The Family of James MCCORMICK
and Jemima _____?

302.1 James MCCORMICK s/o John and Anne MCCORMICK (302). In 1775 the partitioning of Savage Grant in Cabell Co., VA, gave James lots 33 and 34 which included the mouth of Twelve Pole and four Pole Creeks. In 1782-1787, paid tax on 1 pole 6 slaves in Berkeley Co., VA. On 27 Oct 1817 James and Jemima, his wife, sold to Eli MCCORMICK 1200 acres of land which included the heads of Twelve Pole and Four Pile Creeks, and in which James reserved 300 acres for himself. James' will was written 25 May 1837, mentions land on the Ohio river in Cabell Co.; son John, executor was given slave David; sons Levi, David, Charles in IN, Isaac, and George given slave Moses; daughter w/o James POGUE given old servant Moses and wife; daughter Jane given Negro girl Lucinda; Henry POGUE s/o William POAGUE; the children of Eli, dec.; daughter Sarah FOSTER; daughter Jemima POGUE, daughter Jane MCCORMICK; Solomon Thornburgh named executor; witnesses Robert H. Little and Benjamin F. Seevers; the will was recorded 25 Jan 1841; security Strother Bell, Isaac MCCORMICK, and Otway MCCORMICK. On 11 Feb 1841 the estate was appraised and inventoried, included the farm and household items totaling $1304.62, and was recorded 28 Jan 1841; The sale on 15 Feb 1841 totaled $1247.80 1/4, was recorded 28 Jun 1841. A sale recorded 27 Mar 1843 left the executor $169.73. A sale recorded 25 Oct 1852, distributed to James POGUE and wife, John MENETT and wife, and William FOSTER and wife. (VAB11, WVCAB1 p449, 4 p43) Children:

302.1d Levi MCCORMICK b. 12 Jun 1786, d. 14 Nov 1868, age 82y 5m 2d, m. Phebe STUART (STEWART), b. Frederick Co., VA.. Levi was a justice in Cabell Co. Court, and sheriff fro 1834 to 1836. He is buried in Spring Hill Cem., Cabell Co., WV. there is a 'Phebe' buried with him, which is probably his wife. At some time, they lived in the part of Cabell Co. that became Wayne Co., VA. (KSCXB2 p501, KSSSB1, WVCAB1 p449) Children:

302.1c1 John M. MCCORMICK b. 20 Oct 1826, Wayne Co., VA, d. 10 Dec 1900, Zeandale Twp., Clay Co., KS, m. 1st. VA, Nancy M. HULL b. OH, d. in VA; m. 2nd., 14 Aug 1855, St. George, Clay Co., Mary J. GILLESPIE b. 3 Mar 1837, KY, d. 3 Jun 1913, Zeandale, d/o George Washington and Melinda (ALLEN) GILLESPIE, who was a blacksmith who lived across the Kansas River. In 1850 John was farming in Cabell Co., VA. By his first wife he had two children who died early. He migrated west first settling in Andrew Co., MO. In 1853 or 1854 John was one of the first settlers to take claim of a 160 acre quarter section of land in Riley Co., KS, on the river bottom south of the Kansas River. He returned to VA and came back to KS with oxen and equipment in 1855, making the first wagon tracks across the Pottawatomie Reservation. He hauled supplies from St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, and specialized in livestock, introducing horses, cattle, and mules to the county. In 1880 John was farming in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS. In 1860 John was farming in Wabaunsee Co., KS, with Henry  W. MCCORMICK 37, a farmer in the household. In 1800 he was described as a landlord living in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, with Mary K. STRASSER, his daughter, and his son-in-law, William A. STRASSER in the household. In 1910 Mary J. is a widow living alone in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co.  (KSCXB1 p402, KSCX4, KSRIB1 p90, 2 p501, 3 p402, KSRI3-5, KSWB1, KSSSB1, WVCAB6) Children:

302.1c1b Walstein B. MCCORMICK b. 20 Nov 1858, Riley Co., KS, d. 16 Jul 1932, Delta, CO, m. c1879, Minnie COFFEY b. c1859, KS. In 1900 they were living in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, with Katie B. JONES 16, a niece, and two nephews, Irvin B. COFFEY. In 1910 Walstein was a salesman living in 2nd. Ward, Mahattan, Riley Co., KS, with Bord COFFEY 18, Irvin COFFEY 17, and Ward D. COFFEY 15, nephews in the household. (KSRIB3 p402, KSRI 4-5 )

302.1c1c George Washington MCCORMICK b. 1 Apr 1860, Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, d. 12 Feb 1940, Edinburgh, TX, m. 20 Sep 1880,  Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, (Riley Co., in another bio.)  Ella VINCENT  b. 26 Nov 1860, Marshall Co.,  MO, d/o W. J. and Elizabeth (FREEMAN) VINCENT, of NC. George and Ella both graduated from the Agriculture College, Manhattan, Riley Co. In 1900 and 1910 they were living in Clay Center where in 1900 he was in the grocery business.. He was in the real estate business, and Jack YONKIN, his future son-in-law,  was living in the household. In 1930 George was living with his daughter and husband, Jack YOUNKIN in Hidalga Co., TX. The were members of the Christian Church. (KSRIB3 p402, KSCXB2 p919, 1130, KSCX4-6, TXHI7) Children:

  • 302.1c1c1 Nola MCCORMICK b. 30 Aug 1883, KS

302.1c1c1 Nola MCCORMICK b. 30 Aug 1883, KS, m. Jack YOUNKIN b. 21 Nov 1883, d. 1962, s/o John Mitchell and Emma Jane (MULL) YOUNKIN. IN 1900 and 1910 Nola and husband were living with her parents. In 1930 Jack was a citrus farmer in Hidalga Co., TX, with his father-in-law, George MCCORMICK in the household. (KSRIB3 p73, KSRI4-5, TXHI7)

302.1c1d Cavit Hanley MCCORMICK b. 13 Jan 1862, Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, d. 25 Mar 1947, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, m. 13 Jan 1884, Dakin, NE, Julia A. WAGONER b. Jun 1867, d. 13 Sep 1956, Manhattan, Riley Co., KS, d/o Alfred and Arminda WAGONER. In 1900 through 1920 Cavit was farming in Zeandale Twp. In 1920 Albert H. Kramer 46, a roomer, was in the household. Cavit and Julia are buried in Sunset Cem., Manhattan. (KSRIB2, 3 p402, KSRI4-6) Children:

  • 302.1c1d1 Guy L. MCCORMICK b. Nov 1884, KS
  • 302.1c1d2 Claude E. MCCORMICK b. Jan 1887, KS
  • 302.1c1d3 Mabel MCCORMICK b. Sep 1887, KS
  • 302.1c1d4 Mary F. MCCORMICK b. Oct 1891, KS
  • 302.1c1d5 Leo W. MCCORMICK b. May 1895, NE
  • 302.1c1d6 Doris K. MCCORMICK b. Feb 1898, NE
  • 302.1c1d7 Maxine J. MCCORMICK b. c1908,KS

302.1c1d1 Guy L. MCCORMICK b. Nov 1884, KS, m. Lillian _____? b. c1892, KS. In 1920 Guy was framing in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS. (KSRI6) Children:

  • 302.1c1d1a Mary E. MCCORMICK b. c1911, MO
  • 302.1c1d1b Keith MCCORMICK b. c1918, KS

302.1c1e Zollie Marshall MCCORMICK b. 5 Feb 1866, Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, d. 27 Nov 1930, age 64y 9m 22d, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, m. 26 Nov 1887, Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, Hattie MCCLELLAN, b. 1867 (May 1866 in census record), d. 19 Jan 1954, age 88y, Manhattan, Riley Co. In 1900 they were living in Zeandale Twp. In the household were servants Martha Hively 34, John M. Blevins 23, Mollie COFFEY 18, and Michael Golfoy 38. In 1920 Zollie was in the real estate and insurance business, living in the 4th. Ward, Manhattan, Riley Co., with  Ella V. Akins 20, a roomer in the household. (KSRIB2, 3p402, KSRI4, 6, US1) Children:

  • 302.1c1e1 Gussie Dee MCCORMICK b. dec 1888, KS
  • 302.1c1e2 John B. MCCORMICK b. May 1890, KS
  • 302.1c1e3 Bessie MCCORMICK b. Oct 1891, KS
  • 302.1c1e4 Warren Bion MCCORMICK b. Oct 1891, KS
  • 302.1c1e5 Ethel MCCORMICK b. Aug 1893, KS
  • 302.1c1e6 Dewey Z. MCCORMICK b. 28 Apr 1898, d. 15 apr 1993, Cochise Co., AZ

302.1c1g Mary Catherine MCCORMICK b. 21 Jul 1864, Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, d. 13 Aug, Manhattan, Riley Co., m. 14 Jan 1894, Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, William G. STRASSER b. 2 Dec 1865, d. 16 Aug 1935, age 70y 8m 14d. In 1900 Mary and William were living with her parents. In 1910 and 1920 they were living in Zeandale Twp. There were no children in any of the census records. William was a farmer. They are buried in sunset Cem., Manhattan. (KSRIB2, 3 p402, KSRI4-6)

302.1e1h John Alva MCCORMICK b. 15 Feb 1868, Zeandale, Riley Co., KS, d. 23 Jan 1935, age 66y 11m 8d, m. 12 Nov 1890, St. George, riley Co., Nellie Ethel VAIL b. May 1871, KS, d. 12 Nov 1924, age 53, d/o William VAIL. In 1900 through 1920 they were living in Zeandale Twp. In 1900 William Marshall 4, described as a servant in the household. John and Nellie are buried in Sunset Cem., Manhattan, Riley Co. (KSRIB2, 3 p402, KSRI4-6, US1) Children:

  • 302.1e1g1 Lee M. MCCORMICK b. 20 Dec 1891, KS, Mar 1963, CO
  • 302.1e1g2 Mary G. MCCORMICK b. Sep 1894, KS

302.1c2 James MCCORMICK b. c1818, VA, m. Ellen _____? b. c1830, VA. James came to Riley Co., KS, a few years after his brother, John M. MCCORMICK. In 1870 he was farming in Zeandale, Wabaunsee Co., KS. In 1880 James was framing in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS. (KSRI3, KSEBB2) Children:

302.1c2b Henry W. MCCORMICK b. Nov 1848, VA, m. c1891, Mary A. _____? b. Aug 1872, KS. In 1900 through 1920 Henry was farming in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS. Henry was married prior to his marriages to Mary A., wife unknown. In 1920 Alberta M. 19 is in the household described as a daughter-in-law, and may be the wife of Jesse. (KSRI4-6) Children

  • 302.1c2b1 Thomas A. MCCORMICK b. Aug 1882, KS
  • 302.1c2b1 Harry Vincent MCCORMICK b. Apr 1885, KS, d. 8 Sep 1841, KS
  • 302.1c2b1 Charles G. MCCORMICK b. Apr 1885, KS (may have dy)
  • 302.1c2b1 Charles S. MCCORMICK b. Apr 1887, KS
  • 302.1c2b2 Dorsey S. MCCORMICK b. Apr 1892, KS
  • 302.1c2b3 Jesse O. MCCORMICK b. Jan 1894, KS
  • 302.1c2b4 Ellen B. MCCORMICK b. Dec 1895, KS
  • 302.1c2b5 Eva D. MCCORMICK b. Jun 1898, KS
  • 302.1c2b6 Everett M. MCCORMICK b. Jun 1898, KS
  • 302.1c2b7 James J. MCCORMICK b. Jun 1900, KS

302.1c2b1 Harry Vinton MCCORMICK b. Apr 1885, KS, d. 8 Sep 1941, KS, m. 11 Jar 1908, Nora Elizabeth HEPLER b. 15 Jul 1884, KS, d. 9 May 1988 (1968 on gravestone), Wamego, Riley Co., KS, d/o Jacob Adam and Sarah (BREWBAKER) HEPLER of PA. In 1910 Harry was a laborer living in 3rd. Ward, Manhatton, Riley Co., KS. In 1920 he was a street car conductor in Manhattan, living in the 2nd. Ward. They are buried in Sunset Cem., Manhattan, along with son Vinton.. (KSRIB2, 3 p354, KSRI5-6, US1) Children:

  • 302.1c2b1a Vinton I. MCCORMICK b. 24 Apr 1913, d. 1 Apr 1993, Alma, Wabaunsee Co., KS.

302.1c3 Walstein MCCORMICK b. c1823, VA, m. Susan HULD?, b. Oct 1834 OH. Walstein came to KS a few years after his brother, John M. MCCORMICK. In 1880 Walstein was farming in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, with David Hanbaugh (Harbaugh?) 26, b. PA. James Jewett 25, farm laborer, and Sarah HULD, 70, b. MO, listed as mother, but probably the mother-in-law of Walstein. Susan m. 2nd., William WORRELL b. Sep 1825,KY and in 1900 was living in Zeandale Twp., with her daughter, Mary in the household. (KSRI3-4) Children:

302.1c4 Armistead Thompson MCCORMICK b. 18 Aug 1832, Huntington, Cabell Co., VA, d. 21 Apr 1911, Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS, m. 27 Nov 1866, Zeandale, Anna ALLEN b. 11 Nov 1842, Harrisburg, PA (Columbiana Co., OH in one bio), d. 15 Apr 1933, Zeandale, d/o Benjamin and Phoebe (JOHNSON) ALLEN. Armistead came to Riley Co., a few years after his brother, John M. MCCORMICK, claiming land adjacent to his brother. He was Civil War Vet. serving from 1865 to 1867, in Co. K, 11th. KS Inf.. In 1880 through 1910 he was farming in Zeandale Twp., In 1880 Ellen Lee 17, a servant, and George Ring 29, a farm laborer are in the household. (KSRIB3 p402, KSRI3-5, KSSSB1) Children:

302.1c4a Bion MCCORMICK b. 30 Sep 1867, Zeandale, Riley Co., KS, d. 29 Oct 1956, age 89, Wamego, Pottowattomie Co., KS, m. 10 Dec 1890, St. George, Riley Co., Ida Lorena HAFER b. 30 Nov 1867, Grafton, Taylor Co., WV (Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV in one bio), d. 27 Apr 1934, age 64y 4m 27d, Manhattan, Riley Co., d/o William Baker and Mary (WHITE) HAFER, from Brandonville, Preston Co., WV. In 1910 Bion was farming 320 acres in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co., KS. Bion was a Mason, and they were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (KSRIB2, 3 p199, 402, KSRI4-6, KSSSB1) Children:

  • 302.1c4a1 Hazel MCCORMICK b. c1894, KS
  • 302.1c4a2 Donivan MCCORMICK b. c1897, KS
  • 302.1c4a3 Kenneth MCCORMICK b. c1899, KS

302.1c4d Orlen MCCORMICK b. 27 Nov 1869, Zeandale, Riley Co., KS, d. 30 Nov 1959, Wichita, Shawnee Co., KS (gravestone 1 Dec 939, age 70), m. 8 Mar 1903, Tabor Valley, KS, Olive FOLTZ b. 22 Apr 1869, KS,  d. 25 Feb 1961, age 92, Jackson Co., MO, d/o Cyrus and Helen (THOMAS) FOLTZ. In 1910 they were living in Zeandale Twp., Riley Co. He farmed 160 acres near the old MCCORMICK homestead. He acquired additional land bringing his farm to a total of 320 aces. He was member of the Masons, Elks, and both belonged to the Medthodist Episcopal Church. They are buried in Sunset Cem., Manhattan, Riley Co. (KSRIB2, 3 p325, 402, KSSB1) Children:

  • 302.1c4b1 Lenora MCCORMICK b. c1895, KS
  • 302.1c4b2 Helen J. MCCORMICK b. c1899, KS

302.1c4c Phoebe MCCORMICK b. 9 Oct 1871, Zeandale, Riley Co., KS, d. 10 Aug 1936, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, m. c189, Roy V. ALLISON. In 1900 and 1910 Roy was farming in Zeandale Twp. In 1910 they were living in the 3rd. Ward, Salina, Saline Co., KS. In 1920 they were living in the 5th. Ward, Salina, and Roy was an insurance agent. (KSRIB3 p402, KSRI4, KSSL6-7)

302.1c4d Sadie MCCORMICK b. 18/28? Jul 1874, Zeandale, Riley Co., KS, d. 10 Aug 1945, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, d. 10 Aug 1945, Zeandale, Frank SHORT. In 1910 Frank worked in a bus barn, living in the 6th. Ward, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. (KSRIB3 p402, KSSH5) Children:

  • 302.1c4d Annie L. SHORT b. c1899, KS

302.1c6 Eliza MCCORMICK b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Jul 1888, m. 21 Feb 1839, by Stephen Spurlock, Cabell Co., WV, Isaac E. HANLEY b. 25 Dec 1825, d. 28 Mar 1891. In Mar 1844 Isaac was guardian of Martha Perdue and Ann MCCORMICK, orphans of David MCCORMICK (302.1d) In 1880 they were living in Guyandotte, Wayne Co., WV. (WVCAB1 p449, 2-3) Children:

302.1c9 Margaret (or Mary Jane?) MCCORMICK b. c1828, VA, m. Thomas W. KILGORE b. c1822, VA, s/o Thomas and Hetty (SANDERS) KILGORE. In 1850 Thomas was farming in Cabell Co., VA, with Nancy KILGORE in the household. In 1860 he was farming at Mud Bridge, Milton, Cabell Co., with Nancy KILGORE, and Frances Poor 16, a domestic servant in the household. In 1880 Thomas was farming in Grant District, Cabell Co., Wv, with Thomas Wough 17, a farm laborer in the household. (WVCAB1 p424, 449, WVCA5-6, 8) Children:

302.1c9a Joseph C. KILGORE b. Oct 1848, VA, m. c1874, Elizabeth 'Betty' EVERETT b. Jul 1856, KS. In 1900 Joseph was farming and living in 2nd. Ward, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, with Robert L. KILGORE, his brother, a railroad fireman, in the household. (VACAB1 p424, WVCA9) Children:

  • 302.1c9a1 Nettie KILGORE b. c1880, WV
  • 302.1c9a2 Anne W. KILGORE b. Jun 1883, KS
  • 302.1c9a3 Clara B. KILGORE b. Dec 1888, KS

302.1c9b John E. KILGORE b. c1849, VA, m. c1896, Annie C. PLAYMATE b. c1872, WV. In 1910 they were living in Grant District, Cabell Co., WV. (VACAB1 p424, WVCA10) Children:

  • 302.1c9b1 Lois L. KILGORE b. c1898, WV
  • 302.1c9b2 Mary V. KILGORE b. c1901, WV
  • 302.1c9b3 Thomas H. KILGORE b. c1903, WV

 302.1d David MCCORMICK d. bef Mar 1844. In Mar 1844, Isaac HANLEY was guardian of Martha PERDUE and Ann MCCORMICK orphan children of David MCCORMICK, dec. the sale of his estate was in Jun 1841. Buyers at the sale included Isaac HANLEY, George MCCORMICK, and Mary A. MCCORMICK, who may have been his wife. (WVCAB4 p43, 47) Children:

302.1d1 Martha MCCORMICK m. Joseph PERDUE. (KSRIB3 p29) Children:

302.1d1a Florence Virginia PERDUE b. KY, d. 1941, m. 1889, Wellsville, Franklin Co., KS, Samuel Winfield ENGLER b. c1864, OH, d. 1942. Samuel came from Lewston, Hamilton Co., OH, to KS in 1883. He worked several years at Walter A. Wood Harverster Company. After their marrige, they moved to Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, where Samuel opened an implement and ahrdward business. In 1905 he opened the first Ford dealership in KS. They are buried in Clay Center. In 1900 through 1920 they wre living in the 1st. Ward, Clay Cnter, Clay Co., KS. (KSCX4-6, KSRIB3 p29) Children:

  • 302.1d1a1 Ned ENGLER  b. 2 Mar 1893, KS, d. Dec 1970, KS
  • 302.1d1a2 Ray ENGLER b. ct 1897, KS, d. May 1972, KS
  • 302.1d1a3 Ruby ENGLER b. 20 Feb 1891, KS, d. Jun 1980, KS(m. Dr. Edward J. FRICK)

302.1d1a1 Ned ENGLER  b. 2 Mar 1893, KS, d. Dec 1970, Clay Center, Clay Co. KS, m. Margie FINLEY b. 30 Oct 1894, KS, Jan 1987, Clay Center. In 1920 Ned was living next door to his parents in the 1st. Ward, Clay Center. He was an auto salesman. (KSCX6, US1)

302.1d1a2 Ray ENGLER b. 17 Oct 1897, KS, d. May 1972, Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, m. Hope FINLEY. (US1)

302.1d1a3 Ruby ENGLER b. 20 Feb 1891, KS, d. Jun 1980, Manhattan, Riley Co., KS, m. Dr. Edward J. FRICK. (US1)

302.1k Hester MCCORMICK b. c1881, VA, m. Stephen KELLEY b. c1805, KY. In 1860 Stephen was farming in Guyandotte, Cabell Co., Va. In the household is Walsteim MCCORMICK 11, b. VA. This may be the son of Levi  MCCORMICK, even though there is an age descrepency. (WVCAB6 p126, 7 p102, WVCA6) Children:

302.1l Jemima MCCORMICK m. 26 Dec 1821, by Stephen Spurlock, Cabell Co., VA, James POGUE. (WVCAB1 p449, 3)

302.1m Ann MCCORMICK m. 8 Nov 1824, Greenup Co., KY, William POGUE (POAGE) of Greenup co., KY, d. bef. Apr 1842. William's estate sale was in Apr 1842, and settled Mar 1844. There is also a marriage for Ann and William L. POGUE in Cabell Co., VA on 12 sep 1822, by Stephen Spurlock. (KYGUB1, VAB6 p226, WVCAB3, 4 p47, 5) Children:

302.1m1 Henry POGUE b. c1837, KY, m. Francis WOOD, of Maysville, Mason Co., KY, b. c1834, KY. In 1870 he was a coal dealer living in the 3rd. Ward, Maysville, with William POGUE 26, a coal dealer, Margaret Grayson 21, a servant, and DeVall Bell 22 a servant. In 1880 he was a distiller in th1st. Ward of Maysville, with Phoebe Hill 42, his sister-in-law, and Annie Marshall 24, a servant in the household. the Pogue family distillery operated in Maysville from 1876 to the 1930s. Their brands, Oldtime, Old Pogue, Old Barnes were bourbon whiskies, and Old Maysville Club, a rye, were sold to Schenley Distributors. There is a letter head with the picture of the distillery at the source KYMSB6 p117. (KYMSB6 p117, KYMS9-10, VAB6 p226) Children:

302.1m3 James Harvey POGUE b. c1817, KY, d. 25 Feb 1888, age 71, m. 15 Oct 1851, Sarah A. GALLAGHER b. 1830, d. 28 Apr 1896, d/o James and Sarah GALLAGHER. In 1860 James was farming in Cabell Co., vA, with Sarah GALLAGHER, his mother-in-law in the household, John GALLAGHER 23, a farmer, and Jacob Pollard 20, a farm laborer in the household. James is burie din Cabell Co., WV. (WVCAB2, WVCA7) Children:

302.1m1d Province M. POGUE b. c1866, KY, m. 18 Jan 1894, by Edwin F. Small, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Lavinia R. LAW b. Jun 1873, OH. In 1900 Province was a lawyer living in the 31st. Ward of Cincinnati, with 3 servants in the household: Katherine Kraus 26, Margaret Gillan 22, and Carrie Sapp 27. In 1910 Province was described as in the domestic service of a university faculty. In 1920 son Province J. was a financial Broker boarding with John Nelson in Manhatan, New York City, NY. (NYNY15, OHHM12-13) Children:

302.1m2 Amanda POGUE m. a JONES of KY, and had 8 children. (VAB6 p226)

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