Novella Catherine Davis

Novella married James Frederick Keyser 2 Oct 1884, Crittenden County, Kentucky. James was born 25 Feb 1848, Hopkins County, Kentucky; died 30 Nov 1940, Henderson, Kentucky; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

1. Bertha Alpha Keyser was born 10 Jun 1886; died 1952, Wheatcroft, Webster County, Kentucky; was buried , Rock Springs Cemetery, Wheatcroft, Webster County, Kentucky.
2. Susan Haywood Keyser was born 24 Jun 1888; died 31 Jan 1949.
3. Verna Viola Keyser was born 30 Jan 1897; died 22 Jul 1988, Henderson, Kentucky.
4. Rose Alice Keyser was born 11 Apr 1899, Crittenden County, Kentucky; died 11 Feb 1970, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Thomas married Catzelia Canzada Eskew 4 Sep 1862, Wilson County, Tennessee. Catzelia (daughter of Wiley D. Eskew and Minerva Cansada VanHooser) was born 4 Apr 1841, Wilson County, Tennessee; died 7 May 1916, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky; was buried , Rock Springs Cemetery, Wheatcroft, Webster County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Caldwell County, Kentucky History Book, page 262.

... Wiley Eskew 1813-1884, a brother of Charles G. Eskew, and his family moved to Caldwell County about 1867. His farm was located on the banks of the Tradewater River. Wiley and his wife Minerva VanHooser had several children, including Andrew J. Eskew and Dr. DeWitt Eskew. Dr. Eskew practiced at Shady Grove before moving to southeast Missouri in 1879.

Sources: Courthouse and census records, family records, and RICHARDSON ROWLAND AND HIS FAMILY by Richard C. Sheridan; also Goodspeed's HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI.

Submitted by: Susan Sheridan.

Wiley married Minerva Cansada VanHooser 8 Jul 1840, Wilson County, Tennessee. Minerva (daughter of Samuel Valentine VanHooser and Sarah Rowland) was born 1818, Wilson County, Tennessee; died Aft 1880, Caldwell County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Benjamin Eskew migrated from North Carolina to Tennessee about 1811.

The Last Will and Testament of Benjamin Eskew

I Benjamine Eskew of Wilson County State of Tennessee, do make and publish this as my last will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First, I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys that I may die possessed of, or may first come into the hands of my Executor. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my wife, Nancy Eskew the whole of my land during her natural life, and two head of horses, and my cart and yoke of oxen and fifteen head of sheep and fifteen head of hogs and all my geese and two cows and calves and all my household and kitchen furniture that she wants likewise two ploughs and two set of gear. Thirdly, I give and bequeathe to my son William Eskew my chest of carpenters tools. Fourthly, I give and bequeathe to my three daughters Jane Eskew, Nancy B. Eskew and Fanny Eskew, 1 bed and furniture a piece. Fifthly, my will and desire is that all the ballance of my property be sold and the money equaly divided among my children Elizabeth Baird, Alfred Eskew, Jane Eskew, Andrew Eskew, William Eskew, Parthena Smart, Charles Eskew, Nancy C. Eskew, Benjamine J. Eskew, Wiley Eskew, Fanny Eskew, Robt. B. Eskew. Sixthly, my will and desire is that after the death of my wife Nancy Eskew, all my land be equally divided among my sons Alfred Eskew, Andrew and William Eskew, Wiley Eskew, Charles Eskew, Benjamine J. Eskew, Robt. B. Eskew. Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Alfred Eskew and Andrew Eskew my Executors, in witness whereof as I do to this my last will, set my hand and seal this twenty-fourth February in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty-three.

(his)
Benjamine ( X ) Eskew (seal)
(mark)

Signed sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereunto in the presence of the Testator, This twenty-fourth day of February Eighteen hundred and forty-three.

Test
Philip Smart
Jesse A. Grigg

State of Tennessee Wilson County Court Aprile Term 1843

The last will and Testament of Benjam. Eskew Decd. was exhibited in open Court and was fully proven by the oaths of Philip Smart and Jesse A. Grigg the subscribing witnesses thereto and was ordered to be recorded as the will of said decd.

Recorded 26th February 1844
J. S. McClain clerk

Wilson County, Tennessee, Wills & Inventories, Aprile Term 1843, page 25.

Benjamin married Nancy Abt 1803, North Carolina. was born Abt 1785, North Carolina; died 1867, Wilson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Broderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #3683, Date of Import: 3 May 1997

Sally was the first of Felty's three wives. She and her son John died after his birth either of complications or of yellow fever which was rampant. Sarah was his second wife and it is from this union that our branch is descended. Delilah was his third wife who was 16 at the time of their wedding.

According to the 1790 National Census there were 218 Van Hoesens and other members in the thirteen colonies:
8 families in Massachusetts
17 families in New York
46 families in Pennsylvania
4 families in Maryland
1 family in North Carolina
1 family in South Carolina.
There were 45 heads of families which averaged 5.8 persons.

VALENTINE VANHOOSER'S WILL

I Valentine Vanhouser do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

First, I direct that my funeral expenses be paid and all my debts as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die seized and possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executor.

Secondly, I give and bequeath to my present wife, DELILA VAN HOUSER, all my Estate, my land, stock of all kinds, household and kitchen furniture, farming and other tools, and all monies that may be due me at my decease; in find, everything of which I may die seized & possessed during her natural life; and she is to educate my children by her and provide for them the best she can.

Thirdly, at the death of my wife, Delila Vanhouser, all the pro-perty she may leave, which came to her from me, is to be equally divided between all her children by me--To Wit: LAVINIA C. VANHOUSER, ARENA VANHOUSER, ARDENA VANHOUSER, GENTRY S. VANHOUSER, AMANDA VAN-HOUSER, RUTHERFORD G. VANHOUSER AND WILLIAM R. VANHOUSER.

Lastly, I nominate and appoint Andrew J. Winter my Executor. In Witness whereof I do to this my Last Will set my hand and affix my seal this, the 29th day of April, 1861.

Signed, Sealed & Published Valentine Vanhooser (Seal) in our
presence:
Wm. B. Eagan
Isaac Peak
Uriah Peak
State of Tennessee )
Wilson County ) Court April Term 1873

The last will & testament of Valentine Vanhoozer, decd. was produced in open court and proved by the oath of Isaac Peak one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded and filled.

Recorded April 28, 1873

Source: The Van Hoose, Van Hooser, Van Huss Family in the United States, Joyce Lindstrom, 1993, page 528-529.

Samuel married Sarah Rowland 15 Dec 1816, Wilson County, Tennessee. Sarah was born Between 1778 and 1805, North Carolina; died Abt 1837, Wilson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Broderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #3683, Date of Import: 3 May 1997

Marriage source "Tennessee Wills and Administration".
Marriage performed or witnessed by Joseph T. Williams, Wilson County,Tennessee