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Virdy Vergie Berttie M. Grooms

Virdy Vergie Berttie M. Grooms

Female 1907 - 1968  (12 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Virdy Vergie Berttie M. Grooms was born on 22 Jun 1907 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky (daughter of Felix Sherman Grooms and *Martha Ellen Vaughn); died between 1920 and 1968 in Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    She died young from influenza at ten years old per Billy GeraldGrooms. She is listed in the census records for 1920 with the age:Vertie 12 daughter b. Kentucky.

    "Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    Name: Virdy Grooms
    Birth Date: 22 Jun 1907
    Ethnicity: White
    Gender: Female
    Father's Name: F S Grooms
    Mother's Name: Martha E Vaughn
    Ancestry.com. Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910 [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007."


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Felix Sherman Grooms was born in Mar 1869 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky (son of John S. Grooms and *Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller); died in 1944 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in 1944 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Felix Grooms owned the local saw mill, the bakery, and was a deacon ofthe First Methodist church of Liberty, KY. It is known that Felix andMartha had ten children and that at least one of the childrenproceeded them in death. Their grandson Earl G. Wethington statesthat Effie died of diphtheria at seven years old, and their grandsonBilly Gerald Grooms also stated that Virgie died of influenza when shewas ten years old in his recent letter (see notes of John S. Grooms).The census records for those years are difficult to follow due to thechanges in the house hold.

    Book Title: The Men, Women, Events, Institutions & Lore of CaseyCounty, Kentucky
    Source: http://persi.heritagequestonline.com (Heritage Quest)
    Authors: Watkins, W.M.
    City of Publication: Louisville, Kentucky
    Publisher: Standard Print Company
    Date: 1939
    Page Count: 236
    Reel/Fiche Number: Genealogy and Local History; LH13584
    Pages: 186-The Grooms Tree, 216-218-The Bennett Wethington Tree
    Obtained: 19 September 2007, SLJuhl, compiler.

    "11 June 1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Felix Grooms
    Home in 1900: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Age: 32
    Birth Date: Mar 1868
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Race: White
    Ethnicity: American
    Relationship to head-of-house: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Spouse's Name: Martha E
    Marriage Year: 1897
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 3
    Residence : Liberty Town, Casey, Kentucky
    Household Members: Name Age
    Felix Grooms 32 KY, TN, KY, Teamster, mar. 3 yrs
    Martha E Grooms 18 wife, (no month-1882), 1 child/1 living, mar. 3yrs, KY, KY, KY
    Elbert Grooms 1 Dec 1898, KY, KY, KY
    Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky;Roll: T623 514; Page: 10B; .
    Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004."

    '04 May 1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Felix S Grooms
    Age in 1910: 41
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
    Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
    Spouse's Name: Martha E
    Home in 1910: Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members: Name Age
    Felix S Grooms 41 mar. 12 yrs, KY, TN, KY, Farmer, general farm, ownsfarm free of mortgage
    Martha E Grooms 29 wife, 6 child/5 living, KY, KY, TN, mar. 12 yrs
    Elbert Grooms 11 son, KY
    Gilbert Grooms 7 son, KY
    John N Grooms 5 son, KY
    Berttie m Grooms 3 dau., KY
    Maudie S Grooms 6/12 dau., KY
    Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Casey Creek, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 39; Image:394. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [databaseon-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.

    "24 January 1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Felix Grooms
    Home in 1920: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky
    Age: 50 years
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Martha E
    Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
    Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Image: 399
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members: Name Age
    Felix Grooms 50 Farmer, gen. farm, KY, TN, KY
    Martha E Grooms 39 wife, KY, KY, KY
    Gilbert Grooms 16 son, KY
    Johnie Grooms 14 son, KY
    Vertie Grooms 12 dau., KY
    Sherman Grooms 1 son, KY
    Lola M Grooms 3 dau., KY
    Oval Myrtle Grooms 5 dau., KY
    Effie E Grooms 3 2/12 dau., KY
    Owen Foster 19 Servant
    Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Caseys Creek, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 49; Image:399. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [databaseon-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005."

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Felix S Grooms
    Home in 1930: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Age: 61
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Ellen
    Race: White
    Household Members: Name Age
    Felix S Grooms 61
    Ellen Grooms 49
    Gilbert Grooms 27
    Rena Grooms 27
    Claud Grooms 18
    Ova Grooms 16
    Elsie Grooms 9
    Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky;Roll: 739; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 511.0.Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.

    Felix married *Martha Ellen Vaughn on 16 Jan 1898 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky. *Martha (daughter of Willis Wilson Vaughn and Marguerite Margaret Morgan) was born on 30 Oct 1881 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; Family Originated From Ireland; died on 1 Jan 1939 in 58 Yrs Old; Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Jan 1939 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  *Martha Ellen Vaughn was born on 30 Oct 1881 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; Family Originated From Ireland (daughter of Willis Wilson Vaughn and Marguerite Margaret Morgan); died on 1 Jan 1939 in 58 Yrs Old; Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Jan 1939 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    SOURCE:http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=grooms&GScid=1987794&GRid=18114104&
    "Martha Ellen Vaughn Grooms
    Birth: Oct. 30, 1881
    Death: Jan. 1, 1939
    Name: Martha Ellen Grooms
    [Martha Ellen Vaughn]
    Death Date: 1 Jan 1939
    Death Location: Casey
    Residence Location: Casey
    Age: 58
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: White
    Birth Date: 30 Oct 1880
    Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky
    Spouse's Name: Felix S Grooms
    Father's Name: Willis Vaughn
    Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
    Mother's Name: Marguerite Morgan
    Mother's Birth Location: Tennessee
    Burial:
    Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
    Liberty (Casey County)
    Casey County
    Kentucky, USA
    Created by: Rochelle Riordan
    Record added: Mar 1 2007"

    SOURCE: "Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953
    Name: Martha Ellen Grooms
    [Martha Ellen Vaughn]
    Death Date: 1 Jan 1939
    Death Location: Casey
    Residence Location: Casey
    Age: 58
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: White
    Birth Date: 30 Oct 1880
    Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky
    Spouse's Name: Felix S Grooms
    Father's Name: Willis Vaughn
    Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
    Mother's Name: Marguerite Morgan
    Mother's Birth Location: Tennessee
    Ancestry.com. Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953 [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007."

    "Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    Name: Martha E Grooms
    Death Date: 1 Jan 1939
    Death Place: Casey
    Age: 058
    RESIDENCE: Liberty
    Volume: 1
    Certificate: 430
    Ancestry.com. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000."

    Notes:

    Married:
    SOURCE: "Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900
    www.Ancestry.com
    Name: FELIX G. GROOMS
    Spouse: MARTHA E. VAUGHN
    Marriage Date: 16 Jan 1898
    County: Casey
    State: KY
    Dodd, Jordan, comp.. Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001."

    Children:
    1. Elbert Grooms was born on 14 Dec 1896 in Liberty Town, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 30 Jan 1960 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Feb 1960 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.
    2. Child Grooms was born between 1901 and 1910 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died before 1910 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky.
    3. Gilbert Grooms was born on 24 Mar 1903 in Linnie Area; Casey County, Kentucky; died on 7 Jan 1968 in 64 Yrs Old; Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried on 11 Jan 1968 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, KY..
    4. John N. Grooms was born on 24 Apr 1905 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 20 Apr 1965 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Apr 1965 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.
    5. 1. Virdy Vergie Berttie M. Grooms was born on 22 Jun 1907 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died between 1920 and 1968 in Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Casey County, Kentucky.
    6. Living Grooms
    7. Claude Sherman Grooms was born on 13 Oct 1909 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 3 May 1987 in 77 Yrs Old; Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana; was buried in May 1987 in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
    8. Lola Montes Grooms was born on 17 Jan 1912 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died in Jul 1991 in Possibly Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
    9. **Ova Myrtle Grooms was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 2 Aug 1979 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried in Aug 1979 in McDowell Cemetery, Dwight, Illinois.
    10. Effie E. Grooms was born on 7 Sep 1916 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 27 Jun 1925 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Jun 1925 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.
    11. Elsie L. Grooms was born on 24 Dec 1920 in Casey Creek, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 29 May 2004 in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana; was buried in Jun 2004 in Garland Brook Cemetery Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John S. Grooms was born on 16 Feb 1821 in Fentress County, Tennessee (son of Elijah Grooms and Mrs.); died on 11 May 1917 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in May 1917 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Please Note: **Though not all of the sources are listed, federalcensus, birth, death, church, obituraries, and etc... records wereutilized with this family as well as other family sources.

    SOURCE: www.findagrave.com
    "Johnny Grooms
    Birth: Feb. 16, 1821
    Death: Mar. 11, 1917
    Burial:
    Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Liberty (Casey County), CaseyCounty, Kentucky, USA
    Created by: Rochelle Riordan
    Record added: Mar 1 2007"

    There are only two "Grooms" listed per the 1870 Federal Census livingin Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky with their families who were bornin Tennessee--James Grooms of Tennessee and John S. Grooms ofTennessee. This compiler is listing them as brothers until furtherresearch is completed since their ages are so close together and theirbirths are in Tennessee as well. James's neighbors are Wetherington'sand Wethington's. Especially, Ervin Green Wethington Wetherington, adirect descendant of the Grooms family through Felix Sherman and OvaGrooms Wethington. Also, a William Grooms is listed as a farm handin the same census year of 1870 living with John S. Grooms. He is tooold to be a son at 29 years of age, and was listed as a brother bythis compiler as well. William was born in Kentucky however, so thismay give an estimated year of the families arrival to Kentucky fromTennessee. It will be assumed that since William was a brother andborn in Kentucky that their father must have also died in Kentucky.
    [18 August 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

    Letter received from Billy Gerald Grooms post marked March 11, 2004:
    Addressed to Bill (William Earl) Wethington,
    "I am sorry I have taken so long to send this back to you, but Iwanted to do as much research as possible. Let me start by sayingmothers name was never Oval. It was Ova from birth.
    I have given you as much information as I know. There is a man inFlorida who has a lot of information on his family, which includes hismother's father who was a grandson of John Grooms and he sent me someinformation on the Grooms family.
    The Grooms originally came from Adams County Ohio. They moved toFentress County Tennessee. To go into the timber business some timein the 1800's.
    My grandmother and your great grandmother was Catholic. Her parentsand brother and sisters are also buried at St. Bernard CatholicCemetery. Grandmothers' maiden name was Vaughn. They came to Americafrom Ireland.
    As you will see in my notes, Granddad and grandmother had ten childrennot nine. The tenth was Virgie, who died when she was ten years oldof influenza.
    I hope I have been of some help. I would like a copy of this when youare finished.
    Best wishes,
    Uncle Bill"

    REFERENCE: TAKEN FROM BOTTOM/S & CHELF FAMILY GENEALOGY; UPDATEDNOVEMBER 06, 2003, BY TERRELL GLEN BOTTOM. E-mail:terrellbottoms@msn.com Major web site: www.Genealogy.com
    Notes for John S. Grooms: "Casey County 1900 shows that John owned260 acres, living with him at the time was his wife Elizabeth, dau.Mary, & dau. Maggie, & also granddaughter Miriah. I believe thatMiriah was Maggie's daughter, last name Blackford." [sljuhl, updated,12 Feb 2005]

    Book Title: The Men, Women, Events, Institutions & Lore of CaseyCounty, Kentucky
    Source: http://persi.heritagequestonline.com (Heritage Quest)
    Authors: Watkins, W.M.
    City of Publication: Louisville, Kentucky
    Publisher: Standard Print Company
    Date: 1939
    Page Count: 236
    Reel/Fiche Number: Genealogy and Local History; LH13584
    Pages: 186-The Grooms Tree, 216-218-The Bennett Wethington Tree
    Obtained: 19 September 2007, SLJuhl, compiler.

    Clements, Wethington; Maryland to Casey Co, KY
    Obtained: 30 December 2007 per SLJuhl, compiler
    From: www.RootsWeb.com WorldConnect
    Topic: Register Report on Richard Wetherington and Anne AnnShuttleworth.
    Note: Only an outline of some of the descendants will be attemptedfrom Richard Wetherington to William Alfred "Verd" Wethington. If youwish more information please refer to the more indepth outline of theRichard Wetherington (b. 1755) Descendants on www.RootsWeb.com and ifyou'd like contact Joseph L. Clements as listed on that web site atpedoviejo@fuse.net

    John married *Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller on 1 Sep 1849 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky. *Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Miller and *Cyntha Sintha Scynthia Ruperts Rhuparts, Rubarts) was born on 15 Jun 1830 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 27 May 1909 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried on 29 May 1909 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  *Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller was born on 15 Jun 1830 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky (daughter of Thomas Miller and *Cyntha Sintha Scynthia Ruperts Rhuparts, Rubarts); died on 27 May 1909 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried on 29 May 1909 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    SOURCE: www.findagrave.com
    "Elizabeth Grooms
    Birth: Jun. 15, 1830
    Death: May 27, 1903
    Burial:
    Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Liberty (Casey County), CaseyCounty, Kentucky, USA
    Created by: Rochelle Riordan
    Record added: Mar 1 2007"

    Children:
    1. Lucinda Grooms was born in 1853 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    2. *Margaret Grooms was born in 1856 in Casey County, Kentucky; died on 1 Dec 1921 in Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Dec 1921 in Kentucky, USA.
    3. *Thomas Shelton Grooms was born on 10 Apr 1858 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 10 Sep 1940 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; Per Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000; was buried in Sep 1940 in Kentucky, USA.
    4. Alonzo Alonza D. Grooms was born in 1860 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    5. Lindsey Grooms was born in 1861 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    6. Amney Annie C. Grooms was born in 1865 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died before 1935 in Casey County, Kentucky.
    7. Fletcher Grooms was born in 1867 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    8. Dora R. B. Grooms was born in 1868 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; Could Possibly Be Around 1873 Also.; died on 4 May 1954 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in May 1954 in Kentucky, USA.
    9. 2. Felix Sherman Grooms was born in Mar 1869 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died in 1944 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in 1944 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.
    10. Dorrey Grooms was born in Mar 1870 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    11. Sarah Sally B. Grooms was born in 1872 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 10 Jan 1959 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Jan 1959 in Kentucky, USA.
    12. Mary B. D. Grooms was born on 1 Feb 1877 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1946 in Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Nov 1946 in Salem United Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.

  3. 6.  Willis Wilson Vaughn was born in 1840 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky (son of *Crosby Canby H. Vaughn and Louisa A. M); and died.

    Notes:

    Kentucky Land Grants
    Grantee: Vaughn, Wilson
    Acres: 12 1/2
    Book: 99
    Survey Date: 1-15-1880
    County: Casey
    WaterCourse: E Casey Cr
    Reference: THE KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS
    Volume 1
    Part 2
    CHAPTER X. GRANTS IN THE COUNTY COURT ORDERS (1836-1924)
    THE COUNTIES OF KENTUCKY
    page 1776
    More Info: Grantee: Vaughn, Wilson
    Acres: 12 1/2
    Book: 99
    Page: 179
    Date Survey: 1-15-1880
    County: Casey
    Watercourse: E Casey Cr
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. Kentucky Land Grants [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA:The Generations Network, Inc., 1997. Original data: Jillson, WillardRouse. The Kentucky Land Grants. Vol. I-II. Louisville, KY, USA:Filson Club Publications, 1925.; Obtained: 19 September 2007.

    11 June 1880 United States Federal Census; Obtained 19 September 2007
    about Wilson Vaughn
    Name: Wilson Vaughn
    Home in 1880: District 4, Casey, Kentucky
    Age: 40
    Estimated birth year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's name: Margret
    Father's birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Wilson Vaughn 40 KY, KY, KY
    Margret Vaughn 25 TN, Ireland, Ireland
    Mary L Vaughn 3 KY, KY, TN
    Ann V Vaughn 2 KY, KY, TN
    Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: T9_408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 653.1000;Enumeration District: 18; Image: 0586.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided byThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ? Copyright 1999Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject tothe limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable tothis site. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of theCensus. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.:National Archives and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls.

    (Research):Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record

    Willis married Marguerite Margaret Morgan on 31 Mar 1874 in Casey County, Kentucky. Marguerite (daughter of Patrick Morgan and Mary) was born between 1851 and 1855 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Marguerite Margaret Morgan was born between 1851 and 1855 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee (daughter of Patrick Morgan and Mary); and died.

    Notes:

    1870 United States Federal Census; Obtained 19 September 2007
    Name: Margaret Morgan
    Estimated birth year: abt 1851
    Age in 1870: 19
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Home in 1870: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky; living at home withparents
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Liberty
    Father: Patrick Morgan, Ireland, farmer
    Mother: Mary Morgan, Ireland
    Siblings: Lewis Morgan and James Morgan, both born in Tennessee
    Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Caseys Creek, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 185; Image: 370.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data:1870.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900; www.Ancestry.com; Obtained: 19September 2007
    about MARGARET MORGAN
    Name: WILSON VAUGHN
    Spouse: MARGARET MORGAN
    Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1874
    County: Casey
    State: KY
    Source Information:
    Dodd, Jordan, comp.. Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001. Original data:See extended description for original data sources listed by county.

    Children:
    1. Mary L. Vaughn was born in 1877 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    2. Ann V. Vaughn was born in 1878 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    3. 3. *Martha Ellen Vaughn was born on 30 Oct 1881 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; Family Originated From Ireland; died on 1 Jan 1939 in 58 Yrs Old; Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in Jan 1939 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Elijah Grooms was born in 1806 in Kentucky Per 1850 Census;Tennessee Per The 1870 Census (son of John Abraham Grooms and Deborah Satterfield); died between 1870 and 1880 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    WARNING NOTE::::::THIS FAMILY IS STILL BEING RESEARCHED SO CHANGES MAYTAKE PLACE OFTEN AND UPDATES ADDED. JUST BE AWARE THAT THE FIRSTANCESTOR LISTED: "JONATHAN GROOMS" TO JOHN S. GROOMS--NONE OF THEINFORMATION CAN BE RELIED ON 100% SINCE IT IS STILL BEING RESEARCHED.18 August 2006, SLJuhl, compiler

    Fentress County, Tennessee was formed from Overton County, Tennesseein 1823. Overton County was formed in 1806 from Jackson County andIndian lands, and it's first federal census was in c.1820. LaterFentress County became Pickett County.

    1820 Census of Overton County, Tennessee;http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/census/1820eg.htm
    Groom, Nelly 1 male 10-16 years, 3 females 10-16 years, 1 femaleover 45 years
    Obtained: 18 September 2007; SLJuhl, compiler

    1830 Fentress County Tennessee Census;http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/docs/1830eg.htm
    Year ST County Surname First Name Age Birth Year Relationship orEnumeration Reference
    1830 TN Fentress Groom Ghomas 30-39 1791-1800 110001-110001 Page 12
    1830 TN Fentress Groom John 20-29 1801-1810 01001-11001 Page 12
    1830 TN Fentress Groom Nelly 60-69 1761-1770 0-000010001 Page 12
    Obtained: 18 September 2007; SLJuhl, compiler

    1833 Fentress County Tennessee Tax List;http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/docs/1833eg.htm
    Year ST County Surname First Name
    1833 TN Fentress Groom John
    1833 TN Fentress Groom Madmon
    1833 TN Fentress Groom Thomas
    Obtained: 18 September 2007; SLJuhl, compiler

    1840 Fentress County Census;http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/docs/1840eg.htm
    Year ST County Surname First Name Age Birth Year Relationship orEnumeration Reference
    1840 TN Fentress Grooms Nelly 70-79 1761-1770 0-0000000001 Page 13
    1840 TN Fentress Gromes Elizabeth 40-49 1791-1800 021-1111001 Page 17
    1840 TN Fentress Grooms Maclin 20-29 1811-1820 10001-21001 Page 9
    Obtained: 18 September 2007; SLJuhl, compiler

    Elijah Grooms is the oldest living "Grooms" listed out of threefamilies for Fentress County, Tennessee's 1850 Federal U.S. Census.He is either the father or great uncle probably of John S. Grooms,because of his age and possible marriage date given the 20 year ruleor earlier. Elijah's birth year also fits the years that the elderJohn Abraham Grooms was having children in Adams County, Ohio wherethe family is believed to have originated from.
    It is also uncertain as to the route that was taken by John AbrahamGrooms when he traveled to Ohio from Virginia. If he did take theroute of the Cumberland Pass, as did many other settlers, then hewould have passed from Virginia, through Tennessee, through Kentuckyas well. This would explain the place of Elijah's birth then. Itwould seem that Elijah must not have been too sure of where he wasborn since in one census year he has stated he was born in Kentuckyand then in another that he was born in Tennessee. Interesting.
    There is a problem that arises with Elijah's wife, notably Eliza'sbirth year; This could possibly be a second marriage, because eventhe age of James and Thomas would have made Eliza in her early teenswhen they were born. Much, much more research needs to be done onthis family. 18 August 2006, SLJuhl, compiler.

    Excerpts From Letter: "The Grooms originally came from Adams CountyOhio. They moved to Fentress County Tennessee. To go into the timberbusiness some time in the 1800's." post marked March 11, 2004 fromUncle Bill Grooms to Bill Wethington. Original kept in familyWethington records.

    It is only circumspect as to whom John S. Grooms, William Grooms, andJames Grooms's of Casey County, Kentucky's true father is. The oldestknown Grooms in Adams County, Ohio is John Abraham Grooms. All of thebirth dates and marriage years fit in sequence, however other thancensus records and a few marriage records this is all of the sourcesgathered so far. So, it cannot be said with a certainity that thefamily line is as it's listed in this register report. The report canonly be used as a guide for further research at this point in time.
    There is a son James listed with Elijah Grooms from Fentress County,Tennessee in the 1850 census that would fit the age of James Groomsof Casey County, Kentucky in the 1870 census. Since it is known thatthe family migrated from Fentress County, Tennessee to Casey County,Kentucky in or about 1845-1850, it is certainly possible that they areone in the same family if used cautiously. There is also the youngestson in the census of Mock Grooms who was born in Kentucky, while inthe same year the family also lived in Fentess County, Tennesseeduring the census time in August of 1850. This would suggest that theGrooms in Fentress County, Tennessee did travel from that county toKentucky. With some of the family being born in Tennessee, Kentucky,and Ohio it would at least put the families in those areas at rightabout the same time frame that has been suggested by direct familymembers. 18 August 2006, SLJuhl, compiler.

    Elijah married Mrs. about 1823 in 1st Marriage; Possibly In Tennessee. was born in 1805 in Tennessee Per The 1850 Census; Kentucky Per The 1870 Census; died between 1836 and 1840 in Fentress County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mrs. was born in 1805 in Tennessee Per The 1850 Census; Kentucky Per The 1870 Census; died between 1836 and 1840 in Fentress County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 4. John S. Grooms was born on 16 Feb 1821 in Fentress County, Tennessee; died on 11 May 1917 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried in May 1917 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky.
    2. Daniel Grooms was born in 1823 in Fentress County, Tennessee; and died.
    3. Polly Grooms was born in 1832 in Fentress County, Tennessee; and died.
    4. James Jas Grooms was born in 1835 in Fentress County, Tennessee; and died.
    5. Thomas Grooms was born in 1836 in Fentress County, Tennessee; and died.

  3. 10.  Thomas Miller was born between Sep 1800 and 1802 in Kentucky, USA; died between 1860 and 1870 in Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    The 09 Aug. 1850 Census record states that Thomas Miller was 48 yearsold at the time of it's writing, born in Kentucky, and his occupationis listed as Farmer with value of 1500 for real estate. This wouldmake his wife Cyntha about 4 years older than him, and she is listedas being born in Ohio, and her occupation as spins. Children listare: Casander C. age 25, Mathias age 23 farm hand, Francis J. age21 farm hand, Samuel T. age 15 farm hand, William H. age 13, andtwins Susan & Jane age 4/12; all of the children were born in Kentuckyper the census record.
    Household Members: Name Age
    Casandn c Miller 25
    Cyntha Miller 52
    Francis J Miller 21
    Jane Miller 0
    Mathias Miller 23
    Samuel T Miller 15
    Susan Miller 0
    Thomas Miller 48
    William H Miller 13
    Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: M432_196; Page: 292; Image: 12. Ancestry.com. 1850United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2005. [14 July 2007, SLJuhl, compiler;www.Ancestry.com-copy of Census in Grooms Family records]

    "10 August 1860 United States Federal Census; page 126; Dwelling #846/850
    Name: Thomas Miller
    Age in 1860: 60
    Birth Year: abt 1800
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Liberty
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members: Name Age
    Thomas Miller 60
    Sintha Miller 60
    Casander Miller 37
    William Miller 23
    Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky;Roll: M653_361; Page: 0; Image: 479.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of theUnited States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls. NOTE: This census reallyisn't very good as far as indications as to where every one was born. [14 July 2007, SLJuhl, compiler; www.Ancestry.com-copy of Census inGrooms Family records]

    Thomas married *Cyntha Sintha Scynthia Ruperts Rhuparts, Rubarts on 13 Feb 1823 in Casey County, Kentucky. *Cyntha (daughter of Samuel -Rubart S and Mary McClure) was born between 1798 and 1800 in Lincoln County, Kentucky; died between 1880 and 1900 in Probably Casey County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  *Cyntha Sintha Scynthia Ruperts Rhuparts, Rubarts was born between 1798 and 1800 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (daughter of Samuel -Rubart S and Mary McClure); died between 1880 and 1900 in Probably Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    The 09 Aug. 1850 Census record states that Cyntha was 52 years old atthe time. Cynthia is living with her son William H. Miller in the1870 Census. This gives us a time frame and possible place of herhusband Thomas Miller's death. Cyntha is still living with her sonWilliam H. Miller in the 1880 census.
    Please refer to his notes. Also, in the 1880 census she states thatboth of her parents were born in Ohio, but she herself was born inKentucky, and so was her husband and children. Her occupation at 86years old is noted as a Nurse. It is not known if she is thechildren's nurse or actually visits the community in that capacity.

    Children:
    1. Casander Sandra C. Miller was born in 1825 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
    2. Mathias Miller was born in 1827 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
    3. Francis J. Miller was born on 10 Jun 1829 in Casey County, KY.; and died.
    4. 5. *Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller was born on 15 Jun 1830 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 27 May 1909 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; was buried on 29 May 1909 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky.
    5. Samuel L. Miller was born in Apr 1834 in Casey County, Kentucky; died in Casey County, Kentucky.
    6. William H. Miller was born in 1837 in Casey County, Kentucky; died between 1880 and 1900 in Probably Casey County, Kentucky.
    7. Jane Miller was born in Apr 1850 in Twin; District 2, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.
    8. Susan Miller was born in Apr 1850 in Twin; District 2, Casey County, Kentucky; and died.

  5. 12.  *Crosby Canby H. Vaughn was born in 1813 in Kentucky; Family Originated From Ireland; and died.

    Notes:

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Canby Vaughn
    Age: 38
    Estimated birth year: abt 1812
    Birth Place: Kentucky
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 1, Fayette, Kentucky
    Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hardin, Kentucky; Roll:T9_417; Family History Film: 1254417; Page: 288.3000; EnumerationDistrict: 62; .
    Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Fayette,Kentucky; Roll: M432_199; Page: 134; Image: 43.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh Census of theUnited States, 1850. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1850. M432, 1,009 rolls; Obtained 19 September 2007.

    1860 United States Federal Census; Obtained 19 September 2007
    Name: Wilson Vaughn
    Age in 1860: 16
    Birth Year: abt 1844
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1860: District 2, Fayette, Kentucky
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Lexington
    Household Members: Name Age; Dwelling 137/149; All of the family wasborn in Kentucky
    Crosby Vaughn 47, property 9200/4870 value
    Louisa Vaughn 41
    Virginia Vaughn 17
    Wilson Vaughn 16
    Francis Vaughn 14
    Crosby Vaughn 13
    Parilee Vaughn 10
    Zachariah Vaughn 9
    Christable Vaughn 7
    Mary Vaughn 5
    Ophlin Vaughn 2
    Walter Vaughn 6.12
    John B Patterson 14
    Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Fayette,Kentucky; Roll: M653_365; Page: 0; Image: 299. Source Information:Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of theUnited States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls.

    1880 United States Federal Census
    about Cosby H. Vaughn
    Name: Cosby H. Vaughn
    Home in 1880: Hardin, Kentucky
    Age: 67
    Estimated birth year: abt 1813
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's name: Louisa M.
    Father's birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's birthplace: Virginia
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members: Name Age
    Cosby H. Vaughn 67
    Louisa M. Vaughn 61
    Virginia Vaughn 37
    Paralee A. Vaughn 23
    Zachary T. Vaughn 22
    Elehristobel Vaughn 20
    Mary V. Vaughn 18
    Asakie B. Vaughn 14
    Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hardin, Kentucky; Roll:T9_417; Family History Film: 1254417; Page: 288.3000; EnumerationDistrict: 62; .
    Source: www.Ancestry.com; Obtained 19 September 2007

    *Crosby married Louisa A. M about 1838 in Kentucky, USA. Louisa was born in 1819 in Kentucky, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Louisa A. M was born in 1819 in Kentucky, USA; and died.
    Children:
    1. 6. Willis Wilson Vaughn was born in 1840 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; and died.
    2. Virginia Vaughn was born in 1843 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; and died.
    3. Francis B. Vaughn was born in 1846 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    4. Crosby Vaughn was born in 1847 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    5. Parilee Vaughn was born in 1848 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    6. Zachariah Vaughn was born in 1850 in District 1, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    7. Christable Vaughn was born in 1853 in District 2, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    8. Mary Vaughn was born in 1855 in District 2, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    9. Ophlin Vaughn was born in 1858 in District 2, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.
    10. William Vaughn was born in 1860 in District 2, Fayette County, Kentucky; Parents Both Born In Kentucky Per 1880 Census Record; and died.

  7. 14.  Patrick Morgan was born between 1805 and 1810 in Ireland; died between 1870 and 1880 in District 4, Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    11 July 1860 United States Federal Census
    about Patrick Morgan
    Name: Patrick Morgan
    Age in 1860: 50
    Birth Year: abt 1810
    Birthplace: Ireland
    Home in 1860: District 14, Putnam, Tennessee; Obtained 19 September2007
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Walnut Grove
    Household Members: Name Age
    Patrick Morgan 50 IRE, Carpenter
    Mary Morgan 45 IRE
    Ann Morgan 17 TN
    John Morgan 16 TN, Farmer
    Mary Morgan 14 TN
    Tatty Morgan 12 TN
    Margaret Morgan 10 TN
    Lewis Morgan 8 TN
    James Morgan 6 TN
    Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Putnam,Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 88; Image: 182.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of theUnited States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls.

    In 1870, the family was living at Caseys Creek, Liberty post office,Casey County, Kentucky near several Vaughn Families according to thecensus record, page 6, dwelling 548/548.
    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Patrick Morgan
    Name: Patrick Morgan
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1805
    Age in 1870: 65
    Birthplace: Ireland
    Home in 1870: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Post Office: Liberty
    Household Members: Name Age
    Patrick Morgan 65
    Mary Morgan 57
    Margaret Morgan 19
    Levis Morgan 14
    James Morgan 13
    Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Caseys Creek, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 185; Image: 370. Ancestry.com. 1870United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2003.

    Patrick married Mary about 1840 in Ireland Or Tennessee. was born between 1813 and 1822 in Ireland; Both Parents Born Ireland; died in Casey County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary was born between 1813 and 1822 in Ireland; Both Parents Born Ireland; died in Casey County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary Morgan
    Home in 1880: District 4, Casey, Kentucky
    Age: 58
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822
    Birthplace: Ireland
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Father's birthplace: Ireland
    Mother's birthplace: Ireland
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Household Members: Name Age
    Mary Morgan 58
    Lewis F. Morgan 21 son, Works during the Day, Tennessee, Ireland,Ireland
    Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Casey,Kentucky; Roll: T9_408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 666.1000;Enumeration District: 19; Image: 0612. Ancestry.com and The Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2005.

    Children:
    1. Ann Morgan was born in 1843 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    2. John Morgan was born in 1844 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    3. Mary Morgan was born in 1846 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    4. Tatty Morgan was born in 1848 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    5. 7. Marguerite Margaret Morgan was born between 1851 and 1855 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    6. Lewis F. Morgan was born between 1856 and 1859 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.
    7. James Morgan was born in 1858 in District 14, Putnam County, Tennessee; and died.



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