1. John Wallis1 Bates John Wallis, son of William Bates and Margaret Young, was born in Washington Co, VA May 17, 1779. John died May 1843 in Letcher Co KY, at 63 years of age. His body was interred in Bates Cem, Kona, KY.
He married twice. He married Sarah Waltrip. He married Sarah Walthrop in Letcher Co KY, April 22, 1812. Sarah was born in NC circa 1793.
John Wallis Bates and Sarah Walthrop had the following children:
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John W2 Bates Jr. was born circa 1813.
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Margaret Bates was born circa 1815.
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Martha Irby Bates was born December 11, 1816.
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Eliza Agness Bates was born March 7, 1819.
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Jesse Bates was born circa 1821.
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James Bates was born circa 1823.
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Uriah Bates was born circa 1828.
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Sarah Ann Bates m. WmMullins was born circa 1830.
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Henderson Bates was born circa 1832.
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Mary Jane Bates d.age16 was born circa 1836.
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Martin VanBuren Bates 'The Giant' was born in Letcher Co KY, (Perry) November 9, 1837. Martin died January
19, 1919 in Seville OH, Medina Co, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Seville OH. He married Anna Hanon Swann.
John Wallis Bates and Sarah Waltrip had the following child:
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Robert 'Robin' Bates was born August 24, 1825.
Second Generation
2. John W2 Bates Jr. (John Wallis1) was born in Va circa 1813. John died before 1900 in Knott Co KY.
He married Elizabeth Hall in Floyd Co KY, circa 1835. Elizabeth was born circa 1807. Elizabeth was the daughter of William J 'Gunsmith Billy' Hall and Margaret Johnson.
John W Bates Jr. and Elizabeth Hall had the following children:
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Eliza3 Bates m. Lize Johnson was born circa 1837.
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William Bates was born circa 1839. He married Nellie Hall. Nellie was born
circa 1833. Nellie was the daughter of David Hall and Anna Johnson.
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Sarah 'Sally' Bates was born circa 1841. She married James King. James was born
circa 1838. James was the son of Lewis King (alias Wright?) and Edith (--?--) (Edy Flannery?).
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Margaret Bates was born circa 1842.
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John Bates was born circa 1844.
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Robert Bates m. Louanna Mullins was born circa 1846.
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Elizabeth Bates was born circa 1847.
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Theophaless Garrett Bates was born circa 1848.
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Uriah Bates was born circa 1849.
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James Bates m.Eleanor Hall was born circa 1853.
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Jesse Bates m. Hannah Caudill was born circa 1854.
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Susan M Bates was born circa 1858.
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Martin V Bates was born circa 1859.
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Miles Bates was born circa 1862.
3. Margaret2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born circa 1815.
She married Payne Johnson in Perry Co Ky, March 29, 1834. Payne was born in Hawkins Co Tn May 2, 1807. Payne was the son of William Johnson and Lucy Ann Ayers.
Margaret Bates and Payne Johnson had the following child:
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Sarah Jane3 Johnson was born June 1836. Sarah died September 4, 1916 at 80
years of age. She married George Adams. George was born February 1839. George was the son of
Elizabeth Adams. George died circa 1910.
4. Martha Irby2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born December 11, 1816. Martha died April 18, 1895 at 78 years of age.
She married Joseph Craft March 20, 1834. Joseph was born December 7, 1816. Joseph was the son of James Craft and Drusilla Hammonds. Joseph died December 5, 1886 at 69 years of age.
Martha Irby Bates and Joseph Craft had the following children:
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John Henderson3 Craft m. Mary Caudill was born circa 1835.
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Sarah Craft m. Smith Mullins was born circa 1836.
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Drusilla Craft m. (?) Reynolds was born circa 1838.
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James W Craft never m was born circa 1841.
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Martha Manerva Craft m.(?)Foote was born circa 1846.
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Mary Craft m. James Mullins was born circa 1848.
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Joseph Craft was born circa 1850.
5. Eliza Agness2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born in Russell Co, Va March 7, 1819. Eliza died February 1, 1892 in Letcher Co, Ky, at 72 years of age. Her body was interred in Payne Gap, Pike Co Ky.
She married Joel E Wright circa 1840. Joel was born in Russell Co, Va July 7, 1817. Joel was the son of Joel Martin Wright and Susanah (-----)?. Joel died September 24, 1879 in Ky, at 62 years of age. His body was interred in Payne Gap, Pike Co Ky.
Eliza Agness Bates and Joel E Wright had the following children:
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Soloman3 Wright was born in Perry Co, Ky circa 1841. Soloman died
1862 at 21 years of age.
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John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright was born May 17, 1844.
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Sarah Wright was born March 10, 1847.
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Susan Wright was born in Letcher Co Ky 1851. Susan died 1912 at 61 years of age. Her body was
interred in Payne Gap, Pike Co Ky.
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Sally Wright was born circa 1851.
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William Jesse Wright was born September 1, 1853.
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Joel Martin Wright was born in N. Fk. Ky. R., Letcher Co Ky November 29, 1856. Joel died May 1, 1860 in
Letcher Co, Ky, at 3 years of age.
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Joel Martin Wright was born 30 Nov 1856.
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'Kinky Haired' Samuel J Wright was born December 10, 1859.
6. Jesse2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born circa 1821.
He married Elizabeth Asbury. Elizabeth was born circa 1825.
Jesse Bates and Elizabeth Asbury had the following children:
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Margaret3 Bates was born circa 1848. Margaret died circa 1852.
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Sarah Ann Bates was born circa 1850. Sarah died circa 1852.
7. James2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co KY, (Perry) circa 1823. James died April 11, 1864 in Murdered Civil, War KY, at 40 years of age. His body was interred in Kona KY, Bates Cem.
He married Elizabeth Adams in Letcher Co Ky, February 26, 1843. Elizabeth was born circa 1824. Elizabeth was the daughter of Benjamin Adams and Nancy Holbrook. Elizabeth died July 1880 at 56 years of age.
James Bates and Elizabeth Adams had the following children:
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Henry C3 Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1844. He married Rachel Lee in Letcher Co., KY, 13 Mar 1868. Rachel was born in Russell Co, VA
Circa 1840.
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Sarah Bates was born circa 1846.
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Nancy Bates was born October 28, 1848.
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Letitia 'Letty' Bates was born in Letcher Co KY November 15, 1851. Letitia died May 12, 1934 in Letcher Co
KY, Thorton KY, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred May 13, 1934 in Thorton Cem.
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John W. 'Ringer' Bates was born November 23, 1852.
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Martha Bates was born in Letcher Co KY January 19, 1855.
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Letha Jane 'Jenny' Bates was born in Letcher Co Ky circa 1858. Letha died October 21, 1919 in Letcher Co
Ky, at 61 years of age.
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Margaret Bates was born in Letcher Co KY circa 1860. Margaret died 1874 in Letcher Co KY, at 14
years of age.
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James Jr. Bates was born in Letcher Co Ky circa 1863.
8. Uriah2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born in Perry / Letcher Co., KY circa 1828. Uriah died 1 May 1862 in Camp Wilson, Gate City, VA, at 33 years of age.
He married Lettie Adams in Letcher Co KY, 14 Oct 1849.
Uriah Bates and Lettie Adams had the following children:
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Mary Jane3 Bates Mary Jane was born 3 Mar 1853.
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William Bates was born in Letcher Co KY May 1859.
10. Henderson2 Bates (John Wallis1 Bates) was born circa 1832.
He had two families. He married Martha Robinson the 23rd Nov 1850 in Letcher Co., KY. Martha was born in VA circa 1823-26. He lived with Elender Dale in Letcher Co., KY,.
Henderson Bates and Martha Robinson had the following children:
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Sarah3 Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY 16 Feb 1852.
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John W Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1854. John died circa 1923 in Cincinnati, OH.
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Elizabeth Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY 10 Jan 1856. Elizabeth died 9 Jun 1933 in Letcher Co.,
KY, at 77 years of age.
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Mary Jane Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1858. Mary died circa 1862 in Letcher Co., KY.
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Martin V Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1860. Martin died 16 Nov 1928 in Means, KY, at
68 years of age.
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Elender "Ellen" Bates was born in Letcher CO., KY 17 Jun 1863. Elender died 18 Nov 1933 in Letcher
Co., KY, at 70 years of age.
Henderson Bates and Elender Dale had the following children:
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Robert Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1858.
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Henderson Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY 1860.
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Uriah Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1862.
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Henry Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY circa 1864.
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Martha Jane Bates was born in Letcher Co., KY 10 Jul 1866. Martha died 1951 in Sinclair Manitoba,
Canada, at 84 years of age.
13. Robert 'Robin'2 Bates (John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co KY August 24, 1825. Robert died September 25, 1921 at 96 years of age. His body was interred in Bates Cem, Colson, KY.
He married four times. He married Phoebe Lee in VA, ca 1858. He married ? Fugate in Letcher Co KY. (Additional notes for ? Fugate(1)) He married Sarah Lee in Letcher Co KY, 3 Mar 1869. He married Elizabeth Bentley in Letcher Co KY, May 19, 1888. Elizabeth was the daughter of Aaron Rice Bentley and Darcus Hall.
Robert 'Robin' Bates and ? Fugate had the following child:
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Mary Jane3 Bates Mary Jane (living status unknown).
Robert 'Robin' Bates and Phoebe Lee had the following children:
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William A. Bates was born ca 1859. William died 10 Aug 1884 in Wise Co., VA, at 25 years of age.
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Martin Van Buren Bates was born in VA ca 1859. He married an unknown person in Wise Co.,
VA, 8 Apr 1891.
Robert 'Robin' Bates and Sarah Lee had the following children:
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Theophilos Garrett Bates was born in Ky ca 1869. Theophilos died 25 Jul 1884 in Wise Co., VA, at 15
years of age.
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Amanda Grazella Bates was born in Ky 24 Dec 1869. Amanda died 25 Dec 1945 at 76 years of age. She married an unknown person 27 Jan 1887.
Robert 'Robin' Bates had the following child:
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Robert "Bobby" Jr. Bates was born in Hindman, KY 5 Sep 1888.
Robert 'Robin' Bates and Elizabeth Bentley had the following children:
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Eliza Bates was born in Hindman, KY 2 Jan 1889. Eliza died 11 Feb 1969 in Jenkins, KY, at 80 years
of age. She married an unknown person 1909.
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Henry Bates was born in Hindman, KY 5 Sep 1892. Henry died 1 Jul 1974 at 81 years of age. He married an unknown person Sep 1913.
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Ralph Booten Bates was born in Hindman, KY 1 Apr 1894. Ralph died 18 Jun 1983 at 89 years of age.
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Uriah L. Bates was born in Hindman, KY 25 Jun 1896. Uriah died 27 Oct 1979 in Whitesburg, KY, at 83
years of age. He married twice. He married Connie Slone. He married an unknown
person Oct 1933.
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Jesse Bates was born in Hindman, KY 27 Feb 1899. Jesse died 12 May 1980 in Palatka, FL, at 81 years
of age.
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Beckham Bates was born 18 Feb 1901.
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Samuel J. Bates was born in Democrat, KY 19 Nov 1902. Samuel died 30 Jul 1963 in Partridge, KY, at
60 years of age.
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Joseph Bates was born in Democrat, KY 26 May 1904. Joseph died 1956 in Colson, KY, at 52 years of
age.
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Lola Bates (still alive).
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Tandy Bates was born in Democrat, KY 23 Dec 1908. Tandy died 26 Sep 1937 at 28 years of age.
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Minerva Bates was born in Democrat, KY 8 Feb 1911. Minerva died 6 Jan 1983 at 71 years of age.
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Mildred Cleo Bates was born in Democrat, KY 11 Sep 1912. Mildred died 25 Feb 1991 at 78 years of age.
Third Generation
35. Joseph3 Craft (Martha Irby2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born circa 1850.
He married Rasuea Bagwell in Letcher Co Ky, September 2, 1869. Rasuea was born in Grayson Co Va March 29, 1850.
Joseph Craft and Rasuea Bagwell had the following child:
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Archie C4 Craft Jr. was born May 9, 1884.
37. John Wesley 'Devil John'3 Wright (Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co, Ky May 17, 1844. John died June 30, 1931 in Pound, Wise Co Va, at 87 years of age.
He married three times. He married Alice Lee Harman. Alice was born March 4, 1818. Alice was the daughter of Robert Graham Harman and Isabelle Waddill. He married Martha 'Mattie' Humphrey in Cynthiana, KY, 14 Oct 1866. Martha was born in Cynthiana, KY 12 Mar 1835. Martha was the daughter of Jamisson Humphrey. Martha died 12 Mar 1924 in Jenkins, KY, at 89 years of age. Her body was interred in Dunham, KY, Wyatt Cemetery. He married Ellen Sanders in Water Gap, KY, 8 Sep 1924. Ellen was born in Pike Co., KY March 28, 1863. Ellen was the daughter of Levi Sanders and Matilda Austin d|o Jesse&Margaret. Ellen died March 10, 1948 in Wise Co., VA, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Pound,(Horse Gap) VA, John Wright Cemetery.
John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright and Serilda Austin had the following children:
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Enoch F4 Wright was born February 17, 1859. He married
Louisa Warnick.
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Joel Martin Wright was born May 29, 1872. He married Alice Johnson.
John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright and Martha 'Mattie' Humphrey had the following children:
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James H Wright was born 23 May 1865.
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Joel Wright was born circa 1870.
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John Phillip Wright was born January 7, 1875.
John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright and Mary Bentley had the following children:
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Flora Custus 'Dussey' Wright was born April 22, 1876. She married Emmitt Cantrell.
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Liza Wright was born July 29, 1878. She married Samuel Vanover.
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Alice Wright was born September 23, 1881. She married twice. She married Allen Burton.
She married John Houston. John is the son of Nathaniel Houston and Mary Houston.
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Easter Wright was born February 16, 1884. She married twice. She married Wade Ratliff.
She married James Bryant.
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Elizabeth Wright was born June 10, 1886. She married Riley Mullins.
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Samuel Preston Wright was born October 25, 1888. He married twice. He married Mahala
Branham. He married Eliza Vanover.
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Myrtle Wright (living status unknown).
John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright and Ellen Sanders had the following children:
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Joel Wright was born June 29, 1883. He married Mrs Mary Reynolds Brown.
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Daniel Wright was born May 23, 1885. He married Melvenia Mullins. Melvenia is the
daughter of Booker Mullins and Charlotte, Charity 'Chat' Wright.
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Healthy Wright was born May 2, 1887. She married John Benjamin Mullins. John was
born June 1897. John is the son of Booker Mullins and Charlotte, Charity 'Chat' Wright.
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Ira J E Wright (living status unknown).
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Chester Wright ?? (living status unknown).
John Wesley 'Devil John' Wright and Alice Lee Harman had the following children:
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Frank Wampler Wright (still alive).
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Bertha Wright was born January 26, 1896.
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William Troy 'Chid' Wright was born August 5, 1897. William died circa 1987. He married
Belle Maggard.
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Conrad Wright (still alive).
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Elizabeth Wright (still alive).
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Clarence Wright (still alive).
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Chester Wright (still alive).
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Carlous Wright (still alive).
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Maudie Belle Wright (still alive).
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Charles Roe Wright (still alive).
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Kedrick Wright (still alive).
38. Sarah3 Wright (Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co Ky March 10, 1847. Sarah died November 8, 1925 at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Potter Cem, Payne Gap Ky.
She married Abraham Potter in Letcher Co Ky, July 15, 1869. Abraham was born in Letcher Co Ky August 27, 1837. Abraham was the son of Isaac Potter and Polly Houston (Arndiff?). Abraham died May 13, 1913 in Pike Co Ky, at 75 years of age. His body was interred in Potter Cem, Payne Gap Ky.
Sarah Wright and Abraham Potter had the following children:
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Kinley S4 Potter was born circa 1866.
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Sarah Potter was born circa 1869.
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Elisa Elizabeth Potter was born circa 1870.
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William Potter was born circa 1872.
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Allbrittian Potter was born circa 1873.
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Soloman Potter was born circa 1874.
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Joel M Potter was born circa 1875.
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Minna E Potter was born circa 1878.
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Creed F Potter was born September 1882.
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Mary R J Potter was born September 1885.
41. William Jesse3 Wright (Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co, Ky September 1, 1853. William died 1935 at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Potters Fk, Letcher Co Ky.
He married four times. He married Micheli Vanover d|o Daniel. Micheli was born April 30, 1878. He married Maggie Purdue.
William Jesse Wright and Mary E Brummit|Venters had the following children:
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Susan4 Wright (living status unknown).
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McKinley Wright (living status unknown).
William Jesse Wright and Betty Moore had the following children:
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Eliza Wright (living status unknown).
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Alice Wright (living status unknown).
William Jesse Wright and Maggie Purdue had the following child:
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Cora Wright was born February 1887.
William Jesse Wright and Micheli Vanover d|o Daniel had the following children:
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Wilbern G Wright (living status unknown).
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Bettie A (Alice?) Wright (living status unknown).
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Gertrude Wright m.a Mullins (living status unknown).
43. Joel Martin3 Wright (Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co, Ky 30 Nov 1856. Joel died 5 Aug 1933 in Hamond, KY, at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Hamond, KY, Broas Wright Cemetery.
He married Jane R Venters in Wise Co., VA, 30 May 1877. Jane was born November 1857.
Joel Martin Wright and Jane R Venters had the following children:
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James M4 Wright was born in Letcher Co KY 7 Aug 1878. James died 6
Jun 1930 at 51 years of age. His body was interred in Hemphill, KY, Hemphill Cemetery. He married three times. He married Lillie Hall. He married Susan Wright in Letcher Co KY, 20
Aug 1895. Susan was born in McRoberts, KY 23 Mar 1882. Susan was the daughter of Andrew Wright and Mary Collier.
Susan died 15 May 1903 in McRoberts, KY, at 21 years of age. Her body was interred in McRoberts, KY, Wright
Cemetery. He married Marthy Jane Brown in Letcher Co KY, 20 Aug 1903.
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Mary Mattie 'Molly' Wright was born circa 1880. Mary died circa 1960.
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Joel Ellison Wright was born July 2, 1882. Joel died April 12, 1961 at 78 years of age.
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Nancy E Wright was born April 1884.
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Richard B Wright m Minnie.Webb was born December 1886.
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Booker V Wright (living status unknown).
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Bessie Louise Wright (living status unknown).
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Samuel M Wright (living status unknown).
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Alpha V Wright (living status unknown).
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Adam Wright (living status unknown).
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Marvin Shores Wright was born circa 1901. Marvin died circa 1964.
44. 'Kinky Haired' Samuel J3 Wright (Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co, Ky December 10, 1859. 'Kinky died after 1900 in Letcher Co Ky. His body was interred in Reynolds Cem, Seco Ky.
He married Martha Jane Reynolds September 4, 1880. Martha was born November 20, 1860. Martha was the daughter of Henry Reynolds and Matilda Baker. Martha died June 26, 1950 in Neon, Letcher Co Ky, at 89 years of age.
'Kinky Haired' Samuel J Wright and Martha Jane Reynolds had the following children:
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John Wesley4 Wright was born September 11, 1881. John died July 26, 1957 at
75 years of age. His body was interred in Reynolds Cem, Seco Ky. He married Sarah M Hall.
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William Henry Wright was born circa 1883. He married Nannie Sawyers.
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Samuel Washington 'Washie' Wright was born May 22, 1896. Samuel died June 6, 1970 at 74 years of age. His
body was interred in Reynolds Cem, Seco Ky. He married three times. He married Sarah Potter. He married Dixie Rose. He married Dorthy Killen.
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Essie Blaine Wright (still alive).
49. Nancy3 Bates (James2, John Wallis1) was born in Millstone, Ky October 28, 1848. Nancy died September 10, 1927 in Beefhide KY, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Beefhide Ky, Nancy Wright Cem.
She married Andrew Wright in Joel Wrights, Letcher Co Ky, December 9, 1870. Andrew was born in Beefhide KY November 14, 1847. Andrew was the son of Samuel W Wright and Elizabeth Adams. Andrew died January 28, 1919 in Beefhide, Letcher Co KY, at 71 years of age.
Nancy Bates and Andrew Wright had the following children:
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'Big Joel' Joel M4 Wright was born December 8, 1872.
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Elizabeth Wright was born March 30, 1874. Elizabeth died October 16, 1957 at 83 years of age. She married Henry Blevins.
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Eliza J Wright was born December 13, 1875. Eliza died January 10, 1946 at 70 years of age. She married twice. She married Ike Mills. She married Joe Willis.
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Sarah J Wright was born in Beefhide KY November 16, 1877. Sarah died May 2, 1920 in Letcher Co KY,
at 42 years of age.
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Isabelle Victoria Wright was born October 25, 1878. Isabelle died December 11, 1940 at 62 years of age. She married Rathbourne Burke. Rathbourne was born November 12, 1859. Rathbourne died May 13, 1942
at 82 years of age.
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William James Wright was born December 28, 1881. William died April 15, 1940 at 58 years of age. He married Elizabeth Mullins.
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Martha Josephine Wright was born November 18, 1883. Martha died March 16, 1960 at 76 years of age. She married John Miller Ellison.
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John Wallace Wright was born February 6, 1886.
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Ettie Wright was born November 16, 1888. Ettie died October 9, 1977 at 88 years of age. She married Oke Webb.
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Samuel Wright was born April 3, 1890. Samuel died May 8, 1936 at 46 years of age. He
married Ollie Bentley.
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Ritter Wright was born July 6, 1893.
51. John W. 'Ringer'3 Bates John W. 'Ringer' (James2, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co KY November 23, 1852. John died 24 Nov 1932 at 80 years of age.
He married twice. He married Mary Pigmon ca 1882. He married Elizabeth Gibson in Letcher Co KY, 26 Jul 1901.
John W. 'Ringer' Bates and Mary Pigmon had the following children:
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Wlliam4 Bates Wlliam was born ca 1883. Wlliam died 16 Aug 1959 at 76 years
of age.
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George Washington Bates was born in Ky 1884.
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James Bates was born in Ky 1886. James died 1910 in Lexington, KY, at 24 years of age.
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Martin Van Bates was born 1888. Martin died 1904 in Ky, at 16 years of age.
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Landis Dewey Bates was born in Knox Co., KY 25 Dec 1890. Landis died 21 Mar 1973 at 82 years of age. He married Mary L. Hayes in Jenkins, KY, 14 Aug 1915.
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T. Monroe Bates was born in Pine Top, KY 1892. T. died 1956 in Wise, VA, at 64 years of age. He married Edna Dale.
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Maggie Bates was born in Pine Top, KY 1894. She married Christopher Columbus
Tackett.
80. Beckham3 Bates Beckham (Robert 'Robin'2, John Wallis1) was born in Democrat, KY 18 Feb 1901. Beckham died 19 Mar 1985 in Whitesburg, KY, at 84 years of age.
He married twice. He married Auda Everidge. Auda was born in Letcher Co KY 11 Jan 1911. Auda was the daughter of William Everidge and Marguarite Pigman. Auda died 12 Feb 1998 in Colson, Letcher Co., KY, at 87 years of age. Her body was interred 15 Feb 1998 in Colson, KY, Bates Cemetery. He married Auda Everidge 29 Jun 1925. Auda was born in Letcher Co KY 11 Jan 1911. Auda was the daughter of William Everidge and Marguarite Pigman. Auda died 12 Feb 1998 in Colson, Letcher Co., KY, at 87 years of age. Her body was interred 15 Feb 1998 in Colson, KY, Bates Cemetery.
Beckham Bates and Auda Everidge had the following children:
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Myrtle4 Bates Myrtle (still alive).
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Annette Bates (still alive).
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Lena Bates (still alive).
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Curtis Bates (still alive).
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Ray Bates (still alive).
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Kenneth Bates (still alive).
56. Mary Jane3 Bates Mary Jane (Uriah2, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co KY 3 Mar 1853. Mary died 31 Dec 1937 in Letcher Co KY, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Thornton, KY, Thornton Cemetery.
Mary Jane Bates had the following children:
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Infidelia "Delia"4 Bates Infidelia "Delia" was born in Letcher Co KY
1869. She married John P. Craft in Letcher Co KY, 24 Dec 1885.
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Uriah A. Bates was born in Letcher Co KY 1878.
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Lettie Bates was born in Letcher Co KY Jan 1882. She married A. L. Venters in
Letcher Co KY, 1898.
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Washington Russell Bates was born in Letcher Co KY 8 Jan 1883. Washington died 7 Dec 1973 in Letcher Co
KY, at 90 years of age. He married Annie Dixon in Letcher Co KY, 27 Nov 1907.
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Thomas Andrew Bates was born in Letcher Co KY 5 Jun 1886. Thomas died 25 Aug 1956 in Letcher Co KY,
at 70 years of age. His body was interred in Thornton, KY, Thornton Cemetery. He married
Vina Craft.
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John Bates was born in Letcher Co KY Aug 1891.
Fourth Generation
87. Archie C4 Craft Jr. (Joseph3, Martha Irby2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born May 9, 1884.
He married Lettie Dallas Wright in Letcher Co KY, 5 Nov 1919. Lettie was born 8 Jan 1894. Lettie was the daughter of William S Wright and Lettie Bates. Lettie died 4 Apr 1974 at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Thorton, KY, Thorton Cemetery.
Archie C Craft Jr. and Lettie Dallas Wright had the following children:
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182
i.
Esta5 Craft Esta was born 14 Jan 1913.
183
ii.
Garnett Craft (living status unknown).
184
iii.
Morris Craft (living status unknown).
185
iv.
Narciassus Craft was born in Letcher Co KY 15 Dec 1918. Narciassus died 28 Aug 1972 at 53 years of age.
She married Bernard Grubbs.
186
v.
Letty June Craft was born in Letcher Co KY 1 Mar 1920. Letty died 11 Nov 1960 at 40 years of age. She married Theodore Cook.
187
vi.
William Craft was born in Letcher Co KY 28 Nov 1923. William died 29 Jan 1944 at 20 years of age. He married Margie ?.
188
vii.
Wiley Jack Craft was born in Letcher Co KY 12 Jul 1929. Wiley died 26 Dec 1981 at 52 years of age. He married Coleen Morgan.
90. James H4 Wright (John Wesley 'Devil John'3, Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Cynthiana, KY 23 May 1865. James died 3 Aug 1928 in Cromona, KY, at 63 years of age.
He married twice. He married Lauara Belle Whitaker in Letcher Co Ky, February 19, 1887. Lauara was born August 1871. Lauara died after 1910. He married Cora Fleming Stewart in Letcher Co KY, 13 Aug 1902.
James H Wright and Lauara Belle Whitaker had the following children:
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189
i.
Mattie5 Wright (living status unknown).
190
ii.
Mattie Wright (living status unknown).
191
iii.
Robert S Wright (still alive).
192
iv.
Samuel P Wright (living status unknown).
193
v.
Ura M Wright (living status unknown).
194
vi.
Hazel Wright (living status unknown).
195
vii.
Willard Wright (living status unknown).
196
viii.
Draxie E Wright (living status unknown).
197
ix.
Lettie Wright (living status unknown).
198
x.
Galia? Wright (living status unknown).
199
xi.
Clarence Wright (living status unknown).
92. John Phillip4 Wright (John Wesley 'Devil John'3, Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born January 7, 1875. John died in killed by, Henry Adams.
John Phillip Wright and Mary Reynolds had the following children:
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200
i.
Maryland5 Wright was born February 20, 1893.
201
ii.
Frank P Wright (still alive).
106. Bertha4 Wright (John Wesley 'Devil John'3, Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born January 26, 1896. Bertha died 29 Jan 1974 in Wise Co., VA, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Pound, VA, Bolling Cemetery.
She married William Church in Wise Co., VA, 3 Jul 1914.
Bertha Wright and William Church had the following children:
202
i.
Dillard Franklin5 Church Dillard Franklin was born in VA 9 Jan 1915.
Dillard died 13 Aug 1915 in VA, at less than one year of age.
203
ii.
Keaston Church was born in VA 15 May 1916. Keaston died 27 Dec 1960 at 44 years of age.
204
iii.
Dennis Church (still alive).
205
iv.
Doyal Church was born in VA 15 May 1920. Doyal died 18 Oct 1977 at 57 years of age.
206
v.
Leatha Rebecca Church (living status unknown).
207
vi.
Lenvil Urias Church was born in VA 26 Aug 1924. Lenvil died 27 Nov 1979 at 55 years of age.
208
vii.
Willie Curtis Church (living status unknown).
209
viii.
Sula Ann Church (living status unknown).
210
ix.
Ima Maud Church (living status unknown).
211
x.
Roger Orville Church (living status unknown).
149. 'Big Joel' Joel M4 Wright (Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) was born December 8, 1872. 'Big died December 24, 1921 at 49 years of age.
He married twice. He married Cordella Mullins. He married Mahala Sowards circa 1897.
'Big Joel' Joel M Wright and Mahala Sowards had the following children:
212
i.
Nancy5 Wright (still alive).
213
ii.
Adeline Wright m Frank Brown (still alive).
214
iii.
Cora Wright (still alive).
215
iv.
Sarah Wright (still alive).
216
v.
Johnson Wright (still alive).
217
vi.
Edward Wright (still alive).
156. John Wallace4 Wright (Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) was born February 6, 1886. John died June 26, 1965 at 79 years of age.
He married Alka Mae Wright November 5, 1919. Alka was born in Beefhide, Ky April 23, 1903. Alka was the daughter of McJesse Wright | Austin and Elizabeth Mullins. Alka died October 19, 1986 in Va. Beach, Va., at 83 years of age. Her body was interred in Colonial Grove, Cem VA Beach, VA.
John Wallace Wright and Alka Mae Wright had the following children:
218
i.
Stella Nadina 'Poodie'5 Wright Stella Nadina 'Poodie' (still alive).
219
ii.
Icie Gertrude Wright (still alive).
220
iii.
Mona Estelle Wright was born in Beefhide, KY November 10, 1924. Mona died January 27, 1933 in Beefhide,
KY, at 8 years of age. Her body was interred in Nancy Wreight, Cem Beefhide, KY.
221
iv.
Coleman Wallace Wright (still alive).
222
v.
Audrey Orbena Wright (still alive).
223
vi.
Dorgan Pamela Wright (still alive).
224
vii.
Billa Verne Wright was born in Beefhide, KY January 24, 1934. Billa died July 17, 1991 in Kettering,
OH, at 57 years of age.
225
viii.
Marjorie Wright (still alive).
226
ix.
Donald Ross Wright was born in Beefhide, KY July 15, 1939. Donald died March 18, 1977 at 37 years of age.
227
x.
James Webster Wright (still alive).
159. Ritter4 Wright (Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) was born in Beefhide KY July 6, 1893. Ritter died September 15, 1953 in Fleming, KY, at 60 years of age. Her body was interred in Thornton Cem, Thornton KY.
She married Jake Martin Adkins in Letcher Co KY, June 7, 1916. Jake was born in Greasy Creek, KY March 24, 1893. Jake was the son of Nelson Adkins and Malinda Robinson. Jake died October 5, 1959 in Fleming, KY, at 66 years of age. His body was interred in Thornton Cem, Thornton KY.
Ritter Wright and Jake Martin Adkins had the following children:
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228
i.
Nancy Irene5 Adkins (still alive).
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229
ii.
James Martin Adkins was born March 19, 1921.
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230
iii.
Roberta Adkins (still alive).
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231
iv.
Mabel Hay Adkins was born June 18, 1925.
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232
v.
Billie Richard Adkins (still alive).
Fifth Generation
182. Esta5 Craft Esta (Archie C4, Joseph3, Martha Irby2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co KY 14 Jan 1913. Esta died 1991 in Pike Co., KY, at 78 years of age.
She married twice. She married Roy Conway. Roy was born 1906. Roy died 1950 in Pike Co., KY, at 44 years of age. His body was interred 1950 in Thorton, KY, Thorton Cemetery. She married Roy Conway in Ky, 27 May 1933. Roy was born 1906. Roy died 1950 in Pike Co., KY, at 44 years of age. His body was interred 1950 in Thorton, KY, Thorton Cemetery.
Esta Craft and Roy Conway had the following children:
233
i.
Anna Ruth6 Conway Anna Ruth (still alive).
234
ii.
Coleen Conway (still alive).
235
iii.
Judi Conway (still alive).
236
iv.
Nancy Conway (still alive).
189. Mattie5 Wright (James H4, John Wesley 'Devil John'3, Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) (living status unknown).
Mattie Wright and Frederick William Fleming had the following children:
237
i.
Estelle6 Fleming (still alive).
238
ii.
Milton Fleming (still alive).
239
iii.
Crite Fleming (still alive).
240
iv.
Ruby Fleming (still alive).
241
v.
Hazel Fleming (still alive).
242
vi.
Hurshell Fleming (still alive).
243
vii.
Opal Fleming (still alive).
244
viii.
Victor Fleming (still alive).
245
ix.
Laura Fleming (still alive).
246
x.
Edith Fleming (still alive).
247
xi.
Douglas Fleming (still alive).
248
xii.
John Fleming (still alive).
200. Maryland5 Wright (John Phillip4, John Wesley 'Devil John'3, Eliza Agness2 Bates, John Wallis1) was born in Letcher Co, Ky February 20, 1893. Maryland died in d.18 Sep 1882, Cannonsburg, Ky. Her body was interred in d.age 89, Seco, Ky.
She married Townsel G Halcomb. Townsel was born February 28, 1889. Townsel died July 3, 1988 at 99 years of age. His body was interred in Reynolds Cem, Seco Ky.
Maryland Wright and Townsel G Halcomb had the following children:
249
i.
Frank Edward6 Wright (still alive).
250
ii.
John Willard 'J.W.' Wright (still alive).
228. Nancy Irene5 Adkins (Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Nancy Irene Adkins and James Howard May had the following child:
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251
i.
Patricia Lee6 May (still alive).
229. James Martin5 Adkins (Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) was born in McRoberts KY March 19, 1921. James died July 10, 1977 in Benton IL, at 56 years of age. His body was interred in Benton IL.
James Martin Adkins and Lillie Mae Stevens had the following children:
252
i.
Mary Louise6 Adkins (still alive).
253
ii.
Brenda Sue Adkins (still alive).
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254
iii.
Richard Gorden Adkins (still alive).
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255
iv.
James Ernest Adkins (still alive).
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256
v.
Vickie Lynn Adkins (still alive).
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257
vi.
Sharon Kay Adkins (still alive).
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258
vii.
Roger Glen Adkins (still alive).
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259
viii.
Rhonda Lee Adkins (still alive).
230. Roberta5 Adkins (Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Roberta Adkins and Clyde Swanagin had the following children:
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260
i.
Jimmy Ray6 Swanagin (still alive).
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261
ii.
Robert Lynn Swanagin (still alive).
231. Mabel Hay5 Adkins (Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) was born June 18, 1925. Mabel died April 30, 1986 at 60 years of age.
She married twice.
Mabel Hay Adkins and Albert Henry Bostain had the following child:
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262
i.
Judith Carole6 Bostain (still alive).
232. Billie Richard5 Adkins (Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Billie Richard Adkins and Bobby Jean Privett had the following children:
263
i.
Kenneth Lee6 Adkins (still alive).
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264
ii.
Linda Gaye Adkins (still alive).
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265
iii.
Lisa Diane Adkins (still alive).
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266
iv.
Michael David Adkins (still alive).
Sixth Generation
251. Patricia Lee6 May (Nancy Irene5 Adkins, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Patricia Lee May and Wallace Lee Brashear had the following children:
267
i.
Amy Lee7 Brashear (still alive).
268
ii.
James Wallace Brashear (still alive).
254. Richard Gorden6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Richard Gorden Adkins and Katie Marie had the following children:
269
i.
Stephanie Marie7 Adkins (still alive).
270
ii.
Kristen Dane Adkins (still alive).
271
iii.
Richard Bradley Adkins (still alive).
272
iv.
Travis Jay Adkins (still alive).
255. James Ernest6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
James Ernest Adkins and Deborah Allison Chestnut had the following child:
273
i.
Amy Elizabeth7 Adkins (still alive).
256. Vickie Lynn6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Vickie Lynn Adkins and Bruce Ivan Willis had the following children:
274
i.
Melissa Lynn7 Willis (still alive).
275
ii.
Tracey Brooke Willis (still alive).
257. Sharon Kay6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Sharon Kay Adkins and Jerry Todd had the following child:
276
i.
Michael James7 Todd (still alive).
258. Roger Glen6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Roger Glen Adkins and Holly MCCans had the following child:
277
i.
Amanda Leigh7 Adkins (still alive).
Roger Glen Adkins and Rikki Martin had the following child:
278
ii.
Joshua James Adkins (still alive).
259. Rhonda Lee6 Adkins (James Martin5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Rhonda Lee Adkins and Curtis Lee Cockrum had the following children:
279
i.
James Robert7 Cockrum (still alive).
280
ii.
Andrew Steven Cockrum (still alive).
260. Jimmy Ray6 Swanagin (Roberta5 Adkins, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Jimmy Ray Swanagin and Lonny Charlene Middleton had the following child:
281
i.
Kelley Allison7 Swanagin (still alive).
261. Robert Lynn6 Swanagin (Roberta5 Adkins, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Robert Lynn Swanagin and Patricia Alene Quinn had the following children:
282
i.
Michael David7 Swanagin (still alive).
283
ii.
Elizabeth Marie Swanagin (still alive).
262. Judith Carole6 Bostain (Mabel Hay5 Adkins, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Judith Carole Bostain and Michael John Bloink had the following children:
284
i.
Michael John7 Bloink (still alive).
285
ii.
Erica Marie Bloink (still alive).
286
iii.
Stpehanie Marie Bloink (still alive).
264. Linda Gaye6 Adkins (Billie Richard5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Linda Gaye Adkins and John Joslyn had the following children:
287
i.
Sonja7 Joslyn (still alive).
288
ii.
Andrea Joslyn (still alive).
Linda Gaye Adkins and Keith Cooper had the following child:
289
iii.
Ashley Cooper (still alive).
265. Lisa Diane6 Adkins (Billie Richard5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Lisa Diane Adkins and (--?--) Cannady had the following child:
290
i.
Alexia Rae7 Cannady (still alive).
266. Michael David6 Adkins (Billie Richard5, Ritter4 Wright, Nancy3 Bates, James2, John Wallis1) (still alive).
Michael David Adkins and Nancy McGauley had the following children:
291
i.
Michael Jacob7 Adkins (still alive).
292
ii.
Jonathan David Adkins (still alive).
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