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Luther Friar

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Luther Friar was born PRIVATE (son of Walter R. Friar Fryer and Nancy Atchison).

    Luther married Mildred Blair PRIVATE. Mildred was born PRIVATE. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter R. Friar Fryer was born 22 Feb 1860, Dawson Springs, KY (son of Rezin Wayman S. Fryer and Mary Ann Drennan); died Apr 1931.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] This child was listed as William age 3 months in the 1860 Caldwell Co., KY census. May 1883 Walter Fryer vs Pamelia Fryer divorce Buried at New Hope cemetery.

    Walter married Nancy Atchison 28 Nov 1894, Jefferson Co., IL. Nancy (daughter of Ignatius Atchison, Jr. and Mirie Louisa Cockram) was born 26 Feb 1876, Moore's Prairie Twsp, Jeff Co., IL; died 5 Sep 1964. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Atchison was born 26 Feb 1876, Moore's Prairie Twsp, Jeff Co., IL (daughter of Ignatius Atchison, Jr. and Mirie Louisa Cockram); died 5 Sep 1964.
    Children:
    1. Emma Jane Friar was born PRIVATE.
    2. Edith Friar was born PRIVATE.
    3. Omega Friar was born PRIVATE.
    4. 1. Luther Friar was born PRIVATE.
    5. Lina Friar was born 8 Nov 1896, Moore's Prairie Twp., Jefferson Co., IL; died Between 1923 and 1990.
    6. Jesse C. Friar was born 15 Oct 1901; died 16 Sep 1962, Hines, IL.
    7. David Friar was born 10 Dec 1906; died Jul 1984.
    8. Viola Irene Friar was born 20 Feb 1910, Whittington, IL; died 1 Oct 1990, Mt. Carmel, IL.
    9. Sherman Lee Friar was born 10 Nov 1914, Franklin Co., IL; died 24 Feb 1971, Mt. Vernon, IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rezin Wayman S. Fryer was born 15 Sep 1830, Caldwell County, Kentucky (son of Rezin Fryer and Delilah A. Calvert); died 19 Jan 1872, IL.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] W. Friar and Mary are listed in the 1860 Caldwell Co., Ky census, Princeton Post Office. His age is listed at 29, hers at 27. He is a farmer, she is a housewife. Value of real estate $800 and personal estate $2150. Also living with them is Hester Drenning (21) domestic, George Drenning (18) farm hand, Phebe Drenning (17) domestic, and John Martin age 4. In the 1870 census, Wayman 1831 and Nancy? 1833 are listed in Spring Garden Township, Jefferson Co., IL. Their children are listed as Walter 1861, Hester 1863, George 1866, and Sarah 1868. Someone should look at the original film of this census. R.W.S. Fryer and M. A. Drennan were married Oct. 20, 1858 by Z. Blackburn in Caldwell CO., KY. 1880 Census Spring Garden lists Friar, M A 1835, J. S. 1865, L. M. 1868. 1870 Jeff Co Spring Garden census: Wayman Fries (Fryer) & Nancy (Mary A) Drennan, Walter 1860, Hester 1863, George W 1865, Sarah J 1868. 1870 Jeff Co census from microfilm: Wayman Fryer age 39; Nancy age 37; Walter age 9; Hester age 7; George age 4; Sarah age 2 taken July 5, 1870. Probate Docket, Jefferson Co., IL Nov 20, 1876: 57. J. F. Carroll claimant $44.85 Wayman Frier Blacksmith charge 58. J. W. Peavler $70.00 Wayman Frier medical bill 59. H. J. Reed $10.40 Wayman Frier (medical?)

    Rezin married Mary Ann Drennan 20 Oct 1858, Caldwell County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of John S. Drennan, Jr. and Martha Roberts) was born 1833, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Abt 1908, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Drennan was born 1833, Caldwell County, Kentucky (daughter of John S. Drennan, Jr. and Martha Roberts); died Abt 1908, IL.
    Children:
    1. 2. Walter R. Friar Fryer was born 22 Feb 1860, Dawson Springs, KY; died Apr 1931.
    2. Hester Friar was born 1863; died Between 1885 and 1957.
    3. George Washington Friar was born Jan 1866, IL; died 27 Jul 1953, buried at Ham's Grove Cem. Jeff. Co. IL.
    4. Sarah Jane Friar was born 1868, IL; died 24 Feb 1958, Spring Garden, IL.

  3. 6.  Ignatius Atchison, Jr. was born 20 Jun 1838, IL (son of Ignatius Atchison, Sr. and Philadelphia Hopper); died 19 Nov 1917, buried at Ham's Grove cemetery.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] Ignatius Atchison, Jr. was a farmer in Moore's Prairie Twsp. According to 1900 census, he had 4 single daughters living with him, as well as Wallis S. Estes, a 19 year old, who was a farm laborer. According to Bertha Webber, Ignatius (her grandfather) had been ill and was standing in front of an open fireplace. He fell backward into the open fire and was severly burned. His son (Gaston) was returning from the store when he heard moans and found his father burned. Ignatius lived 10 days before he died on Nov. 19 at 8:00 pm. He was buried at Hams Grove cemetery straight back - old stone. 1870 Census Moore's Prairie: Ignatius 1838, Louisa 1842, Chas 1858, David 1863, Harriet 1865, Ambrose 1867, Delphia 1868, Mary 1869. Basement Circuit Clerk-Jeff Co Index to Court Records-Defendant: May 1889 C. D. Ham vs Ignatius Atchison, Jr. Assumpsit (Bk R, p 594)File # 38.

    Ignatius married Mirie Louisa Cockram 11 Apr 1858, Jefferson County, IL. Mirie (daughter of John D. Cockram and Nancy Jane Allen) was born 26 Feb 1842, Jefferson Co., IL; died 31 Oct 1910, buried at Ham's Grove Cem. Jeff. Co. IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mirie Louisa Cockram was born 26 Feb 1842, Jefferson Co., IL (daughter of John D. Cockram and Nancy Jane Allen); died 31 Oct 1910, buried at Ham's Grove Cem. Jeff. Co. IL.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] Death certificate of Mirie Atchison indicates she died from interference with circulation due to pressure from fibroid tumor of uterus, duration 1 year. Birth date calculated from age at death - 68 years, 8 months, and 5 days.

    Children:
    1. Charles Ignatius Atchison was born 9 Jan 1857, Hamilton Co., IL; died 23 Dec 1935, Jefferson Co, IL.
    2. Elenira L. Atchison was born 1858; died Bef 1870.
    3. Harrem Atchison was born 1860; died 1861.
    4. Gaston D. Atchison was born 1862; died 1929, Spring Garden, IL.
    5. David Atchison was born 1864; died Between 1895 and 1955.
    6. Harriet Atchison was born Feb 1865, IL; died 1944, Buried Ham's Grove Cem. Spring Garden Twp..
    7. Ambrose Ignatius Atchison was born 13 Sep 1866, Jefferson Co, IL; died 24 Oct 1904, Spring Garden, IL.
    8. Philadelphia Jane Atchison was born 17 Feb 1868, Jefferson Co., IL; died Nov 1891.
    9. Mary Atchison was born 11 Apr 1870, Jefferson Co, IL; died 31 Dec 1902, Jefferson Co, IL.
    10. Faney Atchison was born 1871; died 1872.
    11. Minnie Nina? Atchison was born Dec 1872, IL; died Between 1903 and 1966.
    12. Buddy Atchison was born 1874; died 1875.
    13. 3. Nancy Atchison was born 26 Feb 1876, Moore's Prairie Twsp, Jeff Co., IL; died 5 Sep 1964.
    14. Sophia Atchison was born Nov 1877; died Aug 1945.
    15. Winnie Luina? Atchison was born Aug 1879; died Between 1880 and 1973.
    16. Emma Atchison was born 18 Apr 1881, Pendleton Twsp.Jefferson Co, IL; died 1963, Batesville, AK.
    17. Infant Daughter Atchison was born 2 Dec 1886; died 2 Dec 1886.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rezin Fryer was born 14 Nov 1787, South Carolina; died 17 Apr 1856, Caldwell County, Kentucky; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] Rezin (Reason, Reson) Fryer is found in the 1820, 30, 40 and 50 Caldwell Co. KY census. In 1820, there is one male and one female listed in the 16-26? age group. There are 3 females in the under 10, and 1 male in the under 10. Also 1 male slave under 14, and 1 female slave under 14. In 1830, there is 1 male & 1 female under 5, 1 male & 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-24, and 1 male & 1 female 30-39?. There are 4 male slaves under 10, and 1 male & 1 female 10-24. In 1840, there is 1 male & 1 female 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male & 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29, and 1 male & 1 female 50-59. There are 3 male & 1 female slaves 0-5, 4 male & 1 female 6-10, and 1 male & 1 female 11-15. 8 persons are involved in agriculture. In 1850, Rezin is listed as age 63 and a farmer (value of real estate owned $1,000). With him are Richard H. age 22, farmer, Wayman R. age 20, farmer, and Elizabeth D. A. age 16. In the Caldwell County, Kentucky Court Order book, in 1829, Rezin Fryer posted bond for a William Roberts in a bastardy suit filed by Miss Teresa Stephens. Aug. term 1829 p. 22 Miss Stephens charge of bastardy against William Roberts next term - whereupon Mr. Roberts together with Rezin Frier and Coleman Brown came forward and acknowledged themselves to be held & firmly bound unto the COmmonwealth of KY in the following sums: Roberts 20 pounds and said Frier and Brown each in the sum of 10 pounds to be ?? of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements. p. 26 Miss Teresa Stephens vs Willima Roberts defendant - charge of bastardy p. 29 Roberts is the father of the bastard child - pay for the keeping and maintaining for the term of 6 years from this date $90 half yearly, $7.50 each 1/2 year & costs. Said Roberts give bond & security for the payment of the ?? and thereupon this Roberts together with A. W. Smith, James Smith, James H. Roberts, & Rezin Fryer his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond payable to the Commonweal of KY the penalty of $200 for the payments as above required.

    Rezin married Delilah A. Calvert 19 Oct 1815, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Delilah (daughter of Spencer Calvert and Nancy Leatherwood) was born 15 Jan 1790, Spartanburg County, South Carolina; died 5 Mar 1850, Caldwell County, Kentucky; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Delilah A. Calvert was born 15 Jan 1790, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (daughter of Spencer Calvert and Nancy Leatherwood); died 5 Mar 1850, Caldwell County, Kentucky; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. Viriginia E. Fryer was born 11 Aug 1816, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Bef 1846.
    2. Nancy L. Fryer was born 11 Aug 1816, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 12 Jun 1844; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    3. John T. Fryer was born 17 Oct 1818, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 22 Jan 1822; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    4. Paulina Ann Fryer was born 7 Jun 1820, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 15 May 1834; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    5. Sarah Laurena Fryer was born 5 Apr 1822, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 12 Apr 1896; was buried , Calvert Cemetery, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    6. William Sandford Fryer was born Abt 1824, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 12 Dec 1905.
    7. Richard H. Fryer was born 1 Apr 1827, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 2 Aug 1883, Caldwell County, Kentucky.
    8. 4. Rezin Wayman S. Fryer was born 15 Sep 1830, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 19 Jan 1872, IL.
    9. Delilah A. Elizabeth Fryer was born 21 Mar 1833, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died 28 Feb 1888.

  3. 10.  John S. Drennan, Jr. was born 1805, SC (son of John S. Drennan, Sr. and Elizabeth Boyd); died Between 1849 and 1897.

    John married Martha Roberts 16 Feb 1829, Caldwell County, Kentucky. Martha (daughter of Henry Roberts, Sr. and Elizabeth Lynch) was born Abt 1802, Tennessee; died Between 1848 and 1906. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Martha Roberts was born Abt 1802, Tennessee (daughter of Henry Roberts, Sr. and Elizabeth Lynch); died Between 1848 and 1906.
    Children:
    1. John L. Drennan was born Abt 1830, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1831 and 1920.
    2. 5. Mary Ann Drennan was born 1833, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Abt 1908, IL.
    3. Lucinda J. Drennan was born Abt 1833, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1837 and 1930.
    4. David Drennan was born Abt 1837, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1838 and 1927.
    5. Hester A. M. Drennan was born Abt 1839, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1839 and 1932.
    6. George Franklin Drennan was born Abt 1842, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1842 and 1931.
    7. Phebe C. Drennan was born Abt 1843, Caldwell County, Kentucky; died Between 1847 and 1940.

  5. 12.  Ignatius Atchison, Sr. was born 7 Jul 1802, Warren Co., Georgia (son of Barton Atchison and Prudence Hill); died 1891, Jeff. Co. IL.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] Ignatius Atchison, Sr. was commissioned 1st Lt. of Jefferson Co. Battalion of Illinois Militia on April 18, 1826 (Exec Record 1818-1832 Vol 1, p 127.) Philadelphia Hopper died in 1860, and Ignatius remarried Mrs. Keziah Williams (History of Jeff. Co., Perrin). In Nov. 1878, Kizzie and Ignatius sold 1 acre of land for the present Ham's Grove Church to be built upon. Additional acreage sold to church in 1883 (History of Jefferson Co. 1810-1962, Historical Committee, Mt. Vernon, Il 1962). (This book spells name as Lizzie instead of Kizzie.) Buried in Williams Cemetery (N. Shelton) Ignatius was commissioned JP Nov 27, 1849, Exec Rec 1847-52, p 269. 1850 Jeff Co census Ignatius GA 50; Philadelphia TN 45; Thomas 22; Barton 21; Caroline 18; Winney 16; Ignatius 12; Prudence 7; Harriet 3. 1880 Moore's Prairie census: Ignatius 1802, Kizzie 1812. 1830 Moore's Prairie census: Ignatius, p 218-3 1M 20-25; 1 M 5-10; 3 M <5; 1 F 20-25.

    Ignatius married Philadelphia Hopper 18 Jan 1824, Jefferson Co. IL. Philadelphia was born 1806, Tennessee; died 1860, Jefferson Co., IL. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Philadelphia Hopper was born 1806, Tennessee; died 1860, Jefferson Co., IL.
    Children:
    1. Unknown Atchison was born Between 1823 and 1849; died Between 1829 and 1932.
    2. Unknown Atchison was born Bef 1825; died Between 1826 and 1915.
    3. Samuel Atchison was born 1826, IL; died Between 1857 and 1917.
    4. Thomas J. Atchison was born Jan 1828, IL; died 1915, buried at Ham's Grove cemetery.
    5. Barton Atchison was born Oct 1830, IL; died 1909, buried at Smith cemetery old S.G. twsp.
    6. Caroline Atchison was born 1832; died 1869.
    7. Winnie Atchison was born 24 Aug 1833, Jefferson Co, IL; died 25 Mar 1904, Jefferson Co, IL.
    8. 6. Ignatius Atchison, Jr. was born 20 Jun 1838, IL; died 19 Nov 1917, buried at Ham's Grove cemetery.
    9. Prudence Atchison was born 1843, IL; died Between 1844 and 1937.
    10. Harriet D. Atchison was born 1848, IL; died Between 1880 and 1942.

  7. 14.  John D. Cockram was born 1808; died 1858.

    John married Nancy Jane Allen Abt 1832. Nancy was born 1802, NC; died 1889. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Nancy Jane Allen was born 1802, NC; died 1889.

    Notes:

    [Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #0129, Date of Import: 25 Jul, 1998] Descendants of Nancy Jane Allen 1802-1889 - came to Jefferson Co. about 1832 from Rutherford Co., NC.

    Children:
    1. Sophia C. Cockram was born 1832; died Between 1862 and 1926.
    2. Mary M. Cockram was born 1835; died Between 1836 and 1929.
    3. Martha Cockram was born 1836; died 1854.
    4. Thomas F. Cockram was born 1839; died 1854.
    5. Sarah C. Cockram was born 1841; died 1859.
    6. 7. Mirie Louisa Cockram was born 26 Feb 1842, Jefferson Co., IL; died 31 Oct 1910, buried at Ham's Grove Cem. Jeff. Co. IL.
    7. Jane Cockram was born 1843; died 1918.
    8. Rush Cockram was born 1846; died 1921.