William Despain 
William was born on December 6th, 1796 in Green Co., Kentucky.1 William's father was James Scott DeSpain and his mother was Susan (Sally) Peterson. His paternal grandparents were John Despain and Susan Scott. He had seven brothers and four sisters, named Samuel, James, Joseph, Benjamin, John, Mark, Lewis, Rebecca, Susan, Nancy and Charlotte. He was the fifth oldest of the twelve children.General Notes
1820 Census: Green Co, KY page 77 - 1101-201
1830 Census: Green Co, KY page 16 - 1210001-11101
1840 Census: Warren Co, IL, page 174-19 - 0111001-1111001 (William Mutter is living next door.)
Green Co, KY - Order Book 8, 19 sep 1825: Appraisal of estate of Alexander Sprowels, by Robert Young, Thomas Helton, William DeSpain, or William Sympson, any 3.
Deed 20 September 1828 - Rachel Lewis, widow of Jeremiah Lewis, deceased, James E. [Evans]Daniel and wife, Susan, formally Susan Lewis, Morgan Jones and wife, Nancy, formally Nancy Lewis, William Lewis and wife, Salley, Solomon Davis and wife, Lucinda, formally Lucinda Lewis, Benjamin DeSpain and wife, Edith, formally Edith Lewis, Jermiah Lewis, and wife, Anny, Jeremiah McFarland and wife, Polly, formally Polly Lewis, all of Green County except James E. Daniel and wife, who live in Alabama to William DeSpain of Green County ...$322....a tract on Pitman Creek containing 52 acres.
Wit: James Hash, Charles Shofner, Benjamin DeSpain, John Edwards, Thomas Mears
In Green County Deed Book 19, page 319, 11 Jul 1844 - The heirs of William and Sarah were listed as 1. John A Blanchard and wife Lucinda, 2. William R Jones and wife Rachel, 3. James and 4. Sarah (William's wife), who is guardian for 5. Benjamin; 6. Sarah; 7. William ; and 8. Luellen all of Buchanan County, MO. Later Deed Book entries listed Lewis T. Despain of Green Co. KY as a son.
Green Co, KY Stray Book #2 - Taken up by Wm. Despain 4 Jun 1838 at his home on the West Fork of Pitman Creek, one Jenny about 2 years old, 12 hands high.
Order Book 9, page 64, 18 Jun 1838: William was appointed guardian of Lucy Ann Kirtley, his granddaughter. She was born about 1834/35 in Green Co, KY. This is believed to be the female age 0-5 in William's household in the 1840 Warren Co, IL census. It is not known what happened to Lucy as she was not in 1850 census.
From Green County Settlements, page 746 - William was adminstrator of Adam Mutter's estate 30 Mar 1839. Results of the sale were recorded 7 Jul 1839. Items were purchased by William, Polly, and Martha Mutter as well as William DeSpain.
Green Co, KY Court Records: 10 Sep 1839 - promissory note - Elijah Gaddie promised unto William Despain, one year from date, $60.00
Green Co, KY Court Records: 18 Oct 1844 - Samuel Simpson, administrator of William Despain, deceased, plaintiff vs. Elijah Gaddie, defendent: Litigation invovlving a note executed 10 Sep 1839 whereby said Gaddie promised to pay unto William Despain $60 one year from date....suit brought to collect debt.
As shown in Green County Circuit Case #9732 William died in Lewis Co, MO probably in Jan 1841 in the part which became Scotland County in 1841.
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Sources:
1. Title: John B. Despain's Journal
Author: John B. Despain
Note:
Written in the 1830 & 40
2. Title: Green Co, KY Census Records
Author: U. S. Census Bureau
3. Title: Green Co, KY Circuit Court Case #3977
Author: William DeSpain et al vs. L. DeSpain
4. Title: Green Co, KY Deed Book Records
Author: Green County Clerk
5. Title: Warren Co, IL Census Records
Author: U.S. Census Bureau
6. Title: Despain Log Chain
Author: W. W. Whitaker
7. Title: Green Co, KY Court Records
Author: Green County Clerk
8. Title: Green Co, KY Wills And Inventories, 1794-1901
Author: Green County Clerk
9. Repository:
Name: Green County Court House
Title: Green Co, KY Marriage Records
Author: Green County Clerk
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.16 Apr 1626 in French Church/Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.05 Oct 1690 in Saint Alphage/ Canterbury, Kent Co., England
- b.09 Feb 1661 in Saint Alphage/ Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.20 Dec 1714 in Stepney, London, England
- b.29 Nov 1635 in French Church/Canterbury, Kent, England d.15 Jul 1686 in Canterbury, Kent, England
- b.11 Oct 1692 in French Church/Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.May 1784 in Warren Co., North Carolina
- b.13 Dec 1629 in Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.1687 in Canterbury, Kent Co., England
- b.13 Mar 1659 in French Church/Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.11 Jan 1723 in Shoreditch, London, England
- b.07 Nov 1630 in French Church, Canterbury, Kent Co., England d.30 Aug 1675 in Canterbury, Kent Co., England
- b.1732 in Maherrin River, Brunswick Co., Virginia d.1806 in Brush Creek, Green Co., Kentucky
- b.1712 in Brunswick Co., VA
- b.1765 in Halifax Co., North Carolina d.20 Jan 1835 in Pitmans Creek, Green County, Kentucky
- b.1720
- b.1741 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia d.1783 in Virginia or Kentucky
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- b.06 Dec 1796 in Green Co., Kentucky
- b.1768 in Virginia d.1835 in Green Co., Kentucky
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Details of William's family with Sarah Lewis
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