Quite a few of my ancestors lived in
Lucas Co. from the early 1850's on. FORD,
SAVAGE,
ROBERTS &
BILLINGS are just the names of my gr-greats. I have many other surnames I'm researching. Here's a brief rundown:
Jackson
FORD, b. 1833 VA married Elizabeth Ellen
SAVAGE, b. 1840 VA. They married in
Lucas Co. in 1855.
Elizabeth's parents were:
Joshua
SAVAGE, b. abt 1806 ME
Rachel unk., b. abt 1806 ME
They moved from IL to
Lucas Co. abt. 1855 with their large, extended family.
One of Jackson's and Elizabeth's kids was:
Abel
Hale FORD, b. 1860 Chariton; he married:
Martha Delila
ROBERTS, b. 1865 Ottercreek
They married in
Lucas Co. in 1887.
Abel & Martha settled in NE and they are my gr-grandparents.
Martha's parents were:
William
ROBERTS, b. 1835 IN
Cynthia
BILLINGS, b. 1839 IL
I have much more info on all these folks -- would love to share with those researching the same. Some of the descendants moved out of the area, but I believe some remained. I'd love to make contact with any and all.
Dee