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William French Markwell

Male 1750 - 1816  (66 years)


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  1. 1.  William French Markwell was born in 1750; died in 1816.

    Notes:

    (Research):The following is information given in writing by Mrs. Flora M. Kin g of Hidalgo, Ill.)

    WILLIAM FRENCH MARKWELL (nee MARQUIL) 1750-1816 WILLIA M FRENCH MARKWELL & 2 brothers, John & George, came over from France and settled in Maryland or somewhere along the line between Pennsylvania & Maryland. It could of been in the western part as they came down the Ohio on a flat boat to Flemingsburg in Mason County, Kentucky. WILLIAM FRENCH MARKWELL & AMELIA/EMELIS HURST were married somewhere in Pennsylvania or Maryland near the line around 1775. He served in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to1783 and was in Kentucky by or before 1794 as his name is on the tax books at that time in the Historical Society. Fleming & Mason Counties were carved out of Mason County in 1798. The tax list is found in 1794 in the Historical Society building at Frankfort, Kentucky. His name is among the pioneer settlers. (The name Markquil/Marqyuk evidently became Markwell when the brothers migrated to the U. S.) He owned vast tracks of land to run a tavern/inn as they were called in thosedays. The land described on Foxes surrounds the old Wyoming is on the east side of the river in Bath County His name is found as witness and administered on several marriages and wills.
    Old Home
    The old brickhouse on Foxes creek known as the MARKWELL HOME was first used as a tavern and residence. The road went by that place to Reeves Ferry and people traveling this road would often spend the night there. This place was built by the Markwells. It contained two stairways and was plastered (a rareity in those days). No room was papered except the hall. The plaster was coated with lime each year. We know that E.W. Markwell lived there in 1884 but from then on the house was occupied by tenants . This house now owned by Luther Pierce according to early records was a landmark and in the records is referred to as the Markwell Plantation and Mansion. In regard to the 2 stairways --one entered from the front hall and was a nice winding stairway; the other from the sitting room. In those days many houses had 2 stairways one for the girls and one for the boys. There was no door between the two rooms upstairs. The house had 2 large rooms and a hall in the front part & in the back was a dining room, kitchen, & tavern.
    Markwell Cemetery
    The old MARKWELL & CRAIN GRAVEYARD is near the covered bridge over Foxes Creek at Grange City. Buried in this are the Markwells, Rosses, Hursts, Newmans, Kissicks, Fondrey. The Kissicks came from Ireland in 1800. William Markwells Will In the name of God. " Amen" This is my last will and testament that I William Markwell of the state of Kentucky and County of Fleming being in low state of health though perfect in mind. I first recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to its mother earth. Calling to mind that it is appointed once for to die ; I do first of all direct and apppoint my body to buried in decent and Christion like manner.Secondly I do direct that all the wordly wealth with which it has pleased God to bless me with, that all my just debts should be paid.Thirdly that my wife Amelea (Emelea) Markwell shall remain on thempremises where I am now living and during her widowhood, unless she be other wise directed by my executor. And retain and keep in possession the negro woman Pricilla with all the negros with all the utensils appertainiing unto the farm during her widowhood and my son John Markwell shall deduct 30 pounds as already received John Warwick thirty pounds Landy Markwell James Markwell thirty pounds, William Markwell thirty pounds, Hurst or "Husky" thirty pounds , Henry Markwell twelve pounds all which are adults and gone to themselves. My well beloved son Jesse shall take the grey mare at fifty dollars.Lewis Markwell a minors hall take my young bay mare which is 3 yrs.old this spring at fifty dollars price all of which devises shall be deducted out of my worldly wealth at the decease of my wife Amelia or(Emelia) Markwells widowhood and then at that time each of m legal representive shall be equal considering what they have already received. And if my son Joseph Markell shall decease before my wife Amelia the derrice herein mentioned shall devolve to his son Lewis being the natural and lawful heir of Joseph Markwell and Polly Markwell wife of the late Joseph Markwell shall now or ever shall be considered as a legal representative of me. As the testator here to suscribe. I do further appoint and constitute my true and truly trustry friend William Cannon my executor for me and in my name to fulfill my will also my well beloved wife Amelia with Jesse my beloved son shall and I by these presence appoint and ordain my administrator for me and in my name to do whatsoever they shall or may think lawful to do concerning the premises in witness where of I have here into set my hand and affix my seal this the thirtieth day of June one thousand eight hundred and sixteen. Signed and sealed delivered in presence of us.. William (Markwell seal) Markwell Note:There is no way for me to determine if this information is correct.The assumption is that it is due to the dates.

    Died:
    Age:65-66
    Age:65-66

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 11. John Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772 in Virginia, United States; and died.
    11. 12. Jesse Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1791 and 1810; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  3. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  6. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  9. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  John Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1772 in Virginia, United States; and died.

    John married Jane Faris on 12 Sep 1799 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. Jane was born in 1783 in Virginia, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Jesse Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born between 1791 and 1810; and died.

    Jesse married Nancy David on 17 Feb 1831 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. Nancy was born in 1813; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Marshall P. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1837; and died.
    2. 14. James L. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Marshall P. Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born in Mar 1837; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 6 Sep 1850
    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870
    • Residence: 7 Jun 1880
    • Residence: 23 Jun 1900

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Residence:
    Y

    Residence:
    I am unable to find Marshall and his family in 1860.

    Marshall married Matilda Walton on 5 Oct 1854 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. Matilda (daughter of Royse Walton and Mary Rawlings) was born in Jul 1833; died on 14 Mar 1913 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 15 Mar 1913 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. James Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1855 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 17 Dec 1932 in Hillsboro, Fleming, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 19 Dec 1932 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States.
    2. 16. Lorenzo Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858; and died.
    3. 17. William Minor Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1860; died on 3 Nov 1934 in Henry County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 6 Nov 1934 in South Lawn Cemetery, Dublin, Wayne, Indiana, United States.
    4. 18. Jesse Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863; and died.
    5. 19. Benjamin B. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1869; died on 6 Jun 1948 in Mount Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 8 Jun 1948 in Mount Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, United States.

  2. 14.  James L. Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born in 1841; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 6 Sep 1850

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Residence:
    Y



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  James Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (13.Marshall3, 12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Jul 1855 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 17 Dec 1932 in Hillsboro, Fleming, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 19 Dec 1932 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age:77
    Age:77

    James married Mary Elizabeth Davis in 1879 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. Mary (daughter of Reese Davis and Melvy Jane Foxworthy) was born on 27 Aug 1855 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 8 Feb 1926 in Mason County, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 10 Feb 1926 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Jennie Davis Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1880; died on 8 May 1939 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried on 11 May 1939 in Zion Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
    2. 21. Anna Walton Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1885; and died.
    3. 22. Harvey Reece Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1887 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 21 Dec 1945 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 23 Dec 1945 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States.
    4. 23. Edward Bruce Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1890 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 6 May 1930 in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 8 May 1930 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States.
    5. 24. William Lewis Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1893 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States; died on 7 Mar 1953 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 9 Mar 1953 in Flemingsburg Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky, United States.
    6. 25. Mary Frances Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1897; died on 10 Mar 1924 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried on 11 Mar 1924 in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States.

  2. 16.  Lorenzo Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (13.Marshall3, 12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born in 1858; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Residence:
    Y

    Died:
    Age:ABOUT 21-22
    Age:About 21-22


  3. 17.  William Minor Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (13.Marshall3, 12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Aug 1860; died on 3 Nov 1934 in Henry County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 6 Nov 1934 in South Lawn Cemetery, Dublin, Wayne, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mario W. Markwell
    • Name: Mina Markwell
    • Name: Minia Markwell
    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870
    • Residence: 7 Jun 1880
    • Residence: 23 Jun 1900
    • Residence: May 1910
    • Residence: 13 Jan 1920
    • Residence: 17 Apr 1930

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Residence:
    In 1870, this child is a girl, and in 1880 this child is a boy.

    William married Nettie B. Elrod in 1909. Nettie was born in 1882; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Willa T. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Oklahoma, United States; and died.
    2. 27. Marshall T. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912; and died.
    3. 28. Rollie Myers Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1916; and died.
    4. 29. Paul Elrod Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1919 in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, United States; and died.

  4. 18.  Jesse Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (13.Marshall3, 12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born in 1863; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870
    • Residence: 7 Jun 1880

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Residence:
    Y

    Died:
    Age:ABOUT 36-37
    Age:About 36-37
    NAME: Jessie /Markwell/


  5. 19.  Benjamin B. Markwell Descendancy chart to this point (13.Marshall3, 12.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Dec 1869; died on 6 Jun 1948 in Mount Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, United States; was buried on 8 Jun 1948 in Mount Olivet, Robertson, Kentucky, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 9 Jun 1870
    • Residence: 7 Jun 1880
    • Residence: 22 Jun 1900
    • Residence: 30 Apr 1910
    • Residence: 6 Jan 1920
    • Residence: 15 Apr 1930
    • Residence: 29 Apr 1940

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Event Description: Kentucky, United States

    Died:
    Age:78
    Age:78

    Benjamin married Myrtle A. in 1895. Myrtle was born in Mar 1874; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Vivian Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1896; and died.
    2. 31. Writh Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901; and died.
    3. 32. Quentin Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905; and died.
    4. 33. Barlow K. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; and died.
    5. 34. Christine B. Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910; and died.
    6. 35. Muriel Elizabeth Markwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913; and died.


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