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JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY, VIRGINIA:

ADDITIONAL CHILDREN IDENTIFIED

By Carmen J. Finley, C.G., Ph.D.
Santa Rosa, California

(Continued from V. 39, p. 22)

GENERATION THREE

8. Samuel Steele³ Finley (John², John¹) was born about 1769, probably in either Prince Edward or Augusta County. He died 21 Dec. 1833 in Scott Co., Ky.¹²¹ There is some question as to whether he married (1) Mary Tate, daughter of John Tate, 20 Sept. 1796 (date of bond), since there may well have been two eligible Samuel Finleys in Augusta County on this date.¹²² By 1815 his wife was

¹²¹ Information on the Scott County Finleys was provided by Stella G. (Mrs. Henry Wilson) Finley, P. O. Box 612, Georgetown, Ky. 40324, whose husband is a direct descendant of John Finley whose father, John, left 1807 will in Augusta County. She provided the following cemetery inscription handed down in her husband's family (name of cemetery not given): “Samuel Finley who departed this life Dec. 21, 1833 in the 64th year of his age. He was a believer in Christ, happy in life, patient in death. Beneath this silent Tomb His lifeless body lies, His soul in spotless innocence Has risen to the skies.” To date, she has been unable to locate this cemetery.

¹²² Lyman Chalkley, Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia (reprint Baltimore, 1974), v. 2, p. 317, Samuel Finley and John Tate, security. Tate father-daughter relationship is spelled out in two documents following the death of John Tate 18 Dec. 1802. In ibid., v. 2, p. 126, Tate's heirs vs. Tate's executors … Answer 1804 by Jane Tate, widow and executrix of John Tate, Jr., and by Samuel Finley, who married Polly Tate, daughter of said John.” In ibid., v. 2, p. 212, “Finley vs. Tate … Bill by Samuel Finley and Mary, his wife, daughter of John Tate, who died December, 1802 testate.” However, a Samuel Finley did leave a will in Augusta County dated 27 Sept. 1841, proved 28 May 1849 (Augusta Co., Va., Will Bk. 29, p. 287). This was a good fifteen years after the death of Samuel Steele Finley in Scott County. Neither Samuel had a wife named Mary at the time of their respective deaths. Stout claims the Samuel (4-4-12) who remained in Augusta County is the one who married Mary Tate, and that he was born in 1775 in Chester Co., Pa., the son of Michael (3-14-1) and Mary (Waugh) Finley. He claims this family migrated to Rockbridge County some time after the birth of their last daughter, Elizabeth, in 1786 (Herald F.

JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY

Martha ____¹²³

Samuel is cited in Augusta County records a number of times before his move to Kentucky. In 1789 he was a witness for Samuel Steele when he wrote his will.¹²⁴ Samuel served as surety for his sister, Jean, when she married William Frazier in 1794.¹²⁵ He may have served as an ensign in the militia, Infantry, 3rd Battalion, 32nd Regiment, in 1796, although the other Samuel may have been the one to which this referred.¹²⁶ In 1801 he served as surety when William Finley and Sally Ramsey, daughter of Andrew Ramsey, were bonded to marry. That record carries a notation that William and Samuel were cousins.¹²⁷ Then again, he served as surety for his cousin, Anne Finley, when she married James Shannon in 1802.¹²⁸ Also in 1802 he served as a witness for James Steele when he wrote his will,¹²⁹ and for another John Finley.¹³⁰

In addition to the obvious ties between Finley cousins noted above, Samuel was related to the William Finley he provided surety for because their mothers were sisters. Samuel's mother, Sarah Steele, was daughter of Samuel and Martha (Fulton) Steele, while William's mother, Martha Steele, was also a daughter of Samuel and Martha.

1807 was a turning point in the life of Samuel Finley. That year, his father died leaving him property in Kentucky. Land on both the N. Elkhorn and Green rivers was mentioned.¹³¹ Soon after their father's death, Samuel and his brother

Stout, The Clan Finley [2nd ed., 2 vols. in 1; Dover, Ohio, 1956], v. 1, pp. 46-47, 73-74). This writer did not pursue the matter further.

¹²³ Obituary of son, Samuel Thomson Finley, states he was the son of Samuel and Martha Finley (Marion County Democrat, Palmyra, Mo., 27 Feb. 1879). In addition, Samuel and Patsy Finley deed to Benjamin Bradford property on the N. Elkhorn in 1817 (Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. B., p. 438).

¹²⁴ Chalkley, op. cit., v. 3, p. 187.

¹²⁵ Ibid., v. 2, p. 317.

¹²⁶ Ibid., v. 1, p. 285.

¹²⁷ Ibid., v. 2, p. 339.

¹²⁸ Ibid., v. 2, p. 344.

¹²⁹ Ibid., v. 3, p. 222.

¹³⁰ Augusta Co., Va., Will Bk. 19, p. 242. This John Finley was the son of the William Finley who purchased a portion of the Robinson property from Samuel's grandfather, John Finley the Elder of Tinkling Spring. John the Elder and William were most likely brothers. Readers wishing a more detailed discussion should see Carmen Finley, The John Finleys of Augusta County, Virginia: Some Hypotheses, The Genealogist, in press.

¹³¹ Augusta Co., Va., Will Bk. 10, p. 172.

John moved to Kentucky. They were located in Scott County.¹³² Samuel appears in the 1810 census with two males under 10, two males 26-45 and one female 26-45.¹³³ This suggests that brother John may have been living with Samuel initially. It also suggests that since Samuel is head of household that he was married and the two young boys were his. The next documented proof of Samuel and Martha's presence there is found in a fragmented deed, undated but following a deed dated Dec. 1810.¹³⁴ Then on 7 June 1813 Samuel and his wife deeded property in Augusta County to William Finley.¹³⁵ In 1817 a deed was found to Samuel and Patsy Finley from Benjamin Bradford (James Hogan's preemption) on the N. Elkhorn, bordered by Gregg, Finley and Spoon.¹³⁶ By 1820 there were five children living in Samuel's household.¹³⁷

The date of Samuel's death, 21 Dec. 1833, was found in notes handed down through several generations of descendants. Some confirmation is found in the court records of Scott County. On 20 Jan. 1834 John (S. or T.) Finley was granted administration of the estate of Samuel Finley, deceased.¹³⁸

Known children of Samuel and Martha Finley include the following:¹³⁹

37. 1 Samuel Thomson⁴ Finley, born 2 Aug. 1815, Bourbon Co., Ky., died 24 Jan. 1879, Palmyra, Marion Co., Mo.; married Ellen Bryan, daughter of Samuel Bryan of Fayette Co., Ky. His obituary also refers to him as “Capt.”¹⁴⁰ A Thomson Finley, possibly the nephew, is mentioned in the inventory and appraisement of John (S. or T.)

¹³² There can be little doubt that Scott County is the location of Samuel and John, sons named in the 1807 will recorded in Augusta County. A copy of that same will was found recorded in Scott County, October Court 1839. Satisfactory proof was made this day in Open Court that the Original will of Reuben of John Finley Decd has been destroyed and a certified copy having been returned to Court and the Court having examined the same it is Ordered to be Recorded” (Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. C., pp. 70-71). One could surmise this may have been necessary to establish the legal claim of Samuel and/or John to the land inherited from their father.

¹³³ Accelerated Indexing Systems, Kentucky 1810 Census (Bountiful, Utah, 1978), p. 188.

¹³⁴ Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. A2, pp. 279, 280. A fire had destroyed a portion of the documents, but fragmented pieces were copied from the original after the fire.

¹³⁵ Scott Co., Ky., Order Bk. B, p. 290.

¹³⁶ Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. B, p. 438.

¹³⁷ Scott Co., Ky., 1820 census, p. 124; one male under 10, two males 10-16, one male 45 and over; one female under 10, one female 10-16, one female 45 and over.

¹³⁸ Scott Co., Ky., Order Bk. D, pp. 44-45.

¹³⁹ According to the 1820 census, there were at least three additional older children.

¹⁴⁰ Marion County Democrat, Palmyra, Mo., 27 Feb. 1879.

JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY

Finley, 11 Sept. 1837 in Scott Co., Ky.¹⁴¹

38 ii Martha Jane Finley, born 11 Oct. 1819, died 7 April 1842; married Robert M. Hathaway, 7 April 1840.¹⁴²

9. John³ Finley (John², John¹) was born probably in the late 1760s or early 1770s either in Prince Edward or Augusta Co., Va.¹⁴³ He died before 11 Sept. 1837 in Scott Co., Ky.¹⁴⁴ His wife is known only as Elizabeth.¹⁴⁵ They were probably married in Kentucky shortly after 1820.

When his father died in 1807, John inherited land in Kentucky on the N. Elkhorn and Green rivers. John went to Kentucky with his brother Samuel shortly afterwards, as noted above. John was not found in the 1810 Scott County census, but was most likely living with his brother Samuel, who showed two males age 26-45 in his household. The earliest land record found for John was undated, but immediately preceding one dated 1811, when he and his wife Elizabeth sold to Samuel Gregg land on the N. Elkhorn bordering Hogan's preemption and Bradford's line, which he had inherited.¹⁴⁶ In 1822 they sold another 20 acres, bordering Bradford and Samuel Finley, to Lewis Thomson.¹⁴⁷ John was enumerated in the 1820 census and was shown with three children under 10 years of age.¹⁴⁸

No will was found for John, but there are lengthy papers involving the settlement of his estate, the first dated 11 Sept. 1837. Son Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Finley was appointed administrator along with W. S. Hood (unknown relationship). These were helpful in confirming family relationships.¹⁴⁹ In addition, on the same day, Elizabeth Finley, widow of John S. Finley, assigned her property by deed of conveyance to James H. Finley and Benjamin Franklin Finley along with slaves Westley, Milley, Aia and her three children. In return,

¹⁴¹ Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. F., p. 42.

¹⁴² Scott County Marriages, 1837-63, Public Library microfilm, reel #183225, Scott Co., Ky., #73. From notes handed down through family descendants, her tombstone reads: “In memory of Martha Jane, wife of R. M. Hathaway, only daughter of Samuel Finley. Born Oct. 11th 1819, married April 7th 1840, died Feb. 3rd 1842.” To date the cemetery has not been located.

¹⁴³ Named in his father's will (Augusta Co., Va., Will Bk. 10, p. 172).

¹⁴⁴ On this date his inventory and appraisement was made (Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. F., pp. 42-46).

¹⁴⁵ From documents found in Scott Co., Ky., to be cited following.

¹⁴⁶ Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. A., p. 330.

¹⁴⁷ Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. E., p. 157.

¹⁴⁸ Scott Co., Ky., 1820 census, p. 112.

¹⁴⁹ Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. F., pp. 42-46.

Elizabeth received three promissory notes of $500 each to be paid the 11th day of September in 1838, 1839 and 1840.¹⁵⁰ The final settlement, presented in April Court 1839, showed a balance of $2279.74, of which Elizabeth received her one-third. The remainder of $1521.83 was to be divided among four heirs, each receiving $380.46 less costs, or $375.32.¹⁵¹

The children of John and Elizabeth Finley include:

39. i James H.⁴ Finley.¹⁵²

40. ii Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Finley, born 8 Feb. 1816, Scott Co., Ky., died 25 June 1862, Scott County;¹⁵³ married Susan Graves, 10 Sept. 1845 in Scott County.¹⁵⁴ She was born 16 Nov. 1830 and died 15 Feb. 1888.¹⁵⁵ He was an Elder at the Cherry Spring Presbyterian Church.¹⁵⁶ They had at least nine children,¹⁵⁷ three of whom died in infancy: Joseph Finley, the eldest, who died 18 Dec. 1942 at the age of 89;¹⁵⁸ Ida Finley Crosswaith; Lillian Finley; Bertie Finley Cantrell, who died 20 Feb. 1879; Mattie Finley Keate who moved to Sodalia, Mo.; William G. Finley, born 1837, died 1896, married Lucy Hall.

41. iii Joseph Walker Finley, died between 16 Oct. 1843 and May 1844, probably in Scott County,¹⁵⁹

42. iv Maria J. Finley,¹⁶⁰ married Wesley Rozell, 3 July 1839 in Scott

¹⁵⁰ Scott Co., Ky., Deed Bk. O, p. 116.

¹⁵¹ Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. F, p. 396.

¹⁵² Purchased property of parents along with Benjamin Franklin Finley.

¹⁵³ Tombstone inscription, Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Scott Co., Ky.

¹⁵⁴ Scott County marriages, 1837-63, loc. cit.

¹⁵⁵ Georgetown Times, Georgetown, Ky., 22 Feb. 1888, p. 3; tombstone inscription, Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Ky.

¹⁵⁶ Ibid.

¹⁵⁷ Names of children supplied by Stella Finley.

¹⁵⁸ Georgetown News, Georgetown, Ky., 28 Dec. 1942, p. 1.

¹⁵⁹ His will named brother Benjamin Franklin Finley. Accepted in May Court 1844, it said briefly: “I Joseph Walker Finley of the County of Scott State of Kentucky do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows It is my will that should I die without issue that my Brother Benjamin Franklin Finley shall have my whole estate both real and personal that I am now possessed of or that I may hereafter acquire” This 16th day of Oct 1843” (Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. H, p. 361).

¹⁶⁰ Assumed to be fourth heir; listed as receiving $14.20 along with Frank Finley, who received $10 in settlement approved 2 October Court 1837 (Scott Co., Ky., Will Bk. F, pp. 42-46).

JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY

County.¹⁶¹

21. William³ Finley (William², John¹) was born most likely in Prince Edward Co., Va., before 1775, according to the 1820 census of Christian Co., Ky., referenced above. He died in Christian County between 26 Aug. 1823, the date he wrote his will, and 3 Nov. 1823, the date his will was proved.¹⁶² He married Nancy Barron,¹⁶³ probably in Wythe County and probably in the early 1800s.¹⁶⁴ She disappeared from his household between 1810 and 1820.

William and his brother Dabney, John Pettus and Asa removed to Christian Co., Ky., shortly after the death of their father. In fact, Dabney and John Pettus may have gone a bit earlier as their first grant surveyed dated were in 1799, while the earliest survey dates for William and Asa were in 1803.¹⁶⁵ Dabney was, by far, the heaviest investor, having claimed a total of 2987 acres in eleven different grants between 1799 and 1808. William claimed 400 acres on the west fork of the Red River, with a survey date of 20 Nov. 1803. Dabney and Asa also claimed land on the Red River, but John Pettus claimed land on Little River and Clear Creek.

William appeared in the 1810 and 1820 census in Christian County, near brothers.¹⁶⁶ However, the number of children living in his household in 1820, seven males and seven females, are not accounted for in his will which named four males and three females. The possibility exists that some of them may not have been his. Nevertheless, his will which was written 26 Aug. 1823 and proved 3 Nov. 1823, does give some information on the family structure. His wife Nancy was not named in his will. Ely (Eli) is identified as his oldest son, and William A. is identified as his second son. He named daughters Betsey, Nancy and Polly and refers to his two youngest sons, Walk and Jerome.¹⁶⁷

¹⁶¹ Scott County marriages: 1837-63, loc. cit.

¹⁶² Christian Co., Ky., Will Bk. C, p. 556.

¹⁶³ Wythe Co., Va., Will Bk. 2, p. 180, will of John Barron of Gallatin, Sumner Co., Tenn., Nov. 1815, listing Wm Dabney Finley of Christian Co., Ky., as brother-in-law; Margaret Glaves (Glaves) as sister-in-law. Christian Co., Ky., Deed Bk. F, p. 300, gives William’s name as Nancy, 6 July 1816; hence we assume he married Nancy Barron. His sister Margaret married William Glaves.

¹⁶⁴ Christian Co., Ky., 1830 census, p. 30; Eli, the eldest son, was in 20-30 age group. Son William Adam was born in 1806.

¹⁶⁵ Willard Rouse Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants (reprint; Baltimore, 1971), pp. 311-12.

¹⁶⁶ Christian Co., 1810 census, p. [illegible]; 1820 census, p. 43.

¹⁶⁷ Christian Co., Ky., Will Bk. C, p. 556.

William A. was required to care for the girls until they married and to raise the two younger boys, since he had more than his share of his father's estate. By comparison to his brothers, William did not fare as well during his rather brief lifetime, but he did own three slaves. Jo was bequeathed to William A., Hagar to Polly, and Stephen was to be hired out for a period of five years. His will also indicated he was a wheelwright for his tools were bequeathed to Eli. His executors were Edward Bradshaw, his brother John P., and his son Eli. The partition of his estate was recorded 6 Sept. 1824.¹⁶⁸

Known children of William and Nancy (Barron) Finley include:

43. I Eli⁴ Finley, born before 1806, Wythe Co., Va.

44. ii William Adam Finley, born 26 May 1806, Wythe County, died 25 Oct. 1867, Saline Co., Mo.¹⁶⁹

45. iii Elizabeth (Betsey) Finley, married John W. Estes.¹⁷⁰

46. iv Nancy Finley, born Christian County, married Hardy Holman.¹⁷¹

47. v Mary (Polly) Finley, born Christian County, married 27 Nov. 1829, Thomas Hutchinson, Christian County.¹⁷²

48. vi Walker H. Finley, born about 1818, Christian County,¹⁷³ died 20 Dec. 1899, Prairie Junction, Mo.,¹⁷⁴ married Mary L. Wallace.¹⁷⁵

49. vii Jerome Finley.¹⁷⁶

23. Dabney³ Finley (William², John¹) was born most likely in Prince Edward Co., Va., 22 Nov. 1777.¹⁷⁷ He died in Nelson, Saline Co., Mo., 24 March 1843.¹⁷⁸ He married Mary Lewis, daughter of Col. Aaron and Sarah Mary

¹⁶⁸ Christian Co., Ky., Deed Bk. F, pp. 374, 389, 391.

¹⁶⁹ Cemetery card file, Marshall Public Library, Marshall, Mo.

¹⁷⁰ In 1844 Elizabeth and her husband deeded 2 acres to Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Salt Lick Springs. At that time they were living in Saline Co., Mo. (Christian Co., Ky., Deed Bk. 28, pp. 272-74).

¹⁷¹ Scott, op. cit., v. 1, p. 108. Stout references are offered with caution, when no other source of supporting evidence has been found.

¹⁷² Christian Co., Ky., Marriage Bk. 8.

¹⁷³ Age 32 in Saline Co., Mo., 1850 census, p. 120 or 60A, family 763-768.

¹⁷⁴ Scott, op. cit., v. 2, p. 7. Scott references are offered with caution, when no other supporting evidence has been found.

¹⁷⁵ Ibid.

¹⁷⁶ Referred to as one of two youngest sons in William's will.

¹⁷⁷ L.D.S. Archive record submitted by Richard Keith Finley, 9006 W. 75th St., Merriam, Kans. (1959). He cites a family Bible record in possession of Mrs. Harry Smith, Nelson, Mo.

¹⁷⁸ Ibid.

JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY

(South) Lewis, 23 July 1800. She was born 14 May 1781, probably in Kentucky; she died 22 March 1865.¹⁷⁹

Dabney was first found in public documents 15 Jan. 1800 when he brought suit against his father to recover slaves owned by his mother at the time of their marriage.¹⁸⁰ He was living in Lee County at the time. His father, William, had already sold six “from the stock whereof,” namely, Caty, Abby, Rachel, Sarah, Joseph and Charles, with Rachel, Sarah and Joseph going to Dabney. William still held Sal, Mourn, Hanna, Amy and Spencer. The suit questioned whether William was entitled to them or whether ownership should pass to the children of his wife, Mary Pettus. To settle the suit William transferred ownership in a deed of gift. Interestingly, Dabney's brother William, who was named in his father's will, was not included in this transaction. Nor was Dabney included in his father's will.

Dabney went on to amass a considerable fortune. He and his brother John Pettus were the first of the children of William and Mary to stake out and survey land in Christian Co., Ky. On 27 Oct. 1799 Dabney had 200 acres on the West Fork of Montgomery Creek surveyed; John P. did likewise on McFarland's Fork on 30 Sept. 1799.¹⁸¹ Between then and 24 Sept. 1807 Dabney surveyed an additional 2682 acres in Christian County on Montgomery Creek, the West Fork of Red River and Muddy Fork of Little River.¹⁸² He also bought and sold considerable property while living in Christian County. Between 29 Dec. 1803 and 3 March 1842, twenty-eight grantor and grantee deeds were found naming Dabney, involving around 5000 acres. Total cost was about $3000, while total receipts were about $9000, a tidy profit for those days.

It is not known precisely when he moved on to Saline Co., Mo. However, on 21 Nov. 1823 he traded 200 acres in Christian County for seven quarter sections of land in Missouri.¹⁸³ He was counted in the 1810 and 1820 Christian County censuses¹⁸⁴ and the 1840 Saline Co., Mo., census,¹⁸⁵ but was found in neither place in 1830, although his sons Brutus and Flander were located in Boone Co., Mo., in 1830.¹⁸⁶ Dabney's 1840 census record showed him owning

¹⁷⁹ Ibid.

¹⁸⁰ Wythe Co., Va., Deed Bk. 2, pp. 476-78.

¹⁸¹ Jillson, op. cit., p. 311.

¹⁸² Ibid., pp. 311-12.

¹⁸³ Christian Co., Ky., Deed Bk. P., p. 105.

¹⁸⁴ Christian Co., Ky., 1810 census, p. 110; 1820 census, p. 45.

¹⁸⁵ Saline Co., Mo., 1840 census, p. 78.

¹⁸⁶ Boone Co., Mo., 1830 census, p. 98.

ten slaves.

According to Stout, as noted above, Dabney died 24 March 1843. Technically, he died intestate and on 8 May 1843 his brother Asa was granted letters of administration in Saline County.¹⁸⁷ The extent of his estate is indicated by securities required in the amount of $40,000. It was noted in his probate records that Dabney had made a will but failed to have it witnessed. Therefore the Court would not admit it to probate. The heirs, all of whom were of age or married, entered into an agreement among themselves that carried out the intent of Dabney's will.¹⁸⁸ On 15 May 1844 Asa made an annual settlement to each of Dabney's children in the amount of $2438.94 for a total of $24,589.40.¹⁸⁹ Final settlement showed he left an estate of just under $30,000.¹⁹⁰ In the final settlement his widow Mary received $1800. Also benefiting from his estate was the Board of Foreign Missions, the American Colonization Society (see discussion under his brother John Pettus Finley) and the American Bible Society, each in the amount of $100.¹⁹¹

Known children of Dabney and Mary (Lewis) Finley include:¹⁹²

50. i Philander⁴ Finley, born 22 Sept. 1801, Christian Co., Ky., died 2 Feb. 1875, Saline Co., Mo.; married 3 Sept. 1823, Mary T. Harris. Philander has probate records on file.¹⁹³

51. ii Sally Finley, born 17 Nov. 1803, Christian Co., Ky.; married 1 May 1822, Christian County, Eli E. Finley, her first cousin (son of William and Nancy [Barron] Finley).

52. iii Brutus William Finley, born 6 May 1806, Christian Co., Ky., died 7 May 1880, Saline Co., Mo.; married 8 Nov. 1827, Sarah Adams.

53. iv Virginia Finley, born 17 March 1808, Christian Co., Ky.; married 11 April 1829, Christian County, John R. Hancock.

54. v Margaret A. Finley, born 8 March 1810, Christian Co., Ky., died

¹⁸⁷ Saline Co., Mo., Will Record, Bk. A, pp. 67-68.

¹⁸⁸ Saline Co., Mo., Probate Record Bk. D, p. 35.

¹⁸⁹ Saline Co., Mo., Probate Record Bk. I, p. 390. Named were Eli, Philander, B. W., P. D., Thos. B. Finley and daughter spouses Robt. Crocker, Rhodes Marshall, Hugh Crocker, Jas. Campbell, Jno. R. Hancock.

¹⁹⁰ Saline Co., Mo., Probate Record Bk. D, p. 35.

¹⁹¹ Ibid., p. 23.

¹⁹² Vital dates are those provided by an L.D.S. Archive record submitted by Richard Keith Finley, except as otherwise noted. Mr. Finley cites a family Bible record in possession of Mrs. Harry Smith, Nelson, Mo. (1959).

¹⁹³ Saline Co., Mo., Index 1, p. 472, box 68, C.E. #692.

JOHN FINLEY OF MONTGOMERY/WYTHE COUNTY

28 July 1846 in Wyoming while on wagon train trip to Oregon with brother-in-law William Campbell; married 29 July 1830, Christian County, James Campbell.

55. vi Porus Dabney Finley, born 19 Feb. 1812, Christian Co., Ky., died 5 Dec. 1860, Saline Co., Mo.; married 6 Feb. 1837, Boone Co., Mo., Nancy Crockett. He has probate records on file.¹⁹⁴

56. vii Thomas B. Finley, born 15 Nov. 1813, Christian Co., Ky.; married Rhoda Finley, his cousin (daughter of Asa and Esther [Gleaves] Finley).

57. viii Rhoda Finley, born 17 April 1816, Christian Co., Ky.; married 12 Nov. 1840, Saline County, Hugh Crockett.¹⁹⁵

58. ix Mary E. Finley, born 4 Dec. 1818, Christian Co., Ky.; married 2 Nov. 1837, Saline Co., Mo., Rhodes Marshall.¹⁹⁶

59. x Hester Finley, born 26 May 1821, Christian Co., Ky., died 29 July 1829.

60. xi Narcissa Finley, born 30 June 1824, Christian Co., Ky., died ca.1870; married 3 Nov. 1842, Saline Co., Mo., Robert Crockett.¹⁹⁷

(To be continued)

¹⁹⁴ Saline Co., Mo., Index 1, p. 260, box 56.

¹⁹⁵ Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, comp., Marriage Records of Saline County, Missouri, 1820-1850 (Chillicothe, Mo., 1959), p. 13.

¹⁹⁶ Ibid., p. 7.

¹⁹⁷ Ibid., p. 16.