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Family Subtree Diagram : Descendants of William Despain (1796)

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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  1840 - 1910 Jane (June) Milborn 70 70 1860 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 324-386
1870 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 712
1880 Census: Lincoln Twp, Andrew Co, MO page 1-46-9-22. Jane was a widow.
1900 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 9-40-7-5. Jane was 60 and a widow. She was living with her son, William.
1910 Census: Henry Co, MO page 36-96-63. She was a widow living with her son, David. She had 10 children with only 3 living.

She applied for a widow's pension 17 Apr 1892. 1829 Sarah Despain Sarah married Charles M. Dinwiddie before 1848 in MO.

1850 Census: Buchanan Co, MO page 66:
Frances Dinwiddie 65 VA
Martin Dinwiddie 28 KY
Sarah Dinwiddie 21 KY
Could this be Sarah Despain? Was Charles' middle name, Martin?

She was mentioned as the wife of Charles M. Dinwiddie and the daughter of Sarah DeSpain in Green Co, KY Deed Book 21, page 291 - 8 Jun 1848

Nothing further information is known about this couple. 1832 - 1901 Walter Bristow Duncan 68 68 Priscilla...Cranpne@aol.com is a direct descendent.

1850 Census: Nodaway Twp, Andrew Co, MO page 43
1860 Census: Nodaway Twp, Andrew Co, MO page 260
1870 Census: St Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO page 482
1880 Census: East Chehalem, Yamhill Co, OR page 392B

Walter served in the 21st MO Infantry in the Civil War.

1860 Nodaway Twp, Andrews Co, MO page 260, #271
Walter Duncan 28 KY
Suellen 24 KY
Sarah E  6 MO
James C  5 MO
John W   3 MO
Thomas B  1mo MO
Sarah   53 AL 1830 Caroline Ellmore It is most likely that Caroline went with Lewis to MO about 1848 and that she remarried before the 1850 census. A check of the marriage records may reveal some thing and show if there were any children.

Note: There was a P. P. Ellmore age 31, born KY in the 1850 census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO. 1822 Charles M Dinwiddie In the 1850 Buchanan Co, Census  page 66:
Frances Dinwiddie 65 VA
Martin Dinwiddie 28 KY
Sarah Dinwiddie 21 KY  Could this be Sarah Despain?  Was Charles' middle name, Martin?
 1827 Dicy Ann Duncan 1860 Census: Nodaway Twp, Andrews Co, MO page 259
1880 Census: Marshall, Platte Co, MO film 710, page 2D. She was listed as Lisa A. Buford, age 54, born KY, married.

Dicy married 4 times.  1811 William R Jones 1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 17, family #195
1860 Census: Pleasant Hill, Lane Co, OR page 270, family #442. They were living next to the Despains.
1870 Census: Twp 1, Santa Barbara Co, CA page 434, family #364. He was a photographer, age 51, born KY
1880 Census: Weston, Umatilla Co, OR. He was a photographer, age 62, born KY. He was married to his second wife, Susan age 47 born PA. There was a Sarah Lovell (?) age 27, born MO and family living with them. Sarah's parent were born KY. This would seem to be one of William & Rachel's daughters, but she doesn't fit into the known family.

Donation Land Claims #1015 - William R. Jones of Lane Co, OR; born 1811 in Green Co, KY; arrived OR, 29 Aug 1851: settled claim 20 Dec 1851 and/or 15 Aug 1852. Married Rachel on 18 Sep 1835 in Barren Co, KY. 1840 Susan Harriet Jones 1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 17, family #195

They were 1st cousin once removed.

BLM Land Records: Benjmain Jr. & Harriet Despain, Lane Co, OR 14 Jun 1877, 6 lots in S12, T19S, R3W - 169.64 acres Thomas J Kirtley Tamara Parkison pointed out that from the court records, Thomas and Rachel were divorced 29 Jan 1836. 1832 - 1909 John Marshall Despain 76 76 John Marshall went to Des Moines Co, IA in 1849 when he was about 19. His exact age is not known as it varied in all the records. In 1850 he was living with his brother James Simpson and by 1856 he was married to Martha Mutter and living with his father, John. He moved to Coffey Co, Kansas 5 Nov 1857. John is thought to be a "true Jr." as his father was probably named John Marshall Despain.

1850 Census: Des Moines Co, IA  page 352. He was living with his brother, Simpson.
1856 IA State Census: Des Moines Co, IA page 762-73. He was living with his father, John.  J. M. in state 7 years, Martha in state 1 year.
1859 KS State Voter Census: Coffey Co, KS - 1 hd of hhld, 1 minor, 3 total, settled in KS 5 Nov 1857.
1860 Census: Ottumwa Twp, Coffey Co, KY page 47
1865 Census: John & family are not in the 1865 Kansas census. It is not known if he was gone or if he was missed.
1870 Census: Ottumua Twp, Coffey Co, KS page 308. William Rhodes was living with the family.
1875 KS State Census: Ottumwa Twp, Coffey Co, KS  page ?
1880 Census: Ottumwa Twp, Coffey Co, KS page 4-50-1-13
1900 Census: Ottumwa Twp, Coffey Co, KS page 11-42-11-60, age 61, widower.

He served in the Civil War: Pvt. Company F, 12th Kansas Infantry. Enlistment discription:" John M. Despain, 31, 5'11", hair light, eyes light, complex light, married, nativity Greene Co, Ky, residence Ottumwa, Coffey Co., date of enlistment 27 Aug 1862, mustered in 26 Sep 1862 at Paola by T. J. Wee, mustered out with regiment June 30, 1865."

He applied for a pension 1 Jun 1881 as an invalid. 1835 - 1866 Martha J Mutter 31 31 1850 Census: Warren Co, IL page 8-115
1860 Census: Ottumwa Twp, Coffey Co, KS page 47

Martha was the daughter of William and Susan (Despain) Mutter and therefore, a second cousin to John. This shows that there was contact between the Iowa and the Illinois Despains. She died before Jun 1866. None of the family was in the 1865 Kansas State Census. It is not known where they were or if they were missed.. 1800 - 1860 Sarah Lewis 60 60 Green Co, KY Wills, page 57-58, 11 Dec 1820: Will of Jeremiah Lewis; wife, Rachel Lewis, gets the whole estate during her lifetime and at her death, my negro man, Ruller, goes to my son, Aaron. The balance to be sold at Rachel's death and divided between children, except for my daughters, Bessy Daniel, Susannah Daniel, Nancy Jones, Sally Spain, Polly McFarlane and Eady Spain [Note: Benjamin DeSpain's wife.] --- each, I've given $40 and that's to be deducted from their part; Wit: William Synpson, Thomas D. Montgomery, Henry Shofner and Thomas Helston; Signed by Jeremiah Lewis. Produced in court 26 Mar 1821, proven by witnesses; recorded 28 Mar 1821.

1820 Census: Green Co, KY page 77
1830 Census: Green Co, KY page 16
1840 Census: Warren Co, IL page 174-19
1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 34, living with her son, James. [In the 1850 Census Aaron Lewis & family are living in Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 17 - family #193. The mother of Sarah Despain & Aaron Lewis, Rachel Lewis, (85, VA) was living with them. Jeremiah Lewis, brother of Sarah, also living in Buchanan Co, MO in 1850.]
1860 Census: Nodaway Twp, Andrew Co, MO page 261
1880 Census: Oak Hill, Taylor Co, KY roll T9-0442 page 95B. Sarah Despain, age 77 widowed born VA is living with William H. (27,KY) and Nancy J.(23,KY) Underwood. There is no known reason why this should be this Sarah, but there is no other person in the file that fits the recorded data.

Scotland Co, MO Deed Book 18, page 426: Sarah DeSpain to Jeremiah Lewis both of Scotland Co, MO for $400 her right of dower in land on Pit man Creek in Green Co, KY nera Jeremiah McFarling's 57 acres. Also a tract on Alex fork of Pitman Creek, corner to William DeSpain's Mill Race 125 acres. Also another tract of 53 acres.

The following is from the below mentioned Circuit Court Case:
Green Co, KY Circuit Court Case #9732, 5 Aug 1842 - Sarah DSpain vs. E. Gaddie: .....For replication to defendants first plea, plaintiff says she was appointed Administrator of William DeSpain in Lewis County, Missouri on 11 Feburary 1841 and before the institution of this suit and still is such and here exhibits her letters which she files with the Clerk -
"Lewis County Missouri:
To Sarah DSpain, Greeting
Whereas William DSpain of Lewis County, Missouri, deceased, having while living and at the time of his death had goods, chattels and estate in Lewis County, Missouri and died intestate, They commit unto Sarah DeSpain full power to administer the estate. They do ordain, constitute and appoint Sarah DSpain as adinistratrix."
                                                                            J.H. Blain, clerk
                                                                             February 1, 1841

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 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 Deed Book 20, page 459, 30 Sept 1847 - Jeremiah Lewis and Sarah DeSpain widow of Wm. DeSpain dec'd and James DeSpain, Wm. R. Jones and Rachel, John Blanchard and Lucinda all of Buchanan Co, MO and Lewis DeSpain of Green Co, KY children and heirs of the said Wm. DeSpain to Walker Gill or $610 125 acres on Pitman Creek at the mouth of DeSpain Mill Race. Signed by Lewis DeSpain as their attorney and for himself. 1819 - 1870 Rachel Despain 51 51 Rachel married Thomas J Kirtley in 1834. It is not know what happened, but apparently Rachel ran off with William R. Jones about 1835. Rachel and Thomas had one daughter, Lucy, who was adopted by  her father, William Despain.

Rachel was identified as a daughter and heir of William in Deed Book 19, page 319.

1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 17, family #195
1860 Census: Pleasant Hill, Lane Co, OR page 270, family #442. They were living next to the Despains.
1870 Census: - Rachel was not with the family in the 1870 census. She may have died. 1822 - 1859 James Despain 37 37 1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 34

He married Mrs. Dicy A. (Duncan) Young on 17 Jul 1853 in Andews County, MO. They had one known child born in 1858. It is thought that James died before 1860 as he was not in the household at the time of the 1860 census and Dicy had appearently remarried a Mr. Mullins.

James was mentioned in the original claim by Sarah Despain in Green Co, KY Deed Book 19, page 318 11 Jul 1844 as an heir of William Despain. 1825 Lucinda Despain Lucinda and John Blanchard were married 15 Feb 1841 in Scotland Co, MO

John and Lucinda were mentioned in Green Co, KY Deed Book 20 page 460, 30 Jan 1848 as heirs of William Despain.

1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO  page 34, living with her brother James.

BLM Land Records: Lucinda Blanchard, Buchanan Co, MO, recorded 10 Aug 1849, SWNW S36, T58N, R36W - 40 acres. Note - John A. Blanchard patented 72 acres in this same section.

It is not known what happened to his couple. They were not found in any subsequent records. 1826 - 1885 Benjamin Ryan Despain 58 58 Benjamin married Harriet Pickerle, duaghter of Simon and Mary (Hodgebeth) Pickeral, 22 Dec 1848 in Buchanan Co, MO.

1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 34
1860 Census: Quitman P O, Nodaway Co, MO page 59
1870 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 712

In the 1900 Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO, Benjamin and Harriet had 11 children with 7 children living. This seems to be in error as Dixie <dixiebel@vum.com> listed 13 children with 9 living in 1900.

Some of the information on Benjamin's family came from Ellye DeSpain, wife of George Martin DeSpain, a great grandson.

Dixie (Shafer) Winkler, whose husband is a gggrandson, stated that many Despains are buried in the Despain Cemetery in the French Bottom area of St. Joseph, MO. 1831 - 1880 William "Buck" Despain 49 49 1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 34
1860 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 324-386
1870 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 712

William married Jane Wilburn about 1854 probably in Buchanan Co, MO, but there is no record of this union. William may have left for a time as there were no children born from 1857 to 1862 and Jane was listed alone in the 1860 census. There are several unknown children's deaths as Jane claimed to have had 10 children. This may explain the childless period of 1857-1862.

Jane applied for a Civil War pension 17 Apr 1892 in KS. William served in Co. K, Eastern MO Milt. Infanrty. 1817 John A Blanchard John and Lucinda were mentioned in Green Co, KY Deed Book 20 page 460, dated 30 Jan 1848 as heirs of William Despain.

BLM Land Records: John A. Blanchard, 72 acres, Buchanan Co, MO, recorded 1/1/1849, 1/2 NW S36, T58N, R36W 1833 - 1901 Harriet J Pickerle 68 68 Bessie Winkler age 11 b. about Oct 1888 was living with Harriet in 1900. She was listed as her niece. This was an error; she was her granddaughter.

Harriet Despain was listed in the Buchanan County tax list in 1891,92,93,94,95,97,98,99,00,01.

1900 Census: Washington, Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 9-40-1-22. Harriet 67,KY Wd...f- KY; m - KY. Jerry, 37, MO; Charles M. 30, MO; Bessie Winkler, 11, MO. She had 11 children with 7 living.
1910 Census: Centralia, Lewis Co, WA page 1666-131-20B. Harriet stated she had 10 children with 9 living. 1815 Jeremiah (?) Despain It is thought that William's first son would have been named Jeremiah based on the other children's names, but there is no proof. The family appeared to be close to Jeremiah Lewis who was named as an heir of William's estate. It is now known that Jeremiah is the younger brother of Sarah and purchased part of William's estate from her.

In the 1840 tax list for Buchanan Co, MO there was a Sarah Deshain. As she was listed in the tax list, it is assumed she was a widow.  Could she have been Jeremiah wife?  Was this Despain family on the way to Buchanan County to join their son when the father, William, died? 1817 - 1870/1880 Susan Despain Susan married William Mutter the son of Adam and Martha Mutter in Green County in 1834. William Despain was on bond and Adam Mutter gave consent. They moved to IL soon afterwards.

William Mutter was living next to William Despain in the 1840 Census Warren Co, IL.

1840 Census: Warren Co, IL page 174-18
1850 Census: Warren Co, IL page 8-115
1870 Census: Coldbrook, Warren Co, IL film # 280, page 15

Susan was not listed as an heir of William DeSpain in any of the Green Co. deed book entries.. It is not known if this was an over sight because William and Susan (Despain) Mutter were still living in IL or for some other reason. 1823 - 1849 Lewis T Despain 26 26 Green Co, KY Deed Book 10, page 442, 25 Dec 1845 - "Whereas Silas D. Spain has become security for my mother, Sarah Despain, on a bond for the cost in the Green Cuircuit Court in a suit in chancery for her dower in certain lands claimed by her from Walker Gill and Elisha Gaddie and whereas the said Silas Despain has went bond at my request as security, I as the attorney for Sarah Despain, my mother, for myself, grant him all interest from said Gill and Gaddie."  Signed Lewis Despain

Lewis was named as a son of William and Sarah's in Deed Book # 19 page 442, dated 23 Dec 1845 Green Co, KY. Lewis was in the 1845 and 1846 Green County tax records. The last known mention of Lewis was in Green County Deed Book 20, page 360 dated 30 Jan 1847.

From Homer Ficken - A Lewis DeSpain died intrastate 3 Jul 1849 in Buchanan Co, MO. This was almost assuredly Lewis T. Court probate records might show if there was any issue of this family.

Lewis was married to Caroline Ellmore in Green County in 1844 by T. C. Graham. Surety was by Nicholas B. McCubbin her brother-in-law and consent was given by George Ellmore her father. It is not know if there was any issue of this union before Lewis' death. 1837 - 1910 Suellen (Luella) Despain 72 72 1850 Census: Washington Twp, Buchanan Co, MO page 34
1860 Census: Nodaway Twp, Andrew Co, MO page 26
1870 Census: St Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO page 482
1880 Census: East Chehalem, Yamhill Co, OR film T9-1084, page 392B. Based on the children's birth places, the family moved to OR about 1875.

She was mentioned as the wife of Walter Duncan and daughter of Sarah and William DeSpain in Deed Book # 24 page 547 dated 3 Jul 1858, Green Co, KY. They were married on 25 Nov 1852 in Buchanan Co, MO.

Priscilla...Cranpne@aol.com is a direct descendent. 1830 - 1894 Benjamin Despain 64 64 Benjamin Jr. obtained Oregon Donation Land Claims #1383 Mar 1855, signed by William R. Jones, John M. Morris & Benjamin DeSpain Sr. He claimed that he had entered OR 10 Oct 1852.

Benjamin was married 5 Dec 1854 in Lane Co, OR to Susan Jones. She was the daughter of William R. Jones and Rachel Despain. Benjamin and Susan were 1st cousins, once removed.

1850 Census: Warren Co, IL page 14-190
1860 Census: Eugene City, Lane Co, OR page 262-228. Wife's name was given as Carrie L. (Harriet)
1867 La Grange, Union Co, OR - Benjamin Despain, Livery Stable Proprietor
1880 Census: Tulare Co, CA - Benjamin Despain, 50, was living w/ Thomas McFarland, 47, Farmer VA, Amanda, 40 CA

BLM Land Records: Benjamin Jr. & Harriet Despain, Lane Co, OR, 14 Jun 1877, 6 lots in S12, T19S, R3W - 169.64 acres

He died unmarried in 1894. Benjamin & Harriet were divorced in 1869 in Lane Co, OR, case #1430.  His Estate was settled in Umatilla County, Case #022-03. 1816 - 1880 William Mutter 64 64 1840 Census Warren Co, IL in 1840, page 174 - 100020-120010. William was living next to William Despain.
1850 Census: Warren Co, IL page 8-115
1870 Census: Coldbrook, Warren Co, IL film # 280, page 15
1880 Census: Valmont, Boulder Co, CO film T9-0089, page 493. William was 69 and living with his daughter. He was widowed and listed as an inventor. Generated by GenoPro®. Click here for details.