census Washington Twp., Hocking County, OhioPresley Hitt age 66 born Va.Assnath age 61Presley R. age 24 born OhioLunsford age 18Adelia Pool 6/12 Daughter of Adelia Hitt & Hram Pool (must be youe Rosalinda Adela Hitt)

Daniel R. Hitt age 28 born Ohio MD. (would have been born in 1822)Elisabeth age 19Presley R. age 4Henretta age 2

Norris Hitt age 34 born Ohio (this Norris would have been born in 1816)Elizabeth age 37 (would have been born in 1813)Catherinw age 8Samuel age 7Lucinda age 5Aseneth C. age 4Susan age 2.Children of Presley Russell4 Hitt (6049) and Asenath Cotenay Smoote (2719) were as follows:

      i.   GEORGE W.5 (2777); May not be a child of Presley R. Hitt Srdied. Reference: 2798.

 

    50.  ii.   PETER RUSSELL (2720), born 25 Oct 1809 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married Rebecca Nye (2721).

 

      iii.   EMILENE (4973) was born on 17 Jan 1812. He died in 1815.

 

      iv.   NORRIS (4773) was born on 21 Apr 1815 at Ohio. He died on 22 Apr 1815.

 

      v.   THADDEUS (4974) was born on 2 Jun 1816. He died in 1873.

 

      vi.   PRESLEY RUSSELL (4976) was born on 18 Jul 1818. He died in 1823.

 

      vii.   DANIEL R. (2779) was born on 1 Jun 1820 at Ohio. He married Elizabeth J. Martin (4975). He died in 1885 at Columbus, Ohio.

 

      viii.   JOHN W. (4979) was born on 30 Apr 1822. He married Margart Miller (4980) on 17 Dec 1847 at Hocking Co., Ohio. He died on 5 Jan 1864 at age 41.

 

      ix.   JAMES R. (4981) was born on 5 Jun 1824. He died in 1825.

 

      x.   ROSALINDA ADELA (4972); Twin to Presley R. Hitt Jr24,25,26 was born on 19 Apr 1826.27 She died on 6 Mar 1852 at Logan, Ohio, at age 25.28 She Never married.

 

    51.  xi.   PRESLEY RUSSELL (2778), born 19 Apr 1826; married Rebecca Rudolph (4953); married Mary Pilcher (4957); married Mary Gagler (4971).

 

      xii.   NORRIS (4977) was born on 6 Jun 1828 at Clayton Twp., Perry Co., Ohio. He died in 1828 at several months old.

 

      xiii.   HOMER CLARK (4978) was born on 20 Feb 1830. He died in 1851.

 

    52.  xiv.   LEWIS LUNSFORD (2780), born circa 1832 at Ohio; married Clara Harper (3064); married Jane E. Partlow (3062).

 

22. HARRISON CHURCHILL4 HITT (6050) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 30 Sep 1785 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Sarah 'Salley' Weaver (2776) on 26 Dec 1814 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; marriage bond is datad 26 Dec. 1814, The bond was signed by William Weaver who is belived to be Sally's father-Earl J. Hitt-. He died on 31 Dec 1863 at Marion Co., Missouri, at age 78.Children of Harrison Churchill4 Hitt (6050) and Sarah 'Salley' Weaver (2776) were as follows:

      i.   JAMES5 (5856) was born circa 1816 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.

 

    53.  ii.   JACOB WEAVER (5857), born 11 Mar 1818 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married Elizabeth Whobery (5858).

 

      iii.   ALPHEUS DAWSON (5859) was born circa 1823 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Barbara (--?--) (5860).

 

      iv.   PETER (5861).

 

      v.   JOHN M. (5862) was born circa 1833 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.

 

      vi.   AMOS PAYNE (5863) was born circa 1836 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth Fagans (5864).

 

      vii.   ELIZABETH (5865) married Richard C. Dingle (5866) on 17 Mar 1845 at Marion Co., Missouri.

 

      viii.   HANNAH (5867) married Winder Dingle (5868) on 15 Sep 1846 at Marion Co., Missoiri.

 

      ix.   WILLIAM (5871).

 

      x.   (--?--) (5870).

 

      xi.   (--?--) (5869).

 

23. ALEXANDER4 HITT (6051) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 19 Feb 1787 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Susannah Worrel (258), daughter of Ailsey (--?--) (7846), on 21 Nov 1818 at Washington Co., PA. He died on 27 Oct 1856 at New London Twp., Henry Co., Iowa, at age 69. He was buried on 30 Oct 1856 at New London Twp., Henry Co., Iowa.He From records of Elmer A. Gates (April 1999) For the birth record of Alexander Hitt, refer to F H L - I G I film # 1630 on Page # 15,159. For a copy of the Birth Certificate, refer to Batch's # 6010427 & # 0451187 for F H L films # ______ & #_______.Alexander Hitt married Susannah Worrell in Ohio. Refer to F H L - I G I # 1209 on Page # 24,585. For a copy of the Marriage License, refer to Batch # F610427 for F H L film # _______.

The 1840 Ohio Federal Census made in Licking County on Roll # M-704-408 on Page # 231 in Honeywell Township recorded the following:Alexander Hitt Males: 5 to 10 = 1, 10 to 15 = 1. 15 to 20 = 3. 50 to 60 = 1 =

Alexander = 53 years old. Total males = 6. Females: Under 5 = 2. 5 to 10 = 1. 10 to 15 = 1. 40 to 50 = 1. 60 to 70 = 1. 70 to 80 = 1. Total females = 7. Total members in Alexander Hitt's family = 13.

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1850 Iowa Federal Census made in Henry County on Roll # M-432-184 on Sheet # 344, Page # 172-B, Line # 18 in New London Township on August 24, 1850 recorded the following:Alexander Hitt = Head = Farmer. Age = 62. Born = Virginia.Susannah = Wife. Age = 52. Born = Virginia. Others listed were:Joseph = Son = Farmer. Age = 24. Born = Ohio.Hannah = Daughter. Age = 20. Born = Ohio. Thaddeus = Son = Farmer. Age = 19. Born = Ohio.Nancy = Daughter. Age = 17. Born = Ohio.Jane = Daughter. Age = 15. Born = Ohio.Elizabeth = Daughter. Age = 12. Born = Ohio.Ailsey Worrel = Widow. Age = 74. Born = Virginia.**********************************************************************************************************By 1850 Alexander was residing in Henry Co., Iowa ( FC,1850 Henry Co. IA,p.172) Also living in the household is Ailsey Worrel b.1776 Va. Perhaps his mother-in law Apparently the family moved first from Va. to Pa.,on to Oh. before settling at Henry Co., Iowa The family must have moved to Iowa after 1840.

Alexander Hitt was buried on October 30, 1856 in New London Township, Henry County, Iowa. ** ** For the birth record of Susannah Worrell, refer to F H L -I G flim # 1630 on page # 15,164. For a copy of the Birth Certificate, refer to Batch # F610427 and F H L film # ___. **. He Served in Enlisted; War of 1812 recived bounty land in Iowa. Alexander served in 41st. Regment

(Bramham's) Virginia Milita.Children of Alexander4 Hitt (6051) and Susannah Worrel (258) were as follows:

    54.  i.   DAVID SMITH 5 (260) , born 22 Feb 1822 at Pennsylvania; married Pauline Willeford (268).

 

    55.  ii.   PETER (259), born 5 Dec 1823 at Ohio; married Hannah Brooks (304).

 

    56.  iii.   JOSEPH (40), born 14 Oct 1826 at Licking Co., Ohio; married Mary Beth Wolverton (41).

 

      iv.   HANNAH (262) was born in 1830 at Ohio. She died.

 

    57.  v.   THADDEUS (261), born 1831 at Ohio; married Nora (--?--) (5715).

 

    58.  vi.   NANCY (1626), born 1833 at Licking Co., Ohio; married Henderson M. Willeford (443).

 

      vii.   JANE (266) was born in 1835 at Ohio. She died.

 

      viii.   ELIZA (267) was born in 1838 at Ohio. She married George K. Brown (305) on 31 Dec 1857 at Henry Co., Iowa. She died.

 

24. SUSANNAH PORTER4 HITT (6053) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 11 Jan 1792. She married Thomas Palmer (3059) on 27 Apr 1818 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She died on 2 Nov 1872 at Richland Co., Wisconsin, at age 80. She was buried at Coumbe Cemetery, Grant Co., Wisconsin.She Chapter 23 - Town of Eagle http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/chap23.htm"

Thomas Palmerand his sons, Loreman and William, came here in 1848. The father entered the east half of the northwest quarter of section 32, where he lived until the timeof his death. Loreman entered the east half of the northwest quarter of section32, and lived there until he died. William entered the east half of the northeast quarter of section 32. He lived there for some years; then sold outand removed to Missouri; but returned after a short stop, and has since died.

The town of Eagle was organized in 1853. The first town meeting was held in April of that year, whenthe following named were elected officers: Supervisors, C G Rodolf, chairman,Josiah Newburn and Thomas E Hesler; clerk, L B Palmer; treasurer, JamesAppleby; school superintendent, G D Sharp; justices of the peace, Thomas Palmer and Josiah Newburn; constable, William Sharp; assessor, L B Palmer; overseers of highway, David D Miller and John Thompson

also the Justice of the Peace 1850, 51, 52, 53.

She appeared on the census of 1850; 401 201A ENUMERATED 18AUG 1850 JOHN COMBE DISTRICT 26 1 1 Richland Co., WISCONSIN1 PALMER THOMAS 52 M FARMER 500 VA 2 201A 2 1 1 PALMER SUSAN P 56 F 0 VA 3 201A 3 1 1 PALMER WILLIAM H 24 M FARMER 150 KY 4 201A 4 1 1 PALMER HANNAH P H 16 F 0 MO 5 201A 5 2 2 PALMER LEAMAN B 30 M FARMER 300 VA 6 201A 6 2 2 PALMER ELIZA 18 F 0 MO 7 201A 7 2 2 PALMER THOMAS L 8/12 M 0 WIS.

Children of Susannah Porter4 Hitt (6053) and Thomas Palmer (3059) were as follows:

    59.  i.   LOREMANN BERKELY 5 (4815) , born 23 Mar 1819 at Fauquir Co., Virginia; married Eliza Fazel (4816).

 

      ii.   JOHN HARRIMON (4819) was born on 7 Jul 1820. He died between 1845 and 1848 at Grant Co., Wis. He Died in a mine fall in Grant Co.,Wis. wife and two daughters went back to Missouri after he was killed. (No names given.).

 

      iii.   SIMON PETER (4820) was born on 6 Oct 1821.

 

      iv.   MARY JANE (4821) was born on 26 Jan 1823.

 

      v.   THOMAS STRAWTHER (4822) was born on 21 Aug 1824.

 

      vi.   WILLIAM HARRISON (4823) was born on 8 Dec 1825. He died either 1880 or 1881. He Family: 1 son 1daughter all died of TB.

 

      vii.   SARAH A. (3060) was born on 10 Jun 1827. She married John Coumbe (3061) on 31 May 1849. She died in 1905. She was also known as COUMBE (3060). Reference: 3081.

 

      viii.   FRANCES ELIZABETH (4824) was born on 10 Feb 1829 at Near Louisville, Henry Co., Kentucky. She died on 30 Aug 1900 at Longmont, Colorado, at age 71. She A note says that she was married twice 1st. Kincunnon, 2nd. not named. She lived in 1891 at Louisville, Kentuckey; She was almost blind.

 

    60.  ix.   SUSANNA CATHERINE (4825), born 20 Oct 1830 at Kentucky; married James Appleby (4826).

 

    61.  x.   HANNAH PARMELIA HULDA (4827), born 10 Feb 1833 at Pike Co., Missouri; married Alexander Webster (4828).

 

25. THADDEUS N.4 HITT (6054) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 19 Nov 1793. He married Rebecca K. Brown (3058) on 20 Jul 1831 at Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois. He died on 18 Jun 1877 at Woodbine, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, at age 83. He was buried at Elizabeth City Cemetery; Old section, section "I" lot 52. tome stone reads Thaddeus was 83y. 6m. 15d. old. Black Hawk War.He Served in The Black Hawk War.IIllinois Vital records data base//Black Hawk War The Black Hawk War 1831-1832, Vol 1, Illinois Volunteers; compiled by Ellen M. Whitney,

Illinois State Historical Library Collections Volume XXXV; Springfield 1970. pgs 520-522; ..Company of Captain Clack Stone, muster roll of Company 27th, Regiment Illinois Militia, called into service of the United States by Governor's Orders dated May 15th, 1832, and now mustered for discharge this 6th day of September 1832; Mustered out J. M. Strode, Col. Commdg. 27th. Regt. Ills. Milia & Mustering Officer. [Apple River Fort, State of Illinois]. : ...Thadeus Hitt, pvt, muster in May 25th, for 3m 12d, muster out 6 Sept 1832. *****.

He was involved in the following event Black Hawk War of 1832 The Black Hawk War began soon after the Sauk Indians, led by Black Hawk, faring poorly in Iowa where the government had moved them, recrossed the Mississippi River and moved back to their former cornfields to plant a new crop. As tensions mounted, panicky settlers killed two Indians seeking a parley and bearing a white flag. Black Hawk, enraged, began killing white settlers. Sauk followers of Black Hawk were massacred at the mouth of the Bad Axe River in Wisconsin by Illinois militia led by General Henry Atkinson. Old men, women, and children were all killed without regard for pleas of mercy or white flags. Black Hawk, deserted by his Winnebago allies, surrendered, thus ending the Black Hawk War. Carruth, Gorton. "The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates". 10th Ed. New York: Harper Collins Publishers. ©1997. ******.Obituary reads as follows Thaddeus Hitt died at his residence near Elizabeth June 18th at the advanced age of 83 years,6 months and 29 days. Mr. Hitt was one of the oldest inhabitants and also one of the earliest settlers. he came here in 1825 when it was still a wilderness inhabited by roving tribes of indians. he was a navive of Faquier County, Virginia and came first to Vandalia, Ill. and after a brief stay came north with a friend John M. Curtis. In 1831 he married Rebeca Brown of Fulton County, Illinois He enrolled in the U.S. Militia during the Black Hawk War. He served in the war of 1812 when he was 19 years old. and was stationed at Alexandria, VA. He leaves a widow and 6 children.****** on 29 Jun 1877 at Galena Gazette, Galena, Illinois.Children of Thaddeus N.4 Hitt (6054) and Rebecca K. Brown (3058) were as follows:

    62.  i.   MARY 5 (5555) , born 24 Dec 1832 at Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; married John A. Hunter (5606).

 

    63.  ii.   NELSON H. (5104), born 9 Apr 1834 at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; married Isabella Hill (5105).

 

      iii.   MARTHA (5556) was born on 17 Mar 1837 at Jo Daviess Co., Illinois. She married Rev. Francis X. Miller (5644) circa Apr 1854 at Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; Jo Daviess County, Illinois marriage records 1855 to 1865. She died on 9 Jul 1916 at Cedar Falls, Iowa, at age 79. She was School teacher. Obituary reads as follows Elizabeth Weekly News Edward R. Trebon, Editor and Publisher******************************************************************

Obituary: Martha Hitt Miller was born at Elizabeth, April 17, 1837. She fitted herself for teaching and was three? at Colesburg, IA. At this time a young Methodist minister, Rev. F.X. Miller was preaching there. The two met, loved each other and were married, and began a human life together in a fellowship, and understanding as deep as is often given to mortals. For 52 years they journeyed together, and two years ago last April their many friends gathered about their table to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Long description of her works. She passed away at Des Moines, July 9, 1916. Survivors: husband, brother Samuel Hitt of Elizabeth and Leslie Hitt of Rockford, sister Mrs. Alice Harrison of Sterling, niece, Mrs. Alice R. Kevern of Elizabeth, nephews, F.X. Newcomer of Dixon, and Owen Harrison of Sterling, IL.

 

    64.  iv.   SAMUEL H. (5112), born 14 Oct 1838 at Illinois; married Julia C. Robinson (5113).

 

    65.  v.   ALICE (5114), born 1 May 1840 at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; married Rev. John lewis Harrison (5115).

 

    66.  vi.   LESLIE (5109), born 26 Mar 1842 at Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; married Lucy C. (G) Crummer (5110).

 

    67.  vii.   ELEANOR (5116), born 17 Jul 1844 at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois; married Joseph H. Newcomer (5117).

 

26. NANCY4 HITT (6055) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 31 Jan 1796 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She married Alexander'Elzea' Anderson (273), son of Elijah Anderson (816) and Mirian Anderson (1258), on 11 May 1826 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She died between 1880 and 1886 at Henry Co, Iowa. She was buried between 1880 and 1886 at Brooks Cemetery New London, Iowa, Next to Alexander Anderson.Children of Nancy4 Hitt (6055) and Alexander'Elzea' Anderson (273) were as follows:

      i.   ELI5 (1277) died. He The 1850 Henry Co., Iowa does not show Eli he may have died as a infant.

 

      ii.   ANDREW J. (1276) was born in 1819 at Virginia. He died. Reference: 1297. He Birth date for Andrew may not be correct the date 1819 is before is before the marrage date fo Alexander and Nancy.

 

      iii.   MARY JANE (810) was born circa 1828 at Union County, Ohio.29 She died circa 1878.30 Reference: 831.

 

      iv.   HENRY (809) was born circa 1830 at Union County, Ohio. He died. Reference: 830.

 

      v.   ELIJAH (811) was born circa 1830 at Ohio. He died.

 

      vi.   MARTHA (812) was born circa 1833 at Union County, Ohio. She died.

 

    68.  vii.   EDWARD (813), born circa 1835 at Union County, Ohio; married Marietta Raines-Leedham (1306); married Sara Ann Leedham (1011).

 

      viii.   ALEXANDER (814) was born circa 1837 at Ohio. He died.

 

    69.  ix.   DAVID ANDREW (815), born 10 Mar 1839 at Licking County, Ohio; married Mary Elizabeth Bodkins (1002).

 

27. ELIZABETH4 HITT (6057) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 16 Nov 1800. She married Thomas Smoote (2774), son of Edward Smoote (2804) and Susan Hitch (2772), on 28 Sep 1819 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; Notes for ELIZABETH HITT:Fauquier Marriage Records: Courtesy of Carl Zimmer <clzimmer@erols.com> 16 July 2001

"Know all Men by these Presents, that we Thomas Smoot and Arthur Gladstone are held and

firmly bound unto James P. Preston esquire, Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, good and lawful money of this commonwealth, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor or his successors, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 28th day of September 1819. "The Condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas ther is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnised between the above bound Thomas Smoot and Elizabeth Hitt daughter of Peter Hitt decd, of Fauquier County; Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue." Thomas Smoot (Seal) Arthur (X his mark) Gladstone (Seal). She died before 1827.Children of Elizabeth4 Hitt (6057) and Thomas Smoote (2774) were:

      i.   THADDEUS NORRIS5 (2775) was born circa 1820. He died in 1849. Reference: 2796.

 

28. HANNAH4 HITT (6064) (Peter3, John2, Peter1) was born on 11 Dec 1802 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She married Humphery Hopper (4088) on 26 Dec 1826 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; Early Fauquier County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1759-1854Compiled and Published by nancy Chappelear and John K. GottProperty of Warrenton Library[That's Warrenton, Virginia, county seat of Fauquier County, VA]Visited on July 1, 2001Page 218 of Bond book

Hopper to Hitt

Know all man by these presents, That we Humphrey Hopper and Beverley Hopper are held and firmly bound unto John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, and to his successors, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifity dollars; for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents: Sealed with our seals and dated this 30th day of December 1826.The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas a license hath this day been issued by the Clerk of Fauquier County Court, for the intermarriage of the above bound Humphrey Hopper, son of the above bound Beverley Hopper, with Hannah Hitt of the said County: Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.Humphrey Hopper (Seal)Beverly Hopper (Seal)Signed, sealed and delivered,in the presence of Wm. F. PhillipsClerk's office of Fauquier County Court: on the 30th of December 1826, that the within named

Hannah Hitt is twenty-one years of age.Wm. F. Phillips, By. Clk. of said Court.She died.She Born after her fathers death. She was referred to in his will as ' the child my wife goes with.'Children of Hannah4 Hitt (6064) and Humphery Hopper (4088) were as follows:

      i.   ANDREW JACKSON5 (4089) was born on 2 Nov 1830 at Muskingham County, Ohio.31 He died on 24 Oct 1911 at Butler Twp, Miami County, IN, at age 80; Cause of Death was: Aortic Micro Insufficiency.32,33,34 He was buried at New Hope Cemetery - IN. Reference: 4115. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Born Ohio, Miami County, Washington Twp, Indiana, Page 353.35

 

    70.  ii.   ALVA (4093), born 8 Jul 1833 at OH; married Mary Ann Marter (4098).

 

    71.  iii.   GEORGE WASHINGTON (4080), born 4 Mar 1839 at Lieburg Co., Ohio; married Anna E. Purple (4081).

 

29. ELKANNA4 HITT (3423) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) married Mary (--?--) (3424). He died.Reference: 3445.Children of Elkanna4 Hitt (3423) and Mary (--?--) (3424) were as follows:

      i.   AMERICA5 (3427) married Thompson Wilson (3430) on 21 Mar 1845. She died. She was also known as WILSON (3427). Reference: 3449.

 

      ii.   CATHERINE (3428) married Marion Owens (3431) on 23 Apr 1847. She died.

 

      iii.   WILLIAM (3429) married Catherine Cole (3432) on 25 Sep 1850. He died. Reference: 3451.

 

30. MALINDA4 HITT (307) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) was born in 1791. She married Charles Donovan (3406) on 6 Mar 1812 at Mason Co., Kentucky. She died before 1849.

She was also known as Donovan (307). Reference: 326.Children of Malinda4 Hitt (307) and Charles Donovan (3406) were as follows:

      i.   CATHERINE 'KIT'5 (3407) married Robert Bratton (3411). She died. She was also known as KIT (3407). She was also known as BRATTON (3407). Reference: 3429.

 

      ii.   AARON (3408) married Louise Crawford (3412). He died. Reference: 3430.

 

      iii.   JANE (3409) married Emerine Poe (3413). She died. She was also known as POE (3409). Reference: 3431.

 

      iv.   JAMES (3410) died. Reference: 3432.

 

31. THOMPSON4 HITT (308) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) was born in 1793. He married Elizabeth Betsy Douglas (3046), daughter of George Douglas (3051) and Mary Jewel (3052), on 11 Feb 1814 at Mason Co., Kentucky. He died in 1847.Reference: 327.Children of Thompson4 Hitt (308) and Elizabeth Betsy Douglas (3046) were as follows:

      i.   . MALINDA5 (3047). Reference: 3068.

 

      ii.   AARON (3048)36 was born at Fosters Chapel. He married Sarah Browning (3050) on 23 Nov 1843 at Pinhook Co., Kentucky.37 He died in 1904. He was buried at Foster's Chaple near: Hittville, Roberson Co., Kentucky.38 Reference: 3069.

 

      iii.   . JOHN SAMUEL (3049). Reference: 3070.

 

32. WILLIAM4 HITT (3063) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) was born on 26 Jul 1797. He married Mary Elizabeth Watson (3391) on 2 Jul 1818. He married Nancy Watson (7730) in 1842. He died.Children of William4 Hitt (3063) and Mary Elizabeth Watson (3391) were as follows:

      i.   . MARY5 (3405). Reference: 3427.

 

      ii.   . KIT DYE (3403). Reference: 3425.

 

      iii.   JOSEPH (3404) married Sally Robb (3417), daughter of George Robb (3415) and Catherine Hitt (310), on 24 Mar 1876. He died. Reference: 3426.

 

    72.  iv.   ELKANAH 'CAIN' (3392), born 23 Jan 1826; married Margaret Howard (3393).

 

There were no children of William4 Hitt (3063) and Nancy Watson (7730).

33. CATHERINE4 HITT (310) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) was born circa 1800. She married George Robb (3415) on 12 May 1825 at Mason Co., Kentucky. She died before 1849.She was also known as Robb (310). Reference: 329.Children of Catherine4 Hitt (310) and George Robb (3415) were as follows:

      i.   MELVINA5 (3416) died. Reference: 3438.

 

      ii.   SALLY (3417) married Joseph Hitt (3404), son of William Hitt (3063) and Mary Elizabeth Watson (3391), on 24 Mar 1876. She died. She was also known as HITT (3417). Reference: 3439.

 

      iii.   CATHERINE HITT (3419) married George Duncan (3420). She died. She was also known as DUNCAN (3419). Reference: 3441.

 

34. MELVINA4 HITT (3425) (Aaron3, John2, Peter1) was born on 17 May 1812 at Mason, Kentuckey. She married Aaron Boggs (6329) on 19 Nov 1833 at Mason, Kentucky. She died on 27 Jan 1883 at Newberry, Miami Co., Ohio, at age 70. She was buried at Miami Co., Ohio.Reference: 3447.Children of Melvina4 Hitt (3425) and Aaron Boggs (6329) all born at Mason, Kentucky, were as follows:

      i.   GEORGE WASHINGTON5 (6339) was born on 9 Feb 1835. He married Mary Ann Hittle (6340).

 

    73.  ii.   CATHERINE HITT (6341), born 9 Dec 1836; married Noah Hay (6342).

 

    74.  iii.   EZEKIEL (6330), born 16 May 1838; married Eva Etter (6331).

 

35. REVEREND DAVID4 HITT (6797) (Peter3, Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1776 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Jane Meek (6801), daughter of John Meek (6873) and Elleanor Mills (6874), on 14 Mar 1803 at Laurens Co., South Carolina. He died circa 1857.He 1. The 1800 Federal Census for Laurens County, South Carolina lists David Hitt head ofhousehold with 1 male 26-45.2. It is believed that David moved to Alabama about 1830 and settled on land which becameSumpter County on 18 December 1832.3. The 1840 Federal Census lists David Hitt as living in Sumter County, Alabama with nine inhis family.4. He is found in the 1850 Census for Greene County, Alabama, living alone, therefore, it mightbe assumed that his wife had died and all his children had married or left home. According tothe 1850 Census, David was 74 years of age and was living next to Herman Hitt, who isbelieved to be a son. Other Hitt families lived near David including: Charles, Richard,Benjamin M., Oswell, and Sarah J. Hitt.David Hitt's will can be found in Greene County, Alabama.215,216

Note from the data base of Earl J. Hitt.Children of Reverend David4 Hitt (6797) and Jane Meek (6801) were as follows:

      i.   NANCY5 (6802) was born on 26 Aug 1804 at Laurens Co., South Carolina. She married Alfred Doss (6803). Her married name was NANCY DISS (6802).

 

      ii.   EDNA (6804) was born circa 1807 at Laurens Co., South Carolina. She married Benjamon Williams (6807).

 

      iii.   CELIA ANN (6808) was born on 2 Apr 1809 at Laurens Co., South Carolina. She married George Spicer Gains (6805); First marriage. She married Nazareth Thorn (6806); Second marraige.

 

    75.  iv.   SOLOMON JASPER (6809), born 2 Jun 1811 at Laurens Co., South Carolina; married Elizabeth S. Strtoher (6810); married Malvina McLehany (6811).

 

      v.   JOHN MILTON (6812) was born on 8 Aug 1813 at Laurens Co., North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Maria Pearson (6813); First marriage. He married Mary Elizabeth Trueman (6814); second marrlage.

 

      vi.   SAMUEL (6815) was born circa 1815 at Laurens Co., North Carolina.

 

      vii.   LARKIN HERSEY (6816) was born on 15 Aug 1817 at Laurnes Co., South Carolina. He married Martha Esther McGraw (6817).

 

      viii.   ELEANOR ELIZABETH (6818) was born on 20 Jun 1820 at Sumter Co., Alabama. She married James D. Duncan (6819).

 

      ix.   ELIZABETH JANE (6820) was born circa 1822 at Sumter Co., Alabama. She married James Taylor Everett (6821) on 23 Jan 1845 at Green Co., Alabama; License was issued 21jan1845 and they were married by:James Meek M.G.

 

      x.   FRANCES A. (6822) was born circa 1825 at Sumter Co., Alabama. She married Samuel Harris (6823) on 3 Aug 1846 at Green Co., Alabama; Marriage license was issued 03 aug1846 and the couple was married by: James Meek J.P.

 

36. JOHN4 HITT (3837) (Lazarus3, Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1777 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Frances Ball (6557), daughter of Capt. Lewis Ball (6931) and Sarah Hitt (6932). He died on 6 Aug 1846 at Sumter Co., Alabama.Children of John4 Hitt (3837) and Sarah Frances Ball (6557) were as follows:

    76.  i.   HENRY J. 5 (6933) , born circa 1812 at Laurens Co., South Carolina; married Martha Jarman (7042).

 

    77.  ii.   LAZARUS (6934), born circa 1814 at Larurens Co., South Carolina; married Charlotte Stephens (6942); married Ruth Torbert (6943).

 

    78.  iii.   FRANCES (6558), born 6 Oct 1815 at Laurens Co., South Carolina; married Henry H. Hitt (6559).

 

    79.  iv.   OSWELL (6935), born circa 1818 at Laurens Co., South Carolina; married Rachel Altman (7055).

 

      v.   ALFRED (6936) was born circa 1819 at Tennnessee.

 

      vi.   SARAH JANE (6937) was born circa 1821. She also went by the name of SALLY HITT (6937).

 

      vii.   JOHN (6938).

 

      viii.   COON "KOON" (6939).

 

      ix.   ELIZABETH (6940) was born at South Carolina.

 

      x.   MARY ANN (6941) was born at South Carolina.

 

37. BENJAMIN B.4 HITT (6562) (Lazarus3, Joseph2, Peter1) was born on 15 Aug 1786 at Laurens Co., South Carolina. He married Amelia Rushing (6561).Children of Benjamin B.4 Hitt (6562) and Amelia Rushing (6561) were:

    80.  i.   HENRY H. 5 (6559) , born 17 Mar 1810 at Laurens Co., South Carolina; married Frances Hitt (6558).

 

38. JAMES4 HITT (3452) (John3, Joseph2, Peter1)39,40,41 married Frances Reynolds (3784) on 19 Dec 1822; James and Francis were married by Daniel James, MG. Married by Daniel James.42,43,44

Reference: 3474. He James is identified in the will of his father, John Hitt. James could not be found in the 1850 Federal Census for Culpeper County, Virginia, therefore it is believed that he and his family had already moved to Tennessee. (GR #1 and M&P Supplement says that James Hitt died unmarried, which is believed to be incorrect, it is believed that he married Frances Reynolds).(GR#5 says James married Frances Reynolds which is correct, and that he was probably a son of Joseph which is incorrect) On 23 September 1818, Thompson Utterback and Elizabeth his wife sold to William and James Hitt 115 acres on Bullocks Creek, for $1260; land adjacent to Eleanor Marye, Joseph Hitt, Richard Baughan, Coleman Brown. (Deed Book KK, p. 132). On 5 March 1824, Leroy Kilby and Eleanor his wife conveyed to James Hitt and Willis Reynolds, for $80, 17 acres, Lot #4, a part of the dower land assigned to Eleanor Marye, dec'd, widow of Peter Marye dec'd. (Deed Book QQ, p. 436). In September 1837, for $1020, James Hitt and Frances his wife deeded to Joel Hitt three parcels of land: 1) 43 3/4 acres on which James Hitt's house is situated, E/S Bullocks Branch adjacent to Presley Brown and Joseph Sibert, 2) 57 acres Bullocks Branch adjacent to William Hitt and 3) 65 1/2 acres conveyed to Joel Hitt by Thomas C. Brown then sold by Joel Hitt to James Hitt. (Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book 4, p. 8). On 19 August 1842, James Hitt and Frances his wife deeded to Gilly Munday 1 3/4 acres of land adjacent to James Hitt and Gilly Munday. (Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book 6, p. 138). On 7 June 1854, James was living in Lawrence County, Tennessee. On this date he was examined by John A. Tinnon, J.P. and gave his deposition as ordered by the Culpeper Chancery Court in the case of Jeffries vs. Joel Hitt. (From the records of Earl J. Hitt).Children of James4 Hitt (3452) and Frances Reynolds (3784) were as follows:

      i.   . JOHN W.5 (3792). Reference: 3815.

 

      ii.   FRANCES MILDERD (3793) was born in 1826. Reference: 3816.

 

    81.  iii.   JAMES ALEXANDER (3795), born 1826; married Mary Elizabeth Hawkins (3801).

 

      iv.   JOSEPH W. (3796) was born in 1833. He died on 26 Jun 1865 at Lynchburg, Virginia; Killed in action Lynchburg, VA. Reference: 3819.

 

      v.   LUCY (3797) was born in 1835. Reference: 3820.

 

      vi.   SIMEON CORNELIUS (3798) was born in 1838. He died on 26 Oct 1865 at Lewis Co., West Virginia. Reference: 3821. He began military service CO. b, 6th WV Calvery.

 

      vii.   TOBITHA (3799) was born in 1840. Reference: 3822.

 

      viii.   WALTER A. (3800) was born in 1843. He died on 6 Mar 1863 at Winchester, Virginia. Reference: 3823.

 

      ix.   SARAH (3794) was born circa 1846 at Tennessee. Reference: 3817.

 

39. JOEL4 HITT (3442) (John3, Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1798 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. He married Nancy Vaughan (3443), daughter of Russell Vaughan (3462) and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Hitt (3463), on 9 Aug 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia; They were married by Daniel James. He married Nancy Brown (3461), daughter of John Brown (3739) and Phoebe (--?--) (3740), on 26 Jul 1838 at Culpeper Co., Virginia; they were married by Silas Burce MG. He died in 1862 at near: Slate Mills, Virginia.Children of Joel4 Hitt (3442) and Nancy Vaughan (3443) were as follows:

      i.   . MARY CATHERINE5 (3446). Reference: 3468.

 

      ii.   EMILY JANE (3447) died. Reference: 3469.

 

      iii.   SARAH M. (3445) died. Reference: 3467.

 

      iv.   ELIZABETH FRANCES (3448) died. Reference: 3470.

 

    82.  v.   JOHN RUSSELL (3444), born 2 Apr 1827 at Virginia; married Laura Malinda Brown (3670); married Sarah Louvinia Quarles (7435).

 

There were no children of Joel4 Hitt (3442) and Nancy Brown (3461).

40. WILLIAM4 HITT (3708) (Joseph3, Joseph2, Peter1) married Mary 'Polly' Aylor (3842) on 24 Feb 1814 at Mdision Co., Virginia.Reference: 3730.Children of William4 Hitt (3708) and Mary 'Polly' Aylor (3842) are as follows:

      i.   . FRANCES5 (3843). Reference: 3866.

 

      ii.   . HENRY (3844). Reference: 3867.

 

      iii.   . CHARLES (3845). Reference: 3868.

 

      iv.   . WILLIAM (3846). Reference: 3869.

 

      v.   . ELIZABETH ANN (3847). Reference: 3870.

 

      vi.   . BLUFORD (3848). Reference: 3871.

 

      vii.   . MARTHA (3849). Reference: 3872.

 

      viii.   . ELIZABETH (3850). Reference: 3873.

 

      ix.   . MARY (3851). Reference: 3874.

 

41. JOSEPH4 HITT III (3437) (Joseph3, Joseph2, Peter1) was born after 1775 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. He married Rhoda Marshall (3438) on 21 Jul 1796 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. He died at Culpeper Co., Virginia.

Reference: 3459. He The will of Joseph Hitt Jr. identifies a son named Joseph as an heir. Joseph appears in the 1800 Tax List for Culpeper Count, VA District of David Brown. He is listed as owning 3 horses(this could also be Joseph's father, Joseph Jr.) In the 1820 Federal Census for Culpeper County, VA page 80, Joseph's household was listed with 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16,1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 26-45. The 1830 Federal Census for Culpeper Co. listes the family with 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50. The 1840 F.Census cor Culpeper Co. lists the family with 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70,1 female 30-40, and 1 female 60-70. The 1850 Census for Culpeper Co. VA page 216, line 32-34 lists Joseph III as 74 yrs. of age. Rhoda Marshall Hitt as 75 yrs. of age and daughter Mary G. Hitt as 41 yrs. of age. The census was taken on July 24, 1850. It lists Josephs occupation as 'Farmer' and the value of his real estate as $330.00. {#13}Joseph Hitt III could not be found in the 1860 Census as either family head or living with his children. No will has been found for Joseph, and it is said that he gave his land and personal property to his daughter Mary, before he died. {#13}.Children of Joseph4 Hitt III (3437) and Rhoda Marshall (3438) were as follows:

    83.  i.   JOHN 5 (3439) , born 4 Jun 1794 at Culpeper Co., Virginia; married Elizabeth Vaughan (3663).

 

    84.  ii.   MARSHALL MATHIAS (3666), born 1802 at Rappanhannock Co., Virginia; married Mary Miller (3681).

 

    85.  iii.   PETER (3667), born 1805 at Madison Co., Virginia; married Emily C. Munday (3861).

 

      iv.   MARY G. (3668) was born in 1809 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. Reference: 3690.

 

    86.  v.   MUMFORD M. (3669), born 13 Oct 1809 at Culpeper Co., Viginia; married Elizabeth Reynolds (3869).

 

42. BENJAMIN4 HITT SR. (2736) (John3, Henry2, Peter1) was born on 5 Oct 1787 at Washington Co., Georgia. He married Sarah Cox (7121), daughter of James Cox Sr. (7122) and Elizabeth Glenn (7123), circa 1810 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He died on 25 Nov 1870 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at age 83. He was buried after 25 Nov 1870 at Benny Hitt

(Lampe)Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.He Notes from the Records of Earl J. Hitt:1. Two notes were found in the Bethel Baptist Church Book that refered to Benjamin and his wifeSarah. 1) July 26, 1812 - Received by experience Benjamin and Sarah Hitt. 2) May 11, 1822- Fifteen members were dismissed by request for the purpose of constituting Hebron BaptistChurch. Two of the fifteen were Benjamin and Sarah Hitt.2. On 3 March 1818, Benjamin purchased land from Enoch Evans, which was located on a forkof Ramsey Creek.2743. On 26 March 1824, Benjamin purchased 173 acres of land from Thos. J. Rodney.2754. On 23 April 1833, Benjamin purchased 211 acres of land from Henry and Hannah Hitt; theland Henry had been given by his father, John Hitt, Sr. which was located on Randol Creek.2765. Benjamin appears in the 1829 Tax List for Cape Girardeau County as the present claimant for173 acres of land which was originally owned by Batteas Godair.6. Benjamin sold land to his sons during his lifetime. Son William purchased on 1 Feburary 1848a small tract of land277 and son Benjamin, Jr. purchased 40 acres on the same date.278 On 8February 1851, son Samuel purchased 211 acres of land; the tract on Randol Creek thatBenjamin originally acquired from Henry Hitt.2797. On 9 January 1858 Benjamin gave a one-half acre tract to the Hebron Baptist Church for acemetery.2808. Benjamin can be found in the 1830 Federal Census for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri,#446, with males: 2 under 5, one 5-10, three 10-15, one 20-30, one 40-50; and females: two5-10, two 15-20, one 30-40.9. Benjamin and his family can be found in the 1850 and 1860 Federal censuses of CapeGirardeau County, Missouri. In 1860, two children of John Collins and Ailsey (Hitt) Collinswere living with their grandfather: Sarah Jane Collins age 19 and Nicy Evaline Collins age 17.Benjamin's will was written on 30 March 1857 and the estate settlement was filed on 3January 1871. 281274 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book D, pp 197-8.275 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book G, pp 353-4.276 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book H, pp. 128-9.277 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book N, pp. 94-5.278 Ibid., pp. 95-6.279 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book P, pp 94-5.280 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book U, pp 75-6.281 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Court of Common Pleas, Volume A, p. 373. He left a will on 30 Mar 1857; Will of Benjamin Hitt, Sr.Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Hitt Senr. of Cape Girardeau CountyMissouri for the consideration of diverse things thereunto moving me and wishing to make asettlement of my worldly affairs while have health & strength of body & mind to do so, do make& publish this my last will & testament .1st I hereby constitute & appoint my sons, Benjamin Hitt, William Hitt, and Samuel Hitt

executors of this my last will & testament, who on my decease are required forthwith to proceed& collect the debts due me which amount may pay my liabilities, but should they proveinsufficient for that purpose, then my said executors are required to sell at public or private saleof my real or personal effects such amount as shall meet all just claims against me.2nd To my beloved & dutiful wife Sally I will & bequeath the farm on which I residetogether with all the stock, implements & provisions and money on hand or loaned out duringher natural lifetime except in case of her marriage in which case or event she shall be entitled toan equal distribution share of my estate, share & share & share alike with my heirs.3rd To my Grandchildren Sarah Jane Collins & Nicy Evaline Collins children of mydaughter Ailsey Collins deceased, I will and bequeath the one tenth part of my estate to eachmaking the one fifth part of my estate to both which amount shall be subject to the management& control of my executors, until my said grandchildren shall arrive at the age of twenty oneyears or shall marry. At which time it shall be paid to them or either of them as they shallrespectively arrive at the age aforesaid or marry--my said executors to be liable on their bondfor the due performance of this requirement & the payment--of the portions of my saidGranddaughter, at the time aforesaid--It is further my will, that if either of my saidGranddaughters shall die before arriving at the age of twenty one years, or marrying her portionof my estate shall go to her sister, to the exclusion of every other person, and if they should bothdie before majority or marriage then the portion of my estate bequeathed them shall go to & bevested in my other children & their descendants in equal parts share & share alike.4th To my sons Benjamin Hitt, John Green Hitt, William Hitt & Samuel Hitt, I will &bequeath the residue of my estate real personal & mixed, in equal parts share & share alike. Intestimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal the 30th day of March A. D. 1857.

Witnesses Present Will C. Ranney Benjamin Hitt (seal)Elizabeth RanneyState of Missouri In vacation of the Cape GirardeauCounty of Cape Girardeau Court of Common PleasBe it remembered that on the third day of January 1871, personally appeared before theundersigned, Clerk of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas, within and for the countyand state aforesaid, William C. Ranney and Elizabeth Ranney, the subscribing witnesses to theforegoing will of Benjamin Hitt, and, being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, that the saidBenjamin Hitt, the testator, subscribed the same in their presence, and published the said Will orinstrument of writing, as his last will, that he, the said testator, was, at the time of publishing hissaid will, of sound mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that they, the saiddependants, attested the said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same, inthe presence of said testator, and of each other.Will C. RanneyElizabeth RanneySworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of January 1871.Edward D. Engelmann, ClerkState of Missouri In the Cape Girardeau Court ofCounty of Cape Girardeau Common Pleas, In vacationI Edward D. Engelmann, Clerk of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas, in and forsaid county of State, having examined the (?) instrument of writing purporting to be the last will

and testament of and signed by Benjamin Hitt, and the testimony of William C. Ranney andElizabeth Ranney, the witnesses above named, do adjudge and declare the said instrument ofwriting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin Hitt, deceased.Witness my Signature & Seal of said court, affixed thereto my office in the City of CapeGirardeau, county aforesaid, this 3rd of January, A. D. 1871.Edward D. EngelmannRev. Stamp 2.00 ClerkThe estate settlement record lists Benjamin's heirs as: his wife Sally; his sons: Benjamin, John,William and Samuel; and his grandchildren: Sarah Jane and Nicy Evaline Collins, children of hisdeceased daughter Ailsey Collins. On 12 August 1871, Benjamin's son Samuel Hitt purchased thefamily farm (173 acres) from the other heirs.282

282 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book 4, pp 434-5.Children of Benjamin4 Hitt Sr. (2736) and Sarah Cox (7121) were as follows:

      i.   JAMES5 (7124) was born circa 1810. He died on 30 Mar 1857 at Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.

 

      ii.   (--?--) (7126) was born circa 1812. He/she died at Died young.

 

    87.  iii.   JOHN GREEN (7128), born 12 Jul 1812; married Eunice Fidilla Milton (7132); divorced Eunice Fidilla Milton (7132); married Winnie Jane (--?--) (7133); married Elizabeth Ann Seringer (7134).

 

      iv.   AILSEY (7125) was born on 3 Apr 1814.

 

      v.   BENJAMIN (7127) was born on 17 Apr 1816.

 

      vi.   WILLIAM (7129) was born on 8 Jun 1819.

 

      vii.   SAMUEL (7130) was born on 12 May 1827.

 

      viii.   RICHARD B. (7131) was born circa 1830. He died before 1857 at Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.

 

43. RACHEL4 HITT (2738) (John3, Henry2, Peter1) was born on 4 Apr 1792 at Wilkes Co., Georgia. She married Peter Franks (2743) on 5 Aug 1808. She died on 2 Oct 1869 at Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, at age 77.She was also known as Franks (2738). Reference: 2759. She The following note is from the records of 'Earl J. Hitt of Chesterfield, Missouri: 1. Rachel HITT[1] was born on 4 Apr 1792 in Wilkes County, Georgia. She died on 2 Oct 1869 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. She was married to Peter FRANKS (son of Andrew FRANKS and Celia SELEY) on 5 Aug 1808. Peter FRANKS[1,2] was born on 6 Dec 1781 in Wake County, North Carolina. He died on 14 Aug 1866 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Several notes in the Bethel Baptist Church Book refers to Pete and his wife Rachel: Sept. 11, 1808 - Received by experience Peter and Rachel Franks. Jan. 8, 1814 - Granted * * {#13}Peter Franks and wife letters of dismission. Jan. 7, 1815 - Received by letter Peter and Rachel Franks. Sept ?, 1818 - Dismissed by letter Peter Franks and Rachel his wife. Another researcher indicates that he has the following for the children of Peter & Rachel (Hitt) Franks: Jasper b. 1842; Mattie b. 1843; Penmiria (has newspaper photo on her 93 birthday); John b. 4-16-1816; Green b. 12-25-1819; Henry b. 6-14-1822 d. 6-20-1907; Doctor b. 11-23-1824; and Isaac b. 9-7-1835. This list does not agree with my listing of the children. (Earl J. Hitt) * * {#13}SOURCES [1] Ruby Cox Eddleman; copyright 1983. The Cox-Bates Family and Related Families; Allen, Kincaid, Hitt, Banks, Holtzclaw, Bruce, Echols, Hicks, Royall, Fleming, Starnes, Povall, Miller, Pannill, Simmons, and others. Robert E. Parkin; Genealogical R&D Research & Productions, 661 Clayton Road, Suite 1B, St. Louis, MO 63117; 1983. [2] Loyd Collins. Bethel Church Book Minutes of Proceedings of the Bethel Church, 1806-1867. Missouri Historical Records Survey, Division of Professional and Service Projects, Works Projects Administration; St. Louis, Missouri; 1940. * *.Children of Rachel4 Hitt (2738) and Peter Franks (2743) were as follows:

      i.   ELIZABETH5 (2744) died. Reference: 2765.

 

      ii.   FRANCIS (2750) died. Reference: 2771.

 

      iii.   MORGAM (2751) died. Reference: 2772.

 

      iv.   GREEN (2747) died. Reference: 2768. He was also known as G.R. FRANKS (2747).

 

      v.   HENRY (2748) died. Reference: 2769.

 

      vi.   CELIA (2752) died. Reference: 2773.

 

      vii.   ISAAC (2753) died. Reference: 2774.

 

      viii.   ELIJAH (2745) was born on 10 Jul 1813. He died on 2 Dec 1835 at age 22. Reference: 2766.

 

      ix.   JOHN (2746) was born on 16 Apr 1816. Reference: 2767.

 

      x.   DOCTOR (2749) was born on 23 Nov 1824. She died on 17 Mar 1910 at age 85. Reference: 2770.

 

44. DANIEL ASBURY (--?--)4 HITT (7839) (Samuel3, Harmon2, Peter1).Children of Daniel Asbury (--?--)4 Hitt (7839) include:

    88.  i.   GEORGE HENRY 5 (7840) .

 

45. REV THOMAS S.4 HITT (3710) (Martin3, Harmon2, Peter1) was born on 14 Feb 1797 at Bourbon Co., Kentuckey. He married Emily John (3711) on 22 Apr 1830 at Brooksville, Indiana. He died in 1852 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois.He was Was a Methodist Minister.Children of Rev Thomas S.4 Hitt (3710) and Emily John (3711) were as follows:

      i.   . JOHN5 (3712). Reference: 3734.

 

      ii.   . HENRY P. (3716). Reference: 3738.

 

      iii.   . MARTIN E. (3714). Reference: 3736.

 

      iv.   . THOMAS M. (3715). Reference: 3737.

 

      v.   MARIA (3721) married Charles Newcomer (3722). She was also known as NEWCOMER (3721). Reference: 3743.

 

      vi.   ELIZABETH (3717) married Capt. R. B. Wagner (3718). Reference: 3739.

 

    89.  vii.   ROBERT ROBERTS (3713), born 16 Jan 1834 at Urbana, Champain Co., Ohio; married Sallie Reynolds (3723).

 

    90.  viii.   MARGARET ASENATH (3719), born 1844; married Albert Newcomer (3720).

 

46. SAMUEL MERRITT4 HITT (3605) (Martin3, Harmon2, Peter1) was born on 22 Jan 1799 at Bourbon Co., Kentucky. He married Barbara Ann Hershey (3606), daughter of Abraham Hershey (7711) and Mary Herr (7712), on 3 Apr 1823 at Washington Co., Maryland; married by Rev.Thomas Smith Hitt bro.to Samuel. He died on 15 Nov 1859 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois, at age 60. He was buried after 16 Nov 1859 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois.He 1. Samuel resided on the Antietam from the death of his uncle, the Hon. Robert Smith, in 1818,from whom he inherited the property, until 1835 when he led a colony to Illinois.2. Samuel Hitt and Nathaniel Swingley entered claims for more than 5000 acres of land in RockRiver Valley near Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois in about 1835/1836. They recruitedfamilies from Maryland to settle on the land, which was called the first "Maryland Colony".3. In 1837 they traveled by wagon from Maryland to Wheeling, West Virginia, then via the Ohio,Missippi and Illinois rivers to Peru, Illinois, and finally by wagon to their destination. Thesettlers established their claims and built cabins near Mt. Morris.4. Samuel and his family lived first in a log cabin on one of his claims about 3 miles west of Mt.Morris. Work began on a new home, a large stone farmhouse, in 1858. The home was an"Italianate" farmhouse and the family was living in the home, which was not quite finished, atthe time of Samuel's death in 1859. The home has changed little since it was built. In 1912indoor plumbing was added. The seventeen room home was listed in the National Register in1985. The home was once the center of Samuel's vast land holdings. In 1989 the home wascompletely surrounded by farmland and is not visible to local traffic.5. The Rock River Seminary at Mt Morris was formally dedicated on 3 January 1841. Samuelserved a number of terms on the Seminary's board of trustees. Because of financial difficultiesthe Seminary closed and later the buildings were sold and became the home of Mt MorrisCollege.6. Samuel was elected in 1844 as a representative to the Illinois General Assembly. He was alsoa Justice of the Peace, a local office holder, and the owner of the Pine Creek Mill, an thegeneral store.

Notes from the records of Earl J. Hitt.Children of Samuel Merritt4 Hitt (3605) and Barbara Ann Hershey (3606) were as follows:

    91.  i.   ROBERT S. 5 (3727) , born 1823 at Maryland; married Permelia M. Thomas (5330).

 

    92.  ii.   MARGARET C. (3731), born 25 Jun 1824 at Maryland; married Prof. Daniel Jarvis Pinckney (3732).

 

      iii.   ANDREW M. (3726) was born on 23 Sep 1828. He died on 2 May 1899 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois, at age 70.

 

    93.  iv.   JOHN WESLEY (3729), born 10 Aug 1831 at Washington Co., Maryland; married Nannie Rowland (7718).

 

      v.   GEORGE W. (3728) was born on 16 Oct 1833. He died on 2 Aug 1896 at age 62. He was buried after 2 Aug 1896 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois.

 

    94.  vi.   JOSEPH EMMERT. (3730), born 15 Jan 1836 at Illinois; married Sarah Augusta Petrie (3733).

 

    95.  vii.   SUSAN ELIZABETH (7705), born 5 Jul 1839 at Mount Morris, Ogle Co., Illinois; married Simon Peter Grim (7706).

 

47. JAMES WEAVER4 HITT (320) (Joel3, Peter2, Peter1) was born on 19 Feb 1798 at Orange Co., Virginia. He married Lucinda W. Kalfus (383), daughter of Henry Frederick Kalfus Sr. (393) and Anna Fisher (394), on 12 Feb 1822 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky. He married Eliza Button Priest (321), daughter of Thomas Button (396) and Frances (--?--) (397), on 20 Jan 1831. He died on 24 Jul 1856 at Oldham Co., Kentucky, at age 58.Children of James Weaver4 Hitt (320) and Lucinda W. Kalfus (383) were as follows:

      i.   JOHN WILLIAM5 (387) died. Reference: 406. He John died young.

 

      ii.   ANN ELIZABETH (385) was born after 1822. She married Thornton Alexander (391). She died. She was also known as ALEXANDER (385). Reference: 404.

 

      iii.   JOEL KALFUS (384) was born on 19 Jan 1823. He married Frances Button (390). He died. Reference: 403.

 

      iv.   HENRY KALFUS (386) was born on 4 Dec 1825. He married Lucy Mariah Powell (392). He died. Reference: 405.

 

      v.   JACOB (389) was born after 1829. He died. Reference: 408. He Jacob died as an Infant.

 

      vi.   JAMES KALFUS (388) was born on 21 Feb 1829. He died.

 

Children of James Weaver4 Hitt (320) and Eliza Button Priest (321) were as follows:

      i.   THOMAS BUTTON5 (368) was born on 13 Nov 1831. He married Irene Lowe (376). He died. Reference: 387.

 

      ii.   ADDISON MONTAQUE BALLARD (369) was born on 19 Dec 1833. He married Annie V. (--?--) (377). He died. Reference: 388.

 

      iii.   WILLIAM C. (370) was born on 24 May 1838. He married Narcissa Pemberton (378). He died. Reference: 389.

 

    96.  iv.   JOHN (322), born 8 Jun 1839 at Oldham Co., Kentucky; married Martha A. Ballard (323).

 

      v.   ALBERT (371) was born on 1 Dec 1841. He married Belle G. Andrews (379). He died. Reference: 390.

 

      vi.   LUCILLE (372) was born on 18 Jul 1844. She married William B. Head (380). She died. She was also known as HEAD (372). Reference: 391.

 

      vii.   CHARLES M. (373) was born on 25 Dec 1845. He died circa 1860. Reference: 392.

 

      viii.   LATTIMORE (374) was born on 27 Sep 1848. He married Sarah Mendenhall Morris (381). He died on 18 Dec 1938 at Oldham Co., Kentucky, at age 90.45 Reference: 393.

 

      ix.   JULIUS COLEMAN (375) was born on 10 Aug 1851. He married Emma DeMoss (382). He died. Reference: 394.