1869 - 1945 (76 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Goldsberry ADKINS was born on 31 Jan 1815 in Giles Co, VA (son of David Adkins and Sylvaneous Celia Adkins); died on 20 Nov 1899; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV. Notes:
YEAR AGE EVENT/LOCATION {Source}
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MIS: IS HIS FIRST NAME REALLY GOLDSBERRY?
HE'S BURIED IN GOLDSBERRY CEMETERY SO IT MIGHT BE THAT
SOMEWHERE IN HIS FAMILY LINE THERE IS A GOLDSBERRY SURNAME
MAR: MARRIED TWICE
MAR: MARRIED 1ST CYNTHIA LOVEJOY
MAR: MARRIED 2ND MARY SUSAN EGNOR
MIS: GOLDSBERRY ADKINS WAS NEARLY KILLED DURING THE CIVIL WAR WHEN
HE AND BROTHER JOHN ADKINS AND JOHN'S SON ANDREW ADKINS WERE
ATTACHED BY HORSE THIEVES. GOLDSBERRY CARRIED A BULLET IN HIS
NECK FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.
Buried:
Goldsberry Cemetery is on Left Fork, Mud River, Sias, Lincoln County, WV, considerably south of Hamlin. If there is or was another Goldsberry/Goldsbury Cemetery close to Hamlin, it is not listed.
Goldsberry married Mary Susan EGNOR on 27 Mar 1862 in Kanawha Co, VA. Mary (daughter of Archibald Egnor and Lahoma Lany Massey) was born on 9 May 1844 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; was christened on 7 Sep 1844 in Union Presbyterian Church, Union, Monroe Co, VA; died on 3 May 1928 in Lincoln Co, WV; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Mary Susan EGNOR was born on 9 May 1844 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; was christened on 7 Sep 1844 in Union Presbyterian Church, Union, Monroe Co, VA (daughter of Archibald Egnor and Lahoma Lany Massey); died on 3 May 1928 in Lincoln Co, WV; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV. Notes:
YEAR AGE EVENT/LOCATION {Source}
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1844 BIR: I HAVE MONROE CO,VA J J ADKINS HAS BOONE CO,WVA
1850 6 RES: 10TH DISTRICT, CABELL CO., VA IN CENSUS PAGE 38
1850 6 MIS: NAME MARY G
1862 MAR: IGI 8707802 72
1862 MAR: BOONE CO., VA OR KANAWHA CO., VA
MIS: FROM VIOLET G. NOBLE
4108 E. GRANADA
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
(602) 275-4008
Buried:
Goldsberry Cemetery is on Left Fork, Mud River, Sias, Lincoln County, WV, considerably south of Hamlin. If there is or was another Goldsberry/Goldsbury Cemetery close to Hamlin, it is not listed.
Children:
- Julia Ann ADKINS
- Sara L. ADKINS
- Victoria ADKINS was born on 7 Aug 1864 in Boone Co, WV; died in 1945; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
- Viola ADKINS was born in Nov 1866; died in 1939; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
- 1. Ira ADKINS was born on 1 Aug 1869 in Lincoln Co, WV; died on 22 Dec 1945; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
- Golzaberry ADKINS was born on 8 Mar 1878 in Lincoln Co, WV; died on 13 Jun 1949; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
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Generation: 3
5. | Sylvaneous Celia Adkins was born about 1788 in Montgomery Co, VA; and died. Children:
- Enoch Adkins was born about 1808 in Giles Co, VA; died after 1860.
- Adkins was born about 1810.
- Fanny Adkins was born about 1812 in Giles Co, VA.
- 2. Goldsberry ADKINS was born on 31 Jan 1815 in Giles Co, VA; died on 20 Nov 1899; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
- Martin Adkins was born about 1817 in Floyd Co, KY.
- Nichallberry Adkins was born about 1820 in Floyd Co, KY.
- Elliott Adkins was born about 1825 in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY; died before 1900.
- Green Lewis Adkins was born about 1826 in Lawrence Co, KY; died in May 1889.
- Lafayette Adkins was born about 1827 in Lawrence Co, KY; died after 1889.
- Benjamin Franklin Thomas Adkins was born about 1931 in Lawrence Co, KY; died before 1900.
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6. | Archibald Egnor was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Monroe Co, VA (son of John Agner, Jr. and Barbara); died on 30 Dec 1893; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, Griffithsville, Lincoln Co, WV. Archibald married Lahoma Lany Massey on 15 Sep 1832 in Monroe Co, VA. Lahoma (daughter of Jeptha MASSIE, Jr. and Anna MEADOWS) was born on 02 Jun 1811 in Monroe Co, VA; died on 16 Sep 1850 in Griffithville, White Co, VA; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, Griffithsville, Lincoln Co, WV. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Lahoma Lany Massey was born on 02 Jun 1811 in Monroe Co, VA (daughter of Jeptha MASSIE, Jr. and Anna MEADOWS); died on 16 Sep 1850 in Griffithville, White Co, VA; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, Griffithsville, Lincoln Co, WV. Notes:
Other records show her as Lany Massey. The name as Lahoma Lany Massey is from the Mullins family records.
Buried:
(Griffith Cemetery was in VA until WV became a state.)
Children:
- John Washington Egnor, Sr. was born on 29 Jun 1833 in Monroe Co, VA; died on 29 Mar 1903 in Lincoln Co, WV; was buried in Wash Egnor Cemetery, Sand Fork, Griffithsville, Lincoln Co, WV.
- William Green EGNOR was born on 13 Jul 1834 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; died on 16 Feb 1865 in OH; was buried in Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
- Margareth A. Egnor was born on 27 Dec 1837 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; died est 1866.
- Josiah EGNOR was born on 28 Feb 1840 in Chillicothe, Ross Co, OH; died on 30 Sep 1914 in Milton, Cabell Co, WV.
- Archibald M Harrison Egnor was born on 23 Apr 1842 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; died in 1903 in Maul Fork, Lincoln Co, VA.
- 3. Mary Susan EGNOR was born on 9 May 1844 in Union, Monroe Co, VA; was christened on 7 Sep 1844 in Union Presbyterian Church, Union, Monroe Co, VA; died on 3 May 1928 in Lincoln Co, WV; was buried in Goldsberry Cemetery, Sias, Lincoln Co, WV.
- Martha Katheryn EGNOR was born on 30 May 1846 in Monroe Co, VA; died on 1 Jul 1922.
- James M. Egnor was born on 10 Aug 1849 in Cabell Co, VA; died on 25 Sep 1924 in Sand Ford, Lincoln Co, WV.
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Generation: 4
8. | Jacob Stover, Jr. was born about 1717 in VA (son of Jacob Stover, Sr. and Sarah Boone); died est 1780-1789 in Henry Co, VA. Notes:
Note in brief clarification related to the allegation that Jacob Harley was the "Earl of Oxford" by Doug Couch, owner of this website:
This family legend seems to be unfounded. One website (site not recorded) which cited this "title" stated that it was a term of endearment, rather than a bona fide English title. This is a more likely scenario.
The earliest Earls of Oxford (20) all lived too early to have been the father of a Jacob Harley married to Mary Adkins, except perhaps the last, Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford, rather than the 3rd as often cited as Jacob's father. Records from peerage show both those Earls who succeeded to the position, and those who did not. The Earls of Oxford held the position from 1110-1703.
Also called Earl of Oxford, were the Earls of Oxford and Mortimer. The time period for these Earls is more compatible with the Jacob legend, holding the position from 1661-1853. Of these, the 3rd Earl, Edward, had three sons, Edward (4th Earl), John (father of Edward the 5th Earl), and Thomas (Mayor of London). None of these more contemporary Earls' cited descendants were named Jacob. This does not prove there was no Jacob son; however, it "may" indicate that such a son was illegitimate and not in line for the Earldom.
There were also the Earls of Oxford and Asquith from 1852 to the present day. These Earls were all born too late to have a son named Jacob married to Mary.
If Jacob was known to be a descendant or other relative of an Earl of Oxford, and thus lovingly called an Earl by his family, no connection has been shown. One or two authors of genealogy works have cited him as such, but unless someone produces the basis of such a citation, it has no value.
If there had been a Jacob, Earl of Oxford, or a Jacob in line to become Earl of Oxford, it is unlikely he would run off to North America and abandon such a vast wealth, and there are protocols and expectations involved. It is also unlikely that such a man would have a son, Jacob (Jr.), who would inherit all this wealth and then ignore it in favor of a trip across the Allegheny's, as is sometimes also part of the family legend. Whether a term of endearment or simply a wild family tale, there is little reason to accept it as a fact. If Jacob returned to England, where is the record of such a voyage, as there surely would be one?
Name:
(Stober, Stauber, Stauffer The red border around Jacob's surname indicates this is updated information somewhat resolving previously posted ambiguous information.)
Jacob married Mary Adkins. Mary (daughter of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker) was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA; died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA . [Group Sheet]
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9. | Mary Adkins was born on 12 Sep 1735 in Goochland Co, VA (daughter of William V. Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker); died about 1820 in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA . Notes:
Birth:
alt birth as 5 Sep 1735 Jamestown Colony, Goochland Co, VA
alt birth as 12 Oct 1735 Richland, Goochland Co, VA
Died:
unmarked grave at mouth of Bowen's Creek (is right at the county line between Cabell County and Wayne County)
Notes:
Married:
Per researcher, Ralph Adkins, Jacob Stover & Mary Adkins were both in Snow Creek District of Lunenberg Co, VA in 1754; which is also the birth year for Mary's oldest child, David Adkins.
DNA evidence suggests that Jacob Stover, Jr. was the father of Mary's children (him being at least the most likely candidate).
If that is true however, it is unclear why Mary's children bore the Adkins name.
Regarding suppositions of a common law marriage between Mary Adkins and either Jacob Harley or Jacob Oxford: Common Law Marriage has never been recognized in Virginia or West Virginia. Only in certain documented out of state common law marriages does West Virginia recognize certain rights along with certain previous out of state domicile and other requirements. (per some legal opinions given online)
DNA results suggest that the father of Mary Adkins' son, Jacob, was an Oxford.
If that is true however, it is unclear why Mary's children bore the Adkins name.
• Earl of Oxford Story - Analysis by Doug Couch
Note in brief clarification related to the allegation that Jacob Harley was the "Earl of Oxford" by Doug Couch, owner of this website:
This family legend seems to be unfounded. One website (site not recorded) which cited this "title" stated that it was a term of endearment, rather than a bona fide English title. This is a more likely scenario.
The earliest Earls of Oxford (20) all lived too early to have been the father of a Jacob Harley married to Mary Adkins, except perhaps the last, Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford, rather than the 3rd as often cited as Jacob's father. Records from peerage show both those Earls who succeeded to the position, and those who did not. The Earls of Oxford held the position from 1110-1703.
Also called Earl of Oxford, were the Earls of Oxford and Earl Mortimer. The time period for these Earls is more compatible with the Jacob legend, holding the position from 1661-1853. Of these,
• the 1st Earl was Robert Harley (1661-1724) who had two sons: Edward & Robert (who died in infancy);
• the 2nd Earl, Edward Harley (1689-1741) son of Robert (1st Earl) who had only one son, Henry (who died in infancy). Edward failing providing a male heir, was succeeded by his first cousin, Edward Harley (3rd Earl);
• the 3rd Earl, Edward Harley (1699-1755) cousin of Edward 2nd Earl, had three sons:
• Edward Harley 4th Earl, (1726-1790) who died without issue and failing providing a male heir was succeeded by his nephew Edward Harley 5th Earl and son of John Harley,
• John (father of Edward the 5th Earl), and
• Thomas (Mayor of London).
• the 5th Earl Edward Harley (1773-1848).
None of these more contemporary Earls' nor any of their sons were named Jacob. This does not prove there was no Jacob son; however, it "may" indicate that if such a son existed, he was illegitimate and not in line for the Earldom and yet could have had substantial wealth.
There were also the Earls of Oxford and Asquith from 1852 to the present day. These Earls were all born too late to have a son named Jacob married to Mary.
If Jacob was known to be a descendant or other relative of an Earl of Oxford, and thus lovingly called an Earl by his family, no connection has been shown. One or two authors of genealogy works have cited him as such, but unless someone produces the basis of such a citation, it has no value.
If there had been a Jacob, Earl of Oxford, or a Jacob in line to become Earl of Oxford, it is unlikely he would run off to North America and abandon such a vast wealth, and there are protocols and expectations involved. It is also unlikely that such a man would have a son, Jacob (Jr.), who would inherit all this wealth and then ignore it in favor of a trip across the Allegheny's, as is sometimes also part of the family legend. Whether a term of endearment or simply a wild family tale, there is little reason to accept it as a fact. If Jacob returned to England, where is the record of such a voyage, as there surely would be one?
• View Previously posted stories information
It is not proven what the last name of Jacob was; some say it was Harley, others called him Jacob Oxford, but that was not his name.
From Family notes of Virginia Pierce, 290 Gardenia Dr. N, Salem, OR 97303, is listed:
"Mary Adkins is the mother of Jacob Adkins, who married Phoebe Bradshaw. There are several stories about the marriage of Mary Adkins and Jacob __________. We are not sure what his last name is. Some say it is Harley. However, it seems to be a fact that he was sent to America as a tax collector for the crown. They had seven children. Mary's brothers did not like him and fought with him. He was supposed to be the son of an English Earl - the Earl of Oxford. Some people called him Jacob Oxford, but that was not his name. When the Revolutionary War arose, he was called back to England and he did not take Mary and their children wit h him. He never returned to America. When he died he left some money for Mary and the children, but they would have had to go to England and present their claim for it, so they never received anything. Mary raised her family alone and they all turned out to be good people. The children all took their mother's name ADKINS."
children
David
Mark
John
Christina
Jacob Oxford
Sherrod
Nancy
REFN: 1136
From Adkins Family History:
"Mary death is calculated between 1814-20 in Cabell Co. She is buried in an unmarked grave on Beech Fork at the mouth of Bowen's Creek. She settled in land that was granted to her oldest son David for his service in the Revolutionary war. David himself settled in what is today Lawrence Co. Kentucky on land that he also had been granted for Revolutionary service. On Ancestor Chart of Virginia Pierce, it lists Mary Adkins as born 5 Sep 1735 in Cabell Co., Virginia" [huffmanjr.ged]
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"Mary Adkins is the mother of almost all Adkins descendants of Southwestern West Virginia. With most family researchers her descendants make up the so-called "Royal Line". This Royal Line theory comes from the family oral tradition that Mary lived common law with a descendant of the Earl of Oxford. According to the tradition, he deserted Mary and her children during the Revolutionary War and returned to England. Because the family name of the person that held the title 'Earl of Oxford' during the mid 1700s was Harley it was assumed by almost all researchers that this man's name was Jacob Harley. Mary Adkins is buried in an unmarked grave on Beech Fork at the mouth of Bowen's Creek."
Children:
- 4. David Adkins was born about 1754 in Snow Dist, Lunenburg Co, VA; died about 1832 in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY; was buried in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY.
- Mark Adkins was born about 1756 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1778 in Henry Co, VA.
- Christina Adkins was born on 5 Jan 1759 in Halifax Co, VA; died in 1822 in Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA; was buried in 1822 in The Old Family Cemetery Near the Mouth of Bowen's Creek, Beech Fork, Cabell Co, VA.
- Jacob Oxford Adkins was born about 1761 in Snow Creek, Halifax Co, VA; died on 20 Sep 1857 in Wayne Co, VA.
- John Adkins was born about 1763 in Halifax Co, VA; and died.
- Sherrod Adkins was born on 2 Mar 1765 in Halifax Co, VA; died on 12 Jan 1854 in Wayne Co, VA.
- Nancy Adkins was born about 1767 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; died on 18 Jan 1846 in Lick Creek, Greenbrier Co, VA; was buried on 21 Jan 1846 in Community Memorial Gardens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne Co, WV.
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12. | John Agner, Jr. was born about 1783 in MD (son of John EIGENDER and Margaretha); died about 1830 in MD. Notes:
These entries were automated: (gleaned from LDS file per Aegender records)
Line in Record @I075@ (RIN 75) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
ALIA John /Agner/
Line in Record @I075@ (RIN 75) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
RESI
Line in Record @I075@ (RIN 75) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
CENS
Line in Record @I075@ (RIN 75) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
CENS
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Their Aegender notes: Aug 1999
Circumstantial evidence points to John Agner, Jr. and his wife Barbara being the parents of our Archibald Egnor!
Original findings concerning John Jr. are being re-examined. We now believe that the Johns in Rockbridge were confused and that John Jr. did go to Monroe County about 1823. Based on this and other circumstantial evidence, we are assuming that John Jr. is the father of Archibald and Elizabeth Egnor.
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Doug Couch notes 2008: Also given as "? Egnor" in One Family Tree family records. Gould family records show father of Archibald as Egnor with wife Mary. Apparently, there are serious errors with this lineage. Where shown as John Agner, wife Barbara, daughter Mary is born when he is 11, and dies when he is 98, an unlikely but not impossible relationship. The above comment from the Aegender family records-notes, about the "Johns in Rockbridge" being confused, is unclear. To keep children groups, and people given as spouses organized, Barbara is shown with her children, and Mary (Polly?) is shown with hers. The claim that John Agner (Jr.) and Barbara are the parents of Archibald does not agree with the family linkage given in the same database where the comment was entered. Therefore, it is here "assumed" that there were two spouses, and that Mary and/or Polly is the mother of Archibald...until better documentation can be found.
Birth:
also given in Mullins family records as b.1773...a less likely date
Died:
death place from Mullins family records
John married Barbara. Barbara was born in 1770 in MD; died in 1821 in VA. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Barbara was born in 1770 in MD; died in 1821 in VA. Notes:
Died:
death also given as abt/bef 1830
Children:
- John Agner, III was born in betw 1790-1800.
- Mary AGNER was born about 1794 in MD; died on 10 Mar 1881 in Greenbrier Co, VA.
- Martin AGNER was born about 1797; and died.
- George AGNER was born about 1803; died about 1825 in Rockbridge Co, VA.
- Jacob AGNER was born about 1804; and died.
- 6. Archibald Egnor was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Monroe Co, VA; died on 30 Dec 1893; was buried in Griffith Cemetery, Griffithsville, Lincoln Co, WV.
- Elizabeth AGNER was born about 1819 in VA.
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14. | Jeptha MASSIE, Jr. was born in 1779 in Greenbrier Co, VA (son of Jeptha MASSIE and Mary SOWARDS); died in 1853 in WV. Notes:
Doug Couch 2008 note: Ancestors and any collateral lines beyond Jeptha Massie 1779-1853 are from online family data of Paul E. McFerrin:
http://home.att.net/~paulmcferrin/geneology/fam00590.html
Neither a Lahoma nor Lany are listed as children of Jeptha Massie and Anna Meadows in the McFerrin data. Thus the McFerrin data is unclear whether correctly connected to Lany.
Ancestors given by McFerrin data:
1-Jeptha 1779
2-Jeptha Massie 1750 VA - 1855
2-Mary Sowards b.VA
3-John Massey 1720 MD - 1781 MD
3-Sarah Strong
4-James (Massey)
4-Rachel Jayne
5-Nicholas Massey, Jr. abt 1662 - 1724
5-Mary? abt 1666 - abt 1725
6-Nicholas Massey abt 1630 - abt 1693, md. MD
6-Anne b.MD
This general lineage is reiterated in the billmassey data at
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7wwc2/index.html
Extremely lengthy researched lineage of the Massey family (not currently connected to this line) is found at:
http://masseyfamgenealogy.tripod.com/a1.htm#g1
This line goes back to the 10th century.
Died:
McFerrin data lists death 1853 in Lawrence Co, OH.
Jeptha married Anna MEADOWS on 21 Feb 1806 in Monroe Co, VA. Anna was born in 1788 in VA; died in 1860 in VA. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Anna MEADOWS was born in 1788 in VA; died in 1860 in VA. Notes:
Doug notes 2008:
Anna Meadows given in Mullins records as born 27 Feb 1806, unlikely spouse relationship and impossible son relationship. 1850 census shows Jeptha Massie, wife Anna and son William, with Anna's estimated birth year as 1788, a much more likely date, used here.
Anna's children are given differntly in different records. Thomas, Lahoma/Lany, William, and Jeptha are common to the various records (except one doesn't show Lahoma/Lany). Her other children's birth years, extend her child-bearing years beyond what one would expect, and children cited as by Jeptha Jr's second wife overlap those years. They are included here for reference, but many may not be her children. Similarly, other records looked at do not list a second wife. For my ancestors, I will make an effort to obtain documentation of their relationships.
Died:
McFerrin data lists death place as Lawrence Co, OH.
Notes:
Married:
This date is for the Marriage Bond, presumably before the marriage, but could have been on that date as well.
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