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Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 20:29:34 -0500

Subject: Kersey:Jasper Kersey

As many of you know, I have recently had an interest in the Kersey family. Some of my Kersey research will be in the book I plan to publish next year.

Edward Ricks had several Kersey grandchildren, in addition to the fact that his father Jonas maintained a close relationship with members of the early Kersey family in Guilford County. Daniel Kersey was appointed to monitor Edward's Quaker marriage in 1792.

One of Edward Ricks' sisters married a man named Jesse Henderson, but I don't know much about him or her. Below is all the information I have:

"8. Elizabeth2 Ricks, (Jonas1), born 11 June 1783; married Jesse Henderson in Greensboro, North Carolina, 30 November 1809.

Known child of Jessee Henderson and Elizabeth2 Ricks, probably others:

32 i. Hannah3 Henderson, born about 1816; married Jasper Wilson Kersey, son of Ezra Kersey and Mary Odell, 14 October 1836; witnesses were Henry Kersey and M. Mendenhall. Children: (a) Nancy C. Kersey, born 1838; (b) Jesse Kersey, borm 1840; (c) Mary M. Kersey, born 1841; and (d) Hannah C. Kersey, born 1846."

Source: The Descendants of Jonas Ricks and Other Ricks Families in America (Nashville, Tenn.: Not yet pub, 1997), chapter 2.

When Edward Ricks died in 1847 he held a receipt for a loan to his sister's husband, Jasper Kersey, declared doubtful. He and Asenith Ricks Kersey (his daughter) were the only Kerseys mentioned in the estate record. Does anyone know anything about Jasper Kersey and his family?

Thanks for your time,

Donald M. Ricks

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Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 11:10:46 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Kersey:Jasper Kersey

In a message dated 97-05-31 23:57:03 EDT, you write:

<<

Kersey Family History and Genealogy Discussion List

>>

In Thomas A VALENTINE bk on the MENDENHALL Family pg 355 vol 1

Asenath RICKS b. 28 feb 1809 d/oEdward ricks and Jane MENDENHALL md Moses

KERSEY s/o Eleazar and Elizabeth KERSEY

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Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 09:06:56 -0700

Subject: Kersey: re: Jasper Wilson Kersey

The Kersey ancestry and children of Jasper Kersey are on my web page. This material is taken from a family tree by Laurence T. Kersey found in the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Marv

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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 18:08:42 -0700

Subject: FW: Kersey: forward from Nancy Kersey Littlefield

Sent: Monday, June 02, 1997 12:09 PM

Subject: Kersey group/forward

Forwarded message:

Date: 97-05-31 10:51:17 EDT

My name is Nancy Kersey Littlefield. Both our families are from England.

Supposedly my husbands family is from Titchfield. I don't even know where

that is at. I thought that my family was from the Isle of Man, but I am

not sure. If you know of any of the Kersey family that migrated to the

states, I would like to know. I also heard that there is or was a place

called Kersey,England.Do you know about that? Thanks, Nancy

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Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 06:28:27 -0700

Subject: Kersey: RE: Kersey list

Hi--

No server problems. I've been busy so haven't posted anything. Haven't received anything from anyone, either. Soon, I hope to get back at the L.T. Kersey book.

Marv

Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 3:00 PM

Subject: Kersey list

Hi, Marv!

I just wanted to be sure that you are very busy or having server problems as I have not gotten anything from the list in over a week. I'm just paranoid that something is wrong at this end . . . not pressuring you for stuff if you are indeed busy.

Thanks.

Nancy

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Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:46:05 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Kersey: RE: Kersey list

In a message dated 97-06-12 14:25:40 EDT, you write:

<<

No server problems. I've been busy so haven't posted anything. Haven't received anything from anyone, either. Soon, I hope to get back at the L.T. Kersey book.

Mar >>

Thanks, Marv. Just wanted to be sure nothing untoward was happening, that's all.

Nancy

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Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:02:46 -0700

Subject: Kersey: FW: genealogy

Hi Karen--

Hope to hear from you soon,

Marv

Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 10:04 PM

Subject: genealogy

Hello, I am desperately looking for some link to my ancestors. We have a

James Lindley Kersey in our family. His father was Carter and Abigail

(Lindley) Kersey from Bangor, Iowa. James Lindley married a Lydia Ellen

Frazier, her folks were Thomas and Ruth Frazier from Bangor also. James

and Lydia had 10 children birthdates from 1867 to 1890's. If any of these

names sound familiar could you please e-mail me. I have been stone walled

on dates. Thanks, Karen

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Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:08:51 -0700

Subject: Kersey: Peggy Winkel?

Marv

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Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 00:17:20, -0500

Subject: Kersey: Re Peggy Winkel?

Peggy has recently moved and as far as I know she does not have an updated email address. She is a distant cousin of mine connected to the TN Kerseys. She said as soon as she gets back on line she'll send her new email address to me. In the meantime I'm keeping any information from the list that she would be interested in.

Pat Henry

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Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 07:35:18 -0700

Subject: FW: Kersey group/Fwd: Re: Kersey:

Sent: Saturday, June 14, 1997 3:20 AM

Subject: Kersey group/Fwd: Re: Kersey

Forwarded message:

Date: 97-06-11 14:27:18 EDT

At 03:40 PM 6/7/97 -0400, you wrote:

>I am working on the Kersey lines and would like to see if we have a common >link.

>

>Thanks,

>Tracey

Hi Tracey,

I can give you an abbreviated history. My father was Dale Soots Kersey, born and died in Hendricks County, Indiana 12-13-1918-10-6-1996, his father was Fred James Kersey, his father Dayton Kersey, his father James Kersey, his father James Kersey all born and died in Hendricks Co., Indiana. I do have information that Theodore Kersey also of Hendricks Co. did, as he was researching the family. I also have information that John Kersey came from Ayreshire Scotland in 1650 settled I think in Guilford, N.C., where eventually the family migrated to Indiana.

This is all I can tell you right now, since I'm at work and all my info is at home. Hope to hear from you soon.

Susan Kersey Darnell>

Office Manager (317) 232-1879

Indiana Historical Society Library fax (317) 233-3109

315 W. Ohio St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202

*These opinions do not necessarily reflect those of my employer

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Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 21:40:50 -0700

Subject: Kersey: William Kersey Johnston

Has anyone run into a copy of this book? Is there any Kersey info in it?

104. 79-128346: Keith, Bruce E. The Johnston's of Morning Sun : a biography

of William Kersey Johnston, his forebears and descendants / El Cerrito, Calif.] : Keith, c1979. 2 v. ; 29 cm.

LC CALL NUMBER: CS71.J73 1979

Marv

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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 18:36:16 -0700

Subject: RE: Kersey: / KIRKSEY

Hi Jeff--

Thanks for the query. Anything is possible when the census takers get involved. I will pass your query along to our Kersey family discussion group, to see if anyone has encountered this variation. By the way, I have an Emiline (Emeline?) Kersey in my data, who married a John Warts (Watts?). Check my web page to see if she matches your data.

Hope this helps,

Marv

Sent: Monday, June 16, 1997 10:24 PM

Subject: KERSEY / KIRKSEY

I was wondering if you by chance know if KIRKSEY is a variant spelling of KERSEY. On I believe one or two cesuses it listed my 2nd great grandmother as Emeline KERSEY instead of Emeline KIRKSEY. I would appreciate your advice.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Jeffery Johnson

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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 18:36:43 -0700

Subject: RE: Kersey: / KIRKSEY

Hi Jeff--

I wouldn't put too much stock in Emiline's marriage. There is no marriage record listed. Jesse vs. John for her father's name is a bigger problem. Do you have any dates to work with?

Marv

Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 1997 6:44 AM

To: Marv Miller

Subject: Re: KERSEY: / KIRKSEY

Dear Marv,

I checked your site last night after I sent you the email. My Emeline Kirksey never married but had children. Your Emeline got married. Emelines father was Jesse Kirksey from North Carolina but I have been unable to locate him in NC or TN. On Emelines death certificate it states this and this is all I have that show his name. Jesse could have been a nickname or middle name that he went by and this might explain why I can't find him.

Thanks for your time.

Later,

Jeffery Johnson

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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 06:17:25 -0700

Subject: FW: Kersey: / KIRKSEY

Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 1997 7:02 PM

To: Marv Miller

Subject: Re: KERSEY: / KIRKSEY

Dear Marv,

Below you will find all the information I have at this time. Perhaps you might see something that might ring a bell or that you think might connect.

Thanks for all your help.

Sincerely,

Jeffery

Descendants of Jesse KIRKSEY

FIRST GENERATION

1. Jesse KIRKSEY was a Farmer. He was born in ,North Carolina. He died in ,Tennessee. He was buried in ,Tennessee.

He was married to Cynthia KIRK in ,Tennessee. Cynthia KIRK was a Home Maker. She was born in ,Tennessee. She died in ,Tennessee. She was buried in ,Tennessee. Jesse KIRKSEY and Cynthia KIRK had the following children:

+2 i. Emeline KIRKSEY.

SECOND GENERATION

2. Emeline KIRKSEY was born on 6 AUG 1834 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

She died on 6 OCT 1921 in West Port, Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was buried on 7 OCT 1921 in New Hope Cemetery, Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was a House Keeper.

DEATH: Certificate of Death 277

NOTE: Certificate of Death states age at death being 87 but gives her birth year as 1844 so if she is 87 it should be 1834 to equal 87.

SOURCE: 1870 Census Carroll County, TN; 14th day of June 1870; District

#132

Kirksey, Emeline 38/F/W, Born in TN, Cannot read/write

Kirksey, Marshall 17/M/W, Born in TN, Cannot read/write

Kirksey, Albert 8/M/W, Born in TN

Kirksey, Eliza 2/F/W, Born in TN

SOURCE: 1880 Census Carroll County, TN

#184

Kirksey, Emeline W/F/45, House Keeping, Birth Place:TN, Fathers birth

place:NC, Mothers birth place:TN

Kirksey, Mary E. W/F/15, Daughter, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN,

Mothers:TN

Emeline KIRKSEY and Male UNKOWN had the following children:

+3 i. Marshall Andrew KIRKSEY.

+4 ii. Albert KIRKSEY.

+5 iii. Eliza Ann KIRKSEY.

THIRD GENERATION

3. Marshall Andrew KIRKSEY was born on 11 NOV 1853 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He died on 19 JAN 1943 in Yuma, Carroll Co., TN. He was buried on 20 JAN 1943 in New Hope Cemetery, Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was a Farmer.

SOURCE: 1880 Census Carroll County, TN

#184

Kirksey, Marshall W/M/25, Farmer, Birth Place:TN, Fathers birth

place:TN, Mothers birth place:TN

Kirksey, Sarah E. W/F/21, Wife, House Keeping, Birth Place:TN, Fathers

birth place:NC, Mothers birth place:TN

Kirksey, Oliver C. W/M/6\12, Son, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN, Mothers:TN

He was married to Sarah E. KIRKSEY ? in ?. Sarah E. KIRKSEY was born in 1858. She died in 1920 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was buried in 1920 in New Hope Cemetery, Carroll Co., Tennessee. Marshall Andrew KIRKSEY and Sarah E. KIRKSEY had the following children:

+6 i. William Will KIRKSEY.

7 ii. John KIRKSEY.

4. Albert KIRKSEY was born about 1863 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

SOURCE: 1880 Cansus Carroll County, TN

#180

Kirksey, Albert W/M/17, Farmer, Birth Place:TN, Fathers birth place:TN,

Mothers birth place:TN

Kirksey, Mandy P. W/F/18, House Keeping, Birth Place:TN, Fathers birth

place:TN, Mothers birth place:TN

Kirksey, Mary A. W/F/10\30, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN, Mothers:TN

He was married to Mandy P. UNKOWN bfr 1880 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

Mandy P. UNKOWN was born about 1862 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

5. Eliza Ann KIRKSEY was born in SEP 1867 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

She died in 1948 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was buried in 1948 in New Hope near Yuma, Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was a Home Maker.

She was married to James Benjamin CARY (son of William W. CARY and "Sarah""Georgia""Martha" Ann JOHNSON) on 28 FEB 1884 in ,Tennessee. James Benjamin CARY was born on 3 JAN 1866 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He died on 2 NOV 1929 in Westport, Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was buried on 3 NOV 1929 in New Hope Cemetery, Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was a Farmer.

SOURCE: 1900 Census Carroll County, TN; 4 day of June, 1900; 14th Civil

District

#12

Cary, James B. Head, W/M/Jan 1856/44/M16yrs., Birth Place:Tn, Fathers

birth place:TN, Mothers birth place:NC, Farmer, Can't read/write

Cary, Eliza A. Wife, W/F/Sept 1867/32/M16yrs., Birth Place:TN, Fathers

birth place:TN, Mothers birth place:TN, Can read/write

Cary, William R. Son, W/M/Feb 1885/18/S, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN,

Mothers:TN, Farm Laborer, Can read/write

Cary, Marvin E. Son, W/M/March 1888/12/S, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN,

Mothers:TN, Farm Laborer, Can read/Can't write

Cary, Siney N. Son, W/M/Jan 1890/10/S, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN,

Mothers:TN, Can read/Can't write

Cary, ___ M. Daughter, W/F/Dec 1891/8/S, Birth Place:TN, Farthers:TN,

Mothers:TN

Cary, Davey L. Son, W/M/Jan 1896/4/S, Birth Place:TN, Farthers:TN,

Mothers:TN

Cary, Albert L. Son, W/M/Jan 1898/2/S, Birth Place:TN, Farthers:TN,

Mothers:TN

Cary, Charles E. Son, W/M/9\12/S, Birth Place:TN, Farthers:TN,

Mothers:TN

Cary,

Cary,

Kirksey, Emeline A. Mother in law, W/F/Aug 1833/67/WD-Number of

Children 4 - Living 2, Birth Place:TN, Fathers:TN, Mothers:TN

SOURCE: 1910 Census Carroll County, TN; 26th day of April, 1910; 14th

Civil District

#139/141

Cary, James B. Head, M/W/52/M26yrs., Place Born:TN, Father born in:NC,

Mother Born in:TN,Farmer, Can read/Can't write

Cary, Eliza Wife, F/W/48/M26yrs., Place Born:TN, Father born in:TN,

Mother born in:TN, Laborer, Can read/write

Cary, Marvin E. Son, M/W/22/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

Laborer, Can read/write

Cary, ______ Son, M/W/19/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

Laborer, Can read/write

Cary, David L. Son, M/W/14/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

Laborer, Can read/write

Cary, Lyde Son, M/W/11/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN, Laborer,

Can read/write

Cary, Hattie Daughter, F/W/8/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

None

Cary, Pearlie Daughter, F/W/7/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

None

Cary, Clevie Daughter, F/W/4/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN,

None

Cary, Grayden Son, M/W/2/S, Place Born:TN, Father:TN, Mother:TN, None

Kirksey, Emeline Mother in Law, F/W/70/WD, Place Born:TN, Father:TN,

Mother:TN, None, Can't read/write

SOURCE: 1920 Census Carroll Co., TN; 13th day of January, 1920; 14th

Civil District

#107

Cary, James B. Head, M/W/68/M, can read/can't write, Born in TN, Father

born in TN, Mother Born in TN, Farmer

Cary, Eliza A. Wife, F/W/58/M, can read/write, Born in TN, Father born

in TN, Mother born in TN, None

Cary, Pearl E. Daughter, F/W/16/S, can read/write, Born in TN, Father

TN, Mother TN, None

Cary, Flix G. Son, M/W/10/S, can read/write, Born in TN, Father TN,

Mother TN, None

Cary, Mattie C. Daughter, F/W/8/S, can't read/write, Born in TN, Father

TN, Mother TN, None

Cary, James G. Son, M/W/6/S, can't read/write, Born in TN, Father TN,

Mother TN, None

Cary, Elmer Son, M/W/20/M, can read/write, Born in TN, Father TN,

Mother TN, Farm Labourer

Cary, Salie Wife, F/W/20/M, can read/write, Born in TN, Father TN,

Mother TN, None

Eliza Ann KIRKSEY and James Benjamin CARY had the following children:

8 i. William Rolan CARY was born in FEB 1885 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He died in 1943 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was buried in 1943 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

+9 ii. Marvin Esker CARY.

10 iii. Albert Lyde CARY was born in JAN 1898 in Carroll Co.,

Tennessee. He died in 1931 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was buried in 1931 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

+11 iv. Sin CARY.

12 v. Ludy M. BIRDWELL was born in DEC 1891 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

+13 vi. Dave Lige CARY.

+14 vii. Charles Elmer CARY.

15 viii. Hattie EDWARDS was born about 1902 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

+16 ix. Pearlie Ester CARY.

17 x. Cleavy CARY was born about 1906 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

18 xi. Graden CARY was born about 1908 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He

died in 1970 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

He went to jail for grandaddy because of moonshine distillery. He was still able to go into the service and serve during WWII.

19 xii. Flix Gray CARY was born about 1910 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He died in 1954 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. He was buried in 1954 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

20 xiii. Mattie C. PRICHART was born about 1912 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. She died in 1933 in Carroll Co., Tennessee. She was buried in 1933 in Carroll Co., Tennessee.

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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 11:05:49 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: RE: Kersey: / KIRKSEY

I went through my related names file and did indeed find a Kersey/Kirksey link!!

KIRKSEY RoperMikl 8/7/95 KA-KM895

Grandfather was KIRKSEY, family history says from GA & SC. Census to support this.

Name changed from KERSEY in early 1700s for at least some of the present day

KIRKSEYs

KIRKSEY Jkkarr 8/17/95 KA-KM895

Has much info on KERSEY, KIRKSEY families. Will be happy to share. Write

@

Joyce KERSEY Karr 9353 Rosstown Way, Houston Texas 77080-7415

KERSY Ludlow1115 3/25/95 KA-KM 3

Looking for info on Emeline Eliza Kersy b. abt 1813 in Maine d.1854 in

Shelby Co. Ind.

m. Stephen D. LUDLOW b.1809 Clark Co. Ohio

KIRKSEY Angenatree 7-23=95 KA-KM895

NC, SC, GA - 1700-1900

Trying to connect ELISHA S. KIRKSEY in Butts Co. GA to home in NC. His

daughter Nanct T. married

GIDEON KIRKSEY b. SC in 1801. Need his parents names. Need relationship of

KIRKSEY to RICKMAN

KIRKSEY BROKIRK 9/8/95 KA-KM995

Looking for info on KIRKSEY from GA & NC. Andrew Jackson was a son of CHRISTO

PHER KIRKSEY

KIRKSEY Angentree 9/10/95 KA-KM995

Several Andrew Jackson Kirkseys. Her ancestor was b.1835 in Butts Co. GA. He

had an uncle

Andrew Jackson. Hasb more info.

KIRKSEY BROKIRK 9/15/95 KA-KM995

His ancestor was Andrew Jackson Kirksey b.5-29-1815 in Iredell, NC. His father was ELISHA S. KIRKSEY ?

Andrew m. Mary Emma Whitener ELDER.

KIRKSEY Angenatree 9-17095 KA-KM995

Nancy S. Kirksey was dau. of Elisha S. Kirksey and Patience Harris. She was

b.1818, NC

She m. Gigeon KIRKSEY in Butts Co., GA 7-8-1830. He was b.1801, SC. They had a son Andrew Jackson (Jack)

She also has some church records on Elisha. He was a teacher.

Hope it helps.

Tracey

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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 06:24:40 -0700

Subject: RE: Kersey:

Hi Mary--

Hope to hear from you soon,

Marv

Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 1997 5:26 PM

Subject: Kersey

Hi! My name is Mary Wolfe. My mother was Margaret Louise Kersey before she married. Her father was A(lvan) S(anford) Kersey. he was a peach grower in Upson Co. GA. My mother's brothers are: Gerald Sanford Kersey born on Jan. 26,1909, Francis Hancock Kersey born in 1911, Julian David kersey born on Jan. 7,1919, Charles Edward Kersey born on April 4, 1921, and Joseph Alvah Kersey born on April 14, 1923.All the children in this family were born in Upson Co. Ga. A.S. Kersey lived in the Crest Community of Upson Co. Ga. before marrying. His father was Robert Kersey. I do not know where he came from. i would like to know. I do know that A.S. kersey had brothers who lived in Houston Co. GA. There are many, many Kerseys in Ga. There are many, many Kerseys in Savannah, GA. ( The phone book lists 30-40) Most of the Kerseys in Ga. are farmers.My mother's brother went to England to the town of Kersey. The people there were sheep herders. If you have any information on this family, email. to Graylwolfe @aol.com Thank you.