Ruby V KENDRICK

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Tenth District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1935, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 2006, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Ruby K. Sanford -> her obituary
Rubye Kendrick -> 1940 census

Connection to parents:
*Her obituary names her parents as "F. T. and Lillie [sic] West Kendrick."
*She is named as France Kendrick's daughter -> 1940 census

Census:
Ruby V. Kendrick (8) appeared in the household of her father, "Frances T" (53). The family home was rented for an unspecified amount and they did have a radio. Ruby was born in Georgia and attended school during the year.

The 1930 Household of Frances T. Kendrick

Residence:
According the the 1940 census, they lived in the "same place" in 1935, meaning the same town, but a different house.

Census:
Rubye (18) appeared in the household of France Kendrick (63) as his daughter. Their home was rented for 5 and was a farm. She was single. She had not attended school during the year and had completed one year of high school. She was born in Georgia. In 1935, they lived in the same town, but in a different house. She was engaged in home housekeeping.

Died:
8 Jun 2006, Chatsworth -> obituary
8 Jun 2006 -> SSDI

Ruby married J. D. SANFORD 3 Jan 1941, Murray County, Georgia. J. was born 24 Apr 1921; died Nov 1967. [Group Sheet]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living

Other Events:

• FAN: Abner T. Lankford
• Name: France Kendrick
• Occupation: Farmer and Merchant
• Census: 7 Jun 1880–9 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 14 Jun 1900, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Occupation: 1910, Cisco, Murray, Georgia; merchant who owned his owned his own store
• Residence: 1918, Cisco, Murray, Georgia
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918
• Census: 1920, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1928, Cisco, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Tenth District, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Caylor Settlement Road
• Residence: 1935, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Occupation: Aug 1939, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; farmer
• Residence: Aug 1939, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Route #1
  Route #1
• Census: 1940, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1966, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  4th Avenue
  4th Avenue

Notes:

Census:
"Francis E. Kendrick" (33) appeared as head of household. He and his mother were born in Georgia and his father was born in Tennessee. His occupation was merchant in a general store, which he owned. The household included his wife, "Cora L" (29) and son, Francis R (5). Francis and Cora had been married 8 years. Cora had given birth to two children, but only one still lived. The family lived in a house, which they owned free and clear.

Residence:
At the time of this draft registration, Francis lived in Cisco and was a self-employed farmer. He was a native-born citizen of the U. S.

Francis Taylor Kendrick WW I Draft Registration Card

Physical Description:
He was of medium height and build, with dark hair and blue eyes.

Census:
"F. T." (43) appeared as head of household. His home was rented. He could read and write. He was born in Georgia and both parents were born in Tennessee. He was a farmer. The household includes his wife Lizzie (33), son Roy (1), and daughter "Lucile" (1m).

Residence:
He resided in Cisco at the time of Cordeale's (his sister) death.

Residence:
According the the 1940 census, they lived in the "same place" in 1935, meaning the same town, but a different house.

Census:
France Kendrick (63) appeared as head of household. His home was rented for 5 and was a farm. He had completed the seventh grade. He was born in Georgia. In 1935, he lived in the same town, but in a different house. He was not at work for pay or in emergency government work the week of March 24-30, nor was he seeking work. He did have a job or business, working either 10 or 40 [writing is unclear] hours per week on a farm, on his own account. The farm schedule number was 55.

Buried:
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kenemer Memorial Funeral Home in Chatsworth.

Died:
He died at Murray County Memorial Hospital in Chatsworth after a one-week stay. Cause of death was pneumonia, complicated by diabetes mellitis.

Francis married Lizzie WEST 20 Oct 1917, Murray County, Georgia. Lizzie (daughter of William M WEST and Leaty Caroline LANKFORD) was born 3 Sep 1886, , probably Murray, Georgia; died 28 Jun 1973, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; was buried 30 Jun 1973, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Doogan, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Valley Road
• Census: 1920, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Tenth District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1935, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1973, 321 Olive Street, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Lizzie West -> 1910 census

Connection to parents:
*Her parents are reported on her death certificate as William W. West and "Leda Langford."
*She is named as William M. West's daughter -> 1910 census

Birth:
*3 Sep 1886, GA -> death certificate
*Sep 1884, GA -> 1900 census
*3 Sep 1886 -> headstone
*abt 1887 -> 1930 census
*her parents resided in the Alaculsa District in 1880 and the Doogan District in 1900.
3 Sep 1886 -> SSDI

Census:
Lizzie (15) appeared in the household of William West as his daughter. Her birthdate is reported as Sep 1884. She was in school. She was born in Tennessee, her father in South Carolina, and her mother in Tennessee. Other household members included Letha C. (40), James (32), "Marian" (21), and Robert (12). The family lived on a farm, which they owned free and clear. They lived next door to Leaty's brother, Wyatt Lankford, and his family.

Census:
Lizzie (33) appeared in the household of F. T. Kendrick (43) as his wife. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in Tennessee. The household included Roy (1) and "Lucile" (1m).

Census:
Lizzie W (43) appeared in the household of Frances T. (53), as his wife. She was the homemaker in the household. The family home was rented for an unspecified amount and they did have a radio. Lizzie's birthplace was GA, father's SC, and mother's TN. Occupation given as "none."

The 1930 Household of Frances T. Kendrick

Residence:
According the the 1940 census, they lived in the "same place" in 1935, meaning the same town, but a different house.

Census:
Lizzie (53) appeared in the household of France Kendrick (63) as his wife. Their home was rented for 5 and was a farm. She had completed the sixth grade. She was born in Georgia. In 1935, they lived in the same town, but in a different house. She was engaged in home housework.

Residence:
This was her last known residence at time of death. Apparently, she was living with great-aunt Lucille, who was the informant on the death certificate.

Buried:
Funeral arrangements were handled by Penland Funeral Home, Fort Street, Chatsworth, GA 30705.

Died:
Cause of death was ventricular arrest due to ASHD -> death certificate
Jun 1973 -> SSDI

Other Events:

• FAN: William West
• Census: 1850, District 3, Polk County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Military: 1864, Civil War
• Military: Jan 1864, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
• Physical Description: 13 Oct 1864, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; He was described as having blue eyes, light hair, light complexion and being 5 ft 9 in. tall.
• Military: 13 Oct 1864, Fort Kearny, near Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska; Military
• Military: 29 Nov 1865, Fort Leavenworth, near Leavenworth , Leavenworth, Kansas; Military
• Residence: 13 Aug 1867, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 7 Jun 1880–9 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 14 Jun 1900, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Military: 18 Feb 1908, Civil War
• Census: 1910, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Property: 15 Jun 1928, Murray County, Georgia; sold two land lots to A. A. Chable
• Census: 1930, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Connection to parents:He appeared in household with Thomas and Mahala Kindrick -> 1850 census]]

Military:
F. M. Kendrick was interviewed for the TN Confederate widow's pension application of Minerva Ledford, husband James K. Ledford; pension application of Walton B. Gossett; and pension application of Hiram Asbury Ledford. The Ledfords, Gossett, and Kendrick all served in Company B, 29th TN Infantry, which was stationed at Dalton Jan-Feb 1864.

Census:
Francis M. Kindrick (7) appeared in the household of Thomas Kindrick (30). He was born in Tennessee. Other household members included Mahala (30), Wm J (5), Sarah M (2), and Mary J (5 months).

Census:
"Francis M. Kindrick" (17) appeard in the household of Thomas Kindrick (36). He was a farm laborer and had attended school during the year. He was born in Tennessee. Other household members included Mahala (38), William J (14), Sarah M (12), Mary J (10), Elenor A (8), Lucinda C (6), and Tempy J (1).

They lived four households down from Thomas' sister, Elizabeth Oneill.

Military:
*Private/Sergeant. Company B, 29th Tennessee Infantry, CSA. Given name reported as "Franklin M," but also filed under "Kindrick, Francis M." -> Compiled Service Record

Military:
*Private, 29th Tennessee Infantry, Company B, captured at Murry County, Ga, Jan 21, 1863 [year is a tick mark; not sure 1863 is accurate; 1864 makes more sense]. Sent to Rock Island, Ill. Jan 30, 1864. -> Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865

Military:
In exchange for his release from Rock Island, he enlisted as a private in the 3rd U. S. Volunteers, Company A for a period of one year. The company arrived at Fort Kearny on 09 Apr 1865. Francis spent his time in the U. S. Army as a stock hand.

Military:
He mustered out of the U. S. Army at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Residence:
On 13 August 1867, Francis M. Kindrick swore an oath of allegiance to the United States and that he had resided in Georgia for the last 12 months.

Military:
His pension for service in the U. S. Volunteers was approved. Application #1203087; certificate #1068921.

Census:
Francis M. Kindrick (66) appeared as head of household. He and Barbra E. (56) had been married 36 years. He was born in Tennessee and both parents in Virginia. He was a mail carrier for the government. The household included their sons, Dolphus C. (28) and Samuel H. (17). The family lived on a farm, which they owned.

Francis and Barbara's daughter, Icy Sharp, appeared two households up.

Census:
"F. M. Kendrick" (75) appeared as head of household. He owned his home, which was mortgaged. His birthplace was reported as Tennessee, and both parents' as Virgina. Other household members include his wife, "Barba" (66) and daughter "Icy Sharp" (29).

Census:
Francis M. (86) appeared as head of household. He owned his home, which had a value of $500, and was not a farm. The family did not have a radio. He was born in Tennessee and both parents were born in Virginia. He was not employed and was a Civil War veteran. The household included his wife, Barbara. E. (76). He was 26 when they got married. His son, Jasper N. and daughter-in-law, Ora lived next door.

Note: the enumerator for this district was Francis R. Kendrick, probably Francis' grandson.

Died:


Death Certificate of Francis Marion Kendrick (1844-1932)

Francis married Barbara Elizabeth BAXTER 16 Apr 1871, Murray County, Georgia. Barbara (daughter of Andrew B. BAXTER and Mary LOWERY) was born 20 Dec 1854, Murray County, Georgia; died 5 Mar 1939, Crandall, Murray, Georgia; was buried 6 Mar 1939. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 7 Jun 1880–9 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 14 Jun 1900, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 6 Nov 1932, Cisco, Murray, Georgia
• Military: 17 Dec 1932, Civil War
• Residence: 1939, Murray County, Georgia

Notes:

Pedigree Analysis: Start With What You Know

Reviewing Old Records Pays Off

Census:
Barbra E. (56) appeared in the household of Francis M. Kindrick (66) as his wife. They had been married 36 years. She was the mother of 11 children, but only nine were still living. She was born in Georgia, her father in North Carolina, and her mother in the United States. The household included their sons, Dolphus C. (28) and Samuel H. (17). The family lived on a farm, which they owned.

Francis and Barbara's daughter, Icy Sharp, appeared two households up.

Census:
"Barba" (66) appeared in the household of F. M. Kendrick (75) as his wife. She could not read and write. Her birthplace and both her parents' was reported as Tennessee. The household also includes their daughter, "Icy Sharp" (29).

Census:
Barbara E. (76) appeared in the household of Francis M. Kendrick (86) as his wife. She was 16 when they married. They owned home, which had a value of $500, and was not a farm. The family did not have a radio. She and her mother were born in Georgia and her father in the United States. Their son, Jasper N. and daughter-in-law, Ora lived next door.

Note: the enumerator for this district was Francis R. Kendrick, probably their grandson.

Military:
She filed for a widow's pension on Francis' service in the U. S. Volunteers. Application #1729151; certificate #A-2-14-33.

Residence:
Her usual residence at the time of her death.

Buried:
Burial was handled by Kenemer Bros. Funeral Home of Dalton.

Died:
The cause of death was "Flu Pneumonia." She had been ill for three days and under the care of Dr. J. E. Bradford of Spring Place. She died at 3 a.m. She was 86 years old.

The informant on her death certificate was T. F. Edwards (possibly Mrs.) of 931 Washington Avenue, Etowah, TN (who is this?).

Notes:

Married:
recorded in Marriage book IV, p.278. He is listed as F. M. Kendrick and she is Barbara A. Baxter.

Other Events:

• FAN: D. W. Haskins
• FAN: Francis Marion Kendrick
• Name: Bill West
• Census: 1850, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Military: From 1862 to 1865, Civil War
• Military: 1 Mar 1862, Benton, Polk, Tennessee
• Physical Description: 22 Mar 1862, Benton, Polk, Tennessee
• Military: From Sep 1862 to 5 Mar 1863, Meridian, , Mississippi
• Military: 4 Jul 1863, Vicksburg, , Mississippi
• Census: 1870, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Residence: Abt 1875, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: From 1894 to 1896, Murray County, Georgia
• ADDR: From 1897 to 1907, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; His mailing address was recorded in his pension file.
• Military: 18 May 1897, Civil War
• Census: 1900, Doogan, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Valley Road
• Census: 1920, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Cloer Road

Notes:

Name:
*Bill West -> Death index entries for his sons, Robert and William Marion.
*William West -> 1850 census
*William West -> 1860 census
*William M. West -> 1910 census

Connection to parents:
*Robert West and Mariah Cook -> named on his death certificate
*Appeared in household with Robert and Anna M. West -> 1850 census
*Appeared in household with Robert West -> 1860 census



William West Confederate Pension Application

Birth:
*Jan 1832, South Carolina -> stated on 1900 census
*1830, South Carolina -> age 98 on death certificate
*1835, South Carolina -> age 85 on 1920 census
*1844, South Carolina -> age 36 on 1880 census
*1846, South Carolina -> age 24 on 1870 census
*1840, South Carolina -> age 20 on 1860 census
*1841, South Carolina -> age 9 on 1850 census
*1842, Cumberland County, S. C. -> age 20 when he enlisted in the CSA on 22 Mar 1862 [I can find a town called Cumberland, but no county in S. C.]
*1837, SC -> age 73 on 1910 census

[I'm concluding that the correct birth year is 1842. That's consistent with his CSA enlistment and his age on 1850 census (age 9 and age 18 would be too much of a stretch to mix up and he is listed in the correct order to be age 9). It also makes sense that the year would get off the older he got.]

Census:
Wm. W. (9) appeared in the household of Robert West (55). He was born in South Carolina. The household included Nancy A. (20), Anna M. (40), Catherine E. (16), Millberry (14), Robert (11), and Elizabeth J. (3).

Census:
William (20) appeared in the household of Robert West (60). He was born in South Carolina. Other household members included Nancy (24), Susanna (12), and James (2).

[I'm not 100 % sure that this record refers to the correct family, but I believe it does based on these reasons.
1) It says William was born in South Carolina, which is consistent for William throughout all other censuses.
2) The head of household is Robert West, and William's death certificate reports his father's name as Robert.
3) Robert, William, and Nancy are found District 5 of Polk County again in 1870.
4) There are only 2 Robert Wests in Polk County in 1860 (which accounts for father and son), as well as only one William West and one Nancy West in Polk Co. in 1860.]

Military:
He enlisted in March 1862 in Company D, 3rd Tennessee Infantry, CSA and served as a private for about three years. He was a prisoner of war. He appeared on a roll of NCOs and privates employed on extra duty from 14 Mar to 12 Apr 1864; the nature of his service was "hauling Ord.Stores." On 20 Sep 1864, he appeared on a receipt roll for clothing.

Military:
On 01 Mar 1862, he enlisted at Hinds Store in Benton under Captain D. C. Haskins for a period of three years or the duration of the war. He signed his oath of allegiance to the C.S.A. on 22 Mar 1862.

Physical Description:
He was 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with a fair complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair when he joined the Confederate Army.

Military:
William appeared on the Hospital Muster Roll of the General Hospital at Meridian, Mississippi for Sep-Nov 1862. He was a patient [the nature of his illness/injury is not recorded]. He returned to active duty on 05 Mar 1863 by order of the Surgeon in charge.

Military:
He was captured at the Siege of Vicksburg on 04 Jul 1863 and paroled "according to the terms of capitulation entered into by the commanding Generals of the United States and Confederate forces July 4, 1863." He signed his oath of allegiance to the United States on 10 Jul 1863.

Census:
William West (24) appeared as head of household. He was a farmhand and owned no real estate. He was born in South Carolina. He could not read or write. Other household members included his wife Caroline (18), daughter Catherine (2), son James M (10/12), and Abner Lankford (16), probably his brother-in-law.

Residence:
*Family appears to have moved from Tennessee to Georgia sometime between 1874 and 1876. Mary (age 6 on the 1880 census) was born in Tennessee and William (age 4 on the 1880 census) was born in Georgia.

*William further states in his 1897 pension application that he had resided in Murray County about 22 years.

Census:
William West (36) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer and could not read or write. He and both parents were born in South Carolina. The household included Leaty C. (30), Catherine (12), James M. (10), John B. (7), Mary (6), William (4), Jessie (10/12), and "Achey" Lankford (13).

Leaty's brother, John, and parents appeared further up the page.

Residence:
According to his pension application, he resided in Murray County in the years 1894, 1895, and 1896. He owned no property and was supported by his two oldest sons, who lived with him.

Military:
William applied for a pension on the grounds of age, infirmity, and poverty. His pension was approved. Witnesses included D. W. Haskins, F. M. Kindrick, and F. M. Parker.

Census:
William West (68) appeared as head of household. He was born Jan 1832. He and both parents were born in South Carolina. He and Letha had been married for 18 years. He was a farmer. Other household members include Letha C (40), James (32), Marian (21), Lizzie (15), and Robert (12). The family lived on a farm, which they owned free and clear. They lived next door to Leaty's brother, Wyatt Lankford, and his family.

Most (49.4%) farmers in Murray County in 1900 were owners. 90.2% were white. The average farm was 131 acres in size.

Died:
He died of "old age" - he was 98.

F. T. Kindrick, of Cisco, was the informant. ? Lankford, of Doogan, was the undertaker.

William married Leaty Caroline LANKFORD 20 Nov 1866, , Polk, Tennessee. Leaty (daughter of Wyatt LANKFORD and Morning Tabitha BRUER) was born 20 Jul 1848, , , Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1937, Cisco, Murray, Georgia; was buried 21 Feb 1937, Mt. Sumach Cemetery, Cisco, Murray, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FAN: Elizabeth Lankford
• Census: 1870, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Residence: Abt 1875, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Doogan, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Valley Road
• Census: 1920, Doogan, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  Cloer Road
• Military: 7 Jun 1928, Civil War
• Census: 1930, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 1937, Cisco, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  M. D. 1713 Tennga
  M. D. 1713 Tennga

Notes:

Name:
*Caroline West -> 1870 census
*Leaty C. West -> 1910 census
*Leita C. West -> 1920 census
*Lydia C. West -> 1930 census

Connection to parents:
*Her parents are named as Wyatt Lankford, born in Georgia, and Litha Bruer, birthplace unknown, on her death certificate.

Research note: Could the Elizabeth Lankford enumerated on the 1850 census be Leaty?

Birth:
1851, TN -> age 59 on 1910 census
20 Jul 1848 -> headstone
Jan 1860 -> stated on 1900 census
1848, South Carolina -> age 72 on 1920 census
1850, Tennessee -> age 30 on 1880 census
1852, Tennessee -> age 18 on 1870 census
1849, Tennessee -> age 81 on 1930 census
1848 (age 89), Tennessee -> death certificate

Census:
Caroline (18) appeared in the household of William West (24). Her occupation was keeping house. She was born in Tennessee and could read, but not write. Other household members included their children Catherine (2) and James M (10/12), and Abner Lankford (16), who was probably her brother.

Residence:
Family appears to have moved from Tennessee to Georgia sometime between 1874 and 1876. Mary (age 6 on the 1880 census) was born in Tennessee and William (age 4 on the 1880 census) was born in Georgia. William further states in his 1897 pension application that he had resided in Murray County about 22 years.

Census:
Leaty C. (30) appeared in the household of William West (36) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house and she could read, but not write. She was born in Tennessee, her father in Georgia, and her mother in North Carolina. The household included Catherine (12), James M. (10), John B. (7), Mary (6), William (4), Jessie (10/12), and "Achey" Lankford (13).

Leaty's parents appeared further up the page.

Census:
Letha C. (40) appeared in the household of William West as his wife. Her birthdate was reported as Jan 1860. She and her father were born in Tennessee and her mother in North Carolina. She was the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom were still living. Other household members included James (32), Marian (21), Lizzie (15), and Robert (12). The family lived on a farm, which they owned free and clear. They lived next door to Leaty's brother, Wyatt Lankford, and his family.

Military:
Leaty applied for a pension on William's service in the Civil War. The pension was approved. F. T. Kendrick was a witness on her behalf.

Census:
"Lydia C." (81) appeared in the household of James West (52) as his mother. She was the homemaker. They did not own a radio. She was a widow. She could read and write. She and her mother were born in Tennessee and her father in the United States. The household included a servant, Ira Williamson (18). They lived on a rented farm.

Buried:
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kenemer Brothers of Dalton, Ga.

Died:
The informant on her death certificate was "H. Lankford." This is likely a brother or nephew.

Notes:

Married:
"Lettie West" is reported as William's wife on his death certificate.

Other Events:

• Census: 1830, McMinn County, Tennessee
• Census: 1840, , Polk, Tennessee
• Misc: 26 Nov 1843, Monroe County, Tennessee
• Misc: Sep 1845, McMinn County, Tennessee
• Census: 1850, District 3, Polk County, Tennessee
• Property: 17 Oct 1851, McMinn County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: 12 Aug 1867, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 7 Jun 1880–9 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Thomas Rudd named the children of Francis and Robert Kendrick in his will. These children would have been nieces and nephews (Thomas Rudd is Franky Rudd's brother). This fact, coupled with the fact that Francis and Robert had a daughter named Tempy and Thomas and Mahala also had a daughter named Tempy, have convinced me that Robert and Francis are indeed the parents of my Thomas Kendrick (born 1821). This also convinces me that Francis (Franky) Rudd is the daughter of Harwood (Herrod) Rudd.

Census:
"Franky Kindrick" appeared as head of household. The household included one male 10 to 14 (certainly Thomas), one female 5 to 9 (probably Susan), two females 10 to 14, two females 15 to 19 (one is possibly Elizabeth), and one female 40 to 50 (certainly Franky). Tempy and Elinor are probably two of the remaining females in the 10 to 14 and 15 to 19 age groups, leaving one more female in those age groups unknown.

Census:
"Francis Kendrick" appeared as head of household. The household included 2 males under 5, one male 15 to 20 (probably Thomas), 1 female 15 to 20 (possibly Susan), 2 females 20 to 30 (one was probably Elinor), and one female 40 to 50 (certainly Francis).

Misc:
Thomas Kendrick was named in the following event: No.269) O. Bill Filed 26 Nov 1843 Mina J. Rudd vs Joseph Rudd, Wm. Rudd, Jno. O’Neal & his wife Betsy, & John & Tempy Huffy Hefner, Thos. & Elender Hendrick, Wm & Susan Clowder, Alexr. & Parker & Brien Hood, Nancy Haden, Geo. & Sarah Thompson, Solomon & Francis Kelly, John Rudd, Benj. Ragsdale, Charles L. King & Amon Bond. S.H. Jordan,Sec. The heirs of Thomas Rudd dec'd; 6 distributees:1. children of Francis & Robt. Hendrick 2. children of Sarah & John Hood 3. Joseph Rudd, 4. William Rudd 5. John Rudd 6. Mina J. Rudd The heirs of Francis Kindrick; 1. Betsey ONeal and husband John 2. Tempy Huffy and husband John but summons to Polk Co. calls them Hefner. 3. Elender Kindrick 4. Thomas Kindrick 5. W. and Susan Clowder or Cowden. The heirs of Sarah Hood: 1. Alexander 2. Parker 3, Brien 4. Nancy Hayden 5. Geo. and Sarah Thompson 6. Solomon & Frances KElly. The wife of deft. John Rudd is Elizabeth. George and Sarah Thompson write letter from Tall

Misc:
He was summoned to McMinn County Court Sep 1845 to answer a bill in equity brought by Mina J Rudd - resident in Polk County.

Census:
"Thomas Kindrick" (30) appeared as head of household. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 (the neighborhood average was $375). He was born in Tennessee and could not read or write. Other household members include Mahala (30), Francis M (7), Wm J (5), Sarah M (2), and Mary J (5 months).

Property:
On 17 Oct 1851 Thomas and Ellen Kendrick of Polk County sold to George W Bridges their undivided interest in land where John Rudd now lives, which came to them by descent from Thomas Rudd.

Census:
"Thomas Kindrick" (36) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer, with real estate valued at $400 and personal property at $500 (the neighborhood averages were $1,900 and $2,111, respectively). He was born in Tennessee and could not read and write. Other household members include Mahala (38), Francis M. (17), William J. (14), Sarah M. (12), Mary J. (10), Elenor A. (8), Lucinda C. (6), and Tempy J. (1).

They lived four households down from Thomas' sister, Elizabeth Oneill.

Residence:
On 12 August 1867, Thomas Kendrick swore an oath of allegiance to the United States and that he had resided in Georgia for the last 12 months.

Thomas married Mahala LAWSON Between 1 Jun 1840 and Oct 1841, , Polk, Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of Stephen LAWSON and Rose Anna HASKINS) was born 20 Jan 1825, McMinn County, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1890, Murray County, Georgia; was buried , Hopewell Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, , Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 8 Oct 1850, District 3, Polk County, Tennessee
• Census: 3 Aug 1860, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 7 Jun 1880–9 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Birth:
1822, Tennessee -> age 38 on 1860 census
1820, Tennessee -> age 30 on 1850 census
1821-1825 -> age 15-19 on 1840 census

Census:
Stephen Lawson appeared as head of household. The household also included one male 5-9 (probably Matthew), one male 10-14 (either Albert or Thomas), one male 50-59 (certainly Stephen), two females under 5 (probably Jane and possibly Adeline), one female 5-9 (probably Eveline), one female 10-14 (unknown), one female 15-19 (certainly Mahala), one female 20-29 (unknown), and one female 40-49 (certainly Rose).

Census:
Mahala Kindrick (30) appeared in the household of Thomas Kindrick (30). She was born in Tennessee and could not read or write. Other household members included Mahala (30), Francis M (7), Wm J (5), Sarah M (2), and Mary J (5 months).

Census:
Mahala (38) appeared in the household of "Thomas Kindrick" (36). Shee was born in Tennessee and could not read and write. Other household members included Francis M. (17), William J. (14), Sarah M. (12), Mary J. (10), Elenor A. (8), Lucinda C. (6), and Tempy J. (1).

They lived four households down from Thomas' sister, Elizabeth Oneill.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1845, Murray County, Georgia
• Census: 1850, Murray County, Georgia

Notes:

Pedigree Analysis: Start With What You Know

Andrew Baxter Guardianship Bond

Census:
Dwelling number: 1480
Family number: 1480
Name: Andrew B. Baxter
Age: 21
Sex: M
Color:
Occupation: Farmer
Value of Real Estate:
Place of Birth: Tenn
Married within the year:
Attended school within the year:
Over 20 and cannot read & write:
Deaf, dumb, etc:
Other household members: James (27), Sarah B. (51), Mary (15), Mary C. (2), James E. (6/12)

Other Events:

• Name: Polly Lowery
• Census: 1850, Murray County, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Mary Lowery -> marriage license
Polly Lowery -> Barbara (Baxter) Kendrick's death certificate
Mary Lowery -> 1850 census
Mary Lowery -> marriage license

Connection to parents:
"The two brothers [Jim and Andy Baxter] later met and married the two Lowery sisters - Betsy and Pollie."

Pedigree Analysis: Start With What You Know

Birth:
Murray County -> Barbara (Baxter) Kendrick's death certificate
1835, NC -> age 15 on 1850 census [I think all the ages on this page are unreliable]

Census:
Dwelling number: 1480
Family number: 1480
Name: Mary Baxter
Age: 15
Sex: F
Color:
Occupation:
Value of Real Estate:
Place of Birth: NC
Married within the year:
Attended school within the year:
Over 20 and cannot read & write:
Deaf, dumb, etc:
Other household members: James (27), Sarah B. (51), Andrew B. (21), Mary C. (2), James E. (6/12)
Other: Her sister, Elizabeth, and parents, William and Barbara Lowery, appeared next door.

Died:
Y

Notes:

Married:
Sudie Clemmer names three children of Andy Baxter:
Sarah married Alfont[sic] Chable
Dave
Barbara married Hallie[sic] Kendrick
"The two brothers [Jim and Andy Baxter] later met and married the two Lowery sisters - Betsy and Pollie."

4 Jan 1849; Murray, GA -> marriage license

The Marriage of Andrew Baxter and Mary Lowery

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1880, Civil District 9, Polk, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Robert West -> 1860 census
Robert West -> son's (William West) death certificate
Robert West -> 1850 census

Birth:
South Carolina -> stated on son, William's, death certificate
1800, South Carolina -> age 60 on 1860 census
1795, South Carolina -> age 55 on 1850 census
1795, South Carolina -> age 85 on 1880 census
1787, South Carolina -> age 83 on 1870 census

Census:
Robert West (55) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer. He was born in South Carolina. He could not read or write. The household included Nancy A. (20), Anna M. (40), Catherine E. (16), Millberry (female, 14), Robert (11), Wm. W. (9), and Elizabeth J. (3).

Census:
Robert West (60) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer and was born in South Carolina. He could not read or write. Other household members included Nancy (24), William (20), Susanna (12), and James (2).

[I'm not 100 % sure that this record refers to the correct family, but I believe it does based on these reasons.
1) It says William was born in South Carolina, which is consistent for William throughout all other censuses.
2) The head of household is Robert West, and William's death certificate reports his father's name as Robert.
3) Robert, William, and Nancy are found District 5 of Polk County again in 1870.
4) There are only 2 Robert Wests in Polk County in 1860 (which accounts for father and son), as well as only one William West and one Nancy West in Polk Co. in 1860.]

Census:
"Robt West" (83) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000 [neighborhood average $533]. He was born in South Carolina. The household included Malinda (40), Mary (13), Harriet (5), and Martha Brooks (17).

Census:
Robert West (85) appeared as head of household. He and both parents were born in South Carolina. His occupation was laborer, but he had been unemployed the whole year. He was a widower. Other household members include Nancy (daughter, 50), Harriet (daughter, 15), Frank (grandson, 17), Sallie (granddaughter, 11), and Robert (grandson, 8).

Died:
He appears on the 1880 census.

Robert married Anna Mariah (Marisa) COOK. Anna was born Abt 1810, South Carolina; died Bef 1860. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Mariah Cook -> son's (William West) death certificate
Anna M. West -> 1850 census

Birth:
South Carolina -> stated on son, William's death certificate
1810, South Carolina -> age 40 on 1850 census

Census:
Anna M. (40) appeared in the household of Robert West (55). She was born in South Carolina and could not read or write. The household included Nancy A. (20), Catherine E. (16), Millberry (female, 14), Robert (11), Wm. W. (9), and Elizabeth J. (3).

Died:
Anna is not listed on the 1860 Census and Robert West is listed as a widower on the 1880 Census.

Notes:

Married:
Robert West and Mariah Cook are reported as parents on William West's death certificate.

Other Events:

• FAN: David N. Lankford
• Name: Wiett Lankford
• Census: 1850, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 5 Jun 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

I haven't yet found direct evidence that Wyatt is the son of Abner and Letie Lankford. However, he does have a son named Abner and a daughter named Leaty. Furthermore, he lives next door to David Lankford, who is the son of Abner and Letie, in 1850 and David's daughter, Louisa, names a Wyatt Lankford as a child of her grandparents in her Eastern Cherokee app. A Wyatt Lankford is further named as a child of Abner and Letie in the Eastern Cherokee app of John Allgood.

Birth:
Implied birth date based on:
1810, Georgia -> age 70 on 1880 census
1810, Georgia -> age 60 on 1870 Census
1805, Georgia -> age 45 on 1850 census
Georgia - daughter, Leaty's, death certificate

Census:
Research note: David Lankford (25) appeared next door. He may turn out to be Wyatt's brother.
Wyatt Lankford (45) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer, was born in Georgia, and could not read or write. The household included "Tobitha" (40), Justinia (10), Marion (6), and Elizabeth (4).

Census:
"Wiett" Lankford (60) appeared as head of household. He was a farm laborer. He had no real estate, but had a personal estate valued at $100. He was born in Georgia and could read, but not write. The household included "Talytha" (50), Wiliam M. (23), Abner T. (18), John R. (16), "Wiett H." (4), and Madison Bolton (27).

Census:
"Wiet" Lankford (70) appeared as head of household. He was farmer and could read, but not write. He and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included his wife, Morning T. (61), and son, William M. (24). Their son, John (24) and family also lived with them: Angeline (24), James A. (3), and Sarah J. (1).

Their daughter Leaty C. West, appeared two dwellings down.

Died:
Y

Wyatt married Morning Tabitha BRUER. Morning was born Abt 1820, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Litha Bruer
• Census: 1850, Civil District 5, Polk, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Militia District 1011, Murray, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Her name is recorded as "Talytha" on the 1870 census and as "Litha" on her daughter, Leaty's, death certificate.

Birth:
1819, North Carolina -> age 61 on 1880 Census
1820, North Carolina -> age 50 on 1870 Census
1810, North Carolina -> age 40 on 1850 Census

Census:
"Tobitha" (40) appeared in the household of Wyatt Lankford (45). She was born in North Carolina and could not read or write. The household included Justinia (10), Marion (6), and Elizabeth (4).

Census:
"Talytha" (50) appeared in the household of "Wiett" Lankford (60). Her occupation was keeping house. She was born in North Carolina and could not read or write. The household included William M. (23), Abner T. (18), John R. (16), "Wiett H." (4), and Madison Bolton (27).

Census:
Morning T. (61) appeared in the household of "Wiet" Lankford (70) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house. She could not read or write. She and her father were born in North Carolina and her mother was born in Virginia. The household included their son, William M. (24). Their son, John (24) and family also lived with them: Angeline (24), James A. (3), and Sarah J. (1).

Their daughter Leaty C. West, appeared two dwellings down.

Died:
Y

Notes:

Married:
Leaty (Lankford) West's parents are reported as Wyatt Lankford and Litha Bruer on her death certificate.