Notes:

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.
Please check this: ALIA: PLAC Elonzo

Alonzo married Mollie Pruitt in 1887 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky. Mollie was born in 1871 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky; died on 12 May 1944 in Taylor, Casey County, Kentucky; Per Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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"

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]

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]

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.