155. Barnabus A. Eidson Sr.-920 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born about 1775. He died before 1841.
Earliest Eidson Records in Bedford County, Virginia
by Mr. Robert Griffis Eidson1808 Barney Eidson gave bond as Constable.
26 Jun 1809 Barnard Eidson, Sampson Sharp, and Zachariah Wheat ordered the aforesaid be appointed Constable in the 1st. Battery and 91st. Regiment. Barnard Eidson qualified according to law and gave bond.
4 Nov 1811 Barnabus Eidson refused to give bond and security as Constable, is replaced by Elias M. Eubank in the third district.
1817 B.A. Eidson goes surety on board of Leonard F. Williamson as Constable.
28 Dec 1818 Barnabus A. Eidson appointed surveyor of road from Paschal Buford's to Isaac Sinkler's in the room of James Bilbro with usual hands.
1818 Barney Eidson appears on Land Tax records paying tax on 100 acres marked "Blue Ridge". (Note: map shows a town by this name near Goose Creek).
22 Mar 1819 Barney A. Eidson recommended for Ensign in room of Paschal Buford, promoted in 1st. Battery and 91st. Regiment.
2 Dec 1820 John Gibson and Hannah his wife of Allen County, Kentucky sell Barnabas A. Eidson 1/13th. of the land on Goose Creek owned by Boyce Eidson at the time of his death for $125.00.
16 Nov 1820 Thomas B. Sherman and Francis Sherman, his wife; Mexico Sherman and Mary Sherman, his wife, of Madison County, Alabama sell to Barnabus A. Eidson land on Goose Creek owned by Boyce Eidson at the time of his death for $160.00.
25 Jun 1821 Barnabas A. Eidson recommended as Lieutenant in room of Paschal Buford, promoted.
25 Jul 1821 Barnabas A. Eidson qualified as Lieutenant in 91st. Regiment according to law.
23 Sep 1823 Barnabas A. Eidson and Burkett Gray having been brought into Court for a breach of the peace and on hearing, it is ordered that they severely be bound to keep the
peace and be of good behavior for one year each in the sum of $200 etc., etc. Yet upon this condition that the said Barnabas A. Eidson and Burkett Gray keep the peace and be of good behavior toward all the good citizens of their Commonwealth for one year hence, and especially toward each other, when this recog. be void.26 Jan 1824 Barnabas A. Eidson and Robert Campbell received Deed of Trust from Chas. C. Patterson as Trustees to secure Thomas Campbell $752.57; tract on Goose Creek.
1829 B.A. Eidson goes security for Soleman Williamson as Constable.
1830 Barnabas A. Eidson recommended as Captain in 91st. Regiment of Virginia Militia in the room of Paschal Buford, resigned.
24 Jan 1831 Barnabas A. Eidson, James Bunch, and John S. Hurt are ordered to allot and apportion the hands who are to work on the roads whereof Paschal Buford, Joseph Cofer, and Bartlett M. Thompson are surveyor's.
23 Aug 1831 Barnabas A. Eidson obtained order of the sheriff to pay money in his hands arising from the sale of a horse and giggi in the name of Richard N. Eubank against Charles M. Lee.
28 Mar 1833 Barnabus A. Eidson exempted from paying taxes for his slave Stephan, on account of age and infirmities.
27 Aug 1841 Barnabus A. Eidson, deceased; ordered that estate be appraised by Chas. W. Gill, Paschal Buford, Caleb Williamson and Nicholas Pearcy, or any three of them.
25 Mar 1844 Settlement of estate of Barnabus A. Eidson showing balance due estate of $411.89 and $31.16 interest.
He had the following children:
156. Rev. Henry Eidson Sr.-913 1 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 14 Mar 1777 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died on 24 Feb 1847 in Enterprise, Preble County, Ohio. He was buried in Enterprise Methodist Cemetery, Preble County, Ohio. He was employed as Farmer and Methodist minister .
Henry was born in the year 1777 at Bedford County, Virginia. He is descended from an old colonial family of English origin, the first to cross the Atlantic being his great grandfather.
Henry was a soldier of the continental army during the Revolutionary War, appointed Ensign, Bedford Militia on 24 September 1781. By occupation Henry was a farmer.
He was "bonded" in marriage to Nancy Bunch at Bedford County on December 16th., 1797. Nancy was born in North Carolina around 1768, and was the daughter of James and Polly Bunch, natives of Scotland.
Henry and Nancy left Virginia in 1806 and moved to Preble County, Ohio, accompanied by their three children -- Boyce, Shelton, and Nancy. In Ohio the family circle was increased by three more children -- Margaret "Matilda", William, and Henry Jr.
In Ohio Henry took up 160 acres of land in the north east quarter of section 14, township 5, Preble County, near where Enterprise now is. Here he made his permanent residence, devoting his time to the development of his farm.
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History of Preble County, Ohio
H.Z. Williams and Brother, 1881, page 279
Henry Eidson Sr., was a native of Bedford County, Virginia, and removed to Preble County in 1816. He settled near where Enterprise now is, in section fourteen and resided there until his death. He was a zealous and prominent member of the methodist Episcopal church, and is regarded as the father of Methodism in the community in which he lived. His house [was used] for many years as a preaching place and the preacher's of his church, and the first meeting house erected by the denomination in the township was on his farm. He died February 24, 1847, aged sixty-nine years and ten months. He had four son's and several daughters. The son's were Shelton, Boyce, Henry, and William. Only two of the children -- one son and one daughter -- now survive, viz.: Mrs. Nancy Borden, in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and Dr. William H. Eidson, in Liberty, Jasper County, in the same state. Henry Eidson Jr., who occupied the homestead, was a justice of the peace for some time in this township, and a leading citizen. Two son's of Boyce Eidson, who died in Johnsville, Montgomery County, G.H. Eidson and W.A. Eidson, reside in Eaton.----------------------
Preble County, Ohio
Probate Abstracts, Estates and Guardianships
Cases 1000 through 1499
Volume III #1213
Henry Eidson - Ex. Henry M. & William H. Eidson. Will abstract: to wife Nancy her dower by law; children: Shelton, Henry M., William, Matilda, Elizabeth and Nancy receive with what they already have, equal shares of whatever is left of estate after debts are paid; Shelton has received $400; Boyce $260; William $100, Henry M. $60; after appraisal Henry and William have preference of taking estate at that price with consent of widow providing the care for her during her life and pay debts. Signed 27 Jan 1847. Filed 18 March 1847. Securities, Mahlon Karn and George Marker. Widow Nancy Eidson kept family Bible. Daughter Betsy w/o William Redding was dec'd by 16 Feb 1853 left heirs Matilda and her husband Zephaniah Redding, Jane and Joshua Vaughn, Pamela and John Harris, Monroe, Thomas, Enmier?, Ann and Henry of St. Joseph Co. IN and Berrien Co. MI. Jesse Plank, inventory by appraisers: James Wilson, James Campbell, Samuel Flening; Dr. G. W. Edgerly, Henry Naeff, Henry Stover, Samuel Moore for carding, Samuel Osborn for making cloth, William Tizzard, H. S W. Naeff, Dr. Nelson Donnellan Daniel Coffman, Daniel Swyhart, J. A. Willson for clerking sale, John Steele for crying sale, Josiah Davis. Funeral cloths purchased 24 Feb 1847. Henry's house built May 1843. Those who purchased items at sale 30 June 1847: James Campbell, H. M. and W. H. Eidson, Isaiah and Nancy Ross, Peter Guntle; Jacob Snyder, Henry Naeff, Samuel Fleming, John Trick, Samuel Moore, James Kelly, Daniel Stover, John D. Miller, James Davis, Daniel Coffman, Philip Andrews, Thomas Atchinson, John Yost.----------------------
Preble County Probate Court
Will of Henry Eidson 1847
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Henry Eidson of Preble County, Ohio do make and ordain this my last will and Testament --
First, it is my will that my wife Nancy receive her dower in my estate agreeable to the laws in such cases made and provides.It is my will that my children to witt: Shelton, Boyce, Henry M., William, Matilda, Elizabeth, and Nancy receive (with what they have already received) equally share and share alike whatever is left of my estate after paying my just debts and necessary expenses ---- of administration to.
My son Shelton has already received the sum of Four Hundred dollars. My son Boyce has received Two Hundred and Sixty dollars. My son William has received Sixty dollars. The ---- sums to be accounted for respectively in selling my estate.
It is my will that my real estate be appraised by men appointed by the court of common pleas and that my sons Henry M. and William have the preference of taking said estate at the appraised value (with the consent of my widow) they providing properly for her during life and paying my just debts as ---- who may be entitled to the same at the expiration of two years one fourth of their respective ---- and on fourth annually till paid.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Henry M. Eidson and William Eidson executors of this my last will and testament. Hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge, in such manner as they may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them (provided they do not take my real estate at the ----) if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell, by private sale as in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper, all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchases to execute, acknowledge and deliver in for ----.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have ---- set my hand and seal this twentyseventh day of January eighteen hundred and forty seven.
Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Eidson as his last will
Henry Eidson (seal)
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence James Willson William Kelley John Cooper We the undersigned do hereby certify that Henry Eidson the above -------- did request and direct that the changes against his son Henry M. Eidson and Wm. Eidson respectively as status in the above will be stricken out and called on us to witness the same on the day of the following date.Given under our hands this 18th day of February 1847.
James Willson William Kelley John Cooper
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History of Preble County, Ohio
H.Z. Williams and Brother, 1881, Page 283
The Enterprise Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist services were inaugurated in this vicinity by William and Henry Eidson, the latter a local preacher, and a class of which the present church is the outgrowth, was organized in about the year 1835, at the house of said Henry Eidson. Meetings were held there for several years, and then a log meeting-house was built on Eidson's farm, and occupied until the present church was built. The building is a brick, and was completed and dedicated December 27 and 28, 1856. The society seems to have subsequently almost entirely disbanded as there has been no regular preaching for some thirteen or fourteen years prior to 1878, when the class was re-organized with only eight members.The preceding will of Henry Eidson and the above history of the Methodist church are courtesy of Mrs. Julie Green of Lebanon, Ohio. Mrs. Green visited Henry and Nancy's final resting place in 1992 and described it as follows: I visited Nancy and Henry's grave site. The cemetery is located near the ruins of the old church that Henry Eidson presided over. Her headstone was broken at the name and date, but I copied what I could read. It lies next to Henry's grave.
Nancy Eidson
1853
87 Years Old
I was once young but now I am old
I have ---- ---- the righteous,
forsaken not ---- ---- ---- broad.Henry Eidson
Died
Feb. 24, 1847
Aged 69 yrs. 11 m. & 10 ds.
I know that my redeemer liveth and shall
stand at the latter day upon the earth
and though worms destroy this body yet
---- ---- ---- ---- God.
When I shall see ---- myself and mine eyes
shall behold and ---- also ready.---------------------
The home of Rev. Henry and Nancy Bunch Eidson, in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, was built in 1843 (just four years before Henry’s death). In time it become the property of Henry’s grandson, Griffin H. Eidson, and when he died in 1827 the property passed to his wife Parmelia J. DeGroot Eidson. When Parmelia died in March 1905 the house was auctioned at a sheriff’s sale and purchased by the city of Eaton for $5,666.66. In 1906 the house was remodeled and the upstairs became the Eaton Library. As the library grew it became necessary in 1955 to remodel the lower floors allowing the library to move downstairs in June of that year.
December 15, 1959, the Eaton Public Library became part of the Preble County Districy Library and in 1960 received the Dorthy Canfield Fisher Award for this accomplishment.
Finally, in 1974, it was determined no longer feasible to repair the old Eidson property so it was leveled to make room for the new library that stands there today.
Henry married (1) Nancy Ann Bunch-912 daughter of James Bunch and Polly on 21 Dec 1797 in Bedford County, Virginia. Nancy was born in 1766 in Louisa, Augusta County, Virginia. She died on 11 Sep 1853.
Nancy was the daughter of James and Polly Bunch, natives of Scotland. Nancy had two sisters who were also married in Bedford County -- Susannah, married Patrick Coyle in April 1793 and Priscilla who married William Scott in January 1792.
Henry and Nancy had the following children:
+ 426 M i Shelton Eidson-1505 + 427 M ii Boyce Eidson-1507 + 428 F iii Elizabeth Eidson "Betsey"-1501 + 429 F iv Nancy Eidson-1503 430 F v Matilda Eidson-1513 was born in 1811. She died about 1853. Matilda married Jacob Samatt on 17 Feb 1825 in Preble County, Ohio. Jacob was born in Indiana. + 431 M vi Henry Morris Eidson Jr.-1509 + 432 M vii Dr. William Hunt Eidson-1511/9E108
Henry married (2) Catherine M. Fontaine in 1838 in Goochland County, Virginia. Catherine died in 1842 in Virginia. She was buried in Hebron Presbyterian Church, Augusta County, Virginia.
Henry married (3) Susan A. Wayland daughter of Major Albert G. Wayland and Jane Ledgerwood Moffett on 16 Dec 1797. Susan was born about 1778. She died before 1870. She was buried in Hebron Presbyterian Church, Augusta County, Virginia.
157. William T. Eidson-911 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 11 Apr 1778 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died on 9 Nov 1847 in Mexico, Miami County, Indiana. He was buried in Mexico, Indiana.
William married Sally Harris "Sarah"-908 daughter of Nathaniel Harris on 15 May 1800 in Bedford County, Virginia. Sally was born in 1779 in Bedford County, Virginia. She died on 3 Nov 1847 in Mexico, Indiana.
They had the following children:
+ 433 M i Henry M. Eidson Sr.-1808 + 434 F ii Segis Eidson-1809 435 M iii Gilbert Eidson-1812 was born about 1810. 436 F iv Jane Eidson-1803 was born in 1813. Jane married Calvin. 437 F v Martha Melinda Eidson-1804 was born on 16 Jan 1815. Martha married Nathan Leonard-1805. 438 M vi Barnabus A. Eidson “Barney”-1811 1 was born on 22 May 1817 in Preble County, Ohio. He died in Palmer, Kansas. Barnabus was employed as in Pump Maker. Barnabus married Sarah Decker-1806. + 439 M vii William Durban Eidson-1810 440 F viii Adaline Eidson-1801 was born about 1809 in Preble County, Ohio. Adaline married Michael Deniston-1802 on 30 Sep 1824 in Preble County, Ohio. Michael was born about 1820.
158. John N. Eidson Sr.-914 1 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 25 May 1779 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died on 16 May 1860 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. He was buried in Mound Hill, Preble County, Ohio. John was employed as in Farmer.
Edited Will of John Eidson
Wife Elizabeth to have house where she now lives near Eaton containing 7 and 3/4 acres during her natural life. She is also to serve as sole executrix of the will. Grandson, John Christman, son of Ezekiel H. and Matilda Christman to have $25.00. After the death of his wife (Patsy), the rest of the property is to go to testators legal heirs -- that is to say his children share and share alike (not named).dated: 17 April 1858 signed: John Eidson (his mark)
recorded: 31 May 1860
John married (1) Martha Gibson "Patsy"-907 daughter of John Gibson and Mary on 5 Oct 1805 in Bedford County, Virginia. Martha was born about 1781 in Marion, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
+ 441 F i Sarah Ward Eidson-1411 442 F ii Annie Eidson was born about 1809 in Marion, Kentucky. + 443 M iii James A. Eidson "Jamey"-1403 444 F iv Jane Eidson-1402 was born about 1815. Jane married Henry Lockwood-1401 on 8 Aug 1841 in Preble County, Ohio. + 445 M v John Nelson Eidson Jr.-1406 + 446 F vi Matilda Caroline Eidson-1408 447 F vii Elizabeth Eidson-1410 was born about 1830. Elizabeth married Unknown in 1810. 448 M viii Joseph Eidson-1412 was born about 1835.
John married (2) Elizabeth "Betsy" Powell-926 on 2 May 1838 in Ohio. Elizabeth was born on 22 Jan 1799 in Sussex County, Delaware. She died on 6 Oct 1887 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. She was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The Eaton Register
October 13, 1887
"Aunt Betsy" Eidson is gone. Though not unexpected to many, yet the news of the death of grandmother Eidson on Thursday afternoon last, was received with emotion of regret that one so long and favorably known in this community has passed away. Mother Eidson was in her
89th. year, and had lived in Eaton about 60 years. No one ever died in this community leaving more friends to morn -- though she had not a relative of the flesh in the community. Though dead, she still lives in the hearts of the people.The Eaton Register
October 20, 1887
Elizabeth Powell Eidson was born in Sussex County, delaware, January 22nd 1799. She moved to Hamiliton County, Ohio with Benjamin Lockwood and family in 1826 and from there to Eaton in 1829. In May 1838, she was married to John Eidson and immediately moved to Harrison township and the year following moved back to Eaton where she resided until her death, October 6, 1887 at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was left a widow, when in 1860 her husband died. Having no children of her own, she was kindly cared for by John L. Lockwood, whom she had raised from early childhood, and to whom she was as dear as a mother.Aunt Betsy, as she was familiarly called, joined the M.E. Church when quite young....a woman of good common sense, transparent and sincere in her character. She formed a habit of reading good books and papers which she continued to the end....Loved by all.
159. Elizabeth Eidson-8B13/915 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1782. She died in Dec 1847 in Iredell County, North Carolina.
Elizabeth married Edward A. Eidson-8E15/1105 son of Henry Eidson Sr.-7E3/401 and Jane Arthur on 12 Mar 1800 in Bedford County, Virginia. Edward was born about 1777 in Campbell County, Virginia. He died on 8 Aug 1843 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.
They had the following children:
+ 449 M i William Spencer Eidson-9E96/1705 is printed as #279. 450 F ii Nancy Eidson-9E95/1706 is printed as #280. + 451 F iii Mary M. Eidson-9E97/1707 is printed as #281. 452 F iv Sarah E. Eidson-9E98 is printed as #282. 453 F v Frances A. Eidson-9E98/1708 is printed as #283. + 454 M vi Washington M. Eidson-9E100/1701 is printed as #284. + 455 M vii Wellington Jackson M. Eidson "Jack"-9E101/1704 is printed as #285. 456 M viii Barnabus Buford Eidson-9E102/1703 is printed as #286. + 457 M ix Franklin Jarvis Eidson-9E104/1702 is printed as #287.
160. Nancy Eidson-916 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1784 in Bedford County, Virginia. She died in 1856 in Bedford County, Virginia.
Nancy married Abraham Buford-901 son of Captain Henry Buford Sr. and Mildred Blackburn on 26 Aug 1817 in Bedford County, Virginia. Abraham was born on 13 Dec 1778 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died on 9 Oct 1845 in Bedford County, Virginia.
They had the following children:
161. Gross Scruggs Eidson Sr.-917 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 26 Mar 1786 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died on 2 Aug 1844 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa.
Moved to Preble County, Ohio in early 1800's then again moved to Lee County, Iowa about 1838.
Gross Scruggs was named after a good friend and neighbor of the Eidson family when they lived in Bedford County, Virginia.
"The History of Lee County, Iowa", 1878, page 809, lists "Edson, G.S., farmer, Section 15; part of West Point, Lee County, Iowa.
Will of Gross Eidson
Lee County, Iowa Probate Records
To all whom these presence shall come Greetings. Know ye that I Gross S. Eidson of Pleasant Ridge township of Lee County and Territory of Iowa being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainly of life do make and declare this my last will and testament for the purpose herein after expressed.And first I hereby Will My Soul to God who gave it and my body to it's Mother earth. Secondly that my body be interned near where the old house once stood. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my living fifth son Gross S. Eidson the mare called Bandy's oldest colt now about two years old. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my living sixth son John Nelson Eidson the mare called Bandy's youngest colt now about one year old. Fifthly I give and bequeath to each of my daughters Francis Jane Eidson and Sally Malinda one cow each the same they claim generally and also one bed and bedding for the same each.
Sixthly it is my will that my funeral expenses and last debts be paid out of any monies that may come from the disposal of the remainder of my property tho personal property first to be disposed of in paying the same should a balance remain then unpaid the remainder of the debt to be canceled in any way discretionary with my beloved wife Jane Eidson.
Seventhly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife all and entire the remaining part and parcel of personal property consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, wagons, all farming utensil's, all household furniture, grain, etc., etc., etc., not herein otherwise disposed of.
Eighthly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane the following lands together with all the improvements thereon to witt the west half of the south west quarter of section (14) fourteen. Also the west half of the north west quarter of section (14) fourteen. Also the east half of the south east quarter of section (15) fifteen in township (69) sixty nine north range (5) five west containing three eightys of land to have and to hold the same for and during her natural life.
Ninthly I give and bequeath unto my dear children to say the four oldest son's and the four daughters the remaining five fourty acre lots as appears from my duplicate's for them to share and share alike and equal.
Tenthly I give and bequeath to my dear son Gross S. Eidson after my beloved wife decease the east half of the south east quarter of sec.
15 also unto him my son Gross the north half of the west half of the north west quarter of section fourteen. My son Gross paying unto the four oldest son's one hundred and fifty dollars they share and share alike.Eleventh I give and bequeath to my dear son John Nelson the west half of the south west quarter of section (14) fourteen also the south half of the west half of the north west quarter of section (14)
fourteen he and they having the same from and after the decease of my beloved wife Jane. My son John Nelson paying one hundred and fifty dollars in the same manner of Gross unto my four oldest son's them sharing and sharing alike in the aforesaid sums of money.Twelfth I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane a certain sum of money say about one hundred and fifty dollars coming due to me from Virginia also all debts, dues and demands of any name or nature for her own use and disposal and benefit.
Thirteenth I give and bequeath unto my four daughters after my beloved wife's deceased all household furniture them to share and share alike and for the full meaning & intent of this my last will and testament I hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of
August A.D. 1844.Gross S. Eidson his mark (seal)
In presence of us, A.A. Sellers John Green E.A. Gibbs
Gross married Jane Piles "Jensy"-918 daughter of Jeremiah Piles and Maryann about 1809 in Proctorville, North Carolina. Jane was born on 3 Nov 1786 in North Carolina. She died in 1865 in Lee County, Iowa.
Preble County, Ohio
Common Pleas Court Records
October 4, 1833
Daniel McDANIEL, an insane person, with Gross S. Eidson appointed his guardian. (188)July 30, 1834
Jesse PILES vs. Henry H. Piles and others.
Petition for Partition.
Partition made as follows: Jesse H. Piles, Henry H. Piles, William Piles, Gross S. Eidson and Jensy his wife, Benjamin Aikman and Rebecca his wife, John Moore and Nancy his wife, each to have 1/8th. part; to the children of John Piles, dec'd. to-wit:- Shadrick M. Piles, Jahiel Piles, Joshua Piles, Jeremiah Piles, William C. Piles, Agy Malissa Piles, Sarah Piles, Elizabeth Piles, Baltzer Werts and Nancy his wife, George Wertz and Mary his wife to have 1/8th part collectively; to heirs of Elizabeth Harris, dec'd, to-wit: Mahala, Rebecca, Jane, Mary and Richard Harris and one other whose name is inknown. 1/8th part collectively. (284)March 30, 1835
Jesse PILES vs. Henry H. PILES, et al. Petition for Partition.
Filed 6-5-1834. Land, 20 acres off West side NW¬ Section 15, Township 7, Range 3. Jeremiah Piles, dec'd, died April 1834, intestate and leaving no widow at the time of his death. Children:
1/8th part, Henry H. Piles of Indiana; 1/8th part, William Piles of North Carolina; 1/8th part, Jensy Eidson late Piles, wife of Gross S. Eidson of Preble Co.; 1/8th part Rebecca late Piles, wife of Benjamin Aikman of Preble Co.; 1/8th part, Nancy late Piles, wife of John Moore of North Carolina; 1/8th part, John Piles, dec'd, late of Preble Co. who died some years prior to father, his chilhren - Nancy late Piles, wife of Baltzer Werts, Mary late Piles, wife of George Werts, Shadrick M. Jahiel, Joshua, Jeremiah, William Agy Malissa, Sarah and Elizabeth Piles, the last six being minors; 1/8th part, Elizabeth Harris, dec'd, late of North Carolina who died some years prior to father, her children - Mahala, Rebecca, Jane, Mary and Richard Harris and one child whose name is unknown, the last four being minors. (55)
Gross and Jane had the following children:
465 M i Boyce Eidson-1204 was born on 18 Feb 1810 in North Carolina. He died before 1844. 466 F ii Mary Ann Eidson-1205 was born on 6 May 1811 in Virginia. + 467 M iii Henry M. Eidson-1208 + 468 M iv William Madden Eidson-1209 + 469 M v Barnabas A. Eidson-1210 + 470 F vi Nancy Mariah Eidson-1211 + 471 F vii Rebecca Eidson-1213 + 472 M viii Jeremiah S. Eidson "Jerry"-1214 + 473 F ix Frances Jane Eidson-1215 474 F x Sarah Malinda Eidson "Sally"-1220 was born on 2 Apr 1828 in Ohio. 475 M xi Gross S. Eidson Jr.-1216 was born on 2 Aug 1829 in Ohio. Gross married Elizabeth Shaw-1217 daughter of Shaw and Mary G. on 4 Jul 1858 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Elizabeth was born in Nov 1831 in Floyd, Indiana. She died on 24 Feb 1886. She was buried in Elmwood cemetery.
Mr. Shaw's mother has died.
(Elizabeth and William Shaw's Mother)
Shaw - Mary G. Shaw - 80 years, 3 months, 7 days, died at her home Northeast of this city Monday August 16, 1886.
Born - New Albany, Ind. May 9, 1806. Moved with husband and family to LaHarpe, Illinois in 1836 arriving there on the 18th. of May. Moved to Ft. Madison in 1841.
Mary G. Shaw was the mother of 10 children, 4 of whom are living - I.B. Shaw of Ill., Thos. Shaw, Mrs. Henry Jones of Ft. Madison, and Mrs. Elizabeth Eidson of Pleasant Ridge Township. She survived her husband 21 years. A member of the United Brethren Church. She had been bed ridden 10 years with paralysis.
August 18, 1886
(Elizabeth's Brother William)
Shaw - at his home in Ft. Madison, Aug. 14, 1886 - Wm. B. Shaw aged 61 years & 3 months.
Born - New Albany, Ind. April 30, 1825. Moved with parent to Ill. in 1836. To Iowa 1841, in Ft. Madison. In 1851 he married Julia McGinley who died 1860 leaving two children - Mary, now Mrs. Wilcox & Edward who resides in Wayne Co.
In 1864 he married Elizabeth Boley who died in Feb. of this year, leaving 1 child, Cora. The deceased leaves an aged mother nigh unto death, and 2 brothers one residing in Ill., and one in Ft. Madison, 2 sisters - Mrs. Edson in Pleasant Ridge Township, Lee Co. and Mrs. Henry Jones in Ft. Madison.
March 3, 1886
Elizabeth's Brother's Second Wife)
Died, Shaw - at the residence, on Pine Street, near 5th. St., at 11:40 o'clock p.m. Weds., Feb. 24, 1886. Elizabeth Boley, wife of W.B. Shaw, age 49 years.
Funeral occurred from the residence at 2 o'clock p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. The remains were interned in the Atlee Cemetery. [Now know as Elmwood Cemetery].
She leaves a husband & a daughter.+ 476 M xii John Nelson Eidson-1218
164. James Deshe Eidson Sr.-921 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born in 1792 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died in Oct 1840 in Trigg County, Kentucky - drowned. The cause of death was Drowned in Cumberland River.
Earliest Eidson Records in Bedford County, Virginia
by Robert Griffis Eidson11 Nov 1818 James D. Eidson, Sumner County, Tennessee, sold Barney (Barnabus) A. Eidson, 1/13th. of a certain tract belonging to Boyce Eidson, deceased, being on the waters of Goose Creek, adjacent Captain John H. Otey, Captain Thomas Campbell, Thomas Eubank, Paschal Buford and others for $125.00.
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The Samuel Higgason Family
by Steve Pledger
jager@showme.net
http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsumner/higgason.htmCecilia Higgason born about 1793, Louisa County, Virginia, married 27 Feb 1811, in Sumner County, Tennessee, James D. Eidson/Itson, born about 1792, Bedford County, Virginia, died 1840, Sumner County, Tennessee. Cecilia died before 1836, Sumner County, Tenessee. Cecilia's children lived with James' second wife Sarah after he died. James' last name was also spelled Itson. James died in the fall of the year when drowned in the Cumberland River.
Children:
Richard D. Eidson born about 1811.
John D. Eidson born about 1813.
Permelia Caroline Eidson born about 1814, Sumner County, Tennesse.---------------------------------------
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James married (1) Cecilia Higgason daughter of Samuel Higgason and Sally Gentry on 27 Feb 1811 in Sumner County, Tennesse. Cecilia was born about 1793 in Louisa County, Virginia. She died before 1836 in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Taken from: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsumner/higgason.htm
Cecilia Higgason born ABT 1793, Louisa Co., VA, married 27 FEB 1811, in Sumner Co., TN, James D. Eidson/Itson, born ABT 1792, Bedford Co., VA, died 1840, Sumner Co., TN. Cecilia died BEF 1836, Sumner Co., TN. Cecilia's children lived with James' second wife Sarah after he died. James: James' last name was also spelled Itson. James died in the fall of the year when drowned in the Cumberland River.
Children:
Richard D. Eidson born ABT 1811.
John D. Eidson born ABT 1813.
Permelia Caroline Eidson born ABT 1814, Sumner Co., TN.
James and Cecilia had the following children:
+ 477 M i Richard D. Eidson-1904 + 478 M ii John D. Eidson-1908 479 F iii Permelia Caroline Eidson was born about 1814 in Sumner County, Tennessee.
James married (2) Sarah F. Hickison after 1815 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1793 in Virginia. She died about 1860 in Camden County, Missouri.
They had the following children:
480 M iv William B. Eidson was born about 1817. He died about 1840. William married Areana Boyd on 17 Dec 1836 in Trigg County, Kentucky. Areana was born in 1818 in Kentucky. + 481 M v Hardy C. Eidson-1902 + 482 M vi David R. Eidson + 483 M vii James Delosh Eidson Jr.-1906 + 484 M viii Barnabus Arthur Eidson "Barney"-1903 485 F ix Stella Athalie Buford Jane Eidson was born about 1828. + 486 M x Robert Desha Eidson Sr. "Bob"-1901 487 M xi Samuel Boyce Eidson-1905 was born about 1831. 488 F xii Josephine Eidson was born about 1837.
166. Sarah "Sally" Eidson-923 (Boyce , Boyce , Edward ) was born on 15 Nov 1795 in North Carolina. She died on 23 May 1865 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.
Sarah married John Eidson-9E63/1601 son of Barnabus Arthur Eidson “Barney” Sr.-8E9/1103 and Permelia Patterson on 31 Aug 1820 in Bedford County, Ohio. John was born on 1 Jul 1793 in Campbell County, Virginia. He died in Nov 1889 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
489 M i Charles Eidson-2303. 490 M ii Henry Eidson-2304. + 491 M iii Barnabus Eidson Jr.-10E295 + 492 M iv William Boyce Eidson-10E296/2302 493 F v Frances M. Eidson-10E297 was born on 12 Oct 1825 in North Carolina. Frances married William Bonty. 494 F vi Elizabeth Eidson-10E298/2301 was born on 8 Feb 1828 in North Carolina. She died in Eau Clair, Michigan. + 495 M vii John Edward Eidson-10E299
168. Boise Eidson (Shelton , Boyce , Edward ) was born about 1785.
Boise married Katherine Willard.
They had the following children:
+ 496 M i Zachariah Eidson
169. Lewis Eidson (Shelton , Boyce , Edward ) was born about 1785.
He had the following children:
+ 497 M i Giles Grantley Eidson + 498 M ii James H. Eidson
170. John Eidson (Shelton , Boyce , Edward ) was born about 1785.
John married Mary Corry daughter of William Corry.
They had the following children:
+ 499 M i William Shelton Eidson 500 F ii Elizabeth Eidson 1 was born on 7 Oct 1829 in Greene County, Georgia. She died on 17 Aug 1906. She was buried in Macedonia Baptist Cemetery, Butts County, Georgia. Elizabeth married Thomas Jefferson Preston "Jeff" on 19 Jan 1851 in Butts County, Georgia. Thomas died on 6 Sep 1910. He was buried in Macedonia Baptist Cemetery, Butts County, Georgia. 501 F iii Harriet Anna Eidson. 502 F iv Sarah A. Eidson. 503 F v Nancy A. Eidson. 504 F vi Mary M. Eidson.