Ann Magruder Clagett

F, b. 1768, d. August 8, 1833
FatherHenry Clagett1 b. 1730, d. b 2 Feb 1778
MotherAnn Magruder b. 8 Jul 1738, d. 1815
ReferenceN.O.C. Vol 2
Last EditedSeptember 14, 2014
     Ann Magruder Clagett was born in 1768 at MD, USA.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 She was named as a beneficiary in the will of Henry Clagett on July 13, 1777 at Mongtomery County, MD, USA.11 Ann Magruder Clagett married Alexander Offutt, son of William Offutt Jr. and Elizabeth Jackson Magruder, on January 13, 1791 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.12,13,14,15,4,5,6,7,8,9 As of January 13, 1791,her married name was Offutt.12,13,14,7,8 Ann Magruder Clagett died on August 8, 1833 at Scott County, KY, USA.10,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24

Family

Alexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. States that she was the daughter of William Clagett who died while a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
  2. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118. Provided full year.
  3. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt.
  4. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, DAR ID Number 112895. Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield. Provides year only.
  5. [S311] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 100, DAR ID Number 99433, Lineage of Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Pratt Byrd. Provides year.
  6. [S316] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 43, DAR ID Number 42928. Lineage of Miss Florence Offutt. Listed as a daughter of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance Glass, his second wife. Provides year only.
  7. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32870. Lineage of Mrs. Annie Bartlett Hall Harbison, daughter of Bartlett M. Hall and Anne Amelia Offutt. Provides year.
  8. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33324. Lineage of Mrs. Laura Offutt Mundy. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon. Provides year.
  9. [S337] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 124, DAR ID Number 123687. Lineage of Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Provides year.
  10. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. States that she was born in 1768 and died in 1833.
  11. [S1048] Montgomery Cty., MD Will Book A.
  12. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,740. Listing of May 1988 for MD. Has date and county/state.
  13. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  14. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95-96.
  15. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt. Lists year only.
  16. [S2] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book II, Pg. 102.
  17. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Transcribed Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  18. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt. Lists year only.
  19. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, DAR ID Number 112895. Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield. Provides year only.
  20. [S316] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 43, DAR ID Number 42928. Lineage of Miss Florence Offutt. Listed as a daughter of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance Glass, his second wife. Provides year only.
  21. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32870. Lineage of Mrs. Annie Bartlett Hall Harbison, daughter of Bartlett M. Hall and Anne Amelia Offutt. Provides year.
  22. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33324. Lineage of Mrs. Laura Offutt Mundy. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon. Provides year.
  23. [S337] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 124, DAR ID Number 123687. Lineage of Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Provides year.
  24. [S311] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 100, DAR ID Number 99433. Lineage of Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Pratt Byrd. Provides year as 1835. Removed that date as all other sources have date as 1833.
  25. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. States that he was the son of Alexander and Ann (Clagett) Offutt.

Henry Clagett Offutt

M, b. October 8, 1791, d. December 19, 1876
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-1
Last EditedFebruary 27, 2018
     Henry Clagett Offutt was born on October 8, 1791 at MD, USA.1,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Franklin Bell, daughter of John Bell, on September 20, 1820 at Fayette County, KY, USA.6 Henry Clagett Offutt married Mary Franklin Bell, daughter of John Bell, on September 21, 1820 at Fayette County, KY, USA.7,8,9,10,11 Henry Clagett Offutt married Mary Franklin Bell, daughter of John Bell, on September 22, 1821.12 Henry Clagett Offutt married Mary Sutherland Vance, daughter of James Vance and Margaret Scott, on June 29, 1840 at Fayette County, KY, USA.13 Henry Clagett Offutt married Mary Sutherland Vance, daughter of James Vance and Margaret Scott, on July 1, 1840 at Fayette County, KY, USA.14,12,15,3 Henry Clagett Offutt married Mary Sutherland Vance, daughter of James Vance and Margaret Scott, on July 13, 1840.16 Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance appeared on the Federal Census of June 1, 1850 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.17 Henry Clagett Offutt died on December 19, 1876 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, at age 85.18,19,4,5,20 He was buried on December 20, 1876 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.21,22,20
Grave marker for Henry C. Offutt
Photo by Linda Clemmons

Family 1

Mary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
Children

Family 2

Mary Sutherland Vance b. 6 Nov 1806, d. 14 Apr 1888
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Had full date, county and state.
  2. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  3. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  4. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield, DAR ID Number 112895. Provides year only.
  5. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32869. Lineage of Mrs. Mary Scott Moxley Armstrong, daughter of Sampson Buchanon Moxley and Sallie Offutt. Provides year.
  6. [S173] Early Marriage Records, Early Am. Marriages; Atlantic South, Search found a marriage between Bell, Mary F. and Offett, Henry C.
  7. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  8. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield, DAR ID Number 112895. Provides year only.
  9. [S322] Karen Mauer Green, The KY Gazette 1801-1820, Pg. 310. States that in Number 39, Volume VI, Thursday 28 Sep 1820, Volume XXXIV; Marriage: Henry C. Offutt married Miss Mary F. Bell, daughter of John Bell, in Fayette County on Thursday, 21 September 1820.
  10. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  11. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 113. Had the date as September 29, 1820. Removed that date based on abstract of wedding notice printed in the Kentucky Gazette.
  12. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Date from the transcribed Family Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  13. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850.
  14. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible.
  15. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 104. Published in the Lexington Observer and Reporter issue of July 11; Henry C. Offutt of Shelby County, to Mrs. Mary S. Glass of Fayette County. Married July 1, 1840.
  16. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt."
  17. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  18. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 112. Had the year only.
  19. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Provided full date.
  20. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Henry C. Offutt: died December 19, 1876; December 20, 1876 in Section E, Lot 191 grave 2.
  21. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118.
  22. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Referenced the Lexington Observer.
  23. [S4926] The Courier Journal, November 9, 1901, Pg. 1, Article printed in the Saturday, November 9, 1901 edition. Byline Midway, Ky. Nov. 8. (Special.) States that Mrs. Mary A. Moore died at her country home near Midway yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the sixty-senventh year of her age. Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Henry C. Offutt, of Shelby County, and was born in Fayette county May 30, 1826 on what is now the Meadowthorpe farm, belonging to her niece Mrs. James Pepper.
  24. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. References a Bible in the hands of a Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt.
  25. [S1185] Florence Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Florence Offutt. Born , age 56, in Shelby County, KY. Father listed as H. C. Offutt, born in Scott County, KY. Mother's maiden name Mary Vance, born in Fayette County, KY. Died September 6, 1912 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY. Buried September 8, 1912 in Grove Hill. Listed as single. Informant listed as Mrs. Leo (Sp?) Armstrong.

William Clagett Offutt

M, b. October 2, 1793, d. December 3, 1858
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-2
Last EditedNovember 3, 2018
     William Clagett Offutt was born on October 2, 1793 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.1,2 He married Melissa Pitts on April 13, 1820 at Scott County, KY, USA.3,4,5 William Clagett Offutt died on December 3, 1858 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, at age 65.6,7,8,9 He was buried on December 4, 1858 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.10,11,9
William C. Offutt grave marker, close up
William C. Offutt grave marker

Family

Melissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118. Provided full date and state in the section written by James S. Offutt on Alexander Offutt and his descendants.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Has the date of birthas October 2, 1793/4 in MD.
  3. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  4. [S173] Early Marriage Records, Early Am. Marriages; Atlantic South.
  5. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Had same date, added place information.
  6. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Has the date of death as December 3, 1852/8 in KY.
  7. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118. Listed the date as December 2, 1858, and city/state information. Removed the date based on the photo of the headstone.
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Picture of grave marker.
  9. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, William C. Offutt; died December 3, 1858, buried December 4, 1858 in Section E, Lot 195 Space 1.
  10. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118.
  11. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  12. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #109646098. Memorial for James Harvey Offutt. Buried in Section E, Lot 195. Photo of grave marker. "JAMES HARVEY Died July 2, 1835 in his 13th year. WILLIAM P. Died June 2, 1838 in his 8th year. Children of W. C. and M. P. Offutt."
  13. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as Wm. C. Offutt, mother's maiden name listed as Malissa Pitts.

Verlinda Clagett Offutt

F, b. June 3, 1795, d. February, 1831
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-3
Last EditedSeptember 22, 2008
     Verlinda Clagett Offutt was born on January 3, 1794.1 She was born on June 3, 1795 at Rockville, Montgomery County, MD, USA.2,3,4 As of December 17, 1816,her married name was Logan.5,1,6,7,8,4,9 She married Alexander Logan on December 17, 1816 at Scott County, KY, USA.10,5,1,6,7,8,11,9 Verlinda Clagett Offutt died in February, 1831 at KY, USA, at age 35.5,4

Family

Alexander Logan b. 1782, d. 1845
Children

Citations

  1. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  2. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,740. Listing of Apr 1988 for MD.
  3. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had this city.
  4. [S311] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 100, DAR ID Number 99433, Lineage of Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Pratt Byrd. Provides year.
  5. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 176.
  6. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 16. Only gives names of bride & groom and month/year. States that bride's name was Varlinda, and that she was from Scott Cty, KY.
  7. [S173] Early Marriage Records, Early Am. Marriages; Atlantic South.
  8. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850.
  9. [S1899] Joan Colbert Gioe and Revised by Betty J. Masley and Carley Gioe, Scott County KY Rcds #1, Pg. 12.
  10. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,580. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Married by Rev. Robert Marshall.
  11. [S311] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 100, DAR ID Number 99433, Lineage of Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Pratt Byrd. Provides year.
  12. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number32871. Lineage of Miss Mary Bell Logan, daughter of George William Logan and Josephine Bell.
  13. [S311] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 100, DAR ID Number 99433, Lineage of Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Pratt Byrd. Provides year.

Elizabeth Margaret Offutt

F, b. December 7, 1797, d. August 24, 1833
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-4
Last EditedJuly 15, 2006
     Elizabeth Margaret Offutt In Ezra N. Offutt's Bible mention of William M. Offutt marrying Elizabeth M. Offutt 22 Feb 1825. May be this Elizabeth. Thomas Offutt has name as Elizabeth Clagett Offutt. She was born on December 7, 1797 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.1 She was born on December 7, 1799.2 She married William Magruder Offutt, son of Baruch Offutt and Verlinda Offutt, on February 22, 1825.3 Elizabeth Margaret Offutt died on August 24, 1833 at Scott County, KY, USA, at age 35.4,5

Family

William Magruder Offutt b. 7 Jan 1801, d. b 2 Jul 1829
Child

Citations

  1. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,736. Listing of Apr 1988 for MD.
  2. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  3. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 177.
  4. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 177. Same date and adds place.
  5. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Transcribed Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.

Ann Clagett Offutt

F, b. October 27, 1800, d. March 14, 1861
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-5
Last EditedMarch 2, 2012
     Ann Clagett Offutt was also known as Anne Amelia Offutt.1,2 She was born on October 24, 1800.3,1 She was born on October 27, 1800 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.4,5,1 As of December 18, 1827,her married name was Hall.6,1 She married Colonel Bartlett M. Hall on December 18, 1827.6,1 Ann Clagett Offutt died on March 14, 1861 at age 60.7,1 She was buried after March 14, 1861 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.8

Family

Colonel Bartlett M. Hall b. 1800, d. 20 Aug 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32870. Lineage of Mrs. Annie Bartlett Hall Harbison, daughter of Bartlett M. Hall and Anne Amelia Offutt. Provides year.
  2. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33746. Lineage of Miss Margaret Payne Hall. Daughter of William Henry Harrison Hall and Margaret A. Payne. Granddaughter of Bartlett M. Hall and his wife Anne A. Offutt.
  3. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 152. An Ancestor Chart had this date.
  4. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,735. Listing of Apr 1988 for MD.
  5. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  6. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 178.
  7. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Transcribed Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial for Ann Offutt Hall, picture of headstone.
  9. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32870. Lineage of Mrs. Annie Bartlett Hall Harbison, daughter of Bartlett M. Hall and Anne Amelia Offutt.

Alexander Offutt Jr.1

M, b. October 10, 1803, d. June 29, 1873
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-6
Last EditedAugust 9, 2023
     Alexander Offutt Jr. was born on October 10, 1803 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 He emigrated in 1810 from Scott County, KY, USA.10 He married Emeline Kerr Smith on October 24, 1840 at Scott County, KY, USA.11,12,13 Alexander Offutt Jr. married Emeline Kerr Smith on October 27, 1840 at Scott County, KY, USA.14,4,15,13 Alexander Offutt Jr. was a Farmer on August 24, 1850 at District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, USA.16 He and Emeline Kerr Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of August 24, 1850 at District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, USA.17 Alexander Offutt Jr. appeared on the Federal Census of July 27, 1860 at District #1, Scott County, KY, USA.18 He lived at Great Crossings, Scott County, KY, USA. He died on June 29, 1873 at Scott County, KY, USA, at age 69.19,20,5,7,21,22,9 He was buried after June 29, 1873 at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.23,24,9
Grave marker for Alex Offutt in Georgetown Cemetery
As of 1882, Alexander Offutt Jr. was also known as Alexander D. Offutt.25

Family

Emeline Kerr Smith b. 9 Mar 1824, d. 1 Jun 1853
Children

Citations

  1. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt.
  2. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,735. Listing of Apr 1988 for MD.
  3. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 604.
  4. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  5. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt. Lists year only.
  6. [S1790] August 24, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, Line 1. Age given as 46, born in MD.
  7. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Has full date of death and birth.
  8. [S1757] July 27, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Logan County, KY, Lines 12 lists Alexander, age 56 born in MD.
  9. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #27038359. Photo of grave marker. "ALEX C. OFFUTT BORN OCT. 10, 1803 DIED JUNE 29, 1873."
  10. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 604.
  11. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850.
  12. [S1899] Joan Colbert Gioe and Revised by Betty J. Masley and Carley Gioe, Scott County KY Rcds #1, Pg. 12. Alexander Offutt to Emeline Smith 24 Oct 1840. Removed date based on marriage register.
  13. [S7290] Scott Cty. KY Marr. Reg. Book A (1837 - 1863): Marriage 259. Marriage of Alex Offutt to Emeline Smith, has 24th, Married 27th October 1840 by C. A. (illegible).
  14. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 179. Adds county and state.
  15. [S270] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 109, DAR ID Number 108186. Lineage of Miss Elinor Hall Offutt. Lists year only.
  16. [S1790] August 24, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY.
  17. [S1790] August 24, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, Line 1 lists Alexander Offutt, age 44, born in MD. Line 2 lists Emeline, age 26. Line 3 lists William N., age 10. Line 4 lists Ezra, age 7. Line 5 lists Sidney S., age 5. Line 6 lists Virginia, age 3. Line 7 lists Annie C., age 1. Emeline and the children all born in KY.
  18. [S1757] July 27, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Logan County, KY, Lines 12-17 list Alexander, along with children Wm. Nelson, Ezra, Sidney S., Virginia and Annie (?).
  19. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 604. States that Alexander died in 1873.
  20. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 179. Had year and county/state.
  21. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 112. Had date as 6/8/1875. Removed as a source based on other evidence which contradicted this date.
  22. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had full date as 6/8/1875 and location, removed date based on contradicting evidence.
  23. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118.
  24. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Buried in Section: Lower B; Lot Number: 3668; Block Number: 6; Grave Number: 4.
  25. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 588. In the biography of Elly Blackburn (A Son-in-law) Alexander D. Offutt is mentioned as the father of the bride.
  26. [S3181] William N. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as Alexander Offutt, mother's maiden name listed as Emmaline Smith.
  27. [S1186] Ezra N. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists father as Alexander Offutt, mother listed as Emeline Offutt.
  28. [S3187] Virginia Offutt Blackburn, KY Death Cert, Father listed as Alexander Offutt. Mother's maiden name listed as Emma Smith.

Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt1,2

M, b. December 28, 1806, d. May 5, 1886
FatherAlexander Offutt3 b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett3 b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-7
Last EditedAugust 3, 2023
Col. Ezra N. Offutt
History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky. Chicago, IL, USA: O. L. Baskin, 1882, page 165
     Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt was born on December 28, 1806 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 He was Breeder. He married Elizabeth Amelia Lemon, daughter of Joseph I. Lemon and Margaret Leathers, on July 4, 1836 at Scott County, KY, USA.15,16,17,7,18,19,20 Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon appeared on the Federal Census of August 8, 1850 at District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, USA.21 Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 18, 1860 at District #2, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.22 Ezra Offutt Sr. witnessed the marriage of James W. Offutt and Mary Ford Offutt on July 25, 1865 at Scott County, KY, USA. It may be this person, which could indicate that the son of Ezra that is supposed to have died could be this James W. Offutt.23,24 Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 15, 1870 at Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.25 Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 4, 1880 at 167th Enumaration District, Scott County, KY, USA.26 Colonel Ezra Nathanial Offutt left a will on January 22, 1885 at Scott County, KY, USA.27 He died on May 5, 1886 at Scott County, KY, USA, at age 79.28,29,30,9,31,32 He was buried after May 5, 1886 at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.33
Grave marker for Ezra N. Offutt in Georgetown Cemetery
Photo by T Selby & E Offutt

Family

Elizabeth Amelia Lemon b. 20 Jul 1818, d. 23 Jun 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33320. Lineage of Mrs. Mary Edmonia Offutt Witherspoon. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180-A. Referred to as Col.
  3. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. States that he was the son of Alexander and Ann (Clagett) Offutt.
  4. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5,736. Listing of Apr 1988 for MD.
  5. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. Provided full date and county/state of birth.
  6. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had Rockville.
  7. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  8. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33324. Lineage of Mrs. Laura Offutt Mundy. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon. Provides year.
  9. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists Mr. Ezra N. Offutt, born 12/28/1806 and died 5/5/1886.
  10. [S331] August 8, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, Line 23. Age listed as 42, birthplace MD. Date suggested would be circa 1808. Removed that date based on headstone and other information.
  11. [S1428] June 16 - 18, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Age given as 53, supports 1806 date of birth. Place listed as MD.
  12. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180. Provided full date and county/state of birth.
  13. [S6575] June 15, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Georgetown, Scott Cty., KY, Line 24 lists E. N. Offutt, age 63(?), a Farmer, born in KY. Place of birth removed as it conflicts with all other information.
  14. [S6576] June 4, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;167th Enumaration District, Scott Cty., KY, Line 14 lists Esrie N. Offutt, age 74, a Farmer, born in MD, both parents born in MD.
  15. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180. References the Lexington Observer.
  16. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,577. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Had same date and added place information.
  17. [S20] William Henry Perrin, Hist. of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison, & Nicholas Cty's, KY, Pg. 603. States that E. N. Offutt married Miss Elizabeth A. Lemon in Scott County in 1836.
  18. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 88. Printed in the Lexington Oberserver and Reporter dated July 13, 1836. Ezra N. Offutt to Miss Elizabeth A. Lemon, daughter of the late Joseph I. Lemon. Married in Scott County, July 4, 1836.
  19. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Lists marriage, but has bride's middle initial as "N."
  20. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33324. Lineage of Mrs. Laura Offutt Mundy. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon. Provides year.
  21. [S331] August 8, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1 East Part, Scott County, KY, Dwelling and Family Number 162. Line 23 lists E. N. Offutt, age 42, born in MD. Line 24 lists E. A. a female, age 32, born in KY. Line 25 lists M. A., a female, age 13, born in KY. Line 26 lists Laura, a female, age 7, born in KY. Line 27 lists Edmonia, a female, age 5, born in KY. Line 28 lists John H. Hale, age 33, a farmer born in KY. Line 29 lists F. G. Strand, age 35, born in KY, a Presbyterian Minister.
  22. [S1428] June 16 - 18, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Dwelling 121 and Family Number 122. Line 24 lists E. N. Offutt, age 53, born in MD. Line 25 lists Elizabeth A. a female, age 42, born in KY. Line 26 lists Laura, a female, age 17, born in KY. Line 27 lists Mary Edmonia, a female, age 15, born in KY. Line 28 lists Clarence, age 9, born in KY.
  23. [S1872] June , 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Georgetown, Scott Cty, KY, Line 10 lists James Offutt, age 35 born in KY. Line 11 lists wife Mollie age 30 born in KY. Date based on age of oldest child.
  24. [S6546] Scott Cty. KY Marr. Rcds. 1803-1883: Marriage record for James W. Offutt to Miss Mollie Ford Offutt, entry appears to be dated July 24, 1865 which could be the date of the license. It then goes on to say "Married the parties within named July 25, 1865 Witnesses Paul Rankins, Ezra Offutt Sr., Jas. F. Robinson."
  25. [S6575] June 15, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Georgetown, Scott Cty., KY, Dwelling and Family #196. Line 24 lists E. N. Offutt, age 63(?), a Farmer, born in KY. Line 25 lists Elizabeth, age 62, born in KY. Line 26 lists Clarence, age 19, farming, born in KY.
  26. [S6576] June 4, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;167th Enumaration District, Scott Cty., KY, Dwelling 36 and Family #61. Line 14 lists Esrie N. Offutt, age 74, a Farmer, born in MD, both parents born in MD. Line 15 lists wife Elizabeth, age 62, born in KY. I can not explain how she didn't age 10 years since the 1870 Census also has her as 62.
  27. [S6574] Scott Cty. KY Wills Book S: Will written January 22, 1885. There were 5 items in the will, which made specific bequests to individuals. The will was presented in court May 17, 1886 and recorded May 19, 1886. Based on my transcription of the will S. S. Offutt and J. C. Lemon were witnesses.
  28. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118. Provides year.
  29. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180. Had the date as October 21, 1886, also had the county/state. Removed the date based on the headstone, as well as the death notice printed in May of 1886.
  30. [S241] Unknown subject Headstone Photo, Personal Library of David W. Offutt, Headstone photo isn't very legible, but day and year seem to match this date.
  31. [S319] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 34, DAR ID Number 33324. Lineage of Mrs. Laura Offutt Mundy. Daughter of Col. Ezra Nathaniel Offutt and Elizabeth Amelia Lemon. Provides year.
  32. [S3292] Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, May 9, 1886, Pg. 9, Article dated May 9, 1886, supports May 5, 1886 date as shown on headstone.
  33. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists Mr. Ezra N. Offutt, born 12/28/1806 and died 5/5/1886. Buried in Section Circle B; Lot Number 3790; Block Number 1; Grave Number 10; Old location per internment Section B Lot #80.
  34. [S5484] Margaret Offutt Mundy, KY Death Cert, KY Certificate of Death for Margaret Offutt Mundy. Born May 20, 1837, age 80 years, 2 months, 27 ds, in KY. Father listed as Ezra N. Offutt, born in MD. Mother's maiden name Elizabeth Lemon, born in KY. Died August 17, 1917 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried August 18, 1917 in Cave Hill Cem. Listed as widowed. Informant listed as Mr. W. H. Mundy.
  35. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists Josephine F. Offutt as a daughter of Ezra N. and Elizabeth A. Offutt; buried in Circle B, Lot 3791, Block Number 1, Grave Number 11 (Old location Section B Lot #80).
  36. [S5485] Laura Affutt Mundy (As written), KY Death Cert, KY Certificate of Death for Laura (Affutt, as entered) Offutt Mundy. Born December 11, 1842, age 75 years, 4 months, 8 ds, in KY. Father listed as Ezra N. Offutt, born in KY. Mother's maiden name Elizabeth Lemon, born in KY. Died April 19, 1918 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried April 21, 1918 in Cave Hill Cem. Listed as widowed. Informant listed as Mrs. F. E. Butler.
  37. [S4090] Cincinnati Enquirer, September 30, 1869, Pg. 5, Article printed September 30, 1869; states that Dr. O. H. Witherspoon and Miss Eddie Offutt (daughter of Ezra N. Offutt Esq.) were married September 22, in Scott County Kentucky.
  38. [S5488] Mrs. Edmonia O. Witherspoon, KY Death Cert, KY Certificate of Death for Mrs. Edmonia O. Witherspoon. Born February 4, 1843 (Or at least as I interpet the date which then correlates to age at death), age 78 (at least to my eyes) years, 8 months, 5 ds, in Scott C., KY. Father listed as Ezra N. Offutt, born in Scott C, KY. Mother's maiden name Elizabeth Lemon, born in Scott C, KY. Died October 13, 1921 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried October 15, 1921 in Georgetown, KY. Listed as widow. Informant listed as Dr. E. O. Witherspoon. Because it appears that in every Census a year of birth of 1845 is supported, including the 1900 Census where she is listed as being born Feb 1845, and her grave marker shows Feb 4, 1845 I have removed the 1843 date, even though it supports the age listed. I'm guessing that there was some sort of error when the form was filled out.
  39. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180.
  40. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists J. E. Alexander Offutt as a son of Ezra N. and Elizabeth A. Offutt.
  41. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Genealogy information for Clarence Lemon Offutt lists parents as Ezra N. and Elizabeth A. Offutt.
  42. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 180. Wasn't traced.
  43. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists a James W. Offutt as a brother of Josephine F., J. E. Alexander, Clarence Lemon Offutt.
  44. [S845] Georgetown City Cemetery (KY), online http://www.georgetown-kentucky-cemetery.com/cscemsmain.asp, Lists James William Offutt, a son of Ezra N. and Elizabeth A. Offutt.

Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt

M, b. November 12, 1808, d. January 30, 1872
FatherAlexander Offutt b. 18 Feb 1767, d. 31 Oct 1823
MotherAnn Magruder Clagett b. 1768, d. 8 Aug 1833
ReferenceB-4-10-8
Last EditedAugust 3, 2023
     Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt was born on November 12, 1808 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.1,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Benjamin Bowles Ford and Patsy Cassandra Flournoy, on May 27, 1837 at Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.6,7,8 Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt married Mary Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Benjamin Bowles Ford and Patsy Cassandra Flournoy, on May 30, 1837 at KY, USA.9,8 Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt was found on December 10, 1840 in the property records at Washington County, MS, USA; Purchase of 73.7 acres.10 He and Mary Elizabeth Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of November 11, 1850 at Washington County, MS, USA.11 Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of August 8, 1860 at Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.12 He was Farmer/Physician on August 8, 1860 at Georgetown, Scott County, KY, USA.13 He was listed in the 1870 census of at Range 8, Bolivar County, MS, USA, in the household of Dr. George W. Offutt on July 16, 1870 as Z. C. Orfutt, a 64 year old physician born in KY.14 Dr. Zachariah Clagett Offutt left a will on December 11, 1871.15 He died on January 4, 1872 at Washington County, MS, USA, at age 63.16,17,18 He died on January 30, 1872 at Washington County, MS, USA, at age 63.1,19 His estate was probated on March 4, 1872.20 He was buried on June 3, 1872 at Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA.21
Grave marker for Dr. Z. C. Offutt
Photo of the plot where Dr. Z. C. Offutt is buried

Family

Mary Elizabeth Ford b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 14 Jan 1854
Children

Citations

  1. [S241] Unknown subject Headstone Photo, Personal Library of David W. Offutt.
  2. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 5740. April 1988 microfiche for MD. Had date as November 4, 1808. Removed that date based on photo of headstone.
  3. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Family Bible of Ezra N. Offutt. Had date as November 4, 1808. Removed that date based on headstone photo.
  4. [S337] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 124, DAR ID Number 123687. Lineage of Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Provides year.
  5. [S6555] November 11, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Washington County, MS, Dwelling and Family Number 13. Line 13 lists Z. C. Offuitt, age 4?, born in KY.
  6. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 188. Had place information. References the KY Gazette.
  7. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  8. [S337] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 124, DAR ID Number 123687. Lineage of Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Provides year.
  9. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 91. Printed in the Kentucky Gazette dated June 1, 1837. Dr. Z. C. Offutt to Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin B. Ford, of Georgetown. Married May 30, 1837.
  10. [S263] BLM Land Patent, Zachariah C. Offutt; Document #21361, a patent of 73.7 acres. US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  11. [S6555] November 11, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Washington County, MS, Dwelling and Family Number 13. Line 13 lists Z. C. Offuitt, age 4?, born in KY. Line 14 lists Mary, age 35, born in KY. Line 15 lists William, age 12, born in KY. Line 16 lists Cassandra, age 10, born in KY. Line 17 lists Mary, age 8, born in KY. Line 18 lists Catherine, age 1, born in KY. Line 19 lists an E. A. Wallace, age 22, born in AL.
  12. [S919] August 08, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, Line 3 lists Z. C. Offutt age 57 born in MD?. Line 4 lists Wm. H. age 20 a medical student(?) born in KY. Line 5 lists P. Cassandra age 18 born (Mifs?). Line 6 lists Mary F. age 14 born (Mifs?). Line 7 lists Geo. W. age 12 born in (Mifs?). Line 8 lists Fannie A. age 8 born in KY.
  13. [S919] August 08, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, Listed as a farmer and physician.
  14. [S3075] July 16, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Range 8, Glendale Post Office, Bolivar County, MS, Household of George Orfutt (as indexed and what appears on the page. Line 22 lists George Orfutt, age 22, a farmer born in MS. Line 23 lists Z. C. Orfutt, age 64, a physician born in KY.
  15. [S358] Princella Nowell, "E-mail from P. Nowell," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Feb 1, 1998, Message gives date of will, 11 Dec 1871, codicil 29 Dec 1871, will filing 4 Mar 1872.
  16. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 118.
  17. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 188. Had full date, county and state.
  18. [S337] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 124, DAR ID Number 123687. Lineage of Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Provides year.
  19. [S1694] Lexington Cemetery Burial Records, online http://www.lexcem.org/index.php/2012-12-26-14-46-23, Record for Z. C. Offutt, died 1/30/1872. Buried 6/3/1872 in Section C Lot 6 E 1/2.
  20. [S358] Princella Nowell, "E-mail from P. Nowell," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Feb 1, 1998, Message gives date of will, 11 Dec 1871, codicil 29 Dec 1871, will filing 4 Mar 1872.
  21. [S1694] Lexington Cemetery Burial Records, online http://www.lexcem.org/index.php/2012-12-26-14-46-23, Buried in Section C, Lot 6 E1/2.
  22. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 188.
  23. [S919] August 08, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Georgetown, Scott County, KY, Dwelling #133, Household #836. Lists household of Z. C. Offutt; Mary F. age 14 born (?).
  24. [S629] Harold Offutt Francis, "George W. Offutt Info," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Feb. 28, 2001, From information in a handcopied transcription of the Bible of Alexander Offutt that was passed down to Ezra Nathaniel Offutt, and then to his daughter Margaret Ann Offutt Munday.
  25. [S6555] November 11, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Washington County, MS, Line 18 lists Catherine, age 1, born in KY.
  26. [S629] Harold Offutt Francis, "George W. Offutt Info," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Feb. 28, 2001.
  27. [S5502] Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines, KY Death Cert, KY Certificate of Death for Mrs. Fannie K. Offutt Gaines. Born August 17, 1853, age 80 years, 1 months, 19 ds, in Scott Co., Kentucky. Father listed as Dr. Zack Claggett Offutt, born in Scott Co., Ky. Mother's maiden name Mary Elizabeth Ford, born in Scott Co., Ky . Died October 6, 1933, in Georgetown, Scott County, KY. Buried October 8, 1933 in Geo. Cemetery. Listed as widowed. Husband's name John S. Gaines. Informant's name Sammie Gaines Parker.

Mary Franklin Bell1,2

F, b. January 9, 1794, d. September 21, 1838
FatherJohn Bell3,4,5
ReferenceN.O.C. Vol 4
Last EditedJanuary 28, 2014
     Mary Franklin Bell was also known as Mary Florence Bell.6,7 She was born on January 9, 1794.8,9 She was born on January 9, 1795.10,11 As of September 20, 1820,her married name was Offutt.12,9 She married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on September 20, 1820 at Fayette County, KY, USA.13 Mary Franklin Bell married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on September 21, 1820 at Fayette County, KY, USA.14,10,15,16,17 Mary Franklin Bell married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on September 22, 1821.18 Mary Franklin Bell died on September 21, 1838 at age 44.19,20,10,21 She was buried on March 31, 1857 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.21
Grave marker for Mary F. Offutt

Family

Henry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S307] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 97, DAR ID Number 96254, Lineage of Mrs. Florence Graham Offutt Stout.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced The Peak Family Bible, sent to the KY Historical Society in 1962 listed her as Mary Franklin Bell.
  3. [S322] Karen Mauer Green, The KY Gazette 1801-1820, Pg. 310. States that in Number 39, Volume VI, Thursday 28 Sep 1820, Volume XXXIV; Marriage: Henry C. Offutt married Miss Mary F. Bell, daughter of John Bell, in Fayette County on Thursday, 21 September 1820.
  4. [S1656] Morning Herald, January 13, 1897, N.P., Source states that a descendant of John Bell, whose daughter had married Henry G. Offutt had bought Meadowthorpe, where the marriage had taken place.
  5. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Thomas Offutt has that Mary Bell's father was John Beall 1758-?, and that her mother was Jane Mills ?-1836. Based on the article in the 1897 "The Morning Herald I have removed Beall as a possible last name.
  6. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Listed as references for this page were; Fincastle Chapter of the DAR, The American Bible Society, Peak Family Bible, Family Bible in the possession of Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt of Louisville and Eleanor O. Blank.
  7. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 168. Referenced Colonial Families of the US.
  8. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 168. Had year only and referenced Colonial Families of the US.
  9. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  10. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield, DAR ID Number 112895. Provides year only.
  11. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Had full date of birth. Listed as references for this page were; Fincastle Chapter of the DAR, The American Bible Society, Peak Family Bible, Family Bible in the possession of Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt of Louisville and Eleanor O. Blank.
  12. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  13. [S173] Early Marriage Records, Early Am. Marriages; Atlantic South, Search found a marriage between Bell, Mary F. and Offett, Henry C.
  14. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  15. [S322] Karen Mauer Green, The KY Gazette 1801-1820, Pg. 310. States that in Number 39, Volume VI, Thursday 28 Sep 1820, Volume XXXIV; Marriage: Henry C. Offutt married Miss Mary F. Bell, daughter of John Bell, in Fayette County on Thursday, 21 September 1820.
  16. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  17. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 113. Had the date as September 29, 1820. Removed that date based on abstract of wedding notice printed in the Kentucky Gazette.
  18. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Date from the transcribed Family Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  19. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Had date of death as Sep. 21, 1838/9. Listed as references for this page were; Fincastle Chapter of the DAR, The American Bible Society, Peak Family Bible, Family Bible in the possession of Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt of Louisville and Eleanor O. Blank.
  20. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 168. Had year only as circa 1838, referenced "Colonial Families of the US."
  21. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Mary F. Offutt, died September 21, 1838, buried March 31, 1857 in Section E, Lot 189 grave 3.

Alexander William Offutt

M, b. September 28, 1822, d. May 30, 1903
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-2
Last EditedAugust 8, 2023
     Alexander William Offutt According to a recently discovered relative Alexander was born in Scott Cty, KY instead of Fayette. He was born on September 28, 1822 at Fayette County, KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He was baptized in 1824 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA.9,10 He was baptized on June 25, 1825.11 He married Mary H. W. Nuchols on June 11, 1850 at Scott County, KY, USA.12,13,2,14,15,16 Alexander William Offutt and Mary H. W. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of September 13, 1850 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.17 Alexander William Offutt and Mary W. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of July 5, 1860 at District #2, Clay Village, Shelby County, KY, USA.18 Alexander William Offutt and Mary W. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 20, 1870 at 1st District, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.19,20 Alexander William Offutt was listed in the 1880 census at South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Mary Sutherland Offutt between June 7, 1880 and June 8, 1880.21,22 Alexander William Offutt was listed in the 1900 census of at Magisterial District #21, Election Precinct #2, Woodford County, KY, USA, in the household of William Alexander Offutt and Florence Kerr on June 8, 1900 as Alex W. Offutt, father of William A. Offutt.23 Alexander William Offutt died on May 30, 1903 at Normandy, Spencer County, KY, USA, at age 80.2,24 He was buried circa May 31, 1903 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.25,26

Family

Mary H. W. Nichols b. c 1829, d. 15 Sep 1898
Children

Citations

  1. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,758. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  2. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  3. [S658] September 13, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Age given as 27, supports year. Birth listed as KY.
  4. [S1420] July 5, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Age (37) listed supports date of birth, birthplace given as KY.
  5. [S1434] June 20, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Listed as 47, born in KY.
  6. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Line 27 lists Alexander, age 5?, born in KY. Appears to be 57 but isn't clear.
  7. [S2152] June 8, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magesterial District No. 1, Election Precinct No. 2, Woodford County, KY, Line 66 lists Alex W. Offutt, age 77, born September 1822 in KY.
  8. [S3322] Morning Herald, May 31, 1903, Pg. 7, States that the deceased was born in Fayette County in 1822.
  9. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 170.
  10. [S40] Complied by Mrs. Harry Kennett MCAdams, KY Pionerr & Court Records; Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds and Marriages from Court Houses and Records of Old Bibles, Churches, Grave Yards, and Cemeteries, Had year and place information. Stated that the church was near this town.
  11. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. Provided full date.
  12. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible.
  13. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. "Record of Scott Cty, KY Marriages, 1837-1851 (Earlier records burned); Offutt, Alexander W. & Mary H. Nichols, 10 June 1850. Alfred D. Offutt (b.) Removed June 10, 1851 based on the marriage register.
  14. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Gave date as June 10, 1851, and county/state information. That appears to actually be the date of the license so I've removed it.
  15. [S1899] Joan Colbert Gioe and Revised by Betty J. Masley and Carley Gioe, Scott County KY Rcds #1, Pg. 12. Alexander W. Offutt to Mary H. Nichols 10 Jun 1850. Removed June 10, 1851 as date of marriage based on the marriage register.
  16. [S7285] Scott Cty. KY Marr. Reg. Book A (1837 - 1863): Marriage 1071. Alexander W. Offutt and Mary H. W. Nuchols. June 10, 1850. Commonwealth of Kentucky Scott County. This is to certify that on the 11th day of June 1850 I did celebrate the rites of matrimony between Alexander W. Offutt & Miss Mary H. W. Nuchols of Scott County in conformity to the rites and ceremonies of the Presbyterian church. October 21, 1851. James H. Logan.
  17. [S658] September 13, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Line 29 lists Alexander Offutt, age 27. Line 30 lists Mary, age 21. Line 31 lists James, age 22. All are listed as being born in KY.
  18. [S1420] July 5, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Line 9 lists Alex Offutt, age 37. Line 10 lists Mary W., age 31. Line 11 lists Lewis N., age 9. Line 12 lists Henry B., age 7. Line 13 lists Salie W., age 4. Line 14 lists Mary W., age 5/12. All listed as born in KY.
  19. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. Alexander, wife Mary, and children Lewis N., Henry B., Sally W., Mary W., Wm. A., Robert L., and Mattie K. are listed.
  20. [S1434] June 20, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Line 7 list Alex W. Offutt, age 47. Line 8 lists Mary W., age 40. Line 9 lists Lewis N., age 19. Line 10 lists Henry B., age 17. Line 11 lists Sally W., age 14. Line 12 lists Mary W., age 9. Line 13 lists Wm. A., age 7. Line 14 lists Robert L., age 3. Line 15 lists Mattie K., age 8/12. All listed as being born in KY.
  21. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. Alexander is listed with his step-mother Mary S., wife Mary age 51, Mary W. age 20, William H. age 18, Robert Lee age 13 and Florence, 26. Don't know who Florence is.
  22. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Household of May S. Offutt. Line 26 lists May S. a female age 73. Line 27 lists Alexander, age 5?. Line 28 lists wife Mary W., age 51. Line 29 lists daughter Mary M., age 20. Line 30 lists son William H., age 18. Line 31 lists son Robert Lee, age 13. Line 32 lists sister Florence, age 26. All are listed as being born in KY.
  23. [S2152] June 8, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magesterial District No. 1, Election Precinct No. 2, Woodford County, KY, Line 64 lists William A. Offutt, born July 1862, age 37. Line 65 lists wife Florence, born Dec 1869, age 30. Line 66 lists father Alex W. Offutt, born Sept 1822, age 67. All are listed as born in KY.
  24. [S3322] Morning Herald, May 31, 1903, Pg. 7, Provided date and place of death. States that he died at the home of his son William A. Offutt.
  25. [S3322] Morning Herald, May 31, 1903, Pg. 7, Article dated May 31, 1903 states that he would be buried tomorrow in Grove Hill Cemetery.
  26. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Alex Offutt; buried May 31, 1903 in Section E, Lot 193 Grave 10.
  27. [S1420] July 5, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY.
  28. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Asa Payne Offutt; born July 12, 1854; died March 12, 1855; buried March 31, 1857 in Section E, Lot 193 Grave 5. Buried in same section as Alex Offutt, who was Alexander W. Offutt, headstone has son of A. W. and M. W. Offutt.
  29. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,576. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  30. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Listed as a daughter.
  31. [S1434] June 20, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule.
  32. [S2669] William Alexander Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as A. W. Offutt, born in Shelby County, KY. Mother's maiden name Mary "Nuchols", born in Woodford County, KY.
  33. [S1434] June 20, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Listed as 3, born in KY.
  34. [S2661] R. L. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as A. W. Offutt, mother's maiden name as Mary Nuckols.

Henry Lawson Offutt

M, b. October 18, 1824, d. August 2, 1855
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-3
Last EditedMarch 9, 2012
     Henry Lawson Offutt was born on October 18, 1824.1,2 He was baptized on June 26, 1825 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA.3,4 He married Margaret Y. Davis, daughter of Elijah Davis, on February 11, 1850 at Nelson County, KY, USA.5,6,1 Henry Lawson Offutt and Margaret Y. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of September 27, 1850 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.7 Henry Lawson Offutt died on August 2, 1855 at age 30.8,9,1,10,11 He was buried on March 31, 1857 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.12,11
Grave marker for Henry L. Offutt

Family

Margaret Y. Davis b. May 1824, d. 7 Jul 1874
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  2. [S1416] September 27, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Age 25 born in KY.
  3. [S40] Complied by Mrs. Harry Kennett MCAdams, KY Pionerr & Court Records; Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds and Marriages from Court Houses and Records of Old Bibles, Churches, Grave Yards, and Cemeteries, Had year and place information. Stated that the church was near this town.
  4. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 170.
  5. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Lists a reference the Peak Family Bible.
  6. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  7. [S1416] September 27, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Household of H. L. Offutt. Line 16 lists H. L. Offutt, age 25. Line 17 lists Margaret, age 23 Both listed as born in KY.
  8. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had same information.
  9. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 171. Referenced the Peak Family Bible. Had the date as August 1, 1855. Removed that date based on headstone photo.
  10. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Photo of headstone.
  11. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Henry L. Offutt; died August 2, 1855; buried March 31, 1857 in Section E, Lot 193 Grave 3.
  12. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  13. [S3100] Elijah D. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists father as Henry L. Offutt, born in KY. Mother's maiden name listed as Margaret Davis, born in KY.

Mary Jane Offutt

F, b. May 30, 1826, d. November 7, 1901
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt1 b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-4
Last EditedNovember 29, 2016
     Mary Jane Offutt was born on May 30, 1826 at Fayette County, KY, USA.2,3,1 As of December 5, 1844,her married name was Waters.4,5,6,7 She married William Waters on December 5, 1844 at Shelby County, KY, USA.8,5,6,7 As of December 21, 1858,her married name was Moore.9,10,2,11 Mary Jane Offutt married Squire William A. Moore on December 21, 1858.9,12,2,11 Mary Jane Offutt died on November 7, 1901 at Scott County, KY, USA, at age 75.2,3,1 She was buried on November 9, 1901 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.3,13

Family 1

William Waters b. 1 Oct 1815, d. 1851

Family 2

Squire William A. Moore b. 16 Oct 1816, d. 12 Oct 1884

Citations

  1. [S4926] The Courier Journal, November 9, 1901, Pg. 1, Article printed in the Saturday, November 9, 1901 edition. Byline Midway, Ky. Nov. 8. (Special.) States that Mrs. Mary A. Moore died at her country home near Midway yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the sixty-senventh year of her age. Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Henry C. Offutt, of Shelby County, and was born in Fayette county May 30, 1826 on what is now the Meadowthorpe farm, belonging to her niece Mrs. James Pepper.
  2. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  3. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Mary Moore: born May 30, 1826; died November 7, 1901; buried November 9, 1901 in Section E, Lot 189 grave 4.
  4. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible. Marriage performed by Dr. Paxton.
  5. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850.
  6. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95. Provides year only.
  7. [S4926] The Courier Journal, November 9, 1901, Pg. 1, Article printed in the Saturday, November 9, 1901 edition. Byline Midway, Ky. Nov. 8. (Special.) States that in her eighteenth year she married William Waters, who died in 1851.
  8. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible. Marriage performed by Dr. Paxton.
  9. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible.
  10. [S204] Perrin & Kniffin Battle, KY: Hist. of the State 6th Edition, Marriage probably took place in Woodford County.
  11. [S4926] The Courier Journal, November 9, 1901, Pg. 1, Article printed in the Saturday, November 9, 1901 edition. Byline Midway, Ky. Nov. 8. (Special.) States that in 1859 she married William A. Moore, of this county who died in 1884. Date of marriage not used at this time.
  12. [S204] Perrin & Kniffin Battle, KY: Hist. of the State 6th Edition, Marriage probably took place in Woodford County.
  13. [S4926] The Courier Journal, November 9, 1901, Pg. 1, Article printed in the Saturday, November 9, 1901 edition. Byline Midway, Ky. Nov. 8. (Special.) States that the funeral took place at 2:50 o'clock this afternoon. The body was then to travel by railroad to Shelbyville where the internment will take place at 11 o'clock in Grove Hill cemetery.

James William Offutt

M, b. April 24, 1828, d. September 14, 1856
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-5
Last EditedMarch 13, 2018
     James William Offutt was born on April 24, 1828 at Shelby County, KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5 He was listed in the 1850 census at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Alexander William Offutt and Mary H. W. Offutt on September 13, 1850.6 James William Offutt married Mary Jane Finch on October 14, 1851 at Scott County, KY, USA.7,8,9,3 James William Offutt died on September 14, 1856 at Scott County, KY, USA, at age 28.10,11,3,12,13 He was buried on September 15, 1856 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.13,12
Grave marker for James W. Offutt
Photo taken by Linda Clemmons

Family

Mary Jane Finch b. 13 Oct 1831, d. 4 Sep 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Has 1828 - 1856. Referenced the Fincastle Chapter of the DAR, The American Bible Society, Peak Family Bible, Family Bible in the possession of Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt of Louisille, KY and Eleanor O. Blank.
  2. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 143. Has the date as April 24, 1828. References Peak Bible Records, Book 4 page 171.
  3. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  4. [S658] September 13, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Age given as 22, supports year. Birth listed as KY.
  5. [S1688] John F. Offutt, KY Death Cert, States that father James Offutt was born in Shelby County, KY.
  6. [S658] September 13, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Line 29 lists Alexander Offutt, age 27. Line 30 lists Mary, age 21. Line 31 lists James, age 22. All are listed as being born in KY.
  7. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Lists a reference the Peak Family Bible.
  8. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  9. [S314] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 35, DAR ID Number 34145. Lineage of Mrs. Ella Offutt Pepper, daughter of James Offutt and Mary Jane Finch.
  10. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165.
  11. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 143. Adds county and state.
  12. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, James W. Offutt; died September 14, 1856; buried September 15, 1856 in Section E, Lot 193 Grave 1.
  13. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #71989157. Photo of headstone. "JAMES W. OFFUTT DIED Sept. 14, 1856 AGED 28 Yrs. 4 Mos. & 10 Days."
  14. [S1688] John F. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists parents as James Offutt born in Shelby County, KY and Mary Jane Finch born in Shelby County, KY.
  15. [S314] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 35, DAR ID Number 34145. Lineage of Mrs. Ella Offutt Pepper, daughter of James Offutt and Mary Jane Finch.

Ann B. Eliza Offutt

F, b. May 26, 1830, d. August 13, 1854
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-6
Last EditedMarch 8, 2012
     Ann B. Eliza Offutt was born on May 26, 1830.1 She was born on May 28, 1830.2 She was listed in the 1850 census at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance on June 1, 1850.3 As of September 9, 1852,her married name was Waters.4,5 Ann B. Eliza Offutt married Richard Waters on September 9, 1852 at Shelby County, KY, USA.6,7 Ann B. Eliza Offutt married Richard Waters on September 19, 1852.8,5 Ann B. Eliza Offutt died on August 13, 1854 at Shelby County, KY, USA, at age 24.5,9,2 She was buried on March 31, 1857 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.2

Family

Richard Waters d. Apr 1891
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 96. Had the date as May 26, 1830.
  2. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Annie O. Waters: born May 28, 1830; died August 13, 1854; buried March 31, 1857 in Section E, Lot 191 grave 1.
  3. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  4. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,576. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  5. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 96.
  6. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,576. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  7. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 144. Referenced Peak Family Bible in Volume 4 page 171.
  8. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had this date.
  9. [S2788] Shelby Cty, KY Early Deaths Web Site, online http://www.kykinfolk.com/shelby/deaths/…, Lists death of Ann Eliza Waters on August 13, 1854. States she was 24, wife of Richard Waters, the daughter of Henry C. Offutt, that she was 24, resided in Louisville but died in Shelby County.

Emily Verlinda Offutt

F, b. December 13, 1832, d. December 8, 1848
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-7
Last EditedMarch 8, 2012
     Emily Verlinda Offutt was born on December 13, 1832.1 She died on December 8, 1848 at age 15.2,3,4 She was buried on May 19, 1856 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.5,4
Grave marker for Emily V. Offutt

Citations

  1. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 96.
  2. [S161] G. Glenn Clift, KY Obits 1787-1854, Pg. 175. Had the date as November 18, 1856 at age 16. Removed the date based on the headstone photo, as well as the Grove Hill Cemetery information.
  3. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 96. Died single November 18, 1848. Removed that date based on the headstone photo as well as the Grove Hill Cemetery information.
  4. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Emily V. Offutt: died December 8, 1848; buried May 19, 1856 in Section E, Lot 190 grave 3.
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Photo of headstone.

Susan Rebecca Offutt

F, b. October 14, 1834, d. May 18, 1856
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-8
Last EditedMarch 8, 2012
     Susan Rebecca Offutt was born on October 14, 1834.1 She was listed in the 1850 census at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance on June 1, 1850.2 Susan Rebecca Offutt was buried on May 18, 1856 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.3,4
Grave marker for Susan R. Offutt
She died on May 18, 1856 at age 21; supposed to have been single.1,4

Citations

  1. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 96.
  2. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Photo of headstone.
  4. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Susan R. Offutt: died May 18, 1856; buried May 18, 1856 in Section E, Lot 190 grave 2.

Benjamin Franklin Offutt

M, b. December 5, 1837, d. December 11, 1903
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Franklin Bell b. 9 Jan 1794, d. 21 Sep 1838
ReferenceB-4-10-1-9
Last EditedMarch 23, 2018
     Benjamin Franklin Offutt was born on December 5, 1837 at Scott County, KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 He was listed in the 1850 census at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance on June 1, 1850.8 Benjamin Franklin Offutt was graduated in 1857 at Centre College, Danville, Boyle County, KY, USA.9,10 He married Florence E. Graham, daughter of Sallie (?), on October 15, 1869.11,5 Benjamin Franklin Offutt married Florence E. Graham, daughter of Sallie (?), on October 20, 1869 at Scott County, KY, USA.12,13,14 Benjamin Franklin Offutt and Florence E. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 27, 1870 at 1st District, Shelby County, KY, USA.15 Benjamin Franklin Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 14, 1880 at Gillmans Point Precinct, Jefferson County, KY, USA.16 He was listed in the city directory in 1886 at 1116 W. Broadway, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, as.17 He was listed in the city directory in 1890 at 1116 W. Broadway, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, as.18 He died on December 11, 1903 at Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, at age 66.19,20,21 He was buried on December 12, 1903 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.22,23
Headstone for Benjamin Franklin Offutt
Photo taken by Denise Hall

Family

Florence E. Graham b. 1849, d. 10 Nov 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. Had year only.
  2. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 145. Has date as December 5, 1837, added county and state. Referenced the Peak Family Bible, Vol 4 p. 171 & History of Woodford Cty, KY by Wm. E. Railey". Removed that date since he is supposed to be a child of the first wife Mary F. Offutt who died in 1838. Removed the Scott County place suggested u this reference based on the obituary of Ben F. Offutt where it states that he was born in Shelbyville, Shelby County.
  3. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,577. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Had date as Dec 5, 1839. Removed that date as he is listed as a child of Henry C. and Mary F. Offutt, Mary F. Offutt died in 1838. Removed Scott County as a place based on obituary for Ben F. Offutt.
  4. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, Lineage of Mrs. Nancy Graham Offutt Simmons, provides year of birth.
  5. [S193] George Norbury MacKenzie, Col. Fam. of the U.S. Vol. 2, Pg. 96. Has that Benjamin F. Offutt was born December 5, 1837; died December 12, 1903; married October 15, 1869 to Florence Graham.
  6. [S3293] June 27, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;1st District, Shelby County, KY, Household of Ben F. Offutt. Line 18 lists Ben F. Offutt, age 32, a farmer born in KY.
  7. [S3680] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Gillmans Point Precinct; Jefferson Cty., KY, Line 1 lists Ben F. Offot, age 45, born in KY. Date of birth suggested by age would be 1835. Removed that date based on other information.
  8. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  9. [S600] [Anonymous], Centre College, Alumni 1890.
  10. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec. Information posted by Sandi Gorin from "Centre College Alumni, published in 1890". States he entered college from Shelby County, KY, posty office Louisville, KY?
  11. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Had this date.
  12. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,577. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  13. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Lists a reference the Peak Family Bible.
  14. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 145. Provides full date, added county and state. Referenced the Peak Family Bible, Vol 4 p. 171 & History of Woodford Cty, KY by Wm. E. Railey".
  15. [S3293] June 27, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;1st District, Shelby County, KY, Line 18 lists Ben F. Offutt, age 32, a farmer born in KY. Line 19 lists Florence E., age 20, born in KY. The other seven lines listed in the household were all domestic servants or farm laborers not related to the family.
  16. [S3680] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Gillmans Point Precinct; Jefferson Cty., KY, Although listed as Offot, I am certain this is Benjamin F. Offutt. Line 1 lists Ben F. Offot, age 45. Line 2 lists son Hiram G., age 10. Line 3 lists son John Bull, age 7. Line 4 lists son Henry C., age 4. Line 5 lists daughter Florence, age 3. Line 6 lists mother in law Sallie Graham, age 55. All are listed as being born in KY.
  17. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Cravin, Amy, ed. 1886 Louisville, Kentucky City Directory. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 2000. Taken from: Louisville City Directory, 1886. n.p., 1886.
  18. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Louisville, KY City Directory, 1890. Louisville, KY: C. K. Caron Co., 1890. Database on-line.
  19. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 145. Provides full date, county and state. Referenced the Peak Family Bible, Vol 4 p. 171 & History of Woodford Cty, KY by Wm. E. Railey. The county was listed as Scott County. Removed that place based on the obituary.
  20. [S4928] The Courier Journal, December 12, 1903, Pg. 7, Article printed in the Saturday, December 12, 1903 edition. States "With hardly any warning Ben F. Offutt died last night at his home, 509 West Oak street. He complained of feeling ill, but it was not thought that it was serious. At 7:10 o'clock the end came, resulting from an attack of diabetes. Although a resident of this city for thirty-one years, Mr. Offutt was a native of Shelby county. He was born in Shelbyville sixty-six years ago.
  21. [S193] George Norbury MacKenzie, Col. Fam. of the U.S. Vol. 2, Pg. 96. Has that Benjamin F. Offutt was born December 5, 1837; died December 12, 1903; married October 15, 1869 to Florence Graham. Removed that date based on the obituary of Ben F. Offutt.
  22. [S1190] Cave Hill Cemetery Burials, online http://www.cavehillcemetery.com/lookup.php, OFFUTT, BENJAMIN F.
    Service: 12/12/1903
    Section R Lot 43 Part N1/2 Grave *4.
  23. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial# 34095732. Buried in Section R, Lot 43, Part N1/2, Range, Grave 4A.
  24. [S2513] John Bull Offutt, MA Death Cert.
  25. [S3680] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Gillmans Point Precinct; Jefferson Cty., KY, Line 4 lists son Henry C., age 4, born in KY.
  26. [S5466] Mrs. Florence Offutt Stout, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Mrs. Florence Offutt Stout. Born October 25, 1875, age 82, in KY. Father listed as T. Offutt. Mother's maiden name Florence Graham. Died June 12, 1958 in St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Fayette County, KY. Buried June 14, 1958 in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, KY. Listed as widowed. Informant listed as Mrs. Agnes Hamick.

Mary Sutherland Vance

F, b. November 6, 1806, d. April 14, 1888
FatherJames Vance b. 1774, d. 20 May 1824
MotherMargaret Scott
ReferenceN.O.C. Vol 4
Last EditedFebruary 27, 2018
     Mary Sutherland Vance was born on November 6, 1806 at KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5 Her married name was Glass.6 She married Dr. Samuel Glass.6 Mary Sutherland Vance married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on June 29, 1840 at Fayette County, KY, USA.7 Mary Sutherland Vance married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on July 1, 1840 at Fayette County, KY, USA.8,9,10,11 As of July 1, 1840,her married name was Offutt.12,13,11,14 Mary Sutherland Vance married Henry Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on July 13, 1840.15 Mary Sutherland Vance and Henry Clagett Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 1, 1850 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.16 Mary Sutherland Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of between June 7, 1880 and June 8, 1880 at South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.17,18 She died on April 14, 1888 at age 81.1,19,3,5 She was buried on April 16, 1888 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.5
Grave marker for Mary S. Offutt
Photo by Linda Clemmons

Family 1

Dr. Samuel Glass b. 10 Jun 1808, d. 12 Mar 1836
Children

Family 2

Henry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S41] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol III, Pg. 100. Has KY Bible Records in it.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 170-171. First page had year. Next page had full date.
  3. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32869. Lineage of Mrs. Mary Scott Moxley Armstrong, daughter of Sampson Buchanon Moxley and Sallie Offutt. Provides year.
  4. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Household of May S. Offutt. Line 26 lists May S. a female age 73, born in KY.
  5. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Mary S. Offutt: born November 6, 1806; died April 14, 1888; buried April 16, 1888 in Section E, Lot 191 grave 3.
  6. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 170. Listed as the widow of Dr. Samuel Glass who died in 1836.
  7. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850.
  8. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible.
  9. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Date from the transcribed Family Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  10. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 104. Published in the Lexington Observer and Reporter issue of July 11; Henry C. Offutt of Shelby County, to Mrs. Mary S. Glass of Fayette County. Married July 1, 1840.
  11. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  12. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced the Peak Family Bible.
  13. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title", Date from the transcribed Family Bible of Ezra N. Offutt.
  14. [S162] G. Glenn Clift, KY Marriages 1797-1865, Pg. 104. Published in the Lexington Observer and Reporter issue of July 11; Henry C. Offutt of Shelby County, to Mrs. Mary S. Glass of Fayette County. Married July 1, 1840.
  15. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt."
  16. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  17. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. Alexander is listed with his step-mother Mary S., wife Mary age 51, Mary W. age 20, William H. age 18, Robert Lee age 13 and Florence, 26. Don't know who Florence is.
  18. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Household of May S. Offutt. Line 26 lists May S. a female age 73. Line 27 lists Alexander, age 5?. Line 28 lists wife Mary W., age 51. Line 29 lists daughter Mary M., age 20. Line 30 lists son William H., age 18. Line 31 lists son Robert Lee, age 13. Line 32 lists sister Florence, age 26. All are listed as being born in KY.
  19. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 165. Mentions that this date is also found in the Peak Family Bible.
  20. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 170.
  21. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. References a Bible in the hands of a Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt.
  22. [S1185] Florence Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Florence Offutt. Born , age 56, in Shelby County, KY. Father listed as H. C. Offutt, born in Scott County, KY. Mother's maiden name Mary Vance, born in Fayette County, KY. Died September 6, 1912 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY. Buried September 8, 1912 in Grove Hill. Listed as single. Informant listed as Mrs. Leo (Sp?) Armstrong.

Sarah Lewis Offutt

F, b. September 26, 1843, d. December 26, 1928
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Sutherland Vance b. 6 Nov 1806, d. 14 Apr 1888
ReferenceB-4-10-1-11
Last EditedAugust 2, 2011
     Sarah Lewis Offutt was born on September 26, 1843 at Shelby County, KY, USA.1,2,3,4 She was listed in the 1850 census at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance on June 1, 1850.5 As of December 19, 1867,her married name was Moxley.6,7,8 Sarah Lewis Offutt married Sampson Buchannon Moxley on December 19, 1867 at Scott County, KY, USA.7,6,8,9 Sarah Lewis Offutt died on December 26, 1928 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, at age 85.10 She was buried on December 28, 1928 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.11

Family

Sampson Buchannon Moxley b. 17 Jan 1833, d. b 26 Dec 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,580. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Had Scott Cty.
  2. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32869. Lineage of Mrs. Mary Scott Moxley Armstrong, daughter of Sampson Buchanon Moxley and Sallie Offutt.
  3. [S314] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 35, DAR ID Number 34143. Lineage of Mrs. Sallie Lewis Offutt Moxley. Provides county/state.
  4. [S3108] Sallie Offutt Moxley, KY Death Cert, Provided date and county/state of birth.
  5. [S659] Jun 1, 1850 Schedule 1, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 1850 Federal Census, Sheet #374A, page 747. Lists Henry age 58, Mary age 43, Ann age 20, Susan age 15, Benjamin age 12, Henrietta age 8, Sarah age 6, Martha age 4. All show as being born in KY. Susan, Benjamin and Henrietta are listed as being in school.
  6. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,580. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  7. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Lists a reference the Peak Family Bible.
  8. [S318] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 33, DAR ID Number 32869. Lineage of Mrs. Mary Scott Moxley Armstrong, daughter of Sampson Buchanon Moxley and Sallie Offutt. Doesn't list Sallie as his second wife! Provides year.
  9. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec. Information posted by Sandi Gorin from "Centre College Alumni, published in 1890". Provided information on both of Sampson's marriages. States that Sallie was of Shelby County, KY.
  10. [S3108] Sallie Offutt Moxley, KY Death Cert, Provided date and place of death.
  11. [S3108] Sallie Offutt Moxley, KY Death Cert, Provided date and place of burial.

Florence Offutt

F, b. January 25, 1853, d. September 6, 1912
FatherHenry Clagett Offutt1,2 b. 8 Oct 1791, d. 19 Dec 1876
MotherMary Sutherland Vance1,2 b. 6 Nov 1806, d. 14 Apr 1888
ReferenceB-4-10-1-13
Last EditedFebruary 27, 2018
     Florence Offutt was born on January 25, 1853 at Shelby County, KY, USA.3,4,5,2,6,7 She was listed in the 1880 census at South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Mary Sutherland Offutt between June 7, 1880 and June 8, 1880.8,9 Florence Offutt died on September 6, 1912 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA, at age 59.10,2,7 She was buried on September 8, 1912 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.2,7
Grave marker for Florence Offutt
Photo taken by Linda Clemmons

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. References a Bible in the hands of a Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt.
  2. [S1185] Florence Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Florence Offutt. Born , age 56, in Shelby County, KY. Father listed as H. C. Offutt, born in Scott County, KY. Mother's maiden name Mary Vance, born in Fayette County, KY. Died September 6, 1912 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY. Buried September 8, 1912 in Grove Hill. Listed as single. Informant listed as Mrs. Leo (Sp?) Armstrong.
  3. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,576. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Had last name, month and year.
  4. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. Had full date. References a Bible in the hands of a Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt.
  5. [S316] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 43, DAR ID Number 42928. Lineage of Miss Florence Offutt. Listed as a daughter of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Sutherland Vance Glass, his second wife.
  6. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Household of May S. Offutt. Line 32 lists sister Florence, age 26, born in KY.
  7. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Florence Offutt: born 1853; died September 6, 1912; buried September 8, 1912 in Section E, Lot 192 grave 3.
  8. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 140. Alexander is listed with his step-mother Mary S., wife Mary age 51, Mary W. age 20, William H. age 18, Robert Lee age 13 and Florence, 26. Don't know who Florence is.
  9. [S1435] June 7 - 8, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; South Side Precinct, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, Household of May S. Offutt. Line 26 lists May S. a female age 73. Line 27 lists Alexander, age 5?. Line 28 lists wife Mary W., age 51. Line 29 lists daughter Mary M., age 20. Line 30 lists son William H., age 18. Line 31 lists son Robert Lee, age 13. Line 32 lists sister Florence, age 26. All are listed as being born in KY.
  10. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 166. Bible Record in possession of Mrs. Ezra A. Offutt says that Florence was alive in 1912 and single? Date originally was set to November 10, 1876, but after getting the death certificate removed that date.

Melissa Pitts

F, b. August 21, 1800, d. July 6, 1866
ReferenceN.O.C. Vol 4
Last EditedApril 1, 2022
     Melissa Pitts was born on August 21, 1800.1 She married William Clagett Offutt, son of Alexander Offutt and Ann Magruder Clagett, on April 13, 1820 at Scott County, KY, USA.2,3,4 As of April 13, 1820,her married name was Offutt.2,3,4 As of April 13, 1820, Melissa Pitts was also known as Malissa Pitts.3 She died on July 6, 1866 at Jessamine County, KY, USA, at age 65.5,6,7,8 She was buried on July 9, 1866 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.6,8
Malissa P. Offutt memorial on William C. Offutt Monument
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Karen V.

Family

William Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. States that year could be 1803.
  2. [S160] R. Paul Riggs, "unknown short article title."
  3. [S173] Early Marriage Records, Early Am. Marriages; Atlantic South.
  4. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Had same date, added place information.
  5. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Had the date as July 6, 1866 or December 5, 1858. Removed the December 5, 1858 date based on the Grove Hill Cemetery records as well as the picture of the Grave Marker on Find A Grave.
  6. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Malissa P. Offutt; died July 6, 1866, buried July 9, 1866 in Section E, Lot 195 Space 4.
  7. [S6932] Louisville Daily Courier, July 11, 1866, Pg. 1, Printed in the Wednesday, July 11, 1866 edition of the Louisville Daily Courier on page 1. "On Friday last, Mrs. M. P. Offutt, of Jessamine County, while riding in her rockaway near Nicholsville, was thrown on the ground and instantly killed."
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #71989442. Buried in Section E, Lot 195, Row 4. Photo of shared grave marker. "MALISSA P. OFFUTT DIED JULY 6, 1866 AGED 66 Years WALLACE H. Died Dec. 24, 1860 AGED 20 YS."
  9. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #109646098. Memorial for James Harvey Offutt. Buried in Section E, Lot 195. Photo of grave marker. "JAMES HARVEY Died July 2, 1835 in his 13th year. WILLIAM P. Died June 2, 1838 in his 8th year. Children of W. C. and M. P. Offutt."
  10. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as Wm. C. Offutt, mother's maiden name listed as Malissa Pitts.

Elizabeth Ann Offutt1

F, b. April 7, 1821, d. July 6, 1864
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-1
Last EditedMarch 23, 2018
     Elizabeth Ann Offutt was born on April 7, 1821 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.2,3 As of July 12, 1842,her married name was Wilson.4,5,6,7 She married William Boone Wilson, son of William Wilson and Matilda Boone, on July 12, 1842 at Shelby County, KY, USA.8,9,10,7,11 Elizabeth Ann Offutt died on July 6, 1864 at age 43.4 She Listed as a native of Shelby County, KY in bio of son Joel. in 1887.12

Family

William Boone Wilson b. 18 Oct 1820, d. 26 Sep
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 160. Lists information from Family Bible of William Wilson (1785) & Matilda Brinegar nee Boone.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Referenced Bible Records held by the Fincastle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  3. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 150. Provided full date and county/state.
  4. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 150.
  5. [S49] Gauis Marcus Brumbaugh, MD Records Colonial, Rev., Cty., etc, Pg. 562.
  6. [S69] From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Geneal. of KY Families O-Y, Pg. 710. Provides same date.
  7. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 150. Referenced Family Bible of William Wilson (1785) & Matilda Brinegar nee Boone. Provided date only.
  8. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Provides this information.
  9. [S69] From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Geneal. of KY Families O-Y, Pg. 710. Provides same date.
  10. [S5522] Shelby Cty. KY Marr. Reg. 1833 - 1938: Lists marriage #1123, between William B. Wilson and Elizabeth Ann Offutt. Both listed as being 21. Marriage performed by William W. Hill. Elizabeth's age was attested to by an Alexander ?. Logan.
  11. [S49] Gauis Marcus Brumbaugh, MD Records Colonial, Rev., Cty., etc, Pg. 562. Provided date only.
  12. [S204] Perrin & Kniffin Battle, KY: Hist. of the State 6th Edition.
  13. [S3495] W. H. Wilson, TN Death Certificate, Deceased listed as W. H. Wilson. Father listed as W. B. Wilson. Mother's maiden name Elizabeth Offutt.

James Harvey Offutt1

M, b. April 24, 1823, d. July 2, 1835
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt1 b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts1 b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-2
Last EditedNovember 3, 2018
     James Harvey Offutt was born on April 24, 1823.2,1 He died on July 2, 1835 at age 12.3,1 He was buried after July 2, 1835 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.1
Grave marker for James Harvey Offutt
Photo taken by Charlie Oberhausen

Citations

  1. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #109646098. Memorial for James Harvey Offutt. Buried in Section E, Lot 195. Photo of grave marker. "JAMES HARVEY Died July 2, 1835 in his 13th year. WILLIAM P. Died June 2, 1838 in his 8th year. Children of W. C. and M. P. Offutt."
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Referenced Fincastle Chapter of DAR Bible Records.
  3. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Referenced Fincastle Chapter of DAR Bible Records.

William Pitts Offutt

M, b. October 30, 1825, d. June 30, 1833
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-3
Last EditedNovember 3, 2018
     William Pitts Offutt was born on October 30, 1825.1,2 He died on June 30, 1833 at age 7.2,1 He was buried after June 30, 1833 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.3
Grave marker for William P. Offutt
Photo taken by Charlie Oberhausen

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174.
  2. [S44] The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, Fincastle Chap., Bible Rcds.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #109646191. Memorial for William P. Offutt. Buried in Section E, Lot 195. Photo of grave marker. "JAMES HARVEY Died July 2, 1835 in his 13th year. WILLIAM P. Died June 2, 1838 in his 8th year. Children of W. C. and M. P. Offutt."

Amanda Cassandra Offutt

F, b. July 20, 1828, d. February 9, 1884
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-4
Last EditedMarch 17, 2024
     Amanda Cassandra Offutt was born on July 20, 1828 at KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 She married John Bell Offutt, son of Henry Clagett Offutt and Mary Franklin Bell, on March 24, 1846 at Hopkins County, KY, USA.9,10,11,12,4,13,14,15 Amanda Cassandra Offutt and John Bell Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of August 2, 1850 at District #1, Shelby County, KY, USA.16 Amanda Cassandra Offutt and John Bell Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 7, 1860 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.17 Amanda Cassandra Offutt was listed in the 1870 census at 1st District, Shelby County, KY, USA, in the household of Ezra Albert Offutt and Sally R. Offutt on June 24, 1870.18 Amanda Cassandra Offutt and John Bell Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 1, 1880 at 4th Magisterial District, Spencer County, KY, USA.19 Amanda Cassandra Offutt died on February 9, 1884 at age 55.4,20,21,22,23,8 She was buried on February 28, 1884 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.8,20,24
Headstone for Amanda C. Offutt

Family

John Bell Offutt b. 21 Jul 1821, d. 8 Mar 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, Fincastle Chap., Bible Rcds.
  2. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Provided year.
  3. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 139. Provided full date.
  4. [S274] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 113, Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Offutt Delafield, DAR ID Number 112895. Provides year only.
  5. [S2217] August 2, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Shelby County, KY, Line 33 Lists A. Offut age 22 born in KY.
  6. [S2218] June 7, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Listed on page 14 line 39 as Rossandria Offutt, age 31 born in KY.
  7. [S2219] June 1, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Magesterial District, Spencer County, KY, Lists Amanda Offutt on line 6, age 51 born in KY.
  8. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Amanda C. Offutt; born Jul 20, 1828; died Feb 9, 1884; buried Feb 28, 1884 in Section E, Lot 194 Space 7.
  9. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 172. Lists a reference the Peak Family Bible.
  10. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 139. Referenced "Kentucky Marriages of Hopkins Cty, KY, Vol 8", by Burns. States that John B. Offutt son of "William C. m. 23 Mar 1846 Cassandra Offutt. Has in () (This is in error as John Bell was a son-in- law of William C.).
  11. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,576-578. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Also had 23 Mar 1846 in second listing.
  12. [S209] Marriage Records, AAI CD #229; Marriage Rcds. Southern States Vol. 1, Early to 1850, Has marriage, bride's name as Cassandra Offutt, reference gives place of marriage as Shelby Cty, KY.
  13. [S581] George Norbury Mackenzie, Col. Fam. of the USA Vol. 4, Pg. 95.
  14. [S120] Thomas Offutt, "Research by Thomas Offutt", Has that marriage was 14 Mar 1846. Based on many other sources having a different date, removed this.
  15. [S1692] Anonymous Shelby Co KY Marriages Volume II, Offutt John B and Cassandra A Offutt, M 24 Mar 1846 Bond Wm C Offutt father of Cassandra (this is the only listing for Wm Offutt).
  16. [S2217] August 2, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #1, Shelby County, KY, Household of J. O.(or appears to be an O?) Offut. Line 32 lists J. O. age 29. Line 33 lists a female A age 22. Line 34 lists a female M. age 3. Line 35 lists a female M. age 1. All born in KY.
  17. [S2218] June 7, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Page 14 line 38 lists John B. age 38. Line 39 lists what appears to be Rossandria, age 31. Line 40 lists Mary, age 13. Page 15 line 1 lists Nora, age 7. Line 2 lists Franklin, age 3. Line 3 is a farm worker. All of the Offutt's have KY as place of birth.
  18. [S5046] June 24, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;1st District, Shelby County, KY, Line 13 lists Ezra Offutt, age 36, a farmer. Line 14 lists Sally R., age 28. keeping house. Line 15 lists John R., age 6. Line 16 lists Zack C., age 4. Line 17 lists John B. Offutt, age 48, a trader in livestock. Line 18 lists Amanda C., age 43. Line 19 lists Nora, age 17. Line 20 lists Frank, age 13. Lines 21 - 28 list other people in the household. All are listed as being born in KY.
  19. [S2219] June 1, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Magesterial District, Spencer County, KY, Line 5 lists John Offutt, age 58. Line 6 lists wife Amanda, age 57. Line 7 lists daughter Eleanor, age 27. Line 8 lists son Frank, age 23. Line 9 - 12 lists servants.
  20. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial and photo of the headstone for Amanda C. Offutt.
  21. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Provided year as 1864. Removed that date based on headstone photo and Grove Hill Cemetery records.
  22. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 139. Provided full date as Feb. 09, 1864. Removed that date based on Find A Grave headstone photo and Grove Hill Cemetery records.
  23. [S44] The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, Fincastle Chap., Bible Rcds., Date entered as Feb. 09, 1864. Removed that date based on Find A Grave and Grove Hill Cemetery records.
  24. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 139.
  25. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 139.
  26. [S2219] June 1, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Magesterial District, Spencer County, KY, Listed on line 7 as Eleanor Offutt, a daughter age 27 born in KY.
  27. [S2219] June 1, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Magesterial District, Spencer County, KY, Listed on line 8 as Frank Offutt, a son age 23 born in KY.
  28. [S7385] Frank B. Offutt, CA - State Board of Health, California Death Certificate for Frank B. Offutt. Died July 29, 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Male, White., Married. Name of Wife Bettie R. Offutt. Born May 21, 1857. Age 67 yrs 2 mos 8 days. Usual Occupation Retired. Born in Kentucky. Name and Birthplace of Father John B. Offutt, Kentucky. Maiden Name and Birthplace of Mother Cassandra O, Offutt, Kentucky. Informant John L. Offutt. Burial July 31, 1924 in Hollywood Vault.

Henry Younger Offutt

M, b. December 5, 1830, d. April 28, 1867
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-5
Last EditedMarch 5, 2018
     Henry Younger Offutt was born on December 5, 1830 at KY, USA.1,2,3,4 He was born on December 9, 1830.5 He was graduated in 1851 at Centre College, Danville, Boyle County, KY, USA.6 He married Clara D. Finch on September 1, 1855 at Shelby County, KY, USA.7,8,9 Henry Younger Offutt and Clara D. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of July 3, 1860 at District #2, Shelby County, KY, USA.10 Henry Younger Offutt died on April 28, 1867 at age 36.11,12,13,14,15 He was buried on April 30, 1867 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.14,15
Henry Y. Offutt headstone
Photo taken by Linda Pack Clemmons
William C. Offutt Cenotaph, Henry Y. Offutt listed on side
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Karen V

Family

Clara D. Finch b. 3 Mar 1833, d. 13 Nov 1897
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Referenced Fincastle Chapter of the DAR.
  2. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 151.
  3. [S1189] Henry Y. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists father's place of birth as KY.
  4. [S1758] July 3, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Listed on line 33 is Hy. Y. Offutt, age 29 born in KY.
  5. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 152.
  6. [S600] [Anonymous], Centre College, Alumni 1890.
  7. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 151. Had date as September 18, 1855. Based on information from other source removed the date.
  8. [S1692] Anonymous Shelby Co KY Marriages Volume II, Offutt, Henry Y of Shelby, age 24 b. Fayette, and Clara D Logan of Shelby, age 22 b Woodford, widow of John Logan m 1 Sept-1855 Bond Jas W Offutt (No marriage found for John & Clara to see what her maiden name was for sure).
  9. [S3323] Courier-Journal, November 14, 1897, Pg. 4, Obituary stated that she married Henry Y. Offutt in 1855.
  10. [S1758] July 3, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; District #2, Shelby County, KY, Household of Hy. Y. Offutt. Line 33 lists Hy. Y. Offutt, age 29, a farmer. Line 34 lists Clara, age 27. Line 35 lists Eliz., age 3. Line 36 lists Kate, age 2. Line 37 lists Wm., age 9/12. All born in KY. Line 38 lists a Susan Bliss, age 12, born in KY; relationship to the Offutt's unknown.
  11. [S44] The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, Fincastle Chap., Bible Rcds.
  12. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174. Provided year.
  13. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 151. Provided full date as April 25, 1867. Removed that date based on the information from Find A Grave (Photo of headstone), as well as the Grove Hill Cemetery website.
  14. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial for Henry Younger Offutt, photo of headstone.
  15. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Henry Y. Offutt; died April 28, 1867; buried April 30, 1867 in Section E, Lot 197 grave 4.
  16. [S5490] Katie Offutt Kinkead, KY Death Cert, KY Certificate of Death for Katie Offutt Kinkead (Handwriting makes it look like Kinkiad, and that is how Ancestry has it indexed). Born January 1, 1859, age 63 years, 6 months, 22 ds, in Shelby Co., KY. Father listed as Henry Y. Offutt, born in Scott Co. Mother's maiden name Clara Finch, born in Shelby Co.. Died June 23, 1922 in Jefferson County, KY. Buried June 24, 1922 in Cave Hill Cem. Listed as widow. Informant Miss Clara Kinkiad, West Point, KY. (Though the Death Certificate has Kinkiad, the obituary has Kinkead, listing her as the widow of Warner S. Kinkead).
  17. [S1189] Henry Y. Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Henry Y. Offutt. Born April 12, 1866, in KY. Father listed as Henry Y. Offutt, born in KY. Mother's maiden name Clara Flintch (sp), born in KY. Died January 20, 1912 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried January 22, 1912 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Listed as married. Informant listed W. B. Haldeman.

Ezra Albert Offutt1

M, b. July 29, 1833, d. August 4, 1919
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt2 b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts2 b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-6
Last EditedJune 2, 2021
Ezra A. Offutt
Printed in the Tuesday, August 5, 1919 edition of The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY on pg. 3
     Ezra Albert Offutt was born on July 29, 1833 at Scott County, KY, USA.3,4,5,6,7 He was baptized on November 3, 1833 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA.8,9 He married Sarah Roberts on November 20, 1862 at Henry County, KY, USA.10,11,12 Ezra Albert Offutt and Sally R. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 24, 1870 at 1st District, Shelby County, KY, USA.13 Ezra Albert Offutt married Ann Shanks, daughter of William Fontaine Shanks and David Elma Scruggs, on January 26, 1905.10,14 Ezra Albert Offutt died on August 4, 1919 at Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, at age 86.15,16,6,17 He was buried on August 5, 1919 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.18,19,6,20
Ezra A. Offutt memorial on William C. Offutt Monument
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Karen V.

Family 1

Sarah Roberts b. 28 Jan 1841, d. 20 Mar 1903
Children

Family 2

Ann Shanks b. 30 Sep 1866, d. 18 May 1940

Citations

  1. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists the deceased as Ezra A. Offutt.
  2. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father listed as Wm. C. Offutt, mother's maiden name listed as Malissa Pitts.
  3. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153. Has this date for birth, and that he was born in Lexingotn, Fayette County, KY. Removed the city and county information based on his death certificate.
  4. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Provided full date of birth, and county/state.
  5. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,577. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY. Had that he was born Nov. 03, 1833 in Lexington, Fayette County, KY. Removed that date and place information based on his KY Death Certificate.
  6. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Ezra A.. Offutt, born 1833, died August 3, 1919, buried August 5, 1919 in Section E, Lot 195 Space 9.
  7. [S5046] June 24, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;1st District, Shelby County, KY, Line 13 lists Ezra Offutt, age 36, a farmer, born in KY.
  8. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153. Has that Ezra Albert was baptized, son of W. C. & Melissa Offutt.
  9. [S40] Complied by Mrs. Harry Kennett MCAdams, KY Pionerr & Court Records; Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds and Marriages from Court Houses and Records of Old Bibles, Churches, Grave Yards, and Cemeteries, Pg. 173.
  10. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153.
  11. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Kentucky Marriages 1851-1900, lists the marriage of E. A. Offutt and Sarah Roberts on 20 Nov 1862.
  12. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://www.hill-ky.org/PDF%20Files/…. Offutt, E. A. to Roberts, Sarah 20 Nov 1862 (John Roberts); Bondsman George T. Humston. Book covers 1860-66 pg 273.
  13. [S5046] June 24, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule;1st District, Shelby County, KY, Line 13 lists Ezra Offutt, age 36, a farmer. Line 14 lists Sally R., age 28. keeping house. Line 15 lists John R., age 6. Line 16 lists Zack C., age 4. Line 17 lists John B. Offutt, age 48, a trader in livestock. Line 18 lists Amanda C., age 43. Line 19 lists Nora, age 17. Line 20 lists Frank, age 13. Lines 21 - 28 list other people in the household. All are listed as being born in KY.
  14. [S3640] Annie Shanks Offutt, KY Death Cert, Deceased listed as a widow, spouse's name Ezra A. Offutt.
  15. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153. Provided full date and state.
  16. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Provided full date and place of death.
  17. [S4917] The Courier-Journal, August 5, 1919, Pg. 3, Article printed Tuesday, August 5, 1919. States that Ezra A. Offutt, 86 years old, member of an old Kentucky family, died yesterday afternoon at his home at 1100 South Brook street. Also lists as survivors his widow Mrs. Anna Shanks Offutt and two sons, John R. Offutt of St. Joseph, MO and Zach C. Offutt of Louisville (Additionally states in the article that he was the father of Zach C. Offutt, a prominent businessman of this city).
  18. [S3179] Ezra A. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Provided location as Shelbyville, KY as well as date.
  19. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial for Ezra A. Offutt.
  20. [S4917] The Courier-Journal, August 5, 1919, Pg. 3, Article printed Tuesday, August 5, 1919. States that funeral services for Ezra A. Offutt will be held in the chapel of the Grove Hill cemetery, Shelbyville, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Grove Hill cemetery.
  21. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153. Referenced "Kentucky Pioneers & Court Records" by Ednah McAdams, 1929, p. 173.
  22. [S1691] John Roberts Offutt, KY Death Cert, Lists parents as Ezra A. and Sally (Roberts) Offutt, both of KY.
  23. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 153. Referenced "Kentucky Pioneers & Court Records", by Ednah McAdams, 1929, p. 173.
  24. [S2856] Zach. C. Offutt, KY Death Cert, Kentucky Death Certificate for Zach. C. Offutt. Born January 26, 1866 in Shelbyville, KY. Father Ezra A. Offutt, born in KY. Mother Sarah Roberts, born in KY. Died March 17, 1942 in Norton Infirmary, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Age 76 years, 1 mos. 21 days. Listed as widowed. Wife's name Margaret Wells Offutt. Buried March 19, 1942 in Cave Hill. Occupation Retired President. Industry/Business Offutt & Helm. Informant: Robt. N. Helm.

Zachariah Clagett Offutt

M, b. July 15, 1837, d. February 7, 1866
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-7
Last EditedApril 8, 2022
     Zachariah Clagett Offutt was born on July 15, 1837 at Shelby County, KY, USA.1,2,3 He was graduated in 1857 at Centre College, Danville, Boyle County, KY, USA.4,5 He married Mattie A. Allen on January 23, 1863 at Henry County, KY, USA.6,7,8 Zachariah Clagett Offutt left a will on January 24, 1866 at Oshawa, Nicollet County, MN, USA.9 He died on February 7, 1866 at Saint Peter, Nicollet County, MN, USA, at age 28.10,3 His estate was probated on March 7, 1866 at Nicollet County, MN, USA.11 He was buried on May 6, 1866 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.12
Grave marker for Z. C. and Mattie Offutt
Photo taken by Find a Grave member Karen V.

Family

Mattie A. Allen b. 7 Jun 1837, d. 31 Aug 1905
Child

Citations

  1. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Pg. 9,580. Listing of Apr 1988 for KY.
  2. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Zacariah C. Offutt, born July 15, 1837, died Feb 7, 1866, burial May 6, 1866.
  3. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, https://www.ancestry.com/boards/…. Information posted by Sandi Gorin from "Centre College Alumni, Published 1890. 1857 graduate, Scott Co. Zachariah Clagit Offutt. Son of William Clagit Offutt, born near Georgetown, DC, and Melissa (Pitts) Offutt, born near Georgetown, KY. Born in July, 1836, in Shelby county, KY and was prepared for college at Shelbyville. Graduated and devoted himself to agriculture. Married January 23, 1862, Mattie A. Allen, of New Castle, KY. He died near St. Peters, MN, of consumption. He left a widow and one child." I have changed the place to Saint Peter, MN as there is no Saint or St. Peters. Additionally the will has that the two subscribing witnesses were from Saint Peter, MN. Had the date as Jul 1836. Removed that date based on other information, to include Grove Hill Cemetery records.
  4. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, https://www.ancestry.com/boards/…. Information posted by Sandi Gorin from "Centre College Alumni, Published 1890. 1857 graduate, Scott Co. Zachariah Clagit Offutt. Son of William Clagit Offutt, born near Georgetown, DC, and Melissa (Pitts) Offutt, born near Georgetown, KY. Born in July, 1836, in Shelby county, KY and was prepared for college at Shelbyville. Graduated and devoted himself to agriculture. Married January 23, 1862, Mattie A. Allen, of New Castle, KY. He died near St. Peters, MN, of consumption. He left a widow and one child." I have changed the place to Saint Peter, MN as there is no Saint or St. Peters. Additionally the will has that the two subscribing witnesses were from Saint Peter, MN.
  5. [S600] [Anonymous], Centre College, Alumni 1890.
  6. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Kentucky Marriages 1851-1900, lists the marriage of Mattie Allen and Z. C. Offutt on 23 Jan 1862.
  7. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://boards.rootsweb.com/…. Information posted by Sandi Gorin from "Centre College Alumni, published in 1890". Had a date of Jan 23, 1862. Removed based on information from Henry County Marriage Records.
  8. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://www.hill-ky.org/PDF%20Files/…. States that the marriage is recorded in the books covering 1860-1866 on page 171. Allen, Mattie to Offutt, Z. C. 20 Jan 1863 (Mrs. Susan Allen); Bondsman Z. C. Offutt.
  9. [S6954] Nicollet Cty. MN Will Book B: Nicollet County Minnesota Will Book B, will of Zachariah C. Offutt; starts on page 42 and continues to page 44. In the will the first bequest was to his beloved wife Mattie A. Offutt one half of his estate. The second bequest was to give the remainder of his estate to his daughter Susie A. Offutt. There were some provisions, one being that if another child was born then the shares in the estate were to be equally divided, as well as a provision that if Susie should die before reaching the age of majority that her share of the estate was to go to the wife. Another provision was that after Mattie's death the estate was to be divided amongst Zachariah's brothers and sisters in equal shares. Zachariah also nominated Mattie A. Offutt, his wife, as his executrix.
  10. [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 154.
  11. [S6955] Nicollet Cty. MN Will Book B unknown file number, Nicollet County Minnesota Will Book B, probate of the will of Zachariah C. Offutt; starts on page 44 and continues to page 46. The two witnesses swear that they witnessed the will and that the testator at the time was competent. The will was admitted to probate.
  12. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Zacariah C. Offutt, born July 15, 1837, died Feb 7, 1866, burial May 6, 1866 in Section E, Lot 195 Space 3.

Wallace Hill Offutt

M, b. October 1, 1840, d. December 24, 1860
FatherWilliam Clagett Offutt b. 2 Oct 1793, d. 3 Dec 1858
MotherMelissa Pitts b. 21 Aug 1800, d. 6 Jul 1866
ReferenceB-4-10-2-8
Last EditedApril 1, 2022
     Wallace Hill Offutt was born on October 1, 1840.1,2 He died on December 24, 1860 at age 20.2,1,3,4 He was buried on December 25, 1860 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY, USA.3,4
Wallace H. Offutt memorial on William C. Offutt Monument
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Karen V

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 174.
  2. [S44] The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, Fincastle Chap., Bible Rcds.
  3. [S3127] Grove Hill Cemetery; Shelbyville, KY, Online burial records, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Wallace H. Offutt; died December 24, 1860, buried December 25, 1860 in Section E, Lot 195 Space 2.
  4. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #71990836. Buried in Section E, Lot 195, Space 2. Photo of shared grave marker. "MALISSA P. OFFUTT DIED JULY 6, 1866 AGED 66 Years WALLACE H. Died Dec. 24, 1860 AGED 20 YS."